3 d. ago Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across U.S. as massive storm leaves at least 32 dead

Violent tornadoes and high winds have decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that killed at least 32 people ripped its way across the central and southern U.S. Some of the initial storm deaths were reported Friday night in Missouri

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3 d. ago At least 32 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in TexasViolent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that killed at least 26 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.In western Kansas, a dust storm was reported to have killed eight people as high winds produced blowing dust over the interstate, causing collisions of more than 55 vehicles on the I-70. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago At least 26 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in TexasViolent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that killed at least 26 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.In western Kansas, a dust storm was reported to have killed eight people as high winds produced blowing dust over the interstate, causing collisions of more than 55 vehicles on the I-70. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Massive storm system brings tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms to US south

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in Texas. At least 26 tornadoes were reported but not confirmed as a low pressure system drove powerful thunderstorms across parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri. The Storm Prediction Center said fast-moving system could spawn twisters and hail as large as baseballs, but the greatest threat would come from straight-line winds near or exceeding hurricane force, with gusts of 100mph (160km/h) possible.At least 17 dead as massive storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Intern of the Jedi: film sector turns to franchise favourites in effort to woo talent

Careers fair at Pinewood is among initiatives to lure young to an industry hit by cost inflation, writers’ strikes and an advertising recessionIn a corner of a cavernous hangar in Buckinghamshire, a group of Jedi are honing their lightsaber skills, Deadpool and Chewbacca are posing for photos, while a squad of Imperial stormtroopers make their presence felt by arresting a passing reporter.Pinewood Studios is pulling out all the stops – including a stunt display at the underwater stage famous for scenes including the sinking Venetian villa in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale – to wow young attendees at the third edition of Europe’s largest free careers fair for the film industry. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Union safety reps 'stormed out of meeting after TfL refused to ban e

New twist in London Underground fire risk row after e-bike exploded

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7 d. ago Republican storms out of hearing after being called out for misgendering trans congresswoman: ‘You are out of order’

Furious Democratic congressman fires back at GOP lawmaker for addressing Sarah McBride as ‘gentleman’

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7 d. ago Republican storms out of hearing after deliberately misgendering trans congresswoman: ‘Have you no decency?’

Furious Democratic congressman fires back at GOP lawmaker for addressing Sarah McBride as ‘gentleman’

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9 d. ago NHS worker union rep whose bosses called him a 'wasp that needs swatting' wins £10,000 payout over the 'detrimental treatment'

Maintenance worker and health and safety union rep Franco Villani, 56, was deliberately targeted by managers in an effort to undermine his union activities.

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1 week ago Will the UK be affected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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1 week ago Will the UK be effected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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2 w. ago Storm Huntley's replacement announced for Channel 5 morning show

Scots star Storm Huntley is preparing to head off on maternity leave as she announces who will be stepping into her shoes on her daily Channel 5 morning show.

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2 w. ago Work to repair storm damaged Quay Zone in Girvan set to be completed early next year

The Quay Zone was hit by significant storm damage last year but work is well underway to repair the damage.

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4 w. ago TfL enforcement officers vital for safety and security escalate strikes

TfL enforcement officers vital for safety and security escalate strikes  Unite the union

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last month Children's hospice charity CHAS handed huge cash boost after Storm Eowyn caused £60,000 worth of damage

Robin House, located in Balloch, has been handed a huge cash boost to carry out essential repairs to the garden after it was destroyed by Storm Eowyn.

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