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World: Businessinsider.com Tech : [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 23 april 2022 22:46:36)
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An associate of Alexei Navalny says the day Putin is removed from power is the day the Russian opposition leader is free
"So as many people say, Navalny's sentence is essentially a life sentence. The question is whose life it will be?" Maria Pevchikh said. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:01:48 +0000
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'Intransigence!' 'Subterfuge!' NY AG Letitia James has more choice words for how Donald Trump treats her subpoenas
In the latest war-of-words volley, James asked a judge to 'coerce' Trump into turning over his personal business documents. The battle goes to court Monday. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:43:00 +0000
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The Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation process ripped open grievances on race and criminal justice, fueled by escalating judicial wars
The Senate confirmed Jackson in a 53-47 vote, but future court confirmations in a Biden presidency appear shakier with the prospect of GOP control. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:07:52 +0000
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Blinken, Austin to be first top US officials to meet Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Kyiv. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:06:26 +0000
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Bernie Sanders was once slapped by a voter for supporting Jesse Jackson's 1988 presidential campaign: book
In March 2020, Jackson returned the favor from Sanders' 1988 endorsement of his presidential campaign and endorsed the senator's 2020 White House bid. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:02:17 +0000
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of a high school football coach who was fired for praying after games
Joe Kennedy would pray at the midfield line following games and would sometimes be joined by students and observers. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:51:08 +0000
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A helicopter ride from NYC to East Hampton will reportedly cost 30% more this summer thanks to a new airport rule spurred by years of noise complaints
East Hampton is limiting commercial landings at its local airport following a lengthy battle over helicopter noise pollution, leading to price hikes. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:45:15 +0000
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DeSantis targeting Disney is a 'boneheaded move' and shows he's trying to be 'king of Florida,' says Rep. Charlie Crist
Rep. Charlie Crist criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis for stripping Disney's self-governing status, saying DeSantis wants to have "one-man rule" of Florida. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 17:34:06 +0000
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Warsaw's mayor says the Polish city is 'at capacity' as Russia's offensive in Ukraine continues
"With the escalation by Russia in eastern Ukraine we could have a second wave," Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski said. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:47:01 +0000
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Biden White House preparing for onslaught of investigations if Republicans seize control of Congress in 2023: report
The GOP has pledged to investigate the business affairs of Hunter Biden, along with the military withdrawal from Afghanistan and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:42:12 +0000
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A Ukrainian woman who heard explosions near her apartment stepped outside to find her father's dead body on the sidewalk
Yana Bachek's father went out for bread, and soon after she heard explosions near her home. When she walked outside, she found her father's dead body. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:24:27 +0000
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Russia forcibly resettled dozens of Mariupol children in the far east, 6,000 miles away from their homes, Ukrainian official says
Ninety children and 218 adults were forcibly relocated from Ukraine to Vladivostok in the far east of Russia on Friday, a Mariupol official said. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:04:35 +0000
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UK freezes bank account of Russian oligarch's charity that donated at least $10 million to the 'royal hospital' used by the Queen
Russian billionaire Viatcheslav Kantor, a major shareholder of Russia's largest fertilizer producer, was sanctioned by the UK earlier this month. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:48:24 +0000
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Trump's JD Vance and Dr. Oz endorsements have divided Republicans, and some of his diehard right-wing supporters are enraged, a report says
Donald Trump's endorsements of JD Vance and Dr. Oz caused a major increase in donations for the candidates, despite opposition from some Republicans. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:44:00 +0000
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US startups donate drones after Ukrainian officials raise concerns over use of Chinese devices
Ukrainian officials claimed that Chinese manufacturer DJI may have intentionally created "technical glitches" to impair Ukraine's military defense. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:35:07 +0000
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Best Buy is recalling more than 700,000 air fryers after reports of devices 'catching fire, burning, or melting'
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the affected Insignia brand products and return them to Best Buy for a refund or store credit. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:31:10 +0000
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Reps. Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan plotted with Trump to stop Biden from becoming president, House January 6 committee says
A White House aide said in court that Republican lawmakers explored avenues to legally assert that Trump won the 2020 presidential election. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:29:00 +0000
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A Tesla crashed into a private jet worth up to $3.5 million while in Smart Summon mode, witness says
A witness at Felts Field airport who posted a video on Reddit told Insider the car was in Smart Summon mode when it crashed into a Cirrus Vision Jet. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:22:18 +0000
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An aircraft-leasing company says it will write off $800 million worth of jets stuck in Russia amid sanctions
"It is unlikely that the company will regain possession of the aircraft that have not been returned and that remain in Russia," Air Lease said. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:06:48 +0000
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Rep. Jamie Raskin says January 6 hearings will 'tell a story that will blow the roof off the House'
Raskin, a member of the January 6 select committee said the upcoming June public hearings will "tell a story that will blow the roof off the House." Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:57:33 +0000
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OnlyFans said it can no longer serve its Russian creators because of payment restrictions
OnlyFans said it had to "temporarily pause accounts where payments are received in Russia" because of ongoing payment restrictions to and from Russia. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:30:19 +0000
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the Jan. 6 insurrection was a 'trial run'
If Republicans retake the majority in November, "then they have the votes to not authorize and legitimize the presidential election," she said. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:17:47 +0000
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'Biggest earthquake in human history' caused a 5000-mile-long megatsunami that sent massive waves crashing from Chile to New Zealand, study finds
A 9.5 earthquake that struck about 3,800 years in northern Chile was the greatest in human history, according to a new study. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:17:00 +0000
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Russian forces attacked the steel plant where remaining Ukrainian forces and citizens are sheltering in Mariupol, officials say
Mariupol has been under siege since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the remaining forces have taken shelter at the Azovstal steel plant. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:08:13 +0000
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A Florida school district banned a rhyming picture book with illustrations of babies playing and sleeping
The book's author, Susan Meyers, speculates that "Everywhere Babies" was banned because there is an image of one man embracing another in it. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:01:14 +0000
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I tried a $350 bike desk with a cult TikTok following, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know
I found I'm much more productive at doing work-related tasks like reading and writing while pedaling against moderate resistance. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000
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Bernie Sanders is 'not a great fan' of Florida and 'pretty much wrote off' competing in the state if he'd been the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee: book
"Based on the numbers and our research, we believed that winning the state was a near impossibility for us," said ex-Sanders advisor Ari Rabin-Havt. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:58:16 +0000
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Florida releases samples from math textbooks rejected over references to 'prohibited topics' such as critical race theory
Florida released samples from the 54 math textbooks rejected for references to "prohibited topics" such as critical race theory. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:53:43 +0000
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Elon Musk wants to add Twitter to his empire. A top analyst breaks down 4 ways Tesla's CEO could revamp the platform into his latest visionary brand.
Elon Musk has taken criticism for his bid to buy Twitter, but a Wall Street analyst laid out how the visionary CEO could revamp the platform. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:42:14 +0000
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