Heartbreaking moment camel tries swimming out of flash flood
10/17/2018, 5:31:56 PMThe video shows the camel struggling in flash floods caused by torrential rain, in the al-Marah province of eastern Yemen. Cyclone Luban has caused when it struck on Sunday. ✔ Two aircraft, one Yemeni and the other from the United Arab Emirates, are ferrying residents of the provincial capital, Gheita, to safety ✔ The storm touched down far from the front lines of Yemen's civil war, in which a Saudi-led coalition has been battling Iran-aligned rebels since 2015
Florida Senate campaigns spar over Hurricane Michael responses
10/17/2018, 7:24:29 PMHurricane Michael was the most powerful storm to ever rip into the Florida Panhandle but even a tropical cyclone can’t stop midterm election politics. ✔ Hurricane Michael was the most powerful storm to ever rip into the Florida Panhandle but even a tropical cyclone can’t stop midterm election politics ✔ A second debate was scheduled for next week on CNN but the network postponed it in light of the storm
Nigel Farage warns there will be 'MORE to come' if Brexit 'earthquake' is not delivered
10/17/2018, 5:33:06 PMNIGEL FARAGE has claimed the Brexit “earthquake” will be followed by “more” if Britain's decision to leave the European Union is not implemented by the Government. ✔ It was about whether we became an independent self-governing nation ✔ She said: A deal is achievable and now is the time to make it happen ✔ The Irish border remains the major sticking point in Brexit negotiations with the so-called backstop threatening to produce a border down the Irish Sea
Tokyo Skytree among buildings linked to data scandal at earthquake shock absorber-maker KYB Corp.
10/17/2018, 7:19:03 PMTokyo Skytree and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings are among the nearly 1,000 structures nationwide that use earthquake shock absorbers produced ✔ It holds the biggest share of the hydraulic oil damper market in Japan ✔ Although the infrastructure ministry said there was no risk that the affected buildings could collapse even if they are hit by a quake at the top of the seismic intensity scale, it plans to order 88 makers of quake absorption devices in the country to report by year-end whether similar misconduct occurred ✔ that have raised questions about the quality of Japanese products
Texas flooding today: Ilana and Kingsland UNDER WATER in 40ft KILLER floods
10/17/2018, 7:10:10 PMAT least one person has died after fast-moving floodwaters caused deadly destruction in Central Texas. Here is the latest as Llano and Kingsland are underwater in 40ft killer floods. ✔ Greg Abbott released a statement urging all Texans to take their safety into their own hands by closely monitoring changing weather conditions and heeding warnings from local officials ✔ Johnson dam in Llano county, Texas (Image: REUTERS) Lake Lyndon B ✔ Moderate rain should continue over the next couple of days but ease off as the weekend approaches, Ms Sanchez added
Trump threatens funds unless California prevents more wildfires
10/17/2018, 6:03:45 PMPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold billions of dollars o... ✔ California’s largest public utility cut off power to about 60,000 customers for up to two days this week as high winds threatened to topple trees and power lines ✔ The Ranch fire in California this year was the largest on record in a state where dry, windy and hot weather conditions can produce deadly wildfires ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
The motel torn apart by Hurricane Michael – where dozens still live
10/17/2018, 5:23:13 PMLong-term residents of the American Quality Lodge in Panama City, along with people from the area, are living amid destruction after Hurricane Michael ✔ They line up in a parking lot for food and water whenever volunteers and church groups stop by ✔ There has been no power in a week, and the water has been out for days ✔ Someone pilfered $21 that was set aside for her unborn daughter, they said ✔ We can’t stay here like this too much longer, he said
Avengers 4 trailer: Bad news - THIS latest rumour hinting at release is FALSE
10/17/2018, 7:03:34 PMA RUMOUR hinting at the imminent release of the Avengers 4 trailer has been debunked by a new report. ✔ Earlier today rumours spread like wildfire that the first teaser for Marvel's follow-up to Infinity War is on its way, and is in the process of being developed for IMAX ✔ However, ScreenRant have reportedly had word from IMAX that this is not the case ✔ Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor
Serena Williams Has Perfect Reaction to BFF Meghan Markle Wearing Blazer from Her Clothing Line
10/17/2018, 7:20:33 PMDuring her royal tour of Australia, Meghan Markle wore a blazer designed by one of her famous besties ✔ On the brand’s Instagram, they showed support of Markle wearing the blazer and encouraged all their customers to be the ROYAL that YOU are by shopping the Royal-themed collection ✔ She also wore a gold bracelet that belonged to her late mother-in-law, which Diana wore while visiting the Lord Gage Centre for Old People, a Guinness Trust Home, in Newham, East London in 1990
Rival's advert points up Jair Bolsonaro's links with Steve Bannon
10/17/2018, 5:05:31 PMFernando Haddad flags up ties after populist’s son boasted of meeting ex-Breitbart chief ✔ Mr Bannon stated that he was an enthusiast for Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign and we will certainly be in contact to join forces, above all against cultural marxism ✔ In response, Bolsonaro tweeted in English: I refuse any kind of support coming from supremacist groups … This is an offense with Brazilian, the most beautiful and mixed race people in the world
How Queen Mother told Prince Charles he must NOT put a WOMAN before duty
10/17/2018, 5:20:06 PMTHE Queen Mother tried to teach Prince Charles to put the country before his personal life from a very young age to spare the monarchy from a potentially deadly crisis. ✔ This move sparked a constitutional crisis in the British Empire, almost bringing down the monarchy and forever changing the House of Windsor ✔ She said: The Duke of Windsor had reacted with rebellion ✔ Above all, she saw the funny side in everything, and we laughed until we cried
This Election Season, Republicans’ Deficit Focus Goes the Way of the Vuvuzela
10/17/2018, 7:02:06 PMRepublicans took over the House in 2010 in part by ringing alarm bells about the deficit. The hole is growing again. The denunciations are not. ✔ But tax cuts have been the single major policy success under the Trump administration in Congress, and both continue to say they will be a net positive for the United States Treasury ✔ More in Politics John Tully for The New York Times Christine Hallquist Would Like to Talk About the Power Grid Erin Schaff for The New York Times Heitkamp Apologizes for Embarrassing Error in Campaign Ad Small Donors Fuel a Big Democratic Lead in 2018 Fund-Raising Ebrahim Noroozi/Associated Press Khashoggi Disappearance May Disrupt Trump Administration’s Plans to Squeeze Iran Joseph Prezioso/Agence France-Presse Getty Images Why Many Native Americans Are Angry With Elizabeth Warren In Virginia House Race, Anonymous Attack Ads Pop Up on Facebook Trending Audio Offers Gruesome Details of Jamal Khashoggi Killing, Turkish Official Says Opinion: The Elizabeth Warren Fiasco The Jamal Khashoggi Case: Suspects Had Ties to Saudi Crown Prince Canada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, and a National Experiment Begins Proud Boys Founder: How He Went From Brooklyn Hipster to Far-Right Provocateur Opinion: The Saudi Cover-Up Crumbles Review: ‘The Conners’ Is a Bittersweet Pill The House Springsteen Built: An Oral History of the Stone Pony Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years Melissa McCarthy Wants to Cheer You Up
Opinion | A Tale of Three Presidents
10/17/2018, 8:00:17 PMNicolás Maduro and Donald Trump have an authoritarian bent, as did Hugo Chávez, but the Chávez I knew also believed in social justice, equality and fundamental freedoms. ✔ He made great strides during his presidency, helping millions of people ✔ Trending Audio Offers Gruesome Details of Jamal Khashoggi Killing, Turkish Official Says Opinion: The Elizabeth Warren Fiasco The Jamal Khashoggi Case: Suspects Had Ties to Saudi Crown Prince Opinion: The Saudi Cover-Up Crumbles Canada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, and a National Experiment Begins Proud Boys Founder: How He Went From Brooklyn Hipster to Far-Right Provocateur Melissa McCarthy Wants to Cheer You Up The House Springsteen Built: An Oral History of the Stone Pony Review: ‘The Conners’ Is a Bittersweet Pill Why Many Native Americans Are Angry With Elizabeth Warren
The toppings that take your salad from healthy to fattening - which are the best and worst to eat?
