Saturday, 30 November 2019

Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance


By BY DAVE PHILIPPS, PETER BAKER, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/us/politics/trump-seals-eddie-gallagher.html?partner=IFTTT

Cooking Grease Down a Drain Eyed in Sewage Flood of 300 Homes, Officials Say


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/nyregion/Queens-sewage-spill.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Judge Jeanine: Please, Sen. McConnell, force an impeachment trial if it gets to you


Judge Jeanine: Please, Sen. McConnell, force an impeachment trial if it gets to you



I'd give anything to be a fly on the wall and see real justice in the Senate.

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FOX NEWS: Kate Beckinsale shows off long legs, abs in leopard-print bikini


Kate Beckinsale shows off long legs, abs in leopard-print bikini



Kate Beckinsale isn't letting the colder weather bother her.

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FOX NEWS: Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Nov. 30


Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Nov. 30



Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines for Nov. 30 are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.

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FOX NEWS: Former Jeffrey Epstein neighbor James Patterson talks case, new book


Former Jeffrey Epstein neighbor James Patterson talks case, new book



Bestselling author James Patterson, who wrote a detailed book about Epstein's scandals in 2016, discusses the case and the newest book in his Alex Cross series on 'Watters' World.'

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Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires


By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/world/americas/Jair-bolsonaro-amazon-fires-Leonardo-DiCaprio.html?partner=IFTTT

General election 2019: Labour say NHS figures show decline in GP services

The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50618322

FOX NEWS: Mom's hack to stop kids from begging for toys in stores before Christmas goes viral


Mom's hack to stop kids from begging for toys in stores before Christmas goes viral



A mom’s trick to stop your kids from begging for toys while shopping during the Christmas holiday is the parenting hack you never knew you needed.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/lifestyle/moms-hack-stop-kids-begging-for-toys-christmas

Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach


By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/sports/skiing/mikaela-shiffrin-world-cup-skiin.html?partner=IFTTT

Justin Fields Has ‘Heisman Moment’ in Ohio State’s Win Over Michigan


By BY JEFF ARNOLD from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/sports/ncaafootball/ohio-state-michigan-justin-fields.html?partner=IFTTT

Your pictures on the theme of bridges

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "bridges".

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-50585618

Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-50578907

Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-50421747

The hunt for a unique advent calendar

Advent calendars can be a no-go if you're disabled, so some families have come with ingenious work-arounds to keep the tradition inclusive.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-50585448

London Bridge: Why was the attacker, Usman Khan, out of prison?

Usman Khan, 28, was out on licence from jail when he killed two people and injured three others.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50618324

FOX NEWS: North Carolina woman accused of shooting, killing daughter on Thanksgiving, police say


North Carolina woman accused of shooting, killing daughter on Thanksgiving, police say



A North Carolina family’s Thanksgiving ended in violence after a mother shot and killed her adult daughter, according to local police.

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FOX NEWS: Whistleblower in New Orleans hotel collapse is deported to Honduras, lawyers say


Whistleblower in New Orleans hotel collapse is deported to Honduras, lawyers say



A Honduran construction worker who attempted to warn about unsafe conditions prior to last month's deadly partial collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans was deported by U.S. immigration authorities on Friday, his lawyers confirmed.

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FOX NEWS: Homemade booby trap in Maine kills man who rigged it to protect residence


Homemade booby trap in Maine kills man who rigged it to protect residence



A Maine man who rigged his home with booby traps to thwart intruders has been killed after tripping one of his own devices.

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FOX NEWS: Eric Shawn: The Jimmy Hoffa fascination…only grows


Eric Shawn: The Jimmy Hoffa fascination…only grows



Geoff Schumacher of the mob museum in Las Vegas on the continuing interest.

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London Bridge: Video shows public confront London Bridge attacker

Footage shows members of the public using a fire extinguisher and a tusk to confront Usman Khan.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50615950

A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret


By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/us/politics/white-house-afghanistan-secrecy.html?partner=IFTTT

Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50565963

Friday, 29 November 2019

Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-50542353

FOX NEWS: Rep. Gohmert shares his essential impeachment witnesses


Rep. Gohmert shares his essential impeachment witnesses



Judiciary Committee gives Trump deadline for calling witnesses; House Judiciary Committee member Louie Gohmert weighs in.

