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Why doesn't self-care and pampering make me feel better?

Most of us strive for a life where we feel we have real choices about how we spend our time and energy.But we get boggled in that pursuit confused about where exactly we're heading.Self-care has become a staple in our lives.From juice cleanses to yoga workshops, we are sold breezy fixes in pastel-coloured packages.

Marjorie Taylor Greene destroyed by Democratic lawmaker after she defended guns in schools

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) ripped into Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for arguing that gender-affirming hormones and the lack of guns in schools were responsible for the shooting in Nashville that killed three students and three school employees on Monday."You guys are worried about banning books?
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1 year ago

NFL owners hoping to avoid further conflict with disgraced Dan Snyder

A recent report suggests NFL owners are hoping to avoid further conflict with Dan Snyder ahead of the potential sale of the Washington Commanders.It appears as if Dan Snyder might not be the hot topic of discussion as anticipated during this weekend's NFL owners' meetings in Arizona.The Washington Commanders are in the process of being sold, with numerous potential bidders doing their due diligence ahead of taking over a once-proud franchise before the 2023 season begins.
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1 year ago

All aTwitter: 24 March 2023

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

French government defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes

There will be no majority to bring the government down, but it will be a moment of truth, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said of the two efforts to unseat the cabinet planned for Monday afternoon.I understand our countrymen's fears and anxieties, but we will definitely not improve things by denying economic reality, he told daily Le Parisien.

New pension protests in France ahead of crucial votes

After weeks of peaceful strikes and marches against raising the official retirement age from 62 to 64, police on Saturday closed the Place de la Concorde opposite parliament for demonstrations following two successive nights of clashes.Some individual lawmakers were targeted, with Eric Ciotti chief of the conservative Republicans party expected not to back the no-confidence motions finding early Sunday that his constituency office had been pelted with rocks overnight.
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1 year ago

Why doesn't self-care and pampering make me feel better?

Most of us strive for a life where we feel we have real choices about how we spend our time and energy.But we get boggled in that pursuit confused about where exactly we're heading.Self-care has become a staple in our lives.From juice cleanses to yoga workshops, we are sold breezy fixes in pastel-coloured packages.

Marjorie Taylor Greene destroyed by Democratic lawmaker after she defended guns in schools

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) ripped into Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for arguing that gender-affirming hormones and the lack of guns in schools were responsible for the shooting in Nashville that killed three students and three school employees on Monday."You guys are worried about banning books?

NFL owners hoping to avoid further conflict with disgraced Dan Snyder

A recent report suggests NFL owners are hoping to avoid further conflict with Dan Snyder ahead of the potential sale of the Washington Commanders.It appears as if Dan Snyder might not be the hot topic of discussion as anticipated during this weekend's NFL owners' meetings in Arizona.The Washington Commanders are in the process of being sold, with numerous potential bidders doing their due diligence ahead of taking over a once-proud franchise before the 2023 season begins.

All aTwitter: 24 March 2023

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

French government defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes

There will be no majority to bring the government down, but it will be a moment of truth, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said of the two efforts to unseat the cabinet planned for Monday afternoon.I understand our countrymen's fears and anxieties, but we will definitely not improve things by denying economic reality, he told daily Le Parisien.

New pension protests in France ahead of crucial votes

After weeks of peaceful strikes and marches against raising the official retirement age from 62 to 64, police on Saturday closed the Place de la Concorde opposite parliament for demonstrations following two successive nights of clashes.Some individual lawmakers were targeted, with Eric Ciotti chief of the conservative Republicans party expected not to back the no-confidence motions finding early Sunday that his constituency office had been pelted with rocks overnight.
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1 year ago
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NFL Rumors: Steelers won with Pickett, WR targeting Chiefs, latest Will Levis buzz

The NFL rumors are coming in hot with the 2023 NFL Draft here with a look at the Steelers and Pickett, a WR wanting the Chiefs and late Will Levis updates.The 2023 NFL Draft is just a day away at this point and silly season is all the way upon us when it comes to the sheer volume of NFL rumors floating around right now.

