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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- BIDEN ALLOWS UKRAINE TO USE US ARMS TO STRIKE INSIDE RUSSIA: This policy shift aims to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid escalating tensions, including recent Russian air attacks and the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russian forces.
- ASSOCIATED PRESS TO CUT 8% OF STAFF THROUGH LAYOFFS AND BUYOUTS: These measures are part of broader cost-cutting efforts as the AP grapples with declining revenues from traditional clients like newspapers and broadcasters, compounded by rising operational costs.
- ATTORNEY FOR MANY DIDDY ACCUSERS SUED FOR ALLEGED ‘EXTORTIONATE PLOT’: Filed on November 18, 2024, in Los Angeles County Superior Court by an anonymous plaintiff identified as John Doe, the lawsuit claims Buzbee demanded exorbitant sums from the plaintiff, threatening to file a lawsuit containing fabricated allegations of sexual assault, including multiple incidents of rape of minors, if the demands were not met.
- TRUMP DEFENSE SECRETARY PICK PETE HEGSETH DENIES SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION, ACKNOWLEDGES PAYMENT TO ACCUSER: Despite the controversy, President-elect Trump continues to support Hegseth’s nomination, highlighting his qualifications for the role.
- CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR WILL NOT REVIEW CLEMENCY FOR MENENDEZ BROTHERS UNTIL DA REVIEWS CASE: Recent developments in the case, including newly surfaced allegations of sexual abuse by their father, have renewed calls for clemency.
- AMC MOVIE THEATERS ISSUE ADVISORY TO ‘WICKED’ FANS NOT TO SING ALONG: The advisory has sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans expressing disappointment and others agreeing that maintaining quiet is respectful to the cinematic atmosphere.
- POLLSTER ANN SELZER TO RETIRE AFTER BOMBSHELL IOWA POLL ENDED IN HUGE MISS: Selzer, who has been a prominent figure in political polling since 1987, stated that her decision to retire was pre-planned and not directly influenced by this polling error.
- CAITLIN CLARK’S ABSENCE COSTS 64% VIEWERSHIP AS IOWA HAWKEYES FACE BRUTAL REALITY CHECK: The team is now focusing on rebuilding and developing new talent to regain their competitive edge and viewer interest.
- JOSE IBARRA FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER IN TRIAL OVER DEATH OF LAKEN RILEY, SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE: Riley’s family expressed relief and gratitude for the verdict, calling it a step toward justice for Laken.
- MUSK AND RAMASWAMY FLOAT ENDING REMOTE WORK FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND ‘LARGE-SCALE FIRINGS’: Speaking in separate venues, both voiced concerns over federal inefficiency and accountability, arguing that remote work hampers productivity and transparency.
- THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT HAS ISSUED ARREST WARRANTS FOR NETANYAHU AND GALLANT: Netanyahu and Gallant have both denied the allegations, defending Israel’s military actions as necessary for national security and in response to attacks from Hamas.
- NETFLIX HIT WITH $50M CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT OVER MIKE TYSON-JAKE PAUL FIGHT STREAMING GLITCHES: The lawsuit, filed by a group of dissatisfied viewers, alleges that Netflix failed to deliver the seamless streaming experience it promised, leaving many unable to watch the fight they paid for.
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