were destroyed, far surpassing any previous disaster. A study conducted by James Richardson, an economics professor at Louisiana State University, found that after Hurricane Katrina, 11 percent of the homes in the New Orleans area had been destroyed or deemed uninhabitable. Nearly 18 percent of bus...
London dropped 13 places from last year to be the 16th most expensive city in the world, while Paris slipped one spot to 13th, according to Mercer's annual Cost of Living survey of 143 cities. "As a direct impact of the economic downturn over the last year we have observed significantflu...
“The F-35 is the most advanced, survivable, and connected fighter aircraft in the world, a vital deterrent and the cornerstone of joint all-domain operations.” Lockheed shares closed down 3.75% on Monday, and Northrop Grumman, a top F-35 subcontractor, retreated 2.3%. ...
The highest shares of costs were caused by animals in both the worst (91%) and other (83%) Fig. 1 Boxplots of total (a) and management (b) costs per invasive species reported in InvaCost, considering listed worst and other taxa. The box illustrates the median (50%) and 123 inter...
SPY shares were trading at $326.84 per share on Friday morning, up $0.19 (+0.06%). Year-to-date, SPY has gained 1.55%, versus a 1.55% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period. About the Author: Adam Galas
It's too soon to say how much damage Hurricane Harvey inflicted on Houston in late August, but the total will likely be astounding. Harvey will hardly be the first storm to cause destruction, however: Since 1965, at least 27 hurricanes have each resulted in damages of $1 billion or more...
The Justice Department has launched months-long operations in recent years that have netted hundreds of arrests worldwide. "Our message to criminals involved in these types of BEC schemes will remain clear: The FBI's memory and reach is long and wide-ranging, we will relentlessly pursue you no...
Japan's earthquake in March is set to make 2011 the costliest year to date for natural disasters, reinsurer Munich Re said on Tuesday, although the number of deaths globally is relatively low so far.
This fashionista wowed the crowd in this black and white vest and skirt featuring a gold button detailing that added a flair to the overall outfit. Thanks to her pair of uncut diamond earrings, strappy heels, and statement rings, this Schiaparelli ensemble embodied a sophisticated simplicity. ...