The epic rally in shares of tech behemoths is far outpacing their profits, and it could mean the S&P 500 is looking more vulnerable, according to Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Sløk. In a note on Sunday, he pointed out that the top 10 companies in the S&P 500 account for 35% of the index’s market […]
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Biden mixes D-Day commemoration with warnings about democracy’s vulnerability
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — For the most part, Joe Biden’s address marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day sounded like a familiar ode to a historic war victory — but tucked into the speech was a warning to Americans. Biden name-checked the World War II veterans who sat behind him on stage in wheelchairs, blankets draped over […]
York County highlights storm damage, vulnerability during state commission tour
May 31—OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The sandy 7-mile Old Orchard Beach — one of the most recognizable stretches of the southern Maine coastline — looks noticeably different this year. Back-to-back storms in January caused severe erosion that wiped out the dunes, changed the shape of the beach and exposed hazards that town officials say they […]
What a deluge reveals about Nairobi’s vulnerability
Everything feels sodden in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and beyond. It seems as if the rain has been falling without respite for six weeks, and the impact has been devastating. So far more than 120 people have lost their lives, including at least 50 after a dam burst on Monday a short distance from Nairobi. This […]
Russia has found the critical vulnerability in Nato’s American tanks
The arrival of the US M1A1 Abrams tanks in Ukraine was hailed as a turning point in the war. Coming in at roughly $10 million a unit, the Nato stalwart was supposed to provide the armoured fist that would punch through the Russian lines. But tactics evolve quickly in warfare, and Russia’s use of surveillance […]
St. Johns Countywide Flood Vulnerability Assessment
St. Johns County Flood Vulnerability Assessment Update St. Johns County Flood Vulnerability Assessment Update The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently reviewed findings from the Countywide Flood Vulnerability Assessment, which included a survey, designed for public input, distributed to county residents in September. The county was awarded a $500,000 grant through the […]
Biden to launch cybersecurity rules for US ports amid vulnerability concerns
President Joe Biden is expected to launch new regulations aimed at better securing US ports from potential cyberattacks. The administration is outlining a set of cybersecurity regulations that port operators must comply with across the country, not unlike standardised safety regulations that seek to prevent injury or damage to people and infrastructure. “We want to […]
String of Portland robberies highlight cannabis industry’s vulnerability
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With lots of cash on hand, cannabis dispensaries are becoming a major target for criminals. Experts say it hits the entire supply chain – from the growers to retail. “People throughout the entire supply chain are not getting paid, so when there’s a robbery of this nature or a series of […]
Fernandina Beach invtes residents to community flood vulnerability workshop Janurary 29
Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend a flood vulnerability workshop on Monday, January 29, at 5:00 p.m. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
This week’s best podcasts – including the power of community and vulnerability
Podcast of the week 1. The Matcha Diaries Streaming platform: All streaming platforms Genre: Wellbeing (Tatyana Alanis/PA) The Matcha Diaries was the outcome of two friends Cara and Leo sitting in a coffee shop, drinking matcha and pouring their hearts out to each other about everything under the sun. They really wanted their podcast to […]