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Arrest Threatens Nepal’s Standing as Bastion of Free Speech: A media executive was arrested after his company published critical reports about a powerful ...
nytimes.com/2024/06/03/world/asia/nepal-media-arrest.html
Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar
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How, when and where to watch Biden's farewell speech tonight: President Biden is set to give his farewell speech Wednesday night. Here's what you need to know to ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Farewell Address: Where and When to Watch
- President Biden's farewell address will be livestreamed tonight.
- The speech will air on all major networks and on the White House's YouTube channel.
- It is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is expected to last 15 to 30 minutes.
- Traditionally, presidents use farewell addresses to celebrate achievements and defend their records.
Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward: Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation ...
theguardian.com/books/2025/jan/15/neil-gaiman-denies-sexual-assault-allegations-new-york-magazine-ntwnfb
Quick Glance: Unveiling the Dark Side of Neil Gaiman's Allegations
- Scarlett Pavlovich, a 22-year-old drama student, encountered Amanda Palmer in 2020 and became involved in the dynamics of her relationship with Neil Gaiman.
- In February 2022, Pavlovich was sexually assaulted by Gaiman while babysitting, leading to severe psychological and emotional repercussions.
- Following additional allegations against Gaiman revealed in a podcast in summer 2023, several other women came forward with similar experiences.
- The allegations raise concerns about consent and the power dynamics in Gaiman's relationships with women, while he simultaneously positions himself as a feminist writer.
Drake Sues Universal for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us': Drake doubled down in his legal action against his label, Universal ...
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Quick Glance: Drake Sues Universal Over Defamation Claims
- Drake has filed a defamation and harassment lawsuit against Universal Music Group following the release of Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us'.
- The lawsuit claims the song made false allegations about Drake and suggested a call for vigilante justice.
- Drake recently withdrew a separate lawsuit against UMG and Spotify, where he accused them of manipulating his streaming numbers.
- However, the current lawsuit does not target Lamar but criticizes UMG for publishing and profiting from dangerous and false allegations.
‘Your legacy will be genocide’
A heckler interrupted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over Israel’s war on Gaza during a speech at the Atlantic Council.
Quick Glance: Blinken's Farewell Speech Interrupted by Protests
- Antony Blinken's farewell speech was disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters who labeled him 'Bloody Blinken'.
- During his address, Blinken outlined a strategic plan for managing the war-torn Gaza Strip post-conflict.
- He noted that the Biden administration will hand over a roadmap to President Trump's team if a ceasefire is achieved.
- Joe Biden mentioned that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is nearing completion.
Russia plotted terror attacks on airlines around the world, Poland’s Tusk says: Polish PM makes bombshell accusation against Moscow.
politico.eu/article/russia-planned-terror-attacks-airlines-around-world-donald-tusk-says/
Drake sues longtime label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us': Drake sued his longtime label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of ...
reuters.com/legal/drake-sues-longtime-label-umg-defamation-over-kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-2025-01-15/
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken claims ‘Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost’ while giving a speech at the Atlantic Council.
US says Hamas has replaced almost all killed fighters in Gaza with new recruits: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel 'must accept' Gaza ...
middleeasteye.net/news/us-says-hamas-has-replaced-almost-all-killed-fighters-gaza-new-recruits
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., questioned U.S. attorney general nominee Pam Bondi in a confirmation hearing Wednesday held by the Senate Judiciary Committee ... Show more
Quick Glance: Bondi Affirms Political Motivation Behind Prosecutions
- Pam Bondi, nominated for Attorney General, claimed during her hearing that the charges against Trump were politically motivated.
- She promised to lead the Department of Justice in its core mission and not to act politically.
- Bondi refused to comment on whether she would initiate investigations against political opponents, emphasizing the agency's independence.
