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Nicolas Cage dons luxe look as he makes his way through LAX airport

9/19/2018, 1:27:44 AM
The Leaving Las Vegas star had his hair slicked back and sported a goatee as he made his way through the busy travel terminal. ✔ Nicolas Cage radiated star power on Tuesday as he made his way through LAX airport in a flashy ensemble ✔ 'It’s been branded Cage Rage, and it’s frustrating.' Cage has been promoting his new VOD thriller Mandy, which has already spawned a few memes circulating online, including one in which his face is slathered in blood


Taiwan's stunning 106-year-old mountain railway

9/19/2018, 1:34:39 AM
The Alishan Forest Railway, which is over a century old, is an adventurous ride high into the mountains in Taiwan. Read why tourists are taking to the rails and find out what they see. ✔ Saving Alishan Forest Railway The cruise tour is one of several attempts to rejuvenate and preserve Alishan Forest Railway under newly-minted management -- the recently established Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office (AFRCH) of the Forestry Bureau


BBC weather forecast UK: STAGGERING warning put in place as Storm Ali approaches

9/19/2018, 5:43:56 AM
BRITONS have been urged to be cautious today as blustery showers and gale force winds ravage the UK ahead of Storm Ali’s arrival. In fact, the Met Office has issued an amber warning for disruptive and potentially hazardous winds. ✔ Throughout the day rain will continue to shift northwards out of Northern Ireland and towards Scotland ✔ As a result the odds have been slashed on the wind speed reaching as high as 100mph in mainland UK this week and for this for this month to end as the wettest September on record


London Fashion Week model suffers wardrobe malfunction in barely-there top

9/19/2018, 7:54:09 AM
LONDON Fashion Week is back with a bang – and this year the clothing is skimpier than ever. During LFW 2018, many models risked wardrobe malfunctions. ✔ While you may think their lives are glamorous, it’s hard work being a model ✔ One catwalk star donned a sparkly blazer and shorts combo ✔ Previously, VIN + OMI debuted some racy looks in its punk rock inspired collection ✔ Other designers decided to support the Free The Nipple movement with by sending topless models down the catwalk


Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling recovers following tariff war between China and US

9/19/2018, 7:09:50 AM
THE POUND has begun to recover, despite Donald Trump entering a tariff war between the US and China when raising tariffs on imports, which reached a head between the countries. ✔ Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling is currently trading at €1.126 (Image: Bloomberg) Trump urged the Chinese leaders to end their country's unfair trade practices, something which they deny ✔ Last month’s inflation rates were the first increase since November and was also in line with predictions


THE DUBAI FILES: Brits who fell foul of Arab State's Strict Laws

9/19/2018, 4:13:22 AM
SUN-soaked sandy beaches, warm blue seas and beautiful hotels. ✔ But, after widespread publicity, she was allowed to fly home just weeks later ✔ The estate agent and her friend from London appealed their conviction stating it was a mere peck on the cheek ✔ The 31-year-old plasterer from Edinburgh was handcuffed in front of his shocked wife and kids before being hauled into a police station and quizzed for 12 hours


8 Unexpected Rules That We Should Follow While Eating in a Foreign Country

9/19/2018, 3:31:44 AM
Did you know that some eating patterns and traditions that we consider to be normal and correct may be banned or treated as disrespectful in some countries? We usually sprinkle our food with salt and pepper and don’t even realize that it’s treated as an offense in some countries. In this article, there are things that we should all keep in mind while traveling abroad. ✔ In this article, there are things that we should all keep in mind while traveling abroad ✔ © Depositphotos   © Depositphotos   A fork is an ordinary utensil that we use to eat different products ✔ Share your opinion with us! Preview photo credit Depositphotos, Depositphotos


The Latest: 2 dead after van is swept away in S. Carolina

9/19/2018, 3:07:01 AM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on Florence's lingering impact (all times local): 11 p.m. Authorities confirm two detainees drowned when a van was s ✔ (AP) The Latest on Florence's lingering impact (all times local): 11 p.m. Authorities confirm two detainees drowned when a van was swept away in rising flood waters in South Carolina ✔ (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) People walk away after receiving MREs, (Meals Ready To Eat) water and tarps at distribution area in Wilmington, N.C


The Latest: 2 die in rising flood waters that overtook a van

9/19/2018, 1:56:24 AM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on Florence's lingering impact (all times local): 9:45 p.m. Two people have died after a van was overtaken by rising ✔ (AP Photo/Steve Helber) CORRECTS SPELLING OF CITY TO BURGAW FROM BURGOW - U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Chris Hale, center, instructs J. Heron Ramos Jr., left, and J. Heron Ramos Sr., as they wait to board a helicopter as they leave their flooded homes in Burgaw, NC., Tuesday, Sept


New Brunswick: The unsung autumn alternative to New England

9/19/2018, 7:57:58 AM
undefined ✔ Since 1840, a lighthouse has stood here, warning sailors of the hostile currents below ✔ At an adjacent visitor centre, grainy photos show the waterway in 1929, scows propped on the bank, freighted with lumber ✔ More information tourismnewbrunswick.ca; atlanticcanadaholiday.co.uk; canada.travel


New US 'musical diplomat' wows crowds in China

9/19/2018, 12:04:56 AM
BEIJING－Slater Rhea has become a musical phenomenon in China with his fluent command of Mandarin and Chinese folk and pop songs. ✔ I sang solos in my children's choir way back when I was 6 ✔ Known as Shuaide in China, he is recording an album of songs he has written ✔ During past performances in the United States, Americans have responded positively to his rendition of Chinese songs ✔ That's when I know I've made a difference and a connection, he says


Opinion | Texas creates the perfect curriculum for the Trump age

9/19/2018, 12:21:01 AM
The Texas school board tells us what’s important, and what’s not, about our country and values. ✔ By Dana Milbank Dana Milbank Op-ed columnist covering national politics Email Bio Follow Columnist September 18 at 7:11 PM I tip my 10-gallon hat to the Texas school board, which just voted to streamline the public-school curriculum in a way that will surely Make America Great Again ✔ As The Post’s Damian Paletta and Erica Werner observed, the last time unemployment was at the current 3.9 percent, in 2000, the government ran a surplus


25 Cheap Beauty Products That Seem Super Luxurious

9/19/2018, 2:06:36 AM
Champagne taste on a beer budget! ✔ Get it from Eldridge Organics on Amazon Handmade for $10 ✔ Tap to play GIF Shopping for more affordable and luxurious beauty ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity


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