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US Hurricane tracker: Beryl tropical storm may become Category 3 Hurricane. Weather forecast, landfall time, area
Beryl tropical storm is predicted to become a Hurricane and is likely to cross Barbados this weekend.
El Salvador's 'Bitcoin Beach' cheers cryptocurrency surge
In a surf town in El Salvador nicknamed "Bitcoin Beach," shopkeeper Maria Aguirre watched with delight as the cryptocurrency -- and her investment in it -- recently soared to new all-time highs. But not everyone in El Salvador is convinced by the cryptocurrency.
Tsunami-like waves up to 16 feet to hit California coast this week. Details here
The California coast is going to witness severe waves of up to 16 feet tall, navigated by the strong El Niño trend in the Pacific Ocean. Here's everything to know more.
Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash
All 379 people aboard a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 escaped after a collision with a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard turboprop that killed five of six crew on the smaller aircraft.
High surf warnings hit West Coast and Hawaii causing localized flooding
High surf warnings along the West Coast and Hawaii brought powerful waves, causing localized flooding. The National Weather Service cautioned against 'sneaker waves,' emphasizing risks and advising coastal vigilance. In Northern California's Aptos, floods hit beaches and prompted evacuation alerts. Southern California faced hazardous waves and rip currents, while Hawaii saw surges of 30 to 40 feet. Pro surfer Sheldon Paishon urged caution, echoing lifeguard concerns after 20 rescues in Oahu. The Weather Service warned of potential property surges.
Humane Ai Pin: Silicon Valley's big, bold bet on the device that comes after smartphone
It was just weeks before the Ai Pin would be revealed to the world -- a culmination of five years, $240 million in funding, 25 patents, a steady drumbeat of hype and partnerships with top tech companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft and Salesforce.
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Hurricane Otis smashes hotels and sends tourists rushing for safety in Acapulco
The hurricane Otis was one of the most powerful ever to hit Mexico's coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and hurricane-force winds to the south.
Hurricane tracker: Tropical storm may hit North Carolina to New Jersey. Name, path, weather forecast
A low-pressure system is situated about 200 miles south of North Carolina. It may create life-threatening storm surges, high surf and rip currents. Know which areas may be hit hard.
Atlantic storm Lee makes landfall in Canada with winds of 70 miles per hour, 1 man killed in Maine
Atlantic storm Lee made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, after causing damage in New England and Maritime Canada. The storm brought destructive winds, heavy rain, and rough surf, resulting in power outages and flooding. One person was killed in Maine when a tree limb fell on their vehicle. Lee, a post-tropical cyclone, weakened as it moved into New Brunswick and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The storm caused power outages in several areas and flooded coastal roads in Nova Scotia.
Hurricane Lee path tracker: Weather forecast, windspeed, dangerous surf and rip currents
Hurricane Lee remains Category 3, but its size continues to increase. It may bring rain, dangerous surf and rip currents along beaches.
Looking out of car sunroof illegal and unsafe, can attract penalty, warn Police
While this act may seem thrilling, it is illegal and poses serious risks to those involved as well as other road users. Penalties under Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act can be imposed on offenders, starting with fines of up to Rs 100 for the first offense and up to Rs 300 for subsequent violations.
Hurricane Hilary threatens dangerous rain for Mexico's Baja. California may get rare tropical storm
Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja California, bringing the chance of 'life-threatening and potentially catastrophic' rain and flash flooding. Officials in California are scrambling to get the homeless off the streets, set up shelters and prepare for evacuations. Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm in 84 years, hitting Southern California by late Sunday or Monday, leading many officials to create plans for the potential damage.
Hawaii Wildfires: How did the deadly Maui fire start? Know what triggered the Lahaina blaze and what is driving the disaster
Swiftly spreading wildfires that erupted on Tuesday evening on Maui Island have resulted in multiple fatalities and the displacement of numerous residents.