Indigo hit by 'cybersecurity incident' impacting sales online and in-store | CBC News

Indigo Books & Music Inc. is dealing with what it calls a "cybersecurity incident" that has affected customer orders in-store and online.It started at the Toronto-based retailer on Wednesday.As of Friday afternoon, Indigo's website was still offline."We are working with third-party experts to investigate and resolve the situation," the company said in a message posted on its website.

Trump lawyers in court to fight demand for more testimony in classified documents case

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are at the federal courthouse in Washington on Thursday for a sealed proceeding on whether his defense attorney must answer more questions from a grand jury, according to a source familiar with the proceeding.The hearing, before Chief Judge Beryl Howell, relates to whether Trump's defense attorney Evan Corcoran must further testify on his interactions with the former president in a grand jury investigation into the handling of classified documents.

TikTok spied on journalists as part of leak investigation

Video sharing platform TikTok and its parent company Bytedance are leakier than a sieve - and it has emerged that in an attempt to plug the holes, members of Bytedance's internal audit team tracked the physical location of journalists via their IP addresses.The idea was to check the journalists' proximity, through their TikTok accounts, to Bytedance staffers who could be feeding them information.

NFL Rumors: Steelers won with Pickett, WR targeting Chiefs, latest Will Levis buzz

The NFL rumors are coming in hot with the 2023 NFL Draft here with a look at the Steelers and Pickett, a WR wanting the Chiefs and late Will Levis updates.The 2023 NFL Draft is just a day away at this point and silly season is all the way upon us when it comes to the sheer volume of NFL rumors floating around right now.

Indigo hit by 'cybersecurity incident' impacting sales online and in-store | CBC News

Indigo Books & Music Inc. is dealing with what it calls a "cybersecurity incident" that has affected customer orders in-store and online.It started at the Toronto-based retailer on Wednesday.As of Friday afternoon, Indigo's website was still offline."We are working with third-party experts to investigate and resolve the situation," the company said in a message posted on its website.

Trump lawyers in court to fight demand for more testimony in classified documents case

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are at the federal courthouse in Washington on Thursday for a sealed proceeding on whether his defense attorney must answer more questions from a grand jury, according to a source familiar with the proceeding.The hearing, before Chief Judge Beryl Howell, relates to whether Trump's defense attorney Evan Corcoran must further testify on his interactions with the former president in a grand jury investigation into the handling of classified documents.

TikTok spied on journalists as part of leak investigation

Video sharing platform TikTok and its parent company Bytedance are leakier than a sieve - and it has emerged that in an attempt to plug the holes, members of Bytedance's internal audit team tracked the physical location of journalists via their IP addresses.The idea was to check the journalists' proximity, through their TikTok accounts, to Bytedance staffers who could be feeding them information.
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Bankers are convicted of allowing a Putin ally to deposit millions in Swiss accounts.

GENEVA Four bankers have been convicted of failing to conduct due diligence on Swiss accounts that were opened in the name of a musician with close ties to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and used to make deposits worth tens of millions of dollars.The bankers, who led the Swiss unit of the Russian lender Gazprombank, helped to move millions of Swiss francs through two accounts opened for the musician, Sergei P. Roldugin, a concert cellist nicknamed Putin's wallet, from 2014 to 2016.

Analysis | How to Run a Family Office Like an Agnelli

John Elkann, head of the Agnelli dynasty that owns shares in Stellantis, Ferrari and The Economist, has built a reputation as a paragon for how family-owned businesses should manage succession and governance.But a month of scandal involving relatives is a reminder how blood ties can still be wildly disruptive in even the most professionalized of hereditary businesses.

Bankers are convicted of allowing a Putin ally to deposit millions in Swiss accounts.

GENEVA Four bankers have been convicted of failing to conduct due diligence on Swiss accounts that were opened in the name of a musician with close ties to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and used to make deposits worth tens of millions of dollars.The bankers, who led the Swiss unit of the Russian lender Gazprombank, helped to move millions of Swiss francs through two accounts opened for the musician, Sergei P. Roldugin, a concert cellist nicknamed Putin's wallet, from 2014 to 2016.

