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Nick Movie: Edge of Tomorrow Time: May 28, 2014 Netflix / Amazon / HBO?: All of them. Duration of the movie: 1h 53m Trailer:

Musician Name: Hakeem Temidayo Seriki Birthday / Location: November 28, 1979 (age 43) Washington, D.C., U.S. Main instrument: Rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur Musician Picture: Musician Awards & Nominations: Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group 2007, MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video 2006, People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip-Hop Song 2007, BET Hip Hop Award for Best New Hip Hop Artist 2006, BET Hip Hop Award for People's Champ 2006. Best Performance: Chamillionaire - Ridin' (Official Music Video) ft. Krayzie Bone Other Information: Hakeem Temidayo Seriki (born November 28, 1979), better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (/kəˈmɪliənɛər/), is an American rapper. He was the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click from 2001 until the group split in 2005. He began his solo career with local releases in 2002, including the collaborative album Get Ya Mind Correct with fellow Houston rapper and childhood friend Paul Wall. He signed to Universal Records in 2005 and released The Sound of Revenge under Universal. It included hit singles "Turn It Up" featuring Lil' Flip and the number-one, Grammy-winning hit "Ridin'" featuring Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Ultimate Victory followed in 2007, which was notable for not containing any profanity.[2] Chamillionaire is also known for his most anticipated Mixtape Messiah series, which ran from 2004 until 2009.[3] In 2011, Chamillionaire left Universal Records, which led to his would-be third album, Venom, going unreleased. He released his first independent extended play Ammunition in March 2012[4] and was noted as his first major release since he left the label. Another EP, Elevate, was released in February 2013. He states that it is going to be one of several to be released before his third studio album, and shortly after his third EP Reignfall was released in July 2013.[5] He is working on his third studio album, Poison.[6] Chamillionaire is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment, which he founded in 2004. He joined Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Upfront Ventures in 2015 and has since been focusing on his entrepreneurial and investment career over his musical career since he released the social media app Convoz in January 2018.[7

Live Performance Title: Old Vs New Bollywood Mashup 2023 | Superhits Romantic Hindi Songs Mashup Live - DJ MaShUP 2023 Signer Name: N/A Live Performance Location: India. Official YouTube Link: Your Opinion About the Track (Music Video): 10/6

Artist: Ananya Birla Real Name: Ananyashree Birla Birth Date /Place: 17 July 1994 (age 28) Mumbai, Maharashtra India Age: 28 Social status (Single / Married): Single Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Vocals, Guitar, Santoor, Piano Awards: She is also the founder of Ikai Asai and cofounder of Mpower. Ananya Birla has won the ET Panache Trendsetters of 2016 award for Young Business Person. She was also listed as one of GQs Most Influential Indians of 2018. Top 3 Songs (Names): Caught up, Dil Karda, Teri Meri Kahani Other Information: Ananyashree Birla (// born 17 July 1994) is an Indian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Since her debut single in 2016, Birla has reached more than 350 million combined streamsand collaborated with artists including Sean Kingston, Afrojack, and Mood Melodies. Birla is the first Indian artist with an English language single to go platinum in India; five of her singles have achieved platinum or double platinum status.In 2020, Birla became the first Indian to sign with Maverick Management in Los Angeles and released “Let There Be Love”and “Everybody's Lost” becoming the first Indian artiste to be featured on American national top 40 pop radio show, Sirius XM Hits. Birla is the founder of Svatantra Microfin, a company that provides microfinance to women in rural India. She is also the founder of Ikai Asai and cofounder of Mpower. Birla has received awards for her work and entrepreneurship, including the ET Panache Trendsetters of 2016 award for Young Business Person and was listed as one of GQs Most Influential Indians of 2018. In 2020, she launched the Ananya Birla Foundation to support: mental health, equality, education, financial inclusion, climate change and humanitarian relief efforts. She is the daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla, an Indian industrialist and the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group and sister to Indian cricketer Aryaman Birla (see Birla family)

Music Title: 2023 New Songs ( Best English Songs 2023 ) 🎶 New Po[CENSORED]r Songs 2023🎧 Best Pop Music 2023 New Songs Signer:- Release Date: 06.04.2023 Official Youtube Link: Informations About The Signer:- Your Opinion About The Track (Music Video): It's very dope. All the new best songs included in and you can listen all of it in one album. Overall 10/9.5

By Vince D’Writer: The undisputed middleweight champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields entertained her home crowd at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan as she successfully defended her title in dominant fashion with an impressive unanimous decision victory over top contender Maricela Cornejo (16-6, 6 KOs). Prior to the start of the undisputed championship bout, the crowd was entertained by prominent natives of the city of Detroit. Shields was escorted to the ring by Detroit rapper/actress Kash Doll, and the national anthem was sung by Motown’s legendary group, The Four Tops. It’s been seven years since the defending champion Claressa Shields had a stoppage victory, and she was determined to end the streak on the night of June 3rd. Shields started the opening round by landing a big left hand shot, and ended the round by connecting on a series of hard right hands. Cornejo looked to bounce back in round 2 as she landed a combination early in the round. Shields would proceed to take over, as she loaded up the right hand, and fired it early and often. During the course of the first five rounds, it was a one-sided fight as Shields stunned Cornejo with the looping right hand on multiple occasions. Prior to the start of round 6, Shields was asked to throw the straight right hand, and Shields proceeded to deliver. Early in the seventh round she overwhelmed Cornejo with a flurry of shots, and in the closing seconds of round 7, the defending champion landed a straight right hand that snapped her opponent’s head back. The last three rounds of the bout consisted of Shields continuing to connect with the right hand, and Cornejo displaying a big heart, and a granite chin. Shields didn’t produce a knockout, but she did collect a unanimous decision victory by the scores of 100-89, 100-90, and 100-90. The 28-year-old Claressa “GWOAT” Shields (14-0, 2 KOs) had a routine night of work as she retained her undisputed middleweight crown with relative ease. She was gunning for the knockout, but she seemed to be pleased with her dominant unanimous decision performance. “I felt great. I was landing my shots. I won every round like I knew I could. I pressed for the knockout I don’t know how many times. Maricela was just tough and had a good right hand herself, and was very smart and sturdy when I started hitting her, and knew how how to survive. She did a great job.” Claressa Shields consistently proves that she is levels above the rest as she routinely dominates the competition. Shields will be paying close attention to the July 1st undisputed super- middleweight contest between the defending champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Savannah Marshall. During her post-fight interview, Shields made a reference to the clash between Crews-Dezurn and Marshall by stating, “I’ll be looking at the fight. I think I will go over to the U.K., show my face a little bit.” Claressa Shields made her pro boxing debut by defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn in November 2016 and she beat Savannah Marshall back in October 2022. A match with the July 1st winner would be intriguing for Shields due to the fact that a victory would make her a simultaneous undisputed champion in two divisions.