Tropical storm Calvin to hit Hawaii; bring heavy rainfall in Big Island
Tropical Storm Calvin is approaching Hawaii, weaker than before but still posing risks of heavy rain, wind, and flash flooding. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Big Island, and residents and visitors should stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Operating environment to remain volatile, price rise to tail off with easing inflation: HUL
HUL expects the operating environment to remain volatile with global slowdown risks and weather-related uncertainty although price increase will tail off. The company anticipates a recovery in market volume gradually as consumption habits readjust with a lag.
How to spend 36 hours in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Long the busiest port in Europe, Rotterdam is a multicultural hub of global commerce and avant-garde architecture. (Pritzker Prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas, a Rotterdam native, has added his touch to the soaring skyline.)
FMCG makers expect sustained recovery in volume and margins with price reduction in FY24
India's Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has reportedly resumed its normal growth cycle, buoyed by volume growth, margin improvement, and recovery in rural sales. FMCG firms including Dabur, Godrej Consumer Products, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Marico, Nestle, and Tata Consumer Products reported volume recovery and anticipate gradual consumption pick-up in 2023.
How the Netherlands is taming big tech
For some U.S. tech companies, the Dutch imprimatur has now become a status symbol, a kind of seal of approval they can show regulators elsewhere to demonstrate they have passed one of Europe's most stringent data protection compliance processes.
We are seeing a 5-10 year growth path for India: Deepak Shenoy
"India’s corporate profits are sub Rs 10 lakh crore if you add them all up. If you add up the listed universe, it is substantially lower. In fact, it used to be Rs 5 lakh crore a year back and now may be a little bit more than that. The next 5 or 10 years are going to make this multifold both because new companies will list and also because of financialisation and GST coming into play and changing things."
Skepticism, confusion, frustration: Inside Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse struggles
On Tuesday, Meta is expected to unveil a new VR headset at a developer conference, along with other new metaverse features. The stakes are high for the company, which is racing to transform itself to make up for declines in other parts of its business.
For many weary Chinese, lockdown dread trumps fear of COVID
Many people in China say they are weary and frustrated that China is sticking with draconian methods to stop the spread of COVID-19, pointing to how the coronavirus appears to have mutated into a less deadly form, with the vast majority of cases in China classified as having mild or no symptoms.
HUL Q1 profit jumps 11%, revenue climbs 19%
Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Tuesday posted a higher net profit and revenue for the fiscal first quarter but warned that price hikes continued to squeeze household expenses and impact demand for consumer goods. HUL, India's largest fast-moving consumer goods company, posted an 11% increase in net profit at 2,289 crore in the quarter ended June 30.
'An invisible cage': How China is policing the future
While largely unproven, the new Chinese technologies, detailed in procurement and other documents reviewed by The New York Times, further extend the boundaries of social and political controls and integrate them ever deeper into people's lives.
How a detergent could have helped RBI act swiftly on inflation
“Almost 30% of our business comes from packs that operate at magic price points,” Ritesh Tiwari, the chief financial officer of Hindustan Unilever Ltd., the Indian unit, said on the December quarter earnings call. For these packs, the firm’s preferred mode of exercising pricing power is to cut weight. “As a result, even the same number of units sold leads to volume decline,” he said.
Crypto nomads: Surfing the world for risk and profit
Cryptocurrency — digital money not backed by any nation — is famous for its wild and frequent gyrations. But FTX, the cryptocurrency trading platform that Bankman-Fried runs, specializes in a kind of trade that was accelerating the global crash.
Fed may need more than words in next battle with markets
Markets facing off against central banks is nothing new and the old adage "Don't fight the Fed" still holds. But market clout has grown too.
New tropical storm Zeta a hurricane threat to Mexico, US Gulf Coast
The system was centered about 260 miles (420 kilometers) southeast of Cozumel island late Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
J&K cyber cops question 10 over social media misuse
Over 1,000 social media handles were suspended and 10 suspects questioned for alleged misuse of social media in Jammu and Kashmir. The administration was in transition to resume communication and gradually relaxing norms. Filing FIR and ban on social media act as “deterrents to ensure peaceful and a law abiding society.
Older gizmos: Low on cost, but high on value
If affordability and usefulness is what you need, spare a thought for these slightly older but still very viable and high-tech gizmos.
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