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☆ USS White River: How the US Navy transformed a landing vessel into a legendary rocket artillery ship
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Benjamin Brimelow | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Rather than building an entirely new vessel, it was decided to modify medium-sized landing ships (classified as LSMs for 'Landing Ship Medium'). Officially renamed USS White River in 1955, the ship was decommissioned again in 1956. A day after that, White River fired on a nearby VC anti-aircraft site, destroying it and killing or wounding 11 guerillas. Winstead/National ArchivesFuture shore bombardment and LSMsDespite its value and firepower, by 1970, White River was showing its age. Now known as the Medium Landing Ship program, the Navy hopes to acquire 18 to 35 of the vessels.

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☆ Travel news: Hotels reveal their wildest room service orders
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In travel news this week: odd room service requests, the cruise passengers stranded for months at their departure port, plus how a rogue bag of Cheetos caused havoc in a New Mexico cave. Unusual guest requestsFar be it from us to say folks are getting a little entitled, but a new report from Hotels.com has revealed the oddest room service requests made to its hotel partners around the world. There’s the separate requests that were fielded for burnt toast, fresh goat milk and 2 kilos of bananas. And finally there’s the demand for a high-five from a team member to ensure their room service request was read. The nine-month itinerary of Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise was considerably less ambitious, but at least it successfully completed its journey this week.

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☆ United Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi using Starlink from Elon Musk's SpaceX
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Leslie Josephs | Michael Sheetz | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

United Airlines said Friday that it plans to offer inflight Wi-Fi for free using Starlink from Elon Musk’s SpaceX on its hundreds of jetliners, the biggest inflight internet deal yet for the satellite service provider. The team-up comes as airlines have been investing in faster inflight Wi-Fi, sometimes offering it for free, in a bid to attract higher-paying customers like business travelers. Delta Air Lines announced in early 2023 that onboard internet would be free for members of its SkyMiles loyalty program. Hawaiian Airlines, which has a deal with Starlink, also offers complimentary inflight Wi-Fi. JetBlue Airways has offered free Wi-Fi for years.

Persons: United Organizations: Airlines, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Starlink, Fi, JetBlue Airways, SpaceX, JSX, United, ViaSat, Panasonic, U.S, Atlantic, Pacific

☆ How oil-rich Arkansas became a hotbed of lithium mining
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Lisa Setyon | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The future of lithium production in the U.S. is gaining momentum in Arkansas, as companies like ExxonMobil , Albemarle, and Standard Lithium make significant investments in the state. While most of the world's lithium still comes from countries like Australia, Chile and China, Arkansas could change that. Standard Lithium, which has operated in Arkansas since 2020, is also expanding its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) facility in El Dorado, thanks to a $100 million investment from Koch Strategic Platforms. Still, companies like Albemarle and Standard Lithium told CNBC they remain optimistic about Arkansas' potential to become a key player in the global lithium market. "The United States has to step up," said Robert Mintak, CEO of Standard Lithium.

Persons: Wesley Hamilton, Shon Hiatt, Robert Mintak, We've Organizations: United States Geological Survey, Energy, Exxon Mobil, Koch, Business, University of Southern, Atlantic Council, CNBC Locations: U.S, Arkansas, Albemarle, Australia, Chile, China , Arkansas, El Dorado, University of Southern California, China, United States

☆ The best diet for happiness isn't about what you eat—it's about how, Harvard expert says: Here's what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Eating food in general activates areas of the brain that are responsible for pleasurable feelings, according to Brooks, who is also the instructor of a course at Harvard University about managing happiness. Brooks did a deep dive into various studies to compile the elements of what he calls the "ultimate happiness diet." Some additional factors Brooks says are key to a happiness diet include:Still, it was the use of meal time for social gathering that stuck with Brooks. "The connection between food and social connections is very natural, because food does bring people together," Hu said. But in Brooks' opinion, "The food isn't the point at all," for happiness.

