Storm Callum hammers UK coastline with massive waves as Brits battle winds
10/12/2018, 9:20:50 AMFEROCIOUS waves hammered the UK coastline this morning as Storm Callum arrived at our shores, bringing torrential rain and 90mph winds. The Met Office has issued “danger to life” weathe… ✔ 9 Storm Callum will blast Britain with 70mph winds and torrential downpours when it hits today PA Graphics 9 ‘Danger to life’ weather warnings have been issued for western Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the north west of England and all of Wales for Friday Western Power Distribution said more than 950 homes had been left without electricity in south-west England and nearly 100 were without power in south Wales
Hurricane Michael updates: Cleanup and recovery in the aftermath of a deadly storm
10/12/2018, 11:15:32 AMHurricane Michael made landfall in Florida, thrashed the state and marched north, through Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia, before moving off the coast. ✔ By J. Freedom du Lac , J. Freedom du Lac General assignment editor covering national, international and breaking news Email Bio Follow Mark Berman and Mark Berman National news reporter Email Bio Follow Eli Rosenberg Eli Rosenberg General assignment reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow October 12 at 7:13 AM Hurricane Michael is no more ✔ J. Freedom du Lac 6:19 a.m.: ‘All coastal tropical cyclone warnings and watches are discontinued’ The National Hurricane Center’s first public advisory arrived with little notice on Oct. 6, a Saturday
Storm Callum hammers UK coastline with massive waves as Brits told to prepare
10/12/2018, 11:06:42 AMTERRIFYING footage shows ferocious waves hammering the UK coastline this morning as Storm Callum arrived at our shores with rain and 76mph winds. In the clip, filmed on the Cornish coast, walls of … ✔ 12 Storm Callum has blasted Britain with 70mph winds and torrential downpours PA Graphics 12 'Danger to life' weather warnings have been issued for western Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the north west of England and all of Wales for Friday Western Power Distribution said more than 950 homes had been left without electricity in south-west England and nearly 100 were without power in south Wales
Storm Callum causes Royal Wedding chaos as guests struggle with the wind
10/12/2018, 9:12:48 AMThose arriving for Princess Eugenie's wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel are holding onto their hats as they're battered by strong gales ✔ Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkhill said: We've got a wind warning which covers all the western side of the UK from 3am ✔ That in itself is likely to bring disruption to roads and there is likely to be some bridge closures and power outages ✔ The engagement ring! Rule Meghan and Kate must follow
Storm Callum: Are flights cancelled today as storm batters the UK?
10/12/2018, 8:52:43 AMSTORM Callum is smashing into the UK today bringing hurricane-force gales and heavy rain. Warnings have been issued across Scotland, Wales, southern, western and northern England - are flights cancelled? ✔ (Image: Getty Images/ WX CHARTS) More than 25 Aer Lingus flights travelling to and from Dublin airport have already been cancelled ✔ The storm killed at least 22 people with gusts of more than 130 mph ripping trees from the ground, knocking out power supplies and tearing roof tiles of homes
Forecasters warn of RAIN heading to Windsor ahead of Royal Wedding
10/12/2018, 8:17:12 AMFORECASTERS have warned Princess Eugenie’s big day could be hit with rain today. The ninth-in-line to the throne may be greeted with storm clouds as she arrives at Windsor to marry long-term … ✔ Getty Images - Getty 7 Police will be on high alert for the big day EPA 7 The weather forecast hasn't stopped crowds from starting to gather in Windsor The forecast hasn't stopped eager fans from lining the streets in Windsor ahead of the big day
Thousands without power as Storm Callum batters Ireland, UK
10/12/2018, 10:41:06 AMStorm Callum was striking parts of the UK on Friday morning with gale force winds of up to 76 mph (120 kph) and torrential rain, leaving thousands of people without power across Ireland and the British Isles. ✔ He warned that gusts of up to 40 or 50 mph will be felt across western parts of Scotland, Wales, and western England throughout the day, with stronger gusts of 60 mph possible along the Irish Sea coast ✔ Other regions of the UK were expected to remain largely dry, but strong winds were forecast
