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Knife Attacker In Nice Kills Three People – Suspect shot and injured by police after attack in church in southern French city. [guardian]
Attacker Arrived In Europe From Tunisia Days Ago – The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived by a migrant boat to Italy’s Lampedusa island last month. He was shot by police and is in a critical condition. [bbc]
Tens Of Thousands Flee Paris Before Lockdown – Gridlock for miles, stations are packed and shelves are stripped as month-long coronavirus restrictions that BAN travel begin. [dm] Get to Provence on the double!
LVMH Snags $400 Million Discount On Tiffany Deal After Legal Spat – The New York jeweler has agreed to accept a lower purchase price from the French conglomerate, ending a dramatic spat that had threatened to derail the $16 billion takeover. [cnn]
New Zealand Votes ‘Yes’ To Legal Euthanasia – New Zealand just became the first country to legalise euthanasia by public vote. [vice]
We Must Call A Tablet A TV Set – It’s A Matter Of Life Or Death: SABC – Broadcaster invokes its ‘invaluable’ Covid role to make the case for changing the laws governing TV licences. [tlive]
Friend Of Murdered Groblersdal Game Farmer’s Wife Arrested In Connection With Shooting – According to Netwerk24, the woman is a close friend of Papapavlou’s wife, Simone. [n24]
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Play Video Games – 2020 has been a bad year in almost every way. I don’t need to list the reasons. But one of the few bright spots has been the world of video games. [verge]
Jack Nicklaus Explains Why He Voted For President Donald Trump – Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus posted a statement to Twitter on Wednesday night urging people to vote and detailing why he cast his ballot for President Donald Trump. [gw]
Dan Palmer Praised After Becoming First Wallabies Player To Come Out As Gay – There has been an outpouring of support for Dan Palmer, the Australian former rugby union player, after he became the first Wallabies player and just the second men’s international to come out as gay. [guardian]
Facebook Has Always Been Right-Wing Media – Conservative news thrives on Facebook because the incentives Facebook values align with those pioneered by conservative media. [vice]
YouTube Brings In $5 Billion In Ad Revenue As Alphabet And Google Bounce Back – Parent company Alphabet reported better-than-expected third quarter ad revenue results. [verge]
‘Gravely Ill’ Agrizzi’s Bail Appeal Decision To Be Announced On Friday – The high court in Johannesburg is on Friday expected to pass judgment in an appeal by former Bosasa CFO Angelo Agrizzi to be released on bail. [tlive]
Muttiah Muralitharan On The ‘Challenge’ Of His Disputed Biopic – Former Sri Lankan cricketing great Muttiah Muralitharan says a planned film about his life will be released, despite a massive backlash in south India which caused the lead actor to quit. [bbc]
Australia Must Prepare For Future Shaped By Extreme Climate, Bushfire Royal Commission Report Warns – Report into the apocalyptic 2019-20 bushfires says Australia must radically change its approach to fighting fires under new climate conditions. [cnn]
Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost Get Married – Marvel star Scarlett Johansson has married “Saturday Night Live’s” Colin Jost. And word of their union came from a most-unexpected place. [lat]
The 10 Best Thriller Movies Now Streaming On Netflix – Looking for some stress to go with your stress? [mash]
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