Monster typhoon slams into Philippines
Preparation and evacuation procedures have improved since Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 which killed more than 7,000 people. Storm warnings have been raised in 25 provinces across the main northern island of Luzon, restricting sea and air travel.

Trump says Federal Bureau of Investigation should not probe allegations against top court pick
Christine Blasey Ford said on Wednesday that she may not come forward because she has been overwhelmed by media requests. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley had invited the woman-Dr. "If she shows up, that would be wonderful".

Trump says 'hard to imagine' Kavanaugh assaulted woman
Judge's lawyer said in a letter to the committee on Tuesday Judge did not recall the incident and did not wish to testify. Lawyers for Ford say that before she testifies on Capitol Hill, she wants the FBI to investigate her allegations.

Can't Miss Looks From the Emmy Awards Red Carpet
The focus on diversity became ironic as the night wore on, with one white person after another delivering acceptance speeches. Then he set up his joke explaining, "She said she doesn't watch white award shows because you guys don't thank Jesus enough".

Merger of Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda announced
After the amalgamation of associate banks with SBI, this is first-ever consolidation in the Indian banking sector. The government is keen to take steps so that history isn't repeated as far as NPAs are concerned", he added.

South Africa Has Legalised Cannabis Use For Adults In Private Places
Several government departments, including the health and justice ministries, oppose its legalization and warn of harmful effects. The official status for dagga is that it is now "decriminalised".

Alleged Kavanaugh Misconduct Witness Mark Judge Submits Letter to Congress Disputing Claims
Conway, one of the highest-ranking women in the West Wing, said she'd "spoken at length" with Trump about the allegations. Grassley said the hearing would be televised and would include just two witnesses, Ford and Kavanaugh.

Coca-Cola is considering marijuana-infused drinks
Cannabidiol - or CBD - is not a mind-altering or psychoactive substance, while its relative, tetrahydrocannabinol - or THC - is. Coca-Cola insisted " no decisions have been made at this time " and said it would not comment on further speculation.

Tom Arnold, Mark Burnett Get Into Scuffle At Pre-Emmys Party
Arnold at 7.24am replied to her tweet: 'Bulls**t. "Bulls--", Arnold replied. "You lie your insane husband attacked me you psycho". Mark Burnett has not yet issued any public statements or social media posts about the alleged incident at the Emmy party.

Alvaro Morata’s three-word reaction to Chelsea FC win
Sarri was pleased with his side's efforts against the winless Bluebirds but said reiterated that they were still "a step away" from Liverpool and Manchester City.

New Apple watch could take bite out of Swiss market
The watch will also monitor for irregular heartbeats and can detect when the wearer has fallen, the company said. Consequently, the watch can now detect hard falls by analyzing wrist trajectory and impact acceleration.

Wrightsville Beach 12 brace for Florence to fully make landfall
In New Bern, at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers in North Carolina, the storm surge overwhelmed the town of 30,000. It is expected to make landfall on Friday morning, local time (late Friday, early Saturday AEST).

The lower cost iPhone XR may be the iPhone many people choose
In the photography department, iPhone XS sports a 12-megapixel wide-angle and telephoto dual cameras with OIS and True Tone flash. New Street Research downgraded shares of Apple from a neutral rating to a sell rating in a report on Monday, August 20th.

'It felt like the longest race of my life' - Singapore victor Hamilton
Vettel then botched qualifying in Hungary, again in the rain, as Hamilton took pole and won to stretch his series lead. When the race re-started, Ferrari gambled on pitting first for new tires by bringing in Vettel first.

Canadian Cannabis Users, Workers Could Face Lifetime US Ban
Additionally, if the traveler admits to past drug use, they will be found inadmissible to the US. Customs and Border Protection agency, told Politico in comments published Thursday.