It seems that Donald Trump was actually much sicker than he let on when he had contracted the COVID-19 virus.
The New York Times has said that he was very close to being put on a ventilator when he was being hospitalised and that at one point, he developed a lung problem associated with pneumonia.
Trump and the white house staff continuously downplayed his sickness severity, and he urged people not to be afraid of the virus.
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A recent Valentine’s Day advertisement by local electronics & appliances business Top Choice made waves on the internet after receiving a flurry of homophobic comments, with others shutting down said comments and applauding the company’s inclusive approach towards marketing.
Clayton Mercieca, community manager of local LGBTIQ+ organisation ‘allied rainbow communities’ stated that the influx of homophobic comments shines a light on the lack of safety for LGBTIQ individuals in Malta
He went on to highlight how comments were particularly made by ‘expats whose country of origin have a track record of state-sponsored homophobia or lack of recognition and visibility towards LGBTIQ individuals.’
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The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a whopping €2.43 million in 9 fines to various companies including a financial penalty to an unlicensed operator, along with the confiscation of illicit proceeds.
These measures were part of the Gaming Authority’s efforts against illegal activities, explained in the interim performance report for the gaming industry, highlighting the increase of enforcement and fines.
Economy Minister Silvio Schembri stated that the MGA sought to ramp up its operations by further developing data-sharing agreements with stakeholders who detect suspicious betting activities.
The work being done is in line with the government’s efforts to strengthen Malta’s position amongst the world’s best jurisdictions for gaming companies.
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Whitney Wolfe Herd has become the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire at the age of 31 after her company debuted at the stock market.
Bumble shares blew up in its initial public offering, surging Wolfe’s 12% stake to $1.6 billion.
Today, @Bumble becomes a public company. This is only possible thanks to the more than 1.7 billion first moves made by brave women on our app — and the pioneering women who paved the way for us in the business world. To everyone who made today possible: Thank you. #BumbleIPO 💛🐝 pic.twitter.com/OMLNGNvECB
— Whitney Wolfe Herd (@WhitWolfeHerd) February 11, 2021
Wolfe took to Twitter to celebrate this massive accomplishment and thank the 1.7 billion first moves made by brave women on Bumble and pioneering women in the business world.
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