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America First News
8 Jun 2023
#illegals
Washington Free Beacon: Minnesota Democrats Approve Free College For Illegal Immigrants as They Hike Taxes on Residents
The Democrat-controlled Minnesota legislature is raising taxes on state residents to fund programs for illegal immigrants. The tax hikes will pay for free state college tuition, health care, and driver's licenses for illegal immigrants, while residents are seeing increases in taxes on gas, retail deliveries, and cars. Republicans criticized the tax hikes, pointing out the state had a $17.5 billion budget surplus and had received lucrative federal COVID relief funds. Many taxpayers were unhappy with the move and argued the government should only take what it needs.
#politics
Forbes: Tech Execs Musk And Dorsey Boost Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Presidential Campaign—Despite Controversial Claims
Tech tycoons, including former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk, are supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to challenge President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination, despite Kennedy Jr.’s history of promoting vaccine skepticism and spreading various other conspiracies. Kennedy has an average of 20% support among Democrats, according to polls. Dorsey retweeted a video of Kennedy Jr. saying he can beat Biden, while Musk hosted him for a discussion on Twitter Spaces. Venture capitalist David Sacks will co-host a fundraiser for Kennedy Jr. with Chamath Palihapitiya.
Washington Free Beacon: 'The View' Host Makes Bizarre Claim Blaming Mike Pence for AIDS Deaths
TV host Sunny Hostin falsely claimed that former Vice President Mike Pence mishandled the AIDS crisis while he was governor of Indiana. It's unclear what she was referring to since she graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1994, and Pence didn't become governor until 2013.
Red State: Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes Radical '28th Amendment' to Strip Americans' Gun Rights
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to severely restrict gun rights nationwide. The amendment includes measures such as implementing universal background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase firearms, imposing waiting periods, and banning "assault weapons." However, the proposed amendment faces serious problems, including eroding constitutional liberties, restrictions proving ineffective in preventing criminals from obtaining firearms, and unlikelihood of passing through Congress, making Newsom's idea about as realistic as "Nancy Pelosi remaining sober for more than five minutes."
Breitbart: Poll: Trump Is Most Favorable Candidate in Republican Field
Trump remains popular in the Republican primary race, leading by 34 points, while DeSantis comes second with a 68% favorable rating. Notably, Pence has the highest percentage of unfavorable views at 32%.
Red State: MTG Discloses What's in the Biden 'Bribery' Form—And It's Big
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed unclassified details from the FBI's "Biden bribery form," which allegedly shows financial records of two payments of $5 million - one to Joe Biden and the other to his son, Hunter Biden, to "fix" a situation regarding a Ukrainian prosecutor. Greene claims this information was not from Rudy Giuliani but from an "extremely credible" informant previously relied on by the FBI. If proven true, this could be a smoking gun that takes down Joe Biden.
National Review: Biden Dismisses Bribery Scheme Allegations: ‘A Bunch of Malarkey’
Biden denies allegations of a bribery scheme involving a foreign national during his time as vice president. The allegations detail a pay-to-play scheme to get a prosecutor fired who was investigating Burisma, where Biden's son served on the board. Republican lawmakers viewed a whistleblower document implicating Biden in a secure room on Capitol Hill. The FBI had previously refused to turn over the document, citing concerns about informant confidentiality. Democrat lawmakers have said that the FBI did not have enough information to escalate its investigation into Biden based on the whistleblower's account.
#society
Forbes: Americans Suddenly More Conservative Than Liberal On Social Issues, Poll Says
More Americans are identifying as socially conservative, with 38% identifying as conservative or very conservative on social issues, according to a Gallup poll. The percentage is the highest since 2012 and marks a shift from a time when Americans were about as likely to say they were socially liberal as conservative. The largest increase in conservatism came from within the Republican party as 60% of Republicans identified as socially conservative in 2021 compared to 74% today. Meanwhile, Americans are also more likely to identify as fiscally conservative, with 44% saying they are fiscally conservative, the highest since 2012.
