Hurricane Willa nears Mexican Pacific tourist resorts
10/23/2018, 10:11:18 PMHurricane Willa closed in Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday with winds of o... ✔ The city’s main convention center was designated a shelter but only a few people had taken refuge there by Tuesday afternoon ✔ A fleet of trucks owned by state electricity company CFE stood in the parking lot, ready to repair any fallen powerlines ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Trump criticizes — and again mischaracterizes — California's water management - Los Angeles Times
10/23/2018, 9:49:29 PMPresident Trump claimed that California mismanages its water resources, dismissing the drought and accusing the state of sending water out to sea that could be used to help farmers in the Central Valley. He also threatened to cut disaster aid to the state. ✔ Instead of allowing farmers to access the water, the state is intentionally releasing it into the Pacific Ocean, he said ✔ And I see houses, beautiful houses, people are very proud of their house ✔ And they end up taking it out and just have sand in front of their houses
Hurricane Willa closes in on Mexico's Pacific coast
10/23/2018, 9:26:38 PMCategory 3 storm has west-central and southwestern Mexico in its sights, spurring thousands of evacuations ✔ I come from a country where we have hurricanes and vicious storms, so I'm kind of waiting with bated breath, he said over the phone while sitting on his porch and smoking a cigarette ✔ It's going to retain its identity and then kinda merge with Gulf of Mexico moisture, a big front that's going to be swinging down from the Great Lakes, Berardelli said on CBSN, and we're going to be talking about a major nor'easter for us here in New York City but really up and down the whole Eastern Seaboard
The eastern Pacific Ocean has seen its most active hurricane season on record
10/23/2018, 9:08:47 PMThe hyperactive season has featured 10 Category 3 or stronger hurricanes, and it's not over. ✔ Then came Lane two weeks later, dropping 50 inches of rain and setting yet another statewide tropical cyclone rain record ✔ That means their winds strengthen at least 35 mph (30 knots) in 24 hours ✔ It has since weakened some to a Category 3, but is on a crash course with Mexico’s west coast
Hurricane Willa hits Mexico, aims for Texas
10/23/2018, 10:49:48 PMHurricane Willa made landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico Tuesday. It's expected to bring rain to Texas, and is on track to become the East Coast's first major nor'easter of the season. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.
Tony Blair 'had secret meetings' with Princess Diana ahead of 1997 election to win victory
10/23/2018, 9:35:05 PMTONY Blair met Princes Diana in a series of ‘secret meetings’ that propelled the Labour leader to victory ahead of his landslide election victory in 1997, a fascinating documentary has revealed. ✔ The collapse of Charles and Diana’s marriage was played out very publicly causing outrage and embarrassment to the Windsors ✔ The Princess was eventually stripped of her royal title – and was said to have suffered the same exiling from the Monarchy as Edward VIII suffered in 1939, following his controversial marriage to Wallis Simpson
Opinion | The Best Way to Keep Democrats From Blowing This Election
10/23/2018, 11:50:53 PMThe two biggest political thrusts of the Party of Trump — a tax cut for the rich that opened a tsunami of debt, and trying to take away health care from millions — are widely unpopular. It’s as simple as that. ✔ An appeal to our better angels is a nonstarter in 2018 ✔ A winning strategy is to go directly to the self-interest of a majority that is being hurt by Republican policies ✔ I invite you to follow me on Twitter ( @nytegan ) ✔ Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook , Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram
Analysis | Trump just keeps hitting California with empty threats
10/23/2018, 9:08:29 PMThis is kind of Trump's thing. The fact that it's now being used against an actual state is something. ✔ By Aaron Blake Aaron Blake Senior political reporter, writing for The Fix Email Bio Follow October 23 at 4:44 PM President Trump is fond of making threats to withhold financial support from countries that don’t do his bidding ✔ With lax immigration enforcement, a solidly Democrat-led government, and a culture that is viewed with suspicion by conservative swaths of the heartland, it makes a lot of sense
Another Japanese firm admits falsifying data for quake shock absorbers
