property damage
Destructive 'Kool-Aid Man' TikTok challenge trend revived by NYC teens
The destructive TikTok challenge requires teens mimic the popular Kool-Aid commercials, in which the bright-red drink's mascot bursts through walls and fences.
Los Angeles approves just 4 permits to rebuild in Pacific Palisades after nearly 7,000 homes burned in wildfires
The city of Los Angeles has approved the first four permits to rebuild homes in the wealthy enclave of Pacific Palisades that were either fully destroyed or partially damaged by the devastating January...
Harry Potter-themed Airbnb owners 'traumatized' after finding $6K in damages: 'We never thought this could happen'
The place looked like it had been rented by the Whomping Willow.
Heavy snow leads to collapse of 26 buildings in NY county
More than 6.5 feet of snow was recorded in parts of Oswego County last week.
LA asset management firms overseeing more than $4T scramble to recover after wildfires
Some money managers have lost their headquarters to the crippling flames and are pivoting to remote work, while others have multiple staffers whose homes burnt to the ground.
LA fires could cause over $50B in damages — making them the most expensive in Calif. history
The wildfires will likely cost between $52 billion and $57 billion, according to an AccuWeather estimate.
I was shocked to see my Airbnb guest sent an invoice for 'redecorating services' after trashing the place and scrawling strange images on wall
An Airbnb property manager is seeing red after one of their properties was fiercely trashed by a renter.
At least 11 dead in French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
The tropical cyclone blew through the southeastern Indian Ocean, also affecting the nearby islands of Comoros and Madagascar.
Milton could cause $245B in damages -- making it the costliest hurricane in US history
The Category 4 hurricane – which is the strongest storm in the Gulf of Mexico since 2005 – is expected to slam the Tampa Bay area.
Is anywhere safe from hurricanes? The 10 states with the lowest risk of damage
Realtor.com ranked states based on the share of homes that face the lowest hurricane, flood, or fire damage probability versus the share of homes located in high-risk areas.
Raccoon rampage of poop and pee leaves NYC family with $100K repair bill
These bandits cost a Brooklyn family $100,000.
Damage left by Hurricane Helene to America's largest home revealed
The Biltmore Estate, America's largest home, has released a statement addressing the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across Asheville and the surrounding region.
'Drunk' Vrbo guests flood rental by clogging sink with pizza: owner
The owner, Ashley Deutsch, alleges her drunken guests caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage when they trashed her property in Sheboygan Falls, north of Milwaukee, earlier this...
Here are the 10 most 'unsafe' places in the U.S. during the holidays
The following cities ranked among the top 10 most "unsafe" places in the U.S. during the holidays, according to new research from Vivint, a smart-home security company.
Dogs destroy cars at Texas dealership, cause up to $350K in damages
They've gone doggone mad! Two canines have been ripping up vehicles at a Texas auto dealership, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, according to employees. The dogs terrorized...
SUV crashes into Denny’s, leaves 23 injured: police
"The injuries ranged from minor lacerations to severe injuries, but all appear to be non-life threatening," police chief Jonathan White explained.
Workers busted for tearing a hole in the Great Wall of China to easily pass through, causing 'irreversible' damage
Authorities in Youyu County said they received a report on Aug. 24 that a gap in the wall was created in Yangqianhe Township, state media reports.
Hawaii investigates unsolicited land offers as the state tries to keep Lahaina in local hands
Green prohibited such offers by signing an emergency proclamation on Aug. 19 aimed at preventing land in the historic coastal community from flowing into the hands of outside buyers.
Hunter Biden trashed Sweetgreen co-founder's house, skimped on $80K in rent
Biden and his wife Melissa Cohen rented a sleek California crib in 2021 and not only left it with alleged damage, but also with lots of unpaid rent.
3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Buffalo area
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the suburbs of Buffalo early Monday morning.