The Imaginative Conservative: Individual & Community in "The Scarlet Letter"
Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter explores the tension between the individual and the community in colonial New England, where the Puritans sought to reform and strengthen the Christian community through their challenge based on private interpretation of scripture. The story of Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth embodies the paradox of individualism and hierarchy in a community. Hawthorne's "The Custom House" serves as an ironic introduction to the story and illustrates the paradox of independence and community, where withdrawal into bureaucratic officialdom isolates a man and emasculates his imagination. The narrative of The Scarlet Letter treats Hester Prynne ironically but not derisively and explores the tragic tension between protagonist Arthur Dimmesdale's claims of subjective personal longings and antagonist Roger Chillingworth's claims of legalism to possess Hester's love.
Fox News: Biden rails against 'hysterical,' 'prejudiced' lawmakers banning child gender surgery: 'We are not relenting'
Biden criticizes lawmakers enacting laws banning gender transition surgeries for children, calling them "hysterical" and "prejudiced." He also plans to announce new initiatives to protect Pride celebrations, marches, and community centers, and address civil rights violations and mental health support. At least 20 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Washington Free Beacon: Girl Scouts Unveil ‘LGBTQ+ Pride’ Patches
Girl Scouts can earn an LGBTQ+ Pride Month patch by participating in activities such as attending Pride celebrations and reading about the Stonewall Uprising. Scouts in grades K-5 must complete three activities, while grades 6-12 must complete six. The announcement follows recent backlash against other Pride Month campaigns.
Fox News: 5 airlifted to hospital after coastal Texas walkway collapse
Elevated walkway collapses in Texas city on Gulf of Mexico, leaving around 10 people injured; at least 5 flown by helicopter to hospital.
#war
Forbes: President Zelensky: The Destruction Of Hydroelectric Dam Is ‘Ecocide’
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of shelling the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in the city of Kherson, which caused the destruction of a Russian-held dam. This disaster has led to floods, contaminated groundwater with industrial lubricants, and the flooding of nearby farmland which destroyed people's livelihoods. The evacuation of thousands of people is also occurring while Russian troops are shelling evacuation routes. This is considered an act of ecocide and a deliberate attack on Ukraine's environment, and President Zelensky accused Putin of personally giving the order for the attack.
Breitbart: ‘Where's the Money?’: Biden Jokes When Asked About Taking Alleged Bribe
Joe Biden denied House GOP allegations that he accepted a $5 million bribe from a Ukrainian energy company while he was vice president. He called the accusations “malarkey” during a press conference, and asked “Where is the money?” House Republicans have claimed that an FBI informant has two pieces of evidence showing that Biden accepted the bribe to fire the prosecutor probing Burisma Holdings, the energy company that was under suspicion of corruption. The hashtag applies.
Euromaidan Press: Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 470: Disaster in the Kherson Oblast
Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to engage in skirmishes, with Russia accused of using terror tactics and targeting civilian areas in Ukraine. The Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam was destroyed, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, and leading to potential environmental and humanitarian catastrophes. The flooding caused by the dam collapse may result in fields in Ukraine's south turning into deserts, and officials estimate that hundreds of thousands of people will be left without access to clean water. Ukrainian Air Force has launched multiple air strikes and battle engagements in response.
#foreignaffairs
Foreign Policy: Is China Gaining a Lead in the Tech Arms Race?
China has the edge on AUKUS in 19 out of 23 fields central to hypersonic weapons, quantum tech, and cyber security, according to a report from Canberra-based think tank the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Public research output is but one way to assess innovation capacity; investment and leadership is also crucial, says Emily Weinstein, a research fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology. One main battleground power rests in artificial intelligence (AI), where mass US and allied funding could see them overtake China.
