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The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DQnCmd

Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SkYVSP

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI5KeN

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4RKez

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U09RqC

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QurIqM

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4SoZx

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO

The gaming giant will now let players share videos on YouTube, Twitch and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E5Vc91

Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1

Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DR4ULp

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo

This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic is of a portion of the immense Coma cluster of over 1,000 galaxies, located 300 million light-years from Earth. from NASA https://ift.tt/2FPwtHp

Syrian air defenses shot down "hostile targets" on Thursday, state media said, in an area regional intelligence sources said contains Iran-backed assets, while Russian media said no Israeli jet had been downed as earlier reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Rpgam3

An optional warning light could have alerted engineers about mechanical faults on Lion Air's Boeing 737 MAX jet that crashed last month, experts said, sparking an industry debate over whether installing the system should become mandatory. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Q5QBKg

Ukraine has banned Russian adult men aged 16-60 years from entering Ukraine, the head of the border service Petro Tsygykal said in a televised meeting on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Rn9Hbb

Rural resort draws visitors by offering exotic, lap-of-luxury experience Vacation like a celeb at this insane Pennsylvania resort-- offering guest unforgettable experiences-- exotic animal habitat, landing at the resorts's private airstrip, and a ride in a Rolls-Royce.

Vacation like a celebrity at decked out PA resort Live the high life at a PA resort with a private airfield, butlers and safari

E-cigarette causes smoking suitcase scare at Boston airport A lithium battery in an e-cigarette had ignited.

British Airways passenger who was allegedly 'crushed' by obese traveler loses civil claim against airline Judge Andrew Barcello felt Stephen Prosser was exaggerating his claims.

Couple fighting on American Airlines flight get plane turned around A fiery feud between an unnamed couple on a recent American Airlines flight from Chicago to Toronto forced the aircraft to turn around just fifteen minutes after takeoff.

Lion Air Flight 610: What went wrong? What caused Lion Air Flight 610 to drop out of the sky? The two-month-old Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed into the Java Sea 13 minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, quickly experiencing erratic speed and altitude levels. The maker of the plane, Boeing, is now facing scrutiny that it might not have told pilots about safety warnings.

President Trump's private plane clipped by aircraft at LaGuardia Airport We can only hope the offending pilot left a nice note on the windshield.

Bride suing Sandals Resorts for $30 million, claims butler molested her Her wedding was hardly what she’d imagined.

Southwest Airlines jet lands with cracked cockpit windshield: report A Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines plane landed safely in Kansas City on Wednesday night with a cracked cockpit window.

Big storm gives way to sunny skies Friday — then more rain Published on November 30, 2018 at 09:50AM by By Gwendolyn Wu and Lauren Hernandez San Francisco received almost an inch of rain between Wednesday and Thursday nights, with the heaviest of the downpour coming overnight. San Francisco received 0.97 inches of rain by 7 p.m. on Thursday and San Francisco Airport received 1.36 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Richmond got 1.26 inches, Concord had 1.77 inches, and Milpitas got 1.20 inches of rain by Thursday night. Mount Veeder in Napa County received 3.55 inches in the 24-hour period ending at 7 p.m. Thursday. Winds reached up to 35 mph in some regions of San Francisco on Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

New storm warnings, advisories for Lake Tahoe region Published on November 30, 2018 at 06:27AM by RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Latest on the series of winter storms bringing heavy snowfall to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe (all times local): 5:20 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued additional winter storm warnings and advisories for the Reno-Tahoe area into the weekend as a series of storms continue to make their way into the Sierra Nevada. A winter storm warning expires at 4 a.m. Friday for the Lake Tahoe area where more than a foot (30 centimeters) of snow already has fallen at area ski resorts. But the service late Thursday issued another one effective from 11 p.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Saturday with more than another foot of snow (30 cm) in the forecast. A winter weather advisory goes into effect Saturday from 4 a.m.

Here are the rainfall totals from last night's downpour Published on November 29, 2018 at 08:14PM by Amy Graff There were some impressive rainfall totals in a 24-hour period with the San Francisco Airport reporting 1.21 inches, Ben Lomand 2.32 inches and Big Sur Station 2.55. For more rainfall totals scroll through the gallery above.

Lightning, tornadoes in the forecast for interior California Published on November 29, 2018 at 09:00PM by Amy Graff As a fierce storm continues to moves across Northern California Wednesday, the central valley is forecast to see the worst of it.

