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How To Avoid The Five Empathy Traps

As we experience the holiday season, empathy is one of the most important gifts we can give someone who is struggling. But as we’re reminded of empathy this time of year, we should reflect on why we don’t show it often enough throughout the year.

Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel and to imagine yourself in their place. It’s not always so easy, though. Empathy requires experience, and until we’ve walked in another person’s shoes, we may find it difficult to understand the emotions they are experiencing or why they do the things they do.

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A Russian Dissident Is Sentenced in Moscow
A Russian Dissident Is Sentenced in Moscow
Ilya Yashin's is the most significant political trial in Russia since Alexey Navalny's imprisonment in 2021.

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Brittney Griner reunites with her family at Texas military facility, where she got some barbeque and made her first dunk since her release | CNN
Brittney Griner reunites with her family at Texas military facility, where she got some barbeque and made her first dunk since her release | CNN
The US tried to persuade Russia to swap both Griner and Whelan for arms dealer Bout, but Russian officials would not budge on the matter, with Russia saying both of the Americans' cases were handled differently based on the charges each of them faced.





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Chechen Leader Has More Interactions With U.F.C. Fighters Amid U.S. Sanctions
Chechen Leader Has More Interactions With U.F.C. Fighters Amid U.S. Sanctions
“We will hold to account any individual, entity, or country that provides political or economic support for Russia’s illegal attempts to change the status of Ukrainian territory,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said in the announcement.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: US sends first power equipment to Ukraine; EU breaks Hungary stalemate to approve €18bn aid plan
Russia-Ukraine war live: US sends first power equipment to Ukraine; EU breaks Hungary stalemate to approve €18bn aid plan
An international team of legal advisers has been working with local prosecutors in Ukraine's recaptured city of Kherson to gather evidence of alleged sexual crimes by Russian forces. A team from Global Rights Compliance, an international legal practice headquartered in The Hague, are conducting a full-scale investigation part of a broader international effort to support overwhelmed Ukrainian authorities.



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BTS star Jin begins military service in dawn of new era for K-pop supergroup | CNN
BTS star Jin begins military service in dawn of new era for K-pop supergroup | CNN
"BTS' place in the scene is unique," said music critic Yoonha Kim. "I think no more needs to be said. In fact, not only in the K-pop scene but looking at the entire Korean music history, no such group existed and it will be difficult for another to emerge in the future."




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Oracle beats on top and bottom lines
Oracle beats on top and bottom lines
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Scathing report into Queensland DNA lab failures finds thousands of criminal cases need revisiting
Scathing report into Queensland DNA lab failures finds thousands of criminal cases need revisiting
Queensland’s premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ordered the inquiry after potential problems at the lab were brought to light in The Australian’s podcast series about the killing of Shandee Blackburn nine years ago.


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FTXs Sam Bankman-Fried Is Arrested in the Bahamas
FTXs Sam Bankman-Fried Is Arrested in the Bahamas
When FTX filed for bankruptcy, Mr. Bankman-Fried stepped down as chief executive. He was replaced by John Ray, a seasoned corporate turnaround expert who oversaw the unwinding of the energy trading company Enron after an accounting scandal in 2001.




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Japan to reorganize Self-Defense Forces under joint command
Japan to reorganize Self-Defense Forces under joint command
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US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says | CNN Politics
US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says | CNN Politics
"The opposing argument is that this result is miles away from actual energy gain required for the production of electricity," he said. "Therefore, we can say (it) is a success of the science but a long way from providing useful energy."




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The Ankylosaurs Tail-Club Wasnt Only Swinging at T. Rex
The Ankylosaurs Tail-Club Wasnt Only Swinging at T. Rex
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Beamery, the all-in-one talent management platform, becomes a unicorn
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“We are prioritizing enhancements that will let customers quickly and easily leverage their talent data for things like agile workforce planning, as well as ensuring they have real-time intelligence and insights around their current and future workforce allocation, the skills that exist in their organization relative to their business outcomes and their achievement of diversity, equity and inclusion targets,” Abakar Saidov said. “The capabilities that a company will need over the next ten years are in many cases very different from today, and therefore HR tech solutions need to be able to help businesses build, buy or borrow the skills they need to build a future fit workforce.”




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More than a third of businesses are 'wellbeing washing', study shows
Research finds that only a third of employees deem workplace mental health support good enough, despite employers publicly supporting awareness days and events


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Highest number of days lost to strikes for more than a decade
Highest number of days lost to strikes for more than a decade
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Copper prices traditionally a barometer for the global economy are expected to soar next year
Copper prices  traditionally a barometer for the global economy  are expected to soar next year
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas
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COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases up more than 4,000 from one week ago
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases up more than 4,000 from one week ago
The capital confirmed 19,800 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with the seven-day average coming to 13,738.7.


