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Startup reveals prototype of floating survival pod designed to withstand tsunamis and extreme flooding

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A French startup company has unveiled a prototype for a survival device that it says can save people from tsunamis and severe flooding.  The prototype was revealed at a technology conference in Paris earlier this month. The company, Lifepods, says it believes the device will help save lives minutes before disaster strikes, when evacuation is … Read more

Iran could withstand U.S. blockade for months, Western officials and experts say

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military blockade of Iran’s ports will eventually deprive Tehran of crucial oil revenue, but the regime could likely withstand the pressure for months without a major economic crisis or lasting damage to its oil fields, energy industry analysts and two Western officials familiar with intelligence assessments told NBC News. Subscribe to … Read more