In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, tech companies ranging from Facebook and Twitter to Google have moved to stop the spread of violent content on their platforms. With the presidential inauguration set for Jan. 20, those sites, as well as others including Shopify and Etsy, have moved to address similar content on their platforms related to the day’s event. Here’s how some of the biggest tech companies in the world are working to address the volatile situation in Washington and… Source link
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A devastated newly-engaged couple are mourning the loss of their two beloved dogs after their home suddenly erupted into flames on Christmas Day. Jordan Street, 25, and Ruby Debrincat, 23, spent two days with family members in Melbourne before heading home to Newborough on December 25 to eat lunch with Jordan’s mum, Rachael Mayes. The pair, who got engaged just three months ago, were buzzing with excitement about spending their first Christmas as a family with their dogs, 10-month-old Gunnar… Source link
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GlobeNewswire ICPT FINAL DEADLINE MONDAY: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Reminds Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors of Important January 4 Deadline in Securities Class Action; Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact Firm – ICPT NEW YORK, Jan. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICPT) between September 28, 2019 and October 7, 2020,… Source link
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France 24 US election week anxieties in the world’s most powerful democracy As 2020 draws to a close, FRANCE 24’s François Picard digs into his reporter’s notebook to recount the prime-time jitters while covering the November 3 US election as the world watched democracy being put to the test. That sinking feeling was back. It’s US Election Night 2020, and as the first returns trickle in, our FRANCE 24 crew immediately senses that once again, the pollsters have got it wrong. Would… Source link
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The Canadian Press NFL on pace to set scoring record in 2020 season After getting gashed by Cleveland for nearly 500 yards and six touchdowns and still coming out on top in a high-scoring, back-and-forth thriller, Baltimore star linebacker Matthew Judon summed it up well.“That’s how football is, man,” he said after the Ravens won 47-42 on Dec. 14. “You leave enough time (against) a good offence, and they go right back and score.”That’s NFL football in 2020, where no lead is safe,… Source link
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The Guardian Belichick’s exit plan and a JJ Watt trade: NFL subplots to watch in 2021 Will Aaron Rodgers depart Green Bay after an MVP-caliber season? Will Bill Belichick leave New England before it turns ugly? There’s no shortage of meaty NFL plotlines in 2021The NFL’s general attitude towards 2020 can be summed up succinctly: What pandemic?Whereas other leagues ground to a halt, considered voiding their seasons, entered into complex bubbles or faced existential crises, the NFL thundered… Source link
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Alabama and Clemson are heavy favorites in Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal games against Notre Dame and Ohio State, respectively. And while coaches and scouts warned the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Notre Dame could get ugly (the Irish are a 20-point underdog), the games are played on the field — and anything can happen. [Opposing coaches break down Alabama-Notre Dame semifinal] Ohio State is a 7.5-point underdog against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl, the second CFP semifinal, and… Source link
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Benzinga Ohio Teachers Pension Fund Bought GM, Alibaba And Sold Tesla, Apple in Q3 The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, or STRS Ohio, offloaded some Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares and snapped up more of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd- ADR (NYSE: BABA) in the third quarter, Barron’s reported.What Happened: According to Barron’s, the pension sold 864,478 Apple shares in the third quarter (after a 4-for-1 split in August),… Source link
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MATCHES (ET) FORWARDS Sergio Aguero, MCI v. Newcastle (£27): Aguero hasn’t started a match since coming back from injury but he has been on the bench the past two matches. If fully fit and starting, Aguero has the highest goal-scoring odds of any player on the slate, followed closely by Gabriel Jesus (£24). Manchester City are heavy favorites and have a good chance to score multiple goals, so it’s worth considering the likes of Raheem Sterling (£29) or Ferran Torres (£20). Putting a lineup… Source link
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Welcome to the Yahoo Sports 2020 NBA Christmas Day tracker. In this post, we’ll break down all the scores, highlights and hullabaloo from the league’s five-game slate throughout the holiday. Merry basketballing! [Rohrbach: How to watch the NBA on Christmas] Christmas Day scores, schedule All times Eastern Miami Heat 111, New Orleans Pelicans 98 Milwaukee Bucks 138, Golden State Warriors 99 Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics, 5 p.m. (ABC) Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers, 8 p.m. (ABC) Los… Source link
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