Tributes to Scots-based couple killed in Majorca flood
10/12/2018, 8:52:39 AMTHE family of a husband and wife killed in flash flooding in Majorca paid tribute to them last night – and said they took “some solace” from the fact the loving couple died together. Tony and Delia Green, of Moffat, near Dumfries, died along with cab driver Juan Sillero when the car was swept away by a torrent on the Balearic island. ✔ Emergency services assisted by the military were said to be also searching for a five-year-old boy ✔ Some parts of the island received up to 9in of rainfall in a matter of hours on Tuesday evening ✔ He socialised quite a bit and he liked a game of pool ✔ I think when the town finds out it will be such a shock
Michael Adds ‘Insult to Injury’ for Florence-Hit North Carolina
10/12/2018, 9:45:27 AMUp to 7 inches of rain and a power outage for 400,000 people complicate the recovery from the hurricane that slammed the Atlantic Coast just a month ago. ✔ But he said he was grateful that Michael brought less wind and rain to Swansboro than originally predicted ✔ In Wilmington, more than 600 people have been forced out of damaged apartment buildings and are waiting for federal assistance ✔ The temporary housing need is the most urgent, Mr. Watkins said
Royal Wedding: Storm Callum’s 60 mph winds ruin guests outfits as they arrive at chapel
10/12/2018, 9:00:32 AMPRINCESS Eugenie’s Royal Wedding has unfortunately landed on the same day as Storm Callum’s arrival from the west, bringing strong gusts of up to 60 mph. What impacts will this windy weather have on the Princess of York’s special day? ✔ BBC Breakfast weather host Carol Kirkwood said: It’s going to be windy wherever you are, plus you’ve got the rain ✔ ITV said in a statement: This Morning At The Royal Wedding will capture the atmosphere and arrivals at St George’s Chapel, with Eamonn and Ruth joined by guests, commentators and experts for this special extended programme
Storm Callum schools closed and flights CANCELLED: Is YOUR area affected by UK weather?
10/12/2018, 8:24:45 AMSTORM Callum is pounding the UK with gale-force winds leaving hundreds of people in Northern Ireland without power - but which schools and flights have been cancelled? ✔ A Flybe spokesperson said: The safety of its passengers and crew is our number one priority and Flybe will, as always, do everything possible to minimise any disruption ✔ Storm Callum schools closed and flights CANCELLED: Is YOUR area affected by UK weather ✔ Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for southwest Scotland, northwest and northeast England, southwest England, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber
’Utterly fatuous!’ Economists DISMISS budget watchdog report claiming post-Brexit disaster
10/12/2018, 8:24:47 AMTHE budgetary watchdog set up by George Osborne has been accused of joining the Project Fear campaign after it claimed a Brexit “no deal” will see a return of the 1970s “three-day-week” economic disaster. In a discussion paper on the impact of Brexit, the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) - what was set-up by Mr Osborne to make official forecasts on the economy - on Thursday claimed that Leaving the EU will weaken Britain’s finances. ✔ Tory MEP David Campbell Bannerman, a leading member of the European Parliament Trade committee and author of the SuperCanada Brexit plan, said: The facts of economic life are that nine tenths of growth in the world in the next 10 to 15 years will come from outside of Europe
Royal Wedding: Hilarious moment guest chases hat as 60mph Storm Callum winds cause havoc
10/12/2018, 9:00:34 AMTHE Royal Wedding of Princess Eugenie was off to a windy start in Windsor as one guest was forced to chase her fascinator after a strong gust of wind blew it off. ✔ There isn’t as much interest in this wedding as Harry and Meghan, so you’ll find that the crowds themselves will actually be smaller ✔ The celebration will last for two days, with the second day more casual and a high celebrity turn-out expected ✔ The wedding will be broadcast as part of a special edition of ITV’s This Morning show
