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Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago | Ice (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago | Ice (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, and Gregory Bovino, a border patrol sector chief, were seen at an Ice facility in suburban Chicago on Friday where law enforcement has been cracking down on protesters. In recent weeks the Broadview facility has become the site of escalations by federal agents against protesters and journalists. Videos of agents deploying tear gas, pepper …

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Why plastic-filled ‘Neptune balls’ are washing up on beaches

Why plastic-filled ‘Neptune balls’ are washing up on beaches

In 2018 and 2019, Sanchez-Vidal’s team examined seagrass balls washed up on four beaches on the island of Mallorca, Spain. On the shores of Sa Marina, Son Serra de Marina, Costa dels Pins and Es Peregons Petits, they found plastic debris in half of the loose seagrass leaf samples, up to 600 fragments per kilogram (2.2lb) of leaves. Only 17% …

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‘Deceptively cute’ ancient whale with razor-sharp teeth and eyes the size of tennis balls discovered in Australia | Environment

‘Deceptively cute’ ancient whale with razor-sharp teeth and eyes the size of tennis balls discovered in Australia | Environment

“Small and deceptively cute, but definitely not harmless” is how scientists have described a new species of ancient whale, from a 25-million-year-old fossil found on Victoria’s surf coast. This early species, called Janjucetus dullardi, was an extremely unusual animal, said Dr Erich Fitzgerald, senior curator of vertebrate palaeontology at Museums Victoria Research Institute. It was tiny – about the size …

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Bohm Bops It, But Barely Bats Balls Behind Third Base

Bohm Bops It, But Barely Bats Balls Behind Third Base

If you grew up in the late 90’s or early 2000s, you might be familiar with a game called Bop It. It’s a plastic doohickey (that is the technical term) with various gizmos (also a technical term) attached. Turn it on, and the game begins. A voice prompts you with commands, all of which must be fulfilled by interacting with …

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Handing out 2 game balls for Lions’ preseason win over Falcons

Handing out 2 game balls for Lions’ preseason win over Falcons

I want to start things off by saying we are sending out all of the positive thoughts and prayers to Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris. Football is a beautiful game, but as we know, it is also a violent one. Respect to Lions coach Dan Campbell and Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris for recognizing the situation in the preseason, and …

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Mason Miller’s Balls Were Fast, But Lourdes Gurriel’s Dong Was Faster

Mason Miller’s Balls Were Fast, But Lourdes Gurriel’s Dong Was Faster

There are more intricate ways to measure a pitcher’s talent and effectiveness than the digits on a radar gun, but none quite so visceral. The Padres acquired Mason Miller from the California Athletics because of the fact that he strikes out an absurd number of hitters on his fastball/slider combo. That fastball, however, is thrilling just on its own terms, …

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