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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Wrestling Star Billy Jack Haynes Arrested for Wife's Murder"

Former W.W.F. wrestler William Albert "Billy Jack" Haynes Jr., 70, was arrested in Portland, Ore., for the murder of his wife, Janette Becraft, 85, following a standoff with police. Haynes, known for his wrestling career in the 1980s, was taken to a hospital for a medical condition unrelated to the homicide or his contact with law enforcement. He is expected to be booked into jail and formally charged upon his release from the hospital. Haynes was involved in a federal class-action lawsuit against the W.W.E. in 2016, alleging mistreatment of wrestlers and denial of medical care for traumatic brain injuries.

via The New York Times|

#arrest #crime #murder

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Russia Continues Crackdown on NGOs, Bans WWF and Agora

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has been labeled an "undesirable" organization by Russian authorities, making all of its activities illegal in Russia. The move is part of a wider clampdown on environmental groups in the country, with Greenpeace Russia and other organizations also being banned. The WWF has been accused of "threatening" Russia's economy and "interfering" with its internal affairs, as well as financing Russian organizations designated as "foreign agents." The group must immediately cease its work inside Russia, and any affiliation with it is now illegal.

via The Moscow Times|

#clampdown #environment #environmental-advocacy

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Endangered Species: Newly Discovered Species in Southeast Asia's Mekong Region.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned that nearly 400 newly discovered species in Southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region could become extinct due to habitat loss caused by human activity. The discoveries, including 290 plants, 19 fish species, 24 amphibians, 46 reptiles, and one mammal, were made by an international team of scientists and researchers working across five countries in the region. The report highlights the rising threats posed to wildlife by human-driven habitat encroachment, including deforestation, pollution, and over-exploitation of natural resources.

via CNN|

#biodiversity #environment #extinction

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Global Community Unites for Earth Hour to Combat Climate Change.

Earth Hour, the largest global grassroots movement for the environment, is set to take place on Saturday, March 27th. Millions of people from over 190 countries and territories will turn off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change. The event was launched in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund and has led to other actions related to curbing climate change. Participants are encouraged to use their lights-off hour to do something positive for the planet, such as spending time outdoors, picking up trash, or sharing information about climate change.

via CNN|

#awareness #climate-change #earth-hour