Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and knocked out power to millions of people. “I’ve never seen so many people homeless as what I have right now,” said Janalea England of Steinhatchee, Florida, a small river town along the state’s rural Big Bend, as she turned her commercial fish market into a storm donation site for friends and neighbors, many of whom couldn’t get insurance on their homes. Helene blew ashore in…
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WASHINGTON, USA – The Organization of American States (OAS) will host the tenth edition of the Cybersecurity Symposium on October 1-2 in Santo Domingo. This event, the most significant of its kind in the hemisphere, brings together leading experts from across the continent. This year’s symposium is titled “DisruptX: Redefining the Future of Cybersecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean.” Organized in collaboration with the government of the Dominican Republic, the event will address cutting-edge topics such as: • The rise of generative AI in extremists’ digital arsenal; • The impact of disruptive technologies on cybersecurity; • The geopolitics of…
In a stunning turn of events, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed against an independent tribunal’s decision to clear World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of blame after he failed two tests for a banned substance earlier this year. Last month, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled that Sinner bore “no fault or negligence” for twice testing positive for the banned substance clostebol in March 2024. ITIA backed up the Italian’s defense that his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, inadvertently contaminated him with the steroid. Sinner has since stopped working with Naldi. On Friday, WADA rejected the independent tribunal’s verdict, stating it was…
Israel’s military claims that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli strike on Beirut.Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in a massive bombardment carried out by Israel on the group’s central headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hezbollah later confirmed in a statement the death of Nasrallah, who has led the group for 32 years. With his killing, Nasrallah’s name became the latest to be added to a growing list of Middle Eastern political leaders and commanders who have been tracked down and killed by Israel in recent months, amid a sharp escalation of violence…
Nokia and Vodafone Idea to deploy 5G network across major Indian cities; Deal includes modernizing and expanding the 4G network. Nokia to supply equipment from its energy-efficient AirScale portfolio including its MantaRay SON solution for network optimization and automation. Deal will bring premium connectivity to Vodafone Idea’s subscribers. FINLAND /INDIA – Nokia has announced that it has been awarded a three-year deal by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to deploy 4G and 5G equipment. The agreement includes the modernization and expansion of VIL’s 4G network of which Nokia is already a major supplier. The deployment will deliver premium connectivity to 200…
Davante Adams is dealing with a hamstring injury and he will be out of the Raiders’ lineup for Sunday’s contest against the Browns. The All-Pro wideout is set to be sidelined for a longer period, however. Adams’ injury occurred during Vegas’ Thursday practice and ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Paul Gutierrez report he is expected to be out for multiple weeks. Hamstring injuries can often linger and players prematurely returning to the field can lead to lengthier absences. The Raiders will no doubt proceed with caution in this case. Since being acquired via trade in 2022, Adams as served as the…
You cannot negotiate a ceasefire, let alone peace, with a man who prefers to wage war. That is the conundrum facing a host of suddenly fretting Western leaders, led by retiring US President Joe Biden, who insist – publicly, at least – that they are working hard to prevent another, cataclysmic war from engulfing the Middle East. Let’s pretend for a moment that their “concerns” are sincere. Then, these same Western leaders ought to acknowledge finally that they are, in large measure, responsible for that pressing conundrum. Long before October 7, 2023, Biden and company have, at every turn, enabled,…
The Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah was a “measure of justice” for victims of a four-decade “reign of terror,” President Joe Biden said Saturday. The comments came after Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed earlier Saturday that Nasrallah, one of the group’s founders, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day. Biden noted that the operation to take out Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’ massacre of Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023. “Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a ‘northern front’…
LONDON / USA – The UK government has delivered a significant early victory for British farmers, securing access to the US market for UK beetroot growers, says the department for environment, food and rural affairs, following extensive talks between the two governments and trade representatives. Minister for food security, Daniel Zeichner, said: “This government was elected on a mandate to support our farmers in trade deals – that is exactly what we are delivering. This milestone marks a significant step forward for our beetroot farmers. But this is only the start – over the coming weeks and months I will work…
With Shohei Ohtani having 57 stolen bases heading into Saturday night’s game in Denver against the Colorado Rockies, the Japanese sensation looked to have taken another quick step toward reaching 60 stolen bases. However, a Los Angeles Dodgers teammate’s errant swing turned Ohtani’s stolen base into an awkward double play.In the first inning, Ohtani led off the game with a scorching single to right field, measuring 111.3 mph off the bat. With the next Dodgers batter, Mookie Betts, coming to the plate, all eyes were on Ohtani and his ability to steal bases. On a 3-2 pitch to Betts, Ohtani…