1. Mongolia has the world's sparsest po[CENSORED]tion Mongolia's horse po[CENSORED]tion outnumbers its human po[CENSORED]tion Mongolia is a vast landlocked country spanning from Russia in the north to China in the south. It may not be the world’s largest country in size, but it can feel that way because it has the world’s lowest po[CENSORED]tion density. In some regions, it’s possible to go days without coming across another person. And with such varied and dramatic landscapes including mountainous terrains, rolling plateaus, grasslands, and arid desert steppes, it may just be the escape we’re all dreaming about. 2. Granada, Spain is known as Europe’s “capital of caves” This way of life dates back to the 15th century The Sacromonte and Guadix caves in Granada are home to communities that still enjoy the ancient Spanish cave-dwelling way of life, which dates back to the 15th century. Nestled in a rocky formation here are 2,000 underground houses, discreetly carved into the stone. In the past, these caves were where people fled to escape religious and racial persecution. Today they offer a place where residents continue to live off the land how people used to centuries before them. 3. Oymyakon, Russia is the coldest inhabited place on Earth Even alcohol freezes in Oymyakon The valley of Oymyakon in Yakutia—or The Pole of Cold—is located in northeast Russia. Here temperatures can reach -70℃, which is so cold that even alcohol freezes. With few modern conveniences available, this seemingly uninhabitable village is home to 500 Siberian people with traditional occupations like reindeer herding, hunting, and fishing. Tourism is also becoming po[CENSORED]r among those who can brave the harsh conditions. 4. China has built a replica of Paris They have the second largest copy of the Eiffel Tower in the world Sitting on the outskirts of Hangzhou, China is what locals call “Little Paris.” This luxury real estate development is an architectural and engineering feat, complete with an Eiffel Tower replica. Though only one-third of the original’s size, it’s still the second largest homage after the one at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in the USA. There’s also an Arc de Triomphe, a Champs Elysées, a fountain from the Jardin du Luxembourg, and even close-to-perfect versions of the French capital’s boulevards and neoclassical architecture. 5. The Bahamas is home to the world's largest underwater sculpture Dive beneath the water to take a closer look Despite the water being crystal clear, there’s more than meets the eye in New Providence. Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface is the world's largest underwater sculpture—weighing 60 tons and standing 18 feet tall—named “Ocean Atlas.” The artist behind it, Jason deCaires Taylor, creates underwater sculptures that usually attract colorful sea life back to once-barren seabeds.

Low inflation should make things easier. But officials have other concerns China’s post-covid recovery was supposed to be world-shaking. Instead, it looks merely shaky. After the initial release of pent-up demand, economic data for April fell short of expectations. In response China’s stocks faltered, yields on government bonds fell and the currency declined. The country’s trade-weighted exchange rate is now as weak as it was in November, when officials were locking down cities. Will the data for May look better? On the last day of the month the National Bureau of Statistics reported its purchasing-managers indices (pmis). They showed that services output grew more slowly than in April and manufacturing activity shrank for the second month in a row. Another manufacturing index by Caixin, a business publication, was more encouraging, perhaps because it gives smaller weight to inland heavy industry, which may benefit less from a consumption-led recovery. Will the data for May look better? On the last day of the month the National Bureau of Statistics reported its purchasing-managers indices (pmis). They showed that services output grew more slowly than in April and manufacturing activity shrank for the second month in a row. Another manufacturing index by Caixin, a business publication, was more encouraging, perhaps because it gives smaller weight to inland heavy industry, which may benefit less from a consumption-led recovery. Both sets of pmis also suggest the prices manufacturers pay for inputs and charge for outputs have declined. Some economists now think producer prices—those charged at the “factory gate”—may have fallen by more than 4% in May, compared with a year ago. Such price cuts are hurting industrial profits, which is in turn hampering manufacturing investment. This has raised fears of a deflationary spiral. As a result, China’s economy faces the growing risk of a “double dip”, says Ting Lu of Nomura, a bank. Growth from one quarter to the next may fall close to zero, even if headline growth, which compares gdp with a year earlier, remains respectable. Elsewhere in the world, weak growth is accompanied by uncomfortable inflation. This makes it harder for policymakers to know what to do. But China’s problems of faltering growth and falling inflation point in the same direction: towards easier monetary policy and a looser fiscal stance. Some investors worry that China’s government is not worried enough. The central bank seems unconcerned about deflation. Even without much stimulus, the government is likely to meet its modest growth target of 5% this year, simply because the economy last year was so weak. That stance will change soon, predicts Robin Xing of Morgan Stanley, a bank. In 2015 and 2019, he points out, policymakers were quick to respond when the manufacturing pmi fell below 50 for a few months. He is confident China’s central bank will cut reserve requirements for banks in July, if not before. He also thinks China’s policy banks, which lend in support of development objectives, will increase credit for infrastructure investment. That should be enough to make the slowdown a “hiccup”. Others are less optimistic. The government will act, argues Mr Lu, but small tweaks will not lift the gloom for long. A bigger response faces other obstacles. Officials could cut interest rates, but that would squeeze the profitability of banks which must already worry about losses on property loans. They could transfer more money to local governments, but many have misspent funds on ill-conceived infrastructure in the past. They could hand out cash directly to households, but creating the apparatus to do so would take time. In the past, the government could quickly stimulate the economy through property and infrastructure investment. Since then, notes Mr Lu, its “toolbox has become smaller and smaller”. https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/06/01/why-chinas-government-might-struggle-to-revive-its-economy (must sign in to the website to read the full article.)

