Taylor Swift gets political at awards
For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway. There was also a tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who died in August.

Studies point to rise in mental ailments among young
Now its 2000-strong global workforce can now access personal leave for their wellbeing and mental health when they need it most. Also, our films and comedy shows have stereotyped mental health as something that is either risky or something to be ridiculed.

Ballon d'Or: Gareth Bale among first five nominees to be announced
Despite winning the Champions League with Real Madrid, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo now sits in third place with just 5%. Other top players nominated for the award are, Neymar, Gareth Bale , Eden Hazard , Luka Modric and Harry Kane.

R20m Banksy artwork self-destructs seconds after being sold
The artwork was signed and dedicated and the vendor acquired it from the artist in 2006, the auction house said . Another film of the auction appears to have captured the artist himself videoing the artwork being shredded.

Best deals & offers- Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days
For rest of the users, the all-new Echo Dot will be available for a price of Rs. 2,999, down from its launch price of Rs. 4,499. Furthermore, you could get your hands on the device at an effective price of Rs. 7,777 per month with a no-cost EMI option.

Google withdraws $10bn Pentagon cloud bid amid ethical concerns
While it will still work with the military, the guidelines would prohibit the use of AI in weaponry. Google is taking a pass at a potential $10 billion contract.

Turkey says will search consulate where Saudi journalist vanished
A top Senate ally of Trump warned of a "devastating" impact on the U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia if allegations are confirmed. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to reporters about the subject.

Google Launches a Pixel-Branded Premium Chromebook Tablet
If you don't use the flash, the shot will be unusably grainy, but if you do use it, it could look artificial and non-flattering. On the surface the new phone's notch is the only really obvious change, but there's plenty more going on beneath the surface.

RUMOR: Sources Reporting that Microsoft May Be Buying Obsidian Entertainment
If the rumors are true, it would mean that one of the most well-respected RPG developers would come under the banner of Microsoft. Obsidian's relationship with Microsoft doesn't leave much in the way of company friendship.

What to expect in Orlando area from 'monstrous' Hurricane Michael
The NHC expects the center of Hurricane Michael to cross onto the Florida Panhandle or Florida Big Bend Area on Wednesday . A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for. "You haven't got anywhere to go (if the bridges close)", he said Tuesday morning.

Meet The 2019 Nominees For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
There are some nominees that have been around through multiple cycles as well, including four-time nominee LL Cool J . To be eligible, of course, the nominees' first single or album must have been released before (and including) 1993.

Pakistan to seek International Monetary Fund bailout, stocks gain
Output could fall by more than 1.6 per cent in China and over 0.9 per cent in the USA next year, according to the IMF's models. The S&P 500 index edged 0.1 percent lower to 2,884.43, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2 percent to 26,486.78.

Kavanaugh attends swearing-in ceremony at the White House
The climactic 50-48 roll call vote Saturday on Kavanaugh was the closest vote to confirm a justice since 1881. At a White House ceremony on Monday night, Mr Kavanaugh said he was starting his new job without bitterness.

Google Chromecast is all-new, sort of
Now here we are a few weeks later and the newest version of the streaming device is now the real deal. Google will also roll out this function to current owners of the second-generation Chromecast , too.

Iran refutes Saudi claim that can meet post-sanctions oil demand
Currently, India pays Iran in euros using European banking channels but these would be blocked from November, said the report. Additionally, the sudden formation of a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico is creating worries for Gulf Coast refineries.