Friday, November 8, 2019

News for Week Ending Friday, Nov 8, 2019


1.   Smugglers from Mexico have been able to use inexpensive power saws to repeatedly cut through the newest portion of the border wall, which President Trump had touted as the “Rolls-Royce version.”   ***  Apparently that’s the version where you just relax while your chauffeur does the cutting.

2.   There was momentary chaos at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after a pilot mistakenly triggered a plane’s hijacking alarm.   ***   Apparently the alarm button was too close to the switch that activates the hidden cameras in the lavatories.

3.   An American art forger, Tony Tetro, is claiming he forged three paintings—a Monet, a Picasso and a Dali—that are currently on display at Prince Charles’ estate.   ***  Investigators say the paintings appear genuine but they’re not sure Prince Charles is for real.

4.   As she approaches her 30th birthday, Emma Watson says she’s completely happy still being single, although she calls it “self-partnered.”    ***  She says there are many advantages to her lifestyle, including discounted rates at couples therapy.

5.   The king of Thailand dismissed two palace officials who were responsible for overseeing the royal palace bedrooms because of adultery and unspecified violent conduct.  ***  But mostly because the bedspread had wrinkles and the pillows weren’t fluffed.

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