- The hearing will continue as Democrats question her loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
Leonardo DiCaprio Commits $1M for Wildfire Relief: Aid will benefit the LAFD Foundation, California Fire, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation ...
hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/leonardo-dicaprio-wildfire-relief-1236109879/
So Y.M.C.A. is not a gay anthem? You could have fooled us queer folk: He voted Democrat, but the songwriter says he and Village People may even perform at Donald ...
smh.com.au/culture/music/so-y-m-c-a-is-not-a-gay-anthem-you-could-have-fooled-us-queer-folk-20241223-p5l0em.html
CBS News 23h
SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info that cost Twitter investors millions
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Quick Glance: SEC Sues Musk for Delayed Twitter Stake Disclosure
- The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk for allegedly delaying the disclosure of his Twitter stake in 2022.
- Musk reportedly violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose his initial 5% stake within the required 10-day timeframe.
- The lawsuit seeks civil penalties and the disgorgement of profits, following a 27% rise in Twitter's stock after Musk's eventual disclosure.
- Musk has previously clashed with the SEC and claims the lawsuit is part of a prolonged harassment campaign against him.
Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth: The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/14/us/fbi-pete-hegseth-background-check.html
Carrie Underwood Says Her Performance At Trump's Inauguration Will Bring 'Unity': The country singer left fans polarized when she confirmed her plans to sing ...
huffpost.com/entry/carrie-underwood-trump-inauguration-statement_n_6786a6bae4b0679a77e61ea1
Quick Glance: Carrie Underwood to Perform at Trump's Inauguration
- Carrie Underwood has agreed to perform 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's inauguration.
- Despite never endorsing Trump, she expressed honor in participating in such a historic event.
- She will be joined by Christopher Macchio and Lee Greenwood on the entertainment program.
- Many fans expressed disappointment over her decision to perform at the inauguration.
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Quick Glance: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested by anti-corruption investigators after refusing to comply with summons.
- Yoon, the first sitting president to be arrested, declared martial law on December 3, leading to his impeachment by parliament.
- Following his arrest, Yoon released a video message stating his willingness to cooperate with investigations to prevent bloodshed.
- Political tensions have escalated in South Korea with massive protests for and against Yoon, as the opposition continues to apply pressure on the government.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Will Not Attend Trump’s Inauguration: It was confirmed that while former President Barack Obama will attend the 60th Inaugural ...
essence.com/news/michelle-obama-will-not-attend-trump-inauguration/
Quick Glance: Michelle Obama Avoids Trump's Inauguration Again
- Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's second inauguration, a decision attributed to her strong dislike for him rather than illness.
- The Obamas confirmed that only Barack Obama would participate in the inauguration, following Michelle's absence from Jimmy Carter's funeral, which sparked speculation about her health.
- Michelle has expressed her discomfort regarding Trump's first inauguration in her memoir and podcast, describing it as an emotionally challenging experience.
- Her choice to skip the upcoming event suggests a refusal to engage in forced civility with the Trumps.
Alice Weidel in ZDF interview with absurd answer on electricity from wind power: AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel is being criticized for many of the ...
focus.de/kultur/kino_tv/flatterstrom-kann-nicht-funktionieren-alice-weidel-im-zdf-interview-mit-abstruser-antwort-zu-strom-aus-windkraft_id_260629418.html
Quick Glance: Weidel Criticizes Wind Power in ZDF Interview
- Alice Weidel, the AfD's chancellor candidate, faces criticism for her statements made at the party congress.
- She called for the dismantling of all wind turbines, labeling them as 'towers of shame'.
- In a ZDF interview, host Christian Sievers highlighted that wind energy accounts for 29 percent of Germany's energy.
- Weidel bizarrely claimed that lights would go out regardless, citing high energy prices and reliance on French nuclear power.
South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid.
Hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence to end a weeks-long ... Show more
South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid
South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid
It was an emotional night for Jimmy Kimmel as he returned to his late-night show for the first time since the outbreak of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Mike McCarthy Leaving Negotiation Table 'Surprised' Jerry Jones: Jerry Jones was surprised Mike McCarthy walked away from negotiations with the Cowboys.
si.com/nfl/mike-mccarthy-leaving-negotiation-table-surprised-jerry-jones
Iran president denies plot to kill Trump, calls for him to pursue peace: Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/15/iran-president-denies-plot-to-kill-trump-calls-for-him-to-pursue-peace
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced intense backlash from pro-Palestine protesters during his speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC, US.
