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NZ roiled by flash floods, landslides for third day

New Zealand’s death toll from heavy rain rose to four yesterday as flash floods and landslides on North Island continued for a third day. Battered since Friday, Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, remained under a state of emergency. The nation’s weather …

Rebranded as ‘UFO cakes,’ Taiwanese delicacy is cherished by Vietnamese

A Vietnamese entrepreneur who fell in love with Taiwanese wheel cakes while studying in Taiwan is selling the delicacies, rebranded as “Taiwanese UFO pancake.” Tran Thi Thu Hang said her favorite snacks while studying in Taiwan were sweet potato balls and …

Taiwanese Group’s Energetic Moves on ‘Kala Chashma’ Captivates Internet, Dance Video Goes Viral

Last Updated: January 29, 2023, 16:24 IST Viral Video: Taiwanese group wins hearts with their dynamic dance performance on 'Kala Chashma' (Photo Credits: Instagram/@ ulzzang.mr) Some songs never get old and Kala Chashma from Baar Baar Dekho is …

Taiwan Is Retreating From Nuclear Energy. At What Cost?

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan ― Shrouded in late-morning mist and fenced in behind barbed wire, the facility looked at first glance like the sort of abandoned fortress where a mad scientist might carry out taboo experiments. As the rain petered out, an …

Google: Influence Operator Dragonbridge Floods Social Media in Sprawling Cyber Campaign

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) spent 2022 working to disrupt the online presence of pro-Chinese influence operation (IO) Dragonbridge (aka Spamoflage Dragon) in 2022, wiping out more than 50,000 instances of activity across Twitter, YouTube, …

Pro-China propaganda network floods Google’s YouTube with spam, political messages about Taiwan, US, Ukraine

Chinese Buyers Might Flood US Real Estate Market as China’s Borders Reopen

China’s borders have recently reopened for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, allowing the world’s largest source of tourists and potential international homebuyers to travel freely around the globe. The United States is the second-most …

Biden's semiconductor push has states jockeying for billions in federal cash

WASHINGTON — The global race to make next-generation computer chips has reached Nebraska — and dozens of other states, too. In the coming months, the government plans to start doling out more than $50 billion for semiconductor manufacturing and research as …

Why China will continue to play the isolation game with Australia

Despite all the promise of the pre-festive season frolics, the defrosting of the Canberra Beijing impasse never quite turned into the Summer of Love. And while China's leaders keep whispering nothings in the ears of senior Australian government …

Confusion over Auckland Airport status causes chaos for overseas passengers

The Auckland floods are causing confusion and lengthy delays for passengers from around the world with one airline initially advising customers the airport would be closed for a month. Wellington couple Martin and Bee Laing say they are frustrated at the …

Auckland rain surge leaves three dead, one missing

Authorities yesterday said that three people had died and at least one was missing after record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread disruption. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins flew to Auckland on a military …

Corky Lee and the Work of Seeing

I did not realize that Corky Lee would pass away. I heard early reports that the radical photographer had contracted Covid-19 and stayed overnight at the hospital, but then he began to recover. We weren’t close, but he was so ubiquitous, such a fixture at …

Keeping America Out of War with Russia

When has a Republican been in D.C. too long?  When he prioritizes the Ukraine war over the disintegration of the U.S.-Mexican border.  And not just any Republican, but a Texas Republican with a pivotal House leadership role. Michael McCaul is the Texan.  …

Digital Twin: Adding Intelligence to The Real World

Background NASA first applied the digital twin concept to simulate, emulate and predict aerospace metrics, which was very expensive at the time. In the second phase, after the technology became more mature and affordable, China became the biggest …

Inexplicable price hikes, supply confusion: After onion, garlic may be next

INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS/DANIELLA MARIE AGACER MANILA, Philippines—While Filipino consumers slowly try to recover from months of inexplicably high onion prices, some are now bracing for higher costs of another kitchen staple—garlic—as a supply shortage …

Japan Reenlists as Washington’s Spear-Carrier

Patrick Lawrence reflects on Prime Minister Kishida’s radical turn toward the militarism his country’s pacifist constitution forbids.  Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 13. (White House, Cameron Smith …

Tourist arrivals to Macau during five days of CNY top 300k

Tourists have been flooding Macau over the Chinese New Year period, with a peak of 90,391 visitors arriving in the territory on the fourth day of the holiday. Visitation to Macau has been highly benefited by the easing of travel restrictions, completely …

Cheers to…No Alcohol Day

I don't relish being a party pooper, but I have some bad news: Any way you sip it, alcohol is a low-grade poison. (We all know this -- if you're ingesting something that makes you wobbly, forgetful and prone to questionable choices, it's …

10 conflicts that have been predicted to be happening in 2023

The world took a dangerous turn in 2022. High-intensity conflict broke out in Europe something widely considered unimaginable just a few years ago while tensions continue to escalate between the United States and China over Taiwan. The war between Russia- …

Sympathy Flower Arrangements Launched Its Live Chat To Serve Customers On-Demand For Funeral Flowers Delivery Nationwide

Sympathy Flower Arrangements is constantly simplifying customer service outreach for an easier experience when ordering funeral flowers and sympathy gifts. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sympathy …

AI requires a rethink: Manuela Frenzel Texts and Consulting adapts service to customer needs

A step that is necessary to remain competitive. Texts for now and in the future. ENNETBüRGEN, NIDWALDEN, SCHWEIZ, January 29, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A change of perspective for growth Successful copywriting is more than a matter of taste …

Atmospheric Water Generators the New Essential Emergency Tech for Record Droughts, Natural Disasters

Airiver has overhauled traditional water generator technology to provide easily accessible clean water to homes in response to the global climate emergency. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Airiver™ is aiming …

Home Safe Claims Wants Floridians To Get Ahead Of The 2023 Hurricane Season.

