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Sean Connery has died 554 by bitshifta | 200 comments on Hacker News.

225K couples with pandemic-postponed weddings owe $3.7B in loans A recent report from Loanry shows hundreds of thousands of couples are paying back loans for weddings that haven’t even happened ye...Read more »

From McDonald's to Google 502 by kelseyhightower | 132 comments on Hacker News.

TikTok hack for opening coffee creamer stuns internet A TikTok user posted a video showing an easy hack for breaking the foil on bottles of coffee creamer, using the lid of the bottle. via FOX NE...Read more »

Atlanta restaurant owner apologizes after Black couple is booted from restaurant over sneaker policy Umi owner Farshid Arshid told a Fox affiliate that the incident was the result of a “completely...Read more »

Canada Dry settles ginger ale lawsuit over 'real ginger' claims, agrees to pay over $200G Canada Dry settled a class-action lawsuit brought against the company by a Canadian man who alleged that t...Read more »

London cathedral honors beloved stray cat with memorial service Southwark Cathedral in London held a memorial service on Wednesday for a stray cat that had made the cathedral her home for 12 years...Read more »

Twin girls, 4, wear Trump, Biden costumes for Halloween A mom in Oklahoma claims she’s been waiting for years to dress her twin girls as the 2020 presidential candidates. via FOX NEWS https://ift...Read more »

Colorado jury convicts man in 2018 killing of sheriff’s deputy A Colorado jury on Thursday convicted a man in the killing of a sheriff’s deputy in 2018. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3oGdm55

'Cosplay cats' dazzle for Halloween in elaborate costumes: 'A heck of a lot of fun' Watch out, kids — these cats could claw their way to the top of a costume competition. via FOX NEWS https://ift...Read more »

College student horrified after submitting paper with profane title as placeholder But will she make the grade? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mvQxPA

Twins girls, 4, wear Trump, Biden costumes for Halloween A mom in Oklahoma claims she’s been waiting for years to dress her twin girls as the 2020 presidential candidates. via FOX NEWS https://if...Read more »

Animal rescue group flies hundreds of pets from Hawaii to northwest US Maybe a vacation to Hawaii isn’t going to happen for you anytime soon, but how about a pet from the "Aloha State?" ...Read more »

Intermittent fasting from dawn to sunset induces anticancer response 495 by voisin | 322 comments on Hacker News.

TikTok user's carrot-chopping antics stun Internet: 'I think he's my soulmate' TikTok user and true innovator Steel.Jobe has become something of a social-media sensation after he was filmed biting...Read more »

Massachusetts restaurant ‘shocked’ by $700 tip Brewer’s Tap & Table in Waltham, Massachusetts, received a $700 tip on a $168 meal on Saturday afternoon. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HCJTsd

Show HN: What would mechanical programming look like? 469 by felipereigosa | 95 comments on Hacker News.

Long Island country club fined $17,000 for wedding where 30 people got COVID-19 Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone announced Wednesday that the North Fork Country Club would be fined $17,000 ...Read more »

Drive-thru car washes transform into haunted houses for Halloween scares Get a scare – and a shine. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31WQODv

Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say Enclosed plastic dining pods may cause more harm than good due to lingering aerosols, doctors say via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3oA...Read more »

Pizza to the Polls: How to get free food when voting in-person One slice of patriotism, please. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ebGr3E

Trump-shaped fruits are in 'big demand' before election, Chinese farmer says Hey, that pepper looks familiar. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3efbITi

Stouffer's, the frozen food brand, is debuting a merch shop featuring its own clothing Get ready for mac & cheese-themed T-shirts and lasagna-emblazoned fanny packs. via FOX NEWS https://ift....Read more »

'Medicated' Halloween edibles resembling name-brand candy prompt Indiana State Police warning Parents in Indiana have been warned to be extra vigilant with any Halloween candy given to their young...Read more »

Dunkin’ releasing seasonal menu with winter flavors Nov. 4 So long, pumpkin spice. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TAWHle

Kentucky man, 18, helps pay for elderly Kroger customer’s groceries Teo Jordan, 18, from Covington, Ky., was bagging groceries at Kroger when an elderly customer was unable to pay for all his groc...Read more »

McDonald's offering free taste of its newest McCafe menu items McDonald’s really wants you to know it's getting into the bakery game. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37TUqKl

Burger King's new drive-thru menus will guess what you want to eat Restaurant Brands International is planning to “modernize the drive-thru experience” at more than 10,000 Burger King, Tim Hortons...Read more »

Miller High Life fan wins backyard dive bar after entering contest The backyard dive bar is valued at $10K by the beer company. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3e0qJrZ

Burger King Japan reveals 'Fake Burger' ingredients Burger King Japan debuted its new limited-time sandwich late last week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ms8TRx

White Castle closing on morning of Election Day to encourage employees to vote White Castle will close restaurants on Election Day to allow workers to vote and still pay them via FOX NEWS https:/...Read more »

Kyle Busch wins Texas NASCAR playoff race 3 days after it started Kyle Busch won his first race of 2020 at Texas Motor Speedway taking the checkered flag at the delayed Autotrader EcoPark Automoti...Read more »

I Violated a Code of Conduct 651 by tosh | 455 comments on Hacker News.

