We are now just one day away from that highly anticipated meeting in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. It's a summit the White House says is aimed at bringing about an end to the more than three-year-old war with Ukraine. On Wednesday, the president joined a video call with European leaders and Ukraine's President Zalinsky, who is not attending tomorrow's summit.They lobbyed Mr. . Trump for ceasefire and security guarantees ahead of that meeting with President Putin. Speak ...

Maggie Vespa is in Wakaua where Maggie, that river there, it's still raging behind you. >> Yeah, Tom, it's still raging and it's still rising. The Fox River behind me has been creeping up here all day long with some flood warnings in the area extended into Wednesday and wild summer weather firing up coast to coast.New tonight, dramatic dash cam video of a massive lightning strike in South Carolina. Watch that again. A fireball erupts on the left, appearing to ignite power lines on the right, knocking out el ...

Tonight, heavy downpours in the south turning deadly in at least one state. Officials in Alabama, say one person died after the car they were in washed off a roadway. Some areas across that state, as well as Georgia and Florida, bracing for up to half a foot of rain or more.The Gford fire in central California now at roughly 40,000 acres and only 5% contained. Three people have reportedly been injured. Ranchers scrambling to save their cattle, but fast-moving flames overtook some.It smoked us completely, as ...

In Davenport, Iowa, firefighters seen waiting through waist high water. SUVs left stranded as the heavy rain sparked a rare flash flood emergency Friday night. Literally, all the water just start coming in, coming out.This video showing a portable toilet floating down a residential street. Girl, that is so scary. All part of a system that sent at least an EF2 tornado tearing through parts of the state.Flash flood warnings now in effect in Oklahoma City where we're already seeing frightening road conditions ...

Weather Events and Impacts - Deadly flash flooding occurred in New Mexico, resulting in fatalities including a 7-year-old boy [1] - Emergency crews performed at least 85 swiftwater rescues due to rapidly rising floodwaters [2] - The Rio Rio do rose nearly 19 feet in minutes, exacerbated by burn scar from previous wildfires [2] - Severe storms are expected to impact the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, with potential for flash flooding and damaging winds [7] - 24 million people were impacted by severe weather in parts of Pennsylvania [6] Meteorological Forecast and Climate Change - More flash flooding is anticipated in New Mexico due to slow-moving storms and high moisture levels, potentially continuing for months [3] - Daytime heating is expected to spark storms in Texas, leading to heavy rainfall and flash flooding [4] - Isolated rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in a short time, with saturated ground conditions [5] - Climate change is contributing to atmospheric conditions that exacerbate flash flooding events [3]

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Core Insights - A recent survey by Gallagher indicates that U.S. business owners are increasingly concerned about external threats to their businesses, particularly supply chain disruptions, severe weather, and cyber-attacks [1][3][7] Business Concerns - 69% of U.S. business owners are worried about supply chain disruptions, while 69% also express concern over severe weather, and 72% are apprehensive about cyber-attacks [1][3] - The concern over cyber-attacks has risen from 69% in 2024 to 72% in 2025 [3] Insurance Claims and Coverage - Nearly 87% of U.S. business owners with insurance coverage made a claim in 2024, with 73% of those claims being $25,000 or more [2] - Coverage for claims varied, with 29% related to property, 28% to employment practices liability, 27% to cyber, and 27% to flood insurance [2] Cybersecurity and AI - 36% of U.S. business owners are looking to acquire or expand their insurance coverage for cyber-attacks [3] - 93% of business owners are somewhat worried about AI's impact on their businesses, an increase from 85% the previous year [4] - 95% agree that AI misuse requires stronger regulation, and 90% seek better protection [4] Supply Chain Investments - To mitigate supply chain disruptions, 40% of U.S. business owners are investing in AI and machine learning technologies, while 37% are focusing on supply chain automation and cloud computing [5] - 75% have contingency suppliers in place to manage potential disruptions [5] Weather-Related Concerns - 57% of U.S. business owners are considering relocating or investing in more resilient facilities to combat severe weather [7] - Flooding is viewed as a significant threat by 35% of business owners, yet only 30% currently have flood insurance [8] - Among those with flood insurance, 71% have made at least one claim, and 27% have made multiple claims [8] Precautionary Measures - After filing weather-related claims, business owners have taken steps to protect against various weather conditions, including floods (40%), fires (39%), and hurricanes (32%) [9] Expert Commentary - J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., emphasizes the necessity of advanced mitigation strategies to manage the complexities of global risks, advocating for proactive planning and investment in resilience [6][10]