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, Frank B, Hu Organizations: Harvard University, Harvard, of Public Health, CNBC Locations: Asia, Chan

☆ The Sahara Desert is greening as unusual storms hit parts of Africa
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Satellites recently captured plant life blooming in parts of the typically arid southern Sahara after storms moved there when they shouldn’t. NASARainfall north of the equator in Africa typically increases from July through September as the West African Monsoon kicks into gear. “The Intertropical Convergence Zone, which is the reason for (Africa’s) greening, moves farther north the warmer the world gets,” Haustein explained. NOAA's Climate Prediction CenterTake the northern portion of Chad, which is part of the Sahara Desert. Only up to an inch of rain typically falls here from about mid-July to early September.

Persons: Karsten Haustein, Niño, Haustein, El Niño, ” Haustein, “, g9HrAAzrxC — Evan Fisher, Audu Marte, Haustien, ” Organizations: CNN, NASA NASA, Central African, NASA, West, Satellite, Leipzig University, United, Getty Locations: Africa, Niger, Chad, Central African Republic, Sudan, Libya, Germany, West, Central Africa, Parts, Nigeria, Cameroon, Egypt, United Nations, Maiduguri, AFP, Messawi, Meroe, Sudan's Northern State

United Airlines said Friday that it plans to offer inflight Wi-Fi from SpaceX's Starlink for free on its hundreds of jetliners, the biggest inflight internet deal yet for the SpaceX business. The team-up comes as airlines have been investing in faster inflight Wi-Fi, sometimes offering it for free, in a bid to attract higher paying customers like business travelers. Delta Air Lines announced in early 2023 that onboard internet would be free for members of its SkyMiles loyalty program. Hawaiian Airlines , which has a deal with Starlink, also offers complimentary inflight Wi-Fi. JetBlue Airways has offered free Wi-Fi for years.

Persons: United Organizations: Airlines, SpaceX, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Starlink, Fi, JetBlue Airways, JSX, United, ViaSat, Panasonic, U.S, Atlantic, Pacific

“For over a century, the Pac-12 Conference has been recognized as a leading brand in intercollegiate athletics,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said in a statement. I am thankful to our board for their efforts to welcome Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, and San Diego State University to the conference. An exciting new era for the Pac-12 Conference begins today.”While Pac-12 will survive in name, it's highly unlikely it’ll have the same stature or immediate moneymaking potential of the Big Ten, Southeastern Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12. “Today’s news is a great start to stabilizing the future of the Pac‑12 Conference and Washington State University,” Washington State President Kirk Schulz and Athletic Director Anne McCoy said in a joint statement. Washington and Oregon joined the Big Ten as well, with Arizona, Arizona State, Utah and Colorado leaving for the Irving, Texas-based Big 12.

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☆ Pac-12 plans rebuild, adding four Mountain West schools
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The conference announced Thursday that four schools from the Mountain West Conference – Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State – will be admitted to the Pac-12, effective from July 1, 2026. I am thankful to our board for their efforts to welcome Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, and San Diego State University to the conference. An exciting new era for the Pac-12 Conference begins today.”Ahead of Thursday’s Pac-12 announcement, Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez had released a statement about the then-pending news. The requirements of the scheduling agreement will apply to the Pac-12 should they admit Mountain West members. The Mountain West has a proud 25-year history and will continue to thrive in the years ahead.”When reached by CNN on Thursday following the Pac-12’s announcement, the Mountain West did not have an updated statement.

