Byron Black, 69, was executed via lethal injection in Tennessee, during which he expressed excruciating pain despite declining to make a final statement. His attorney had sought to remove his implanted heart device prior to execution due to concerns it could cause additional suffering, but the request was denied; Black was pronounced dead after about 10 minutes.
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As nuclear threats ramp up, we can’t forget Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 80 years on
It has been 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which marked the start of the nuclear era and resulted in immense suffering and loss of life, with over 150,000 deaths in Hiroshima alone. Survivors like Yoshito Matsushige and Takato Michishita urge younger generations to recognize the horrors of war and the ongoing threat of nuclear conflict, emphasizing the need to learn from history. Want More Context? 🔎
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