Ruling puts onus on anti-nuclear plaintiffs citing volcanic risks
9/26/2018, 9:08:37 AMHIROSHIMA--The Hiroshima High Court has significantly raised the bar for plaintiffs seeking suspensi ✔ Kenta Tsunasaki, one of the plaintiffs, said he was appalled by the ruling ✔ We are again witnessing the exact same attitude toward a massive eruption of a volcano, he said, referring to the magnitude-9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that caused the 2011 triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant ✔ (This article was compiled from reports by Sotaro Hata, Toshio Kawada and Shigeko Segawa.)
Earthquake today: Earthquakes HAMMER Alaska, Peru and the Mediterranean
9/26/2018, 9:23:06 AMEARTHQUAKE activity has lit up seismology maps this morning, as America, South East Asia and the Mediterranean are at the mercy of multiple tremors. Where are the most earthquakes today? ✔ South America felt some much more powerful tremors today, and Peru was most affected, where a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck 100 miles deep just northeast of Pucallpa ✔ With South East Asia concluding activity so far, the general picture paints a chain of activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean, right on the Ring of Fire
Bereaved family members climb Mt. Ontakesan on anniversary
9/26/2018, 9:08:26 AMKISO, Nagano Prefecture--Relatives of victims of Mount Ontakesan’s deadly eruption four years ago ma ✔ The family members started out in the early morning, reaching the final stretch at 10:30 a.m. Some had stayed overnight in cottages at the eighth and ninth stations ✔ The restricted area was later reduced in response to the downgrading of the volcanic threat level
For many living near South Carolina's coast, Florence is the visitor who refuses to leave - Los Angeles Times
9/26/2018, 10:18:35 AMEleven days after the Hurricane Florence arrived on the coast, and more than a week after it blew north and dissipated, rivers swollen by its relentless rains are still flooding homes and businesses in their paths as they make their way to the sea. ✔ The military said the spill won't threaten residential water supplies, however ✔ That will present a challenge for flood victims who initially fled to relatives' homes but will probably need to find other shelter before their homes are ready for their return
Looking back at a hot, soggy mess of a growing season
9/26/2018, 11:13:18 AMAn overabundance of rain has produced nothing but headaches for the gardener. ✔ I cannot begin to describe all the unpleasantness of gardening in this the mud-smeared eyeglasses, the damp seed packets, the running ink on the plant labels or the way that after an hour or so, the rain had soaked through the jacket to my T-shirt and the soggy deerskin work gloves had stained my hands yellow
Scientists Warned Of Rising Seas In North Carolina. Now The State Is Dealing With A Disaster.
9/26/2018, 10:11:24 AMThousands more homes were damaged by Florence because of rising seas, scientists said. Six years ago, North Carolina Republicans voted to ban sea level rise science.
The terrifying, destructive force of glacial floods – and the growing threat to millions
9/26/2018, 11:39:47 AMThe ominously swelling torrent of grey water churns down the gully as onlookers wait to see how bad it will get. ✔ With so much of these areas inaccessible and unsurveyed, the figure for glacial lakes, including those that form a risk to people, could be higher ✔ Newsletter promotion - global health security - end of article Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security
Migrants given new home in wildfires-hit Portuguese town
9/26/2018, 10:03:31 AMA group of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean in July by charity ship Aquar... ✔ Fundao, about 260 km (162 miles) north of the capital Lisbon, has close to 30,000 inhabitants ✔ In August 2017 a wildfire destroyed thousands of hectares in and around the town ✔ Portugal on Tuesday joined with Spain, France and Germany in taking in migrants from Aquarius’ second mission, with Portugal agreeing to open its doors to 10 of the 58 migrants on board ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
‘Women without veils lack modesty?’ French feminists slammed for saying hijab empowers females
9/26/2018, 11:30:47 AMA French feminist group has come under a barrage of criticism and been accused of confusing Islam and Islamism after releasing a photo of a veiled woman and argued that wearing a headscarf is a sign of modesty & empowers females. ✔ Naëm Bestandji, an activist who supports secularism and feminism, accused the group of confusing Islam and Islamism in a series of lengthy posts on Facebook ✔ On its website the group claims that it fights against all forms of discrimination and social inequalities
