latest all news: November 2018

Friday, 30 November 2018

Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.

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South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network.

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Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM.

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Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak".

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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.

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G20: So how does the summit work?

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.

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Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals

Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

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Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.

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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut

Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes.

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China employees fined for walking fewer than 180,000 steps

Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine.

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Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

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Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.

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'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry.

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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Texas Farmers Take 'Love Thy Neighbor' Literally by Harvesting Crop of Farmer Sick With Leukemia

When West Texas farmer Greg Bishop was diagnosed with leukemia in September, he didn't know how he would be able to harvest his cotton crop while undergoing treatment. He didn't have to, thanks to his neighbors.

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Suicide Rate Up 33 Percent, Franklin Graham Says People Need Hope

More than 47,000 Americans committed suicide in 2017, causing the country to hit a 50-year record.

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How to Celebrate Advent At Home with Your Family

Are you planning to spend time celebrating Advent with your family this year? If so, it’s best to capitalize on the ‘countdown nature’ of Advent and help your children become familiar with what Advent is daily.

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He Was Born Without a Heartbeat, Parents Credit God's Power for Baby's Miracle

A Texas couple recently celebrated Thanksgiving with a miracle. Jacob and Hannah Sheriff's newborn son was born without a heartbeat and wasn't breathing. But instead of giving up the couple prayed and stood on God's word.

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NPR News: In Gesture To India, Pakistan Offers Easy Access To Sikh Holy Site

In Gesture To India, Pakistan Offers Easy Access To Sikh Holy Site
For decades, India's Sikhs have longed to reach one of their holiest sites, a soaring white temple, built on a river bank. A new corridor will allow them visa-free access to the temple.

NPR News: Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire

Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire
"The roots and the bottoms of the utility poles are just kind of swimming," Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said on Thursday. Rescue teams worked to save motorists stranded on flooded roads.

NPR News: Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say

Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say
The Trump administration offered states specific examples Thursday of how they could change the way they implement the Affordable Care Act. Critics say Trump's plan could drive up premiums for many.

NPR News: St. Louis Police Officers Indicted For Beating An Undercover Colleague

St. Louis Police Officers Indicted For Beating An Undercover Colleague
The September 2017 acquittal of a white police officer charged with killing a black suspect led to protests during which the beating outlined in the indictment occurred.

NPR News: What Do African Aid Recipients Think Of Charity Ads?

What Do African Aid Recipients Think Of Charity Ads?
Charities often debate how the subjects of their fundraising ads are portrayed — but those discussions rarely include the people in the pictures.

NPR News: Starbucks Moves To Block Porn From Free Wi-Fi Networks

Starbucks Moves To Block Porn From Free Wi-Fi Networks
Patrons have always been banned in theory from viewing pornographic content over the company's Wi-Fi, but there was no technological filter in place. Starbucks will have one in 2019.

NPR News: Brazil Pulls Its Offer To Host Major U.N. Climate Summit

Brazil Pulls Its Offer To Host Major U.N. Climate Summit
The incoming far-right president said he requested the change. Environmentalists are worried about how the Bolsonaro administration will handle environmental issues.

NPR News: Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges

Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges
Sen. Tim Scott, the lone black Republican in the Senate, said he would not support Thomas Farr. The nominee came under scrutiny over possible voter suppression efforts in North Carolina.

NPR News: What You Need To Know About The Latest Big News In The Mueller Russia Investigation

What You Need To Know About The Latest Big News In The Mueller Russia Investigation
A busy week has brought a flurry of twists and turns in the often difficult-to-understand story lines of the special counsel's investigation. Here's a breakdown of what happened and what it means.

NPR News: 'Harold Believed In Me': Remembering A College Access Advocate And NYC Schools Leader

'Harold Believed In Me': Remembering A College Access Advocate And NYC Schools Leader
Harold Levy, the former head of New York City public schools, worked to give all students access to college. "Harold wanted to know us, he wanted to hear us," one student says.

NPR News: Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women

Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women
As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.

NPR News: San Diego Gallery Charged With Trafficking Over $1.3 Million Worth Of Ivory Items

San Diego Gallery Charged With Trafficking Over $1.3 Million Worth Of Ivory Items
During a sting operation, officials successfully bought one item banned from purchase under state law and were offered three more, leading to a search warrant and the large bust.

NPR News: New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs

New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs
Food Business Pathways is a free course that gives low-income participants a leg up in turning their ideas into successful businesses through training, mentoring, access to services and space to sell.

NPR News: Scientists Improve Mood By Stimulating A Brain Area Above The Eyes

Scientists Improve Mood By Stimulating A Brain Area Above The Eyes
People with symptoms suggesting depression felt better immediately when tiny pulses of electricity reached a brain area called the lateral orbitofrontal cortex.

NPR News: U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Amid 'Disturbing' Rise In Overdoses And Suicides

U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Amid 'Disturbing' Rise In Overdoses And Suicides
"These sobering statistics are a wakeup call that we are losing too many Americans, too early and too often, to conditions that are preventable," says CDC Director Robert Redfield.

