Mexico’s strongest earthquake in a century leaves dozens dead
By Joshua Berlinger, Mariano Castillo and Ray Sanchez, From CNN (CNN)At least 61 people have died after the most powerful earthquake to hit Mexico in a century struck off the southern coast. The magnitude 8.1 quake, which was felt as…
Cardinal Dolan on Bannon’s church remark: ‘Preposterous, rather insulting’
By Jason Devaney From Newsmax One of the six Catholic cardinals in the United States took issue with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon’s remark that the Catholic Church only supports immigrant-friendly legislation for economic reasons. The saga began…
Electric skateboard
This adorable electric skateboard is perfect for getting around cities BY RAYMOND WONG From Mashable Electric skateboards, like Boosted Boards, are all the rage these days for getting around and social influencers like Casey Neistat make riding them look incredibly…
Don Williams, Country’s ‘Gentle Giant,’ Dead at 78
By Stephen L. Betts From Rolling Stone Distinctive stylist scored chart-topping hits with “Tulsa Time” and “It Must Be Love” Don Williams, the Country Music Hall of Fame member whose imposing height and warm, reassuring voice earned him the nickname…
‘We may not be able to rescue residents in a timely manner.’ Turks & Caicos hit by Hurricane Irma
By Kate Samuelson From Fortune The low-lying Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of the Bahamas, have been hit by Hurricane Irma as the now Category 4 storm continues to move north-westwards towards Florida. Communications went down…
US: House sends $15.3B Harvey Aid Bill to Trump
AP From Newsmax The House has voted overwhelmingly to send a $15.3 billion disaster aid package to President Donald Trump. Lawmakers overcame objections from conservatives who didn’t want the emergency aid linked to a temporary increase in America’s borrowing authority….
US: DoD responding to ‘Catastrophic’ destruction in Caribbean
From US Department of Defense WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2017 — The Defense Department is responding to “catastrophic” levels of destruction throughout the Leeward Islands, including the islands of St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, DoD spokesman…
Michael G. Roskin: Kernels of Trump
by Michael G. Roskin From The Free Press Buried among President Trump’s feverish points are kernels of truth. Exaggerated, simplified and without feasible fixes, they nonetheless speak to American anxieties. Opportunity for Democrats: Use these same points to beat the…
Destinations of the week
The 23 most relaxing vacation destinations in the world Part 1 By Madeline Diamond, INSIDER From Business Insider While the whole point of taking a vacation is to unwind, there are many resorts, retreats, and even entire cities known for…
“Sistahs’ – laugh & cry
SISTAHS TICKETS NOW ON SALE You’ll laugh until you cry! Performances are at the Prospect Playhouse on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7th September to 23rd September, doors open at 6.30pm with Curtain at 7.30pm. Tickets for all performances are…