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Hurricane Florence: North Carolina fears possible environmental disaster

9/12/2018, 2:04:39 PM
Waste from hog manure pits, coal ash dumps and other industrial sites could wash into homes and contaminate drinking water ✔ Photograph: Alan Marler/AP The bloated carcasses of hundreds of thousands of hogs, chickens and other drowned livestock bobbed in a nose-stinging soup of fecal matter, pesticides, fertilizer and gasoline so toxic that fish flopped helplessly on the surface to escape it



While war raged in the Pacific, Washington fought the great flood of 1942

9/12/2018, 12:09:33 PM
✔ He was the chief of the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department and ran an auto repair shop on Wisconsin Avenue ✔ Lee, the meteorologist, noted that the Washington area is again saturated from recent rains, and if we get ten inches from Florence, we could easily revisit 1942



Mass evacuation from 'storm of a lifetime'

9/12/2018, 1:27:38 PM
South Carolina authorities turn four motorways into one-way routes away from the coast. ✔ Air swirls in to fill the low pressure in the storm, sucking air in and upwards, reinforcing the low pressure ✔ You can also contact us in the following ways: WhatsApp: +447555 173285 Tweet: @BBC_HaveYourSay Send pictures/video to yourpics@bbc.co.uk Upload your pictures/video here Send an SMS or MMS to 61124 or +44 7624 800 100 Please read our and



As Storms Get Worse, Emergency Responders Will Deal With The Fallout

9/12/2018, 1:28:58 PM
As Hurricane Harvey showed, work is already becoming more treacherous for first responders. ✔ Toxic clouds of organic peroxide drifted from the facility over nearby Highway 90 ✔ The National Response Center logged at least 102 releases at industrial plants, a little under half of which were carried out intentionally to get rid of chemicals as the storm bore down ✔ It’s a dangerous state to work in in the first place, she said



Maui hunkers down as Tropical Storm Olivia approaches Hawaii

9/12/2018, 1:46:45 PM
HONOLULU (AP) — Maui hunkered down for heavy rains and powerful winds as a gradually weakening tropical storm barreled toward Hawaii, while Honolulu hoped it would be spared the w ✔ HONOLULU (AP) Maui hunkered down for heavy rains and powerful winds as a gradually weakening tropical storm barreled toward Hawaii, while Honolulu hoped it would be spared the worst ✔ They tried to get more sightseeing done Tuesday in case they're stuck at their resort in Wailea on Wednesday



Donald Trump warns Hurricane Florence will be 'tremendously big and tremendously wet' as supermarket aisles are cleared

9/12/2018, 2:46:44 PM
DONALD Trump has warned Americans that Hurricane Florence will be “tremendously big and tremendously wet” as the cyclone bears down on the USA. The president urged caution as the storm barrels towa… ✔ Even the military has been forced to retreat in the face of the category 4 storm with marines recruits ordered to evacuate their Parris Island training base ✔ Florence's projected path includes half a dozen nuclear power plants, pits holding coal-ash and other industrial waste, and numerous hog farms that store animal waste in huge lagoons



Florence to be the worst hurricane to hit the eastern seaboard in 30 years 

9/12/2018, 3:21:11 PM
Hurricane Florence will be the largest hurricane to hit the Carolina states since the 1980s, reaching winds of 145 miles per hour as it approaches the US eastern seaboard. ✔ Florence to be the worst hurricane to hit the eastern seaboard in 30 years In brief | How tropical cyclones are ranked President Donald Trump took to Twitter my people just informed me that this is one of the worst storms to hit the East Coast in many years



Hurricane Florence path: Forecaster warns of 'BIG CHANGE' in the latest storm update

9/12/2018, 2:43:15 PM
HURRICANE FLORENCE is currently hurtling towards the East Coast of the US and is set to batter the North Carolina coastline with gale-force tropical winds and heavy rain – but one forecaster has warned there could be a “big change” in the path of the storm. ✔ The European model goes towards Wilmington, stall, and down the South Carolina coast and then coming inland into Georgia ✔ Duke Energy rold Reuters that it could take weeks to restore power to all customers if the storm causes a large extent of damage to the region



Hurricane Helene path: Will Hurricane Helene cause gale-force winds and rain in UK?

