COP31: Cities rise up the climate agenda as leaders face demands for action
From flooded homes to melting Himalayan glaciers, the human cost of climate change took centre stage at COP31 on Thursday, as world leaders turned their attention to protecting cities and vulnerable communities, while activists challenged governments to do more.Continue Reading
New platform aims to get money moving before disaster strikes
UN agencies on Thursday launched a joint platform at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, that aims to secure access to more than $3 billion in risk financing to protect 75 million people and their livelihoods from climate shocks and natural hazards by 2030.Continue Reading
Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group
Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secure win for Italy., Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide FrattesiContinue Reading
Deadly shooting in Washington DC
Police in the US capital are investigating a shooting around a mile from the White House that led to one person killed, NewsFeed Police in the US capital are investigating a shooting around a mile from the White House that led to one person being killed and the gunman killingContinue Reading
chargebyte launches Charge Control Y, an IP65-rated controller for MCS charging stations
Charging communication specialist chargebyte has launched the Charge Control Y (CCY), a charging controller for stations based on the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). It is available now and suits new designs as well as retrofits of existing stations. The CCY is designed for continuous operation in heavy-duty transport, such asContinue Reading
Coulomb Solutions launches ReadyGrid, a dedicated mobile energy storage company
Coulomb Solutions (CSI), a supplier of electrification components for the North American commercial vehicle market, has announced the launch of a new wholly-owned subsidiary: ReadyGrid, a mobile energy storage company focused on providing power solutions for commercial and industrial applications. CSI has transferred all its mobile battery energy storage systemContinue Reading
Romance, Seduction, Manipulation: How Spies Are Trained to ‘Honey Trap’ | Hot Take with Jesse Weber
This week on “Hot Take,” Aliia Roza, a self-described former Russian “honeypot spy,” breaks down how operatives use romance and attraction as weapons, from earning trust to exploiting weaknesses. Plus, we also unpack the espionage allegations and investigation surrounding Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and ask whether a “honey trap” could reallyContinue Reading
Building partially collapses in Aurora, Illinois
A building partially collapsed Wednesday evening in Aurora, Illinois, due to causes unknown at this time. The building was evacuated, and no injuries were reported. More: https://tinyurl.com/2s3uxfw3 #buildingcollapse #Aurora #collapseContinue Reading
What the ANC’s historic election setback means for South Africa | DW News
South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has recorded its worst election result since the end of apartheid, marking a major moment in the country’s political history. The result raises questions about the ANC’s future, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership and whether South Africa is entering a new era of coalition politics.Continue Reading
LIVE: Nvidia stock price as NASDAQ ends the day’s trading after Huang steps down as CEO
Nvidia’s stock price ahead of NASDAQ close following news that CEO Jensen Huang stepped down after revelations of extramarital affairs, including one involving a suspected Chinese spy. #NVDA #Nvidia #StockMarket #StockTok #JensenHuang Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
8 Things Frequent Flyers Do Differently To Survive Long-Haul Flights
Long-haul flying can be taxing at the best of times. Prolonged exposure to reduced air pressure and low humidity in cabins, as well as lengthy periods of immobility and sleep disruption, all take their toll on the body. Even if one factor can be prevented by flying on a premiumContinue Reading
Do You Know? The World’s Busiest Airport Has No Flights To These 2 US States
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the world’s busiest airport by the number of flights, and it has international and domestic operators providing nonstop services across the globe. At home, in the US, the airport provides nonstop flights to almost every state, with just Delaware and Mississippi missing from itsContinue Reading
Relatives of Slain Freedom Summer Activists Celebrate Scott Colom’s Historic Senate Win in Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom has defeated incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith to become Mississippi’s first African American senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. The electoral breakthrough is particularly meaningful given Mississippi’s history in the civil rights movement. In 1964, three civil rights activists — James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman —Continue Reading