Ending littering in Guyana: A hopeless delusion or a promising reality? Part 1

2023-01-08T05:38+0100kaieteurnewsonline (en)

Litter is not only harmful to the environment, it is harmful to humans and animals, and can pollute the air, water, and land. Litter can also attract pests, such as rats and cockroaches and result in the spread of diseases.A complete cultural reorientation is needed at a national level from the....

DR Congo – More Deadly Floods in South Kivu

2023-01-06T16:08+0100floodlist (en)

Several people have died after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in the city of Bukavu in the far east of the Heavy rain fell in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province in the far east of the country on Wednesday 04 January 2023. Local media, including Radio Okapi the United Nations....

Michigan GOP documents conflict with 'phony electors' certificate submitted to National Archives

2023-01-06T14:00+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

A newly revealed document created by the Michigan Republican Party conflicts with a certificate signed and submitted by Donald Trump supporters claiming that he won the state's 2020 election. The certificate, which has come under investigation by the U.S.

Florida lawmakers seek to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-16T07:15+0100jamaica-gleaner (en)

Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a US$1-billion reinsurance fund, reduced....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T22:08+0100ABCnews (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida lawmakers took three days to try to fix a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida House approves property insurance reform bill, DeSantis expected to sign

2022-12-14T21:01+0100actionnewsjax (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida's Legislature passes major changes in hopes of resolving state's property insurance crisis

2022-12-14T20:30+0100wptv (en)

Tuesday comes during the GOP-led Legislature's second special session this year aimed at stabilizing the property insurance market. The bill would create a $1 billion reinsurance fund, reduce litigation costs and compel some customers to leave a state-created insurer.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T20:26+0100washtimes (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T20:25+0100sunherald (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T20:12+0100news4jax (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T20:07+0100wsvn (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T20:02+0100taiwannews (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:54+0100startribune (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:39+0100apnews (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:34+0100thenewstribune (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:34+0100sfgate (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:32+0100islandpacket (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:30+0100kansascity (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:30+0100kansas (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:30+0100bnd (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:30+0100fresnobee (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:29+0100macon (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:29+0100ledger-enquirer (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:28+0100newsobserver (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:28+0100myrtlebeachonline (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:28+0100idahostatesman (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance....

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:27+0100kob (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.

Florida lawmakers seeking to calm property insurance storm

2022-12-14T19:26+0100independent-UK (en)

lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that's been stormy for three decades, debating legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive bill seeking a $1 billion reinsurance fund, reduced litigation....

inondazione repubblica democratica del congo kinshasa

2022-12-14T13:19+0100mister-x (it)

Servizio di Vendita Veicoli tra Privati. Oltre 70 filiali in Italia https://www.linkmotors.it VENDI SUBITO "inondazione repubblica democratica del congo kinshasa" - Google....

Heavy rains cause flooding in Kinshasa

2022-12-14T03:27+0100ironbladeonline (en)

December 13, 2022 Whole areas in Kinshasa are damaged after floods. Sami Ndumba Shambui / AB. Officials warn: The first assessment of flooding and landslides caused by rain in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is only tentative.

In the DRC, floods in Kinshasa kill more than 120 people

2022-12-14T02:14+0100tellerreport (en)

2022-12-14T01:10:20.457Z. Torrential rains fell on the capital of more than 15 million inhabitants, causing landslides The assessment of the consequences of the torrential rains in Kinshasa is particularly tragic. More than 120 people died Tuesday in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo....

È stata causata da forti piogge: ci sono molti feriti e dispersi, oltre a enormi danni agli edifici

2022-12-13T22:59+0100ilpost (it)

Sono morte decine di persone in una grande alluvione e nelle frane causate dalle forti piogge avvenute martedì a Kinshasa, la capitale della Repubblica Democratica del Congo: il capo della polizia cittadina ha detto che ci sono almeno 50 morti, indicando la stima come molto provvisoria.

DR Congo: dozens dead in floods in Kinshasa

2022-12-13T17:55+0100tellerreport (en)

The toll is provisional and is likely to increase in the coming hours: at least 55 people died in Kinshasa on Tuesday, December 13, in floods caused by heavy rains, according to figures communicated to AFP by General Sylvano Kasongo , chief of police in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo .

