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As the number of billion-dollar disasters rise, the economic toll of extreme weather will be increasingly difficult to absorb.

1. Boeing-Lockheed JV's Vulcan rocket launches second mission  Yahoo Finance
2. ULA launches Vulcan Cert-2 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida  Florida Today
3. How to watch ULA's 2nd-ever Vulcan Centaur rocket launch on Oct. 4  Space.com
4. Vulcan competes second flight despite SRB anomaly  SpaceNews
5. Photo of the Week: Small crowd on Cocoa Beach gets big boost from post-sunrise launch  Yahoo! Voices

Former cricketer Jatin Paranjape commends Rohit Sharma for leading India's aggressive approach in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, especially in the rain-affected Kanpur Test. He also highlights the potential of Prithvi Shaw and anticipates his comeback. Paranjape praises Ravichandran Ashwin's performances, labelling him a legend with his best years ahead.

Despite opposition from Germany, the European Union will start imposing tariffs as high as 45 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Elon Musk’s marque takes the smallest hit.

By Patience Longwe Lilongwe, October 4, Mana: Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Siri Frette Allsted, has emphasized that the funding amounting to US$3.5 million which the Norwegian Government has supported Malawi through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will support strengthening of foundation for learning in Malawi. Speaking during a press conference at Capital Hill in […]

“The Pacific Islands occupy a pivotal location that is important to U.S. efforts to protect Americans and deny China’s regional hegemonic ambitions,” Andrew Harding, the report’s author says.

1. EU civil war erupts over electric cars as Germany joins forces with China  Express
2. EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote  The Guardian
3. Germany’s plot to face off Chinese car tariffs has failed – for now  The Spectator
4. EU countries set to greenlight tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles  Financial Times
5. EU Tests Mettle to Take On China With New EV Tariff Fight  Bloomberg

Germany has voted against an EU motion to impose heavy tariffs on Chinese EV vehicles, exposing huge schisms within the bloc between major member states.

Elon Musk's X is at odds with the Australian government over its policies regarding child abuse.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County is trying to make it easier to find snowplow drivers for the winter months. Snowplow drivers are getting a boost from Shawnee County with an offer of some financial incentives while they apply for their licenses. A major hurdle for these drivers is obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). "We [...]

1. Garth Brooks accused of rape and battery in lawsuit, denies allegations  The Washington Post
2. Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him  CNN
3. Garth Brooks performs in Vegas after denying sexual assault allegations: ‘I really needed this’  New York Post
4. Garth Brooks Is Accused of Rape and Assault in Lawsuit  The New York Times
5. Garth Brooks Sued For Sexual Assault Over Alleged Rape of Employee... Читать дальше...

THE artist behind one of the world’s longest treasure hunts has launched a second tricky puzzle to try and unlock a £650,000 golden casket.

Venemaa majanduse mull on lõhkemas, kirjutab Jüri Toomepuu Eesti Päevalehes. Venemaa majandus, mis sõltub suuresti nafta ja maagaasi ekspordist, on näinud naftatulude langust kaheksa kuu madalaimale tasemele. See langus kujutab endast märkimisväärset väljakutset Putinile, kes sõltub energiamüügist, et rahastada oma kasvavat sõjalist eelarvet.

3 Key Points: The Oscar II-class submarine, a nuclear-powered cruise-missile vessel designed to target U.S. and NATO battle groups, is one of the largest submarines in the world. Known for its anti-ship capabilities, it can carry 24 SS-N-19 Shipwreck missiles and torpedoes.

Physical activity is undeniably good for you.

According to the NHS, exercise can “reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer, and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%”.

But questions about when, how, where, and to what extent we should move our bodies to get the most out of our workouts can be harder to answer. 

Fortunately, researchers published a paper last month that suggests “weekend warriors” ― people who... Читать дальше...

Critics are warning the Chagos Islands fiasco will embolden other nations, such as Argentina.

Anne-Marie Green is leaving CBS Morning News to join CBS News' true crime series "48 Hours." Errol Barnett will take her place as anchor at 7am.

"I just really, really want my photos."

Two London police officers who were sacked over a stop-and-search of two black athletes have been given their jobs back after they won an appeal against their dismissal on Friday. British sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner, Portuguese 400m runner Ricardo dos Santos, were followed and then pulled over by police outside their house in […]

COUNTRY music star Garth Brooks has hit back at allegations he sexually assaulted an employee, insisting threats to make the claims public have been like a “loaded gun” in his face.

A GARDEN that neighbours will envy throughout the festive season doesn’t have to rely on pricey light-up decorations.

Almodóvar spoke about a particularly moving scene from The Room Next Door at a New York Film Festival panel

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. Here's what it costs monthly to borrow $80,000 worth of equity.