British Government Approves , Julian Assange’s Extradition to US.
British Government Approves , Julian Assange’s Extradition to US.
Fox News reports that the extradition
was approved by Priti Patel,
British Home Secretary, on June 17.
...The U.K courts have not found that it would be oppressive, unjust or an abuse of process to extradite Mr. Assange, U.K. Home Office, via statement.
The approval follows an April ruling that determined Assange could be sent to America.
Fox News reports the U.S. requested Assange's extradition so he could stand trial on espionage and computer misuse charges.
U.S. prosecutors allege that the WikiLeaks co-founder aided Chelsea Manning, a U.S. Army intelligence analyst, in stealing military files.
It is also alleged that Assange endangered lives by publishing those files on WikiLeaks.
Assange has fought extradition
to the U.S. for years.
He has 14 days to file an appeal,
which his legal team is expected to do
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Stella Assange vows to "spend every waking hour fighting" to free her husband, Julian Assange. She says she has "no words" to express what it's like to see Assange's suffering prolonged by the Home Office in the UK and that her husband has "done nothing wrong". This comes as Home Secretary Priti Patel signed an order to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to the US to face espionage charges.
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In a press conference, Julian Assange's lawyer Jennifer Robinson told reporters that she will appeal his extradition to the U.S "all the way", taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights "if necessary". This comes as the UK Home Office announced the extradition of Assange to the U.S to face espionage charges.
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Senate Advances , Massive Bill to Bolster , the Semiconductor Industry.
'The Independent' reports that the United States
Senate approved a $280 billion deal meant
to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry.
The massive bill is also designed
to accelerate high tech research perceived
as critical for future economic prosperity.
According to 'The Independent,' the bill is now
headed for final passage by the Senate
and the House in the near future.
Industry leaders have pushed for the bill, citing
stiff competition from other nations spending
billions of dollars on attracting manufacturers.
According to those industry leaders,
the pandemic has shined a spotlight on the , dangers of relying on foreign-made computer chips.
The bill would provide the
semiconductor industry with about
$52 billion in grants and other incentives.
It would also provide a 25%
tax credit for those companies
to build chip plants in the U.S.
According to 'The Independent,' tax breaks
included in the bill are projected to equal
about $24 billion over the next decade.
The bill would also allocate approximately
$200 billion for scientific research
over the same ten-year period. .
Critics have questioned the timing of the bill, which would increase deficits by about $79 billion, amid record inflation and fears of a global recession.
However, lawmakers in both parties claim the investment
is critical for the U.S. to stay ahead of economic
powerhouses like China in the coming decades
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Simone Biles Becomes Youngest Person , To Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom.
'The Independent' reports that on July 7, President Biden awarded 17 people with the nation's highest civilian honor.
'The Independent' reports that on July 7, President Biden awarded 17 people with the nation's highest civilian honor.
Biles, 25, was among the recipients, making her the youngest person to ever accept the medal.
Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast in history. When we see her compete, we see unmatched power and determination, grace and daring. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
A trailblazer and a role model, when she stands on the podium, we see what she is: absolute courage to turn personal pain into a greater purpose, to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Today, she adds to her
medal count of 32 –
I don’t know if you’re
going to find room, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Megan Rapinoe also became the first soccer player to ever receive the Medal of Freedom.
Beyond the World Cup titles and the Olympic medals, Megan is a champion for [an] essential American truth that everyone - everyone - is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, President Joe Biden, via statement.
The other 15 Medal of Freedom recipients were Gabrielle Giffords, Sister Simone Campbell, Fred Gray, Raúl Yzaguirre.
The other 15 Medal of Freedom recipients were Gabrielle Giffords, Sister Simone Campbell, Fred Gray, Raúl Yzaguirre.
The other 15 Medal of Freedom recipients were Gabrielle Giffords, Sister Simone Campbell, Fred Gray, Raúl Yzaguirre.
The other 15 Medal of Freedom recipients were Gabrielle Giffords, Sister Simone Campbell, Fred Gray, Raúl Yzaguirre.
