Floods Prompt Government

Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police

So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering streets and businesses.

World - CBS News - 6 hours ago

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.

How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades

After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the government is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed at least 211 people

World - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

North Korea Blows Up Roads, Prompting South to Fire Warning Shots

World - Yahoo News - October 15

The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives

Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Crashes Prompt Probe of Tesla Full Self-Driving Software

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s looking at 2.4 million vehicles that have the near-autonomous option after its role in several collisions.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions

Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California

A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

Letter to Biden administration warns SLB is helping finance ‘barbaric invasion’ of Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 19

Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching

Is duty of care to musicians, particularly young artists, being addressed in the music industry?

Colorado Avalanche Goalie Woes Prompt NHL Trade Rumors

Multiple intriguing NHL goalies came up in trade speculation while the Colorado Avalanche continue to struggle with netminding early in the campaign.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors

Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Estée Lauder shares plunge as China sales slump prompts dividend cut

Beauty group’s stock drops 25% after guidance withdrawn for rest of year

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

The Power of Government Policies

The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

America’s Flooding Problem

We explain how the country is responding in three different ways to disasters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

AI Slop Is Flooding Medium

The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

North Korea blows up roads linking it with South, prompting warning shots at border

Roads have long been unused but destroying them sends clear message Pyongyang does not want to negotiate with Seoul, experts say. South Korea has condemned North Korea after it destroyed roads ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Stern U.S. letter prompts Israel to allow first aid into northern Gaza this month. Will it last?

Israeli officials were scrutinizing a letter from the U.S. government threatening to review military aid to the country if it continued to block aid from Gaza.

This Prompt Can Make an AI Chatbot Identify and Extract Personal Details From Your Chats

Security researchers created an algorithm that turns a malicious prompt into a set of hidden instructions that could send a user's personal information to an attacker.

Tech - Wired - October 17

French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe orders a curfew a day after a strike prompted a blackout

The government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has ordered a curfew, a day after a strike by workers left 370,000 people in darkness for nearly 24 hours

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...

'Thank you' cookies sent to North Carolina elections office prompt emergency response

A thank-you gift of pineapple-shaped cookies prompted a hazmat response after election workers raised concerns about a suspicious package.

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Flood situation in France gradually easing

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.

Latest in Floods Prompt Government

Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades

Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods

Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

North Korea Blows Up Roads, Prompting South to Fire Warning Shots

The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives

Crashes Prompt Probe of Tesla Full Self-Driving Software

Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions

A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching

Colorado Avalanche Goalie Woes Prompt NHL Trade Rumors

Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors

Estée Lauder shares plunge as China sales slump prompts dividend cut

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

The Power of Government Policies

America’s Flooding Problem

AI Slop Is Flooding Medium

North Korea blows up roads linking it with South, prompting warning shots at border

Stern U.S. letter prompts Israel to allow first aid into northern Gaza this month. Will it last?

This Prompt Can Make an AI Chatbot Identify and Extract Personal Details From Your Chats

French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe orders a curfew a day after a strike prompted a blackout

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

'Thank you' cookies sent to North Carolina elections office prompt emergency response

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

Flood situation in France gradually easing

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

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