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Ronaldo’s rape accuser to seek millions more in hush money deal

Lawyers representing football star Cristiano Ronaldo are set to return to court today in a legal battle over the hush money he paid in 2010 to a woman who accused him of raping her.

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Emergency alert: Wednesday’s test and domestic violence victims – USA TODAY

Emergency alert: Wednesday’s test and domestic violence victims  USA TODAY FEMA conducting nationwide emergency alert system test on Wednesday  WAVY TV 10 Here’s why your cellphone will get an emergency alert this Wednesday  Yahoo News It’s just a test: National alert to be

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Global Internet Freedom Declines, Aided by AI

Global internet freedom declined for a thirteenth consecutive year in 2023, partially as a result of AI being used to sow disinformation and enhance content censorship, according to a new report from U.S.-based nonprofit Freedom House. The 2023 Freedom on

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Opposing coalition moves, AG caught between government fealty and loyalty to the law

Gali Baharav-Miara has come out strongly against coalition legislation. Ministers say she should be faithfully representing them; she argues her duty goes further

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Philippines Says Three Dead After Fishing Boat Hit by ‘Foreign’ Vessel in South China Sea

Three people are dead after a Philippine fishing boat was rammed by an unidentified commercial vessel in waters off a disputed South China Sea shoal, the nation’s coast guard said. Eleven crew members survived the incident, which took place early

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White House will stay out of looming fight over McCarthy’s Speakership – The Hill

White House will stay out of looming fight over McCarthy’s Speakership  The Hill

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Trump Posts (Then Deletes) Attack Against Judge’s Clerk During Trial – Rolling Stone

Trump Posts (Then Deletes) Attack Against Judge’s Clerk During Trial  Rolling Stone

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Defying the ages: Scientists try to explain how ancient buildings are still standing

Reverse-engineering pinpoints materials and techniques used by Romans, Mayans and Chinese; the research could help contemporary architecture to endure

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