Is building nuclear power plants the best way to boil water for generating electricity? - Los Angeles Times
9/26/2018, 11:19:38 AMThere are multiple sources of clean energy, including biomass and new engine technology being developed, that deserve priority over risky nuclear power. ✔ (If California wants to go carbon-free, it needs to end its nuclear moratorium, Opinion, Sept ✔ Exxon Mobil is developing algae as a source of biofuel ✔ Nuclear power, which has been safely used in France for decades, actually has fewer detrimental environmental consequences if properly managed
Argentina peso crisis: Currency plummets 5 PERCENT as bank chief quits after three months
9/26/2018, 8:11:57 AMARGENTINA’S peso has plummeted against the US dollar after the country’s central bank chief resigned just three months into the job. ✔ But the IMF frowns upon using reserves to shore up currencies as it can be quickly burned through the bailout cash ✔ He will be replaced by deputy economic minister, Guido Sandleris ✔ The central bank said: A new agreement with the IMF will re-establish confidence in the fiscal, financial, monetary and exchange rate situation
World Bank approves first loans to Somalia in 30 years
9/26/2018, 11:04:08 AMThe World Bank has approved $80 million in loans to Somalia to fund public finan... ✔ REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo The bank said it would also work with the government in Mogadishu to improve services like education and healthcare, access to clean water, energy and finance for its citizens - under a program called Country Partnership Framework
'We've never seen it like this': Why is the water disappearing from Lake Annecy?
9/26/2018, 9:17:04 AMLake Annecy is one of the most idyllic spots in France with holidaymakers flocking there throughout the year but there's a problem at the country's most popular lake... and it's all to do with the water levels. ✔ Photo: Screengrab/Le Dauphine And scientists are concerned too ✔ We've even been finding shells! Five French words to know le chaleur - the heat le niveau - the level un lac - the lake baisser - to lower/to decrease la sécheresse - dryness/drought
Hands off Rod Rosenstein - Los Angeles Times
9/26/2018, 11:31:22 AMThe deputy attorney general should stay at his post. ✔ Three days after he reportedly went to the White House to turn in his resignation, Deputy Atty ✔ The New York Times reported that shortly after assuming his post last year, the deputy attorney general suggested that he secretly record Trump and discussed recruiting Cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president
Princess Diana was the first royal bride to have THIS before getting engaged to Prince Charles
9/26/2018, 11:18:39 AMWE all know Meghan Markle had a successful career before becoming Royalty. Even Kate Middleton had a few short-lived jobs before marrying Prince William. She briefly worked for her parents’ c… ✔ She is believed to be the first Royal bride to have worked before marrying ✔ Earlier this week, we told you about Lady Amelia Windsor, who poses in a grotty airport loo in £39.50 M&S trousers and a Topshop knit just hours before dazzling in Dior at Paris Fashion Week ✔ We also revealed the celebrities whose stints on reality TV spelled disaster for their careers ✔ And we showed you Kylie Jenner's 'life changing' breakfast tweak
Tropical Storm Rosa likely to be major hurricane soon, forecasters say
9/26/2018, 9:29:41 AMNational Hurricane Center says newly formed storm is forecast to strengthen rapidly into hurricane, then major hurricane, off Mexico's Pacific coast ✔ Economic research firm Moody's Analytics estimated that the storm has caused around $44 billion in damage and lost output, one of the 10 costliest hurricanes to hit the U.S. The worst disaster, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, cost $192.2 billion in today's dollars
Debbie McGee, 59, suffers nightmare wardrobe malfunction in racy gown
9/26/2018, 11:16:19 AMDEBBIE McGee doesn't have to do much to look like a pin-up. ✔ The Strictly Come Dancing 2017 bombshell put the youngsters to shame at the National Reality TV Awards on Tuesday night ✔ The figure-hugging frock just skimmed over Debbie's knockout curves ✔ The former magician's assistant packed an extra punch with a dramatic smokey eye and red manicure
The world’s most precariously placed buildings
9/26/2018, 10:21:03 AMFrom the Hanging Temple of Shanxi, which really does 'hang', to the tiny chapel built on top of a volcanic plug in France, these buildings were clearly erected by builders with nerves of steel. ✔ If you don’t have a head for heights, these pictures might give you sweaty palms ✔ The best way to approach it is by boat - it's a jaw-dropping experience The Hanging Temple was built into the side of a cliff near near Mount Heng in Shanxi Province, China, in 491
