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Happy Birthday, Queen Latifah!. Dana Elaine Owens turns 53 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the "First Lady of Hip-Hop.". 1. She got her name, “Latifah,” from an Arabic book of names. 2. Latifah played basketball in high school. 3. She had her own daytime talk show, 'The Queen Latifah Show.'. 4. She was the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 5. Latifah was the first woman hip-hop recording artist to be nominated for an Oscar. Happy Birthday, Queen Latifah!
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![Study Suggests , Horticulture Therapy , Could Help Fight Depression.PsyPost reports that a recent study suggeststhat horticulture therapy may be effective at reducing depression symptoms in older adults.PsyPost reports that a recent study suggeststhat horticulture therapy may be effective at reducing depression symptoms in older adults.The study was published in the journal 'Frontiers in Public Health.'.Horticulture therapy is an approach that focuses on plants, gardens and gardening activities to improve an individual's physical, mental or emotional well-being.According to a systematic review of available research, the greatest benefits were found for individuals in care-providing settings who participated in the therapy for 4 to 8 weeks.PsyPost reports that while pharmacological interventions have long been the primary method of treatment for depression, side-effects have driven a search for alternatives.PsyPost reports that while pharmacological interventions have long been the primary method of treatment for depression, side-effects have driven a search for alternatives.According to the team's research, studies that produced the greatest effects were those with participants that took part in the process of planting.In terms of the environment settings, care-providing settings were demonstrated to produce higher therapeutic effects, Study authors, via PsyPost.Participatory activities [where study participants participate in planting or gardening activities] produced greater outcomes than observational activities [in which participants just walked through gardens], Study authors, via PsyPost.Participatory activities [where study participants participate in planting or gardening activities] produced greater outcomes than observational activities [in which participants just walked through gardens], Study authors, via PsyPost.In terms of the duration of the interventions, a course of 4–8 weeks of horticultural therapy had better outcomes, Study authors, via PsyPost.PsyPost reports that the study addresses the growing scientific knowledge of how horticulture therapy can help to combat the symptoms of depression.](http://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1cd650.img?h=70&w=94&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg "Study Suggests Horticulture Therapy Could Help Fight Depression - Provided by Dailymotion")
![UN Official Warns , Fossil Fuels Might Not Be Discussed , In Upcoming Climate Talks.On June 5, the United Nations climate chief once again warned that the world needs to phase out fossil fuels in order to slow global warming and its devastating consequences.On June 5, the United Nations climate chief once again warned that the world needs to phase out fossil fuels in order to slow global warming and its devastating consequences.However, Al-Jazeera reports that UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said that the topic may not even be discussed in upcoming negotiations.According to Stiell, the phase out of fossil fuels , “is something that is at top of every discussion or most discussions that are taking place.”.It is an issue that has global attention. How that translates into an agenda item and a [climate talks] outcome – we will see, Simon Stiell, U.N. Climate Change Executive Secretary, via Al Jazeera.It is an issue that has global attention. How that translates into an agenda item and a [climate talks] outcome – we will see, Simon Stiell, U.N. Climate Change Executive Secretary, via Al Jazeera.According to Stiell, he could not guarantee that fossil fuels would even appear on the agenda of upcoming climate talks at the COP28 later this year.Stiell points out that the agenda will be decided by the president of the negotiations, Sultan Al Jaber, head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.Stiell points out that the agenda will be decided by the president of the negotiations, Sultan Al Jaber, head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.Al Jazeera reports that the decision to allow Al Jaber to head the climate conference has drawn fierce criticism from lawmakers in both the U.S. and Europe.Al Jazeera reports that the decision to allow Al Jaber to head the climate conference has drawn fierce criticism from lawmakers in both the U.S. and Europe.Last year, a proposal by India to phase out fossil fuels never made it on the agenda of climate talks.For two consecutive years, the United Nations have put countries that export oil and natural gas in charge of negotions about global warming.For two consecutive years, the United Nations have put countries that export oil and natural gas in charge of negotions about global warming.According to the Global Carbon Project, approximately 94% of the carbon dioxide produced by human industrial activity was from burning coal, oil and natural gas.According to the Global Carbon Project, approximately 94% of the carbon dioxide produced by human industrial activity was from burning coal, oil and natural gas](http://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1caqzw.img?h=70&w=94&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg "UN Official Warns Fossil Fuels Might Not Be Discussed In Upcoming Climate Talks - Provided by Dailymotion")
![Experts Suggest Investigation , Into Trump May Be Headed , Toward Another Indictment.On June 5, lawyers representing former president Donald Trump met with the Department of Justice (DOJ). .'Newsweek' reports that the meeting may signal that the investigation into Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents may be nearing an end. .According to CBS News, Trump's attorneys John Rowley, James Trusty and Lindsey Halligan all refused to comment upon arriving for the meeting.'Newsweek' reports that the meeting has been widely perceived as suggesting that an indictment from special counsel Jack Smith's investigation could be on the way.Trump's lawyers meeting with the Department of Justice means they expect an indictment, and probably sometime soon, Neama Rahmani, Former federal prosecutor, via 'Newsweek'.According to former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, the current investigation can be related to Trump's recent indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.This is the same tactic they unnecessarily used with the Manhattan District Attorney [Alvin Bragg] shortly before charges were filed, Neama Rahmani, Former federal prosecutor, via 'Newsweek'.The public request itself was a bizarre public relations move. The meeting would have to be very different than the letter Trump posted on social media to have any chance of success, Neama Rahmani, Former federal prosecutor, via 'Newsweek'.The public request itself was a bizarre public relations move. The meeting would have to be very different than the letter Trump posted on social media to have any chance of success, Neama Rahmani, Former federal prosecutor, via 'Newsweek'.Prosecutors aren't going to be swayed by arguments of Trump being treated unfairly or Hunter Biden not being charged, Neama Rahmani, Former federal prosecutor, via 'Newsweek'.Trump, currently a Republican front-runner for the 2024 presidential nomination, has repeatedly denied the validity of all ongoing criminal investigations into his actions.Trump, currently a Republican front-runner for the 2024 presidential nomination, has repeatedly denied the validity of all ongoing criminal investigations into his actions](http://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1capxO.img?h=70&w=94&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg "Experts Suggest Investigation Into Trump May Be Headed Toward Another Indictment - Provided by Dailymotion")
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