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The Mustang-inspired electric SUV: Mustang Mach-E. Image via Connor Hoffman.
Technology
Mustang Mach-E: Ford's Mustang-inspired electric SUV

Marking nearly two years since Ford's initial announcement of a 'Mustang-inspired' electric SUV, the company is finally unveiling the Mustang Mach-E, an electric SUV inspired by the classic American design of the original car. The Mach-E will be available on the market in late 2020. It's a sports version of an SUV, and former Ford GT car designer Camilo Pardo has asked die-hard Mustang fans to 'manage expectations' when it comes to the Mach-E.

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Sat Nov 16 - NPR
Opposition parties call for renewed protests against President Maduro. Image via Carlos Garcia Rawlins.
Politics
Renewed efforts to oust Venezuelan president Maduro

Juan Guaido's opposition party plans for countrywide protests in Venezuela on Sunday calling for the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, gaining encouragement after protests against voter fraud in neighboring Bolivia succeeded in removing President Morales, an ally of Maduro. Despite the protests, Maduro has refused to yield, claiming Guaido to be a US puppet, and blames US sanctions for the economic upheaval.

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Sat Nov 16 - Reuters
US Air Force chief encourages Gulf states to end their dispute and unite against Iran. Image via WSAU.
Politics
US Air Force Chief of Staff encourages an end to Gulf Crisis in face of Iran threat

David Goldfien, US Air Force Chief of Staff, stated in Dubai that he was optimistic about an end to the bitter dispute that has pitted the Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain against Qatar. US alleges Iran's involvement in several Gulf state attacks in the past months, US military chiefs have encouraged the countries involved to set aside their differences and present a united front to the Iran threat.

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Sat Nov 16 - Reuters
'Yellow Vest' anniversary protests face tear gas, water cannons. Image via AP.
Politics
'Yellow Vest' protest anniversary sees police use of tear gas, water cannons

Protests on the first anniversary of the anti-government 'Yellow Vest' protests in Paris saw French police firing tear gas canisters and water cannons to force protesters back after permissions for a demonstration were canceled. The protests have dwindled in the past few months, despite leaders' calls to action. Last year, the 'Yellow Vest' protests, which often clashed violently with French police, forced president Macron to delay significant unemployment and pension reforms.

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Sat Nov 16 - Reuters
Spotify can now make your road trip playlist for you. Image via Spotify
Technology
Spotify introduces Road Trip playlists

Spotify just announced a new feature: Soundtrack your Ride, which will curate a road trip playlist for users. The playlist will be shaped by the user's history, and answers to a five-question quiz. The quiz includes two music-related questions, such as "What is your ultimate driving song?". Spotify will then generate a playlist to last the user their entire road trip.

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Sat Nov 16 - TheVerge
As of January 2020, Cortana will no longer be supported for iOS and Android in the UK. Image via Microsoft.
Technology
Microsoft is taking Cortana off of Android and iOS

Software giant Microsoft revealed that this January, it will be taking its digital assistant app Cortana off of the iOS and Android platforms. Instead, Cortana will be integrated into Microsoft's 365 productivity apps suite. The announcement was released as a support note for Cortana in the UK, and it is still unclear whether Cortana will be taken offline for Android and iOS users in the US and other countries.

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Sat Nov 16 - TheVerge
For the first time ever, Finland beat Lichtenstein 3-0 to secure a place in Euro 2020. Image via SkySports.
Sports
Finland qualified for Euro 2020 for the first time in history

Finland defeated Lichtenstein 3-0 to finish in second place in Group J 18 points, the first time they have managed to qualify for the finals of a football tournament. 21 minutes into the game, Jasse Tuominen scored the first goal for Finland, and star player Teemu Pukki sealed the win with two more consecutive goals, one a penalty early in the second half and another 15 minutes before time.

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Sat Nov 16 - TheGuardian
The movie will follow cage as he attempts to land a role and overcome debt,image via shutterstock
Entertainment
Nicolas Cage to play himself in a new movie

Nicolas Cage is currently in talks to play himself in a movie about himself. The film will reportedly follow the actor as he tries to get a part in a new Tarantino movie and overcome large amounts of debt. The scriptwriter for the movie has said that the movie is meant to be a love letter to the actor and his diverse acting career.

