
Wirral mum in coma in Turkey needed back home, family says
Melissa Kinsella, 30, from Wirral, collapsed on holiday and her family is desperate to bring her home.
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Panasonic plans two or more new battery factories in North America by 2030
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Panasonic Holdings Corp aims to ramp up its production capacity for 4680 battery cells by 2030 by
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Scientists warn that New York City is starting to sink
When most people picture New York City, it’s likely that its many skyscrapers are one of the first things that come to mind, but now, scientists are concerned that the city is sinking under their weight. It comes after the findings of a new study observed subsidence of the footprint after the geology beneath the city was modelled and compared to satellite data. The study was conducted by geologist Tom Parsons from the United States Geological Survey and colleagues from The University of Rhode Island, who found that, under the weight of its multiple skyscrapers, NYC is sinking by one to two millimetres per year. Subsistence can occur due to shifting soft sediments and the sheer weight of the load on the ground pushing it down. The study calculated that there are over 1 million buildings in NYC with a cumulative mass of approximately 764,000,000,000 kilograms. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter While a few millimetres of subsidence per year might sound like nothing, some parts of the city are subsiding faster – with calculations putting a sample site in lower Manhattan at 294 millimetres. To calculate the rates of subsidence, experts compared their modelling with satellite data that measured the land surface height. The scientists warn that thought must be given to low-lying cities such as NYC, which is home to 8 million people, particularly given rising sea levels and increasing flood risks. Parsons explained: “The point of the paper is to raise awareness that every additional high-rise building constructed at coastal, river, or lakefront settings could contribute to future flood risk.” 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.
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Early Heat Wave Gives Tokyo a Glimpse of a Sweltering Summer
An early heat wave is hitting Tokyo, providing a preview of what could become a sizzling summer. Tokyo’s
1970-01-01 08:00

Dollar firms on debt ceiling optimism, Aussie slips after jobs data
By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE The U.S. dollar held near a seven-week peak on Thursday after
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China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for Central Asian nations this week as Beijing attempts to expand its reach into a region that has long been regarded as Russia's sphere of influence.
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Debt restructuring no panacea for Chinese developers as challenges loom
By Clare Jim and Xie Yu HONG KONG A shrinking land bank and sluggish property demand are likely
1970-01-01 08:00

China reopening, earnings rebound to boost North Asian equities -investors
By Anisha Sircar and Divya Chowdhury Equity markets in North Asia will outperform the broader region this year,
1970-01-01 08:00

Football transfer rumours: Arsenal's record Rice bid; Man Utd eye Mane
Thursday's football transfer rumours include Arsenal's pursuit of Declan Rice, Man Utd eyeing Sadio Mane, Bernardo Silva, Joshua Kimmich, Victor Osimhen & more.
1970-01-01 08:00

Jallikattu: Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport
Jallikattu, a controversial bull-taming festival, is hugely popular in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
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Sunak Says UK Talking to EU on Post-Brexit Rules for Carmakers
Rishi Sunak said his UK government is in talks with the European Union about Brexit-related rules that have
1970-01-01 08:00

IMF: Ghana targets $10.5 billion of external debt service relief 2023-2026
By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG Ghana's debt restructuring is targeting $10.5 billion of external debt service relief from 2023
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