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This chat was called Basta Dittatura, or Enough of the Dictatorship. Turin police officers told AP that this Telegram chat had tens of thousands of members and that the searches turned up weapons and flammable acid. The chat served as a “prime forum” for organizing protests against Italy’s Green Pass requirements. The Green Pass shows proof of COVID-19 vaccination, recent negative test or already having and being cured of the virus....

Lewis, a civil rights icon and U.S. House representative for more than three decades prior to his death last July, helped lead a group of hundreds during a march from Selma, Alabama, to the state capitol in Montgomery exactly 56 years ago, on March 7, 1965. The march was one of three in which activists protested discriminatory practices that prevented Black Americans from exercising their rights to vote. Before they were able to complete their route to Montgomery, Alabama state troopers violently attacked demonstrators as they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Selma’s outskirts....

In the House, the Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Republican Billy Tauzin, held hearings on the collapse of Enron and the ImClone scandal; Tauzin is now threatening to compel public testimony from ImClone ex-shareholder Martha Stewart. But Tauzin’s committee has also requested and received stacks of records from a dozen other troubled corporations ranging from Adelphia Communications to Xerox. Sources say these contain information that could create awkward pre-election headlines for two Democratic senators and a top party official....

In the clip, posted to TikTok by Milda Ulpytė, who is a dog breeder and groomer based in Lithuania, we can see a little Pomeranian puppy being held up in the shower with dry fluffy hair. The soundtrack to the funny video, which has gained a staggering 30.8 million views, is a man saying: “This is my hair wet a little bit, but not wet at all. So, I’m going to show you guys what it looks like when it’s wet wet....

Buffalo running back LeSean McCoy got his revenge on Chip Kelly, and Colin Kaepernick looked slower and unable to regain the form he showed when he took over for Alex Smith and the Jim Harbaugh-coached 49ers. MORE: Week 6 takeaways for every team Yeah, that was a long time ago in football years. A sexy-looking Cowboys-Packers matchup fizzled and was never a real contest. Dallas 30, Green Bay 16. Aaron Rodgers likes scotch, apparently....

Dmitri Stoyanoff, 40, said that police pepper-sprayed him, threw him to the ground and arrested him unlawfully in September 2020, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Stoyanoff said that he was carrying a sign that read “Vote Register Here” at a protest in Kenton Park on Sept. 28, 2020, when police attempted to take it “for no legal reason.” When he attempted to hold on to the sign, police allegedly pepper-sprayed him in the face and eyes, pushed him to the ground, kicked him and handcuffed him, the Oregonian reported....

The gathering marked Oregon’s biggest city’s 100th day of protests sparked by the shooting death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Protesters had marched from Kenton Park at around 9:45 p.m. and headed to the Portland Police Association. During the action, police told demonstrators to stay off the road and warned they might use tear gas. The crowd mostly ignored the orders, KATU.com reported. Police also ordered people to “stop throwing things at officers” and that those in the area of North Lombard St and North Campbell Ave building must immediately leave....

LA Galaxy facing uncertan future without Bruce Arena “We appreciate Steven’s contributions while in Portland and wish him all the best,” said Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson in a statement published on the team’s official website. Taylor was signed midseason on free transfer from Newcastle United after the club’s relegation from the English Premier League. Up until that point, the 30-year-old had never played outside of England. The defender ended up playing in nine games for the Timbers down the stretch, all starts....

The Lille striker’s goal after 109 minutes at the Stade de France in Paris secured an unlikely first major trophy for his country, after captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo had been forced off with injury midway through the first half. A dominant start from France to Sunday’s final kept Portugal pegged firmly back in their half and Fernando Santos’ side looked to be facing a supremely tough task when Ronaldo was carried off in tears after failing to recover from a Dimitri Payet challenge that jarred his left knee....

Hector Cuper’s men will begin their preparation for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Switzerland with an encounter against Fernando Santos’s squad. Both sides have only met twice on the international scene with the Selecao das Quinas claiming victories on both occasions in 1995 and 2005. “The March games are already defined and we’re going back to Switzerland! Portugal x Egypt, Portugal x Netherlands,” the Portuguese FA tweeted. Egypt who will be playing in the quadrennial event for the first time in 28 years have been drawn in Group A with hosts Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia....

Pain during intercourse is also known as dyspareunia. Sexually Transmitted Infections That May Cause Pain A number of different STIs can potentially lead to pain during sex. STIs associated with pain during intercourse include: Gonorrhea Herpes Molluscum contagiosum (if the sores it causes become infected) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): A condition that usually results from an untreated STI. This can cause significant pain and can also lead to infertility. This can cause significant pain and can also lead to infertility....

BY ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter Only two days have passed since the most recent Malaysia Super League (MSL) matches were played, and on Friday the league campaign continues with the twelfth round. Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) will face PKNS FC on Sunday, and because they are eight points clear at the top, will not lose their top spot even if they lose in Shah Alam. Second-placed Perak on 20 points will host PKNP FC on Saturday, but if the Bos Gaurus are really unlucky they could see themselves dropping down all the way to sixth spot, as teams in third through sixth are all on 18 points....

Some facilities may also be offering modified services and operating on a reduced schedule amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But what about the Post Office and other mail services? Here we look at the New Year’s Day hours and delivery information for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and courier services. Post Office Hours on New Year’s Day 2022 Most USPS services are closed on New Year’s Day, apart from Priority Mail Express, which will be delivered on January 1....

Cao, a tall, wiry man in his 50s, is part of DEC Group’s senior management team. He doesn’t want to give his full name as he has not sought permission to talk to us, but he is willing to discuss the earthquake’s terrible aftermath. When the quake hit last Monday, it demolished not only some of the Dongfang Turbine Factory works (designed to withstand a 7.0 quake) but also the factory’s primary, middle, and technical training schools in the Sichuan mountain town of Hanwang....

Posterior vitreous detachment usually isn’t dangerous to your vision, but it can cause stress and complications that need to be managed and followed by your eye doctor. Here is more information about posterior vitreous detachment (also called vitreous detachment), including symptoms, complications, and treatments. What Is Posterior Vitreous Detachment? The vitreous in your eye is attached to a light-sensitive area called the retina through millions of small fibers. In fact, the vitreous composes 80% of your eye’s volume....

The 17-year-old shortstop from Puerto Rico failed a drug test, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. It is not known what drug was detected in the test. (UPDATE, June 8: Baseball America reported Perez tested positive for an unspecified performance-enhancing drug. BA also reported Kentucky infielder JaVon Shelby tested positive for Adderall, a stimulant.) MORE: Teams’ biggest draft regrets | Draft time, TV info The draft begins Thursday and Perez has been projected in some mock drafts to go as high as second the Reds....

Lately agencies have been doing it all the time. Fueling the fickleness: cost pres- sures, a shortage of fresh ideas and job-hopping marketing execs who hire new agencies to get a fresh start. Companies may hire investment bankers based on their reputations, but before hiring an ad agency they want to compare roughed-out commercials from several contenders. “Agencies are being crushed by the amount of work that’s expected,” says consultant Lee Anne Morgan....