Amazon's patents could turn whole neighborhoods into ‘surveilled space’
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Amazon has registered 17 new patents for biometric technology intended to help its doorbell cameras identify “suspicious” people by scent, skin texture, fingerprints, eyes, voice, and gait. Read Full Article at RT.com
A US federal appeals court has reinstated the Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate for large private businesses, reversing an injunction by another court last month to pause the vaccine and testing requirement. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Something is very wrong with gold’ if Lego outperforms it – Max Keiser
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A recent study suggests that iconic Lego toys are a better investment than gold. This signals that “something is very wrong” with the once most precious asset, as well as with the entire global economy, RT’s Keiser Report noted. Read Full Article at RT.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday that rising consumption in China, India and the US could bring the demand for global coal-fired power to a new high this year, despite efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Rock bottom for broadcasting’: Criticism as NFL player seen shaking violently after injury (VIDEO)
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NFL player Donald Parham Jr, who left his team's last game on a stretcher, has provided an update on his condition as broadcasters were blasted for their coverage of the incident. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia quits strategic surveillance agreement abandoned by the US
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Russia has officially left the strategic agreement that allowed surveillance flights over its territory. Moscow said the US wrecked the treaty by abandoning it last year. Read Full Article at RT.com
The World Health Organization (WHO) has admitted it doesn’t know why the Omicron variant is spreading so rapidly in countries with high levels of Covid-19 immunity. Read Full Article at RT.com
Footballers ‘boycott match’ due to Israeli former Chelsea manager
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FIFA boss Gianni Infantino declared he was “uniting the world” at an exhibition match in Doha but a trio of Algerian footballers reportedly pulled out of the occasion because of the presence of Israeli coach Avram Grant. Read Full Article at RT.com
On top of an ongoing natural gas crunch, Europe faces the winter season with reduced nuclear output in France, exacerbating the energy crisis and leaving large parts of the continent praying for a milder winter. Read Full Article at RT.com
British rock star Sir Rod Stewart and his son, Sean Stewart, have pleaded guilty to battery over a New Year’s Eve incident at a Palm Beach hotel in Florida but will avoid any punishment. Read Full Article at RT.com
University could hire professors on ‘woke score’ – media
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Oxford University’s race equality task force has reportedly published recommendations that could see academics judged and hired based on what’s been described by one professor as a “woke score.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Jake Paul issues X-rated vow for Tyron Woodley rematch (VIDEO)
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YouTube prankster-turned-boxer Jake Paul has vowed that fight fans will see a different version of him as he meets former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in their rematch on Saturday. Read Full Article at RT.com
WATCH: ‘Utter destruction’ as super typhoon ravages Philippines
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More than 300,000 people have been displaced and around two dozen were killed as Typhoon Rai tore through the Philippines. It was the archipelago’s 15th and strongest major storm this year. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thousands of anti-mandate protesters besiege police station (VIDEO)
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A march against Covid-19 vaccine mandates in Melbourne, Australia has disrupted traffic and seen several thousand demonstrators encircle a police station. Read Full Article at RT.com
WATCH: Russian snipers stage camouflage drills in snowy Far East
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Russian snipers have disguised themselves in camouflage to blend in with the snow and practiced taking out enemy assailants in extremely low temperatures and frosty conditions in the Far East. Read Full Article at RT.com
Actor sacked from popular sitcom over Capitol riot – media
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Actor and comedian Jay Johnston was fired from animated sitcom ‘Bob’s Burgers’ over his alleged role in the storming of US Capitol in January, the Daily Beast reported. Read Full Article at RT.com
WATCH: Bloodied Russian warrior maintains unique KO record with brutal shot
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Artur Beterbiev maintained his unique 100% knockout record and retained both of his light heavyweight titles with victory over Marcus Browne on Friday evening. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Like a knife in my head’: Female UFC favorite reveals disturbing details as she announces retirement at 33
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Former UFC women’s strawweight title challenger Claudia Gadelha has confirmed her retirement from competition at the age of 33 after revealing the worrying effects of a concussion she suffered in her last bout. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hidden epidemic killing more in Russia than anywhere else in world
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More Russians die in fires than in any other country in the world, the nation’s top emergency services official has said, blaming the dubious distinction on a lack of regulations. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine faces heating cuts as fuel crisis worsens – media
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Several regions of Ukraine are facing heating cuts due to critically low fuel reserves at thermal power plants, the Kiev-based weekly newspaper Zerkalo Nedeli claimed on Thursday, citing a report by the country’s Security Service. Read Full Article at RT.co
Top film director apologizes after rift with Putin over breaking up Russia
