White House says Russia preparing pretext for Ukraine invasion
U S intelligence officials warn Moscow is laying groundwork for a false flag attack in eastern Ukraine and using a social media disinformation campaign to frame Ukraine as the aggressor. White House and Pentagon officials call the intelligence credible and say invasion could occur between mid January and mid February.
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PhRMA Bro mastermind behind years of illegal conduct
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued the man known as Pharma Bro in 2020, alleging he masterminded illegal conduct over years. He had been imprisoned in an unrelated securities fraud case prior to the FTC action.
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Afghan bacha posh: girl lives as boy Omid in Kabul
In Kabul a girl named Sanam aged under eight dresses as a boy, taking the name Omid to access freedoms in a patriarchal society. The practice, bacha posh, lets girls play sports, study, or work until puberty when they revert to female roles. The Taliban’s stance remains unclear amid rising rights crackdowns.
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Europe Tightens Mask Rules Amid COVID Surge
Rome moves to require FFP2 masks on all public transport and at theaters and sports events as omicron drives infections. Spain also enforces outdoor masking through Christmas Eve with Prime Minister Sanchez endorsing the measure as scientifically beneficial.
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Ohio Supreme Court rejects GOP map in major redistricting ruling
Ohio's high court ruled 4 to 3 against the Republican drawn congressional map, sending it back to the General Assembly and then the Redistricting Commission. They have 60 days to craft compliant lines as Democrats praise the ruling and questions arise over upcoming primary dates.
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Omicron Hits Sanitation Faces Delays in Cities
The omicron surge slows garbage and recycling pickups in cities like Atlanta Nashville and Louisville. Residents see full bins and yard waste piling up on streets as crews skip recyclables and other items to focus on basic sanitation tasks.
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