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The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents. This article was originally published by a www.reuters.com . Read the Original article here. .

The USMNT got 2025 off to a positive start, even if it was with a team well removed from first choice and looking looking to make enough of an impression that they can get a second look down the road. Jack McGlynn opened the scoring in the 37th with a banger of shot from 10 yards outside of the 18-yard-box. Patrick Agyemang, making his USMNT debut, added a second two minutes later and the US went into the half with a two goal advantage. Matko Miljevic added a third in the 64th minute before Venezuela picked up a goal from…

Pumping weights in the iron jungle may be one of the quickest ways to sculpt a stronger physique, but if you’re looking to take a more gentle approach to building strength, and from home using no equipment, Pilates is a great alternative. Not only is it low-impact and easy on the joints, but it’ll help you develop solid core strength, is brilliant for your posture and body awareness. If you want to give it a go, Pilates Instructor, Lotty Campbell Bird, Founder of the Collective Fitness Studio, says these five exercises are the best place to start.“These exercises will work…

It happened around 9 p.m. on Glenwood Avenue. This article was originally published by a www.wkbn.com . Read the Original article here. .

Every four years America’s president is sworn in on Inauguration Day, whether newly elected or returning to office, in a long-established ceremony held amid pageantry shaped by the incoming leader’s personal flourishes.What does that mean for the inauguration of Donald Trump? Queue the Village People and social media titans — and leave the mittens and scarves behind, following a last-minute decision to move the inauguration indoors.Here is a preview of the pomp and circumstance that will unfold Monday when Trump is sworn in as the 47th president.The oathThe US Constitution mandates that each new president’s term begin at noon on…

A South Korean court on Sunday extended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s detention for up to 20 days, leading to violent protests by hundreds of angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside. Police officers patrol inside Seoul Western District Court after supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol broke into the court in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.(AP) Yoon last week became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested as he faces allegations of insurrection related to his stunning, short-lived Dec. 3 declaration of martial law that has plunged the…

A plane passenger is recounting a harrowing incident in which they claim they were wrongfully accused of vaping in the bathroom. The traveler, who shared the experience that left them shaken up on Reddit, began by providing some pertinent background info that they “do not vape, I have never vaped, I do not own a vape, and I have never owned a vape.” They also claim they have a “documented genetic lung disease” that deters them from ever picking up an electronic cigarette. The poster then got into exactly what they say happened on their United flight from Las Vegas…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Meghann Kosman of the North Star Advocacy Center is explaining fair trade items on Facebook each Friday, in Fair Trade Fridays. What is Fair Trade? It is a movement that promotes trading policies that benefit small-scale producers by ensuring they are treated fairly and paid properly for their work. Fair trade organizations advocate for better wages, safe working conditions and sustainable development. It also works to ensure gender equality. Fair Trade and Human Trafficking? “Many items we buy, often for very low prices, are created and manufactured in dangerous, harmful, and unethical conditions…

How reliant are Americans on TikTok? The majority of U.S. teenagers and a third of adults use TikTok, according to the Pew Research Center. Most people use it to watch entertaining, short-form videos. A subset of users — content creators and small business owners — rely on the platform for income. Some past opinion polling showed a majority of Americans did not want want the app to go away. A poll conducted by The Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research in January 2024 found a three-way split among Americans when it came to banning the platform, with…

In preparation for extremely cold temperatures, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force will open a warming center for anyone who is seeking a place to get out of the cold January 19, 20 and 21, 2025. Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – 592 W. Main Street ~ Newark, Ohio Times: – Sunday (1/19/25) from 5:30pm to 9:30am Monday (1/20/25) – Monday (1/20/25) from 5:30pm to 9:30am Tuesday (1/21/25) – Tuesday (1/21/25) from 5:30pm to 9:30am Wednesday (1/22/25) Evening and morning meals will be provided by Licking Memorial Health Systems. Licking County Transit will provide free transportation to the…