Princess Eugenie wedding: Chelsy Davy grins as she narrowly avoids wardrobe DISASTER
10/12/2018, 9:00:31 AMPRINCESS EUGENIE is getting married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle today. Ahead of the bride's arrival, the royal's friend - and Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend - has been pictured clutching her hat as she made her way into the church in a blue dress. ✔ The 32-year-old, who dated Prince Harry between 2004 and 2011, wore a navy blue mid-length dress ✔ The outfit came to her knees, and featured a section of sheer fabric at the neckline and her sleeves ✔ Princess Eugenie wedding: Chelsy Davy smiled as she arrived with a pal (Image: PA)
Fox News loved Kanye’s White House visit. Here's how it covered rappers visiting Barack Obama
10/12/2018, 8:26:18 AMFrom Jay Z to Rick Ross, contributors and anchors from network have used rap artists as a foil to make political points ✔ AFP/Getty/Reuters 8/50 4 October 2018 Dutch security services expel Russian spies over plot targeting chemical weapons watchdog ✔ You'll get extra credit for counting the death threats, the writer wrote ✔ I believe it's Kenyay, host Greg Gutfeld added, making an incomprehensible joke about Kanye's name
Nazi shipwreck on verge of creating ‘biggest EVER ecological disaster’ with deadly leak
10/12/2018, 11:04:58 AMA NAZI shipwreck is on the verge of unleashing a devastating disaster if it collapses, divers have warned. ✔ PEN NEWS DESTRUCTION: A total of 1,500,000 litres of fuel is held in the Franken (Pic: PEN NEWS) Heavy oil is the type of oil that will just go to the bottom and then spread over the bottom of the bay, killing everything in the area, said Olga
ITV This Morning: Ayda Field’s mum suffers fashion DISASTER live on Eammon Holmes show
10/12/2018, 9:15:20 AMTHIS MORNING aired a wardrobe malfunction earlier today as Ayda Field's mother, Gwen Field, fell foul to the weather conditions, leaving Eamonn Holmes to giggle. ✔ This Morning aired a special from the royal wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank ✔ And as the guests arrived, it seemed the windy conditions got the better of some ✔ The X Factor judge's hat flew off into the wind as she made her way to St George's Chapel
Queensland storm - Mum battered and bruised by hailstones the size of tennis balls while protecting her baby from tornado
10/12/2018, 8:50:00 AMAN Australian mother was battered and bruised after she tried to shield her infant daughter in a freak storm which saw hail the size of tennis balls hit Queensland. Fiona Simpson urged others to be… ✔ In some footage of the storm, violent supersized hail is seen bouncing as it hits the ground in a garden ✔ Windspeeds in central Queensland were recorded at 144km/h with 50ml of rain expected to fall today - hindering plans for a clean-up ✔ It simply shredded the ears of wheat and barley that was out there to be harvested, he said
Royal wedding video: Lady Louise Windsor almost BLOWN OVER by winds as page boy FALLS
10/12/2018, 11:45:13 AMLADY LOUISE Windsor suffered in the strong Storm Callum winds as a page boy she was charged with looking after tumbled on the steps while entering the chapel. ✔ The gusts proved too strong for Pageboy Louis de Givenchy, 6, who was knocked to the ground by strong winds ✔ Lady Louise greeted the bridal party at the West Steps before they entered the chapel, and the team of youngsters were kept in check by the Cambridges' nanny as they waited to follow the bride down the aisle ✔ So fingers crossed there’s no childcare issues on the day ✔ The programme is fronted by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford live from Windsor
Michael is leaving behind millions of people facing a daunting recovery
10/12/2018, 8:57:09 AMAs Michael moves into the Atlantic, the days of misery are far from over in the coastal cities left devastated beyond recognition. There's no water, no power and emergency officials have no access to many towns from the Florida Panhandle to Virginia. ✔ Photos: In pictures: Hurricane Michael strikes Florida Panhandle A truck drives along a road in Alligator Point, Florida, that had been washed out by the storm on October 10 ✔ CNN's Hollie Silverman, Holly Yan and Emanuella Grinberg contributed to this report
I’ve lived through (and covered) many hurricanes in Florida. Hurricane Michael was different.
