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The Buffalo Bills quarterback appeared to injure his right arm early in the fourth quarter of the team’s 24-21 win over the New England Patriots. Allen, who took off on plays two and 10, was seen flexing his right hand after being tackled and falling to the ground. Fortunately for the Bills quarterback, the injury wasn’t as serious as it seemed. Just like a few weeks ago, Allen took an elbow and hit just the right nerve in his funny bone. As a result, he temporarily lost sensation in his hands.”Little elbow. I don’t know if it was the elbow,…

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Under Joe Biden’s direction, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Monday that China’s unfair trade practices threaten U.S. national security and could impede U.S. efforts to build a domestic semiconductor supply chain. The company has launched an investigation into China’s plans to dominate the legacy chip market globally. . Unlike the cutting-edge chips used to power artificial intelligence, which are currently in short supply, these legacy chips rely on older manufacturing processes and are prevalent in mass-market products. They are used in technological fields such as automobiles, military vehicles, medical equipment, smartphones, consumer electronics, and space projects.…

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When I first visited Japan in April, I never expected to fall so deeply in love with the country. That says a lot for a New York City woman who has visited well over a dozen countries. I mean, do New Yorkers really love places other than New York? This country has quickly become one of my favorite destinations, and even though I was only there for 8 days, there was so much I wanted to explore. With so much to discover in terms of food, culture, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing, it’s truly one of those destinations you’ll want to…

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Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people who have completed their sentences for weeks or even months, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday. The lawsuit against Louisiana follows a multi-year investigation into what federal authorities say is a pattern of “systematic overincarceration” that violates inmates’ rights and costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year. It is something that has gone through many years.The Justice Department claims that since at least 2012, more than a quarter of people scheduled for release from Louisiana prisons have remained in custody past their release date. The Justice Department warned Louisiana…

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Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks during a committee hearing in Washington, DC on July 23, 2024. Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images Hide Caption toggle caption Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images The House Ethics Committee released its long-awaited report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) on Monday after investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The committee found that Mr. Gaetz complied with the House Rules, state and federal laws, and other standards of conduct that prohibit prostitution, statutory rape, illegal drug use, accepting impermissible gifts, providing special favors or privileges, and disruptive behavior. It was determined that there was “substantial evidence” that…

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“He addresses what big tech companies have been concerned about for decades, which is essentially how to moderate and organize speech on this extraordinary scale. I think they realized that it wasn’t a problem,” Magalhães said. “It’s an opportunity for him.”Since the election, Mr. Musk has remained in the shadows, content with closed-door meetings and clandestine influence. Instead, he has participated in telephone conversations with foreign leaders, provided input into the selection of the new administration, and used the US PAC to fund primaries against members of Congress who do not support Trump (and his) policies. Then he threatened me.In…

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Luxury hotel brand Aman’s portfolio in Japan ranges from the sophisticated soaring minimalism of Aman Tokyo, perched above the city’s electric hustle and bustle, to the quiet, lantern-lit elegance of its sister hotel in Kyoto. It’s full of people who want attention. A secret mossy garden.But it feels like Aman’s most heartfelt love letter to Japan, and perhaps even its greatest secret, is deep within the pine-covered hills of Ise-Shima National Park near Nagoya. “Amanemu” is a quiet and little-known hideout nestled in the middle of nowhere.True to its name, which means “peaceful joy,” the hotel’s design is a modern…

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Greenland’s elected leader said the giant Arctic island said it was not for sale.”Greenland is ours. We are not and will never be for sale. We must not lose our age-old struggle for freedom.”・Prime Minister Egede stated in written comments.The president-elect of the United States on Sunday announced the appointment of former special envoy to Sweden Ken Howley as ambassador to Copenhagen and commented on the status of Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Denmark.“For purposes of national security and freedom around the world, the United States feels that ownership and control of Greenland is absolutely necessary,” President Trump wrote on…

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Getty ImagesWarning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuseThe Pelicot rape trial, which ended in France on Thursday, held a terrible fascination for almost every woman I know. As it unfolded in an Avignon court, I found myself following every awful detail, then discussing it with my female friends, my daughters, colleagues, even women in my local book club, as we tried to process what happened.For nearly a decade, Gisèle Pelicot’s husband had been secretly drugging her and inviting men he’d met on the internet to have sex with his “Sleeping Beauty” wife in the marital bedroom while he videoed…

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