And the Oscar for virtue signaling goes to Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
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The world’s best-known director, Steven Spielberg, is trying to charm his way to an Oscar by singing the same old self-promoting song regarding diversity and representation. Read Full Article at RT.com
Spy chiefs who disclose secrets to media should face sanctions, watchdog says
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Former spymasters who become media “talking heads” need to be under added scrutiny to ensure they don’t reveal state secrets, the UK Parliament’s intelligence watchdog has said. It called for top spies who do so to be punished. Read Full Article at RT
At least 70 feared killed by tornados, Kentucky governor says
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In Kentucky alone, a series of powerful tornados claimed more than 70 lives, according to the governor. Numerous deaths have also been reported elsewhere in the Midwest. Read Full Article at RT.com
Aim of Assange’s prosecution is to ‘scare others’ – Rafael Correa to RT
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The former Ecuadorian president, who hosted a show on RT Spanish, said that those going after Julian Assange want to discourage others from exposing war crimes. The prosecution is a total sham, he argued. Read Full Article at RT.com
F1 ad ignites fury with ‘Merry Christmas’ message (VIDEO)
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Broadcaster Sky Sports has been forced to pull a ‘disrespectful’ TV advert which wished F1 fans a “Merry Christmas” while showing footage of Max Verstappen’s shocking crash at the British Grand Prix earlier this season. Read Full Article at RT.com
US holds off on $200mn military aid package to Ukraine – media
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The US has decided against a major military aid package to Kiev amid renewed tensions surrounding Ukraine, a media report says. Read Full Article at RT.com
Elon Musk reveals his biggest concern over Tesla Cybertruck
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The surprisingly big windshield wiper seen on a prototype of Tesla’s futuristic truck is not going anywhere, even though Elon Musk is not exactly thrilled about the feature. Read Full Article at RT.com
Police in Spain are looking into the disappearance of four members of Cameroon's women's handball team, who have allegedly gone missing during an ongoing tournament. Read Full Article at RT.com
In the first ten months of 2021, Russia exported at least $1.2 billion of vaccines for humans, including the country’s domestically produced Sputnik V Covid-19 jab, Moscow daily RBK reported on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘That was insane’: Fans wowed by ‘Superman punch’ KO at Moscow MMA event (VIDEO)
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An MMA fighter has thrilled the sport with a fantastic «Superman punch» in mid-air that felled his opponent and ended their fight at an Eagle FC event in Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com
Country that could lead global food market in 2025 revealed
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Russian agriculture is on course to lead the global food market starting in 2025, showing steady growth while the global agro-industrial complex is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say. Read Full Article at RT.com
No more astronaut wings for commercial space travelers
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it will stop awarding winged badges to commercial astronauts next year because the program’s goals have been “fulfilled.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Sanctions? Financial hardship? Russia’s biggest spenders don’t seem to notice
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The pandemic put a pause on most of the world’s frivolous spending over the past two years, but the Russian luxury market has regained its footing as the wealthy seem unaffected by increasing amounts of economic hardship. Read Full Article at RT.com
At least two people were killed and several more injured in a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple US states, demolishing an elderly care facility as well as an Amazon warehouse, trapping victims inside. Read Full Article at RT.com
France may lose another multibillion shipbuilding deal to US
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The United States has approved a massive arms sale to Greece, offering four new frigates and a major modernization package worth up to $9.4 billion, directly challenging a similar preliminary agreement with France. Read Full Article at RT.com
Suspect admits plot to assassinate UN envoy in New York
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A Myanmar national has entered a guilty plea after being accused of plotting to kill or injure the country’s United Nations ambassador on American soil, with the Department of Justice claiming the man likely conspired with others. Read Full Article at RT.co
The US military is mulling whether to require Covid-19 booster shots for all soldiers, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said, even while acknowledging that thousands of active duty troops have yet to take even their first jab. Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran probes watchdog cams in nuclear site ‘sabotage’
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Tehran has alleged that monitoring cameras set up at an Iranian nuclear site by the UN’s atomic watchdog may have been “sabotaged” by Israel, and possibly even used to assist an attack on the facility in June. Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran probes watchdog cameras in nuclear site ‘sabotage’
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Tehran has alleged that monitoring cameras set up at an Iranian nuclear site by the UN’s atomic watchdog may have been “sabotaged” by Israel, and possibly even used to assist an attack on the facility in June. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has struck down a statewide mandate requiring children wear masks in the classroom, arguing it was imposed without legal authorization by a state official who lacked the relevant authority. Read Full Article at RT.com
