Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge

CNN - At least 70 people have died from countrywide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said Friday as authorities ordered more evacuations of people from at-risk areas due to ongoing heavy rainfall.

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services as lines flooded..

Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight. What the airline says happened after takeoff in NYC

NEW YORK - An emergency exit slide "separated" from a Delta Airlines flight, prompting an emergency return to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport Friday morning. cont'd

Wu-Tang Clan Brands Come Together At National Cannabis Festival: All About Shops Of Shaolin

Forbes - This year’s National Cannabis Festival in Washington, D.C., is set to feature a notable highlight for Wu-Tang Clan enthusiasts and cannabis culture aficionados: the Shops of Shaolin.

What is Nikki Haley doing now? What her new job at the Hudson Institute entails

WASHINGTON — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will join the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C., as its next Walter P. Stern Chair, according to a press release. cont'd

China Responds to Iran Military Strike on Israel

Newsweek - China has responded to Iran's unprecedented airborne attack on Israel at the weekend with calls for calm and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

China's Nuclear Safety Agency Responds to Russia Radiation Levels

Newsweek - China's nuclear safety authority says no abnormalities have been detected in the border province just 20 miles from a Russian city that saw background radiation levels shoot up 1,600-fold last week.

Kanye West Slashes $14 Million Off the Price of His Gutted Tadao Ando-Designed Home

Architectural DigestYe (the artist formerly known as Kanye West) seems anxious to be rid of his Malibu, California, mansion, a house that’s inarguably the most minimal of all minimalist properties. According to Realtor.com, the rapper, music producer, and fashion mogul has slashed the price of the behemoth beachfront abode, which was designed by Japanese starchitect Tadao Ando.

6 trends defining the enterprise IT market today

CIO - Enterprise IT is always evolving, with new technologies emerging and older products and services falling into disuse. Here’s what you need to know to stay on top of your game in 2024.

Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of OJ Simpson

USA Today - O.J. Simpson, the first NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season, has died at the age of 76, according to a social media statement by his family.

NBC NYC - Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of OJ Simpson

Boeing faces fresh safety scrutiny amid whistleblower claims

EW DELHI: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently looking into allegations made by a Boeing whistleblower regarding safety and quality issues in the production of the company's 787 and 777 jets, as per an agency spokesperson on Tuesday. read more

Is solar power next for Kenya, the 'King' of renewables?

The Standard Digital - The options for solar are limitless. And technology is about to take off in a huge way worldwide. Indeed, the head of the International Energy Agency called solar the 'king' of electricity.

Inflation surged higher in March, reversing some progress made in cooling prices

ABC News - Consumer prices rose 3.5% in March compared to a year ago, accelerating markedly from the previous month and reversing some of the progress achieved in a two-year fight to cool inflation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed. The finding matched economists' expectations.

Greta Thunberg arrested at Dutch climate protest

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested by Dutch police at a protest in The Hague. read more


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The 2024 Sonata Boasts 1 Cool Feature That’s a First for Hyundai

Motor Biscuit - The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is the latest model of the popular midsize sedan, set to debut later this year. With this new model, Hyundai is aiming to deliver a sleek, modern design and a range of innovative features that will help set it apart from its competitors.

Zelensky warns Ukraine could lose war if US Congress withholds aid

President Volodymyr Zelensky said

Defenses Carved Into the Earth

Russia is building a vast network of trenches, traps and obstacles to slow Ukraine’s momentum. Will it work?

This epic NASA map shows where to see US solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024 (photos)

Space.com - Find out where and when to see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on Apr. 8, 2024 with this useful NASA map.

Eclipse 2024 live: Watch the full NASA broadcast – latest

Microsoft News - The path that this shadow takes as it rushes across the ground at speeds in excess of 2400 kilometres per hour is called the path of totality, and during this eclipse it will pass from Mexico’s west coast, up across 13 US states and through Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland in Canada.

April 8

On Monday, April 8, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse. NASA is inviting the public to participate with in-person events, opportunities to do NASA science, and multiple ways to watch online.

Remembering Marcello Gandini, designer of the world’s most famous supercar

In 1965 he joined the Turin-based auto design firm Gruppo Bertone, replacing the famous and highly influential Giorgetto Giugiaro. read more

The next frontier of airport innovations is in the bathroom

Airports suffered a 10-year losing streak in America’s Best Restroom contest. Their bad run ended in 2016, when Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport won the coveted award, and their fortunes continue to rise. cont'd

Southwest’s first red-eye flights are coming, but you’ll have to wait

Y! News - Southwest Airlines is preparing to launch overnight flights for the first time in its history. After hinting at the change last year, the Dallas-based carrier plans to add overnight flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii, Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Green said at an air travel conference Wednesday.

Deadly shooting, huge fire and car chase: How the Moscow concert hall massacre unfolded

Aol. 0 On a Friday night in a northwestern suburb of Moscow, hundreds of music lovers were waiting in anticipation for a performance from progressive rock band Picnic.

All four Moscow attackers detained, says Russia read more

Haiti gangs try to take over Port-au-Prince airport

BBC News - Soldiers have been deployed to defend the airport of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, from an assault by armed gangs.

Activist disrupts Victoria Beckham's fashion show

STORY: The activist jumped onto the runway in between the models and held up placards that read “Viva Vegan Leather”, and wore t-shirts with the messages “turn your back on animals skins,” and “animals aren’t fabric”, before being taken away by security. read more

Bjarke Ingels Reveals Designs for Manhattan Waterfront Towers

Hype Beast - The “Freedom Plaza” development includes a huge public park, a museum, and two skyscrapers connected by a cantilevered bridge.

