The Apalachin Meeting was a summit of some 100 Mafiosi from the US, Canada, and Italy that was raided after their fancy cars and out-of-state license plates aroused the suspicions of law enforcement agents in Apalachin, New York. Fifty-eight Mafiosi, including bosses Carlo Gambino and Vito Genovese, were detained. Perhaps the most significant consequence of the raid was that it confirmed the American Mafia's existence, a fact that had long been denied by what prominent law enforcement official? Discuss

Of great riches there is no real use, except it be in the distribution. Discuss

Three forks, a cute little stem, and some burly cranks - all German designed and made.
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“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”—James Madison Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Unadulterated power in any branch of government is a menace to freedom, but concentrated power across …

The United States is incapable of ceasing the advancement of war. The ruling class has now attacked what it called “Iranian targets” within Syria. If this continues, we will see a third world war. Eventually, those countries being bombed will fight back against the aggression of the U.S. military-industrial complex. The U.S. military has carried …

The special counsel has led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump.

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

The criminal drug cartels in Mexico are reportedly rushing thousands of illegals across the southern U.WS. border in an effort to get as many criminal operatives inside the country as possible ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. With more than 11 million illegals already having crossed into the U.S. thanks to Joe Biden’s disastrous border policies, […]

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Dutch publisher Veen Bosch & Keuning has announced plans to use AI for translating commercial fiction, drawing sharp criticism from literary professionals despite promises of human oversight and author consent. Award-winning translator Michele Hutchison, who won the 2020 International Booker Prize, argues that translation extends beyond word conversion. "We build bridges between cultures, taking into account the target readership every step of the way," she said, noting that translators convey rhythm, poetry, and cultural nuances while conducting precise terminology research.

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Amazon has discontinued its secretive "Encore" project to develop an at-home fertility tracker, resulting in layoffs for around 100 employees. The project, part of Amazon's Grand Challenge division, aimed to launch a device and app that would predict fertility through saliva testing but was ultimately terminated to control costs. CNBC reports: The project was born out of the company's 2020 acquisition of Wisconsin-based startup bluDiagnostics, the sources said. BluDiagnostics was founded in 2015 by Weibel, Katie Brenner and Jodi Schroll, all of whom joined Grand Challenge. The startup had developed a thermometer-like device, called FertilityFinder, to help women track their fertility from home by testing their saliva and measuring two key hormones, estradiol and progesterone. The results of the test were viewable through a corresponding app. Business Insider reported on aspects of the fertility device in 2022, when its codename was Project Tiberius. The team was working to develop its own saliva collection device and mobile app, which could predict when a user might be in the fertile window. Users could also log their period symptoms, sexual activity and other data to assist with tracking their fertility. There are similar offerings on the market from companies including Inne, Oova, Ava and Mira, along with fertility and ovulation tracking apps such as Flo, Clue and Max Levchin's Glow. Amazon initially aimed to release the product this year, but the timing was pushed out after the team encountered technical issues with the device, one of the people said. It was a costly endeavor and required significant upfront investments for lab research and development, in addition to the high salaries for scientists and engineers, the sources said, adding that the team's weekly overhead was roughly $1.5 million. Amazon didn't comment on the figure. Only one project now remains active within Grand Challenge. Its focus is on health tech, the people said. "We regularly review our businesses to ensure we focus on areas where we can make the biggest difference for customers," said Amazon spokesperson Margaret Callahan. "Following a recent review, we've decided to discontinue this project within Grand Challenge, and we're working directly with employees whose roles are impacted to support them through the transition and help them find other opportunities within Amazon."

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Equatorial Guinea qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball after Togo fall to a 1-0 defeat in Liberia.

The Formula 1 race director has one of the most crucial roles in the sport.

Mike Tyson says his health is "just fine" with organisers saying the fight with Jake Paul will "100% go ahead".

Cameron Menzies reaches the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts with a thrilling 10-9 victory over James Wade.

A stainless steel version similar to Apple's gold Watch band, once worn by Kanye West and Beyoncé, is now available for $349.

"Giving up on Nvidia here after its hit — Hopper — is like giving up on Apple at iPhone 1 or 2," Melius Research said.

This year's early Black Friday mattress deals promise major savings on all the best mattresses from Casper, Leesa, Nectar, Saatva, and more.

