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The so-called Social Network giant continues to cement its position as the planet’s most popular social media platform, with 2.8 billion monthly active users in 2021. And if this figure was not astonishing enough, 1.84 billion users visit Facebook daily, using at least one of its core products, such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. As a result, it is little surprise Facebook’s success has been so sustained since its 2004 arrival on the social media scene....

Bam! Whap! Pow! Sock! Zok! (Zok?) Oooof! That’s kinda what racing at Bristol is like. There’s a lot of Bam! A good bit of Whap! And quite often some Pow! and Sock! MORE: Meet Keselowski’s new girlfriend | Best short-track drivers | Drivers by state At least that’s what fans expect to see on the fast, half-mile track — drivers bumping and banging, crunching sheet metal and causing tempers to flare....

Now, researchers from the University of Cambridge are trying to change that by pinpointing early life risk factors that predict self-harm during adolescence. And some of these risk factors were apparent in kids as early as age 5. In analyzing data on youth in the U.K., researchers identified two subgroups of adolescents who self-harm. Each group showed childhood risk factors that could have predicted self-harm a decade earlier. The method they used, which involved machine learning, could pave way for earlier intervention....

New Mexico is one state that could reach herd immunity faster than others, as it already has inoculated about 18.1 percent of its population, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to CDC data, New Mexico is administering 47,844 doses per 100,000 residents. As New Mexico already has administered about 1,004,050 vaccine doses, it will reach herd immunity levels after roughly 463,000 more residents are inoculated....

McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl and took his team to the playoffs nine times in 13 seasons at the helm, was dismissed last weekend after the Packers fell to a 4-7-1 record. But Randall believes the team’s problems are more deep-rooted than the simply requiring a change of coach and says they are placing too much expectation on the shoulders of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “They traded away all their good players and they expect Aaron Rodgers to just be magical,” Randall said....

The Cavs - who have eliminated the Raptors from the playoffs in each of the last two campaigns - battled to a 113-112 triumph despite never leading in regulation time, having been forced to contend with a short turnaround following their game-seven win over the Indiana Pacers. James had inspired his team to victory over the Pacers, but was below his best against Toronto despite registering a 26-point haul....

RELATED: FromSoftware Soulsborne Game Tier List When FromSoftware came out with Bloodborne, fans were enamored by what felt similar, yet different from the Dark Souls titles before it. From the setting to the story and characters, Bloodborne was a great experience for gamers new and old to the Soulsborne genre. 9 Grotesquely Awesome Boss Designs Bloodborne immediately stands out from Dark Souls upon the first encounters in the game. With Dark Souls, most of the bosses are demon-like or wear some form of mythologized armor....

However, comic fans have known America Chavez’s worth for many years. Since her debut in 2011, Chavez has quickly become one of the strongest Young Avengers in the Marvel universe. While pure MCU fans have only gotten to know Chavez a bit, these ten facts about her are common knowledge to avid comic book fans. 10 America Has An Older Sister America Chavez was born in an alternate dimension from the MCU’s main reality (designated 616)....

RELATED: Naruto: Most Iconic Female Characters However, there are some major differences between the Original Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. These contrasts come to light in the anime quite easily. While Naruto Shippuden does bring an end to Naruto’s adventure, the Original anime series has its own perks, which makes it better than the subsequent part. 8 Better Story The Original Naruto anime focuses on Naruto as he begins his journey to become a ninja....

Regardless of this, Capcom’s plans to provide a new and fresh feel to the game, implies that there will indeed be changes and maintenance of some features, which is why some of Village’s successful features should be replicated in the Resident Evil 4 Remake. 5 Castle Design One of the more obvious inspirations from the original Resident Evil 4, is Resident Evil Village’s castle location starring the popular Lady Dimitrescu....

RELATED: Things You Might Have Missed In The Animal Crossing Direct All these changes, while exciting, can be a bit overwhelming; especially to newer players that may have just settled in. From players that have been along for the ride since launch to any new fans that just got into the relaxing island life, here are a few things to put on the To-Do list in preparation for the final free Animal Crossing: New Horizons update....

RELATED: The Best Action RPGs To Play If You Like Dark Souls It just so happens that Elden Ringis chock-full of hidden mechanics obscured either through the meager tutorials or deliberately concealed so the developers can have their chuckle. Such is the signature of Soulsborne games. In any case, players keep learning something new in Elden Ring and some of them are like discovering secret superpowers. Updated May 13, 2022 by Sid Natividad: It has been out for a while now but there are still plenty more secrets to discover in Elden Ring....

So, it’s easy to see why so many people absolutely adored the release of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! The expanded version of the game was full to the brim with a host of new changes that were universally welcomed. Players who want to know everything about this enhanced version of a beloved horror indie title need only read on to learn about all the unique facts of this title....

RELATED: Yu-Gi-Oh Cross Duel Embraces the Series’ Roots and Legacy Yu-Gi-Oh! Cross Duel is a four-player multiplayer title based on the collectible card game but with a unique twist. This might alienate some long-time fans of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise or may even be confusing for newcomers to the franchise. Luckily, a little bit of background reading on how Cross Duel works should help to alleviate this confusion. A Board Game Twist to the Classic Card Game Instead of a direct four-player deathmatch or team vs team card game, Cross Duel plays more like a board game....

According to multiple reports, former UCF coach George O’Leary will be honored with a statue near Bright House Networks Stadium around 2017. What was your initial reaction to reading that? MORE: AAC predictions | Who can shake things up Week 1? Did you laugh? The obvious criticism would be this is a coach who once lost the Notre Dame job because he padded his resume. He was fired midseason after the Knights started 0-8, part of an 0-12 season....

Anonymous sources have told Nikkei that Apple plans to start production on a new set of AirPods in August, suggesting they might see a release in the latter half of 2021. Details on the next Apple AirPods are still scarce—mostly speculation or rumors—but if Nikkei’s sources are correct, we won’t have to resort to educated guesses for much longer. Along with the rumblings of new AirPods production, Nikkei’s sources also say that Apple is planning to drop 4G altogether for 2022, instead making all new iPhones 5G-capable....

Police said many of the victims died instantly from the fall. They were all women or children, according to media reports. The wedding guests were sat on a metal slab covering the well when it collapsed under their combined weight. The incident happened on Wednesday evening in the Kushinagar district during a traditional “haldi” ceremony. This is where relatives apply turmeric paste to the face of the bride and groom as a mark of prosperity....

Darksiders 2 is one of our most anticipated games of 2012 and the following developer diary gives us several reasons to want this game more than we already do. Vigil Games proved with the first Darksiders that they have the skills to make a quality title and this video shows that we can expect a lot more from this team. One of the last videos we saw of Darksiders 2 was the teaser shown at last year’s VGAs....

Lee treated the “ShoBox” opportunity on Showtime like business as usual as he blasted Camilo Prieto for a third-round TKO. The super lightweight prospect overwhelmed Prieto with power shots, wobbling him with a thumping right hand and splitting his guard with a left uppercut, before unanswered rights forced the referee to stop the action at 2:34 into the round. Just like that, Lee had improved to 19-0 with 17 KOs....

The parent company of some of America’s largest fast food chains is claiming credit for convincing Congress to exclude a $15 minimum wage from the recent COVID relief bill, according to internal company documents reviewed by The Daily Poster. The company, which is owned by a private equity firm named after an Ayn Rand character, also says it is now working to thwart new union rights legislation. The company’s boasts come just a few months after a government report found that some of its chains had among the highest percentage of workers relying on food stamps....