Persons: San Diego State –, ”, Teresa Gould, “, Gloria Nevarez, ” Nevarez Organizations: CNN, Mountain West Conference, Fresno State, San Diego, Oregon State, Washington, Football, NCAA Division, FBS, Stanford, Cal, Atlantic Coast Conference, ACC, USC, UCLA, Big Ten Conference ., Boise State University , Colorado State University , California State University, San Diego State University, West, Conference Locations: Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno, San Diego State, Washington State, Washington , Oregon, Big Ten Conference . Arizona, Arizona State , Colorado, Utah, West

KINSALE, Ireland — Three days and 225 miles later, a group of almost 100 serving and retired firefighters from New York and Ireland will cycle into a garden of remembrance on Wednesday to honor those who were killed in the 9/11 terror attacks. Ambassador's Dublin residence on Monday, the hardy group made their way across Ireland’s lush, rolling hills peddling their way to 17 fire stations and a fair few pubs along the way. It's part of a bid to raise money for the victims and for those still suffering from injuries and the effects of their work at Ground Zero. “We lost 343 firefighters in an instant,” one of the cyclists, Michael Schreiber, told NBC News on Monday, adding that 370 had died since 9/11. “I lost so many friends that day, and I still continue to lose guys,” he said.

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☆ 7 things to watch for at tonight's debate: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

In today’s edition, we preview tonight's showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Programming note: Stay tuned for a special edition of the From the Politics Desk newsletter tonight, where we will be recapping and analyzing the presidential debate. One of the things I’ll be looking for is which voters each candidate goes out of their way to address directly. Something to watch for right at the beginning of the debate is whether Harris and Trump shake hands. That would boost her to 245 electoral votes and reduce the number of remaining state outcome combinations to 16.

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☆ Tropical Storm Francine forecast to strengthen into hurricane 'soon' as it aims for U.S. Gulf Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A strengthening Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane long before it reaches the Louisiana coast Wednesday, federal forecasters said on Monday. Track Tropical Storm Francine’s path, forecast and hurricane statusThe hurricane center's latest forecast cone has the storm making landfall in Louisiana between the Texas border and New Orleans about 1 p.m. Wednesday. "Francine expected to become a hurricane soon," a National Hurricane Center said in the headline to its latest advisory. A hurricane watch remains in effect for almost the entire Louisiana coast from Cameron to Grand Isle. August’s tropical cyclone activity “was a little below normal” in terms of the number of named storms, the hurricane center said.

Persons: Francine, Jeff Landry, Monique B, Port Fourchon, Debby, Ernesto Organizations: National Hurricane Center, Lousiana, Mayor, NOAA, Atmospheric Administration Locations: Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico, Rio Grande, Mexico, Texas, Gulf, Galveston, New Orleans, Lafayette , Louisiana, Port Mansfield, Rio, La, Cameron, Grand Isle, Mississippi, Island , Texas, Alabama, Vermilion, Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, Bend, Florida, South Carolina, Bermuda, Pacific

☆ SpaceX launches 4 people, including a billionaire, on the most ambitious private human spaceflight yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Polaris Dawn mission is a fully private spaceflight, commissioned and funded by a billionaire. Godspeed Polaris Dawn crew, may you make history and return safely." High radiation and the first commercial spacewalkOnce they settle into orbit, the Polaris Dawn crew has a five-day agenda packed with experiments and a bold spacewalk plan. AdvertisementA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the crew of the Polaris Dawn Mission, entered space on Tuesday. So the Polaris Dawn crew plans to fly through a belt of intense radiation and monitor their hearts, airways, and eyes along the way.

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☆ SEC charges Keurig Dr Pepper for making inaccurate claims about K-Cups' recyclability
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Keurig Dr Pepper for making inaccurate claims about the recyclability of its disposable K-Cup pods, the agency said Tuesday. As consumers have become more conscious of their carbon footprints, questions about K-Cups' environmental impact have dogged Keurig for more than a decade. The pods' inventor told the Atlantic that he feels bad "sometimes" about creating K-Cups because of the waste they generate. A 2018 lawsuit over recycling claims led to a $10 million class-action settlement. The company's claims could have swayed some consumers, boosting sales of both K-Cups and its brewers.