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

2022-12-12T23:29+0100financialpost (en)

Article content. The 123-page bill on home insurance was filed late Friday. During the special session, which is expected to last three to five days, lawmakers also will consider property tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims and highway toll reductions for frequent commuters.

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

2022-12-12T19:01+0100taiwannews (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers on Monday began considering ways to shore up the state’s struggling home insurance marke t in the year’s second special session devoted to the topic. Lawmakers are considering legislation to help keep private insurers solvent by creating a $1 billion....

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

2022-12-12T18:28+0100independent-UK (en)

lawmakers on Monday began considering ways to shore up the state’s struggling home insurance marke t in the year’s second special session devoted to the topic. Lawmakers are considering legislation to help keep private insurers solvent by creating a $1 billion reinsurance fund, reducing litigation....

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

2022-12-12T17:51+0100wsvn (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers on Monday began considering ways to shore up the state’s struggling home insurance market in the year’s second special session devoted to the topic. Lawmakers are considering legislation to help keep private insurers solvent by creating a $1 billion....

Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market

2022-12-12T17:48+0100fresnobee (en)

FILE - Members of the Florida House of Representatives work during a legislative session at the Florida State Capitol, March 8, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida lawmakers are scheduled to meet Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, to consider ways to shore up the state’s struggling home insurance market in the year’s second special session devoted to the topic.

As a climate activist who has been jailed in Russia, I’m concerned about Australia’s treatment of Violet Coco | Arshak Makichyan

2022-12-09T02:04+0100guardian (en)

T he case of climate protester Violet Coco, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison for briefly blocking a lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is a frightening development. This was a peaceful protest, but the court refusing her bail until March is a condition usually imposed on violent criminals, according to her lawyer.

AI Finally Gives Everyone A Voice... Whether We Like It Or Not!

2022-12-08T08:14+0100forbes (en)

Surveys and focus groups replace the forum but with limitations. While the Agora and Forum worked well previously, with the growth of much larger cities and a move to written culture, finding out what a large number of people think has become more challenging.

Sultan urges Nigerians to pray against floods, disasters

2022-11-13T09:35+0100pulse (en)

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray against recurrence of flood and other natural disasters in the country. Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.

Sultan Urges Nigerians to Pray against Floods, Disasters

2022-11-13T04:59+0100thisdayonline (en)

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III yesterday urged Nigerians to pray against recurrence of flood and other natural disasters in the country. Abubakar made the call during the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to Alhaji Farouq Umar, the 12th Emir of Katagum, in Azare....

Breaking News6 mins ago JUST IN: Sultan urges Nigerians to pray against floods, disasters The Sultan lauded Gov. Bala Mohammmed for the presentation of the Staff of Office to one of the flag bearers...

2022-11-12T22:49+0100opinionnigeria (en)

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray against recurrence of flood and other natural disasters in the country. Abubakar made the call during the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to Alhaji Farouq Umar, the 12th Emir of Katagum, in Azare....

Sultan Urges Nigerians To Pray Against Floods, Disasters

2022-11-12T22:38+0100thebridgenewsng (en)

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray against recurrence of flood and other natural disasters in the country. Abubakar made the call during the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to Alhaji Farouq Umar, the 12th Emir of Katagum, in Azare....

Humanitarian crisis looms as Bayelsa floods recede, unveil massive losses

2022-11-11T01:16+0100punchng (en)

This year’s flooding has wreaked havoc in Bayelsa State, leaving in its wake devastated lives, livelihoods, and property. DANIELS IGONI writes. This year’s floods hit Bayelsa State like a thunderbolt with the floodwaters spreading like wildfire, aided by torrential rainfall that pounded the state for days.

Afghanistan among countries with most displaced people

2022-11-09T15:27+0100TheFrontierPost-en (en)

KABUL (TOLOnews): UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said that over 70 percent of the world’s refugees and displaced people come from the most climate-vulnerable countries including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Syria, and Yemen.

Long Island Democrats, Republicans seek greater influence in Albany In all, nine Senate seats on Long Island including three open seats were among all 63 Senate posts up for election.52 mins ago 3m read

2022-11-09T04:37+0100newsday-USA (en)

ALBANY — Long Island Democrats in Tuesday’s elections fought to strengthen the party's majorities in the Senate and Assembly, while Republicans tried to flip seats to gain more influence in legislation and spending in Albany. Early results were too close to call in the Senate and Assembly races.

