Berlin’s Defense Ministry is fleeing Elon Musk’s platform claiming “factual exchange” is becoming difficult The German Defense Ministry and the Bundeswehr have announced they will stop posting on X – formerly Twitter – claiming that Elon Musk’s platform makes it “difficult to have a factual exchange.” Musk has lambasted the current German government for promoting the “woke mind virus” and leading the country to ruin, going so far as to endorse the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and interview its le...moreader Alice Weidel earlier this week. “We will leave our X-channel dormant until further notice and will not post anything actively for the time being,” the Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday. “We have decided to take this step because a factual exchange is becoming increasingly difficult here.” According to a statement posted on the ministry’s website, it will continue to communicate with the public via press releases, a WhatsApp group, YouTube, Instagram, and “other social media.” The Bundeswehr reserves the right to post on X “in the case of disinformation campaigns,” it said. Read more Merkel ‘ruined’ Germany, Ukraine conflict, ‘Hitlerian’ censorship: Key points from Musk’s talk with AfD leader The move comes after over 60 German universities and research institutes announced their departure from X, alleging “increasing radicalization” on the site. Two labor unions and the top federal court have also departed the platform in a huff. Musk bought Twitter in October 2022, citing the previous management’s out-of-control censorship, and has since rebranded the platform as X. Proponents of “fact-checking” and censoring “disinformation” have tried to set up alternatives such as Threads and Bluesky, but failed to make an appreciable dent in X’s user base. Chancellor Olaf Scholz will continue to use X “for the time being,” his spokesman told reporters in Berlin on Wednesday. “It's a difficult balance to strike,” the official representative said, describing X as “not without controversy.” The “controversy” in question appears to be Musk’s endorsement of AfD and an interview with Weidel. He did the same last year to back Donald Trump’s presidential bid in the US, which saw him triumph in November. The German establishment has long tarred AfD with accusations of “extremism,” but its popularity has surged in recent months due to its positions on immigration and the economy. Scholz’s “traffic light” coalition collapsed in November and Germans will have to vote for a new parliament in late February....
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Keke Palmer stepped out on Jan. 15 for an interview on “Good Morning America” in an ensemble that offered a master class in mixing labels and colors. The vibrant outfit included a sultry pair of patent leather Saint Laurent pumps. Keke Palmer in New York City on January 15, 2025.Raymond Hall/GC Images The actress is currently promoting “One of Them Days,” a comedy she stars in alongside SZA, which marks the R&B musician’s feature film debut. To discuss said project, which releases in theaters on Jan. 17, Palmer dressed up in a silk Dolce & Gabbana dr...moreess in a burnt orange hue — a jewel tone that also made a statement on the Golden Globes red carpet with Zendaya’s custom Louis Vuitton gown. Palmer’s sleeveless dress, which hit just above the knee, featured a fitted silhouette and high neckline. A standout feature of the dress was a corset-like belted midsection with a zipper. The deep orange hue matched her copper-colored hair, while a lovely hue of blush pink was introduced via her long fuzzy coat while she was outside. Complementing her look was Dior’s Lady D-Joy bag, which features Cannage stitching. Saint Laurent Severine Pump.Saks Fifth Avenue For her footwear, Palmer went with another item in a richly saturated hue, this time Saint Laurent’s Severine pumps which features a burgundy color called Deep Bordeaux. The patent leather shoes are designed with a narrow square toe and a 4.3-inch heel that widens in the direction of its base. Offering a glamorous metallic detail, a gold-hued cable link chain adorns the front of the shoe. From Saks Fifth Avenue, the shoes retail for $995. Keke Palmer speaks on a panel during a screening of “One of Them Days” at Regal Atlantic Station on January 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Sony Palmer rocked a different glossy red heel last week when attending a screening of “One of Them Days” in Georgia — it was a Christian Louboutin style. She’s also worn Tory Burch and Aquazzura pumps recently. Keke Palmer’s Shoe Style Over the Years, PhotosView Gallery26 Images...
The Indianapolis Colts will be the home team in the first NFL regular-season game played in Berlin, the league announced Wednesday. The Colts' opponent and the kickoff time and date for the game will be announced later.
