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☆ Sheffield Wednesday promoted to Championship with 123rd-minute Windass winner
  + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Wednesday can now look forward to Championship football next season which had seemed wildly out of reach when they trailed Peterborough 4-0 after the first leg of their semi-final before producing the greatest comeback in English Football League playoff history. In front of 44,000 Wednesday fans crammed into Wembley, Windass emulated his father Dean, whose winning goal for Hull City in the 2008 Championship playoff final helped them win promotion to the Premier League. Wow," Dean Windass told BBC Radio Sheffield. "I've played for a couple of big clubs but look at this, it's unbelievable," Josh Windass told Sky Sports. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Orcas ram and severely damage another boat. But a sailor onboard says stop 'demonizing' the 'beautiful creatures.'
  + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( Isobel Van Hagen | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
A pod of orcas rammed a yacht off the Spanish coast, destroying the rudder and piercing the hull. The crew was forced to make a Mayday call for assistance when the boat began to fill with water. Earlier this week, a pod of orcas rammed into the Mustique, destroying the yacht's rudder and piercing the hull. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Boyes added that interactions with orcas can be "quite terrifying." Boyes urged that more research into the "beautiful creatures" needs to be done, especially as the attacks are increasingly common.
☆ The Russian navy's biggest warships are becoming its biggest headaches
  + stars: | 2023-05-24 | by ( Benjamin Brimelow | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +10 min
Ongoing problems with the Russian navy's biggest warships illustrate that trend. This seems most evident with Russia's largest surface warships: its Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruisers, Admiral Nakhimov and Pyotr Velikiy, and the Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's sole aircraft carrier. Admiral Kuznetsov in a floating dry dock in a shipyard in Murmansk in August 2010. Other Russian navy sources quickly denied the report to another state media outlet. Izvestia has also reported that the Russian navy is reforming the Kuznetsov's crew, which was mostly disbanded when the ship began its refit.
☆ No one knew a US aircraft carrier water tank had jet fuel in it until the unaware crew hooked it up to the drinking water system, Navy report finds
  + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +7 min
The Navy acknowledged that it found jet fuel in the drinking water aboard the carrier USS Nimitz. A new investigation says that no one realized a water tank was polluted with jet fuel for more than a year. A failed manway cover gasket then allowed the leak into the offline potable water tank. US Navy"When developing the sequencing document used to empty potable water tanks, the ship was unaware that any of the tanks contained JP-5," the investigation says. Polluted water on Navy ships is not isolated to these two vessels.
☆ Open-Armed Chicago Feels the Strains of a Migrant Influx
  + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Julie Bosman | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
CHICAGO — Bulging suitcases lined the wall of windows facing the street at a North Side police station in Chicago one morning this week. City officials and volunteers say the response to the influx has been fractured, as the chaotic reality of the migrant crisis in the United States strains the Democratic-run city’s resources for housing and feeding thousands of new arrivals. And the influx is expected only to increase after a change in federal rules takes effect on Thursday. For Chicago, the challenge is not merely a practical one, but also a test of the city’s own sense of identity. Since the late 19th century, when Jane Addams established Hull-House, a social settlement that drew migrants, Chicago has seen itself as an entry point for newcomers, a sanctuary city that welcomes people from the outside.
☆ Hurricanes of Data: The Tiny Craft Mapping Superstorms at Sea
  + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Porter Fox | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +35 min
The Tiny Craft Mapping Superstorms at Sea Shortly after dawn on Sept. 30, 2021, Richard Jenkins watched a Category 4 hurricane overrun his life’s work. That August, a sister ship, SD 1031, successfully entered Tropical Storm Henri, but only in its early stages. Hurricane research, modeling and forecasting requires many terabytes of data for every square mile the storm passes through, including vitally important sea-level data from inside a storm. The next day, the depression was upgraded to a tropical storm and officially given the name Sam. And four months later, Tropical Storm Megi killed more than 150, wiped out several villages with landslides and displaced more than a million people.
☆ Fact Check-Underwater photograph of plane shows a diving site, not MH370 wreckage
  + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
A photograph of an aircraft sunk in the Red Sea, off the coast of Jordan, to create an artificial diving site has been mislabeled by users as showing the submerged remains of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which mysteriously disappeared in 2014. However, the photo is a screenshot from a video posted by scuba diving company Deep Blue Dive Center in Aqaba, Jordan (here) showing a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar aircraft with the caption: "Tristar Airplane Wreck Red Sea, Aqaba JO”. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), which owns the aircraft, did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The Malaysian Airlines flight en route to Beijing went missing over the Indian Ocean after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014. The photograph shows an airplane hull in the Red Sea used as a diving spot, not the wreckage of the lost flight MH370 aircraft.
☆ After a 35-year break, the US Navy is building frigates again, and it has a lot of catching up to do
  + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Benjamin Brimelow | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +9 min
Fincantieri plans to lay the keel of that ship, USS Constellation, this August. It will be the US Navy's first frigate since the retirement of its last Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate in 2015. FrigatesUS Navy first-in-class frigate USS Oliver Hazard Perry in late 1977. Though not intended to operate alone against enemy capital ships, frigates are now primarily used to support destroyer squadrons and carrier battle groups by performing escort, anti-submarine, anti-air, and limited anti-surface missions. US Navy guided-missile frigate USS Curts in a dry dock at a shipyard in California in January 1982.
☆ Charles Hull, Who Brought Theater to Young Audiences, Dies at 92
  + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Daniel E. Slotnik | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
Charles Hull, who co-founded Theaterworks USA, a touring theater company that has brought professional performances to tens of millions of young people across the country, died on April 14 at his home in Manhattan. Hull, who had been an Off Broadway, summer stock and commercial actor, founded the company that became Theaterworks in 1961 with the director Jay Harnick. Hull was the company’s managing director and Mr. Harnick its artistic director. Hull and Mr. Harnick were staging as many as 20 made-to-move productions in nearly 500 cities a year without the fuss, or expense, of a Broadway effort. “The term we use is cafegymatorium,” Michael Harrington, Theaterworks’ current executive director, said in a phone interview.
☆ Blocked crossings force kids in an Indiana suburb to climb above and crawl under stopped trains to get to school
  + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Topher Sanders | Dan Schwartz | Joce Sterman | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +20 min
Kids in Hammond, Indiana, are forced to climb over and through stopped trains block their way to school. Jamie Kelter Davis for ProPublicaState lawmakers have tried to curb blocked crossings by restricting the lengths of trains. Spielmaker, the Norfolk Southern spokesperson, said: "We work with first responders on a daily basis to assist however we can. A favorable court opinion could allow other states to finally enforce their laws on blocked crossings. Among those who hope to voice their concerns about the blocked crossings are rail workers themselves who worry about the kids.
☆ Russia's best tanks are in Ukraine, Russian state media says, but they're not assaulting Kyiv's forces, just shooting at them from a distance
  + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Russia's cutting-edge T-14 Armata tanks have arrived in Ukraine, state media reported. The RIA state news agency reported Tuesday that the much-awaited T-14 tanks have made it to Ukraine, citing an "informed source." "Russian troops have begun to use the latest Armata tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions," the unnamed source told the outlet. Russian state media outlet TASS previously called the cutting-edge vehicle "the world's best tank," but the T-14s have been plagued by setbacks in recent months, according to reports. The outlet said Russian combat crews have been undergoing training to use the tanks in Ukraine since the end of last year.
☆ Ken Potts, Oldest Survivor of U.S.S. Arizona Sinking, Dies at 102
  + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Sam Roberts | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
Ken Potts, the oldest known survivor of the Japanese sneak attack that sunk the battleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor in 1941, taking the most lives ever lost on an American warship, died on Friday at his home in Provo, Utah, less than a week after celebrating his 102 birthday. His death was announced by the National Park Service, which administers the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, above the sunken hull where the remains of more than 900 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines who were killed in the attack are still entombed. Lou Conter, a 101-year-old Californian, is now believed to be the only living survivor among the Arizona crewmen who escaped the inferno that Sunday morning. Only 93 of those who were aboard the ship at the time lived; 242 other crew members were ashore.
