Rahim Faiez, Associated Press Updated 7:00 am PDT, Monday, September 23, 2019 Afghans transport the body of a woman who was killed during a raid conducted by Afghan special forces, in the southern Helmand province, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. An Afghan official said Monday that at least 40 civilians have been killed during an Afghan special forces raid and airstrikes conducted against of Taliban in southern Helmand province. less Afghans transport the body of a woman who was killed during a raid conducted by Afghan special forces, in the southern Helmand province, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. An Afghan official said Monday that at least 40 ... more Photo: Abdul Hadi, AP Photo: Abdul Hadi, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Afghans transport the body of a woman who was killed … [Read more...] about Afghan officials: 40 civilians killed in anti-Taliban raid
UK’s Labour Party, split on Brexit policy, eyes key votes
Gregory Katz, Associated Press Published 6:59 am PDT, Monday, September 23, 2019 Anti Brexit campaigner Steve Bray walks on the beach to pose for a photograph during the Labour Party Conference at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Anti Brexit campaigner Steve Bray walks on the beach to pose for a photograph during the Labour Party Conference at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Anti Brexit campaigner Steve Bray walks on the beach to pose for a photograph during the Labour Party Conference at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Anti Brexit campaigner Steve Bray walks on the beach to … [Read more...] about UK’s Labour Party, split on Brexit policy, eyes key votes
Obesity is not a choice, new report shows
0 Have your say Obesity is "not a choice" and is not down to a lack of willpower, psychology experts have said. It added the Government should approach the problem of obesity in the same way it did smoking.Experts behind the study argue that people become overweight or obese as a result of a complex combination of factors, including genetics, responses to stress from childhood, sedentary lifestyles and only poor food choices being on offer. They said: "Obesity is not simply down to an individual's lack of willpower."The people who are most likely to be an unhealthy weight are those who have a high genetic risk of developing obesity and whose lives are also shaped by work, school and social environments that promote overeating and inactivity.READ MORE:An aspirin a day keeps heart disease away, new study finds"People who live in deprived areas often experience high levels of stress, including major life challenges and trauma, often their … [Read more...] about Obesity is not a choice, new report shows
Pacific heat wave threatens Hawaii’s iconic coral reefs
Caleb Jones Associated Press Published 9:57 AM EDT Sep 23, 2019 Captain Cook, Hawaii – At the edge of an ancient lava flow where jagged black rocks meet the Pacific, small off-the-grid homes overlook the calm blue waters of Papa Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island – no tourists or hotels in sight. Here, one of the islands’ most abundant and vibrant coral reefs thrives just below the surface. Yet even this remote shoreline far from the impacts of chemical sunscreen, trampling feet and industrial wastewater is showing early signs of what’s expected to be a catastrophic season for coral in Hawaii. Just four years after a major marine heat wave killed nearly half of this coastline’s coral, federal researchers are predicting another round of hot water will cause some of the worst coral bleaching the region has ever experienced. “In 2015, we hit temperatures that we’ve never recorded ever in Hawaii,” said Jamison Gove, an oceanographer with … [Read more...] about Pacific heat wave threatens Hawaii’s iconic coral reefs
A look at failed UK tour operator Thomas Cook
British tour operator Thomas Cook was a major part of the industry for packaged holidays, which are particularly popular in Europe.Here’s a look at the company, by the numbers.___Customers: 22 million a year Employees: 21,000, of which 9,000 in the U.K.Travel agency shops: 500Hotels owned: 200, or about 40,000 roomsHotels that do business with Thomas Cook: 3,150Planes: 105Markets: 16 countries in Europe, North Africa, Middle East, AsiaAnnual revenue: 9.6 billion pounds, or $11.8 billion (2018) … [Read more...] about A look at failed UK tour operator Thomas Cook