What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman

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Australian Students Stage School Strikes Over Climate Change Inaction

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Oklahoma Quarterback Kyler Murray Nears the End of a Two-Sport Career

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A European Goes to Trump’s Washington

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Astrology

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Word + Quiz: subterfuge

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The Beauty of Brazil’s Rain Forest, in Jewelry

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The Luckenbooth: Scotland’s Love Brooch

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How Jewelry Makes Us Who We Are

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Emerald and Gold Jewelry Pushes Up Quality at the Met Shop

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Engraving That Endures

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She Calls Her Stock ‘Jewelry, Made by Artists’

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Emojis: Dressed Up and Ready to Party

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The Secret History of Women, Told in Earrings

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Sparkle Comes Pretty Cheap

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Will Blockchain Be a Boon to the Jewelry Industry?

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The Canadian Jeweler Who Caught Meghan Markle’s Eye

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Auction Houses Grow a Different Kind of Jewelry Sale

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Grindr President Defends Same-Sex Marriage Comments

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What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Very Nutty Christmas’ and ‘The Shining’

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New top story on Hacker News: Google Tried to Patent My Work After a Job Interview

Google Tried to Patent My Work After a Job Interview
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New top story on Hacker News: The Matrix Cookbook (2012) [pdf]

The Matrix Cookbook (2012) [pdf]
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New top story on Hacker News: Google Container for Firefox – Prevent Google from tracking you around the web

Google Container for Firefox – Prevent Google from tracking you around the web
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New top story on Hacker News: Two Celebrities Charged with Unlawfully Touting Coin Offerings

Two Celebrities Charged with Unlawfully Touting Coin Offerings
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New top story on Hacker News: Starting a Business in Silicon Valley

Starting a Business in Silicon Valley
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New top story on Hacker News: Reading minds with deep learning

Reading minds with deep learning
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New top story on Hacker News: Clojure REBL [video]

Clojure REBL [video]
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New top story on Hacker News: The Latest Crop of Instagram Influencers: Medical Students

The Latest Crop of Instagram Influencers: Medical Students
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New top story on Hacker News: FoundationDB Document Layer

FoundationDB Document Layer
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New top story on Hacker News: In the realms of gold: exploring Africa’s rich history

In the realms of gold: exploring Africa’s rich history
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New top story on Hacker News: How to design co-programs

How to design co-programs
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New top story on Hacker News: When starting school, younger children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD

When starting school, younger children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
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New top story on Hacker News: Mathematical Simplicity May Drive Evolution's Speed

Mathematical Simplicity May Drive Evolution's Speed
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New top story on Hacker News: Asana raises $50M at a $1.5B valuation

Asana raises $50M at a $1.5B valuation
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New top story on Hacker News: Twitter’s Kafka adoption story

Twitter’s Kafka adoption story
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New top story on Hacker News: Google Shut Out Privacy and Security Teams from Secret China Project

Google Shut Out Privacy and Security Teams from Secret China Project
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New top story on Hacker News: Observable Playground

Observable Playground
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New top story on Hacker News: New for AWS Lambda: Use Any Programming Language and Share Common Components

New for AWS Lambda: Use Any Programming Language and Share Common Components
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New top story on Hacker News: 'Talent Wants Transit': Companies Near Transportation Gaining the Upper Hand

'Talent Wants Transit': Companies Near Transportation Gaining the Upper Hand
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New top story on Hacker News: Go 2, here we come

Go 2, here we come
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New top story on Hacker News: A 96-year-old artist who saved a village

A 96-year-old artist who saved a village
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New top story on Hacker News: GraphQL: A Retrospective

GraphQL: A Retrospective
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New top story on Hacker News: The Digital Maginot Line

The Digital Maginot Line
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New top story on Hacker News: Inside the Marriott-Starwood Loyalty Program Turbulence

Inside the Marriott-Starwood Loyalty Program Turbulence
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New top story on Hacker News: Incident Command for DevOps: Learning from the Fire Department [video]

Incident Command for DevOps: Learning from the Fire Department [video]
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New top story on Hacker News: The Unified Theory of Ram Dass

The Unified Theory of Ram Dass
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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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11/29/18 11:45 PM

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Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting

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President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions

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Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe

11/29/18 6:34 AM

Thursday, 29 November 2018

Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top

Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.

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Gritty: How a NHL mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the NHL by storm.

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Israel unveils 9,000-year-old mask from the West Bank

The artefact has been traced back to the area around Hebron in the south of the occupied West Bank.

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Finnish lake reveals Stone Age rock art

New Stone Age art has been found at a lake in Finland.

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Queensland bushfires: The town spared an 'uncharted' catastrophe

A mass evacuation in Gracemere, Australia, has magnified worries about "historic" bushfire conditions.

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Togolese innovators turn the world's junk into robots

How the 500,000 tonnes of e-waste that Togo imports each year has become a goldmine for its innovators.

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Six charts on the immigrants who call the US home

The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?

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The tiny German town fighting back against neo-Nazis

Ostritz has a few thousand residents, but has become a focal point for neo-Nazis. Now it's fighting back.

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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.

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NPR News: Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium

Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing issues a consensus on how scientists might responsibly move forward to create gene-edited babies in the wake of a rogue scientist's claims.

NPR News: Number Of U.S. Kids Who Don't Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise

Number Of U.S. Kids Who Don't Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise
Economic growth usually means more kids get health insurance, but that's not been the case during the Trump years, a study shows. For the first time in a decade, the uninsured rate for children is up.

