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☆ Spain floods: How Valencia’s residents were trapped with no warning as waters raged
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Atika Shubert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Valencia, Spain CNN —Adan Ortell Mor had a 7:30 p.m. appointment to cut a client’s hair at his salon in La Torre, Valencia, on Tuesday night. A blaring alarm sent to all residents in Valencia, telling them of heavy rains and to stay at home. People try to clear mud from a house on October 31, 2024 after flash floods affected La Torre, in Valencia, eastern Spain. Spain’s AEMET weather center in Valencia warned of heavy rainfall at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, raising the alert level to red in some areas and warning residents to stay off the roads in case of floods. It was at 8 p.m. that cell phones finally buzzed with the public alert telling residents to stay indoors.

Persons: Spain CNN — Adan Ortell Mor, ”, Jose Jordan, Valencia, unawares, Carlos Mazon, Manzaneque, “, Manu Fernandez, Mor isn’t Organizations: Spain CNN, Valencia, CNN, La Torre Locations: Valencia, Spain, La Torre, “, Gota, La, AFP, Sedavi, Valencia city, Utiel, Adif

☆ Russia's struggle to kick the Ukrainians out is likely only going to get tougher
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementRussia's retaking territory in Kursk, but efforts to drive the Ukrainian forces out of the country will likely only get more difficult. Ukrainian troops invaded the Kursk region in southwestern Russia in August, and at one point, they held roughly 500 square miles of Russian territory. Russia's response to the shock assault was slow, but a larger effort to drive the Ukrainians out is now underway. Michael Bohnert, a warfare expert at RAND Corporation, told BI Ukraine doesn't have to defend Russian cities. Russia's military is larger than Ukraine's, which means that the more resources Russia uses, the harder it will be to defend.

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☆ Before-and-after images of Spain flooding show parts country underwater
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The deadly flooding that rocked Spain this week following intense, historic rainfall is so expansive and severe the area looked like an inland sea from space. Parts of the area now look like an extension of the Balearic Sea after unprecedented rainfall turned what should be dry ground into a vast expanse of water, satellite imagery captured on October 30 shows. Satellite imagery taken on October 8 and October 30 show the before and after of this week's flooding in east-central coastal Spain. Cars are piled in the street with other debris on October 30, 2024, after flash flooding rocked the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain. Rapid analysis is done in the immediate aftermath of extreme weather events by analyzing data and climate models to establish what role climate change played.

Persons: David Ramos, Brandon Miller, CNN’s Laura Paddison Organizations: CNN, ESA, Getty, AEMET Locations: Spain, Balearic, Valencia’s, Valencia

☆ Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A man with a shovel stands on a mud-covered street in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. A view shows an area affected by heavy rains that caused flooding near Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024. People stand next to damaged surface metro tracks in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. Stranded cars are piled up on the street, following floods, in La Torre neighbourhood in Sedavi, Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024. A woman kneels down against a wall as mud fills the street in Sedavi, Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024.

Persons: Eva Manez, Angel Victor Torres, Mayor Maria Jose Catala, La Torre, Doce, Laura Villaescusa, Maribel Albalat, Antonio Molina, Molina's, Oscar Puente, Puente, Susana Vera, Pedro Sanchez, Ricardo Gabaldon Organizations: Rescue, Mayor, Reuters, La Torre, Interior Ministry, TVE Locations: Paiporta, Spain, Valencia, Germany, Romania, Portugal, La, Madrid, La Torre, Sedavi, Valencia city, Spanish, Utiel

☆ ‘The dynamics are different’: Singapore and Malaysia aim to finally crack economic integration with Johor special zone
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kevin Lim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Johor BahruSingapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link under construction near the JB Sentral building in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, as of Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Sharon Kuok started studying in Singapore when she was seven, commuting daily to and from her home in the southern Malaysian state capital of Johor Bahru. We picked JB [Johor Bahru] because that's where I am from and for its proximity to Singapore," she said. Already, many people from Singapore have started visiting the Malaysian state regularly to shop and to enjoy services from car repair to massages and haircuts. The number of Singaporeans visiting or relocating to Johor could increase in coming years when a rail link between Singapore and Johor Bahru is completed and the planned Johor-Singapore special economic zone (JS-SEZ) takes effect.

