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Doc Antle from ‘Tiger King’ behind bars

A character from the Netflix reality TV series Tiger King, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, has been chargedwithmoney laundering and faces up to 20 years in prison.

According tothe U.S. Attorney in SouthCarolina, Doc Antle allegedly laundered $505,000 in cash that was the proceeds of an operation to smuggle undocumented immigrantsfrom the Mexican border into the United States.

The 62-year-old claims the charges are false. Pending trial, he was bookedinto a South Carolina jaillast Friday where he remains in custody.

Doc Antle became known to the general public with the TV seriesTiger King released in the spring of 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic.Tiger King, which presented the life of zoo owner Joe Exotic and his plot to murder his rival Carole Baskin, attracted many viewers, to rank among the most popular TV series of the channel.

This is notBhagavan “Doc” Antle‘s first brush withthe law. In recent years, he has also been charged with several offenses related to the trafficking and abuse of exotic animals.

The Netflix documentary Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story depicts a man who seduces minors and abused women in addition to defrauding a wildlife charity.

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NASA unveils its new spacesuits

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled the spacesuits its astronauts will wear for future ISS and Artemis missions.

The new suits were created byAxiom Space, a private space infrastructure developer, in partnership with Collins Aerospace, an aerospace and defense products provider.

According to the designers, the ideology sought with these new suits was to create “a modern, sportier feel .”

Since 2019 that NASA and its partners have been working on these new suits. The previous suits are more than 40 years old, so they are not well adapted to the new realities.

For example, forty years ago, women did not fly in space.

Today, they are part of all missions.

“When we get to the moon (Artemismissions), we will have our first person of color and our first woman wearing and using these suits in space,” said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Before being used onArtemismissions, the newspacesuits will be tested aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The Artemis program was launched by NASA in December 2017 and aims to return humans to the Moon by 2025.

Two of the program’s near-term goals are to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon.

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Phil Mickelson leaves the PGA Tour

Nov 12, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phil Mickelson reacts after hitting to the green of the 17th hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Phil Mickelson also decided to exit the PGA Tour and signed on for a fortune with his new competitor, the LVI Tour.

Just as Dustin Johnson did less than a week ago, another big name on the PGA Tour has defected. The most famous left-hander on the planet, Phil Mickelson, has entered the first tournament of the year on the new tour funded by wealthy Saudis.

Sources say the winner of 45 career tournaments, including six majors, has accepted a $200 million advance to join the new professional tour.

The LVI Tour will begin operations on Thursday, June 9, with the first tournament held in suburban London, with a total purse of $25 million (U.S.), double that paid by the PGA Tour.

In addition to Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and Louis Oosthuizen areamong the other big names on the listof42 players who entered the first tournament.

Phil Mickelson, 51, caused quite a stir in the golf world last February. He dared to be positive about the arrival of the Saudis and their new tour, saying the players would benefit from the competition.

So it’s no surprise that the great left-hander is making the jump to the LVI Tour. It remains to be seen how the PGA Tour will respond, as they have threatened sanctions against deserters.

In a recent book, Phil Mickelson is portrayed as a bettor who lost $40 million between 2010 and 2014.

The $200 million offered by the Saudis would easily get rid of that problem.

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Stonehenge paid tribute to Elizabeth II

The Queen’s Jubilee is celebrated all over the world, and sometimes in unexpected ways. The famous prehistoric site ofStonehenge in English Wiltshireis one of these beautiful surprises.

June marks the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s reign.English Heritage, which manages the site ofStonehenge, has therefore decided to salute in its own way theBritish monarchof 96 by displaying images of different eras of the sovereign on the stones erected on its site between 2800 and 1100 BC. J.-C.

For one of the few times in years, the British royal family gathered around the Queen for the occasion. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were present, and they took the opportunity to introduce their newest child, Lilibet, to the Queen.

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First transgender woman becomes NFL cheerleader

Diversity takes another step forward.

For the first time in its history, the NFL will welcome a transgender woman into its ranks.

Justine Lindsay, 29, joins the TopCats, the Carolina Panthers ‘ NFL cheerleading squad.

The cheerleader is no stranger to opening some doors that were closed until now.

“I think more people need to see this. It’s not because I want recognition. It’s just to shine a light on what’s going on in the world,” the woman who joined the Panthers last March tells BuzzFeed.

On Instagram, Justine Lindsay saluted in passing those who made this new opportunity possible.

“I would like to thank the beautiful and talented dancers who have supported me along the way… This is a moment I will never forget and I can’t wait to show you all what this girl has to offer.”

Justine Lindsay told the New York Post that she was terrified to come out as trans online. She who had kept her true gender identity a secret, even from her best friend, whom she considers a sister.

“I was so scared. I just felt like when I posted it, whatever reaction I would get from, everyone, it didn’t matter. And then my phone started blowing up.”

The new NFL season begins on September 8. Justine Lindsay will make her debut with the Carolina Panthers in their inaugural game on September 11.

The sports world is increasingly making room for transgender women. In July 2020, model Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender woman to pose for the Swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated magazine. In June 2021, Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand became the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics, and Canadian soccer player Quinn of the Canadian soccer team became the first-ever openly transgender woman to win an Olympic medal, a gold medal.

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2018

Mars Curiosity Rover finds organic matter, including methane, on Mars in studies published in journal “Science”.

2004

Stanley Cup Final, Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL: Tampa Bay Lightning beat Calgary Flames, 2-1 for 4-3 series win; Tampa Bay’s 1st-ever appearance in final.

1990

Universal Studios Florida opens in Orlando, FL.

