Lebron James Expresses Public Support for Brittney Griner

Lebron James Expresses Public Support for Brittney Griner

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Since February, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been “wrongfully detained by the Russian government” after Russian officials arrested her in a Moscow airport for alleged possession of hashish oil. According to NPR, her pre-trial detainment was extended by a month in March. Griner has since received an outpouring of…

As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’
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As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’

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SALT LAKE CITY — If the Great Salt Lake, which has already shrunk by two-thirds, continues to dry up, here’s what’s in store: The lake’s flies and brine shrimp would die off — scientists warn it could start as soon as this summer — threatening the 10 million migratory birds…

What If a Patient Unplugged the Oxygen Tube That Keeps Them Alive? — Global Issues

What If a Patient Unplugged the Oxygen Tube That Keeps Them Alive? — Global Issues

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The ocean produces 50% of the planet’s oxygen, absorbs 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming, and is the main source of protein for a billion people around the world. Credit: IPS by Baher Kamal (madrid) Tuesday, June 07, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Jun…

Houston Holds Rally Calling For Brittney Griner’s Return From Russia

Houston Holds Rally Calling For Brittney Griner’s Return From Russia

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The city of Houston held a rally and prayer vigil Monday, calling for the release of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner. In March, the U.S. State Department reclassified Griner as “wrongfully detained by the Russian government.” Griner was detained after Russian officials stopped her from going through airport security for…

REPORT: Kenny Atkinson & Mike D’Antoni Set to Meet With Michael Jordan

REPORT: Kenny Atkinson & Mike D’Antoni Set to Meet With Michael Jordan

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Hornets owner Michael Jordan will be meeting with the two finalists for the vacant Charlotte head coach position: Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and Mike D’Antoni, who spend this past season as a coaching advisor for the New Orleans Pelicans. Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak…

Global Community Urged Not to Relent in Final Push to Eliminate Leprosy — Global Issues

Global Community Urged Not to Relent in Final Push to Eliminate Leprosy — Global Issues

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, standing with Yohei Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, at the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in May 2022. Sasakawa was honored at the Global Health Leaders Awards. by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Tuesday, June 07, 2022 Inter Press Service…

Sold your SOL? Solana price eyes 35% jump as two technical signals flip bullish

Sold your SOL? Solana price eyes 35% jump as two technical signals flip bullish

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At least two technical indicators show Solana (SOL) could undergo a sharp price recovery in June, even after the SOL/USD pair’s 78.5% year-to-date decline. SOL price nears bullish wedge breakout First, Solana has been painting a “falling wedge” since May, confirmed by its fluctuations inside two descending, converging trendlines. Traditional…

Binance fires back at Reuters’ money laundering allegations

Binance fires back at Reuters’ money laundering allegations

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Crypto exchange Binance published a lengthy response to an article published by Reuters that claims that the exchange has been a “hub for hackers, fraudsters and drug traffickers,” saying that there’s at least “$2.35 billion in illicit funds” laundered within the exchange.  In a blog post, Binance addressed the issue…