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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

King thanks Trooping crowds from palace balcony as young Louis plays up again

The King marked his first Trooping the Colour as sovereign with a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance where a boisterous Prince Louis stole the limelight yet again.Charles and the Queen acknowledged with a wave the thousands of well-wishers in The Mall who sang the National Anthem and gave three cheers after the King's official birthday was celebrated with a display of pomp and military pageantry.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

King to be first monarch in decades to ride during Trooping the Colour ceremony

The King will become the first monarch in more than 30 years to take part in Trooping the Colour on horseback when he rides in his inaugural Birthday Parade.Charles will take the royal salute as Colonel in Chief of the Household Division's seven regiments during the ceremony, staged on Horse Guards Parade, as members of the royal family and 8,000 spectators watch.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

King meets authors and actors at Hampton Court literary festival

The King has met authors, actors and lovers of literature at a private reception at the inaugural Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace.The event on Sunday featured stars including Gyles Brandreth and Derek Jacobi.The Queen was delayed due to bad weather but the evening got under way in her absence with readings from Dame Joanna Lumley and Richard E Grant.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boy, six, climbs 12 UK mountains to help poorly children go on holiday'

A six-year-old boy who went viral for attempting to climb 12 of the highest mountains in the UK to help poorly children to go on holiday has completed his final hike.Oscar Burrow, from Lancaster, reached the top of Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain, on Monday afternoon after around four-and-a-half hours, being welcomed by a bit of snow at the summit.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

British drivers face unfair' fines for unclear yellow box junctions, says RAC report

Drivers risk unfair fines for using most yellow box junctions which councils want enforcement powers over, according to a new report.Problems with the boxes include poor visibility and being too large, research commissioned by the RAC found.Yellow boxes are used in an attempt to ensure traffic flows smoothly through busy junctions.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Drivers face being fined unfairly' for using yellow box junctions report

Drivers risk unfair fines for using most yellow box junctions which councils want enforcement powers over, according to a new report.Problems with the boxes include poor visibility and being too large, research commissioned by the RAC found.Yellow boxes are used in an attempt to ensure traffic flows smoothly through busy junctions.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Our unimaginative cars hint at the loss of joy we've suffered in this polarized age

The entrenched polarization of our political landscape, though not unique in history, is nevertheless ominous and unsettling.Everyone seems to have a different read on the causes.Is the biggest problem Christian versus other?Wealth versus poverty?Republican versus Democrat?Pro-abortion rights versus anti-abortion rights?
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

The most Bear weather ever? How some Chicago Bears fans are preparing to stay warm at Soldier Field in harsh conditions.

There's cold, and then there's Soldier Field-in-late-December cold.Bear weather, they call it.For those unfamiliar with the phrase, many - including iconic coach Mike Ditka - believe the wintry conditions put Bears opponents at a disadvantage."We do very well in bad weather.It's those sunny days in Tampa and Miami that give us trouble," Ditka said in December 1985 after a cold game against the New York Jets, roughly six weeks before the Bears won their first - and only - Super Bowl.
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Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Cometa House is nestled within trees on coastal site in Oaxaca

A pair of stone towers and a thatched-roof palapa are among the features at a nature retreat in southern Mexico designed by architects Mauricio Rocha and Gabriela Carrillo.The Cometa House is located in the small, coastal town of Mazunte in the state of Oaxaca.It sits at the edge of a nature preserve on Punta Cometa, or Comet Point, a peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean and was once the site of an Aztec fort.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

Guidelight Sets the Mood for Adventure or Relaxation

Providing portable, rechargeable illumination, Guidelight does more than illuminate.Designed by Floris Schoonderbeek for Weltevree, it has the ability to set the mood for any scenario: dim and intimate, a flashlight for adventure, or a spotlight for use while working on home projects.A metal handle makes it easy to take Guidelight with you as a portable lantern or hang it on a hook or tree branch for hands-free lighting.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

If you thought the Cybertruck looked crazy, check out this futuristic rectangular scooter with a bubble cockpit - Yanko Design

Ask anyone, even AI, to imagine a scooter and chances are you'll NEVER come across something as avant-garde as this concept right here.Designed by Alexander Yamaev, this oddly eye-catching tricycle scooter concept comes with a rectangular side profile that slices through the air the way a credit card swipes through a payment machine, and a unique wheel setup featuring a massive front wheel that surrounds the scooter's transparent bubble-shaped cockpit, and two rear wheels that separate at low speeds for stability, and unite at high speeds for maneuverability.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Black Friday Discounts on BLUETTI's power stations and solar panels makes energy independence more affordable - Yanko Design