Maya Pastakia, our International Campaign Manager, recently came face-to-face with bear bile farming, one of the worst forms of animal abuse today. The (unjustified) use of bear bile In Vietnam, hundreds of bears live a torturous life in captivity for their bile harvested for use in traditional Asian medicine and health products, even though bear bile farming is illegal in the country. It is one of the most extreme forms of animal abuse today. Their suffering is wholly unjustified as plant-based, and synthetic alternatives are readily available in traditional Asian medicine. The torturous life of bile bears Here I saw bears confined to tiny cages not much bigger than a telephone booth, deprived of natural sunlight, unable to stretch out, lethargic, enduring disease, pain and distress – this is how these bears have spent much, if not all, of their lives, a lifespan that for the most part has stretched to 20 years. The farm contained two rows of rusty cages in a darkly lit room containing the saddest-looking bears. As I was talking to the bear owner, I realised there was an unfathomable disconnect between the affection he felt for his bears (he was petting them as we spoke) and the suffering he was putting them through. Fifteen bears are kept in cages with steel bars for flooring; they cannot climb trees, play and forage for food as they would in the wild. They are fed a bland unnatural diet of gruel, made from milk powder or corn powder and eggs. Maya Pastakia, International campaign manager - Animals in the wild and Phuong Le Duy, World Animal Protection bear consultant in Vietnam, visiting a bear farm in Phuc Tho, a rural district of Hanoi. The complexities of bear ownership and surrender Although most bear owners illegally extract bile from their bears, this owner denied that bile extraction was happening on his farm, though this is questionable. When I encouraged the owner to turn over his bears to a sanctuary, it was clear that he was holding out for compensation: “I paid a lot of money for these bears. I will only transfer them if the government pays me for them”. As tempting as paying off owners to end their suffering might be, such a move could prolong their agony. There is a real danger that owners will hold on to their bears to obtain a higher level of compensation in exchange for their bears. Many bear owners are attached to their bears but there is an unfathomable disconnect between the cruelty and suffering that they are putting their bears through and the affection that they have for them. This has been the experience in South Korea, where World Animal Protection campaigned for many years to end bear bile farming. Moreover, any compensation scheme would also reward owners who obtained their bears illegally from the wild, undermining the rule of law and law enforcement. It could encourage owners to keep and exploit other wild species in captivity as a money-making business. It's shocking that the life of a sentient animal capable of suffering is worth so little. World Animal Protection's work to end the bear bile industry In this respect, I feel privileged to be part of the wildlife team at World Animal Protection. In Vietnam, we have worked tirelessly for almost two decades to end the cruel bear bile industry. Partnerships In 2005, we partnered with Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and secured a landmark agreement to phase out bear bile farming there. At the time, around 4,300 bears were held on farms. With our local partner, Education for Nature Vietnam, we provided equipment and training for microchipping these bears. All 4,300 bears were officially registered and microchipped to prevent new bears from the wild from entering the farms. Microchipping The government and World Animal Protection also initiated an extensive monitoring programme to inspect the farms once microchipping was completed. Any bears found without a microchip and/or registration papers are deemed illegal, confiscated, and taken to a government rescue centre or one of the sanctuaries operated by Four Paws, Free the Bears or Animals Asia Foundation. Visiting Farms Our visits to bear farms have made headway in ending bear bile farming. It provides an opportunity to convince bear owners to turn over their bears to sanctuaries voluntarily. With the steady turnover of bears, we have reached a tipping point. Progress Today, there are more bears in sanctuaries and rescues (335 bears) than held captive on farms (257 bears), a reduction of 94% bile bears on farms. Freedom! The life of bears who survive the bear bile industry Thankfully, during my trip, I saw our work's positive impact. A visit to Four Paws bear sanctuary in Ninh Binh, 94km south of Hanoi, lifted my spirits; bile bears are resettled in the equivalent of a five-star hotel. There are outdoor enclosures for roaming and playing, set against a stunning scenic backdrop, and indoor dens where the bears can also take shelter and relax. A dedicated veterinary team and a fleet of caregivers on site handle their physical and emotional needs. The bears are given nutritious, balanced meals three times a day tailored to their health needs. Irreversible trauma Sadly, however, they come with a host of ailments on their arrival at the sanctuary.“The bile bears that we receive suffer from gallbladder infections, gall stones, kidney failure, spinal disease, high blood pressure and heart problems due to stress, as well as dental troubles. Most of the bears recover emotionally and physically. Still, it can take time for them to adapt due to the years of trauma they’ve suffered,” said Chief Veterinarian Marc Goelkel, “but sadly, some never fully recover”. The sun is finally setting on bear bile farming It is reassuring that after nearly 20 years, the sun is finally setting on bear bile farming in Vietnam. World Animal Protection will continue to work with the government and our local partners, Four Paws and Education for Nature Vietnam, and other NGOs, to bring about an end to bear bile farming once and for all so that all remaining bears on farms are the last generation to be exploited and suffer life in captivity.

