18 Extreme Weather Events Caused $165 Billion in Damage Last Year Noaa Says
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Powerful storm causes multiple deaths and widespread damage in Houston
Powerful storms swept through parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths in the Houston area. Hurricane-force winds caused widespread damage and left hundreds of thousands without power. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories -
$9 billion travel tech firm Navan on track to hit profitability this year and 'not far' from IPO, CEO says
The boss of travel and expense management platform Navan told CNBC he's preparing the company to get its business into shape for an IPO this year.CNBC - Business -
Group glues 'Free Palestine' posters on NYC subway, causing $10K in damage: police
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Influencers Are Saying Sunscreen Causes Cancer. They Are Wrong.
Doctors are debunking misconceptions about sunscreen as sentiments about toxins proliferate across social media.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nelly Korda wins the Mizuho Americas Open by a stroke for her 6th victory in her last 7 events
Nelly Korda wins the Mizuho Americas Open by a stroke for her 6th victory in her last 7 eventsABC News - Sports -
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.BBC News - Top stories -
Ebrahim Raisi: rescuers search for Iran president after helicopter crash – live updates
President was travelling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province when helicopter came down in bad weather. Here is a video of the Israeli war cabinet minister, Benny Gantz, threatening to resign if Benjamin Netanyahu fails to adopt an agreed plan for ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew
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Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew
The legal defense team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean’s deadliest shipwrecks say they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the caseABC News - World -
U.K.’s largest property developer says office tap-ins up 18%
Higher interest rates knocked £625 million off the value of Landsec’s office portfolioMarketWatch - Business -
Israel "intentionally causing death" among Gaza civilians, Hamas guilty of war crimes, ICC says
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Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1
A new study finds that the broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 yearsABC News - Health -
Imprisoned Oregon man charged in deaths of three women found in Portland area last year
An imprisoned Oregon man was indicted Friday in connection with the deaths of three women whose bodies were found “under suspicious circumstances” last year in the Portland area, authorities announced Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
2024 Preakness Stakes horses, futures, odds, date: Expert who nailed last year's superfecta releases picks
Jody Demling revealed his Preakness Stakes 2024 picks for the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown on Saturday, May 18 at Pimlico Race Course with race favorite Muth scratchedCBS Sports - Sports -
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, picks, time, horses, odds: Best bets from expert who hit last year's winner
Gene Menez, who called National Treasure to win last year's Run for the Back-Eyed Susans, has made his picks and bets for the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race CourseCBS Sports - Sports -
May 17 is your last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says
There is no late filing penalty if you're owed a tax refund. Roughly 940,000 taxpayers could surrender their 2020 refund payment if they don't file by May 17.CNBC - Business -
5/18: Saturday Morning
Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a newly U.S. built pier into Gaza; Chef Salil Mehta introduces diners to Malaysian food after eatery earns Michelin starCBS News - Top stories -
Post-Brexit border checks forecast to cost UK £4.7bn, says NAO
Watchdog says says repeated delays have caused unnecessary costs and strategy lacks a ‘clear timetable’. The government expects to have spent at least £4.7bn on introducing post-Brexit border controls, which have been repeatedly hit by delays, the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Australia unleashes rent and energy relief as inflation bites
Cost of living crisis divides country between homeowners and rentersFinancial Times - World - Australia -
Dimon says JPMorgan will pick a new CEO within five years
One of Wall Street’s longest-serving leaders says search for his successor is under wayFinancial Times - Business -
Mayor John Whitmire talks Houston's deadly weather
A severe storm blew through southeast Texas Thursday night, killing at least four people and bringing powerful winds and rain for the second time this month. More than 800,000 customers lost power due to the storm. Houston Mayor John Whitmire ...CBS News - Top stories -
Stop Wasting Ammo, Damage Explained In Helldivers 2
Hit markers, armor penetration, weak points, and damage can be confusing in Helldivers 2. Let’s explain how it all works and how that will make you a better player.GameSpot - Tech -
Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office
Forecasters have warned some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
News Quiz for May 18, 2024
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
5/18: CBS Weekend News
Biden travels to Georgia ahead of Morehouse commencement address; Anchovies behind surge of sea lions in San FranciscoCBS News - Top stories -
Abnormally hot summer even more likely in latest NOAA forecast: Here's where
New predictions for the summer season, released by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center this week, show weather is likely to heat up in almost every corner of the United States.The Hill - Politics -
French LGBTQ groups 'extremely concerned' over increase in attacks
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‘Exhausting and extremely dangerous’: Mohammad Rasoulof on his escape from Iran
Exclusive: The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig details how he discarded electronic devices and fled over the mountains on foot after authorities sentenced him to eight years in prison and flogging. Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof escaped ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Market Froth Is Getting Extreme. Just Look at Meme Stocks.
When there’s a lot of money sloshing around the economy, it’s easy for new ideas to attract speculative money—and some of those ideas are just dumbThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Parts of northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on high alert
On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 116 degrees Fahrenheit.ABC News - World - India -
Parts of northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on high alert
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Under Armour is laying off workers as retailer says North America sales will plunge this year
Sales in Under Armour's largest market in North America are falling as inflation-weary consumers pull back on new clothes and shoes.CNBC - Business -
A 19-year-old farmworker killed in a Florida bus crash was saving money to get married, his mom says
The mother of 19 year-old farmworker killed in a Florida bus crash says he was saving money to get marriedNBC News - Top stories - Florida -
Saying goodbye to season 56 — and to a man who made 60 Minutes better for 35 years
Tonight, 60 Minutes says thank you to Frank Devine: a senior producer who's retiring after making our show better for 35 years. And thank you to viewers for watching our 56th season.CBS News - Top stories -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
Weekly quiz: Why are puffins causing an international row?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories -
The 18 Best PlayStation Plus Games (May 2024)
What should you play next on your PS5 or PS4? From Fallout 4 to Ghost of Tsushima, Sony’s subscription service has a ton of great video games.Wired - Tech -
Deadly Houston thunderstorms knock out power, damage downtown buildings
It will take weeks to restore power in some parts of Houston, according to city officials, after deadly thunderstorms slammed power lines and blasted downtown buildings. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.CBS News - Top stories -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Add to Gains on Weather, Storage Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures extended their three-weeklong rally with early season heat in Texas driving demand and prospects of a gradual reduction in inventory surpluses.The Wall Street Journal - World