Beijing plans to station a covert electronic eavesdropping base in Cuba targeting US military installations. This comes after a new Cold War is potentially brewing, with Washington deepening efforts to ease tensions between the US and China. Yan Dobronosov/Global Images via Getty Images, meanwhile, captured local residents evacuating a flooding area in Russian-controlled Ukraine after a dam exploded, which Ukraine blamed on Russia. There have been repeated failed efforts by the US and Saudi Arabia to broker a chance of fighting between opposing forces in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum; the conflict is at risk of devolving into all-out civil war.
Newsbusters: SCARY: New Allegation Reveals Communist China’s ‘Backdoor Channel’ to TikTok User Data
China's Communist Party reportedly had full access to data of TikTok users in Hong Kong through a "backdoor channel" and a "god credential" account, as alleged in a wrongful-dismissal lawsuit by Yintao Yu, a former executive for TikTok's parent company. The Communist Party was accused of wanting to unveil the identity and location of pro-freedom protestors. ByteDance, TikTok's controversy-embroiled parent company, denies the allegations. The lawsuit also accuses TikTok of illegally "stealing content" from other apps and of using fake accounts to increase engagement. Conservatives are demanding that Big Tech be held accountable.
Fox News: US suspends food aid to Ethiopia after investigation reveals 'widespread' supply theft
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has suspended all food aid to Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country, after an internal investigation found that the donated food meant for millions of malnourished people was being diverted on a "widespread" scale. Ethiopia's federal government is said to be involved in the diversion of food aid, with military units throughout the country benefiting from the humanitarian assistance. The UN World Food Program and USAID suspended aid to Ethiopia's northern Tigray region last month while investigating allegations of food aid theft. USAID is the biggest single donor in Ethiopia, providing $1.8 billion in aid.
The suspension of aid is due to the "widespread and coordinated" theft and diversion of supplies intended for Ethiopia's malnourished residents discovered during an internal investigation by USAID. The USAID's statement did not reveal who was responsible for the theft, but humanity donors' memo suggests Ethiopia's federal government as involved. Child malnutrition cases have risen alarmingly since aid delivery was suspended. The U.S. is still providing other assistance to Ethiopia despite the suspension of delivery of food aid. Ethiopia's foreign affairs ministry has referred to the revelations as "deeply concerning" and has committed to investigations with the U.S. so that the perpetrators of such diversion are held to account.
#economy
Forbes: Design Direction Behind Jacksonville Jaguars’ Stadium Of The Future
The Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium is undergoing a complete reimagining, with a new design that opens concourses to four times their current width and a first-of-its-kind skin that will cover the entire stadium to reduce temperatures. The skin, called ViewScape, will reduce temperatures by up to 15 degrees compared to without the skin and will not obstruct views. The reimagining is part of a multi-billion-dollar sitewide project that aims to address fan comfort and congestion concerns.
As well as a new concourse that is wider and fully connected to ease congestion, the updated design will feature improved food and beverage points of sale and a mix of seating types. The two scoreboards in the seating bowl will be connected around the perimeter, creating a horizon board. The project will also help with the revitalization of downtown Jacksonville by securing a promising future for the Jaguars and lifting the area economically. The Jaguars have not released final plans for the timing of the project.
Forbes: U.S. Legal Cannabis Market Sales To Soar To $45 Billion In 2027, Says Top Researcher
BDSA, a cannabis researcher, forecasts that by 2027 the US legal cannabis market will be worth $45 billion with sales in 2023 reaching $29.6 billion, and the global legal cannabis industry reaching $36.7 billion by 2023, 80% of which is predicted to come from the US market. Despite stagnation in Colorado and California, cannabis markets in states such as Missouri, New Jersey and New York are booming. By 2023, Missouri legal cannabis sales will reach $1.4 billion and New York $631 million. Although Pennsylvania's cannabis spending is expected to decline in 2023 to just over $1 billion, adult-use markets in neighbouring states, and price compression, are major contributors to its decrease.
