Cheat Sheet - Forget Black Friday, It’s Green Friday

Read This, Skip That .... November 28, 2014 STOCKING STUFFERS 1. Forget Black Friday, It's Green Friday The biggest shopping day of the year has taken on a whole new meaning in Colorado now that recreational marijuana stores are legal. Abby Haglage reports on all the deals—from $1 joints to holiday-themed edibles. Read it at The Daily Beast FIGHT BACK 2. U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebels Make Gains U.S.-backed rebels in southern Syria have, at long last, made some gains, capturing multiple towns from government forces just south of Damascus. The rebels reportedly include those who graduated from a relatively new CIA training program based in Jordan. The group, called Friends of Syria, is backed by Jordan, France, the U.S., and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, in northern Syria, U.S.-backed rebels have wilted in the face of attacks by Islamic militants. However, it should be noted that the U.S.-backed rebels in the south have achieved success while working with fighters from al Qaeda's Syria branch. Read it at Fox News NEW AND IMPROVED 3. 15-Minute Ebola Test Coming to Guinea A blood and saliva test that promises to deliver results about Ebola in 15 minutes is coming to Guinea for trials. The project uses a "mobile suitcase laboratory" that is solar-powered and can be used at room temperature (usually, dedicated laboratories process tests because certain components need to be kept at very low temperatures). Patients in Conakry, Guinea, will be given the new, faster test alongside the proven method so that results may be compared. The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust medical charity and Britain's Department for International Development. Read it at BBC News HELLFIRE 4. Extreme Weather? Blame the End Times Half of Americans (and 77 percent of evangelicals) in one new survey said they believe natural disasters are signs not of climate change but of the 'end times.' Jay Michelson on how religious beliefs are fueling climate denial. Read it at The Daily Beast R.I.P. 5. Real World: New Orleans Star Dies at 29 Real World: New Orleans star Ryan Knight has died, according to TMZ, which cites Knight's friends as sources. The 29-year-old former hockey player was reportedly found dead Thursday morning after a night out with friends on Wednesday. Another Real World star, Diem Brown, 32, passed away this month after a battle with cancer. Read it at TMZ STRANGE TURN Right-Wing 'Terrorist' Soldier Made Bomb British Army soldier had Nazi videos. WAG OF FINGER UN to U.S.: Look Into Police Brutality Torture panel issued statement Friday. DEVELOPING Man Shoots Up Austin Police HQ Fatally shot by police. SLAUGHTERHOUSE Largest Animal-Sacrifice Festival Starts 200,000 creatures killed in 2009. STANDING TALL Pope Francis in Turkey Urges Solidarity Urges aid for refugees. ROLLING STONE Ferguson Riots: What Constitutes Appropriate Rebellion? REFINERY29 15 Gifts for the Techie in Your Life BUZZFEED David Cameron Attempts to Toughen His Stance on Immigration GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer! by Marlow Stern French President's Angry Ex Reveals All by Lizzie Crocker Black Friday: Hell Is Other Shoppers by William Boot

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