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Cavaliers Rumors: Larry Nance Jr. Signs 4-Year, $45 Million Contract Extension

Forward Larry Nance Jr . is reportedly part of the Cleveland Cavaliers ' long-term plans. According to Chris Haynes ...
(06:11) Bleacherreport.com
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died today at 65. Allen said earlier this month that he was being treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Paul’s sister, Jody Allen, wrote a statement on his family’s ...
(06:09) The Verge
NFL Trade Rumors: Raiders Seeking 1st-Round Pick for Amari Cooper Deal

The Oakland Raiders are setting a steep price for any team interested in acquiring two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper . NFL Network's ...
(06:09) Bleacherreport.com
Keith Ellison’s Campaign Overshadowed by Ex-Girlfriend’s Allegations

Karen Monahan has accused Mr. Ellison of emotional and physical abuse. The claims loom in a race that has become close.
(06:02) Nytimes.com
Report: Liverpool Inform Arsenal They Have No Interest in Aaron Ramsey

Liverpool have reportedly told Arsenal they do not want to sign Wales international Aaron Ramsey. Ramsey's future continues to fill column inches after the Gunners withdrew ...
(06:01) Bleacherreport.com
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Business

Google to boycott Saudi conference over missing journalist

Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday became the latest company to say it would boycott a business conference in Saudi Arabia, after the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi ...
(05:56) Reuters.com Business
France's Safran improves Silvercrest engine design: executive

France's Safran has improved the design of its Silvercrest engine to prevent a repeat of factory delays and plans further testing in the second quarter of next year to ...
(05:49) Reuters.com Business
Cloud communications provider Twilio to buy SendGrid in $2 billion deal

Cloud communications provider Twilio Inc said on Monday it would buy bulk email sender SendGrid Inc in an all-stock deal valued at about $2 billion.
(05:23) Reuters.com Business
2 Goa Congress Lawmakers Leave For Delhi, May Join BJP

Two Goa Congress legislators Dayanand Sopte and Subhash Shirodkar Monday midnight left for Delhi amidst speculations that they may join the BJP.
(05:09) NDTV News
Cloud services provider Twilio to buy SendGrid in $2 billion deal

Cloud communications provider Twilio Inc said on Monday it would buy email marketing provider SendGrid Inc in an all-stock deal valued at about $2 billion.
(04:58) Reuters.com Business
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World news

Keith Ellison’s Campaign Overshadowed by Ex-Girlfriend’s Allegations

Karen Monahan has accused Mr. Ellison of emotional and physical abuse. The claims loom in a race that has become close.
(06:02) Nytimes.com
Lizzy Yarnold: Britain's most decorated Winter Olympian retires from skeleton

Great Britain's most decorated Winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold retires from skeleton after "10 amazing years".
(06:00) BBC.com
Hailed as a Hero, Executed as a Spy, and Exonerated Decades Later

Lee Soo-keun escaped to South Korea from the North through a hail of bullets in 1967, only to be hanged as a spy two years later. Almost 50 years later, ...
(05:59) Nytimes.com
Preacher Taxed On Regular Gifts From Congregation Members

Nondeductible contributions by congregation members in special envelopes still considered taxable income to pastor.
(05:54) Forbes.com
Thanks To Climate Change, You May Need To Shell Out More Bucks For That Cold Beer, Study Finds

Climate change has been blamed for the wild swings in agricultural crop yields, but turns out that change could also translate to beer being out of reach for hundreds of ...
(05:52) Forbes.com
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Politics

Innovation ministry needs 'miracle' to go ahead

… the ministry is initiated by Science Minister Suwit Maesincee, and the government hoped … general election," the deputy minister said. ...
(01:08) World.einnews.com
Saudi Arabia Mixes Oil, Politics After Journalist's Disappearance Strains US Ties

… , and the Saudi energy minister pledged stability in the … time oil was leveraged in politics, a global oil crisis … & Allies,” Stephen Innes, ...
(October 15 23:28) World.einnews.com
Politics: 5 takeaways for Nigeria from the 2018 IMF/World Bank meeting in Indonesia