Forbes: Author Post: Back To The Office – What’s Really Driving It?
The back-to-the-office trend is driven by leaders' unwillingness to invest in remote work policies and practices. Employers are more focused on costs than employee satisfaction, leading to a lack of trust in remote workers and increased "productivity paranoia." Poor implementation and lack of commitment to remote policies and standards result in inconsistencies and lower productivity. To foster a strong remote culture, executives must invest in systemized policies and procedures and regularly reinforce company values and the overarching mission. Remote work is a privilege that requires commitment and should be viewed as a potential model for the future. ( )
Forbes: Elon Musk Is World’s Richest Person Again As Tesla Stock Soars To 8-Month High
Elon Musk becomes the world’s richest man again as Tesla's shares surge to their highest level this year, pushing Musk's net worth to $217.8 billion, making him $1.8 billion richer than LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault. Despite a rally, Tesla shares remain 44% below their November 2021 peak.
Forbes: New York Toxic Air Hits City Stores, Spurs Mask And Filter Sales
New York City is facing record-breaking air pollution due to wildfires across eastern Canada. Residents are rushing to buy air purifiers and high-quality masks, turning Amazon's Movers & Shakers into a collection of 38 masks. The city's retailers are taking a hit, with reduced footfall, incoming flights delayed, and both residents and tourists staying away from the city center. Health officials are urging people to stay indoors and take safety measures. New York City's retail industry has shed thousands of jobs since the pandemic, and the impact of climate change and forest fires has become a summer hazard.
#culture
Forbes: Rebel Wilson Signs A Record Deal
Rebel Wilson signs record deal with Warner Music and creates Rebellionaire label to release soundtrack for her upcoming movie, The Deb. With Wilson taking on multiple roles, including director and lead on the soundtrack, The Deb follows three young girls whose lives change when one is expelled from her city school and finds herself in a remote bush town. The musical marks a return to her homeland Australia for Wilson. No release date has been announced yet.
Forbes: Tupac Shakur Finally Receives His Long Overdue Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Late rapper Tupac Shakur was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his profound impact on music and society. Music industry powerhouses, friends, his family, and those who knew him were among those who attended the ceremony. Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, delivered a moving tribute during the star unveiling ceremony, expressing heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Shakur family. His influence on music and culture remains unparalleled, but Shakur's career was marked by a lack of recognition from mainstream award ceremonies, leaving an unresolved void in the industry.
Forbes: True Religion And Still Rising Corp. Partner For Juneteenth Celebration
True Religion partners with Still Rising for Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival, the largest Juneteenth Festival in the US, featuring Black-owned businesses, art, music, food, networking, and education opportunities on June 19, 2023. True Religion's Q&A panel, basketball sponsorships, limited-edition festival tee, and performances will contribute to community building. The festival's tagline "Been Free" symbolizes the meaning and impact of Juneteenth for Black people, and contributions will invest in music, free speech, education, and outreach to support resources in the Leimert Park community.
True Religion, known for its Super T stitch and unique denim brand, joins the Los Angeles arts and culture community-driven festival to honor the legacy and freedom of Juneteenth. True Religion engages with its customers, employees, and community with the same care as Black History Month and Pride Month. True Religion's support for digital twin technology targets fashion and beauty. Diligence and training are needed to avoid risks and red flags for any business trying to use AI models in the advertising technology space. The US consumer goods and services market is far ahead but not clear where China stands.
Fox News: Alabama governor signs bill designating official state cookie, the creation of a talented 4th grader
Alabama's governor, Kay Ivey, has signed a bill naming the "Yellowhammer Cookie" as the state's official cookie. The creation of Mary Claire Cook, a 4th-grade student at Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, the sandwich cookie consists of two peanut butter-filled oatmeal cookies with ingredients important to Alabama, such as peanuts and pecans. The state had no official cookie designation before this.
