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Predictions from NWS, Accuweather, Weather Channel

[ad_1] Storms set to impact at least 100 million people across the country this weekend have local meteorologists warning of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes in Indiana.Meteorologist Jason Puma told IndyStar warmer temperatures will be present Friday with a high of 78 degrees ahead of the storm system with cooler temperatures lowering to the 70s by the time the storms reach the area.The temperatures will drop to the 40s and
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Rocket Lab, UbiSoft, Nippon Steel: Stocks in 30

[ad_1] 00:00 Speaker A First up, Rocket Lab rising after being selected by the US Space Force to compete for the Department of Defense's high priority National Security Missions for its National Security Space launch program. Rocket Lab is one of five launch providers selected, and the contract has a five-year ordering period that will run through June of 2029 with a maximum value of $5.6 billion. City says the
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3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Amid Rising Data Center Demand

[ad_1] As the digital era continues to evolve, data centers stand at the heart of technological advancement, powering everything from cloud computing to artificial intelligence (AI).In 2025, the growing demand for data centers will be fueled by advancements in AI, cloud computing and the need for more efficient infrastructure. This surge is driving key trends, such as hyperscale data centers, liquid cooling, edge computing, and a heightened focus on sustainability
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WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

[ad_1] Lucy HookerBBC Business reporterGetty ImagesThe name WH Smith, a staple of UK town centres since the Victorian era when it became the country's principal newspaper distributor, is set to disappear from the High Street after the firm agreed to sell its shops to Hobbycraft-owner Modella Capital.The sale does not include the WH Smith brand, its travel shops at airports and railway stations or its outlets in hospitals.The new owner
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2 Warren Buffett Stocks That Could Double by 2030

[ad_1] At a time when market volatility is rearing its ugly head again, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is a great place to find solid investments. Berkshire held a stock portfolio worth $271 billion at the end of 2024. It holds stakes in several quality growth stocks that were either selected by Buffett or one of his investing deputies (Todd Combs or Ted Weschler). When you can find a Berkshire-held stock
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U.S. officials went door-to-door in Greenland to find anyone who wanted to be visited by the Vances. They found no one

[ad_1] No one wants to talk to Usha Vance—at least no one in Greenland.US officials have reportedly been traveling around the Danish-controlled territory looking for locals who wanted to receive a visit from the Second Lady, according to a report from Danish TV 2.Greenlanders' response? No thanks.Residents aren't the only ones snubbing the Second Lady ahead of her high-profile visit to the island; Tupilak Travel, which is based in Greenland's
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British carmakers meet government on Trump tariffs

[ad_1] British carmakers will meet ministers on Friday to discuss their response to US President Donald Trump's placing 25% tariffs on car imports from next week, the BBC understands.The UK government is trying to negotiate exemptions from a wide range of US import levies due to come into force at midnight on 3 April.Some car companies believe it is now too late to delay the measure, and instead want to
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Building collapses in Bangkok after earthquake 800 miles away

[ad_1] A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and people rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses said.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake was of 7.7 magnitude and at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). It was followed by a powerful aftershock.The epicentre was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has
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Violent earthquakes rock Southeast Asia, prompting evacuations in Thailand and Myanmar

[ad_1] BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok police say a high-rise building under construction collapsed when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Thai capital midday on Friday, and possible casualties are not yet known.A dramatic video circulated on social media showed the multi-story building with a crane on top collapsing into a cloud of dust, while onlookers screamed and ran.Police told The Associated Press they were responding to the scene near Bangkok’s
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Somerset farmer enjoys working in the industry but says it faces challenges

[ad_1] Ruth BradleyPolitics reporter, BBC SomersetBBCBridgette Baker, 24, is the fifth generation of her family to farm at Windmill Farm near Yeovil"I reckon my schoolfriends think I'm mad. They probably thought I would give up - but I haven't."Bridgette Baker is a 24-year-old, fifth-generation farmer who farms alongside her dad and grandad in the gently sloping fields of south Somerset.It's a beef and arable farm, with a few lambs and