… taxes and increase government revenue Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Ahmed … Sudan, Niger, Mali, Liberia while Singapore topped the list, followed ...
(October 15 20:48) World.einnews.com
Pua chides Straits Times for 'persistently misreporting' on 1MDB The finance minister's aide chastises Singapore daily on a report that Putrajaya owes Abu Dhabi a debt of RM28.65b. 2018-10-15 13:57:00 Sale of gov't assets will not involve PNB, says Pua

… political secretary to the finance minister, Tony Pua, … Pua further chastised the Singapore daily for its “ … which the Finance Ministry had previously provided ‘ ...
(October 15 20:08) World.einnews.com
New Zealand Prime Minister’s Image Used for Bitcoin Scam

… a new project which the government believes will shape the future … instance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) was forced to issue … of the MAS and Singapore’s ...
(October 15 19:12) World.einnews.com
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Entertainment

Chrissy Teigen's 9 best viral moments

Chrissy Teigen has proved countless times over that she's a social media genius. She's become known for her quick-witted remarks, pointed clap backs, and endless roasts of her husband, John Legend. ...
(05:35) Mashable.com
Everything is not 'awesome' at Facebook, says Instagram co-founder

Everything may be awesome and cool when you're part of a team, as The LEGO Movie taught us. But apparently that doesn't apply to the team at Facebook. The social media ...
(05:25) Mashable.com
Peranakannitat Museum in Phuket Town

… find the Peranakannitat Museum (also called the Baba Museum), which was officially … settled in places such as Singapore, Malacca, Penang and Phuket. The … . It ...
(05:09) World.einnews.com
Sudden price drop shows largest 'stablecoin,' Tether, isn't so stable after all

I mean, it's right there in the name. The largest so-called stablecoin by market cap, Tether (USDT), is supposedly pegged to the U.S. dollar and always worth $1. However, if there's ...
(05:05) Mashable.com
HBO's 'Watchmen' series teased in a puzzling Instagram post

Who watches the Watchmen? Everyone, once Damon Lindelof's take on the classic graphic novel comes to HBO. The in-production series is supposed to air on the premium cable network sometime in ...
(04:40) Mashable.com
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Tech

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died today at 65. Allen said earlier this month that he was being treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Paul’s sister, Jody Allen, wrote a statement on his family’s ...
(06:09) The Verge
A dinosaur obsession leads to stolen fossils and prison time in this new book

On a Sunday in May 2012, the fossilized skeleton of an eight-foot-tall T. rex relative called Tarbosaurus bataar went up for auction in New York City. The bidding started at ...
(05:54) The Verge
Facebook expands ban on voting misinformation ahead of US midterms

Facebook is going to begin banning false information involving voting ahead of the US’s midterm elections next month. It’s something the company has done before, but amid growing tensions with ...
(05:41) The Verge
Rocket car won’t break 1,000 miles per hour unless company raises $33 million

The company behind Project Bloodhound, a UK-based initiative to break 1,000 miles per hour in a rocket-powered car, is in dire straits. The Bloodhound Supersonic Car is all but built, ...
(05:36) The Verge
Tech stocks continue driving down U.S. markets

… in eight days Monday as tech companies continued to slide. Industrial … of powerful profit growth from technology-oriented companies like Apple, Amazon and … , market strategist ...
(05:35) Tech.einnews.com
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Sport

Cavaliers Rumors: Larry Nance Jr. Signs 4-Year, $45 Million Contract Extension

Forward Larry Nance Jr . is reportedly part of the Cleveland Cavaliers ' long-term plans. According to Chris Haynes ...
(06:11) Bleacherreport.com
NFL Trade Rumors: Raiders Seeking 1st-Round Pick for Amari Cooper Deal

The Oakland Raiders are setting a steep price for any team interested in acquiring two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper . NFL Network's ...
(06:09) Bleacherreport.com
Report: Liverpool Inform Arsenal They Have No Interest in Aaron Ramsey

Liverpool have reportedly told Arsenal they do not want to sign Wales international Aaron Ramsey. Ramsey's future continues to fill column inches after the Gunners withdrew ...
(06:01) Bleacherreport.com
Russell Westbrook Out with Knee Injury for Thunder vs. Warriors Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook will miss the opening game of the 2018-19 season, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area...
(05:58) Bleacherreport.com
Raheem Sterling's Double Leads England Past Spain in UEFA Nations League Play

