Storm Florence heads Britain threatening heavy rain and 65mph winds
9/4/2018, 2:23:11 AMThe storm, currently near the US, may be about to bring dramatic changes to the current humid temperatures ✔ The Atlantic hurricane season could bring spells of unsettled, stormy weather (Image: Dinendra Haria/WENN) Read More UK weather forecast: Brits bask in 25C sunshine one last time before schools go back Should this occur, unsettled, wet and windy weather is likely to affect western Europe due to the tail-end of Florence
UK weather forecast: Britain braced for RAIN and 'UNSETTLED CONDITIONS' by end of week
9/4/2018, 3:38:58 AMTHE UK is bracing itself to be hit by “unsettled conditions” and heavy rain as Storm Florence hurtles towards the country, however before the storm strikes Britain can expect a warm and cloudy day as overnight frost clears away. ✔ UK prepares for Tropical Storm Florence (Image: WXCHARTS/GETTY) Tropical Storm Florence, which has the potential to expand into a hurricane, is currently swirling in the Mid-Atlantic ✔ Scotland and Northern Ireland will see a fine start, with only patchy clouds to obscure the sun
U.S. Gulf Coast bracing for Hurricane Gordon as storm nears
9/4/2018, 1:24:10 AMTropical Storm Gordon whipped the southern tip of Florida with high winds and rain on Monday, and was expected to make landfall as a hurricane along the central U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday night, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. ✔ By Monday afternoon the storm had passed over Florida’s southern tip ✔ There were no reports of any injuries or deaths or any damages to buildings, said Alberto Moscoso, a spokesman for the Florida Division of Emergency Management ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Tropical Storm Gordon smashes into Florida as forecasters warn of hurricane
9/4/2018, 12:11:39 AMFLORIDA was lashed with heavy rains and high winds as Tropical Storm Gordon hit the US state. Gordon is expected to strengthen into a hurricane when it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast after batter… ✔ Reuters 7 A chilling satellite image shows Tropical Storm Gordon nearing Florida Getty Images - Getty 7 Tropical Storm Gordon lashed South Florida with heavy rains and high winds on Monday Alamy Live News 7 It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane when it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast Reuters 7 Maintenance crew work near power lines during an outage after Storm Gordon descended on Miami Beach, Florida A storm surge warning has been issued for the area stretching from Shell Beach, Louisiana, to Dauphin Island, Alabama
Japan issues evacuation advisories, cancels hundreds of flights as typhoon Jebi nears
9/4/2018, 2:33:16 AMJapan issued evacuation advisories for almost 300,000 people and cancelled hundreds of flights in the face of strong winds and heavy rain as typhoon Jebi roared north and was set to make landfall later on Tuesday. ✔ Around 87 mm (3.4 inches) of rain drenched some areas in an hour on Tuesday morning, with as much as 500 mm (20 inches) set to fall in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning ✔ However, it was set to speed up after it makes landfall, minimizing the amount of rain that will fall in one place
Typhoon Jebi: WARNING of high waves, FLOODS and LANDSLIDES in Japan
9/4/2018, 2:07:12 AMJAPANESE authorities have warned of high waves, floods and landslides once Typhoon Jebi hits the mainland later today, including in areas affected by deadly floods earlier this year. ✔ Even well-built buildings could sustain major damage and trees could be snapped or uprooted ✔ Tyohoon Prapiroon caused heavy rain and strong wind across Japan (Image: GETTY) Widespread power outages and water shortages could last for several days or even weeks in the areas most affected ✔ Jebi is called as such as it means swallow in Korean
Japan EVACUATIONS as deadly typhoon set to hit TODAY
9/4/2018, 3:44:04 AMJAPAN issued evacuation plans for almost 300,000 people as typhoon Jebi roared north and is set to make landfall today. ✔ Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in the face of strong winds and heavy rain which are expected to devastate the country ✔ Deadly rains, landslides, floods and record-breaking heat have also killed hundreds of people in 2018 ✔ Wind gusts of up to 103mph were recorded in one part of Shikoku, with forecasts for gusts as high as 135mph
Chicago Goes Country! Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi and Carly Pearce Take Over Wrigley Field
9/4/2018, 2:26:03 AMThe country superstar's [tempo-ecommerce src="https://www.ticketmaster.com/Luke-Bryan-tickets/artist/1044173" title="What Makes You Country XL Stadium Sized" context="body"] tour hit Wrigley Field on Saturday — and Bryan brought pals Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi and Carly Pearce along for the ride ✔ CARLY PEARCE The famous Wrigley field ivy! Rachel Deeb CARLY PEARCE Butterflies ✔ Connor Dwyer LUKE BRYAN Walking into Notre Dame Stadium … We routed through South Bend, Indiana on the way to Chicago to be the guest game picker of week 1 on ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot
Wild blueberries sing the blues, with industry in decline
9/4/2018, 3:24:55 AMDEBLOIS, Maine (AP) — In the era of superfoods, Maine blueberries aren't so super. The Maine wild blueberry industry harvests one of the most beloved fruit crops in ✔ DEBLOIS, Maine (AP) In the era of superfoods, Maine blueberries aren't so super ✔ Such financial stress played a role in growers harvesting 5,000 fewer acres in the U.S. last year, said David Yarborough, a horticulture professor at the University of Maine
