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Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Storm Bert brings landslide and 82mph gusts

Ten people were rescued after a landslide near Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon.

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Indonesia volcanic eruptions disrupt international flights

World - Yahoo News - November 13

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - November 14

Joe Biden’s overdue missile consent for Ukraine

Allies should provide Kyiv with all the aid they can ahead of the Trump presidency

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Starmer declines to rule out allowing Kyiv to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia

UK premier under increasing scrutiny after Biden authorised deployment of US-supplied long-range weapons

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?

The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley

Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan seek to poach top talent from US rivals despite Washington’s chip curbs

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

De-icer and empty trains to tackle snow disruption

Staff armed with specialist anti-freeze kits will help clear icy spots on the railway, operators say.

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

New ice warning as schools shut due to snow

Transport for Wales cancels some trains as weather warning continue.

Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.

Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect

The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Could daylight saving time disrupt mental and physical health?

While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman ...

Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings

Swing state officials are weighing added security and venue changes for the Dec. 17 Electoral College meetings in the event the election results are being contested.

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia

Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on Barcelona

World - ABC News - November 4

Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states

The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Deepfakes didn’t disrupt the election, but they're changing our relationship with reality

Deepfakes tap into a fundamental human tendency: our need for clear narratives.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?

The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price rises

World - Financial Times - November 7

South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals

South Korean military officials said flight GPS signals were disrupted by North Korea for the second day in a row, according to the Associated Press. Kim Jung Un, the neighboring country’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen

3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but it’s small brands that are leading where big names are struggling—or hesitant—to keep up.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Fed Official Sees Big Disruptions to Some Industries With Mass Deportations

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari adds his voice to the chorus of economic experts on the potential effects of Trump’s central campaign theme.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.

Watch: New Zealand MP leads haka to disrupt parliament

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

European gas prices surge on potential disruption from Russia

Austria’s OMV warns Gazprom could halt supplies following arbitration ruling

World - Financial Times - November 14

Ruckus Games raises $19M for ‘suburban invasion’ RPG shooter with disruptive multiplayer

Ruckus Games has raised $19 million in funding to disrupt the multiplayer gaming landscape with an RPG shooter.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Hims & Hers’ stock tumbles on Amazon’s latest disruptive foray into healthcare

Amazon is now offering upfront pricing for virtual care for ailments such as men’s hair loss and ED.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Latest in Brings Disruption

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Storm Bert brings landslide and 82mph gusts

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Indonesia volcanic eruptions disrupt international flights

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Joe Biden’s overdue missile consent for Ukraine

Starmer declines to rule out allowing Kyiv to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia

Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?

Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley

De-icer and empty trains to tackle snow disruption

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

New ice warning as schools shut due to snow

Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect

Could daylight saving time disrupt mental and physical health?

Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia

Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states

Deepfakes didn’t disrupt the election, but they're changing our relationship with reality

Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals

Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen

Fed Official Sees Big Disruptions to Some Industries With Mass Deportations

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Watch: New Zealand MP leads haka to disrupt parliament

European gas prices surge on potential disruption from Russia

Ruckus Games raises $19M for ‘suburban invasion’ RPG shooter with disruptive multiplayer

Hims & Hers’ stock tumbles on Amazon’s latest disruptive foray into healthcare

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