LOS ANGELES – LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar also pointed out that Ibrahimovic clearly didn't feel the same way about spotlighting social injustices when the soccer great called out racism in his native Sweden just three years ago.

The AC Milan striker and former LA Galaxy star criticized James and other socially conscious athletes Thursday in an interview with Discovery Plus.

Ibrahimovic called it “a mistake” for James and other athletes to get involved in political causes, saying they should "just do what you do best, because it doesn’t look good.” James responded forcefully to Ibrahimovic's

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High stress and difficult emotions: critical care physician weighs in on a year of pandemic

For the past year, University of Alberta Hospital critical care physician Dr. Peter Brindley has been a regular guest of Gord Steinke, sharing the challenges front-line workers faced as the COVID-19 pandemic grew.

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Few pro athletes had inflammatory heart disease after COVID

Inflammatory heart disease was rare among North American professional athletes after mild or asymptomatic COVID-19, affecting only 0.6%, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Cardiology.

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Alberta’s Critical Work Benefit portal exposed employee information: province

Ottawa, Alberta to distribute 1-time $1,200 payment to COVID-19 front-line workers The portal was temporarily shut down and the issue was resolved, he added.“We are working with employers to contact affected employees directly and, as a precaution, the Government of Alberta will be providing credit monitoring to affected employees to ensure the protection of their identities, personal information and credit.”Premier Jason Kenney announced the one-time payment of $1,200 on Feb.

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LeBron James going to All-Star with elections on his mind

LeBron James is going to Georgia this weekend for more than the NBA All-Star Game.

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James, Durant choose their teams for Sunday's All-Star Game

LeBron James has faced Giannis Antetokounmpo as an opponent in the last three All-Star Games.

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Coronavirus: High-profile Quebec athletes ask province to reopen sports

coronavirus lockdown.Jonathan Marchessault of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights wrote a letter to Legault.“I understand that we wanted to protect the elderly during the management of the pandemic. What I don’t understand is how we completely disregarded the rights of young people,” Marchessault wrote.“Many people publicly expressed their dismay, how many others are suffering in silence? It’s time to listen to them.” Coronavirus: Quebec to allow interscholastic sports to resume with restrictions next week Olympic gold medalist Mikaël Kingsbury also came out with his own plea.

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Female skateboarders inspiring young athletes

With pandemic restrictions keeping many team sports shut down, individual activities like skateboarding are seeing a surge in popularity. As Shelley Steeves, many of them are girls who are inspired by members of Canada’s first official national skateboard team.

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GOP senators criticize Pentagon nominee's 'partisan' tweets

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration's nominee for top Pentagon policy adviser was met with sharp criticism from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, including accusations that he has been too partisan.

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Mississippi gov will sign bill limiting transgender athletes

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday he will soon sign a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' or women's sports teams in the state's schools and universities.

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Mark Wright's uncle and Elliott Wright's dad dies after being in a critical condition with coronavirus

Elliott Wright has revealed his dad Edward has tragically passed away after losing his battle to coronavirus.The reality star took to his Instagram to share a picture of himself, with his beloved dad and son, and paid tribute to his idol. He wrote: "It is with heart wrenching regret, that I have to post this post, my father Edward George Wright passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the 02.03.2021 after bravely fighting Covid for 8 weeks...

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Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19

Heart inflammation is uncommon in pro athletes who’ve had mostly mild COVID-19 and most don’t need to be sidelined, a study conducted by major professional sports leagues suggests.

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UCP MLAs post letter critical of government COVID policy

Four UCP MLAs posted a letter saying they are frustrated by continued COVID-19 restrictions and they allege government is ignoring Albertans. Fletcher Kent has more on the posts and what they mean for Premier Jason Kenney.

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2 injured, 1 critically, after gunfire erupts in West Philadelphia

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A West Philadelphia city street was overtaken by violence Wednesday night, after two men were shot.Police responded to the 5100 block of Haverford Avenue Wednesday night, just after 8:30, on the report of a shooting, according to officials.Two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds when police got to the scene.A man, thought to be about 20, was shot once in the chest. Another man, whose age was not released, was shot once in the hip.Both men were rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

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Mississippi close to putting limits on transgender athletes

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi House voted Wednesday to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' or women's sports teams in the state's schools and universities. The bill heads to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves in the next several days, and he is expected to sign it into law.

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Education minister criticized for low COVID-19 testing in Ontario schools

Stephen Lecce faced pointed questions from the opposition at Queen’s Park on Wednesday related to the Ontario government’s plan for asymptomatic coronavirus testing among students and educators.Capacity currently exists to process approximately 50,000 tests at schools a week, but much of that capacity remains underutilized.“The fact that they are so slow in terms of the asymptomatic testing in schools is really troubling when we know that there continue to be more and more cases in schools,” Ontario NDP education critic Marit Stiles said during question period.Right now, 24 schools in Ontario are closed due to COVID-19 and 672 currently have at least one case reported.

