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How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike
Los Angeles is reeling after fires of historic proportions raced through many communities in January…
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I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is…
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Neighbors and strangers pulled together to help LA fire survivors – 60 years of research shows these unsung heroes are crucial to disaster response
As wildfires swept through neighborhoods on the outskirts of Los Angeles in January 2025, stories…
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How do you create a workplace that people want to work in? We embedded in a company to find out
It’s been five years since the pandemic lockdowns of 2020 disrupted the traditional office workplace.…
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News coverage boosts giving after disasters – Australian research team’s findings may offer lessons for Los Angeles fires
In late 2019 and early 2020, a series of devastating wildfires, known as the “black…
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China tech shrugged off Trump’s ‘trade war’ − there’s no reason it won’t do the same with new tariffs
When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he’ll be accompanied by a coterie of…
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Community savings groups in Uganda are good stewards of local people’s money – and of outsiders’ funds too, research shows
Imagine being unable to borrow money for basic needs or emergencies because the bank is…
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Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask
The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…
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Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done
The Office of Management and Budget sounds obscure, yet the agency plays a crucial role…
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Rents rise faster after disasters, but a federal program can help restrain excesses
The wildfires raging across Los Angeles are setting the scene for a real estate nightmare.…