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‘Next logical step’: World Surf League to expand women’s elite field

Roster to be increased from 18 to 24 female athletes in 2026 Move hailed but number still well short of men’s 36 competitors The World Surf League is taking another step towards gender parity by ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games at the Yankees' spring training field

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives ...

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.

Controversial consulting firm fails to get approval for deal with Ohio teachers’ pension fund

A committee on the Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund board has decided not to move forward with the controversial consulting firm that has been the subject of News 5 investigations.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

China to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion to counter property slump

China has announced it will expand the amount of financing available for housing projects on a “white list” to 4 trillion yuan ($562 billion), seeking to reverse a slump in the property industry

World - ABC News - October 17

Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children

Russia’s lower house of parliament has given a quick initial approval to a bill outlawing the promotion of material that discourages people from having children

World - ABC News - October 17

Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval

Merck is discussing the study data with regulators worldwide, with a goal of making the treatment available for infants as early as the 2025 to 2026 RSV season.

Business - CNBC - October 18

UFC antitrust lawsuit: Judge grants preliminary approval on $375 million settlement for plaintiffs in Le case

It appears UFC fighters from 2010 to 2017 are set to receive some compensation following a judge's ruling in Nevada

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

'There’s players in there!' Every day is 'bring fans to work' day in Dallas, and some Cowboys don’t approve

Dallas allows fans to rub elbows with players in a way not common among the 31 other NFL teams. Some players believe tours get in the way of championship-building.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Health - ABC News - October 24

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions

Health - ABC News - October 24

US approves $2B in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system

The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system

World - ABC News - October 26

Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?

Israel's parliament has passed bills banning the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories

World - ABC News - October 29

City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton

The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Angel Reese seemingly approves of new Sky coach Tyler Marsh after frustration over Teresa Weatherspoon firing

Marsh was officially announced as the new Sky coach on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases

Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

World - ABC News - November 5

Arizona voters approve ballot measure giving state and local law enforcement greater authority in immigration matters

Arizona voters approved a ballot measure to give some law enforcement greater authority to enforce immigration-related laws typically left to the federal government.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

NCAA Division I Council approves change that makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for U.S. college teams

Sports - ABC News - November 7

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live

New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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