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International
Disney World actors accuse guests of inappropriate behavior

Actors who play heavily costumed characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disney World have complained about being touched inappropriately by guests. They have repeatedly complained to the authorities about being groped or hurt by inconsiderate visitors. Police have said that these are all civil cases, not criminal ones.

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Sat Dec 28 - BBC
He did not pursue any criminal charges against Spacey, image via Shutterstock
International
Ex-husband of Norwegian princess Ari Behn dies by suicide

Ari Behn, a writer who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual misconduct, was found dead in his home in Norway. His death has been ruled a suicide and Norway's royal family released a statement saying they still have many good memories of him. Behn wrote some books and plays including 'Sad as Hell' and 'Trist som faen'.

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Sat Dec 28 - CBS
Putin has not disclosed where the missiles are located, image via AP
Politics
Russia has created the world's first nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles

Russia has announced that it has deployed the world's first-ever nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles. They claim this new missile system and bypass any missile defense system in the world. The US has chosen not to comment on these claims but has been developing such missiles since the early 2000s. Some experts have doubted Russia's claims.

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Sat Dec 28 - Reuters
The normal mosquitoes will nuetralise the eggs of dengue mosquitoes, image via CDC
Science
Singapore to release millions of mosquitoes to fight dengue

Singapore is currently experiencing a dengue outbreak with 14,400 people infected with the disease just this year. To fight this problem the government is breeding and preparing to release millions of non-dengue mosquitoes that will mate with the dengue mosquitoes and lay eggs that will never hatch. This will lower the total number of mosquitoes in the country next year.

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Sat Dec 28 - BreakingAsia
Scientists will use stem cell technology to regrow teeth, image via Sky News
Technology
Scientists may have found a way to regrow lost teeth

Researchers at Columbia University have found a way to use stem cell technology and bioengineering to regrow human teeth. The technology is currently unable to regrow these teeth within the patient's mouth but has had much success with animal testing. This technology should be available to the public in the near future.

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Sat Dec 28 - ScienceTimes
The glove can be used for many things besides gaming, image via Teslasuit
Gaming
New VR technology will allow players to 'touch' virtual objects

Teslasuit has developed a glove that will be used with virtual reality technology to simulate the sense of touch while the user is in VR. This means the player will be able to 'feel' everything they touch as the glove gives each finger with various kinds of feedback. The glove can be used in gaming as well as in medical rehabilitation.

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Sat Dec 28 - PCGamer
He claims Liverpool is too far ahead in the race, image via Getty Images
Sports
Manchester City manager admits that his team cannot win the Premier League title

After Manchester City lost 3-2 to The Wolves on Friday, the Man City manager, Pep Guardiola, said that the race for the Premier League trophy was over. He explained that Liverpool's lead in the competition was too large and that it would be impossible for Man City to catch up after their most recent loss.

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Sat Dec 28 - BBC
Premier League leaders Liverpool outclass second spot Leicester City with an overwhelming 0-4 victory. Image via Getty Images.
Sports
Liverpool outclass Leicester City 0-4 to maintain top spot in Premier League

League leaders and favorites Liverpool outclassed the Premier League's number two team Leicester City 0-4 to soar ahead of the competition with a 13 point lead. While Leicester City struggled to shore up any kind of offense against their formidable opponents, Liverpool star Roberto Firmino scored in the first and second halves, with substitute James Milner and Alexander-Arnold also scoring a goal in the second half.

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Fri Dec 27 - BBC
Epic Games is offering popular 2D spaceship platformer Faster Than Light (FTL) for free for today only. Image via Epic Games.
Gaming
Faster Than Light is available for free on the Epic Games store

For today only, as part of its 12 Days of Free Games holiday giveaway, Epic Games is offering users a free copy of Faster Than Light (FTL), a 2D pixel-art top-down platformer that lets players take control of a spaceship and its squad, escaping a universal threat while battling enemy ships and invasions.

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Fri Dec 27 - TechRadar
FAA's proposed rule will require drones to have remote IDs with which authorities can monitor their activity. Image via CNBC.
Technology
Drone remote IDs will allow authorities to track them

A new guideline proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration will require drones to have remote IDs which will allow authorities to monitor their activities in real time, which it believes will improve the safety and security of the technology. The new rule will exempt recreational drones since they are typically lighter than commercial drones.

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Fri Dec 27 - Cnet
Sakamoto selected as candidate for the board of directors by Nissan. Image via HCCR.
Business
Sakamoto picked as board candidate by Nissan after Seki's resignation

Executive officer, Hideyuki Sakamoto, has been selected as a candidate by Nissan Motor Co. for their board of directors after the surprise resignation of vice-chief officer Jun Seki earlier this week. The carmaker's shares fell to an eight-year low on Wednesday, following the sudden departure of Seki and the newly appointed three-person leadership team. It has not been stated, however, whether Seki's responsibilities will be taken on by Sakamoto.

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Fri Dec 27 - Reuters
Volkswagen expected to reach 1.5 million cars by the year 2025. Image via Digital Trends.
Business
Volkswagen ahead of schedule in production of electric vehicles

The German automaker Volkswagen, will have produced one million electric vehicles by the end of the year 2023. They claim that this is two years ahead of their anticipated schedule which means that by the year 2025, they are expected to have produced 1.5 million electric autos.

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Fri Dec 27 - Reuters
The Mandalorian's name revealed in a behind-the-scenes interview by Pedro Pascal. Image via Den of Geek.
Entertainment
Mystery of the Mandalorian's name uncovered

The mysterious bounty hunter, played by Pedro Pascal, revealed in a behind-the-scenes interview, that the name of the Mandalorian was Din Jarron. While viewers had been introduced to the Mandalorian and certain flashbacks from his childhood were shown, at no point had his name been uttered. The second episode of the series is yet to air but one of its great mysteries has already been solved.