NPR News: Ex-Florida Police Chief Sentenced To 3 Years For Framing Black Men And Teen

Ex-Florida Police Chief Sentenced To 3 Years For Framing Black Men And Teen
Raimundo Atesiano wanted to reduce his town's crime statistics, so he ordered officers to arrest innocent people for a slew of unsolved burglaries. "I made some very, very bad decisions," he said.

NPR News: FBI Says 78-Year-Old Prisoner Has Confessed To 90 Murders

FBI Says 78-Year-Old Prisoner Has Confessed To 90 Murders
The bureau says Samuel Little, 78, has confessed to a total of 90 murders between 1970 and 2005, sending federal, state and local officials across the country on a hunt to verify his claims.

NPR News: Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea

Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea
It's not by chance that the countries' 4 1/2-year conflict has taken on a naval dimension. Moscow is further imposing on Kiev its annexation of Crimea.

NPR News: Gone Girl: Lower Manhattan 'Fearless Girl' Statue Is 'On The Move'

Gone Girl: Lower Manhattan 'Fearless Girl' Statue Is 'On The Move'
Fearless Girl appeared across from the Charging Bull on the eve of International Women's Day in 2017. It has now been removed and will be placed in front of the New York Stock Exchange.

NPR News: Youngest Children In A Class Are Most Likely To Get ADHD Diagnosis

Youngest Children In A Class Are Most Likely To Get ADHD Diagnosis
Harvard University researchers probed the way ADHD is assessed by taking advantage of a quirk found in many U.S. school systems that means some kids are a year younger their classmates.

NPR News: Bitcoin Is Bouncing Around Again. Here Are Some Possible Causes

Bitcoin Is Bouncing Around Again. Here Are Some Possible Causes
Bitcoin is known to be volatile. But recently it has suffered a rash of notable losses. Analysts are looking to the amount of computing power used and the split of a rival cryptocurrency for answers.

NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims About 'Record Clean' U.S. Air

FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims About 'Record Clean' U.S. Air
The president says the U.S. environment is better than it has been in years. But data from various sources paint a more complicated picture.

NPR News: Democrats Pick Nancy Pelosi As House Speaker, Despite Earlier Internal Opposition

Democrats Pick Nancy Pelosi As House Speaker, Despite Earlier Internal Opposition
The caucus vote is just the first of two key elections Pelosi needs to win. The full House formally votes on its next speaker on Jan. 3, the first day of Congress' next session.

NPR News: Magnus Carlsen Retains His Title As World Chess Champion

Magnus Carlsen Retains His Title As World Chess Champion
Carlsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, has held the title since 2013. He defeated Fabiano Caruana, who would have been the first U.S. citizen to win the world title since Bobby Fischer.

NPR News: Businessman Gives $1,000 Checks To Every Student At Paradise High School

Businessman Gives $1,000 Checks To Every Student At Paradise High School
The California town was largely destroyed by fire earlier this month. High school "was the first, last and only truly carefree time," said Bob Wilson, who gave $1.1 million to students and staff.

NPR News: Fed Chief's Remarks On Economy And Interest Rates Cheer Investors

Fed Chief's Remarks On Economy And Interest Rates Cheer Investors
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the outlook for the U.S. economy remains solid and that interest rates are nearly within a "neutral" range, touching off a surge in stock prices.

NPR News: A Trauma Surgeon Who Survived Gun Violence Is Taking On The NRA

A Trauma Surgeon Who Survived Gun Violence Is Taking On The NRA
When Joseph Sakran was 17, he was shot in the throat after a high school football game. That experience inspired him to become a surgeon — and to speak out against gun violence.

NPR News: Fast-Tracking Logging On Federal Lands May Not Lessen Wildfire Risk

Fast-Tracking Logging On Federal Lands May Not Lessen Wildfire Risk
The current version of the Farm Bill includes House-backed provisions that would streamline logging projects on federal land. The administration argues logging could mitigate wildfire risk.

‘The Numbers Are So Staggering.’ Overdose Deaths Set a Record Last Year.

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Wildfires Burn Across Eastern Australia in Sweltering Heat Wave

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South Korean Court Orders Mitsubishi of Japan to Pay for Forced Wartime Labor

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3 Philippine Police Officers Are Convicted in a Drug War Killing

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On Politics: Pelosi Secures Nomination for Speaker but Needs Votes to Clinch

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It’s Almost 2019. Do You Know Where Your Photos Are?

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Shade

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Word + Quiz: inundate

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At Tiffany’s, It’s All Party, Party, Party

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Three London Jewelry Makers You Need to Know

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Vintage Bubbles, With (Real Gold) Baubles

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For a Lifetime of Treasures

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For the Man on Your Holiday List: Shopping London’s Jermyn Street

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What’s on TV: ‘Coco’ and ‘Law & Order: SVU’

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Trump Administration Is Set to Ban Bump Stock Devices on Guns

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The Democratic Caucus Nominated Its Leadership. Here’s What It Means.

