Lightning, downpours kill 65 in Pakistan, as April rain doubles historical average
At least 65 people have died in storm-related incidents including lightning in Pakistan, officials said, with rain so far in April falling at nearly twice the historical average rate......»»
From swamp to sponge: Berlin harnesses rain in climate shift
In two years' time, a massive hole in the heart of Berlin will become the German capital's biggest reservoir, capturing an increasingly precious resource—water......»»
Here’s a look at the revamped Settings app in iOS 18
iPhone Settings has become busier and busier over the years and iOS 18 looks to solve that with a redesign. It keeps the main attributes of the historical UI, but the new Settings in iOS 18 offers a reorganized and simplified experience with improved.....»»
Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam"s north
Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes......»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back several fan-favorite features
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will bring back several fan-favorite features, including Classic Prestige progression and a round-ending Best Kill clip......»»
The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme
The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year......»»
NHTSA finalizes 50.4-mpg CAFE standard for new vehicles by 2031
Just months after the EPA announced its relaxed tailpipe emissions rules, NHTSA announced fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks that would require an average fleet fuel economy of 50.4 mpg by the 2031 model year......»»
Scientists develop new method to estimate electrical parameters of regular pulse bursts in lightning
The phenomenon of regular pulse bursts in lightning research is characterized by continuous pulses occurring at regular intervals, resulting in intermittent rapid changes in the electric field at ground level. The individual pulses last for microseco.....»»
Outcry from big AI firms over California AI “kill switch” bill
Proposed law would require AI companies to adhere to strict safety frameworks. Enlarge (credit: Hajohoos via Getty) Artificial intelligence heavyweights in California are protesting against a state bill that would force.....»»
Unpacking CISA’s AI guidelines
CISA’s late April AI and infrastructure guidelines address 16 sectors along with their cybersecurity needs and operations concerning the growth of AI as a tool to build both federal and vendor cybersecurity infrastructure in the federal marketplace.....»»
Minorities in auto retail make $200,000, show career similarities to nonminority whites
The car dealership industry paid members of minority groups more than $200,000 in 2023, within $10,000 of what nonminority industry professionals at car dealers earned, and far more than the average American, according to the Automotive News Dealersh.....»»
T-Mobile launches ‘Home Internet Backup’ as its most affordable 5G broadband plan
On the heels of adding a second tier to its 5G Home Internet in April, T-Mobile has launched another option for those who want a reliable internet backup at an affordable price. T-Mobile Home Internet Backup goes from as low as $20/month for 130GB of.....»»
Five mysterious ancient artifacts that still puzzle archaeologists
Archaeologists are often described as "stumped" or "baffled" by their discoveries. But, in reality, specialists have a good grasp of what most historical objects were created for. But there are a few exceptions to this rule......»»
Suicide Squad dev is reportedly working on a Director’s Cut for Hogwarts Legacy
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady Studios is now supporting the development of a director's cut for Hogwarts Legacy......»»
EV buyers are now paying less than luxury prices on average. Here"s why
The gap between average EV and luxury ICE vehicle loan payments is roughly $100 wider than it was a year ago......»»
"Life goes on"—Panama islanders relocated as sea level rises
Alberto Lopez prepares breakfast with water lapping at his ankles. The day began with rain, and his ramshackle home on the Panamanian island of Carti Sugtupu was flooded, not for the first time......»»
Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village
Heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines on Wednesday, two days after a nearby volcano erupted......»»
Spotify Raises Prices Again From $1 to $3
Spotify is raising prices on all Spotify Premium plans over the next few weeks in a move that was teased back in April. At that time, Spotify was increasing price points on Premium plans outside of the US, with the expectation that the same increases.....»»
Creators are gaming the algorithm with pronunciation ploys — and it"s working
TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels creators are deliberately mispronouncing words in videos to boost engagement and views. Don't fall for it. There's a trend online that turns an average video into viral fodder, and we're all falling for it.T.....»»
How to watch India vs. Pakistan online for free
Live stream India vs. Pakistan in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Watch India vs. Pakistan in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere i.....»»
New study confirms presence of benzene in natural gas and potential for undetectable indoor leaks
New research finds that even people with an average sense of smell could be living with a natural gas leak and not know it. The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, finds that small gas leaks can impact indoor air quality by introducin.....»»