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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
China suffers $7.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in H1 2025
BEIJING, July 15 (Reuters) - Natural disasters across China in the first half of 2025 have resulted in direct economic losses totalling 54.11 billion yuan ($7.55 billion), an official from the emergency response ministry said on Tuesday. A total of 307 people were either confirmed dead or missing due to the disasters, while 2.18 million hectares of crops were damaged, the official told a press conference. ($1 = 7.1709 Chinese yuan renminbi)
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Wingstop Expands Support in Response to Natural Disasters in Texas
Relief efforts will be matched by Wingstop for up to $1 million in contributions DALLAS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced expanded support for communities, in response to natural disasters in Texas. When ordering through or the Wingstop app this month, guests can round up to the nearest dollar at checkout, with 100% of donations supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will not only support Texas, but also provide critical aid across the nation, for up to $1 million in contributions. On July 15, Wingstop will also launch Family Flavor Day — a statewide effort where 15% of sales from all Texas Wingstop restaurants will be donated to the American Red Cross. To amplify the impact, Wingstop will match every donation – dollar for dollar – made through the Round-Up campaign and Family Flavor Day, up to $500,000. 'We're heartbroken by the devastation caused by natural disasters sweeping Texas, and we remain grateful for the heroism of first responders in impacted areas,' said Wingstop's President & CEO, Michael Skipworth. 'Texas is our home, and supporting our people and the communities we serve is the Wingstop Way. We're proud to stand alongside our guests with this effort.' In addition to this fundraising initiative, Wingstop will continue supporting affected communities through meal deliveries to local organizations leading on-the-ground relief efforts. About Wingstop Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 2,650 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 12 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips. In fiscal year 2024, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 36.8% to approximately $4.8 billion, marking the 21st consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, Wingstop's system is comprised of corporate-owned restaurants and independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count. In 2024, Wingstop secured a place on Ad Age's 'Hottest Brands' list. The Company also earned a spot as one of QSR Magazine's 'Best Brands to Work For,' was recognized by Fast Company as one of the 'Most Innovative Companies' and ranked #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 'Franchise 500' as one of the fastest-growing franchises. In 2023, Wingstop earned its 'Best Places to Work' certification. For more information, visit or and follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at Unless specifically noted otherwise, references to our website addresses, the website addresses of third parties or other references to online content in this press release do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on such website and should not be considered part of this release. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wingstop Expands Support in Response to Natural Disasters in Texas
Relief efforts will be matched by Wingstop for up to $1 million in contributions DALLAS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced expanded support for communities, in response to natural disasters in Texas. When ordering through or the Wingstop app this month, guests can round up to the nearest dollar at checkout, with 100% of donations supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will not only support Texas, but also provide critical aid across the nation, for up to $1 million in contributions. On July 15, Wingstop will also launch Family Flavor Day — a statewide effort where 15% of sales from all Texas Wingstop restaurants will be donated to the American Red Cross. To amplify the impact, Wingstop will match every donation – dollar for dollar – made through the Round-Up campaign and Family Flavor Day, up to $500,000. "We're heartbroken by the devastation caused by natural disasters sweeping Texas, and we remain grateful for the heroism of first responders in impacted areas," said Wingstop's President & CEO, Michael Skipworth. "Texas is our home, and supporting our people and the communities we serve is the Wingstop Way. We're proud to stand alongside our guests with this effort." In addition to this fundraising initiative, Wingstop will continue supporting affected communities through meal deliveries to local organizations leading on-the-ground relief efforts. About WingstopFounded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 2,650 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 12 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips. In fiscal year 2024, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 36.8% to approximately $4.8 billion, marking the 21st consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, Wingstop's system is comprised of corporate-owned restaurants and independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count. In 2024, Wingstop secured a place on Ad Age's 'Hottest Brands' list. The Company also earned a spot as one of QSR Magazine's "Best Brands to Work For," was recognized by Fast Company as one of the "Most Innovative Companies" and ranked #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 'Franchise 500' as one of the fastest-growing franchises. In 2023, Wingstop earned its "Best Places to Work" certification. For more information, visit or and follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at Unless specifically noted otherwise, references to our website addresses, the website addresses of third parties or other references to online content in this press release do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on such website and should not be considered part of this release. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Science
- Daily Mail
What would happen if the Earth continues to spin faster? Stronger hurricanes, disastrous earthquakes and catastrophic flooding, expert says
Scientists have warned that this summer could include some of the shortest days of your entire life. On July 22 and August 5, experts predict the day will be 1.38 and 1.51 milliseconds shorter than average, respectively. This is because the planet's rotation has entered an unexpected period of acceleration, shaving a millisecond or so off the length of a solar day. But what would happen if the world just kept getting faster? Given that a blink takes 100 milliseconds, you are unlikely to notice any big changes for a long time. However, scientists say that unchecked acceleration would eventually lead to disastrous consequences. If Earth were spinning just 100 miles per hour faster than it does now, the world would be hit by stronger hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, and the collapse of satellite networks. And, if the world were to double its speed, it would likely be the end of life as we know it. One mile per hour faster On average, it takes the planet 24 hours, or 86,400 seconds, to complete one full rotation, which is called a solar day. Small fluctuations like the location of the moon or volcanic eruptions can shift this around a millisecond in either direction, but the rotation is generally fairly stable. Because the Earth is a sphere, its circumference is smaller near the poles than at the equator, so the planet's surface moves faster the further you get from the poles. Someone standing at the equator is rotating in space at around 1,037 mph (1,668 kmph) while somebody in London is only moving at about 646 mph (1,041 kmph). Compared to these speeds, an increase of just one mile per hour might not seem like a big difference. The days would be about a minute and a half shorter overall, which our body clocks probably wouldn't notice right away. Witold Fraczek, an analyst at ESRI, a mapping software firm, told Popular Science: 'It might take a few years to notice it.' However, an unexpected effect is that satellites in orbit would soon be knocked out of sync. Some satellites are 'geosynchronous', meaning they move at the same speed as Earth's rotation to stay over the same location. If the Earth speeds up, those satellites will lose their position and navigation, communication, and weather monitoring services would start to fail. However, some satellites carry fuel to adjust their orbit, and others could be replaced, so the results should not be disastrous. Mr Fraczek says: 'These could disturb the life and comfort of some people, but should not be catastrophic to anybody. The bigger impact is that water would start to move from the poles to the equator due to the increased centrifugal forces. Even at just one mile per hour, this would cause sea levels to rise by a few inches around the equator. For cities already at or very near sea level, this could lead to devastating flooding. 100 miles per hour faster If the Earth kept accelerating until it was moving 100 miles per hour faster at the equator, this would start to trigger seriously dangerous consequences. Rather than rising by a few inches, these speeds would start to drown the equator as water rushed down from the poles. Mr Fraczek says: 'I think the Amazon Basin, Northern Australia, and not to mention the islands in the equatorial region, they would all go under water. 'How deep underwater, I'm not sure, but I'd estimate about 30 to 65 feet.' For anyone who survived the flooding, the world would start to become a much more hostile place. The solar day would now only last 22 hours, knocking our circadian rhythms out of their natural balance. The effect would be like setting your body clock back two hours every day without being given a chance to adjust. Could the world keep getting faster? It is extremely unlikely that the world will start to spin faster. In fact, the world is actually slowing down over time. About 4.4 billion years ago, the planet was spinning so fast that days lasted four minutes. But this slowed down after a large object hit Earth and created the moon. The only way Earth could speed up is if a large object hits at just the right angle. But this would likely liquify the planet's crust, so no humans would survive to see the results. Studies have shown that changes like daylight saving lead to increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, and driving accidents - this would be even more severe. Additionally, Earth's weather would start to become more extreme. NASA astronomer Dr Sten Odenwald says: 'Temperature difference is still going to be the main driver of winds. However, at these speeds, Dr Odenwald says that 'hurricanes will spin faster, and there will be more energy in them.' This is due to something called the Coriolis effect, which gives hurricanes their rotational energy. If the Earth didn't spin, winds would blow down from the North Pole to the equator in a straight line. But as the Earth rotates, the wind becomes deflected eastward, and this is what gives a hurricane its spin. If the world starts to spin faster, the winds would be deflected more, and the Coriolis effect would become stronger. Dr Odenwald says: 'That effectively makes the rotation more severe.' 