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Biden warns Netanyahu against ‘mistake’ of invading Rafah: White House
Washington, DC – The United States has issued its strongest public warning yet to Israel against invading the crowded city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, saying that such a ground operation might deepen the humanitarian crisis in the…
LACERA decreases venture capital allocation range, cites market conditions
Analysts say this is likely more of a one-off than a sign that LP interest in venture is waning.
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) voted to decrease its allocation…
UN relief chief calls for overhaul in humanitarian assistance delivery
In a keynote address to the 2024 European Humanitarian Forum, Martin Griffiths outlined the need for the change.“I’m more convinced than ever, not just because of these crises, but also out of a sense of values, on the need for a step…
Why Haiti Has Taken a Turn for the Even Worse – UN Dispatch
The security and humanitarian situation in Haiti has deteriorated sharply over the last several days. The country had been ensnared in an enduring crisis following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel…
Al Mustafa Welfare & Egyptian Red Crescent Partner to Provide Nutritious Meals to Families in…
Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to the people of Gaza. Let us embrace the true spirit of Ramadan by giving back to those in need”— Said by Spokesperson of Al Mustafa Welfare TrustLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 18,…
Israel asks ICJ not to order new measures over looming famine in Gaza
Israel asks the UN court to reject South Africa’s request for more emergency orders in the Gaza genocide case.Israel has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) not to issue emergency orders for it to step up humanitarian aid to…
YC-backed digital bank Onyx Private tells customers it’s closing their accounts TechCrunch Fintech
Miami-based Onyx Private, a Y Combinator-backed digital bank that provided banking and investment services for high-earning Millennials and Gen Zers, is terminating its bank operations.
In a March 13 email to a…
Caribbean Women Are Making Waves in Clean Energy – RMI
Caribbean Women Are Making Waves in Clean Energy
Meet three women who are leading the clean energy transition through education, mentorship, and community.
Women have long been underrepresented in the…
Explainer: What is famine?
With the release of the latest food security report from the Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) on war-ravaged Gaza since December, World Food Programme (WFP) chief economist Arif Husain walked UN News through the process.…
Guterres urges disarmament now as nuclear risk reaches ‘highest point in decades’
Calling for disarmament now, he urged States with nuclear arsenals to lead the way across six areas for action that include dialogue and accountability.“Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever invented, capable of…
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Flood Awareness Week 2024: Flood preparedness
March 18, 2024 — Our first topic for Pennsylvania's 2024 Flood Awareness Week is FLOOD PREPAREDNESS.Flooding is the leading cause of weather-related event damage in the United States, costing an average of $5.2 Billion each year over the…
Earthquakes: The European project preparing for emergencies
Experts at the Institute of Seismology in Thessaloniki, Greece, monitor tremors in real-time for REDACt, a consortium helping four countries bordering the Black Sea respond more efficiently to earthquakes.
More than 1,200…
Measurements and Simulations of the Flow Distribution in a Down-Scaled Multiple Outlet Spillway with…
The accuracy of the results was good with possible errors occurring due to faults during calibration, measurements of the water level were possibly accosted by such. For the lower flow case, the summation of the flow ratios is all close…
Oxfam accuses Israel of ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to famine-stalked Gaza
Israel is using bureaucracy to “deliberately” hinder aid supplies headed into Gaza, Oxfam has claimed.
The NGO’s assertion was made in a report titled: Inflicting Unprecedented Suffering and Destruction, which was released on Monday. It…
Tech giant Fujitsu says it was hacked, warns of data breach | TechCrunch
Multinational technology giant Fujitsu confirmed a cyberattack in a statement Friday, and warned that hackers may have stolen personal data and customer information.
“We confirmed the presence of malware on multiple work computers…
Exemption pleas flood CEO’s office | Thiruvananthapuram News – Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the announcement of the general elections and procedures to depute officials to election dutieshaving been initiated, requests to exempt certain categories of officials also have also started pouring in. With!-->!-->!-->!-->…
1,006 security cameras installed in Japan quake-hit region to stop crimes during evacuation –…
This February 2024 photo provided by the National Police Agency shows a security camera installed in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Sendai GAP: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Sendai GAP?
