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Elon Musk is freaked out by the creepy backflipping robot Elon Musk has repeatedly sounded the alarm against the rise of artificial intelligence as a threat to humanity. Now, the venerable tech exec has observed that Boston Dynamics' latest robot, which does backflips, is just the start of things to come. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2iUuQue

News Highlights: Top Global Markets News of the Day The week's global decline in technology stocks continued Thursday, weighing on Asian markets. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS http://ift.tt/2jwYmFP

Cyber Monday's biggest deals and savings Amazon, Banana Republic, Best Buy and Old Navy are already offering Cyber Monday deals. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2hTVBxS

News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day Credit Suisse plans to complete its group restructuring in 2018, as it raised its profit target for wealth-management in Asia-Pacific and announced new guidance until 2020. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS http://ift.tt/2iopEBX

French Inflation Strengthens in November French inflation strengthened in November for the fourth month in a row, statistics showed Thursday. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS http://ift.tt/2jwYgOt

Bill Gates firm buys Arizona land for $80 million to create 'smart city' A real estate investment firm owned by Bill Gates recently bought land in Arizona for $80 million to be developed into a “smart city.” via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2AD0x2i

'Bigfoot' reportedly sighted in Northern California, pictures go viral The legendary Bigfoot and others like it have reportedly been spotted near a Northern California lake, according to a paranormal investigator. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2gLDbPS

President Donald Trump sued for blocking Twitter users President Donald Trump has been sued by a free-speech group, which claims his practice of blocking Twitter users violates the First Amendment. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2uQTeRV

Exes file clashing lawsuits over hit novel 'The Girls' A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her bestselling novel "The Girls" from an ex-boyfriend by using spyware to access his email and other accounts, claims that Cline vehemently denies. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2nhIr3p

Holiday shopping: Desire for deals, but some impulse buying As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season, they've shown a desire for deals but also an inclination for some impulse spending, retail experts say. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2jxN9op

OPEC oil ministers poised to extend production cuts OPEC and allied oil producing-nations are going into meetings amid apparent consensus on extending their output cuts. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2kcLFnv

Australian lawmaker resigns roles over Chinese dealings An Australian lawmaker has resigned from his leadership roles in the opposition party over scandals involving a wealthy Chinese businessman and political donor that have raised accusations of China buying influence. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2AqWZmK

Asian stocks fall after tech slide pulls down Wall Street Asian stock markets declined Thursday after U.S. tech stocks fell and China reported stronger manufacturing as investors looked ahead to a key OPEC meeting. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2zEuUV6

Master transit plan urges action on climate, infrastructure An aggressive plan to repair and improve New York's aging subway system in the next 15 years and a proposal to turn a wide swath of New Jersey's Meadowlands into a national park to help combat sea level rise are among recommendations in a master plan released Thursday by an urban planning think tank. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2kaWbvI

Post-Weinstein, Lauer: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes When it comes to fandom, it's reckoning time for Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor and scores of other men accused of sexual wrongdoing. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2kewrPf

Bali flights resume, but volcanic ash still disrupts travel Bali's international airport is expected to reopen although a volcano on the island is still erupting. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2ig9zOK

Asian stocks fall after Wall Street losses U.S. stock indexes were mostly higher in early trading Wednesday, giving up some of their gains following the market's best day in two months. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2AHoo46

Arby's Gets Into Wings; SodaStream Gets Into Wines Buffalo Wild Wings is going private, though with a different buyer than previously expected. And the at-home carbonation specialist is launching something unexpected of its own. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS Markets http://ift.tt/2i3ScwN

Yemeni officials: Rivals clash in rebel-held capital, 10 die Yemeni security officials say clashes between rival factions in the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, have killed about 10 fighters from both sides. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zBHftv

The Latest: Pope Francis arrives in Bangladesh amid security The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh (all times local): 2:55 p.m. Pope Francis has arrived in Bangladesh for the second leg of his six-day trip to Asia amid tight airport security. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2Bn6u2X

OPEC oil ministers poised to extend production cuts OPEC and allied oil producing-nations are going into meetings amid apparent consensus on extending their output cuts. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2ioyWhk

Afghan official: Taliban kill 4 policemen in country's west An Afghan official says a Taliban attack has killed four policemen in western Farah province. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2j33EcV

Lebanese PM decries Hezbollah's involvement in region's wars Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he fears that Hezbollah's military role in regional conflicts will end up costing his country dearly. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2iq73Fk

Defense will try to shift focus to NKorea in Kim killing Malaysia's high-profile trial of two women accused of killing the estranged half brother of North Korean leader goes on recess Thursday with the last hearing until next year. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2i2sPLy

Pakistan: US missiles kill 3 militants near Afghan border Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike has hit a militant compound near the Afghan border, killing three militants. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2nhbjsy

EU official: IS remains threat despite loss of 'caliphate' The European Union's counter-terrorism coordinator says the loss of its so-called "caliphate" will cripple the Islamic State group but the threat from the extremists is not over yet. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2nf28sM

