People in the southern United States hit by Hurricane Ida may be without power for weeks. According to energy company Entergy, just mapping the damage to the network will take days. Blocked roads, flooding and persistent bad weather make it particularly difficult to reach rural areas. In the state […]
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North Korean Nuclear Reactor Back in Service According to International Atomic Energy Agency
In recent months, North Korea is likely to have restarted its major nuclear reactor at Yongbyon, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a new report. North Korea’s main nuclear complex was shut down about three years ago. “Since the beginning of July 2021, there have been indications, […]
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Insurance Requirements for Massage Therapists
Massage therapy has long been a popular therapeutic treatment to help tired humans unwind from relieving stress to releasing those pesky knots. The types of massage styles cover everything from Swedish to shiatsu, hot stone to deep tissue. However, one factor that remains consistent across the massage therapy industry is […]
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New Zealand to Stay in Lockdown Longer Due to Delta Outbreak
New Zealand will remain in lockdown at least until next Tuesday to get the outbreak with the Delta variant of the coronavirus under control. Originally, the country was to remain in lockdown until Friday. Still, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told a press conference that the authorities want […]
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Boy’s Body Found Under Rubble in Spain Collapsed Building
In the Spanish resort of Peñíscola, 140 kilometres northeast of Valencia, part of an apartment complex collapsed on Wednesday evening. At least three people were buried under the rubble. A boy was found dead around 7:45 a.m., Levante newspaper reported. The newspaper writes that the emergency services receive the […]
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World Bank Suspends Payments for Projects in Afghanistan
The World Bank suspends payments for development projects in Afghanistan because of the Taliban takeover of the country. Nevertheless, the institute is an important lender for projects in a very poor country. Since 2002, the World Bank has given more than 5.3 billion dollars in aid to Afghanistan. The […]
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US Aviation Authority is Investigating Safety at Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate how Boeing handles safety issues. An FAA survey earlier this year found that many of the aircraft manufacturer’s mechanical engineers found it difficult to report problems. Bloomberg reported this based on a letter from the FAA department head responsible for overseeing Boeing. […]
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German Think Tank: Port Congestion Hits China Exports
The export volume in China is expected to decrease this month compared to last month, while imports are likely to stagnate. This is due to the problems in the Chinese port of Ningbo, which was partly closed due to a corona outbreak. That expectation was expressed by the German […]
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Musk and Bezos Appear to Force Satellite Companies into Mergers
Space pioneers Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ plans to launch thousands of satellites into orbit are forcing companies in the sector to prepare for consolidation. As a result, the amount involved in acquisitions, investments and joint ventures this year is already higher at 3.6 billion dollars than for the whole […]
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Commercial Flights Welcome in Kabul, Subject to Defense Approval
Commercial airlines can fly to Kabul International Airport again but must first obtain the US Department of Defense approval. The airspace has only been accessible to military aircraft in recent days, but the American aviation authority FAA is giving scheduled flights another chance to land in Afghanistan. However, the […]