Annie Farmer, the only woman testifying under her real name in Ghislaine Maxwell’s trafficking trial, has detailed alleged nude massages at the hands of Maxwell and “cuddles” with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow urges NATO to formally drop Ukraine & Georgia ascension plans
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Russia has called upon NATO to denounce its intent to take Ukraine and Georgia into its ranks, arguing that doing so would benefit the “fundamental interests of European security.” Read Full Article at RT.com
FAA reveals findings of Blue Origin safety investigation
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The Federal Aviation Administration has closed an inquiry into Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight company, Blue Origin, finding “no specific safety issues” with the firm. Concerns were previously raised by Blue Origin staff. Read Full Article at RT.c
Massive fire, explosions rock Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
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A large fire, followed by multiple explosions, has erupted at a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. The incident was reportedly centered at a weaponry stockpile allegedly belonging to the Hamas militant group. Read Full Article at RT.com
Websites belonging to Brazil’s health ministry have been taken down by a ransomware attack that also hit systems holding details about the country’s immunization program and a portal used to issue digital vaccination certificates Read Full Article at RT.c
UN General Assembly votes on ‘militarization of Crimea’
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The United Nations General Assembly condemned the purported presence of Moscow’s troops and military hardware on the disputed Crimean peninsula, with one of Russia’s top envoys blasting the Kiev-backed initiative as politicized. Read Full Article at RT.co
Family of NFL star who died suddenly aged 33 believe they know cause
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The family of former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died suddenly on Thursday at age 33, believe they know the cause of their relative's death. Read Full Article at RT.com
New York governor imposes indoor mask mandate with $1k fine
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered all businesses to implement an indoor mask mandate punishable by a $1,000 fine unless they require a Covid-19 vaccine pass, citing a winter surge in cases and blaming the unvaccinated. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine ‘does not rule out’ Donbass referendum – president
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would not exclude the possibility of a referendum regarding the two disputed eastern regions or direct negotiations with Moscow, with support from the EU and the US. Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden's personnel chief leaves powerful White House post
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President Joe Biden adviser and head of personnel at the White House, Cathy Russell, is leaving her post within the administration after being named the new executive director of UNICEF. Read Full Article at RT.com
English football icon presses ahead with plans for mass anti-Johnson protest
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Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has urged his social media followers to “go for it” after calling for a protest against the under-fire government of Boris Johnson later this month. Read Full Article at RT.com
A US diplomatic security official is suing the State Department and Secretary Antony Blinken personally for what he says was retaliation and discrimination on account of the injuries he suffered from the so-called Havana Syndrome. Read Full Article at RT.com
Face mask litter surged 9,000% due to Covid-19 – study
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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and mask mandates rolled out by governments worldwide have caused an “exponential increase” in face mask pollution, comprehensive research based on data collected in 11 countries suggests. Read Full Article at RT.com
Jill Biden calls questioning her husband's mental health ‘ridiculous’
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has dismissed concerns over her husband Joe Biden's mental health, describing the US President as an «eternal optimist,» working «almost 24 hours a day.» Read Full Article at RT.com
Venezuelan Vixen: Meet the woman preparing for MMA’s most daunting challenge
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Known as the 'Venezuelan Vixen', Julianna Pena is set for the biggest opportunity of her life at UFC 269. But is there more to her than meets the eye? Or is she just an attention-seeking 'clown', as Amanda Nunes suggested? Read Full Article at RT.com
The US Supreme Court has upheld the near-total ban on abortions in Texas while permitting abortion providers to mount legal challenges to the law in the lower courts. The move could allow a federal judge to formally block the law. Read Full Article at RT.com
Paper swaps out ‘racist math’ headline after backlash
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USA Today was forced to swap out a headline asking if math was “racist” after reader outcry. The replacement – “Is math education racist?” – wasn’t much better, and teachers are up in arms over their discipline’s demonization. Read Full Articl
Kremlin sets out view of Ukrainian warship incident
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A Ukrainian naval vessel that sailed close to Russian waters on Thursday was behaving “provocatively” and could have created a dangerous situation, Moscow has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Bishop chastised for telling kids ‘Santa does not exist’
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The Catholic Church has apologized to parents after a bishop in Sicily told a congregation packed with children that “Santa Claus does not exist,” and that the modern Father Christmas was invented by the Coca-Cola company. Read Full Article at RT.com
Prominent US billionaire forecasts new economic world order
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China is winning the economic competition against the United States, according to Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge-fund firm, Bridgewater Associates. Read Full Article at RT.com
