Ep.355 - Tigray, Sports Gambling & The Louvre Heist

In a week where:Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among over 30 people arrested as part of two multimillion-dollar gambling schemes.Left-wing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by a landslide.Two men are arrested in suspicion of carrying out The Louvre Heist.Rapper Ghetts is charged with causing death by dangerous driving.UN Head says humanity has missed 1.5C climate target.In the 1st of two Society segments: (7:04) I found another African story in my hunt for more of them. For this one: The exodus of Tigray (Article By Zeywegih Leyti)In the 2nd Society segment: (20:05) To Morocco where their Gen-Z citizens are organising in the same way as their peers in Nepal & Madagascar to demand improvements on Healthcare & Education instead of spending billions on football stadiums. (Article By Omar Kabbadj)In Sports: (35:25) Sports Gambling in the US has only been legal for 10 years, and yet their entire sports ecosystem is completely at the mercy of gambling platforms. How did it all go to shit so quick? (Article By Joon Lee)Lastly, In Crime: (56:55) Let's have a laugh at how stereotypically French The Louvre Heist was! (Article By Caity Weaver)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence