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Breaking News
Authorities in London have arrested at least 20 people in connection with a disrupted terrorist plot to blow up aircraft flying between the UK and the U.S. using some sort of liquid explosives smuggled in carry on luggage. (Sky News – CNN – FOX )
Early Intelligence reports saying that the plot suspects have a very strong links to al Qaeda.
In England: The Terror Threat warning level has been raised to "CRITICAL”.
Here in the US: Authorities have raised the threat level for flights originating in the UK to RED which is the highest warning.
If you are flying today…You may want to check with your air carrier to see if there are any changes or delays because of the unfolding situation in the UK.
PTI
At this point: no liquids would be allowed on airplanes, including beverages, lotions and even eye contact solution.
Essential carry-on items such as: wallet, ID, Pass Ports and keys must be placed in a clear plastic bag.
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Local health departments and libraries across the Triad have announced a recall of toys that they gave out to children as prizes during a summer reading program. In question: Two animal toys given out during the summer reading program called "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" contain unacceptable amounts of lead. Approximately 28 libraries including ones in Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Randolph, and Wilkes counties purchased the four-inch, bendable cats and dogs. Parents are urged to return the toys to their local library. Grocery Store chain “Southern Family Markets” will be closing stores here in the Triad. The Southern Family Markets in Lexington, Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point and Clemmons will close August 26th. Going out of business sales will start this Sunday, August 13.
Questions? Contact the Forsyth County Health Department at 703-3174.
Over a million people have been evacuated along China's southeastern coast because of Typhoon Saomai…which could be the most powerful storm to hit the country in 50 years.
Heavy rains are expected.Saomai, the Vietnamese name for the planet Venus, would be the eighth powerful storm to hit China. (CNN)
North Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting its Operation Summer Heat this week through Sunday in the Triad. The Goal of Operation Summer Heat is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities by increasing DWI patrols in counties with the highest number of alcohol-related collisions. (NC DOT)
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Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms likely…High 87.
Tonight: showers and thunderstorms early…Low 72
Friday: Clouds with isolated thunderstorms mainly during the
afternoon…High 84
Sneak Peak to the Weekend:
Saturday: Showers possible…High near 80
Sunday: Mostly sunny…High 85
Chick-Fil-A Flashback (Thursday's Winner: Donna Buckner - Clemmons)
Music from Big Daddy Weave
Beat the heat with…Milkshakes from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
Have a dental question? Want to know more about "The Giving Hand Foundation"
Contact “Dr. JC” from Phillips and Cuthrell – Dentistry in Winston-Salem at 765-3712. http://winstonsalemdentistry.com/
Latest Press Release: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
In response to a serious terrorist threat to international aviation security, the Secretary of Homeland Security has elevated the Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Condition to Severe, or Red, for all commercial flights from the United Kingdom to the United States, and to High, or Orange, for all other international flights and all domestic commercial aviation.
NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE. ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE.
This includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.
Exceptions: Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; and insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/threat-change.shtm
Here's a list of first flights now airborne (as of Thursday morning) from Britain to the U.S.
The information was gleaned from real-time commercial flight tracking data. (CNN)
New York JFK
American Airlines 115: Left London Heathrow at 10:03 a.m. BST, one hour and thirty minutes late. It's now scheduled to arrive at at 12:30 p.m. EDT.
British Airways 117: Left Heathrow at 11:30 a.m. BST, scheduled to arrive at 1:55 p.m. EDT, two hours and 40 minutes late.
British Airways 1503: Left Manchester, scheduled to arrive at 1:55 p.m. EDT, two hours and 40 minutes late.
British Airways 175: Left London Heathrow, scheduled to arrive at 2:39 p.m. EDT.
Washington Dulles
United 923: Left Heathrow at 10:05 a.m. BST, scheduled to arrive at 1:05 p.m. EDT.
Dallas/Fort Worth
British Airways 2193: Left London Gatwick at 11:58 a.m. BST, scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. CDT.
Houston
British Airways 2025: Left London Gatwick at 10:58 a.m. BST, scheduled to arrive at 3:02 p.m. CDT.