Persons: Sharon Kuok, She's, Kuok, Syuhada Organizations: Johor, Rapid, System, National University of Singapore, JB, Messe Berlin Asia, Singapore Locations: Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Singapore, Malaysian, Johor, Messe Berlin Asia Pacific

☆ Millennial couple who left the U.S. for an island in Japan where they run a honeybee farm: 'Our lives here are so rewarding'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Dani Benton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

We spent the next year and a half traveling through Mexico, before arriving in the fall of 2023 on Ōmishima Island in Japan's Ehime Prefecture. Today, we own a guesthouse, a primary residence that used to be an inn, and have a small, growing honeybee farm. Photo: Dani BentonOur work on the honeybee farm includes hive health inspections, monitoring colony growth, building hive boxes and, of course, harvesting and processing honey. The community has made us feel so at homeWe found Bosco living under another abandoned house next to our property. Photo: Dani BentonI love animals, and thanks to ours, I got involved with One No Wa, the dog rescue on the island.

Persons: Evan, they've, Ōmishima, Bosco, Dani Benton, Hani, Shimanami Kaido, Cherry, Dani Benton …, Ino Ino, Ponkan Locations: New Orleans, Mexico, Ōmishima, Japan's Ehime Prefecture, Hakatajima, Ōmishimafuji

☆ A battle over the future of US retirement is playing out in Pennsylvania as the election looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Similar to Maureen, she's concerned about financial security for older Americans — but she will be supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. "He says that he's going to keep Social Security, but you never know with him," Klein told BI of Trump. CRP research suggests that's due to fewer older adults working traditional jobs and instead pursuing entrepreneurship to supplement their retirement incomes. AdvertisementJR Reed and Krista Geer, both in charge of county-wide aging agencies, have met with older adults in Pennsylvania to hear their top worries. Critics say it isn't tied to a measure that accurately reflects the spending of older Americans.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday. The district has more than 22,000 students and 45 schools, according to Rob Jackson, the superintendent of Buncombe County Schools. Caleb Freeman, a senior at A.C. Reynolds High School, said he was looking forward to being “around people again” after feeling “pretty lonely and kind of helpless.”Caleb Freeman, senior at A.C. Reynolds High School. Zoe Love, a senior at A.C. Reynolds High School. Students in the marching band at A.C. Reynolds High School practice Thursday.

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☆ Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and 9 other NBA players ready for big years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( John Hollinger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The Basketball 100 The story of the greatest players in NBA history. In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. I had the Most Improved Player (Maxey), but none of the other 13 players who received votes made my list. Zion Williamson, PF/C, New OrleansThis one is a pure eye-test call: Williamson finished last season playing the best basketball of his career. (Photo of Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson: Tyler Kaufman / Getty Images)

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➡️ In a CNN town hall, Harris called Trump a “fascist” and said he suggested he is unfit for office. Earlier in the day, she blasted Trump’s reported praise of Hitler. ➡️ The Harris campaign says it’s preparing for a deluge of litigation before and after Election Day. ➡️ Seven maps show how Trump, Harris and their running mates are dividing their time in critical swing states. ➡️ Trump’s reported racist insult about a slain Mexican American soldier has drawn backlash and staunch denials.

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☆ I knew nothing about boats before buying one on a whim. I've now spent 4 years living on it while traveling the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Stephen J. Payne | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My mother had just died, and I'd decided living in the UK post-Brexit was not for me. Stephen J. PayneThree weeks after purchasing my magnificent vessel, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and my travel plans were put on hold. Stephen J. PayneThen, I worked my way slowly around the Côte d'Azur. Stephen J. PayneEventually, I started working my way around the Amalfi Coast of Italy, stopping in Livorno, Fiumicino, Capri, and Tropea. Stephen J. PayneThroughout my trip, I've made money doing small jobs as a photographer, but I've mostly been spending my savings.