Analysis | How to Run a Family Office Like an Agnelli

John Elkann, head of the Agnelli dynasty that owns shares in Stellantis, Ferrari and The Economist, has built a reputation as a paragon for how family-owned businesses should manage succession and governance.But a month of scandal involving relatives is a reminder how blood ties can still be wildly disruptive in even the most professionalized of hereditary businesses.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, are subpoenaed in classified documents probe

At least two dozen people from Mar-a-Lago resort staff to members of Donald Trump's inner circle at the Florida estate have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating the former president's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.

Sources: Vini feels racist abuse is at crisis stage

Vinicius Junior believes the atmosphere around him with the Real Madrid forward being targeted by opposition players and fans has reached a critical stage, sources close to the player have told ESPN.The Brazil international was caught up in a running battle with Real Mallorca's players during Madrid's 1-0 LaLiga defeat on Sunday, after clashing with defenders Antonio Raillo and Pablo Maffeo in the two previous meetings between the sides.

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, are subpoenaed in classified documents probe

At least two dozen people from Mar-a-Lago resort staff to members of Donald Trump's inner circle at the Florida estate have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating the former president's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.

Sources: Vini feels racist abuse is at crisis stage

Vinicius Junior believes the atmosphere around him with the Real Madrid forward being targeted by opposition players and fans has reached a critical stage, sources close to the player have told ESPN.The Brazil international was caught up in a running battle with Real Mallorca's players during Madrid's 1-0 LaLiga defeat on Sunday, after clashing with defenders Antonio Raillo and Pablo Maffeo in the two previous meetings between the sides.
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FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be a free agent over contract mess. Should Bayern Munich swoop in?

In big, but unsurprising, news out of Spain, FC Barcelona youngster Gavi is now an unregistered player after a court ruling's deadline was missed by the Catalans; the court initially ruled in favor of Barca.Gavi originally signed a new deal until 2026 but wasn't recognized by La Liga due to Barca being well over their spending limit.

An elite Bronze Age man had brain surgery more than 3,000 years ago | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.When archaeologists uncovered the burial site of two brothers who lived during the 15th century BC in Israel, they were surprised to discover that one of them had brain surgery shortly before he died.

The Capitals fan who caught Alex Ovechkin's 'First Star' puck after passing Gordie Howe: 'I lucked out'

Alex Ovechkin scored the 801st and 802nd goals of his career against the Winnipeg Jets on December 23, tying and passing Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list.While the night was special for Ovechkin, it was also memorable for Capitals fans who were there and able to witness history live at Capital One Arena.

FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be a free agent over contract mess. Should Bayern Munich swoop in?

In big, but unsurprising, news out of Spain, FC Barcelona youngster Gavi is now an unregistered player after a court ruling's deadline was missed by the Catalans; the court initially ruled in favor of Barca.Gavi originally signed a new deal until 2026 but wasn't recognized by La Liga due to Barca being well over their spending limit.

An elite Bronze Age man had brain surgery more than 3,000 years ago | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.When archaeologists uncovered the burial site of two brothers who lived during the 15th century BC in Israel, they were surprised to discover that one of them had brain surgery shortly before he died.

The Capitals fan who caught Alex Ovechkin's 'First Star' puck after passing Gordie Howe: 'I lucked out'

Alex Ovechkin scored the 801st and 802nd goals of his career against the Winnipeg Jets on December 23, tying and passing Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list.While the night was special for Ovechkin, it was also memorable for Capitals fans who were there and able to witness history live at Capital One Arena.
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France slams Marvel's 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army in Africa

French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu looks on as he leaves after the weekly cabinet meeting at the presidential Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on November 29, 2022.Emmanuel Dunand, AFP Paris' defence minister on Sunday condemned the latest instalment of Marvel's Black Panther franchise, which depicts French troops caught trying to steal resources belonging to the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda.

