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Le Pen, who has previously expressed her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, recently spoke with French public radio about the ongoing war in Ukraine and how she was concerned about a definitive alliance between China and Russia. “Imagine … if we let the first producer of raw materials in the world — which is Russia — [create an alliance] with the first factory of the world — which is China — to let them perhaps constitute the first military power of the world....

“John Cena is one of the most iconic WWE superstars in history, a great actor and philanthropist,” Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood III said in release. “We welcome him back to the ‘World Center of Racing’ and our new motorsports stadium, this time to pace the field for the ‘Great American Race.’ " Cena served as an honorary starter for the 2012 edition of the Daytona 500, but this year he’ll be behind the wheel to lead the field of 40 cars to the green flag....

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that an initial incident report from the officers who responded to a call to a friend’s Newnan, Ga.-area home listed a possible crime as “overdose.” MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2015 Coweta County coroner Richard Hawk, who told The Associated Press that an autopsy began Tuesday, said Hanson, 29, was found by sheriffs Sunday “unconscious and unresponsive.” The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was conducting the autopsy Tuesday, according to the Journal-Constitution, but toxicology results could take several weeks....

Dorée was rescued in November from a breeder in Seymour, Iowa. Authorities say Daniel Gingerich violated the Animal Welfare Act over 120 times since March 2001. Gingerich owned a total of 514 dogs across several different properties—including Dorée, KCCI-TV reported. In March, Gingerich pleaded guilty to two counts of animal neglect in a plea agreement, and has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Bagley told the outlet that she was one of the dogs that had been the worst off, being stuck in a cage her entire life....

In a letter sent to the Justice Department last week, 177 Stanford faculty members argued that the program is harming academic settings by racially profiling and unfairly targeting Chinese researchers. The China Initiative was first launched in 2018 with the goal of combating economic espionage, trade secret theft and technology threats associated with China’s government. However, the Stanford professors argued that the initiative has since “deviated significantly” from its intended purpose by terrorizing Chinese scholars simply because of their ethnic ties....

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the declaration on Monday, in a decision that was first reported by the Associated Press. The announcement goes against more than four decades of U.S. policy and is counter to international consensus. “Calling the establishment of civilian settlements inconsistent with international law has not advanced the cause of peace,” Pompeo argued. “The hard truth is that there will never be a judicial resolution to the conflict, and arguments about who is right and who is wrong as a matter of international law will not bring peace....

Who would be so brazen, so stupid as to commit a carjacking and a murder in a neighborhood that is known for having so many police officers in it? 18-year-old Tamara McLoyd is who—a woman who already had a warrant out for her arrest for an armed robbery that took place on November 2. McLoyd allegedly shot Bartek at his apartment complex during the carjacking, and Bartek died later that night in the hospital....

Special prosecutor Dan Webb mentioned multiple occasions when Foxx and others in her office made false public statements regarding Smollett’s case in 2019 in the 68-page report. He concluded that some of the office’s actions could have violated legal ethics, although he said they did not do anything criminal. Webb said the prosecutors’ handling of the initial case against Smollett showed Cook County State Attorney’s Office’s “major failure of operations....

This week, the San Diego County District Attorney’s office charged 11 alleged antifa members with felony conspiracy and felony assault charges, among other crimes, in a riot case where supporters of former President Donald Trump and random bystanders were beaten in Pacific Beach, California in January. Eight suspects were arraigned this week; they have all pleaded not guilty. Eight suspects were issued search and arrest warrants last week in San Diego County and Los Angeles County....

Caustic injury typically occurs in your upper respiratory tract (nose, mouth, throat or pharynx, and voice box or larynx) and the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Injury risk increases related to how acidic or basic the level of pH (potential of hydrogen) is for the product. A neutral pH is 7. The lower the pH is, the more acidic the product is, while a higher pH is more basic....

Ultimately, spiritual warfare is a way to resist Satan. The Devil, the “roaring lion,” looks to devour the souls of the righteous (1 Peter 5:8). Since Satan will try to launch spiritual attacks to weaken your faith, it’s important to remain spiritually strong so he can’t influence you. When you honor your Creator, He will guard your soul. Feel discouraged or defeated Experience great physical fatigue Fall into unhealthy patterns Believe everyone is against you Find it difficult to connect with God Struggle to maintain your faith Think that the Lord is punishing you...

