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Hilda Heine, the president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has warned relations with the US are “gradually being destroyed by party politics” as Congress delays approval of crucial funding for the Pacific nation.

US lawmakers have not yet passed funding packages agreed in 2023 with the Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in a move some argue is opening the door to China to build its influence in the Pacific region.

“Members of the Congress have to understand that the funds that the US has agreed to provide … did not come because of the generosity of the US government and its citizens, but rather because of hard negotiations between the parties,” Heine told the Guardian in emailed comments…

Source: Congress ‘gradually destroying’ US relations with Pacific ally, Marshall Islands president warns | Pacific islands | The Guardian

Microplastics have been found in every human placenta tested in a study, leaving the researchers worried about the potential health impacts on developing fetuses. The scientists analyzed 62 placental tissue samples and found the most common plastic detected was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. A second study revealed microplastics in all 17 human arteries tested and suggested the particles may be linked to clogging of the blood vessels. […] Prof Matthew Campen, at the University of New Mexico, US, who led the research, said: “If we are seeing effects on placentas, then all mammalian life on this planet could be impacted. That’s not good.” He said the growing concentration of microplastics in human tissue could explain puzzling increases in some health problems, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colon cancer in people under 50, and declining sperm counts. A 2021 study found people with IBD had 50% more microplastics in their feces. Campen said he was deeply concerned by the growing global production of plastics because it meant the problem of microplastics in the environment “is only getting worse…”

Source: Microplastics Found In Every Human Placenta Tested In Study – Slashdot

Well, things got worse. Much worse. Here are some screenshots from today’s video:

Source: Jamaica’s historic Vale Royal now on life support – Petchary’s Blog

Stroke survivor Shelley Marshall (right) with her daughter, Kennley McCown. (Photo courtesy of Black Pineapple Photography)

Source: Healthy runner’s stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19 | American Heart Association

Source: Poland warns US House speaker: you’re to blame if Russia advances in Ukraine | Reuters

The assurances are now a requirement under a memorandum issued earlier this month by President Biden.
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Diving Into the World of Odeith’s Anamorphic Graffiti Portuguese street artist Odeith, also known as Sérgio Odeith, has gained international …

18 Jaw-Dropping 3D Graffiti Pieces by Odeith: A Closer Look at the Master of Illusion

By Seth in Arezzo, Italy at Icastica 2015. Created using acrylics, spray-can and knotted sheets on wall. Organized by 999 Gallery.

Street Art by Seth in Arezzo, Italy at Icastica 2015