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France 24
5 days ago
- Business
- France 24
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New York Post
5 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Sen. Marsha Blackburn unveils bill to shield law enforcement from doxxing as Dems push to out ICE agents
Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn rolled out legislation Wednesday to make the doxxing of law enforcement officials illegal after multiple Democrats — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — have pushed to identify Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents involved in the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts. Under the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act, those who release the name of an officer 'with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation' could face up to five years behind bars and a fine. 'Blue city mayors are doing everything they can to obstruct the Trump administration's efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens,' Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said in a statement. Advertisement Her new bill is a direct response to Democratic Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell after it emerged that his office had been keeping track of engagement between ICE authorities and local officials. O'Connell has framed the effort as a transparency push. O'Connell's team publicly released details of those interactions, including names of feds on a city website, before local officials removed some of the names. 4 Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn denounced Democrats' efforts to release the identities of ICE agents. Getty Images Advertisement 4 The Trump administration has been pursuing an aggressive deportation strategy. Lawrey – The mayor's actions came against the backdrop of a massive ICE operation last month in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol in which nearly 200 people were detained. Of those detained, at least 95 have previous criminal convictions and 31 had reentered the US illegally, according to data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). O'Connell had been a fierce critic of the operation — and even amplified a fundraiser for the families of people who had been swept up by the ICE operations. Advertisement 'Just last week, Nashville Mayor O'Connell and his office doxxed federal law enforcement officers after the Trump administration worked with Tennessee Highway Patrol to arrest a criminal illegal alien,' Blackburn said. 4 Nashville Democratic Mayor Freddie O'Connell has been critical of the immigration enforcement operations in his city. AP 'My Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act would make this illegal and hold blue city mayors accountable for obstructing enforcement of our immigration laws by putting law enforcement officers in harm's way.' The Nashville mayor is not the only one seeking to name ICE agents. Advertisement On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) vowed to fight to name ICE agents engaged in wrongful conduct, amid gripes about them wearing masks. 'Every single ICE agent who's engaged in this aggressive overreach and are trying to hide their identities from the American people will be unsuccessful in doing that,' Jeffries declared Tuesday. 'This is America. This is not the Soviet Union. 'And every single one of them, no matter what it takes, no matter how long it takes, will be identified.' 4 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries believes ICE officers engaged in overly aggressive behavior should be named. Getty Images for Families Over Billionaires Blackburn's stipulates that the release of law enforcement names must be done 'with the intent to obstruct' an investigation in order to be considered a criminal offense. Jeffries' remarks come days after Democrats fumed over the temporary detention of a Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) aide by DHS agents last week. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has said that ICE agents have been wearing masks to protect themselves as they find themselves apprehending suspects gangbangers from brutal groups like MS-13 or Tren de Aragua and other potentially violent criminals. Advertisement Officers have faced a 413% spike in assaults, per the DHS. Blackburn is currently mulling a run for Tennessee governor in 2026. Two of her Senate colleagues, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Michael Bennett (D-Colo.) have announced gubernatorial runs in their respective states.
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
After Game 1 win, Knicks' blueprint with Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart is clear
BOSTON — The most unforgiving 3-point-shooting team in history needed just one deep ball to tie a score that once seemed like a surefire blowout. Protecting a narrow lead, a veteran defender chose not to even look at the basketball. He had the offense just where he wanted it. The Boston Celtics ran a play that sent All-Star wing Jaylen Brown swerving from the sideline and tossed basketball's version of a fade route his way. The squad that broke the record for 3-point makes and 3-point attempts in a single season could have tied it with one shot from beyond the arc. It never got the chance to try one, thanks to New York Knicks cornerback Mikal Bridges. Advertisement As Brown fielded the inbounds, his defender, Bridges, wrestled the pass away from him, sticking one of his selfie-stick arms between Brown's torso and the ball and tearing it out of his palms. Bridges chucked the ball downcourt, running the final ticks off the clock as the Knicks hung on for an improbable 108-105 victory on the same night they had trailed the Celtics by 20 with just over 17 minutes remaining in regulation. mikal's impact down the stretch in Game 1 was MAJOR ⤵️ — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 6, 2025 The Knicks now lead their second-round series with Boston 1-0. This was a classic interception — form even prime Darrelle Revis would care to emulate. The basketball was out of sight. The steal, however, was not. As the pass soared over Bridges' head, he fixated not on the ball; instead, he locked in on Brown. 'I was just watching his eyes,' Bridges said. 'I'm a football fan.' Bridges fends off comparisons to Revis and Sauce Gardner not because those two are too grandiose but because of his loyalties. Bridges is a Los Angeles Rams fan. To him, this was ripped from the playbook of his favorite cornerback, Ahkello Witherspoon. Considering the limitations of the human eye, Bridges can't watch two moving objects in two places, his man and the ball, at the same time. The fundamentals say he should focus on where Brown looks. That way, he knows where the potential shooter is while also giving himself a chance to read when the pass might arrive. 