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NYPD sergeant blames Starbucks for injury after assault by homeless man An NYPD sergeant says a Midtown Starbucks refused to stop giving free food to the homeless after he advised them not to, and now he claims it's their fault he was assaulted by a vagrant while responding to a disturbance.

Mom claims son found 'huge bug' in McDonald's chicken sandwich A teenage boy said he was left feeling disgusted and queasy for days after biting into a massive green bug inside his McDonald's chicken burger.

Waffle House exec says Nashville community rallied at reopening as restaurant raises money for victims' families The Antioch location has opened its doors after tragedy struck on April 22.

Wisconsin bar's name stirs controversy in #MeToo era: It's 'very irresponsible' A Milwaukee-area bar called “Walk Her Inn, Drag Her Out” is stirring controversy in the #MeToo era because critics say the name promotes sexual assault.

Woman allegedly smashes Popeye’s window after mixing up menus A woman in Staten Island went on a tirade at a Popeye’s restaurant earlier this month after mistakenly ordering an item that’s only available at Wendy’s, The New York Daily News reported, citing police.

Rare Domino's-branded Rolex watch goes up for auction The watch is estimated to be worth $3,000.

California city wants to charge for every disposable takeout container While many places seek to ban plastic grocery bags in an effort to cut back on waste, one city in California is taking it one step further by targeting disposable containers and cups.

Why Chick-fil-A employees don't say 'You're welcome' If you’ve ever been to Chick-fil-A, you probably noticed that when customers say “thank you,” employees say “my pleasure.”

National Pretzel Day deals and steals Don't get it twisted - these specials are available for one day only.

Lumi Is Hiring a Senior Product Manager in Los Angeles by kepano | on Hacker News .

Simple Habit is hiring a lifecycle marketer by yunhakim | on Hacker News .

PiinPoint (YC W14) Is Hiring Developers in Waterloo, Ontario by AdamTSaunders | on Hacker News .

SafetyWing (YC W18) is looking for someone to join our growth team by SRasch | on Hacker News .

Scale API is hiring engineers and ML practitioners by ayw | on Hacker News .

Work on the platform used in half of US K-12 schools at Clever (YC S12) by greattypo | on Hacker News .

Southwest passenger sues airline over engine explosion California native Lilia Chavez files lawsuit against Southwest Airlines after an engine failure incident that left one passenger dead.

SkyWest flight attendant accusing pilot of drugging and raping her during layover A Seattle-based flight attendant with SkyWest Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming a pilot drugged and raped her on a layover in November 2016.

Airlines have a ‘huge problem’ with passengers stealing pillows and blankets It's becoming a true nuisance.

Emirates staffers reportedly told siblings with nut allergies to 'sit in the loo' while cashews were served The carrier has since apologized.

Disneyland's 'Toy Story' alien popcorn buckets are causing major lines OOOOOH.

Molly Ringwald thanks Southwest Airlines for emergency landing: 'My father's life was saved' Ringwald said the speed and professionalism saved her father's life.

Megan Fox to host new travel series debunking history's greatest myths Megan Fox is about to take on a new role as co-creator, executive producer and host of a series for the Travel Channel.

Why airlines can change your seating assignment before a flight In air travel, nothing is a done deal until it’s been done.

Family suing American Airlines over death of 25-year-old woman A family from South Carolina has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against American Airlines after a 25-year-old woman suffered an embolism midflight.

Southwest expects ‘softness in bookings’ after fatal midair accident Southwest Airlines has stated that last Tuesday’s fatal incident aboard Southwest Flight 1380 will likely result in a “softness in bookings” for their second quarter.

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YouTube, dealing with advertiser uproar, defends controversial cleric's videos YouTube appears to be doing damage control less than a week after a report revealed advertisements from hundreds of big-name brands were appearing next to videos with content ranging from Nazi and North Korean propaganda to pedophilia.

Cybersecurity company offers technology to secure voter data Software company says its free program will help make voting secure in this year's midterms; Hillary Vaughn reports from Los Angeles.

Teams compete to create a personality for Alexa Brigham Young University is one of eight teams from around the world working to creates an artificial personality that can carry a 20-minute conversation. At stake: a $1 million grant from Amazon.

Gaming goes varsity Fox on Games: E-sports recognized by the National Federation of State High Schools.

Google taps tech to battle opioid crisis Google is throwing its weight behind the effort to tackle America’s opioid crisis.

Award-winning wildlife photo disqualified because it features a 'stuffed anteater' The experts all looked at the photo individually and came up with the same conclusion: it was a phony photo.

