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Ariana Grande pays tribute to Mac Miller in Thanksgiving post Ariana Grande is thankful for her late ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller.

Rihanna poses topless in 'naughty' lingerie for Savage x Fenty holiday campaign The singer poses topless for her new holiday lingerie campaign.

Kaley Cuoco tries to save a baby seal on Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving, 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco found a baby seal in distress at her California beach home. She called an animal rescue hotline in an attempt to rescue it.

Climate change could cost the US hundreds of billions of dollars and damage health, a major report warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DInplg

The man wanted the French president to meet people protesting against rising fuel prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ai4g6h

Raed Fares spent years speaking out against Syria's government and militants. Now he has been silenced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zjsv4c

The issue is among 10 voters are being asked to decide on - including one which has angered China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ReFzPv

Sandra Parks, who wrote an award-winning essay against gun violence, was hit by a stray bullet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrVXJM

The Supreme Court is being asked to "immediately" review legal challenges to the policy this term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QjbTTQ

A court's decision to clear two men of sexual assault prompts new anger after months of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrUpzm

Tina Ehrenberg found the winning ticket while she was cleaning her home for Thanksgiving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9gjtM

Most vacancies left by departing Cuban doctors have now been filled, Brazil's health ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QfsnfD

Nigerian seven-year-old Moyinoluwa Oluwaseun is making her name as a photographer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fz35Fg

A year-long BBC investigation has discovered widespread abuse of Thai nationals living and working in Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P40t1S

Indonesian teen tells his story of survival after being lost at sea for 49 days from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9Yk6u

This California artist's work has been displayed all over the world. But she is unlike most other artists in two respects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PQcrBh

MIT scientists create the first plane to fly without moving parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r2ABKa

Vancouver's Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden hopes to capture and relocate the errant otter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TC03my

The Tajik army tried to conscript a 62-year-old as part of an autumn draft campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R94Me7

The mayor of the Mexican border city of Tijuana declares a humanitarian crisis as migrants gather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DGbSmg

What is at stake at the EU summit on Brexit this Sunday? The BBC's Rob Watson looks at the issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZFRhu

A right-wing proposal calls for Swiss law to override international law and treaties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DJN2BQ

A Japanese grandmother is learning English to help visitors during the 2020 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BsCy8G

The idea that all tribes are "nasty and brutish" is wrong, anthropologists say. Here's why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SakLsq

Drug-related deaths are surging in India's prosperous Punjab state. What's behind it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FCsuhp

Fox on Games: Holiday gift guide The holidays are just around the corner, and most folks are just getting going with their gift shopping. But for those not in the know, what's the best way to find gifts for the favorite gamer in your life? Don't worry, we've got a handy guide that should put a smile on any gamer's face.

8 top gifts for '007-worthy' adventures Why travel ordinary, when you can travel extraordinary in a “007-style”?

New app helps dog owners keep track of their pet Creators of DogLog want to make sure your precious pup doesn't get lost in the shuffle during the busy holidays.

Army’s future Stryker vehicles to launch attack drones and fire lasers The U.S. Army is massively revving up the offensive attack technology on its Stryker vehicles with vehicle-launched attack drones, laser weapons, bomb-deflecting structures and a more powerful 30mm cannon, service and industry developers said.

Soros philanthropy president calls for US lawmakers to review Facebook The president of George Soros’s philanthropy called for oversight of Facebook by U.S. lawmakers after the social media company confirmed it hired a controversial public relations outfit to research the billionaire financier.

Walmart tips Cyber Monday laptop, iPhone, TV deals If Monday rolls around and you still have presents to buy, be sure to click over to Walmart's website.

What to get your favorite gamer for the holidays? A look at the hottest gifts and gadgets the avid gamer in your life will want this year.

Soros dumps Facebook, Netflix stocks just before they dipped: report Billionaire philanthropist George Soros’ investment management firm has saved millions of dollars after completely selling off its shares of Facebook and cutting back its stake in Netflix and Goldman Sachs just before the stocks nosedived, a report said Wednesday.

Are tech companies getting too big? Jessica Powell, author of 'The Big Disruption,' uses satire to point out the hypocrisy of Silicon Valley.

Departing Facebook exec claims responsibility for ties to firm that investigated George Soros Elliot Schrage, a Facebook official who leads their Communication and Policy team, took responsibility for establishing the company’s relationship with Definers, a public relations firm who he confirmed were asked look into billionaire philanthropist George Soros.