Influencer overstays lease at Hamptons house, refuses to pay $14,000 rent: report An Instagram influencer has been accused of refusing to pay rent on a house in the Hamptons -- even while she repo...Read more »

‘Baby Yoda’ pumpkin unveiled by Ohio artist, wants people to ‘appreciate his cuteness’ A giant pumpkin has been decorated in a way that may interest “Star Wars” fans. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/...Read more »

Chewy launches telehealth service for pets Telemedicine has grown in popularity as the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans home. Now their pets can get in on it, too. via FOX NEWS https:...Read more »

Rare hairless opossum dropped at wildlife center gets ‘winter wardrobe’ of sweaters to survive the cold This opossum is dressed to impress. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jCNbsj

Dentists warning against TikTok trend where users glue fake fangs to their teeth This TikTok trend has people biting off more than they can chew. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mwgTRI

Engaged couples are making several big changes to their wedding celebrations amid pandemic: survey Couples who have had their wedding celebrations affected by the coronavirus pandemic are proceedi...Read more »

Texas woman's stripper-themed Halloween display leads to clash with homeowners association The Richmond woman says her HOA requested she remove her creative Halloween decor. via FOX NEWS https://...Read more »

Wildlife officers free Colorado buck with antlers tangled in hammock Hammock time was not relaxing for this buck. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3msbGtT

Wendy's is giving away new chicken sandwich for free for 2 weeks Fans can get a free “Classic Chicken Sandwich” with any purchase from the Wendy’s app or in a Wendy’s restaurant. via FOX NEWS htt...Read more »

Oregon sheriff's deputies help hitchhiker safely get to and from court appearance Need a ride? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HG0nz8

Wikimedia is moving to Gitlab 634 by input_sh | 275 comments on Hacker News.

Over 80% of Covid-19 patients in a hospital study have Vitamin D deficiency 576 by walterbell | 315 comments on Hacker News.

Google's new logos are bad 552 by LopRabbit | 248 comments on Hacker News.

AMD to Acquire Xilinx 533 by ajdlinux | 213 comments on Hacker News.

RIAA’s YouTube-dl takedown ticks off developers and GitHub’s CEO 554 by ikeboy | 210 comments on Hacker News.

An Intuition for Lisp Syntax 530 by simonpure | 191 comments on Hacker News.

The RIAA’s attack on YouTube-dl is not a DMCA 512 infringement 524 by URfejk | 214 comments on Hacker News.

Twitter still hasn't unlocked the New York Post's account 609 by dsaavy | 658 comments on Hacker News.

Burger King's Halloween stunt in Sweden has Ronald McDonald-like clown creepily appearing in bathroom mirror In all fairness, ghost clowns are probably scarier than Bloody Mary. via FOX NEWS http...Read more »

Largest food bank in US sees demand double amid coronavirus pandemic Millions are focused on making ends meet and keeping bellies full as the pandemic continues. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35Cks...Read more »

Denny's to offer 'Blue Moons Over My Hammy' sandwich made with blue bread on Halloween The best way to celebrate Halloween is with some unnaturally blue food. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3e342TR

Restaurant thief found sleeping in bathroom with booze, half-eaten cheesecake This might have been the worst time to take a nap. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mojLQj

YouTube influencers feeding kids unhealthy diet habits with junk, fast foods: study Kid YouTubers hawking foods from McDonald's, Hershey's, Taco Bell, Coca-Cola and more are negatively influencing...Read more »

Oklahoma couple weds in Dunkin' drive-thru where they first met John Thompson first met Dunkin’ manager Sugar Thompson (née Good) in 2015, when she was working the drive-thru during his daily trip...Read more »

Oreo builds asteroid-proof bunker above permafrost line, fills it with cookies and powdered milk The threat of asteroids striking the Earth and causing a global catastrophe has inspired some group...Read more »

Fastly hires entire Wasmtime team from Mozilla 587 by swyx | 82 comments on Hacker News.

Cold temperatures, vitamin A can help the body burn more fat, study shows A new study has found that cold temperatures and vitamin A help humans burn more fat in an attempt to keep the body warm. ...Read more »

Clip of cat walking the wrong way down an escalator goes viral The video reportedly took place at a library in China. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HAiB5d

How journalists use youtube-dl 572 by thisisparker | 128 comments on Hacker News.

Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old and young 538 by pseudolus | 419 comments on Hacker News.

Trumps host Halloween celebration at White House with coronavirus safety tweaks Trick or treat. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HyCObS

Cat learns new 'trick,' ends up flooding owners' home Amber, a 1-year-old Bengal cat, ended up causing some serious damage to its owners' home after learning how to turn on the sink and plug the d...Read more »

I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers 485 by sT370ma2 | 523 comments on Hacker News.

Groom-to-be tells pregnant fiancee that he doesn't want her wearing 'form-fitting' dress, faces backlash A groom-to-be is apparently in trouble with his fiancée after he questioned her choice of w...Read more »