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Conor McGregor first in Forbes’ sport rich list with $180 million

Conor McGregor first in Forbes’ sport rich list with $180 million
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Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor has topped the Forbes top 10 list for the first time ever in his career after earning $180 million over the past 12 months. The majority of the Irish martial artist’s earnings came from the $150 million sale of whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo came in second and third respectively, with $130M for the former and $120M for the latter.

The $100M yearly mark was only topped by five other athletes, which include the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Neymar. LeBron James came in fifth as the the highest NBA player in 2021, with a whopping $96.5 million. NFL quarterback Dak Prescott ranked at fourth with $107.5M, with Neymar, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Brady and Kevin Durant rounding up the top 10 list.

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Photo Source: Bleacher Report, Eurosport

Malta has the second-lowest COVID-19 infection rate in EU

Malta has the second-lowest COVID-19 infection rate in EU
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Following a significant drop in ranking in March among the EU’s highest, Malta now has the second-lowest infection rate in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) revealed the statistics, pointing out how Malta’s 14-day cases per 100,000 inhabitants stands at 52.28. Only Portugal ranks at first place, registering a 49.55 cases per 100,000 people.

Malta has registered very low numbers, with active cases dropping below 200 just this week and daily cases not exceeding 15 for almost a week. Before the several closures on March 10th, Malta registered one of the highest European infection rates at 828.47. The 14-day death rate is currently 7.77, the sixth lowest of all EU countries.

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Photo Source: By Malta Easy

Meet the first elected transgender bishop Rev. Megan Rohrer

Meet the first elected transgender bishop Rev. Megan Rohrer
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History was made in the Evangelical Lutheran Church as Rev. Megan Rohrer became the first transgender bishop elected for the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Rohrer uses they/them pronouns, and serve as community chaplain coordinator for the San Francisco Police Department.

 

They told NBC News: ‘I’ve only been surrounded by gratitude and thankfulness and people who were excited about this. People who have transgender children, who have trans grandkids, who are just excited that this is an opportunity to share their faith with other people.’

Rohrer’s six year tenure is set to begin on September 11 and they pledge to campaign against discriminatory policies in the synod, fighting for LGBTIQ+ voices. Part of the ELCA which is one of the largest Christian denominations across the US, Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, the presiding bishop, welcomed Rohrer by saying that ‘When we say all are welcome, we mean all are welcome.’

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Photo Source: Bishop-elect Megan Rohrer

 

Bulgarian woman in critical condition following traffic accident

Bulgarian woman in critical condition following traffic accident
May 13 2021 Share

Police were informed this morning around 08:15 that a traffic accident had occurred in Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 32-year-old woman from Bulgaria was hit by a Fiat Punto which was driven by a 43-year-old Norwegian woman resident of Sliema.

The Bulgarian woman was given immediate medical attention and transported to Mater Dei hospital, where she was certified to be in critical condition. Authorities are still investigating the case.

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