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Quotation of the Day: Tyson Fury’s Comeback From the Brink

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Joel Embiid Shines as the 76ers Rout the Knicks

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Corrections: November 29, 2018

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Brexit, Ukraine, Magnus Carlsen: Your Thursday Briefing

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Brexit: UK economy not ready for no deal, Mark Carney says

A transition period is needed to adapt to the departure from the EU, the Bank of England governor says.

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Unilever boss Paul Polman retires in wake of snub to HQ move

Paul Polman's departure comes after his plan to move the firm's HQ to the Netherlands was abandoned.

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Online gambling firms fined and barred in crackdown

Four online casino companies are punished over failures to prevent money laundering and harm to customers.

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US issues fresh car tariff threats after GM closures

The Trump administration renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

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Letting agent 'demanding money to view properties'

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties.

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Mitsubishi Heavy ordered to compensate forced S Korean war workers

A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.

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Kellogg's gives in on government's 'traffic light' labels

The maker of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes will start to roll out new nutritional labelling in January.

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'Opaque' tax system leads to scams

Ordinary taxpayers are the weak point in the battle against fraud, an expert says, but they should not be blamed.

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UK and US agree post-Brexit flights deal

Airlines would continue to fly from the UK to the US after Brexit, the Department for Transport says.

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Brexit will make UK worse off, government forecasts warn

Likely Brexit scenarios will result in a smaller economy than staying in the EU, government forecasts say.

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Would you hand over your mobile phone for a free meal?

Kids will eat free at Frankie & Benny's this week if their parents surrender their phones to staff.

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Federal Reserve hints at fewer interest rate rises

Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests there may be fewer rate rises.

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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.

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Frankie & Benny's owner to buy Wagamama despite investor fears

Shareholders in the Restaurant Group approve takeover of noodle chain despite concerns about price.

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Bank of England warns of no-deal Brexit risks

Governor Mark Carney says unemployment and inflation would rise, and the pound would fall.

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Ericsson's VR game that shows how fast 5G could be

VR games and lawnmower bots: How Ericsson is testing 5G

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Why maternity leave can be harder and lonelier than you imagine

Maternity leave is often seen as an idyllic time but the reality is much harder, says BBC presenter Emma Barnett.

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Are free ports the future?

Can free ports spark a post-Brexit manufacturing boom? Jonty Bloom reports from Teesside, which plans to become the UK's first free port.

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New top story on Hacker News: Strange earthquake waves rippled around Earth

Strange earthquake waves rippled around Earth
140 by curtis

New top story on Hacker News: Timing Analysis of Keystrokes and Timing Attacks on SSH (2001) [pdf]

Timing Analysis of Keystrokes and Timing Attacks on SSH (2001) [pdf]
23 by feross

New top story on Hacker News: A Man Who Had a Heart Attack During the False Missile Alert Is Suing Hawaii

A Man Who Had a Heart Attack During the False Missile Alert Is Suing Hawaii
8 by danso

New top story on Hacker News: NES.css: 8-bit style CSS framework

NES.css: 8-bit style CSS framework
72 by RyanShook

New top story on Hacker News: The tragedy of the commons in evolutionary biology (2007) [pdf]

The tragedy of the commons in evolutionary biology (2007) [pdf]
17 by lainon

New top story on Hacker News: Lenovo to pay $7.3m for installing adware in 750,000 laptops

Lenovo to pay $7.3m for installing adware in 750,000 laptops
145 by MagicPropmaker

New top story on Hacker News: Jim Gilliam, the founder of NationBuilder, has died

Jim Gilliam, the founder of NationBuilder, has died
19 by valgaze

New top story on Hacker News: GAN Dissection: Visualizing and Understanding Generative Adversarial Networks

GAN Dissection: Visualizing and Understanding Generative Adversarial Networks
92 by hardmaru

New top story on Hacker News: LearnDB: Learn how to build a database

LearnDB: Learn how to build a database
154 by niklabh

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Open-sourcing my wedding website on my first anniversary

Show HN: Open-sourcing my wedding website on my first anniversary
289 by rampatra

New top story on Hacker News: How we spent two weeks hunting an NFS bug in the Linux kernel

How we spent two weeks hunting an NFS bug in the Linux kernel
185 by fanf2

New top story on Hacker News: Facebook Considered Charging for Access to User Data

Facebook Considered Charging for Access to User Data
94 by thomble

New top story on Hacker News: How Postgres is more than a relational database: Extensions

How Postgres is more than a relational database: Extensions
136 by yannikyeo

New top story on Hacker News: Ensmallen – Flexible C++ library for efficient mathematical optimization

Ensmallen – Flexible C++ library for efficient mathematical optimization
66 by forrrealman

New top story on Hacker News: The Power to Serve – FreeBSD Power Management

The Power to Serve – FreeBSD Power Management
21 by vermaden

New top story on Hacker News: Magnus Carlsen Beats Fabiano Caruana to Win World Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen Beats Fabiano Caruana to Win World Chess Championship
480 by tosh

New top story on Hacker News: Generating classical music with LSTM neural networks

Generating classical music with LSTM neural networks
119 by narenst

New top story on Hacker News: Math and Analogies

Math and Analogies
133 by chrisweekly

New top story on Hacker News: Dot Dot Considered Harmful

Dot Dot Considered Harmful
274 by rohan1024

New top story on Hacker News: Decentralized network 42: a big dynamic VPN

Decentralized network 42: a big dynamic VPN
135 by gjvc

New top story on Hacker News: Hyperliterature

Hyperliterature
57 by jamesjyu

New top story on Hacker News: Erlang/OTP 21's new logger

Erlang/OTP 21's new logger
140 by signa11

New top story on Hacker News: A Search for Alien Life Begins in Earth’s Oldest Desert

A Search for Alien Life Begins in Earth’s Oldest Desert
16 by Pharmakon

New top story on Hacker News: I Might Be Spartacus: a differential privacy marketplace

I Might Be Spartacus: a differential privacy marketplace
46 by mbaytas

New top story on Hacker News: Why does America still use Soyuz rockets to put its astronauts in space?