About 0.75 grams protein per pound body weight (1.5 grams protein per kilogram) is a more-than-adequate intake for both types of athletes. While this need might be slightly higher if the athlete is dieting (restricting calories), new to lifting weights, or is in a growth spurt, one gram of protein per pound (2.0 g pro/kg) is the maximum an athlete can use per day to build muscle. MORE: Jo Innes on health issues | Howard Bloom on sports business | Jason Fitzgerald on NFL contracts | John Infante on NCAA compliance matters | Sports Media Watch | Become a contributor...

At home, China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong confronts the same dilemma that strongmen always face: whether to ease his tight-fisted policy in hopes of assuaging public anger, or crack down more harshly in order to reinforce his authority. Either option runs the risk of fueling more protest. Abroad, Xi confronts the challenge of continuing to expand China’s influence around the world—as he has relentlessly sought to do since assuming power a decade ago—at a time when his COVID policy and ensuing protests are shaking the global economy and attracting international condemnation....

The roots of these attacks lie in the broader history of antiforeign protest in China, which is as diverse as the history of anti-Asian feeling in the United States. From their earliest encounters with the Chinese, Western traders, missionaries and diplomats faced local discontent and hostility, often leading to fatal confrontations. Catholic missionaries and their converts suffered arrest or martyrdom in the 1620s, the 1660s and the 1700s, before their religion was formally banned by the emperors....

Prada adorns a sleeveless knee-length coat with long, black beaded feathers. With a mohair faux fur vest on top and a wide orange felt band, it’s one of the more whimsical takes on the trend ($6,550; prada.com). Nina Ricci sent her models down the runway with wispy ostrich feathers threaded through their hair like Shakespeare’s midsummer fairies. The motif is repeated in her alpaca and mohair poncho, one of the easier pieces to weave into an existing wardrobe....

The challenge has swept the social media site, and usually involves uploading throwback videos of a vacation, festival or even school years. It’s set to the Noisettes song “Never Forget You,” and usually ends with the person holding up a baby or child as they mouth along with lyrics, sharing their permanent souvenir from a supposed fling. Since gaining popularity people have created spoof confrontations, as men and women stitched the videos, saying the person is their spouse or partner....

A viral post in the “Ask Reddit” forum called on readers to share what they do for a living and how much they get paid. Nearly 26,000 people weighed in and contributed to the thread, which featured a wide range of jobs and compensation. Here’s a look at some of the top comments. Custodian “Master of the custodial arts. $17.50/h.” the top comment from nurdboy42, with more than 16,000 votes, read....

In a Facebook group created to help reunite lost possessions with their owners, people have been posting pictures of family photos, checks and even pets. Others are using the group, titled “Quad State Tornado Found Items,” to inquire about their lost belongings and, in some cases, missing family members or loved ones. Some people have also been using the group to offer aid to those affected by the tornados. One user said he had several RVs available for people whose homes were destroyed by the tornados, while some offered food and supplies or asked about sites where they could bring the materials....

Posting in Reddit’s popular “Ask Reddit” forum on Thursday, Redditor u/Indianfattie asked: “What is incorrectly perceived as a sign of intelligence?” The post has amassed over 42,000 upvotes and more than 26,000 comments. What the Experts Say According to various psychologists and psychotherapists, there are a few different ways to determine whether or not someone is highly intelligent. Speaking to Bustle, Christine Scott-Hudson, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Create Your Life Studio, said empathy, compassion and curiosity are all traits of highly intelligent people....

Bayern Munich’s Spanish enforcer is part of a select group of players who have starred both in a Pep team and in the Premier League, where he played with Liverpool. But despite some early teething problems at the Etihad Stadium, Alonso believes the former Barcelona coach will stay true to his playing ideals. Schneiderlin not angry at Mourinho “Manchester City are still very much in the race for me as well,” the midfielder explained to Fox Latin America....