Make sure your Black Friday doesn't turn into a blackout Friday!BLUETTI just announced some incredible discounts and deals on their entire catalog of power stations, giving everyone a chance to reclaim their power independence from unreliable grids and bad weather, or even carry their power on the go for camping and outdoor trips!
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Major air defense exercise starts in Germany, effect on civilian flights unclear

An air deployment exercise billed as the biggest in NATO's history and hosted by Germany got underway on Monday.The Air Defender 2023 exercise that is set to run through June 23 was long-planned but serves to showcase the alliance's capabilities amid high tensions with Russia.The first planes took off on Monday morning from airfields in northern Germany.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Dining

3 Smart Techniques for Better (and Beautiful) Strawberry Desserts

Last winter was a terrible time to be a strawberry in California and maybe an even worse time to be a strawberry farmer.At Harry's Berries in Oxnard, Calif., the rain came down so hard it flattened acres of strawberry beds like pancakes, said the operations manager, Kristopher Gean, whose grandfather Harry Iwamoto started the farm more than 50 years ago.
Marin Independent Journal
11 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Kurtenbach: Super Bowl 60 is coming to the Bay and San Jose - not San Francisco - should host

Santa Clara is going to host another Super Bowl.And this time, it should host the whole week's worth of festivities.On Monday, NFL owners awarded Levi's Stadium Super Bowl 60, to be played in February 2026.It's a bit of a surprise that it's returning to the bay, as Super Bowl 50, held in 2016, left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
Chico Enterprise-Record
11 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Kurtenbach: Super Bowl 60 is coming to the Bay and San Jose - not San Francisco - should host

Santa Clara is going to host another Super Bowl.And this time, it should host the whole week's worth of festivities.On Monday, NFL owners awarded Levi's Stadium Super Bowl 60, to be played in February 2026.It's a bit of a surprise that it's returning to the bay, as Super Bowl 50, held in 2016, left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Sports

Striker Will Never Know He Wasn't Best in Show

TORONTO No one watching the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last year could have missed Striker the Samoyed, a blindingly white confection of fluff and enthusiasm who stole the show with his goofy joie de vivre.Sadly for his fans, Striker lost in the final round, defeated by a lugubriously dignified bloodhound and a perky little French bulldog.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, in a U-Turn

Britain's inflation rate unexpectedly rose last month, reversing its recent downward trend and potentially undermining expectations that the Bank of England was close to halting interest rate increases.Consumer prices in Britain rose 10.4 percent in February compared with a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.
North Wild Kitchen
10 months ago
Food & drink

Creamy Grilled Potato, Corn & Bacon Salad - North Wild Kitchen

The cusp of summer is looming as nature bursts into vibrant life all around us.The cooler air of spring has made way for a mixture of both balmy and parching weather.While the saying of there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing rings true year-round, the days of summer invite for more meals cooked over the grill and enjoyed outdoors.
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees to promote pitcher Randy Vasquez for Friday debut

The Yankees faced a bit of a conundrum over the weekend when they optioned rookie pitcher Jhony Brito to the minors to make room for the return of Luis Severino.Since Domingo Germán was suspended, someone would have to take the start on Friday that otherwise would have been handled by Germán or Brito.
McCovey Chronicles
11 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Minor League round up, May 21

A pretty fun Sunday for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates.Let's jump straight into the action.Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.AAA Sacramento (21-24)
Sacramento River Cats lost to the Reno Aces (Diamondbacks) 10-5 (6 innings)Box score Only a 6-inning game due to bad weather (hail, specifically!), but that was plenty enough time for the River Cats offense to do some exciting things ... and their pitchers to do some ugly things.
McCovey Chronicles
11 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Minor League round up, April 26

Just three games on the San Francisco Giants farm on Wednesday, as AAA Sacramento had their game postponed due to bad weather.It's scheduled to be made up today as part of a doubleheader.Let's dive into all the action.Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Sports

At a Soaked P.G.A. Championship, Backward Ball Caps and the Umbrella Dance

PITTSFORD, N.Y.For a while during the third round of the P.G.A. Championship on Saturday, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, Adam Scott and three or four other golfers were roaming the august grounds of the Oak Hill Country Club with their caps on backward.It makes me feel cool, Rose said.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Is the UConn Dynasty a Thing of the Past?

