When Hurricanes Hit, This Company Helps Keep the Lights On

Grid management platform Neara just raised a $31-million Series C to fund its expansion in the U.S.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane

Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.

‘When the hurricane hit, I saw my neighbour’s boat lift into the sky’ – This is climate breakdown

All of a sudden I heard this loud noise at the back of my house. The window was smashed in what was supposed to be our secure room. This is Roseman’s story. Location Union Island, the Caribbean. ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Super Micro shares soar 31% after company names new auditor to help keep Nasdaq listing

Super Micro, which has been battered by bad headlines in recent weeks, said on Monday that it hired BDO as its independent auditor.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off

Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy

World - Financial Times - October 25

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike

This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits

The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.

WATCH: Immersive light show helps Paris church’s history ‘come alive’

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - October 31

Russia Keeps Hitting Ukrainian Cities With Waves of Drones

Moscow has been using decoy drones with no warheads to overwhelm defenses, and surveillance drones and strike drones to gather intelligence, Ukrainian officials said.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Week 9 preview: Can Winston keep lighting it up? Will Lions-Packers be a shootout? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need to know heading into Sunday and Monday's action. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to share 3 burning fantasy ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

How games companies can attract (and keep) new talent

Microsoft's Dametra Johnson-Marletti spoke at GamesBeat Next's Women in Gaming Breakfast about ways gaming can nurture its future leaders.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 7

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

US hurricane worker sacked for telling crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

HCA Healthcare’s stock slides 9% after earnings are weighed down by Hurricane Helene

HCA is expecting Hurricane Helene’s impact on facilities in North Carolina and Hurricane Milton’s impact on facilities in Florida in October to shave 60 cents to 90 cents off fourth-quarter EPS.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael makes landfall

Island’s national power company says strong winds from category 3 hurricane caused disconnection. Cuba’s national power grid has suffered a country-wide blackout as Hurricane Rafael made landfall ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael hits the island

Hurricane Rafael collapsed Cuba's national electrical grid. The Miami-based NHC warned of a "Life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force and flash flooding across much of western Cuba.

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling after hitting as a Category 3 storm

Cuba was left picking up the pieces after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, destroying hundreds of homes, knocking out the country’s power grid. Areas to the south of Havana ...

This Almost-Vacation Bargain Keeps Hotels Busy When Travel Dips

The sale of day passes to pools, spas, and gyms is one way the hospitality industry is battling stagnating occupancy rates and increasing room prices.

Business - Inc. - November 4

The music hits that Quincy Jones helped create

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has died at 91. Jones is behind hits like Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album. Arnold Robinson, Jones' publicist, said he died surrounded by his family ...

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help keep you in the game

Strategies including small caps, gold, AI and nuclear energy come into play.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Yankees hit back to keep World Series hopes alive

The New York Yankees record a 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

How This Lender Helped a Founder-Led Company Grow Revenue by 10X

Dwight Funding provided crucial debt financing to Dagne Dover in times of crisis.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why GitHub’s Deal With Anthropic and Google Will Help Your Company’s Coders

GitHub is already a useful time-saving tool for developers, but with new AI powers injected from Google and Anthropic, it’s getting even smarter—and highlighting the future of writing code.

Business - Inc. - October 30

6 Tips to Help Companies Evaluate Your Product for Licensing

Make it easier for companies to say yes to licensing your product.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Nuclear-Power Companies Hit by U.S. Regulator's Rejection of Amazon-Talen Deal

Talen said it believed FERC had erred and was evaluating its options. The company can still restructure its expanded deal with Amazon, according to Oppenheimer analysts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Helping seniors know when it's time to give up driving

Giving up driving can be a big loss of independence for seniors, and coming to the decision that it's no longer safe for them to be behind that wheel can be difficult. James Brown showcases one ...

Referee needs help from players when yellow card gets stuck

Watch as the referee struggles to produce his yellow card when trying to book a player in the Japanese J-League match between Shonan Bellmare and Consadole Sapporo.

Our brains are vector databases — here’s why that’s helpful when using AI

Parallels between our brains and vector databases go deeper than retrieval. Both excel at compression, organizing and identifying patterns.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

When Alistair Brownlee helped brother Jonny over finish line

Alistair Brownlee helps his exhausted brother Jonny over the finish line in a dramatic end to the Triathlon World Series in Mexico in 2016.

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

When could mortgage rates hit 5% again? Experts weigh in

Mortgage rates could hit 5% by the end of 2025, but experts warn against waiting if you're planning to buy a home.

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