UK trade minister says '50-50' chance Brexit may be stopped: paper

Britain's trade minister Liam Fox said there is a "50-50" chance that Brexit may be stopped if parliament rejects the government's divorce deal with the European Union next month. "If we were not to vote for that, I'm not sure I would give it (Brexit) much more than 50-50," Fox, a leading supporter of leaving the EU, told the Sunday Times newspaper. With three months left until the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on March 29, May's Brexit deal is floundering, opening up a range of possibilities from a Brexit without a trade deal to calling Brexit off.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EY7NKY

Syria's Assad authorizes Iraqi forces to strike IS in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad authorized Iraqi forces on Sunday to attack the Islamic State group inside Syria without waiting for permission from authorities in Damascus, the state news agency SANA said, as the two allies coordinate their fight against extremists ahead of a planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Amjt6S

Sherman, T-34 and Cromwell: These Three Allied Tanks Won World War II

Allied tanks were engineered for mass production and to handle routine battlefield tasks well, rather than being over-engineered to survive the heaviest guns or penetrate the thickest armor.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Rnqqyj

Heads up: Israeli woman stumbles upon Roman busts

An Israeli woman walking near ancient ruins noticed a head sticking out of the ground, leading to the uncovering of two Roman-era busts, archaeologists said Sunday. The life-size sculptures, carved in limestone, were found in the northern city of Beit Shean earlier this month, with the Israel Antiquities Authority dating them to the late Roman period, some 1,700 years ago. The well-preserved busts are of men, one of them bearded, sculpted in the Oriental style that was becoming fashionable at the end of the Roman period, according to Eitan Klein, deputy head of the IAA's theft prevention unit.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QXCpTZ

Bali's Agung volcano spews ash in fresh eruption

A volcano on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali erupted Sunday, belching ash high into the air and over nearby villages as officials warned tourists to keep clear of the area. Mount Agung has been erupting periodically since it rumbled back to life in 2017, when it grounded hundreds of flights and left 120,000 visitors stranded. "Residents near Mount Agung as well as climbers and tourists should not carry out any activity in the danger zone or within four-kilometre radius from the crater," the centre said in a statement.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2LHA8WZ

Partial government shutdown hitting some Bay Area National Parks hard

If you're visiting any National Parks in the near future, plan ahead! You don't want to show up to find out the attractions are closed...

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2StsfHw

The Economists, Military, Moralists & Politicians Running Brazil

(Bloomberg) -- Traditionally, Brazilian presidents offered ministerial positions to politicians in return for their parties’ support in Congress. But with politics-as-usual deeply discredited in the wake of successive corruption scandals, Jair Bolsonaro is trying a different tack. The new government consists of roughly four separate groups, only one of which is explicitly political.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2AxjC7Z

Germany: Drugged driver forces car onto airport tarmac

BERLIN (AP) — A man forced open a locked gate on the security perimeter of Hannover Airport in northern Germany and drove a car onto the airfield Saturday before coming to a halt underneath an airliner and being detained, police said.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Tg6WZN

New Year's Eve party in Times Square to cheer for press freedom

Reporters will be the guests of honor at the New Year's Eve party in New York's Times Square on Monday, in what organizers said was a celebration of press freedom after an unusually deadly year for journalists at U.S. news outlets. Two attacks in particular weighed on organizers as they discussed in autumn whom to give the honor of initiating the ceremonial ball drop just before midnight, according to Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance. One was the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi columnist for the Washington Post and U.S. resident, inside a Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2VfaLQN