Coaches are hesitant to quantify success in terms of dynasty, perhaps in part because of the assumption and the demand that the wins keep coming.No women's college basketball program in the country feels that tension more than the University of Connecticut.The Huskies had dominated the sport under Coach Geno Auriemma since he began building the program in 1985, with 11 championship titles, 22 Final Four appearances and, at one point, a 111-game winning streak.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Science

'Astonishing' 3D scans reveal Titanic shipwreck in extraordinary new detail

A deep sea mapping company combined thousands of images to create the first full-size 3D scan of the Titanic wreck.(Video: Atlantic/Magellan)
More than a century after the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage from England - a tragedy that continues to captivate scientists, Hollywood and the public - cutting-edge technology may be providing clues as to how the most luxurious passenger ship of its time met such a doomed end.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Science

NASA launches rocket for Artemis moon mission DW 11/16/2022

The Artemis I unmanned rocket will voyage to the far side of the moon and backImage: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images TechnologyUnited States of America 15 minutes ago15 minutes ago It was the third attempt to launch the unmanned rocket after a bad weather and a series of technical difficulties thwarted prior launches.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Digital Twin' of the Titanic Shows the Shipwreck in Stunning Detail

An ambitious digital imaging project has produced what researchers describe as a digital twin of the R.M.S. Titanic, showing the wreckage of the doomed ocean liner with a level of detail that has never been captured before.The project, undertaken by Magellan Ltd., a deepwater seabed mapping company, yielded more than 16 terabytes of data, 715,000 still images and a high-resolution video.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Europe news

What it's like to spend a winter in the trenches, according to Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainian soldiers in the country's northeast describe winter living conditions in their trenches, in advance of a possible springtime Russian offensive.AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: In the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv, near the border with Russia, Ukrainian troops are standing out in the cold.They're preparing fortifications and trying to stay warm while bracing for a possible renewed Russian military offensive.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Rescue ships carrying over 500 people land in Italy DW 12/11/2022

Two rescue boats arrived in ports in southern Italy on Sunday morning, carrying more than 500 people who had been rescued from the Mediterranean Sea.The German-flagged Humanity 1, operated by the SOS Humanity NGO, arrived at the port of Bari in Italy's southeast while the Geo Barents ship, belonging to the charity Doctors without Borders (MSF), landed in the port of Salerno just south of Naples.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

France rescues 240 UK-bound asylum seekers in 24-hour period

The 240 were rescued in five different operations between Monday and Tuesday off Calais on France's northern coast.French emergency services have rescued 240 asylum seekers heading in small boats across the English Channel to the southern coast of England, according to local authorities.The 240 were rescued in five different operations between Monday and Tuesday off Calais on France's northern coast, France's Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea said in a statement on Tuesday evening.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

At Least 1 Dead in Landslide on a Southern Italian Island

At least one person was killed and nearly a dozen were missing on Saturday on the southern Italian island of Ischia, where heavy rains caused a landslide that engulfed streets, vehicles and houses and left hundreds of people without electricity or running water.The authorities said that a woman in the town of Casamicciola, in Ischia's north, died in the landslide, and they estimated that 10 people were missing.
Social Media Explorer
11 months ago
Online marketing

Driving Lessons Are Essential for Drivers: Building Confidence on the Road

For many people, learning to drive is a significant turning point.While some may be able to learn the basics from friends or family, taking driving lessons is essential for becoming a confident and safe driver.Affordable Driving Lessons in Calgary can help to build the skills and confidence needed to be a responsible driver on the road, by teaching the basics of driving, providing practice behind the wheel, and introducing drivers to the rules of the road.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
London

Coronation flypast could be called off due to adverse weather, MoD says

The coronation flypast is at risk of being scaled back or cancelled because of poor weather forecast for Saturday, the Ministry of Defence has said.A tri-service, six-minute flypast of 60 aircraft, including the Battle of Britain memorial flight, the Red Arrows, modern F-35s and Typhoons, is planned as a finale to the coronation day celebrations.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Red Arrows to flypast London for King's Coronation: When you can see them

Find out where you can see the Red Arrows.(Image: PA) The historic occasion of King Charles III's coronation is set to be marked by a performance from the Red Arrows above London.With their impressive displays and bright colours in the tail, Red Arrow displays attract thousands of people.Although the weekend is expected to see downpours of rain, the flypast is still set to go ahead as officials at the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) work out plans despite bad weather, according to The Telegraph.
Time Out London
11 months ago
London