'I'm just watching (Brown's) eyes and following where the ball is at. (I'm) trying to get my hands up as soon as I see the ball because we're up by 3, so we're trying to foul,' Bridges said. 'Just trying to get the ball and see where his eyes are going to lead me and get the ball.' This time, it inspired a game-sealing interception. Advertisement On a night when Bridges could not buy a bucket, when even his corner 3-pointer that gave the Knicks a 6-point advantage with 2:30 to go in overtime somehow defied the laws of physics and banked in, he made up for it on the other end. Once again, after a series of rugged defense against the Detroit Pistons, whom the Knicks beat in Round 1, the Knicks' perimeter defenders, including Bridges, saved them. This must be what the team envisioned when it paired Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart together, hoping the trio could stifle scorers enough to insulate two offense-slanted All-Stars: Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. After all, the Bridges-Anunoby-Hart combination made more than just one late play. In overtime, with the score tied at 100, Brown squared up Towns alone on the left side of the court, a mismatch against the big-footed 7-footer. As Brown drove to his left, Bridges bolted off his man, Al Horford, from the corner and knocked the ball loose. Brown recovered it and tried to fire a pass to Horford, but Bridges deflected it again, falling out of bounds, turning around in the air and throwing a dart to Hart as if he were impersonating Derek Jeter's jump throw. Hart led the fast break, which ended in an Anunoby two-handed slam, plus a foul. Three wings — Bridges, Hart and Anunoby — combined to put the Knicks up by 3. They never trailed again. mikal ➡️ josh ➡️ OG SLAM 💥 — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 6, 2025 'Those are big-time toughness plays,' head coach Tom Thibodeau said. Maybe the Knicks are just a big-time toughness team now. They took figurative fists to the jaw against the Pistons and replied with uppercuts to the belly. They entered Monday as supreme underdogs, having dropped all four matchups against the defending-champion Celtics this season. The first three defeats were annihilations. The fourth occurred after Boston had already clinched the second-best record in the conference. Advertisement The Knicks trailed 75-55 with 5:40 to go in the third quarter Monday but took only 10 minutes to tie the score, a 31-11 explosion that bled into the final period. The play that knotted the score, of course, was thanks to the wings. Anunoby trailed behind perennial top-five MVP candidate Jayson Tatum, then swarmed him, tapping Tatum's dribble up to the court, picking up the loose ball and racing the other way for a dunk. Anunoby finished with 29 points and shot 6-of-11 from deep. Brunson helped the comeback, dropping 11 points and hitting three 3s during a five-minute stretch in the fourth quarter, when the Knicks held on for dear life. When the Knicks got stops, they looked to run, especially after Boston's many missed 3-pointers. The Celtics are committed to the bit. Whether they are hot or cold, they will keep throwing up long balls. Monday, they missed 45 of 60 attempts. Anunoby sprinted ahead of the defense constantly. The Knicks might not be the favorites to move on to their first conference finals in 2 1/2 decades after just one victory. Boston clanking so many 3s probably won't happen again. The Celtics lost starting center Kristaps Porziņģis midway through the game because of an illness. Rotation regular Sam Hauser sprained his ankle, too. Tatum settled for pull-up 3 after pull-up 3, even as featured opponents such as Towns dealt with foul trouble. The Celtics struggled, but the Knicks were imperfect, too. Bridges' jumper went cold. Towns had to sit for long stretches with the fouls. Mitchell Robinson missed free throws aplenty as Boston intentionally fouled him throughout the game. Other Knicks who shouldn't err on freebies did. At one point, Precious Achiuwa, who had not previously played a second of playoff basketball, had to enter the game. The good for New York was the wings. Advertisement These three were supposed to make competing with the Celtics tenable. For much of the season, especially as Boston decimated them, the vision looked blurry. But after one second-round playoff game — and following a series in which Bridges, Anunoby and Hart pestered the Pistons — the blueprint is as clear as it's been all season. (Photo of Mikal Bridges: Charles Krupa / Associated Press)
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Gov. Kemp signs several healthcare bills in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Governor Brian Kemp campaigned on quality healthcare for Georgians, and he says that was delivered Thursday with six bills signed into law. 'Protecting the health and wellbeing of Georgians isn't something that we take lightly,' Kemp said. Issues addressed in those bills: Maternal, mental, and physical health. One of the bills signed, SB 55, aims to make sure everyone, regardless of if they have a disability or not, earns at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Senator Billy Hickman from Statesboro sponsored the legislation. Hickman said there are about 10 community rehabilitation centers across the state now paying people with disabilities below minimum wage, in some cases only 22 cents an hour. Hickman told WSAV, he became passionate about this issue when it became personal. 'I lost 60 percent of my hearing in one of my ears and 40 percent of my hearing in the other. So it really has caused me to understand more about people who have disabilities; how it affects them,' Hickman said. Another bill with personal ties to many is HB 428. The bill is sponsored by Representative Lehman Franklin. The bill provides more access to IVF procedures. 'A modern miracle for many families who yearn for the blessing of a child,' Kemp said. Senator Ben Watson sponsored the bill in the senate. He told News 3 about the IVF journey Representative Franklin and his wife, Laurie, have endured. 'They had tried unsuccessfully for years, and she is due here in about three weeks as a result of in vitro fertilization. So, basically what we wanted to ensure was that all Georgians had that access and had the right to have that,' Watson said. Other bills addressed maternal mortality and drug abuse treatment. Kemp also signed 17 local legislative bills for communities from Tybee island to Long and Bryan County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Al Etihad
09-04-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Under the patronage of UAE President, IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 to be held in Abu Dhabi
