Some Alaskans are evacuating their homes as meltwater escapes a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier – raising fears of record-breaking flooding in the US state’s capital city. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau has issued a flood warning as glacial outburst water flows into Mendenhall River, putting homes in the area at risk. For days, local officials …
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China has recorded 10,000 cases in an outbreak of a virus that is thought to be the largest of its kind on record in the country. The chikungunya virus is spread via mosquito bites, and symptoms can include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling and rash. Similar to dengue fever, the young and older people, as well as …
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Just a few years ago, Mercedes was confident about going all-in on electric vehicles in Europe. In 2021, it projected that by the end of the decade, it would stop selling cars with combustion engines “where market conditions allow.” Not only has the luxury brand dropped this ambitious goal, but it has also taken a 180-degree turn. Without ICE vehicles, …
Read More »RFK Jr.’s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs Axios Fox News cheered RFK Jr. for years. Then came his MRNA vaccine announcement. MSNBC News Former Trump surgeon general says “people are going to die” after RFK Jr. halts some mRNA vaccine research CBS News Trump Just Shrugs as Kennedy Undermines His Vaccine Legacy The New York Times Public health experts dismayed by …
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IN A NUTSHELL 📱 Gen Z is trading smartphones for dumbphones to regain focus and privacy. 🌀 The rise of retrotech reflects a backlash against the overwhelming attention economy. 🔍 Analog devices and digital minimalism offer an escape from notification fatigue and constant connectivity. 🔗 Despite the trend, modern conveniences make a complete switch to simpler devices challenging. In recent …
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“Fuckin’ hot!” are the first words out of Sam Nivola’s mouth when I meet him in the back of a small Japanese restaurant. I’ve just asked him “How are you?” and it’s a fair response, considering it’s the hottest day in New York City since 2012. We’re on St. Mark’s Place, where the triple-digit temperature has caused even the crust punks, …
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Stocks were set to rebound on Wednesday as investors looked past President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats and more data that pointed to U.S. economic weakness. Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 169 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures were up 0.3%, and contracts tied to the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.2%. All three of the blue-chip indexes finished …
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Stocks were headed for more gains on Tuesday as investors carried on treating last week’s dismal nonfarm payrolls report as an opportunity to buy the dip, with the market now all but certain that the weak jobs numbers mean the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 23 points, or …
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Markets were pointing toward another selloff Sunday evening after startling jobs data delivered a rude awakening to Wall Street bulls. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 47 points, or 0.11%. S&P 500 futures were down 0.17%, and Nasdaq futures slipped 0.23%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was flat at 4.216% after plunging Friday on greater expectations for Fed rate cuts. …
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