Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back to back hurricanes
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Business - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer national insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — Floridians flee ahead of Hurricane Milton’s evening landfall
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The coverage of Hurricane Milton is so scary. Please, everyone, follow evacuation orders. Here’s what’s happening: Hurricane Milton is expected to make ...10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Jenrick vs Badenoch: meet the next Conservative leader
Elimination of James Cleverly from contest leaves Tory members with choice between two rightwingers10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Rio Tinto’s $6.7 billion lithium deal could usher consolidation in key industry for EVs
“Mega miner” Rio Tinto is shaking up the industry at a time lithium prices have dropped more than 60%.11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Will we see northern lights, power grid impacts amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm?
Earth is being hit by a strong solar radiation storm event that will be followed by a geomagnetic storm, space weather officials say.11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about Hurricane Milton as Florida braces for storm
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida during the overnight hours, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have ...11 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
This hurricane season, mobile voting could empower disenfranchised voters
Before the next storm hits, we need to guarantee that voters fleeing a natural disaster or other emergency have a mobile voting option.11 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Elon Musk's X platform is back in Brazil after a nearly six-week suspension, having complied with all judicial demands
Elon Musk's X platform is back in Brazil after a nearly six-week suspension, having complied with all judicial demands12 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.12 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
5 Prime Day Portable Charger and Power Station Deals (2024)
Whether for emergencies or to recharge while camping, now's a good time to buy a power bank or power station.12 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
QB Power Rankings: Miami's Cam Ward rises back to No. 1 amid massive reshuffling after chaotic week
Plenty of newcomers join the rankings after Week 6 saw several of the top teams go down12 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida
Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. Hurricane Milton – live updates Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane ...13 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - ESPN
Jürgen Klopp takes exec role at Red Bull. How long before he's back in the dugout?
Jürgen Klopp will swap the dugout for the directors' box as Red Bull's new head of global soccer. But will he be able to resist a return to coaching?13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Macron vows to 'fight hard' to bring Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' back to France
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a diplomatic mission to return "Emily in Paris" back to the City of Light. The Netflix comedy, which follows the professional and personal escapades of an ...13 hours ago - Netflix -
Tech - GameSpot
Lord Of The Rings Star Has A Blunt Response When Asked If He Would Come Back For New Movies
Actor Hugo Weaving played Elrond in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, but could he come back for the next set of fantasy films that are in the works?. Speaking ...13 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
NFL odds, Vegas lines, picks, spreads, game predictions: Model backs Falcons, Commanders in Week 6, 2024
SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 6 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulations13 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
ER doctor on how to prepare for a major hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports ...13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
NFL trend watch: big passing days appear to be on the way back
Defenses have dominated so far this season but there are hopeful signs for the league’s quarterbacks. Or some of them at least. Passing pyrotechnics Continue reading...18 hours ago - NFL -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Fran Lebowitz and John Waters Welcome Back Peter Hujar’s ‘Portraits in Life and Death’
John Waters, Fran Lebowitz and other friends of the photographer, who died in 1987, remember an artist impatient for the recognition he’s only recently begun to receive.Yesterday -