Citing its concerns that the former president risked inciting further violence in the wake of the January 6 riots, the move led to the birth of Trump’s Truth Social platform and provoked global discussions about online censorship. So it came as a surprise when rumors began circulating on social media in late September that the former president’s return to the platform is on the cards. The Claim A tweet posted on, September 26, 2022, by news wire First Squawk, which has more than 255,000 followers, stated “TWITTER INC SAID TO REINSTATE DONALD TRUMP TWITTER ACCOUNT....

Scully, the political editor of C-SPAN, came under fire from the president and others after his account tweeted at former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci—a Trump critic—asking whether he should “respond to Trump,” after the president accused Scully of being biased again during a Fox News appearance. The Claim Trump accused Scully of being a “never Trumper” during a phone interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity last night. The Never Trump movement is best known for being a group of conservative and Republican politicians who’ve spoken out against Trump since his presidential campaign in 2016....

But as the school year starts, the entire system is facing an upheaval as potentially earth-shattering as the San Andreas fault. Recession-mired California has had an estimated $25 billion budget shortfall over the past two years and that has led to drastic cuts in funds for higher education. All over the state, students are locked out of “required” courses because classes are full and there’s no money for extra sections....

City duo Raheem Sterling and John Stones featured for England during the recent international break, with Gareth Southgate aiming to make his mark as manager following a run of disappointments at major tournament finals. Southgate boasts a youthful and talented core, with the likes of Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Sterling among those providing reasons to be cheerful, although a catalogue of failures means optimism around the England side appears to be as hard a sell as it ever has been....

Greenblatt, the former White House envoy to the Middle East under former President Donald Trump, discussed strategies for consuming news content with Stephens during an episode of The Diplomat, which Greenblatt hosts, that was released on Thursday. The conversation touched on a broad range of issues but largely focused on advice for Americans for how to seek a balanced news diet. Stephens told Greenblatt he believes there is such a thing as fake news but said it is important to be “precise” in the use of the term, which can be confused with other kinds of incorrect information....

The protest, organized by a group called Reclaiming Our Time, is one of several that have taken place over the last 20 weeks outside the Albertville Marshall County Courthouse. According to a Facebook event description for Wednesday evening’s event, participants gathered to protest the Confederate flag and Confederate monument stationed outside the courthouse and to raise awareness about the county’s history with slavery. “In addition to our protest tomorrow, we’ll dive into the history of Marshall County,” Reclaiming Our History wrote in a Wednesday Facebook post ahead of the scheduled protest....

The Hyowon Healing Center opened for business in 2012, and since then more than 25,000 people are reported to having taken part in the fake funerals. Hyowon is also a funeral home conducting real funerals, but began to offer the “living funerals” in response to the problem of suicide in South Korea. South Korea is said to have one of the highest suicide rates in the world, with 29.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2016, according to the World Health Organization....

The Colombia internatonal has been sidelined since suffering the injury in a Coupe de France clash with Monts d'Or Azergues and has been receiving treatment in Porto. Monaco confirmed on Wednesday that the 28-year-old, who still hopes to feature in the World Cup in Brazil this summer, is well on the road to recovery. "AS Monaco FC and the player would like to thank all the people who took care of Falcao to Porto, in particular the medical department of Dr Jose Carlos Noronha and club of FC Porto," read a statement on the club's website....

Clayborn set a franchise record with his six sacks of Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott during Sunday’s 27-7 win in Atlanta. His six sacks are tied for the second-most in a game since the individual sack became an official statistic in 1982. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas (7 sacks on Nov. 11, 1990) had more sacks in a single game. Clayborn also forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble....

Jokes aside, Sanu literally is a perfect NFL passer. The sixth-year pro took a snap at quarterback early in the second quarter of Atlanta’s 34-20 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday and launched a beauty of a bomb to Julio Jones for a touchdown. Check it out. WEEK 12: NFL scoreboard Per NFL research, Sanu (6 for 6, 228 yards, three TDs) has a perfect 158.3 passer rating in his career....

For the first time since 2008, Matt Ryan won’t be starting at quarterback. Instead, it will be Marcus Mariota or third-round draft pick Desmond Ridder. First-round pick Drake London will be the guy at wide receiver, joining last year’s first-round pick, Kyle Pitts. Calvin Ridley was suspended for the season for betting on games. In short, the Falcons have dealt with a lot this offseason. Atlanta was heavily involved in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes as well, ultimately missing out when Houston traded him to Cleveland....

The Buccaneers scored a touchdown with 4:07 remaining to cut its deficit to three points before forcing an Atlanta punt. Quarterback Jameis Winston moved the Buccaneers to the Falcons’ 36 before kicker Murray’s 54-yard attempt missed wide right with no time left on the clock. MORE: Watch NFL in U.S. live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day trial) The win moved Atlanta to 9-5 on the year while Tampa Bay fell to 4-10....

A decade ago, the lush marshlands of southern Iraq covered nearly 20,000 square kilometers near the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. They hosted hundreds of species of rare birds, mammals and fish. Some Biblical scholars say the marshes were the site of the Garden of Eden. Years of hostilities, though, have turned most of the marshes into desert. This week experts led by the U.S. Agency for International Development will convene in Iraq to study the problem....

‘Lust, Caution,’ 9/28: Once Ang Lee became the first nonwhite filmmaker to win an Oscar for best director, the sensible career move would’ve been to sell out and do a “Harry Potter” movie. Instead, his “Brokeback Mountain” follow-up is this period spy thriller filmed entirely in Chinese and featuring an all-Asian cast. Lee pulled off this trick before with “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” Then again, that movie had kung fu....

The Line: 49ers -5, Total: 50.5 Line movement and notes: The 49ers opened as 4-point favorites at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and were bet up as high as -6 there. However, as of Friday, the line is down to -5 at the SuperBook and most other shops across town. CG Technology is dealing San Fran -4.5. The total opened between 50.5 and 51 in Vegas and has not moved much as of this posting....

MORE FANTASY: Graham to Seahawks | Thomas to Jags | Maclin to Chiefs Philadelphia reportedly agreed terms with Murray on a five-year, $42 million deal with $21 million guaranteed on Thursday, easing any concerns fantasy owners had about his possible landing spot. Murray led the NFL with 392 carries and 1,845 yards last year – both by wide margins – and tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns with 13....

Philadelphia announced it was signing McCown to a one-year deal on Saturday, and the contract reportedly includes $2 million fully guaranteed and could be worth up to $5.4 million. McCown, 40, was set to begin his broadcasting career with ESPN but will put those plans on hold for another year. According to the report, McCown will rejoin ESPN after the 2019 season. Philly’s backup quarterback situation is in shambles after Cody Kessler suffered a concussion less than three minutes into Thursday’s preseason game against the Jaguars....

Genetics play a part in whether the earlobes are attached to the neck or if they dangle free. Earlobes are not thought to have any biological purpose. Occasionally, earlobes may become swollen. If they do, it is often due to allergies, infection, or injury. Ear piercings done in the earlobe can sometimes become inflamed or infected Anatomy The outer ear, also called the auricle or pinna, is made up of cartilage and skin....