Hong Kong protesters are really upset with NBA star, LeBron James. He was talking to the media about the NBA’s relationship with China when he said that freedom of speech could lead to 'a lot of negative'. It's led to a huge backlash in Hong Kong and a lot of debate online.

Lebron James was talking about Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets who recently tweeted in support of protestors in Hong Kong.

That tweet led to China threatening to cut ties with the NBA, and some Chinese companies backed out of broadcasts and sponsorship deals. It's a relationship worth billions of dollars, including for big stars like LeBron James.

Protestors say they're disappointed because Lebron has spoken up on social issues in the past. People in the US and around the world have weighed in online.

In the meantime, China has lifted its ban on broadcasting NBA games on TV, except for matches featuring the Rockets. They're still banned... for now.
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NASA UNVEILS NEW SPACE SUITS
NASA’s unveiled the spacesuits its astronauts will wear when they step on the moon. That’s set to happen as part of the Artemis program by 2024. There are two types of suits, one for exploring and one for wearing on board NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
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JENNIFER ANISTON BREAKS INSTAGRAM
I’ll be there for you is not what Instagram said to Friends star, Jennifer Aniston. It temporarily crashed after she posted a selfie of all of her Friends co-stars that got way too popular way too fast. Much like the sitcom which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Her account’s since attracted millions of followers and Friends fans are super excited to see them all together. Aww.
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SIX DAY NATURE CAMP IMPROVING WELLBEING
Kids from Murri School in Brisbane are trading the city for a 6 day nature camp to see and experience things they never have before. Some of these kids have never been out in the bush before. They're spending 6 days in Carnarvon Gorge camping, cooking and hanging out together and they love it. They're also getting the chance to learn about their culture and ancestors from Traditional Custodians like Melissa.
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INSTA-WORTHY CHEWING GUM WALL!?
This is probably the grossest, stickiest insta-worthy place on the planet. It’s a wall of bubble gum. The infamous 45 metre stretch of chewed stickiness and germs is in a small street in Seattle. Visitors started leaving their gum in the early 90s and despite requests to stop, the message just didn’t ever stick.
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PLANT TAKES A SELFIE
Who says selfies are just for people? This is apparently the first plant to take its own selfie. Its name is Pete and conservationists at London Zoo set Pete up with a camera that uses the plant’s energy underground to power the camera into taking a photo. It’s all kinda complicated but basically it ended with this slightly blurry selfie. Is that a pout, Pete?
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YOUNG FANS DRAW US HOCKEY TEAM'S STADUIM INTRO
Who needs a selfie when you can have an extremely accurate drawing of yourself made instead? This US hockey team decided to replace their player photos in their stadium intro with hand drawn pics created by young fans. They even let the kids do the announcing. It’s like looking in a mirror… surely.

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