In Booming Asheville, Residents Rethink Their Sense of Safety
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: IDF says it has begun a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon; US warns Iran against reprisals
Israel’s military says it has begun operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; US secretary of defence warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Iran if it attacks Israel or exploits tensions. ...18 minutes ago - Iran -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Booming Asheville, Residents Rethink Their Sense of Safety
Worries of flooding had not been top of mind as the mountain-ringed city flourished in recent years as a haven for artists, chefs, brewmasters, entrepreneurs and retirees.5 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire as haze, smell spreads to Atlanta
A weekend fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Storm survivors at a packed shelter in Asheville are still in shock
Everybody sheltering at a college in Asheville, North Carolina, had a story to tell Monday about surviving Hurricane Helene.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why was Asheville hit so hard by Helene?
Surrounded by mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, has faced devastating floods from Helene.11 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Israeli Strike Inside Beirut City Limits Puts Residents on Edge
A blast in the Cola neighborhood was the first known Israeli strike in the central part of the city since a war with Hezbollah in 2006.15 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Does a HELOC or a home equity loan make more sense right now?
Depending on your needs, one might be a better choice than the other right now. Here's what you should know.15 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California Forces a Rethink of A.I. Rules
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto wide-ranging set of rules for artificial intelligence companies underscores the political difficulty of policing the technology.16 hours ago - California -
Business - Financial Times
Middle East’s power scales tip as Israel senses Iran’s weakness
Regional tensions will remain high with neither Netanyahu’s coalition nor the Palestinians ready for a settlement17 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression
Our research suggests that it’s not sadness per se that leads to poor mental health, but shutting down input from the body. ‘Sense foraging’ offers a way out of the trap. Modern life seems designed ...17 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Check fraud is booming. Fidelity and major banks are playing defense. Here’s what you should know.
Fidelity recently reduced its mobile-deposit limit to $1,000 from $100,000 for certain customers after a number of check scams.17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
I took a common sense test – and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington
The worst bit was the maths. I’m 49 and haven’t worked out two-thirds of anything since 1992. Common sense is not that common: a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania concludes the ...18 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
A sprinkler head malfunctioned around 5 a.m. at a Georgia BioLab plant.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
London’s bistro boom
A new wave of restaurants is reigniting the capital’s love affair with classic French food. Here are six of the most magnifiquesYesterday -
World - The Guardian
The electrolytes boom: a wonder supplement – or an unnecessary expense?
Everyone from triathletes to YouTubers is singing the praises of the super-hydrating mineral additives. Here are the benefits and disadvantages. Electrolytes, you may have noticed, are suddenly ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Denial, terror and bravado in Beirut as residents await next Israeli air attack
Casualties rising as assault on Hezbollah leaves war-weary nation apprehensive of more pain to come. For months, the staff at Rafik Hariri university hospital had been preparing for the worst. ...Yesterday - Israel -
Tech - ABC News
California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence modelsYesterday - California -
Top stories - CBS News
Mezcal boom changes lives for Oaxacan families
Mexico's production of mezcal has increased exponentially in the last decade. The rapid growth is changing lives at family owned distilleries.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Week 4 Booms and Busts: Castoff QBs provide plenty of fantasy football fireworks
Scott Pianowski breaks down Sunday's fantasy highs and lows, including a trio of QBs producing a surprising amount of points.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
World - The Guardian
California won’t require big tech firms to test safety of AI after Newsom kills bill
Governor vetoes bill that would require generative AI safety testing after tech industry says it’d drive companies away. California governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested ...Yesterday - California -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jaguars-Texans bad beat: Controversial non-safety on final play has huge impact for bettors with spread, total
The final snap of the game could have swung the total and the spread, but didn'tYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.Yesterday - California -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
California's Gavin Newsom Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill
The governor is seeking more encompassing rules than the bill opposed by OpenAI and Meta, and supported by research scientists.Yesterday - California -
Top stories - NBC News
‘Not near enough’ response from officials after Hurricane Helene, resident says
Asheville resident Alyssa Wilson expressed frustration over the lack of quick response after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina. The devastating storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as ...Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
California governor vetoes bill that would have set first-in-the-nation AI safety measures
California governor vetoes bill that would have set first-in-the-nation AI safety measuresYesterday - California -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AI safety bill SB-1047, which was opposed by tech companies including ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Facebook parent company Meta.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
The Kids Online Safety Act was a good start, but app stores need accountability too
Congress has introduced the "App Store Accountability Act" to make app stores and devices safe for kids by requiring age verification, parental consent, transparency requirements, and industry ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant
People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows and doors closed.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
‘The damage is astronomical’: Helene forces queues to form for aid in Asheville
People lined up at a food bank in Asheville, N.C., after Hurricane Helene brought down trees, power lines and feet of rain in some areas. Some said they were caught off guard by the storm’s toll on ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind
Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.Yesterday