disasters

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Between 1980 and 2010, an average of 5,853 people died in China annually from coal mining disasters, according to a tally by Nie.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In 1990, Congress created this protected status for foreign nationals who could not return home safely because of armed conflicts or natural disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Rising Treasury yields this year have been explained as markets finally recognizing various potential disasters: Soaring inflation!

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

When earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters happen, the IRS commonly suspends all sorts of deadlines for impacted taxpayers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“Books of prophecy,” Hazel said, “which Octavian is obsessed with. Romans used to consult them when disasters happened. Most people believe they burned up when Rome fell.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan