DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Laken Riley’s final moments: What we know from her phone and smartwatch data
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Her roommates called authorities. A left thumbprint with DNA matching Ibarra was later discovered on Riley’s phone, according to prosecutors. Her mom then called Riley’s three roommates, each of whom shared their phone’s locations with one another, including Riley’s. They reported her missing around 12:05 p.m.Riley’s smartwatch data captures struggleThe Garmin smartwatch Riley wore captured crucial data that prosecutors say give clues as to what happened as she struggled for her life. Her heart rate continued to show on the smartwatch data until just before 9:30 a.m.

Persons: CNN — Laken Riley, Riley, hadn’t, Riley wasn’t, She’d, ”, Jose Ibarra, asphyxiated, Ibarra, Connolly Huth, chatted, Huth, Holly Yan, Lilly Steiner, Sofia Magana, Riley’s, Garmin smartwatch Riley, Zachary Davis, Hyosub, CNN’s Rebekah Riess, Devon M, Sayers, Nick Valencia, Amanda Musa Organizations: CNN, University of Georgia, Prosecutors, Augusta, Netflix, Oconee Forest, University of Georgia police, Garmin, Clarke County Police Department Locations: Augusta University’s Athens, Athens , Georgia, Oconee, Athens, Clarke County, Devon

☆ Melania Trump unlikely to move to the White House full time as first lady: ‘This time is different’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Betsy Klein | Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

I was in the White House before. The Bidens have similarly spent significant time at the family’s Delaware homes, though the White House has been both Joe and Jill Biden’s primary residence on weekdays for the past four years. I don’t feel that way,” Melania Trump told Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt last month. The prospect of a first lady declining to live full time at the White House offers a remarkable break in precedent but should not be surprising to those who have long observed Melania Trump. In this May 2018 photo, Melania Trump arrives during a "Be Best" initiative event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.

Persons: Washington CNN — Melania Trump, she’ll, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump’s, Melania Trump, Trump, “ I’m, ” Trump, Donald Trump, Jill Biden’s, Barron, Barron Trump, ” Melania Trump, Ainsley Earhardt, … He’s, ”, Kate Bennett, Melania Trump’s, Biden, children’s, Al Drago, Bennett, ‘, Stephanie Grisham, “, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Winston Wolkoff, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Rosalynn Carter, “ wasn’t, Rebecca Wright, that’s, ” Bennett Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, White, Fox News, Mar, New York University, Trump, White House, CNN White House, “, Bloomberg, Getty, East Wing, SSRS, Palm, ”, Republican National Convention Locations: Washington, New York City, Palm Beach , Florida, Lago, Bedminster , New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, New York, Madison, West Palm Beach, Rose, Washington , DC, McAllen , Texas, Palm Beach and New York, Milwaukee

☆ A satellite services company is up 31% after announcing Apple is taking a stake
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple is taking a 20% stake under the new agreement, which follows a $450 million deal in 2022. Apple's iOS 18 now supports non-emergency satellite messaging. AdvertisementA satellite services company got a boost on Friday following its disclosure that Apple is taking a stake as part of a new investment deal. AdvertisementEmergency SOS enables satellite messaging to emergency services when an iPhone is not in range of WiFi or cellular connectivity. Apple rolled out non-emergency satellite messaging for iPhones in iOS 18.

Persons: —, Globalstar, Apple, Hurricane Helene Organizations: Globalstar Inc, Apple, Service, SEC, Business Locations: Globalstar, Hurricane

The best face moisturizers for dry skin will include at least one of the three moisturizing ingredients — humectants, emollients, and occlusives. From hyperpigmentation to sensitivity, we've rounded up the best face moisturizers for dry skin across various categories. AdvertisementBest drugstoreThere's no doubt that CeraVe's Moisturizing Cream is the best face moisturizer for dry skin at the drugstore. Consistency:The best face moisturizer for dry skin will depend on your skin type and preferences. "This can be better for those with dry skin or during the dry, cold winter months as it helps improve the skin barrier," says Dr. Lin.