Persons: Dr Pepper, Keurig, recyclers Organizations: Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, Research Locations: U.S, North America

☆ Economy, migration, foreign policy to dominate the upcoming U.S. presidential debate, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEconomy, migration, foreign policy to dominate the upcoming U.S. presidential debate, analyst saysLuka Ignac, assistant director at the Transatlantic Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council, discusses the upcoming U.S. presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Persons: Luka Ignac, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Organizations: Transatlantic Security, Atlantic Council

Flooding rainfall, powerful winds and potentially life-threatening storm surge could pummel parts of the upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines as Francine passes through. In addition to a hurricane warning in Louisiana, tropical storm warnings and watches have been issued along a stretch of the Louisiana and Texas coast. A storm surge warning has also been issued from High Island, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Storm surge and rough surf could also cause minor flooding on the Mexico coast early this week. Storm surge will begin to ramp up as Francine nears landfall, causing normally dry areas to be inundated with several feet of water.

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Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by midweek when it reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm started as a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico and strengthened into a tropical storm Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year, forecasting 17 to 25 total named storms — which is defined as having winds of 39 mph or higher — with eight to 13 forecast to become hurricanes. The above-normal activity was forecast because of near-record warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic, La Niña conditions in the Pacific, reduced Atlantic trade winds and less wind shear.

Persons: Francine Organizations: Atmospheric Administration Locations: Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific

☆ ‘Perfect waves and no crowds:’ Angola could be the surfing world’s best-kept secret
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Claudia Elorza | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Their business is dedicated to promoting Angola as a surf destination while supporting local communities and sustainable development in the surf tourism industry. But it’s the prevailing winds, which bring long waves and easy surf, that make it a surfing paradise. It’s known locally as “Praia do Surfistas,” or Surfers’ Beach. The Angola Waves team provides them with cooked meals to keep energy levels up for huge ocean sessions. “I will miss surfing these perfect waves with no crowds!”

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☆ Another US amphibious warship is out of commission as mechanical failures continue to plague the Navy's fleet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Konstantin Toropin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Several hours later, the Iwo Jima was spotted coming back to Norfolk . Sailors and Marines wash the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima. A fleet of MV-22 Osprey aircraft is seen on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima while at anchor at a port in northern Israel. AdvertisementMilitary helicopters are seen on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima during a NATO exercise. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty ImagesSince then, both Franchetti and the current leader of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, have tried to present a more unified front on the issue .

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☆ Ukraine started this year on the brink of disaster. A lot has changed since.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Getting F-16s and long-awaited weaponsDelays in getting Western equipment have long been a source of frustration for Ukraine. Western allies lifted some restrictions in May, allowing Ukraine to strike Russian troops building up at its borders. AdvertisementTaking the war inside RussiaThe biggest change this year is that Ukraine altered the dynamics of the conflict by launching a surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region. In just two weeks, starting on August 6, Ukraine claims its forces took more territory in Kursk than Russia had since the beginning of 2024. Ukraine is "losing territory and may suffer a breakthrough," Benjamin Friedman, policy director at the Defense Priorities think tank, told BI.

Persons: —, Abishur Prakash, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, Vitalii, Mark Temnycky, it's, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Ukraine wouldn't, Mark Cancian, year's, Putin, Joe Biden, Benjamin Friedman, Michael Kofman, Rob Lee, Prakash Organizations: Service, Russia, Republican, Business, Inc, Reuters, Army Tactical Missile Systems, Getty, Council's Eurasia, Times, Institute for, American Enterprise, Air Assault Brigade, REUTERS, US Marine Corps, Center for Strategic, International Studies, CNN, Defense, Carnegie Endowment, International Peace, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Foreign, Kyiv Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Russian, Kursk, Toronto, Kharkiv, London, Russia's Kursk, Malaya Loknya, Kursk Region, REUTERS Russia, Kyiv

☆ The creator of the viral Dubai chocolate bar says it's changed her life. After tracking down 3 different versions in NYC, I understand why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

UAE-based creator Maria Vehera filmed a 1 1/2-minute clip in which she opened a chocolate bar, broke it in half, and dipped it in green pistachio cream before taking her first bite. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Banking on the bar's virality and a growing global chocolate market, US-based businesses are creating and selling their own versions. In New York City, Nuts Factory, a specialty food store with six Manhattan locations and six others across the state, introduced the chocolate bar in July. Here's how the chocolate bars tasted, ranked from my least favorite to my favorite.

