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4:40 p.m. — Heat advisory issued for Interstate 95 corridor from noon to 8 p.m. ThursdayWith the combination of heat and humidity expected to make it feel as hot as 100 to 105 degrees Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for counties along the Interstate 95 corridor, as well as the District.“The combination of air temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related illness, particularly among people participating in outdoor activities on Independence Day,” the weather service warned.Make sure to hydrate and take breaks if you spend long…

$600 at Best Buy Greenworks 80-Volt 21-Inch Lawn Mower, Trimmer and Leaf Blower Combo: $600 Save $500 Show more (5 items) CNETThe 4th of July sale at Best Buy is in full swing, and we’re here to help you find the deals that are worth your money among the many discounts. With savings ranging from 50% off appliances to $500 off Windows laptops, as well as huge savings on popular video games, there are plenty of deals to be had. We’ve rounded up the best of the best available right now, right here in one place. Keep checking back as…

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (5th L) attends the inauguration ceremony of an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Karawang, West Java province, Indonesia, July 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)JAKARTA, July 4 (Xinhua) — Indonesia, home to the world’s largest nickel reserves, on Wednesday inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Karawang, West Java province.Owned by HLI Green Power, the plant is a joint venture between Indonesia Battery Corporation and South Korean automaker Hyundai, alongside battery maker LG Energy Solution.”This is the first and largest electric vehicle battery cell factory in Southeast Asia. I am confident that we can win…

As new coronavirus variants gain traction in the United States, summer travelers are facing a familiar and vexing question: How will the ever-mutating virus affect travel plans?In light of updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, answers may be slightly different than in previous years.Here’s what you need to know about traveling this summer if you’re worried or think you may have COVID-19.What’s happening with Covid?Recent CDC data shows that Covid infections are increasing or very likely increasing in more than 40 states. Hospitalization and death rates, while low compared to the peaks seen in previous years,…

Amazon is discontinuing its security robot designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) about eight months after launching it. The company will instead focus its efforts in this area on household robots, according to Reuters. reported Wednesday (July 3). Amazon has launched the Amazon Astro robot for home use in 2021, then extended it to professional customers under the name Astro for Business in November 2023, according to the report. “To accelerate our ongoing progress and research to make Astro the best home robot, we have made the decision “We will be reducing our support for Astro for Business,” an…

The 2024 college football season will officially begin next month. College football expert and host of the show Still the college football show, Greg McElroyalready has in mind which team is ready to make a big comeback this year. According to the former Alabama quarterback, he’s revisiting his vote for a team he selected last year for this same category: the Texas Tech Red Raiders. “If we went there last year, why not go back? We had a very good opinion of the Texas Tech Red Raiders last year.” McElroy said“And, unfortunately, Texas Tech let us down a little bit…but…

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Oregon and much of the Pacific Northwest are bracing for the first heat wave of the summer. Portland health officials are warning people to take proactive steps to stay cool while Multnomah County is preparing to help those most vulnerable to high temperatures.Multnomah County Emergency Management prepares supplies for cooling shelters and outreach organizations at a warehouse in Northeast Portland. Chris Voss, the department’s director, said the site has been the nerve center of the county’s severe weather response for the past three years.“We’re monitoring this event. Unfortunately, it looks like this event is going to…

While the four-day workweek has gained momentum in many European countries and even in some American companies, Greece is moving in the opposite direction.The country’s new legislation, which came into effect this week, introduced a six-day work week for companies that operate 24 hours a day, in a bid to boost productivity. Workers have the option to work up to 48 hours a week, and those who work an extra day will receive a 40 percent increase in overtime pay.The news goes against the trend of reducing the workweek to four days, which research has shown is beneficial for employee…

LONDON — Britain’s Parliament is known to many as the “Mother of all Parliaments,” and its lawmakers like to describe their democratic responsibilities in lofty terms.But a lawmaker’s route to the House of Commons often appears more farcical. Being judged while pouring pints of beer, posing beside a human-size trash can and careening headfirst down water rides in skintight wet suits, British politicians are willing to endure the sometimes absurd on their quest for political power.On July 4, Britain will head to the polls in an election that could see the Conservative Party losing power for the first time in…

“As a precautionary measure, Delta teams proactively adjusted our inflight meal service on a number of international flights on Wednesday, July 3,” a Delta spokeswoman said in a statement to CNBC.Delta has apologized to customers following reports of spoiled food in the main cabin of the Detroit-Amsterdam flight.“This is not the service Delta is known for and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay to their travels,” Delta said.In an email to staff Wednesday, Ash Dhokte, who heads Delta’s inflight service, said the airline was investigating what happened and “immediate corrective actions have been implemented to…