Why does America still use Soyuz rockets to put its astronauts in space?
9 by known

New top story on Hacker News: Rich Command Shells (2014)

Rich Command Shells (2014)
56 by panic

New top story on Hacker News: How AI automation could boost employment: The role of demand

How AI automation could boost employment: The role of demand
43 by bitsandatoms

New top story on Hacker News: Japan Is Giving Away 8M Abandoned Houses

Japan Is Giving Away 8M Abandoned Houses
441 by rmason

New top story on Hacker News: Students Evaluating Teachers Doesn’t Just Hurt Teachers, It Hurts Students

Students Evaluating Teachers Doesn’t Just Hurt Teachers, It Hurts Students
80 by chmaynard

New top story on Hacker News: Ricky Jay’s Magical Secrets (1993)

Ricky Jay’s Magical Secrets (1993)
103 by fmihaila

Trumps Light National Christmas Tree South of White House

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation’s capital.

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School Reverses Decision to Ban Students From Openly Praying

A Texas middle school has decided to allow its students to pray openly during lunch again after forcing them to hide from the view of other students.

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Media Bias or Simple Mistake? : WaPo Publishes Story on Kavanaugh Coaching Basketball Under 'Public Safety' Category

The Washington Post sparked outrage Tuesday after publishing an article about Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh returning to coach his daughter's basketball team under its "public safety" category.

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Dr. Robert Jeffress: 'The Strong Argument from Science is FOR Instead of AGAINST a Divine Creator'

In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Tuesday, Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of the 13,000-member First Baptist Church of Dallas, reacted to the recent widely published report that announced all modern humans descended from a solitary pair who lived 100,000 to 200,000 years ago.

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Nebraska Vet's Funeral Notice Goes Viral, Hundreds of People That He Never Knew Help Give Final Salute

A Vietnam veteran received a final salute from hundreds of people who didn't even know him on Tuesday.

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Jimmy Fallon Gives Big Shout-Out as Operation Blessing Helps Family Rebuild from Hurricane Florence

The Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon made a surprise announcement Tuesday night to a family affected by Hurricane Florence. The family is one of many helped by Operation Blessing after that devastating hurricane.

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Dear Sons: This Is What Real Men Do

A mother writes a letter to her sons about what it means to be real men.

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Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Republican wins Mississippi Senate vote marked by race row

Cindy Hyde-Smith holds off a strong Democratic challenge in a vote overshadowed by racial acrimony.

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US sanctions on Nicaragua's Vice-President Rosario Murillo

Rosario Murillo, wife of President Ortega, and her security adviser are accused of human rights abuses.

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Nato state appoints first female head of armed forces

Major General Alenka Ermenc will take up her post as chief of the Slovenian army on Wednesday.

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Trump ramps up GM threats

Mr Trump says he is looking at "cutting all GM subsidies", but it is not clear what he has in mind.

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John Magufuli: Tanzania prefers 'condition-free' Chinese aid

President Magufuli says that unlike Western aid, funding from China "is not tied to any conditions".

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Sydney storms: Hundreds call for help amid flash-flooding

Emergency crews respond to hundreds of calls on the city's wettest November day since 1984.

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Gavin Ford: British radio host found dead at home in Lebanon

Gavin Ford was a popular voice on the airwaves in Lebanon, where he had lived for two decades.

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SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies aged 57

Stephen Hillenburg created the hugely popular animated series, which began in 1999.

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This baby gender reveal sparked a week-long US wildfire

Dennis Dickey was fined $8m in damages after the news burned 45,000 acres of southern Arizona.

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Young Asian poets in the UK share their stories

Four young poets share their experiences about what life is really like for Asians in the UK.

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The two Swedish mums who want people to give up flying for a year

Two climate-conscious Swedish mums have launched a campaign urging people not to fly in 2019.

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Denmark's queen designs ballet costumes

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II designed costumes and scenery for a production of The Nutcracker.

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Footage shows people-smuggling plans over Channel crossing

An undercover BBC reporter found people-smuggling operations being organised at makeshift camps in northern France.

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Sinatra the husky returns home after 2,200-mile adventure

Sinatra the husky was found in Florida 18 months after vanishing in New York. Here's how he got home.

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Irish club apologise after falsely reporting player's death

Dublin amateur team Ballybrack FC apologise after falsely reporting the death of one of its players.

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Injured baby refuels India Kashmir pellet gun debate

A 19-month old, hit in her right eye by a pellet gun in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparks anger.

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John Allen Chau: Do missionaries help or harm?

In the wake of John Allen Chau's murder by a tribe, how should the world see missionary work?

