| John Kasich Says He's 'Very Seriously' Considering Challenging Trump In 2020 Posted: 25 Nov 2018 07:58 AM PST  Outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday acknowledged he's "very seriously"
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| Camp Fire, California's Deadliest In History, Now 100 Percent Contained Posted: 25 Nov 2018 04:55 PM PST  The devastating Camp fire ― a massive blaze that engulfed more than 153,000
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| Police face-off with tribe in missionary killing Posted: 24 Nov 2018 11:25 PM PST  Indian officers had a nervous long-distance face-off with the tribe who killed an American missionary, in their latest bid to locate his body on a remote island, police said Sunday. The police team, who took a boat just off Indian-owned North Sentinel island on Saturday, spotted men from the Sentinelese tribe on the beach where John Allen Chau was last seen, the region's police chief Dependra Pathak told AFP. Using binoculars, officers -- in a police boat about 400 metres from the shore -- saw the men armed with bows and arrows, the weapons reportedly used by the isolated tribe to kill Chau as he shouted Christian phrases at them.
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| Inside North Korea: How Kim Jong-un is carefully crafting a personality cult to keep grip on power Posted: 24 Nov 2018 10:00 PM PST  The tiny five-year-olds, dressed in pink tutus and bright, sequined shirts, were angelic as they sang in perfect chorus at the end of a half hour performance at the Changgwang kindergarten in downtown Pyongyang. Singing in harmony and clapping in unison, the smiling infants performed their catchy melody: "Our father is General Kim Il Sung…our home is our party…We envy nothing in the world." Visitors to the modern and well-equipped boarding school leave with an image of idyllic childhood after seeing pupils light up at the chance to show the few foreigners allowed to enter the country their high-tech game machines, sports classes, ballet performances, and immaculate artwork. But the demonstrations also offer an insight into one of the more chilling aspects of North Korean life: a conditioning from infancy to express fawning devotion to the ruling Kim family. Three generations of the dynasty, from current leader Kim Jong-un, to his father Kim Jong-il, and war hero grandfather, Kim Il Sung, are venerated as deities and their personality cults permeate daily life with a suffocating effect. Kim Jong-il greets residents at one of Pyonyang's subway entrances Credit: Eddie Mulholland But while the two elder Kims are omnipresent - their portraits adorning the walls of every household, factory, school, even metro carriages - the young, current leader has so far resisted self-aggrandising monuments. However, in a move seen as an attempt to cement the 35-year-old as life-long ruler and to head off any possible leadership challenge, he is rapidly creating his own generational chapter of family mythology through tales of his own benevolence, superhuman talents and exemplary feats. According to some of the most outlandish claims, he learned to drive at age three and became a competitive sailor at nine. Last year, state-run media reported his ability to change the weather as he ascended the country's sacred Mount Paektu through snow in black, leather shoes. Wedding groups gather at the Korean Revolution Museum to lay flowers at the statues of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il Credit: Eddie Mulholland In drip feed of carefully controlled state-published images of the leader, Kim is frequently photographed imparting his wisdom to officials scribbling in notebooks or to emotionally-overcome workers. On visits around Pyongyang last week the Telegraph learned of his "expert instructions" on the design of the natural history museum and on how to improve football boots. At the maternity hospital, Mun Chang-un, a guide, attributed the introduction of the epidural injection to the leader's sage advice. Portraits of North Korea's former leaders even make their way into the subway carriages Credit: Eddie Mulholland The sculpting of future generations to ensure their unwavering faith in the wisdom of the country's past and current "great leaders" is a top priority for the regime to keep its grip on power. In Changgwang, some 800 children living apart from their working parents, sing of their wish for Kim Jong-un to visit. In a history class, one boy sprang from his seat. "I will uphold highly the great, respected Kim Jong-un," he said to joyful clapping from his classmates. At the school's entrance, a floor to ceiling painting in soft pastels of Kim Il Sung surrounded by children, some sitting on his lap, frames him as a modern-day Jesus. "Let the little children come to me..the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these," says Jesus in the Gospel of St Matthew. "Young people are the successors to the revolution, a shock brigade in building a thriving nation and masters who will shoulder the future of Kim Il Sung's nation," states the red book of Kim Jong Un