Drake and his son Adonis sat courtside during the first half of a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena yesterday in Toronto. The seven-year-old laced into a pair of Nike x Nocta Hot Step 2 sneakers in a “White” colorway. The sneaker is in collaboration with Drake’s Nike sub-label Nocta, which debuted back in 2020. Retailing for $306 via Farfetch, the chunky silhouette included faux-leather uppers along with 3D molded uppers and reflective accents that impart a futuristic tone. Drake and his son Adonis are seen courtside duri...moreng the first half of a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 13, 2025, in Toronto.Getty Images Lace-up closures in white gave way to bejeweled Nocta emblems fixed to the tongues. Chrome mini-Swoosh accents decorate see-through mesh panels situated along the midfoot and heel. Coordinating white foam midsoles offer lightweight cushioning partnered with visible air-sole units in the heels that further provide the wearer support. Finally, the sneaker’s G-Tek outsole provides durable traction. The Nike pick can be shopped from a range of retailers including Farfetch, Goat, Kicks Crew, Flight Club and Stadium Goods, among others. Drake wore a pair of blocky leather boots or mules fixed with chunky soles. The silhouette was unique in composition and bulky, making the rapper’s feet look boxy and almost comically large. On the outfit front, Adonis opted for baggy Chrome Hearts jeans fixed with contrasting black and white patches worn alongside a shearling zip-up hoodie. The “God’s Plan” rapper wore baggy leather slacks worn with what looked to be a black cotton hoodie. A closer look at Adonis’ shoes.Cole Burston Nocta’s name is a nod to Drake’s “nocturnal creative process” and includes apparel, accessories, and shoes. Since its beginnings, the label has collaborated with Abel Reels on a fly-fishing line, created a basketball line and has become the official kit sponsor of the Serie A club Venezia. “Nocta is about creating something for people on the move. People who want functional, comfortable fits that are adaptable from one environment to the next,” Drake wrote about the sub-label. Nike and Drake Debut New Nocta Hot Step 2 Sneaker in Bright Orange Colorway, PhotosView Gallery6 Images...
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Nigel Sylvester has mastered the art of storytelling. Since joining the Nike family in 2005, the famed BMX athlete — a product of New York by way of Queens — has delivered six highly coveted sneaker collaborations to date. Over the years, he has reimagined the 6.0 Mavrk, the SB Dunk High, the Air Force 1, the Air Ship and the Air Jordan 1 High. However, Sylvester — who made the move from Nike to Jordan Brand in 2021 — told his most personal story to date in July 2024 with the “Grandma’s Driveway” Air Jordan 4 RM. The look, dressed predominantly in J...moreordan Brand’s Pro Green hue, was a nod to the fence around his grandmother’s driveway where he would ride his bike endlessly as a kid. Although there were countless stellar collaborations released in 2024, because of his compelling story and expert execution on the Air Jordan 4 RM, a new model from Jordan Brand at the time, “Grandma’s Driveway” was the favorite of many sneakerheads. “Most people, they have a connection or an experience tied to their grandma’s house or their grandma in general. Also, most people have ridden a bicycle. We were tapping into things that most people can connect to in their own way,” Sylvester explained. “And the content — and kudos to Jo Marie Payton, she’s so legendary — how she captured the energy of my grandma, it brought this story to a whole ‘nother level.” The following month, Sylvester and Jordan Brand returned with the Air Jordan 4 RM “Driveway Grey,” another nod to his grandmother’s driveway with Anthracite uppers that served as a natural follow-up. While developing the “Grandma’s Driveway” narrative and sneakers, Sylvester was busy writing the next chapter in his story, the Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick.” “I’m looking at this thing in totality, from a holistic standpoint,” Sylvester said. “The origin of Nigel Sylvester, the BMX athlete, started in grandma’s driveway. Now, I’m going to take people on this journey brick by brick and really dive into the moments that have got me to where I’m at now. This is just a continuation from the beginning. I’m a huge fan of storytelling in that way.” Lucky No. 7 A model in the Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick.”Mediakite When speaking about what’s to come in 2025 with Jordan Brand, Sylvester said he’s really big on element of surprise. However, everything leaks in the world of sneakers and people were introduced to his latest shoe — his seventh with the Nike Inc. family of brands — in late 2024. “We’re definitely learning as we go. Fortunately, the images that leaked, they’ve been very low quality so people don’t actually know what it looks like,” he said with a laugh. “But when they see it, they’re going to be like, ‘Oh shit, OK.'” What didn’t leak was the narrative for “Brick by Brick,” which has both figurative and literal meanings. Figuratively, the story represents the need to build something gradually, much like he did with both his BMX career and his many creative endeavors. “This is a nod to the triumphs and the challenges, trials and tribulations throughout my career. This has not been easy, me being a Black BMX athlete from Queens, New York. People look at that like, ‘How is this even possible?'” Sylvester said with a laugh. “There was a lo...
Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and an exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula welcomes Gershon Baskin, former Israeli Negotiator, Columnist, Speaker, Socio-political Activist, Middle East Director of the International Communities Organisation and Founder and Director of IPCRI, the Israeli-Palestinian Public Policy Institute.
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Bitcoin extended its rebound on Wednesday, hovering below the $100,000 after another encouraging inflation report stirred risk-on appetite.