Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died in jail, according to prison authorities. Video filmed on Thursday 15 February shows the ardent critic of Vladimir Putin appearing in court via video link, where he asked a judge to send him some money, as he was running out. Navalny had been held since 2021 on charges widely viewed as politically motivated.
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One prediction about the 2024 political season has already come true. The election year, to the delight of Donald Trump’s superfans and the dread of just about everyone else, is all about the former President: his trials, his feuds, his insufferable family. We learned this week that he wants his daughter-in-law, Lara, to become the co-chair of the Republican National Committee-she loyally promises to spend "every single penny" of the Party’s funds to elect him if that’s what it takes-and that Jared Kushner really doesn’t want to go back to the White House for a second Trump term. On Thursday,…
In January 2021, Croatia launched its digital nomad visa, opening the doors for remote workers to spend longer in this beautiful country. It’s no surprise that the digital nomad community rejoiced; I certainly did. You see, Croatia is stunning, and there are so many experiences to enjoy; it’s no wonder so many people are researching the best cities in Croatia for digital nomads. As a remote worker in Croatia, you’ll be spoiled for choice every single day. Amazing food, friendly locals, stunning natural sights, and plenty of history. Oh, and the beaches – do not forget about the beaches. It’s…
Gaza – Aamer Saeed al-Ramlawi, 45, was the father of five children, two daughters and three sons. He was loved by many, not least by his cousin and best friend, Hassan Youssef al-Ramlawi, 33. Aamer also loved barbecuing and cooking, especially on the beach, which fit in with his obsession with seafood, especially crab. “Because my wife is an amazing seafood cook, he’d always ask for an invitation for crab soup,” Hassan told Al Jazeera with a little smile. “Before October 7, we spent most of our time together; hanging out every Thursday evening, barbequing, playing cards, and talking…
The annual post-Super Bowl commiserating over uncalled penalties on the NFL’s biggest stage is a sign that the seasons are changing. In the days after the Super Bowl, that sweet Internet copium is a sign that the NBA’s All-Star Weekend must be right around the corner. Finally, we’ll have a major event where officials just hold their whistles and everyone accepts the final score without a round of bellyaching. 5 Richest active NFL players | Money Mondays Alas, every stinkin’ year, a loud minority of fans moonlighting as keyboard zebras examine frames in search of non-calls that could have…
aprott/iStock via Getty Images Introduction In August 2023, I initiated coverage of Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) stock and then confirmed the ‘Buy’ rating again in November. Since then, CLS has proven to be one of my most successful calls, if you annualize the stock’s actual performance and compare it to other small caps in the sector. Seeking Alpha, the author’s coverage of CLS Since it’s been a whole quarter since I last looked at Celestica, I figured it’s time to get back and analyze its latest financial results and current valuation. That way I can assess how tempting the stock might…
The new president’s radical measures to overhaul the economy are loved by some, loathed by others.
A coalition of more than two dozen digital and democratic rights groups, NGOs and not-for-profits, including noyb and Wikimedia Europe, have written to the European Union’s regulatory body for data protection urging it to reject a tactic that’s been controversially seized upon by Meta in its latest bid to circumvent the bloc’s privacy laws. If the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) fails to move against so-called “consent or pay” approaches to processing citizens’ personal data it will create a fatal loophole in the bloc’s flagship data protection regime that could gut people’s privacy rights and reshape the web for the…
In January of last year, FOX News analyst Gianno Caldwell was having breakfast with friends at a bookstore cafe in Miami, Florida when he was approached and asked to leave because of his conservative views. I can’t believe what just happened. I met up with friends for breakfast at Paradis Books and Bread in North Miami & while we were having discussions about politics we were told by the owner that we were not welcomed there because we aren’t politically aligned. Outrageous. — Gianno Caldwell (@GiannoCaldwell) January 21, 2023 We reported on this at the time. Now the bookstore…
You have been so great about your new exercise routine, rarely missing a day since you started up again. Then all of a sudden you are waylaid by a cold or flu. What should you do? Should you skip the treadmill or forsake that Pilates class for a late afternoon nap? Will it be hard to get started again if you skip a day or two? The answer depends on what ails you, experts tell WebMD. For example, exercising with a cold may be OK, but if you’ve got a fever, hitting the gym is a definite no-no. Fever is…
Microsoft-backed startup stuns social media with hyper-realistic videos created using text prompts. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has unveiled a new form of artificial intelligence that creates realistic video based on text prompts, prompting stunned reactions online. The text-to-video model, named Sora, has “a deep understanding of language” and can generate “compelling characters that express vibrant emotions,” OpenAI said in a blog post on Thursday. “Sora is able to generate complex scenes with multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of the subject and background,” the Microsoft-backed startup said. “The model understands not only what the user…
Opinion The MSNBC legal analyst Caroline Polisi declared it is “game over” for Fani Willis in the election fraud trial against former President Donald Trump following bombshell testimony contradicting a sworn statement made by special prosecutor Nathan Wade as to when their romantic relationship began. Robin Yeartie, a college friend of Willis, testified that the Fulton County District Attorney’s personal relationship with Wade began in 2019, years before the couple both stated that it had begun and well before he was hired in the Georgia election interference case. Willis and Wade, in their court filing, acknowledged a “personal relationship”…