As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists this week reported on the latest important court decisions, boxing news, sports highlights and more.
We also highlight some of the major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on our news network, in the black bar.
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Leading health experts: go ahead and vape (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Paul W. Fitzgerald
Will the World Health Organization (WHO) go easy on electronic cigarettes? Leading health experts in Canada and around the world request WHO leave them alone.
Christian group peacefully protests Seattle gay pride (Includes first-hand account) by Kevin Fitzgerald
A group of Christian protesters was escorted by police along 4th Avenue prior to the start of Seattle’s annual gay pride parade.
Hydroplanes in Croatia imminent: Interview with ECA CEO (Includes first-hand account) by Paul Bradbury
After 13 years of paperwork, a true revolution in Croatian tourism is imminent. Digital Journal meets European Coastal Airlines boss Klaus Dieter Martin.
An angel becomes an Oklahoman cannabis refugee (Includes interview) by Ben Morris
Brittany Hardy-Warrior has left her home to treat her child with an illegal drug that prevents seizures like no pharmaceutical drug can. Hardy-Warrior has taken the fight to Gov. Mary Fallin to legalize medical marijuana so her family can return home.
Review: OneRepublic performs at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos
Pop-rock band OneRepublic headlined their concert at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, New York on June 29.
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Op-Ed: Lara-Alvarez fight could expose De la Hoya’s talent as promoter by Leo Reyes
Oscar de la Hoya’s talent outside the ring will be up for scrutiny when the pay-per-view (PPV) buys record for the upcoming Canelo Alvarez-Erislandy Lara fight at the MGM Grand Arena will be made public after the fight.
Nazi Germany’s ideal and ‘perfect Aryan’ child was Jewish by Malysa Stratton Louk
Hans Ballin set out to make the Nazis look ridiculous as they searched for an image of the “perfect Aryan.” He succeeded when he won the contest by submitting a photo of a Jewish child.
‘Hot mugshot’ guy Jeremy Meeks lands modeling agent, not contract by Samantha Chang
Jeremy Meeks, the “hot mugshot guy” who made headlines after his sexy mug shot nearly broke the Internet, has landed a talent agent who’s shopping her client around to modeling agencies and Hollywood scouts, in the hope of capitalizing on his notoriety.
Game of Thrones season 5 expanding filming locations in Dalmatia by Paul Bradbury
Applications for extras are being invited for season 5 of the popular HBO Game of Thrones series in Croatia, including new locations in Dalmatia.
Pacquiao remains longest-reigning fighter in pound for pound list by Leo Reyes
Despite two straight losses in the past nine years, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has remained the longest-reigning fighter in the Ring Magazine’s list of pound for pound fighters, besting current pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
‘What’s on your mind?’ Anti-Facebook video goes viral by Anne Sewell
Three brothers have put together a short film, outlining the miseries of life in the Facebook age. It seems to have struck a chord, as in less than a month, the video has received almost 7 million views.
Op-Ed: Why every American is wrong about the Hobby Lobby case by Justin King
The Supreme Court handed down a 5-4 decision, stating that Hobby Lobby could not be forced to pay for contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. Every American citizen lost this court case, even those that think they won.
Ferry madness in Croatia: Krilo catamarans to Hvar halted by Paul Bradbury
As Ellen DeGeneres enjoys her visit to Hvar, transfers to Croatia’s premier island have been severely reduced as Krilo services are suspended.
Op-Ed: Top Rank fighters Bob Arum could include in Pacquiao shortlist by Leo Reyes
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the ring on Nov. 22 possibly in Macau, China but his long-time promoter Bob Arum has not yet presented a shortlist of possible opponents for the Filipino boxing star.
Edward Snowden inspired anonymity software, OnionShare, launches by Greta McClain
A recently released open-source software, created in response to the controversy surrounding Edward Snowden’s release of classified NSA documents, claims to allow users to securely send large files over the internet with complete anonymity.
Op-Ed: Why Marcos Maidana is tailor-made for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight by Leo Reyes
There should be at least five names in Manny Pacquiao’s shortlist of possible opponents for his November ring return and one of the challengers in that list should be Marcos Maidana of Argentina.
NBA Trade Rumors: Jeremy Lin to Golden State Warriors? by Larry Seely
The NBA Draft is complete, but teams are still looking to make some roster changes, especially with so much talent available when free agents hit the market next month, but for Houston, trading away some talent might be required to sign another star.
Cotto likely to face Bradley at Madison Square Garden, New York by Leo Reyes
Newly crowned WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto could find himself facing former WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley late this year at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.
A.J. Pierzynski tells ump, ‘Give me a new ball. One you can see’ by James Green
In early June Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski and umpire Quinn Wolcott were working together behind home plate. Following a walk to Asdrúbal Cabrera, Pierzynski turned to Wolcott and said, “Give me a new ball. One you can see.” He was promptly ejected.
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