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Pix11.com 

Highly contagious virus continues to spread across New York City

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea has rapidly spread across New York City, with cases nearly doubling from November to December. While symptoms of norovirus can last one to three days, those infected can continue to spread the virus for up to two weeks, according to the CDC. [...]

PortuGOAL.net 

Viktor Gyökeres strikes as Sporting beat Porto in Taça da Liga semi-final

Sporting 1-0 FC Porto

In a tight game of few chances it was a familiar face who decided the Portuguese League Cup semi-final in Leiria tonight.

Porto were the better team for the majority of the first half but did not trouble Sporting goalkeeper Franco Israel.

The Lisbon outfit came out strongly after the break and were rewarded when Viktor Gyökeres struck in the 56th minute and the Lions held on to book their place in Saturday’s final. José Ricardo Leite reports. 

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BangkokPost.com 

Jail only option for ex-Thai PM Yingluck

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra won't be eligible to be detained outside of prison if she returns to the country as she has yet to meet new criteria for the soon-to-come alternative prison detention programme, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong on Tuesday.

BangkokPost.com 

Jail only option for Yingluck

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra won't be eligible to be detained outside of prison if she returns to the country as she has yet to meet new criteria for the soon-to-come alternative prison detention programme, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong on Tuesday.

Sofia News Agency 

From Fact-Checkers to Community Notes: Meta’s New Moderation Strategy

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced it will terminate its third-party fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven model similar to the Community Notes feature on X, formerly Twitter. The decision, effective in the United States, was revealed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who framed the move as part of an effort to simplify policies, reduce errors, and prioritize free expression. The company clarified that the fact-checking program will remain operational in the European... Читать дальше...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Northern Illinois becomes football-only member of Mountain West

(Photo credit: Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK) Northern Illinois confirmed Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member. The school hasn't made any decisions on where its other sports will play but remains in discussions with the Mid-American Conference. The football program is exiting the MAC after having played in it since 1997. It was its second stint in the MAC. "What a great op

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta's board

(Photo credit: Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Dana White, the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is picking up some new responsibilities as a board member of Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg announced the appointment of White and two others on Monday. "I've admired him as an entrepreneur and his ability to build such a beloved brand," Zuckerberg sai

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Thunder, Cavs carry long win streaks into marquee clash

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Nos. 3 and 2 teams in the Eastern Conference en route to extending their overall winning streak to a franchise-best 15 games. Next up for the Thunder? Well, it's the team with the best record in the East -- and the NBA, for that matter -- as they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City boasts an 11-0 record vers