Maltese Artist Living In Valencia Seeks Help After Flood Damages Home

Nov 2 2024

A Maltese man is seeking any help and donations after his home was severely impacted by the recent flooding in Valencia.

Artist Steven Scicluna had been living in his Valencia house for about four months when the catastrophic storm hit the region.

In a Facebook post, he shared, “The ground floor was inundated with 1.6 meters of water in just two hours, and everything there was damaged beyond repair or washed away.”

The devastating storm has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with officials reporting 155 bodies recovered in the eastern Valencia region, alongside three additional fatalities in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia.

This disaster marks the deadliest flooding incident in Spain’s modern history.

While authorities have not provided a specific number of missing persons, Defence Minister Margarita Robles indicated that the death toll could increase as some areas remain inaccessible to rescue teams.

Steven expressed gratitude to those who reached out to him and his family, as well as the locals who assisted in cleaning up their home.

He noted, “With each passing day, it becomes clear just how challenging the recovery process will be for us and the community. The scale of the disaster is unimaginable.”

He urged the public to support his family’s GoFundMe page, promising that any excess funds would be donated to the Valencia community.

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Kemi Badenoch Elected New Conservative Leader

Nov 2 2024

Tory MP Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new Conservative Party leader after former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak decided to leave his role following the woeful general election result.

The former Minister for Women and Equalities managed to beat Robert Jenrick by a margin of 12,000 votes.

Badenoch’s appointment marks a new era for the Conservative party as she is not only the party’s first ever black leader but also the first right-wing leader the party has had for quite a while after many years under centre right ruling.

The new leader campaigned as the ‘anti-woke’ candidate under the slogan “Renewal 2030,” with her full focus being on winning the next general election.

Badenoch is known for her direct and sometimes controversial regarded as ‘far-right’ views on topics like gender equality, maternity pay, and climate change commitments.

In her acceptance speech, Badenoch recognized the efforts of her competitors, proposing that each candidate from the leadership race should have a role moving forward. However, the structure of her shadow cabinet remains unconfirmed.

Badenoch emphasized her party’s duty as the official opposition: to hold the Labour government accountable while preparing to offer a strong alternative by the next election.

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Dar Bjorn Celebrates 7 Year Anniversary

Nov 2 2024

Yesterday, Dar Bjorn celebrated their 7 year anniversary of the opening of their first ever house, with founder Bjorn Formosa sharing a heartwarming message to all the staff, residents and all those who helped them out.

On his Facebook, Bjorn stated “7 years of DAR Bjorn. 7 years ago was a very special day for me! We opened the first DAR… DAR Bjorn Qormi! Thank you to all the workers, thank you to all the residents!”

DAR Bjorn has greatly impacted Malta by offering vital support and housing for those with neurological conditions like ALS and MS.

Through hard work from Bjorn and all the other staff, public support, donations, and expanding facilities, DAR Bjorn has become a lifeline, fostering community and essential care for affected families.

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Apple Surpasses $2 Trillion In iPhone Sales

Nov 2 2024

Apple has reached a major milestone, surpassing $2 trillion in cumulative iPhone sales.

In its most recent quarter, the company reported a 6% increase in iPhone revenue, bringing sales to $46.22 billion.

This growth follows two quarters of declines and helped Apple beat analysts’ forecasts for revenue and profit, despite a one-time $10.2 billion tax charge tied to an EU ruling.

Without the charge, Apple’s earnings per share would have been $1.64, outpacing the anticipated $1.60.

The quarter also marked the launch of the AI-focused iPhone 16, introducing “Apple Intelligence”—a suite of AI tools designed to enhance Siri and other features.

According to CEO Tim Cook, Apple Intelligence initially offers U.S.-exclusive capabilities, with international availability set for December.

Among the tools will be an option to connect directly with ChatGPT, broadening users’ access to conversational AI.

This strategic push into AI reflects Apple’s efforts to boost global appeal and align with shifting industry trends, reinforcing the iPhone’s position at the forefront of mobile technology.

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