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Strong winds disrupt travel as Christmas getaway continues
Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year.BBC News - 43m -
After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina's holiday tourist season grinds to a halt
Typically, the winter months draw millions of visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains, inviting hiking trails and live music venues. But all that is over for now.NBC News - 4h -
What a government shutdown would mean for hurricane relief
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What a shutdown would mean for FEMA resources A federal government shutdown in the coming days could have implications for the ...The Hill - 18h -
How to avoid disruption during this year's Christmas getaway
Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.BBC News - 18h -
ATF director on mission to disrupt violent crime in schools
Steven M. Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), joined CBS News with more on the agency's mission to disrupt violent crime. This comes after ...CBS News - 2d -
Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Indonesia's mining industry is rapidly expanding on demand for the minerals needed to help power the global energy transition, like nickel, cobalt and bauxiteABC News - 3d -
Chipmaker Kioxia rises on debut at the end of Bain’s long road to IPO
Private equity group finally floats Japanese flash memory provider at a valuation far below what it paid in 2018Financial Times - 3d -
Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Indonesia's mining industry is rapidly expanding on demand for the minerals needed to help power the global energy transition, like nickel, cobalt and bauxiteABC News - 3d -
Trump Mines Fraught Moment in Canadian Politics
The president-elect’s threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.The New York Times - 3d -
North Carolina's Christmas trees impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene may have hurt some of North Carolina's Christmas trees grown for Americans across the U.S. Justin Whitehill, an associate professor at North Carolina State University, joins CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
Some in North Carolina still waiting on disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
Following the historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, many in North Carolina were denied disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration because it had run out of money. Scott ...CBS News - 4d -
Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene
The storm upended the Christmas tree industry in the state’s western region. Now, farmers and residents are eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals.The New York Times - 6d -
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceABC News - Dec. 13 -
Shipping giant Maersk expects strong demand and 'another year of disruption' for global trade in 2025
From Trump tariffs on China and Mexico to the threat of a U.S. ports strike, the supply chain expects another year of disruption, but also strong demand.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Tommy Bahama maker Oxford depends on Florida for sales. It just cut its outlook following hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Shares of Oxford Industries sank after hours Wednesday after the maker of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer clothing cut its full-year forecast — citing the impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene on ...MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
FEMA's Criswell on disinformation after deadly hurricanes
Deanne Criswell, the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, says the spread of disinformation about the agency's efforts after Hurricane Helene and Milton was overwhelming. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
The case for a global defence bank
Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capitalFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Protesters disrupt Blinken testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal
Protesters demonstrating against the war in Gaza interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he testified Wednesday before a House panel about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. See the ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high
Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
US chipmaking boom in doubt after Biden’s defeat
Executives wary after president-elect Donald Trump criticised subsidy programme in Chips Act as a ‘bad’ dealFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Intel Should Have Focused on AI, Not Chipmaking, Says TSMC Founder
Morris Chang said at a press conference that his former competitor turned customer appeared to be in search of a new strategy after it forced out CEO Pat Gelsinger.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Young forecaster's Hurricane Helene reports credited with saving lives
Ethan Clark, a 22-year-old self-taught forecaster, received one of North Carolina's highest civilian honors for his reporting during Hurricane Helene. CBS News contributor David Begnaud has the story.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Boliden to Buy Swedish, Portuguese Mines From Lundin Mining for Up to $1.45 Billion
The Swedish company said it has agreed to buy the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden in a deal to boost its copper and zinc production.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.Wired - Dec. 7 -
Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine
The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
A rebound is expected after the previous month’s disruptions.
The resolution of the Boeing strike, and recovery from storms in the Southeast, are predicted to produce a gain in monthly payroll data.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Vance to tour Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina
Vice President-elect JD Vance is expected to travel Friday to Fairview, North Carolina, to survey Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Chipmaker Marvell's strong quarter is good news for these 3 portfolio stocks
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Frigid temperatures in Southeast U.S. impact recovery for Helene survivors
A cold snap is hitting the Southeast U.S., including western North Carolina, which is still recovering from the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
Frigid temperatures hit Southeast, including recovering Hurricane Helene survivors
Low temperatures are plaguing the Southeast U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by Hurricane Helene faced temperatures in the teens overnight. CBS News' Janet ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Abandoned mine at heart of search for woman is becoming unsafe
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines
The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.Wired - Dec. 4 -
North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
2 months on, North Carolina residents still struggling to recover from Helene
December has delivered snow and biting cold, a different type of storm from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged western North Carolina in late September. Hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Intel shares slide as Gelsinger exit leaves chipmaker without a 'quick fix'
Intel shares fell 6% on Tuesday, a day after the chipmaker announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Intel CEO Gelsinger Retires as Chipmaker Names Interim Co-CEOs
David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus were named interim co-leaders after the boomerang executive, who returned to the company in 2021, left the top job.Inc. - Dec. 2
