The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.

Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.

• Jul 28

Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada

American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.

• Jul 28

Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post

Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.

• Jul 27

Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son charged in shooting of his mother

The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with a shooting that wounded his mother, Mia Bieniemy, according to authorities in Virginia.

• Jul 27

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.

• Jul 27

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"

Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.

• Jul 27

Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack

Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.

• Jul 27

Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down

Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.

• Jul 27

Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting

Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.

• Jul 27

Remains found by kayakers identified as woman missing since 1985

Human remains found in a Florida canal two years ago have been identified as those of a woman who vanished in 1985, police said.

• Jul 27

Video appears to show person kicking sea lion: "Disgusting act"

The video appears to show a person throwing kicks at the sea lion at La Jolla Cove as at least one other person can be heard laughing in the background.

• Jul 27

GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.

The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.

• Jul 27

Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead

Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.

• Jul 27

Suspect among 3 killed in Seattle shooting; teen arrested, 3rd suspect sought

Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.

• Jul 27

Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as government threatens major cuts

It's a moment of reckoning in the drought-stricken West as seven states can't agree on how to share the rapidly shrinking water supply.

• Jul 26

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