9/12/2018, 2:53:28 PM
HURRICANE Helene is barrelling towards the US southeast coast with 90mph winds - but will the hurricane bring stormy conditions to Britain? ✔ Hurricane Helene path: High winds from Helene could hit the UK early next week (Image: NHC) But Helene could also bring higher temperatures across Britain, Ms Smith added ✔ We think there’s every chance this month could end in the record books as the wettest ever too



Hurricane Florence projected path: Will Florence be upgraded to Category 5 hurricane?

9/12/2018, 1:04:19 PM
WARNINGS are in place across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states for deadly Hurricane Florence. Will Florence be upgraded to Category 5 hurricane? ✔ Despite the slight weakening, Florence is still expected by the NHC to be a dangerous major hurricane when it makes land later this week ✔ That is one of many factors in why AccuWeather is estimating $30 billion in economic impact and damage from Florence



How Hurricane Florence Could Move Insurance Markets

9/12/2018, 12:22:11 PM
Hurricane Florence’s path and makeup could be exceptionally painful for the insurance industry and the alternative capital that has changed the dynamics of catastrophe insurance in the past decade. ✔ Hurricane Florence is expected to strike the coastal Carolinas, including Wrightsville Beach, N.C ✔ Florence is unusual not only because of where it is heading, but also because it is expected to slow down dramatically when it nears the coast, according to AIR Worldwide, a risk modeling firm



Why hurricanes are doing more damage: It’s not the storms. It’s us.

9/12/2018, 12:31:30 PM
As Hurricane Florence takes aim at the Carolinas, how much it ultimately costs will depend as much on what's in its path as the strength of the storm. ✔ And one study published in July showed that tropical cyclones across the world are actually slowing down ✔ He said much will depend on several variables: when, where and how fast it hits ground ✔ In this case, it's a matter of miles that can make a difference of billions of dollars



Hurricane Florence Shifts Course, Threatening Georgia And Carolinas

9/12/2018, 3:00:33 PM
The monster storm threatens millions of people. ✔ Eight dogs and 18 cats from a shelter in Norfolk, Virginia, were sent to two shelters in Washington to make room for pets expected to be displaced by the hurricane ✔ ___ Associated Press writers Seth Borenstein in Washington; Jennifer Kay in Miami; Gary Robertson in Raleigh, North Carolina; Jeffrey Collins in Latta, South Carolina; Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina; Jeff Martin and Jay Reeves in Atlanta; and Tamara Lush in St ✔ ___ For the latest on Hurricane Florence, visit https://www.apnews.com/tag/Hurricanes



Hurricane Florence: Computer models show DEVASTATING wind speeds as storm draws CLOSER

9/12/2018, 2:09:09 PM
HURRICANE Florence is approaching the east coast of the United States, with new computer-generated spaghetti graphics demonstrating the breadth of storm-force winds that may engulf the eastern seaboard over the coming week. ✔ The spaghetti graph shows winds of around 20-30kmh stretching cross the Atlantic and even to the UK (Image: WEATHERNERDS) According to the graphs, damaging winds ranging from 20kph (12.4mph) to a forceful 80kph (49mph) will hit Midwest states ✔ The storm could also see up to 35 inches of rain continuing to fall into next week across North and South Carolina



Hurricane Florence: Residents urged to rush as ‘unprecedented disaster’ looms

9/12/2018, 1:53:52 PM
HURRICANE Florence is heading to the east coast of the United States and residents have been warned time is running out to make adequate preparations for “the storm of the century” - with one expert claiming the state of North Carolina is facing “an unprecedented disaster”. ✔ The National Hurricane Center issued a stark message in a tweet as the massive storm, which is 350 miles wide, draws ever closer ✔ US President Donald Trump has pledged that the federal government was ready for the big one ✔ Lauren Hancock, a resident of Wrightsville Beach in the state’s evacuation zone, said: I’m looking across the street at a gas station, and it’s a madhouse



Hurricane Florence damage: Florence to predict $30billion damage as storm hits East Coast

9/12/2018, 2:08:56 PM
HURRICANE Florence is a category four hurricane expected to bring deadly flash floods and severe winds to the East Coast of America, and with it a predicted $30billion in damage. ✔ This means the east and southeast winds on the east side of the storm are going to be most effective in driving storm surge flooding as the wind and waves pound the coast ✔ Also, most storms coming into the Carolinas tend to move northward, and this storm looks like it’s going to stall over the region and potentially bring tremendous life-threatening flooding