Strategies For Preparing A Home or Business Before The Hurricane Insurance Claim Season. FLORIDA, USA, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Home Safe Claims a Florida Public Adjuster is helping residents prepare for the upcoming 2023 hurricane …

Fire Watch Pasadena: USPA Deploys Emergency Fire Watch Guards to the hardest hit parts of Texas after Tornadoes Hit

USPA Nationwide Security has dispatched a complement of emergency fire watch personnel to the Pasadena area as crews work to re-open damaged businesses. PASADENA, TEXAS, USA, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Severe Weather Threat Moves …

Upcylced “Scrapboards” to be Auctioned to Help Rebuild Siargao Island in the Philippines

The Scrapboards are a product of Project Re-Dew - a design initiative made of soda bottles and wood debris from super typhoon Rai. MAKATI, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, January 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Philippine island of Siargao is one …

New Report Reveals the Huge Hidden Costs of Wildfires

The world is recklessly ignoring the full impact of wildfires, with whole areas of impact completely overlooked, putting us all at risk. BERLIN, GERMANY, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world is recklessly ignoring the full impact of …

Exhibit Complicates History on the 51st Anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War

The Partition Anti-Memorial Project Raises Consciousness about Rape as a Weapon in Bangladesh Liberation War CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world recently celebrated the 51st Anniversary of the end of the …

ARTIST PRITIKA CHOWDHRY IS SHOWING AT THE WEISMAN ART MUSEUM

Pritika Chowdhry’s large-scale installation, “Silent Waters: The Uncounted,” is being presented in the “Ebb/Flow” exhibition at the Weisman Art Museum. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Ebb/Flow,” the …

Sympathy Flower Delivery Service Makes Funerals Easier For Families Planning a Funeral

Now with the help of Sympathy Flower Arrangements, a sympathy flower delivery service, you can rest assured that beautiful flowers will arrive on time. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sympathy Flower …

University of Management and Technology Featured on Fraternal Order of Police Journal

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, USA, January 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is featured in the monthly Journal published by the Fraternal Order of Police. As a member of the National Fraternal Order of …

Robby Wells Announces US Presidential Campaign 2024 - We Need a Creative Society

US Presidential candidate Robby Wells announcing his candidacy for the 2024 election - plans to bring prosperity to all people in times of global crisis. ATLANTA , GA, USA, January 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 21, 2023, Robby Wells, …

3 Things Homeowners Need to Do Before Experiencing Property Damage

A homeowner who doesn’t properly plan for property damage is much more likely to experience issues with insurance claims CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Unfortunately, many homeowners are not …

Northern Ireland Water Adopts Satellite Leak Detection Technology

Northern Ireland Water is reaching for the stars by using leading-edge satellite leak detection technology in its aim to cut leakage to sustainable levels. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, January 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SUEZ Smart & Environmental …

Headwall advances to Phase 4 of the NIST CommanDING Tech Challenge, will be utilized in live public safety exercise

Headwall enables remote command and control capabilities for incident responders BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND, USA, January 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Headwall is selected to advance to Phase 4 of the NIST CommanDING Tech Challenge. The Headwall …

Off Grid Water Filtration & Purification System Now Available to U.S., Meets Explosive Market Demand

Airiver™ is to fill a massive consumer market need with its water generators, offering a sustainable supply of clean water to remote homesteads in the U.S. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Airiver™ atmospheric …

myLife A.D. Launches The First End-of-Life Planning and Remembrance Platform

myLife A.D. is the most engaging solution on the market to help families save important documents and create memories for loved ones, even after they are gone. UNITED STATES, January 18, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- myLife A.D. Launches The First …

Sympathy Flower Arrangements Flower Delivery Service Offers a Touch of Comfort During Times of Grief

In times of grief and sorrow, funeral flowers offer a touch of comfort to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new funeral flower delivery service offers families …

Veridos Announces Innovatrics as Strategic Partner for Advanced DNA ID Verification

Veridos announces it has entered into a strategic partnership with biometrics expert Innovatrics and its leading ABIS database. BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA, January 18, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veridos announces it has entered into a strategic …

Consortium of Leading Cyber Technology and Insurance Providers Announce the Launch of SafeHouseInitiative.org

A group of leading cyber technology providers, IT infrastructure companies and cyber insurers announced today the launch of SafeHouseInitiative.org. DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of leading cyber …