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Новости за 18.12.2024

Committee to Protect Journalists 

7 Azerbaijani journalists with anti-corruption outlet, RFE/RL go on trial 

New York, December 17, 2024 – The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Azerbaijani authorities to drop charges against six members of the anti-corruption investigative outlet Abzas Media and freelance journalist Farid Mehralizada, with U.S. Congress-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Azerbaijani service, as a trial began Tuesday in the Serious Crimes Court of the capital, Baku. “The...

Sports.inquirer.net 

Dwight Ramos, Matthew Wright duel in B.League

MANILA, Philippines—Dwight Ramos and the Levanga Hokkaido got the better of Matthew Wright and the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the B.League on Sunday. The two Filipino imports dueled with Ramos leading Hokkaido (8-13) to a dramatic 84-83 comeback win at Kawasaki Todoroki Arena. Ramos scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half as

The Daily Dot 

Fortnite fans are pissed about the Skibidi Toilet and Plungerman collab

The Skibidi Toilet Fortnite collaboration announced by Epic Games is angering many fans of the game and utterly baffling older players. If you're older than Generation Alpha, the very mention of the term "Skibidi Toilet" may either send you into a rage or shut down your brain entirely, but a YouTube series bearing that name is so popular that Epic couldn't resist the crossover opportunity.

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France24.com (en) 

'This is the best moment for a comprehensive peace effort' in the Middle East: expert

The United States said Tuesday it felt "cautious optimism" on the prospects of reaching a ceasefire in the 14-month war in Gaza, although it acknowledged that similar hopes had been dashed before. Henri Barkey, Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University, says with Iran weakened and Russia essentially removed from the Middle East, this is the best moment for a comprehensive peace effort in the region.

Crooks and Liars  

Trump Sues Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer And Des Moines Register

Trump's suit seeks “accountability for brazen election interference.” I'm not a lawyer but also sounds like they're alleging criminal activity as Trump's outlandish claim would also imply a conspiracy against him. Given that there is no proof of that, or even that Trump's lawyers are interested in seeking evidence, they've alleged that it violates the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act, a ludicrous claim that likely won't go anywhere but will cause headaches for Ann Selzer and the Iowa Register.

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Phys.org 

Wind alters snow crystals, impacting climate models

Wind tunnel experiments conducted by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show how snow crystals change in the wind. The findings could force climate researchers to adjust their models—particularly in the polar regions, where snow transport by strong winds is widespread.