Trump called Puerto Rico a place with ‘absolutely no hope’ while bungling Hurricane Maria aid efforts, book says

Former President Donald Trump tosses a paper towel roll into a crowd of people at Calvary Chapel in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico on Oct. 3, 2017. AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File According to “Confidence Man,” Trump was reluctant to provide Puerto Rico aid after Hurricane Maria. Trump called the island a place with “absolutely no hope,” New…

Palm trees bend in high winds and are hard to uproot. A forest ecologist says they’re perfectly designed to withstand hurricanes.

Palm trees blow in the wind from Hurricane Ian in Sarasota, Florida, on September 28, 2022. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Bendy, woodless trunks and above-ground roots prevent palm trees from toppling during severe storms. Puerto Rico’s palms recovered faster than other tree populations after Hurricane Maria in 2017, researchers found. Palm trees are members of Arecaceae…

iOS 16 lets you change Siri’s ‘pause time’ on your iPhone to make it wait longer for your commands — here’s how to do it

Siri’s ‘pause time’ is adjustable in iOS 16. Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images If Siri frequently interrupts your commands or questions too soon, you can increase the Siri Pause Time to give yourself more time to speak.  There are three pause lengths from 3 to 5 seconds to choose from.  You can find Siri Pause…

Dave Ramsey’s money advice served my family well, but I finally had to ignore it to take control of my finances

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, Kara Detwiller. Kara Detwiller Growing up, Dave Ramsey’s financial advice…