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Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the company after it suspended his accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to three people familiar with the matter. 

It’s the latest instance of a large corporation settling litigation with the president, and comes as Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, have joined other large technology companies in trying to ingratiate themselves with the new Trump administration.

Two people said that terms of the agreement include $22 million going to the nonprofit that will become Trump’s future presidential library and the balance going to legal fees and other litigants. 

Zuckerberg visited Trump in November at his private Florida club. At the dinner, Trump brought up the litigation and suggested they try to resolve it, kickstarting two months of negotiations between the parties, the people said.

Glymphatic...

 

Getting a good night's sleep is a critical part of our daily biological cycle and is associated with improved brain function, a stronger immune system, and a healthier heart. 

Conversely, sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea can significantly impact health and quality of life. Poor sleep often precedes the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and is a predictor of early dementia.

As the brain transitions from wakefulness to sleep, processing of external information diminishes while processes such as glymphatic removal of waste products are activated," said Maiken Nedergaard, MD, DMSc, co-director of the University of Rochester Center for Translational Neuromedicine and lead author of the study.

The study holds a warning for people who use the commonly prescribed sleep aid zolpidem. The drug suppressed the glymphatic system, potentially setting the stage for neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, which are the result of the toxic accumulation of proteins in the brain.

Falling apart..

 

For the second time in a month, a newly formed Ukrainian army brigade is disintegrating as it deploys to the front line in one of the most urgent sectors of Russia’s 35-month wider war on Ukraine.

This newly formed brigade did not undergo the necessary combat training,” one relative of a 157th Mechanized Brigade trooper told Hromadske, “but it was immediately sent to the hottest areas” including the besieged fortress city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine.

 Defending it is one of Ukraine’s top objectives. Given its importance, it’s shocking to many observers that the Ukrainian army keeps reinforcing the city with dysfunctional units, including the 155th and 157th Mechanized Brigades.

Both units began falling apart before they even arrived in Pokrovsk.

Dragon..

In the Dragon Chinese Horoscope 2025, love life will be highlighted by Dragons' magnetism, drawing others towards them with heightened honor and respect. Partners will be captivated by their aura, fostering mutual desires to strengthen relationships and potentially plan for a family. 

Single Dragons will find ample opportunities for romantic connections, promising an unforgettable year in matters of the heart. 

Married life will see Dragons balancing formality with flexibility, nurturing harmonious relationships, and enjoying newfound social interactions. Health-wise, Dragons are urged to prioritize fitness and diet for vitality throughout the year.

The Dragon Horoscope 2025, career prospects suggest a mixed landscape, with potential stresses in professional sectors but opportunities for growth in business and social circles. Financially, Dragons can anticipate prosperity with advancements in ventures and potential gains from government affiliations and real estate, contributing to a year of substantial personal and economic growth.

Drop..

 

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is weighing whether to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in his bribery case, according to reports. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest.

Omnipresent..

 

Politico's White House reporters wrote on Saturday about the stark contrast between the "invisible" and "shielded" former President Biden and the "omnipresent" President Donald Trump.

Since Trump’s inauguration last week, White House correspondent Eli Stokols and White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns reported how Trump has given multiple speeches, made several policy announcements and has spoken to reporters at length.  

Trump’s huge media presence is a change compared to the more muted Biden years.

"Yes, Trump was eager to sign all those executive orders reversing Biden’s policies," they wrote. "But the bigger flex for Trump, 78, was to contrast his accessibility, aptitude and activity with his predecessor, who was so often shielded from public view by aides wary of showcasing the 82-year-old’s growing limitations."

LNG..

 

The EU will not attempt to fully ban Russian liquefied natural gas purchases in its latest sanctions package, two EU diplomats told POLITICO, defying pressure to outlaw imports of the supercooled fuel.

The European Commission is set to formally present its 16th sanctions package against Russia to EU capitals on Wednesday, according to the two diplomats, who were granted anonymity to speak freely.

The proposal will not include a blanket prohibition of LNG imports, as EU hawks have been urging. Instead, it would only stop Russian LNG from going to EU terminals not connected to the EU’s gas system — a restriction that won’t affect the majority of LNG imports.

Comment:

It seems that as the Biden team is gone, who canceled Nord Stream 2, and was ok with destruction of Nord stream 1, and the inflated prices of oil and natural gas, the EU is looking into their economic prosperity, low inflation and proper energy supplies.  Just a thought.

Ruckus..

 

Social media erupted Tuesday with users shocked and upset with CNN's decision to let anchor Jim Acosta go , while keeping conservative commentator Scott Jennings.

The ruckus started after Acosta announced on-air Tuesday morning that he was leaving the network after 18 years.  

"You may have seen some reports about me and this show. And after giving all of this some careful consideration and weighing an alternative time slot CNN offered me, I have decided to move on,” Acosta said.

He continued, “I have always believed it’s the job of the press to hold power to account. I have always tried to do that here at CNN. I plan on doing all of that in the future. 

One final message: Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And to hope, even if you have to get out your phone, record that message. I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear.  

Media..

 

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