Persons: Dieux, Gloria Lin, Lin, shea, La, it's, Shereene Idriss, bareMinerals, Ceramides, Dr Lin, Dr, Rich, . Lin, moisturize Organizations: Business, Dermatology, La Roche Locations: New York City, SkinFix

☆ Missing Broadway dancer: ‘Hamilton’ cast member Zelig Williams’ family hires private investigator
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Chelsea Bailey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Zelig Williams was last seen on October 3 at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, according to a statement from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The family filed a missing person report the following day after the 28-year-old failed to contact them, the department said. Minutes later, Williams’ friends in New York received a concerning message from his iPhone, Corbett-Jacobs said. Williams was “spotted driving in the area of the Congaree National Park,” the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in its news release. Courtesy Ashley ConcannonA ‘remarkable’ talentOn Monday, Williams’ family piled into a car with Cleveland to begin retracing Zelig’s last known movements.

Persons: who’s, Zelig Williams, –, “ Hamilton, ” Williams, Mieoki Corbett, Jacobs, Chandra Cleveland, Williams, “, ”, ‘, Corbett, ” Corbett, Ashley, retracing, “ We’re, ” Cleveland, Cleveland, Hugh Jackman, Caroline Lewis, Jones, ” Lewis, Kathy, CNN’s Rebecca Wright, Alli Rosenbloom Organizations: CNN, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Apple, ” CNN, Broadway, Dance Locations: Columbia , South Carolina, Richland County, New York, Columbia, Cleveland

Zelig Williams, 28, was staying with his mother in his hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, since the summer and had been hosting specialized dance workshops. Zelig Williams’ family, friends and community are holding on to faith that God is with him, she added. “It is a struggle, but they are holding close to the belief that Zelig will return home.”Zelig Williams. The Show.” Jackman posted about Zelig Williams to his Instagram stories over the weekend. “ZELIG, we love you and are praying for your safe return.”Caroline Lewis Jones met Zelig Williams when he was just 11 years old.

Persons: It’s, Tony, “ Hamilton ”, Zelig Williams, Kathy Williams, Mieoki Corbett Jacobs, Corbett Jacobs, ” Corbett Jacobs, ” Zelig Williams, Williams, ” Kathy Williams, ”, Hugh Jackman, ” Jackman, ZELIG WILLIAMS, “, ” Caroline Lewis Jones, Jones, she’s, “ Zelig, ” Jones, Williams ’, he’s Organizations: Columbia, NBC News, Police, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Columbia Police Department Locations: Columbia , South Carolina, New York City, Wateree , South Carolina, Richland County

☆ People trapped in apartments send SOS signals after Milton floods area
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jennifer Smith | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

How relevant is this ad to you? Video player was slow to load content Video content never loaded Ad froze or did not finish loading Video content did not start after ad Audio on ad was too loud Other issues

☆ How to send satellite texts on newer iPhones if your cell service is knocked out during Hurricane Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hurricane Milton may disrupt power and cell service in Florida. iPhone 14 and later models with iOS 18 offer satellite messaging when cell service is unavailable. Here's how to make sure your iPhone is set up to send satellite messages if Hurricane Milton topples the connectivity in your area. You can also send satellite messages via SMS to mobile numbers that aren't iPhones, but you have to message them first before their messages reach you, according to Apple's website. Still, satellite messaging can allow families to connect and let each other know they're safe during Hurricane Milton.

Persons: Hurricane Helene, —, Milton, Matt Van Swol, Hurricane Milton Organizations: Service, iOS, Apple Locations: Florida, Hurricane, Asheville NC, Asheville , North Carolina

☆ The Best Survival Kits and Emergency Supplies of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Harry Rabinowitz | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

An emergency kit — sometimes called a survival kit — can help you be more prepared. Nearly half of Americans (48%) have already assembled some kind of emergency supplies, according to FEMA’s 2023 National Household Survey. SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best emergency kits and supplies | Top-rated emergency kits of 2024 | Top-rated emergency supplies of 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? Top-rated emergency kits of 2024These top-rated emergency kits have most of the supplies recommended from agencies like FEMA, the CDC and The American Red Cross. Persons: 1 | Time: 72 hours | Weight: UnlistedTop-rated emergency supplies of 2024You’ll probably want to supplement any pre-built survival kit with other tools and supplies.

