Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group
It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials.
2023-06-11 21:19
Barcelona 08/09 vs Man City 22/23 - which Pep Guardiola treble team was better?
A comparison of Pep Guardiola's two sides, at Barcelona and then Manchester City, that won the European treble 14 years apart.
2023-06-11 21:19
Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with White House South Lawn celebration
President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration aiming to demonstrate his administration’s support for the LGBTQ+ community. Advocates have recently been warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses. The event, which the administration described as the largest Pride event hosted at the White House, was initially scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed because of poor air quality from hazardous air flowing in from Canadian wildfires. But the haze that blanketed a huge swath of the East Coast this past week had lifted over the nation's capital, allowing the president and first lady Jill Biden to hold their South Lawn party. “So today, I want to send a message to the entire community — especially to transgender children: You are loved. You are heard. You belong,” Biden said. Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least 525 bills and enacted 78 bills that whittle away at LGBTQ+ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign, a group that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights. That tally includes a recent flurry of bills that affect transgender people, including legislation recently passed by Republican governors vying for the 2024 presidential nomination. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into that bans gender-affirming medical care such as puberty blockers or hormone therapy for transgender youths. Earlier in the week, a federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a law that DeSantis signed shortly before announcing that he was running for president. In North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum last month signed a bill that prohibits public schools and government entities from requiring teachers and employees to refer to transgender people by the pronouns they use. Burgum, who like DeSantis has made culture issues a central part of his tenure as governor, joined the White House primary field. Josh Helfgott, an LGBTQ+ activist and social media influencer from New York City, said marking Pride Month at the White House felt like one of the most important moments of his life. But he said the tide of legislation added another layer to this year’s celebrations. “Pride this year is so important because we cannot be silent when faced with hate and bigotry,” Helfgott said “The other side is so loud, incredibly loud. ” Anjali Rimi of San Francisco attended the White House event with her mother, who recently immigrated from India. Rimi came to the United States more than 20 years ago because, she said, she was shunned by family and society as a transgender person. Times were tough in the United States, too, she said. She was pushed out of a job after she came out, was homeless for a time, and took asylum in Canada for about a decade before returning to the United States. “It’s a moment that we are going to cherish for a lifetime,” said Rimi, an activist in San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. "This is a joyful moment, but it’s also one that reminds us that we have so much work to do.” Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide AP News Digest 5:40 a.m. Trump pledges to endorse Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019
2023-06-11 21:17
2 Cardinals who've earned an apology from their doubters, and 1 not quite there
The St. Louis Cardinals are not where they want to be yet, but some members of the team have proven they have turned things around individually.At 27-37 and in the basement of the NL Central, I completely understand St. Louis Cardinals fans that are uninterested in apologizing to anyone in the o...
2023-06-11 20:55
Illumina CEO DeSouza Resigns After Facing Pressure From Icahn
Illumina Inc.’s board accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Francis deSouza, effective Sunday, according to a statement.
2023-06-11 20:54
As Fed Signals Rate Pause, Powell Will Have to Placate Hawks
Federal Reserve officials are ready to take a breather after more than a year of driving up interest
2023-06-11 20:48
Bet365 Iowa's Crazy Launch Offer Won't Last Much Longer (Bet $1, Get $365 Before It's Too Late!)
If you’re a sports bettor in Iowa, you have access to the BEST promotion in all of sports betting, but you’re running out of time to access it!Bet365 Sportsbook just launched in your state and they’re celebrating with a promotion that’s so good it’s hard to believe!...
2023-06-11 20:47
John Stones compared to Lionel Messi in staggering Champions League final stat
John Stones' dribbling display for Manchester City against Inter in the Champions League final earned statistical comparisons to Lionel Messi.
2023-06-11 20:26
Oil Traders Are Daring to Defy Market Kingpin Saudi Arabia
Oil traders are starting to ignore the most important person in the market. It could prove a risky
2023-06-11 20:23
‘Decade of Emerging Markets’ May Be About to Regain Traction
Emerging-market bulls are still upbeat on the asset class, even after China’s highly-touted reopening rally fizzled and proved
2023-06-11 20:18
Illumina appoints Dadswell as interim CEO
Illumina said on Sunday that it had appointed Charles Dadswell as interim chief executive officer while the board
2023-06-11 20:18
Three Britons missing after Egypt boat fire
Twelve other Britons rescued after a fire on a boat which was on a cruise in the Egyptian Red Sea.
2023-06-11 19:59
