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Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria
The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.The New York Times - 1d -
Affirmative action fight moves to military academies
The front lines for the fight around affirmative action has moved to military academies after the Supreme Court banned the practice at most universities in 2023. Advocates for ending ...The Hill - 7h -
Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen
Veterans are speaking out against the notion of military welfare queens, arguing that the rise in disability payments is due to the Global War on Terror and the aging of Vietnam veterans, rather ...The Hill - 23h -
Growing calls for action as drone sightings increase
There are growing calls for action as drone sightings increase in the skies over New York and New Jersey. Today Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged federal officials to use special drone ...NBC News - 1d -
Meloni races to finalise budget to affirm markets’ faith in Italy
Investors’ optimism on coalition’s fiscal rectitude has lowered Rome’s cost of borrowing substantiallyFinancial Times - 2d -
Will anger at health insurers spur action? Democrats pessimistic
Democrats are pessimistic that Congress will enact new rules around the health insurance industry, even as they try to appear responsive to growing calls for reform following the killing of ...The Hill - 2d -
Top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over ‘emotional abuse’ of pupils
Observer investigation into London school has sparked an inquiry into allegations that teachers harmed mental wellbeing of children. A school in one of England’s leading academy trusts is to face ...The Guardian - 2d -
The fight to preserve the world's glaciers
Glaciers around the world are melting due to climate change. In response, the United Nations has declared 2025 the year of glacier preservation. In the Canadian Rockies, glaciers power a uniquely ...CBS News - 3d -
West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer diagnosis
All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.BBC News - 3d -
Trump reportedly considering military action against Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are reportedly considering military action against Iran after he takes office. CBS News national security ...CBS News - 3d -
West Ham mourn ‘unimaginably devastating’ death of 15-year-old academy goalkeeper
Oscar Fairs was diagnosed with a rare tumour in August 2023 and died on Friday, the club say. A teenage West Ham academy goalkeeper has died aged 15 after suffering from cancer.. Oscar Fairs from ...The Guardian - 3d -
Air Force Academy Sued Over Race-Based Admissions Policy
The lawsuit was the latest in a series by a prominent anti-affirmative action group that is seeking to overturn the use of racial preferences in the nation’s military academies.The New York Times - 4d -
Military academies see drop in sexual assault and harassment, but rates remain high
There was a “significant” drop in reported sexual harassment and assaults at the U.S. military service academies over the past two years after a spike in 2022, but rates remain high, according to ...The Hill - 4d -
Air Force Academy facing lawsuit over race-conscious admissions
The group that overturned affirmative action in most universities is suing the Air Force Academy in an attempt to extend its win to the nation’s military schools. Students for Fair Admissions ...The Hill - 5d -
A rare interview with Juliette Binoche - the new President of the European Film Academy
Euronews Culture sits down with award-winning actress Juliette Binoche, in her first year as President of the European Film Academy, to talk about cinema and the importance of choosing your ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
House approves $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restrictions
The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.CBS News - 5d -
Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action
The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.BBC News - 5d -
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon
While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: ...ABC News - 6d -
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon
While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: ...ABC News - 6d -
Riviera gems: Monaco's renowned soccer academy keeps churning out some of France's biggest stars
Monaco’s strategy of developing young talents who often go on to represent their national sides is bringing both sporting and financial benefits to the French league clubABC News - Dec. 10 -
From the Military to a Watchmaker’s Bench
Since its first class in 2017, the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative has provided free training to almost 80 former servicemen and women.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
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Patrick Mouratoglou plots tennis academy takeover, Jessica Pegula says injuries helped her
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, exhibitions took over what we’re calling the off-season even as ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 5 military personnel
Officials says two Turkish military helicopters have collided in midair, causing one of them to crashABC News - Dec. 9 -
🔬 The Debrief on Saturday's stunning Premier League action
Five games took place on a truncated day of Premier League football on Saturday.Here's what we made of the action.What happened? 📝Manchester City dropped yet more points as they came from behind ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
SMU's Lashlee: No. 8 ranking affirms CFP inclusion
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said Friday the Mustangs' No. 8 placement in the latest College Football Playoff rankings is the reason they should make the 12-team field, no matter what happens in the ACC ...ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions
A group that successfully challenged affirmative action at the Supreme Court had also sued the military academies. But, the judge said, “the U.S. Naval Academy is distinct from a civilian university.”The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Judge upholds U.S. Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions program
The group Students for Fair Admissions challenged the U.S. Naval Academy's use of race in its admissions program.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Judge upholds Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions policy
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s race-conscious admissions policy Friday, rejecting a challenge from the group that succeeded at the Supreme Court in gutting affirmative action at ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday appeared sympathetic to Tennessee's efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. The outcome ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
No FA action over second Guéhi 'Jesus' armband
The FA will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armbandESPN - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court arguments about Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court heard arguments over gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria for a landmark case that could impact many Americans. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court leans toward upholding Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court’s conservatives appeared to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a blockbuster showdown over transgender rights Wednesday. Over 2 1/2 hours ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court to hear arguments over gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a landmark case over gender-affirming care for minors. The case involves a Tennessee law that bans puberty blockers and hormone treatments for ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning will hear a challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors — a landmark case that could have wide-reaching implications for the future of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival
Sean Penn has blasted the organizers of the Oscars of being cowards who, in effect, limit the kind of films that can be funded and madeABC News - Dec. 3 -
4 value propositions for climate action under Trump
It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Tencent and Morefun Studios unveil 3D action-fighting game based on Chinese myths
Tencent and its Morefun Studios subsidiary revealed a 3D action-fighting game The Hidden Ones inspired by Chinese mythology.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court will weigh Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors, a landmark case whose outcome could have wide-reaching ...The Hill - Dec. 3