10/23/2018, 10:43:33 PMA Japanese company supplying equipment to protect buildings from earthquakes has admitted falsifying data, authorities said Tuesday, a week after a Tokyo-based firm revealed a similar fraud. Kawakin Holdings' oil damper unit altered data for products installed at 93 education facilities, government buildings and offices, the land ministry said. "I… ✔ So-called oil dampers -- or shock absorbers -- are part of a complex system fitted in many Japanese buildings as part of the country's earthquake preparedness ✔ An affiliate of Japanese electronics giant Hitachi has admitted falsifying data for 60,000 industrial batteries, while the head of Kobe Steel was forced to resign after the steelmaker submitted false strength and quality data for products shipped to hundreds of clients
Titanic 2 to set sail on THIS date – will follow same route as doomed ship
10/23/2018, 11:52:20 PMA REPLICA of the doomed Titanic luxury cruiser will set sail in the near future, it can be revealed. ✔ It will carry 2,400 passengers and 900 crew members – a similar number to the original ✔ The doomed vessel entered popular culture in 1997, when the romantic-drama Titanic – starring Leonardo DiCaprio – was released ✔ HISTORIC: The ship gained popular appeal after the release of 1997's Titanic (Pic: GETTY)
Lottery office pools increase odds - and possibly headaches
10/23/2018, 9:05:59 PMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A group of New Jersey construction workers noticed that the sixth member of their lottery pool had abruptly left work. Turns out, he had a lottery ticket worth $38.5 million and claimed he bought the winning ticket separately with his own money. With the record Mega Millions jackpot now at a record $1.6 billion, it may seem like perfect sense to pool money with co-workers or friends to increase the chance of winning a giant payday. But "with this many zeros attached to it, it is a recipe for disaster," said Rubin Sinins, the attorney for the five jilted construction workers in that 2009 case.
12 Famous Movies We Didn’t Know Were Based on True Stories
10/23/2018, 9:38:23 PMMovies based on real events not only affect the viewers but the actors, as well. The star of The Pursuit of Happyness, Will Smith, was so affected by his character’s personality and lifestyle that even when the shooting of the movie was over, whenever his son asked for juice, he would reply, “We can’t afford it, son.” ✔ Here at Bright Side , we’ve created a list of films that were inspired by life itself ✔ This event was covered by journalist Mark Bowden, who later wrote a book about it ✔ Turing, a self-dependent man, considers his colleagues inferior to him ✔ Do you know of more movies that you couldn’t believe were based on true stories
The Day Of The Dead is upon us - here's everything you need to know
10/23/2018, 8:41:51 PMDAY of the Dead celebrations are coming to an end today in Mexico, with millions of revellers taking to the streets to honour their lost loved ones. But what happens during the annual festival and … ✔ Getty Images - WireImage 4 Parades travel through Mexico City in honour of the celebration Is Day of the Dead just celebrated in Mexico ✔ It’s believed that this addition to the celebration was inspired by a scene from the James Bond film, Spectre ✔ Day Of The Dead 2017 costume and make-up ideas – from skulls and masks to tattoos and face paint
When will the Titanic II be finished and what will be its maiden route?
10/23/2018, 8:27:33 PMSINCE its fateful maiden voyage, the Titanic has been the source of endless fascination. The success of James Cameron’s 1997 film about the “unsinkable” ship has given rise projec… ✔ To avoid a repeat disaster, Titanic II will apparently be outfitted with plenty of life boats ✔ In 2016 it was reported the Finnish company contracted to design the vessel had ceased work on the project ✔ The ship will be permanently moored in a reservoir in the landlocked area of south-west China
Bake Off favourite in tears as they miss out on final
10/23/2018, 11:33:05 PMThe 33-year-old became the ninth baker to leave the tent ✔ Speaking about her baking disasters, Briony said: The Seven Veils cake was a disaster for me, I overcooked the mirror glaze and then each element of my Showstopper went wrong, and it ended up as raw pastry! My chocolate eclairs were the worst out of the three with too much salt and no filling as I ran out of time
UK shows off military to a King... using ship that hasn't set sail for 47 years
10/23/2018, 9:58:36 PMThe Royal Navy's light cruiser which has been moored up since 1971 will be at the heart of an exercise by elite commandos ✔ The Prime Minister tonight admitted the Dutch Navy would be used to escort Queen Elizabeth, the Navy’s biggest ever ship, when she finally becomes operational in three years ✔ Read More Top UK politics stories May summons Cabinet over Brexit tension Attorney General probes Tommy Robinson NI abortions Bill passes first hurdle MPs pile woe on Bercow over bullying
