In the United Arab Emirates, 84 people, mostly members of the Muslim Brotherhood, are being put on trial for terror-related offenses. This follows a mass trial of government critics that occurred a decade ago. Some of the individuals on trial had previously been imprisoned in 2013, and human rights groups have condemned the UAE for persecuting peaceful advocates.

ESPN has reprimanded Aaron Rodgers for making a joke about Jimmy Kimmel and Epstein's client list, pointing out the factual inaccuracies. Kimmel has even threatened legal action against Rodgers due to the joke.

A Houston man named Lee Carter has been charged with aggravated kidnapping after allegedly restraining a woman in his garage for five years. The victim had been drugged and physically unable to escape. Authorities discovered the situation during a welfare check at Carter's residence.

In Belgorod, residents are being evacuated due to attacks from Ukraine. The governor has offered to relocate frightened civilians as the conflict in Ukraine moves closer to home.

A lawyer who previously represented the head of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, which employed Hunter Biden, has retroactively registered as a foreign agent. This prompts questions about why Hunter Biden himself did not register as a foreign agent, as he also performed work for Burisma.

A screenwriter has criticized veganism, arguing that it disrupts the balance of nature and is not a natural way of life. He suggests that vegans claim false moral superiority. However, the plant-based food market is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years.

Organizers of pro-Palestine marches may face charges to cover the expenses of policing due to the large amount of resources being utilized. These ongoing protests, which began after the attack in Gaza, have already cost over £20 million.

The Digest, 1/6/2024 @1100AM, CDT

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