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At least one dead as two earthquakes hit Iran

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2 years ago

November 15, 2021

William Howard

Southern Iran has been hit by two earthquakes that occurred one after another, killing at least one person and sending the region into chaos

The tremors had a magnitude of 6.4 and 6.3 striking one minute apart on the Southern coast of the country.

Sunday’s quakes rumbled through neighbouring areas including Kerman and even Dubai, with Iran feeling aftershocks throughout the remainder of the day.

The victim that died was hit by an electricity pole while walking down a street.

Videos posted to social media showed a nearby mountain collapsing.

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— X (@EarthquakeChil1) November 14, 2021

No further casualties or extensive damage have been reported by emergency officials thus-far.

Witnesses say the shakes were felt for about 30 seconds, with some of the affected provinces now experiencing electricity and internet outages.

The President spoke out about the earthquakes promising to discuss safety measures to implement in the future and ordering his first vice president to travel to the affected areas to personally assess the situation.

Electricity and internet outages have been reported in the affected provinces, some areas of which have also experienced disruptions in landline phones. Officials said they would be reconnected soon.

President Ebrahim Raisi ordered an immediate gathering of his cabinet to discuss measures to ensure the safety of affected areas. He also ordered his first vice president, Mohammad Mohkber, to travel to Hormozgan to personally assess the situation.

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Will the Fed reserve’s cautious stance tame inflation or stifle growth?

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May 2, 2024

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The Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged, signalling concerns over the sluggish pace of inflation improvement.

On this episode of Hot Shots – US Fed Reserve aim for 2%, Elon Musk makes a bold Tesla choice, Amazon makes big movies thanks to AI and fast-food restaurants are facing a big issue with customer retention.

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Bonza Airlines grounded in financial turbulence

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May 2, 2024

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Navigating uncertainty in Australian aviation

Bonza, a fledgling budget airline, faces uncertainty as it enters voluntary administration, a common occurrence in Australian aviation.

With its sudden cessation of services and aircraft seizure, competition in an industry dominated by a duopoly is disrupted.

Despite transporting over 750,000 passengers within 15 months, regulatory delays hindered its low-cost, low-frequency flight plans until January 2023.

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How to reduce stress at work

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May 2, 2024

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The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact mental health can have on a person’s overall well-being.

For employers looking to maintain productivity amid stubborn economic headwinds, there is a growing focus on fostering a healthy business culture where work-life balance is prioritized.

Numerous organizations dedicated to mental health awareness and services are encouraging business leaders to reevaluate workplace mental health.

Jenni Crumpton Ross, the President and CEO of Kula for Karma joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.
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