Businesses brace for Sandy losses as costs rise
Major firms like Delta Air Lines and Verizon forecast financial hits from Superstorm Sandy. Up to 50 billion dollars in damages loom as flights canceled, towers down, and power outages strain operations across the Northeast. Brokers warn the full tally will unfold over months as firms restart and assess. In Brooklyn, Leopoldo’s True Value reports tripled business for generators and supplies as flood victims rebuild.
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Working From Home Proves Tough After Sandy
After Superstorm Sandy forced widespread remote work many find home offices fraught with distractions. Parents juggle calls with kids, spouses share one device, and outages push workers from North Carolina to Maine back online. Experts note the challenges of time management and focus without an office.
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Nor'easter potential for East Coast after Election Day
Forecasters warn of a possible nor'easter mid-Atlantic to New England around Election Day. The storm, not tropical like Superstorm Sandy, may bring interior snow, beach erosion, and 30 to 40 mph winds. Weather Service offices monitor updates as models vary.
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Elephant in Korean zoo imitates human speech in five words
A 22-year-old Asian elephant named Koshik at Everland Zoo in Seoul reproduces five Korean words by placing his trunk in his mouth. Researchers caution there is no proof of language understanding, though he responds to "anja" and may have learned the sounds due to loneliness.
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