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Sat Nov 16 - NewYorkPost
'Joker' has been a huge success and is one of the most profitable superhero movies ever made, image via Warner Bros.
Entertainment
'Joker' is now the worlds first R rated movie to cross $1 billion

'Joker' has set a new box office record and has become the first-ever R-rated movie to make more than $1 billion. The movie was made with a relatively small budget and has been critically and commercially successful. The film is also in consideration for the Oscars, particularly Joaquin Pheonix for his performance as the Joker.

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Sat Nov 16 - Ew
According to a recent report, Google has been manipulating their search results, image via Reuters
Technology
Google has been manipulating search results to help big businesses

According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal Google has been manipulating its search results in other to boost large businesses, despite claiming multiple times that their results are based entirely on an algorithm. Google has also been removing controversial subjects such as abortion and immigration from its search results.

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Sat Nov 16 - BusinessInsider
Loki will air on Disney+ and production will begin in 2020,image via the Disinsider
Entertainment
Sophia Di Martino to star in new Loki show

Sophia Di Martino has reportedly been cast in Marvel's new Loki show, beating out a large number of actors/actresses who were competing for the role. Her character in the show is currently unknown and the show is going to begin production in 2020. Marvel has some limited series that are currently in production including 'The Vision and Scarlet Witch'.

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Sat Nov 16 - Variety
Technology
Apple plans to win the 5G race
Sat Nov 16
Apple plans to win the 5G race by Q4 2020 with 5G supported iPhone 12, Image via Reuters
Technology
Apple plans to win the 5G race

5G technology would be a game-changer for the mobile industry. Apple plans to win the 5G race by Q4 2020. Samsung and Huawei are two major competitors for Apple. Samsung has already revealed the premium Galaxy S10 5G. Huawei is expected to launch the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro flagships with 5G support. Apple will be ready with a 5G iPhone 12 lineup aiming to capture a 50% market share by Q4 2020.

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Sat Nov 16 - Gadgetsnow
The guards falsified prison records and did not check on Epstein as per protocol, image via Getty
Politics
Epstein jail guards reject the plea deal

The two prison guards who were tasked with guarding Epstein admitted to falsifying records and not checking on him every half hour despite being told to do so. Federal prosecutors offered the guards a plea deal, which they both rejected. An investigation into the death has revealed some serious irregularities at the jail.

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Sat Nov 16 - APNews
Rise in Microsoft's share value has boosted Bill Gates up to first place, image via Getty
Business
Bill Gates is once again the richest man in the world

Bill Gates has reclaimed the title of the richest man in the world after Microsoft's share price went up 48% this year. He is now worth $110 billion and has surpassed Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who recently paid a large amount in his divorce settlement. This is the first time Gates has reached the number one spot in two years.

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Sat Nov 16 - CNN
Microsoft funded the Israeli start up but has concerns regarding the ethics of the company, image via Getty
Technology
Microsoft is investigating the ethics of an Israeli facial recognition startup

Microsoft has launched a small investigation into the ethics of an Israeli startup that it funded. The startup designed and created facial recognition software and according to some reports, this software is being used to surveil Palestinians. Microsoft announced its code of ethics regarding facial recognition software last year and wants to make sure the startup is adhering to this code.

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Sat Nov 16 - Reuters
More than 100 vehicles were shot at but there were no casualties, image via AFP
Politics
Muslim voters attacked in Sri Lanka

Buses carrying hundreds of Muslim voters were shot at by gunmen in Sri Lanka. Many suspect these attacks were intended to stop the Muslim minority population of the country from voting in the current general elections. There have been no reported casualties and police reinforcements have been sent to the troubled area.

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Sat Nov 16 - Guardian
The salmon is unprocessed and unsafe for consumption, image via Getty images
Politics
Tonnes of salmon mysteriously disappears after lorry crash

Twenty tonnes of salmon have disappeared in Glassgow after a lorry carrying the fish crashed and dropped its cargo. Health officials are worried that the salmon may have entered the food supply chain as the fish are currently unprocessed and do not meet food safety laws. They have requested whoever has the salmon to dispose of it immediately.

