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Severe weather is hitting much of Italy, with yellow alerts issued for hydrogeological and hydraulic risk in Puglia, Liguria, Sicily and other regions. Foggia expects thunderstorms, Palermo is under alert for tomorrow, and a downpour flooded streets in Naples, causing traffic chaos. Some municipalities have closed schools, with the list of affected towns being updated continuously.

Flash memory prices have quintupled over the past year, driven by surging AI demand that is reshaping leverage across chip supply chains. Apple, once the dominant buyer able to dictate terms, now competes directly with hyperscalers for capacity. Suppliers such as Kioxia are locking in higher prices through long-term contracts, a shift that could raise costs across consumer electronics.

Domain industry commentary highlights high-profile domain name sales that were announced or rumoured but never seemed to materialise publicly, leaving buyers, sellers and observers in the dark. The piece runs through notable transactions that 'ghosted' the internet, fuelling speculation about private deals, undisclosed prices and why some of the web's most valuable addresses change hands behind closed doors.

A blog post outlines Dave Ramsey's 'Baby Steps', the well-known seven-step plan for getting out of debt and building wealth, presenting them as a straightforward route to financial freedom. The summary walks through the sequence from saving a small emergency fund to paying off debt and investing for retirement.

Israeli coalition negotiations are underway to form the new government, and Benjamin Netanyahu has declared it forbidden to form a government with Arab parties. The move appears aimed at blocking a possible pact between former general Gadi Eisenkot and Palestinian formations. Protests have broken out across the country urging a different outcome, and the standoff is drawing international attention.