Hurricane Idalia inundated parts of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and other coastal communities on Aug. 30, 2023.
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An expert in disaster law explains the steps for securing aid, what to do if everything is lost and the deadlines to watch.
Price gouging during disasters further shuts out those living in poverty.
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Some economists have defended price gouging, saying it helps increase supply and prevent against hoarding. An ethicist suggests this might be missing the point.
A woman at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago gives the thumbs-up upon arrival from an overseas flight.
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An expert explains how your individual rights could be affected during the coronavirus crisis.