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Sat Nov 16 - BBC
Mexico President’s popularity collapsed after a surge in Gang violence, Image via Getty Images
Politics
Mexico President’s popularity collapsed after a surge in Gang violence

According to a poll published by Mexican newspaper El Universal on Friday, the popularity of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador dropped significantly after a surge in gang-related violence across the country. His less confrontational approach to the issue of cartels and other gangs lead to a 10% drop in his approval rating from 68.7 percent to 58.7 percent.

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Sat Nov 16 - FoxNews
Business
US stocks at a record high
Sat Nov 16
US stocks closed at a record high on Friday, on US-China trade deal hopes, Image via Getty Images
Business
US stocks at a record high

US stocks closed at a record high on Friday, on US-China trade deal hopes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 28000 for the first time posting a fourth straight weekly gain. S&P 500 gained 0.77% to reach 3120, Nasdaq Composite Index was up 0.73% to 8540. Year-to-date all three major indices are up more than 20%. US-China trade deal talks have become the latest driving force for the markets.

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Sat Nov 16 - MarketWatch
Twitter has unveiled the final details of its new political advertisement policy
Technology
Twitter reveals details of political ad ban

Twitter has unveiled the final details of its new political advertisement policy. According to these changes, Twitter will globally ban the promotion of political content including political candidates, parties and government officials. The new policy will take effect on November 22. The latest developments came into effect after a massive debate about whether big tech platforms should allow political ads on their sites.

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Fri Nov 15 - CNBC
US President Donald Trump’s adviser Roger Stone was found guilty on all charges, Image via AP
Politics
Roger Stone found guilty on all charges

US President Donald Trump’s adviser Roger Stone was found guilty on all charges, including witness tampering and lying to congress. Trump’s ally was charged with seven counts brought by the justice department. Prosecutors asked the judge to take stone into custody immediately. In the US, witness tampering carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

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Fri Nov 15 - CNN
Walmart just released its Black Friday ad which is filled with some amazing offers
Business
Walmart announced Black Friday Deals

Black Friday is only two weeks away and Walmart just released its Black Friday ad with some of the best discount offers. The retailer will be slashing prices on various technology products to increase sales.

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Fri Nov 15 - Geek
Researchers discovered human-made mammoth traps in Mexico. Image by Jose Mendez.
Science
15,000-year-old site in Mexico reveals human-made 'mammoth traps'

Researchers have long believed that during the hunter-gatherer phase, humans were not very willing to hunt mammoths, giant elephant-like mammals, except in very special circumstances. But a discovery at Tultepec, north of Mexico City, has revealed human-made pits containing the bones of at least 14 mammoths. The pits were 1.7m deep and 25m wide, with perpendicular walls to prevent escape, suggesting humans may have hunted mammoths much more actively.

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Fri Nov 15 - GlobalNews
Uber CEO apologizes for Khashoggi statement. Image by Getty Images.
Politics
Uber CEO retracts statement calling Khashoggi murder a 'mistake'

Uber CEO Khosrowshahi expressed regret for the statement where he called the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi Arabia a 'serious mistake'. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF holds a 5 percent stake in Uber as of 2016, worth 3.5 billion USD, and the Uber CEO faced enormous backlash on Twitter for his words. He later took to Twitter to retract his statement and issued an apology.

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Fri Nov 15 - GlobalNews
Greedo shot first while saying 'Maclunkey'. Image via Disney.
Entertainment
Fans puzzled at Greedo edit in Star Wars on Disney+

George Lucas, creator, and mastermind of the Star Wars franchise is well-known among Star Wars fans for including perplexing, seemingly unnecessary edits in his re-releases of the Star Wars movies, even in iconic scenes. In the Disney+ release of Star Wars, one such edit included the iconic Greedo-Han duel. The new edit reveals that not only did Greedo shoot first, he also got in one last, confusing word: 'Maclunkey'.

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Fri Nov 15 - GlobalNews