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Cuban dissident who carried lengthy hunger strike freed after US call for release A Cuban dissident group said Tuesday the island's government has released Tomas Nunez Magdariaga, who had carried out a lengthy hunger strike to protest his imprisonment.

Viewed from a window inside the cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world," is the Japanese Exploration Agency's H-II Transfer Vehicle-7. from NASA https://ift.tt/2CNoDvQ

The US president has escalated his war of words against America's central bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Adl8MH

The streaming service adds seven million subscribers in the third quarter, bringing the total to 137 million. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AdfGtd

The country becomes only the second nation in the world, after Uruguay, to legalise recreational use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OvwlAI

The IMF chief delays a trip to the Middle East after the disappearance of a prominent journalist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QVhzjE

A TV ad showing young women with breast implants feeling "amazing" is banned by advertising watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yoRVNg

The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDdm3U

The US wants to negotiate three separate trade deals, but talks with the UK would start after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsqHj8

The majority of those tricked out of money after talking to fraudsters on dating sites lose more than £2,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yHye2Q

The move safeguards more than 200 jobs at the viral publisher, which collapsed with debts of £6.5m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OutAQn

The US retailer is battling to retain its place as world's largest retailer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QSBwru

Wages rose at an annual pace of 3.1% in the three months to August, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EoKRFQ

The growth of Aldi and Lidl will be considered in a review of the planned supermarket merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NK0dnQ

The credit-card-sized device is designed to help people take a break from their main phone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AcPgrB

Dumping rubbish is a waste of valuable resources, says Arthur Huang - and his company is showing why. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDdJvk

Tired of corruption, business people in Brazil come together to forge a new generation of lawmakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P80wNU

Harvard has been accused of racial bias in picking students. Should universities really consider ethnic backgrounds? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CnboB2

In privacy law, marijuana and minimum wage, California is shaping national debate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ae7zg0

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Fox News Breaking News Alert American pilot on Ukrainian Air Force fighter jet killed in training exercise crash, officials say 10/16/18 2:00 PM

Disgusting Food Museum considers root beer among world’s grossest foods Or so says museum founder Samuel West.

Ina Garten reveals the reason she doesn’t drink while cooking “Barefoot Contessa” Ina Garten doesn’t drink while cooking.

Arby’s debuts new seared duck sandwich just in time for hunting season There aren't many available, though.

Wendy's customer accuses staff of calling him 'chubby' on receipt: 'I got really embarrassed' Wendy's is known for its snark, but this insult went too far.

Avocados aren't technically vegan, British TV host claims TV host Sandi Toksvig is saying that avocados — along with almonds, kiwi, butternut squash and melon — are not vegan-friendly.

New York City restaurant lets customers catch their own meal What's the catch?

Restaurant, neighbor prominently display notes complaining about the other A man is kicking up a stink and has put signs in his window accusing the posh restaurant next door of pollution.

Georgia Little Caesars pizza accused of severely burning 2-year-old with scalding hot sauce One family’s Hot-N-Ready pizza cost them a trip to the emergency room.

Rare wine auctioned at Sotheby's breaks record for most expensive ever sold Now that must be some good vino.

5 food etiquette mistakes you don't even know you're making We’ve all made them at one time or another.

Saudi Arabia has committed to conducting a complete investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday before departing the kingdom for Turkey. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CPftPu

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Ankara on Wednesday, journalists traveling with him reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Adqlnt

Thailand's new army chief on Wednesday did not rule out another military intervention if there was political conflict after the return of civilian rule in a general election next year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QUMRHl

Europe may need to amend its relations with Saudi Arabia, depending on the outcome of an investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yJIHL7

Hundreds of police guarded the main gateway to an Indian hill temple on Wednesday to prevent clashes between women of menstrual age entering for the first time in centuries and conservative Hindu groups out to stop them. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ykXEE3

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