The Coronation flypast could be cancelled because of bad weather

Clouds and rain may scupper the Red Arrow show



In the most British turn of events possible, Charles's Coronation plans could be scuppered by bad weather.The flypast of the Red Arrows on Saturday May 6 might be called off because of rain and cloud.Sixty aircrafts are due to take off and perform their colourful air show over Buckingham Palace at 2.30pm on the day of the Coronation, but the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) are in talks with Buckingham Palace over the chances of the spectacle going ahead, the Telegraph reported.
www.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Four women arrested following theft from Braintree Village

Arrested - four people were arrested on suspicion of driving without a license and handling stolen goods (Image: Newsquest) FOUR women have been arrested after hundreds of pounds of goods were stolen from a shopping centre in Braintree.The arrests were made on Saturday after police received information about a car being linked to a theft from a shop in Braintree Village.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Coronation flypast could be canned due to bad weather

Officials at the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) are in talks with Buckingham Palace over the chances of the colourful spectacle going ahead despite rain and cloud, the Telegraph reports.The flypast over Buckingham Palace will mark the end of King Charles III's official crowning ceremony on May 6 and is scheduled to take place at 2.30pm.
www.thelocal.se
1 year ago
Parenting

Why Swedish mums are having children later in life

At some of Scandinavia's special outdoor preschools, children play outside and nap outside, even in freezing temperatures.Published: 8 March 2023 10:27 CET Come rain, sleet or snow, young children nap outside even in mid-winter all across Scandinavia, where outdoor preschools teach children a love of nature.
www.thelocal.se
1 year ago
Parenting

Sweden's birth rate falls to lowest in 17 years

At some of Scandinavia's special outdoor preschools, children play outside and nap outside, even in freezing temperatures.Published: 8 March 2023 10:27 CET Come rain, sleet or snow, young children nap outside even in mid-winter all across Scandinavia, where outdoor preschools teach children a love of nature.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Flooding fears after 80mm of rainfall as strong wind warning issued by Met Office

Fears have been raised of further flooding in the UK, after 80mm of rain fell in less than 14 hours and more downpours on the way.South West England and Wales have been hit by torrential rain over the last 24 hours, with rivers overflowing and roads closed due to rising waters.And now the Met Office has issued a new warning for strong winds, going into Friday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Organisers hope to avoid new year washout as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns

Organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay are hoping to avoid a new year washout, with heavy rain forecast to have passed by the time revellers ring in 2023.The world famous celebration has been cancelled due to Covid for the past two years, but on Saturday a sell-out crowd of 30,000 are set to bring in the new year in Princes Street as part of the three-day event.
www.guardian-series.co.uk
1 year ago
London

What weather to expect on New Year's Eve in East London

Check the weather for East London on New Year's Eve.(Image: PA/Met Office) The end of 2022 is finally here, as we all prepare to wave goodbye to one year and say hello to the new year.As we declare our new year's resolutions that we know we won't stick to and raise a glass to what's to come.Whether staying in for the night or venturing out to the disco floor, you might want to check the weather.
Battery Power
11 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Spencer Strider, Charlie Morton to pitch in Monday doubleheader, Awesome April, more

Will the Braves finally play baseball today?That is the hope after two straight days of rainouts due to bad weather in the Big Apple.And as a result, the Braves and Mets hope to play a double header on Monday to make up for the missed action.And though it is only May 1st, with the Braves currently holding a three game lead in the NL East, it could still be a significant day if the Braves get the job done in both games.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Walmart joins Canadian grocery rivals in pushing back against profiteering claims | CBC News

Like its Canadian counterparts, Walmart is pushing back against claims that grocers are profiting from the rising cost of food.Gonzalo Gebara, the head of Walmart Canada, told MPs on the House agriculture committee Monday that rising prices were caused by "a perfect storm" of external factors, not price-gouging.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Stupid Super Bowl Saturday idea is far worse than any change the NFL could actually make

Kyle Brandt's idea of Super Bowl Saturday would be so detrimental to the NFL's growing brand.I love Kyle Brandt and what he does on Good Morning Football, but his infatuation with Super Bowl Saturday is the worst idea conceived since the Jump to Conclusions mat from Office Space.Look.I love the idea that we can enjoy the Super Bowl in excess, have a few pops and see where the evening takes us.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

NFL Week 15 2022: Picks and predictions for every game

The NFL Week 15 picks are here, and the slate is one of the best we've seen yet in a season with plenty of twists still remaining.The 49ers are playing their best ball of the season, while the Seahawks are scuffling.That said, Seattle is going to go full-out to beat San Francisco in a critical game.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

