This is a big deal.

Last year, Joel Embiid signed a 4 year contract worth $213M (all guaranteed money, meaning he gets it even if he never plays) with an average annual earnings of $51M.

It's fair to say that his Bell's palsy is going to impact his ability to perform at a high level. Considering he's only 30 years old, it's expected that he'll sign at least one more contract after this one with the 76ers. However, that contact amount will be impacted by his hampered ability, meaning he could easily sue the vaccine manufacturers for the damages.

What makes this unique is that it is a profession that is physical/athletic, with a very high compensation rate.

Embiid's case would be very high-profile, and could bankrupt the pharmaceutical company that made his specific vaccine dose. All of the pharma companies right now are hemorrhaging cash and laying off employees, despite posting record revenue.

Video of the car crash involving Israeli Minister of National Security Ben-Gvir.

He has been transported to the hospital with reported neck injuries.

As reported today by Israel’s Channel 12, during the cabinet meeting Ben-Gvir asked [talking about the war in Gaza], “Why are there so many detainees? Can’t kill some? Do you want to tell me that everyone raises their hands? What should be done with so many detainees? It is dangerous for the soldiers.”

Ben-Gvir advocating for the IDF to commit more war crimes. This is completely on brand for Ben-Gvir, who has called for expanded warfare on new fronts, and has stated that all Palestinians should be either killed or forcibly removed from Palestine.

NATO bears direct responsibility for Ukraine crisis — Chinese Foreign Ministry

Spokesman Wang Wenbin stressed that China was not providing weapons to the conflicting parties and strictly controlled dual-use goods, including the export of drones.

"NATO bears indisputable responsibility for this crisis. The alliance should give thought to its role, stop shifting the blame and effectively take practical action for the political settlement of the crisis," he said.

Wang added that China was not providing weapons to the conflicting parties and strictly controlled dual-use goods, including the export of drones.

He said that "more than 60% of the weapons components and dual-use items imported by Russia come from the United States and Western countries." He emphasized that Russia and China maintained normal and open trading and economic cooperation.

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Horseshoe Theory

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It actually makes a lot of sense, once you set aside the religion rhetoric, and look at the power-politics.

Who said AI can’t be used for good?

Two Israeli cabinet ministers involved in serious car accidents one day after the other.