Famed Thai holiday isles suffer water shortages after heatwave
The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film "The Beach" are facing a severe water shortage following a blistering heatwave across Asia, a tourism official and locals said Thursday......»»
Is the Google Pixel 8a waterproof?
Is the new Google Pixel 8a safe to carry to a beach or a swimming pool? Find out about the Pixel 8a's water resistance here......»»
Cities: Skylines 2 team apologizes, makes DLC free and promises a fan summit
A "complete focus on improving the base game" will happen before more paid DLC. Enlarge / Like the Beach Properties DLC itself, this property looks a bit unfinished and in need of some focus. (credit: Paradox Interactive).....»»
Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US—the main reason may be habitat loss
Birdsong is a welcome sign of spring, but robins and cardinals aren't the only birds showing off for breeding season. In many parts of North America, you're likely to encounter male wild turkeys, puffed up like beach balls and with their tails fanned.....»»
Hospital prices for the same emergency care vary up to 16X, study finds
Hospitals' "trauma activation fees" are unregulated and extremely variable. Enlarge / Miami Beach, Fire Rescue ambulance at Mt. Sinai Medical Center hospital. ] (credit: Getty | Jeffrey Greenberg/) Since 2021, federal la.....»»
Paleontologists unearth what may be the largest known marine reptile
The fossilized remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two meters long has been found on a beach in Somerset, UK. Experts have identified the bones as belonging to the jaws of a new species of enormous ichthyosaur, a type of prehisto.....»»
Crash Detection helps police locate teenagers killed in New Zealand
New Zealand authorities say that Apple's iPhone Crash Detection was instrumental in helping them find the site where two teenage women were killed in an off-road crash.Apple's Crash Detection featureTeenagers Joanna Beach and Bondi Reihana Richmond d.....»»
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat live stream: how to watch the NBA online
The Toronto Raptors head to South Beach to face the Miami Heat in the last game of the NBA regular season. Find out how to watch the live stream......»»
Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find
A post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on New Jersey's Long Beach Island found that the animal had sustained numerous blunt force injuries including a fractured skull and vertebrae......»»
The 6 best tablets for reading in 2024
We take a look at the very best tablets for reading, whether that's while on the beach or cozy at home......»»
Caribbean nation of Aruba backs itself up to Internet Archive
Aruba's National Archives and National Library are now on Internet Archive. Enlarge / Divi Divi trees on a sandy beach in Aruba. (credit: Cavan Images via Getty) Aruba has long been a special place for Stacy Argondizzo......»»
Best gaming headset deals: PS5, Xbox and PC
Improve your overall video game experience by buying from these gaming headset deals that we've rounded up, involving brands like Turtle Beach, Razer, and JBL......»»
Star-studded drama Palm Royale now streaming on Apple TV+
Apple’s latest star-studded drama series, Palm Royale, is now streaming on Apple TV+. Featuring Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin and many more names, the series basks in 1960’s Palm Beach, as we see Maxine Simmons (Wiig’s c.....»»
With bites rare, experts want sharks to shed scary reputation
As the northern hemisphere edges toward spring and millions flock to the beach, headlines have dubbed the southeastern US state of Florida the world's most likely place to be bitten by a shark......»»
Eroding bluffs could send California homes tumbling into the ocean. What can be done?
Over the past 30 years, Tony and Marilee Hyman have enjoyed the fruits of what they describe as "10 years of doing three jobs" to retire in their Shell Beach dream home......»»
Crocs, cyclones and "magnificent melaleucas": Aussie beach named world"s best
It may have deadly animals and wild weather, but Palm Cove in Australia's northeast has been named the world's best beach, beating rivals in Hawaii, Greece and Fiji......»»
Swimming in sewage: UK water forecasts are not keeping people safe, say researchers
The UK's bathing water forecasts need urgent improvement to prevent beach goers from swimming in sewage without warning, a new study has shown......»»
Group 1 buys 2 Lexus stores in Southern California with $350M in combined sales
Group 1 Automotive expects Newport Lexus in Newport Beach and Tustin Lexus to generate $350 million in combined annual revenue......»»
AT&T’s botched network update caused yesterday’s major wireless outage
AT&T blamed itself for "incorrect process used as we were expanding our network." Enlarge / Cellular towers in Redondo Beach, California on February 22, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Eric Thayer ) AT&T said a botched upd.....»»
The dynamics of deformable systems: Study unravels mathematical mystery of cable-like structures
Are our bodies solid or liquid? We all know the convention—that solids maintain their shapes, while liquids fill the containers they're in. But often in the real world, those lines are blurred. Imagine walking on a beach. Sometimes the sand gives w.....»»