The Latest: Charleston mayor tells citizens to flee Florence

9/12/2018, 1:15:26 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Florence (all times local): 8:55 a.m. The mayor of a South Carolina city in the path of powerful Hurric ✔ ; 1c x 2 1/2 inches; 46.5 mm x 63 mm; Nick Hobbs, of Marine Warehouse Center, removes a customer's boat from the water in advance of Hurricane Florence in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Tuesday, Sept ✔ 11) Officials at FEMA are warning that Florence's impact will be far-reaching and recovery will take more than just days



'Don't play games with it': Florence takes aim at Carolinas

9/12/2018, 3:38:17 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Communities along the Carolina coast buttoned up against the onslaught of Hurricane Florence as forecasters Wednesday warned that the monstrous storm could ✔ 11, 2018, in the Willoughby Spit area of Norfolk, Va., as he makes preparations for Hurricane Florence ✔ 11) President Donald Trump on Tuesday deemed the federal government's response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico a year ago incredibly successful even though a recent federal report found that nearly 3,000 people died



Hurricane Florence track mapped: Latest path shows 'MONSTER' hitting North Carolina FIRST

9/12/2018, 12:39:23 PM
HURRICANE Florence is on course to reach North Carolina on Thursday, battering the American East Coast with gale-force tropical winds and heavy rain. ✔ Hurricane Florence: North Carolina first to be hit by deadly tropical storm on Thursday (Image: WTSP) Models becoming more and more confident on where the storm is going to make landfall Ashley Batey It looks like it will be North Carolina ✔ I can’t emphasise enough the potential for unbelievable damage from wind, storm surge and inland flooding



Analysis | The Energy 202: Even the EPA acknowledges its new methane rule may be costly

9/12/2018, 12:01:21 PM
The rule isn't yet final. ✔ The latest possible rollback affects a powerful greenhouse gas with up to 36 times more warming potential than carbon dioxide ✔ If he thinks the death of 3,000 people os a success God help us all ✔ His photo was an honorable mention in The Washington Post's annual travel photo contest



Macy's boosts holiday season hiring for online business

9/12/2018, 2:06:46 PM
Macy's Inc said on Wednesday it would hire 5,500 more seasonal workers over last year at its online fulfillment centers to handle the expected avalanche of orders for the holiday season, as it fends off competition from Walmart and Amazon. ✔ People observe from inside a Macy's department store in downtown Washington, U.S., August 12, 2018 ✔ The company has been investing heavily to boost its online presence to lure back shoppers who had shifted to rivals such as online shopping giant Amazon.com Inc ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Philippines braces for most powerful typhoon this year

9/12/2018, 2:46:52 PM
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The most powerful typhoon to threaten the Philippines this year roared toward the country's north on Wednesday, prompting officials to order precautiona ✔ MANILA, Philippines (AP) The most powerful typhoon to threaten the Philippines this year roared toward the country's north on Wednesday, prompting officials to order precautionary evacuations and closures of schools and offices, and farmers to quickly harvest their crops to reduce damage ✔ The Philippines has been trying to cope with rice shortages



Hurricane Florence path shift 'bizarre,' could bring 'catastrophic flooding' to Southeast

9/12/2018, 3:11:27 PM
The weird saga of Hurricane Florence is forecast to continue with a strange stall and trek along the Southeast coast. ✔ However, beyond that, the forecast after 72 hours is certainly a challenge .. ✔ Cars drive slowly away from the coast on I-40 in Garner, N.C ✔ Reddick has used the same boards since 1993, and wrote names for each storm ever since ✔ Joe Raedle/Getty Images Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide



Satellite image shows how nine storms currently circle the globe

9/12/2018, 3:37:32 PM
The image circles some of the points where the most extreme weather is set to batter the world this week, including in the Atlantic Ocean, Western Pacific and South East Asia. ✔ This remarkable satellite image shows Hurricane Florence is one of just nine potentially dangerous storms currently circling around the world ✔ Meteorologists have given Hurricane Florence, which is now heading towards the US, a category four level strength, meaning the storm could cause major structural damage costing millions



