A “flash flood emergency” was issued for the first time in New York City as heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida lashed the region, spawning at least one tornado and causing flooding, officials said. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency and told […]
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A study involving more than 340,000 people in Bangladesh offers some of the strongest real-world evidence yet that mask use can help communities slow the spread of Covid-19. The research, conducted across 600 villages in rural Bangladesh, is the largest randomized trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of surgical masks, in […]
By Josh Smith SEOUL, Sept 2 (Reuters) – North Korean troops have been spotted in commercial satellite imagery preparing for a likely military parade, according to two organisations that track the country. Possible dates for such an event are unconfirmed, but North Korea has used recent parades to unveil new […]
In diabolical conditions on the foothills of Mount Fuji, Sarah Storey completed a journey she began 29 years ago as she won her 17th gold medal to become, outright, the most successful British Paralympian of all time. As rain lashed down and waves of fog rolled across the extended speedway […]
HASC approved a proposal by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) to add $23.9 billion to the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget request for fiscal year 2022 WASHINGTON — The House Armed Services Committee in its version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed several provisions on national security space policy […]
Need to know What is it? Martial arts battle royale with melee and ranged combat.Expect to pay: $20/£18Developer: 24 EntertainmentPublisher: NetEase Games MontréalReviewed on: Intel Core i5-9600K, 16GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 2070 SuperMultiplayer? 60-player battle royale, plus a deathmatch modeLink: www.narakathegame.com I didn’t take Naraka: Bladepoint seriously at first, and […]
Authorities say an Instagram influencer from Texas has been found dead in her apartment and the Florida man investigators believe killed her then stabbed himself to death ByThe Associated Press September 1, 2021, 10:32 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article HOUSTON — An Instagram […]
At least five flash flood emergencies were issued Wednesday evening by the National Weather Service, stretching from just west of Philadelphia through northern New Jersey. Dozens of water rescues were taking place and numerous roads have been closed. The latest flash flood emergency included Newark, the state’s largest city. Rainfall […]
China and the United States agree that climate change is a crisis whipping up worsening droughts and storms across the planet. Yet escalating tensions over trade, security and human rights threaten to overshadow efforts between the world’s top two greenhouse gas polluters to stop global temperatures from hitting catastrophic levels. […]
The saga continues. Weeks after Us Weekly confirmed that Angelina Jolie was successful in disqualifying the judge in her custody case, Brad Pitt is issuing a fiery response. Court documents obtained by Us on Wednesday, September 1, outline the 57-year-old Fight Club actor’s feelings on the removal of Judge John […]
British No 1 Dan Evans equals his best performance at the US Open by scrapping out a victory over America’s Marcos Giron to reach the third round Dan Evans is through to the third round of the US Open for the fourth time He has been low on confidence, returning […]
Britney Spears will not face criminal charges over a battery complaint made by her longtime housekeeper, who alleged the singer slapped a phone out of her hand during a heated debate in August. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office made the announcement in a statement Wednesday, stressing that Spears would ‘not be charged […]
Up to one in seven children in England suffer from long Covid after recovering from the initial infection, according to the largest study of its kind. The University College London research of almost 7,000 youngsters aged 11 to 17 found 14 per cent of those who tested positive for the […]
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been hit by severe flooding and dangerous winds as the remnants of Hurricane Ida sweep up to the northeast. The National Weather Service’s office in New York issued a Flash Flood Emergency for New York City for the first time ever, as more than […]
New Zealand has reported 49 new cases of Covid-19 in the community – continuing an overall downward trend in cases. That downward slope is an early but promising indication that the country’s strict lockdown measures are working – not only arresting an exponential growth in cases, but also gradually pushing […]
Ellen DeGeneres is saying adios to her eponymous talk show after 19 years on the air. The host announced that the first episode of the final season will air on Sept. 13 and a plethora of celebrity guests will be joining her to say goodbye. The show will include fully […]
Travelers were stranded at tri-state area airports Wednesday night as flash floods thrashed the region. More than 120 flights at Newark Airport were delayed around 10 p.m., and 24 were canceled, according to the Port Authority’s flight tracking website. No flights were set to depart the airport until at least […]
Polarizing tech investor Cathie Wood doubled down on Zoom — even as the videoconferencing company’s stock plummeted 17 percent on Tuesday on forecasts for slower growth. Wood on Tuesday bought more than $50 million of Zoom stock through two exchange-traded funds she manages at her investment firm Ark Invest, company […]
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s kids look so grown up in a new series of family photos as their little ones attended their very first wedding. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend‘s kids look all grown up! The 35-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit beauty took to Instagram on Aug. 31 and shared […]
