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According to our research, musicians get about $0.0032 per stream on Spotify. Meaning, they need around 312,500 streams to earn $1000. Meanwhile, Ek has built a fortune worth $7.3 billion.
Spotify CEO Becomes Richer Than ANY Musician Ever While Shutting Down Site Exposing Artist Payouts
The fight for fair pay continues.
www.headphonesty.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
According to our research, musicians get about $0.0032 per stream on Spotify. Meaning, they need around 312,500 streams to earn $1000. Meanwhile, Ek has built a fortune worth $7.3 billion.
Many celebrities use these accounts to avoid constant scrutiny, but the accusations against Musk suggest a more self-serving purpose. Critics have called the situation "beyond pathetic," accusing Musk of self-promotion, while others mocked his apparent need to defend himself anonymously.
Elon Musk’s alleged burner account 'Adrian Dittman' exposed after using it to defend himself on X | The Express Tribune
Elon Musk faces allegations of using burner account on X with voice changer to anonymously defend his reputation.
tribune.com.pk
December 30, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Many celebrities use these accounts to avoid constant scrutiny, but the accusations against Musk suggest a more self-serving purpose. Critics have called the situation "beyond pathetic," accusing Musk of self-promotion, while others mocked his apparent need to defend himself anonymously.
The biological interaction experiments showed that mucus-producing intestinal cells had the highest uptake of micro and nanoplastics, with the particles even entering the cell nucleus that houses the genetic material.
Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics when in use
A UAB research has characterised in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when...
www.uab.cat
December 30, 2024 at 10:17 AM
The biological interaction experiments showed that mucus-producing intestinal cells had the highest uptake of micro and nanoplastics, with the particles even entering the cell nucleus that houses the genetic material.
A blatant attempt to shield the church’s assets in the ongoing bankruptcy case. The money, they say, should be available to victims as compensation for the abuse they endured by various East Bay priests, many of whom never faced jail time for their crimes.
Oakland Diocese accused of transferring $106 million just before bankruptcy
Attorneys representing child sexual abuse survivors allege the Oakland Diocese and Bishop Michael Barber are attempting to hide assets to minimize a potential settlement in the ongoing bankruptcy case...
www.nbcbayarea.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:16 AM
A blatant attempt to shield the church’s assets in the ongoing bankruptcy case. The money, they say, should be available to victims as compensation for the abuse they endured by various East Bay priests, many of whom never faced jail time for their crimes.
“A foster family came and picked out the cheapest coffin. When the flowers were laid, they just came up and threw them like a dog. And when it was time to leave, the foster family said: ‘Thank God, he died. Less problems’, – says one of the friends of the deceased.
Ukrainian Teen Forcibly Relocated to Russia Commits Suicide in Foster Family
Ukrainian orphan Oleksandr Yakushchenko, aged 18, took his life while living in a foster family in Russia because they did not allow him to go back to Ukraine.
united24media.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:14 AM
“A foster family came and picked out the cheapest coffin. When the flowers were laid, they just came up and threw them like a dog. And when it was time to leave, the foster family said: ‘Thank God, he died. Less problems’, – says one of the friends of the deceased.
Trump also promised to end transgender rights across the board on his first day in office, saying that it will be official policy that “there are only two genders, male and female.” He also said he would sign an executive order to “end child sexual mutilation.”
Donald Trump threatens to end trans rights on "day one" in terrifying speech - LGBTQ Nation
He promised to wipe out trans rights with sweeping orders when he takes office.
www.lgbtqnation.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Trump also promised to end transgender rights across the board on his first day in office, saying that it will be official policy that “there are only two genders, male and female.” He also said he would sign an executive order to “end child sexual mutilation.”
Alvelo grabbed the phone, smashed it, and "began striking her multiple times with the knife," according to the affidavit. The man who had the gun then yelled it was time to go, stopping the assault, it said.
Florida pizza delivery woman stabbed a pregnant customer 14 times over bad tip, authorities say
The woman who ordered the Marco's pizza had tipped $2. She discovered she was pregnant while she was being treated for stab wounds at the hospital, court documents said.
www.nbcnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Alvelo grabbed the phone, smashed it, and "began striking her multiple times with the knife," according to the affidavit. The man who had the gun then yelled it was time to go, stopping the assault, it said.
General Psychopathology factor points because of exposure arising from leaded gasoline, reflecting a 0.13-standard-deviation increase in overall liability to mental illness in the population and an estimated 151 million excess mental disorders attributable to lead exposure.
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background
More than half of the current US population was exposed to adverse lead levels in childhood as a result of lead's past use in gasoline. The total contribution of childhood lead exposures .....
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:09 AM
General Psychopathology factor points because of exposure arising from leaded gasoline, reflecting a 0.13-standard-deviation increase in overall liability to mental illness in the population and an estimated 151 million excess mental disorders attributable to lead exposure.
The mutations seen in the patient are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often during severe infections. One of the mutations was also seen in another severe case from British Columbia, Canada.
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property.
www.reuters.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The mutations seen in the patient are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often during severe infections. One of the mutations was also seen in another severe case from British Columbia, Canada.