State Rep. Venton Jones, one of the first Black gay men to serve in the Texas Legislature, proposes to his partner on the first day of the legislative session ... Show more
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a combat veteran, told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that the military "cannot be led by someone who's not competent to do ... Show more
South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon: South Korean authorities arrested Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection accusations related to his Dec ...
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'Ms. Rachel' coming to Netflix: Release date and more details: "Ms. Rachel," a show featuring the popular children's educator ...
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/ms-rachel-coming-netflix-release-date-details-117665199
South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol has become the first sitting president to be arrested on insurrection charges after he was impeached for declaring martial law ... Show more
The next dispute between Kubicki @KubickiWo and Goering-Eckhardt @GoeringEckardt erupts during the WELT TV debate on the economy. Kubicki calls Habeck's economic ideas ... Show more
Quick Glance: Controversial TV Debate: Kubicki vs. Göring-Eckardt
- In the first TV debate on WELT, Wolfgang Kubicki and Katrin Göring-Eckardt discussed migration, internal security, economy, and freedom of speech.
- The debate on migration sparked a heated exchange, with Kubicki emphasizing its significance to the public, while Göring-Eckardt highlighted the need to address other societal issues.
- In their discussion on social justice and the healthcare system, the two politicians held differing views on the financial responsibilities of the wealthy and the solidarity contribution to the general public.
- Regarding foreign policy, they addressed the challenges of dealing with the U.S. and Ukraine, both stressing the need for a cooperative approach.
Discussion about incitement to hatred: Holocaust? - "That was 80 years ago, only left-wingers are interested in that", says AfD official - Video - WELT
welt.de/politik/deutschland/video255104226/Diskussion-um-Volksverhetzung-Holocaust-Das-ist-80-Jahre-her-das-interessiert-nur-Linke-sagt-der-AfD-Funktionaer.html
High-risk matches in soccer: ruling by the Constitutional Court: The dispute over police costs for high-risk matches has been simmering for years: Now the German ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/fussball-hochrisikospiele-polizei-kosten-dfl-urteil-100.html
Capitol standoff spills into court as Minnesota Legislature gets off to rocky start
mprnews.org/story/2025/01/15/capitol-standoff-spills-into-court-as-minnesota-legislature-gets-off-to-rocky-start
Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well' : Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/pope-francis-new-book-downplays-health-issues-well-rcna187560
Quick Glance: Insights from Pope Francis' New Memoir
- Pope Francis releases his autobiography "Hope," available in over 80 countries.
- He recounts dramatic events from his past, including a shipwreck that influenced his existence.
- The pope reveals personal grief, including his father's heart attack during a soccer match.
- Francis has planned his funeral at Santa Maria Maggiore, desiring a simple ceremony.
Trump to deliver Davos speech days after inauguration: Donald Trump won't be travelling to the Swiss Alps to deliver his remarks in person but they are ...
news.sky.com/story/trump-to-deliver-davos-speech-days-after-inauguration-13288635
Minnesota state House Democrats walk out in effort to block GOP speaker vote: Minnesota’s Democratic state representatives walked out Tuesday, failing to show up ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/minnesota-state-house-democrats-stage-walkout-bar-new-gop-speaker-rcna187437
Umno Youth urges public to do mass checks on fraudulent use of halal logo: If it's not in the system, tell us, says Akmal.
malaysiakini.com/news/731678
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Manila Bulletin Jan 14
It's time for other Filipinos' voices to be heard regarding the moves to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
READ: After Iglesia Ni Cristo rally, House leader says other Pinoys must speak out on VP Sara impeachment
Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, incoming special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff praised the negotiation talks, stating that he believes the Gaza ... Show more
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing: US senators grill Hegseth, who has Republican backing, over contentious past statements ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/14/pete-hegseth-trumps-pentagon-pick-faces-senate-confirmation-hearing
Quick Glance: Hegseth Hearing: A Sign of National Insecurity
- The confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary raised significant concerns about his qualifications and character during the Senate committee hearing.
