Hokkaido earthquake update: Is there a Tsunami warning? How deep was the earthquake?
9/6/2018, 2:31:17 PMJAPAN is in the midst of its second major national disaster in the space of just two days as an earthquake rocked the island of Hokkaido. Is there a Tsunami warning in Hokkaido, and how deep was the earthquake? ✔ The landscape surrounding Sapporo is forever changed as the strong shockwaves sent through hills nearby triggered landslides ✔ The relative shallowness of the earthquake inland meant that much of the Sapporo has been shut down, with local infrastructure trashed ✔ Jebi left a path of destruction in its wake, picking up and scattering cars, and killing 11 people
Fukushima disaster: Japan admits worker died from radiation exposure for first time
9/6/2018, 2:05:23 PMJapan has acknowledged for the first time that a worker at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami more than seven years ago, died from radiation exposure. ✔ More than 160,000 people were forced from their homes after the meltdowns at the plant ✔ Hundreds of deaths have been attributed to the chaos of evacuations during the crisis and because of the hardship and mental trauma refugees have experienced since then, but the government had said that radiation was not a cause
Yellowstone volcano EARTHQUAKE: 102 tremors STRIKE supervolcano park, USGS reveals
9/6/2018, 2:54:47 PMYELLOWSTONE volcano was rattled by more than 100 deep earthquakes in August, Yellowstone National Park officials revealed. ✔ The strongest of the tremors hit 2.5 magnitude on the Richter scale on the morning of August 7, 4.19am local time ✔ Ground deformation levels at Yellowstone have also returned to 2015 levels with only minimal movement of the ground rising and dropping in places ✔ YVO has not detected signs of activity that suggest an eruption is imminent
Earthquake triggers landslides in Hokkaido, Japan – in pictures
9/6/2018, 12:23:55 PMA 6.7-magnitude quake has struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, causing multiple landslides in Atsuma and Sapporo and widespread power cuts ✔ A huge swath of land has slipped near Atsuma town Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters Mud covers cars on a destroyed street after liquefaction and other quake-related phenomena in Sapporo Photograph: Jiji Press/EPA Local residents queue to charge their mobile phones in Sapporo Photograph: Jiji Press/EPA At least one person was killed in the landslides; dozens more are missing Photograph: Jiji Press/AFP/Getty Images Rescue work continues Photograph: Asahi Shimbun Members of Japan’s self-defence force search for survivors in a property in Atsuma Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters Damaged houses in Atsuma Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters Cameras on Hokkaido showed cities going dark as the quake devastated power systems
Japan earthquake: SHOCKING video footage shows moment deadly earthquake struck airport
9/6/2018, 12:23:58 PMJAPAN’S northern island of Hokkaido was struck with a devastating magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Thursday morning local time – terrifying video footage captures the moment the earthquake struck the island’s airport. ✔ Hokkaido Electric Power Co, the monopoly electric company of the island, had to perform an emergency shutdown of all its fossil fuel-fired power plants after the quake, leaving its 2.95million households without power for the first time since it was created, in 1951
Japan confirms first death from radiation poisoning at Fukushima plant
9/6/2018, 3:42:17 PMThe man aged in his 50s developed lung cancer after he was involved in the emergency clean-up at the Fukushima plant following the devastating tsunami in 2011. ✔ Following the disaster, the unnamed man was in charge of measuring radiation at the plant, and he is said to have worn a full-face mask and protective suit, but developed lung cancer in February 2016 ✔ The island's only nuclear plant, the Tomari Nuclear Power Station, needed backup generators to keep the electricity supply in order to keep fuel rods cool, despite the plant being out of action since the Fukushima disaster
In pictures: Dozens buried in landslides as Japan hit by earthquake and typhoon
9/6/2018, 1:53:03 PMAt least nine people have died and a further 366 were injured after dozens of landslides crushed houses ✔ Aerial image shows multiple landsilde sites after a powerful earthquake in Atsuma, Hokkaido, Japan (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)1 of 21 A powerful 6.6 magnitude quake hit the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido triggering numerous landslides (Image: AFP)2 of 21 At least nine people have died since the earthquake hit at 3am local time on September 6 (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)3 of 21 Self-Defense Force members stand at a damaged road the rescue efforts continue (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)4 of 21 Some residents described awakening to find their next-door neighbors gone (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)5 of 21 The quake came on the heels