TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and train service interrupted. Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island’s 23 million residents has been relatively … Read more
In late 2022, the US began “preparing rigorously” for Russia potentially striking Ukraine with a nuclear weapon, in what would have been the first nuclear attack in war since the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki nearly eighty years before, two senior administration officials told CNN. The Biden administration was specifically concerned Russia might use a tactical or … Read more
Fighting off rising seas without reducing humanity’s carbon emissions is like trying to drain a bathtub without turning off the tap. But increasingly, scientists are sounding the alarm on yet another problem compounding the crisis for coastal cities: Their land is also sinking, a phenomenon known as subsidence. The metaphorical tap is still on—as rapid … Read more
Four days after a judge ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $354 million in his civil fraud case, New York Attorney General Letitia James told ABC News that she is prepared to seize the former president’s assets if he is unable to find the cash to cover the fine. “If he does not have … Read more
LG/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysStarting at $599, the QNED series of TVs from LG packs some very impressive visuals in an affordable package.I was particularly impressed with the spatial audio, which mimics a full surround system without the need for a soundbar or subwoofer.If you’re looking for a relatively affordable TV that handles everything from gaming to … Read more
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The video is almost convincing: it features Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko announcing a “historic day” for Solana. He thanks the “S-O-L” community and offers a giveaway through a QR code and a website. Sure, he sounds a little robotic — his voice is a monotone, unusual for him — and he hardly makes eye contact with … Read more
Kanye West is reportedly forcing wife Bianca Censori to undergo IVF treatment Kanye West is reportedly struggling to understand why wife Bianca Censori has yet to become pregnant, according to a new report. Sources say the rapper refuses to acknowledge his own behaviors may be contributing to the couple not conceiving. “Kanye’s all about project … Read more
Selena Gomez seems smitten with new beau Benny Blanco, but is reportedly also prepared to deal with a breakup Selena Gomez seems smitten with new beau Benny Blanco, but is reportedly also prepared to deal with a breakup Selena Gomez has found herself in the spotlight regarding her relationship with musician Benny Blanco. The pair … Read more
Looking for help in the kitchen? Meal delivery and online grocery services are waiting to swoop in with the promise of convenience — and most of them provide it in spades. There are dozens of options in 2023, all with distinct offerings, costs, advantages and drawbacks. If you’re interested in more convenience at mealtime but not … Read more
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New York City came to a grinding halt Friday as floods shut down roads and subways and inundated schools in one of the biggest storm-related emergencies since the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit in 2021. It isn’t a problem that’s unique to New York. Flood risk is rising across the US with worsening weather disasters … Read more