Black Christmas trees become hottest new holiday trend this season Christmas enthusiasts are going dark this year — when it comes to decorating their trees, that is.

11-year-old gets surprise visit from cops after nobody shows up to his birthday party They even came bearing gifts.

'Christmas Tree Eyebrows' are indeed a thing people are actually doing It may not be the strangest thing we’ve ever seen on Instagram, but it’s up there.

Army soldier's emotional reunion with dog at airport goes viral I'm not crying, you're crying.

Crazy Christmas display with 50,000 lights most festive in UK, family claims They use their impressive Yuletide attraction to raise money for charity.

Handbag entrepreneur's viral 'money diary' made readers want 'to stab [their] eyes out' She thought she had it in the bag.

Bridesmaid immediately gets engaged after catching wedding bouquet Talk about happily ever after.

5 pet gifts for the good doggo in your life Because they deserve presents, too.

Online shoppers buy less than half of everything they put in their carts, survey finds Ever added something to your online shopping cart and had second thoughts? You're not alone.

Melania Trump brushes off Christmas decoration critics: 'I think they look fantastic' First Lady Melania Trump brushed off criticism of her latest White House’s Christmas decorations and invited everyone to check them out in person during an appearance at Liberty University on Wednesday.

“Strangely, I’ve started a school, and I am not an educator,” said Alicia Sells, founder of iLEAD Academy, a STEM high school in northern Kentucky. Sells’ background is in public policy. She noticed that neighboring Kentucky school districts of Gallatin, Carroll, Henry, Owen and Trimble did not offer a dedicated STEM program and, as a result, many students’ needs were not met in their preparation for the workplace. from ED News https://ift.tt/2DRkBlE

Fox News Breaking News Alert 3 dead, 8 injured after high-speed chase at border 11/29/18 11:45 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting 11/29/18 8:55 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions 11/29/18 8:44 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe 11/29/18 6:34 AM

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Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zvB10g

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ

President Trump's threats of more tariffs against China dampen hopes of a breakthrough over trade at a meeting with Xi Jinping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AvVvW4

Roberto Azevedo says the trade body is looking for a "plan B" to stop its dispute system being paralysed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TXR2EQ

Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sj3zB6

Prosecutors raid Frankfurt headquarters of Germany's biggest bank in a money laundering investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AwwOJk

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo

The PM says she still hopes the Commons will back her Brexit plan as she prepares to meet G20 leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zz4OoH

Dr Scholl's and Coppertone are among the consumer brands to be sold by the German company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Aws1Yk

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

The regulator says the celebrities didn't tell their followers they had been paid to promote some investments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaQkAc

Danish shipping company Norden says it has completed the first voyage by an ocean-going vessel powered purely by biofuel made from used cooking oil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4Td4y

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO

Jaguar Land Rover says there will also be a "temporary pause" at its Wolverhampton engine plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FPdhK6

Shares in shopping centre owner Intu sink more than a third as a takeover bid falls apart. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BF4w1a

Rail regulator orders Network Rail to improve after rail performance hits five-year low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E3KzDo

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QpItn5

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E24rXJ

5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FNpm2d

The UK's £2bn funeral sector now faces a major investigation by competition authorities as costs rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KFvF6H

The maker of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes will start to roll out new nutritional labelling in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BEDjeM

An innovation surge and the lifting of health taboos is giving rise to an industry worth billions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QujvTC

Syrian air defenses shot down several targets but did not shoot down an Israeli war plane on Thursday, Russia's RIA news agency cited an unnamed Syrian security source as saying on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KH8KYN

Sri Lanka's parliament on Friday voted to halt payment of ministers' salaries and travel expenses, but it remained unclear how the move would impact the disputed government of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa whose ministers boycotted the vote. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zxvg1O

The race to succeed Angela Merkel as leader of Germany's ruling conservatives, and take pole position to succeed her as chancellor, is going down to the wire. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Paxdq2

Thousands of children walked out of school across Australia on Friday in protest against government inaction on climate change, prompting a rebuke from a minister who said they were setting themselves up for "failure". from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E462w5

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers and rural workers marched to the Indian parliament in the capital, New Delhi, on Friday in a protest against soaring operating costs and plunging produce prices that have brought misery to many. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SiQJTb