of a typhoon that lifted heavy trucks off their wheels and triggered major flooding in western Japan (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)6 of 21 A building damaged by a powerful earthquake is seen in Abira town in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido (Image: REUTERS)7 of 21 Countless houses were damaged by the landslides (Image: REUTERS)8 of 21 Rescue workers search for survivors from a house damaged by a landslide (Image: REUTERS)9 of 21 Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe said that up to 25,000 troops and members of the emergency services would be dispatched to the island to help (Image: REUTERS)10 of 21 In the town of Atsuma, where entire hillsides collapsed, rescuers used diggers and shovels to search for survivors (Image: REUTERS)11 of 21 Millions of homes and businesses have been left without power (Image: AFP)12 of 21 Cranes damaged by Typhoon Jebi are seen in Nishinomiya, western Japan (Image: REUTERS)13 of 21 Countless roads have been damaged in the quake (Image: AFP)14 of 21 Numerous buildings have been damaged as rescue workers try to track down any survivors (Image: AFP)15 of 21 Cars and others debris can be seen strewn on the side of a road after powerful Typhoon Jebi (Image: REX/Shutterstock)16 of 21 An image shows the damage to the ceiling of the Chitose airport building in Chitose city (Image: AFP)17 of 21 A huge fire breaks out in a used cars storage site after the ares is submerged due to high tide triggered by Typhoon Jebi (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)18 of 21 Smoke can be seen billowing above the cars (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)19 of 21 The burnt out cars can be seen from the air (Image: REX/Shutterstock)20 of 21 People gather outside a building after evacuating following the earthquake (Image: The Asahi Shimbun)21 of 21
Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level
9/6/2018, 12:10:49 PMThere’s a hard balance between adapting to survive rising waters and maintaining lucrative tourism. ✔ People are seeing areas that never flooded before are starting to flood, says Michelle Covi, an assistant professor of practice at Old Dominion University and staffer with the Virginia Sea Grant research program on climate-change resilience in Norfolk
Corbyn wins landslide in Westminster - but not the one you're thinking of
9/6/2018, 3:36:29 PMThe seven-month-old pup gained the most votes in a public or pawblic poll for the Westminster Dog of the Year. ✔ She is six years old and the former Government whip described her as a loyal dog who loves cuddles and kisses and gives her paw if she wants more strokes ✔ Read More Top UK politics stories Treasury Brexit document snapped Stormont members pay slashed Putin 'ultimately' responsible US cabinet 'considered ousting Trump'
Major wildfire leaps over, shuts Calif. freeway
9/6/2018, 12:26:18 PMDelta Fire, in vicinity of Redding, prompts evacuations as it quickly chews up thousands of acres, wildfire, california
Domino's driver battles against Japan's Typhoon Jebi to deliver pizza
9/6/2018, 12:29:44 PMThe dedicated driver can be seen struggling against winds of up to 135mph to drive his scooter in an empty Osaka street. Eleven people have died in the powerful typhoon that started on Tuesday. ✔ He also said 2.4 million households had lost power in the storm, with service restored to only half by Wednesday morning ✔ 'We continue to make utmost efforts to respond to disaster damage and restore infrastructure,' he added ✔ Power went out plunging cities into darkness, killing at least nine and burying dozens more in landslides
South Korea faces ‘disaster’ after plunging to the world’s lowest birth rate
9/6/2018, 12:09:59 PMSOUTH Korea’s birth rate has plunged to the lowest in the world with career-minded women and other economic factors being blamed. According to a new study, the country is facing a “disaster” as the… ✔ This is approaching disaster levels, Lee Bong-joo of Seoul National University told The Guardian this week ✔ Getty - Contributor 3 South Korea's fertility rate is tipped to fall as low as 0.96 this year Focusing only on childcare won’t be effective in the future - increasing gender equality in the home and the workplace is the best solution, but that will take time ✔ A version of this article originally appeared on News.com.au
Jennifer Garner Recounts Sweden Kayaking Trip with Her Daughter That Almost Ended in Disaster
9/6/2018, 2:28:46 PMGarner and her daughter Violet had a brush with danger in Sweden ✔ During their Nordic getaway, they decided to go on a simple a kayaking outing that was supposed to last just 10 minutes ✔ Suddenly, we saw this blond human with the sun behind him like a halo, and he was coming to our rescue ✔ She added, I think it puts so, so much pressure on kids at an age when they’re really vulnerable anyway
9 dead, 33 missing after M6.7 quake hits Hokkaido, knocks out power
