As another cyclone heads for Queensland, residents must be ready for torrential rain and floods
We've long known cyclones are heat engines, fueled by hot water. They also pump heat from the hot tropics into cooler areas. But they're starting to behave differently. As the world heats up, the atmosphere can hold more moisture. When cyclones form,.....»»
Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa
Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria......»»
Businesses expect cyber threats to rise, but aren’t ready for them
Businesses expect cyber threats to rise, but aren’t ready for them.....»»
Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life
Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life.....»»
Landslide blocks Interstate 5 in Bellingham amid deluge of water. More heavy rain possible
Landslide blocks Interstate 5 in Bellingham amid deluge of water. More heavy rain possible.....»»
‘A large Pacific storm system’ to bring rain, gusty winds and maybe thunder to PNW
‘A large Pacific storm system’ to bring rain, gusty winds and maybe thunder to PNW.....»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (October 25-27)
Get ready for Halloween with a trio of great Hulu movies that dive into horror, including a predecessor to a recent box office hit and a 2024 indie smash......»»
Friday’s deals: iPad mini 7, Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 $369, 25W MagSafe Charger, $150 off M4 iPad Pro, more
Friday’s best Apple deals are now ready to go with the very first straight up cash price drops on the brand new iPad mini 7 joined by clearance pricing on the mini 6 starting from $350 Amazon lows. The iPad deals carry on with this weekend’s Best.....»»
Homelessness, high rents weigh heavily on Angelenos, survey finds
More than 9 in 10 Los Angeles County residents say homelessness is a pressing issue, and 64% feel its impact in their neighborhoods, according to the most recent findings from the USC Dornsife annual LABarometer survey on livability and affordability.....»»
Teachers try a different preschool curriculum to prevent youth crime—checking in 20 years later, it worked
There's been an increased political and media focus recently on so-called youth crime waves, particularly in Queensland and the Northern Territory......»»
Is America ready for a woman president? Voters" attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
If U.S. voters elect Kamala Harris—a Black, Asian American woman—president, it would be historic on multiple levels. This is now a real possibility due to voters' positively evolving stereotypes of women politicians......»»
Back to the Future: What vision of the future did people have during perestroika?
In many Central and Eastern European countries, a period of greater openness emerged in the late 1980s. How did this affect the future perspective of residents? And can we learn anything from this period for our current times? University lecturer Dor.....»»
Security Bite: Has Apple’s Passwords app replaced your password manager yet?
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Philippines races to reach stranded as storm"s death toll rises
Philippine rescuers raced Thursday to reach residents stranded by fast-rising floodwaters after torrential rains from Tropical Storm Trami submerged villages and killed more than 20 people......»»
Army Sergeant Major"s Chelsea Boots Turn Heads as Service Mulls Allowing Them for Rank and File
Army Sergeant Major"s Chelsea Boots Turn Heads as Service Mulls Allowing Them for Rank and File.....»»
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot helping out at Michelin
Boston Dynamics declared its dog-like Spot robot ready for the workplace in 2020, and its latest gig is at Michelin......»»
A month after Helene, Augusta residents put up with huge piles of wood lining city streets
A month after Helene, Augusta residents put up with huge piles of wood lining city streets.....»»
This week only: Save $50 on a new De’Longhi espresso machine
Are you ready to start pulling espresso shots like a true artist? Save $50 when you order the De’Longhi Magnifica at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
Apple and Goldman Sachs hit with $90 million penalty over Apple Card
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled that Apple was not ready for Apple Card disputes, and tens of thousands were then not dealt with properly by Goldman Sachs.Apple CardCredit firm Goldman Sachs was already losing millions over Apple C.....»»
Climate change projected to deplete food sources of endangered whale sharks
As part of her Ph.D. research at The University of Queensland, lead investigator Dr. Samantha Reynolds, now a Research Fellow from Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute, used three future climate change scenarios from CMIP6 climate models to in.....»»
Seven dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines
Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast......»»