However, New Mexico, which has an official state cookie, could soon be adding an "official state aroma," thanks to fifth-grade students in Deming. Lawmakers in the state named the biscochito as the official cookie in 1989, and Massachusetts named the chocolate chip cookie as the official state cookie in 1997, as well as the Boston Cream donut as the state's official donut. A handful of other states have also adopted official state pies or "state desserts."
#health
Forbes: Taurine—A Key Ingredient In Energy Drinks—Could Slow Down Aging And Extend Life, Research Suggests
Taurine, a naturally occurring nutrient found in many foods and energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster, could help people live a longer and healthier life, according to a study in the journal Science. Levels of taurine, which have been linked to declining immune and nervous system functions, obesity and building bone, tend to fall with age, leaving the average 60-year-old with roughly a third of the levels of a five-year-old. Researchers took roughly 250 14-month-old mice and fed half taurine supplements, increasing their lifespans by around 10-12% of a human equivalent, while improving muscle strength and endurance and reducing insulin resistance. The study noted that taurine supplementation improved the health of middle-aged rhesus monkeys.
Forbes: What The Air Quality Index Means—And When You Should Stay Inside
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused an unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI) in many Northeastern cities. The AQI measures air quality in six categories and advisories based on the amount of air pollutants present and the risks they pose to public health. The AQI ranges from 0 to 300, with 0-50 being green (no risk), 51-100 being yellow (moderate air quality), 101-150 being orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups), 151-200 being red (unhealthy), 201-300 being purple (very unhealthy), and 300 or higher being maroon (hazardous).
Breitbart: ‘Hazardous Air’ from Canadian Wildfire Cancels Broadway, ‘Hamilton,’ Hollywood Strike
Canadian wildfires have caused poor air quality across the East Coast, leading to the cancellation of Broadway and Off Broadway productions, including "Hamilton" and "Camelot." Other performances, such as the Public Theater's "Hamlet" and the Hollywood writers strike, have also been impacted. Philly is experiencing its worst air quality in at least 24 years. Air quality reached a record 392 in NYC.
#education
Breitbart: 'FREE JUDY:' High School Students Defend Teacher Suspended for Graphic Lecture on Pleasing the 'Booty Hole'
A California high school teacher was suspended for giving a lecture on anal sex and sex toys. Students created the hashtag in support.
Fox News: NH Gov. Sununu orders lessons on 'social media dangers' to be added to K–12 curricula
NH Gov. orders curricula on dangers of social media for K-12 students within 90 days. Media campaign to raise awareness also planned.
The Blaze: HS teacher on leave after video surfaces of her telling anatomy students where sex toys are located at Target, details about prostate-related sexual pleasure
California high school teacher on leave for teaching anatomy students about sex toys and prostate-related pleasure. Complaints led to investigation.
#crime
Forbes: Lawyer Used ChatGPT In Court—And Cited Fake Cases. A Judge Is Considering Sanctions.
A lawyer used artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT to prepare a filing, resulting in fake legal cases being presented in court. The case saw Avianca Airlines seek to dismiss a lawsuit from Roberto Mata. Mata’s lawyers cited at least six other cases to show precedent but the court found they didn’t exist and had “bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations.” Schwartz, the lawyer, signed an affidavit admitting he had used the AI chatbot but had no intent to deceive the court and shouldn’t be sanctioned.
Forbes: Morgan Stanley Severing Ties With Crispin Odey After Renewed Sexual Assault Claims Against Hedge Fund Manager, Reports Say
Morgan Stanley is planning to cut ties with Odey Asset Management Firm and JPMorgan is reviewing its relationship with the firm's founder, Crispin Odey, following sexual assault and harassment allegations from 13 women. Odey denies the claims, but the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has also opened an investigation into the allegations. Odey was previously accused of sexual misconduct in 2021, but won the case. The allegations against Odey range from harassment to sexual assault and fostering a toxic workplace. Odey founded Odey Asset Management in 1991 and the company now oversees about $5 billion.
