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Welcome to our TOPLive blog on US President Donald Trump’s meeting in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US allies.
Fed’s Jerome Powell, ECB’s Christine Lagarde Speak: Live News From Sintra Summit
21m ago Welcome to TOPLive’s coverage of the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal.
Updates: Hurricane Milton hit Florida with heavy wind and rain, moving offshore eastern Florida
Bloombers News MIAMI EnergiesNet.com 10 10 2024 For the reinsurance industry, Milton may prove to have been something of a lucky escape, Bloomberg Intelligence insurance analyst Charles Graham says. The reduction in storm intensity to Category 3 as the hurricane made landfall may have significantly reduced the scale of insured losses from wind damage. Claims could be large but not exceptional, though concern about Florida’s vulnerability to hurricane risks will remain.
SAMARITAN CENTER: The truth about attachment styles
By Brian Wingfield, LMFT One of the things that has been getting a lot of attention lately on social media has been the different attachment styles that people have in their personal relationships. This is based on attachment theory developed by John Bowlby. As originally proposed by Bowlby, attachment theory suggests infants need to form a close relationship with at least one primary caregiver and the theory goes on to describe the level of attachments infants form.
Thames Water Agrees to Remedy License Breach, Regulator Says
(Bloomberg) -- Thames Water Utilities Ltd. agreed to take immediate remedial steps to restore investment-grade ratings required for the company to keep its license, the UK’s water regulator said. The company — Britain’s biggest water and sewage-services provider — will further develop a revised business plan covering to enable its turnaround and increase investment, regulator Ofwat said in an emailed statement Friday.
Tropical Storm Ernesto Drenches Puerto Rico on Path Northward
(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Ernesto pounded Puerto Rico with torrential rain and winds as it brushed by the island on a track that’s likely to see it become a hurricane later Wednesday. Ernesto was about 85 miles (135 kilometers) north-northwest of San Juan by 5 a.m. local time, the US National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. It’s expected to turn northward and move over the western Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda later in the week.
Huracán Beryl toca tierra en Texas tras su paso por el Golfo de México
Bloomberg — El huracán Beryl tocó tierra en la costa de Texas la madrugada del lunes, provocando fuertes lluvias y marejadas ciclónicas potencialmente mortales después de azotar el Mar Caribe y el Golfo de México.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas; flash flooding expected
By Will Wade and Brian Wingfield | Bloomberg Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday, bringing heavy rains and life-threatening storm surge after churning across the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. While Beryl is significantly weaker than it was last week, when it reached Category 5 status, it’s still dangerous. Officials urged residents to take caution, oil companies adjusted operations and emergency workers gathered resources as the storm bore down on Texas.
Blazing ship veers across the Gulf of Aden after Houthi attack
A cargo ship caught fire after being attacked by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden, the UK Navy said. Maritime security firms Ambrey and Diaplous said the vessel was sailing under the flag of Palau and diverted its path by 90 degrees after the attack. That fits the description of a ship called the Islander, vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Ship Veers Across the Gulf of Aden After Houthi Attack (1)
A cargo ship caught fire after being attacked by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden, the UK Navy said. Maritime security firms Ambrey and Diaplous said the vessel was sailing under the flag of Palau and diverted its path by 90 degrees after the attack.
Blazing Ship Veers Across the Gulf of Aden After Houthi Attack
(Bloomberg) -- A cargo ship caught fire after being attacked by two missiles in the Gulf of Aden, the UK Navy said. Maritime security firms Ambrey and Diaplous said the vessel was sailing under the flag of Palau and diverted its path by 90 degrees after the attack. That fits the description of a ship called the Islander, vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Fate of Abandoned Ship Remains Uncertain After Houthi Strikes
(Bloomberg) -- It’s still unclear what has become of a commercial ship that was abandoned by its crew after the vessel took on water during a Houthi missile strike in the Red Sea this week. US and UK officials said Tuesday that the Rubymar, a small cargo ship, hadn’t sunk.
Fate of abandoned ship remains uncertain after Houthi strikes
It’s still unclear what has become of a commercial ship that was abandoned by its crew after the vessel took on water during a Houthi missile strike in the Red Sea this week. US and UK officials said Tuesday that the Rubymar, a small cargo ship, hadn’t sunk. That contradicted a Houthi claim on Monday that the attack resulted in its “complete sinking.” Maritime security firm Diaplous Group said the ship was seen Tuesday morning half-sunken outside of the main transit lane in the region.