At water-starved Lake Mead and Lake Powell, 'the crisis is already real,' scientists say
9/4/2018, 12:26:10 AMScientists say the Colorado River's crisis is visible not just at Lake Mead, but also upstream at Lake Powell. They suggest 'more flexibility.' ✔ The treaties that originally divided the river allocated 7.5 million acre-feet of water per year for the four Upper Basin states; 7.5 million acre-feet for the Lower Basin states of Nevada, Arizona and California; and 1.5 million acre-feet for Mexico
Thousands pack anti-racism concert in Germany's Chemnitz
9/4/2018, 12:52:45 AMTens of thousands of people thronged an anti-racism concert Monday in protest against xenophobic mobs that ran rampage in the city of Chemnitz, as Angela Merkel urged Germans to stand up against the far right's message of hate and division. ✔ And it is very important to stop this conduct while it is a snowball and before it becomes an avalanche, he added ✔ The defendant, identified only as Abdul D., was sentenced by the juvenile court in the western town of Landau to a jail term over the killing ✔ Surveys suggest the AfD is poised to become Saxony's second biggest party in next year's regional elections
Tensions rise between Johnson and May as he slates her Chequers plan
9/4/2018, 1:03:58 AMTHERESA May tore into Boris Johnson over Brexit yesterday after being warned he may try to oust her this month, No10 sources have revealed. Downing Street aides are on full alert to repel an immine… ✔ They also don’t think he will succeed, as he’s a divisive character and doesn’t have anywhere near the number of MPs he needs yet ✔ Ex-Education Secretary Justine Greening said the plan is more unpopular than the poll tax and has no prospect of ever getting through Parliament
19 Strange Gizmos That Made Internet Users Scratch Their Heads
9/4/2018, 1:34:48 AMWhen finding a strange thing the purpose of which is unknown, you can feel like an archeologist who just discovered an ancient artifact. After making the discovery, we usually start trying to find out what this gizmo is all about and what it was made for. When Google brings us to a dead end, the best thing left to do is to ask internet users for help. It is thanks to them that we found out how an ancient hearing aid and the fallen spines of sea urchins looked, as well as what a creature with a Y-shaped head is called. ✔ When Google brings us to a dead end, the best thing left to do is to ask internet users for help ✔ As with any other explosive materials, they sometimes explode and, therefore, they pose a danger ✔ Share your stories (and photos) with us in the comments section below! Preview photo credit increible.co
Victoria Beckham claims troubled pair are 'stronger together' in weird interview
9/4/2018, 2:48:53 AMVICTORIA Beckham has moved to protect Brand Beckham by insisting that her husband David realises the couple are “stronger together”. In a bizarre interview in Vogue magazine the Spice Girl will try… ✔ VICTORIA Beckham has moved to protect Brand Beckham by insisting that her husband David realises the couple are stronger together ✔ A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) on Sep 3, 2018 at 9:29am PDT Then the businesswoman curiously adds: We both realise that we are stronger together than we are as individuals
Millions of savers are being hit by rip-off rates
9/4/2018, 2:29:36 AMThe Bank of England increased the base rate by 0.25 percentage points last month, but the average easy access account only pays a paltry 0.06 points extra in interest. ✔ Listed: The best and the worst accounts for savers in Britain after the Bank of England rates change But instead, many lenders are pocketing some or all of the extra cash – meaning it is likely to go to shareholders in dividends, or giving staff higher bonuses
How fractured is Nicaragua after months of protests?
9/4/2018, 3:38:32 AMSince April, the Central American nation of Nicaragua has been a country in turmoil. ✔ (CNN)Since April, the Central American nation of Nicaragua has been a country in turmoil ✔ The government subsequently reversed the social security change, but the people continued to march, with authorities moving to stem the protests and violence escalating
Thousands of kids left without uniform as supplier suffers 'technical glitch'
9/4/2018, 12:11:38 AMTHOUSANDS of children heading back to school this week have been left without uniform after a leading supplier suffered a “technical glitch”. Furious parents demanded answers from firm … ✔ After they were inundated with complaints from irate parents, they took the decision to cease monitoring and responding to social media until further notice ✔ I have waited over a month so well past your 21 days she starts nursery this week ✔ It said white shirts, black trousers or skirts will be acceptable when the year starts today ✔ Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch some orders have been delayed
Prizes for Everyone: How Colleges Use Scholarships to Lure Students
9/4/2018, 1:35:45 AMHundreds of colleges and universities are using academic scholarships and other merit-based financial aid to gain an edge in the battle for students. Private colleges reported record tuition-discounting rates last year. ✔ The approach can be controversial, especially at schools that don’t meet the full demonstrated financial need for poorer students ✔ Louis, to a few thousand dollars from the University of Chicago and $10,000 and $18,000 a year, respectively, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Iowa
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