Briefing: America's Federal Emergency Response Is Currently Led By A Guy Who Insists God Teleported Him To A Waffle House
Strategic angle: FEMA head Gregg Phillips claims divine intervention in his life, including a bizarre incident involving a ditch.
Briefing: In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted
Strategic angle: Lebanon reports at least 54 health workers among over 1,400 fatalities due to Israeli actions, with claims of targeted attacks on first responders.
Briefing: America's largest homebuilder faces claims of 'defective pipes' in Georgia — it could be more widespread than reported
Strategic angle: Claims of defective pipes could indicate a larger issue for America's largest homebuilder.
Everest guides caught up in $20 million fake rescue scam
Over 4,700 trekkers could have been affected by a multi-million-dollar insurance scam involving mountain guides and helicopter companies.
Briefing: The Glen Rovers claims Easter Classic prize
Strategic angle: The Glen Rovers sprang a 33-1 surprise in the Midnite All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap at Newcastle.
Briefing: Debunking claims Israeli Jews are 'stealing land' in Morocco
Strategic angle: A viral video claims Israeli Jews are reclaiming land in Morocco, but the evidence is misleading.
Briefing: Samsung’s new app claims to alleviate motion sickness using sound
Strategic angle: Taking 60 seconds to listen to a simple tone could make your next trip more enjoyable.
How wildfires and storms drove insurance losses in 2025 – in three charts
Strategic angle: Extreme weather events around the world, such as wildfires and storms, were the major driver... The post How wildfires and storms drove insurance losses in 2025 – in three charts appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Briefing: Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
Strategic angle: During a Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace and prayed for Christians in the Middle East, rejecting the notion that God endorses war.
Briefing: Your Insurance Deemed Your Car Totaled: Now What?
Strategic angle: Once your car is totaled, you enter a world where you're not in control of it. And you may find that what the insurance company pays you isn't enough.
Briefing: Trump administration claims home care fraud is ‘rampant’
Strategic angle: Officials allege widespread fraud in home-based care, but evidence remains unprovided.
Briefing: Donald Trump claims Tiger Woods will NOT play at the Masters
Strategic angle: Despite Tiger Woods' recent statements about trying to compete, Donald Trump asserts he won't participate in the tournament.
Briefing: Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison
Strategic angle: A group of 18 Venezuelan men demand accountability from Salvadorian authorities over human rights violations at the notorious Cecot facility.
Briefing: Marsh Risk Secures Insurance for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant in Wyoming
Strategic angle: Insurance Journal reports on Marsh Risk's latest achievement in securing insurance for a significant energy project.
Briefing: Birthright citizenship: more on Pete Patterson’s claims
Strategic angle: Attorney Pete Patterson’s latest post on birthright citizenship repeats significant errors and introduces new misconceptions.
Briefing: FDA slams Soon-Shiong and ImmunityBio for making ‘false and misleading’ claims about a drug
Strategic angle: Patrick Soon-Shiong, a controversial figure in the biotech industry, was accused by the FDA of making false and misleading claims about a cancer treatment.
Briefing: Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2024
Strategic angle: An analysis of claims denials and appeals reveals significant challenges for consumers in the ACA Marketplace.
Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US are underway
Iran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying Trump's claims of 'very good' talks between the two sides to end the war.
Briefing: Chubb reveals structure of $20bn US-backed maritime insurance facility
Strategic angle: Chubb unveils details of a significant maritime insurance initiative backed by US funding.
Briefing: Living in one of these 5 states could put you on a crash course with higher car insurance premiums
Strategic angle: Discover which states are leading to increased car insurance costs.