Global warming and climate change

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Summer 2022 continues to burn through the record books–Boston broke a daily record high set in 1928 Thursday—and here’s a real-time tracker of the most noteworthy, daily record-breaking high temperatures in major U.S. cities so far, according to data from the National Weather Service. Timeline June 10 Phoenix reaches 113 degrees (daily record high). June 14 Chicago hits 100 degrees, breaking a daily record set on the same day in 1987. June 15 Atlanta hits 99 (daily record high). June 21 Oakland hits 98 degrees (breaks 1954 daily record high by seven degrees). June 21 San Francisco hits 98 degrees (daily record high). June 22 Louisville reached 100 degrees (daily record high). July 8 Memphis records 103 degrees (daily record high). July 9 Dallas breaks the almost 70-year-old record when it reaches 107 degrees. July 9 Salt Lake City … [Read more...] about Historically Hot: Boston Breaks 1928 Daily Record High – These Are The Key Record-Breaking Temperatures For Summer 2022

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Cities across the Northeast U.S. are projected to either meet or break daily high-temperature records Thursday as a vicious heat wave engulfs the region and puts millions of people under heat advisories. Key Facts Boston hit 97 degrees on Thursday, breaking the heat record from 1928, when a temperature of 96 degrees was recorded in the city. Philadelphia ’s forecasted high for Thursday is 98 degrees, which would tie the daily record set in 1995. Hartford , Connecticut, could get as hot as 101 degrees, which would break the daily record-high temperature of 96 degrees set in 1944. If Albany , New York, hits 97 degrees as projected, it will be a single degree short of the daily record set in 1955. Newark, New Jersey, is also projected to reach up to 99 degrees , approaching the 1993 record of 100 degrees. Big Number 73 million. That’s how many Americans are under … [Read more...] about These U.S. Cities Could See Record-Breaking Temperatures As A Heat Wave Hits The Northeast

A Taiwan Navy ship is seen at the port in Keelung, Taiwan August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Jameson Wu TAIPEI  — Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high seas “cat and mouse” on Sunday ahead of the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi’s visit last week to the self-ruled island infuriated China, which regards the island as its territory and which responded with test launches of ballistic missiles over the island’s capital for the first time and the cutting of some areas of dialogue with the United States. About 10 warships each from China and Taiwan sailed at close quarters in the Taiwan Strait, with some Chinese vessels crossing the median line, an unofficial buffer separating the two sides, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The island’s defense ministry said multiple Chinese military ships, aircraft, and drones were simulating attacks on the … [Read more...] about Chinese and Taiwanese warships shadow each other as drills due to end

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Here’s the thing with major problems. If you don’t take them seriously enough, they get worse. And worse and worse and worse. On Thursday, the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) released the 16th annual “State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America” report , and surprise, surprise, the obesity epidemic in America has gotten worse. Just take a look at how many states had adult obesity rates of at least 35% in 2018, based on the report: nine. That’s Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and West Virginia. That’s two more states compared to the seven that equaled or exceeded the 35% level in 2017. Oh, and back in 2012, the year the very first Avengers movie came out, not a single state had adult obesity rates that exceeded 35%. These numbers came from TFAH’s analysis of data from sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor … [Read more...] about Obesity Epidemic Getting Worse, What Happens When You Don’t Do Enough

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Most of the countries at the top of a new list of the wealthiest in the world are not among the biggest or the mightiest. Many, in fact, are among the smallest: Consider Luxembourg , which tops the list published by Global Finance. Singapore, Ireland, Qatar, Macao and Switzerland follow the world’s only grand duchy. The indicators of a nation’s wealth can vary from one ranking to another — thus the differences among them — but often include a country’s Gross Domestic Product, or GDP (goods and services produced by a country during one year), the GDP per capita (the average amount of money that each person in a country earns in a year) or the gross national income, or GNI. MORE FROM FORBES Ready To Move To Europe? These 6 Countries Are The Best For American Expats To Enjoy Life By Cecilia Rodriguez Examining the per capita GDP of each country around the globe is a frequent parameter because it … [Read more...] about The Richest Countries In The World: Tiny Luxembourg At The Top