Daily Wire: Project Veritas Names Hannah Giles As New CEO
Nonprofit investigative journalism organization Project Veritas has announced that Hannah Giles, previously known for her 2009 probe into the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), is its new CEO following the departure of founder James O'Keefe. In a press release, the group stated its commitment to producing stories that "expose the stubborn false narratives that plague our society". Giles, who cost ACORN $6 million in donations and fines because of the investigation, is known for having dressed up as a prostitute to video ACORN employees helping her and O'Keefe with tax evasion and other paperwork to run a fake brothel.
Fox News: 2 inmates charged with killing their cellmate in West Virginia jail
Lucas Mathew Wagnar and Isaiah Marshall McBride have been charged with murder in the death of their cellmate, Douglas Alan Cunningham, 79, at Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia. Cunningham died after being punched, kicked, and jumped on by the two men in October 2022.
Fox News: Trial set for Portland woman accused of deadly car ramming on Vegas Strip
Paris Paradise Morton will stand trial for murder and 70 other felony charges for a car crash on the Las Vegas Strip in 2015 that killed one person and injured dozens of others. Morton, who has spent more than seven years in state psychiatric care, rejected a plea bargain last month and is now slated to stand trial in May 2024. She remains jailed without bail and could face life in prison if convicted. Prosecuted under the name Lakeisha Nicole Holloway, Morton had legally changed her name from Holloway to Morton weeks before the crash.
The American Spectator: Does Mel Gibson Plan to Make a Four-Part Docuseries on Child Sex-Trafficking?
Mel Gibson allegedly plans to produce a four-part docuseries on child sex trafficking with Leading Report sharing the news on Twitter. The $34 billion global market will be the focus, with countries like Ukraine being crucial to the issue. Operation Underground Railroad Founder, Tim Ballard, claims Gibson contacted him at the start of the Ukrainian war in 2022, asking for assistance to rescue children in the country.
Kari Lake, a former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, responded to the report, expressing her support and admiration for the actor for tackling what is happening at the border. However, Newsweek is questioning whether the news is actually “breaking,” as the information has been online since January 2023. Gibson has not provided comments on the report as yet.
Daily Wire: Covenant School Shooter’s Parents To Transfer Ownership Of Manifesto To Victims’ Families, Attorney Says
The parents of The Covenant School shooter plan to assign rights to the manifesto to the families of the victims. Ownership of the manifesto will be transferred from the killer's parents, and it's unlikely to be made public as a result. Five groups are requesting the document's release, citing public record as it's already in the custody of the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Fox News: Ex-USC football player Joshua Jackson Jr arrested, charged with raping 3 women
Former USC defensive back Joshua Jackson Jr. was charged with three counts of rape, including the latest one in March, dating back to 2020, and is being held on $1.4 million bail. He is charged with one count of forcible sexual penetration and three counts of forcible rape. According to police, Jackson is believed to have been involved in other unreported assaults.
The Epoch Times: Covenant Shooter’s Parents Transferring Rights to Daughter’s Writings Over to Victim’s Families
The parents of Nashville Christian School shooter, Audrey Hale, are in the process of assigning ownership of their daughter's writings to the children of the school, which MNPD seized from their home and car. The move was announced by their attorney, who said the Hale family would not make any money out of it. The court may also have to decide on whether or not to pause proceedings as parties are seeking the public release of the shooter's writings that were seized by the authorities. The court is also expected to hear an appeal to Chancellor I'Ashea Myles' May ruling, which allowed various parties to the case to enter lawsuits as third-party intervenors.