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Lauren Boebert, Far-Right Firebrand, Wins Re-election After Recount
Lauren Boebert, Far-Right Firebrand, Wins Re-election After Recount
Ms. Boebert won her seat in Congress in 2020, when she unseated a five-term incumbent in the Republican primary before going on to win the general election. Until then, she had run a gun-themed restaurant in Colorado’s ranch country — the Shooters Grill — where she encouraged staff members to carry firearms and defied restrictions by staying open during the pandemic.


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The End of Kiwi Farms, the Webs Most Notorious Stalker Site
The End of Kiwi Farms, the Webs Most Notorious Stalker Site
Users harassed people for a decade. Then they messed with the wrong woman.


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Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling minor opposition party leader an arrogant prick
Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling minor opposition party leader an arrogant prick
Biden has also been on the receiving end of salty language caught on a hot-mic. In September, after speaking with the US president at the United Nations general assembly in New York, Suk-yeol was caught saying: "How could Biden not lose face if these fuckers do not pass it in Congress?"


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BBC newsreader fights back tears announcing boys who fell in frozen lake have died
BBC newsreader fights back tears announcing boys who fell in frozen lake have died
A BBC newsreader was visibly emotional as she broke the news that three young boys had died after falling into an icy lake in Solihull.Joanna Gosling struggled to speak as she announced that the boys, aged eight, 10 and 11, had died on Monday, 12 December."I'm so sorry this is terrible news," the journalist said as she continued her bulletin.A six-year-old boy remains in critical condition.Police have said that they have not received any further reports of missing children.Click here to sign up for our newsletters.


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Brain Implants Have Begun to Restore Functions, but Advances Are Slow
Brain Implants Have Begun to Restore Functions, but Advances Are Slow
To Mr. Beggin, implanting such a device in a completely healthy person is a step too far. He would prefer that Mr. Musk and his company focus on people like him who could use this device to restore functions that have been taken away, like shaking someone’s hand or waving to a curious child who approaches his wheelchair.


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Gene editing technology for treatment-resistant cancer could be a 'scientific layup' to treat other diseases | CNN
Gene editing technology for treatment-resistant cancer could be a 'scientific layup' to treat other diseases | CNN
For the first time, a new gene editing technology called base editing was used to modify immune cells and successfully treat a teen with treatment-resistant leukemia. A month afterward, 13-year-old Alyssa was in remission, and she continues to do well several months later.


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New Zealand PMs foul-mouthed retort caught in hot mic moment
New Zealand PMs foul-mouthed retort caught in hot mic moment
Jacinda Ardern has since apologised to ACT Party leader David Seymour for the remarks she made as she took her seat following questions in parliament on Tuesday.


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People Are Dating All Wrong, According to Data Science
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Mass Migrant Crossing Floods Texas Border Facilities
Mass Migrant Crossing Floods Texas Border Facilities
“All I want is a better life for my daughters,” said Ms. Tercero, who worked at a beauty salon in Managua. “I’ll cross the border a hundred more times if that’s the way to help them,” she added, as they awaited a bus to Houston where Ms. Tercero’s sister lives.


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Digip digitizes the process of applying for trademarks
Digip digitizes the process of applying for trademarks
Over the next few months, Digip will launch several new features. These include an open API that will let partners integrate Digip’s technology into their workflows. Johansson said users will see a significantly improved trademark search on Digip.com. The company will also expand into new markets over the next 12 months.


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Taking a Hint: How to Know When to Rebrand
Your entrepreneurial mentor has probably told you over and over again that perseverance is the key to entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurs need to work around setbacks and to problem-solve difficulties. So what happens when you have low client or customer traffic, your marketing strategy doesnt seem to be hooking anybody, and you have a 1% open []


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Day 13: For a Celebrated Chef, the Tastes and Smells of St. Lucia Day in Sweden Linger
Day 13: For a Celebrated Chef, the Tastes and Smells of St. Lucia Day in Sweden Linger
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone in the kitchen — home cooks and professional chefs alike. For me, this year will be particularly busy because I’m in the midst of opening my new restaurant in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. Hav & Mar draws inspiration in part from my Scandinavian roots, so I’ve been able to return to the amazing food and drink of St. Lucia Day and holiday seasons past. In that spirit, we will have glogg and gingersnaps on the winter menu — so that we can welcome people in from the cold to create memories of their own.