How Girl Scouts found itself in a cookie debacle

For decades, Girl Scouts has used cookie sales to raise funds and teach scouts about entrepreneurship.This year, thanks to the Raspberry Rally cookie, members got a painful lesson in what can happen when high demand meets limited supply.The much-hyped Rally, a raspberry-flavored spin on the Thin Mint, was always supposed to be a limited-edition cookie.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Freight Train Carrying Corn Syrup Derails in Arizona

A freight train that derailed in western Arizona on Wednesday night was carrying corn syrup, its operator said, hours after a report indicated that hazardous materials were on board.The accident near the town of Topock, Ariz., occurred less than six weeks after a train derailment in Ohio released toxic chemicals and prompted a national conversation about railroad safety.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Eggs are finally getting cheaper in the grocery store

Grocery prices rose slightly last month, but eggs are finally getting cheaper in the supermarket.In February, egg prices fell 6.7% compared to January, according to seasonally adjusted data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Groceries rose 0.3% in that time, while menu items got 0.6% more expensive, for overall food inflation of 0.4% in February.
These things hit small businesses hard.
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www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow

CRESTLINE, Calif.Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.Now it's starting over.When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow

CRESTLINE, Calif.Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.Now it's starting over.When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%

Pilots at Delta Air Lines have approved a new contract that will increase wages 34 percent by 2026 and includes improvements to scheduling, retirement and other benefits, raising the standard for contract negotiations underway at other large U.S. airlines.Voting was conducted in February, and the results were announced on Wednesday, with 78 percent of pilots approving the contract, according to the union that represents them, the Delta Master Executive Council.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Startup's 3D-printed rocket delivers stunning night launch but fails to reach orbit | CNN Business

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Startup Relativity Space sent what it's calling the world's first 3D-printed rocket toward space on Wednesday, vaulting it into the upper reaches of the atmosphere.
euronews
1 year ago
Europe news

VIDEO : Five hundred people crammed in fishing boat rescued in Mediterranean

A dilapidated fishing boat crammed with 500 people has been successfully towed to Palaiochora, a southeastern port on the Greek island of Crete.The boat had lost its steering and had been drifting in the Mediterranean.Greek authorities said they were asking the European Commission to relocate the migrants to other EU nations in solidarity with Greece but would provide immediate relief for the rescued passengers.
Independent
1 year ago
Europe news

Boat with hundreds of migrants safely towed to port in Greece

A dilapidated fishing boat crammed with hundreds of migrants that lost its steering and had been drifting in the wind-lashed Mediterranean south of the Greek island of Crete was successfully towed to port on Tuesday, Greek authorities said.reek migration minister Notis Mitarachi said there were about 400 people on the vessel, down from his earlier estimate of 500.
Independent
1 year ago
Europe news

Boat carrying hundreds of migrants towed to port after drifting off Crete

A fishing boat crammed with hundreds of migrants which lost steering and had been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete has been successfully towed to port, Greek authorities said on Tuesday.
he exact number of people on board was not immediately clear as the passengers had not yet disembarked, the coast guard said.
Futurism
1 year ago
OMG science

Giant NASA Rocket Blasts Off Toward the Moon

Lift Off
NASA successfully launched its gigantic Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket early Wednesday morning, a watershed moment in the history of humanity's efforts to return to the Moon for the first time in half a century.The rocket lifted off just after 1:45am Eastern time from Launch Complex 39 B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Environment minister: signs we're at peak of rising food prices

There are signs recent rises in the cost of food have reached their peak, environment minister Mark Spencer has told MPs.His comments came after inflation unexpectedly increased in February, with Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showing food prices hit their highest rate in more than 45 years.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Inflation jumps unexpectedly after dropping for two consecutive months

Inflation jumped to 10.4 per cent last month after falling for two consecutive months, official figures show.The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 10.4 per cent in February, up from 10.1 per cent in January, the Office for National Statistics said.The surprise figures come after the Bank of England said in February that it believed inflation - or rising prices - had peaked after rising sharply for months, with a high of 11.1 per cent late last year.
Pension Plan Puppets
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

FTB: The Leafs hit the road again

Welcome to Spring!Well, not quite yet if you are reading this shortly after the time it's published.The Vernal Equinox happens today in Toronto a few minutes before 5:30 p.m..As always, the arrival of Spring means we're probably in for terrible weather.Indeed, the long range forecast shows a potential seven straight days with at least some rain and/or snow for each starting Wednesday, so enjoy the sun today while it lasts.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