Putin says Moscow is open for dialogue with the US in New Year letter to Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a New Year letter on Sunday that Moscow was ready for dialogue on a "wide-ranging agenda", the Kremlin said following a series of failed attempts to hold a new summit. At the end of November, the US president abruptly cancelled a planned meeting with Mr Putin on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Argentina, citing tensions about Russian forces opening fire on Ukrainian navy boats and then seizing them. Mr Trump and Mr Putin also failed to hold a full-fledged meeting in Paris on the sidelines of the centenary commemoration of the Armistice. The two leaders held their one and only summit in Helsinki in July. "Vladimir Putin stressed that the (Russia - United States) relations are the most important factor for providing strategic stability and international security," a Kremlin statement said. "He confirmed that Russia is open for dialogue with the USA on the most wide-ranging agenda." Mr Putin also wished "well-being and prosperity to the British people" Credit: TASS / Barcroft Images  Moscow has said one of the key issues it wanted to discuss with the United States is Washington's plans to withdraw from a Cold War era nuclear arms pact. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying that now it was up to the United States whether to hold a new meeting in 2019. "The issue should be addressed to Washington. Both our president and his representatives have said that we are ready for the talks when Washington is ready for it," TASS news agency quoted Mr Lavrov as saying in televised remarks. In a separate letter to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Mr Putin pledged continuation of aid to the Syrian government and people in the "fight against terrorism, in defence of state sovereignty and territorial integrity". Credit: TASS / Barcroft Images  Mr Putin also sent New Year greetings to other world leaders including Theresa May and Shinzo Abe of Japan, as well as Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mr Putin wished "well-being and prosperity to the British people", the Kremlin said. Russia's embassy in London said on Friday Moscow and London had agreed to return some staff to their respective embassies after they expelled dozens of diplomats early this year. Britain expelled 23 Russian diplomats over accusations the Kremlin was behind a nerve toxin attack in March on former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the English city of Salisbury. Russia, which denies any involvement in the poisoning, sent home the same number of British embassy workers in retaliation.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BPXBB3

Low mileage 1976 Subaru Brat sells for high dollar price

With only 2500 miles on the clock, this classic BRAT is in great condition and has just changed hands for more than $46,000

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2R2W4C7

Ask the Captain: What airplanes did you fly in your career?

Prior to becoming an aviation safety consultant, and USA TODAY columnist, John Cox flew a wide variety of commercial airplanes.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2So6icU

Fears of intimidation, violence as Bangladesh set to vote

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — As Bangladeshis get set to vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, there are fears that violence and intimidation could keep many away from the polls, including two opposition candidates who said police had barricaded them inside their homes.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Tlqnkd

US winter storms kill seven: media

Parts of the United States were digging out Saturday from winter storms that media reports said led to at least seven deaths, while warmer regions braced for potential flooding during the New Year's travel period. As storm clouds moved east, they were set to bring heavy rain and probably flooding to the Gulf Coast, and both rain and freezing rain to New England. Flight tracker FlightAware reported more than 129 flight cancellations and 1,006 delays Saturday -- down from more than 500 cancelations and 5,700 delays on Friday -- as the winter storm hit north-central and Midwestern states with up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BKTLsY

Welcome to Russia's Hybrid War in the Sea of Azov

Doubtful that Kremlin planners would commit to a full-scale land invasion, Moscow is likely attempting to use the Sea of Azov as a stepping stone to further develop their interests in the Black Sea

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SrcVLn

U.S. judge dismisses suit vs Google over facial recognition software

Will General Motors resurrect the GMC Envoy? Trademark filing raises speculation SUV may be brought back.

General Motors has filed for a trademark on the name Envoy, raising speculation that it will resurrect the once popular GMC SUV.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CIsMQt

Missouri man fatally shoots girlfriend, her kids, her mother

A St. Louis-area man shot to death his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, authorities said Saturday. He exchanged gunfire with officers as he fled and was captured several hours later in a convenience store, covered in blood and wounded.

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EYeeyr

Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2R55gWI

Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2AqsfRv

C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger

By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EZjOjT

In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and ROBERT GEBELOFF from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F0FQSR

Consejos para vivir mejor en 2019

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2QXpu4p

‘The Train Was So Packed That It Was Difficult For Me to Do What I Always Did’

By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2SrN1ar

2 of New York’s Most Influential Offices Are About to be Held by One Person

By J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Tllzvc

What’s on TV Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Taylor Swift

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2AmjsAe

Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say

By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CH9f2G

Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qdoeov

Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GQ7rIL

Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days

By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GIQ7p0

Quotation of the Day: C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2GMzf0B

Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs

By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Als4qM

Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QVaF2l

Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game

By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QXVEgb

No Corrections: December 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2BOloBb

A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded

By TYLER PAGER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2CHhv2E

Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing

By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2LIPH0A

‘Outlander’ Season 4, Episode 9: Fraser Hospitality

By GENEVIEVE VALENTINE from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2EWOnH6

New top story on Hacker News: HAKMEM Paper by Bill Gosper

HAKMEM Paper by Bill Gosper
5 by mrdavidmoses | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe

Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe
10 by gpvos | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Operational Calculus for Differentiable Programming

Operational Calculus for Differentiable Programming
5 by bmc7505 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Potholes to avoid when migrating to IPv6

Potholes to avoid when migrating to IPv6
5 by deafcalculus | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: People with Depression Use Language Differently

People with Depression Use Language Differently
11 by toufiqbarhamov | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Doomsday Prep for the Super-Rich

Doomsday Prep for the Super-Rich
47 by Ibethewalrus | 43 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: China Thwarts U.S. Effort to Promote American Culture on Campuses

China Thwarts U.S. Effort to Promote American Culture on Campuses
40 by learc83 | 18 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Uncharity of College: The Big Business Nobody Understands

The Uncharity of College: The Big Business Nobody Understands
171 by cjmb | 67 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Elements of UI Engineering

The Elements of UI Engineering
154 by danabramov | 15 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Button offers instant gratification for those plagued by airplane noise

Button offers instant gratification for those plagued by airplane noise
99 by wallflower | 133 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: They paid $100k to ride on Xcor's space plane. Now they want their money back

They paid $100k to ride on Xcor's space plane. Now they want their money back
47 by dsr12 | 60 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Larry Roberts has died

Larry Roberts has died
449 by jbegley | 56 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A quest for beauty and clear thinking: interviewing John Baez

A quest for beauty and clear thinking: interviewing John Baez
74 by mathgenius | 12 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A deep dive into the world of DOS viruses [video]

A deep dive into the world of DOS viruses [video]
77 by pjmlp | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A list of lists of interview questions

A list of lists of interview questions
173 by melenaos | 68 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”

As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”
74 by howard941 | 109 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Full Metal Jacket: A visual dataflow language (2016)

Full Metal Jacket: A visual dataflow language (2016)
29 by mr_tyzic | 26 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Not-o-matic Differentiation

Not-o-matic Differentiation
35 by jxub | 11 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Essential C (2003) [pdf]

Essential C (2003) [pdf]
209 by saadadasd | 93 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Hacking how we see [video]

Hacking how we see [video]
102 by febin | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft changed how it interviews software developers

Microsoft changed how it interviews software developers
308 by pplonski86 | 241 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Understanding is a poor substitute for convexity (2012)

Understanding is a poor substitute for convexity (2012)
106 by alrex021 | 55 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Chinese Crankshafts (2012)

Chinese Crankshafts (2012)
23 by beerlord | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: It is impossible to write Taiwanese

It is impossible to write Taiwanese
15 by gpvos | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: AdGuard DNS: A Privacy-Oriented DNS Server

AdGuard DNS: A Privacy-Oriented DNS Server
140 by FabianBeiner | 65 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home

Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home
22 by pseudolus | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How to Make a Crystal Radio – No Batteries, No External Power (2015) [video]

How to Make a Crystal Radio – No Batteries, No External Power (2015) [video]
40 by humbfool2 | 14 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Marchetti's constant

Marchetti's constant
56 by raldi | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A tech addict who works in the tech industry

A tech addict who works in the tech industry
66 by wallflower | 31 comments on Hacker News.

Eric Weddle plans to share $1M incentive for Ravens' playoff berth - ESPN

1. Eric Weddle plans to share $1M incentive for Ravens' playoff berth  ESPN
2. Early whistle costs Browns a TD on Lamar Jackson fumble  Yahoo Sports
3. Browns vs. Ravens Week 17 Highlights | NFL 2018  NFL
4. Instant analysis from the Ravens' 26-24 win over the Browns in Week 17  Baltimore Sun
5. Browns vs. Ravens final score, takeaways: Baltimore holds off Baker Mayfield's final charge to win AFC North  CBSSports.com
6. View full coverage on Google News

from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2R0q3u8

New top story on Hacker News: An Economic Geography of the United States: From Commutes to Megaregions (2016)

An Economic Geography of the United States: From Commutes to Megaregions (2016)
62 by sytelus | 6 comments on Hacker News.