1989

Wayne Gretzky wins his ninth NHL Hart (MVP) Trophy in 10 years.

1982

Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public; the bathroom where Elvis Presley died five years earlier was kept off-limits.

1981

French Open Men’s Tennis: Björn Borg of Sweden wins 11th and final career Grand Slam title; Open era record 6th French title; beats Ivan Lendl.

1965

Sony Corporation unveiled its brand new consumer home videotape recorder. The black and white only unit sold for $995.

1963

1st Rolling Stones TV appearance (Thank Your Lucky Stars) & release 1st single, “Come On”.

1929

Vatican City becomes a sovereign state.

1775

The United Colonies changed their name to the United States.

1654

Louis XIV crowned King of France.

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Johnny Depp celebrates his victory with $62,000 dinner with friends

Barcelona Film Festival 2021: Minimata Photocall Featuring: Johnny Depp Where: Barcelona, Spain When: 16 Apr 2021 Credit: InStar/Cover Images **USA and Australia Rights Only**

Johnny Depp celebrated his defamation victory against ex-wife Amber Heard at a boozy meal at a restaurant that cost him $62,000 in Birmingham, England.

The famous actor and about 20 friends, including guitarist Jeff Beck, went to the Indian restaurantVaranasi in Birmingham and consumed food,cocktails and pink champagne.

Varanasi Birmingham

Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck had previously met on stage at several of the guitarist’s concerts, including one at London’s Royal Albert Hall late last month.

The actor, who won a $10.35 million judgment in his lawsuit against his ex-wife, traveled toBirmingham to accompany Beck on stage at his SymphonyHallshow.

For Johnny Depp, life should be back on track now that the high-profile lawsuit is behind him. The star of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies is already being approached by Hollywood studios to return to the spotlight. The actor indicated during the trial that this story of defamation could have made him lose more than $22 million (US) .

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See ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ trailer

Fans of the film series Hunger Games?

Check out the first images of a prequel that will star Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler!

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place years before the successful series that earned more than 3 billion dollars at the box-office from 2012 to 2015.

In the new film,Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), the tyrannical president of Panem, is only 18 yearsold. He is the last hope of his fading lineage, a once proud family that has fallen from grace in post-war Capitol Hill. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned the role of mentor to Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the tributary girl of poor District 12.

The new film is based onSuzanne Collins‘ 2020 bestseller The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

The new production relies on RachelZegler, who made her film debut playing Maria Vasquez in the musical drama West Side Story in 2021. The English actor TomBlyth began his career as a child actor and graduated in 2020 from the Juilliard School in New York.

The original franchise Hunger Games starred Jennifer Lawrence as the protagonist Katniss Everdeen.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will be released on November 17, 2023.

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2018

French man announced to have won France’s €1 million My Lottery (EuroMillions) for the second time in 2 years, with odds of 1 in 16 trillion.

LeBron James eclipses Michael Jordan’s record (109) for most 30-point games in NBA playoff history in Cleveland Cavaliers’ 110-102 Game 3 Finals loss to Golden State Warriors.

2002

“The Bourne Identity” directed by Doug Liman and starring Matt Damon premieres in Los Angeles, California.

1998

TV sitcom “Sex and the City” premieres in the US on HBO, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon.

1984

Tetris, one of the best-selling video games of all time, is released.

1972

David Bowie releases his breakthrough album “The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”.

1968

U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy died in Los Angeles after being shot by Sirhan Sirhan. Kennedy the evening before while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination.

1965

Rolling Stones release single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

1962

The Beatles meet their producer George Martin “The Fifth Beatle.”

1960

Roy Orbison releases “Only the Lonely”.

1951

1st Berlin International Film Festival opens.

1946

The Basketball Association of America was formed in New York City, NY, and rebranded as the National Basketball Association (1946–47)

1944

The D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. 400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops were involved.

1925

Walter Chrysler founds automobile manufacturer Chrysler Corporation.

1912

The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska begins, the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

1882

Electric iron patented by Henry W Seely, NYC.

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It happened on a… June 6

Roy Orbison 1988 Antwerp Featuring: Roy Orbison When: 26 Jun 2018 Credit: Andy Phillips/Cover Images

2018

French man announced to have won France’s €1 million My Lottery (EuroMillions) for the second time in 2 years, with odds of 1 in 16 trillion.

LeBron James eclipses Michael Jordan’s record (109) for most 30-point games in NBA playoff history in Cleveland Cavaliers’ 110-102 Game 3 Finals loss to Golden State Warriors.

2002

“The Bourne Identity” directed by Doug Liman and starring Matt Damon premieres in Los Angeles, California.

1998

TV sitcom “Sex and the City” premieres in the US on HBO, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon.

1984

Tetris, one of the best-selling video games of all time, is released.

1972

David Bowie releases his breakthrough album “The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”.

1968

U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy died in Los Angeles after being shot by Sirhan Sirhan. Kennedy the evening before while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination.

1965

Rolling Stones release single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

1962

The Beatles meet their producer George Martin “The Fifth Beatle.”

1960

Roy Orbison releases “Only the Lonely”.

1951

1st Berlin International Film Festival opens.

1946

The Basketball Association of America was formed in New York City, NY, and rebranded as the National Basketball Association (1946–47)

1944

The D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. 400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops were involved.

1925

Walter Chrysler founds automobile manufacturer Chrysler Corporation.

1912

The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska begins, the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

1882

Electric iron patented by Henry W Seely, NYC.

1821

Laying of cornerstone of Montreal General Hospital.