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Controversy Erupts as Women's Open Disrupted by Climate Protestors

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News

Charley Hull, the runner-up in the Women's British Open, criticized environmental protesters who disrupted the final round of the tournament, calling them "a bunch of idiots." Hull, who suffers from asthma, expressed her displeasure with the thick smoke caused by the protesters' flares. She questioned the protesters' methods, pointing out that they likely drove to the event. The group responsible for the disruption, XR Money Rebellion, targeted the tournament's primary sponsor, AIG, due to its alleged contribution to climate issues. Despite the disruption, play was not delayed, and five protesters were arrested. Hull, a fan favorite, finished as the runner-up for the second time in her last three majors.

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Debate over Atlanta's 'Cop City' project continues despite approval and support.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US

The Atlanta city council has approved $67m for the construction of a police and fire department training center known as "Cop City" despite 14 hours of public comment against the idea. The project has been criticized for its lack of transparency, with recent revelations that it will cost taxpayers more than twice what the city has said for nearly two years. Environmental protesters, including Manuel Paez Terán, who was shot dead by police during a raid on the forest where the center is planned, have been vocal opponents of the project. The approval process has been called "anti-democratic" due to city policies that made public participation in the council meeting more difficult.

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