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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.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderMay 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 6th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises

Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024