The World Environment Day, hosted under the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), marks a day to raise awareness and action about the environmental catastrophes of the modern world. The industrial revolution, growing urbanisation, and po[CENSORED]tion, as we know, have led to the steady disintegration of our natural world. As such, World Environment Day, hosted under the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), marks a day to raise awareness and action about the environmental catastrophes of the modern world. A major initiative of this day is to encourage people to live sustainable lifestyles. Held on June 5 each year, World Environment Day has a specific host country and a theme. For 2023, the host is the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with the Netherlands; while the theme is preventing plastic pollution. Under the hashtag #BeatPlasticPollution, the 45th World Environment Day with the same theme was also held under the leadership of India. This theme is an initiative to raise awareness about the production, use, disposal, and effects of plastic. History In 1972, a conference held by the United Nations in Stockholm was the first UN conference which had the environment as its major agenda. It also recognised the right to live in a healthy environment as the basic right of any human being. The conference became a historic global effort to protect and conserve the environment, leading to the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme. Moreover, this event also marked the formal declaration of a universal day for the environment – June 5. The UNEP, since then, has undertaken several global efforts in their endeavour to protect our natural world. The first World Environment Day was celebrated in 1973 with the theme “Only One Earth”. Since then, several pressing environmental themes have been undertaken. Some of these themes are’Only One Future for Our Children’ (1979), ‘A Tree for Peace’ (1986), ‘For Life on Earth – Save Our Seas’ (1998), ‘Connect with the World Wide Web of Life’ (2001), among many others. Importance From raising awareness about environmental issues to making significant changes in global environmental policies – UNEP’s World Environment Day has seen historic importance. With our depleting natural resources, highly politicised environmental approaches, and slow impactful plans, our world is on the verge of ecological collapse. In the face of these environmental disasters, World Environment Day stands as a mouthpiece for several environmentalists. It is a day marking and reminding global citizens of the continuous negative impact of global warming and climate change. Loss of life, property, biodiversity, and even resources are just some of the effects of climate change as a result of environmental ignorance. World Environment Day, for over 50 years, has served as a platform for environmental activists to help common people understand and help our nature.

Peugeot revealed the first ever E-308 and E-308 SW (station wagon) last year, the first of five battery electric models that it plans to add to its range by 2025. The other three have now been confirmed as the E-408, E-3008 and E-5008, although no information regarding their specs was made public. For the two E-308 models (pictured), we know Peugeot will use a new 156-horsepower front-mounted motor and a 54 kWh battery pack with a usable capacity of 51 kWh. Thanks to these vehicles’ efficient running, they are able go up to 400 kilometers (250 miles) WLTP on one charge. They can’t charge very quickly, only up to 100 kW, but that’s still good for 20 to 80 percent state of charge in 25 minutes. The other three electric models have yet to be revealed, although Peugeot has already launched the 408 as a mild hybrid sedan. The 408 is the spiritual successor to the successful 407, but unlike its predecessor, which was a low and sleek sedan, the new car could best be described as a fastback on stilts – it’s not quite a crossover, but it sits visibly higher than most regular cars. We expect the E-408 to borrow the E-308’s powertrain and battery pack without modifications, but given its less efficient body, it will probably not be able to match the hatchback’s stated range. There will be no all-wheel drive option for either the E-308 or the E-408. Given that the E-3008 and E-5008 (basically the electric, crossover versions of the 308 and 508) will be taller and larger vehicles, Peugeot will give them larger batteries, more power and even dual-motor all-wheel drive. In fact, they will be built on a different platform, STLA Medium. This will allow the manufacturer to offer the E-3008 with three different powertrain choices, at least one of which will have all-wheel drive. This hasn’t been confirmed for the larger E-5008, but this likely applies to it too. When Peugeot’s parent company Stellantis detailed its lineup of platforms, it mentioned that STLA Medium could accommodate battery packs between 87 kWh and 104 kWh. This enables the E-3008 to drive up to 700 km (440 miles) WLTP on one charge, according to Peugeot. The E-5008 isn’t much bigger so it should come close to that, but it will offer an optional third row of seats. Interestingly, even though Peugeot is boasting that all these new electric vehicles were “born EVs,” three out of five are already available with internal combustion engines. Recently the manufacturer also confirmed the 3008 and 5008 will be available with ICE powertrains with mild hybrid technology. The E-3008 will be revealed sometime this year, with the E-5008 “following shortly after.”

Twelve Republican senators joined Democrats in voting in favor of a same-sex marriage bill on Tuesday, a share that would have been all but imaginable a decade ago that shows how internal party divisions have grown on the issue. The bill, the Respect for Marriage Act, would require states to recognize same-sex marriages and repeal 1996′s Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. Since the early 2000s, both Democrats and Republicans have become more likely to say they support same-sex marriage. Just since 2015, the share of adults in favor of same-sex marriages has risen from 60 percent to 70 percent in 2021. This is also true among white Evangelical Protestants, who make up a major block of Republican voters and are known to turn out in primary elections to support candidates who share their views. Republican supporters argued the proposed legislation would protect religious liberty and, as Sen. Romney (R-Utah) said, show that “Congress — and I — esteem and love all of our fellow Americans equally.” Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) said on Tuesday, “I’m not aware of a single state in the United States threatening to pass any law infringing on the ability of same-sex couples to enjoy privileges associated with same-sex marriage.”

