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Guy HedgecoeIn Benetússer, Valencia regionGetty ImagesMore than 230 people died in eastern Spain as a result of the 29 October 2024 floodsThe last time Toñi García saw her husband, Miguel, and 24-year-old daughter, Sara – their only child – was when flash floods struck their hometown of Benetússer a year ago.Miguel and Sara went down to the garage in the basement of their home to move their car. But floodwater poured in and they were unable to escape.”The military scuba divers who found the bodies of my husband and daughter said that they had managed to get out of the…
Romania’s defence ministry has said the US intends to reduce some of its troops stationed on Nato’s eastern flank.Between 900 and 1,000 American troops will remain in Romania, Bucharest said – down from 1,700. The ministry said the decision was expected and that the “resizing” of US forces was a result of the new priorities of the Trump presidential administration.Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu stated that his US counterpart Pete Hegseth had recently conveyed to the Europeans that they needed to pay more attention to their own defence and that the US was shifting its attention towards the Indo-Pacific region.One US…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new safety evaluation shows the Kodiak Driver, an autonomous system from Kodiak AI, tied for the top safety score among more than 1,000 commercial fleets run by human drivers. The evaluation came from Nauto, Inc., creator of the Visually Enhanced Risk Assessment, or VERA Score. This system uses AI to measure fleet safety on a scale of 1 to 100.The Kodiak Driver earned a remarkable score of 98. That result placed it beside the safest human fleets in Nauto’s global network. The findings sparked discussion across the trucking industry and raised…
Aid to the devastated territory has increased since the cease-fire took effect and prices have fallen. But many trucks going into Gaza are bringing food and commercial goods to sell that most people cannot afford. Source link
With the number of people killed by bears reaching a record nationwide, the defense ministry is preparing to send the military to one badly hit area to set traps. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’re over 50 and maxing out your 401(k), there’s a big change coming in 2026 that could affect how much tax you pay on your “catch-up contributions.” While it’s mostly about taxes and retirement planning, there’s an unexpected side effect: scammers are circling. Every time your financial habits or personal data become public, it’s a chance for fraudsters to try to exploit you. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how to protect yourself before the scammers come knocking.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security…
Israel said the cease-fire had resumed after what appeared to be the deadliest day since the truce deal was agreed this month. Source link
Rachel Hagan and Mark Poynting,Climate ReporterStrong winds and wild waves in Kingston, JamaicaA very powerful hurricane has made landfall in Jamaica and is the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island in modern history.Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 4 storm, first hit the island’s southern coast with maximum sustained winds of 295km/h (185mph) – the strongest on Earth so far this year.Those speeds are above those of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, one of the worst storms in US history.For a nation already living on the front lines of a changing climate, the threat is grave.So why is this particular hurricane…
The reporter’s passport has been held by the authorities since August. Rights advocates want British officials to raise the issue with Vietnam’s visiting leader. Source link
Norges BankKristian Helgesen/Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNorway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund — the largest of its kind in the world — on Wednesday reported a 5.8% return during the third quarter, powered by strong stock market gains across mining, telecommunications and financial services.Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the fund on behalf of the Norwegian population. Set up in the 1990s to invest excess revenues from Norway’s oil and gas industry, the enormous fund currently invests in assets across 70 countries.At the end of September, the Government Pension Fund Global had a value of 20.4 trillion Norwegian kroner ($2 trillion),…
OpenAI has completed its transition to a for-profit company, after court battles and public criticism from one of its founders, Elon Musk.The company’s for-profit arm will become a public benefit corporation – a company type that must consider both the mission and shareholder interests. But the non-profit arm will retain control over it to make sure OpenAI sticks to its mission of developing artificial intelligence to the “benefit of all humanity”.The restructuring will make it easier for OpenAI to profit from its AI, which the company says will help it to realise its goal of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI).AGI…
At least 64 people were killed in a police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro’s northern suburbs – the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state’s history.Four police officers were among those killed during Operation Containment in the Alemão and Penha districts, state Governor Cláudio Castro said. More than 80 people were arrested.Fierce clashes erupted when about 2,500 security personnel moved in on Tuesday morning. The Red Command (Comando Vermelho) responded with gunfire, burning barricades and dropping bombs from drones, officials said. The UN Human Rights Office said it was “horrified” by the police operation,…
