The Daily Populous

Tuesday March 19th, 2024 evening edition

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Presented in the larger context, there can be zero honest doubt that this is a call for real-world violence.

Many, if not most, Americans are not hearing about Trump's unsubtle promise to rain more violence down upon the country.

One doesn't need a doctorate in history to recognize this blunt dehumanization is typically used to justify genocide and hate crimes.

Frankly, most people who stoke racist violence tend to be more subtle than Trump with the dehumanizing rhetoric.

Part of how Trump hides his fascist violence in plain sight is, ironically, by being so relentless with it.

If MAGA people can't respect themselves enough to stop acting stupid, they don't deserve to be treated as honest interlocutors by others. »

Teacher who resigned after her OnlyFans page was discovered says new employer fired her for violating social media policy

Authored by cleveland19.com
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She was put on leave in October 2023 after it was discovered that she was using OnlyFans to supplement her teaching salary.

After her OnlyFans became public, Coppage told KMOV that she made $1 million on the platform.

Former St. Clair High School teacher Brianna Coppage, whose OnlyFans page was reported to district officials, is sharing her side of the story. »

Russians still enjoying American burgers and sandwiches as companies refuse to leave

Authored by kyivindependent.com
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Experts say these companies may be hiding behind their franchise models to carry on with their more-than-30-year-old business in the country.

Isn’t this a reason to pop into your nearest Carl’s Jr and enjoy the unforgettable taste of 100% grilled beef burgers?”

With Russians hungry for American sandwiches, the 150-seat branch was a huge success, and would go on to become Subway’s best-selling branch, globally, in the 1990s. »

Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox gets its own currency for microtransactions and subscriptions

Authored by videogameschronicle.com
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The Xbox Series X/S version of Final Fantasy 14 will introduce an Xbox-only currency this week.

It has since been confirmed that this full launch will take place on March 21, at which point players with existing Final Fantasy 14 accounts on other platforms will be able to log into the Xbox Series X/S version and continue their progress there.

However, as revealed on the game’s official website, the Xbox version will include its own currency called FFXIV Coins, which players will have to buy with real money to make purchases on the Final Fantasy 14 Online Store and the Mog Station. »

Putin's power play: Russia makes geopolitical pivot to Asia – DW – 03

Authored by dw.com
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International conflict and war have made relations between Russia and the West increasingly difficult Image: Ben Birchall/empics/picture alliance.

Menon said the badly poisoned state of current Russian-Western relations leaves Putin with only one option: turn to India and China.

Chigadaev stressed the fact that Russia needs China more than China needs Russia. »