Until promoters, networks, fighters and fans finally learn this fundamental truth about the business of boxing, the following passage will continue to appear in the header. Promotions 101: Paying out inflated purses to prizefighters makes it virtually impossible to make the best fights a reality. After receiving two consecutive big paydays in his last two outings, it seems that Dmitry Bivol is likely to join a growing list of champions who will deprive the fans of another great matchup due to an inflated sense of worth. It’s been reported by ESPN Knockouts in Mexico that Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, stated that they absolutely will not accept the current offer presented by Team Canelo and will move on if their conditions are not met by the Mexican superstar. “They don’t want a rematch. They know that they lost very badly in the first fight and that they have an even less chance of winning in the second bout. When did you hear of a fighter who, after losing, asked for a rematch on the same terms?” “In my opinion, they’re not serious about a rematch and are really interested in making another fight, possibly with Edgar Berlanga. A rematch cannot take place with the same terms as the fight you lost. It’s stupid. We are looking forward now with Artur Beterbiev as our target.” Unfortunately, Kornilov seems to be overestimating his fighter’s market value and leverage while negotiating a potential rematch with one of boxing’s biggest earners. In boxing, deals are often made by following the Golden Rule; “He who has the gold makes the rules,” and dictates the terms of the agreement. While a second bout with Alvarez could equate to another career-high payday for the Russian-born champion and undoubtedly his biggest money option at this time, Canelo Alvarez could realistically make much bigger money fighting the interim Super Middleweight WBC title holder, David Benavidez. Although Canelo and his trainer/manager Eddy Reynoso have previously stated that a return bout with Bivol is their priority for a date in September, the Mexican-born fighter will indeed move on should the Light Heavyweight champ’s demands outweigh what Alvarez is willing to give at this time.

Animal sentience is an important issue that, unfortunately, has not yet received full recognition and acceptance in legislation worldwide. When we recognise animal sentience, we accept that animals can feel both positive and negative emotions. We understand that they are capable of experiencing positive emotions like joy and excitement. And we also know that they can feel fear, pain, and distress. Recognising animal sentience isn’t a purely theoretical or abstract concept. If we accept that animals can feel pain and distress, we must accept it is our responsibility to minimise experiences that harm animals like factory farming and the wildlife trade and entertainment industries. Understanding animal sentience also changes our priorities regarding animal welfare legislation. Basic animal protections might ban physical mistreatment or violence, but sentient beings require more than just being free from physical pain. Animal sentience legislation requires us to consider the mental and emotional well-being of the animals we share our world with. Let's look at the best examples so far, as well as some countries with a very long way to go. The United Kingdom The United Kingdom has come late to legislation around animal sentience, but the legislation it has produced is high quality. The United Kingdom passed Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act in April 2022. Before this date, animals in the UK did have some protections under previous legislation. The Protection of Animals Act 1911 and the Animal Welfare Act 2008 prevented specific ways of harming animals, including forbidding animal fighting and baiting. They also placed a duty of care on owners and anyone responsible for the welfare of an animal. But none of these regulations truly recognised that animals were sentient and that their experiences were valid in their own right. The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act has gone a long way towards rectifying this. It recognises that all vertebrate animals (and an important selection of invertebrates) are sentient and that there is a moral obligation to protect their welfare. Importantly, it also requires that animal sentience and welfare is considered when laws are being drawn up or modified. This is an important step forward, although it doesn’t prevent policymakers from deciding in favour of damaging practices that harm animal welfare. The United States The United States does not currently have any regulations on animal sentience at a federal level, although some limited legislation does recognise that animals are capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Some states do have laws in place talking about both the physical and psychological suffering of animals and placing regulations and limits on how and when this is permitted. In total, 46 states consider at least some acts of cruelty to be felonies. The legal position for animals in the US is that they are considered property rather than sentient beings in their own rights. France France was a genuine pioneer in the area of animal protection. Some animals were designated as sentient beings in the 1976 Law on the Protection of Nature. The act only covers animals that have close ties with humans, specifically companion animals (pets), framed and domesticated animals, animals in laboratories and for the purposes of science, and wild animals kept in captivity. Progress has continued since those first important steps. In 2015, the French Civil Code changed the categorisation of animals from “moveable property” to “living beings gifted with sentience”. Although this is a welcome development, it continues to exclude wild animals, domesticated animals without an owner, and all invertebrates. New Zealand New Zealand also recognises animals as sentient. The New Zealand Animal Welfare Strategy took the first step in 2013 and this was then included in legislation with the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill in 2015. In addition to recognising animal sentience, the act includes logical consequences of this recognition. For example, people are required to “attend properly” to the welfare of their animals. Canada Animal sentience is not equally respected across all of Canada. There are some limited references to pain, suffering, and distress in the Criminal Code of Canada, but no overt references to animal sentience. The issue has been largely devolved to Canada’s individual provinces and territories. Some provinces, such as Quebec, are taking valuable steps forward. A 2016 Quebec law asserts that “Animals are not things. They are sentient beings and have biological needs”. This act isn’t perfect, however. Although domestic companion animals must have their biological needs met, farmed animals must only be kept “in accordance with generally recognised rules.” There is some evidence of recognition of animal sentience in Canadian case law, even in situations where it appears to be absent from primary legislation. For example, some judges have referenced animal sentience in their sentencing decisions.