“Sendai GAP” is the short title for the “Gender Action Plan to Support Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030”. It is a global plan that was launched in March…
Lessons on resilience from a year of global earthquakes
Rapid population growth in disaster-prone regions concentrates people where recovery after extreme events is costly. Disaster and climate risks in the built environment decrease property values, increase insurance premiums, and compound…
What is the Sendai Gender Action Plan?
Nine years to the day after the adoption of the global blueprint for disaster risk reduction by the United Nations Member States, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR and formerly UNISDR)) is celebrating the launch of the Gender…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
Launches come days after South Korea and the US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal.North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters as United States Secretary of State Antony…
Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones |…
Apple is looking to team up with Google for a mega-deal to leverage the Gemini AI model for features on iPhone, Bloomberg reported. This will put Google in a commanding position as the company already has a…
Flooding and mold multiply damage from Maine’s harsher storms
This story was produced through a partnership with Climate Central, a non-advocacy science and news group. Raina DeFonza, a researcher and writer with Climate Central, contributed reporting.
Michele Pattenaude battened down…
Lumindol ba? Mayor Art Mercado says San Pedro to get earthquake-detection equipment
San Pedro will play a big part in the detection of earthquakes, according to Mayor Art Mercado.
Mercado signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
Enhanced Pretreatment of Natural Rubber Industrial Wastewater Using Magnetic Seed Coagulation with…
To comprehend the hypothesized mechanism of the MSC process as described in this study, several analytical techniques were employed, including measurement of particle size distribution of the coagulum and FTIR and FD analysis. In the…
Uber pays $178m to settle lawsuit with taxi drivers in Australia
Law firm behind class action says outcome among most successful legal actions ever taken against the ride-sharing giant.Uber has agreed to pay $178m to settle a lawsuit with taxi and hire car drivers in Australia who say they lost…
Another autonomous vehicle startup shutters, Zoox expands driverless testing and investor fervor for…
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Monsters, asteroids, vampires: AI conspiracies flood TikTok
Conspiracy theories involving mythical monsters and vampires have exploded on TikTok..
Photo: GREG BAKER / AFPSource: AFPFrom vampires and wendigos to killer asteroids, TikTok users are pumping out outlandish end-of-the-world…
Picture-perfect ‘reflection’ temple closed by quake damage | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News,…
NANAO, Ishikawa Prefecture—In the guest hall of Seirinji temple here, the dark surface of a large, low table, polished to a shine, reflected the surrounding seasonal garden like an enormous mirror.!--googleon:index-->…
Stocks and Sources of Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in Non-Native Kandelia obovata Afforestation and…
Water, Vol. 16, Pages 866: Stocks and Sources of Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in Non-Native Kandelia obovata Afforestation and Spartina alterniflora Invasion: A Case Study on Northern Margin Mangroves in the Subtropical Coastal Wetlands of…
Putin poised to win Russian presidential election by a landslide
Early results show Putin winning some 87 percent of the vote, the highest-ever result in Russia’s post-Soviet history.President Vladimir Putin is set to win a record post-Soviet landslide victory in Russia’s election, cementing his grip…
VC Arjun Sethi talks a big game about selling his company-picking strategies to other investors; he…
Arjun Sethi speaks with the confidence of someone who knows more than other people, or else who knows that sounding highly confident can shape perception. Either way, when he tells me over Zoom that “in five years, I’ll have 50% of…
Gov. Little declares Idaho Flood Awareness Week
Skip to contentBOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – In recognition of the potential risks associated with spring flooding, Governor Brad Little has officially designated March 17 – 23, 2024 as Flood Awareness Week in Idaho.The proclamation underscores…
Adam Schiff Says Schumer’s Remarks On PM Netanyahu ‘Should Be An Earthquake In Israel’
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) comments regarding Israel should cause an “earthquake” in that country.
