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Simon Dickinson

I am a lecturer in Human Geography and Environmental Science who specialises in the role of civil society in disaster and crisis events. In particular, I study the emergence of new non-governmental organisations - seeking to examine how they leverage specific contexts in order to bring about longer-term change. My PhD examined these ideas in the aftermath of the 2010-11 Christchurch (New Zealand) earthquakes.

Twisters follows a superstar storm chaser – obsession with extreme weather has a deep underlying psychology

Jul 17, 2024 08:26 am UTC| Insights & Views

At first glance, the 2024 remake movie Twisters contains many of the ingredients of the 1996 original, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton: a catastrophic and rare weather event, the urgency to use new technology to...

Economy

Australian Inflation Eases in July Due to Rebates, but Broader Price Pressures Persist

Australias inflation rate eased to a four-month low in July, driven by government rebates on electricity bills. However, the lack of broader price progress disappointed markets, reducing the likelihood of an imminent...

Investors Shift Focus to Southeast Asia as Inflation Eases and U.S. Rate Cut Looms

Investor interest is surging in Southeast Asia as inflation eases and expectations of a U.S. rate cut rise. The Jakarta Composite Index hit a record high, and Malaysias Kuala Lumpur Composite Index reached its highest...

Australia CPI

Australias monthly CPI declined to 3.5% yoy from the prior 3.8% in July, above the forecast of 3.4% yoy. CPI excluding volatile items and holiday travel eased to 3.7% from 4% yoy. This excludes Automotive fuel, fruit, and...

China's Industrial Profits See Boost in July, Driven by High-Tech Manufacturing Gains

Chinas industrial profits increased by 4.1% in July, driven by significant growth in high-tech manufacturing, despite challenges from sluggish domestic demand, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. High-Tech...

German Business Morale Drops Again in August, Dimming Recovery Prospects for 2023

German business morale declined for the third straight month in August, as the Ifo Institutes business climate index dropped to 86.6, down from 87.0 in July. The survey of around 9,000 managers revealed increasing...

Politics

RFK Jr. Admits Cheryl Hines Was ‘Opposite of Encouraging’ About His Controversial Meeting with Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently opened up about the strained dynamics surrounding his controversial decision to meet with former President Donald Trump, revealing that his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was far from supportive...

Billy Baldwin Blasts RFK Jr. for Endorsing Donald Trump: ‘You’re No Robert Kennedy’ in Scathing Rebuke

Actor Billy Baldwin has publicly condemned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for endorsing former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election, sparking a heated exchange reminiscent of a famous moment in American political...

J.D. Vance 'Feels Terrible', Regrets Awkward Donut Shop Encounter and Admits Campaign Could Have Handled It Better

Donald Trumps running mate, J.D. Vance, is addressing the fallout from a recent campaign stop in Georgia that took an unexpectedly awkward turn. The incident, which occurred during a visit to a local donut shop, has since...

Donald Trump Slammed for 'Embarrassing' NFT Trading Cards as Critics Mock His Latest Fundraising Ploy

Former President Donald Trump is facing significant backlash after launching a new series of NFT trading cards, a move that critics are calling downright embarrassing and indicative of his increasingly unconventional...

Michael Cohen Reveals Telltale Signs of Donald Trump's Deception Ahead of High-Stakes Debate with Kamala Harris

As anticipation builds for the upcoming debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Michael Cohen, Trumps former attorney and confidant, has offered new insights into the former...

Science

Alex Berenson Expands Lawsuit Against Joe Biden and Pfizer: Cites Mark Zuckerberg's Bombshell Admission of Facebook Censorship

Journalist Alex Berenson has announced plans to amend his ongoing lawsuit against President Joe Biden and top executives at Pfizer, following a significant development that could reshape the legal battle. Berensons...

SpaceX Delays Historic Private Spacewalk Mission Due to Helium Leak; Launch Rescheduled

SpaceX has delayed the launch of its pioneering private spacewalk mission due to a ground-side helium leak. Originally set for August 27, the mission will now launch on August 28, marking a significant milestone in...

