Standing on the roof of a continent carries weight that goes far beyond a number on a map. Altitude changes how the body behaves, how weather moves, and how small decisions echo across hours or days. North America’s highest peaks concentrate every version of mountain risk, from arctic cold to active volcanism, from crowded trade
The Texas real estate market in 2026 is expected to remain stable but slow-moving, with modest price growth, elevated inventory, and mortgage rates that continue to limit affordability. Forecasts from the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC), Zillow, national brokerage data, and federal economic indicators all point to a market that leans slightly toward buyers
House Bill 837, signed into law on March 24, 2023, reshaped tort litigation in Florida. Pure comparative negligence no longer governs personal injury cases. A modified comparative negligence rule now applies, creating a 50% fault cutoff that blocks recovery once a plaintiff exceeds that threshold. Accident victims, insurers, and attorneys now operate under a framework