Tag: Gold
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Six-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Hoy revealed his cancer diagnosis is now terminal. The Olympic cyclist shared the news in an interview for the Sunday Times, published Sunday. Hoy, 48, revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2023 in an Instagram post in February. At the time, he said it was a “huge shock”…
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Anger mounts over Ghana’s illegal gold mines
ACCRA, Ghana — Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. But for some, the practice known locally as galamsey provides livelihoods and an informal boost to the West African nation’s economy. With a general election approaching in December, galamsey is proving to be a hot-button…
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Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Tuesday that their bipartisan legislation had passed the House of Representatives and would be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. The bill to…