NASA Chooses SpaceX for Crew Return, Citing Safety Concerns with Boeing's Starliner

NASA has decided to return astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard SpaceXs Crew Dragon 9 in February, citing safety concerns with Boeings Starliner. The decision follows months of testing and a comprehensive...

SpaceX Introduces Starlink Family Plan with Discounts on Hardware and Monthly Fees

SpaceX has launched a Starlink Family Plan, providing existing customers with discounts on additional hardware and monthly subscriptions. The promotion, which ends on September 3, 2024, allows users to add up to two family...

SpaceX Starlink Revolutionizes Navy Communication with High-Speed Internet for Sailors at Sea

SpaceXs Starlink is transforming communication for Navy sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, providing high-speed internet access that allows them to stay connected with family and friends, even from the oceans most...

Technology

Labor Day Steals: Honda Prologue SUV Now Offers Up to $14,250 Off on Lease Deals

The Honda Prologue SUV, the latest electric vehicle from Honda, is available for lease with savings up to $14,250 during the Labor Day promotion, making it a more affordable option than even the Civic. Prologue Lease...

Tesla Seeks Canadian Tariff Reduction on Giga Shanghai-Made EVs as Import Duties Tighten

Tesla has appealed to the Canadian government for a reduction in tariffs on its electric vehicles produced at Giga Shanghai following Canadas decision to impose a 100% duty on Chinese-made vehicles. Tesla Seeks Reduced...

SK hynix Unveils World's First 10-nm 16GB DRAM Chip, Setting New Industry Standards

SK hynix has developed the worlds first 10-nanometer 16-gigabyte DDR5 DRAM chip, a significant breakthrough in memory process technology that promises enhanced performance and efficiency for high-demand applications. SK...

Cybertruck Robbed in Seconds: Shatter-Proof Glass Fails, Thief Walks Away Without Triggering Alarm

In an astonishing breach, a thief in Atlanta shattered the shatter-proof glass of a Tesla Cybertruck and made off with a bag while the vehicle failed to notify its owner of the crime. Cybertruck Heist Shocks...

Google Relaunches Gemini’s People Image Generation After Months-Long Suspension for Quality Improvements

Google has relaunched its Gemini AIs image generation feature for people after a months-long suspension. The improved tool addresses past issues and is now available to premium users, with expanded features expected...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro- BTCUSD Daily Outlook(European session update)

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Immutable - Blockchain for Layer 2 solutions

Law

Elon Musk Champions Bold California Push for Mandatory AI Model Safety Tests

Canada to Impose 100% Tariff on Chinese EV Imports, Including Tesla Models

Donald Trump Eyes Elon Musk to Streamline Government and Boost AI Strategy in Potential 2024 Role

Life

McDonald’s Rolls Out Chicken Big Mac Nationwide, Bringing New Crunch to a Classic

Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 'Pink Pack' Cancelled; Official Images of Air Jordan 4 RM Released

SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Topples Over on Drone Ship After 23rd Launch, Ignites Fire

Nature

Could we use volcanoes to make electricity?

Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide

Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars

Sports

Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US

Why Olympic success can come at the cost of mental health for youth athletes

The Paris Olympics horse-whipping scandal shows the dangers of ‘Disneyfication’ in horse sports

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro- Crude oil Daily Outlook

FxWirePro- EURGBP Trade Idea

FxWirePro- Major European Indices

Market Data

Cybertruck Robbed in Seconds: Shatter-Proof Glass Fails, Thief Walks Away Without Triggering Alarm

Google Relaunches Gemini’s People Image Generation After Months-Long Suspension for Quality Improvements

Binance Faces Backlash Over Alleged Crypto Seizure from Palestinians, Co-Founder Denies Claims

FxWirePro- BTCUSD Daily Outlook

U.S. Allocates $521 Million to Expand EV Charging Network with Over 9,200 New Stations

Alex Berenson Expands Lawsuit Against Joe Biden and Pfizer: Cites Mark Zuckerberg's Bombshell Admission of Facebook Censorship

McDonald’s Debuts Long-Awaited Big Arch Burger in Select Markets Worldwide

Investors Shift Focus to Southeast Asia as Inflation Eases and U.S. Rate Cut Looms

Intel Board Member Resigns Over Disagreements with Contract Manufacturing and Bureaucracy Issues

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