What would happen if Russia sent hundreds of drones at once into Nato airspace?This nightly reality in Russia’s war in Ukraine is a scenario the EU and Nato is scrambling to prepare for after last month’s airspace incursions by Russia and alleged espionage across Europe.Tomas Jermalavicius, a researcher at the International Center for Defense and Security in Tallinn, Estonia, says Nato radars often don’t see incoming drones because “they fly too low.””And we are also quite short on means to shoot them down that have a proportionate cost-benefit balance,” he told DW.Jermalavicius noted that the shooting down of Russian drones…
It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do all those glyphs mean? Source link
Can coffee cause bloating? Short answer—yes. Drinking coffee can increase stomach acid production, making your digestive tract (the tube that carries food through the body) work faster. Some people may experience gas or abdominal discomfort as a result. Drinking less coffee, choosing varieties with a lower acidity, and pairing it with food can help. There are few things more universal than a nice, hot cup of coffee in the morning. It can offer various health benefits, such as lowering inflammation, boosting your metabolism, and reducing the risk of certain health conditions. However, for some, that morning caffeine comes with uncomfortable…
The Nvidia logo is displayed on a building at Nvidia headquarters on August 27, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. Chip maker Nvidia will report second-quarter earnings today after the closing bell.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesShares of Nvidia rose more than 3% in premarket trade on Wednesday, putting the tech giant on track to become the first company to cross the $5 trillion market value threshold.The latest move higher comes shortly after CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia expects $500 billion in artificial intelligence chip orders and announced plans to build seven new supercomputers for the U.S. government.This…
With visitors increasingly interested in the social and political realities of global tourist hot spots, some local guides are adapting their offerings. Source link
At least 64 people were killed in a police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro’s northern suburbs – the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state’s history.Four police officers were among those killed during Operation Containment in the Alemão and Penha districts, state Governor Cláudio Castro said. More than 80 people were arrested.Fierce clashes erupted when about 2,500 security personnel moved in on Tuesday morning. The Red Command (Comando Vermelho) responded with gunfire, burning barricades and dropping bombs from drones, officials said. The UN Human Rights Office said it was “horrified” by the police operation,…
Floods have hit Jamaica’s capital Kingston as Hurricane Melissa moves across the Caribbean, with 30 inches (76cm) of rain expected in some parts of the country. Roads are blocked in the capital and some locals are wading through floodwaters to clear up the trail of wreckage. Local government minister Desmond McKenzie says the entire country has “felt the brunt of Melissa”, which is now a category four hurricane.Follow this story live Source link
The U.S. and China held their fourth round of trade talks this year in Malaysia over the weekend as anticipation grows for a meeting Thursday between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThis report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.The big storySuspense is building ahead of Thursday’s expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, as both sides look to resolve escalating bilateral tensions.As Trump was on his…
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The dispatchThe U.K. economy, along with many continental European peers, faces well-established challenges. These include a high debt-to-GDP ratio, a high deficit-to-GDP ratio and an ageing population making increasing demands on the state, just as growth is stagnating.Yet all is not lost, and an event last Thursday highlighted how some regions are still expanding strongly and, crucially, attracting inward investment in the kind of activities that will help Britain earn a living in the world for decades to come.More than 500 CEOs, founders, investors…
China’s leader signaled in its next five-year plan that he is committed to competing in manufacturing and technology despite tensions with Washington. Source link
A general view of JLR signage at the Jaguar Land Rover vehicle manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich on September 30, 2025 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesA major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, considered the most expensive security breach in British history, has prompted experts to question whether the U.K. is equipped to handle a rapidly growing cyber threat.The Cyber Monitoring Centre, a cybersecurity body, recently estimated the hack of Britain’s biggest automaker to have cost the U.K. a whopping £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion), a figure that represents the substantial disruption caused to JLR’s…
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn’t digest. There are two main types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Both types are found in foods. Insoluble fiber helps with bowel movements. Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety (feelings of fullness). Most adults need to eat 22-34 grams of fiber per day, depending on their age and sex. However, most Americans consume about half of the recommended daily fiber intake. There is no exact number that defines a high-fiber diet, but meeting or exceeding the daily recommendations for fiber intake is generally considered a…
