Government Shutdown Scrambles Some Home Sales in Flood Zones NYT | Top Stories Rukmini Callimachi 9 October 2025 at 23:38 When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market. © Erin Schaff/The New York TimesHomeowners are required to have flood insurance if their home lies inside a 100-year floodplain.
On the Front Lines of Climate Change, Firefighters Are Getting Very Sick NYT | China 27 August 2025 at 04:25 Across the country, unmasked wildfire fighters are falling ill and dying. Hannah Dreier talks about her investigation into the risks these workers face.