Firefighters Cope As Climate Change Radically Changes Their Jobs

9/12/2018, 12:18:57 PM
“We are not first responders anymore. We are extended responders.” ✔ 11, more than 6,000 fires had scorched nearly 1.5 million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center ✔ With limited resources and flames moving at breakneck speed, Sonoma became a sitting duck ✔ This is an extremely dangerous profession, and mother nature can be very cruel, he said



FEMA warns about hurricane as D.C. press chases Trump scandal

9/12/2018, 3:04:21 PM
A top FEMA official attempted Wednesday to warn people in the path of Hurricane Florence but instead had to shoot down reporters’ questions about whether the Trump administration wasted disaster funds on its illegal immigration agenda. ✔ A top FEMA official attempted Wednesday to warn people in the path of Hurricane Florence but instead had to shoot down reporters’ questions about whether the Trump administration wasted disaster funds on its illegal immigration agenda ✔ Money was taken from accounts across-the-board, including tens of millions from the border wall project



Hurricane Florence tracker mapped: Latest chart shows Florence's USA East Coast direct hit

9/12/2018, 2:09:06 PM
HURRICANE Florence is on track to crash into the US East Coast packing winds of up to 130mph within the next 48 hours according to the latest weather map. ✔ President Donald Trump said: Hurricane Florence is looking even bigger than anticipated ✔ A motion toward the northwest is forecast to begin by this afternoon and continue through Thursday ✔ Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts ✔ An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is currently investigating the hurricane



The Latest: Florence's projection shifts slightly southward

9/12/2018, 12:19:11 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Florence (all times local): 8 a.m. The 8 a.m. forecast on Hurricane Florence reinforces projections tha ✔ Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 140 mph (220 kph) and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week ✔ 11) Officials at FEMA are warning that Florence's impact will be far-reaching and recovery will take more than just days



Analysis | The Daily 202: West Wing intrigue distracts from what the Trump administration is, and isn’t, doing

9/12/2018, 1:08:29 PM
Tuesday offered a revealing window into the Justice Department’s priorities. ✔ THE BIG IDEA: Speculation about who wrote that anonymous op-ed continues to be an absorbing parlor game, but few people are talking about the crushing national debt ✔ In Missouri's competitive Senate race earlier this year, Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill was criticized for doing the same thing



Hurricane Florence track turns south; South Carolina could face carnage

9/12/2018, 12:01:42 PM
Hurricane Florence is now expected to slow down and turn south after reaching the East Coast, which could have dire consequences for South Carolina. ✔ I had a great time filling 25 sandbags, and I get them all home and my husband’s like, ‘Do you really think those sandbags are going to keep six feet of water out of the house?’ Rosbrugh said ✔ Joe Raedle/Getty Images Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide



10 things you need to know before the opening bell (SPY, SPX, QQQ, DIA, AAPL) | Markets Insider

9/12/2018, 12:16:53 PM
undefined ✔ Reuters/Leah Millis Here is what you need to know ✔ Tech employees may be the big winners of the ETF explosion ✔ Tech employees who often receive a large portion of their compensation in stock options are the big winners of the exchange-traded fund market's $5 trillion explosion, according to a new study from Vincent Deluard of INTL FCStone ✔ The S&P 500 is set to open little changed near 2,891



The Latest: Regulators review preparations for nuke plants

9/12/2018, 3:53:26 PM
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Florence (all times local): 11:20 a.m. Federal regulators are reviewing preparations for nuclear plants in ✔ Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 140 mph (220 kph) and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week ✔ North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has told coastal residents of his state to move inland



Cloning scientists find frozen EXTINCT 50,000 year-old cave lion cub

9/12/2018, 1:27:42 PM
THE remains of a perfectly preserved 50,000-year-old lion cub have been found by cloning scientists – with the hope of restoring the species. ✔ The new cub’s discovery is a major boost to scientists seeking to clone the lost species back to life, reported The Siberian Times - which today revealed the pictures ✔ The cave lion - once a native of Britain and the rest of Europe -  became extinct about 13,000 years ago



Nintendo Direct September 2018 stream date CONFIRMED: Here's when Switch games reveal is

9/12/2018, 2:12:49 PM
NINTENDO Switch fans have found out when the Nintendo Direct for September 2018 will be. ✔ The official Nintendo UK Twitter account posted: The #NintendoDirect presentation originally planned for last week has been rescheduled ✔ Tune in at 23:00 (UK time) on 13/09 for info about upcoming #NintendoSwitch and #3DS titles! It'll last approximately 35 minutes



