The app has surged in popularity this year after appearances by Tesla boss Elon Musk and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but currently has an air of exclusivity because it can only be accessed via invitations from those already on the inside. The app’s creators—Rohan Seth and Paul Davison—have said it is not intended to be exclusive forever, previously noting that it was scaling slowly to ensure it is stable and fully-formed by the time it reaches a full release to the general public....

In a statement from the White House, President Joe Biden said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to offer his condolences and said the United States stands with the people of Israel and with Jewish communities around the world. “The loss of life among worshipers practicing their faith is heartbreaking,” Biden said. “I have instructed my team to offer our assistance to the government and people of Israel as they respond to the disaster and care for the wounded....

The rise of the viral disease has been documented globally, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declaring monkeypox a public health emergency in the United States. Illinois, California and New York have declared a state of emergency over the spread of monkeypox, a viral disease which causes flu-like symptoms and skin afflictions such as rashes, pimples or blisters. People are being put on high alert for the disease, but it seems that The Simpsons inadvertently warned people years ago....

Morgan County Patrol Lieutenant Eric Fields—who boasts bulging muscles and a clean-shaven head just like Johnson—became the talk of social media last week, when a photograph of him was shared by his office on Facebook. The image showed Fields posing alongside a Walmart worker, along with the caption: “This gentlemen recently ran into Sgt. Mason and informed him he wanted to meet our Deputy that people say looks like ‘The Rock’....

The Portugal international, 34, drew the curtain on his spell at the Santiago Bernabeu after 10 years of service in June, leaving on a free transfer. And Besiktas have moved to snap up the out-of-contract centre-back, after announcing talks had begun between the two parties on their official website. Celtic fans bask in Rangers humiliation “Negotiations have begun with Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) over the player’s transfer,” a short statement read....

SLEEP IN: Book a room at the Hotel Arts, a shimmery tower built for the ‘92 Olympics. Then head to the pool for a glass of Cava, the champagne of Catalonia. (Doubles start at $310. Call 34-93-2211000.) EXPLORE: Ramble down La Rambla (lower left), the wide boulevard surging up from the port. (But watch out for pickpockets.) For great shopping, continue north up Passeig de Gracia–hit Loewe for leather and Vincon for high-design accessories....

It’s hard to get excited about Carolina-Duke with that so fresh in our memories. MORE: Duke - UNC rivalry in photos | UNC newspaper takes shot at Duke | ACC basketball icons Maybe if the game were at the Smith Center one could imagine the Heels conjuring an inspiring upset. Alas, the first meeting is set for Cameron Indoor Stadium Wednesday at 9 on ESPN. So is there anything that suggests to us that this edition of Carolina-Duke will be anything other than another decisive victory for the Blue Devils, who’ve won 10 of their 11 home games, all but one by a double-digit margin, who beat Notre Dame in a name-your-score laugher the last time they played in this building?...

Finally, dusk has fallen, which means it’s cocktail time. Younger Dems might start in the West Village at the White Horse Tavern, where Dylan Thomas drank himself to death, or the Corner Bistro. Farther uptown, the Landmark Tavern has a cozy, old-fashioned pub feel. Once hunger sets in, the donkey migration should head southeast to preternaturally trendy Soho. The corner of West Broadway and Grand Street has become a sort of mini-Paris, home to packed Euro-chic eateries like Felix and Lucky Strike....

Speaking to ABC’s This Week in an interview, he also said that the situation in the area has “become a bit of a Ukrainian Alamo.” “It’s fighting to the last defender, and pinning down multiple Russian battalions and doing so very heroically. But ultimately, it looks as if it’s going to have to collapse, it’s going to be taken. And when it does that is a moment of some peril for Ukraine, because now that port can be used by the Russians,” Petraeus stated....

Massage to the perineum may help decrease tightness and increase blood flow. This can be helpful in a vaginal delivery, decreasing the risk of tearing, surgical cutting, and repair of the perineum. As a result, it can reduce pain and other related complications. What Is a Perineal Massage? Perineal massage is a massage to the soft tissue of the perineal area. It can help improve blood flow and decrease tissue restriction for improved flexibility of the perineal muscles....

Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums, usually caused by an infection, that damages the tissue and bones that support the teeth. Is It Periodontitis? In a nutshell, periodontitis occurs when gingivitis is left untreated. Since gingivitis and periodontitis share similar symptoms, early diagnosis is key to preventing progression. Only your dentist is able to confirm what problem you have. What Causes Periodontitis? Gum disease generally develops because of improper brushing and flossing habits, although underlying medical conditions may have a correlation to greater incidence....

Last month, a car bomb just over the Iranian border killed 13. Then last week, four Iranian policemen were killed in Negor by assailants who fled back to Pakistan. Tehran blamed Jondollah, a extremist group of ethnic Baluchis (who live in both states), and accused Islamabad of connivance. President Pervez Musharraf’s government denied it, but Tehran sent more security personnel to the border, tightened controls over travelers and goods, and hastened construction of a 700-kilometer-long fence....

The largest, worth $650,000, backs Democratic nominee Joe Biden to become command-in-chief. If the former vice president secures victory next Tuesday, the UK bettor stands to make just over $1 million. Another British resident has wagered $202,000 on Biden winning the election, while an Australian bettor put $140,000 on Donald Trump winning four more years in the White House. If Trump wins, the bettor will be set to collect over $231,000....

The shooting occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. ET. The U.S. Park Police confirmed the shooting to Newsweek and said in a statement that they had “medevaced an individual from the Lincoln Memorial plaza to a hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” A reporter for George Washington University’s student newspaper, the GW Hatchet, captured video of the medical helicopter landing to pick the injured gunshot victim up. The reporter also tweeted that, while he had been around the Reflecting Pool for an hour, he “didn’t hear any shots....

After a costly period in which the standard of the game dropped, the past few editions of Konami’s football sim have been lauded for the quality and feel of their gameplay and the title is gradually making up the ground it lost on FIFA. PES 2018 has now hit the shelves and once again, it is earning excellent reviews. To fill you in on what to expect from this year’s game, Goal has all of the latest information about the newest PES title....

The attack, which took place in the Guaratuba neighborhood of Bertioga on the morning of Friday, November 27, has left Typhoon hospitalized, but the seven-year-old family dog is said to be making a recovery. According to local media, a jararaca snake that was said to be approximately six feet long was behind the attack. Andressa da Silva dos Santos, 24, said that the snake might have attacked her 12-year-old sister if it wasn’t for Typhoon....

Out magazine wrote that the mayor of South Bend, Indiana “should have supported an organization… created to cater to the needs of queer people” instead of The Salvation Army in a story resurfacing articles on the presidential primary contender volunteering for the charity. It also reported that Buttigieg, who is himself a member of the gay community, received a “roasting” on social media Tuesday for his volunteering with the church group....

The former South Bend, Indiana mayor told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday that he’s not going to listen to “family values” lectures from Limbaugh following the remarks, which drew bipartisan criticism. Limbaugh referred to Buttigieg as a “thirty-seven year old gay guy kissing his husband on stage, next to Mr. Man, Donald Trump,” in an attempt to argue America is not ready for a gay president. The comment came just eight days after President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to the radio host and staunch supporter of his re-election campaign during his State of the Union address....

Barrett was nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the U.S. Supreme Court left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September. While some Democrats have said the seat should be left vacant until after the November presidential election, Trump has said that he has the right to make the nomination. Democrats have indicated that they may expand the number of justices seated on the Supreme Court, much to the consternation of the GOP....

Carroll had some sympathy for his coaching counterpart in the game, Bill Belichick, and admitted not knowing much about how the Seahawks inflate their footballs in any given week. MORE: Sherman calls out Goodell for ‘conflict of interest’ | SNL spoofs Deflate-gate He also expects Belichick not to let it get to his team during the week before next Sunday’s big game. “We’re understanding they’re dealing with distraction they don’t want," Carroll said....