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Recent briefings
Thursday, May 22 2026
Five low-cost moves before the next heatwave
European Environment Agency reports record heat-related mortality. Five household actions under €50 that change how the next week of 32°C+ days unfolds.
Thursday, May 7 2026
Cash, barter, and what your wallet should hold during a card-network outage
Card networks fail more often than blackouts. What to keep in cash, what to trade in a real shortage, and the boring habit that prevents 95% of the friction.
Thursday, June 25 2026
Atlantic hurricane season: the inspection that handles 80% of damage
A 2-hour roof and gutter inspection in June, completed before peak season, handles most of the household water damage that turns a Cat 1 storm into a destroyed roof. Step-by-step.
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