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Joe Rogan’s effusive praise for tech mogul Elon Musk has become a recurring theme on his podcast, with his admiration stemming from both their personal friendship and Musk’s contentious acquisition of X (formerly Twitter) in 2022. During JRE segment #2269 with Bret Weinstein, the UFC commentator once again steered the conversation toward Musk, lauding him as a champion of free speech – a narrative he’s consistently promoted since Musk’s $44 billion takeover of the social media platform.“The difference between the new Twitter, thank God for Elon Musk, and the old Twitter. [On] the old Twitter, you guys [pointing towards Bret]…

MADISON VILLAGE, Ohio — Some retired police and firefighters around Ohio said Thin Blue Line Benefits, a health insurance company, is charging them premiums but not paying their bills. Several patients reached out to the News 5 tipline, so we looked into the issue. Police and firefighters often retire before age 65 and qualify for Medicare, so they have to buy health insurance to close the gap.Dawn Shannon, former Madison Village Police Chief, retired and bought Thin Blue Line benefits in 2023 to cover healthcare costs. “We gave it a shot and tried it,” Shannon said. Everything seemed fine until…

The Justice Department has appealed a federal judge’s order indefinitely blocking President Trump’s executive order that would restrict birthright citizenship. In a short notice Thursda… This article was originally published by a thehill.com . Read the Original article here. .

Santorini faces fresh tremors merely hours after Greek officials declared a state of emergency due to recent seismic activity. The UK tourist favourite is now on high alert as nearly 15,000 residents have evacuated homes since Sunday following continuous shaking.A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the waters between Santorini and Amorgos at 8.16pm last night, with a subsequent 4.2-magnitude shudder felt about two hours later. These follow Wednesday’s strong 5.2-magnitude quake, the most intense to strike so far.British nationals are being cautioned against entering dilapidated structures and advised against indoor events if travelling to Santorini this month. Tourists are further encouraged to…

LeBron James is again a No. 1 pick, while Charles Barkley selected every foreign player available in the first-ever draft for Adam Silver’s inaugural NBA All-Star tournament.In the NBA commissioner’s latest attempt to introduce more competition, effort and interest to the league’s signature midseason event, the traditional East-West All-Star Game was replaced by a mini tournament on All-Star Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, with three teams of eight players selected as All-Stars.The draft, conducted live on TNT by analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Barkley on Thursday night, began with O’Neal selecting James — who…

For Peloton, intensifying efforts to enhance its subscription-based model, reduce member churn and increase engagement are foremost among its goals for 2025. While the company recorded a slight decline in overall subscriptions in its second-quarter results released Thursday (Feb. 6), it is making notable strides in reducing churn rates and improving its Connected Fitness gross margins — key factors that will drive its long-term success. Peter Stern, who took over as CEO Jan. 1, offered his initial assessment to analysts during the earnings call. Variety Drives Subscription Retention “We need to focus on innovation on new products and experiences that…

The owner and an employee of a Hanover County smoke and vape shop have been arrested following search warrants conducted in a marijuana distribution case. This article was originally published by a www.wric.com . Read the Original article here. .

Meta Platforms Inc. is contemplating relocating its legal residence to Texas, reflecting a trend of tech companies moving to the state.Bullish, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, is pursuing an initial public offering amidst a positive market climate for digital currencies.Unilever PLC is exploring a potential listing for its ice cream business in New York, signaling a strategic shift in investment focus.These corporate movements underline a broader trend of companies reassessing their locations to leverage growth opportunities and business-friendly environments.The ongoing changes in the corporate landscape indicate a transformative period for the tech and finance sectors, affecting both investors and consumers.In a…

Photo Credit: Engin AkyurtPresident Trump gave ByteDance a 75-day stay to find an American buyer for TikTok. But the company appears to be slow-rolling the process amid broader trade negotiations.According to sources speaking to The Washington Post, ByteDance is still waiting for a green-light from Beijing to begin a deal. But Beijing does not appear eager to grant permission for the sale to go through. “Beijing is increasingly likely to take a hard-line approach, letting TikTok’s U.S. operations die rather than approving a sale as it holds out for a ‘grand deal’ with the Trump administration that includes larger concessions…

Two Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to make ejaculation illegal in some circumstances. This article was originally published by a www.dispatch.com . Read the Original article here. .