DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Power outages, strong winds, sea swells and rain as Cyclone Gabrielle nears New Zealand
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WELLINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - More than 30,000 homes were without power in New Zealand's upper North Island on Monday as Auckland and nearby regions were hit by strong winds, heavy rain and huge swells as cyclone Gabrielle nears. Gabrielle hit Norfolk Island on Saturday night, with its most destructive winds missing the island, and is now sitting just north of New Zealand with weather forecasters expecting it to intensify as it nears land during Monday and Tuesday. Many schools and council facilities across Auckland and the upper North Island have closed and people are being asked not to travel if possible. Last month Auckland was hit by record rainfall that sparked floods and killed four people. The New Zealand Defence Force has located staff across Auckland and neighbouring regions and they are bringing in welfare stores to civil defence centres and shelters.

☆ A heart-shaped pendant linked to Henry VIII was dug up on an English farm, pointing to a more romantic side to the Tudor king
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An amateur metal detectorist found a gold necklace linked to Henry VIII and his first wife. The locket is engraved with "H" and "K", the initials of the Tudor king and Katherine of Aragon. The heart-shaped locket is engraved with "H" and "K", the initials of the Tudor king and his first wife Katherine of Aragon. It is not known if the pendant belonged to Henry VIII, Katherine, or a courtier. Henry VIII is famous for his six marriages.

☆ The worst of the rain to hit New Zealand's Auckland may have passed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Lucy Caymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Four people were killed in flash floods and landslides that hit Auckland beginning on Friday as rainfall, that authorities say has been exacerbated at least in part by climate change, drenched the city. A state of emergency remains in place in Auckland but has been lifted in the Northland region to the north of the city. A house collapsed down a cliff injuring three people in a beach settlement near Auckland on Wednesday. The national meteorological service said the heaviest rains had passed Auckland although downpours were hitting to the southeast, in the regions of Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. Summers in New Zealand usually bring some rain but the region is experiencing the La Nina weather system, which can bring much heavier rain to the upper North Island.

☆ More heavy rain expected for New Zealand's flood-ravaged Auckland
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Four people lost their lives in flash floods and landslides that hit Auckland over the last three days amid record downpours. Auckland has already received record levels of rain in the past four days and sodden ground and full rivers mean new rainfall brings increased risks. Beaches around the city of 1.6 million are off limits due to contaminated water, several main roads remain closed, and all Auckland schools will remain shut until Feb. 7. Kelleher said Auckland domestic airport was now running at full capacity and Auckland International Airport was operating at near capacity and hoped to return to normal operations soon. The insurance industry expects the costs associated with the flood to top the NZ$97 million spent following the 2021 floods on New Zealand’s West Coast.

☆ Australian insurers receive over 8,000 claims after New Zealand floods
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

As of Monday morning, Suncorp's Vero and AA Insurance brands have received about 3,000 claims, while IAG's AMI, State and New Zealand Insurance brands have obtained over 5,000 claims. Both the insurers expect the number of claims to rise further over the coming days, as the event continues to unfold and customers identify damages. IAG received 24,000 claims in the first three days of flooding in Sydney and across the New South Wales state last year. Local New Zealand insurers have yet to provide any details on claims received. ($1 = 1.5427 New Zealand dollars)($1 = 1.4085 Australian dollars)Reporting by Harish Sridharan in Bengaluru; Editing by Aurora EllisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

When it comes to queer books, the loudest headlines may be about bans and censorship, but a quieter truth about the state of LGBTQ books reveals the resilience of their authors and commitment of their readers. The queer titles debuting in 2023 are as full of joy as they are examples of resistance, and those in the industry say LGBTQ writers are only getting more ambitious. And while queer young adult books are often the target of book-banning efforts, these titles drove the highest gains in the category, the report found. When it comes to considering a queer future, and what’s next for queer books, that’s something that’s been on the mind of Suzi F. Garcia, the editor of Lambda Literary, a nonprofit that advocates for LGBTQ books and authors. She described the book as having a “queer core” and a sense of hope while discussing issues critical to LGBTQ and Black communities.

☆ Is it the time to buy The Birkin bag over bonds?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | 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 EmailIs it the time to buy The Birkin bag over bonds? Rachel Koffsky, head of Christie’s luxury department, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss investing in luxury goods, the buying and bidding strength behind collectible high-end goods and the people interested in luxury collecting.