10/12/2018, 11:23:12 AMI have been through hurricanes both as a reporter and as an observer. Hurricane Michael was unlike anything I've ever experienced. ✔ Many people concentrated at the back of the hotel, inside a stairwell that was deemed a safe haven in case things got worse ✔ One car might have lost a windshield while its neighbor seemed unaffected ✔ Michael Braun is a breaking news reporter with The (Fort Myers) News-Press, where this column first appeared
'Bad omen' on Eugenie's wedding day that warns she will fight with Jack
10/12/2018, 10:47:48 AMThere were also signs that the couple will enjoy a happy life together and even have children ✔ Some also believe it is a sign of unity - a signal that your marriage will last ✔ We'll send the best Royal news directly to your inbox so you never have to miss a thing ✔ The wedding was watched by some 850 guests squeezed into the chapel - which usually holds up to 800 - and broadcast live on ITV
Royal wedding: Guests suffer VERY awkward wardrobe malfunctions thanks to the wind
10/12/2018, 11:29:32 AMROYAL wedding guests, including Kate Middleton and Demi Moore, fell victim to fashion mishaps on Princess Eugenie's big day. ✔ GETTY AISLE BE DAMNED: Demi Moore clung to her hat as she arrived at the wedding (Pic: GETTY) GETTY WIND UP MERCHANT: Storm Callum also left Tyra Banks clinging to her fascinator (Pic: GETTY) Storm Callum also caused havoc when it came to guest’s hemlines
Meghan Markle and Kate stun crowds as they arrive at Eugenie’s Royal wedding
10/12/2018, 10:13:31 AMMEGHAN Markle and Kate Middleton have arrived at Princess Eugenie’s Royal Wedding, dazzling onlookers in Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. ✔ Royal Wedding: Meghan and Kate dazzled crowds in navy and pink (Image: ITV) Royal family members are currently arriving at windsy Windsor, with Storm Callum causing fascinators to blow off the heads of multiple A-list celebrities earlier this morning
Royal Wedding: Prince Andrew reveals EVERYTHING approved by Queen for Eugenie’s wedding
10/12/2018, 9:45:10 AMEVERY Royal wedding decision had to be approved by the Queen reveals Prince Andrew, the father of Princess Eugenie. ✔ Royal Wedding: Prince Andrew revealed everything goes through the Queen (Image: ITV) A-list celebrities are currently arriving at windsy Windsor, with Storm Callum causing fascinators to blow off the heads of multiple guests ✔ ITV said in a statement: This Morning At The Royal Wedding will capture the atmosphere and arrivals at St George’s Chapel, with Eamonn and Ruth joined by guests, commentators and experts for this special extended programme
Princess Charlotte and Prince George adoringly hold hands as page boy FALLS at wedding
10/12/2018, 10:25:41 AMPRINCESS Charlotte and Prince George adoringly held hands as they entered the chapel for the Royal Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. ✔ Princess Charlotte: the royal boldly waved to onlookers while a pageboy was knocked over by gusts (Image: ITV) Royal family members are currently arriving at windsy Windsor, with Storm Callum causing fascinators to blow off the heads of multiple A-list celebrities earlier this morning
Royal wedding video: Moment Eugenie curtseys to Queen as she smiles at her grandmother
10/12/2018, 11:53:01 AMPRINCESS Eugenie dramatically curtsied to her grandmother the Queen as she entered the chapel to marry her fiancé Jack Brooksbank. ✔ Referring to the picture of the Duke of York having her toes sucked by John Bryan, professional speechwriters, GreatSpeechWriting.co.uk have suggested Prince Andrew could say: Fergie, I’ll never forget you dressed head to toe under a perfect sun… Or seeing you with a head even closer to toe on the front page of The Sun
Mapped: The countries that produce the most CO2 emissions per capita
10/12/2018, 8:26:29 AMThis week the world's leading climate scientists warned that we must keep global warming to a maximum of 1. ✔ This week the world's leading climate scientists warned that we must keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5C in the next twelve years ✔ The worst offender, according to data compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in their 2016 study, is Qatar ✔ The Middle Eastern country is followed by Curacao and Latvia, while..
“Bad Times at the El Royale” is fun, but utterly exhausting
10/12/2018, 10:23:18 AMThe new film from the writer of “Cloverfield” and “The Martian” covers too much ground in too little time ✔ The word hope rings somewhat hollow, especially on the Nevadan side, where the gambling licence was suspended the year before and the rooms cost a dollar less than on the Californian side ✔ As it is, Bad Times comes up well short of the sum of its parts
Hurricane Michael Live Updates: ‘So Many Families Have Lost Everything’
10/12/2018, 10:13:37 AMThe deadly toll of the storm is coming into focus. At least six people were killed, and officials expect billions of dollars in damage. ✔ A clearer picture emerged of the destruction left by Hurricane Michael on Friday, as rescue workers converged in flattened cities and residents returned nervously to their neighborhoods ✔ One of its legs burst through and struck both Sarah and Mr. Radney’s mother
Elite season 2 spoilers: Guzman and Nadia to have romance?