"They banged and banged and banged, until they finally made their way through the man's door and with not even making it completely through the door, they shot him. I mean it was just that quick."
Neighbors: Police killed man after serving warrant to wrong home
There are a lot of questions surrounding the deadly shooting of a 61-year-old Laurel County man this week, by London police officers who say they were there to serve a search warrant.
www.lex18.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:07 AM
"They banged and banged and banged, until they finally made their way through the man's door and with not even making it completely through the door, they shot him. I mean it was just that quick."
They were labouring for long hours, in excess of what is permitted by Brazilian law, sometimes for seven days a week straight, while being kept in what authorities described as degrading conditions in their accommodation, among other labour violations.
Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ at BYD site in Brazil
Officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in ‘degrading conditions’ in their accommodation.
www.scmp.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:06 AM
They were labouring for long hours, in excess of what is permitted by Brazilian law, sometimes for seven days a week straight, while being kept in what authorities described as degrading conditions in their accommodation, among other labour violations.
ISW points out that Putin responded on 26 December to a journalist's request for comment on the Trump team's proposal to delay Ukraine's NATO membership for 10 to 20 years.
The Kremlin leader said it did not matter whether Ukraine joined NATO "today, tomorrow or in 10 years".
The Kremlin leader said it did not matter whether Ukraine joined NATO "today, tomorrow or in 10 years".
Putin rejects peace plan proposal being crafted by Trump team – ISW
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have indicated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has dismissed a proposal for a potential peace plan being developed by the team of US President-e...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 30, 2024 at 10:05 AM
ISW points out that Putin responded on 26 December to a journalist's request for comment on the Trump team's proposal to delay Ukraine's NATO membership for 10 to 20 years.
The Kremlin leader said it did not matter whether Ukraine joined NATO "today, tomorrow or in 10 years".
The Kremlin leader said it did not matter whether Ukraine joined NATO "today, tomorrow or in 10 years".
“What we really need to chalk all of this up to is Trump laying the groundwork for future negotiations,” Lincicome said. “This is for better or worse a lot of what we’re going to see for the next four years.”
Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to add the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he'll place tariffs on — unless the group takes steps to import more U...
apnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:03 AM
“What we really need to chalk all of this up to is Trump laying the groundwork for future negotiations,” Lincicome said. “This is for better or worse a lot of what we’re going to see for the next four years.”
That is forcing the city to write off those expenses as uncollectable and to reevaluate policies for future campaign visits.
Grand Rapids is not alone. In October, NBC News reported the Trump campaign owed more than $750,000 to four cities and a county across the country.
Grand Rapids is not alone. In October, NBC News reported the Trump campaign owed more than $750,000 to four cities and a county across the country.
Trump campaign won’t pay $49,000 in bills for Grand Rapids rallies
The city of Grand Rapids says the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 campaign has refused to pay more than $49,000 in bills for two rallies in the city this year.
www.woodtv.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM
That is forcing the city to write off those expenses as uncollectable and to reevaluate policies for future campaign visits.
Grand Rapids is not alone. In October, NBC News reported the Trump campaign owed more than $750,000 to four cities and a county across the country.
Grand Rapids is not alone. In October, NBC News reported the Trump campaign owed more than $750,000 to four cities and a county across the country.
"Every Russian massive strike takes time to prepare. It is never a spontaneous decision. It is a conscious choice not only of targets but also of time and date," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack against energy grid on Christmas morning
Russia launched more than 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and over 100 drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. More than 50 missiles and "a significant number" of drones were shot down, he a...
kyivindependent.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM
"Every Russian massive strike takes time to prepare. It is never a spontaneous decision. It is a conscious choice not only of targets but also of time and date," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Musk uses populist and personal language to try to deny AfD’s extremist bent, and the essay expands on his post on his social media platform, X, on which he last week claimed that “only the AfD can save Germany”.
Elon Musk pens German newspaper opinion piece supporting far-right AfD party
Billionaire Trump adviser said his ‘significant investments’ in the country justify his wading into German politics
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Musk uses populist and personal language to try to deny AfD’s extremist bent, and the essay expands on his post on his social media platform, X, on which he last week claimed that “only the AfD can save Germany”.
Prosecutors said that staff was ordered to inject some of the men "a prescription-grade erection-inducing substance for the purpose of causing the men to engage in sex acts in which they were otherwise physically incapable or unwilling."
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, who is charged with sex trafficking, has dementia, lawyers say
Mike Jeffries, who his lawyers say also has Alzheimer's disease, has pleaded not guilty to one count of sex trafficking and 15 counts of interstate prostitution.
www.nbcnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Prosecutors said that staff was ordered to inject some of the men "a prescription-grade erection-inducing substance for the purpose of causing the men to engage in sex acts in which they were otherwise physically incapable or unwilling."
He and his DOGE co-head Vivek Ramaswamy seemed to turn against the idea of “making America great again.”After plenty of pushback against the DOGE heads' takes, some X users reported losing their blue checks, including MAGA figurehead Laura Loomer.
