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Pray for the best, prepare for the worst
Smoky Mountain News· 1 day agoIn September 2004 Hurricanes Frances and Ivan combined to dumped 40 inches of rain on WNC. Fifty-four people in the USA died due to Ivan, which off the...
Google could put the final nail in the coffin of journalism
Android Headlines· 2 days agoThe state of journalism is in flux in 2024, and much of this has to do with one company, Google. In fact, we’re wondering if its actions will be the downfall of journalism. If you don’t know ...
Meta’s Canadian news ban could put people at risk during public emergencies
The Conversation· 3 days agoThe B.C. government recently announced plans to work with American tech company Meta this wildfire season to deliver important public safety information. Premier David Eby ...
Epic blazes threaten Arctic permafrost. Can fire-fighters save it?
Nature· 4 days agoSome scientists argue that it’s time to rethink the blanket policy of letting blazes burn themselves...
Q1 2024 Global Disasters Cause $45B in Economic Losses - Risk & Insurance
Risk & Insurance· 2 days agoThe first quarter of 2024 witnessed several notable disaster events worldwide that drove total...
War, Natural Disasters, Security Concerns and Tourism | By Bendegul Okumus
Hospitality Net· 4 days agoOver 50% of the domestic consumption of many African countries is supported by grains imported from...
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
Associated Press· 4 days agoFor decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package ...