9/6/2018, 2:14:50 PMA powerful earthquake paralyzed Hokkaido on Thursday, killing at least nine people, triggering landslides and knocking out power to its 5.3 million residents. The death toll from the 6.7-magnitude, pre-dawn quake was likely to rise as rescuers searched houses buried by landslides. About 33 people were missing and 300 were… ✔ A powerful earthquake paralyzed Hokkaido on Thursday, killing at least nine people, triggering landslides and knocking out power to its 5.3 million residents ✔ Television footage from Sapporo showed crumbled roads and mud covering a main street ✔ By the afternoon, backhoes and other earth-moving equipment in Atsuma had begun clearing debris
Gay rights and free sweets: Thursday's best photos
9/6/2018, 2:11:00 PMThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you photo highlights from around the world ✔ Atsuma, Japan An aerial photo shows the aftermath of a large landslide that occurred after an earthquake hit Hokkaido ✔ As part of the centuries-old tradition, older women prepare young brides, painting their faces in many layers of colours with the golden circles symbolise the cycles of life
Fire roaring through Northern California triples in size
9/6/2018, 2:30:57 PMREDDING, Calif. (AP) — An explosive wildfire that closed down dozens of miles of a major California freeway nearly tripled in size overnight, just weeks after a nearby blaze that ✔ (AP) An explosive wildfire that closed down dozens of miles of a major California freeway nearly tripled in size overnight, just weeks after a nearby blaze that left neighborhoods in ruins and killed eight people, officials said Thursday ✔ The city of Dunsmuir, with about 1,500 people, was about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the fire
Nintendo Direct DELAY: When will the September 2018 Nintendo Direct be held?
9/6/2018, 3:30:31 PMTHE Nintendo Direct that was meant to be happening today has been delayed by the Japanese gaming giant. ✔ They tweeted: Due to the powerful earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, we have decided to delay this week’s planned Nintendo Direct ✔ If you wondering what Nintendo Switch games could get announced then visit this page to find out about our predictions and the latest rumours
Delta fire scorches more than 15,000 acres in Shasta County in less than a day
9/6/2018, 3:50:39 PMA fast-moving blaze north of Redding that shuttered a major highway indefinitely and forced the evacuation of several small mountain communities has charred more than 15,000 acres in less than 24 hours, authorities said Thursday morning. ✔ A fast-moving blaze north of Redding that shuttered a major highway indefinitely and forced the evacuation of several small mountain communities has charred more than 15,000 acres in less than 24 hours, authorities said Thursday ✔ Over the next 12 hours, fire officials expect the Delta fire to spread farther north toward Gibson, east toward Greens Mountain and west toward Damnation Peak
Flooding kills dozens in North Korea, thousands left homeless: Red...
9/6/2018, 12:46:48 PMSevere flooding in North Korea has killed at least 76 people with nearly the same number missing and thousands left homeless by the destruction, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Thursday. ✔ The drought-affected areas were South Hamgyong and South Pyongan provinces ✔ Drought and floods have long been a seasonal threat in North Korea, which lacks irrigation systems and other infrastructure to ward off natural disasters ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
State control over academic freedom in Hungary threatens all universities
9/6/2018, 12:09:54 PMThe Hungarian government’s clampdown on gender studies and research into migration sets a dangerous precedent ✔ Things are moving quickly– tomorrow, where will the Hungarian government lay its strong arm ✔ This is a wake-up call to citizens in Hungary, as well as other parts of the EU, to address their governments ✔ Take a look at Guardian Jobs, the higher education specialist
U.S. companies added a solid 163,000 jobs in August: Survey
9/6/2018, 1:37:44 PMU.S. businesses added 163,000 jobs in August, a private survey found, a decent gain that suggests that employers are confident enough to keep hiring. ✔ Hiring by small businesses - defined as those with fewer than 50 employees - remained sluggish last month and depressed overall job growth ✔ This is a bit disappointing but hardly a disaster, Shepherdson said ✔ Its figures frequently diverge from the government’s data but tend to approximate them over time
BIBLE BOMBSHELL: Archaeologists find sunken ruins where Christians uncovered nature of GOD
9/6/2018, 12:02:13 PMA BIBLICAL bombshell has been uncovered as archaeologists found the sunken of one of the most important places in the history of Christianity. ✔ Its discovery comes after archaeologists found the cave where Jesus is believed to have turned water into wine – one of the Bible’s most famous miracles ✔ PEN NEWS PEN NEWS Dr Şahin believes the church marks the place where Saint Neophytos was martyred in 303AD and that it was built in his honour ✔ Construction could begin as early as this year, ready to open in 2019
Minister accidentally shows off secret documents showing details of 'Operation Yellowhammer' plan to cope with No Deal Brexit