- Most Republican senators asked questions more focused on right-wing issues than national security, questioning the seriousness of the hearing.
- Democratic senators highlighted Hegseth's lack of leadership experience and confronted him with personal accusations, to which he responded with vague denials.
- The hearing left observers with the impression that the GOP is no longer the party of national security, focusing instead on ideological battles.
At the turn of the year, there were deaths, injuries and massive damage due to fireworks: in a new survey, a large majority of citizens have spoken out in ... Show more
Ridley Scott's Bee Gees Biopic Set Aside Over Paramount Deal Issues: Ridley Scott's next film will not be a Bee Gees biopic due to deal issues with ...
variety.com/2025/film/news/ridley-scott-bee-gees-biopic-delayed-paramount-deal-issues-1236274227/
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Yoon Suk Yeol: S Korea begins impeachment trial against suspended president: Yoon will be removed from office if at least six Constitutional Court judges vote to ...
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Handball World Cup | Juri Knorr in an interview: | "I also had my low points": Great team spirit brought the German handball players silver at the Olympics - | ...
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Poland after progress in World War Two dispute: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Warsaw on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-visits-warsaw-wednesday-poland-says-2025-01-15/
Drake Drops UMG, Spotify Legal Action Over ‘Not Like Us’: Drake has withdrawn his legal petition against UMG and Spotify in relation to Kendrick Lamar's ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/drake-spotify-umg-legal-filings-withdraws-1235236167/
CBS News 12h
Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general set for today: Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump ...
cbsnews.com/news/pam-bondi-confirmation-hearing-2025/
House votes to ban transgender students from girls’ sports : The new House, which is expected to pass the bill, makes transgender students in sports one of their ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2025/01/14/transgender-students-sports-bill-house/
Why President-elect Trump has to wait for his inauguration: Donald Trump's election victory became clear on November 5, but he won't become US ...
dw.com/en/us-election-2024-when-is-trump-inauguration-v2/a-68838649
Battle over PFAS: How Habeck is falling for the chemical lobby: PFAS chemicals are to be restricted. But hundreds of companies are fighting hard to continue ...
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Quick Glance: Lobby Influence in the PFAS Debate
- Hundreds of companies are fighting against restrictions on PFAS chemicals.
- Politicians often adopt false lobby claims, jeopardizing PFAS regulation.
- The industry argues that fluoropolymers are harmless, while independent studies indicate otherwise.
- The decision on PFAS restrictions is likely to be prolonged, as the lobbying battle continues.
DeSantis calls special session to enforce Trump’s immigration mandates: The governor says he’s calling the special session now, as several immigration mandates ...
cfpublic.org/education/2025-01-13/desantis-calls-special-session-to-enforce-trumps-immigration-mandates
Bremen is the first and so far only federal state to levy the fees. However, other federal states could follow suit.
CBS News Jan 14
At least 100 people reportedly dead in illegal South African gold mine as rescues continue
cbsnews.com/news/south-africa-stilfontein-gold-mine-rescue/
Trump engaged in 'criminal effort' to overturn election: US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn ...
rte.ie/news/us/2025/0114/1490653-special-counsel-report-trump/
BVB - Ricken: "We don't need to have a discussion: Five days after the defeat against Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund experienced their lowest point of the season ...
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The Take: What is fuelling South Korea’s political drama?: South Korean authorities make a second attempt to detain President Yoon over last month’s brief ...
aljazeera.com/podcasts/2025/1/15/the-take-what-is-fuelling-south-koreas-political-drama
Goosebumps Guaranteed! Foreigners recite ‘Mahishasura Mardini’ Stotram at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025 #MahaKumbh #MahishasuraMardini #Italy #Foreigners #Prayagraj
bovadaff.com Jan 14
The Miami Heat have received multiple trade offers for Jimmy Butler, but Pat Riley hasn’t shown any urgency to finalize any deals ... Show more
Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Speculate Sam Darnold ‘Cost Himself Money’ With Vikings' Losses
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Big companies backtrack on DEI — with a notable NW exception: The Northwest's own Costco told shareholders last month that no, it would not abandon its ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/big-companies-backtrack-on-dei-with-a-notable-nw-exception/
Weidel reveals AfD's plan for Germany - CSU speaks of 'peak of madness': The AfD adopted its election manifesto in Riesa at the weekend - chancellor candidate ...