Persons: U.S . Department of Homeland Security’s, you’re, I've, Judy, Max, You’ll, TikTok Organizations: U.S . Department of Homeland, Survey, FEMA, CDC, NBC, U.S . Department of Homeland Security, for Diseases Control, Prevention, NOAA Weather, Judy, Utah Department of Public, AA, AAA, Ready.gov, Radio, NOAA, Cross, U.S . Geological Survey, Entertainment, Facebook, Twitter Locations: U.S

☆ Verizon outage: Network confirms it’s working to restore service after widespread complaints
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“We are aware of an issue impacting service for some customers,” a Verizon spokesperson told CNN Monday. Complaints to Verizon’s verified account on X show that customers have been frustrated by a lack of cell service and an inability to connect to the network. Many Verizon iPhone customers complained that their phones had been stuck in “SOS” mode Monday morning, allowing only emergency calls via satellite. Although relatively infrequent, cell service disruptions have caused some widespread headaches this year. The network went down again for a few hours in June and August.

Persons: “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Verizon, CNN, T’s Locations: New York, United States

☆ ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus marries for third time, with ‘Bake Off’ star Sandi Toksvig officiating
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus has tied the knot for the third time, marrying his partner Christina Sas on Saturday in a ceremony officiated by comedian and ex-“Great British Bake Off” host Sandi Toksvig. “Today on the 21st of September 2024, Björn Ulvaeus married Christina Sas from Herning, Denmark,” a statement posted on the 79-year-old songwriter and guitarist’s Instagram page reads. Former "Great British Bake Off" host Sandi Toksvig married the couple in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ulvaeus married Fältskog in 1971 and Andersson and Lyngstad wed in 1978. Ulvaeus married Lena Kallersjö in 1981 but the pair divorced after 41 years of marriage in 2022, a year after ABBA reunited.

Persons: Björn Ulvaeus, Christina Sas, Sandi Toksvig, ”, guitarist’s, Mike Marsland, ABBA’s, ” Toksvig, Ulvaeus ’, Toksvig, Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Anni, Frid Lyngstad, Fältskog, Andersson, Lyngstad, Mamma Mia, ” Ulvaeus, Lena Kallersjö Organizations: CNN, British, PA Media, ABBA Locations: “, Herning, Denmark, Copenhagen, German, Nuremberg, ”

☆ It's 50 years since Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest — and you can still see their concert in London
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Chris Johnston | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Yes, the Swedish popsters who split up in 1982 and took about four decades to decide to make a new album, have the Abba Arena in London. The 3,000-capacity venue is home to Abba Voyage, which put the foursome back on stage when it opened in May 2022. Abba Voyage has been playing in London since May 2022. It's hard to convey exactly what the Voyage experience is like, but it's mainly a deeply weird mix of time travel and technology crossed with amazing pop. Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Benny Andersson at the opening night of Abba Voyage in London in May 2022.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, — Abba, Abba, It's, Benny, Bjorn, Anni, frid, Frida, Conchita Wurst, Chris Johnston, you've, Mia, Ludvig, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Frid, Benny Andersson, Ian West, Mike Prior Organizations: Service, —, Olympic Games, Business, London, Bloomberg, Pophouse Entertainment, Wembley Arena Locations: Swedish, London, Malmo, Sweden

☆ Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

The Ukrainian government says there are thousands of people like Dima, civilians arrested by Russia who have been held in arbitrary detention for years. In the early weeks of the war, Russian troops took over their home, parking their tank in the garden and stealing anything of value. Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia opened a second pre-trial detention facility in Simferopol, SIZO No. Detained civilians, however, are stuck in limbo. Mariana Checheliuk's photos were among those displayed by relatives of detained civilians at a recent protest in Kyiv.