Aphorisms, volume 1, page 52. North Korea claims to be a non-religious state, but it has simply replaced religion with Kim family worship. Citizens bow deeply to imposing wax sculptures of "Eternal President" Kim Il Sung, while the party faithful proudly wear a red lapel pin depicting him and his son. The absence of Kim Jong-un billboards and portraits is noticeable and unexplained, although he is still officially idolised. Kim Jong-il and Kim Il-sung look down upon the population across the capital Credit: Eddie Mulholland He could be taking things slowly while moulding his own cult-like image around that of his grandfather, the most popular of the Kims, suggested Robert Kelly, a political science professor at South Korea's Busan university. "He is famously styling himself after Kim Il Sung, with the hair and the weight." He added: "It seems like the propaganda apparatus didn't really miss a beat. Kim Jong-un has been given all the relevant titles, he's been given the same majesty and superstitious exaggeration." Objects Kim once touched are revered – a hospital bed he sat on, a chair he used when addressing textile workers, now encased in a plastic box. Every factory has its own story of his concern to improve workers' lives. At the model Jangchon vegetable farm on the city's periphery, deputy manager Kim Yong-ho, 53, spoke of his joy when the "great Marshall" visited. "I felt really proud to have met such a great man as the leader of our country! He is like the sun to us," he said. Such is the depth of mass indoctrination that even the most innocuous everyday occurrences prompt spontaneous gratitude to the leader. Student Kim Song-gwang won an orange balloon after kissing a dolphin during a Sunday afternoon performance at the aquarium. "I am really impressed by the love and care of our great Marshall Kim Jong-un that we are enjoying ourselves in this wonderful location," he said, when asked about the event. Portraits sit above the sofa at the home of Kim Chun-Son. All portraits must be sanctioned by the state before being hung Credit: Eddie Mulholland But unlike his father and grandfather, Kim faces the challenge of keeping his people isolated from the global internet age to sustain his legendary status. As a result, the flow of outside information is still deeply curtailed. Most citizens may only access the state intranet and its heavily censored content, while calls or emails to foreigners must be officially registered. Foreign news is highly restricted. One educated Pyongyang resident recounted the details of the June Singapore summit between Kim and Donald Trump, the US president, but had not heard of the Thai cave rescue which gripped the world for two weeks. Pornography and Bibles are considered to be "evil methods of infiltration", used to "destabilise society." Individualism is discouraged, dissent is punished. In one of the more bizarre restrictions, men and women may not dye their hair, and should choose from approved styles, including the "butterfly", "seagull" and "coiled bundle." Korea experts question how long Kim can maintain such draconian control? Although popular for improving the economy and securing the North's nuclear weapons, Kim still faced future challenges to his power, said Andrei Lankov, a professor at Seoul's Kookmin university. "In order to keep the country stable they have to keep it isolated. If they open it, it will be suicidal for the elite and even for many common people because if you have revolution in North Korea it's going to be very messy and bloody," he said. Visitors to the Changgwang Kindergarten are presented with an idyllic image of childhood in North Korea Credit: Eddie Mulholland "Basically, you cannot maintain such a level of ideological mobilisation forever. Information is getting in. Kim Jong-un is now taking it very seriously, he is doing what he can to prevent people from learning too much about the outside world. But he cannot fully stop it." In a sign that the secluded society is slowly opening up, Oh Song Chong, 25, the soldier who was shot while made a daring defection across the border last year, told Japan's Sankei Shimbun paper this week that "probably 80% of my generation is indifferent and has no loyalty," to Kim. "I actually think that most North Koreans think the ideology is kind of bunk," said Robert Kelly. "My sense is that it serves two purposes. Firstly, it's a mobilisation tool and the second is that without the Kim cult then North Korea just becomes a poorer version of South Korea." For now, the regime's imperative remains shaping the minds of schoolchildren. At the Mangyongdae schoolchildren's palace, a surreal after-school club that hosts regular performances for tourists, students sang and executed flawless dance routines in praise of the nation's achievements. Ri Jin-hyang, a 12-year-old guide, wearing the red scarf of the Children's Union, a political organisation linked to the ruling Workers' Party, was unsure what to reply when asked what she knew about the UK. But her response on America was immediate and scripted to perfection. "The US is the country that invaded us," she said.