Dr. Julieta Garcia, Sandra Lindsay, the late John McCain,
Khizr Khan, Diana Nash, the late Richard Trumka.
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Khizr Khan, Diana Nash, the late Richard Trumka.
Dr. Julieta Garcia, Sandra Lindsay, the late John McCain,
Khizr Khan, Diana Nash, the late Richard Trumka.
Dr. Julieta Garcia, Sandra Lindsay, the late John McCain,
Khizr Khan, Diana Nash, the late Richard Trumka.
Dr. Julieta Garcia, Sandra Lindsay, the late John McCain,
Khizr Khan, Diana Nash, the late Richard Trumka.
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Khizr Khan, Diana Nash, the late Richard Trumka.
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Denzel Washington, Wilma Vaught, Father Alexander Karloutsos, Alan Simpson and the late Steve Jobs.
Denzel Washington, Wilma Vaught, Father Alexander Karloutsos, Alan Simpson and the late Steve Jobs
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Scientists Are Developing , Heatwave-Resistant Plants , Amid Worsening Climate Crisis.
About 40% of all crops are lost
to pests and disease through
modern agricultural methods.
'The Independent' reports that
the outlook has become even more grim
as the climate crisis worsens.
Heatwaves can decimate crops,
impacting supplies of human food,
livestock feed and biofuel. .
High temperatures can also
impact plants' defenses
against pathogens and insects.
A team of scientists at U.S. and Chinese institutions believe they have identified the exact process which leads to failing plant immunity as temperatures rise.
The team has worked out a method of stopping
this process and boosting the plants' defenses
during periods of higher temperatures. .
Plants get a lot more infections
at warm temperatures because
their level of basal immunity is down. , Sheng-Yang He, study lead author and biology professor
at North Carolina’s Duke University, via 'The Independent'.
Researchers discovered that levels of a defense hormone called salicylic acid rise by up to seven-fold when plants come under attack by predators or diseases.
We were able to make the whole plant
immune system [for thale cress] more
robust at warm temperatures, Sheng-Yang He, study lead author and biology professor
at North Carolina’s Duke University, via 'The Independent'.
If this is true for crop plants as well,
that’s a really big deal because then
we have a very powerful weapon, Sheng-Yang He, study lead author and biology professor
at North Carolina’s Duke University, via 'The Independent'.
The team's work was published , in the journal 'Nature.'
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Study Links Inability, to Pass Simple Balance Test , With Increased Risk of Early Death .
'The Independent' reports that lacking
the balance to stand on one leg in older age has
been linked to an increased risk of earlier death.
A new study by the 'British Journal
of Sports Medicine' focuses on the
association between balance and mortality.
The study found that middle-aged people
and senior citizens are more likely to die within
a decade if they are unable to pass a mobility test.
The test requires participants
to stand on one leg
for at least 10 seconds.
Other studies have linked an inability
to balance on one leg to an increased risk
of stroke and the onset of dementia.
According to the authors of the study,
a standardized test for balance is not included
in health checks of middle-aged people or seniors.
The research found that an inability
to pass the mobility test was linked to
an 84% greater risk of death from any cause.
Standing on each leg for about a minute
three times a day can help to improve
balance and hip bone mineral density.
According to scientists, stronger hip bones
also make people less likely to fall
and suffer injuries like fractured bones.
The team says that their work, “provides rapid and objective feedback for the patient
and health professionals regarding static balance."
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Here are some of the world's greatest places for , "new and exciting experiences," , according to 'Time.'.
North America.
Miami, Florida.
Toronto, Canada.
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.
South America.
Rapa Nui, Chile.
El Chaltén, Argentina.
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.
Europe.
Istanbul, Turkey.
Marseilles, France.
Thessaloniki, Greece.
Asia-Pacific.
Seoul, South Korea.
Queenstown, New Zealand.
Bali, Indonesia.
Middle East.
Ras Al Khaimah,
United Arab Emirates.
Doha, Qatar.
Africa.
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia.
Kigali, Rwanda.
The great beyond.
Arctic polar region.
International Space Station
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