Una tormenta de nieve en Nueva York deja cientos de vuelos cancelados
Últimascotizaciones Bloomberg — Una tormenta invernal se abatió el martes sobre el noreste de EE.UU., dejando caer nieve húmeda sobre la ciudad de Nueva York y provocando problemas en los desplazamientos, el cierre de escuelas y la cancelación de cientos de vuelos. Según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, en la ciudad de Nueva York han caído entre 5 y 8 centímetros. Algunas zonas del valle del Hudson recibieron cerca de 30 centímetros, mientras que Long Island alcanzó los 15 centímetros.
Snowstorm Descends on NYC as Hundreds of Flights Canceled
A powerful winter storm descended on the US Northeast on Tuesday, dropping snow across the region while snarling commutes, shutting schools and canceling hundreds of flights. Parts of Pennsylvania could see more than a foot (30 centimeters) of snow, while New York City is forecast to have as much as seven inches, according to the National Weather Service. As of Tuesday morning, however, there was little accumulation in Manhattan and the temperature was barely below freezing.
Snowstorm Descends on New York as Hundreds of Flights Canceled Original
Brian Wingfield and Josh Saul February 13, 2024 at 2:51 AM·2 min read (Bloomberg) -- A powerful winter storm is set to pummel the US northeast on Tuesday, dumping heavy snow across the region while snarling commutes, shutting schools and canceling hundreds of flights.
SAMARITAN CENTER: A fresh start and new beginnings
By Brian Wingfield, LMFT A healthy way to look at the new year is to view it as an opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings in your life. This is a good time to take a moment to press pause and make a mental inventory about your life and assess what potential changes that you would like to make.
Houthis Claim Third Red Sea Ship Attack as Trade Risks Rise
(Bloomberg) -- Houthi rebels claimed a third Red Sea attack on container ships in the last two days.
Ship Attacked Near Yemen as Scope of Red Sea Threats Widens
A ship operated by Germany’s largest container carrier was attacked while traveling through the Red Sea, a sign that almost any vessel traveling through the region is at risk amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Las exportaciones saudíes de crudo se desploman mientras el gigante de la OPEP reduce su producción
Últimascotizaciones Bloomberg — En el mes de agosto, las exportaciones de petróleo de Arabia Saudita se redujeron drásticamente, en un momento en que el reino dirige un movimiento de los miembros de la OPEP+ para restringir su producción e incentivar los precios del crudo. El volumen observado se redujo a aproximadamente 5,6 millones de barriles diarios, lo que supone el menor nivel desde el mes de marzo de 2021, conforme a la información recabada por Bloomberg.
沙烏地8月原油出口量大跌 對中國出口量跌至逾三年新低
【彭博】-- 沙烏地8月原油出口量大幅下跌，該國正牽頭OPEC+遏制產量並提振油價。 彭博匯編的數據顯示，觀察到的來自沙烏地的出口量跌至大約每天560萬桶，為2021年3月以來的最低水平。相比之下，7月修正為630萬桶/天。該國向大部分主要出口目的地，包括中國和美國的出口量均跌至多年低點。 沙烏地官員沒有立即回覆彭博有關8月石油出口量的置評請求；周五是該國周末的開始。彭博匯總的初步數據與分析公司Vortexa Ltd.和Kpler的數據大致相符。 沙烏地對其主要市場——中國——的出口量跌至大約130萬桶/天，為2020年6月疫情初期以來的最低水平，當時全球石油需求大跌。沙烏地8月對日本和韓國的出口量跌至2017年彭博開始追蹤相關數據以來的新低。 --聯合報導 John Deane、Grant Smith、Prejula Prem、Julian Lee.
Saudi Crude Oil Exports Plummet as OPEC Giant Slashes Production
(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia’s crude exports fell sharply in August as the kingdom leads an effort by the OPEC+ alliance to curb production and bolster oil prices.
