Blinken Blames Hamas for End of Gaza Truce as Fighting Ramps Up
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas for the end of a week-long truce that saw dozens
2023-12-02 00:57
A teenage girl who says she discovered a camera in an airplane bathroom is suing American Airlines
A teenage girl and her parents are suing American Airlines, saying that a flight attendant secretly filmed her using an airplane toilet
2023-12-02 00:49
Santos Is Expelled From Congress After a Tumultuous Year of Lies
The US House expelled George Santos, ending a brief but sensational turn in national politics by a serial
2023-12-02 00:48
Agriculture officials confirm 25th case of cattle anthrax in North Dakota this year
State agriculture officials have confirmed a new case of cattle anthrax in southwest North Dakota, bringing the number of cases in the state to 25 this year
2023-12-02 00:45
Fed's Powell notes inflation is easing but says further progress is needed
Inflation is slowing steadily, but it’s too early to declare victory or to discuss when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said
2023-12-02 00:26
Recreate Buddy the Elf’s Iconic Breakfast Spaghetti With This Meal Kit
Buddy the Elf tops his spaghetti with syrup, marshmallows, and Pop-Tarts. You can, too.
2023-12-02 00:24
Powell says Fed to move 'carefully' on interest rates with risks 'more balanced'
ATLANTA The risks of the Federal Reserve moving too far with interest rate hikes, and slowing the economy
2023-12-02 00:21
Pfizer nixes more study of twice-daily obesity pill treatment that made many patients nauseous
Pfizer shares sank Friday when the drugmaker announced that it was abandoning a twice-daily obesity treatment after more than half the patients in a clinical trial stopped taking it
2023-12-02 00:17
Dusan Vlahovic reveals future plans amid Arsenal and Man Utd interest
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has discussed his future plans amid transfer interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
2023-12-01 23:59
Fed's Goolsbee says inflation is on track to central bank's 2% goal
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Friday he believes inflation is "on track" to reaching the
2023-12-01 23:47
A huge solar storm is hitting Earth and could cause internet blackouts
A solar storm predicted to hit Earth on Friday (December 1) may cause internet blackouts, according to forecasters. Radio and GPS could also be affected due to the solar storm, also known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), which is caused by interference with Earth’s magnetic field. "A Direct Hit! The impressive #solarstorm launched in the Earth-strike zone has been modeledmodelled by NASA," space weather physicist Dr Skov posted on Twitter/X. "The storm is predicted to hit Earth by midday December 1. Along with two earlier storms already en route means we have a 1,2,3-punch. If the magnetic field is oriented correctly, expect #aurora to reach deep into mid-latitudes." She added: "Amateur #radio & #GPS reception issues are likely, especially on Earth's nightside. G3+ conditions are possible with this storm series." A solar storm can have substantial effects on the Earth, taking place when the sun emits powerful bursts of energy which come from solar flares and CME that contain charged plasma. During which, a stream of an electromagnetic field is directed towards Earth and this causes the aurora borealis. Three solar storms were predicted to advance towards Earth – and some may merge, resulting in increased disruptions to Earth’s magnetic field, according to The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Along with two earlier storms already en route [this] means we have a 1,2,3-punch,” Dr Skov said. Consequently, she added there are “excellent chances” of strong G3-level magnetic storms and auroras on Earth. The way the strength of a solar storm is measured is with the letter G and then a number system from 1-5 (1 being the weakest, to 5 being the strongest). So a G3 level storm means radio, internet and GPS could be affected due to the strength of these events. Solar storms are also known to cause electrical grids and knock out satellites, depending on their strength. Meanwhile, experts have warned the solar storm thought to occur today may impact communication systems in high latitudes. “With 3 CMEs already inbound, the addition of a 4th, full halo CME has prompted SWPC forecasters to upgrade the G2 Watch on 01 Dec to a G3 Watch. This faster-moving halo CME is progged to merge with 2 of the 3 upstream CMEs, all arriving at Earth on 01 Dec,” the NOAA said. “G3 (strong) conditions are now likely on 01 Dec,” it added. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-12-01 23:15
Cyprus and Chevron reach a deal to develop an offshore natural gas field, ending years of delays
An official says the Cyprus government and U.S. energy company Chevron have reached a deal on how to develop the Aphrodite gas field, the first to be discovered under the seafloor off Cyprus
2023-12-01 22:59