Persons: Ukraine CNN — “, ”, Vasyl Khyliuk, Dmytro Khyliuk, Dima, –, Ivana Kottasova, Dmytro Lubinets, Lubinets, ” Achille Després, Cross, it’s, Vasyl, ” Vasyl, Halyna, “, Dmytro Khyliuk’s, Russia —, Khyliuk, Anastasiia, MIHR, Pantielieieva, CNN “ We’ve, ” Pantielieieva, Yulia Khrypun, Serhii, ’, Serhii Khrypun, Yulia, ” Yulia, Mariana Checheliuk, Mariana, Natalia Checheliuk, ” Natalia, ’ ” Natalia, Alexander Ermochenko, Mariana –, Mila, Natalia, Volodymyr, Zelensky, Mariana Checheliuk's Organizations: Ukraine CNN, Ukrainian Independent, Agency, Kyiv, CNN, Russian Federation, International Committee, Ukrainian, Organization for Security, Getty, Media Initiative, Human Rights, Penal, Russian Investigative Committee, Russian Prison Service, ICRC, Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, Russian Federal Security Service, Russian National Guard, Directorate, General Staff, Serhii, Crimean Human Rights, Maxar Technologies, Volunteers, Russia, United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Security Service of Ukraine, Ukraine’s, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Information Bureau, Ministry, “, Headquarters Locations: Kyiv, Ukraine, Dima, Ukrainian, Kozarovychi, Russia, Geneva, Europe, Novozybkov, Russia’s Bryansk, Russia’s Vladimir, Mordovia, Russian, Moscow, Bryansk, Nove, Tokmak, Melitopol, Olenivka, Kursk, Crimea, Kamensk, Russia’s Rostov, Yulia Khrypun Russia, Chonhar, Kherson, Crimean, Crimean Tatars, Simferopol, SIZO, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, ‘, Mariupol, Zaporizhzhia, Bezimenne, Donetsk People’s Republic, Azovstal, Donetsk, Taganrog, Kamyshin, Russia’s Volgograd, Qatar

☆ Aya Nakamura: The most streamed female Francophone artist has become a target in France’s culture wars ahead of Paris 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Bea Adeleke | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Aya Nakamura was born in the former French colony of Mali, raised in France and is widely considered the most streamed female Francophone artist in the world. However, ahead of Paris 2024, Nakamura finds herself at the center of France’s culture wars. Aya Nakamura attends the Kenzo Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2023 in Paris, France. “I think that the people who criticize her actually don’t accept that she embodies France,” French activist Rokhaya Diallo told CNN. Politicians such as Le Pen hailed the legislation as an “ideological victory” whilst French health Minister, Aurelien Rousseau resigned in protest.

Persons: Aya Nakamura, Nakamura, Edith Piaf, Piaf, “, ”, I’m, Rachida, Kenzo, Pascal Le Segretain, Marion Maréchal, Marine Le, Rokhaya Diallo, ” Nakamura, ’, le, Geoffroy Van Der, Emanuel Macron, Nakamura “, Le Pen, Vincent Martigny, Thomas Samson, Marion Marechal, Emmanuel Dunand, Martigny, Diallo, Zinedine Zidane, ” Diallo, ‘, Oliver Roy, Reynaud Julien, Macron, Aurelien Rousseau Organizations: CNN, France’s, of Culture, Rally, Blacks, Rassemblement National, Getty, Olympic Aquatics, France Inter, Science, University of Nice, National Assembly, soccer team, Paris Olympic, Le, Palais des Sports, EUI, of Transnational Governance, Twitter, APS, France, BMFTV, RMC Locations: Mali, France, French, Paris, Bamako, Europe, ”, Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt, AFP, Rassemblement, Ukraine, North, Carhaix

☆ Latin-fusion dishes like Caribbean tacos and jerk chicken with guava barbecue sauce showcased chefs' cultural pride at an Austin food festival
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Cat Cardenas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Chadwick Burnaw, the owner of an event company, hosted the Sazón Latin Food Festival in Austin. This article is part of "Festivals of Flavor," a series celebrating Latin festival cuisines. Festivalgoers danced to music at the Sazón Latin Food Festival in March. Cat Cardenas for BIHe'd scope out San Francisco's nightlife scene, looking for clubs that would play the merengue and bachata music he was familiar with. They served Jamaican-Latin fusion dishes alongside their kids at the Sazón Latin Food Festival.

Persons: Chadwick Burnaw, —, he'd, Burnaw, Festivalgoers, Cat Cardenas, Cardenas, Chris Burrell, Yadira, we'd, Burrell, . Cat Cardenas, they've, Tatiana French, Dejean, Mix'T, they'd, pico de gallo, it's, she's, there's Organizations: Service, Washington, Food, San Francisco State University, BI, City, aguas, Honduran, sos pwa Locations: Austin, South Austin, Caribbean, DC, San Francisco, Texas, California, Bay, America, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Samba, Clarendon, Jamaica, Honduras, ., Puerto Rican, Costa Rican, Virginia, French, Haitian, East Austin

☆ If you're stranded on an island, a 'HELP' sign can actually save you — but there's an even better way to get rescued
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThree mariners stranded on an island in the Pacific Ocean were rescued earlier this month after they made a large "HELP" signal by laying out palm leaves on the beach — a scene right out of a movie. Beyond fires, Bigney said it's ideal to create signals with contrast. So in the case of the men stranded on Pikelot Atoll, palm leaves against bright white sand may've created enough contrast to be seen easily from afar. The Coast Guard said the men had access to food and water while stranded with their damaged boat. They thought to signal for help," she said, adding, "Oftentimes it is just a psychological game, in any situation."

