Start your day off right with things you need to know this morning. Notable birthdays and today’s forecast are at the bottom.
Things you need to know
1. New Zealanders are signing up for a nationwide secret Santa
New Zealand has a nationwide secret Santa and it’s so big that even the new prime minister is getting involved. Jacinda Ardern tweeted that she loves Christmas too much to miss out on the secret Santa. People from all over the country apparently share her views because nearly 4,000 people have signed up.
So you may have noticed I don't tweet especially often (I just lurk) but as a ridiculous lover of Christmas, I couldn't miss the chance to join the @nzsecretsanta movement. Registration ends tomorrow so feel free to join in my over the top Christmas cheer
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) November 21, 2017
2. Toy Story director takes leave of absence after sexual misconduct allegations
The creative force behind Walt Disney Animation and Pixar is taking a six-month leave of absence from the company following allegations of sexual misconduct against him. John Lasseter, who directed Toy Story, sent a memo to staff saying “I deeply apologize if I have let you down.”
John Lasseter in a memo to staff: "I deeply apologize if I have let you down. I especially want to apologize to anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of an unwanted hug or any other gesture they felt crossed the line in any way, shape, or form" https://t.co/0TVFmMlMJC pic.twitter.com/gsW6YHilyX
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 21, 2017
3. MLB hands down major punishment to the Atlanta Braves
It’ll take a bit of time for the Atlanta Braves to recover from the sanctions handed down to them from the MLB on Monday. As punishment for circumventing rules governing the signing of amateur international players, the Braves will be forced to give up more than a dozen prospects. They’ll also lose a draft pick and their former GM John Coppolella was banned from the MLB for life.
Braves expected to lose 12 prospects, former GM banned for life after investigation into international signings https://t.co/K95pdQ13XW pic.twitter.com/KyEnuw79TO
— Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) November 21, 2017
4. ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ sentenced to life in prison
The International Criminal Tribunal sentenced Ratko Mladić to life in prison on Wednesday for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, the 74-year-old was convicted of the massacre of more than 7,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica and the siege of Sarajevo in which more than 10,000 people died.
25 years ago Fikret Alic was photographed in a concentration camp in Bosnia. Today he’s in The Hague awaiting the verdict on his tormentor, Ratko Mladic pic.twitter.com/6LZhZvQQF9
— Matthew Price (@BBCMatthewPrice) November 22, 2017
The moment former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic is found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. pic.twitter.com/qAE8aFo1Bm
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) November 22, 2017
5. Michael Buble will host the 2018 Junos
After some time off to care for his sick son, Michael Bublé is returning to the spotlight next year to host the Juno Awards. The singer was introduced as the host at a press conference in Vancouver on Tuesday where local band Dear Rouge performed as well. The Junos take place in Vancouver on March 25th, 2018.
We are thrilled to announce the return of @michaelbuble as host of THE 2018 #JUNOS in Vancouver, BC on March 25, 2018! Get tickets THIS FRIDAY at @TicketmasterCA 🙌 pic.twitter.com/TjoQavRD4Y
— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) November 21, 2017
Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)
Scarlett Johansson (33), Hailey Baldwin (21), Mark Ruffalo (50), Jamie Lee Curtis (59)
Forecast (for Andres Electronic Experts)
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