Wednesday Morning Briefing

9/12/2018, 12:38:06 PM
For all the news you need to start your day, subscribe to the News Now newsletter. The best of Reuters news delivered right into your inbox absolutely free. ✔ Eleven Republican and Democratic U.S. senators urged President Trump’s administration to use all tools at your disposal, including imposing more economic sanctions, to ensure the immediate, unconditional release of two Reuters journalists imprisoned in Myanmar



People are keeping a close eye on Waffle House as Hurricane Florence churns toward the East Coast — and there's a weird reason why

9/12/2018, 3:28:27 PM
Waffle House is famously known for staying open during natural disasters. If a Waffle House closes, it suggests the event was bad enough to potentially have devastating effects on the economy. The reverse is true if it stays open. ✔ The Waffle House test doesn't just tell us how quickly a business might rebound - it also tells us how the larger community is faring ✔ It closed locations during Hurricanes Matthew and Harvey ✔ This would be the first hurricane of this strength to hit North Carolina since Hurricane Hugo in 1989



Analysis | Trump’s hurricane-response bragging earns sharp rebuke from his one-time character witness

9/12/2018, 1:08:24 PM
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosello entertained Trump's bragging about the response the last time. He seems to have reached his limit. ✔ No relationship between a colony and the federal government can ever be called ‘successful’ because Puerto Ricans lack certain inalienable rights enjoyed by our fellow Americans in the states, Rosselló stated today ✔ But for at least a moment on Tuesday, Rossello decided Trump's bragging about a huge tragedy for his island and a struggling response was just too much to countenance



Couple slash £50,000 off asking price for 's**thole' new build in Facebook sale

9/12/2018, 12:46:32 PM
Johnathan and Jillian Widlake are trying to sell their Devon home - but developers say they are taking their complaints 'very seriously' and have offered a face-to-face meeting ✔ But the dream soon became a nightmare after the house was dogged by long delays, claims of shoddy workmanship, poor customer service and un-kept promises, Devon Live reports ✔ I was crying my eyes out by this point, one of the workmen in the house even gave me a hug and comforted me ✔ We are committed to ensuring any outstanding works are completed swiftly



Trump Claims His Hurricane Response In Texas, Florida Merits 'A Pluses'

9/12/2018, 2:31:22 PM
And the "great job" he did in Puerto Rico was "unappreciated." ✔ Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, called him out numerous times for neglecting the U.S. territory ✔ More than 1 million people have been ordered to evacuate their homes, and states of emergency have been declared in North Carolina and South Carolina



Trump gives himself 'A pluses' on 'hurricane work,' blames Maria on San Juan mayor

9/12/2018, 12:31:32 PM
Trump has consistently applauded the Maria response, even as the estimates of deaths caused by the storm have climbed from 64 to 2,975 people. ✔ The president also sent two tweets – one featuring a video message – warning people of the danger of Hurricane Florence as it approaches the East Coast, and assuring residents that emergency responders are prepared ✔ The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history hit  Galveston, Texas, in 1900, killing more than 6,000 people



Brexit bombshell: Secret Cobra meetings held to prepare for NO DEAL, claims MP

9/12/2018, 3:50:24 PM
SECRET meetings of the Government's emergency committee have been held to prepare for a no-deal Brexit, an MP has claimed. Labour's Anna McMorrin said the Cabinet Office was preparing for the "very real threat" of no deal by undertaking civil contingency planning and holding Cobra meetings. ✔ It's perfectly right that the civil contingency secretariat in the Cabinet Office takes an active part in contingency planning for all eventualities ✔ A spokesman for Mrs May said: We have been working on the issue of the Northern Irish border for two years and we have looked at a significant number of potential solutions and we believe that the plan put forward by Chequers is the only credible and negotiable one



The Latest: DHS: FEMA money transfer won't harm storm relief

9/12/2018, 2:46:31 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Florence (all times local): 10:30 a.m. The Homeland Security Department is pushing back against a Democratic ✔ But DHS officials said the money was transferred from unspent operational accounts for training, office supplies and headquarters costs ✔ (NOAA via AP) Map shows probable path of Hurricane Florence ✔ 11) Officials at FEMA are warning that Florence's impact will be far-reaching and recovery will take more than just days