9 Apr 2025 13:13 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the IUCN World Conservation Congress will be hosted for the first time in the GCC region, in the UAE in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the environmental event will take place from October 9-15, 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu UAE President's patronage of the IUCN Congress confirms the UAE's interest in protecting the environment and preserving biodiversity as an essential part of its vision for a sustainable future, in line with His Highness's directives. The UAE's hosting of the IUCN World Conservation Congress reflects its commitment to supporting international environmental dialogues and initiatives, providing a global platform that gathers leaders, experts, and decision-makers to collaborate on effective solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges, while further enhancing the UAE's leadership position in nature and biodiversity conservation, and species UAE was awarded the opportunity to host the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi following a comprehensive review process conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Council in 2023. The successful bid was submitted by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Subsequently, MOCCAE signed the Host Country Agreement on behalf of the UAE IUCN Congress is expected to attract in excess of 10,000 participants from more than 160 countries around the world, including government leaders, environmental specialists, scientists, and of Climate Change and Environment, Her Excellency Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, said, 'The UAE's hosting of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, solidifies the nation's position as a global hub for dialogue and action in addressing the most pressing environmental challenges facing the world today. This event underscores the UAE's ongoing commitment and significant contribution to environmental protection and sustainability. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will play an active role in the congress, driving forward the UAE's commitment to climate action and environmental sustainability, thereby shaping the future of our planet. Protecting our natural ecosystems – both on land and at sea – is of utmost importance to the UAE. As leaders in sustainable and inclusive climate action, we are pioneering innovative programmes and initiatives to protect our precious natural resources, not only within our borders but at both the regional and global levels.''The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is honoured to support the upcoming IUCN Congress. It will play a pivotal role in shaping global policy on nature conservation and, crucially, in fostering the collective efforts needed to achieve our shared climate goals.'Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak, President of IUCN and Managing Director of EAD, said, 'Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the country has demonstrated global leadership—from making nature central to the success of COP28 to now hosting the IUCN World Conservation Congress, the UAE has long recognised that climate action and nature conservation must go hand in hand. This Congress will be a defining moment to build on that momentum, bringing together the world's leading voices in conservation to accelerate nature-based solutions, strengthen biodiversity, and enhance resilience. The UAE's role in shaping global environmental action continues to grow, and Abu Dhabi will provide a critical platform to forge the partnerships and commitments needed to secure a more sustainable future.'Secretary General of EAD, Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, said, 'The selection of the UAE's capital Abu Dhabi to host the IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2025 underscores the UAE's role as a driving force in global efforts to protect the environment and preserve nature."Dr. Shaikha added. 'The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi is dedicated to delivering a truly impactful and inclusive Congress that extends beyond regional boundaries on a global scale. The Congress will serve as a platform to discuss and develop a global agenda for conserving biodiversity and as a commitment to preserving nature, which is fast becoming a priority for all governments in the world. The IUCN Congress will be a wonderful opportunity for the region to showcase conservation actions and the unique challenges it faces, and learn from world experts. Building on the legacy of Marseille, we will amplify this platform through our conservation success stories, especially in species restoration, and foster collaboration among governments, NGOs, the private sector, indigenous groups, and IUCN members worldwide.'Director-General of IUCN, Dr Grethel Aguilar, said, 'IUCN would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the UAE. We are grateful for the support and are looking forward to delivering the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 together in the UAE in Abu Dhabi.'The IUCN Congress is the largest gathering of governments, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and experts around the world united by one purpose: to achieve a just world that values and conserves nature. Our planet is at a crossroads and facing unprecedented challenges. In this critical moment, the congress will allow IUCN and the global community to come together to make a real impact, and work towards our shared goal of protecting this precious planet that provides for us. We look forward to bringing together changemakers and leaders in Abu Dhabi, and to be inspired by the rich and unique culture and biodiversity of the region.'Held once every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together several thousand leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, business, and academia. It is the highest decision-making body of the union, where accredited delegates from IUCN members of its key mandates is the election of the next term's President, Treasurer, Regional Councillors, and Chairs of Commissions, who will comprise the IUCN has more 1,400 member organisations including states and government agencies at the national and subnational levels, a diverse range of NGOs, indigenous peoples' organisations, scientific and academic institutions, and business UAE has full IUCN membership. The MOCCAE is a state member, while the Mohamed Bin Zayed Conservation Fund, Emirates Environment Group, and Emirates Nature-WWF are NGO members. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Desert Conservation Centre (DDCR), International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), and Al Ain Zoo are government members – with all the aforementioned members making up the UAE IUCN National Committee, chaired by Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of EAD, who is also the Regional Councillor for IUCN in West Asia.