Flight attendants picket for higher wages, better working conditions amid contract talks

USA Today - Three separate unions representing flight attendants at major U.S. airlines are picketing and holding rallies at 30 airports on Tuesday as they push for new contracts and higher wages.

Volvo Cars to stop funding Polestar, may hand stake to Geely

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Volvo Cars said on Thursday it would stop funding Polestar Automotive Holding and was handing responsibility for the struggling luxury car brand over to Volvo's top shareholder China's Geely Holding. cont'd

Just How Much Are Halftime Performers Paid For the Super Bowl?

With NFL players pulling in an average salary of $2.7 million per year, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the musical superstars who lend their talents to the most important game of the year also earn millions of dollars—but you’d be wrong.

We must act on Ethiopia food crisis, says UK minister

Andrew Mitchell warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ triggered by El Niño-driven drought and conflict read more

Taylor Swift could make it from Tokyo to the Super Bowl. Parking her private jet could be tricky

The closest large California airports are Ontario International, San Bernardino International, Palm Springs International and Palmdale Regional, which are each less than 200 miles (322 kilometers) away. cont'd

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Prestigemarine - Set sail on a luxurious adventure with the VanDutch 75.

UPS to layoff nearly 12,000 employees across the globe to 'align resources for 2024'

USA Today - UPS plans to layoff nearly 12,000 employees following a massive year-over-year decline in revenue, company officials told USA TODAY Tuesday morning.

Is This Proof That No One Wants Electric Cars?

MSN - Those who follow the automotive industry will have undoubtedly noticed that dealer inventories are slowly approaching levels that would have been considered normal before the pandemic.

BlackFinn’s Now Open In Arlington Highlands

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Boeing's troublesome 737 Max-9 returns to service after midair blowout

Boeing's troublesome 737 Max-9 returned to service today, and Nicole Comstock spoke to passengers who were aboard one of the first flights.go here

American Airlines stock surges 10% as strong demand drives 2024 profit forecast

American Airlines on Thursday posted a $19 million profit for the last three months of 2023, topping Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom lines. read more

‘The straw that broke the camel’s back’: United CEO’s frustration with Boeing’s problems

Yahoo! Finance - The plane landed without any serious injuries, but the Federal Aviation Administration ordered the grounding and additional inspections of the more than 200 jets of that model worldwide.

Chinese research vessel heads to Maldives, could concern India

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A Chinese research vessel is on its way to the Maldives, according to an Indian military official and an independent researcher, as new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu deepens ties with Beijing, distancing from New Delhi. go here

2 missing SEALs on mission that seized Iranian missile parts headed for Houthis: US

The two U.S. Navy SEALs missing in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia were on a mission to board a dhow that led to the seizure of Iranian-made ballistic and cruise missile components headed to Houthi militants in Yemen, according to U.S. Central Command. read more

The AP reported that the US Navy often conducted such missions to intercept weapons on ships heading for Houthi-controlled Yemen.

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‘France to stay France’, says Macron, as he lays out vision to counter far right

French president focused on education and law and order in press conference to challenge dominance of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally go here

Jerry Jones at a loss for answers as Cowboys' shocking loss to Packers begins offseason of questions

Yahoo! SportsMike McCarthy's future with the team was immediately in doubt after Dak Prescott & Co. were trounced 48-32 at home

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The Japanese restaurant Tomo is located in the old part of Dubai, high up on the pyramid shaped Raffles Hotel. Here, you get a stunning view of the iconic Dubai skyline from a new perspective. It’s particularly impressive at nighttime, when the city is lit up and showing off.

The terrace is stylish and beautifully decorated. The rooftop bar offers great drinks; try the signature cocktail and make sure to go hungry, as this is some of the best Asian cuisine in Dubai. The service is also top notch.

Opinion: The media hate plagiarism, but they want a special carve-out for Claudine Gay

In every newsroom in every town and every city in America, plagiarism is a cardinal sin. cont'd

4 New Restaurants In Miami To Try This Season

FROM ALL NEW RESTAURANTS IN MIAMI, HERE’S YOUR ULTIMATE MIAMI GUIDE. cont'd

Explainer: Missing door 'plug' may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner

Investigators were searching Sunday for the piece of fuselage that blew off a Boeing airliner over Oregon on Friday, hoping to gain physical evidence of what went wrong. read more

The top 10 fastest ever Nürburgring lap times

The Nürburgring Nordschleife has become a benchmark location for the modern performance car, and we’ve listed the top ten fastest ever laps cont'd

Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation

USA Today - Harvard President Claudine Gay announced her resignation on Tuesday following accusations of plagiarism in her academic work and a grilling by congressional lawmakers in early December over her response to antisemitism on her campus since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Harvard President Claudine Gay announces resignation

China's economy is in so much trouble that even Xi Jinping's admitting that businesses are having a 'tough time'

China's economy has been struggling to stage a convincing comeback. Now, even Chinese leader Xi Jinping has acknowledged the many challenges the country's economy faced in 2023.

Massive quake jolts Japan, residents rush to evacuate coast

Asahi.com - A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Jan. 1, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate some coastal areas, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region.

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami risk receding

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on enclave's main southern city

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Thousands of Israeli soldiers are being shifted out of the Gaza Strip, the military said Monday, in the first significant drawdown of cont'