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The judge overseeing two separate lawsuits against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of state attorneys general set a March deadline for the social media company to respond, according to a court filing on Jan. 13. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in the District of Columbia said that Facebook has until March 10 to respond to the two complaints, and the states and FTC then have until April 7 to respond. The regulator and state attorneys general sued Facebook in December 2020 with allegations that the company broke the law to disadvantage smaller rivals. Both the FTC and a large group of state attorneys general, led by New York, filed lawsuits against Facebook in December 2020 before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the social media giant violated antitrust law. Facebook was accused of using its dominance to crush smaller rivals. ...

Parler is being forced to rebuild "from scratch" but plans to be back soon, its CEO told The Epoch Times. "We will be back soon. It might take a week, it might take a day, it might take two weeks, but we will be back eventually. And when we're back we'll be stronger, and we'll be ready to continue growing," John Matze told The Epoch Times' "Crossroads." Parler, a social media website centered around free speech, was removed from Amazon's servers overnight Sunday. Before that, Apple and Google had removed its application from their app stores. The companies alleged that Parler wasn't properly moderating its platform. "It's not just what happened to us. There's almost 20 million people on there; it's about what happened to them," Matze said. "This was the biggest ban and deplatform of American citizens in the history of the world, in the United States. So many people ...

Snapchat is permanently removing President Donald Trump from its platform. “Last week we announced an indefinite suspension of President Trump’s Snapchat account, and have been assessing what long term action is in the best interest of our Snapchat community," a spokesperson told news outlets. "In the interest of public safety, and based on his attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech, and incite violence, which are clear violations of our guidelines, we have made the decision to permanently terminate his account.” Jason Miller, a Trump campaign adviser, panned the move, saying it is "about as damaging as being banned from Quibi." Snapchat announced last year it wouldn't promote Trump's content any longer, claiming some of his posts were "glorifying violence." Twitter permanently banned Trump last week, while Facebook disabled his account "indefinitely." Trump was also subject to action by a host of other companies, such as Instagram and YouTube. Twitter CEO Jack ...

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Having financial stability can be empowering—you can get your needs and indulge your wants without anxiously waiting for the next paycheck. It also allows you to prepare for emergencies and other unexpected circumstances. With the pandemic affecting the livelihoods of many, it is critical to stay on top of your finances to remain secure in these uncertain times.

As the old saying goes, better late than never. Taking charge of your finances today is a step towards a more financially secure tomorrow. Here are five easy ways you can effectively manage your money.

Make a savings plan

Many people are overwhelmed with the idea of how to start saving up. A savings plan helps break down the process, making it easier to commit to actually doing it. Decide on your overall saving goals, and then figure out ways to work towards those. Make sure to note down any milestones to help track your progress.

Once you’ve established a savings plan, open a savings account with a reputable bank to keep your money safe as you save up. Review your progress each month. If there were instances where you weren’t able to stick to the plan, try to make small adjustments to make it easier for you to meet your goals.

Stick to a budget

One of the biggest reasons why people end up broke is that their expenses end up exceeding the capacity of their means. To avoid falling into the trap of overspending, create a monthly budget for yourself.

Take note of your monthly income, and then list all your expenses within a month: groceries, utility bills, transportation, and the like. From there, decide on how to portion your paycheck. As the month passes, remember to stay within your allotted budget. Unless there is a sudden and urgent need, other expenses should be deferred.

Track your spending

Picture this: you check your bank account and find that your funds are dangerously low. However, when you think about where you spent your last paycheck, your mind draws a blank. Reckless spending can leave you broke without an exact reason as to why you are.

The best way to avoid this is to track your spending dutifully. It can be as simple as a money tracker in your planner or a spending app on your smartphone. By regularly recording your expenses, you’ll have a better idea of where your money is going and how to keep your spending in check.

Map out your purchases

An effective way to stay on budget is to plan all your purchases. Small but frequent shopping trips can add up, and big-ticket items can drain your savings in one go. At the beginning of each month, make a note of the purchases you’re anticipating in the coming weeks.

Additionally, consider paying in installments for more expensive purchases. Installments are helpful for budgeting as they spread out large payments into smaller, more manageable sums over a longer period of time. These sums are paid off regularly, making them easier to plan for in your monthly budget.

Lessen “vampire” expenses

Vampire expenses are recurring fees that end up consuming the bulk of your savings. These can include subscriptions to streaming services, gym memberships, and postpaid phone plans.

Revisit your recurring expenses and ask yourself if you really need these services. If so, are there any cheaper or free alternatives? Can you downgrade your plan to one that better fits your budget and consumption? By pruning your recurring expenses down, you’ll end up with more money for essentials or to add to your savings.

Never End Up Broke

Making the right decisions with your money now can make all the difference later on, especially if you find yourself in a pinch. With commitment and dedication, these tips can help you break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and bring you closer to your financial goals.

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Elon Musk, who became the world's richest man last week, is against Big Tech censorship. ...

BREAKING: Facebook says it’s removing content containing the phrase “stop the steal” under the company’s Coordinating Harm policy. It’s also keeping a pause on all ads in the U.S. about politics or elections. pic.twitter.com/lLaK4ZqB1l — Jennifer Franco (@jennfranconews) January 11, 2021     JUST IN – Facebook is purging all content with the phrase "stop […]

  State Dept pages for Trump and Pence have been hacked.       UM WHAT? pic.twitter.com/rV96Iorbbw — Raheem Kassam (@RaheemKassam) January 11, 2021         Watch Live — Mike Pompeo is speaking right now  

Colin Powell, who served as secretary of state in a Republican administration, told CNN on Sunday that he no longer considers himself a member of the GOP.

