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D.C.-area forecast: Flood warning into this evening; warmer with shower chances tomorrow into midweek

9/9/2018, 5:30:45 PM
Most of the steadier rain moves out by tomorrow morning. But a stalled front brings shower and storm chances tomorrow into midweek, before we see what Florence does. ✔ By Rick Grow September 9 at 1:00 PM 1 p.m. – Flood warnings in effect into this evening Flood warnings have been posted for the immediate D.C ✔ The rain, overcast skies and a breezy wind form the east, about 10 to 15 mph with some higher gusts, keep temperatures rather cool with highs only in the mid- to upper 60s



The Latest: Carolinas officials: Prepare for storm disaster

9/9/2018, 4:41:16 PM
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on Tropical Storm Florence (all times local): 12:15 p.m. Authorities in the Carolinas are warning residents to prepare for a ✔ Cooper urged residents to review your emergency plans and gather your supplies now ✔ The South Carolina Emergency Management Division tweeted Sunday that officials there are preparing for the possibility of a large-scale disaster ✔ Forecasters predicted it would become a dangerous Category 4 storm before a possible landfall Friday



Hurricane Florence MAP: When will storm turn into MAJOR hurricane? Latest spaghetti models

9/9/2018, 4:36:13 PM
FLORENCE has now turned from a tropical storm into a hurricane. But when will the hurricane turn into a major hurricane? Here are the latest spaghetti models. ✔ Hurricane Florence Map: A satellite image shows Florence's movements today (Image: NOAA) Spaghetti models show Hurricane Florence's path towards the US East Coast (Image: CYCLOLANE) AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski warned that Florence could even make landfall along the U.S. East Coast



Hurricane Florence MAPPED: Will storm make landfall in US East Coast? Are people safe?

9/9/2018, 5:24:26 PM
HURRICANE Florence is set to wreak havoc along the US East Coast this week. But will the storm make landfall and are people safe? ✔ Hurricane Florence MAPPED: A satellite image shows Florence's movements today (Image: NOAA) Hurricane Florence MAPPED: The hurricane is heading for the US East Coast (Image: ACCUWEATHER) Florence's centre is set to move far south of Bermuda, which means the reguion will avoid the worst of its impacts



Three die in Texas floodwater drownings, including mother and toddler

9/9/2018, 4:40:59 PM
Two vehicles were swept away by floodwaters in separate drowning incidents in Fort Worth, according to officials. ✔ A stranded sedan sits in floodwaters following a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding in McAllen, Texas on June 21, 2018 ✔ Family identified the victims as Jessica Romero, 18, and her 2-year-old daughter Llaylanii ✔ A Gofundme account has been set up to help the family



Weather hampers search for swimmer missing in Patuxent River

9/9/2018, 6:07:45 PM
Manuel DeJesus Portillo, 20, of Alexandria, was last seen in waist-deep water Saturday morning in St. Mary’s County, Md. ✔ Authorities searched the river by boat and dispatched search teams around the park on all-terrain vehicles and by foot ✔ Many parts of the region are under flood advisories ✔ The man was last seen wearing a navy blue Hawaiian style shirt and black pants with a white stripe down the side



Genoa bridge collapse: Reconstruction could cost up to £180M, warns local Governor

9/9/2018, 5:46:09 PM
GENOA’S collapsed motorway bridge will cost up to £180 million (€200 million) to rebuild, the Governor of the Liguria region in northwest Italy has revealed. ✔ The port of Genoa generates 1.5 percent of Italy's gross domestic product .. ✔ He said: The Italian state must invest all the money needed to ensure the safety of our roads, railways, schools and hospitals, regardless of limits and mad European rules imposed on us



14 Answers to Intriguing Questions That May Leave You Baffled

9/9/2018, 7:39:10 PM
Adults, just like children, are often interested in why some things happen and what they mean. But sometimes we don’t have enough time to Google the answers and forget about them later (or we’re too lazy to look them up) so we miss the chance to learn something new about our amazing world. ✔ The main signs of this defense are denial or distortion of reality at a subconscious level ✔ The second reason is pure curiosity: as you close the door to the bathroom, there may be something interesting happening there, so your pet has to check that ✔ Tell us in the comment section below! Preview illustration by Ekaterina Gapanovich for BrightSide.me



In Kentucky, bourbon could kill you even if you don’t drink it

9/9/2018, 4:14:39 PM
“Before I was not a bit nervous,” Tyree Matthews said. “I really wasn’t. Now that it fell, I’m concerned. I live so close to it. Why wouldn’t we be?” ✔ Bardstown has seen three major bourbon blazes since 1996, but local fire officials say their main response plan is to turn on the hoses and show up ✔ I don't think they were doing enough to know that the building's structure was weakened ✔ Barton 1792 Distillery, Louisville Courier Journal Follow Thomas Novelly on Twitter: @TomNovelly



Warning over impact of alleged fake honey on Australia's bees and crops

9/9/2018, 7:27:39 PM
Key figures in horticulture have echoed concerns about the need for a vibrant Australian beekeeping industry that provide bees to pollinate crops. ✔ Paul Thompson, managing director of Select Harvests Paul Thompson, managing director of Australian almond producer Select Harvests, said bees played an essential role ✔ Most horticultural growers will acknowledge that bees are absolutely vital, and that’s obviously a sentiment that’s around the whole world, she said



Florence becomes a hurricane as it barrels toward the U.S.

