US economy grew at a moderate 2.1% annual rate in the third quarter

The U.S. economy grew at a moderate 2.1% rate over the summer, slightly faster than first estimated. But many economists say they think growth is slowing sharply in the current quarter. The Commerce Department says the July-September growth rate in the gross domestic product, the economy’s total output of goods and services slightly exceeded its initial estimate of a 1.9% rate.
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Bloodsucking Prison Telecom Is Scamming Inmates With 'Free' Tablets

When you get free technology, you can reasonably assume that you’re getting screwed. That’s infinitely truer if you’re in prison.
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Amazon’s Ring Planned Neighborhood “Watch Lists” Built on Facial Recognition

Documents hint the data could be shared with police, but Ring denies the features are in use or development.
Read more: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/26/amazon-ring-home-security-facial-recognition/?source=Snapzu

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy candidates win landslide victory

A historic number of voters have overwhelmingly favored pro-democracy candidates in local polls seen as a referendum on months of anti-government protest. City leader Carrie Lam said she would "listen humbly" to voters.
Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-pro-democracy-candidates-win-landslide-victory/a-51395533?source=Snapzu

Is this the beginning of the end of coal?

The fuel that powered the industrial revolution may be in decline at last. This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal on record, according to a new report. The reduction is estimated to be more than the power generated from coal in Germany, Spain and the UK combined.
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Soon: A Meatless Burger That Tastes Better Than Meat

This seemingly shocking statement comes from Liz Specht, associate director of science and technology at the nonprofit institute, which supports plant-based and cultivated alternatives to conventional meat products.
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2019/11/13/soon-a-meatless-burger-that-tastes-better-than-meat?source=Snapzu

Photo of Billy the Kid playing cards with his gang set to fetch $1m

The previously unseen black and white image from 1877 shows the American outlaw playing cards with three members of his gang - Richard Brewer, Fred Waite and Henry Brown.
Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7706121/Black-white-photo-Billy-Kid-playing-cards-gang-set-fetch-1m-auction.html?source=Snapzu