To Combat Food Shortages, North Korea Deploys the Military

Hundreds of thousands of North Korean troops are mobilizing to help plant and harvest crops.The country's military is rejiggering some of its munitions factories to produce tractors and threshing machines, while also converting some airfields into greenhouses.Soldiers are reportedly being asked to extend their service by three years and spend them on farms.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

A Brutal Storm

I have rarely seen my fellow Chicagoans fuss much over a snowstorm.In this city, anything less than six inches is a mere dusting, schools almost never close because of bad weather, and children fly down sledding hills along Lake Michigan in freezing cold and wind.But this week, the storm that is churning across the country is testing the city's mettle.
Exchangewire
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Seedtag Introduces Contextual Profiles Driving Performance Campaign Success Without Using Personal Data

Seedtag, the leading contextual advertising company, introduced Contextual Profiles today, a solution allowing advertisers to deliver effective performance campaigns using real-time contextual signals without cookies or personal data.Web-context signals (human-like understanding of content based on AI-driven text and visual analysis).
The Verge
1 year ago
Cars

Amazon's weird toaster-shaped robotaxi hits the road in a "first" for the company

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, said that its toaster-shaped driverless vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals was approved to drive on public roads with passengers in California.The company celebrated the milestone as the "first time in history a purpose-built robotaxi - without any manual controls - drove autonomously with passengers."
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Off the Crossbar: Bayern Munich's flight from Paris was delayed due to a technical accident

Bayern Munich's Champions League trip to Paris may have ended in success, but they had a slight blip to deal with on the way home.The morning after the 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain, the team was at the airport to board the plane for Munich.All was going well, until things took a rather unexpected turn.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Lidl and Asda begin lifting restrictions on fresh produce as shortages ease

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Supermarkets have started to drop customer limits on buying some fresh fruit and vegetables as supply issues that led to widespread shortages begin to ease.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Southwest's COO will tell senators 'we messed up' over the holiday travel meltdown

Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson is scheduled to testify before a Senate committee on Thursday to discuss the cancellation of nearly 16,700 flights in December.David Zalubowski/AP One of Southwest Airlines' top executives will appear before a Senate committee Thursday to discuss the company's holiday meltdown and deliver a clear message to the public: "we messed up."
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Britain is (empty) basket case of Europe as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Britain's biggest supermarket has begun rationing fresh fruit and vegetables as a row erupted over shortages that have left shelves bare.Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing limits on items customers can buy.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Fruit and vegetable shortages could be tip of the iceberg', farming union warns

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The shortage of some fruit and vegetables in UK supermarkets could be the tip of the iceberg, a farming union has warned.Tom Bradshaw, deputy president of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), said a reliance on imports has left the UK vulnerable to shock weather events.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Tesco follows Aldi, Asda and Morrisons with customer limits on fresh produce

Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing customer limits on certain fresh produce as shortages leave supermarket shelves bare.The UK's biggest supermarket has introduced a temporary buying limit of three items per customer on tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers as a precautionary measure.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Tesco joins Aldi in rationing fruit and vegetables amid supply shortages

Tesco has joined other supermarkets in limiting sales of certain fruit and vegetables as shortages have left shelves stripped bare.Britain's biggest supermarket has introduced a cap of three items per customer on tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.Aldi, Asda and Morrisons have already started restricting the totals each customer is allowed after extreme weather hit harvests abroad.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Which supermarket products are suffering shortages and why?

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Two supermarket chains have started rationing selected fruit and vegetables as supply issues caused empty shelves across the country.Retailers have warned that the shortages could last for weeks as bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe have left supermarkets with a low supply of tomatoes and other fresh produce.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Therese Coffey booed by farmers after refusing to accept food shortage failure

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Tory cabinet minister Therese Coffey was booed by farmers after she refused to accept that the Britain's supply chain hit by widespread food shortages had seen market failure.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ex Sainsbury's CEO blames energy and Brexit as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Supermarket food rationing has been blamed on a lack of government support on energy bills and Brexit by a former Sainsbury's boss.Morrison's and Asda this week announced they are limiting customers to only three items each on a number of products including salad bags, lettuce and raspberries.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Environment secretary urges Britons to cherish' turnips amid food shortages

The UK environment secretary, Therese Coffey, has caused a furore after she suggested people should cherish seasonal foods such as turnips as bad weather cleared supermarket shelves of tomatoes and other fresh produce.It's important to make sure that we cherish the specialisms that we have in this country, Coffey told parliament.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Rare' tomatoes on sale for 500 as supermarkets shelves run bare

