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Brittney Griner Facing Homophobia and 16-Hour Work Days in Russian Prison

On February 17, WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport after less than one gram of cannabis oil was found in her luggage. A new report revealed that the prison where Griner resides is severely inhumane.According to CNN, Griner will remain at the IK-2 penal colony after losing her appeal. There, her experience consists of "tedious manual work, poor hygiene and lack of access to medical care." Inmates in this facility are also expected to sew the un...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Tue, 29 Nov 2022 Hypebae
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Emma Corrin Calls For Gender Inclusive Awards

The Crown actor Emma Corrin wants to see more gender inclusive awards going forward as many award shows today still feature male and female categories with no non-binary counterparts.The actor, who uses they/them pronouns, explained their stance on BBC's Today Programme, stating, "It's about everyone being able to feel acknowledged and represented and I don't think the categories are inclusive enough at the moment."The Golden Globes winner has gone by she/her pronouns in the past, most likely ou...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 Hypebae
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BLACKPINK's Lisa Brings Chivas Regal to the Metaverse

For the next phase of Chivas Regal and Lisa's partnership, the whisky brand is venturing into the metaverse for its first-ever virtual experience.Dubbed 'Regal Planet,' the immersive, virtual experience will feature the BLACKPINK star and offer attendees the chance to utilize custom avatars, visit the 'Rise Up' welcome lobby and interact with other guests. Attendees will also be able to visit the 'Hustle Area,' which allows them to learn more about Chivas and its extensive range of blended whisk...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Thu, 24 Nov 2022 Hypebae
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A New Study Claims That Bruce Lee Died From Drinking Too Much Water

On July 20, 1973 -- almost 50 years ago -- Bruce Lee suddenly died in Hong Kong, shocking fans all over the world. At the time, officials stated that the cause of death was cerebral oedema, or brain swelling. However, a new study by a group of kidney specialists in Spain suggests that his death was due to his "kidney’s inability to excrete excess water."According to the specialists, Lee, who was 30 years old at the time of his death, had "multiple risk factors for hyponatraemia," which means t...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Wed, 23 Nov 2022 Hypebae