Opinion | In Erdogan’s quest for answers over Khashoggi’s murder, there’s a broader agenda
10/23/2018, 8:41:33 PMKhashoggi's murder happened as the United States was on the verge of constructing its entire Middle East policy around MBS. ✔ With strong backing from the White House, MBS could survive this mess, albeit tainted and weakened ✔ Returning to a democratic order will make Erdogan’s claims to moral leadership much stronger and make it impossible for Americans to ignore Turkey’s role in the region
Scooter Braun on Bieber living in US illegally and Ariana firing him
10/23/2018, 11:53:55 PMThe 37-year-old manager said that he 'really did come this close to failing' earlier in his career, when he was working on limited funds with two early clients: Bieber and rap artist Asher Roth. ✔ The two were snapped in March at the March For Our Lives event in Washington DC with Parkland shooting survivor Cameron Kasky The New York City native also opened up to the publication about his February 2016 parting from Grande, and how professional problems between the pair eventually sorted themselves out by September of that year
Halt Universal Credit roll-out to avoid plunging families into debt urges Cable
10/23/2018, 9:08:49 PMEXCLUSIVE Lib Dem leader urges Theresa May to halt roll-out of flagship benefit scheme that has been heavily criticized ✔ Mr Cable blasts the Prime Minister’s stubborn unwillingness to fix glaring flaws in its design, adding: The result is a slow-motion disaster ✔ A single system replacing six benefits: Child and Working Tax Credits, Housing Benefits, Income Support, Jobseekers’ Allowance, and Employment and Support Allowance ✔ Charities, unions and MPs hit out McVey admits some WILL lose money
'If you think the US midterm results won't massively affect the UK, here's why you're wrong'
10/23/2018, 10:05:10 PMYou need not be in the eye of the storm to see the epic implications ✔ And with no political oversight, he will be able to fire attorney general Jeff Sessions and his deputy Rod Rosenstein, and set about nobbling Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian collusion and the rest ✔ The Independent has launched its #FinalSay campaign to demand that voters are given a voice on the final Brexit deal
WTO Members Work to Overhaul Trade Watchdog Amid Trump’s Criticism
10/23/2018, 9:13:13 PMPresident Trump’s complaints about the World Trade Organization have prompted American allies to seek ways to overhaul the body before the U.S. protest effectively cripples the global commercial arbiter by the end of next year. ✔ WTO advocates say the body’s ability to arbitrate trade fights helped quell a Great Depression-like trade war during the 2008 financial crisis ✔ Asked if the U.S. felt urgency to keep the WTO courts functioning past next year, he demurred, saying, We’ll see
Turkey, Midterms, Migrant Caravan: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
10/23/2018, 10:14:51 PMHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. ✔ Defense officials have a message for Russian operatives trying to interfere in the U.S. midterms: We know who you are, and we’re watching ✔ The Times, in an unsigned article, waxed a bit more poetic than is usual for sports prose: The withered stalk of the baseball season burst with a crash into radiant bloom at Braves Field today ✔ Sign up here to get it by email in the Australian, Asian, European or American morning
Erdogan did not reveal Turkey's entire hand about Khashoggi killing to keep his leverage over Saudi Arabia
10/23/2018, 10:05:08 PMAnalysis: The macabre affair has provided an unexpected opportunity for Ankara to recalibrate its relations with Riyadh and possibly extract concessions on a number of issues ✔ President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a skilful politician who knows how to maximise his advantages and this was very much on display in his speech to the Turkish parliament ✔ It is almost certain that the audio recording of Mr Khashoggi’s final moments really exists and will finally be made public
How a water crisis in Jordan could threaten Middle East peace
10/23/2018, 10:12:07 PMJordan, one of the world's driest countries, is in desperate need of water, or the region's security and vital peace deals are on the line, Bel Trew reports in the fourth part of her Water Wars series ✔ Clad in identical polyester robes printed with pixelated pictures of Christ, the pilgrims on either side of the Jordan River gingerly nose their toes into its pea-green waters ✔ To put that in context that is only about 2 per cent of what Americans on average consume each year
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