England secured an impressive 3-2 win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Monday at Real Betis' Estadio Benito Villamarin. The hosts started the game ...
(05:56) Bleacherreport.com
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Cars & Transport

6 dashcams for under $100

Filed under: Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video Looking for a dashcam on the cheap? Here are some good optionsContinue reading 6 dashcams for under $100 6 dashcams ...
(05:30) autoblog
2019 Ford Ranger accessories list leaks, reveals a ton of options

Filed under: Aftermarket,Rumormill,Ford,Truck,Off-Road Wide fenders, a bull bar and special 18-inch wheels highlight the list.Continue reading 2019 Ford Ranger accessories list leaks, reveals a ...
(03:25) autoblog
GM offering factory-backed extended warranty for Chevys, GMCs, Buicks and Cadillacs

Filed under: Ownership,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Parts and Accessories The warranty transfers to new owners.Continue reading GM offering factory-backed extended warranty for Chevys, GMCs, Buicks ...
(01:55) autoblog
Honda latest target for airbag thieves

Filed under: Government/Legal,Acura,Honda A nationwide rash of thefts targets mostly newer Civics and Accords.Continue reading Honda latest target for airbag thieves Honda latest target for ...
(01:42) autoblog
Fastest wheel-driven vehicle, Turbinator II hits 503 mph

Filed under: Government/Legal,Acura,Honda It's not an official record, but there's more to comeContinue reading Fastest wheel-driven vehicle, Turbinator II hits 503 mph Fastest wheel-driven vehicle, ...
(01:25) autoblog
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Humour

A Giraffe Reaching Over To Meet A Friend
(06:00) I Can Has Cheezburger?
14 Pretty Decent Celebrity Lookalikes from Around the Globe

For all those times when people said "I mean, yeah I was on a subway in Ukraine, but I'm 100% sure it was Selma Hayek."
(05:00) Fail Blog
What A Talented Doggo!
(05:00) I Can Has Cheezburger?
14 Times Kids Had Zero Filter And Cringeworthy Hilarity Ensued

Kids can really be little devils. Do they know what they're doing all along, or are we witnessing mere acts of hilarious cluelessness. Who's to say.
(04:00) Fail Blog
Nathan The Beach Cat!

It's Black Cat Awareness Month, here's an awesome cat that loves hanging out at the beach!
(04:00) I Can Has Cheezburger?
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Top fresh

Cody Rhodes, Fandango and More Highlight the WWE News Roundup for Oct. 15

Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the WWE Universe. ...
(04:17) Bleacherreport.com
2019 NBA Championship Odds: Warriors Huge Favorites Ahead of Celtics, Rockets

After winning the last two NBA titles and three of the last four, it shouldn't be a surprise the Golden State Warriors are once again heavy favorites to ...
(04:29) Bleacherreport.com
Fantasy Football Buy or Sell: Breaking Down the Hype Heading into Week 7

Week 6 brought massive fantasy performances for some of the league's young players. Who can you trust going forward? Watch above to see whose hype you should buy or sell ...
(04:20) Bleacherreport.com
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Surprises Thai Soccer Team Who Were Trapped in Cave on Ellen

Los Angeles Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to surprise the members of the Wild Boar soccer team who were trapped in a cave ...
(04:39) Bleacherreport.com
Myles Turner, Pacers Reportedly Agree on 4-Year, $80 Million Contract Extension

The Indiana Pacers reportedly agreed Monday to sign Myles Turner to a four-year, $80 million extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. ...
(04:58) Bleacherreport.com
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Top 4 hours

Flying from Singapore to New York aboard Singapore Airlines

… new model for its world-beating Singapore-Newark/New York service. This … this time around. Flight time: Singapore Airlines has budgeted an average … asparagus. It was a ...
(02:38) World.einnews.com
7th grade boy nails his extra credit question by telling the best joke

Want to hear a joke? Of course! Who doesn't? Today's source of laughter is brought to you by Evelyn Lizette, a middle school teacher who recently shared a joke from one ...
(02:34) Mashable.com
Peter Dinklage sure makes it sound like Tyrion will die in 'Game of Thrones'

Fellow watchers on the wall, we must now add one more beloved Game of Thrones character to the endless list of potential and devastating deaths in the upcoming final season. And ...
(02:52) Mashable.com
'Black Ops 4' is the first truly new Call of Duty game since 2007. It's refreshing.