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Clutching her jaw, Meliski said the water began rising after Chimney Rock had already been doused by an epic rainstorm. “They were so thick.”Teresa Cauthern, owner of the Chimney Rock Inn, shared with reporters footage of the raging river water ripping the deck off her property that she recorded just before she fled. Thus far in Chimney Rock, there has been only one confirmed death in the village — an older woman who refused to leave her home on the south side of town, officials said. O’Leary said he was away on vacation when the storm struck and when he finally made it back to Chimney Rock he found himself suddenly homeless. When the NBC News crew visited, Duncan was visibly frustrated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response.

Persons: O’Leary, ” O’Leary, “, Stephen Duncan, ”, Barbara Meliski, Meliski, Teresa Cauthern, Helene, Duncan, ” Duncan, I’ll Organizations: NBC News, Federal Emergency Management, FEMA Locations: U.S, Rock, North Carolina, Duncan’s

☆ Roswell, New Mexico flash flooding leaves 1 dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —At least one person has died and hundreds have been rescued in Roswell, New Mexico, after extreme overnight rainfall brought severe flooding, stranding motorists and sweeping away cars. The New Mexico National Guard and other agencies have rescued at least 290 people, including 38 who were taken to hospitals, the agency confirmed in a statement. The National Weather Service declared an overnight flash flood emergency for Roswell and nearby areas, as emergency management within Chaves County reported numerous water rescues. “We feel for the New Mexicans affected by this latest flooding in our state,” said Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar, the New Mexico National Guard’s Adjutant General. “Because of the previous flooding in Ruidoso, we have the experience and were ready for this.

Persons: Roswell, Mike Herrington, Herrington, ”, Miguel Aguilar, We’ve Organizations: CNN, New Mexico National Guard, National Weather Service, New, New Mexico National, National Guard Locations: Roswell , New Mexico, Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, Ruidoso

☆ Rural North Carolinians are key for Trump's election chances in the swing state. Hurricane Helene upended their lives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Hurricane Helene battered rural mountain towns in North Carolina, a key voting bloc for Trump. AdvertisementEarly voting began in North Carolina on October 17, and state election officials said in-person turnout topped a previous record set in 2020. He won North Carolina by less than 75,000 votes in the 2020 presidential race, with strong support in areas outside urban centers. Allison Joyce / AFPThe Democrats aim to flip historically red North Carolina, seeing a path in the rapidly growing suburban areas like Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Fayetteville. North Carolina election officials made emergency changes to expand voting access for residents recovering from the storm.

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☆ A deadly detour: Migrant deaths spike outside El Paso
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( David Noriega | David Noriega Is An Nbc News Correspondent Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — In each of the last two summers, Laura Mae Williams, who recovers bodies for the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office, has had to visit the U.S.-Mexico borderlands multiple times a week. The Medical Investigator’s Office, part of the University of New Mexico Health System, used to recover only a handful of bodies a year. First responders, elected officials and advocates in New Mexico attribute the spike in deaths largely to Texas Gov. Officials, including the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office, also blame smugglers for the deaths, noting that in many cases they abandon people who fall behind — but only after they take their phones. “It raises an important question,” said Dr. Heather Jarrell, the chief medical examiner at the Medical Investigator’s Office, whose office marks the deaths as accidental.

