In this age of streaming . A warm welcome to the Programme Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme will the Office Christmas party become a ghost of christmas past . Some companies are scaling back celebrations due to hard times, others are choosing to do something alternative. Do you love or loathe the Office Christmas do . Tell us what you are up to just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. President trump has lashed out over his imminent impeachment in a 6 page letter to top democrat nancy pelosi, accusing her of declaring open war on american democracy. On the eve of the crucial vote in the house of representatives, which is dominated by the democrats, hes claimed hes been denied his most fundamental rights, even though hes turned down an offer to give evidence himself, and have his legal team question witnesses. In his letter to the House Majority leader, mr trump claims the charges he faces are completely disingenuous, meritless,
In the car industry. Peugeot group and Fiat Chrysler agree a 50 billion merger, creating the worlds fourth largest auto group. And. Making the most of what you have. Well be hearing from one pianist who managed to hit the right note, despite a tough start. It isa it is a really inspirational story. Flying further well be hearing from one woman whos invented a Hydrogen Powered drone. And is the Christmas Office party going to become the ghost of christmas past, as companies scale back on festive celebrations . Tell us your view do you love, or loathe, the office party . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcworklife. Welcome to a very packed erg. Welcome to a very packed worklife. Lightsabers at the ready star wars the rise of skywalker is out in cinemas in the uk later today, with the european premiere held here in london. Experts are talking about a cinema revival, while the uk industry is banking on the final star wars instalment setting a record for ticket sales in 2019. Theres been
Where we do see the rain in santa rosa on northwood. Ill be tracking that as it continues to move through the rest of the bay area. More in a few minutes. Mike, the foggy friday affecting the commute. So foggy, the note from chp for almost all of our bridges. Be careful, the dense fog is drifting all around right now and friday so it shows a little bit lighter, a little bit later than our typical commute. Were showing a smooth flow of traffic and the fastrak lanes. One cash lane yet to open on either side of the fastrak lanes. Getting there no problem as far as speeds go, i would lower your speeds because visibility is an issue. Look at the orange, a denser fog than what we saw at the bay bridge in most cases. San francisco and the north bay an issue with kari showing half mile visibility. South bay getting fogged, low clouds drifting around the area, not always the case so deep that in mind if youre traveling through silicon valley. There will be patches where its tough to see. Scott,
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Heres what his popularity looks like [ laughter ] Party Officials have released the ground rules for this weeks democratic primary debates, and candidates will have 60 seconds to answer questions and 30 seconds to respond to follow ups. Follow ups like, im sorry, what was your name again [ laughter ] no, no, not you, the other one who looks like you. [ laughter ] President Trump today bragged about wall street performance tweeting, quote, stock market is headed for one of our best months in the history of our country. Thank you, mr. President. [ laughter ] is he thanking himself in his own tweet . [ laughter ] thats like leaving yourself a voicemail the morning after you masturbate to say you had a good time [ audience ohs ] [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause anyway, call me back. You know the number, because its this number. [ laughter ] First Lady Melania Trump announced today that her director of communications will shift over and become the next White House Press secretary. It turn