Schumer last week called out the Israeli government for blocking humanitarian…
Joint Failure Probability of Dams Based on Probabilistic Flood Hazard Analysis
Figure 1.
Overview of the TVA PFHA system framework based on SEFM. Arrows indicate inputs to subsequent steps in the modeling framework.
Figure 1.
Overview of the TVA PFHA system framework based on SEFM. Arrows indicate inputs to…
Biden jokes about Trump’s ‘mental illness’ at traditional Washington dinner
The digs against his Republican rival come as the US president deflects criticism that his memory is hazy and he appears confused.US President Joe Biden has joked about former Trump University Founder, Media Personality and Businessman Donald John Trump’s mental fitness during a speech at…
Pitch Deck Teardown: SuperScale’s $5.4M Series A deck | TechCrunch
There are two industries that make a ton of money but they’re traditionally largely ignored by venture capital — movies and gaming. That comes as a bit of a surprise to several: Venture capitalists are known for their keen eye on…
Councils frustrated as government refers flood protection project to bureaucrats
Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter is leading the group of councils seeking co-investment from the government, and says they've made their case.
Photo: Greater Wellington
Councils - almost unanimously…
Strong earthquake shocks in Afghanistan, several countries shaken; This was the intensity – India…
Image Source : INDIA TV Strong earthquake shocks in Afghanistan.
Kabul: Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Afghanistan today at 07:59 pm. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 4.5…
Influence of Riparian Conditions on Physical Instream Habitats in Trout Streams in Southeastern…
4.1. Major FindingsRiparian zones are physical features within the riverscape that promote the health and proper functioning of riverine ecosystems by providing protection from landscape processes. This study focused on investigating…
‘Noon against Putin’ protests as Russian leader set to extend rule in polls
Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power in an election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though thousands of opponents have staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations.
Supporters…
Griffin Bank has a license to thrill | TechCrunch
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! I’m filling in for Mary Ann, who is on a much deserved break. This week, we look at Griffin Bank getting its license ahead of some heavy hitters, and we go inside Stripe’s…
‘Bonds that cannot be broken’: Data on electoral bonds scheme triggers flood of satire and cartoons
The Election Commission’s publication of information on Thursday about the electoral bond scheme that the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional on March 15 has fueled a controversy about potential quid pro quos between…
Sporting Kansas City continue dominance of Earthquakes
Both Sporting Kansas City’s run of home success and San Jose’s rough patch to begin the new campaign continued on Saturday as the hosts came out on top of a 2-1 decision in Kansas City, Kan.
All of the scoring…
Potential Influence of Suspended Sediments on the Population Dynamics and Behavior of Filter-Feeding…
1. IntroductionWidespread and long-term degradation of stream environments has occurred due to activities (e.g., urbanization, agriculture, logging, and mining) associated with human culture . Degradations have included altered…
At least 21 dead after bus collides with tanker in southern Afghanistan
Nearly 40 people injured after a bus collided with an oil tanker on a highway in Helmand province, officials said.At least 21 people have been killed and 38 others injured after a bus collided with an oil tanker in the Gerashk district…
How to verify a data breach | TechCrunch
Over the years, TechCrunch has extensively covered data breaches. In fact, some of our most-read stories have come from reporting on huge data breaches, such as revealing shoddy security practices at startups holding sensitive…
West and North red zones for flooding
The flooding in Rakiraki today
Disaster Management Minister, Sakiasi Ditoka says the National Disaster Management Office is closely monitoring the current situation in the Western and Northern Divisions.
Ditoka says following…
Marrakech’s iconic Koutoubia mosque reopens after earthquake repairs
After months of closure due to restoration works following the September 8 earthquake, the iconic Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech has reopened its doors to worshippers.
This significant religious, cultural, and architectural landmark has…