MAGA Civil War Turns Nuclear: ‘F*** Yourself in the Face’
Musk had some social media commentators fearing that he’d “space laser us” after lashing out over H-1B immigration debate.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:46 AM
He and his DOGE co-head Vivek Ramaswamy seemed to turn against the idea of “making America great again.”After plenty of pushback against the DOGE heads' takes, some X users reported losing their blue checks, including MAGA figurehead Laura Loomer.
A grand jury has indicted Adams on federal corruption charges alleging he took bribes from the Turkish government. He's pleaded not guilty.
"Frankly, I submit that he was trying to detract from those issues by making a spectacle of Mr. Mangione," Friedman Agnifilo said at Monday's hearing.
"Frankly, I submit that he was trying to detract from those issues by making a spectacle of Mr. Mangione," Friedman Agnifilo said at Monday's hearing.
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says New York's mayor is politicizing his arrest
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges at his state arraignment Monday.
www.businessinsider.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:43 AM
A grand jury has indicted Adams on federal corruption charges alleging he took bribes from the Turkish government. He's pleaded not guilty.
"Frankly, I submit that he was trying to detract from those issues by making a spectacle of Mr. Mangione," Friedman Agnifilo said at Monday's hearing.
"Frankly, I submit that he was trying to detract from those issues by making a spectacle of Mr. Mangione," Friedman Agnifilo said at Monday's hearing.
He said he was "quite upset" to see the collision with the wall, saying there should not have been any solid structures in the area, to allow for emergency landings.
"Most of the passengers died because of this obstruction, which is devastating," he said.
"Most of the passengers died because of this obstruction, which is devastating," he said.
A plane crash has killed 179 in South Korea's worst aviation disaster. Here's what we know
Only two people survived South Korea's worst airline disaster, with South Korea entering a seven-day mourning period for those who lost their lives.
www.sbs.com.au
December 30, 2024 at 9:42 AM
He said he was "quite upset" to see the collision with the wall, saying there should not have been any solid structures in the area, to allow for emergency landings.
"Most of the passengers died because of this obstruction, which is devastating," he said.
"Most of the passengers died because of this obstruction, which is devastating," he said.
That increase comes on top of a 12% increase in 2023, which HUD blamed on soaring rents and the end of pandemic assistance. The 2023 increase also was driven by people experiencing homelessness for the first time.
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
Federal officials say the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of mig...
apnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:40 AM
That increase comes on top of a 12% increase in 2023, which HUD blamed on soaring rents and the end of pandemic assistance. The 2023 increase also was driven by people experiencing homelessness for the first time.
The damaged aircraft was not allowed to land at any Russian airports despite the pilots’ requests for an emergency landing, and it was ordered to fly across the Caspian Sea towards Aktau in Kazakhstan.
According to data, the plane’s GPS navigation systems were jammed throughout the flight path.
According to data, the plane’s GPS navigation systems were jammed throughout the flight path.
Exclusive: Russian missile caused Aktau crash, investigation confirms
38 passengers were killed on Wednesday after Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
www.euronews.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:39 AM
The damaged aircraft was not allowed to land at any Russian airports despite the pilots’ requests for an emergency landing, and it was ordered to fly across the Caspian Sea towards Aktau in Kazakhstan.
According to data, the plane’s GPS navigation systems were jammed throughout the flight path.
According to data, the plane’s GPS navigation systems were jammed throughout the flight path.
Garland’s four-year tenure has been characterized by a hesitancy to pursue high-profile cases against alleged criminals who are top Republicans, it taking him more than a year and a half to appoint a special prosecutor to look into Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
"They let him walk": Merrick Garland's DOJ under fire after damning Matt Gaetz report released
Justice Department leaders decided against prosecuting Trump ally — and obstructed congressional ethics probe.
www.salon.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Garland’s four-year tenure has been characterized by a hesitancy to pursue high-profile cases against alleged criminals who are top Republicans, it taking him more than a year and a half to appoint a special prosecutor to look into Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
“They were monitoring all Nato naval ships and aircraft,” Lloyd’s List was told.
“They had all details on them. They were just matching their frequencies.
“Russians, Turkish, Indian radio officers were operating it.”
“They had all details on them. They were just matching their frequencies.
“Russians, Turkish, Indian radio officers were operating it.”
Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’
<em>Eagle S</em>, the Russia-linked tanker suspected of damaging an underwater electricity cable on Christmas Day, was kitted out with special transmitting and receiving devices that were used to monitor naval activity, according to a source with direct involvement in the ship, which has since been detained by Finnish police
www.lloydslist.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:32 AM
“They were monitoring all Nato naval ships and aircraft,” Lloyd’s List was told.
“They had all details on them. They were just matching their frequencies.
“Russians, Turkish, Indian radio officers were operating it.”
“They had all details on them. They were just matching their frequencies.
“Russians, Turkish, Indian radio officers were operating it.”
The committee said it also received testimony that at a 2017 party, Gaetz twice had sex with "Victim A," who was 17 years old at the time and had just completed her junior year in high school.
Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:31 AM
The committee said it also received testimony that at a 2017 party, Gaetz twice had sex with "Victim A," who was 17 years old at the time and had just completed her junior year in high school.