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Russian film director Alexander Sokurov has written to the head of the country’s Human Rights Council (HRC) apologising for causing a scandal after suggesting Moscow cut off the North Caucasus to protect the country’s cohesion. Read Full Article at RT.com
Lewis Hamilton could be punished after the Mercedes star shunned the F1 awards ceremony in protest at the controversial conclusion to the season, the new head of motor racing governing body the FIA has said. Read Full Article at RT.com
Bloodied Russian warrior Beterbiev maintains unique record with brutal body shot (VIDEO)
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Artur Beterbiev maintained his unique 100% knockout record and retained both of his light heavyweight titles with victory over Marcus Browne on Friday evening. Read Full Article at RT.com
Armenia & Azerbaijan to be linked with new railroad
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The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to construct a railroad running between their countries, after previous routes were scrapped during the two nations’ Nagorno-Karabakh conflict last year. Read Full Article at RT.com
Leading cause of death among 18-45yo Americans revealed, and it is not Covid-19
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Fentanyl overdoses have become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45, according to a new report which shows deaths related to the drug overtaking Covid-19 and suicide. Read Full Article at RT.com
Switzerland likely to hold vote on compulsory vaccination
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A Swiss group seeking a constitutional ban on compulsory vaccination says it has collected enough signatures to put the issue to a vote. The initiative was submitted to the government this week. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian truckmaker giant looks to prisons for staff
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Major Russian truckmaker Kamaz is considering hiring convicts at its factories amid a workforce deficit, CEO Sergei Kogogin said on Friday. The program is also meant to give non-violent prisoners a chance to learn a trade. Read Full Article at RT.com
California votes to drop 3,000 pounds of poison from helicopters
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The California Coastal Commission voted 5-3 this week to drop nearly 3,000 pounds of poison onto the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge in a controversial effort to stop invasive mice. Read Full Article at RT.com
NBA star who refused Covid-19 vaccine allowed back in team
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In a U-turn, the Brooklyn Nets announced that star player Kyrie Irving would be allowed to rejoin the team, months after he was banned from playing and practicing over his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com
Governor reveals if she plans to shut NYC down amid record spike in cases
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she would not shut down New York City despite the spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, arguing that the “health of the economy” needs to be considered alongside the health of the people. Read Full Article at RT.
Pfizer to test Covid booster dose on infants, young kids
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Pfizer will start testing Covid-19 vaccine booster doses in children aged six months to five years old after finding that its lower-dose shot may not provide enough protection in one age group. Read Full Article at RT.com
California mayor declares state of emergency to tackle drugs, street pooping
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared a state of emergency in the city’s Tenderloin neighborhood just days after she announced a war on crime, drugs, and public defecation and the culprits behind them. Read Full Article at RT.com
House Covid committee assigns blame for ‘botched’ pandemic response
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Former US President Donald Trump’s administration has undermined America’s Covid-19 response for the sake of political gains, said a Democrat-led House committee involving some of the ex-president’s fiercest opponents. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Harry Potter’-inspired sport to change name over Rowling stance
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The US-based Quidditch associations are exploring new names for the sport, adapted from a fictional game played in the wizarding universe of ‘Harry Potter’ books and films, citing copyright woes and the author’s “transphobia.” Read Full Article at R
‘Tone-deaf on the role of journalism’ - Pulitzer Prize-winner on EU regulator’s attack on RT
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A German regulator’s depiction of RT DE as an “irritant” to be disposed of is both humorous and ignorant about the role of journalism in covering power, said Pulitzer Prize-winning American reporter Chris Hedges. Read Full Article at RT.com
What you need to know about the Beijing Winter Olympics boycotts
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The Biden administration and the British government have announced boycotts of the Beijing Olympics. Russian President Vladimir Putin and French premier Emmanuel Macron say they are counter-productive. What are the arguments? Read Full Article at RT.com
A New York City health inspector charged with checking restaurants’ compliance with the city’s vaccination mandate was denied entrance to a bar she was auditing after allegedly refusing to show her vaccination card. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ghislaine Maxwell says ‘no need’ to testify at trial
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Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell said there was “no need” for her to testify in her defense, as her attorneys wrapped up their case. The trial originally expected to last for weeks now moves to closing arguments. Read Full Article at RT.com
Global warming might give rise to ‘zombie’ pathogens in the Arctic – top official to RT
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Climate change could impact ecosystems in the Arctic, leading to the emergence of dangerous new viruses that could infect humans, including some “zombie” ones that have been sleeping for centuries, a top Russian official told RT. Read Full Article at RT.c
