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  In 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo became  the first active team-sport athlete  to surpass $1 billion in career earnings.  He is the first person to surpass  500 million followers  across the major social media platforms.   As we anticipate the retirement of CR7 from the beautiful game that brought him fame and fortune, he will not only draw tears from many eyes; it will also be the end of sheer dominance from the man the universe blessed.   He fought many battles on the football field. Most of which he won. I believe Ronaldo must have at some point wondered how he made it this far. It is beyond class and talent to be at the peak of your powers for many years. I strongly believe that providence was at the root of everything. The gods, in their wisdom made Cristiano Ronaldo a champion. An assignment he had accomplished here on earth!   The star has given everything to football. He has won everything and may probably retire afte...

  The spread of misinformation has become a pervasive and worrisome problem. Increasingly, politicians, social media platforms, and organizations with agendas are boosting misleading information, making it all too easy for people to fall for fake news.   Why do people fall for fake news? In society today, we’re feeling unsettled by doubts about the economy, the government, and the gap between the elite and the rest of the population. In these spaces, misinformation can grow. And as we get more of our news online, it’s even easier to be steered away from evidence-based information.    How can we talk to friends and family about fake news? Everyone knows someone who believes in something false—but it is possible to shift their thinking.  1. Resist the urge to argue—but don’t completely disengage.  When friends or family express an opinion different from yours, don’t tell them they’re wrong. This often exacerbates the situation, putting the oth...