Persons: —, Chelsea Garcia, Oliver Henry, Bigney, It's Organizations: Service, Federated, Business, Coast Guard, Navy, Coast, Survival Locations: Polowat, Federated States, Micronesia, Pikelot, Papa New Guinea

☆ Sabrina Carpenter may have dropped this year's summer bop with 'Espresso.' Here's how valuable a summer hit can be.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Sabrina Carpenter just dropped "Espresso," which is already topping the charts. With her new song "Espresso," the pop star may have just dropped this year's summertime hit. Cyrus' 2023 single "Flowers" breathed new life into her career after a rocky public personaMiley Cyrus performs at the 2024 Grammys. Like Carpenter, Cyrus was a Disney child star who amassed international fame with "Hannah Montana." So with "Espresso," Carpenter has a chance to catapult herself onto the big stage and secure her place as a bonafide star.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, —, Taylor, Barry Keoghan, She's, Carpenter, Theo Wargo, Sabrina Carpenter's, Morgan Wallen's, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Cyrus, Amy Sussman, cushioned Cyrus, Forbes, Vijat, Hannah Montana, Pharrell Williams, Cowboy Carter, Armando L, Sanchez, Bill, Timothy Norris, J, Cole, Nicki Minaj Organizations: Service, Coachella, Spotify's, Spotify, Apple, NBC, Getty, Chicago Tribune, Tribune, Billboard, iHeart Locations: Disney

☆ Pacific castaways’ ‘HELP’ sign sparks US rescue mission – and an unexpected family reunion
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

So the castaways gathered palm fronds from the 31-acre island, arranged them to spell out “HELP” on the beach, and waited, according to a Coast Guard statement. The names of the stranded men have not been released by the Coast Guard, and CNN attempts to contact their relatives have not gotten replies. When the Coast Guard cutter Oliver Henry reached Pikelot on April 9, the story took another twist. “He couldn’t believe I’m with the Coast Guard trying to rescue them.”The man was a third cousin, the others fourth cousins, he said. “It could be coincidence,” said Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir, public affairs officer for US Coast Guard Forces Micronesia.

Persons: Sgt, Richard Ebensberger, Chelsea Garcia, ” Garcia, Oliver Henry, Eugene Halishlius, Halishlius, ” Halishlius, ”, Sara Muir Organizations: CNN, US Navy, Coast Guard, US Coast Guard, Guard, Hawaii Air National Guard, Federated, Kadena Air Base, Navy, Coast Guard HC, Air, Coast, US Coast Guard Forces Micronesia, US Air Force, Andersen Air Force Base, Australian Locations: Micronesia, Pikelot, Guam, Polowat, Federated States, Pacific, Philippines, Hawaii, Okinawa, Japan

☆ iPhone's SOS satellite feature helped rescue a family of hikers lost in a freezing Oregon forest, says report
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A family lost in an Oregon forest used the Emergency SOS feature on their iPhone to survive. Apple's emergency SOS feature via satellite debuted with the iPhone 14 model. AdvertisementA family used an iPhone feature to survive after they came lost in a freezing forest in Oregon, The Chronicle reports. The family activated the Emergency SOS via satellite feature on their iPhone for help, and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office received their distress signal at 7:30 p.m.AdvertisementApple's Emergency SOS feature via satellite debuted with the iPhone 14 model. The easiest way to activate Apple's Emergency SOS feature is by holding the lock button and one of the volume buttons.

Persons: —, Brian McCall Organizations: Chronicle, Service, Office, Clackamas County Sheriff's, SOS, Apple Watch Locations: an Oregon, Oregon, Mt, Hood, Clackamas County, Salmon, Utah, Delaware

☆ My roommates and I started sharing our location with each other. It made us feel safe as single women in our 20s.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Colette Fountain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I first became familiar with location sharing when Snapchat introduced the highly addictive Snap Maps in June 2017. More often than not, location sharing probably won't help because it doesn't actually tell you that much about the person. Location sharing became an acceptable excuse just to be nosy. Not only did location sharing give us the freedom to act independently, reassured by the constant monitoring, but it also gave us the freedom to be more open with one another. Location sharing might not be the be-all and end-all to women's safety, but it can help in a crisis, and in the meantime, it can be a great way to bond with other women.

