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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

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  Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Pavel Durov, the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested at a French airport on August 25, 2024. His arrest comes as part of a French investigation into alleged illegal activities on the platform, including drug trafficking, fraud, cyberbullying, organized crime, and terrorism. Durov, who has a net worth of $15.5 billion, was detained upon arrival from Baku, Azerbaijan. Despite knowing he was wanted, Durov traveled to France, a decision that has sparked widespread speculation. The French authorities have denied him consular access, even though the Russian government has made several requests. Durov’s arrest has also led to international outcry, with notable figures like Elon Musk supporting him with the hashtag #FreePavel on social media. International Reactions and Free Speech Concerns Durov’s arrest has raised si...
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Easter Monday - 2023

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   Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible.           What Do People Do? Many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers and the ringing of church bells. Easter processions are held in some countries such as the Philippines and Spain. Many Christians view Easter as the greatest feast of the Church year. It is a day of joy and celebration to commemorate that Jesus Christ is risen, according to Christian belief. Many towns and villages in Italy have sacred dramas about the episodes of the Easter story – these are held in the piazzas on Easter Day. Pastries called corona di nove are baked in the form of a crown. Other traditional foods include capretto (lamb) and agnello (kid/goat). Easter in Poland is celebrated with family meals that include ham, sausages, salads,...
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Easter Sunday

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 Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible.           What Do People Do? Many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers and the ringing of church bells. Easter processions are held in some countries such as the Philippines and Spain. Many Christians view Easter as the greatest feast of the Church year. It is a day of joy and celebration to commemorate that Jesus Christ is risen, according to Christian belief. Many towns and villages in Italy have sacred dramas about the episodes of the Easter story – these are held in the piazzas on Easter Day. Pastries called corona di nove are baked in the form of a crown. Other traditional foods include capretto (lamb) and agnello (kid/goat). Easter in Poland is celebrated with family meals that include ham, sausages, salads, babka (...
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New York City Marathon - 2022

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 The 42.195 km (26.219 mi) New York City Marathon, now known as the TCS New York City Marathon in honor of its title sponsor, is an annual marathon that travels through all five boroughs of New York City. It is the biggest marathon in the world, with 98,247 applicants for the 2017 race and 53,627 finishers in 2019.  It is one of the World Marathon Majors and one of the premier yearly long-distance running events in the United States, along with the Boston and Chicago Marathons.  The race is organized by New York Road Runners and has been run every year since 1970, with the exception of 2012, when it was cancelled due to the landfall of Hurricane Sandy, and 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race is held on the first Sunday of November and attracts professional competitors and amateurs from all over the world. Because of the popularity of the race, participation is chosen largely by a lottery system. Guaranteed entry to the marathon can be g...
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HALLOWEEN - 2022

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Given that it touches on a fundamental aspect of the human condition—the interaction between the living and the dead—Halloween is one of the oldest customs in existence. The event still has metamorphosis as a major element because the commemoration originated from ancient ceremonies commemorating the change from summer to winter. Every society that has ever existed has developed some kind of ritual observance centered on what happens to people when they die, where they go, and how the living should best respect the dead or deal with the dead who don't seem to want to or can't move on. Today, Halloween is observed in various ways throughout the world, from China's Tomb Sweeping Day to Mexico's Day of the Dead. Even while some elements of the holiday are relatively new developments and can be linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, the current celebration of Halloween in nations like the United States and Canada, where this practice is most prevalent, share...
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Halloween Costumes - 2022

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 In the coming days, people will start coming up with inventive costumes for Halloween. Some might not be immediately identifiable, while others are expected to be widespread across the nation. Google has created a spooky map this year that shows the top costumes that people are looking for. Maybe you'll get some ideas for what to wear or what not to wear. History of Halloween costumes The practice may have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October to mark the beginning of winter. Samhain was seen as a liminal time, when the spirits or fairies (the Aos Sí) could more easily come into our world. The ancient pagan mumming festival included people wearing masks or costumes to represent the spirits. Faces were marked (or blackened) with ashes taken from the sacred bonfire. In 19th century England, youths went house-to-house with masked, painted or blackened faces. Halloween costumes may have evolved from souling, a practice that Christians engaged in in some regions ...
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Halloween Ends - 2022

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A little child named Jeremy is being watched by Corey Cunningham, age 21, on Halloween night in the year 2019. Jeremy plays a practical joke on Corey by locking him in the attic. Corey mistakenly knocks open the door just as Jeremy's parents arrive home, killing him by throwing him over the railing of the staircase. Corey is accused of murdering Jeremy on purpose but is exonerated of manslaughter. Three years later, the town of Haddonfield, Illinois, is still reeling from the aftermath of Michael Myers's latest killing spree in 2018, while Michael has vanished. Laurie Strode is writing a memoir, having bought a new house and living with Allyson, her granddaughter, who is now a nurse. Meanwhile, Corey is working at his stepfather's salvage yard. On his way home one day, he is taunted by high school bullies and injures himself in the process. An observing Laurie brings him to the doctor's office where Allyson works. Allyson and Corey develop a relationship and late...
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