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Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate
Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...NBC News - 15h -
What to know about the wildfires in North and South Carolina
Fire crews in North and South Carolina are working to contain the wildfires that are burning across different parts of the two states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has a report from ...CBS News - 12h -
‘Severance’ tops ‘Ted Lasso’ as most watched series on Apple TV+
"Severance" has dethroned “Ted Lasso” as Apple TV+'s most watched series ever after the highly anticipated second season of the psychological thriller dropped following a nearly 3-year hiatus.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Report: Deebo drawing 49ers trade interest from several teams
Several NFL teams reportedly are interested in trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership
"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Taiwan investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable
Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and BeijingABC News - 6d -
Taiwan Detains a Chinese-Crewed Ship After Undersea Cable Severed
The Coast Guard said it was investigating how the cable was severed and said it could not rule out the possibility of sabotage.The New York Times - 6d -
Warby Parker to open eyewear shops inside several Target stores
Target will open five Warby Parker "shop-in-shops" in 2025, with plans to expand partnership with eyewear company.CBS News - 4d -
Free Severance Browser Game Lets You Refine Macrodata Like A Pro
For those who have watched the hit AppleTV+ show Severance and thought, "macrodata refinement sure looks fun," you're in luck. A new in-browser macrodata refinement "game" lets you refine ...GameSpot - 4d -
Measles alert in New Jersey, cases reported in several states
Three measles cases were reported in New Jersey as other states also report infections. This comes after an outbreak in Texas. Dr. Adam Ratner, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at NYU ...CBS News - 3d -
Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness
Experts answered key questions about the severity of the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine.The New York Times - 3d -
2 killed and several injured in suspected car ramming in Mannheim, Germany
At least two people were killed and several more were injured in a suspected car ramming in the west German city of Mannheim on Monday, officials said.NBC News - 10h -
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Maps show NOAA's spring weather outlook across U.S.
Much of the country is forecast to see warmer-than-average temperatures and drought conditions this spring, according to NOAA.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Layer Your Clothes to Stay Comfortable in Any Weather (2025)
Learn how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America
Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last Monday. While North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Weather forecasting takes big step forward with Europe’s new AI system
Predictions for up to 15 days ahead expected to improve tracking of extreme eventsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
You'll Spend Much More--Or Less--On This Game Depending On The Weather
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a delightful Sokoban-like puzzle game that challenges you to build a snowman in increasingly complex environments. Originally released in 2015, for the game's ...GameSpot - 4d -
Weather tracker: six cyclones swirl simultaneously in southern hemisphere
Bianca, Garance and Honde churn across Indian Ocean as Alfred, Rae and Seru spin through south-west Pacific. An uncommon meteorological event unfolded on Tuesday when six named tropical cyclones ...The Guardian - 3d -
About 8 in 10 say they've recently experienced extreme weather: Survey
Roughly 80 percent of Americans said they have recently experienced extreme weather, according to a new poll. The survey, released Friday from The Associated Press/NORC Research Center, found that ...The Hill - 2d -
What NOAA cuts could mean for weather forecasts, natural disaster preparedness
The Trump administration's latest wave of cuts to the federal government hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. Alan Sealls, president-elect of the American ...CBS News - 2h -
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Your retirement savings are at risk in an insane stock market
Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Questioning the risks and benefits of vaccines isn’t spreading misinformation
I could discuss risks and benefits in a more sophisticated way if I better understood a patient's risk versus their protection against a given virus or bacteria.The Hill - 6d -
The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending
Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talentFinancial Times - 5d -
UK banks risk an outbreak of boardroom exuberance
Three cheers for a steady 2024 but this is no time for complacencyFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.The New York Times - 3d -
Top Democrats accuse of Republicans of raising shutdown risk
Top Democratic negotiators on Friday accused Republicans of “walking away” from bipartisan government funding talks two weeks before the shutdown deadline. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.) and Rep. Rosa ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump’s FDA Cuts Are Putting Drug Development at Risk
New SEC filings from pharmaceutical companies reveal Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures could slow drug research and delay FDA approvals.Wired - 5h -
Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns
The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".BBC News - 1h -
M.L.B. Commissioner Rob Manfred Has Created Another TV Mess
The league is in a tough position after announcing an early end to its deal with ESPN, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisisABC News - Feb. 23 -
Apple announces plans to create 20,000 US jobs in pitch to Trump
iPhone maker commits to building a facility in Houston at a time when it is vulnerable to new tariffs on ChinaFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
What Kind of World Do Silicon Valley Billionaires Want to Create?
The world’s richest entrepreneur and its most powerful political leader have joined forces. What comes next is unknown.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Apple Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S.—and Create 20,000 Jobs
Investments will include a giant factory in Texas.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Pro volleyball surges in the U.S. as leagues create new opportunities for athletes
Volleyball has been the top girls' sport in the U.S. for nearly a decade, and now professional leagues are giving players a new goal to strive for. Skyler Henry explores the growing momentum behind ...CBS News - 6d -
WATCH: South African students create stunning crowd formations
Students at Curro Durbanville High School create synchronized formations while chanting to songs like “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake and “Let It Go” from "Frozen."ABC News - 6d -
Akool combines GenAI models with 2D avatars to create lifelike characters
Akool, a startup doing AI-driven avatars, announced enhancements to Akool Streaming Avatars that connect avatars with AI models.VentureBeat - 5d -
Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally
Everyone who is in the U.S. illegally must register, give fingerprints and provide an address, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.NBC News - 5d