Kevin Hart Steps Down As Oscars Host – Kevin Hart said Thursday night that he’s stepping down from hosting the 2019 Oscars — just two days after getting the gig — in the wake of criticism over a series of homophobic tweets he posted years ago. [p6]

Making President Trump’s Bed: A Housekeeper Without Papers – At the president’s New Jersey golf course, an undocumented immigrant has worked as a maid since 2013. She said she never imagined she “would see such important people close up.” [nyt]

Colombia: Massive Bust Suggests Drug Mules Are Swallowing Wads Of Dirty Cash – Authorities arrested 27 suspects at Bogotá airport and said mules ingested up to 120 pellets of cash with five $100 bills in each. [guardian]

China State Media Calls Huawei Arrest A ‘Despicable Rogue’ Act – China’s state media called the arrest of Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer in Canada a “despicable rogue’s approach,” painting the move as a politically motivated effort to contain China’s rise. [bloom]

£56bn Wiped From FTSE 100 Over China-US Fears Following Huawei Arrest – A stock market bloodbath saw £56 billion wiped off the FTSE 100 on Thursday as fears that the arrest of a senior Huawei official in Canada could reignite tension between the US and China. [ind]

Facebook Defends Mark Zuckerberg’s Exposed Emails – Every few days there seems to be a fresh accusation or leak that paints the social network in the worst possible light and calls into question whether it poses a threat to its members, wider society and even democracy itself. [bbc]

The Drunk Driving Crackdown Is Going To Be Hardcore This December – SA law enforcement, working together with the Road Traffic Management Corporation, is planning to hit those driving drunk where it hurts most. [here]

UK Has Provided ‘Guarantees’ Assange Won’t Be Extradited To Face Death Penalty – Ecuador’s President – Britain has provided enough guarantees that Julian Assange will not be extradited to any country where he would face the death penalty if he leaves the Ecuadorian embassy in London, according to Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno. [rt]

President George H.W. Bush’s Casket Makes Train Journey To Final Resting Place – The special funeral train carrying former President George H.W. Bush arrived in College Station, Texas on Thursday — the last leg of his journey before America’s 41st president is laid to rest. [fox]

Bo-Kaap Residents Cheer As Developer’s Crane Barred From Area Temporarily – Bo-Kaap residents cheered outside the Western Cape High Court on Thursday as their fight to stop developments in the area was temporarily postponed – meaning construction company Blok could not start with developments. [n24]

JK Rowling’s Former PA Described As ‘Good Liar’ – The former personal assistant of JK Rowling has been described as a “good liar” by the author’s husband. [bbc]

New York Magazine Calls Priyanka Chopra Scam Artist. Updates Article. Then Deletes It – Priyanka Chopra was called a modern-day scam artist by New York Magazine today, in a column on her wedding with Nick Jonas. The publication later took down the obnoxious article that was meant to be a hit job on Priyanka Chopra. [ind]

Nearly Two-Thirds Of Rugby Players Suffer Mental Health Problems After Retirement – The true scale of rugby’s mental health crisis can be exposed today as shocking new figures reveal that 62 per cent of retired players have suffered problems since leaving the professional game. [tele]

The World’s Most Valuable Beer Brands Might Surprise You – It’s not exactly breaking news that beer is big business, and the world’s most valuable beer brands are doing pretty well for themselves. [here]

Leicester City Crash Helicopter Rotor Pedals Failed: Probe – Disconnected cockpit pedals caused the helicopter crash that killed the Thai billionaire owner of Leicester City football club and four others on October 28, a British investigation found on Thursday. [s24]

Lance Armstrong Says Uber Investment Has ‘Saved’ His Family – Lance Armstrong says an early investment in Uber has “saved” his family after paying out $111m (£86.8m) in legal fees and settlements. [bbc]

The ‘Great Dying’: Rapid Warming Caused Largest Extinction Event Ever, Report Says – Up to 96% of all marine species and more than two-thirds of terrestrial species perished 252m years ago. [guardian]

‘Network’ On Broadway: Bryan Cranston’s Must-See Media Meltdown – Bryan Cranston is brilliant as Howard Beale, the news anchor turned angry prophet, in this Broadway adaptation of the 1976 movie which is a little too full of distracting activity. [beast]

What People Keep In Their Refrigerators In 20 Countries Around The World – The kitchen is often called “the heart of the home” because it’s where people gather to cook and eat meals together. Refrigerators are a central part of kitchens around the world, and what people keep inside them can tell you a lot about their culture and household. [busins]

Groom Cancels Wedding After Hearing Bride-To-Be’s Heartless Response To Sister’s Miscarriage News – A bridezilla’s wedding was cancelled after her groom-to-be heard about her cruel response to the news that her sister had a miscarriage. [w24]

Young Seals Keep Getting Eels Stuck Up Their Noses, And Nobody Knows Why [Photo] – The Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program released a photo on Monday of a poor Hawaiian monk seal, squinting in what can only be a what-is-my-life look, with a probably-also-distressed eel stuck up its nose. [science]

Ryan Reynolds Is Set To Produce A Horror Story That Started Out On Reddit – In the age of the internet, you don’t necessarily need a best-selling book series to land a film deal. Sometimes a collection of viral Reddit posts will do the job. [mash]

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