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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government said Friday it was suspending Twitter indefinitely in Africa’s most populous nation, a day after the company deleted a controversial tweet President Muhammadu Buhari made about a secessionist movement. It … [Continue reading] about Nigeria suspends Twitter over president’s deleted tweet
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Veteran striker and captain Carlos Tevez announced Friday he is leaving Boca Juniors, triggering a clause in his contract that allows him to become a free agent on June 30. “It is not goodbye, it is see you soon,” the 37-year-old … [Continue reading] about Tevez leaves Boca Juniors to rest; no talk of retirement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former California congresswoman Katie Hill has been ordered to pay about $220,000 in attorneys’ fees to a British tabloid and two conservative journalists she had sued after the publication of intimate photos without her … [Continue reading] about Ex-House member who resigned amid scandal hit with $220K fee
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-thirds of Major League Baseball’s 30 teams have been able to relax coronavirus protocols after four additional clubs qualified and raised the total to 20 franchises reaching 85% vaccinations for players and other on-field … [Continue reading] about 20 of 30 MLB teams reach 85% vaccinations, relax protocols
A federal magistrate on Friday declined to order house arrest for a far-right internet troll charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol after court officials raised concerns about his recent encounters with police officers in Arizona. U.S. … [Continue reading] about Far-right troll charged in Capitol riots avoids house arrest