SAN CASCIANO DEI BAGNI, Italy, June 2 (Reuters) - One of Italy's most remarkable archaeological finds in decades goes on show this month - Etruscan and Roman statues pulled from the mud in Tuscany thanks in part to the intuition of a retired garbage man. About two dozen bronze statues from the third century BC to the first century AD, extracted from the ruins of an ancient spa, will go on display in Rome's Quirinale Palace from June 22, after months of restoration. When the discovery was announced in November, experts called it the biggest collection of ancient bronze statues ever found in Italy and hailed it as a breakthrough that would "rewrite history". The statues were found in 2021 and 2022 in the hilltop village of San Casciano dei Bagni, still home to po[CENSORED]r thermal baths, where archaeologists had long suspected ancient ruins could be discovered. Initial attempts to locate them, however, were unsuccessful. Digging started in 2019 on a small plot of land next to the village's Renaissance-era public baths, but weeks of excavations revealed "only traces of some walls", San Casciano Mayor Agnese Carletti said. Then former bin man and amateur local historian Stefano Petrini had "a flash" of intuition, remembering that years earlier he had seen bits of ancient Roman columns on a wall on the other side of the public baths. The columns could only be seen from an abandoned garden that had once belonged to his friend, San Casciano's late greengrocer, who grew fruit and vegetables there to sell in the village shop. When Petrini took archaeologists there, they knew they had found the right spot. "It all started from there, from the columns," Petrini said. 'SCRAWNY BOY' PULLED FROM MUD Emanuele Mariotti, head of the San Casciano archaeological project, said his team was getting "quite desperate" before receiving the tip that led to the discovery of a shrine at the centre of the ancient spa complex. The statues found there were offerings from Romans and Etruscans who looked to the gods for good health, as were the coins and sculptures of body parts like ears and feet also recovered from the site. One of the most spectacular finds was the "scrawny boy" bronze, a statue about 90 cms (35 inches) high, of a young Roman with an apparent bone disease. An inscription has his name as "Marcius Grabillo". "When he appeared from the mud, and was therefore partially covered, it looked like the bronze of an athlete ... but once cleaned up and seen properly it was clear that it was that of a sick person," said Ada Salvi, a Culture Ministry archaeologist for the Tuscan provinces of Siena, Grosseto and Arezzo. Salvi said traces of more unusual offerings were also recovered, including egg shells, pine cones, kernels from peaches and plums, surgical tools and a 2,000-year-old lock of curly hair. "It opens a window into how Romans and Etruscans experienced the nexus between health, religion and spirituality," she said. "There's a whole world of meaning that has to be understood and studied." MORE TREASURES TO BE FOUND The shrine was sealed at the beginning of the fifth century AD, when the ancient spa complex was abandoned, leaving its statues preserved for centuries by the warm mud of the baths. Excavation will resume in late June. Mariotti said "it is a certainty" that more will be found in the coming years, possibly even the other six or 12 statues that an inscription says were left behind by Marcius Grabillo. "We've only just lifted the lid," he said. After the Rome exhibition, the statues and other artefacts are to find a new home in a museum that authorities hope to open in San Casciano within the next couple of years. Petrini hopes the treasures will bring "jobs, culture and knowledge" to his 1,500-strong village, which is struggling with depo[CENSORED]tion like much of rural Italy. But he is reluctant to take credit for their discovery. "Important things always happen thanks to several people, never thanks to only one," he said. "Never."

These car companies have all redesigned their logos in the last few years. Redesigning history is hard. For many automakers, their logos represent decades worth of heritage. But over the past few years we've seen a number of automakers redesign their iconic logos – some for the better, others for the worse, but most all of them exceptionally minimalist. The trend of beveled edges and silvery finishes is long gone. These days, graphic designers have reduced logos – even outside of the automotive realm – to bland 2D silhouettes. The swarm of redesigns for car markers kicked off with Mini in 2015, while brands like Audi, Aston Martin, and BMW followed in the years since. With that in mind, let's take a look at all of the automaker logo redesigns that have taken place over the past few years. Aston Martin (2022) Aston Martin's iconic wings haven't changed much since they debuted in the early 1930s. But for 2022, the company simplified its angelic icon with fewer lines and a more pronounced "Aston Martin" wordmark. Audi (2022) Audi hasn't strayed far from its roots with this most recent look. The company ditched the raised edges of its iconic interlocking rings logo – which debuted originally in 1969 and received a silvery redesign in 2005 – and went the trendy 2D route. BMW (2021) To BMW's credit, the BMW roundel logo hasn't changed much since its introduction in 1917. But this new look follows a theme common on this list: flattening. The beveled edges of the roundel redesign from 1997 fade for a flatter, minimalist look with fewer elements. The blue and white colors are gone, too, going for a transparent motif instead. Buick (2022) Buick's new logo is arguably one of the few on this list that improves on the previous design (rather than just flattening it). This new look sheds the staggered tri-shield emblems and removes them from inside the circular badge, laying them neatly side-by-side. Cadillac (2021) The Cadillac crest logo loses its red, blue, and gold inserts for a stylish black-and-white motif. The overall shape hasn’t changed, but again, designers flattened the logo for a 2D effect as opposed to the raised edges of the previous design. FCA / Stellantis (2020) This isn't so much a simple logo redesign as it is a complete rebranding. FCA and PSA are now Stellantis – and have been since 2020. That updated corporate structure also comes with a fresh logo with the new group name front and center. Citroen (2016) Citroen simplified its logo while also reviving some historic cues in the process. The dual upward arrows – now with less beveling, of course – are positioned within an oval badge that harkens back to the original Citroen logo from 1919. General Motors (2021) GM updated its logo in 2021, removing the hard edges and blocky letters for sleeker, more modern branding. The light blue edges are to represent “clean skies” as the company continues its EV push, while the new GM logo marks the first redesign in 50 years. Jaguar Land Rover / JLR (2023) The individual Jaguar and Land Rover brands aren't changing their logos (so far as we know), but it's the entire corporate entity that is moving to a new name and design. Formerly Jaguar Land Rover, the new JLR simplified its identity and unveiled a clean abbreviation logo to reflect that. Kia (2021) Kia had one of the more controversial redesigns on this list. The company shed its longstanding oval identity and went with an ultra-sleek new logo. But the lack of spacing between the "I" and "A" in "KIA" still has some people on the internet wondering what the new "KN" car is. Lancia (2022) Lancia, the Italian automaker once known for iconic rally cars like the Delta Integrale and the O37, is on the verge of a major comeback. A new concept car with a fresh Lancia logo debuted late last year, ushering in the brand's electric era. Lotus (2019) The updated Lotus logo signifies the brand's fresh start. But the look doesn't stray far from the automaker's history by doing what many other brands have done – flatting and simplifying its formerly beveled edges. The Lotus lettering has also been straightened for a cleaner look. Mini (2015) Mini was one of the first brands to remove the raised edgess and go completely flat. The historic winged logo loses its silvery edges and opts for a monotone, minimalist design, like many other updated emblems on the list. Nissan (2021) Nissan's former logo was stuck in the '90s with hard beveled edges and a shiny silver finish. Thankfully, this new logo goes 2D with a simpler wordmark and a minimalist look, even ditching the sharp edges of the previous emblem for a sleeker open design. Peugeot (2021) Peugeot didn't simplify so much as the company did a full redesign of its iconic lion logo. The full-bodied feline is gone, and in its place is a new shield with the Peugoet wordmark and an aggressive (but still minimalist) lion's head. Porsche (2023) Porsche went with the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" redesign. The classic crest logo remains, but now it features more pronounced "Stuttgart" lettering at the top, new honeycomb-like vertical slats, and less spackling on the bronze elements. Renault (2021) Renault really went simple with its logo redesign in 2021. The Renault name was removed entirely and the silver diamond logo is now two interlocking angular lines that create the same shape. Volkswagen (2019) Volkswagen's iconic roundel logo hasn't changed much since the mid-1940s. So for the redesign in 2019, VW cleaned up its look with a flattened design that features no beveling. And for the first time in history, the "W" doesn't connect with any of the outer edges. Volvo (2021) Volvo quietly updated its logo in 2021 and, again, opted for the minimalist route. The logo is flatter, cleaner, and simpler than the silvery logo from the mid-2000s. The company even removed the rectangular housing for the Volvo wordmark