Afghanistan Among Countries with Most Displaced People

2022-11-08T20:00+0100tolonews (en)

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said that over 70 percent of the world’s refugees and displaced people come from the most climate-vulnerable countries including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Syria, and Yemen. Grandi said that these countries “have an enormous....

Google is expanding AI-powered flood and wildfire tracking to more countries

2022-11-06T02:12+0100digitpatrox (en)

Google has been utilizing AI to develop a system for predicting wildfires and floods for a number of years. Forward of the COP27 summit subsequent week, Google introduced it’s increasing AI-powered flood and wildfire monitoring to twenty new international locations as local weather change continues to worsen.

Flood, wildfire alerts, healthcare and more: How Google is using AI for people's benefits

2022-11-05T05:30+0100cio-economictimes (en)

(AI) is something that Google has been betting big for a while now. From better translations to enhancements in software, AI is at the heart of a lot that Google does. The Sundar Pichai-led company has detailed three initiatives where AI is being used for the benefits of people.

Flood, wildfire alerts, healthcare and more: How Google is…

2022-11-04T09:18+0100samacharcentral (en)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something that Google has been betting big for a while now. From better translations to enhancements in software, AI is at the heart of a lot that Google does. The Sundar Pichai-led company has detailed three initiatives where AI is being used for the benefits of people.

Louisiana congressional delegation has run out of patience on flood insurance changes

2022-11-03T15:22+0100nola (en)

WASHINGTON – With thousands of south Louisiana homeowners receiving startling increases in the cost of their flood insurance, Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, of Baton Rouge, wrote the Biden administration Thursday morning that he has run out of patience waiting for a meeting to explain what went into calculating those new rates.

Gov Diri Speaks On Cost Of Flood Incident In Bayelsa

2022-11-03T14:40+0100africanexaminer (en)

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has opened up concerning the recent flood, which destroyed properties in the state saying that the natural disaster has cost the state government about N2 billion so far. Governor Diri, made this revelation on Thursday morning when he appeared on the Arise TV morning show programme.

Google rolls out enhanced flood and wildfire tracking features

2022-11-02T21:06+0100siliconangle (en)

Google LLC today rolled out enhancements to its flood and wildfire tracking tools, which enable users to access information about natural disasters via the company’s services. In 2018, Google launched an artificial intelligence system that alerts users when there is a risk of flooding in their area.

Google expands flood and wildfire tracking

2022-11-02T17:24+0100digitpatrox (en)

Google began utilizing AI to foretell floods within the Patna area of India again in 2018. That program expanded throughout your complete nation and into elements of Bangladesh in 2020. By 2021, Google had despatched flood notifications to 23 million folks within the two flood-prone international locations.

Google expands flood and wildfire tracking

2022-11-02T15:39+0100vervetimes (en)

Google started using AI to predict floods in the Patna region of India back in 2018. That program expanded across the entire country and into parts of Bangladesh in 2020. By 2021, Google had sent flood notifications to 23 million people in the two flood-prone countries.

Google expands flood and wildfire tracking

2022-11-02T15:10+0100theverge (en)

Google started using AI to predict floods in the Patna region of India back in 2018. That program expanded across the entire country and into parts of Bangladesh in 2020. By 2021, Google had sent flood notifications to 23 million people in the two flood-prone countries.

‘We cannot stop the next storm but we must do all we can to prevent it from leveling our state’ Murphy says on Sandy anniversary

2022-10-28T23:23+0200nj (en)

Nearly a decade to the day after Hurricane Sandy slammed into New Jersey’s coast and caused massive damage across the state, Gov. Phil Murphy and other elected officials gathered Friday in one of the state’s hardest-hit counties to remember and look ahead.

Buhari: Drowning in indifference

2022-10-28T01:12+0200tribuneonlineng (en)

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari’s aides like to defend their man to the hilt. They say he is the perfect embodiment of care and introspection. They remind us at every turn that thoughts of the welfare of the average Nigerian occupy his waking hours and keep him up at night. They take offence when critics accuse the president of being aloof and distant.