Storms leave 4 dead in Sri Lanka, fishermen among 23 missing Sri Lanka's government says storms with heavy rain and winds across the country have left at least four people dead and several fishermen are among 23 people missing. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2ndiYbg

Japan to inspect drifting boat carrying 10 North Koreans Japanese authorities are preparing to inspect a decrepit boat with 10 men identifying themselves as North Koreans drifting in rough seas off the northern island of Hokkaido. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2Ar1IVD

FC Schalke 04 centre-back Thilo Kehrer believes the dramatic 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund will give the team a boost for their next clash with... from FOX Sports Asia - Feed http://ift.tt/2ngdaxD

Man crawls through McDonald's drive-thru window, steals register He has yet to be caught. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2kb1Lhy

Celebrity Chef Johnny Iuzzini accused of sexual harassment The accusations against Iuzzini detail several instances of sexual harassment against two former pastry chefs and two “externs” via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2AoPlcw

Google fixes burger emoji, puts cheese on top of the meat A month after Google vowed to “drop everything” to fix the problem, the company has debuted a new burger emoji. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zBwXJE

Police catch McDonald's pranksters who ran nude through restaurant Police in Australia, have reportedly tracked down a group of pranksters who marched naked through a McDonald’s. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2AlS3gn

Sodastream says it can turn water into wine It’s a miracle — for wine drinkers in a hurry, that is. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2AhOiec

Gourmet three-course meal for $3 comes from an unusual restaurant It is probably the only ‘farm-to-table’ restaurant of its kind. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2igMgEs

Different types of alcohol inspire different moods, says study Respondents reported feeling sadder, more aggressive, or even sexier after sampling different kinds of spirits. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2j00wOQ

Woman with Down syndrome competes in Miss Minnesota pageant, wins 'Spirit of Miss USA' A woman who was called a “trailblazer” for becoming the first person with Down syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota pageant won the “Spirit of Miss USA” on Sunday. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2Ae93VJ

Massage Envy employees accused of sexual assault by over 180 women, bombshell report claims Massage Envy, the nation’s largest massage franchise, says it is planning to “strengthen” its policies after more than 180 women had come forward with accusations. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zJDqGA

Beauty pageant hopefuls sport beef bikinis to protest sexual harassment And it reminds us of one famous MTV Music Video Awards dress... via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zov7fU

'Thong jeans' make debut at Tokyo's fashion week and Twitter is not impressed The latest eccentric fashion trend that made its debut Tuesday during Tokyo’s fashion week. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zC66Od

6 things you should never talk about with men in bed Take note, ladies. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2rSysyU

  LONDON: Arsene Wenger praised Mesut Ozil’s “fight” as well as his skill as a “great football player” after the German’s impressive all-round display in a 5-0 thrashing of Premier League new boys Huddersfield Town. The Gunners’ seventh win out of seven at home in the league this season was confirmed thanks to an excellent […] from Aaj News http://ift.tt/2zRbCA4

Bitcoin stock prices continues to soar FBN’s Deirdre Bolton discusses cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s soaring stock prices. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS http://ift.tt/2Am4Ulb

'Modest Mouse' singer Isaac Brock sued for $1M over multi-car wreck The lead singer of the rock band Modest Mouse – who once sang in a hit song that “I backed my car into a cop car the other day” – was sued Wednesday for crashing into a pickup truck in August 2016. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2Aq3DcG

Matt Lauer caught telling Meredith Vieira to 'keep bending over like that' in 2006 video clip In a video unearthed by TMZ on Wednesday, former NBC News star Matt Lauer is seen and heard on camera whispering inappropriate comments to his then-co-anchor Meredith Vieira. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2BmNuBK

Matt Lauer's firing casts NBC's call on Ronan Farrow in a whole new light After Matt Lauer was unceremoniously fired from the “Today” show Wednesday, you had to wonder: Why did NBC smother Ronan Farrow’s explosive, months-long investigation into Harvey Weinstein? via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zBWNgU

Who knew? Surprising celebrity facts Bet you think you know everything, dontcha. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2imJSMm

Stars who lost their mojo via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2ilBxZh

Why NBC fired Matt Lauer before new sexual misconduct allegations emerged NBC managed to seize the moral high ground by firing Matt Lauer yesterday—at least for a few hours. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2By33r6

Man crawls through McDonald's drive-thru window, steals register He has yet to be caught. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2kb1Lhy

Celebrity Chef Johnny Iuzzini accused of sexual harassment The accusations against Iuzzini detail several instances of sexual harassment against two former pastry chefs and two “externs” via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2AoPlcw

Google fixes burger emoji, puts cheese on top of the meat A month after Google vowed to “drop everything” to fix the problem, the company has debuted a new burger emoji. via FOX NEWS http://ift.tt/2zBwXJE