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Former Venezuelan treasurer charged with accepting millions in Miami corruption case

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A former Venezuelan national treasurer and her husband accepted massive bribes from a politically connected billionaire who paid them through U.S. bank accounts so he could gain access to the government’s lucrative currency exchange system, according to a new federal criminal case filed in Miami. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/34I8bty via Latest News

Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date

Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mIzQki via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Iconic James Bond locations in real life: How to travel like 007 - CNET

Exotic locales are a staple of any Bond film. When you can travel again, here's where to find some amazing sights around the world as seen on screen. from CNET https://ift.tt/35KWEbW via Mobiles

Business News Update BBC

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8 via Online Shopping

iPhone 12 vs. Apple's major rivals: Galaxy S20, S20 FE, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T - CNET

iPhone 12 vs. Apple's major rivals: Galaxy S20, S20 FE, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T    CNET View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2HRxhxn via Technology

Cardi B Transformed Into Medusa For Halloween And, Whoa, My Jaw Is On The Floor - BuzzFeed

Cardi B Transformed Into Medusa For Halloween And, Whoa, My Jaw Is On The Floor    BuzzFeed from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3mH8tqI via Technology

Haunted upstate castle to be auctioned off on Halloween, bids begin at $25K - New York Post

Haunted upstate castle to be auctioned off on Halloween, bids begin at $25K    New York Post from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3jKzMyk via Technology

Consumer Reports Says Cadillac Super Cruise Outperforms Tesla Autopilot: - Jalopnik

Consumer Reports Says Cadillac Super Cruise Outperforms Tesla Autopilot:    Jalopnik from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3mDTXzU via Technology

12-month PS Plus deal is half-price today - perfect timing for PS5 PlayStation Plus collection - Gamesradar

12-month PS Plus deal is half-price today - perfect timing for PS5 PlayStation Plus collection    Gamesradar View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/34If6Tw via Technology

Houston looks to boost turnout by offering 24-hour voting

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Daylight-saving time ends on Sunday, November 1 — here's why we have it and why some countries and states have gotten rid of it

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At 2 a.m. ET on November 1, Americans will "fall back" by moving their clocks an hour earlier to end seven months of daylight-saving time. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HVMBsJ via Latest News

'They give me the willies': scientist who vacuumed murder hornets braces for fight

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Chris Looney helped dismantle the first nest of Asian giant hornets in the US. Now he’s preparing for the next stepThe eradication of the first nest of Asian giant hornets on US soil somewhat resembled a science fiction depiction of an alien landing site. A crew of government specialists in white, astronaut-like protective suits descended upon the hornet nexus to vanquish it with a futuristic-looking vacuum cleaner, to the relief of onlookers.The nest of the fearsome invasive insects, notoriously known as “murder hornets”, was found in a tree crevice near Blaine, in Washington state, via a tracking device attached to a previously captured worker hornet. The Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) confirmed the nest had been successfully removed, with dozens of live captives taken back for inspection.“It was cold so they were docile, so between their slowness and the protective gear no one was hurt,” said Chris Looney, a WSDA entomologist who was tasked with vacuuming up the h...

Dem Rep. Tells Hunter Biden’s Business Partner He Will Defend Him against ‘Partisan Hack’ Attack

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A Democratic congressman told Hunter Biden’s former business associate, Tony Bobulinski, that he will defend him from attacks calling Bobulinski a "partisan hack" over his decision to go public with claims about the Biden family's foreign business dealings.Democratic Representative Ro Khanna sent an email to Bobulinski, who has donated to Khanna in the past, wishing him well and saying he vouched for him that he has "never been a ‘partisan hack’ in our interactions and have talked about putting country over party," Fox News reported.“Tony, hope you are doing okay. I did give an on the record statement to The NY Times that I know you, you have always acted honorably with me, and you and other family members supported me,” Khanna wrote in his message. “I have told any media outlets that have asked the same thing.”The California Democrat said that he “refused to comment on the details of your allegations because I don’t have personal knowledge about that, but have ...

2020 election results: Why Americans probably won’t find out who won on 3 November

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'There is no chance that we will know on election night the full vote total in Michigan' from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3jNHRlQ via Latest News

Trump rejects Cubans and Venezuelans fleeing dictatorships. Does it hurt him with voters?

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Andrés and Miguel left Cuba, the only home they had ever known, in spring 2019. Cuban police had told Andrés, a factory employee, and Miguel, a farmer, that they would be “disappeared” and jailed if they didn’t support the government or participate in political activities. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3kKCup5 via Latest News

They protested to oust their scandalous governor. Tuesday they'll vote to usher in a new era.

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The election on the island follows the historic protests following the scandal that led to Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's resignation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3jGqLGI via Latest News

COVID-19 means US Air Force bombers flying around the world are operating in a 'degraded' environment

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The ongoing pandemic "means that we can't always stick to the same timelines, the same procedures," Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Middents told Insider. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3kKJORk via Latest News

A high school newspaper has exposed how state police quoted Adolf Hitler and advocated violence in a training manual

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The training manual quotes from Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf, calling for the "perpetually constant and regular employment of violence." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HJlnFX via Latest News

China destroys domes of famous mosques as cultural whitewash continues

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China’s campaign to suppress Islam is accelerating as authorities remove Arab-style onion domes and decorative elements from mosques across the country. Stark changes have been observed at the main mosque in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia province, where most of China’s Hui ethnic Muslim minority live. The bright green onion-shaped domes and golden minarets that used to soar into the sky atop Nanguan Mosque have all been pulled down. Golden Islamic-style filigree, decorative arches, and Arabic script that before adorned the mosque have also been stripped away. What remains is unrecognisable – a drab, gray, rectangular facility with “Nanguan Mosque” written in Chinese, as shown in photos posted online by Christina Scott, the UK’s deputy head of mission in China, on a recent trip. “TripAdvisor suggested the Nanguan Mosque in Yinchuan well worth a visit,” Ms Scott wrote on Twitter, along with ‘before and after’ photos. “Only this is what it looks now, after ‘renovations.’ Domes, minarets, a...

Turkey farmers in limbo as people scale back Thanksgiving plans

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Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down Thanksgiving celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor gatherings. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/322wHDL via Latest News

Halloween's here: Weird horror films and TV shows you may have overlooked - CNET

Vengeful witches, angry ghosts, killer cults, evil clowns and body-snatching aliens. Watch these unusual scary films and TV shows, screaming (er, streaming) now. from CNET https://ift.tt/3mF047a via Mobiles

The next stimulus check is in limbo. When it comes, will your payment be larger or smaller? - CNET

Until this point, each stimulus bill proposal has included a second check for individuals and families. Here's what we know about your payment size. from CNET https://ift.tt/322EPEh via Mobiles

Halloween movies for kids on Netflix, Disney Plus and other streaming services - CNET

Throw on your Halloween costumes and get ready for family-friendly scares with these Disney movies and more. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Jk4nWV via Mobiles