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Qatar has again banned Beer at World Cup Matches The eight stadiums hosting matches during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have a beer sales prohibition, according to the New York Times. Just two days before the major football tournament, Qatari officials made a stunning decision following months of conflict with FIFA, the world football regulatory body. At first, only Budweiser, a drink sponsored by FIFA, was allowed to be served inside of Qatar World Cup venues. Since 1986, Budweiser has been the only World Cup-exclusive brand, and in 2011, after Qatar was selected as the host nation, parent…

Is Mastodon worthy answer to Twitter? Since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, laid off half the company’s employees, and began restructuring the company’s finances, a previously ignored social media platform has entered the conversation. Mastodon may have been named after a mammoth-like creature that became extinct long ago, but it is very much still around today. Since Musk’s acquisition of Twitter was finalised on October 27th, the micro-blogging platform has gained at least 1 million users. Mastodon, which has been around since 2016, has not implemented any monetization strategies into its software, which is perhaps most appealing to users (and confusing…

With the holidays just around the corner, many people scramble to find the perfect outfit for their holiday parties. Consider a velvet outfit if you’re looking for something unique and festive. Velvet is a luxurious fabric perfect for holiday parties and other formal occasions. But what kind of jewelry should you wear with a velvet outfit? In this article, we’ll give tips on choosing the right jewelry to highlight your velvet ensemble. 1. Outfit Color Start by considering the color of your velvet outfit. Consider pairing it with gold or silver jewelry if you’re wearing a dark-colored dress. If you’re…

5 Best Virtual Reality Games The introduction of virtual reality (VR) into the gaming industry was a huge step towards making games as immersive as possible. Nothing beats the tension, fear and excitement you feel when playing through the eyes of the game character. Below, we explore some of the most thrilling VR games that have been released. You can try them out for a first-hand feel of the games. Pistol Whip Pistol Whip virtual reality video game was created and released by Cloudhead Games. The game came out in 2019 for PCs running Microsoft Windows and the Oculus Quest.…

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: How to Evolve Bisharp to Kingambit New to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet is Kingambit. It is known to assemble an army of Bisharps and Pawniards prepared to fight by its side after evolving from Bisharp, and it also has a frightening appearance. However, unlike most Pokémon, this one does not evolve only through the acquisition of experience points. There are a few prerequisites, but once they’re completed, this species joins a select group with a novel approach to evolution. This tutorial will cover the evolution of Bisharp into Kingambit, as well as early-game strategies for…

Tijuana, Mexico police are on the hunt for a serial killer Baja California’s attorney general, Ricardo Iván Carpio Sánchez, has acknowledged that they are looking into a suspect described as a “sociopath” who may be responsible for the murders of at least three women in Tijuana. A subject needed by this institution was found to have a criminogenic effect, as Carpio Sánchez put it. “We have taken the necessary investigative actions to aspire to the absolute clarification of cases, which have to do with femicide at this time, and that we have a judicial warrant for an arrest warrant against…

Twitter is closing down after mass resignation and nobody to control it? On Thursday, rumours of widespread resignations from the troubled social media giant Twitter led to the immediate closure of the business’s offices. According to an initial report by Platformer’s Zo Schiffer, company management informed staff that all buildings would be closed indefinitely, effective immediately, and that badge access would be cancelled. An insider has revealed that all Twitter staff have been forced to leave the building and have had their badge access temporarily disabled. According to Schiffer’s reporting, CEO Elon Musk and others at Twitter shut down the…

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 20 years in prison Elizabeth Holmes, one of Silicon Valley’s most acclaimed and hated company founders, will be sentenced on Friday for cheating investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Holmes faces up to 20 years in prison, $1 million in fines, and $804 million in reparations for her now-defunct blood-testing company Theranos. Criminal law experts say Holmes, 38, is unlikely to receive a sentence close to 20 years since the judge has extensive leeway to consider mitigating elements that reduce her sentence. “So the judge has pretty broad discretion to depart almost entirely…

Six life sentences handed to Darrell Brooks for the fatal Christmas parade attack This past Wednesday, a judge in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, handed Darrell Brooks a sentence of six consecutive life terms for his role in a November incident in which he intentionally drove his SUV into a Christmas parade, killing six people and injuring 61 others. After being found guilty last month of six counts of intentional first-degree murder, Brooks’ sentencing was disrupted twice by his removal from the courtroom. By Tuesday evening, the court had heard from or read written statements from more than three dozen victims or family…

Employees at over a 100 Starbucks stores have gone on strike More than a hundred Starbucks locations across the United States are participating in a strike on Thursday, the largest such action since an effort to unionise the chain’s stores began toward the end of last year. The protests occur on the same day that Starbucks gives away free reusable cups to customers who purchase a holiday drink, known as “Red Cup Day.” Employees report that this is frequently one of the busiest days of the year. Starbucks would not comment on the quantity of red cups it plans to hand out.…