Families of victims of Japanese volcano eruption climb to its summit
9/26/2018, 4:08:20 PMRelatives of victims who died in Japan's Mt Ontake volcano eruption climbed to the summit on Wednesday for the first time since the disaster, in which 63 people died 200km west of Tokyo. ✔ Relatives of victims who lost their lives in Japan's deadliest volcano eruption in more than a century climbed the mountain on Wednesday for the first time since the disaster ✔ Ontake The summit had been off limits to the public since the tragedy, even while families requested access to the area
Tropical Storm Kirk reemerges, strengthens in Atlantic, forecasters say
9/26/2018, 7:03:10 PMKirk was located about 305 miles east of Barbados, packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, according to National Hurricane Center ✔ Vincent and the Grenadines -- with tropical storm conditions appearing within the next 36 hours ✔ 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
Florence was the nation's second-rainiest storm in 70 years, meteorologist calculates
9/26/2018, 4:15:28 PMOnly Hurricane Harvey rained more over a 14,000 square-mile area during a four-day time period ✔ When the scientist looked at a bigger area, 20,000 square miles, Florence fell to seventh place behind Harvey, 1998's Hurricane Georges, the two Louisiana rainstorms, a 1962 northern California downpour and a 1994 Texas drenching ✔ On Friday, it surpassed the previous record high of 17.9 feet set in 2016 by Hurricane Matthew
The Northeast and New England keep getting slammed by storms. More are on the way today.
9/26/2018, 6:27:51 PMThe region can't catch a break these days. ✔ The Connecticut Turnpike looking south to exit 16 is closed Tuesday Sept ✔ the National Weather Service offices in Taunton, MA., and Upton, NY., issued a combined fifteen Flash Flood Warnings to account for the torrential tropical downpours ✔ Some spots, especially east of Interstate 495, may not see a drop
Wildfire burning in the Cajon Pass prompts 15 Freeway closure - Los Angeles Times
9/26/2018, 7:44:40 PMA brush fire that broke out in the Cajon Pass prompted the closure of the southbound 15 Freeway on Wednesday morning. ✔ A brush fire that broke out in the Cajon Pass prompted the closure of the 15 Freeway on Wednesday morning ✔ The fire was spotted shortly before 11 a.m. after a motorist reported that a big-rig tire went flying into a tree in the area of Cajon Boulevard and Kenwood Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol logs
Analysis | Surprise! The American weather model had the best forecasts for Hurricane Florence.
9/26/2018, 7:10:16 PMBoth the old and new version of the American model outperformed the vaunted European one. ✔ While the GFS’s performance topped the European model during Florence, it’s important to note the National Weather Service analysis only extended out five days before the storm made landfall ✔ pic.twitter.com/3ssBAtSWze NWS WPC (@NWSWPC) September 19, 2018 This is clearly a case where human forecasters were able to improve on model forecasts by examining the whole universe of models and bringing in their own expertise
Study: Post-Maria contracts go to mainland, not Puerto Rico
9/26/2018, 5:44:45 PMSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A study published Wednesday found that the bulk of federal funds slated for post-hurricane reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico are going to mainland ✔ Raul Santiago, co-author of the study and the center's research associate, noted that Katrina caused an estimated $160 billion in damage, compared with the $140 billion that Puerto Rico's government is requesting after Maria ✔ 26, 2018, has found that the bulk of federal funds slated for post-hurricane reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico are going to mainland companies, despite a federal law that states local companies should receive priority
Michelle Heaton almost burns house down and warns fans not to make same mistake
9/26/2018, 6:13:36 PMThe mum-of-two said she was very lucky she came home when she did ✔ Michelle shares the home with husband Hugh Hanley and daughter Faith, six, and son Aaron, four ✔ Michelle was diagnosed with the 'cancer gene' (Image: ITV) Earlier this year Michelle released book Hot Flush: Motherhood, The Menopause And Me, where she spoke about her journey to parenthood ✔ It doesn’t matter when you seek help, just seek help
'Bit RICH coming from Labour!' Sky News host OWNS Chakrabarti with Corbyn's speech remark
9/26/2018, 6:28:08 PMSKY News host Mark Austin shut down Labour Attorney General Shami Chakrabarti remarking her party had failed to present a direct Brexit strategy while demanding clarity from Theresa May. ✔ Mark Austin Ms Chakrabarti said: We set out our tests for what a good Brexit might look like, honouring the referendum results even though we have Remainers and Leavers among our electorate and our membership ✔ Brexit is about the future of our country and our vital interests
Making a Murderer 2: Meet the fierce leather-clad lawyer who could set Steven Avery free with her 'air-tight' alibi
9/26/2018, 4:48:22 PMWITH jet-black hair as long as her list of exonerations, top criminal lawyer Kathleen Zellner has spoken out against ‘bad cops’, brands inmates ‘freaks and monsters’, and happily taunts her opposit… ✔ The lawyer told The Times she now has a new suspect, and revealed that there is evidence to support that Teresa made two phone calls to a man who had recently been convicted of two sexual assaults in Arizona before her murder ✔ One thing is clear, this is a lawyer you do not want to mess with – and right now, she’s Steven’s best chance at freedom
‘Merkel blow by blow’ – How the German chancellor can’t catch a break
9/26/2018, 4:46:14 PMThe media have been quick to label the departure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ally Volker Kauder as the latest in a series of “blows” to the chancellor. But Merkel shows no signs of being blown away just yet. ✔ Given the severity of the demographic change that followed, the report’s authors argued that the decision was of essential relevance to the state, and should not have been taken by Merkel alone ✔ Share it with a friend! Trends: Angela Merkel news Germany news
New Florence flooding forecasts are good news for S Carolina
9/26/2018, 4:46:56 PMGEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — The last community in the way of Hurricane Florence's floodwaters as they slowly flow to the sea got some good news Wednesday — the predictions aren' ✔ (AP) The last community in the way of Hurricane Florence's floodwaters as they slowly flow to the sea got some good news Wednesday the predictions aren't as dire as they once were ✔ Water is touching the barrier of sand and plastic called the Lifeline, but is still well below the top of it, according to the state Department of Transportation
What to expect from Erdogan's Germany visit?
9/26/2018, 4:20:49 PMTurkish president will meet Chancellor Merkel to discuss bilateral ties, Turkish currency crisis and situation in Syria. ✔ Plunging lira The currency crisis Turkey is going through is also high on the agenda of Erdogan's visit ✔ Follow Umut Uras on Twitter: @Um_Uras ABOUT THE AUTHOR Umut Uras Umut Uras is an online producer with experience covering the Cyprus dispute, Turkish politics and EU affairs
Inside the Kavanaugh media defense: “He didn’t need much convincing.”
9/26/2018, 7:09:53 PMHow the Supreme Court nominee’s rare television interview came about. ✔ Kavanaugh had been scrambling to shut down the latest disaster in what once seemed a certain nomination: a coming New Yorker story outlining a new accusation of harassment against Kavanaugh ✔ It’s harder than we imagined, and we imagined it might be hard ✔ Kavanaugh’s Fox News interview now looks like it was perhaps the worst move he could have made, Garance Franke-Ruta, the Washington editor of Yahoo News tweeted Wednesday
Expert reveals how to preserve a wedding dress such as Meghan Markle's
9/26/2018, 7:38:26 PMJeeves, a dry cleaning service that holds a Royal Warrant and has worked for Prince Charles and his family for three decades, told Femail how to clean a wedding dress such as the duchess'. ✔ 'Lace sections such as the veil are always hand-cleaned,' the expert added ✔ That includes protecting it from direct sunlight, humidity, and moths ✔ The first part of the documentary aired on Tuesday in the UK, and the movie is scheduled to premiere on HBO on October 1 for US viewers
No-deal Brexit will force a General Election says Corbyn bombshell warning to May
9/26/2018, 5:31:26 PMJEREMY Corbyn vowed to use parliamentary votes over Brexit to try to topple Theresa May's Government and impose his hard-line socialist plans on Britain. In his keynote party conference speech, the Labour leader pledged to oppose either the Prime Minister's Brexit plan or a "no deal" departure from the EU to try to force a general election. ✔ And he accused the Tories of pandering to prejudice, accusing them of nasty, cynical politics that demeans our country ✔ The remark was being seen at Westminster last night as a desperate attempt by the Labour leader to depict himself as a statesman ready to take charge in Downing Street
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