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Storm Boris has brought flash flooding to parts of Central and Eastern Europe, with four people dying in Romania.Evacuations have taken place in the hard-hit Galati county, where thousands of homes were damaged.In the Czech Republic, fire crews are building up defences around rivers, in preparation for further flooding in several cities.“We have to be ready for the worst case scenarios” Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced after meeting with emergency services earlier this week. Source link

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images With over 57 Billboard Hot 100 hit songs, one might think DJ Khaled has a complicated rider, or list of must-haves in his dressing room before a show — but he says he actually keeps it simple. “Diptyque candles. Cigars. It changes up once in a while. Then you’ve got your gum, some chips, stuff like that,” Khaled, 48, reveals exclusively in the latest edition of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. “Nothing too crazy. Nothing to scare the promoter.” Another must-have for Khaled? “Another Bun” milk. “The honey bun’s gonna be in there,” he says, referencing his…

Transformative technology, the impact of remote work, and evolving luxury markets are HOT topics at Inman Connect Austin next month. In just a few short weeks, on Oct. 9, 2024, real estate’s ultimate Texas gathering will touch down at Brazos Hall in Austin, bringing together industry leaders, innovators and top agents for a supercharged one-day event. Join us for this distinguished gathering of 400 real estate pros to forge meaningful connections in a collaborative environment and get answers to the questions real estate experts are being asked right now. You’ll walk away with actionable knowledge and expertise to inspire and…

Megan Ellison’s award-winning video game company has a problem: Nobody wants to work there.Ellison is the daughter of Larry Ellison, the billionaire cofounder of the world’s third-largest software company, Oracle. Megan Ellison founded her film studio, Annapurna Studios, in 2011, later adding Annapurna Interactive, the company’s gaming division, in 2016.Annapurna Interactive has produced several popular games since 2016, including “Outer Wilds,” “What Remains of Edith Finch,” and “Stray,” which lets the player discover a futuristic, cyberpunk-inspired city through the eyes of a cat. “Stray” won Best Debut Indie Game at the 2022 Game Awards.Despite its success, tension inside the company…

Washington, DC – Farah Larrieux watched this week’s presidential debate between former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, first from her home in the suburbs of Miami and then online as she headed to a late-night job. Within minutes of the event starting, Trump had trumpeted a sensational — and false — claim about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating pets in the town of Springfield, Ohio. Larrieux, herself a Haitian immigrant in the US on a precarious temporary status, found the amplification of the debunked tale both shocking and reprehensible. But she was also struck by…

Michaela Mabinty DePrince — a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame — has died … according to a statement posted to her Instagram. A black and white pic of the star was posted to the account … with a long caption focused on Michaela’s “grace, purpose and strength” — adding she poured her efforts into both her dancing and her humanitarian efforts. Her team notes how she was only alive for a short time … but, her legacy will continue to live on with all those who knew her. No cause of death was noted…

Welcome to the Inman Power Wheels bracket, where your votes decide which car reigns supreme for real estate agents on the go. In weekly rounds, we’ll pit top vehicles against each other in a head-to-head battle, with the winners zooming forward until we crown the ultimate ride for real estate pros in September. From luxe to value models, SUVs to Sunbelt-market convertibles, vote for your favorites. After the first week of voting, we’re down to the top eight vehicles in our bracket contest. We saw a surprisingly tight race between the American-made cars, while some categories, including SUV, saw landslide…

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to the United Association Local 190 Training Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., September 6, 2024. Craig Hudson | ReutersThe Biden administration announced new steps on Friday to curtail what it calls the “overuse and abuse” of a longstanding trade law that permits low-value shipments to enter the United States without paying import duties and processing fees.The steps include a new rule proposal, which would bar overseas shipments of products that are subject to U.S.-China tariffs from being eligible for the special customs exemption.Known as the de minimis loophole, the trade provision…

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a joint US-Turkish citizen who was shot dead in the occupied West Bank last week.A guard of honour carried Eygi’s coffin during the funeral ceremony, which took place in her home district of Didim, in western Turkey.Israel has said it was “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces during a protest in the West Bank on 6 September. Turkey says it was an intentional killing.Eygi’s death has inflamed tensions between the two countries, and several Turkish government officials, including Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, attended the…

Week 3 of the 2024 college football season brings a notable SEC vs. ACC matchup between the No. 24 Boston College Eagles and the No. 6 Missouri Tigers. Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.Watch the Game Free on FuboBoston College is 2-0 after opening its season with a memorable 28-13 win over Florida State. Missouri, who are expected to be a big contender for the College Football Playoff are also 2-0 and have yet to drop a single point this season. Fans who can’t make the trip to Faurot Field can still stream the game live at home. Here’s everything…