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Federico J. González, CEO of Radisson Hotel Group, believes the company is entering a new phase of growth with the recent, pre-pandemic launch of Radisson Collection, a new luxury segment for the hospitality company. Paired with the announcement that Radisson Hotel Group Americas and Choice Hotels are combining forces, he sees a bright future for the growing number and reach of its brands. Radisson Collection is the newest brand for Radisson, which in its own right, is growing by leaps and bounds. The combination of Radisson’s North and Latin American hotels and Choice Hotels gives loyalty program members more opportunity to redeem their points around the world . González shares details of the new luxury brand for Radisson, its new hotel openings and what loyalty program members and guests can expect when they visit. When and why did you launch Radisson Collection? The brand launched in March 2018, but is really … [Read more...] about Radisson Hotel Group CEO Outlines Plans For Luxury, Sustainability And 2022 Growth

Oil prices fell about 1% in early trade on Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session ahead of a meeting OPEC+ producers on fears of a slowdown in global growth hitting fuel demand and a firmer dollar. Brent crude futures fell 94 cents, or 0.9%, to $99.60 a barrel at 0020 GMT, wiping out the previous session's gain. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 68 cents, or 0.7%, at $93.74 a barrel, after climbing 53 cents on Tuesday. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia, together known as OPEC+, meet on Wednesday. OPEC+ sources told Reuters last week that the group will likely keep output unchanged in September, or raise it slightly. Analysts are expecting no change due to a weak outlook for demand as recession fears grow, and said top producer Saudi Arabia may be reluctant to beef up output at the expense of OPEC+ partner Russia, hit by sanctions due to the Ukraine conflict. Close Ahead of the … [Read more...] about Oil falls on demand worries, stronger US dollar

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé first traveled to Marrakesh in 1966 and were met by an entire week of rain. But the day the sun came out, the couple fell head over heels in love with the city, immediately bought a house there and returned regularly over the years with their friends. Morocco became their home away from home and a creative sanctuary for Saint Laurent, the country where he would sketch designs for his upcoming collections before bringing them back to his studio in Paris. Stephan Janson , French fashion designer and friend of Saint Laurent and Bergé, speaks about how Marrakesh opened the trailblazing 20 th -century couturier’s eyes to color and the “Love” exhibition running until October 30, 2022, which he co-curated at Palácio Duques de Cadaval in Évora, Portugal, alongside Mouna Mekouar and Alexandra de Cadaval. You personally knew Yves Saint Laurent. What was the purpose of his first … [Read more...] about Find Out How Morocco Influenced Yves Saint Laurent In An Exhibition In Portugal This Summer

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After a meteoric rise during the pandemic, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) business is facing a future clouded by deteriorating economic conditions, competition from the likes of Apple and bank credit card issuers and a looming regulatory crackdown. At least, that’s the conventional wisdom. Since the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opened an inquiry into the industry last year, regulation has generally been framed as a “ backlash ” and threat to the industry’s growth. A research note issued Sunday by Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng, which initiates coverage of Affirm Holdings with a neutral rating, observes that “the evolving US BNPL regulatory landscape results in the risk of potential regulation that could reduce the pace of consumer and merchant adoption.” Yet a deeper look suggests regulation could actually benefit the leaders in the American BNPL sector. While BNPL has been around in the US … [Read more...] about Why Regulation Will Help The Buy Now, Pay Later Giants

Despite being a strong student in high school, Sydney Dodini struggled during her freshman year at Brigham Young University. She kept showing up late to lectures and found it difficult to focus during class. When she flew home in the spring, she asked her father, Aaron Dodini, a psychologist who specializes in ADHD testing, to give her a QbTest, an FDA-cleared ADHD diagnostic screening tool that can be done online. advertisement advertisement ADHD, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the more common neurobehavioral disorders usually first diagnosed in childhood and which can continue into adulthood. Symptoms fall into three categories: inattention, manifesting in difficulty sustaining focus, staying on task, and staying organized; hyperactivity, including excessive fidgeting, extreme restlessness, even talking too much; and impulsivity, including difficulty with self-control, delaying gratification, and considering long-term … [Read more...] about An ADHD diagnosis can be expensive and inaccurate. This company’s test addresses both problems