The World Bank dispatched dozens of researchers to cut through the murk and produce the first clear view of just who controls Russia. Last week it released the surprising findings: the 23 biggest oligarchs control 35 percent of industrial sales, high by European standards but less than the 50 percent claimed by earlier estimates. The oligarchs do dominate the heights of the Russian economy–including oil, gas, metals, autos and banks–but not much else....
Herro, 20, was feeling feisty as his Heat got back into the series with a win over the Lakers in Game 3. The rookie guard didn’t have a great game, shooting 6 for 18 from the floor and finishing with 17 points. NBA FINALS: Butler carries Miami to needed Game 3 victory And then this video of Herro snarling/sneering late in the game hit Twitter: Which made his face the butt of jokes — and kind of a bull’s-eye, too....
The Stars (34-37-11) finished last season sixth in the Central Division – 15 points back of the Nashville Predators for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. Their defence was among the worst in the league surrendering 3.19 goals against per game – only the last-place Colorado Avalanche were worse (3.39). “I don’t know if I want to fully wipe the slate clean,” said Seguin. “There’s a lesson last year to learn from, individually and as a team....
This article provides an overview of common types of liver disease and available treatment options. Types of Liver Disease Liver disease generally refers to conditions that damage your liver. They can develop for many reasons, including: Damage from viruses Alcohol overuse Medication misuse Exposure to toxins Autoimmune conditions that block the liver’s ability to function properly Depending on the underlying cause, liver disease can typically be managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes a liver transplant or surgery....
What Are Opioids? Opioids are a type of analgesic, or medication used to control pain sensations. Because they are classified as narcotics, they are available by prescription only. Opioids work by attaching to certain receptors in the nervous system and changing the way the brain perceives and interprets pain. Opioids may be given in the following ways. Intravenously: Small doses of opioids are injected, often via a pain pump, to provide short-term pain relief....
That’s something Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, a native son of the Crescent City, needs to realize before it’s too late. MORE: Smith’s message shouldn’t be missed | Pierre Thomas witnessed Smith’s killing The LSU product’s voice cracked Monday as he described the conditions in his hometown to Rich Eisen, the emotion seeping out through the Louisiana boot-shaped hole in his heart. Mathieu said a culture of jealousy-producing poverty — a hallmark of the 504, which has had one of the nation’s highest murder rates for years — led to the slaying of former Saints defensive lineman Will Smith this past weekend....
The outspoken, eccentric boxer took to Twitter on Monday to seemingly announce his retirement, posting that the sport was “the saddest thing I ever took part in…I’m also retired.” MORE: MMA fighter enters weigh-in covered in green paint But less than three hours later, Fury was back on social media to renege on that choice. “Hahahaha u think you will get rid of the GYPSYKING that easy!!! I’m here to stay....
There have been several retirement announcements, expletive-laden rants at his rivals, messages of support for sometimes-surprising causes and even a picture of his personal ID from Fury’s wife. Fury has built up a huge following and can rarely be accused of being bland on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Ahead of his showdown with Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, here’s how some of his strangest stunts have played out....
In early September, Fury teased the British public by offering former unified champ Anthony Joshua a December world title shot. Joshua, who was just off a second points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, accepted the challenge, but the projected U.K. super fight dissembled during negotiations. When the smoke cleared, Chisora, who Fury outpointed in 2011 and stopped in 2014, had remarkably secured himself a world title shot against “The Gypsy King”....
Both Jost and Sturm were playing bottom-six minutes for their respective clubs, but the key here is the financial benefits for Colorado. The move clears about $1.3 million off the books for the Avalanche, who most certainly are gearing up to land a bigger splash before the March 21 deadline. Jost has 14 points in 59 games played this season, competing in a fourth-line role for the best team in hockey this season....
Prime Minister Boris Johnson informed parliament of the review on Tuesday, ending three decades of de facto disarmament by the British armed forces. The U.K. will now expand its nuclear arsenal, which is currently the fifth largest in the world. The 100-page report, titled “Global Britain in a Competitive Age,” is the product of an integrated review of security, defense and foreign policy designed to refocus British policy in the face of perceived threats from Russia, China, and other adversaries....
The attempt to infiltrate Venezuela and overthrow Maduro over the weekend reportedly resulted in the deaths of several would-be insurgents as well as the arrest of others, including two former Green Berets operating on behalf of a Florida-based security company called Silvercorp. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro argued Monday the U.S. government had a direct hand in the incident, saying the White House delegated preparational activities to the Drug Enforcement Agency and operational activities to Silvercorp....
The letter addressed to Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamie Raskin, who sent their own letter criticizing Richardson’s ban last week, cited an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) rule that doesn’t punish athletes for marijuana use when it’s for performance enhancement. However, the UFC isn’t subject to the international anti-doping code like the USADA and all Olympic organizations. “Most governments in the world have been very reluctant to take marijuana off the prohibited list for public health reasons,” the USADA letter said....
The night opened with The Dirt Sheet by Miz & Morrison and they threw shade at everyone including WWE Universal Champion, Braun Strowman. They even said Bray Wyatt replaced the Monster Among Men with puppets in The Wyatt Family. This was enough to bring the Universal Champion out and he started toying with the former SmackDown Tag Team Champions. The Miz gave him a dose of reality and said that Bray Wyatt was not done with him....
It sounds like the beginning of a customer service nightmare, but it’s a reality for some users right now. Inactive Accounts Are Losing Their Verified Status In a Tweet from its official support account, Twitter announced that as of January 22, 2021, some accounts will be losing their verification badges. If you’re the owner of a verified account, you better make sure that you’re an active Twitter user and that you meet all of the other requirements listed on the Twitter Help Center....
Some were confused about what they thought was a room full of Hollywood royalty, as well as angry about lack of COVID prevention protocol when presented with stars who seemed to be ignoring social distancing protocols and merrily leaving their masks at home. Others found relief via social media: Some realized something was afoot but weren’t amused. The jocular vibe seemed to hit a sour note with some of the viewers who tuned in curious to see how the awards show would tackle the remote experience....
To fully understand what happened, we need to to start at the beginning. Pistons G-League player and Dekker’s former Wisconsin teammate Bronson Koenig tweeted this: Dekker then responded with this tweet, which he later deleted: Dekker’s tweet attracted a lot of commentary from Twitter users, including @sreekyshooter. (Before we advance further, we should provide a warning that there will be explicit language in the tweets below. So… here’s that warning....
Robertson, 91, started the nation’s first Christian television network in 1960 and has hosted the television show since it first aired in 1966. He announced during the anniversary broadcast that he was moving on to new projects and that his son Gordon will take over as full-time host. Fans of the longtime television host took to social media to honor Robertson and his half-century of work that was rooted in politics and faith....