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FOX NEWS: Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats trying to impeach Trump over 'thought crimes'


Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats trying to impeach Trump over 'thought crimes'



'The Case for Trump' author Victor Davis Hanson weighs in on impeachment proceedings on 'The Story.'

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FOX NEWS: TV ratings dip throughout impeachment coverage


TV ratings dip throughout impeachment coverage



Impeachment hearings drew round-the-clock coverage; analysis from Fox News media analyst Howard Kurtz, host of 'Media Buzz.'

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FOX NEWS: President Trump's visit to Afghanistan raises hopes for elusive deal to end 18-year war


President Trump's visit to Afghanistan raises hopes for elusive deal to end 18-year war



Trump says U.S. has restarted peace talks with the Taliban; Kevin Corke reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.

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FOX NEWS: Moderate Democrats surge in 2020 polls over progressive candidates


Moderate Democrats surge in 2020 polls over progressive candidates



New polling shows progressive candidates slipping nationwide; reaction on 'The Five.'

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FOX NEWS: President Trump says the Taliban wants to make a deal in Afghanistan


President Trump says the Taliban wants to make a deal in Afghanistan



Trump pays surprise Thanksgiving visit to troops in Afghanistan, announces peace talks with the Taliban are back on; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

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Seymour Siwoff, Master of Sports Statistics, Is Dead at 99


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/sports/seymour-siwoff-dead.html?partner=IFTTT

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads


By BY LAUREN HARD from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/us/11-of-our-best-weekend-reads.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Louis C.K. to Israeli audience: ‘I’d rather be in Auschwitz than NYC’


Louis C.K. to Israeli audience: ‘I’d rather be in Auschwitz than NYC’



Disgraced comic Louis C.K. made a Holocaust joke — to an Israeli audience in Tel Aviv.

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FOX NEWS: Jay-Z suing Australian children’s bookstore over use of his image and lyrics: report


Jay-Z suing Australian children’s bookstore over use of his image and lyrics: report



“You some type of lawyer or something? Somebody important or something?”

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FOX NEWS: H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern


H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern



H&M is testing out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/lifestyle/hm-clothing-rental-service-environmental-concern

FOX NEWS: Kentucky man surprises girlfriend with enormous 'marry me' sign, plane ride proposal


Kentucky man surprises girlfriend with enormous 'marry me' sign, plane ride proposal



A man has taken his love for his girlfriend to the sky.

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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50432080

FOX NEWS: Storm threatens disruption on busiest travel weekend


Storm threatens disruption on busiest travel weekend





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FOX NEWS: Gas prices hold steady as holiday shoppers hit the road


Gas prices hold steady as holiday shoppers hit the road



Gas prices average $2.59 per gallon; Fox Biz Flash: 11/29.

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FOX NEWS: Black Friday bargain hunters hit the web, brick-and-mortar stores in search of deep discounts


Black Friday bargain hunters hit the web, brick-and-mortar stores in search of deep discounts



The National Retail Federation says 165 million people spent an average of $313 between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday in 2018; Matt Finn reports from Chicago.

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FOX NEWS: Evacuation order lifted for residents near chemical plant fire in Texas


Evacuation order lifted for residents near chemical plant fire in Texas



Emergency management officials say fires are finally contained and no longer spreading at the TPC Group plant; Casey Stegall reports from Port Neches, Texas.

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FOX NEWS: Evacuation order lifted amid Texas plant fire, blaze contained, officials say


Evacuation order lifted amid Texas plant fire, blaze contained, officials say



An evacuation order was lifted Friday for around 50,000 residents on the Texas Gulf Coast after officials determined a chemical plant fire that erupted after two explosions two days earlier was under finally control. 

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3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City


By BY CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/world/europe/hague-stabbings-netherlands.html?partner=IFTTT

The Nets Win One for Their Culture


By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/sports/basketball/nets-celtics-kyrie-irving.html?partner=IFTTT

Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine


By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/world/canada/tour-regional-cuisine.html?partner=IFTTT

Final day for Help to Buy Isa applications

Nearly 260,000 properties have been bought using the Isa, Treasury figures show.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50598913

Thursday, 28 November 2019

Wolf of Wall Street show: Step into Jordan Belfort's world

The immersive show where the audience is invited into the tangled world of the infamous stockbroker.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49725921

Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50593581

General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson debate 'empty chair'

Conservatives say Channel 4 broke impartiality rules while Labour claims the PM is "hiding from scrutiny".