For 11 years, Call of Duty has been a safe bet for Activision. It's popular, it sells by the boatload, and it changes very little year after year. It prints money, ...
(02:48) Mashable.com
Facebook could be used to spot those at risk of depression - because they talk more about themselves
(03:00) Telegraph Finance
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Top 12 hours

Spain v England: Gareth Southgate says World Cup players 'lacking freshness'

Premier League players have suffered because the competition started "so early" after the World Cup, says England boss Gareth Southgate.
(October 15 18:41) BBC.com
This smartwatch might be Samsung's best wearable yet - Power Up

The Samsung Galaxy Watch may resemble a traditional timepiece, but what lies inside is anything but traditional. The new smartwatch doubles down on trackers for sleep, fitness and stress, while ...
(October 15 21:00) Mashable.com
Ask Larry: Which Wife Gets Widow's Benefits If My Husband Dies?

Today’s column examines which wife can get survivor's benefits on a decedent's record, working in 2019 and the earnings test, potential effects of SSDI on other benefits, early retirement benefits ...
(October 15 21:16) Forbes.com
Flying from Singapore to New York aboard Singapore Airlines

… new model for its world-beating Singapore-Newark/New York service. This … this time around. Flight time: Singapore Airlines has budgeted an average … asparagus. It was a ...
(02:38) World.einnews.com
NUS gives undergraduates option for startup seed funding as scholarship

A new full-term scholarship is from Dr. Stephen Riady, offered to undergraduates to boost innovation and entrepreneurship National University of Singapore (NUS) just introduced a scholarship that will support their ...
(October 15 18:25) e27.co
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Top 24 hours

Spain v England: Gareth Southgate says World Cup players 'lacking freshness'

Premier League players have suffered because the competition started "so early" after the World Cup, says England boss Gareth Southgate.
(October 15 18:41) BBC.com
Sex abuse leaflets 'won't protect a soul'

Police are giving those at risk of committing child sex exploitation leaflets urging them to seek help.
(October 15 09:51) BBC.com
This smartwatch might be Samsung's best wearable yet - Power Up

The Samsung Galaxy Watch may resemble a traditional timepiece, but what lies inside is anything but traditional. The new smartwatch doubles down on trackers for sleep, fitness and stress, while ...
(October 15 21:00) Mashable.com
Ask Larry: Which Wife Gets Widow's Benefits If My Husband Dies?

Today’s column examines which wife can get survivor's benefits on a decedent's record, working in 2019 and the earnings test, potential effects of SSDI on other benefits, early retirement benefits ...
(October 15 21:16) Forbes.com
Flying from Singapore to New York aboard Singapore Airlines

… new model for its world-beating Singapore-Newark/New York service. This … this time around. Flight time: Singapore Airlines has budgeted an average … asparagus. It was a ...
(02:38) World.einnews.com
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Top week

Now boarding: Passengers ready for world's longest flight

… weeks' worth of film and television entertainment were expected to accompany … novel (or two), there will be 1,200 hours of audio-visual entertainment … strong competition ...
(October 11 14:02) World.einnews.com
How to Refinish Your Kitchen Cabinets and Give It an Instant New Look
(October 09 18:01) Morningchores.com
Stocks sell-off slams back into Europe

European stocks slumped to a more than an 18-month low on Thursday after Wall Street's worst losses in eight months triggered a surge of global selling that knocked over Asia ...
(October 11 17:28) Reuters.com Business
Watch as a cruise ship gets battered by Hurricane Michael

Once again, rough weather has disrupted what should have been a leisurely cruise. The outer bands of Hurricane Michael tossed a cruise ship around, jostling hundreds of vacation-goers in the ...
(October 10 00:10) Mashable.com
Singapore touts open platforms in smart nation drive, acknowledges need to do better in security

… advantage," the minister said. He added that Singapore was able to … currently were being trialled. ...
(October 10 01:13) World.einnews.com
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