Tim Cook promises aid for Brazil flooding relief
CEO Tim Cook has again committed Apple to donating support for relief efforts, this time for the flooding in southern Brazil.Apple CEO Tim CookAs it did in August 2023 over the flooding in Beijing — and before that in Pakistan — has announced tha.....»»
Here"s why saltwater flooding can lead to EV battery fires
Florida has seen at least 16 lithium ion battery fires in the wake of Hurricane Helene, six associated with electric vehicles......»»
Q&A: Long-term impacts of hurricane flooding on inland areas
After making landfall, Hurricane Helene moved north and dumped an enormous amount of rainfall onto the mountainous regions of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, leading to catastrophic flooding hundreds of miles away from the storm's initi.....»»
Hurricane Helene"s reach was shocking, another example of how climate change "is here and now," scientists say
Many people were stunned to see the intense flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina communities, located inland and tucked thousands of feet above sea level in the Blue Ridge Mountains......»»
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city center......»»
Two elephants die in flash flooding in northern Thailand
Two elephants drowned during flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai, their sanctuary said Sunday, as local authorities evacuated visitors from their hotels and shops closed in the city center......»»
Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country’s IV fluid supply
There is currently no timeline for when the plant will be able to reopen. Hurricane Helene's catastrophic damage and flooding to the Southeastern states may affect the country's m.....»»
Port strike"s end averts potential calamity for auto supply chain
The end of the port strike that shut down shipping on the East and Gulf coasts after three days comes as a relief to the auto industry, which had feared supply bottlenecks that could last months......»»
Tim Cook sells $50M worth of AAPL shares, but the timing is coincidental
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sold AAPL shares worth more than $50M at a time when the stock is close to an all-time high – but the timing is coincidental. The stock value broke $200 per share back in June, hitting a record $236 in July. There’s been.....»»
Apple Search Ads expands to Turkey and 20 additional countries
Apple Search Ads is continuing its expansion into new geographic segments, following a successful rollout to Brazil earlier this year. Starting today, developers can start buying Apple Search Ads for placement in Turkey, and 20 additional countrie.....»»
Auto dealer associations activate emergency relief funds in Helene aftermath
Dealership employees affected by Hurricane Helene can apply for assistance on the NADA Foundation's website, NADA said......»»
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas?
Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26–29, 2024. Across a broad swath of western North Carolina, where the worst flooding occurred, the amount of rainfall exceeded levels that would b.....»»
Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is
Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered......»»
Sonos makes seven promises, including boosted warranties; customers seem unimpressed
Sonos has been struggling to regain the trust of its customers after its disastrous launch of a new version of the app. After initially doubling down on the new app, the company’s CEO later apologized for it, and he has now made seven promises a.....»»
Push to map Great Lakes bottom gains momentum amid promises effort will help fishing and shipping
Jennifer Boehme grew up scouting beaches around her home in St. Petersburg, Florida, for whatever she could find. Rocks, sand dollars, coquina mollusks—anything the ocean gave up......»»
Fires taking Amazon closer to "point of no return": Expert
A year ago, Carlos Nobre, one of Brazil's top climate scientists, was a rare voice of optimism about the future of the planet......»»
Authoritarian populism has weakened democracy in Brazil, says study
The rise of authoritarian populism in Brazil has weakened structures that stabilize democracy—mirroring trends in wider global society and potentially making it harder for the country to strengthen its democracy in future, a new study reveals. The.....»»
Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises
Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises.....»»
Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country
With as much as 80 percent of Brazil under a blanket of smoke from historic wild fires, face masks last used during the coronavirus pandemic are coming out again......»»
The upcoming vampire flick Nosferatu promises to scare the pants off you
In the official trailer for Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, a vampire's obsession with a woman threatens the livelihood of an entire community......»»
Apple’s iPhone satellite messaging is ‘literally saving lives’ amid North Carolina flooding
Apple’s iPhone satellite messaging is ‘literally saving lives’ amid North Carolina flooding.....»»