High ice and hard truth: the poets taking on climate change

9/12/2018, 2:14:48 PM
Greenland poet Aka Niviana’s way of life is disappearing as her country thaws, while the subsequent meltwater threatens Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner and her fellow Marshall Islanders thousands of miles away. Their joint trip to the melting glaciers inspired a climate call to arms ✔ High up on a melting Greenland glacier, at the end of this summer from climate hell,two young women shout a poem above the roar of the wind ✔ These poets can’t avoid the politics: their stanzas indict the civilisations which – long before we worried about climate change – blew up Bikini Atoll in the Marshalls and polluted Greenland’s ice sheet with nuclear waste



Indian businessman Mallya's extradition decision set for December 10

9/12/2018, 3:55:47 PM
The ruling on whether Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya can be extradited from Britain to India to face fraud charges will be given on Dec. 10, a London judge said on Wednesday, after she heard closing submissions in the case. ✔ REUTERS/Toby Melville Montgomery said the evidence she and the Indian government had provided showed Kingfisher (KFA) had been clear about what the loans were for - to secure the airline’s viable future - and that it had been open about its losses ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Jeremy Vine cringes as Ryan Thomas is 'punched' by Rory Bremner

9/12/2018, 12:01:38 PM
The former Coronation Street star, 34, was also close to tears when he watched footage of his breakdown for the first time ✔ something in that house, it makes you become isolated ✔ Speaking to host Emma after the win, he was asked whether he would be able to forgive the former Emmerdale actress ✔ He said: If she wants forgiveness and it makes her feel better I would rather give her that and I think she's been punished enough by the public ✔ *Big Brother returns on Friday at 9pm on Channel 5



Rogue Nations, US, UK, France and Germany in Talks to Attack Warn-Torn, Heroic Syria Without Cause

9/12/2018, 2:46:43 PM
“That has to be, in the history of propaganda in the 20th and 21st centuries, one of the most outrageous claims that I can think of,” John Bolton stated in response to Moscow's charge that anti-Assad insurgents in Idlib are preparing a chemical false flag in order to hasten a US attack on Damascus, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. ✔ Meanwhile the United Nations has warned of an impending humanitarian disaster, and a UN Security Council meeting chaired by the US is set to be held on Tuesday morning, according to the WSJ ✔ German tornado jets could take part in combat missions alongside their US, UK and French counterparts, according to the article



Exclusive: Turkey boosts arms to Syrian rebels as Idlib attack...

9/12/2018, 12:55:51 PM
Turkey has stepped up arms supplies to Syrian rebels to help them stave off an expected offensive by the Syrian army and its Russian and Iran-backed allies in the northwest near the Turkish frontier, rebel sources told Reuters. ✔ Russian and Syrian warplanes have stepped up air strikes on southern Idlib and adjacent areas of Hama province in an apparent prelude to a ground offensive ✔ The Syrian army is building up troops near frontlines ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Opinion | Tips for your brand and/or president on Sept. 11

9/12/2018, 1:20:15 PM
At least Garfield responded with dignity. ✔ President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive in Johnstown, Pa., on Tuesday ahead of a memorial service for victims of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa ✔ Ask yourself, On the anniversary of 9/11, are people aching to hear from Applebee’s ✔ The accusation is that it is tasteless to make everything about yourself



Brexit rebels pledge loyalty to May after talk of a plot to topple her

9/12/2018, 1:37:10 PM
Brexit-supporting lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's party publicly pledged support for her on Wednesday after media reports of a plot to oust her by rebels unhappy with her proposals for exiting the European Union. ✔ The EU and Britain hope to clinch a deal later this year so parliaments on both sides can ratify it before Brexit ✔ European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday renewed a pledge of close trade and security ties with Britain after Brexit, but said the EU would not compromise on key withdrawal terms ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Hurricane Florence NWS warning: Today is your LAST day to prepare for Hurricane

9/12/2018, 2:09:08 PM
HURRICANE Florence is charging toward the US East Coast as a massive, dangerous hurricane. The National Weather Service warned residents on Wednesday: “today is the LAST day to prepare.” ✔ Hurricane Florence NWS warning: More than 1 million people have been forced to flee their homes (Image: Getty) A Hurricane Watch is in effect for: Edisto Beach South Carolina to South Santee River South Carolina A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area



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