Is this what a "peaceful transition of power" looks like? ...

The Democrat-led House plans to vote to impeach President Donald Trump "this week," according to Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.

Matthew McConaughey (actor, producer, and author of New York Times Best Seller "Greenlights") sits down with Jordan Peterson to talk about Matthew’s new book, his upbringing, his relationships with his mother and father, his journey to being at peace with his fame, what it’s like to play malevolent or dark characters in movies or on television, and a surprising satirical review of Greenlights. 

Find Matthew McConaughey on Twitter @McConaughey and on Instagram @officiallymcconaughey and basically anywhere. Check out his new book Greenlights, which has sold over 1 million copies, available at many different retailers.

 

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A Black Lives Matter supporter was filmed punching a woman square in the nose on Tuesday night in Washington, DC during pro-Trump demonstration ahead of Wednesday's "Save America Rally." ...

When Donald Trump won against all odds in 2016, the GOP controlled the House, Senate and the presidency. ...

Popular radio host Rush Limbaugh deactivated his Twitter account on Friday after the technology giant permanently banned President Donald Trump. A Twitter spokesperson told news outlets that Limbaugh deactivated his account, after initially stating that it permanently suspended the account. Limbaugh was followed by over 88 million people on Twitter. The radio host's Facebook account is still active. Facebook banned Trump through at least Jan. 20. Limbaugh didn't respond to a request for comment. Others left Twitter on Friday after the ban of Trump, including radio host Mark Levin. Some called for people to join them on Parler, a Twitter competitor. Twitter also banned a slew of Trump supporters, including lawyer Sidney Powell and Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser. Parler was subsequently removed from Google's online store and threatened by Apple. Twitter justified its ban of Trump by claiming some of his recent posts incited violence. In one ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon to address his concerns about security at the U.S. Capitol being breached by what he called “domestic terrorists” during the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress to count Electoral College votes. “The first thing that stands out to me is how embarrassed and disgusted I am that the United States Capitol going to be taken over by domestic terrorists while we're in session, transferring power from one president to the other, that a band of people who are terrorists, not patriots, literally occupied the floor the House, drove the Senate, out of its chamber,” Graham said. On Wednesday, thousands of people gathered around the Capitol building to voice their concerns about alleged election fraud against President Donald Trump. While the majority were peaceful, some violently pushed their way past police, broke windows, and entered the Capitol, forcing the debate ...

Trump was patched through to press office interns 18 times before his chief of staff Mark Meadows had to make the call happen. Then Raffensperger leaked it.

Henry (Enrique) Tarrio, leader and co-founder of the Proud Boys was released but ordered by a judge to remain outside Washington D.C. until his next court hearing. Tarrio is facing charges for destruction of property and two felony weapons charges. According to officers, he was in possession of two high-capacity magazines at the time of his arrest on Monday, reported WTOP. Superior Court Magistrate Judge Renee Raymond released Tarrio on his own recognizance, but he has to stay outside of Washington until June. Tarrio pleaded not guilty to the charges and his lawyer asked the judge to instead order Tarrio to stay away from Black Lives Matter Plaza and its surroundings, however, the judge asserted that Tarrio could vandalize other signs appertaining to Black Lives Matter, citing Tarrio's social media posts. “There are ‘Black Lives Matter’ banners, posters, placards, signs in front of people’s homes and the like throughout Washington, D.C.,” ...

The Data Integrity Group, a group of data scientists, has been dissecting publicly available data on the presidential election in multiple states. Most recently, in Pennsylvania, they found over 432,000 votes were removed from President Donald Trump in at least 15 counties. Time-series election data shows Trump’s votes decreasing in various counties at many time points, instead of increasing. In an election, as you count votes, you typically only see vote increments, not decrements—unless some error occurred that needs to be assessed. The group also testified before the Georgia Senate that more than 30,000 votes were removed from President Trump in Georgia. American Thought Leaders is an Epoch Times show available on YouTube, Facebook, and The Epoch Times website. It airs on Verizon Fios TV and Frontier Fios on NTD America (Channel 158).

David Shelton, 40, has been charged with aggravated assault and aggravated DWI stemming from a road rage incident in Phoenix on Saturday, in which he mowed down a man after an altercation.

Muriel Bowser urged calm Monday as some 340 troops were activated. Trump has so far refused to concede while whipping up support for protests planned for this week.

Huge numbers of health care workers throughout America are refusing to take Pfizer and Moderna's rushed coronavirus vaccines, according to media reports. ...

President-elect Joe Biden will receive a shortened military escort to the White House instead of the traditional inaugural parade that stretches from the U.S. Capitol after his swearing-in on Jan. 20, his inaugural committee said Sunday.

The Wikileaks founder is wanted in America over the publication of thousands of classified documents.

A COOL AND LOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BICYCLE MENACE: Bicycle Hoodlums are Now Terrorizing Bill de Blasio’s New York.

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The case against an eleventh-hour pardon from Trump.

When House Democrats objected to the 2017 Electoral College vote certification that gave then-President-Elect Donald Trump victory, they were overruled by one of their party leaders: Joe Biden.....

Representative Adam Kinzinger mocked fellow Republican Josh Hawley on Wednesday by speculating what went through the Missouri senator's mind before declaring his intention to challenge the 2020 election results in Congress, Mediaite reported.Hawley stated that he will...

Young people, who in some cases are thousands of miles away from Georgia, are working to get out the vote as the two Jan. 5 Senate runoffs in the state approach. CNN reported that groups made up of students, along with social media influencers, are working to push voter...