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Bethesda MD Siblings to Represent US at Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships
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Bethesda MD Siblings to Represent US at Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships

Brother-sister acrobatic gymnasts, Nicole and Shawn Powell. Siblings, Nicole and Shawn Powell, defy the odds to make the US team for upcoming 2021 international acrobatic gymnastics competitions in Geneva, Switzerland.…

3 June 2021 · 5 min read

Tokyo 2020: Olympics ‘100%’ going forward – Video games president Seiko Hashimoto
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Tokyo 2020: Olympics ‘100%’ going forward – Video games president Seiko Hashimoto

The 2020 Olympic Games were postponed by one year because of the Covid-19 pandemicTokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto is “100%” certain the Olympics will go ahead, but warned the Games…

3 June 2021 · 2 min read

World's Best Players Converge in Kissimmee, Florida for the U.S. FootGolf Open this Friday-Sunday
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World’s Best Players Converge in Kissimmee, Florida for the U.S. FootGolf Open this Friday-Sunday

Shariff Khatib (USA), 2019 U.S. FootGolf Open Champion Ben Clarke (UK) FIFG World Number One 2020-21 and Matías Perrone (ARG) 2018 FootGolf World Cup Champion 2018 Angel Reyes (USA) Winner,…

2 June 2021 · 6 min read

Spring and early summer are prime time for Treasure Valley ponds
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Spring and early summer are prime time for Treasure Valley ponds

Love fishing but can’t seem to find the time to travel for an extended trip to a favorite lake, reservoir or river? That shouldn’t prevent anglers in the Treasure Valley…

2 June 2021 · 15 min read

#BREAKING: Statement on Medina Spirit's Second Positive Test Results from Kentucky Derby Day Blood Sample
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#BREAKING: Statement on Medina Spirit’s Second Positive Test Results from Kentucky Derby Day Blood Sample

Bob Baffert (center) Animal Wellness Action Executive Director Marty Irby And we call on Churchill Downs to permanently ban Bob Baffert and his horses from the Kentucky Derby and all…

2 June 2021 · 4 min read

COVID crisis to push global unemployment over 200 million mark in 2022
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COVID crisis to push global unemployment over 200 million mark in 2022

The economic crisis caused by the COVID pandemic is expected to contribute to global unemployment of more than 200 million people next year, with women and youth workers worst-hit, UN…

2 June 2021 · 4 min read

Ashley Ferry Boat Ramp in Claremont Will Be Closed on Friday, June 4
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Ashley Ferry Boat Ramp in Claremont Will Be Closed on Friday, June 4

CONTACT: Garret Graaskamp: 603-271-1748 Jay Martin: 603-271-5619 June 2, 2021 Claremont, NH – The public boat access facility along the Connecticut River known as Ashley Ferry, in Claremont, NH, will…

2 June 2021 · 2 min read

Joint statement by World Rugby, RFU, WRU, IRP and Progressive Rugby
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Joint statement by World Rugby, RFU, WRU, IRP and Progressive Rugby

Following a virtual meeting yesterday, World Rugby (www.WorldRugby.org), The RFU, WRU, International Rugby Players and Progressive Rugby are encouraged by constructive and positive initial dialogue regarding the sport’s commitment to…

2 June 2021 · 2 min read

Game and Fish proposes five instream flow water rights to protect native trout
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Game and Fish proposes five instream flow water rights to protect native trout

The water rights are important to maintaining populations of Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in their native range.   6/1/2021 8:16:27 PM Cheyenne - Five stream segments of crucial native trout habitat…

2 June 2021 · 4 min read

Amidst COVID surge, Asia-Pacific region needs ‘immediate and stronger support’ 
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Amidst COVID surge, Asia-Pacific region needs ‘immediate and stronger support’ 

With the coronavirus still raging in many parts of the world, the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, warned on Tuesday of vaccine shortages, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, and urged “immediate…

1 June 2021 · 3 min read