As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest natural disasters of the year and the large-scale devastation they caused.

In relief work, complaints are mounting that it is relying more on its party cadres and that they are dictating terms, overriding the grassroots niladharis (officials).

In recent years Kentucky has had its share of natural disasters. Now a task force made up of state lawmakers are studying ...

But in 2025, Academy Award guests also received a grimmer gift: a yearlong subscription to a white-glove disaster recovery ...

WalletHub released a ranking of the nation’s safest cities, with two Nevada cities making the top 100. Safety, however, can ...

Databases will track animal abuse and domestic violence offenders. Hawaii has a new fee for tourists. And new rules for bingo?

The money is a small fraction of what the U.S. has contributed in the past but reflects what the administration believes is a ...

A survey of some local elected leaders yields a mix of lesson learned and challenges to be overcome heading into 2026, one ...

By 2030, smartphones could connect to 6G satellites. Standards groups are advancing specs to integrate space-based and terrestrial networks.

As the sun sets on 2025, here are some feel-good Lancaster County moments from this year, from a Broadway star’s nod to his ...

The past year has been one of healing and recovery for the city of Rogers, but 2026 should provide the hope the community ...

Task force commander Col. Bill Ostlund rates Afghan security forces in Zabul as firmly on top in their battle against the ...