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PFL fighter Jay Jay Wilson was officially suspended Thursday by USADA after what appears to be a 10-month-long investigation into a cross-contaminated vape pen. USADA announced Wilson was handed a three-month suspension retroactive to April 1, 2024. That means Wilson’s suspension has already been served by an extra six-and-a-half months, as he was not permitted to fight between the positive test and the announced sanction. According to USADA, Wilson tested positive for metenolone and its metabolite in an out-of-competition drug test. Further inquiry with Wilson led to the discovery he smoked a vape pen shortly after someone else who had…

Meta executives are set to receive significantly larger bonuses this year, according to a recent company filing. This comes soon after the company laid off around 5%, or 4000, employees, impacting its lowest performers.The company has announced an increase in the target bonus percentage for its executive annual bonus plan, raising the potential bonus to 200% of base salary, up from the previous 75%, as per CNBC.This change, approved by a Meta board committee on February 13, was implemented after an analysis revealed that the company’s executive compensation was lagging behind that of similar companies. The increased bonus targets bring…

Acclaimed horror author Stephen King has made a surprise return to X/Twitter and immediately targetted Donald Trump and the website’s owner, Elon Musk . The writer, who has penned such classics as The Shining , It and Carrie , is one of the many notable individuals to leave X in recent months following Trump’s return to the White House. On 14 November 2024, King wrote: “I’m leaving Twitter. Tried to stay, but the atmosphere has just become too toxic. Follow me on Threads, if you like.“ The 77-year-old has also used Bluesky as an alternative platform where he has continued…

The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement.Since the beginning of this year, Ohio poultry farmers have culled almost 11 million birds infected with avian flu, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In an update to state lawmakers, Ohio Poultry Association Executive Vice President Jim Chakeres said the virus has “wreaked havoc” on commercial flocks, particularly in far west Darke and Mercer Counties.Ohio’s 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza figures continue to outpace the rest of the country. The 10.9 million birds reported culled through of Feb.…

Residents concerned after Trump targets Presidio Trust in executive order – NBC Bay Area Skip to content Close Menu Contact Us This article was originally published by a www.nbcbayarea.com . Read the Original article here. .

The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) arrested a Jewish Israeli who reportedly drove the terrorist that plante This article was originally published by a www.jpost.com . Read the Original article here. .

In a clip from ESPN sports-talk program Get Up that went viral last week, former National Hockey League player PK Subban weighed in on the differences between NHL hockey culture and the culture in the NBA. Usually, comparing the two – the smallest of North America’s big four pro sports leagues – is a game of numbers: revenue, viewers, salaries, that kind of thing. But over the past 10 days, passion has emerged as a new key differentiator. “You can step onto an NBA floor and go through the motions,” Subban said on ESPN. “You can’t do that in hockey…

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…

New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children. Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit Thursday focusing on middlemen This article was originally published by a www.hpenews.com . Read the Original article here. .