Apple News Today In Biden's final days, a flurry of last-minute moves.
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Jan 17, 2025 Wildfires in California have dramatically affected the home insurance market, leaving many homeowners struggling for adequate coverage. The discussion dives into challenges posed by high home values and outdated policies. Meanwhile, the launch of a new women's basketball league aims to bridge gender pay gaps in sports. Exciting negotiations for better player salaries in the WNBA are also on the horizon. Additionally, insights into the intriguing series 'Severance' reveal its unique exploration of work-life separation and its impact on viewers.
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State Farm's Exit
- State Farm, a major insurance provider, stopped offering new policies in California.
- Many homeowners had to choose between expensive, limited coverage or no insurance.
California Insurance Crisis
- The 2023 LA wildfires exacerbated California's existing home insurance crisis.
- The crisis stems from a 1988 law limiting premium increases and the rising threat of climate change.
Unrivaled League
- The new Unrivaled basketball league offers WNBA stars higher domestic salaries.
- This allows them to avoid playing overseas, addressing safety concerns like those raised by Brittney Griner's detainment.