Persons: —, Maria Vehera, Sarah Hamouda, Hamouda, Din, it's Organizations: Service, Business, eBay, Nuts, Nuts Factory Locations: UAE, Hamouda, New York City, Manhattan, New York

☆ Pregnant shark monitored by scientists eaten by a larger predator
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Habitat loss, overfishingand their fate as bycatch in fishing nets have threatened porbeagle shark populations. Northwest Atlantic porbeagle sharks are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. The team pieced together several factors that indicated the shark had been eaten and the tag excreted by a larger predator that gobbled up the shark, Anderson said. Unusual suspectsPorbeagles belong to a family called lamnid sharks, which also includes great white sharks and mako sharks. Gutteridge, who was not involved in the study, agrees that a white shark is the most likely culprit.

Persons: ”, Brooke Anderson, ” Anderson, —, Jon Dodd, Anderson, porbeagles, “, porbeagle, James Sulikowski, Shortfin, chow, It’s, Adrian Gutteridge, ” Gutteridge, they’re Organizations: CNN, Marine Science, North Carolina Department of Environmental, International Union for Conservation of, Marine Stewardship Council, International Union for Conservation, Specialist Locations: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Bermuda, Canada, New England, Atlantic

☆ Virgin is spending $17 billion on new planes and cabins. See inside its Airbus A330neo, with niche perks like Bluetooth.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Taylor Rains | Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The planes replace aging widebodies and come with upgraded business and economy cabins. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementVirgin Atlantic Airways has spent $17 billion to modernize its fleet and better compete with other airlines across the Atlantic. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Deep-water murder mystery leads scientists to a novel type of shark-on-shark predation
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Just weeks before a pregnant porbeagle shark was expected to give birth, one of the two tracker tags marine scientists had placed on the animal floated to the surface near Bermuda. Of 11 porbeagle sharks researchers tagged, eight were pregnant, including this one. Before this, researchers didn’t think it was even possible that porbeagle sharks could be preyed upon, she added. The team’s original goal was to trace pregnant porbeagle sharks throughout their pregnancy and figure out where the creatures typically go to give birth. Porbeagle sharks are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because they were overfished beginning in the 1960s.

Persons: “, ”, Brooke Anderson, ” Anderson, Jon Dodd “, Anderson, Matt Davis, Davis Organizations: Arizona State University, Marine, NASCAR, Maine Department of Marine Resources, International Union for Conservation Locations: Bermuda, Cape Cod , Massachusetts, believability, ”

☆ Americans under 30 are miserable compared to Boomers: 'The future is looking pretty bleak’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-28 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Haidt and other researchers argue that technology and social media have led to an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy named social media as one of the main reasons young people feel more alone. "Social media is not this monolithic experience where everybody experiences the same thing," he says. Navigating an uncertain futureHaidt proposes a few solutions for Gen Z and their parents to curb social media and smartphone reliance. It followed an announcement by the Los Angeles Unified School District that it will ban student cellphone and social media use starting next year.

Persons: Jonathan Haidt, Vivek Murthy, Murthy, Haidt, Zach Rausch, Haidt's, Rausch, —, Jeffrey Hall, Candice L, Odgers, That's, Mark Zuckerberg, Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Z, Kyle K, Moore, Wallace, that's, Orna, Guralnik Organizations: U.S, The, NYU's Stern School of Business, University of Kansas, Odgers, University of California, Affordable, Facebook, Meta, Social, Pew Research, Economic, Institute, Harvard University, University of Chicago, New, New York City Public Schools, Los Angeles Unified School District, CNBC Locations: U.S, defensiveness, United States, Irvine, New York City, New York

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