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FBI Warns ‘Armed Protests’ Being Planned At All 50 State Capitols And In Washington DC –  It also suggests there are threats of an “uprising” if Trump is removed via the 25th Amendment before Inauguration Day. [cnn]

Trump Impeachment Move: Democrats Start Push To Oust US President – The article filed in the House on Monday accuses Mr Trump of “incitement of insurrection”. [bbc]

Alcohol Ban Remains As Lockdown Level 3 Extended: Cyril Ramaphosa – He said that nearly 190,000 new infections had been recorded since the start of the year, along with 4,600 Covid-19 related deaths in the same period. [timeslive]

20 Million Doses Of Vaccine Are Coming, Says Ramaphosa – With No Details – More details would be announced when deals were concluded, he said, referring only to 20 million doses of vaccine, with the bulk hoped for during early 2021. [businsider]

Schools Will Reopen On 27 January, As Planned, Says Department Of Basic Education – Schools are due to open for the new academic year on Monday, 25 January, for teachers, while learners will return on Wednesday, 27 January. [dailymav]

No Point In Ditching WhatsApp If You Still Use Insta And Facebook, Says Expert – Alistair Fairweather of Plain Speak Technology says Facebook gets far more data from its own app and Instagram than WhatsApp. [capetalk]

New York State Bar Association Moves To Oust Rudy Giuliani – The group is a private professional association and revoking Giuliani’s membership does not mean he would lose his law license. [nbc]

Dutch Officials Seize Ham Sandwiches From British Drivers – Personal imports of meat and dairy products banned from EU since Brexit transition ended. [guardian]

Turkish ‘Sex Cult’ Leader Sentenced To 1 000 Years In Prison – Court heard harrowing testimonies of how cult leader assaulted members and forced them to take contraceptives. [tele]

Using Ivermectin For Covid-19 Is Risky And Unethical, Say Government Advisers – The drug, used to treat parasitic infections in animals, is being diverted to treat coronavirus patients in SA. [busday]

Members Still Abandoning Pricier Discovery Plans – Members of Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) are still leaving the top-tier plans offered by the medical aid, with a further 8% decline between 2018 and 2019. [moneyweb]

COVID-19: Endangered Gorillas Contract Coronavirus At San Diego Zoo – At least eight are feared to have the virus, which has previously spread to minks and tigers. [sky]

Manatee With ‘Trump’ Etched Into Back Sparks Federal Investigation – A marine scientist said the incident was “one of the most horrifying things I have ever seen done to a wild animal.” [vice]

Private Equity Firm Eyes Stake In All Blacks – The transaction would be for a stake of up to 15% in the three-time winners of the Rugby World Cup. The national treasure burned through nearly half of its cash reserves last year during Covid-19 lockdowns. [bbc]

‘Not Acceptable’: Australia’s Long Battle With Racism In Sport –  The alleged racist abuse of Indian players by fans at the third Test in Sydney is just the latest in a litany of similar incidents to mar sport in Australia, with authorities struggling to stamp out the problem. [iol]

PUMA’s 50% Off Sale Is Happening Right Now – A new wardrobe stocked with PUMA gear from their most iconic collaborations? At half price? Yes, please. [here]

Meghan And Harry Reported To Have Quit Social Media – The couple were rejecting social media in both a personal and professional capacity as part of their new “progressive role” in the United States, according to the Sunday Times. [ewn]

Prince Harry And Prince William May Be Making Up. The Queen Is ‘Rejoicing.’ – Princes William and Harry “are vowing not to let things get this out of hand in the future, and have learned a lot from this difficult experience,” says one royals insider. [dbeast]

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