SUPERMARKETS should remove junk food from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts so it is harder to find, health campaigners say. They claim placing chocolate, crisps and doughnuts in high-profile areas encourages people to buy more and is fuelling the obesity crisis. But critics warn it will not be long before junk food is treated like fags and porn mags and only sold over the counter or from top shelves. The Obesity Health Alliance, which represents charities and medical groups, found 70% of food and drink in these areas was high in fat, sugar or salt. And their survey of Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores revealed an average of just 1% was healthier fruit and vegetables. Public Health England guidelines suggest eating five portions of fruit and veg a day, which should make up over a third of our diet. More than one in three children leaves primary school too fat, increasing their risk of cancer, type-2 diabetes, and heart disease in later life. The Government is … [Read more...] about High street stores should ‘move junk food away from the checkouts’ so it is harder to find, experts claim
Fire deaths rise to 71 ahead of Trump’s California visit
Kathleen Ronayne and Brian Melley Associated Press Published 9:46 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 Chico, Calif. – With the confirmed death toll at 71 and the list of unaccounted for people more than 1,000, authorities in Northern California on Friday searched for those who perished and those who survived the fiercest of wildfires ahead of a planned visit by President Donald Trump. The president on Saturday is expected to get a look at the grief and damage caused by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, and he could face resentment from locals for blaming the inferno on poor forest management in California. In an interview taped Friday and scheduled for broadcast on “Fox News Sunday,” Trump said he was surprised to see images of firefighters removing dried brush near a fire, adding, “This should have been all raked out.” Deputies found eight more bodies Friday, bringing the death toll to 71. The number of people unaccounted for grew from 631 on Thursday … [Read more...] about Fire deaths rise to 71 ahead of Trump’s California visit
Campus Martius aglow at Detroit Tree Lighting
Darlene A. White Special to The Detroit News Published 9:35 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 Detroit — The cold night air in downtown Detroit didn’t stop the Holiday cheer at this year’s Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony. Attendees sipped hot chocolate while bundled in their coats as the waited anxiously in Campus Martius for the switch to be pulled to light up the 60-foot Norway spruce and welcome Christmas in the city once again. The Tree Lighting Ceremony has become a family tradition for the Bailey family. “I’m super excited to be at the Tree Lighting Ceremony another year,” says Nina Bailey of Detroit, who made her sixth trip out for the annual festivities. “I feel like one of the kids waiting patiently to see the tree the light up." said Bailey, with her son's ages 11 and six. "I’m bring my two sons every year and each year seems better.” The 15th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was expected to draw … [Read more...] about Campus Martius aglow at Detroit Tree Lighting
Kingwood Park wins 5-set thriller to advance to first state final
Marcus Gutierrez Published 8:32 pm CST, Friday, November 16, 2018 Kingwood Park seniors Yates Barker (17) and Katey Searcy (1) and their teammates celebrate beating Canyon Randall in five sets during the Class 5A State Semifinal volleyball game at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas, Friday, November 16, 2018. Kingwood Park will advance to the State Finals. (Brandon Wade/Contributor) less Kingwood Park seniors Yates Barker (17) and Katey Searcy (1) and their teammates celebrate beating Canyon Randall in five sets during the Class 5A State Semifinal volleyball game at the Curtis Culwell Center in ... more Photo: Brandon Wade/SPECIAL/BRANDON WADE Photo: Brandon Wade/SPECIAL/BRANDON WADE Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Kingwood Park seniors Yates Barker (17) and … [Read more...] about Kingwood Park wins 5-set thriller to advance to first state final
Man found dead in East Side home identified
By Jacob Beltran Published 8:14 pm CST, Friday, November 16, 2018 A man found dead Thursday afternoon in an East Side home was identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office. Alfred Davila, 57, was killed by blunt force trauma to the head, the medical examiner’s office confirmed Friday. His death was ruled a homicide. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said Thursday that family members had not seen Davila since Tuesday, so they went to his home in the 1200 block of Burnet to check on him. “They went in they found him deceased,” McManus said. No one else was at the home when Davila was discovered, but police said they are searching for a woman who was living with him. McManus said officers had been called to the home for reported disturbances over the past several days. "It was a back-and-forth, assaultive-type relationship," McManus said. "Each time we came, there was not enough there to arrest anyone.” Police have not said … [Read more...] about Man found dead in East Side home identified