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Apple Rolls Out Enhanced Maps in Denmark and Greece
Apple’s upgrade to its Maps app, a makeover that includes more accurate details such as trees and grass, exact building shapes, parking lots, sports facilities, and parking lots, has been added to its offerings in Denmark and Greece.
The new version of Maps is now available in well over two dozen countries and territories as well as all 50 U.S. states.
In April of this year, Apple rolled out the new version …
Europe Sizzles With Temperatures Over 110° F and No Relief in Sight
Temperatures and tempers climbed across the European continent as the scorching weather resulted in the closure of major tourist attractions and many businesses. Some cities have already seen temperatures above 110° F (43° C).
The situation is only likely to get worse as the temperature is forecast to hit 104° F (40° C) in multiple countries in the coming week.
Meteorologists at Geosphere Austria had said that a new summer heatwave will begin …
Apple Rolls Out Enhanced Maps in 6 Additional Countries Including Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia
Apple’s upgrade to its Maps app, a makeover that includes more accurate details such as trees and grass, exact building shapes, parking lots, sports facilities, and parking lots, has been added to six Central European countries, namely Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia.
The new version of Maps is now available in over two dozen countries and territories as well as all 50 U.S. states.
The move to an …
Monday Rail Strike in Austria Threatens to Bring Cross-Border Train Traffic to a Standstill
Rail traffic in Austria will come to a standstill Monday as rail workers stage a 24-hour strike, the Österreichische Bundesbahnen, or Austrian Federal Railways, said late Sunday.
The vida transport workers’ union has called for a 24-hour warning strike to start on Monday, following five rounds of negotiation.
The ÖBB is the national railway system of Austria as well as the administrator of Liechtenstein’s railways.
“After more than 12 hours of intensive talks, …
T-Mobile Announces Free Worldwide and In-Flight Data, 25 Cent Shell Gas Discount, and Free Roadside Assistance
At its Uncarrier event on Thursday, T-Mobile USA announced free high-speed data for virtually all countries, free in-flight data with major U.S. airlines, a free year of AAA membership including roadside assistance, and a $0.25-per-gallon discount at Shell filling stations, all as part of its new “Coverage Beyond” suite of enhanced benefits for mobile subscribers.
The self-proclaimed “Uncarrier” also added a new travel hub in partnership with Priceline offering up to …
Coronavirus Morning News Brief – Jan. 21: Booster Shots Effective in Fighting Omicron CDC Finds, Mandatory Vaccinations in Austria
In breaking news, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that third, or booster, doses of the vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are 90% effective in preventing individuals infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus from being hospitalized.
In other news, we cover the mounting death toll from Covid, a law making Covid vaccinations mandatory in Austria, and a plea for people to vaccinate from the son of …
Coronavirus Morning News Brief – Jan. 20: Germany Reports Record Cases, 40% of U.S. Has Gotten Booster
Good morning. This is Jonathan Spira reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the globe on the 20th day of 2022.
Over 40% of the U.S. population is now what is slowly becoming considered “fully” vaccinated, meaning having had two shots plus a third, or booster, dose, while 25% has yet to get an initial jab. The figures sound much more promising when looking at the adult population, …
