Research suggests a simple eye test could lead to much earlier detection of glaucoma, a condition which causes irreversible sight loss. Also. Do you prefer to feel the pages of a book between your finger . 2016 was a record year for the Publishing Industry, as printed book sales went up by 8 compared to the previous year. Good morning. Its thursday 27th april. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Borisjohnson has used his first intervention in the election borisjohnson has said it would be difficult for the uk to refuse the us if it asks for help on a strike on syria. Borisjohnson has used his first intervention in the Election Campaign to mount the conservatives most personal attack yet onJeremy Corbyn. In an article published in the sun newspaper, the foreign secretary accused the Labour Leader of being a Security Threat to the uk. He accused mr corbyn of being reluctant to use lethal force, opposing Nuclear Weapons and campaigning against nato. He went on to describe the
From a long line of witnesses. Illegal conversion of the properties to hotel and inns. Sam airbnb put a lot of money in the d. C. Homeowner pockets. Its a popular and expensive destination. Visitors get break to stay in a persons home. But it would ban converting apartment buildings to airbnbs. They decided to take money taking the rental units off the market. Sam the build would require the hosts to get the licenses, maintain records, have the d. C. R. A. Inspection. No one guest more than 30 days. The host would have to rent 15 days a year when not at home. Some airbnb hosts say they might need to take care of her sick mother longer than 15 days. It worries me that some developer is a bad actor but it is hurting the common people. In mcduffie says he is open to perhaps extending the days somewhat. But egyptair wants 1 but airbnb wants 180 days and mcduffie is not expected to go that high. The bill is not expected to a vote until late may. We will have more coming up at 5 00, includin
Temperature in the mid 80s. I have all the details on that weather forecast. Erin how are the roads. This is what youre up against, sluggish commute use low beams and caution on the outer loop about a 20 minute delay from 95 over to Georgia Avenue. Also in virginia, gw parkway just outside alexandria shut down because of a crash scene. Well help you steer clear of all those issues with your traffic. We got you covered this morning, allison and steve. Our big story this morning though new details in that breaking news out of delaware where a tense standoff in its 19th hour between police and a man they say shot and killed a delaware state trooper yesterday. Trooper stephen j. Ballard was gunned down as he approached a car and parked at a convenience store. Sadly we learned trooper ballard had had a local connection to the d. C. Region. Melanie alnwick joins us live with the latest this morning. Reporter steve and allison, many of Corporal Ballards friends have changed their facebook pro
Temperature in the mid 80s. I have all the details on that weather forecast. Erin how are the roads. This is what youre up against, sluggish commute use low beams and caution on the outer loop about a 20 minute delay from 95 over to Georgia Avenue. Also in virginia, gw parkway just outside alexandria shut down because of a crash scene. Well help you steer clear of all those issues with your traffic. We got you covered this morning, allison and steve. Our big story this morning though new details in that breaking news out of delaware where a tense standoff in its 19th hour between police and a man they say shot and killed a delaware state trooper yesterday. Trooper stephen j. Ballard was gunned down as he approached a car and parked at a convenience store. Sadly we learned trooper ballard had had a local connection to the d. C. Region. Melanie alnwick joins us live with the latest this morning. Reporter steve and allison, many of Corporal Ballards friends have changed their facebook pro
Times square. And an incredible weather day that saw over 300 Severe Weather reports and at least 20 reports of tornados in multiple states. And take a look at what 110 million buys today. Early today starts right now. So good being with you on this friday morning. Im frances rivera. In hours the president will depart on his first overseas excursion. It is a whirlwind trip and complex itinerary that starts with a visit to saudi arabia, then israel, the vatican, nato, brussels and a g7 summit in italy. But multiple crises at home will serve as mr. Trumps baggage with an almost constant string of revelations coming each and every day. This morning is no different. The daily beast reporting the president had to persuade mike flynn to take the nsa job in the first place. The online news outlet claims mr. Trump remains hopeful flynn will return to the white house. Yahoo is reporting that flynn received a message from the president telling him to ask the stay strong. That as new questions sw