Fox News: Second Detroit clerk charged over customer dispute-induced shooting
Detroit gas station clerk Moad Al-Gaham has been charged with murder after shooting and killing customer Anthony McNary through a locked glass door. McNary had been kicked out of the store before the shooting occurred, following a dispute over the purchase of a beef stick. Al-Gaham's defense attorney claimed that the clerk may have been threatened and stated that the condition of the locked door at the time of the incident is not yet clear. This is the second recent fatal shooting at a Detroit gas station, with the previous incident taking place on May 6. The clerk in that case was also charged in relation to the shooting.
#sports
Forbes: Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic And Jamal Murray Make History In NBA Finals
Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made history by becoming the first NBA duo to record 30-point triple doubles in a Finals game during Game 3 against the Miami Heat. Their combined production amounted to 66 points, 31 rebounds, and 20 points, making it difficult for the Heat to find appropriate counters to what they do. Their partnership is evolving after 10,652 minutes spent together, and after seven years playing with each other, Murray is able to detect when Jokic is toggling between Shaq-like scorer and seven-foot Magic Johnson. The pressure makes them perform better.
Forbes: Olympic Champions Canada Go Into Women’s World Cup With Game Against Boys
The Canadian women's national team, ranked sixth in the world, has not played an official match since April due to an industrial dispute with their federation, but will play a warm-up game against a boy's team in Australia. The Olympic champions are one of the fancied teams to win, having won the last major international tournament, the Gold Medal in the Olympic Football Tournament in Tokyo in 2021. They will name their final squad on July 9, before the FIFA Women's World Cup next month.
The team's lack of official matches ahead of the tournament is due to the FIFA window in June not being available, causing issues with players being pulled from the National Women's Soccer League. Instead, the team has arranged to play one preparatory match against the European champions, England, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland on July 14 and will be joined on July 10 by Clarissa Larisey and Evelyne Viens. One of the federation's sponsors, GE Appliances, has pledged to direct an additional $100,000 in support across three pillars: sports science and medical innovation, technical innovation and cultural innovation, with a focus on support and wellness programming for the players.
Forbes: New Tiger Woods-Backed Golf League Sells First Team To Williams Sisters, Reddit Founder Ohanian
The new golf league, TGL, backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, announced that Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Alexis Ohanian have purchased the Los Angeles Golf Club team. The LAGC is the first team to be introduced. Each of the six teams will own a 3% equity stake in the league and will need a control owner, which Ohanian will be for LAGC. The league plans to launch in January and play its matches in a custom-built Florida arena.
Forbes: Wrestling World Pays Tribute To The Iron Sheik
WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik dies at age 81. Iranian-born wrestler created a new standard for the foreign heel and was one of WWE's top heels, amassing a fortune until substance abuse led to a career decline and sporadic stints with WWE. Sheik's passing has garnered national media attention and sparked an outpouring of love and support from WWE stars and legends.
Fox News: Friends honor deceased loved one by letting him score one final goal at his wake
A local hero and diehard soccer fan, José Milton dos Santos, died in Brazil at the age of 60. His loved ones graced his coffin with jerseys and allowed him to play one final time by passing the ball into an imaginary goal alongside his coffin. Dos Santos managed fields for his team for 40 years up until his death. Over 200 people turned out to pay their respects at the makeshift soccer pitch where dos Santos was given a final farewell at the local field he'd maintained for years.
Forbes: Noah Gragson To Miss Sonoma Due To Concussion-Like Symptoms; Grant Enfinger Set For Cup Series Debut
Nascar driver Noah Gragson will miss the upcoming race at Sonoma Raceway due to concussion-like symptoms caused by a brake rotor exploding during the Enjoy Illinois 300. Gragson's replacement will be Grant Enfinger, who will make his Cup Series debut. Enfinger competes for Legacy co-owner Maury Gallagher’s team, GMS Racing, and has two victories already this season. NASCAR recently announced major changes to the Next Gen car to increase driver safety.
#outdoors
Fox News: Kansas man smashes state fishing record with 64-pound smallmouth buffalo: 'Whoa!'
