Against the Storm feels like WarCraft without the war, and it’s weirdly calming
Build a town, direct its workers, and be weirdly tranquil as it washes away. Enlarge / I'd like to pretend I'd built a settlement this neatly compact and organized—with street grids, even—but alas, this is a provided screensh.....»»
Savage US blizzard leaves 32 dead, power outages, travel snarls
A brutal winter storm that brought Christmas chaos to millions of Americans will be slow to dissipate, the US National Weather Service said Monday, after intense snow and frigid cold caused power outages, travel delays and at least 32 deaths across t.....»»
Deadly winter blizzard leaves US in pre-Christmas deep freeze
A fearsome winter storm that pummelled the United States with blinding snow and powerful Arctic winds left about a million customers without power Saturday as thousands of cancelled flights stranded travelers making last-minute dashes for Christmas......»»
"Epic" winter storm wallops US, leaving 1 mn without power
More than a million US power customers were in the dark Friday as a "bomb cyclone" winter storm walloped the country, closing highways, grounding flights and causing misery for Christmas travelers......»»
70 percent of US under storm warning as deep freeze hits
A historic and brutal winter storm put some 240 million Americans under severe weather warnings Friday as the United States faced holiday travel chaos, with thousands of flights canceled and major highways closed......»»
Arctic storm brings holiday travel chaos to US
A "once-in-a-generation" winter storm with temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit (Celsius) caused Christmas travel chaos in the United States on Thursday, with thousands of flights canceled and major highways closed......»»
Holiday flights scrapped as massive winter storm sweeps US
More than 1,800 flights were canceled across the United States by Thursday morning as a massive winter storm upended holiday travel plans with a triple threat of heavy snow, howling winds and bitter cold......»»
Here Comes a Bomb Cyclone to Ruin Christmas
The storm’s scale and severity is unprecedented. Almost everyone in America, and a fair few in Canada, will feel its force......»»
Hello, ChatGPT—Please Explain Yourself!
A new AI-powered chatbot released by OpenAI called ChatGPT has taken the Internet by storm. More than one million people have signed up to try out the free service since it was launched last week, and it has wowed users with its ability to engage i.....»»
Wicked winter storm threatens US holiday travel chaos
Life-threatening blizzards and bone-chilling winds are forecast across much of the United States over the next few days, threatening chaos for millions during the peak holiday travel period......»»
Intel"s German fab plan suspended by "perfect storm"
Inflation, business downcycle, and uncertainties of the Ukraine War may have converged into a perfect storm to force Intel Corp to push back its original plan of starting mega fab construction in the first half of 2023......»»
Once a terrorist, always a terrorist? Study examines the UN"s terrorist list
At the United Nations, an ombudsperson reviews who is on the list of terrorists from Al Qaeda and the Islamic State. If someone feels that they have been wrongly placed on the list and should be removed, they can request that their case should be rev.....»»
Blizzard tells China"s "World of Warcraft" fans to back up data as it seeks new partner
"World of Warcraft" fans in China will have to back up their playing history as the distributor of the hit game winds down its agreement with Blizzard Entertainment......»»
Massive US storm brings tornadoes to South, blizzard threat
A massive storm blowing across the country Tuesday spawned several tornadoes that wrecked buildings and injured a handful of people in Oklahoma and Texas, left two people missing in Louisiana and saw much of the central United States bracing for bliz.....»»
ChatGPT: how to use the viral AI chatbot that took the world by storm
The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI is now available for testing as a free research preview......»»
How to keep your Mac optimized -- the ultimate guide
When we get a new Mac, it's easy to be mesmerized by how clean and blazing fast everything feels. You can get this back, with some regular maintenance. Here's how.CleanMyMac X by MacPawWith that new Mac, apps open instantly, and there's plenty of sto.....»»
Coupled computer modeling can help more accurately predict coastal flooding, study demonstrates
When Hurricane Florence hit the coast of North Carolina as a Category 1 storm in 2018, it set new records for rainfall, creating damaging 500-year flooding events along the Cape Fear River Basin......»»
Diablo IV is a promising return to form, but not without red flags
We went hand- on with Diablo IV, which feels like a return to form, but one that's worth approaching with healthy caution......»»
The four biggest gift-giving mistakes, according to a consumer psychologist
A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one......»»
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review: classic RPG’s fate sealed by destiny
Despite looking like a new game, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion still feels like a 2007 PSP title......»»
Study shows the majority of California"s coastal airports are vulnerable to increased flooding caused by climate change
Most of California's population and its largest airports are located along the Pacific coastline, which is increasingly impacted by storm surges, sea level rise, and erosion due to climate change. In the next 30 years, sea level along the coast is ex.....»»