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The fight over the right to name Australian places

Many Australians would like to see place names reflect a more modern, equal nation.

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Trump loves the military. Do they love him back?

President Trump has insulted military commanders and used the troops for political purposes, say his critics. Yet many of those who serve in the military adore him. Why?

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Fahmida Riaz: Pakistan poet who dared to talk about female desire

Fahmida Riaz was a feminist, progressive writer who broke taboos that have returned to modern Pakistan.

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Marijuana, mountains and money: How Lesotho is cashing in

Lesotho aims to make money from medicinal marijuana but the illicit trade already provides an income for some.

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NPR News: Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Miss. Senate Runoff After Racially Charged Campaign

Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Miss. Senate Runoff After Racially Charged Campaign
Revelations about Hyde-Smith in recent weeks revived memories of the state's dark history of racism and violence. She prevailed over Democrat Mike Espy and has to run again in 2020 for a full term.

NPR News: Google Tweaks Email Program That Assumed An Investor Was Male

Google Tweaks Email Program That Assumed An Investor Was Male
When Google saw that one of its predictive text technologies assumed someone's gender based on occupation, it blocked the technology from using all gender-based pronouns.

NPR News: French President Holds Firm On Clean-Energy Goals, Despite Protests

French President Holds Firm On Clean-Energy Goals, Despite Protests
A grassroots movement in France, the mostly working-class "yellow vests," objects to new gasoline taxes. French President Emmanuel Macron says he sympathizes, but the tax will stand.

NPR News: Honduran President's Brother Arrested In Miami On Drug Trafficking Charges

Honduran President's Brother Arrested In Miami On Drug Trafficking Charges
The federal indictment alleges Juan Antonio Hernández — a former lawyer and congressman in Honduras — smuggled tons of cocaine into the U.S., aided by prominent politicians and law enforcement.

NPR News: U.S. Seeing Lowest Level Of Unauthorized Immigrants In A Decade, Pew Study Says

U.S. Seeing Lowest Level Of Unauthorized Immigrants In A Decade, Pew Study Says
A large decline in illegal immigration from Mexico means fewer unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S., and those already here are likely to be long-term residents, according to a new study.

NPR News: Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' Has Died At 57

Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' Has Died At 57
The underwater world of Bikini Bottom, where the action takes place, reflects Hillenburg's deep interest in marine life. The show has been highly successful over nearly 20 years.

NPR News: After Months Stuck Living In Airport, Syrian Finds Refuge Half A World Away

After Months Stuck Living In Airport, Syrian Finds Refuge Half A World Away
Hassan Al Kontar arrived in Canada eight months after posting his first pleas for help at a Malaysian airport. He didn't have a visa to go anywhere else — until he found allies in an unlikely place.

NPR News: McConnell Vows Congressional Response To 'Abhorrent' Khashoggi Slaying

McConnell Vows Congressional Response To 'Abhorrent' Khashoggi Slaying
McConnell told reporters that the CIA "basically certified" Saudi involvement at high levels in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi — breaking with President Trump, who said it was unclear.

NPR News: Assange, Manafort Deny Report They Met. The White House Declined To Address It

Assange, Manafort Deny Report They Met. The White House Declined To Address It
The boss of WikiLeaks and Donald Trump's former campaign chairman both said Tuesday they hadn't met before the 2016 election, notwithstanding a news account that said Manafort had flown to London.

NPR News: How To Make A Good Charitable Choice On Giving Tuesday — And Beyond

How To Make A Good Charitable Choice On Giving Tuesday — And Beyond
Charities are clamoring for your money. We've got some advice to help you sort through the appeals.

NPR News: Trump Administration Threatens To Withhold Subsidies From GM

Trump Administration Threatens To Withhold Subsidies From GM
Angered by General Motors' decision to idle plants and lay off thousands of workers, the Trump administration threatened to retaliate by withholding federal subsidies for the company's cars.

NPR News: Stalemate To Checkmate: After 12 Draws, World Chess Championship Will Speed Up

Stalemate To Checkmate: After 12 Draws, World Chess Championship Will Speed Up
The event could give the U.S. its first champion since Bobby Fischer took the crown in 1972. Italian-American Fabiano Caruana will play world champion Magnus Carlsen.

NPR News: London Police Release Video Of Officers' Cars Hitting Mopeds, Triggering A Debate

London Police Release Video Of Officers' Cars Hitting Mopeds, Triggering A Debate
Scotland Yard created a video montage that's essentially a highlight reel of police cars pursuing mopeds and motorcycles — and bumping into them, sending their riders flying.

NPR News: Venezuela Pushes For 'Gold Rush' Despite Sanctions

Venezuela Pushes For 'Gold Rush' Despite Sanctions
President Nicolás Maduro sets his eyes on the country's golden Orinoco flow. His ally Turkey is a major buyer.

NPR News: Silent Discos Are Not Silent Enough, Residents Of Edinburgh Complain

Silent Discos Are Not Silent Enough, Residents Of Edinburgh Complain
Critics say silent discos aren't as quiet as the name implies, and that they can be a public menace when crowds rove the sidewalks, belting out lyrics to classic songs.

Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar

Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says.

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'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'

A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist.

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Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'

An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture.