10/12/2018, 11:45:05 AMELITE season 2 has not yet been confirmed by Netflix but fans of the Spanish-language teen drama are hoping that the two characters will finally have a romance. Will Guzman and Nadia finally become a couple in season 2? ✔ Élite saw the trio fall under suspicion after another student was murdered at the school ✔ In flashbacks, we saw the events leading up to the murder of the girl as well as how the working-class students adjusted to their new surroundings ✔ Towards the end of the series, it appeared that Nadia was falling for Guzmán as they shared a tender hug ✔ Élite season 1 is available to watch on Netflix now
Analysis | What is the Global Magnitsky Act, and why are U.S. senators invoking this on Saudi Arabia?
10/12/2018, 11:15:46 AMSaudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has vanished. Will Trump sanction a favorite foreign partner? ✔ Moreover, Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, reportedly has a close personal relationship with bin Salman ✔ Jordan Tama is associate professor at American University’s School of International Service and is the co-editor of the sixth edition of Rivals for Power: Presidential-Congressional Relations ✔ He served from 2011-12 as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow
Open letter to Hurricane Michael survivors: Recovery doesn't happen overnight, but it will happen
10/12/2018, 11:23:21 AMWe feel your pain. We've been there and are ready to help. ✔ (Sadly, many of us don’t check our policies until disaster strikes.) The weather will be eerily calm after the storm at least outside ✔ Love, Mississippi Marshall Ramsey is a cartoonist and columnist at the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, where this column first appeared
Devin Nunes is attacking his district's newspaper before the midterm election. It's a page from Trump's playbook - Los Angeles Times
10/12/2018, 10:48:14 AMDevin Nunes and the Fresno Bee used to get along just fine. Now, facing his first serious election challenge in years, the Central Valley congressman is on the attack — not against his Democratic opponent, but his district’s largest newspaper and what he calls its “band of creeping correspondents." ✔ So, it is very confusing for me and others in the Central Valley for Nunes to refer to it as a liberal rag ✔ It can be hard to find a print copy of the local paper ✔ There are a lot of people identifying themselves as news providers, without people having the ability to verify the information for themselves
Media storm targets Gov. Rick Scott's climate change denial after Hurricane Michael pummels Florida
10/12/2018, 11:33:59 AMAs Hurricane Michael pummeled the Gulf coast, a less deadly but equally ferocious media storm formed around Florida Governor Rick Scott, whose alleged climate change denial has been blamed for putting Floridians in harm's way. ✔ The paper claimed that Scott had hefty investments in petroleum companies that oppose restrictions on greenhouse gases and other environmental regulations ✔ Will the devastation wrought by Michael and all future hurricanes be laid at the feet of science deniers
Boss of waste disposal firm denies stockpiling human body parts
10/12/2018, 9:47:19 AMGarry Pettigrew, the managing director of Healthcare Environmental Services, based in Lanarkshire in Scotland, blames a backlog of waste at its sites on a lack of incinerator capacity. ✔ The material includes body parts from operations and amputations, old drugs which can be hazardous – and used equipment ✔ ‘They refused to buy needle-resistant gloves and trousers for plant staff and drivers, and this placed staff at huge risk of needle injuries.’
Sky battles: Fighting back against rogue drones
10/12/2018, 11:57:56 AMDrones flying where they shouldn't has become a big problem, so how can we stop them? ✔ In other words, identifying a specific wf-fi signal coming from a drone and its controller in an area packed full of other wi-fi signals being accessed by phones and broadband routers is no easy task ✔ Follow Technology of Business editor Matthew Wall on Twitter and Facebook Click here for more Technology of Business features
The Case of Jane Doe Ponytail
10/12/2018, 10:14:02 AMShe moved to Flushing, Queens, with dreams of success and citizenship. Now she was crumpled outside a massage parlor on 40th Road, her blood pooling on the pavement she had so often worked. ✔ (Sob)(Sob)(Sob) She explained that she had been forced to make hard decisions and that it had been difficult to suppress her feelings while married to a much older man who seemed increasingly removed from her day-to-day life ✔ 21, 2018 Produced by Meaghan Looram, Rumsey Taylor and Josh Williams
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