Brad Pitt is not backing down from his legal fight against his ex-wife Angelina Jolie over a French winery they once owned together.. In new legal documents filed Thursday by Pitt’s attorneys and obtained by CNN, the actor calls Jolie’s sale of her stake of Château Miraval in 2021 “vindictive” after an “adverse custody ruling.” “Her decision to terminate negotiations with Pitt was intentional and pretextual,” the documents state. “As will be demonstrated at trial, Jolie’s actions were unlawful, severely and intentionally damaging Pitt and unjustly enriching herself.” Paul Murphy, Jolie’s attorney, responded in a statement to CNN on Friday afternoon, referencing allegations of abuse by Pitt during a 2016 plane flight that were part of an October court filing by Jolie in the case. “Still today and in the seven years since that fateful plane ride, he personally has never publicly denied that it happened. The reality is that Pitt refused to complete the Miraval sale with Jolie unless she agreed to being silenced about the abuse,” Murphy said Friday. A representative for Pitt disputed details in the October filing in a statement to CNN at the time. “Brad has accepted responsibility for what he did but will not for things he didn’t do,” the representative said. Pitt was not arrested or charged in connection with the incident after the FBI completed an investigation. “In response to allegations made following a flight within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States which landed in Los Angeles carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue further investigation. No charges have been filed in this matter,” FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said in a statement to CNN at the time. Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016. They were declared legally single in 2019, but a shared custody arrangement of their minor children is not yet finalized. Jolie sold her stake in Miraval in October 2021 to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of Stoli Group, controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler. Pitt first filed his lawsuit over the sale in 2022, calling it “unlawful” because, he claims, the two had agreed when they purchased Château Miraval that neither would sell without the other’s consent. Jolie filed a countersuit, claiming that there was never any such agreement and that she sold her portion of the winery in an effort to have “financial independence” from Pitt and to “have some form of peace and closure to this deeply painful and traumatic chapter of her and their children’s lives.” The former couple purchased the country estate and winery in the south of France in 2008.

Kentucky is where 95 percent of the world’s bourbon is made and when you embark on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, you’ll learn a whole lot about bourbon— and the state of Kentucky along the way. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Kentucky and bourbon: 1.) All bourbon is whiskey is but not all whiskey is bourbon. The folks over at Jim Beam say, “Bourbon is kinda like whiskey’s ‘sweet spot’ … because corn is a sweet grain. The more corn, the sweeter the whiskey. And to be called bourbon, it must be at least 51 percent corn. (Most distillers use 65 to 75 percent corn.) 2.) Bourbon, by law, must be aged in a brand-new, charred white oak barrel to be called straight bourbon whiskey—that means, a barrel can only be used once for bourbon. Where do they go after that? They get shipped to Mexico for aging tequila, Scotland for aging Scotch or elsewhere to store all kinds of things, including coffee, tobacco, beer and maple syrup. For the best infographic you’ll see all day, check out Mutineer Magazine’s, ”The Secret Life of Bourbon Barrels.” 3.) Where does all the corn and other grain go after it’s done making bourbon? It’s known as distiller’s grain or more charmingly as “slop” and when the distillers are done with it, it gets shipped off to farms to be used as feed for cows. Yep, that’s the circle of life in Kentucky, friends. 4.) Nothing can be added to bourbon in the distilling process except water. So, that means that all the flavor comes from the charred oak barrels (the picture below shows the charring process at Brown-Forman). And, that’s why when Wild Turkey wanted to add honey to their bourbon, it became Wild Turkey Liqueur and was later renamed American Honey. Jack Daniels? It’s largely identical to bourbon except for one key difference: It’s filtered through maple charcoal. That’s why they call it a Tennessee whiskey not a bourbon. 5.) Bourbon is All-American. Whiskey may be made everywhere from Brooklyn to Scotland but in 1964, Congress declared bourbon “America’s Native Spirit.” That means to be called bourbon, it must be made in the U.S. But really, everyone knows that means Kentucky—95 percent of the world’s bourbon is made in Kentucky. 6.) There are more barrels of bourbon than people in Kentucky. In fact, the folks over at Buffalo Trace (maker of Blanton’s, Eagle Rare and Van Winkle, among others), say that if they stopped making bourbon right now, they’d have enough bourbon for the next 20 years! 7.) Kentucky geographically is in the middle of the U.S. but it’s a southern state. Kentucky is separated from Indiana by a river—and the Mason Dixon line. So, while Indianans are undoubtedly Midwestern, Kentucky is all kinds of southern, ready to serve up an extra helping of Southern hospitality. Ask any Kentuckian and they’ll tell you proudly that they’re from the South. Ask them about Indiana—well, that’s an entirely different conversation. 8.) The angel’s share. By law, bourbon must be aged in barrels for at least two years. As bourbon is “sleeping ” in the barrel, it loses some to evaporation every year and that’s called the “angel’s share.” A sign at the Buffalo Trace distillery explains why: “Because we like to think it is the bit of bourbon we are sharing with the angels.” 9.) Why bartenders do multiple pours. If you’ve ever seen a bartender do a multiple pour when you order bourbon neat or on the rocks, you might think one of two things: 1) he mis-measured or 2) he really likes you because he just gave you an extra pour. In fact, it’s because there’s something known as “suspended solids” in a bourbon, so by doing multiple pours, you’re actually shaking up the bourbon and rounding out the flavor. 10.) Marijuana and disco balls. In addition to the fact that 95 percent of the world’s bourbon is made in Kentucky, the state’s other exports include marijuana and disco balls. Ninety percent of disco balls made in the U.S. are made here (specifically in Louisville) and Kentucky is one of the top three marijuana-producing states in the country, along with California and Tennessee.

Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge chunks of central Asia and China. His descendants expanded the empire even further, advancing to such far-off places as Poland, Vietnam, Syria and Korea. At their peak, the Mongols controlled between 11 and 12 million contiguous square miles, an area about the size of Africa. Many people were slaughtered in the course of Genghis Khan’s invasions, but he also granted religious freedom to his subjects, abolished torture, encouraged trade and created the first international postal system. Genghis Khan died in 1227 during a military campaign against the Chinese kingdom of Xi Xia. His final resting place remains unknown. Temujin, later Genghis Khan, was born around 1162 near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. Legend holds that he came into the world clutching a blood clot in his right hand. His mother had been kidnapped by his father and forced into marriage. At that time, dozens of nomadic tribes on the central Asian steppe were constantly fighting and stealing from each other, and life for Temujin was violent and unpredictable. Before he turned 10, his father was poisoned to death by an enemy clan. Temujin’s own clan then deserted him, his mother and his six siblings in order to avoid having to feed them. Shortly thereafter, Temujin killed his older half-brother and took over as head of the poverty-stricken household. At one point, he was captured and enslaved by the clan that had abandoned him, but he was eventually able to escape. In 1178 Temujin married Borte, with whom he would have four sons and an unknown number of daughters. He launched a daring rescue of Borte after she too was kidnapped, and he soon began making alliances, building a reputation as a warrior and attracting a growing number of followers. Most of what we know about Genghis Khan’s childhood comes from “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the oldest known work of Mongolian history and literature, which was written soon after his death. Genghis Khan Unites the Mongols Going against custom, Temujin put competent allies rather than relatives in key positions and executed the leaders of enemy tribes while incorporating the remaining members into his clan. He ordered that all looting wait until after a complete victory had been won, and he organized his warriors into units of 10 without regard to kin. Though Temujin was an animist, his followers included Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. By 1205 he had vanquished all rivals, including his former best friend Jamuka. The following year, he called a meeting of representatives from every part of the territory and established a nation similar in size to modern Mongolia. He was also proclaimed Chinggis Khan, which roughly translates to “Universal Ruler,” a name that became known in the West as Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan Establishes an Empire Having united the steppe tribes, Genghis Khan ruled over some 1 million people. In order to suppress the traditional causes of tribal warfare, he abolished inherited aristocratic titles. He also forbade the selling and kidnapping of women, banned the enslavement of any Mongol and made livestock theft punishable by death. Moreover, Genghis Khan ordered the adoption of a writing system, conducted a regular census, granted diplomatic immunity to foreign ambassadors and allowed freedom of religion well before that idea caught on elsewhere. Genghis Khan’s first campaign outside of Mongolia took place against the Xi Xia kingdom of northwestern China. After a series of raids, the Mongols launched a major initiative in 1209 that brought them to the doorstep of Yinchuan, the Xi Xia capital. Unlike other armies, the Mongols traveled with no supply train other than a large reserve of horses. The army consisted almost entirely of cavalrymen, who were expert riders and deadly with a bow and arrows. At Yinchuan, the Mongols deployed a false withdrawal—one of their signature tactics—and then initiated a siege. Though their attempt to flood the city failed, the Xi Xia ruler submitted and presented tribute. The Mongols next attacked the Jin Dynasty of northern China, whose ruler had made the mistake of demanding Genghis Khan’s submission. From 1211 to 1214, the outnumbered Mongols ravaged the countryside and sent refugees pouring into the cities. Food shortages became a problem, and the Jin army ended up killing tens of thousands of its own peasants. In 1214 the Mongols besieged the capital of Zhongdu (now Beijing), and the Jin ruler agreed to hand over large amounts of silk, silver, gold and horses. When the Jin ruler subsequently moved his court south to the city of Kaifeng, Genghis Khan took this as a breach of their agreement and, with the help of Jin deserters, sacked Zhongdu to the ground. In 1219 Genghis Khan went to war against the Khwarezm Empire in present-day Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran. The sultan there had agreed to a trade treaty, but when the first caravan arrived its goods were stolen and its merchants were killed. The sultan then murdered some of Genghis Khan’s ambassadors. Despite once again being outnumbered, the Mongol horde swept through one Khwarezm city after another, including Bukhara, Samarkand and Urgench. Skilled workers such as carpenters and jewelers were usually saved, while aristocrats and resisting soldiers were killed. Unskilled workers, meanwhile, were often used as human shields during the next assault. No one knows with any certainty how many people died during Genghis Khan’s wars, in part because the Mongols propagated their vicious image as a way of spreading terror.