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Didi executives 'fined' following deaths of two women

Two women died in separate incidents in China while using the company's ride-sharing service.

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Trump ramps up GM threats

Mr Trump says he is looking at "cutting all GM subsidies", but it is not clear what he has in mind.

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Restaurant and cafe chains giving out 'dangerous' allergy advice

BBC Watchdog Live received incorrect allergy advice from several restaurant and coffee shop chains.

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UK ports face 'major disruption' in case of no-deal Brexit, MPs warn

A Commons committee says plans for avoiding disruption around UK ports are "worryingly under-developed".

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How healthy are Britain's banks?

Stress test results will be published tomorrow, along with the Bank of England's Brexit deal assessment.

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Food warehouses 'almost full' ahead of Brexit

Firms looking for places to store extra supplies in the run-up to Brexit may be too late, MPs are told.

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Viagogo ordered to clean up ticket sales

A court instructs the ticket reseller to warn buyers if there is a risk of being turned away at the door.

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Thomas Cook still suffering from heatwave

The travel firm issues its second profit warning in two months after a slump in holiday bookings.

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Why is Jack Ma a member of the Communist Party of China?

One of China's highest-profile capitalists has been revealed to be a party member by the People's Daily.

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Minimum wage rises 'hit profits, not jobs'

Prices have risen in some sectors but fears of job losses have been unfounded, a report says.

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London dominates UK jobs growth over past decade

But the north-east of England saw the lowest percentage increase in new jobs, analysis shows.

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Fast fashion: Do you shop ethically?

We asked shoppers in London what their priorities are for when shopping for clothes.

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Fast fashion: 'How do you justify selling a £2 T-shirt?'

MPs quiz big clothes retailers about the environmental impact of so-called "fast fashion".

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'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes

The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised.

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The people who return most of what they buy

Serial returners are raising costs for struggling shops, but why do they do it and what should shops do?

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Overseas students turn away from US

The Trump administration is blamed for a downturn in international students enrolling in the US.

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House of CB's Conna Walker: Meet the young British designer loved by Beyonce

Conna Walker went from selling clothes on eBay to creating House of CB, which is beloved by stars.

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Corrections: November 28, 2018

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Harold O. Levy, Progressive New York City Schools Chief, Dies at 65

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‘I Am Not What I Am’

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Father Refuses to Allow 6-Year-Old Son to Dress Like a Girl – Now He's Been Charged with 'Child Abuse'

A Texas father is in the middle of a high stakes legal battle that could end in him losing his son.

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US to Appeal Judge's Order Barring Asylum Restrictions

The Trump administration says it will appeal a court order barring the government from refusing asylum to immigrants who cross the southern border illegally.

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New Jersey University Scraps Chick-fil-A from Menu Over Christian Values

Chick-fil-A is defending itself against a private New Jersey university that believes the company's Christian values disqualify it from the student menu.

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US Supreme Court Upholds Landowners Property Rights Against Gov't Overreach

The Supreme Court has given a victory to private property rights. The justices determined the government overstepped its authority by declaring 1,500 acres of private land in Louisiana as a critical habitat for a frog that questionably can't even survive there.

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Prayers Answered: Joni Eareckson Tada Gives Update Following Surgery to Remove Cancerous Tumor

CBN News has an update on the health of Joni Eareckson Tada, an internationally known advocate for people with disabilities. She had recently received a cancer diagnosis for the second time and had requested prayers on her behalf from believers all around the world.

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'All Nations' Defends Slain Missionary John Chau: Island NOT Off Limits and He Took Steps to Keep from Infecting Them

The missions organization that supported John Chau defends his work and praises his preparation and commitment to reaching the lost even as other missions organizations express concern about the slain missionary's approach.

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This Winter Storm Just Keeps Coming: Snow That Pummeled Midwest Now Takes Aim at East Coast

The snowstorm that pummeled the Midwest over the weekend and stranded Thanksgiving travelers is now wreaking havoc on the East Coast.

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New top story on Hacker News: One Codex is hiring a senior front-end engineer – Genomics, data viz, and React

One Codex is hiring a senior front-end engineer – Genomics, data viz, and React
1 by boyd

New top story on Hacker News: In Search of Hess’ Triangle (2014)

In Search of Hess’ Triangle (2014)
19 by hardmath123

New top story on Hacker News: The Plutonium Files: America’s Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War (1999)

The Plutonium Files: America’s Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War (1999)
14 by hprotagonist

New top story on Hacker News: Aminal: Golang terminal emulator from scratch

Aminal: Golang terminal emulator from scratch
94 by guessmyname

New top story on Hacker News: Massive MRI dataset released as part of ongoing AI project

Massive MRI dataset released as part of ongoing AI project
59 by laurex

New top story on Hacker News: Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights

Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights
52 by jbergknoff

New top story on Hacker News: Two Cybercrime Rings and Eight Defendants Indicted for Digital Advertising Fraud

Two Cybercrime Rings and Eight Defendants Indicted for Digital Advertising Fraud
92 by NN88

New top story on Hacker News: Amazon DynamoDB Transactions

Amazon DynamoDB Transactions
139 by leef

New top story on Hacker News: FOSS is free as in toilet

FOSS is free as in toilet
119 by bellinom

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Extract main ideas in your texts with SummarizeBot