On eve of New Horizons flyby, Ultima Thule still holding onto its mysteries - Spaceflight Now

1. On eve of New Horizons flyby, Ultima Thule still holding onto its mysteries  Spaceflight Now
2. Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe  BBC News
3. NASA spacecraft to make record-setting flyby on New Year's  Axios
4. NASA Is About to Reach The Farthest Object Yet in The Solar System. Here's How to Watch  ScienceAlert
5. Live coverage: New Horizons on Ultima Thule's doorstep  Spaceflight Now
6. View full coverage on Google News

from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2EVW4fO

NASA pioneer Nancy Grace Roman, the 'Mother of Hubble,' dead at 93 - Fox News

1. NASA pioneer Nancy Grace Roman, the 'Mother of Hubble,' dead at 93  Fox News
2. Hubble telescope 'mother' Nancy Grace Roman dies  Engadget
3. Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died, At Age 93  NPR
4. Nancy Roman, ‘Mother of the Hubble’ Telescope, Dies at 93  The New York Times
5. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman, Known as the 'Mother of Hubble,' Dies at 93  Gizmodo
6. View full coverage on Google News

from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2Thqn4r

Border Action Team attack foiled along LoC, two Pakistani soldiers killed

"Army foiled a major BAT attempt to strike a forward post along the Line of Control in Naugam Sector in the early hours of Sunday," an Army spokesman said. He said the intruders attempted to come in by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC and were assisted by heavy covering fire of high calibre weapons such as mortars and rocket launchers from the Pakistani posts.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BOvv95

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on electoral victory

The Ministry of External Affairs said Modi expressed confidence that the partnership between India and Bangladesh will continue to flourish under her "far-sighted" leadership. Hasina also thanked the prime minister for being the first leader to call her to convey his congratulations.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Rt1JAA

Rahul Gandhi should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Arun Jaitley

The Special CBI Judge, Mumbai, who deals with CBI cases had acquitted all accused in Sohrabuddin case, the minister said, adding "more relevant than the Order of the Acquittal is the observation of the Judge that in the investigation, from the very beginning, Investigating Agency did not investigate the case professionally in order to find out the truth but to divert it towards certain political persons."

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GMFB03

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following protests over Cauvery issue

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh made a fervent appeal to AIADMK members to return to their seats so that zero hour mention could be taken up, but the same went unheeded.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2StTem6

Minister launches 100 Ujjwala Sanitary Napkin units in Odisha

Under the novel initiative, which will cover 93 blocks in 30 districts of Odisha, oil marketing companies (OMC) will set up 100 manufacturing units at the Common Service Centres (CSC) at an estimated cost of Rs 2.94 crore, he said.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2AoFz94

NCL donates Rs 1 cr for govt's 'Swachh Bharat Kosh'

'Swachh Bharat Kosh, established under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance of the central government, is used for cleanliness activities carried out under the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan'.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2R0DWc5

Border action team attack foiled along LoC, two Pakistani soldiers killed

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2F11bLA

Students designed solar powered, driverless bus to ferry PM to venue of Indian Science Congress at LPU

“The design and creation of the bus has been made keeping in mind the Indian conditions, and the cost of the bus is approximately Rs six lakh. As the bus-engine is powered by both battery and solar-cells, so the running cost is almost negligible. With a maximum speed of 30 km per hour, it has a seating capacity of 10-30 persons, as per needs,” said a LPU spokesperson.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EVfxyd

Google celebrates New Year's Eve with colorful party doodle

New Year's Eve is one of the most celebrated days around the world. Internet giant Google on Monday is celebrating New Year's Eve 2018 with an animated doodle.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SqiBoU

1984 riots case: Sajjan Kumar expected to surrender today

Overturning a the acquittal granted to Kumar by a trial court in 2013, the Delhi High Court on December 17 convicted Kumar and sentenced him to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 5 lakh.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GOHycx

Rahul a 'shameless liar', desperate to see Gujarat fail: Vijay Rupani

In a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi for his critical remarks on the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit, CM Vijay Rupani dubbed Rahul as a "shameless liar" who was desperate to see the state fail. Rupani said people of the state have recognised Gandhi's "hatred" for the state and have continuously rejected the Congress, and will keep doing so.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EYbjoE

Sudhir Bhargava new CIC, government appoints four information commissioners

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GNbMfY

With PM’s green gift, Andamans to have 24x7 power

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a hamper of green initiatives for improving quality of life and preserving the pristine air quality in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, known for their beaches, world-class diving and isolated location.

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2RnkgOQ