Новости за 19.08.2024

Officials say flash floods triggered by the latest monsoon rains have swept through streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north. The death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to 209 since July 1. Officials say 14 people died across Punjab province in the past 24 hours. Pakistan’s annual monsoon season runs from July through September. Scientists and weather forecasters have blamed climate change for heavier rains in recent years. The government has advised tourists to avoid affected areas. Читать дальше...

Parts of southwestern Connecticut have been hit hit by severe flooding from as much as 10 inches of rain, and at least one person is confirmed dead.

In search of cool and affordable Craftsman homes, we found a handful of cozy bungalows available for $400,000 or less.

The weather in the San Francisco Bay Area could get interesting this week.

Moon Unit Zappa's memoir, “Earth to Moon,” recounts a childhood in 1970s Hollywood in quirky and unconventional musical visionary Frank Zappa's shadow. In her review, the Associated Press’ Julie Carr Smyth says it's an extended, nuanced, often funny, sometimes painful coming-of-age story. The book’s title carries the power of Moon's journey. Her mother used the phrase to scold her as a child, but as the 56-year-old actor, comic, podcaster and “tea baroness” matured, it came to symbolize the grounding... Читать дальше...

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for a crippling El-Nino-linked drought that led the southern African nation to declare a state of disaster earlier this year. The payout was given to Malawi this month, the African Development Bank said Monday. Malawi had a drought insurance policy through the bank and the African Risk Capacity Group, an agency of the African Union. At least three other countries will also receive payouts after a drought described by aid agencies as one of the region's worst in decades. Читать дальше...

Many rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering. Rural residents are more likely to die earlier than urban residents from things like heart disease, cancer and stroke. Health advocates, hospital and clinic administrators and rural residents across the country say changing health outcomes and health care itself in rural America needs to start at the local level. Читать дальше...

NBC's “Today” show, citing family members, said Donahue died Sunday after a long illness.

Longtime producer Almin Karamehmedovic has been elevated to the role of ABC News president. The network made the announcement Monday. He replaces Kim Godwin, who retired in May after three years in the role. Godwin was a former CBC News executive and had faced some internal strife at ABC due to her outsider status. Karamehmedovic is the opposite. He's been at ABC News since 1998. He's been the chief behind-the-scenes executive at “World News Tonight” since 2014 and before that, was executive producer... Читать дальше...

In both surveys, we first asked respondents which candidate they would vote for if the presidential election were held today.

Busy Empire actress Henson is ready to move on from her chic side-by-side condominiums in the Windy City—offering them both up for sale.

Travel is booming, and that means the number of people searching for travel itineraries on metasearch site Kayak is growing. Co-founder and CEO Steve Hafner says interest is rising fastest for premium travel experiences, but most people are still looking for a regular seat in the economy cabin. Kayak depends on advertising for revenue, and Hafner says it's down “a little bit” but the company is still profitable. It faces tough competition from tech giant Google. Hafner spoke recently to The Associated Press about travel demand... Читать дальше...

Off-grid guys aka "trad men" are the male equivalent of "trad wives" and are using social media to share what it's like to live off the land.

Spacey, 65, sold his Baltimore home at a foreclosure auction in July; however, the buyer, Sam Asgari, now claims Spacey refuses to vacate.

Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced President Joe Biden atop the presidential ticket. But the president's “finish the job” campaign mantra can still largely apply to Harris' top policy goals. Former President Donald Trump, for his part, is itching to get back to the White House and accomplish what he didn’t during his first term. Since Biden stepped down, Harris has announced few major proposals. But she's also suggested that she'll continue a lot of Biden's top goals on the economy, health care... Читать дальше...

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At the risk of jinxing it, things are looking up for home buyers.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has dropped for three consecutive months (and counting). Competition has calmed down a bit — and inflation has, too. And while we’re still technically in a sellers’ market, the inventory of homes for sale in June reached its highest level in more than four years.

Hoping to buy in 2024? If you’re well prepared with a budget and a mortgage preapproval... Читать дальше...

A Simi Valley, CA, residence featured in the popular 1982 horror classic "Poltergeist" is the week's most popular home on Realtor.com.

A luxury superyacht carrying foreign tourists capsized and sank off Sicily in bad weather. Authorities said Monday that one body was found, six people remain missing and 15 people were rescued. The vessel had overturned around 5 a.m. off the port of Porticello. The Italian coast guard said that the superyacht had a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers. They included British, American and Canadian nationalities. Local media said a sudden fierce storm that included tornados over water known as waterspouts had battered the area overnight. Читать дальше...

The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City. That includes thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near the United Center where Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept the party’s nomination for president. Earlier this month, delegates made Harris their nominee in a virtual roll call. The party will still conduct a ceremonial roll call vote at the convention mimicking the look of a traditional... Читать дальше...

Tropical Storm Gilma has strengthened in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is forecast to remain away from land this week. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect early Monday for the storm, which was located about 625 miles southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center says Gilma had strengthened to tropical storm status on Sunday. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving west at about 13 mph. Forecasters say that... Читать дальше...

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s presidential council has fired the powerful central bank governor in an abrupt move that is likely to further fuel tensions in the deeply divided North African country.

Fans aren't happy about the change.

 "With its unusual folded roof … the feeling of a mountain lookout."

At a place like this, you can practically taste the history.

iPhone and Android Wallets will soon accept Californian IDs, but act fast.