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COVID-19: 5 blood proteins predict critical illness and death

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 81% of people with COVID-19 develop only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and a cough. However, about 14% of all patients go on to develop breathing difficulties and low blood oxygen levels.Approximately 5% become critically ill and may need treatment in an intensive care unit for acute respiratory distress and multiple organ failure.

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Will take measures to save lives despite amid Covid surge criticism: Uddhav

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said his first priority is to ensure people's safety amid the coronavirus pandemic and he did not mind if he became a "villain" in someone's eyes for that.Speaking in the Assembly, he also warned that those behaving in irresponsible way and endangering others' lives would be put in jail."The Me Jababdar" (I will be responsible) campaign (of the state government) is for those who are calling for opening this and that (easing restrictions). And for ourselves."My family will be safe if I remain safe," Thackeray said."Don't wear masks if you don't want to.

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3rd man accuses a Chicago activist priest of sexual abuse

CHICAGO – A third man has come forward with sexual abuse allegations against a Chicago priest who has gained widespread acclaim for his activism, saying he felt he owes it to two brothers who have faced criticism for accusing the priest of abusing them decades ago when they were teens.

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Palestinian Authority faces criticism over vaccine rollout

RAMALLAH – The Palestinian Authority's decision to divert some of its tiny stockpile of coronavirus vaccines to senior officials, soccer players and others has sparked controversy, feeding into long-standing concerns about corruption as it struggles to respond to a worsening outbreak.

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Critics slam letter in prestigious journal that downplayed COVID-19 risks to Swedish schoolchildren

Gretchen VogelScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.Pediatrician and epidemiologist Jonas Ludvigsson of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute has been a staunch defender of his country’s unorthodox coronavirus policies. Among them was the decision in the spring of 2020 to keep preschools and schools open for children through grade nine, despite limited understanding of the virus and with few precautions to prevent school outbreaks.

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WI bills seek to ban transgender athletes, kindergarten through college

MADISON, Wis. - Transgender athletes would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced Tuesday by Republican lawmakers, proposals that come as more than a dozen other states consider similar measures.The Wisconsin proposal faces an almost certain veto from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers should it pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.Rep.

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Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton adviser, has died

ATLANTA – Vernon Jordan, who rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider and corporate influencer, has died, according to a statement from his daughter. He was 85.

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Vernon Jordan, civil rights activist and former adviser to President Clinton has died

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: Vernon Jordan speaks at the UNCF A MInd Is Gala 75th Anniversary at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC on March 7, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) Vernon Jordan, who rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider and corporate influencer, has died, according to a statement from his daughter.

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27-stone James Argent tells GMB it could be 'fatal' if he gets Covid as he opens up on weight problems

direct to your inboxJames 'Arg' Argent has said his continuing weight gain could prove 'fatal' if he were to contract coronavirus.The former The Only Way Is Essex star is set to undergo "life-changing" gastric surgery after reaching 27 stone. Arg, who has struggled for years with eating disorders, appeared on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan and admitted to "worrying" throughout the pandemic because of his rising weight.

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James Argent warned he could die if he catches coronavirus ahead of weight-loss surgery

James 'Arg' Argent has said he could die of coronavirus if he catches it due to his 27-stone weight as doctors have issued him a warning. The 33-year-old TOWIE star is set to have weight-loss surgery after struggling with disordered eating for years due to his mental health battle.

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James Argent warned he could die of Covid due to 27-stone weight ahead of surgery

James 'Arg' Argent has revealed that doctors issued him a warning that he could die of Covid-19 if he catches it due to his 27-stone weight.

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Critics: Cuomo apology 'tone-deaf,' ignores power imbalance

PHILADELPHIA – When she first arrived in Albany to work as a legislative aide in 2013, New York Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou had lawmakers grab her buttocks, suggest she and her boss were “a hot duo” who should have sex, and peer into her office to check her out for a “hot or not” list.

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Gov. DeSantis criticizes $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill over state funding

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis objected Monday to the way a $1.9 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package would distribute money to states.

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James scores 19 in 1,300th regular-season game in Lakers win

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead in their first meeting against the Golden State Warriors. They were determined not to let that happen Sunday night.

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Police: Man critical after being shot 8 times in legs in North Philadelphia

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating after a man was shot eight times in the legs Saturday night in North Philadelphia. Officers responded to the 3500 block of North 21st Street just before 9:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

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18-year-old man in critical condition after Orange County shooting

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting Friday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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N.L. premier criticized over election amid growing frustration

Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Leader and incumbent Premier Andrew Furey is under fire for mixing politics with public health. As Ross Lord reports, critics say Furey’s presence at the province’s COVID-19 briefings is helping his reelection campaign.

