Right-wing app Parler booted off internet over ties to

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FREEThe conservative-friendly social network Parler was booted off the internet Monday over ties to last week’s siege on the U.S. Capitol, but not before digital activists made off with an archive of its posts, including any that might have helped organize or document the riot. Amazon kicked Parler ... ^{See Details}

Created: 13 days ago

80% say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or won't

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FREETOKYO — More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take place. The polls were conducted by the Japanese news agency Kyodo and TBS — the Tokyo Broadcasting ... ^{See Details}

Created: 13 days ago

On the llam: 'Very chill' llama found wandering off

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FREENEWBURYPORT, Mass. — A passerby spotted a wandering llama in a field off an interstate in Massachusetts and with the help of an animal control officer, brought it to a farm for safekeeping. Patrick Boddy was driving in Newburyport when he spotted the male gray-and-white llama, stopped his truck ... ^{See Details}

Created: 18 days ago

The community made it through the holidays safely

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FREELater on that day, at about 2:30 p.m., firefighters also responded to a fire alarm that went off out in the RM of Estevan, in a commercial occupancy by the bypass. It was quickly established that it was a faulty detecting device. With no emergency happening, crews returned to the station. ... ^{See Details}

Created: 20 days ago

Fresh off winning ATP comeback player of year award, Vasek

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FREEPlaying pain-free tennis has Canada's Vasek Pospisil thinking about what might be possible on the ATP Tour's singles scene. A refreshed mindset and solid results have helped build his confidence too. Since undergoing successful back surgery in 2019, Pospisil has displayed the form that saw him crack ... ^{See Details}

Created: 17 days ago

In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to

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FREEWednesday's grey skies and bitter wind gave way to brilliant sunshine that glinted off the iconic Capitol dome, birdsong mingling with the clang of construction hammers as crews ringed the entire complex with an ominous, unscalable fence. article continues below Trending Stories. ... ^{See Details}

Created: 17 days ago