Jeremy Corbyn has an unashamedly socialist plan to transform Britain
9/26/2018, 11:48:33 AMThe British media landscape may be dominated by Britain's tortuous negotiations to leave the European Union, but the country's main opposition party has other ideas. ✔ Pointing to the strong result for Labour in last year's snap election -- called by May in the hope of winning a landslide to strengthen her hand in the Brexit negotiations -- Corbyn will argue that his party's radical plan to rebuild and transform Britain is the answer
What happens to your body when you stop having sex - and it's worse for women
9/26/2018, 9:18:34 AMSadly, when it comes to a lack of sex, women are the most adversely affected - but men don't get off scot-free either ✔ The average Brit is said to have sex a grand total of 5,778 times before they die ✔ The vaginal lubrication lessens with age, and if you're not being turned on through self-pleasure, erotic books, videos, or a partner, the juice can begin to lessen more quickly
Corbynite MP who insulted Harry's Army record takes aim at Meghan Markle charity work - saying royals only help out when the cameras are on
9/26/2018, 10:36:51 AMROYALS like Meghan Markle only do charity work when the TV cameras are switched on, Kensington’s Labour MP said last night in a furious rant. Emma Dent Coad said the royal family’s support for char… ✔ 3 Ms Dent Coad claimed the Queen is able to avoid tax on most of her income Last week Prince Harry’s wife Meghan launched a charity cookbook written with the survivors of Grenfell Tower ✔ At the same event at last year’s Labour conference, she sparked fury by claiming Prince Harry is unable to fly a helicopter
Great British Bake Off 2018 results: Who left Bake Off last night?
9/26/2018, 8:03:21 AMGREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2018 aired last night, and as Noel Fielding previously hinted it was a double elimination. But which two contestants left Bake Off last night? ✔ After Karen and Terry ended up at the bottom in the Technical Challenge, and then had disasters with their Showstopper biscuit chandeliers, the pair were sent home, leading to tears in the tent of the Channel 4 show ✔ The standard was high, with Paul giving three ‘Hollywood handshakes’ ✔ The Great British Bake Off continues Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4
Global economic CRASH warning: Meltdown worse than 2008 has 'ALREADY begun'
9/26/2018, 11:48:09 AMAN ECONOMIC expert has shockingly claimed a new global financial crash is underway – and it will be worse than the 2008 meltdown. ✔ **UK High Street: Struggling stores AXE nearly 50,000 shop staff in just SIX months** Getty DISASTER: Trillions was wiped off the global economy after the 2008 crisis (Pic: Getty) Getty CATACLYSMIC: The last crash hit millions of Brits and saw the collapse of Northern Rock (Pic: Getty) Those decisions have both served to strengthen the dollar, which has hurt their economies
Medicaid expansion is popular. Democrats should build on it in midterms and beyond.
9/26/2018, 11:46:17 AMMedicaid expansion polls better than Trump, even in some red states. Democrats should make it key in midterms and a starting point for insuring everyone. ✔ The popularity of Medicaid expansion in GOP strongholds is one of the brightest signs that while Republicans may have won the culture war, they’re losing the policy debate especially when it comes to health care and education ✔ Jason Sattler, a writer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a member of USA TODAY’s Board of Contributors and host of The GOTMFV Show podcast
How Jeremy Corbyn Finally Got The Media To Take Him Seriously
9/26/2018, 8:50:15 AM“No big cock-ups, no real controversies, no anti-Semitism scandals, yet.” ✔ The Labour leader’s head of strategic communications James Schneider and press aide Sophie Nazemi run the show in terms of day-to-day dealings with the lobby ✔ They work alongside the party’s head of press, Sian Jones, who arrived last year from the Communication Workers Union, while the whole operation remains overseen by Seumas Milne, still one of Corbyn’s closest confidants with the title director of communications ✔ There was denial in 2015, then anger and depression
Corbyn vows to end 'greed is good' capitalism in conference speech
9/26/2018, 11:45:05 AMThe Labour leader made his pitch to become PM with an uncompromising attack on the financial sector - saying Labour was wrong to 'prop up' bankers after the credit crunch. ✔ Jeremy Corbyn today vowed to create a Left-wing Britain by ending 'greed is good' capitalism and reining in the City ✔ Even during the referendum in 2016 Jeremy Corbyn was accused of half-hearted campaigning and hedging his bets - admitting he was only '7 out of 10' in favour of Remain
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