Blue Ridge Parkway closed due to Hurricane Helene damage
This definitely provides a case for Bruce. The entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed indefinitely as crews assess the “catastrophic” damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helen, the National Park Service says. Ta. Coined “America's Favorite Drive” for its scenic beauty, this iconic road stretches from Virginia's Shenandoah National Park to North […]
Biden refused to board British naval ship due to ‘too many steps,’ Boris Johnson claims
President Biden refuses to visit Royal Navy's new flagship aircraft carrier due to high step count, gives Boris Johnson's wife 'a little sparkle' during 2021 visit, says former British prime minister, forthcoming claimed in his autobiography. The president and Mr Johnson met ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, where the British government “proudly stationed” […]
South Carolina extends voter registration due to Hurricane Helene impact
South Carolina Judge Daniel Coble extended the voter registration deadline by eight days during a virtual hearing Friday due to Hurricane Helen. Applications will be accepted in-person, online or by mail until October 14th. The decision came after the state's Democratic Party filed a lawsuit alleging that damage from Hurricane Helen was preventing residents from […]
Rare chance to see northern lights may be possible this weekend due to solar flare
After recent solar flares, residents of some northern states in the United States may be able to see the spectacular Northern Lights this weekend. On Thursday, the sun emitted the strongest solar flare in seven years, with a magnitude of X9.0, FOX Weather reported. The X flare is the strongest and the number represents its […]
EUR/GBP falls below 0.8400 due to rising likelihood of a rate cut by ECB – FXStreet
EUR/GBP stalled as falling eurozone inflation data increased the likelihood that the ECB would cut interest rates this month. The market reflects a 95% probability that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in October. According to the BoE's DMP survey, British businesses' inflation expectations for the year ahead fell […]
Japanese Yen inches higher, upside seems limited due to waning likelihood of BoJ rate hike – FXStreet
The Japanese yen has strengthened while the dollar remains weak ahead of Friday's release of US labor data. Japan's Economy Minister Akazawa said the timing of monetary policy changes is important. Traders are awaiting Friday's U.S. jobs data, including nonfarm payrolls (NFP) and average hourly wages, for future direction. The Japanese yen (JPY) regained recent […]
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz revokes football staffer’s access due to brother playing for upcoming opponent
Undefeated Missouri State is expected to have a tough road test this weekend when it heads to Kyle Field to take on No. 25 Texas A&M. As the University of Missouri continues to prepare for its Southeastern Conference tilt, coach Eli Drinkwitz took the somewhat unexpected action this week by informing a member of his […]
Number of people in UK out of work due to ill health growing by 300,000 a year | Health
The number of people losing their jobs due to illness is increasing by 300,000 a year, according to new analysis from a leading health think tank. According to the Health Foundation, working-age people who quit work because of a health condition are one-third less likely to be re-employed than healthy people, further increasing the number […]
GBP/USD remains below 1.3300 as risk aversion grows due to rising geopolitical tensions – FXStreet
GBP/USD is facing difficulties due to rising risk aversion sentiment as the Middle East conflict intensifies. Iran fired more than 200 ballistic missiles at Israel and warned that any counterattack would lead to “massive destruction.” Bank of England Governor Green suggested further interest rate cuts were likely as prices were “moving in the right direction”. […]
Kristin Cavallari ended Mark Estes relationship due to 13-year age gap
Kristin Cavallari has opened up about the end of her relationship with Montana Boys star Mark Estes. The former “Laguna Beach” reality star admitted that she was the one who made the difficult decision to end their romance after seven months of dating. Cavallari, 37, said there was no ill will between them and cited […]