The Daily Populous

Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 morning edition

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This was reported by Babel, citing the President’s statement during a briefing with journalists on October 21.

We gave away our weapons but got nothing in return.

We need NATO because we don't have weapons that can stop Putin," Zelenskyy said.

According to the President, when Ukraine gave up all its nuclear weapons in 1996, it should have become a member of NATO.

We gave up our nuclear weapons.

This change in Washington’s position could influence Germany’s outlook on the issue, as Berlin has been a key opponent of Ukraine’s NATO accession. »

McDonald's shares fall after CDC says E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders

Authored by cnbc.com

McDonald's shares dropped in extended trading Tuesday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has led to 10 hospitalizations and one death.

"Most" sick people reported eating a McDonald's Quarter Pounder, the CDC added.

In a statement Tuesday, McDonald's said it is taking "swift and decisive action" following the E. Coli outbreak in certain states. »

Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’

Authored by theatlantic.com
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Trump turned to the family, still present, and said, “I have, I have, because some families need help … Maybe you don’t need help, from a financial standpoint.

“I need the kind of generals that Hitler had,” Trump said in a private conversation in the White House, according to two people who heard him say this.

According to Baker and Glasser, Kelly explained to Trump that German generals “tried to kill Hitler three times and almost pulled it off.” »

FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews Takes Effect With Stiff Penalties

Authored by ntd.com

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan announced on Oct. 21 that the agency’s prohibition on fake online reviews was taking effect, imposing fines as high as $50,000 for violations.

In its final rule , the FTC states that the maximum penalty per violation is $51,744, but courts must consider factors under the FTC Act when determining penalties.

Among other things, the final rule prohibits false consumer reviews, buying positive or negative reviews, and suppressing negative reviews. »

A K-pop star was photographed kissing a woman. Fans decided he should be fired for it.

Authored by nbcnews.com

Now a different group of mostly international fans is pushing back, expressing support for Seunghan and condemning what they see as corporate caving to bullying by toxic fans.

“To turn something that is meant as a sign of respect into a tactic for bullying someone is incredibly egregious.”.

International fans, by contrast, “consume idols as media figures from a distance, without investing in the idol-fan relationship.”. »