Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
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Why many Helene flooding victims don't have flood insurance
FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Port worker strike threatens technological progress
The ongoing strike by 47,000 International Longshoremen's Association members is threatening the global supply chain and technological progress, as the union is demanding a halt to port automation.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Almost 7 in 10 New York City residents say Adams should resign: Poll
New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing criminal charges for wire fraud, conspiracy and bribery which has caused the city’s residents to lose faith in his ability to serve them, according to a new ...3 hours ago - New York -
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.3 hours ago -
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Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground, with members of the animal world under similar threat3 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Solar flares may cause faint auroras across top of Northern Hemisphere
Solar storms may cause faint auroras across fringes of the northern United States this weekend4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Bosnia Balkans flooding rains
A severe overnight rainstorm in the Balkans left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures had caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.4 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
Asheville’s Tourist-Friendly River Arts District Battered by Floods
Breweries, galleries and restaurants beloved by visitors are in ruins, and their owners fear the area may not recover.5 hours ago -
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Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach on urgent need for updated flood planning
With less than 1% of homes in Western Carolina carrying flood insurance, outdated maps and unrecognized risks like landslides leave residents vulnerable. Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach joins "CBS ...7 hours ago -
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Severe flooding in Thailand forces evacuation of elephant sanctuary
BANGKOK — A well-known elephant sanctuary in Thailand appealed for help on Friday after torrential flash floods forced the evacuation of about 100 elephants.8 hours ago -
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Northern Lights sightings possible as solar storms gather
The largest solar flare since 2017 has been spotted erupting from the Sun’s surface.10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Eric Adams's future in question as legal woes threaten to mount
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams is fighting for his political life as he finds himself in the middle of a legal firestorm, raising questions about how much longer he can hold on to power. ...11 hours ago -
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Business - The Wall Street Journal
Google Threatens to Stop Linking to News in New Zealand
Google threatened to stop linking to news in New Zealand if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media outlets.13 hours ago - Google -
World - The Guardian
Florida man rescues neighbors on surfboard after Helene floods island city
Marty Thomas’s heroics on Indian Rocks Beach one of few uplifting stories after storm kills at least 200 people. A man living in a Florida island city that was inundated with Hurricane Helene ’s ...14 hours ago - Florida -
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Watch: Elephants escape floodwaters in Thailand
The elephants were evacuated from flash flooding at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand.15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say
Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years . Lebanon’s ambassador to the ...18 hours ago - Israel -
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North Korea's Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked18 hours ago - North Korea -
Business - Financial Times
US dockworkers suspend strike that threatened to cripple ports
Workers will return under deal to extend contract until January 15 and avert billions in economic damage19 hours ago -
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North Korea leader Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons against the South if attacked
North Korea would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if the enemy tried to use force to encroach on its sovereignty, state media reported Kim Jong Un as saying.19 hours ago - North Korea -
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The Savannah Bananas are heading to the gridiron in 2025, including Clemson's Death Valley
The Savannah Bananas are taking their baseball hijinks to the gridiron in 202521 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Resident Evil PC Game Bundle Lets You Get Entire Mainline Series For Cheap
Resident Evil is the most iconic horror series in all of gaming, and right now you can dive into the survival horror franchise's history for cheap. Fanatical is running a Build Your Own Resident ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.Yesterday - Taiwan -
Business - Inc.
OpenAI Asks Investors to Avoid Five AI Startups, Including Sutskever’s SSI
The market leader in generative AI applications is asserting its dominant position to secure exclusive financial commitments from financial backers.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
New Pokemon Squishmallow Plushes Are Now Available, Including A Holiday Pikachu
When times are tough, one of the best things you can have on hand is a Squishmallow. They're as soft as a cat, and they aren't equipped with murder mittens, making them ideal emotional support ...Yesterday -
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Residents of landslide-stricken city in California to get financial help
As much as $10,000 will be distributed to some residents of a peninsula on the edge of Los Angeles where worsening landslides have damaged homes and led to utility shutoffsYesterday - California -
Politics - The Hill
Pilot flying Helene rescue missions in NC threatened with arrest
The fire official told him to tell any other pilots he knew they would also be arrested if they came back.Yesterday -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.Yesterday -
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Reid recalled for Northern Ireland double-header
Stevenage striker Jamie Reid returns to the Northern Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Belarus and Bulgaria.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Europe’s exhausted oyster reefs ‘once covered area size of Northern Ireland’
Study uncovers vivid and poignant accounts of reefs as high as houses off countries including UK, France and Ireland. Only a handful of natural oyster reefs measuring at most a few square metres ...Yesterday - Europe -
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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.Yesterday