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| Biggest Threat To The U.K.’s Security Is Russia, Not ISIS, British Army Chief Says [Opinion] Posted: 24 Nov 2018 09:13 AM PST ![Biggest Threat To The U.K.'s Security Is Russia, Not ISIS, British Army Chief Says [Opinion]](http://l2.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/wsSGAeZM.gRid52o24OtSA--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/inquisitr_395/3bef660422ad5d5fef0ad0f76f46a258 "Biggest Threat To The U.K.'s Security Is Russia, Not ISIS, British Army Chief Says [Opinion]") Just how big of a threat is Russia these days? There was a time when Russia was this big, looming ominous, existential threat. Former US President Ronald Reagan regarded Russia as the wrong side of a holy war, calling it the evil empire.
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| Cokie Roberts: Nancy Pelosi will be next speaker because she's a 'master politician' Posted: 25 Nov 2018 07:58 AM PST  The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debates the week in politics.
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| Alan Dershowitz Predicts Mueller Report Will Be 'Politically Very Devastating' For Trump Posted: 25 Nov 2018 11:01 AM PST  Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard law professor and frequent defender of President
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| Rain breaks, easing search for remains of California wildfire Posted: 24 Nov 2018 01:26 PM PST  Teams searching for remains from the deadliest wildfire in California history were able to comb through wreckage in dry weather on Saturday, but rains are expected to return next week and officials warned of a threat of mudslides. The so-called Camp Fire all but obliterated the mountain community of Paradise, 175 miles (280 km) northeast of San Francisco, on Nov. 8, killing at least 84 people and destroying nearly 14,000 homes. Some 475 people from Paradise and surrounding communities remain unaccounted for, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office.
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| The Latest: Taiwanese reject gay marriage, new Olympic name Posted: 24 Nov 2018 06:11 PM PST  TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Latest on local elections in Taiwan (all times local):
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| NASA Looking Toward Manned Mission To Mars 'Sometime In The 2030s' Posted: 25 Nov 2018 12:51 PM PST  > .@NASA's Steve Clarke says we might see manned missions to Mars by late
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| Air raids target rebel supply lines as deadly clashes hit Yemen's Hodeida Posted: 25 Nov 2018 09:41 AM PST  A Saudi-led military coalition resumed air strikes against rebel supply lines around Hodeida on Sunday, two days after a UN envoy visited the lifeline Yemeni port city, pro-government military officials said. Five pro-government fighters were killed in the clashes with the Iran-aligned rebels and by landmines, the officials told AFP. The air strikes targeted convoys of rebel reinforcements at the northern entrance to Hodeida and south of the city, they said.
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| U.K. Parliament Seizes Internal Facebook Documents: Guardian Posted: 24 Nov 2018 03:27 PM PST ![U.K. Parliament Seizes Internal Facebook Documents: Guardian]( "U.K. Parliament Seizes Internal Facebook Documents: Guardian") "We've failed to get answers from Facebook and we believe the documents contain information of very high public interest."The documents are alleged to contain important information about Facebook decisions on data and privacy controls that led to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The newspaper said they they include confidential emails between senior executives and correspondence with CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Six4Three obtained the documents in a legal action against Facebook, and they are subject to a California court order that forbids them from being shared or made public.Facebook said the materials obtained by the parliamentary committee are subject to the court order, and it has asked the committee "to refrain from reviewing them and to return them to counsel or to Facebook," the Guardian reported.
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| Jamal Khashoggi’s Body Was Drained Of All Blood Before Medical Expert Dismembered Him, New Report Claims Posted: 24 Nov 2018 03:04 AM PST  Jamal Khashoggi's body was brought to a sink and drained of blood immediately after he was murdered so he could be more easily dismembered, a gruesome new report claims. The murder of the Washington Post journalist has still been shrouded in some mystery as his body has never been found, but a new report from Turkey's Hurriyet Daily News claims that one of the members of the team of Saudi agents that killed Khashoggi had a very detailed plan to dismember and dispose of the body.