Show HN: Extract main ideas in your texts with SummarizeBot
46 by postagger

New top story on Hacker News: Amazon Starts Selling Software to Mine Patient Health Records

Amazon Starts Selling Software to Mine Patient Health Records
93 by dcgudeman

New top story on Hacker News: South Koreans lock themselves up to escape prison of daily life

South Koreans lock themselves up to escape prison of daily life
160 by jacobbudin

New top story on Hacker News: Civil’s tokenomics has left its journalists wondering where their salary is

Civil’s tokenomics has left its journalists wondering where their salary is
34 by danso

New top story on Hacker News: A Business with No End

A Business with No End
94 by tysone

New top story on Hacker News: Make School (YC W12) gains accreditation for 2-year applied CS bachelor’s degree

Make School (YC W12) gains accreditation for 2-year applied CS bachelor’s degree
77 by hokustalkshow

New top story on Hacker News: What's in a Docker image?

What's in a Docker image?
78 by clonsdale

New top story on Hacker News: AWS Ground Station – Ingest and Process Data from Orbiting Satellites

AWS Ground Station – Ingest and Process Data from Orbiting Satellites
468 by leef

New top story on Hacker News: China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists and Students

China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists and Students
203 by pseudolus

New top story on Hacker News: The FBI of the National Park Service

The FBI of the National Park Service
78 by rmason

New top story on Hacker News: Armageddon Looms over World Chess Champs after Carlsen’s Shocking Decision

Armageddon Looms over World Chess Champs after Carlsen’s Shocking Decision
152 by mindgam3

New top story on Hacker News: How to Almost Learn Italian

How to Almost Learn Italian
94 by ohaikbai

New top story on Hacker News: A state variable for crumpled thin sheets

A state variable for crumpled thin sheets
61 by bookofjoe

New top story on Hacker News: Perchance to Scheme (2016)

Perchance to Scheme (2016)
31 by tosh

New top story on Hacker News: How to balance full-time work with creative projects

How to balance full-time work with creative projects
536 by cookingoils

New top story on Hacker News: Dropping Acid

Dropping Acid
113 by wglb

New top story on Hacker News: Fortran is still a thing

Fortran is still a thing
325 by zeveb

New top story on Hacker News: McKernel – A lightweight multi-kernel OS for high-performance computing

McKernel – A lightweight multi-kernel OS for high-performance computing
101 by rbanffy

New top story on Hacker News: On the rheology of cats (2014) [pdf]

On the rheology of cats (2014) [pdf]
45 by rbanffy

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: A tool to make a bot that speaks like you, learning from WhatsApp chats

Show HN: A tool to make a bot that speaks like you, learning from WhatsApp chats
112 by spandan-madan

New top story on Hacker News: Web Audio, Autoplay Policy and Games

Web Audio, Autoplay Policy and Games
3 by feross

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith projected to defeat Democrat Mike Espy in Mississippi runoff election

11/27/18 7:29 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

3 US service members killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast, officials say

11/27/18 4:13 AM

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

More staff hired in shrinking pub industry

Employment in the sector is growing even though a quarter of pubs have closed since 2008, figures show.

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Fury over 'mocking' response to bank fraud

A jokey internal email was accidentally forwarded to a scam victim amid criticism of a bank's response to fraud.

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Trump on climate change report: 'I don't believe it'

Government scientists warn that unchecked global warming will wreak havoc on the US economy.

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Ghosn sacked as Mitsubishi Motors chairman

The carmaker ousts Carlos Ghosn over misconduct claims, following a similar move by Nissan.

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Shoppers switch to credit card use

Rewards points and greater protection for bigger purchases are behind the increase, banks say.

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Mobile faster than wi-fi in many countries

Future faster networks will relegate wi-fi networks to the slow lane, global research suggests.

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Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?

A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers.

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'Look after the detail and the business will flow'

If you look after the detail the business will flow, advises fashion chain boss Victoria Stapleton.

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Gig economy: Does flexible working come at a cost?

Some enjoy the ease of ordering food to be brought to their doors, but what about the working terms of some of the delivery drivers?

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Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots

As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins.

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Is it ever ok to charge family for Christmas lunch?

Is asking friends or family for a financial contribution a good way to cope with the cost of hosting the festive meal?

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'The Rolling Stones inspired me to go into business'

Seeing the British band live made Spencer Rascoff know what to do with his life, but it didn't involve joining a group.

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The app that makes writing less lonely

An app is encouraging young authors to take up creative writing, by getting them to work in teams on their mobiles.

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Cancer Pushes New York’s ‘First Girlfriend,’ Sandra Lee, Onto Political Stage

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Young Missionary Dies in Car Crash, Leaves Behind Powerful Letters About God's Goodness in the Face of Death

Family members say Kelly Anne Broderick, a young woman killed by a wrong-way driver Saturday morning in Colorado had a "supremely strong faith."

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NASA Spacecraft Lands on Red Planet After Six-Month Journey

A NASA spacecraft designed to burrow beneath the surface of Mars landed on the red planet Monday after a six-month, 300 million-mile (482 million-kilometer) journey and a perilous, six-minute descent through the rose-hued atmosphere.

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