9/6/2018, 3:47:24 PMTHE Government has drawn up secret Brexit crisis plans called “Operation Yellowhammer”, a blundering minister accidentally revealed today. John Glen was seen in Downing Street carrying … ✔ Steve Back 3 John Glen, left, was seen with the papers in Downing Street Steve Back 3 Dominic Raab is in charge of co-ordinating the plans The plans are being handled by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat - part of the Cabinet Office which is supposed to deal with disasters such as terror attacks and floods
Italy magistrates investigate 20 suspects over bridge collapse
9/6/2018, 3:27:22 PMItalian magistrates are investigating 20 people for alleged manslaughter after 43 people died when a motorway bridge collapsed in the port city of Genoa last month, the chief prosecutor said. ✔ REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi The disaster provoked public outrage, and Rome’s anti-establishment government piled blame on Autostrade, which operates the A10 motorway linking Genoa to the French border where the bridge was located ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
ACT OF GOD? 'One of Christianity's most important churches’ REVEALED - by pure chance
9/6/2018, 12:09:25 PMARCHAEOLOGISTS may have found one of the most important places in Christian history right underneath their noses - after years of hunting. ✔ Another special difficulty is slime being spreading throughout the water from the top of the lake’s base during the excavation ✔ Construction could begin as early as this year, ready to open in 2019 ✔ The council decided overwhelmingly in favour of the former
Thursday Morning Briefing
9/6/2018, 12:18:22 PMFrom the end of Burberry's luxury bonfires to the realization of Starbucks' Italian dream, catch up on the latest headlines from around the world with the Morning Briefing. ✔ About 50 Rohingya Muslim refugees gathered in a muddy sports field in a camp in Bangladesh to protest against the conviction in Myanmar of two Reuters reporters, who were arrested while covering the plight of their community ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Branded a Villain, Lehman’s Dick Fuld Chases Redemption
9/6/2018, 1:05:38 PMA decade after presiding over the collapse of Lehman Brothers, former CEO Dick Fuld is still working on the second act of a Wall Street career that many predicted had also expired. ✔ In the lobby of Dick Fuld’s advisory firm a framed print greets visitors with a stark message: That Was Then This Is Now ✔ Mr. Fuld makes the same commute from his longtime home in Greenwich, Conn., to midtown Manhattan, satisfying an itch to stay close to the financial system’s core
Get the lowdown on the origin of the Charleston, Paso Doble, Viennese waltz and salsa
9/6/2018, 2:17:47 PMTHE DANCES on Strictly Come Dancing are varied and show off different skills from the professionals and stars. But where did the popular styles come from and how many dances do they perform? What d… ✔ The following dances are performed in the Latin American category: Cha Cha Cha Jive Paso Doble Rumba Samba Cha Cha Cha The lively Cha Cha Cha is an American dance that has origins in Cuba ✔ The dance style was developed in New York in the mid 1970s
A Home in an Affluent Copenhagen Suburb Keeps Getting Better
9/6/2018, 3:16:08 PMAfter close to 20 years of renovations costing almost $800,000, a Denmark family has it just about right ✔ The yard, unusually big for the area, was one of the features that drew the couple to the property in the first place, says Ms. Moller ✔ After their own attempt to do something nice they called in Creative Gardens, a group of Danish-based British garden designers, who reimagined the area ✔ Meanwhile, they are weighing more ways to make the most of a Scandinavian winter
Italy's Florence bans eating in the street
9/6/2018, 12:56:13 PMItaly might be the home of al fresco dining, but in the city of Florence a new law has banned eating in the streets of its historic center, with fines imposed of nearly $600. ✔ In the past it has been a leper colony and a high-security prison, but is now open to tourists attracted by its unique setting and coves of azure water such as Cala Sabina ✔ And earlier this year, Venice introduced temporary regulations over the busy May Day weekend to segregate locals and tourists, with certain areas of the city only accessible to residents and regular visitors
I joined Danniella Westbrook's 'Serious Dating' site to help me find love but all I got was 'horny' strangers and liars
9/6/2018, 1:19:02 PMI SWORE off online dating a few years ago after one too many “I’ve forgotten my wallet” incidents. A life of swipe-right-abstinence has served me well but there is possibly only o… ✔ Followed by: I'm thinking the first message I sent you sounded a bit gay ✔ We sat and chatted about his various outdoor pursuits, his love of sci-fi books and his super-human knowledge of Geography ✔ The Sun Online has contacted Danniella Westbrook for comment ✔ Or the time we let our fellas do our make-up and the results were hideous hilarious
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