Coast-to-coast winter storm packing heavy snow to cause chaos for Thanksgiving holiday travel
Weather impacts are unfolding across the U.S. as millions travel for Thanksgiving this week. In the west, snow and freezing temperatures could impact flights. By Thanksgiving morning, a low will bring heavy rain into the Northeast with possible snow in higher elevations.
Japan: Twin earthquakes in Ishikawa and Honshu
On Tuesday night, 26 Nov, a 6.4 magnitude tremor hit the Ishikawa prefecture, followed by a 6.2 magnitude quake near the west coast of Honshu. While these earthquakes have caused disruptions, Japan is no stranger to seismic activity.
Cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal floods parts of Sri Lanka
A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, located 170 km (106 miles) from Batticaloa and 240 km (149 miles) from Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm by November 27, 2024, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough seas to Sri Lanka and south India.
Abortions drop nearly 40% in Iowa after heartbeat law takes effect
Iowa’s heartbeat law reportedly contributed to a nearly 40 percent drop in abortions, according to a pro-abortion think tank.
US market for connecting online actions to real-world identities is projected to be $15.5 billion by 2028
Liminal is a market intelligence and strategic advisory firm specializing in digital identity, fintech, and cybersecurity. Its report projects that the IANs market will be worth up to $15.5 billion by 2028 in the USA alone, indicating that digital IDs linked to real-world identities are set to be adopted across sectors, from banking to e-commerce and beyond.
Women may not now be so pleased that menopause is officially a disability
When menopause was officially designated as a disability in the UK, no doubt some women were pleased. But if the euthanasia bill is passed, those women might have a change of heart.
Biden and Starmer Have Started World War III without bothering to tell us
The UK Prime Minister and the outgoing US President have started World War III by allowing Ukraine to use British and American missiles to attack Russia. They have done this without declaring war or informing their electorates. Starmer and Biden have acted without the authority or knowledge of their citizens.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect, halting nearly 14 months of fighting
Streams of cars were seen heading toward southern Lebanon even as the IDF warned civilians not to return to villages yet; IDF strikes in Beirut continued until an hour before the start of the truce. The agreement will reportedly provide for a 60-day transition period, during which the IDF will withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese Army will deploy some 5,000 troops south of the Litani river, including at 33 posts along the border with Israel. Hezbollah forces will leave southern Lebanon, and its military infrastructure will be dismantled.