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Quick Glance: AfD Election Program: Radical Plans and CSU Critique
- The AfD adopted its election program in Riesa, which includes decisions on family policy, migration, and abortion, causing outrage within the CSU.
- A key point of the program is the assertion that family consists of a father, mother, and children, alongside maintaining the current legal status on abortions.
- The party calls for strict migration policies, the reintroduction of conscription, withdrawal from the Euro, and the Paris Climate Agreement, while Alice Weidel was elected as the chancellor candidate.
- CSU politicians criticized Weidel's appearance as radical and warned against endangering well-integrated migrants through remigration.
New Super Eagles Coach Éric Chelle vows to restore team's glory: The new coach outlined his clear goal: to return the Super Eagles to the pinnacle of world ...
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Unword of the year 2024: "Bio-German": A jury of linguists has chosen "Biodeutsch" as the Unword of the Year 2024. More than 2800 suggestions were submitted this ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/panorama/sprache-jury-kuert-unwort-des-jahres-104434977
Quick Glance: Critique of Everyday Racism: 2024's Unword of the Year
- The Unword jury selected 'biodeutsch' for 2024, labeling it a form of everyday racism.
- This term fosters a division between 'real' Germans and second-class Germans, contradicting principles of democratic equality.
- A total of 3,172 proposals were submitted, and the Unword of the Year has been aimed at raising awareness about language since 1991.
- The second place went to 'Heizungsverbot', deemed misleading and used to undermine climate protection measures.
President Joe Biden celebrated his administration's foreign policy accomplishments in a speech Monday, highlighting the U.S ... Show more
DeSantis calls special session to enforce Trump’s immigration mandates: The governor says he’s calling the special session now, as several immigration mandates ...
cfpublic.org/education/2025-01-13/desantis-calls-special-session-to-enforce-trumps-immigration-mandates
"Step towards more solidarity": Habeck wants to levy social security contributions on capital gains
n-tv.de/politik/Habeck-will-Sozialabgaben-auf-Kapitalgewinne-erheben-article25484296.html
A Small But Growing Number Of Israeli Soldiers Are Refusing To Keep Fighting In Gaza
huffpost.com/entry/israel-soldiers-refusing-to-fight-gaza_n_67855f0ee4b00e4390c6bc9c
Watch Live: Biden’s farewell address from the Oval Office: In a letter made public before his speech, Biden said the nation has emerged from the coronavirus ...
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Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Biden Delivers Emotional Farewell Address
- President Biden delivered his final address from the Oval Office, five days before handing over power to Donald Trump.
- In his speech, he reflected on the challenges of the past four years and announced a successful ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
- Biden highlighted the accomplishments of his presidency, including a reduction in unemployment and significant infrastructure investments.
- The incoming Trump administration will face numerous challenges as Biden leaves office with a 39% approval rating.
Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour: Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation ...
reuters.com/world/japan-philippines-us-vow-deepen-cooperation-manila-says-2025-01-13/
Philstar Life Jan 13
'MARAMING SALAMAT SA INYONG MALASAKIT SA BAYAN'
In a video statement, Vice President Sara Duterte thanked those who joined the "national rally for ... Show more
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Trump's team is discussing a trip to survey the L.A. wildfire devastation: President-elect Donald Trump's team is engaged in conversations about his visiting Los ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trumps-team-discussing-trip-survey-l-wildfire-devastation-rcna187447
Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is seeing red over the ham sandwich being sold at a KK Mart outlet in Universiti Malaya ... Show more
Alice Weidel wants to have wind turbines torn down - what would that mean?: Alice Weidel called wind turbines "windmills of shame" at the AfD party conference ...
stern.de/politik/alice-weidel-will-windraeder-abreissen-lassen---was-wuerde-das-bedeuten--35375552.html
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