☆ The 10 mistakes you could make at an office holiday party that are most likely to get you fired, according to a recent report
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A recent report from Price4Limo, an event transportation company, found that being laid off after a corporate party isn't as uncommon as some may think. After surveying over 1,000 corporate Americans who've attended an office party in the past year, Price4Limo found that 14% of survey respondents say their jobs were terminated shortly after an office party, losing an average salary of $60,597.36. Price4Limo's report shows that 35% of respondents report having strained relationships with colleagues after a work party. On the flip side, practicing office party etiquette can have some benefits, like connecting with others in a more organic setting. "Whether it's co-workers, managers, or clients, the office party is a great time for networking."

☆ The do’s and don'ts of office party etiquette: ‘You're not in a personal space, you're in a professional space’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

However, professionals must practice good office party etiquette to ensure they don't jeopardize their relationships or jobs. "Whether it's co-workers, managers, or clients, the office party is a great time for networking." Unfortunately, 14% of survey respondents say their jobs were terminated shortly after an office party, losing an average salary of $60,597.36. "Breaking company property and kissing your boss were the least acceptable behaviors at an office party," Kirsch says. "Even if you have friends at work, you're not in a personal space, you're in a professional space," she explains.

☆ Holocaust survivors turn to TikTok to teach a new generation not to forget
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Emma Barnett | Emma Barnett Is An Associate Producer For Nbc News Now. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

In a recent TikTok video, 98-year-old Lily Ebert told her 1.9 million followers about the Auschwitz number tattooed on her forearm: A-10572. Like many Holocaust survivors, Ebert didn’t talk about the experience for decades. The last family photo of Lily and her siblings, taken around 1944; Lily Ebert is bottom right. The social media sensation known for her lighthearted dance videos has 8.7 million followers on TikTok and 2.8 million on Instagram. Those followers are learning through her new TikTok documentary series “How to: Never Forget” that she is also the granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors.

☆ Nancy Pelosi discusses the trauma of the attack on her husband while Trump calls to 'end crazy Nancy Pelosi's career once and for all'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nancy Pelosi on Monday discussed with CNN her husband's recovery from a violent political attack. "[A]ny revisiting of it is really traumatizing," Pelosi told Anderson Cooper. "You're going to vote for an incredible slate of American-first Republicans up and down the ballot," Trump told his audience in Ohio. MAGA politicians have been doing all three," Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace and expert on political violence, told Insider. Representatives for Nancy Pelosi and Trump did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.

☆ Trump and his far-right allies have stoked a dangerous climate that increases the likelihood of violence far beyond midterms, extremism experts warn
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( John Haltiwanger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Political violence experts warn that Trump and his allies are fomenting a dangerous climate. "Republican campaign ads have been riven with violent language and imagery," an expert on political violence said. Pelosi is one of the Democrats most vilified by former President Donald Trump and his far-right allies. Experts on extremism and political violence warn that Trump and his MAGA compatriots are fomenting a dangerous climate that increases the likelihood that opponents of the GOP will be targeted with violence, underscoring that the threat extends well beyond midterms. "This form of political violence is here to stay.

☆ A spiral of violence and fear is creating angst for many voters ahead of the midterm elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Seitz-Wald-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

For many voters, a vicious spiral of violence and fear is creating angst, paranoia and an overwhelming sense of dread that the nation is on the eve of destruction, according to a growing body of public opinion research. Polls show a large portion of Republicans fear democracy is in peril because they believe that elections are rigged against them. Frustrated by the fear that democracy no longer serves them, some Americans are becoming convinced that violence is the answer. Steele, the former head of the national GOP, said the public and political leaders both bear responsibility for protecting the republic. “But it also gives space for people who want a safer country to plan ahead, too.

Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). In 2021, I plan to open and use cash-back credit cards to boost my earnings. Between big welcome bonuses and spending on everyday purchases, I'll get even closer to my yearly retirement savings goal. How credit card rewards will boost my savings 2021While that may sound counterintuitive, as someone who once had to declare bankruptcy because of credit card debt, now I know that there are ways to use credit cards to my advantage. Since my credit score is over 800, I feel comfortable applying for new credit cards strategically.

Persons: I'm, —, It's, I've, that's, that'll Organizations: Read, Service, Bank of America, Citi, PayPal, Wholesale

Search resuls for: "Rachel K"

14 mentions found