☆ Russia's new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine - RIA
  + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
April 25 (Reuters) - Russia has begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions "but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations," the RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday, quoting a source close the matter. RIA said that the tanks have been fitted with extra protection on their flanks and crews have undergone "combat coordination" at training grounds in Ukraine. The T-14 tank has an unmanned turret, with crew remotely controlling the armaments from "an isolated armoured capsule located in the front of the hull." The tanks have a maximum speed on the highway of 80 kilometres (50 miles) per hour, RIA reported. In January, British military intelligence reported that Russian forces in Ukraine were reluctant to accept the first tranche of the tanks due to their "poor condition."
☆ Elon Musk had a rough week across his empire — Tesla, Twitter and SpaceX
  + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Lora Kolodny | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +5 min
The investors are particularly concerned with Musk and Tesla's handling of human rights and workers' rights. Their letter recounts many lawsuits in which Tesla has been sued over: racial discrimination, union-busting, wage theft, sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. "Instead of working to address problems with regulators, CEO Musk has made derogatory tweets and comments, fueling tensions," they wrote. The open letter to Tesla's board comes after Tesla shares have declined more than 15% over the past month. Musk-led Twitter also removed "government-funded" and "China state-affiliated" labels from Twitter accounts of a myriad of global media organizations.
☆ Tesla investors claim Elon Musk is too distracted
  + stars: | 2023-04-21 | 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 EmailTesla investors claim Elon Musk is too distractedKristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital and media strategist Dennis Kneale discuss criticism from some investors that Elon Musk's focus on other ventures is hurting Tesla. Hosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.
☆ New propellers with looped blades could help make the oceans quiet again, sparing both marine life and the climate
  + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +9 min
Sharrow Marine sells them for small boats but would need to scale up to reach the shipping industry. A traditional ship propeller that has blades in a screw-like form. That's what Sebastian realized when he put loop propellers on a drone. Sharrow began selling propellers to recreational boaters in 2020 through a company he founded called Sharrow Marine. Testing led by the company BoatTEST found that the Sharrow Propeller was up to 30% more efficient than a standard blade propeller.
☆ Oregon police find stolen two-story tiny house while investigating man's property on unrelated charges
  + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
An Oregon man is accused of stealing a two-story tiny house, according to officials. The tiny house is a converted 1979 Corsair Trailer Coach travel trailer, officials said. The tiny house is a 1979 Corsair Trailer Coach travel trailer that had been converted into a two-story living space, and its owners reported it was stolen in January. After confirming it was, in fact, the stolen tiny house with the Junction City Police Department, officials returned Thursday morning with a search warrant to recover the structure and arrest Monroe. It's unclear how Monroe came in possession of the tiny house, or if he was living in the house, but travel trailers are often used as tiny living spaces for those interested in more nomadic living.
☆ Two shipwrecks found in Lake Superior help finish the 109-year-old story of the 'darkest day in lumber history'
  + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Michigan researchers found two shipwrecks in Lake Superior. The ships disappeared as storms swept through while they were hauling lumber across the lake in 1914. The organization operates a museum in Whitefish Point and regularly runs searches for shipwrecks, aiming to tell "the lost history of all the Great Lakes" with a focus on Lake Superior, said Corey Adkins, the society's content and communications director. There was also damage to the Marvin's bow and the Curtis' stern, making researchers wonder whether a collision contributed, he said. "We're the first human eyes to see it since 1914, since World War I," one team member mused.
☆ I'm a stay-at-home mom who made $23,000 in 3 months on Etsy. Here's how I built a business around my busy schedule.
  + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
Kelly Byrnes, a stay-at-home mom, sells wall art on Etsy using a printer in her garage. The low barrier of entry for a print shop on Etsy appealed to meAfter researching what I needed to set up an at-home printing business, I was confident I could start one. I purchased A4 card stock, envelopes, cellophane wrappers, and a postage printer from Amazon. As my business has grown, I've started using independent sellers instead of Amazon to source the materials I need. My Etsy shop has given me exactly what I wanted — independence and money of my ownOn top of money and independence, my Etsy shop has given me great flexibility as the primary caregiver of our three children.
☆ France is already sending one armored 'oddity' to Ukraine. Now it might send a slightly odder one.
  + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
France is reportedly considering sending AMX-10P amphibious infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. France has already sent its AMX-10RC armored vehicle to Ukraine, among other military hardware. Troops exit an AMX-10P armored vehicle in France KEYSTONE-FRANCE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesAbout 2,000 AMX-10Ps were manufactured between 1973 and 1985. It is also relatively easy to learn and operate, Péria-Peigné said, describing it as "simpler than most modern" infantry fighting vehicles. As Ukraine struggles to assimilate a plethora of Western arms quickly, an old but simple armored vehicle may be good enough.
☆ A German company is offering Ukraine the benefit — and burden — of being the first military to get its brand-new tank
  + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
Prominent German defense firm Rheinmetall is offering Ukraine its new Panther Kf51 tank. Rheinmetall DefenceRheinmetall is reportedly negotiating with Ukraine to build a tank factory there, though it's not clear whether it would produce the Panther or the older Leopard 2 tank. The Kf51 Panther is a new tank with some old features. A German Leopard 2 tank in Munster in May 2019. Like the next-generation Abrams tank, the Panther's turret can be unmanned, with its crew operating the vehicle behind the thicker armor of the tank's hull.
☆ I make $19,800 a month in revenue from 'Airbnb for boats' in Miami. Here's how I built my business.
  + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +7 min
Mylène Garot loved being on the water and wanted to start a boat-rental business in Miami. Garot used her savings to purchase a boat and started renting it on Boatsetter, an Airbnb for boats. I was Googling platforms similar to Airbnb and found Boatsetter, where boat owners can list their boats for people to rent. My husband was a boat captain and managed property — it seemed pretty perfect. The revenue was growing, but a private renter, renting outside Boatsetter, damaged one of the boats in September 2020.
☆ Man who lived on ketchup while stranded at sea for weeks has ducked out of sight - but Heinz wants to find him
  + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Aidan Pollard | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
A man who was stranded at sea in a sailboat survived on almost nothing but ketchup. Following his ordeal, Heinz, famous for its ketchup, wants to connect with Elvis Francois. His resourcefulness made headlines, focusing on how he lived on a bottle of ketchup, seasoning cubes and garlic powder. "Well, Heinz wants to celebrate his safe return home and help him buy a new boat… but we can't seem to find him." If Heinz gets in touch with Francois, the company said it hopes to help him get a new boat.
☆ Biden says Chinese spy balloon not a major security breach
  + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
FBI/Handout via ReutersWASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden, under fire from some lawmakers, said on Thursday he did not view a Chinese spy balloon that transited the United States before it was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean to have been a major security breach. "It's not a major breach," Biden said. Biden on Feb. 2 ordered the balloon shot down once it crossed into the northwestern United States, but acquiesced to the U.S. military's request to not act until it was over water. The 200-foot-tall (61-meter) balloon, along with its undercarriage of electronic gadgetry, was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4. Some Republicans and Democrats have complained that Biden should have had the balloon downed sooner.
☆ Credit Suisse CEO tries to bail out a leaky ship
  + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Liam Proud | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Chief Executive Ulrich Körner is doing what he promised at Credit Suisse (CSGN.S). The goal is to focus Credit Suisse on its steadier wealth-management and retail banking units. Revenue from trading equities was just $15 million, down 96% year-on-year, partly because Credit Suisse clamped down on risk. Clients pulled a net 111 billion Swiss francs of assets from the group during the three-month period. Credit Suisse shares were down 9.7% at 2.94 Swiss francs as of 1041 GMT on Feb. 9.
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