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Flash floods are among the deadliest weather events in the world, killing more than 5,000 people each year. They’re also among the most difficult to predict. But Google thinks it has cracked that problem in an unlikely way — by reading the news. While humans have assembled a lot of weather data, flash floods are too short-lived and localized to be measured comprehensively, the way the temperature or even river flows are monitored over time. That data gap means that deep learning models, which are increasingly capable of forecasting the weather, aren’t able to predict flash floods. To solve that…

Vibe-coding sensation Replit has hit another funding milestone. The company announced Wednesday that it raised a $400 million Series D at a $9 billion valuation, led by previous investor Georgian Partners. Other participating investors include G Squared, Prysm Capital, Coatue, Andreessen Horowitz, Craft Ventures, Y Combinator, Accenture Ventures, Okta Ventures, and Databricks Ventures. Founder and CEO Amjad Masad also said in a post on X that backers include angel investors Shaquille O’Neal and Jared Leto. This follows the $3 billion valuation the startup hit in September, when it raised a $250 million round. At that time, Replit said it was…

Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and activating contingency plans following direct threats to Gulf banking interests. Reuters reports that Citigroup and Standard Chartered began evacuating their Dubai offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Oud Metha on March 11, 2026, following threats from Iran’s military […] Source link

Police are investigating a report of a woman having been raped yesterday evening (Wednesday, March 11) in Worthing. The incident is believed to have taken place in Lyndhurst Road Car Park shortly after 8pm. The victim – a woman in her 20s – is being supported by specialist officers and a fast-moving investigation is underway. Detective Superintendent Jay Mendis-Gunasekera said: “We are at the early stages of this investigation and the victim will continue to receive our full support as this progresses. “Detectives are exploring a number of lines of enquiry to identify and locate a suspect. “There will be…

New research from the global hiring platform Indeed suggests many businesses accept that AI will change how work is done, but a lot of them say they just do not have time to train people to use it. Indeed announced that half of employers expect AI and automation to drive changes in workplace skills over the next 3-5 years. Another 52% expect at least a modest change in the capabilities employees need. The findings come from the Indeed Smarter Hiring report by Indeed, with YouGov. The research, based on a survey of 6,837 jobseekers and 2,481 employers across 12 markets,…

Lovable crossed $400 million in annual recurring revenue in February, the Stockholm company confirmed to TechCrunch. But it declined to say whether it is still projecting to reach $1 billion ARR by year’s end, saying its focus is on “helping builders scale their impact with our platform.” Alongside Cursor, Mercor, and others, Lovable is part of a wave of tools that make it easier to create websites and apps using natural language, a practice known as vibe coding. This initially resonated with individuals and startups, but the three-year-old company has been pushing hard to secure enterprise clients, which already include…

Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J7 and J6 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 12 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 12 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has urged the fans to get behind his players as they take on another high-flying side this Saturday.The Gills will be well backed at Cambridge United, despite sitting in no-man’s land in League 2 and having suffered some poor results of late.Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth needs to fans back onside this weekend Picture: Barry GoodwinThe away allocation has been sold out, which means more than 1,000 fans will be there backing the team.“We have some cracking fans,” said the Gills boss, who came under fire from supporters after their 5-1 home loss to MK Dons in the…

“Every day, clients with serious, high-value cases are searching online for experienced attorneys they can trust,” said Daniel Hill Co-Founding Partner” Post this The platform currently supports 63 practice areas, with a strong focus on high-value personal injury categories, including asbestos and mesothelioma, bicycle accidents, consumer protection, mass torts and class actions, medical malpractice, hospital negligence, motorcycle attorneys and truck accidents, dangerous drugs, product liability, wrongful death and general personal injury. Because the site attracts consumers and businesses actively seeking representation, the leads generated are often associated with substantial case values. Typical personal injury settlements can range from $30,000 to…

Last week, Netflix announced the acquisition of InterPositive, an AI company co-founded by Ben Affleck that helps filmmakers edit footage in post-production. This deal could be worth up to $600 million, according to Bloomberg, potentially ranking it among the streaming giant’s largest acquisitions ever. The most Netflix has ever paid for a single acquisition was approximately $700 million for the Roald Dahl Story Company.  While Netflix has not publicly confirmed the details, sources tell Bloomberg that the actual cash payment may be lower, with the owners of InterPositive eligible for additional payouts tied to specific performance targets.  InterPositive makes tools…