Founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, the WEF has been variously (and misleadingly) linked to claims that it has declared a “new one world religion”, that it promoted child abuse and that it called for an end to private car ownership. This week, as the group prepares to host its annual conference in the Swiss town of Davos, social media suggested that an infantry of soldiers was to be flown in to oversee proceedings....
The Claim Several Twitter and Facebook users are sharing an image, apparently featuring a screenshot of a corporate communication addressing the “Team” and requesting that staff wear face masks during virtual calls. “I am writing you all today to inform you of a new protocol for our staff zoom meetings. Moving forward, everyone will be required to wear a mask during our meetings. One of our team members has a fear of unmasked people, and I want to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable,” states the email, signed by “Ashleigh” whose surname and email address is blacked out....
The philanthropist is no stranger to unfounded conspiracy theories—most recently that he was funding efforts to “block the sun” from reaching Earth to reduce climate change and that he had once received computer lessons as a child from the singer Shakira. The Claim This week, Twitter users shared a news story stating a person named Bill Gates was detained by police regarding a “knife incident.” The article was headlined: “Bill Gates Arrested After Knife Incident in Nebraska....
Recent polls suggest that this Trump-fueled conspiracy theory is still in the mind of many Americans despite the absence of credible evidence to refute President Joe Biden’s victory, and efforts to combat the false narrative. Still, it appears that these types of voter fraud claims are sprouting early roots in the midterms, weeks before voters make their way to the ballot box. The Claim A number of tweets posted on October 11, 2022, imply a voter fraud conspiracy was behind recent news that 30,000 non-citizens in Colorado were sent marketing material encouraging them to vote....
McCain says that eliminating the Alternative Minimum Tax will save “more than 25 million middle-class families more than $2,000 every year.” But McCain’s “middle class” includes families making up to $200,000 per year, and the $2,000 figure is an average. Those earning more money will see the lion’s share of the savings. McCain also leaves out the fact that the proposal could cost as much as $1.6 trillion over 10 years....
Pathology The discs in the spine act as shock absorbers, which allow the back to resist forces and remain flexible. However, as we age, the discs start to become stiffer and less pliable. Degeneration of discs is a normal consequence of aging. Most people experience some degree of disc degeneration over time. However, not everyone feels pain associated with such disc degeneration. In some cases of degeneration, the vertebral discs can collapse and cause the vertebrae to rub against each other....
When the reality of a serious illness hits, most patients and their loved ones want the best possible treatment available. For many, this means getting the safest, most up-to-date, intervention possible. But the definitions of “best” and “most up to date” differ for different individuals. Medical research is moving at a fast pace. Medical scientists are discovering new ways to treat illnesses that may take years to validate and to deem safe enough for the public....
The 30-year-old’s - who joined the LF Arena from rivals Linkoping in 2011 - contract was due to expire at the end of the season. However, Pitea announced that the Nigeria will now remain with Stellan Carlsson’s ladies until the end of the 2018-19 campaign. “I feel so good at the team and in the city. I’m very thankful to the Hortlax Assembly and Älvsbyhus for ensuring the extension could be carried out,” Ikidi told club website....
The coronavirus crisis continues across the nation, and worldwide, with deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the United States nearing 400,000. Vaccines have started to be administered across the nation, with experts having branded the rollout “extremely poor.” Polling has also indicated many Americans believe this is happening too slowly in their state. Gallup has been asking respondents to rate governors on communicating “a clear plan in response to the coronavirus” since last June....
Gen. Hyten, who is the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the country’s second-highest-ranking military officer, does not have a social media presence and the Telegram account was a fake, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. Created on January 18 under the name “General Hyten,” the channel attracted more than 220,000 subscribers in 24 hours as supporters of the baseless conspiracy flocked to the profile on the chat app....
The Colombia international, who recently recovered from the cruciate knee ligament injury that ruled him out of most of last season and the World Cup, had been the subject of interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. But United is understood to have won the race to sign the 28-year-old. Falcao flew in to Manchester on a private jet from Nice to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of a switch from Monaco....
Running back Devonta Freeman will not take the field against the Vikings this Sunday, the team announced. He is still recovering from a concussion he sustained against Indianapolis. MORE: Fantasy RB rankings | Week 12 picks Freeman missed practice all week, including Friday’s, meaning he wasn’t cleared in time to play. Rookie Tevin Coleman will likely take Freeman’s place as the featured back. Freeman sits at fifth in the NFL with 764 rushing yards and leads all runners with nine touchdowns....
Blank said it still bothers him. For his part, he’d like a tougher, meaner, grittier Falcons team, and set out to build that through free agency. He said that the 2013 season was a “blip in the charts,” according to ESPN.com. Atlanta was abysmal just one season after losing to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. It was a problem that can’t fix itself, so he went to work, signing players he hopes can elevate the level of toughness on the squad....
The Falcons became the first team in NFL history to have back-to-back games in which they blew a 15-plus point fourth-quarter lead and lost, as per STATS, after Sunday’s 30-26 defeat to the Bears. Atlanta led 26-10 heading into the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but slipped to 0-3 to put the pressure on Quinn. Ryan, who completed 19 of 38 passes for 238 yards, a touchdown and an interception, said the players also needed to improve....
A well-off family member has for years treated a poorer sibling to a vacation. But now a third sibling, who is “doing OK”, has questioned the arrangement, asking when their family will be entitled to benefit from the well-off sibling’s generosity. Users of discussion site Mumsnet are divided over the rights and wrongs of the case, with 55 percent voting the post “unreasonable” and 45 percent disagreeing. With the soaring cost of living forcing many people to sacrifice luxuries such as vacations and leisure activities, tensions among friends and family are likely to rise....
Sunday’s 21-10 Eagles victory was plagued by eight combined turnovers and 14 penalties. Five of those turnovers occurred in the first quarter. MORE: Jared Goff’s absence looks worse with every Rams’ loss Neither quarterback played particularly well in what was supposed to be a showdown between Sam Bradford, whom the Eagles traded to the Vikings in September, and rookie Carson Wentz. Bradford was 24 of 41 for 224 yards with a late touchdown and his first interception of the season....
Philadelphia (8-7) goes into Week 17 close to getting into the seven-team field as the current No. 7 seed and third wild card. Here’s how the Eagles can make it two playoff teams in the division behind the East champion Cowboys. Eagles playoff chances The Eagles control their own fate as they hold a one-game lead over the Vikings, Falcons and Saints, all 7-8. If Philadelphia can win out, beating Washington on the road in Week 17 and Dallas at home in Week 18, it would be in the NFC playoffs as no worse than the No....
Already solid on both sides of the ball and led by MVP-candidate quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philly landed stud pass-rusher Robert Quinn from the Bears last week ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The Texans, meanwhile, stood pat and opted to retain the services of veteran receiver Brandin Cooks, who was so distraught about not being traded that he missed practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rookie running back Dameon Pierce is about the only bright spot on an otherwise-dismal campaign....
The Early Signing Period for the 2022 recruiting class opened Wednesday, an event that has taken most of the drama out of NSD in February. This is the first signing period in the Name, Image and Likeness Era, too. Deion Sanders emerged as the top story by bringing cornerback Travis Hunter, the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2022 according to 247Sports.com, to Jackson State. That’s right, Hunter chose an FCS school over Florida State, Georgia and Auburn....