Persons: Snapchat, snoop, Kimberley, Kelly Organizations: Service Locations: London

☆ Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Dinghy Deflates in the Mediterranean
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Gaia Pianigiani | More About Gaia Pianigiani | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A European humanitarian aid group said on Thursday that about 50 migrants died after their small boat deflated during an attempt to cross the central Mediterranean Sea. A ship belonging to the charity, SOS Mediterranee, spotted the deflating rubber dinghy on Wednesday, in international waters under the Libyan rescue jurisdiction. The survivors told the charity that they had been adrift for four days, since the engine on their dinghy broke. Some 50 other people were with them when they departed from the Libyan port of Zawiya, they told the rescuers, including two infants and four women. Valeria Taurino, the director general of SOS Mediterranee, said the situation on board was “disastrous.”

Persons: Valeria Taurino, ” Organizations: SOS Mediterranee Locations: Zawiya

☆ AT&T is giving customers a $5 credit for its cellphone outage. Some angry customers say it's not enough.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AT&T experienced a nationwide cellular service outage last week that affected tens of thousands of customers. On Sunday, AT&T announced it would reimburse impacted customers with a $5 credit. For AT&T customers impacted by last week's nationwide service outage, the company says the answer is $5. That didn't go over well with some angry AT&T customers, who took to social media to say it's not enough. The telecommunications company shared a statement on Sunday addressing the cellphone service outage on February 22.

Persons: — Organizations: T, Service, FBI, Homeland Security, Business

☆ Sweeping AT&T outage leads customers across the US to wake up without cellphone service
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AT&T is experiencing a cell service outage in the US. Advertisement"Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning," AT&T said in a statement to BI. Reports of service issues spiked on the outage-reporting website DownDetector around 8 a.m. Frustrated AT&T customers took to social media to complain to the company — or share memes about the outage. ^NiaM — AT&T (@ATT) February 22, 2024Some government services have also been impacted by the outage.

Persons: —, Lauren Schulz, Schulz Organizations: Service, Verizon, Mobile, Twitter, New York Police, CNN, NYPD Locations: San Francisco

☆ A little-known iPhone feature helped rescue a lost hiker in California
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A niche iPhone feature helped a search-and-rescue team find a lost hiker in California, KTLA said. The hiker used the Emergency SOS feature on his iPhone 14 to alert authorities. AdvertisementIf you ever find yourself lost in the wilderness, a little-known iPhone feature may help you get back to safety. It's not the first time rescue teams have located lost hikers through the iPhone's emergency feature in California, KTLA reported. The iPhone's emergency SOS feature isn't the only one that can alert authorities to life-threatening situations.

Persons: —, Mike Leum, Leum, Apple didn't, It's, Siri Organizations: KTLA, Service, Angeles National Forest, Apple, Business, Police Locations: California, Alaska, Lincoln , Nebraska, Australia, Thai

The bodies have all been retrieved from the river since 2017 and buried in local cemeteries in three border towns of eastern Bosnia. Dr. Vidak Simic examined more than 40 corpses of migrants and refugees so far retrieved from the river. Under local laws, bone samples are taken from unidentified bodies before they are buried in paupers' graves. However, Simic has been keeping the unnamed migrants’ bone samples long past the time required by the law. At the cemetery in Bijeljina, where nearly half of all the unidentified migrants pulled out of Drina so far are buried, 41 trees were planted and a memorial for the drowned was erected.

Persons: ”, Nihad Suljic, Suljic, Vidak Simic, Simic, Simic —, ” Simic, Radul Radovanovic Organizations: Migrants, European Union, Western, Police, Associated Press Locations: BIJELJINA, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, Western Europe, Bosnian, East, Africa, South Asia, Europe, Balkan, Tuzla, Balkans, Montenegro, Croatia, Drina, Zvornik, Bijeljina, paupers, Municipal, Vienna

Search resuls for: "SOS"

25 mentions found