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Apologies from men are having a moment. While the #MeToo crusade has created space for women (and men) who have experienced sexual harassment or assault to come forward with their stories, it has also forced men (and women) who have been accused of abusive behavior to take responsibility for their actions.

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The holiday season brings cheer to families around the world. That’s why, every December for more than 30 years, United Airlines operates "Fantasy Flights," which give children affected by illness, poverty, and special needs a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience.

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• A video from The Players' Tribune captured the moment Isaiah Thomas learned he was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• In the video, Thomas said he wasn't angry about the trade, but felt that the Celtics' decision was wrong.
• The video shows the emotions behind being suddenly moved from one team and organization to another.

Isaiah Thomas did not seem thrilled about being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers in August... Читать дальше...

Oxford United Wigan Athletic 3:00 PM UTC Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Oxford have no fresh injury worries for the visit of League One leaders Wigan.The U's are seeking to remain in play-off contention and have only long-term... Читать дальше...

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• Goldman Sachs finds that January has historically been filled with stock price-moving events, and recommends investors position accordingly.
• Most of the fluctuations result from corporate guidance and preannouncements that take place leading up to fourth quarter earnings season.

Stock traders would be best advised to avoid a holiday hangover, because there have historically been huge money-making opportunities in January, when fourth quarter earnings season kicks off. Читать дальше...

Berlin (dpa) - Der Prozess gegen den im Juli in Berlin mutmaßlich entführten vietnamesischen Ex-Funktionär Trinh Xuan Thanh soll nach Angaben seiner Rechtsanwältin am 10. Januar in Hanoi beginnen. Das sagte die Anwältin Petra Schlagenhauf der «taz» (online/Donnerstag). Der ehemalige Öl-Manager soll sich nach früheren Angaben der Behörden des südostasiatischen Landes wegen Korruption verantworten. Bei einer Verurteilung droht dem 51-Jährigen im schlimmsten Fall die Todesstrafe. Der Fall belastet die... Читать дальше...

Nick Jonas isn’t looking to settle down anytime soon.

The singer opened up to PEOPLE about his dating life, saying he’s perfectly happy being single at the moment.

“It’s not that I’m not pursuing love in some sense, but I’m just too busy right now,” says Jonas. “The time that I do have, I want it to be fun and casual and light and a non-stressful thing. ”

And with both of his brothers in committed relationships, the Jumanji actor, 25, says there’s no pressure on him to get serious. Читать дальше...

The lower house of the Russian Parliament has ratified an agreement with Syria to extend Russia’s lease on a naval base at Tartus for 49 years.

There’s something especially stressful about being in debt over the holidays. Everywhere you look, people are happily spending up big on gifts and it can be very easy to get sucked into doing the same. Then, the next thing you know, you are spinning into the spiral of credit card-related self-hatred. However, the holidays are...

128 countries have voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling on the United States to withdraw its decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The strong vote was taken despite a threat by US President Donald Trump to cut aid to those countries which voted against the United States. Just nine countries backed the US and voted against the resolution and 35 abstained. Malta, along with the rest of the EU, had condemned the US decision.   Minutes before the vote, the United... Читать дальше...

Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum in the musical biopic 'The Greatest Showman.'

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• Republican lawmakers' sustained attacks on the FBI and the special counsel Robert Mueller in recent weeks have raised questions about whether the White House has coordinated or influenced the effort.
• Three House Republicans most opposed to Mueller's investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election have indicated that they have spoken to the White House — and President Donald Trump directly — about it.
• Many of Trump's allies in... Читать дальше...

Closed from December 22 through January 1

Please be aware that the CASC-OR offices will be closing for the holidays at Noon on Friday, December 22 and reopening on Tuesday, January 2.

Happy Holidays to the CASC-OR Motorsport Community!

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NNPC has blamed the petroleum scarcity in the country on marketers of the product and rumours about a purported planned increase in the pump price of petrol.

L'agence ontarienne de transport régional, Metrolinx, a annoncé jeudi avoir négocié un nouveau contrat avec le constructeur québécois, Bombardier, pour la livraison de véhicules légers sur rail. La commande a été largement réduite par rapport au contrat précédent.

Cape Town - A teenager who admitted to stabbing his friend nine times has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for murder.

Corner Stout, 18, was on Tuesday handed a 12-year term, four of which was suspended, at the Blue Downs Regional Court.

Cheyann L. Klus was last seen Nov. 27 at her home in Downers Grove, according to the DuPage County sheriff's office.

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When I asked Rachel Sussman, a a relationship expert and marriage counselor in New York City, about the most common fights couples have, she started mentioning things like chores and social media. I was skeptical. These issues seemed relatively trivial, especially compared to infidelity or a clash in parenting styles.

But Sussman explained that the fight isn't so much about the issue itself as it is about a lack of communication. "If you're someone who has really poor communication skills," she told me... Читать дальше...

As we gear up for a quiet week of relaxation, reflection, and — hey, who knows — maybe even a little regurgitation, now's a fine time to both look to the past and prepare for the future.

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The reactions to my initial essay by John Samples, Mike Godwin, and Kate Klonick, highlight the perennial tension in studying democracy. In one regard, this thing we call democracy demands vision; it invites imagination for the society we want. Yet these systems must be lived, so scholars and wonks also focus on the practices as they exist. To be less obtuse, talk about democracy typically intermingles a normative framework and a descriptive reality.

Kyle Kuzma is doing what Lonzo Ball was supposed to do — just without the fanfare. The unheralded Lakers rookie wasn’t the prized selection by Los Angeles in the 2017 draft. At pick No. 27, he was considered a stretch, a wait-and-see type who potentially could blossom into a useful piece. Instead, he is producing...

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• Republicans passed the Tax Reforms and Jobs Act this week, slashing corporate taxes while lowering them for some American individuals.
• Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, took to LinkedIn to voice his concerns about the new policies.
• He says the bill ignores key investments that will affect the economy's future. 

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund... Читать дальше...

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland have agreed on further steps to promote the initiative to deploy a UN peacekeeping force to the entire separatist-held territory of Donbas, including the uncontrolled section of the Ukrainian-Russian state border. “To promote the peace settlement, further steps were coordinated to promote the initiative to […]

“Once you start making money everybody wants you to be their kids’ godmother or something," the rapper quipped.