Persons: Laura Mae Williams, ” Williams, Greg Abbott’s, Andrew Mahaleris, ” Mahaleris, ”, Heather Jarrell Organizations: —, New, New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office, Patrol, Office, University of New, University of New Mexico Health, Texas Gov, Lone Star, NBC News, Medical Locations: SUNLAND, N.M, New Mexico, U.S, Mexico, El Paso , Texas, University of New Mexico, Arizona, El Paso ., El, Texas, —

Three days after the storm, Jones and his wife managed to hike up to his elderly mother-in-law’s house by wading through mud up to their knees. Donations pile up at Minneapolis Baptist Church in Newland, N.C., on Wednesday, after its fellowship hall was damaged by Hurricane Helene’s remnants. Helene’s crushing aftermath is colliding with another political storm Thursday as in-person early voting begins in North Carolina, one of several battlegrounds expected to play outsized roles in the election. In addition to the presidential race, voters in North Carolina will also decide on their controversial race for governor and contests for attorney general and state school superintendent. “There’s simply nothing left in some of the areas,” said Patrick Gannon, the public Information director for the North Carolina Board of Elections.

Persons: NEWLAND, we’ve, ”, Larry Jones, Hurricane Helene, Jones, Gabe Gutierrez, It’s, There’s, Patrick Gannon, “, ” Jones Organizations: Minneapolis Baptist Church, NBC, North Carolina Board Locations: N.C, Minneapolis, Avery County, Newland, North Carolina, Asheville

☆ The SBA can't help business owners hit by Helene, Milton until Congress comes back post-election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Small Business Administration ran out of funding for its disaster loan program on October 15. The lapse could slow recovery efforts by small businesses damaged by hurricanes Helene, Milton. The Small Business Administration said on October 15 that its disaster loan program had run out of money. In the meantime, Biden administration officials and business leaders are encouraging people to fill out applications for SBA disaster loans. Are you a business owner, homeowner, or renter affected by the SBA's pause in disaster loans?

Persons: Milton, —, Helene, isn't, Kit Cramer, Cramer, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, Joe Biden, Hurricanes Helene, Mike Johnson, Biden, Isabel Casillas Guzman Organizations: Business Administration, SBA, Service, Asheville Chamber of Commerce, Hurricane, FEMA, Hurricanes, Republican, Chamber of Commerce Locations: Asheville, Hurricane, reconvene, Louisiana, Washington, Swannanoa , North Carolina

☆ As Florida reels, focus turns to restoring power, assisting victims in Hurricane Milton's wake
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Denise-Chow-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Denise Chow | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Restoring power, clearing debris and distributing fuel are now the top priorities in Florida as the state continues to reel in the wake Hurricane Milton. Parts of western and central Florida continue to face the risk of significant flooding in creeks and rivers continue to rise. In a “major” flood stage, the agency expects “extensive inundation of structures and roads,” with the possible need to evacuate people and transfer property to higher elevations. Water levels are expected to continue rising in the coming days, posing a major flood risk in low-lying parts of the county, officials said. Parts of central Florida are also facing elevated risks of flooding due to high water levels in the St. Johns River and Ocklawaha River.

Persons: Milton, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, “, Tristan Wheelock, Spencer Platt Organizations: Florida Gov, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Bloomberg, Getty, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, Hillsborough Locations: Florida, Plant City, Bradenton, St, Petersburg, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Tampa, Airports, St . Petersburg, Fla, Tampa Bay, Clearwater Beach, Seminole, Hillsborough, Cypress, ”, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Johns

☆ I'm a Hindu and my wife is Christian, so we have different beliefs and traditions. Somehow, our marriage still works.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Kaajal Nanda | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I am Hindu, and my wife is Christian, which has presented some challenges. We had a wedding filled with the vibrancy of Indian culture and the traditions of American culture. While American culture often feels less rooted to her, Katy appreciates Indian food and is eager to learn Punjabi, encouraging me to speak it more. For instance, in Indian culture, it's common to stay with one's parents until marriage, while in American culture, independence is often encouraged from a young age. We have learned the importance of open communicationThrough regular, open discussions about our differences, we've discovered that our core values align closely.

