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The Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell – The New York Times

The Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell  The New York Times Ghislaine Maxwell said Jeffrey Epstein needed to have sex three times a day, woman testifies  CNN British woman speaks out against Ghislaine Maxwell during trial  Fox News Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial brought back a phrase

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Minneapolis police chief, who oversaw George Floyd response, announces retirement

It’s a blow to a department that has been reeling since four officers were charged in George Floyd’s death. The 54-year-old Arradondo said it was time for new leadership at the department.

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Ghislaine Maxwell ‘gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim’ – BBC News

Ghislaine Maxwell ‘gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim’  BBC News Ghislaine Maxwell said Jeffrey Epstein needed to have sex three times a day, woman testifies  CNN FBI used saw to open Jeffrey Epstein safe with hard drives, diamonds  INSIDER Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial brought

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NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers; omicron causes more reinfections, study finds: COVID-19 updates – USA TODAY

NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers; omicron causes more reinfections, study finds: COVID-19 updates  USA TODAY NYC Mayor de Blasio announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private sector workers  Fox News NYC to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for all private sector

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics – BBC News

US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics  BBC News White House announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics  CNN White House announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games, as tension with China grows  WLNS China will regret weaponizing sports | TheHill  The Hill Biden administration

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U.S. has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representatives to Beijing for the winter Olympics given the “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity” in the Xinjiang region.

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Russia is gathering more than 94,000 troops near Ukraine as fears of an invasion rise

Russia is amassing more than 94,000 troops at the Ukrainian border in what officials in Ukraine call a “large-scale escalation” from Russia that is expected to take place in January.

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A small lineage of artisans is reviving the ancient art of pigeon whistles in Beijing

For centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their pet pigeons in China. The art of making pigeon whistles almost faded away in Beijing, but a small group of artisans is bringing it back.

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Afghanistan is struggling without aid, but unfreezing funds to the country is tricky

Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis. It had been relying on foreign aid, much of which has been cut since the Taliban took over in August. There are now shortages of money, food and health care.

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9 Clues That Set Up Kendall’s Big Cliffhanger on Succession

The story contains spoilers for season 3, episode 8 of Succession. Is Kendall Roy dead? In the very last scene of Succession season 3, episode 8, we find Kendall lying on a pool float, face down, a beer in his

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