Nintendo Labo review: When toys come to life The Nintendo Labo is unlike anything you've ever done with a video game accessory and yet, once it's put together it's hard to imagine life without it.

Portland turns to technology to make its streets safer Smart City PDX initiative will use data collected by camera sensors to address safety concerns, but the amount of data they'll collect has some residents concerned.

Will autonomous lawnmower change the face of landscaping? Team of engineering students build a lawnmower that cut the grass by itself.

Amazon Prime will start costing you $119 per year Amazon Prime is soon going to cost you an extra $20.

WUHAN, China (Reuters) - India and China have agreed to improve communication between their militaries to maintain peace at the border, India's foreign secretary said on Saturday at the end of an ice-breaking trip to China by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vTuq0h

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Campaigning for Malaysia's general election started officially on Saturday, pitting Prime Minister Najib Razak against his former mentor, Mahathir Mohamad, in a contest marred by claims of sabotage and a skewed electoral system. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2FlGYwN

YANGON (Reuters) - Firefighters in Myanmar scrambled to put out a fire in a massive garbage dump on the edge of its largest city, Yangon, as foul-smelling smoke from the burning trash that injured dozens extended into its second week on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2r5NNO0

We're heartbroken, say the parents of Alfie Evans, as they announce the 23-month-old died overnight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FotBMc

Home Secretary Amber Rudd apologises for not being aware of "specific" migrant removal targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FlWJnx

Vows on peace and nuclear arms pave the way for a new era, state media say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KiO4Wu

The government proposes changes to the parole process, in the wake of the John Worboys case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HAT3Eb

Joseph James DeAngelo, who is suspected of 13 murders and 51 rapes, appears in a wheelchair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hygc6k

When Caroline Hulme was 12, football bosses told her she was no longer able to play football with the boys at her local club. But she took on the system and won. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r7COnV

An adult film star's case against Michael Cohen is postponed as he is under criminal investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FoQnn9

Plans to make people prove their identity before voting will create new problems, say campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r5hVsF

Nearly 100 people in 22 states have become sick in the outbreak involving romaine lettuce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r8fNjR

Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas says he is "doing it for Ethan" after his wife Gemma's death last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r47Htl

South Korea's Moon Jae-in has welcomed the North Korean leader with a series of symbolic rituals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FlJ0Ns

The body of Cecily Kurtz, 79, was found in clothes she had been wearing for a decade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r49Ggx

Amber Rudd's political future and the meeting between North and South Korea dominate the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KjsbX2

Kayaks made from plastic found in the sea are being used to clean up remote coastlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r35HBO

These women wouldn't be the people they are today without learning how to debate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HzpTkJ

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FmquVh

Donald Trump is set to become the 12th US president to visit the UK. Here's how his predecessors have fared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vTEIgD

He made the offer after discovering the would-be thief in the bedroom of his home in Perth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r4ZpAO

The EU's new satellite pollution-tracker will be a powerful tool to monitor vessels' emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HQ43gv

'I am a God' - Kanye West according to Kanye West from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hx4OY5

Researchers find 140 child victims of human sacrifice, killed in a single event some 550 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r5xu3t

Why do some struggle more to lose weight than others? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FoRX8y

The stars have recorded their first new material in 35 years. Is there any chance it'll be any good? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r4jjwi

How standing up and reading Shakespeare out loud can make it more fun and understandable for teenagers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jcl3iQ

BBC Reality Check looks at the effects of the hostile environment policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FnoHzd

Dr John Nilsson-Wright looks at the outcome of talks between North and South Korea's leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jcLLrG

An IT crisis has left customers furious and MPs demanding answers. This is the story of TSB's nightmare week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HAjSEF

After a Spanish court fails to convict five men of raping a young woman, journalist and writer Eva Millet looks at the symbolism of the verdict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vQk29n

How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HvornN

An administrator of the "Alfies Army Official" Facebook page posted on Friday a new photo of UK toddler Alfie Evans, sleeping on his hospital bed and still off life support. Meanwhile, a member of the European Parliament, continues his push to change the law in the UK in favor of parental rights. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HziHFf

He was an addict. Now, he's a pastor who helped to found one of the first rehab centers in Serbia. "I was healed from addiction," says Pastor Dusan Beredji. "After one prayer, I was free."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2r3WEAt

Christian ministries have been called streams of God. A number of them are coming together because they believe their unity could help set off history's greatest revival. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vRH286

Kim Jong Un makes history by crossing into South Korea for a meeting with Moon Jai-in to discuss the future, but experts urge caution. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JtNcgz

After a year of tensions, the first North-South Korea summit in more than a decade began Friday with a handshake. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Huesit

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