Persons: —, Katy, we've, Nanda, We've Organizations: Service Locations: London, Pittsburgh, Indian

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Christal Shola was one of dozens of people in a long stream of cars waiting to re-enter Fort Myers Beach on Thursday a few hours after Hurricane Milton slammed into the town. A person walks through surge waters after Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area in Fort Myers on Wednesday. Local and federal officials have praised residents for taking evacuation warnings seriously and leaving at-risk communities, including the barrier islands, long before the storm hit. “I really want to thank the residents of the barrier islands for listening to us this time,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said. Other barrier islands remain inaccessible or have limited services for residents.

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A limited supply of IV fluid, stemming from damage caused by Hurricane Helene, is forcing some hospitals across the U.S. to postpone elective surgery and other nonemergency procedures to safeguard their stock. He also said the medical center has “doubled down” on efforts to prevent wasting IV fluid, as it’s the area’s only level 1 trauma hospital. A number of IV products, including sodium chloride, dextrose and sterile water, have already been in short supply. The Baxter facility shutdown hasn’t led to any new IV fluid shortages yet, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. On Tuesday, the agency also helped safely move IV products from B. Braun Medical’s Daytona Beach facilities out of the path of Hurricane Milton, Dembner said.

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☆ Why some Florida residents aren’t evacuating ahead of Hurricane Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Paul P. Murphy | Michelle Krupa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Traffic flows east Tuesday along Interstate 4 as residents continue to follow evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton. A motorist drives past broken utility poles downed by strong wind gusts as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9. Chris O'Meara/AP David Jalving throws outdoor furniture into his father's pool in Fort Myers to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Julio Cortez/AP A man clears debris left by Hurricane Helene from his home in Treasure Island, Florida, on Monday. Marta Lavandier/AP A man in Progreso boards up an apartment building to protect it from Hurricane Milton on Monday.

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☆ Tampa Bay's main hospital is built on a low-lying island. Hurricane Milton could push its defenses to the limits.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Tampa General Hospital is bracing itself for Hurricane Milton with an AquaFence flood barrier. AdvertisementAs Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's central-west coast, Tampa General Hospital, located on a low-lying man-made island, is bracing for disaster, and is preparing to put its flood defenses to the test. Although the fence was successful in protecting the hospital from Hurricane Helene a couple of weeks ago, Hurricane Milton may prove more challenging. A previous disaster-planning project, modeled after a fictional "Hurricane Phoenix" that was more devastating than Milton is expected to be, highlighted Tampa General Hospital's vulnerabilities. Tampa General Hospital did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ Chaukhamba III: American and British climbers stranded in the Himalayas for three days
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Like, what’s going on?’”The two climbers were aiming to be the first to summit Chaukhamba III in the Himalayas. They spent three days waiting for rescue before venturing down the mountain by themselves, until they were found by a French climbing team. Negi, the information officer, said Indian authorities had reached out to the French team for assistance after being unable to locate Manners and Dvorak. The Indian Air Force then airlifted them to a nearby hospital on Sunday, three long days after they were stranded. She wants to try the summit again next year – perhaps with the French team who rescued them.

Persons: CNN — Fay Manners, Michelle Dvorak, ” Manners, Fay Manners, Manners, Dvorak, –, “, Ravindra Singh Negi, ”, Michelle, Negi Organizations: CNN, Indian Air Force, Force, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Locations: New Delhi, France, India’s, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, French, Joshimath

☆ Airports are closing and American Airlines is operating evacuation flights as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. AdvertisementFour international airports are set to suspend commercial flights as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, while American Airlines scheduled extra services for evacuees. Orlando International, Sarasota-Bradenton, St Pete-Clearwater International, and Tampa International airports have all announced closures. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, close to a third of 158 flights at Tampa International had already been canceled, per FlightAware. Related storiesIt's added 11 flights from Tampa International and one from Sarasota-Bradenton, totaling about 2,000 seats.

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