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Mick Lynch: Union leader who's in the national spotlight
Mick Lynch: Union leader who's in the national spotlight
Mr Lynch is channelling the disaffection felt among workers, just as it was during the 1978-79 Winter of Discontent. Then as now, widespread strikes paralysed the economy, as the government wrestled with high inflation.


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Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested following FTX collapse. Here's what happens next
Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested following FTX collapse. Here's what happens next
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested on Monday in the Bahamas. He could face a lengthy prison sentence.


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DOJ special counsel in Trump probe subpoenas Georgia secretary of state
DOJ special counsel in Trump probe subpoenas Georgia secretary of state
A state grand jury in Atlanta separately is collecting testimony and other evidence as part of the Fulton County District Attorney\'s Office\'s criminal probe into whether Trump and various allies broke the law in their bid to reverse Biden\'s victory in Georgia.


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The Lion Sleeps Tonight: P-22, Elusive L.A. Fixture, Is Captured
The Lion Sleeps Tonight: P-22, Elusive L.A. Fixture, Is Captured
Beth Pratt, the California executive director for the National Wildlife Federation, said that figuring out what comes next for P-22 could prove challenging, given the territorial nature of male mountain lions. After years roaming solitary in the wild, he might also find transition to a sanctuary challenging, she said.


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FTX spent $256 million on Bahamas real estate now the island's government wants it back
FTX spent $256 million on Bahamas real estate  now the island's government wants it back
Bahamas regulators appeal to U.S. bankruptcy judge to try to claim ownership over FTX-owned properties in New Providence, Bahamas.


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The Parents in the Middle of FTXs Collapse
The Parents in the Middle of FTXs Collapse
The FTX founder Sam Bankman-Frieds mother and father, who teach at Stanford Law School, are under scrutiny for their connections to their sons crypto business.


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When is the best time to post on Instagram?
When is the best time to post on Instagram?
As the Instagram platform continues to grow its users, the demand for the attention of your audience will become more and more competitive. This leads many of us to wonder what is the best time to post on Instagram? To find the best time you should post on Instagram, we looked at the studies []


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Lockerbie bombing suspect makes first court appearance in DC federal court | CNN Politics
Lockerbie bombing suspect makes first court appearance in DC federal court | CNN Politics
A Libyan man accused of being involved in making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over the town of Lockerbie in Scotland in December 1988 made an initial court appearance Monday in a federal court in Washington, DC, where he was formally charged in connection with the terrorist attack.


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Kenneth Walker: Breonna Taylor's boyfriend wins $2m settlement
Kenneth Walker: Breonna Taylor's boyfriend wins $2m settlement
Louisville pays Kenneth Walker to withdraw two lawsuits against the city over his girlfriend's killing.


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K-pop star Jin from BTS begins military service
K-pop star Jin from BTS begins military service
What can Jin from BTS expect from his time in the South Korean army?


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Hong Kong under pressure to use standard Chinese language
Hong Kong under pressure to use standard Chinese language
Over half of Hong Kongers now can speak Mandarin as economic dependence grows


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In Appalachia, Margo Miller Leads From a Place of Courageous Joy
In Appalachia, Margo Miller Leads From a Place of Courageous Joy
“I want to figure out who I want to be when I grow up,” she said. “I think in order to serve in the next leg of whatever I do, I need to take the time to rest and welcome the next generation of philanthropic leaders.”


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The Curious Afterlife of a Brain Trauma Survivor
The Curious Afterlife of a Brain Trauma Survivor
Sophia Papp emerged from an accident with her personality transformed. She tried to continue on as beforeuntil she realized she could reinvent herself.


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Phillips, Sothebys And Christies Sold $40-Million Worth Of Watches Over The Weekend In New York City
Phillips, Sothebys And Christies Sold $40-Million Worth Of Watches Over The Weekend In New York City
The second highest piece, selling for $352,800, was a Patek Philippe Nautilus with green dial and steel bracelet (a watch that sells for just under $35,000 at retail). Christie's also sold a rose gold Patek Philippe with cloisonné enamel dial for $252,000. A Richard Mille ref. RM67-02, "Alexander Zverev" piece, number 297 of 497 pieces made in tribute to the tennis great sold for $296,100.


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S.Korea says to coordinate with U.S., Japan on N.Korea sanctions
S.Korea says to coordinate with U.S., Japan on N.Korea sanctions
South Korea, Japan and the United States will coordinate sanctions and close gaps in the international sanctions regime against North Korea, Seoul's envoy for North Korea said on Tuesday.


