Mr. Khan rose to power in Pakistan in 2018 partly because of his party’s strong presence on social media, a fact he acknowledges in his speeches. But now that he is in charge, he has shown little patience for online criticism. Pakistan’s powerful military is also averse to debates on social media platforms, especially on […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping an elite pitching prospect can join their talented young lineup in the big leagues soon By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer February 27, 2020, 8:07 PM 4 min read SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Toronto Blue Jays already have an intriguing young lineup with Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and
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Yes, yes — we know the South Carolina primary comes first on Saturday. But like a successful sports team looking ahead to a big game, we want to start getting you prepared for Super Tuesday — the most important day on the Democratic primary calender. So when exactly is Super Tuesday, what makes it so
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Facebook says it is canceling its annual conference for developers because of concerns about the virus outbreak February 27, 2020, 7:24 PM 3 min read The spread of the new coronavirus around the world is hitting companies hard as they suspend production, meetings, events and business travel. Here’s a look at the latest developments: MARKETS:
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A nonprofit group in Philadelphia is detailing plans to open the nation’s first medically supervised injection site next week to combat overdose deaths, despite outrage from some neighbors February 26, 2020, 8:55 PM 4 min read PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia nonprofit group detailed plans Wednesday to open next week what would be the nation’s first
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Winter is coming for those falsely saying Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has died. After an ad posing as a Danish news report claimed that the “Game of Thrones” star was dead, Coster-Waldau took to Instagram to denounce the ruse and share a blunt message for the hoaxers: “Fuck you.” “Fake news, we hear about it all the time,”
Image copyright Getty Images Staff at the chicken chain Nando’s claim they sometimes have to clean its restaurants without pay. Current and former Nando’s employees at multiple restaurants told the BBC they had to scrub cookers and disinfect toilets after being clocked out. One claimed the same mops were used in toilets and kitchens while
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Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer February 27, 2020, 6:41 PM 2 min read CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole. Scientists reported Thursday that the blast came from a black hole
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Kobe Bryant’s sister is honoring the NBA legend and her niece Gianna Bryant with a new tattoo. Sharia Washington shared an image of the ink on Instagram on Wednesday. Etched on her shoulder blade, the tattoo features Kobe and Gianna’s basketball jersey numbers ― 24 and 2, respectively ― surrounded by a black snake in
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As Twitter and Facebook continue to dominate conversations about social media and the 2020 presidential election, TikTok is quietly becoming a political force. Teenagers in America — many of them too young to vote — are forming political coalitions on TikTok to campaign for their chosen candidates, post news updates and fact check opponents. They
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