A couple says they still can't live in their new house in Worcester, two years after they bought it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DEskDI

The move follows a test that showed a rear seatbelt failing when cars turned sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kum8PU

Outfox the Market has apologised to all 100,000 of its customers after accidentally increasing bills by 25%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zq04Si

Data from Barclaycard shows more transactions on the day of discounts, but less being spent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNHA8p

Plan to cut 241 jobs is critical "during this difficult time within the industry" the carmaker says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZUWZY

Flybe confirms reports that it is in talks with Virgin, after the regional airline put itself up for sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DEhxcw

Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's cut petrol and diesel prices as wholesale prices fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2znU8ZT

Spark Energy Supply is part of a gas and electricity firm which employs more than 300 staff in Selkirk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PRAxvy

The formal apology comes after a long battle to win compensation for sick Samsung factory staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1kuWR

The vast majority of graduate internships in retail, arts and the media are not paid, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zqsxr1

Ellie Miller, believed to be Europe's only woman commercial surfboard shaper, talks about her job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BsWdoX

From old police stations to schools, could empty buildings provide thousands more homes across the UK? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DRYdJP

Lawyers in Jerusalem accuse the holiday home rental giant of "grave and outrageous" discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zmAn57

Denise Coates - Bet365's driving force - was named the UK's best-paid boss this week. What's her system? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RewciN

We spend £6bn a year on gift cards but waste £300m by forgetting to use them before they expire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DGsDxC

How to be a savvy shopper - and not come a cropper - in the Black Friday sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R7uQGq

It says machine learning will stop expensive unofficial Esta services from advertising on Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r3ghby

A London community Facebook group is furious after the administration rights were sold on by one of its members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zofsyp

The formal apology comes after a long battle to win compensation for sick Samsung factory staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1kuWR

The UK's cyber-security agency warns of "prime pickings" for criminals in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AgpzoL

Controversy over an ad campaign risks the firm's sales in one of the world's biggest luxury markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zmDJoO

Another 39 million meters must be installed within two years to meet the government's 2020 target. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SaYFGd

Police brace for driver protests in Paris, around France France is deploying thousands of police to try to contain nationwide protests and road blockades by drivers angry over rising fuel taxes and Emmanuel Macron's presidency.

Bahrain votes for new parliament but opposition is absent Polls opened in Bahrain on Saturday to elect a new parliament, but absent from the ballot is the country's Shiite-dominated opposition, whose most prominent figures are serving lengthy prison sentences.

Khashoggi’s body was drained of blood before dismembering: report

American on deadly trip to Indian island: 'God sheltered me' The young American, paddling his kayak toward a remote Indian island whose people have resisted the outside world for thousands of years, believed God was helping him dodge the authorities.

Tijuana declares humanitarian crisis amid caravan arrival Tijuana asks the world for help as thousands of migrants crowd the border town; panel reaction on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Taiwan votes in local elections amid pressure from China Taiwanese began voting in midterm local elections Saturday seen as a referendum on the independence-leaning administration of President Tsai Ing-wen, amid growing pressure from the island's powerful rival China.

Is Clinton's stance on immigration in Europe hypocritical? Clinton says Europe must control immigration to stop growing support for 'right-wing populists'; panel reaction on 'Hannity.'

Portman: China is shipping opioids via USPS Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the opioid crisis and fentanyl coming into the U.S. from China.

Koreas gain UN sanctions exemption for joint rail survey South Korea said Saturday that the United Nations Security Council granted an exemption to sanctions that will allow surveys on North Korean railroad sections the Koreas want to connect with the South.

Is migrant caravan a humanitarian crisis? Radio show host Chris Hahn reacts to statement made by Tijuana's mayor.

Gunmen on Friday raided a town deep in Libya's southern desert, killing nine people and kidnapping several others, a resident said, with officials blaming the attack on the militant group Islamic State. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2RaxVFJ

Two people were killed and 24 others injured in an explosion at a machinery plant in the northern Chinese province of Jilin, the local government said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2r2g2gP

Bahrainis vote on Saturday in a parliamentary election from which opposition groups have been barred, in a crackdown on dissent in the small Sunni-led, Western-allied kingdom. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PQsgIb

Indian authorities will launch a major security operation at the ruins of 16th-century mosque in Ayodhya on Sunday when tens of thousands of Hindu monks and religious leaders gather to urge the government to build a new Hindu temple on the disputed site. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KtGs3R

A U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said in a statement, bringing the U.S. combat death toll this year to eight. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2FF0MAJ

Taiwan began voting on Saturday in local elections, a key test of support for the island's pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year, and will also hold a referendum on same-sex marriage. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Bt4skG

South Korea said on Saturday it had received sanctions exemptions from the U.N. Security Council for a joint survey of inter-Korean railways, the first step towards reconnecting rail and road links cut during the 1950-53 Korean War. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2DGwb30