Donald Trump Says He Will Leave White House If Electoral College Votes For Joe Biden – President’s comments are the closest he has come to admitting defeat in election and set stage for college vote on 14 December. [guardian] OMG this is turning into a three act play.

‘He Never Apologised’: Peter Shilton Refuses To Forgive Diego Maradona For ‘Hand Of God’ Goal After His Death – Former England captain accuses Argentina great of having ‘no sportsmanship’ and reveals they never spoke again in the 34 years since the famous 1986 World Cup quarter-final. [ind]

Salesforce Is In Talks To Buy Slack, Deal Could Be Announced Next Week – Salesforce is in talks to acquire Slack, and a deal could be announced as soon as next week, according to a person familiar with the matter. [cnbc]

U.S. Supreme Court Backs Religious Groups Over New York Virus Curbs – The U.S. Supreme Court late on Wednesday backed Christian and Jewish houses of worship challenging New York state’s latest restrictions in novel coronavirus hot spots. [dmav]

A Battle Over Right-Wing Media Bookings Is Playing Out – As Fox News reportedly tells guests to not appear on Newsmax. [busins]

Peak Nostalgia – Range Of Retro Soft Drinks Launching In SA – Take a trip down memory lane with time-honoured bespoke classic soft drinks, which hark back to days of old. [here]

Disney Increases Number Of Planned Layoffs To 32,000 Employees – Walt Disney Co. is planning to shed 32,000 employees by the end of March — 4,000 more than previously announced — as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hammer its parks and resorts business. [cnn]

ATM’s Motion Of No Confidence In Ramaphosa Will Be Voted Next Week By An Open Ballot – The African Transformation Movement’s (ATM) motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa will be voted on by open ballot next week, Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise decided. [n24]

Everything You Already Forgot About 2020 – Aliens, coronavirus porn, 5G conspiracies, “Imagine,” and other stuff you immediately wiped from your brain. [vice]

British-Only Passport Holders Barred From Playing Prince William In New Film – Casting notice for a biopic starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana stipulates that British-European passport holders need not apply for the role of her son. [guardian]

Take A Look – This is what the iconic Newlands cricket ground will look like R800 million later. [busins]

Kate Middleton Makes Surprise Appearance Before Important Day – The Duchess of Cambridge made a surprise appearance on Thursday night ahead of one of the biggest speeches of her royal career. [hello] THIS.IS.HUGE!

Coconut Kelz And Schalk Bezuidenhout Tackle The News – Coconut Kelz is the host of a new digi-series, called ‘Who Got Chowed on Twitter?’, and her first guest is funnyman Schalk Bezuidenhout. [here]

Friends Actor Matthew Perry Confirms Engagement To Girlfriend Molly Hurwitz – The Friends actor – who played Chandler Bing in the beloved sitcom – made his relationship official earlier this year. [metro]

Why France May Ban Discrimination Against Accents – Politician Laetitia Avia came up with the idea of a new law, while Prime Minister Jean Castex has been mocked for his south-western accent. [bbc]

3-Metre Crocodile Takes A Chunk Out Of Bakkie In Richards Bay [Video] – It was a close call for a group of Richards Bay fishermen who stumbled upon a three-metre saltwater crocodile in the northern KwaZulu-Natal coastal town. [tlive]

‘I’m The President Of The United States!’: Trump Flips Out On Reporter – President Trump condemned a reporter after being asked if he would concede the election if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden. [cnn]

Mads Mikkelsen To Replace Johnny Depp As Gellert Grindelwald In Fantastic Beasts 3 – Mikkelsen has made his name playing villains such as Le Chiffre in Casino Royale and Kaecilius in Doctor Strange. [sky]

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