Security Council debates tightening laws to deter crimes against humanity — Global Issues

Security Council debates tightening laws to deter crimes against humanity — Global Issues

Ambassadors were briefed by the President of the UN’s highest court, the UN human rights chief, and an Oxford University law professor, who advocated for the adoption of a convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.  A draft developed by the International Law Commission, a UN expert…

New York Lawmakers Embrace New Funding Plan to Rescue Public Housing
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New York Lawmakers Embrace New Funding Plan to Rescue Public Housing

For decades, public officials have failed to maintain the more than 170,000 homes that make up NYCHA’s vast network of aging buildings, most of which were built in the 1950s, leaving residents with low incomes living in apartments plagued with lead, mold and crumbling infrastructure. In more than 40 percent…

Warriors vs Celtics NBA Finals Tickets are Second Most Expensive Ever

Warriors vs Celtics NBA Finals Tickets are Second Most Expensive Ever

With the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics tipping off tonight, the current average secondary market list price is $3,241, making the 2022 NBA Finals the second most expensive Finals series TicketIQ has ever tracked. The only series that was more expensive was the 2019 series between the Warriors and Raptors, which had an average price…

After record growth, VC crypto investments decline 38% in May

After record growth, VC crypto investments decline 38% in May

This short-term decline in investments can be correlated to the recent market correction, which made Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies lose 50% or more of their value. According to new data released by Dove Metrics, total venture capital investment in crypto declined 38.2% over the past month, from $6.8…

Artist Keezerfeld Releases NFT Honoring ’90s Chicago Bulls

Artist Keezerfeld Releases NFT Honoring ’90s Chicago Bulls

Los Angeles painter Keezerfeld has just released “The Ghost of the ’90s,” a 1-of-1 NFT that is an abstract interpretation of the Chicago Bulls’ six NBA championships. The NFT is calibrated off the original acrylic on canvas, which was made using industrial rakes, brooms and tools—not paintbrushes. Keezerfeld, who describes himself…