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Russia has date for UEFA talks on potential return – media

A meeting is reportedly scheduled for later this month as officials attempt to find a way back to competition for Russian teams Russian football officials and their counterparts at European governing body UEFA will hold talks next week to discuss the potential easing of the sanctions on Russian teams, it has been reported. Russian teams are currently banned from all UEFA and FIFA competitions…

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Twitter has lost 80% of staff since Musk’s takeover – CNBC

The company now has fewer than 550 full-time engineers, the news outlet reported, citing internal documents Over 6,000 Twitter employees – around 80% of the company’s workforce – have either quit or been laid off since billionaire Elon Musk bought the company, CNBC reported on Friday, citing data from the platform’s internal records. According to the documents, Twitter’s full-time headcount is…

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Prosecutors think Alec Baldwin is facing more than six years in prison, says famed defense attorney

A famed criminal defense attorney warned Friday that actor Alec Baldwin is facing more than six years in prison if he is found guilty on all charges. Baldwin is facing two charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on the set of ‘Rust’ in October 2021. Baldwin was also charged with a firearm enhancement charge, which would sentence Baldwin…

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Florida police officer shot in face by burglary suspect; five officers returned fire, killing the suspect

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot in the face in Northwest Jacksonville Friday night during a confrontation with a burglary suspect, who was killed in the exchange, authorities said. The shooting took place after five JSO deputies responded to a possible burglary and located a possible suspect, who was not compliant and fired at the officers, according to Sheriff T.K. Waters. Each…

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Neil Young pays tribute to late bandmate David Crosby after years of tension: 'Remember the best times'

Days after the death of musician David Crosby, estranged bandmate Neil Young spoke out about the loss of his former friend, writing he will “remember the best times” in a heartfelt tribute on his website “Neil Young Archives.” Underneath a blown-up picture of the late rocker, Young wrote the following: “David is gone, but his music lives on. The soul of CSNY, David’s voice and energy were at the…

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Musk weighs in on Russian hockey star’s LGBT row

The Twitter owner commented after Ivan Provorov declined to take part in an NHL ‘Pride’ campaign Elon Musk has responded to the scandal surrounding Russian hockey player Ivan Provorov, who has been criticized for choosing not to appear in a rainbow-themed jersey for the NHL’s ‘Pride Night’ campaign earlier this week. Musk appeared to back Provorov after he faced calls to be expelled from the…

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Pennsylvania breeder forced to surrender 21 dogs after tip claiming unsanitary living conditions

A total of 21 dogs were rescued from a Pennsylvania breeder’s property after officials learned that the animals were living in unsanitary conditions. Officers with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a tip on Thursday about the dogs’ living conditions. The information came from the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, an agency inspecting the breeder’s…

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'Egg hustler,' Pennsylvania couple renting out coops, work to combat nationwide egg crisis

The nationwide egg shortage and ensuing record price spikes has led Americans to seek alternative means to fulfill their appetite and their baking needs. One Pennsylvania couple told “Tucker Carlson Tonight” about their “rent-a-chicken-coop” business that has seen more interest as the shortage drags on. Phil and Jenn Tomkins of Armstrong County co-founded “Rent The Chicken” some years ago, but…

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NATO nation fines Russian sailors over uniforms – media

Norwegian police said the clothes could be mistaken for official military attire Police in Norway have fined two Russian sailors for wearing camouflage work uniforms, which were deemed likely to distress residents, local media reported on Friday. Last week, police in the city of Kirkenes in Norway’s northern province of Finnmark said that they had “carried out immigration checks on Russian…

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Italian giants hit with major points deduction in finance scandal

Juventus have been docked 15 points while numerous former club officials have been banned Juventus have been handed a 15-point deduction by the Italian football authorities following an investigation into allegations of financial irregularities. The Turin club has already said it will appeal the punishment. In immediate terms, the points deduction means Juventus have plunged from third to tenth…

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Musk explains controversial tweet to jury

Shareholders are accusing the businessman of misleading them about Tesla’s future Tesla owner Elon Musk argued that investors were not expected to treat his tweets as direct calls to action, as he defended himself in a fraud trial on Friday. The case stems from a tweet he made in 2018 announcing plans to make Tesla a privately traded company. “Just because I tweet something does not mean people…

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Virginia student allegedly sexually assaulted in Fairfax County school bathroom

According to Farifax County Police a Virginia student was allegedly sexually assaulted in a middle school bathroom earlier this month. The female student at Frost Middle School was allegedly sexually assaulted on Jan. 12, and reported the incident to school officials on Thursday. School officials then immediately contacted the police. Fairfax County Public Schools wrote in a letter to families…

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New Brett Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations Revealed in Secret Sundance Doc

Win McNamee/Getty Brett Kavanaugh’s 2018 confirmation to the Supreme Court was embroiled in controversy courtesy of multiple women who accused him of sexual assault, led by Christine Blasey Ford, who testified before Congress about the alleged rape she suffered at his hands in high school. Justice is a horrifying and infuriating inquiry into those claims, told in large part by friends of Ford,…

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Western states agree to two price caps on Russian oil products – statement

Refined products trading at a premium, or sold at a discount, to crude will be capped differently The US-led price cap coalition will place two separate price limits on Russian oil products depending on their category, the US Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, following a meeting between Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo and deputy ministers…

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Death of Elijah McClain: Colorado officials plead not guilty to 32 counts including manslaughter

Police officers, two paramedics and another official in Colorado who are accused of being responsible for the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after being handcuffed and injected with a powerful sedative, plead not guilty on Friday to various charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The Aurora Police officers Randy Roedema, Nathan Woodyard and…

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Argentinian goalkeeper mocks ‘baby’ Mbappe at World Cup parade

Argentinian goalkeeper mocks ‘baby’ Mbappe at World Cup parade

Emi Martinez goaded the French striker as his team continued their celebrations World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez continued his brutal taunting of beaten rival Kylian Mbappe, with the Argentinian goalkeeper seen holding a doll with a picture of the French striker’s face on it at a victory parade on Tuesday. Martinez cradled the doll and held it aloft as the Argentinian players made their way…

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White House confirms Zelenskyy's travel to US ahead of massive bill funding Ukrainian military

White House confirms Zelenskyy’s travel to US ahead of massive bill funding Ukrainian military

The Biden administration confirmed early Wednesday morning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on his way to the U.S. to discuss more assistance for the country during its ongoing conflict with Russia. In addition to meeting with President Joe Biden, Zelenskyy is slated to address Congress Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers plan to shell out more money for Ukraine in its latest $1.7 trillion…

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