Thayne Miller caught a 64.75-pound smallmouth buffalo, breaking Kansas' state fishing record after 44 years, using bowfishing equipment. The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks announced Miller's record-breaking catch on Facebook and Twitter. Smallmouth buffalo are usually found in bodies of freshwater in the United States such as major tributaries and surrounding waters of the Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, and Lake Michigan. Anglers who want to break a state fishing record in Kansas must have fishing license and use legal fishing means.
#other
Forbes: Spot Is Spider-Man’s Most Memorable Villain Since Doctor Octopus
In "Across The Spider-Verse," audiences are introduced to "Spot," an obscure villain that proves as compelling as the most iconic members of Spider-Man's rogues gallery. Spot's arc mirrors the emotional journey of Miles Morales, who comes to question his own role as Spider-Man, both characters experience a kind of imposter syndrome. Spot is the most compelling Spider-Man movie villain since Michael Keaton's Vulture.
Forbes: It’s World Ocean Day: Here’s Why Life Depends On Our Oceans
June is Ocean Month, with World Ocean Day and the United Nations Ocean Conference celebrating the ocean's importance in sustaining life on our planet and drawing attention to threats to its future. The ocean provides over half the oxygen in our atmosphere, regulates global climate and weather patterns, and feeds at least 3.3 billion people while contributing to the global economy. Overfishing, pollution, and climate change threaten marine life and ecosystems, but recent events, such as the new UN Treaty for the High Seas and coastal restoration investments, offer hope for the ocean's future.
Forbes: ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Ordered By Hulu; Upcoming Lisa Vanderpump Series Set At Her French Villa
Lisa Vanderpump's new docuseries "Vanderpump Villa" will follow the staff of her French luxury villa as they cater to their wealthy guests. Hulu has greenlit the show, which is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions and executive produced by Vanderpump. The streaming service has recently increased its reliance on docuseries format, also renewing "The D'Amelio Show" and "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
Foreign Policy: Denialists Are Blaming Anything but Climate for Canada’s Fires
Conspiracy theories about the cause of Canada's wildfires, such as arson or space lasers, are being peddled by right-wing media outlets and politicians in both the US and Canada. However, climate change is the main culprit behind the unprecedented wildfires, which are predicted to become more frequent and intense. Fires started by both lightning and human negligence have always been a regular occurrence in Canada, but this year's burns are on an unprecedented scale and severity due to hotter temperatures, droughts and extreme winter weather caused by climate change. Wildfire forecasts predict worse conditions than in an average year, and despite having fewer fires, more land is being burned.
Forbes: N.Y.C. Schools Go Remote Friday As Wildfire Smoke Worsens—Here’s Where Else It’s Spreading
Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed the northeastern US and has caused poor air quality conditions, prompting New York City public schools to go remote and the MLB to cancel the Washington Nationals’ home game on Thursday. The air quality from the smoke is expected to improve in the northeast before moving west, with the worst of the air pollution expected to shift west over the Ohio River Valley on Friday. Thick clouds of smoke that covered New York are also expected to move over Ohio, southern Michigan and Indiana on Friday and into the weekend, according to meteorologists.
Daily Wire: Can Anxiety Work In Your Favor?
Dr. Jordan Peterson advises people to face their problems by thinking about the consequences of not facing it, which can cement their determination. He also talks about the importance of integrating aggression with assertiveness, rather than suppressing it, to stand up for oneself and develop a plan of action. Peterson urges individuals to use their aggression as a sophisticated means of dealing with life's challenges.
Fox News: Northern Arizona train derailment causes severe damage to 23 freight cars, new vehicles
23 cars, including new cars, vans and trucks, were heavily damaged in a freight train derailment in northern Arizona. No injuries were reported and authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
Cleanup was underway after a freight train derailment in northern Arizona involving 23 cars, which were carrying new vehicles, but no injuries were reported. The incident is among several train derailments that have raised concerns about rail safety across the US.