We've rounded up the best stocking stuffers under $20 that are both fun and functional.

Joan makes her choice tonight in the Season 1 finale of The Golden Bachelorette, and we'll show you where to watch it at home.

Slack's survey of over 17,000 desk workers found slowing excitement for AI among employees and a lack of AI training.

The US is considering expanding its export limits on AI chips to China and its allies. Experts say the race for AI dominance is like a new Cold War.

Joan Vassos got engaged to her final pick, Chock, on the finale of "The Golden Bachelorette." They're still together.

After getting eliminated during week six of "The Bachelorette," Grant Ellis will return as the next Bachelor. Here's what to know about season 29.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun was celebrating a production milestone of 100,000 units of the SU7, his company's EV.

Russian troops wounded in Ukraine were to each be given about $30,000. But that's now been reduced to $10,000 for less severe injuries.

"They never talk back, they always want to hug you," the celebrity chef said on her podcast.

Coinbase has officially listed PEPE, marking a historic shift given the platform’s past controversy with the PEPE community. In May… Continue reading Coinbase Lists PEPE, Robinhood Brings Back Top Altcoins

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While owning a console requires a lot less tinkering than a gaming PC, for example, there are times when you… Continue reading How to factory reset your PS5 console

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Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.

“Last month brought good news for the great Indian bustard, a critically endangered bird found mainly in India,” reports the BBC: Wildlife officials in the western state of Rajasthan have performed the first successful hatching of a chick through artificial insemination. A lone adult male in one of two breeding centres in Jaisalmer city was […]

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“A transgender activist at San Francisco State University assaulted a group of conservatives, including Chloe Cole, and stole a sign ahead of a Turning Point USA event last night,” reports The College Fix. By the end of the night, police arrested the activist after he showed up at Cole’s event. Cole had her breasts removed at […]

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More than 3 000 families in Silver Town, Khayelitsha, have been forced to either use filthy, damaged toilets or relieve themselves in a field.

US warships came under sustained missile and drone attack from Houthi fighters as they sailed off the coast of Yemen, the Pentagon has confirmed.

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Tehran for crucial talks on Iran's nuclear programme, warning just ahead of his trip that room for manoeuvre is narrowing.

Two pupils were stabbed in suspected gang-related attacks at Meriti Secondary School in Rustenburg on Tuesday morning.

The Legal Practice Council has refused to release records linked to professional misconduct complaints lodged against Dali Mpofu, because the advocate “did not give his consent for sharing his information”.

Banks in the UK make it possible for customers to control their gambling spend, either with a self-imposed spend limit, or, for compulsive gamblers, by means of an app blocking all spend on gambling sites. They are very effective, says Wendy Knowler.

Presidency and Special Investigating Unit officials briefed the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday about investigations at the SIU following presidential proclamations.

Before Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, the ceremonial head of the Jewish state made it clear just how dire and grave […]

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Remember: It’s only “election denial” if you have an R after your name. Sure, the Democrats raised a stink about the presidential election results in 2000, 2004 and 2016. The […]

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What would an election cycle be without Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren making a fool of herself? After President-elect Donald Trump made headlines Tuesday for picking veteran and Fox News host […]

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Two people were killed Tuesday when a massive explosion took place in a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky. Twelve people were injured in the explosion, according to WLKY. Two […]

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For any social media conspiracy theorists that believe incumbent President Joe Biden actually voted for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris … you might have some more fodder now. Trump […]

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President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 election has given his MAGA supporters eight straight days of euphoria. In a secret-ballot vote conducted Wednesday, however, Republicans in the U.S. […]

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Illegal immigrants facing deportation in the Trump administration may not have to travel far from the sanctuary cities that have protected them. A report from NBC, based on sources it […]

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Botswana FA's president, Tariq Babitseng, is confident that South African coach Morena Ramoreboli will guide the Zebras back to the Africa Cup of Nations, where they have been absent for 12 years.

Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok are obviously two very different players, but attack coach Tony Brown views them as the same when it comes to driving the Springbok attack.

As Willie le Roux steadily approaches a century of Tests for the Springboks, the man who gave him his first cap, Heyneke Meyer, has applauded him for becoming a well-rounded player - a combination of Bok greats Andre Joubert and Percy Montgomery.

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxin