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"2024 Golden Globes: Memorable Moments and Fashion Hits"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed

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The 2024 Golden Globes have sparked a wave of humorous tweets and memes on the internet, with highlights including jokes about Cillian Murphy's lipstick-covered face during his speech, the presence of secretly-British award winners, and comparisons to a scene from "High School Musical." The online humor also pokes fun at Cillian Murphy's disdain for social interactions and the subjective nature of awards shows.

"Prosecutors leverage Trump's tweets to expose long pattern of threats and baseless claims"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider

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The special counsel Jack Smith plans to use former President Donald Trump's tweets, dating back to 2012, in his trial for allegedly engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the US and illegally overturn the 2020 election results. The court filing alleges that Trump's tweets demonstrate a "common plan of falsely blaming fraud for election results he does not like" and show his motive, intent, and plan to obstruct the certification of the election results. Trump has been indicted on four charges and pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled to begin in March.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial: Tweets, Sabotage, and the Complexity of FTX

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is facing legal scrutiny as his tweets become central to his trial. Bankman-Fried's tweets, which were seen as promoting risky trading practices and excessive leverage, have drawn attention from regulators. The trial highlights the potential consequences of social media activity in the finance industry.

Nebraska Legislature Sparks Controversy with Transgender and Abortion Bills.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KLKN

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Nebraska lawmakers, including Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh, are vowing to "burn" down next year's legislative session after an intense day of debating abortion and gender-affirming health care. The Let Them Grow Act, a bill aimed at banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors, was combined with a 12-week abortion ban. Sen. Jen Day called out supporters of the bill for leaving through a special exit to avoid those whose rights were being taken away.

US citizen imprisoned over critical tweets released by Saudi Arabia.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post

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Saudi Arabia has released a 72-year-old U.S. citizen who was imprisoned for 16 months over critical tweets about the country's government and crown prince. Saad Almadi was arrested in November 2020 and later sentenced to 19 years in prison for offenses including "supporting people with terrorist ideology." The charges were all dropped as part of his release. Almadi's release comes as the Biden administration faces continued pressure over its relations with Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East despite its poor record on human rights and political freedoms.