Henk Ovink and the Dutch solution to flooding
The world's only water ambassador, appointed by the Netherlands, says damage from hurricanes could be lessened with the help of Dutch-innovated stormwater management
Hurricane
Going Dutch to mitigate hurricane damage
With the recovery from Hurricane Florence underway, 60 Minutes examines how Henk Ovink and the Netherlands have revolutionized flood prevention techniques
Henk Ovink and the Dutch solution to flooding
The world's only water ambassador, appointed by the Netherlands, says damage from hurricanes could be lessened with the help of Dutch-innovated stormwater management
FEMA chief questioned over comments
There was confusion among staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, after its acting chief said during a briefing he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season, three sources told CBS News. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Hurricane season after cuts to NOAA
Manuel Bojorquez reports from Florida, where some residents worry whether the hurricane support system will be there when they need it after major cuts to the National Weather Service and NOAA.
Short-staffed NWS enters hurricane season in "uncharted territory"
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.
Hurricane-ravaged communities hope to draw in tourists as rebuilding continues
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton slammed Florida less than two weeks apart, businesses dependent on tourism want visitors to know they're open even as construction continues.
Popular bar is rebuilding after hurricanes
Andreas Bieri, owner of the iconic Mucky Duck bar and restaurant in Captiva Island, Florida, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss recovery efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused the worst damage in the bar's nearly 50-year history.
2025 hurricane season begins
June marks the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season, which experts predicted will be "above average." The season starts as some places are still recovering from last year's destructive storms. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the updates on what to expect.
Asheville, North Carolina, ready for comeback
Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, the city of Asheville is typically a popular tourist destination. However, Hurricane Helen's devastation eight months ago took a severe toll on its tourism industry. Vic Isley, President and CEO of Explore Asheville, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Forecasters predict very busy hurricane season
The official 2025 hurricane season is days away and forecasters say it could be one of the busiest in years. That prediction comes as NOAA and FEMA go through major cuts under President Trump's overhaul. Karen Hua reports.
NOAA on Atlantic hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its predictions for the Atlantic hurricane season. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Study: Increasing hurricane damage likely
Less than two weeks from the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a new study says wind-related hurricane damage for homeowners living in southeastern coastal states could rise substantially in the coming decades. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
"ReString Appalachia" movement
With the 2025 hurricane season around the corner, some in western North Carolina feel the 2024 season never ended after Hurricane Helene dumped a record amount of rain in what became the state's costliest natural disaster. Now, mountain music is starting to return through "ReString Appalachia."
Miami Hurricanes player injured in Florida crash that killed 3, including 2 children
Adarius Hayes, 20, was identified as one of the drivers involved in the crash in Largo. He was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Hurricane season preparations underway
The Gulf Coast and the Atlantic region are on edge as $10 billion dedicated to storm preparation has been cut, just a month from hurricane season. Conservationists have long been working to shore up natural barriers to slow storm flooding, but those changes don't happen fast. Michelle Miller visits a Florida preservation effort decades in the making.
Experts preparing for hurricane season
As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, experts are sharing tips on how to stay safe and smart in an emergency. The season typically lasts from June 1 to the end of November. CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has more.
North Carolina still rebuilding after Helene
In late September, Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern U.S., damaging tens of thousands of homes and killing over 200 people. Reporter Chris Moody joins "America Decides" with an update on the recovery efforts.
Left temporarily homeless by Helene, many struggle to pay their mortgages
About a month after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Southeast, nearly 60,000 homeowners fell behind on their mortgages.
Couple paying mortgage on unlivable home
When a natural disaster strikes, it can create a financial storm for homeowners who have lost everything. Dave Malkoff reports that many are often left temporarily homeless and still obligated to pay their monthly mortgage.
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See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
"Rivers are places where souls heal." Mismanaged, they can be devastating.
"Rivers are places where people's souls heal," says Heather Taylor-Miesle, senior vice president of conservation at non-profit American Rivers. But many of those rivers in the U.S. are in danger. Pollution, flooding and mismanagement are rampant across U.S. waterways, and this year, 10 rivers have been listed among American Rivers' most endangered. But Taylor-Miesle says that while those threats persist, so does hope — as long as communities take action.
NOAA faces significant proposed cuts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is facing significant proposed cuts, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by CBS News. Former NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad joins "America Decides" to discuss what the move could mean for the weather agency's climate change work.
Hurricane predictions come amid NOAA layoffs
The latest hurricane forecast from Colorado State University is predicting at least four major hurricanes this season. That comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reels from massive budget cuts. Rob Marciano reports.
North Carolina radio station critical in Hurricane Helene recovery
Even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez injured, hospitalized, agent says
Mark Sanchez, who is also a Fox Sports analyst, is recovering in a hospital in Indianapolis, his agent Andrew Kessler told CBS News.
British police arrest 6 after deadly Manchester synagogue attack
Police have arrested six people on suspicion of terror offenses after an attack on a synagogue in northwest England.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago suburb after allegedly being boxed in by cars
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents shot a woman in Broadview, Illinois, after they said they were rammed and boxed in by cars Saturday.
Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi is a protege of the ultra-conservative vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.