美國國家颶風中心：颶風伊達利亞升級為四級風暴
【彭博】-- 颶風伊達利亞(Idalia)升級為四級風暴，周三迫近美國佛羅里達州西海岸，恐將引發洪災、並致使停電。 美國國家颶風中心(NHC)東部時間5時發布最新消息稱，伊達利亞最高持續風速達到每小時130英里（215公里），佛羅里達州Big Bend地區附近恐出現「災難性的風暴潮涌」。 工商銀行和中國銀行上半年實現利潤微幅成長 淨息差收窄ADP數據顯示美國企業8月份新增就業人數創五個月來最小增幅尼日爾之後非洲再次爆發軍事政變 OPEC成員國加蓬的軍方宣布掌權 造訪 Bloomberg 在程式開發過程中，IDE（整合開發環境）是個常用的工具，將不同的編輯、構建、測試和封包工具集中於一處。早前有中國廠商宣稱「自主研發」一個新的 IDE 配合中國開發者的需要，不過被拆穿其實只是 VSCode。 涉嫌造假的 CEC-IDE 系統是「數字廣東網絡建設有限公司」宣稱中國首個自主研發，支援多環境開發的 IDE，在中國的開發者社群之間曾經引起很大關注。不過推出之後因為整體設計和功能都與 Microsoft 的 VSCode (Visual Studio Code)...
美國國家颶風中心：颶風伊達利亞升級為四級風暴
【彭博】-- 颶風伊達利亞(Idalia)升級為四級風暴，周三迫近美國佛羅里達州西海岸，恐將引發洪災、並致使停電。 美國國家颶風中心(NHC)東部時間5時發布最新消息稱，伊達利亞最高持續風速達到每小時130英里（215公里），佛羅里達州Big Bend地區附近恐出現「災難性的風暴潮涌」。 瑞銀二季度獲利打破銀行業紀錄 明年將全面整合瑞信在瑞士業務彭博新聞午間分享 你會想知道的五件事香港準備迎接超強颱風「蘇拉」 股市交易周五或受干擾 造訪 Bloomberg 在程式開發過程中，IDE（整合開發環境）是個常用的工具，將不同的編輯、構建、測試和封包工具集中於一處。早前有中國廠商宣稱「自主研發」一個新的 IDE 配合中國開發者的需要，不過被拆穿其實只是 VSCode。 涉嫌造假的 CEC-IDE 系統是「數字廣東網絡建設有限公司」宣稱中國首個自主研發，支援多環境開發的 IDE，在中國的開發者社群之間曾經引起很大關注。不過推出之後因為整體設計和功能都與 Microsoft 的 VSCode (Visual Studio Code)...
美國國家颶風中心：颶風伊達利亞升級為四級風暴
【彭博】-- 颶風伊達利亞(Idalia)升級為四級風暴，周三迫近美國佛羅里達州西海岸，恐將引發洪災、並致使停電。 美國國家颶風中心(NHC)東部時間5時發布最新消息稱，伊達利亞最高持續風速達到每小時130英里（215公里），佛羅里達州Big Bend地區附近恐出現「災難性的風暴潮涌」。 刺激措施帶來套利機會 中國鋅進口量升至四年多高位 北韓衛星發射接連失敗後試射兩枚彈道飛彈 百度將成為中國首批獲准公開推出生成式AI服務的企業之一 造訪 Bloomberg 台灣極端強降雨出現的頻率愈來愈多，午後雷陣雨的時雨量更動輒超過100毫米，對照台北市的排水設施容受度為每小時78.8毫米，導致積淹水發生的情況也變多了。近幾年台北市持續投入排水設施和滯洪池的興建工作，但由於市區建物高度密集，加上地下民生管線很難配合遷移，因此實務上排水工程進行的難度相當高，為了達到海綿城市的目標、強化保水韌性，公部門和民間也陸續推動社區自主防災，搭配透水鋪面鋪設、綠屋頂、開發基地保水等措施，希望把發生災情的機率降到最低。...
Idalia Intensifies to Category 4 Hurricane, Nearing Florida
Hurricane Idalia strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it heads toward landfall on Florida’s west coast, where it threatens to unleash floods and trigger blackouts. Idalia’s maximum sustained winds reached 130 miles (215 kilometers) per hour, with a “catastrophic storm surge” nearing the state’s Big Bend region, the US National Hurricane Center said in an update at 5 a.m. Eastern time.
Hurricane Idalia Upgraded to Category 4 Storm, NHC Says
LA NACION China: el aterrador momento en el que un ascensor se desploma y sus pasajeros quedan flotando Como consecuencia del accidente, tres personas resultaron heridas; la escena quedó registrada en las cámaras de seguridad y se viralizó en las redes sociales EFE Latam 110-62.