10/17/2018, 4:17:59 PMTRYING to eat healthily can be a mine field. One day we’re told one thing and the next something else. But most of us would like to assume grabbing a salad on the go or making one at home is … ✔ One day we're told one thing and the next something else ✔ For a 25g serving they can contain around 120 calories and not a lot of nutritional value ✔ The problem with avocado is that people eat it in too large quantities ✔ It also contains nine essential amino acids and protein
Opinion | Five reasons Democrats can still soldier on to midterm victories
10/17/2018, 4:29:17 PMA slew of female and minority candidates offers one reason to feel hopeful in 2018. ✔ Many wondered: Had the Midwest become a GOP bastion ✔ Sure, on any given day, Twitter is filled with But Bernie this ✔ This is illustrated by the results of the live polling project being conducted by the team at the Upshot ✔ Jennifer Rubin: Ups and downs: Will women’s votes decide the midterms
A week after Hurricane Michael hit, more misery and a rising death toll
10/17/2018, 7:29:56 PMA week after Hurricane Michael slammed the Florida Panhandle, the scope of the storm's fury is still emerging as the death toll rises and rescuers search for the missing in the hardest-hit areas. ✔ The people who came, that was the biggest blessing to us, he said ✔ As he stood in front of a mountain of debris, Frazier said he's coping well, thanks to the outpouring of generosity ✔ CNN's Joe Sutton, Martin Savidge, Meridith Edwards and Holly Yan contributed to this report
These 25 Hurricane Michael Photos Show The Struggle To Survive, 1 Week On
10/17/2018, 6:48:52 PMThousands of Floridians are living in primitive conditions without water and power. ✔ Since then, the death toll has climbed to at least 29, and thousands of Floridians are living in primitive conditions without power and water ✔ Mark Wallheiser via Getty Images The Rev ✔ Carlo Allegri / Reuters A family sits by a fire and prepares to eat a dinner of MREs in front of their house with no roof in Mexico Beach
Finding Lost Apples and Reviving a Beloved Cider
10/17/2018, 4:03:55 PMGeorge Washington was among the many fans of Newark cider, a long-missing treat now being recreated by a former ad man on a mission. ✔ Dozens of cuttings from both of the newly found trees have since been planted in Ironbound Hard Cider’s nursery, meaning that all four Newark cider apples have now been returned to New Jersey soil ✔ There’s Lots to Consider Jason Henry for The New York Times The Sommelier Finds Room to Breathe Sonny Figueroa/The New York Times A French Bistro Favorite to Drink This Month Patricia Wall/The New York Times For Relaxing Times, Japanese Gin and Vodka Christof Stache/Agence France-Presse Getty Images Heat and Drought Could Threaten World Beer Supply Trending Audio Contains Gruesome Details of Khashoggi Killing, Turkish Official Says Opinion: The Elizabeth Warren Fiasco The Jamal Khashoggi Case: Suspects Had Ties to Saudi Crown Prince Canada Makes Marijuana Legal, and a National Experiment Begins Opinion: The Saudi Cover-Up Crumbles Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years Proud Boys Founder: How He Went From Brooklyn Hipster to Far-Right Provocateur The House Springsteen Built: An Oral History of the Stone Pony Melissa McCarthy Wants to Cheer You Up Mike Pompeo Meets Turkish President to Discuss Saudi Journalist’s Fate
Opinion | Democrats have a serious challenge — and opportunity — on foreign policy
10/17/2018, 7:05:17 PMWhat will Democrats offer as an alternative to Trumpian foreign policy chaos? ✔ President Trump holds a sword and dances during a welcome ceremony last year at Murabba Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ✔ Can we revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a major economic and strategic boon to the United States and our democratic Asian allies
“Big Mouth” And “American Vandal” Are Comedies That Take Teens Seriously
10/17/2018, 4:22:42 PMBy freely tackling the messy realities of teenage life, these shows offer a profound (and profane) empathy, accessible to the people who need it most. ✔ 13 Reasons Why , as a show, is not particularly adept at the stated goal of tackling heavy themes the warning itself is a response to detractors who accused it of glorifying suicide but it demonstrates the potential educational value these shows can have for young audiences
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