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The Future of Sex Ed Is the Internet
The Future of Sex Ed Is the Internet
Many schools have given up on crafting inclusive and informative sex education. These websites and activists are filling in the gaps.


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New Zealand passes historic law banning next generation from ever smoking
New Zealand passes historic law banning next generation from ever smoking
Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives and the health system will be $5bn better off


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Wieambilla: Six dead in shooting at remote Australian property
Wieambilla: Six dead in shooting at remote Australian property
Three suspects have been shot dead after the killings of two police officers and a man, authorities say.


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Does Sound Affect Taste? Producer WondaGurl Finds The Music In Tequila
Does Sound Affect Taste? Producer WondaGurl Finds The Music In Tequila
WondaGurl created a Spotify playlist inspired by the process, but a few lucky fans will get to take that to the next level. Now through January 22, 2023, aspiring musicians can write up to 300 words explaining why they deserve an at-home studio set from Perfect Circuit, worth $3,000. WondaGurl will be picking the final recipients, as well as one winner who will get a 1-on-1 session with her.


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4 ways leaders can detox their corporate culture | MIT Sloan
4 ways leaders can detox their corporate culture | MIT Sloan
Research from MIT Sloans Don Sull highlights the ways leadership can identify and address a toxic work culture.


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Binance temporarily halts withdrawals of stablecoin USDC as investor concerns mount after FTX collapse
Binance temporarily halts withdrawals of stablecoin USDC as investor concerns mount after FTX collapse
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, tweeted on Tuesday that the exchange is seeing an increase in withdrawals of USDC.


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Copper prices traditionally a barometer for the global economy are expected to soar next year
Copper prices  traditionally a barometer for the global economy  are expected to soar next year
Copper traditionally seen as a leading indicator of economic health because of its use in many sectors has unsurprisingly had a rough year. Yet analysts expect a resurgence in 2023.


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The Lion Sleeps Tonight: P-22, Elusive L.A. Fixture, Is Captured
The Lion Sleeps Tonight: P-22, Elusive L.A. Fixture, Is Captured
Beth Pratt, the California executive director for the National Wildlife Federation, said that figuring out what comes next for P-22 could prove challenging, given the territorial nature of male mountain lions. After years roaming solitary in the wild, he might also find transition to a sanctuary challenging, she said.


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A moment of truth is fast approaching for both Trump and the DOJ | CNN Politics
A moment of truth is fast approaching for both Trump and the DOJ | CNN Politics
That's yet another reason why the turn of the year and the early months of 2023 are beginning to look like a moment of reckoning for both Trump and those who are investigating him.


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Hawaii's Mauna Loa lava flows now 'appear to be inactive' after fountains of glowing rock left many in awe | CNN
Hawaii's Mauna Loa lava flows now 'appear to be inactive' after fountains of glowing rock left many in awe | CNN
Mauna Loa's latest eruption came as its sister volcano - Kilauea - has also been erupting since last year. Kilauea's lava, though, is confined to a small pond near the top and not gushing down the side.


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Body of journalist Grant Wahl returned to US for autopsy, manager says, after his death at World Cup in Qatar | CNN
Body of journalist Grant Wahl returned to US for autopsy, manager says, after his death at World Cup in Qatar | CNN
He further described the incident in a recent newsletter published on December 5, writing that his body had "broke down" after he had little sleep, high stress and a heavy workload. He'd had a cold for 10 days, which "turned into something more severe," he wrote, adding that he felt better after receiving antibiotics and catching up on sleep.


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Covid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn't over | CNN
Covid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn't over | CNN
The CDC recommends masking for anyone who's on public transportation. It also suggests wearing one in other public settings in communities where there is a high level of transmission. People who are at high risk of severe illness should wear masks even in areas with only medium community levels.


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Video: Hear Fauci's response to Elon Musk's attacks | CNN Business
Video: Hear Fauci's response to Elon Musk's attacks | CNN Business
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Former top Twitter official forced to leave home due to threats amid 'Twitter Files' release | CNN Business
Former top Twitter official forced to leave home due to threats amid 'Twitter Files' release | CNN Business
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates. Fair value provided by IndexArb.com. Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited.


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Soccer Legends, Arabic Viewers and the Man in the Middle
Soccer Legends, Arabic Viewers and the Man in the Middle
“You see, it’s tiresome, it’s tiresome,” Tounakti said. “The on-site coverage has its own flavor, but it kills you — you reach your home at 2 a.m. and have to wake up at 9. This is when you feel tired. Now. It’s been really tough today.”




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