Prince Andrew's legal fight could become money pit', say friends

Prince Andrew may not have enough money to challenge his settlement with Virginia Giuffre and his strategy to clear his name is high risk, friends of the duke have warned.Sources close to Andrew say he risks going down a lonely path of more legal bills as he weighs a bid to overturn the multimillion-pound settlement reached with a woman who accused him of sexual assault and even force an apology.
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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 334 of the invasion

Germany will not stand in the way of Poland sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, said, in what appeared to be the clearest signal yet from Berlin that European allies could deliver the German-made hardware.Asked in an interview with French television station LCI what would happen if Poland sent its Leopard 2 tanks without German approval, Baerbock replied through a translator: For the moment the question has not been asked, but if we were asked we would not stand in the way.

John Travolta and Tom Hanks lead tributes to Elvis's daughter Lisa Marie Presley

Tributes are pouring in for Lisa Marie Presley after her death was announced late on Thursday (12 January).The only daughter of the late rock n' roll legend Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie died aged 54 after being taken to hospital for reasons yet to be disclosed, her mother Priscilla Presley said in a statement.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 334 of the invasion

Germany will not stand in the way of Poland sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, said, in what appeared to be the clearest signal yet from Berlin that European allies could deliver the German-made hardware.Asked in an interview with French television station LCI what would happen if Poland sent its Leopard 2 tanks without German approval, Baerbock replied through a translator: For the moment the question has not been asked, but if we were asked we would not stand in the way.

John Travolta and Tom Hanks lead tributes to Elvis's daughter Lisa Marie Presley

Tributes are pouring in for Lisa Marie Presley after her death was announced late on Thursday (12 January).The only daughter of the late rock n' roll legend Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie died aged 54 after being taken to hospital for reasons yet to be disclosed, her mother Priscilla Presley said in a statement.
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Looming Twitter interest payment leaves Musk with unpalatable options

The bill for Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter is coming due, with the billionaire facing unpalatable options on the company's enormous debt pile, ranging from bankruptcy proceedings to another costly sale of Tesla shares.Three people close to the entrepreneur's buyout of Twitter said the first installment of interest payments related to $13 billion of debt he used to fund the takeover could be due as soon as the end of January.
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James in 'good place' after World Cup blow - Potter

Chelsea right-back Reece James is in a "good place" after the "challenging period" of missing out on the World Cup, says boss Graham Potter.A knee injury meant James did not make England's squad for the tournament.The 23-year-old has since returned to training and is available for Chelsea's game against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

South Africa's Leader Wins a Crucial A.N.C. Political Battle

JOHANNESBURG  President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, whose presidency has been upended by claims that he tried to cover up the theft of a huge sum of cash at his farm, emerged well placed to win a second term as leader of the governing African National Congress, and president of the country, after nominations by his party's rank and file were released on Tuesday.

James in 'good place' after World Cup blow - Potter

Chelsea right-back Reece James is in a "good place" after the "challenging period" of missing out on the World Cup, says boss Graham Potter.A knee injury meant James did not make England's squad for the tournament.The 23-year-old has since returned to training and is available for Chelsea's game against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

South Africa's Leader Wins a Crucial A.N.C. Political Battle

JOHANNESBURG  President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, whose presidency has been upended by claims that he tried to cover up the theft of a huge sum of cash at his farm, emerged well placed to win a second term as leader of the governing African National Congress, and president of the country, after nominations by his party's rank and file were released on Tuesday.
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Trump Working the Phones' to Little Avail In Effort to Whip GOP Votes For Kevin McCarthy: Report

Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images.Former President Donald Trump is working behind the scenes to whip votes among GOP House members to help Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) become Speaker, but to little avail, a new report from the New York Times details. Maggie Haberman along with Catie Edmondson and Annie Karni broke down the challenges McCarthy is facing to secure enough votes in the razor thing GOP majority to become Speaker and noted that Trump is working the phones and personally pitching right-wing lawmakers on behalf of McCarthy.

Exclusive: Arsenal in contact with those close to attacker over exciting potential transfer

Arsenal are in contact with those close to Mykhaylo Mudryk and love the player, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside.The Ukraine international has enjoyed an outstanding season for Shakhtar Donetsk, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Europe and even drawing comparisons with Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar.

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds initiate contacts for Jude Bellingham

The Jude Bellingham transfer promises to be the saga of the summer with a number of clubs linked with the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are very keen on signing the 19-year-old central midfielder and they have already initiated contact with his representatives.
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