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Six salad tomatoes are on sale for 500 as supermarket shelves in the UK run bare amid supply issues.One person has made light of the fruit and vegetable shortages by selling six tomatoes that are unused and in original packaging.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Met Eireann upgrades snow and ice warnings

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Status orange snow/ice warnings have been put in place for large portions of the Republic of Ireland, as the national forecaster upgraded alerts due to bad weather.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

8 maps that explain France's north-south divide

Criticising people from the opposite side of the country is a bit of a national sport in France.After all, their food, weather, character and accent are not the same.What's not to hate?READ ALSO French regional stereotypes is half the country really always drunk?As with most stereotypes there is some truth to France's regional idiosyncrasies, but none are really quite serious enough for a wall to be built slap bang in the middle of the Loire Valley just yet.
www.thelocal.com
1 year ago
Parenting

How Scandinavia's forest preschools boost children's health and confidence

Come rain, sleet or snow, young children nap outside even in mid-winter all across Scandinavia, where outdoor preschools teach children a love of nature.Sitting in the forest on a tarp laid out over the snow in Solna near Stockholm, Agnes and her friends all around five are lining up sticks.We use pieces of wood to show them that you can use anything you find in nature to do maths, said their preschool teacher Lisa Bystrom.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Britain is (empty) basket case of Europe as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

Britain's biggest supermarket has begun rationing fresh fruit and vegetables as a row erupted over shortages that have left shelves bare.Tesco has followed Aldi, Asda and Morrisons in introducing limits on items customers can buy.A shortage of tomatoes has widened to other fruit and vegetables due to a combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

Southwest Airlines Faces Tough Questions From Senators

Senators grilled a top Southwest Airlines executive on Thursday over the company's holiday meltdown, which disrupted flights for as many as two million people during one of the year's busiest periods for air travel.Over several hours, lawmakers on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation peppered Southwest's chief operating officer, Andrew Watterson, with questions about how the airline's operations buckled during the holidays and the steps it was taking to prevent a similar breakdown in the future.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Flyer filmed Nepal crash; co-pilot met same fate as husband

Airplane passenger Sonu Jaiswal's 90-second smartphone video began with the aircraft approaching the runway by flying over buildings and green fields over Pokhara, a Nepalese city on the foothills of the Himalayas.Everything looked normal as Jaiswal's livestream on Facebook shifted from the picturesque views seen from the plane's window to fellow passengers who were laughing.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

Warm Up with the Original Irish Coffee Recipe on a Cold Night

Tourists and locals flock to San Francisco's famous Buena Vista Cafe year-round to order the spot's acclaimed Irish coffee, and the hot, sweet and boozy concoction is famous for good reason.The blend of sugar, hot coffee, Irish whiskey and cold whipped cream makes for a tantalizing delight.Whether you're a Buena Vista Cafe superfan or merely a lover of boozy, caffeinated cocktails, here's the best Irish coffee recipe to DIY from the comfort of your own home.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

inov-8 Raceshell HZ Unisex Review

The inov-8 Raceshell HZ Unisex ($155) is an ultralight, waterproof jacket that weighs next to nothing yet provides waterproof protection when the weather takes a turn.This jacket is the perfect just-in-case layer that is light enough to carry in your pack unnoticed, but actually works when you need it to, and we named it the best ultralight rain jacket in our Best Running Rain Jackets guide.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

Montane Minimus Stretch Ultra Waterproof Jacket Review

We've all been there - your alarm goes off at a crazy early hour for a long run or race, and as you peel yourself out from under the covers, you hear it.Rain is pattering on the rooftop, streaking down the windows, and promising a wet day on the trails.Thankfully, reaching for the Montane Minimus Stretch Ultra Waterproof Jacket ($240) will keep you dry when curling up in a cozy, dry place with a cup of coffee instead of going for a run isn't an option.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

The North Face Flight Series Men's Apparel Review

The North Face's Flight Series line has been around for several years, delivering generally excellent products designed for zippy trail running.This summer and fall, I've tested some of the current The North Face Flight Series men's apparel products.This testing period culminated with spending five days running and hiking the 100-mile Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) trail, which wraps around the trail's namesake mountain in the Alps.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Christmas boosts sales but consumers nervous over festive season amid cost crisis