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COVID-19: Student case at James Strath Public School in Peterborough; outbreak at retirement residence

COVID-19 case has been reported at James Strath Public School in Peterborough and a new outbreak at a retirement home in the city.Global News Peterborough has learned the case involves a student at the junior kindergarten to Grade 8 school in the city’s northwest end.Peterborough Public Health directed inquires to the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, which provided a letter from principal Michelle Borgatti which was issued to parents and guardians on Friday afternoon. The letter but did not specify if the case was a student or staff.“This individual will remain at home until the health unit advises they may return to school.

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Sen. Rand Paul criticized for questions during Dr. Rachel Levine's confirmation hearing

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine speaks at a coronavirus press conference.

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Scots woman rejected from universities EIGHT times becomes one of UK's best young covid scientists

Covid treatments has been recognised as one of the best in her field after being rejected from university eight times. Holly Keir thought an undergraduate degree would be impossible after going through two rounds of UCAS applications and receiving numerous rejections.

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James Argent heads to GP for Covid-19 vaccine after fears he’d be in ‘serious trouble’ if he contracted it

‘serious trouble’ if he contracts coronavirus, masked up for safety amid the pandemic.He looked casual in tracksuit bottoms and a hoodie as he headed to his local doctor’s and could be seen holding his vaccine card as he left.The 33-year-old has joined the millions of others in the UK to have received their first dose of the vaccine.James previously revealed he was scared of contracting coronavirus, fearing it would leave him seriously ill due to his weight.Appearing on Loose Women, Arg spoke openly about how he was considering getting a gastric band, and said: ‘I spoke to my doctor on the phone numerous amounts of time and even though I had lost a lot of weight at the start of the year I was always considering weight loss surgery.’ He

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Obese James Argent gets his Covid vaccine early because his 26st weight and asthma put him at ‘high risk’

JAMES 'Arg' Argent got his Covid vaccine early because his 26st weight and asthma put him at "high risk". The 33-year-old was seen at his local GP surgery in Essex to get his first jab.

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James Bond film No Time To Die’s release date ‘is brought forward after the end of Covid lockdown is announced’

JAMES Bond film No Time To Die's release date has reportedly been brought forward again after Boris Johnson revealed when lockdown will end. After the announcement that Covid restrictions will lift on June 21, it has been reported that the latest 007 film will be released in UK cinemas on September 30.

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Police: 2 critically wounded in shooting near speakeasy in North Philadelphia

Police are investigating after two men were found critically shot on the 1800 block of Susquehanna in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating after two men were found shot multiple times early Wednesday morning near a speakeasy in North Philadelphia.Officers were called to the 1800 block of Susquehanna Street just before 3 a.m.

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He spent six weeks in critical condition with Covid... now Manchester grandad wants to give back to those who saved his life

direct to your inboxA man who spent six weeks in critical condition with coronavirus has said he's 'incredibly grateful' for the nurses that looked after him in his time of need. Gary McCann, 60, from Wythenshawe, was rushed into hospital on November 11 after he had difficulty breathing.

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TOWIE star James Argent 'gets first dose of Covid vaccine' after revealing he is high-risk

James 'Arg' Argent has received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, it has been reported.The 33 year old revealed last month that he has reached 26 stone during lockdown and, as he is also asthmatic, this places him in a high priority group. Former The Only Way Is Essex star James was seen arriving at his local GP surgery in a black tracksuit, consisting of a Rolling Stones hoodie, and a pair of orange and green trainers.

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High-risk James Argent gets first Covid jab as his weight soars to 26-stone

James Argent was entitled to get his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine after his weight hit 26-stone.Doctors classed the 33-year-old reality star as high-risk due to being overweight and asthmatic.Arg got his first Oxford-AstraZeneca jab on Tuesday in Essex, wearing a black tracksuit.It's great news for his friends, family and fans after the TOWIE favourite warned he would be in serious danger if he caught the deadly virus.James recently admitted that he’s hoping to get a gastric band to help him lose weight.He says having the surgery will help him to finally stop binge eating and turn his life around after he piled on the pounds in 2020.He is currently on a fitness drive to lose as much as possible before he goes under the knife.“If I

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Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia

ATLANTA – Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to make sure it doesn't happen again.

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High-risk James Argent gets first dose of Covid vaccine as he reaches 26-stone

James Argent has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Canada’s top doctor says COVID-19 vaccines ‘play a critical role’ in easing public health measures

When asked about Canada’s timeline for easing health restrictions following the UK’s announcement about lifting all of its COVID-19 restrictions by June 21, chief public health officer Dr.

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Matt James Sports Pandemic Beard In ‘The Bachelor: Women Tell All’ Preview

The women of “The Bachelor” are speaking their minds.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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