#Somalia’s president extends his government’s mandate

#Somalia’s president extends his government’s mandate

“#Somalia’s president extends his government’s mandate” MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s president has defiantly signed into law an extension of his mandate and that of his government as the United States and others threatened sanctions and warned of further instability in one of the world’s most fragile countries. The standoff prolongs a months-long election crisis after the February…

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#Coinbase stock surges, gives crypto exchange 0B valuation

#Coinbase stock surges, gives crypto exchange $100B valuation

“#Coinbase stock surges, gives crypto exchange $100B valuation” Coinbase’s market value rocketed to nearly $100 billion Wednesday as the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock price soared in its landmark trading debut. Coinbase shares hit the Nasdaq exchange at $381 apiece, notching a 52-percent gain from the $250 reference price that was set for the crypto giant’s direct…

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#Asian-owned businesses hit hard by COVID crisis: report

#Asian-owned businesses hit hard by COVID crisis: report

“#Asian-owned businesses hit hard by COVID crisis: report” Asian American business owners have struggled particularly hard during the coronavirus pandemic while also grappling with fears of increased hate crimes, according to a new report. Asian-owned businesses lost a larger chunk of their sales than others during the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns last year —…

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#Vin Diesel’s son makes debut in ‘F9’ trailer

#Vin Diesel’s son makes debut in ‘F9’ trailer

“#Vin Diesel’s son makes debut in ‘F9’ trailer” Nothing comes between family — not even a long-lost brother.  After over two years of delays, “F9” is finally coming to the big screen. The latest trailer for the ninth installment of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise dropped Wednesday and brings back many old faces — and even some new ones.  Following…

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#‘Mistress’ becomes woke brigade’s latest target

#‘Mistress’ becomes woke brigade’s latest target

“#‘Mistress’ becomes woke brigade’s latest target” The mistress is cracking the whip on language. The Associated Press Stylebook, which has traditionally set standards for language usage within the media landscape, mystified Twitter users Tuesday when it tweeted a reality-bending, wrist-slapping admonishment. “Don’t use the term mistress for a woman who is in a long-term sexual…

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#Amazon claims Parler is trying to conceal its owners

#Amazon claims Parler is trying to conceal its owners

“#Amazon claims Parler is trying to conceal its owners” Amazon has accused Parler, the social network known as a conservative alternative to Twitter, of trying to conceal its ownership amid a legal dispute between Amazon and Parler stemming from the US Capitol riots. Angelo Calfo, an attorney representing Parler, disputed Amazon’s claim and argued that…

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#Companies, celebrities condemn state voting restrictions

#Companies, celebrities condemn state voting restrictions

“#Companies, celebrities condemn state voting restrictions” Hundreds of companies, big-name executives and celebrities signed onto a statement Wednesday condemning bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. The statement calling voting “the lifeblood of democracy” is corporate America’s latest salvo against election restrictions that Republicans have passed or proposed in states such as…

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#’Incel’ Malik Sanchez busted for bomb threat at NYC restaurant

#’Incel’ Malik Sanchez busted for bomb threat at NYC restaurant

“#’Incel’ Malik Sanchez busted for bomb threat at NYC restaurant” An unhinged internet personality who identifies as an involuntary celibate — or “incel” — was charged by federal authorities Wednesday for allegedly threatening to detonate a bomb while yelling “Allahu Akbar” at two women eating at a Manhattan restaurant. Malik Sanchez, who goes by the pseudonym…

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