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Ida’s warning: Cities aren’t ready for fast-growing storms

Ida’s warning: Cities aren’t ready for fast-growing storms

Apple News Today
Aug 31, 2021 10 min
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<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Adpaam5RVSQe2_GxHlPU0Jg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> explains how Ida&rsquo;s rapid intensification may be a warning that states need new hurricane emergency plans, because storms can now gather strength faster than cities can evacuate.</p> <p>Afghans who helped American troops face a long and complicated path before they and their families can find permanent homes in the U.S. <a href="https://apple.news/AMvYjjIRQTjKzfsUNbypERQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> looks into this.</p> <p>Jury selection begins today in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of blood-testing startup Theranos, who is accused of misleading patients and investors. The <a href="https://apple.news/AdhKKAqtySbeyLDc6v0tGhA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> has a preview.</p> <p>Antibodies against the coronavirus wane over time, but the immune system may have a plan for that. <a href="https://apple.news/AHA8eML4SRSund6u-5OYWqw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> reports on new research showing vaccines seem to help it develop a backup plan that doesn&rsquo;t rely on booster shots.</p>

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