WTA announces paid maternity leave for players

Pregnant women's tennis players can now get 12 months of paid maternity leave and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay under a ...

ESPN - 4h

Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave funded by Saudi Arabia's PIF

Pregnant players on the women’s tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay

ABC News - 5h

‘Transformational’ maternity leave scheme unveiled for top tennis players

Saudi Public Investment Fund pays for programme 320 players can take up to 12 months off and access IVF The Women’s Tennis Association has become the first international sports body to introduce ...

The Guardian - 6h

Women's pro tennis introduces paid maternity leave funded by Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Eligible players will receive up to 12 months of paid maternity leave and will have access to grants to cover fertility conception and egg freezing treatments.

CNBC - 2h

Can a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?

Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Half of U.S. workers don't know their state's paid sick leave laws—this tool can help

In the absence of a federal law, U.S. workers rely on a patchwork of state laws or their private-sector employer for sick leave coverage.

CNBC - 3d

Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer

Dallas' owners may have balked at paying Luka Doncic a supermax, but other teams will step up this summer to keep their stars.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim tells players to expect summer exits: Who should leave Old Trafford?

There are numerous players on high wages that are offering very little on the pitch

CBS Sports - 4d

NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree

NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston College

ABC News - Feb. 26

Andreeva becomes youngest WTA 1000 winner in Dubai

Mirra Andreeva makes history by becoming the youngest player to claim a WTA 1000 title after winning the Dubai Tennis Championships.

BBC News - Feb. 23

WTA Enlists Gauff, Osaka to ‘Rally the World’ for Brand Refresh

The WTA has unveiled a new brand identity to signal a fresh chapter in its storied history. The tour’s commercial arm WTA Ventures developed a new logo and slogan—“Rally the World”—to bring greater ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27

Mirra Andreeva is the first 17-year-old ranked in the WTA's Top 10 since 2007

Mirra Andreeva has risen to a career-best No. 9 in the rankings

ABC News - Feb. 24

Johnson claims town hall protesters 'paid' by Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) denounced recent protests at town halls that featured GOP lawmakers, claiming the demonstrators were "paid" by Democrats. “The videos you saw of the town halls ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Trump blames town hall drama on paid 'troublemakers'

Politico - 3d

KFC to Leave Kentucky for Texas

KFC, formerly named Kentucky Fried Chicken, disappointed state leaders when it announced it was moving to Texas.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Trump makes investment announcement

Watch live coverage as President Trump makes an investment announcement at the White House.

NBC News - 3d

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours

Call for investigation into unfair payment for labourers on seasonal visa scheme . When 26-year-old Ben* boarded a flight in Uzbekistan in June, he was looking forward to more than just a summer ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

MP Amesbury urged to quit Commons as it emerges he will be paid while in jail

The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Bengals plan to make WR Chase top paid non-QB

The Bengals plan to make All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, director of player personnel Duke Tubin said Tuesday.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate

Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax rises

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Loss to 76ers provides graphic proof why Warriors paid Butler

If you wonder why the Golden State Warriors were desperate enough to offer a two-year, $121 million contract extension to Jimmy Butler, you now have the answer.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Trump dismisses GOP town hall backlash as result of ‘paid troublemakers’

President Trump on Monday shrugged off the outcry from voters at recent town halls with Republican members of Congress, attributing the backlash to “paid ‘troublemakers.'” “Paid ‘troublemakers’ are ...

The Hill - 3d

Low-paid workers to get right to 80% of salary in sick pay

Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.

BBC News - 3d

Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short notice

The policy is part of 250 additions to the Employment Rights Bill, although the amendment will not spell out what "short notice" means.

BBC News - 2d

Sources: Eagles make Barkley NFL's top-paid RB

The Eagles are rewarding Saquon Barkley with a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 1d

Raiders make Crosby NFL's highest-paid non-QB

DE Maxx Crosby has agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders that makes him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 15h

Who Paid for Trump’s Transition to Power? The Donors Are Still Unknown.

President Trump has not made good on a promise to disclose who contributed to his transition effort.

The New York Times - 7h

Woods a doubt for Players Championship

Tiger Woods is a doubt for the Players Championship after saying his "heart is really not into practising right now".

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Balatro - Game Pass Announcement Trailer

Balatro is available on Xbox Game Pass starting today! This release comes alongside the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update, bringing exciting new collaborations with titles like Critical Role, Bugsnax, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Pokémon Champions! | Official Announcement Trailer

Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 27

Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

BBC News - 6d

Trump announces US crypto reserve

President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would be creating a crypto reserve to boost the growing industry. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt ...

The Hill - 4d

UK announces £1.6bn missile deal

The PM announced "a number" of allies had signed up to his plan following the Lancaster House summit.

BBC News - 4d

Watch live: Trump investment announcement

President Trump on Monday afternoon is expected to announce that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to spend $100 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing plants on Monday. The ...

The Hill - 3d