1,000 miles per hour faster or more At 1,000 miles per hour faster, Earth would be rotating roughly twice as fast as it does today, with disastrous consequences. Mr Fraczek says: 'It would clearly be a disaster.' The centrifugal forces would pull hundreds of feet of water towards the equator. 'Except for the highest mountains, such as Kilimanjaro or the highest summits of the Andes, I think everything in the equatorial region would be covered with water,' says Mr Fraczek. At 1,000 miles per hour faster, the centrifugal forces generated by spinning would also be much stronger. This would make it easier for water to escape the force of gravity and evaporate up into the atmosphere. The already flooded regions of the equator would experience near-constant rain and would be constantly shrouded in fog and mist. At really extreme speeds of around 17,000 miles per hour (27,350 kmph), 17 times faster than normal, the centrifugal forces would be powerful enough to overwhelm gravity. Anyone at the equator would become weightless as centrifugal force counteracted gravity, and you might even start to get 'reverse rain' as water falls up into the atmosphere. However, it is unlikely that there would be anyone around to see this since the equator would have long since become uninhabitable. Mr Franczek says: 'If those few miserable humans would still be alive after most of Earth's water had been transferred to the atmosphere and beyond, they would clearly want to run out of the equator area as soon as possible.' Finally, once the planet started to reach speeds of about 24,000 miles per hour (38,600 kmph) at the equator, life as we know it would pretty much be over. The centrifugal forces would now be so strong that they would start to flatten out the Earth like a spinning ball of clay. The tectonic plates would shift and the Earth's crust would crack, leading to catastrophic results. Mr Franczek says: 'We would have enormous earthquakes. The tectonic plates would move quickly and that would be disastrous to life on the globe.'
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natural Disasters To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025
WWE has officially announced that the Natural Disasters (Typhoon and Earthquake) will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2025. Typhoon previously confirmed that the Natural Disasters would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Now, WWE has officially announced the news, as they confirmed that Typhoon and Earthquake will join Triple H, Lex Luger, and Michelle McCool in the class. WWE's official announcement, courtesy of their website, is as follows: 'One of the most physically imposing duos in professional wrestling history, Earthquake (John Tenta), and Typhoon (Fred Ottman), known together as The Natural Disasters, will enter the WWE Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2025. Typhoon joined forces with Earthquake in late 1990 and the pair ran roughshod over the WWE due in part to their combined weight of nearly 900lbs. The tandem would go on to claim the WWE Tag Team Titles and engage in epic in-ring showdowns with Money Inc., The Legion of Doom and The Nasty Boys during their run as champions. A talented group with the in-ring acumen to complement their enormous size, The Natural Disasters were a vital piece in the growth of WWE to where it is today. The pair reigned supreme in an era full of incredible tag teams and even teamed with inaugural WWE Hall of Fame inductee Andre the Giant at one point. Considered a gentle giant by his peers outside of the ring, Earthquake was a former two-sport athlete as a wrestler and football player at Lousiana State University. He broke into the wrestling business in Japan where he was a decorated Sumo champion to go along with a successful career in All Japan Pro Wrestling. Earthquake awed fans across the world with his incredible size and memorable rivalry with Hulk Hogan during a golden age of wrestling before sadly passing away in 2006. Typhoon, meanwhile, came up in Championship Wrestling from Florida alongside fellow Hall of Famers Diamond Dallas Page and Dusty Rhodes where he became the promotion's Heavyweight Champion. He later married The American Dream's sister and is the uncle of Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. A larger-than-life pairing that changed the game regarding tag team wrestling, The Natural Disasters will be remembered forever for their collective destruction and indomitable fighting spirit as they take their place in the WWE Hall of Fame as members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025.' RELATED: The post Natural Disasters To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
