Bayesian Superyacht Carrying Mike Lynch Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

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Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

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Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power in Northeast, U.S. and Canada

The storm system brought destructive winds to the state, knocking down trees and power lines.

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Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China

The city of Beijing advised residents to stay home as forecasters said the winds could be the city’s strongest in April in 70 years.

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Storm Stalled Over Central U.S. Brings Another Day of Rain and Flooding

More than 30 tornadoes have already swept across the region, and at least seven people were killed in three states. Much of Kentucky was under a flash flood warning.

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Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.

Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.

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Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks

Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

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Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire

New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.

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Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma

Strong winds and dry conditions could help fuel fires in parts of the Southwest and the Plains on Friday.

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Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.

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