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50596192

Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50588168

Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-50593971

FOX NEWS: National forecast for Thursday, November 28


National forecast for Thursday, November 28



Adam Klotz has your Thanksgiving FoxCast.

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FOX NEWS: Trump addresses Taliban peace talks during visit with US troops


Trump addresses Taliban peace talks during visit with US troops



President Trump makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' all-star panel.

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FOX NEWS: Sen. Capito: House hearings very divisive and partisan


Sen. Capito: House hearings very divisive and partisan



West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito react to impeachment process and House hearings on 'Special Report.'

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FOX NEWS: Fire continues to burn at Texas chemical plant


Fire continues to burn at Texas chemical plant



Thousands forced to evacuate their homes on Thanksgiving; Christina Coleman reports.

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FOX NEWS: Polish ex-president defends Bidens, Burisma


Polish ex-president defends Bidens, Burisma



A former Polish president who is on the board of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma said Thursday that the world of business works through nepotism, and that the son of former Vice President Joe Biden was indeed chosen to join its advisory board because of his family name, according to a report.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/polish-ex-president-defends-bidens-burisma

7 Killed in Plane Crash in Ontario


By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/world/canada/plane-crash-kingston-ontario.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: 7 dead after plane crashes in Canada


7 dead after plane crashes in Canada



Seven people died in a small plane crash in in Canada Wednesday evening, according to a report.

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FOX NEWS: Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts on Prince Andrew: 'He knows what happened'


Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts on Prince Andrew: 'He knows what happened'



Virginia Roberts, who claims she was trafficked by convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and forced to have sex with Prince Andrew on three occasions nearly 20 years ago, has responded to the prince's denial of her allegations against him by saying: "He knows what happened, I know what happened and there's only one of us telling the truth."

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/entertainment/epstein-accuser-virginia-roberts-giuffre-on-prince-andrew-he-knows-what-happened

FOX NEWS: 'Will & Grace' star joins Ellen Pompeo in blasting NBC amid Gabrielle Union controversy


'Will & Grace' star joins Ellen Pompeo in blasting NBC amid Gabrielle Union controversy



Television powerhouses Ellen Pompeo and Debra Messing ripped into NBC amid reports that actress Gabrielle Union was fired from "America's Got Talent" after she called out the network's "toxic" work environment.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/entertainment/messing-pompeo-union-nbc

Jet suit man flies off Royal Navy ship and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology news stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50339370

Amazon: What does 'peak season' mean for employees?

The technology company is resisting calls for its staff to join unions, but do they need to?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50068421

How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50151543

Black Friday: I feel guilty about how much I return

The return of unwanted goods bought in Black Friday sales is costing retailers billions.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50556886

Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50494949

Loan sharks cash in on Black Friday spending spree

Illegal money lenders are targeting people around Black Friday, campaigners warn.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50560803

How sticking plasters became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sticking plasters became a million dollar idea.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50576761

Maltese Businessman Accuses Top Government Officials in Murder of Journalist


By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/world/europe/malta-prime-minister-journalist-murder.html?partner=IFTTT

Ice Sculpture Steals Show at U.K. Climate Debate That Boris Johnson Skips


By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/world/europe/ice-sculpture-uk-debate.html?partner=IFTTT

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

More Accusations Emerge Against Flames Coach Bill Peters


By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/27/sports/hockey/bill-peters-flames-hurricanes.html?partner=IFTTT

Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50580940

Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-50581862

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50582101

FOX NEWS: Toys 'R' Us opens new store in New Jersey mall


Toys 'R' Us opens new store in New Jersey mall



First store since the company closed in 2018: Fox Biz Flash: 11/27.

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FOX NEWS: UPS employees ran drug trafficking ring for a decade, says authorities


UPS employees ran drug trafficking ring for a decade, says authorities



A group of United Parcel Service employees are accused of smuggling shipments of drugs and counterfeit vaping oils from Mexico and distributing the illicit products around the U.S. for at least a decade. 

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/ups-employees-drug-trafficking-ring-decade

July


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