9/9/2018, 7:34:33 PM
Tropical Storm Florence turned into a hurricane Sunday morning and swirled toward the U.S. for what forecasters said could be a direct hit on the Southeast toward the end of the week. ✔ (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) The governors of North and South Carolina and Virginia declared states of emergency to give them time to prepare, and the Navy said ships in Virginia's Hampton Roads area would leave port for their own safety



Tropical Storm Florence Becomes A Hurricane, Takes Aim At East Coast

9/9/2018, 5:18:18 PM
The National Hurricane Center said a huge coastal area from South Carolina to the mid-Atlantic region should prepare for a major strike late in the week. ✔ ATLANTA (AP) Tropical Storm Florence turned into a hurricane Sunday morning and swirled toward the U.S. for what forecasters said could be a direct hit on the Southeast toward the end of the week ✔ Roy Cooper said in a statement Sunday that coastal and inland residents alike need to get ready for potentially heavy rainfall and flooding from the storm



Here's everything you need to know about the new series of Celebrity Island

9/9/2018, 5:11:36 PM
Ten new people will be battling the elements for our entertainment... ✔ Read More US rapper Post Malone destroys $300,000 car in Hollywood crash just days after narrowly avoiding mid-air disaster What else should we know ✔ Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now



Jeremy Corbyn urged to back second Brexit referendum after union allies come out in support of vote

9/9/2018, 6:04:02 PM
JEREMY Corbyn came under intense pressure to back a second referendum last night after his union allies announced they would support a vote on the final Brexit deal if it failed to protect jobs. TU… ✔ And a poll yesterday found members of Britain's three biggest unions support a second referendum by a margin of more than two to one ✔ She said time was running out to avoid crashing out of the EU without a deal ✔ The difference with Labour is they have said they want to put jobs first ✔ Ordinary people should get a vote on the terms of that deal



Holly Willoughby Instagram: Star recalls CBBC days as she parties with VERY famous face

9/9/2018, 7:03:47 PM
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY took to Instagram to give her 3.9 million followers a glimpse at her weekend this afternoon, as the This Morning star shared a series of snaps of her posing with her former TV co-star, presenter Jake Humphrey. ✔ Holly Willoughby Instagram: The This Morning star partied with her friend Jake Humphrey (Image: INSTAGRAM • @HOLLYWILLOUGHBY) Holly Willoughby Instagram: The This Morning star recalled her time on CBBC (Image: INSTAGRAM • @HOLLYWILLOUGHBY) Fans rushed to comment on the upload, with one person swooning: Hope you had a whole lot of fun! Another penned: Looking stunning!! You all seem like you had fun xx



One in 20 young adults 'unable to make cup of tea or operate washing machine'

9/9/2018, 6:06:07 PM
A survey of the nation’s young adults has revealed how totally unprepared modern youngsters are for leaving home ✔ One in twenty young adults in the UK are unable to make a cup of tea, a survey claims ✔ Our research has shown that students feel they are somewhat unprepared to fend for themselves when they leave home, especially when buying food ✔ In fact, the average student spends £285 each term on eating out - even though half said they eat out at cafes and restaurants far more than they can afford to



Beyond the Perimeter: How to Address Layered Security

9/9/2018, 5:26:37 PM
I was eating dinner in Washington, D.C. with former national cybersecurity czar Richard Clarke, now chairman and CEO of Good Harbor Security Risk Management, when he explained that good perimeter security isn't enough to protect your network. ✔ article I was eating dinner in Washington, D.C ✔ To make your data inaccessible, you need to segment your network so that gaining access to one part of the network doesn't mean you can reach everything ✔ For example, had Target segmented its network when it was breached through its HVAC system in 2013, then the hackers couldn't have accessed other data



Brazil's democracy is quite literally under assault

9/9/2018, 6:16:07 PM
In her presidential weekly briefing, Samantha Vinograd writes that the stabbing of Jair Bolsanaro, a Brazilian presidential frontrunner, portends a dangerous cycle of violence in South America's largest country. ✔ (CNN)Every week, I offer a glimpse of the kind of intelligence assessments that are likely to come across the desk of the President of the United States ✔ But just because he didn't display them and isn't testing them doesn't mean they do not exist ✔ Once Idlib is taken, Assad and Putin will feel more empowered to do what they want throughout the country, which will be solidly under their control



'Kidding' Director Michel Gondry On Reuniting With Jim Carrey

9/9/2018, 6:59:03 PM
The "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" collaborators channel a Mister Rogers-type TV icon for their new Showtime dramedy. ✔ Carrey plays Mr. Pickles, a Rogers-esque television host beamed into children’s homes daily to preach the gospel of kindness, self-love, peace and prosperity ✔ I mean, if his world was perfect or if everything was fine, he could be the same ✔ So you’ve never had an actor who wanted to do that on one of your sets



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