Transgender women cannot compete in FIDE chess events for females

08/18/2023

GENEVA— Transgender women cannot compete in official events for females of the world’s top chess federation until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials. The decision by Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation FIDE was published on…

NBA: Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio takes mental health break

08/06/2023

Spain’s Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Saturday that he was taking a break from his NBA career to “take care of my mental health.” His decision comes a few weeks before the Basketball World…

Taylor Swift adds Canada tour dates after Trudeau plea

08/05/2023

OTTAWA, Canada—Taylor Swift announced Thursday, Aug. 3, several Toronto dates for her much-hyped world tour after a plea from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not to skip Canada. Concert sponsor, Rogers Communications said in a statement that Swift…

Carlos Alcaraz strikes back to beat Berrettini, joins Novak in Wimbledon quarters

07/11/2023

Carlos Alcaraz saw off dangerman Matteo Berrettini in four sets to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time on Monday but said he was “hungry for more.” Berrettini, a finalist in 2021, won the first set…

NBA: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets survive Lakers’ rally in Game 1

05/17/2023

Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 21 rebounds, and 14 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night…

150 cats headed for dinner tables rescued in China

Philippine Daily Inquirer 09/02/2022

BEIJING — Nearly 150 cats bound for slaughterhouses have been rescued by police in eastern China, an international animal welfare organization said. The animals were crammed into rusty cages when they were found by police in the…

Warriors face Lakers and 76ers meet Celtics in NBA openers

08/18/2022

NEW YORK. – Defending champion Golden State will host the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston will entertain Philadelphia when the 2022-23 NBA season opens on October 18 in a league schedule announced Wednesday. Each team will play…

US deploys 3,000 troops in Ukraine standoff

Inquirer.net 02/03/2022

WASHINstandoff in UkraineGTON — The United States on Wednesday deployed several thousand troops to bolster Nato forces in eastern Europe, as the leaders of France and Germany flagged trips to Moscow to address Western fears of an…

Coldplay will stop recording in 2025-frontman

12/24/2021

LONDON–Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said Thursday, December 23, 2021, that the hugely successful British band will stop recording in 2025, but will continue to tour. Coldplay, known for hits such as “Yellow” and “Clocks”, released their first…

‘Ghost kitchens’ boom in Asia as pandemic sparks huge demand

09/15/2021

TAIPEI — In an industrial unit on the outskirts of Taipei, chefs are plating meals that will never be served in a restaurant: Welcome to the world of “ghost kitchens.” Even before the pandemic sent an earthquake…

Britney’s father ‘to step down’ as estate conservator: US media

08/13/2021

Britney Spears’ father is to step down as conservator of her estate, US media reported Thursday, seemingly ending a bitter legal battle with his daughter. Britney, 39, last month launched a bid to remove him from the controversial 13-year guardianship…

71kg of waste found in stray Indian cow’s stomach

03/04/2021

Indian vets have extracted 71 kilograms (156.5 pounds) of plastic, nails and other garbage from a pregnant cow, but both the animal and her baby died. The case has highlighted the country’s twin problems of pollution and…

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