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Fri Dec 27 - GameSpot
Fast food chain sued over use of Bruce Lee's image in logo. Image via Radii China.
Entertainment
Chinese fast food chain sued over use of Bruce Lee's image in logo

A popular Chinese fast food chain, Real Kungfu is being sued for $30m over the use of Bruce Lee's image, by his daughter, Shannon Lee's Bruce Lee Enterprises. The restaurant claims that the chain's logo is one that the company has had for 15 years and had obtained after a careful screening by the national trademark agency. They are now vigorously studying the case and preparing a response.

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Fri Dec 27 - BBC
Insects depend on animal urine for nutrients on dry Australian Island. Image by Sciencing.com.
Science
Urine discovered as a nutrient substitute for ants and other insects

Researchers have discovered that insects crave the urine of people, kangaroos and other animals, even more so than sugar water, for its urea content, a compound containing nitrogen which is used to build proteins. This discovery occurred when Sophie Petit, a wildlife ecologist camping on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, noticed some sugar ants scrounging around a spot in the sand where she had urinated a couple of hours earlier.

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Fri Dec 27 - ScienceMag
Boris Johnson refuses to extend the timeline to negotiate EU-UK relationship. Image via CNBC.
Politics
Concerns raised over Johnson's refusal to extend negotiations

Boris Johnson disagrees for a need to extend the 11-month timeframe available, claiming there is sufficient time to negotiate a comprehensive deal covering all aspects of the current EU-UK relationship after Brexit. Both sides will need to reach an agreement on either prolonging the transition period or face running out of time as the withdrawal agreement provides for a "Moment of truth" on 1 July.

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Fri Dec 27 - TheGuardian
Several rescue personnel digging through the wreckage of the Bek aircraft. Image via Independent.co.
International
12 die in plane crash near Almaty in Kazakhstan

A Bek Air plane crashed near the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan shortly after takeoff on Friday. At least 12 of the 100 passengers died while 22 more were severely injured and taken to two hospitals. Pending an investigation of the crash, all Bek Air and Fokker 100 flights in Kazakhstan have been suspended.

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Fri Dec 27 - AlJazeera
His breakout show 'Ramy' was a big success, image via Hulu
Entertainment
Ramy Youssef is already working on two brand new shows and more

Ramy Youssef, the creator of the Grammy-nominated show 'Ramy', has signed a deal with A24 that will lead to him creating new shows for the independent studio. He is already working on two new shows that will air on Netflix and Apple TV although the details regarding both shows are still unknown.

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Thu Dec 26 - HollywoodReporter
The firing was a violation of the ceasefire between the two countries, image via Kashmir Observer
Politics
Four people killed at Line of Control between India and Pakistan

At least four people have been killed at the Line of Control between India and Pakistan at Kashmir. There was an exchange of fire between two groups of soldiers and it is unknown which group was the cause of the conflict. There are conflicting reports from both governments regarding the number of casualties.

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Thu Dec 26 - Aljazeera
The game will likely be released in 2020, image via Cloud Imperium Games
Gaming
Star Citizen gets dramatic new teaser trailer

Cloud Imperium Games has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming crowdfunded MMO 'Star Citizen' as well as its single-player component 'Squadron 42'. The trailers revealed some new environments as well as ship designs that will feature in the upcoming games. The game has a star-studded voice acting cast and includes performances from the likes of Mark Hamil and Gillian Anderson.

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Thu Dec 26 - PCGamer
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Politics
Italian education minister steps down due to lack of funds

Italian Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti has resigned as the government did not raise the education budget by $3.3 billion to improve the country's schools and universities. He previously threatened to resign if the budget was not raised and kept his word. Italy only spends 3.6% of its budget on education, which is less than the 5% spent by other EU countries.

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Thu Dec 26 - Reuters
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Politics
Iran restricts mobile internet access to curb potential protests

The Iranian government has turned off mobile internet services in some Provinces in order to curb protests that may take place on Thursday. There have been calls for demonstrations all over social media, posted by the families of those who lost their lives in last month's protests. The government has blamed foreign countries for sparking the unrest.

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Thu Dec 26 - Reuters
Activists claim he was kidnapped by the government, image via VOA News
Politics
Russia forcefully drafts opposition activist, sends him to the Arctic

The Russian government has drafted Ruslan Shaveddinov, an ally of the opposition party, and has sent him to serve in the Arctic. All en from ages 18-27 can be drafted and must serve for one year under Russian law and according to the government, Shaveddinov had been dodging the draft for years. Others claim the government has essentially kidnapped him.

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Thu Dec 26 - Guardian
The citizenship bill has been the subject of controversy all over the country, image via Cyprus Mail
Politics
Indian government allocates funds for population census despite protests

India's federal cabinet has approved funding for a population survey that will take place next year. Many human rights activists fear the survey could be used to build a database for a 'citizens register' and will be used to discriminate against Muslims. The government has denied any such claims and has said that the two projects are unrelated.

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Thu Dec 26 - Aljazeera
Nigeria has some very strict anti-Gay laws, image via Reuters
International
47 men accused of homosexuality to be taken to court in Nigeria

The Nigerian police have arrested 47 men at a hotel and have charged them with 'committing homosexual acts in hidden places'. The men claimed they were just attending a birthday party and are currently being represented by a human rights group. Many of them have lost their businesses and families due to the accusations.

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Thu Dec 26 - CNN