Idalia se fortalece como furacão de categoria 3 e se aproxima da Flórida
Últimascotações Bloomberg — O furacão Idalia está ganhando força no Golfo do México à medida que se dirige para a costa oeste da Flórida na quarta-feira, onde ameaça desencadear inundações e provocar quedas de energia. Os ventos do Idalia ultrapassaram 120 milhas (193 quilômetros) por hora na terça-feira, transformando-se em uma tempestade de categoria 3 na escala Saffir-Simpson de cinco níveis, informou o Centro Nacional de Furacões dos EUA em um comunicado às 2 horas da manhã, hora local.
Idalia se fortalece a huracán de categoría 3 y se acerca a Florida
Últimascotizaciones Bloomberg — El huracán Idalia está ganando fuerza en el Golfo de México mientras se dirige a tocar tierra el miércoles en la costa oeste de Florida, donde amenaza con desatar inundaciones y provocar apagones. Los vientos de Idalia superaron las 120 millas (193 kilómetros) por hora el martes, convirtiéndose en una tormenta de categoría 3 en la escala Saffir-Simpson de cinco escalones, dijo el Centro Nacional de Huracanes de EE.UU. en un aviso a las 2 a.m..
Hurricane Idalia Gets Stronger as It Bears Down on Florida
(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Idalia is building strength in the Gulf of Mexico as it heads toward landfall Wednesday on Florida’s west coast, where it threatens to unleash floods and trigger blackouts.
Huracán Idalia cobra fuerza antes de tocar tierra el miércoles en Florida
Hurricane Idalia Strengthens as Projected Path Inches Closer to Florida
Bloomberg — Hurricane Idalia is gathering force as it sweeps past Cuba in advance of a landfall on Florida’s west coast, where it could drive a deadly wall of water into the shoreline, snap trees and cause widespread power outages. Idalia’s winds topped 80 miles (129 kilometers) per hour Tuesday and are forecast to reach 120 mph, or Category 3 strength, when it comes ashore somewhere in western Florida.
El huracán Idalia se dirige al norte mientras Florida se prepara para un desastre
Últimascotizaciones Bloomberg — El huracán Idalia se va a intensificar en una “extremadamente peligrosa” gran tormenta, trayendo vientos que amenazan la vida y las inundaciones, mientras se dirige hacia el norte, rumbo a costa del Golfo de Florida. Idalia está a punto de tocar tierra el miércoles en una amplia zona geográfica que incluye Tampa, dijo el Centro Nacional de Huracanes en una actualización a las 5 am hora del Este.
Hilary soaks California with flooding rain and snarls flights
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary pummeled California with record rains on Monday, disrupting flights but sparing its largest cities from widespread destruction. Across the region, “the ongoing and historic amount of rainfall is expected to cause life-threatening to locally catastrophic” floods, along with landslides and mudslides, the National Hurricane Center said in a notice early Monday. The storm, now a post-tropical cyclone, has weakened since coming ashore in California late Sunday.
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Southwest Girds for ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding in Hilary’s Wake
The Southwest US is bracing for dangerous flooding in the wake of Hurricane Hilary as remnants of the storm batter Southern California and parts of Nevada. Across the region, “the ongoing and historic amount of rainfall is expected to cause life-threatening to locally catastrophic” floods, along with landslides and mudslides, the National Hurricane Center said in a notice early Monday. The storm, now a post-tropical cyclone, has weakened since coming ashore in California late Sunday.
European Gas Surges 18% as Possible Australia LNG Strikes Loom
(Bloomberg) -- European natural gas futures jumped by as much as 18% as labor disputes among Australian LNG workers appeared unresolved, potentially disrupting global supplies if staff proceed to strike.
Samaritan Center: More people experience burnout
Brian Wingfield, Samaritan Counseling Center May 10, 2023 Burnout is considered to be a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by significant and prolonged or repeated stress. It can cause people to have thoughts of feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and believing they are unable to meet current expectations or demands.
US Calls on Iran to Release Oil Tanker Seized in Gulf of Oman Original
US Calls on Iran to Release Oil Tanker Seized in Gulf of Oman Original
French strikes slow the recovery from Europe’s energy crisis
Europe survived the most perilous stretch of its energy crisis without significant supply disruptions. Then workers in France went on strike, roiling activities from ports to power plants. The unrest — in protest of President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed pension reform — began in January but gained momentum in the past six weeks.
French Strikes Are Slowing Recovery From Europe's Energy Crisis
Europe survived the most perilous stretch of its energy crisis without significant supply disruptions. Then workers in France went on strike, roiling activities from ports to power plants.
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