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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta Bans Jet-Tracking Accounts for Safety Reasons

Meta has recently taken down several accounts that tracked the whereabouts of private jets belonging to famous people like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump. These accounts were removed from Meta's platforms, including Instagram, Threads, and soon, Facebook. The accounts were managed by J

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Georgia Dock Collapse: Too Much Weight on Board?

Imagine witnessing a tragic event that you'll never forget. That's what 84-year-old Daisy Hicks experienced when she saw a dock collapse in Georgia. She was there with her senior traveling club, waiting for a ferry. Suddenly, the gangway gave way, sending dozens of people into the water. Many were u

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Stops Promos for Russian Drone Factory

Recently, big tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts linked to a Russian drone factory in Tatarstan. These accounts were used to recruit young foreign women, mainly from Africa, to work in the factory. The recruitment posts promised a free trip to Russia a

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

How a Microsoft Veteran Turned Half-Life's Success into Billions

Gabe Newell, a former Microsoft programmer and technical executive, co-founded Valve in 1996 with Mike Harrington. Their first game, Half-Life, sold 2. 5 million copies in just one year, putting Valve on the map and making them millions. Fast forward to today, Gabe Newell's net worth is estimated at

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Yulia Navalnaya: Unwavering in Opposition after Alexei Navalny's Death

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian activist Alexei Navalny, has taken up the mantle of her husband's anti-corruption campaign. Alexei, known for his fierce opposition to President Vladimir Putin, passed away this year in a Russian prison. Before his death, he penned a memoir detailing his

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Why Alexei Navalny Came Back to Russia

Yulia Navalnaya, wife of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, shared insights on why her husband chose to return to Russia despite the known risks. She revealed that the decision was never up for debate; it was about when, not if, they would continue their fight against Vladimir Putin in Russia. Y

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Navalny's Widow Plans Presidential Run, Keeps Legacy Alive

Yulia Navalny, the widow of Alexei Navalny, has a clear goal: to bring down Vladimir Putin's regime. Speaking to the BBC, she expressed her determination to make this happen "as soon as possible. " Once Putin is out of power, she plans to run for president in Russia's next free and fair elections. C

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Boxing Feud: Froch vs. Hearn Over Anthony Joshua's Health

There's a new twist in the boxing world! Carl Froch, a former champ, is accusing promoter Eddie Hearn of being more interested in money than the fighters' well-being. This all started after Hearn called Froch an “Anthony Joshua hater” during an online argument. Froch says he's just concerned about J

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Oct 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Val Kilmer's Missed Opportunity: The David Lynch Film He Turned Down

Val Kilmer has always been passionate about acting. He started with theater, playing Hotspur in "Henry IV, Part 1" in 1981. This led to him acting alongside future stars Kevin Bacon, Jackie Earle Haley, and Sean Penn in "The Slab Boys. " Kilmer was so dedicated that he turned down a role in "The Out

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Oct 19 2024CELEBRITIES

Liam Payne's Dad Arrives in Argentina After Son's Tragic Death

On Friday morning, Liam Payne's father, Geoff, touched down in Buenos Aires. He was there to handle the details of bringing his son's body back to England. Two days earlier, the former One Direction singer had died after falling from a hotel balcony. Geoff visited the morgue to identify Liam's body

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