Twitter, Now X, Block Removal Plan Raises Harassment Concern

In 2018, Rachel Cullen began receiving new followers to her account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. A writer based in northern England, she often used the platform to promote her work, so the uptick didn’t immediately raise alarm bells. “My Twitter presence is significant enough that I initially didn’t quite catch on to what was happening,” she said.

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Power Slap Is Exactly What It Sounds Like

During the opening scene of Power Slap: Road to the Title, the TBS show debuting last week that features the emergent sport of slap fighting, striker Chris Thomas steps into a square and calls “right three.” He’s indicating to the official that on a count of three, he will wind up and smack his opponent, Chris Kennedy, with all the velocity and power available to him …

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America’s Going to the Gym Again. That’s Bad News for Peloton, But Great News for Mental Health

Alison Phillips, an associate professor of psychology at Iowa State University, grew so, so tired of using the elliptical machine in her home, day after day, for over a year during the pandemic. First off, the repetition was aching her feet. But even worse, it hurt her mind. “It’s boring,” says Phillips. “Same thing, all the time.” So two weeks to the day after Phi…

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Target launches paid membership program as it chases new revenue streams

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A Target store in New York, US, on Monday, March 4, 2024. Shelby Knowles | Bloomberg | Getty Images

Target on Tuesday said it will launch a paid membership program next month, riffing off the playbook of its rivals Amazon and Walmart.

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Christie's just sold a Rothko painting for $100 million in a secret sale

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American Eagle unveils strategy shift, takes $94 million in impairment charges

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A shopper walks by an American Eagle store on November 21, 2023 in Glendale, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images

American Eagle on Thursday announced a new strategy to boost profitable growth over the next three years, as the retailer said it…

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Foot Locker plunges nearly 30% as retailer posts loss, delays financial target

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The Foot Locker logo is displayed in a store on May 19, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images

Shares of Foot Locker plummeted about 30% on Wednesday after the sneaker retailer reported a holiday-quarter loss, issued weak g…

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Lady Luck Within Internet Based Casino Gambler

The game of baccarat came to wider public attention as a result of the first Mission impossible novel, Casino Royale. In that novel, Bond, an expert baccarat player, is assigned to bankrupt the villain Le Chiffre in the gaming tables rrn order that he will do not be able to recover his gambling financial obligations. When the novel was recently filmed, however, the two antagonists played the no…

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Interview with a Pro- Insider Tips for Slot Gacor Success_1

Embarking on a journey into the world of online slots, especially the sought-after “Gacor” variety known for its frequent and substantial payouts, can be an exhilarating yet challenging endeavor. To shed light on the strategies and insights that can lead to success in the realm of , we had the privilege of interviewing a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the online …

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