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| California's deadliest wildfire finally tamed Posted: 25 Nov 2018 10:17 AM PST  The deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday. "#CampFire ... is now 100% contained," Cal Fire, the state fire authority, said in its latest bulletin on Twitter. Only 54 of the fatalities have been identified, according to the local sheriff's office in Butte County, around three hours drive north of San Francisco.
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| Chicago defends location of Obama library in federal court Posted: 23 Nov 2018 06:06 PM PST  The city of Chicago made its first full-throated response this week to a lawsuit seeking to stop construction of the Obama Presidential Center, saying the buildings would sit on land that wasn't subject to restrictive public-trust laws.
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| British foreign minister Hunt calls parliamentary arithmetic for Brexit deal 'challenging' Posted: 25 Nov 2018 03:40 AM PST ![British foreign minister Hunt calls parliamentary arithmetic for Brexit deal 'challenging']( "British foreign minister Hunt calls parliamentary arithmetic for Brexit deal 'challenging'") LONDON (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the arithmetic in parliament to approve Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was looking "challenging", but rejecting the deal would result in "very big risks" for the country. "The arithmetic at the moment is looking challenging but a lot can change over the next two weeks," he told the BBC on Sunday. "But I think what all of my colleagues will be doing is thinking about what is in the national interest." (Reporting by Paul Sandle; Editing by Alexander Smith)
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| Best Lego deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend Posted: 24 Nov 2018 01:00 AM PST  If there's one toy that'll be a hit on any kid's holiday list, it's a dope Lego set. Lego is the brand we all know and love, and there's a reason they never go out of style. (And hey, in a world where kids are essentially doing everything on iPads, it's nice to bond over the same stackable wonders we too once enjoyed as kids.) SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place Thankfully, retailers are not slacking on the Lego deals this year. We've scoured the internet seeking out all of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials we could find on these wonderful, buildable bricks. With themed sets from Marvel, Harry Potter, and more up for grabs, now's the time to snatch them up before they're gone. Check out the best Lego deals below: Deals at the Lego store Image: LEGOLego is offering up to 30% off select models: Firehouse Headquarters — $314.99 (list price $349.99) The Joker™ Manor — $242.99 (list price $269.99) The Ocean Monument (Minecraft) — $95.99 (list price $119.99) Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown — $79.99 (list price $99.99) THE LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE™ Video Game for Nintendo Switch™ — $41.99 (list price $59.99) Star Wars Slave I — $179.99 (list price $199.99) Disney Silent Mary — $159.99 (list price $199.99) Creator Brick Bank — $135.99 (list price $169.99) Creator Detective's Office — $127.99 (list price $159.99 Creator Ferris Wheel — $179.99 (list price $199.99) Creator Big Ben — $199.99 (list price $249.99) Plus, get a free, exclusive buildable holiday present with purchases over $99. Shop the full list of Lego deals here. Lego deals at Walmart Image: Walmart Lego Harry Potter TM Hogwarts™ Express — $64 (list price $79.99) Lego Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn — $94.99 (list price $119.99) Lego Star Wars TM Y-Wing Starfighter™ — $37.99 (list price $59.99) Shop all Lego deals at Walmart here . Lego deals at Amazon Image: Lego / Amazon Lego MINDSTORMS EV3 31313 Robot Kit with Remote Control for Kids — $299.97 (Orig. $349.99) Lego Friends The Big Race Day Building Kit — $47.99 (list price $59.99) Lego Creator Robo Explorer 31062 Robot Toy — $11.99 (list price $19.99) Lego Friends Friendship House — $55.99 (list price $69.99) Lego Minecraft The Farm Cottage — $28.99 (list price $49.99) Shop all Lego deals at Amazon here . Lego deals at Target Image: lego Image: LEGO Save up to 30% on select LEGO toys: LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Whomping Willow — $56.99 (list price $69.99) LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter — $63.99 (list price $79.99) Lego Y-Wing Starfighter — $41.99 (list price $59.99) Lego Garma Mehcha Man — $41.99 (list price $59.99) Ninjago Lightning Jet — $41.99 (list price $59.99) Shop all Lego deals at Target here . Lego deals at Best Buy Image: LEGO Image: lego Get 20% off select LEGO sets from DC Super Heroes, Star Wars, and Minecraft: Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League Flying Fox: Batmobile Airlift Attack — $103.99 (list price $129.99) Lego Minecraft: The Polar Igloo — $23.99 (list price $29.99) Lego Star Wars Snoke's Throne Room — $55.99 (list price $69.99) Shop all Lego deals at Best Buy here . More coverage: Black Friday 2018 Black Friday 2018: All the best deals are right here Shopping tips and tactics for Black Friday 2018 Black Friday 2018 deals by store Amazon: Shop sales on Fire tablets, Echo Spot, and more Walmart: Shop sales on Xbox One S, Instant Pot, Nintendo Switch Macy's: Shop sales on Vitamix, Dyson, Instant Pot, Roomba Target: Shop sales on iPhone XS, Apple Watch, 23andMe, TVs, and more Best Buy: Shop sales on QLED TVs, Microsoft laptops, Nintendo, and more Black Friday 2018 deals by category Gaming deals: Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, Nintendo, Alienware laptops, and more Laptop deals: Lenovo Yoga, Alienware, Dell, HP, Asus, and more TV deals: OLEDs from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and more Smart home deals: Amazon Echo, Roomba, Google Home, Apple HomePod Instant Pot deals: Where to get the cheapest pricehttps://mashable.com/shopping/black-friday-2018-instant-pot-deals/ Clothing deals and promo codes: J.Crew, Macy's, Kohl's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor Mattress deals: Nectar, Casper, Leesa, Eight Sleep, and more
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| Stocks Post Worst Thanksgiving Week Decline Since 2011 Posted: 23 Nov 2018 06:15 PM PST  With some of the Dow's most popular technology stocks under pressure and a steep decline in oil prices, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 178.74 points on Black Friday, the S&P 500 dropped 0.65 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5 percent. It was the worst Black Friday performance for the Dow and S&P since 2010, and the worst for the Nasdaq since 2011. For the week, all three major indexes dropped more than 3 percent, their biggest loss during Thanksgiving week since 2011, according to CNBC.
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| This rare 1990 Mazda 323F hasn't been seen for over 10 years Posted: 25 Nov 2018 12:33 PM PST  Discovered in the old garage of a freshly-purchased house, this rare Mazda 323F hasn't seen the light of day for over a decade. Remarkably original and surprisingly healthy, the Japanese sports saloon is now up for sale
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| Republican Senators Urge Tougher Stance On Saudi Arabia: Trump's Statement 'So Weak' Posted: 25 Nov 2018 10:05 AM PST  Republican senators on Sunday condemned President Donald Trump's decision to
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| Prostesters gather at mall after fatal shooting Posted: 24 Nov 2018 08:03 PM PST  The family of Emantic Bradford called for justice after the 21-year-old was shot and killed by police at a mall in Hoover, Ala., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
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| Syria regime and rebels swap prisoners, Turkey says Posted: 24 Nov 2018 11:27 AM PST  The Syrian government and rebels swapped prisoners Saturday in a "first important step" in building trust between the warring sides under a Russia-Iran-Turkey-brokered peace process, Turkey's foreign ministry said Saturday. "Certain individuals" were exchanged simultaneously in northwest of Syria, near the town of Al-Bab close to Aleppo, the ministry said, calling it a "pilot project". While it did not give a precise figure of detainees involved, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which relies on sources in Syria, said 10 prisoners from each side were exchanged.
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| Theresa May Gambles on Personal Campaign to Win Brexit Deal Vote Posted: 25 Nov 2018 02:30 PM PST  The U.K. prime minister will appeal to members of Parliament to vote for the contract she finalized over the weekend with the European Union and avoid the turmoil of splitting from the bloc without a plan. May has staked her authority on a campaign to persuade the House of Commons -- against the odds -- to endorse her Brexit deal in a vote expected to be held in December.
