5 Things posted Nov 13, 2019 @ 08:25am by Josh Duncan

5 things you need to know this morning: Nov. 13, 2019

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Intense clashes between protesters and police ends university term in Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong has announced that it has ended the first term of the 2019-20 school year and will resume classes in January. The decision comes after another day of intense clashes between protesters and police in Hong Kong.

Police stormed in from the No 2 bridge after firing tear gas at advancing protesters, who fought back with Molotov cocktails

At least four arrests were made as police advanced up Sea Side Drive pic.twitter.com/qi8qcLHble

— Aaron Mc Nicholas (@aaronMCN) November 12, 2019

2. Apple announces that it will release a 16-inch MacBook Pro

The latest release from Apple will be an exciting one for those looking for a new laptop, but it’ll break the bank. The company is putting out a 16-inch MacBook Pro, but it will start at close to $3,000. Fully loaded, the new computer will set you back more than $6,000 USD.

We’re inspired by the things pro customers create every day with the Mac. Thrilled to introduce the world’s best pro notebook that delivers on what they have been asking for — and more. https://t.co/wVmdVptnBY
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) November 13, 2019

3. Astros allegedly stole signs during World Series-winning season

A former Houston Astros pitcher, who was with the club when they won the World Series in 2017, has come out and said that the Astros stole signs with the help of cameras during the 2017 season. Mike Fiers is the pitcher who came out to Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic, who published a lengthy story on the alleged sign stealing.

Astros using cameras to steal signs, a breakdown pic.twitter.com/rncm6qzXxw
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) November 12, 2019

4. John Legend named People’s Sexiest Man Alive

This year’s Sexiest Man Alive has been named by People Magazine and it’s got Chrissy Teigen quite excited. Her husband, John Legend, has been been crowned with this year’s title and Teigen instantly changed her bio to say she was “currently sleeping with People’s Sexiest Man Alive.” However, the couple’s kids didn’t seem to care as much.

.@johnlegend is PEOPLE’s #SexiestManAlive 2019 https://t.co/lxXce6dulv pic.twitter.com/YooHLW3vSM
— People (@people) November 13, 2019

5. Police officer charged with murder over death of 19-year-old in Australia

There have been protests in Australia regarding the death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot by a police officer while in a home in the northern part of the country. That officer, a 28-year-old man, has now been charged with murder in relation to Walker’s death.

More chants: “Too many cops, not enough justice!”. It’s hard to get a picture with everyone in it but I’d guess that there’s 1-2k people here in Naarm #JusticeForWalker #IstandwithYuendumu pic.twitter.com/yCpvH1ZIOM
— Joshua Badge (@joshuabadge) November 13, 2019