The increased cost of goods saw Christmas retail sales values up almost 7% on last December, masking a nervous festive season for consumers, figures show.Total sales increased by 6.9% in December against an increase of 2.1% in December 2021 well above the three-month average growth of 4.4% and 12-month average growth of 3.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
Streetsblog San Francisco
1 year ago
SF politics

Commentary: Our Failure to Invest in Trains Leaves us Vulnerable

Our transportation system is anything but resilient.Amtrak's Coast Starlight on the California coast, heading slowly north.Pretty, but ridiculously slow and unreliable, using an ROW built in the late 1800s.Photo: Amtrak
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Southwest's Biggest Mistake Was Forgetting Its Own Culture

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Travelers search for their suitcases in a baggage holding area for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport on December 28, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.More than 15,000 flights have been canceled by airlines since winter weather began impacting air travel on December 22. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) (Photographer: Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images North America)Four days before Christmas, Southwest Airlines Co.'s vice president of ground operations Chris Johnson issued an urgent memo to employees at the Denver airport.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Video greetings ring in the holidays

Another year has come and gone, and colleges and universities are once again sending holiday greetings to students, alumni and other members of their community.From comedic sketches to parody songs to heartfelt ruminations on the past year, each video offers a glimpse into its institution's campus and community.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Medieval ship found in Norway's biggest lake

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Resting at the bottom of Mjsa, the largest lake in Norway, a shipwreck from hundreds of years ago is in almost perfect condition, frozen in time.The vessel, with its unique stem posts and overlapped planks, reveals a moment in the lake's maritime history and is estimated to date between the 1300s and 1800s.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Coldest night of the year as temperatures plunge below minus 15C

Temperatures plunged to minus 15.7C in Aberdeenshire last night as the UK recorded its coldest night of the year so far.The Met Office recorded the temperature at Braemar while other parts of the country also experienced icy cold conditions.Bear South East Trunk Roads tweeted that a minus 11.3C road surface temperature and air temperatures of minus 14.7C were recorded on the A702.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

Washington Commanders vs New York Giants Thursday Injury Report

The Washington Commanders returned to the practice field today, after bad weather put them in the bubble yesterday.Today's injury report is almost exactly the same as yesterday's except for on downgrade.Antonio Gibson suffered a foot injury last week against the Atlanta Falcons and was limited on Wednesday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Braverman refuses to answer questions as she says we have failed to control borders'

The home secretary has repeatedly refused to answer questions on the legal advice she was given over the Manston migrant processing facility, as she accepted the Home Office has failed to control our borders'.Appearing before parliament's Home Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Suella Braverman was asked seven times about when she was told the Home Office was breaching the law by detaining people there for too long.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Britons wake to thick fog as Met Office warns flights could be cancelled'

Commuters have faced thick fog on their journeys to work on Monday morning, with some flights cancelled due to the bad weather.The Met Office issued a fog alert for large parts of Southern England on Monday.The yellow warning said that people should expect slower journey times with delays to bus and train services.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Figures set to show 40,000 migrant crossings into UK this year

More than 40,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel into the UK so far this year, Government figures are expected to show.The provisional total of arrivals for 2022 had been 39,913 ahead of the weekend, with further crossings on Saturday likely to set a new milestone.Border Force officials could be seen bringing groups of people into shore at Dover, Kent across the day, marking the first arrivals since October 31, following a spell of bad weather.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Minister declares Hotel Britain' must end to deter asylum shopping'

The immigration minister has declared Hotel Britain must end in a bid to disincentivise asylum shopping, with migrants set to be housed in simple, functional spaces as opposed to luxury rooms.Robert Jenrick has insisted a move towards more basic accommodation is necessary to remove a pull factor for those making their way to the UK in small boats, as he insisted Britain will be compassionate but not naive.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Migrant crossings believed to have surpassed 40,000 this year after new arrivals

The number of migrants who have crossed the English Channel into the UK is thought to have surpassed 40,000 as dozens arrived on Saturday.The provisional total of arrivals for 2022 had been 39,913 ahead of the weekend, with the further crossings likely to set a new milestone.Border Force officials could be seen bringing groups of people into shore at Dover, Kent, over Saturday, marking the first arrivals since October 31, following a spell of bad weather.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Channel crossings to the UK inching closer to 40,000 this year amid new arrivals

More people have arrived in the UK after Channel crossings resumed for the first time this month after a spell of bad weather.Groups were pictured in the early hours of Saturday at Border Force facilities in Dover, Kent, for the first time since October 31.The provisional total of arrivals for 2022 had been 39,913 ahead of the weekend, with the figure inching closer to 40,000.
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