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| Large Asteroid Packing 50 Megatons Of Force Might Come Crashing Down On Earth In 2023 — And That’s Not All Posted: 25 Nov 2018 01:42 PM PST  A large asteroid could be headed toward us in the near future — barreling through space on a risk trajectory that might cause it to collide with Earth. The news comes from the Express, which cites NASA sources revealing that the space rock could end up engaged in not one, but a staggering 62 different potential impact trajectories with our planet — each of them waiting to sling the asteroid toward Earth over the next 100 years. Known as asteroid 2018 LF16, the space rock was last observed by our astronomers on June 16 — notes NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) — who calculated its orbit and its potential to become a threat to our planet.
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| The Latest: Father says man killed in mall had gun permit Posted: 25 Nov 2018 03:11 AM PST  HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shooting at an Alabama mall (all times local):
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| Goodwood presents Jim Clark Trust with £53k from summer fundraising Posted: 24 Nov 2018 12:45 PM PST  Summer visitors to Goodwood donated a total of £53,000 to The Jim Clark Trust, honouring the 50th anniversary of Clark's tragic accident. Funds will go towards further development of the expanded Jim Clark Museum in Duns, Scotland
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| Here Are Some Of The Stories You Missed Over The Thanksgiving Weekend Posted: 25 Nov 2018 03:17 PM PST  There was plenty of news over the Thanksgiving weekend you may have missed
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| EU's only Plan B is preparing no-deal Brexit: official Posted: 25 Nov 2018 06:36 AM PST ![EU's only Plan B is preparing no-deal Brexit: official]( "EU's only Plan B is preparing no-deal Brexit: official") The European Union has no plan to address a possible rejection of Sunday's Brexit deal in the British parliament other than its current planning for Britain leaving without a deal, a senior EU official said. Asked after the treaty was endorsed at a summit about what the EU was doing to prepare for possible new negotiations, the official said: "The only Plan B that is going on is preparedness planning. This work continues." The official added that those no-deal preparations were not discussed by leaders on Sunday and nor was there any discussion among the leaders or with British Prime Minister Theresa May of "what if" questions relating to the British parliamentary vote, expected to take place days before an EU summit on Dec. 13-14.
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| Time to Cozy Up to a Space Heater Posted: 24 Nov 2018 03:00 AM PST  Now that it's sweater weather in many parts of the country, it's time to box up that box fan and make space for a space heater. In Consumer Reports' latest space heater tests, we found several wo...
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| 9 products to help you sleep better, all on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Posted: 24 Nov 2018 06:00 AM PST  Contrary to what you believed when you pulled those all-nighters in college, clocking in at least eight hours of sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your wellbeing. A good night's sleep can reduce stress, bolster your immune system, and lower your risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. But, who can score some quality beauty sleep when your partner is snoring all night long, or when you're tossing and turning in itchy, uncomfortable sheets? SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place Not only will the products below help you have a good night's sleep, but you can still get them at a Black Friday discount and save an extra 20% when you use the BFSAVE20 coupon code. 1. Anti-Snoring Jaw Strap Sound asleep.Image: Royal BoudoirMore times than not, that disruptive snoring noise comes from when people breathe through their mouths, not their noses. Royal Boudoir's comfortable strap will gently keep your mouth closed as you sleep — and snoring at bay. A set of two jaw straps normally costs $40, but you can currently buy them for $13. Best of all, you can use the code BFSAVE20 for an additional 20% off. Image: Royal Boudoir Anti-Snoring Jaw Strap: 2-Pack — $10.40 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 2. Anti-Snoring Device In your nose?Image: RAWtronicsDon't love the idea of wearing a jaw strap while you sleep? Try RAWTronics' snoring device instead. Made of an FDA-approved plastic, this accessory fits comfortably in your nostrils and helps air move through the nose and throat. Like the jaw strap, you can get an extra discount when you use the BFSAVE20 coupon code. Image: RAWtronics Anti-Snoring Device: 2-Pack (White) — $9.60 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 3. Bamboo Comfort 4-Piece Luxury Queen Sheet Set For sleeping.Image: Bamboo ComfortYou spend a good chunk of your life in bed, so why not invest in some quality sheets? This set is made with organic, hypoallergenic bamboo fibers that will keep you cool while you sleep. A queen sheet set is already on sale for $40, but you can score an extra 20% off with the code BFSAVE20. Image: Bamboo Comfort Bamboo Comfort 4-Piece Luxury Queen Sheet Set — $32 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 4. Manta Sleep Mask and Blackout Stickers Goodnight.Image: Manta SleepAnyone who can only sleep in a pitch black environment needs Manta's sleeping set. The sleeping mask boasts memory foam eyecups and an adjustable over-ear band, offering a cozy, customizable fit. Plus, the accompanying sticker books let you cover up any lights on your electronics that might keep you up at night. Get a great deal on this game-changer with the code BFSAVE20. Image: Manta Sleep Manta Sleep Mask & Blackout Stickers — $24 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 5. GO2SLEEP: AI-Powered Device For Restful Sleep Want to get an inside look at your sleep patterns? Let technology do the legwork for you with GO2SLEEP. Simply slip the sensory ring on your finger, and GO2SLEEP's artificial intelligence technology will track your sleeping patterns, body movements, and sleep debt. GO2SLEEP's gadget usually goes for $129, but you can get it for $88 and save an additional 20% with the BFSAVE20 coupon code. Image: SLEEPON GO2SLEEP: AI-Powered Device For Restful Sleep — $70.60 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 6. Comfort In A Bag Bamboo Pillows Go to sleep.Image: Home ComfortLosing sleep over flat pillows? Give these bamboo pillows a try. These hypoallergenic pillows are specially designed to stay plump and fluffy as you clock in some serious R&R. A set of two is currently on sale for $50, but you can get an extra 20% off with the code BFSAVE20. Image: Home Comfort Comfort In A Bag Bamboo Pillows: 2-Pack — $40 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 7. Yaasa ONE Mattress Sleep is good.Image: Yaasa StudiosA quality mattress is at the foundation of every good night's sleep. While you've probably heard of brands like Casper and Leesa, you might want to give Yaasa's ONE mattress a try. Perfect for back, side, and stomach sleepers, Yaasa's cooling infinity foam will offer a comfortable night's sleep. Yaasa's mattress is already on sale for $549, but you save even more with the code BFSAVE20. Image: Yaasa Studios Yaasa ONE Mattress — $439.20 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 8. Serenity 15-lb Weighted Blanket Hug this blanket.Image: SerenityIf you spend your nights tossing and turning over a looming deadline, try Serenity's weighted blanket. Clocking in at 15 pounds, these blankets are known to aid in releasing certain hormones to help you de-stress and relax. The Serenity blanket normally costs $209, but you can save 20% with the code BFSAVE20. Image: Serenity Serenity Weighted Blanket — $167.20 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details 9. Yaasa Studios Infinity Blanket Speaking of innovative blankets, Yaasa's Infinity Blanket uses FDA Determined Celliant® technology to reportedly help increase blood flow, strength, and endurance. Save an extra 20% when you use the BFSAVE20 coupon code. Image: Yaasa Studios Yaasa Studios Infinity Blanket — $107.20 with promo code BFSAVE20 See Details
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| Three twists on a classic fruit crumble for a chilly weekend Posted: 24 Nov 2018 02:00 AM PST  Nothing ends a Sunday lunch quite like a knobbly, bubbling crumble straight out of the oven – preferably drenched in double cream, custard, or flanked by a scoop of ice cream. Although it's hard to beat a classic apple crumble, for which most home cooks have a recipe committed to memory, the bounty of late autumn and winter fruits make a lovely, tart alternative for a softly cooked base. And it's not just the fruit you can mix up – try swapping regular flour for spelt flour, adding ground almonds to the oats, and warming spices to further pep up your pud. Plum, blackberry and blueberry crumble with rosemary and lemon syrup Credit: Philippa Langley Both blackberries and blueberries have quite subtle flavours, but the combination with sweet plums, aromatic rosemary and sharp lemon really lifts them up. SERVES Eight to 10 INGREDIENTS For the filling 80g light brown muscovado or coconut sugar Pared zest of 1 unwaxed lemon and 50ml juice 4 small sprigs of rosemary 60ml water 700g firm-ish ripe plums (pitted weight), pitted and halved 250g blackberries, fresh or frozen 250g blueberries, fresh or frozen For the topping 100g wholegrain spelt or wheat flour 100g rolled or jumbo oats, or a mixture of both 100g ground almonds 80g light brown muscovado or coconut sugar 150g chilled unsalted butter, cubed, or virgin coconut oil (butter creates a crunchier crumble) METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4. In a medium-large saucepan, bring the sugar, lemon zest and juice and rosemary to the boil with the water. Add the plum halves, reduce the heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes, stirring now and again. Now turn off the heat, lightly mix in the blackberries and blueberries and set aside. In a free-standing mixer fitted with a paddle, by hand, or with a food processor, combine the flour, oats, ground almonds and sugar. Add the butter or coconut oil and process until the mix resembles crumbs. Remove the rosemary and lemon zest from the cooked plums and berries (although I quite like to leave the lemon zest in, it's up to you). Pour the fruits into an ovenproof dish: using a shallow, longer dish will allow for a crumblier top; a taller dish will mean that part of the crumble absorbs the juice and becomes soft. Spread the crumble over the top and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the juices bubbling up around the edges. Serve hot. Keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to five days. The raw crumble mix can be frozen in freezer bags for at least a month. Recipe from The Natural Baker by Henrietta Inman (Jacqui Small, £20) Apple, pear and blackberry crumble Credit: Sam Gates Using autumn bounty, spices and not much sugar, this crumble delivers sweetness without being cloying. SERVES Eight INGREDIENTS 4 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and cut into big chunks 4 tsp cornflour 4 tbsp dark brown soft sugar Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 4 Conference pears, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices 250g blackberries For the crumble topping 200g plain flour 80g golden caster sugar 60g dark brown soft sugar 75g rolled oats ½ tsp ground cinnamon Good pinch of mixed spice 180g butter, diced, plus extra for greasing METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4 and butter a traybake tin. To make the crumble, mix the flour, sugars, oats and spices together. Scatter the diced butter around the mix and turn it over with a spoon so it is well distributed. Either blitz in a food processor or rub the butter into the flour mix until it is the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Toss the apple chunks in the cornflour, then tip into a saucepan with 200ml of water, the brown sugar, lemon zest and juice, and cook for five to 10 minutes until the apple is just starting to break down. Remove the pan from the heat and tip in the blackberries and pear slices. Stir well and pour into your traybake tin. Scatter the crumble mixture over the top and cook for 45 to 50 minutes until browned on top and purple juice start to peep through. Serve hot. Recipe from The Tin & Traybake Cookbook by Sam Gates (Robinson, £16.99) Plum crumble Credit: Andrew Burton SERVES Eight to 10 INGREDIENTS For the poached plums 1kg plums, stones removed 200g caster sugar 300ml cold water 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped out 2 whole star anise For the crumble topping 160g unsalted butter 200g plain flour 200g demerara sugar 100g crushed hazelnuts or whole almonds METHOD Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. First make the plum filling. You can cook the plums in halves or sliced into segments – the bigger the pieces the longer they will take to cook, but you will have better control over the cooking and a more consistent texture. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over the lowest heat possible, until the plums are soft and tender and their juices have released. Strain the plums through a sieve and reserve the poaching liquid in a separate saucepan. Place on the heat and reduce to a thick sauce that sticks to the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and leave to cool before adding the plums back to the liquid. Fill one large ovenproof dish or eight to 10 smaller dishes no more than two thirds full with the compote, and set aside. To make the crumble topping, rub the butter and flour into large clumps (leaving large clumps creates a lovely rubbly texture), then stir in the sugar and hazelnuts. Spread the topping on to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and spoon the baked crumble topping over the compote, pressing down as you go. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, or until the fruit below is bubbling through. When ready, serve with custard or ice cream. Any plums or crumble topping not required can be kept in the fridge or freezer for another day. Recipe from Puddings by Johnny Shepherd (W&N, £20)
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