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Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women's World Cup in 2027
Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nationABC News - Sports - World Cup -
Triumphant Hayes 'reinvigorated' for USWNT role
Emma Hayes said she is "reinvigorated and re-energised" by the prospect of her new role as head coach of the United States women's national team after winning the Women's Super League for the seventh time in her final game as Chelsea manager.ESPN - Sports -
Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Suni Lee to face off for first time in crucial gymnastics qualifier
HARTFORD, Conn. — Gymnastics royalty will begin their journey to Paris 2024 on Saturday when an unprecedented three Olympic all-around champions — Suni Lee, Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas — compete at the Core Hydration Classic.NBC News - Top stories -
Richemont overhauls CEO role as it navigates luxury downturn
Swiss company appoints Van Cleef & Arpels head as new group chiefFinancial Times - Business -
Mets' Diaz open to change in role amid struggles
Struggling star Edwin Díaz is open to a change in role -- even if it means losing his job as the closer -- in an effort to help the slumping Mets.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
Roberto De Zerbi to leave role as Brighton head coach at end of season
Club owner Tony Bloom says move ‘suits both parties’De Zerbi linked with Bayern and Manchester UnitedRoberto De Zerbi is to leave Brighton after Sunday’s final match of the season against Manchester United.. The 44-year-old Italian, who has been ...The Guardian - World -
The pivotal role of a tiny hydropower plant in preserving the Colorado River's future
A sprawling water district that serves residents, ranchers and recreators on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains is preparing to invest a mammoth $98.5 million on a tiny hydropower plant in a bipartisan, multi-sectorial effort to help secure ...The Hill - Politics -
Rodri redefines role of holding midfielder to become City’s fulcrum | Jonathan Liew
Spaniard has added individual flourish to collective duty in an evolution that is key to Manchester City’s success. Rodri was pretty young when he realised that he saw football in a different way to others. It wasn’t just his ability to pick a ...The Guardian - World -
Rudy Giuliani indicted for role in Arizona fake-elector scheme
Ex-New York mayor last of 17 defendants to be served in plot to overturn Donald Trump’s election loss to Joe Biden in 2020. Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is the last of 17 defendants to be served an indictment in Arizona’s fake-elector case ...The Guardian - World -
Top candidates emerge for Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations role
Trajan Langdon, Scott Perry, Dennis Lindsey and John Hammond have impressed in interviews and are front-runners to meet with Pistons owner Tom Gores.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
As Edwin Diaz struggles with confidence, Mets mull closer's role
Carlos Mendoza said the Mets will "stay the course" with Edwin Diaz at closer during his struggles, but didn't rule out moving him out of the ninth-inning role as Diaz admits his confidence is low.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
UFC Fight Night 241 play-by-play and live results
Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC Fight Night 241 in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
The Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky
The CTU abandons students to seek a billion-dollar raise.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baby stroller design: Not child's play
Baby strollers, once just merely a means for transporting a baby, have become thousand-dollar accessories. Correspondent Serna Altschul looks at the history of strollers, prams and pushchairs, and at the designs and aesthetics of today's ...CBS News - Top stories -
Mary Cassatt’s Women Didn’t Sit Pretty
The American painter depicted women caring for children, not posing for the male gaze. New exhibitions and books reappraise her legacy 100 years later.The New York Times - Top stories -
Yes, Women Have Midlife Crises, Too
Novelists are finally taking up the once taboo subject of menopause.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Brazil named 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Brazil are voted hosts of the 2027 Women's World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany at Fifa's congress.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
Wembley cup final gives women's game incentive
Holders St Helens, York, Leeds and Wigan all have eyes on the Challenge Cup final, and the prospect of gracing Wembley.BBC News - Top stories -
Meet the New Coach of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Britain’s Emma Hayes has been heavily influenced by Alex Ferguson, arguably the most successful manager in the history of English soccer.The New York Times - Sports -
Ukrainian women wanted in factories as men drafted into army
ArcelorMittal steel plant says hiring female workers is a matter of survival for the companyFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Chris Hemsworth Found It Liberating To Play The Villain In Furiosa
Although Chris Hemsworth doesn't always play heroic figures, his career has largely been defined by his performance as Thor across multiple movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This summer, Hemsworth is playing against type in Furiosa: A Mad ...GameSpot - Tech -
Democrats pan Trump's play for Minnesota as a 'head fake'
A Republican presidential candidate hasn't won Minnesota in 50 years, yet signs point to part of the "blue wall" being an emerging battleground.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Anunoby, Hart starting for Knicks in Game 7
Knicks forwards OG Anunoby and Josh Hart both started in Game 7 against the Pacers.ESPN - Sports -
Farah Griffin: Cohen denying desire for White House role made 'my jaw hit the floor'
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin said Thursday she was surprised to hear Michael Cohen say in court that he was never pining for a job at the White House during his testimony in former President Trump’s Manhattan ...The Hill - Politics -
Iain Armitage was 9 when 'Young Sheldon' began. Now, he's saying goodbye to his biggest role yet
Iain Armitage, 16, talks about the end of "Young Sheldon," which aired its finale Thursday on CBS, and what's next for him.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Patriots' Jacoby Brissett embracing mentor role in second stint with team, 'excited to work with' Drake Maye
Brissett could begin the year as QB1, but it won't stop him from helping out the rookieCBS Sports - Sports -
Birth Control Pills Make Some Women Miserable. But Are They Stopping?
The internet is awash with stories of women throwing out their oral contraception. New data suggests a different narrative.The New York Times - Top stories -
David Copperfield denies 16 women's 'entirely implausible' sexual misconduct allegations
Famed illusionist David Copperfield is denying accusations made by 16 women alleging decades-spanning sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.CBS News - Top stories -
Why has the UN revised its Gaza death toll for women and children?
The UN says it is now relying on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories -
Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women
Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs. Human rights activists in Nigeria have launched a petition to stop a plan to push 100 girls and young women into marriage in a mass ...The Guardian - World -
FIFA vote awards Brazil 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.ESPN - Sports - World Cup -
Women are worried about their financial security. That may affect the 2024 presidential election
Women say they are worried about their finances, from a higher cost of living to reduced retirement income, and that could affect the November election.CNBC - Business -
Man charged with murder in suspicious deaths of 3 women in 'complex' case: DA
Oregon authorities have identified and charged a suspect in the 2023 deaths of three women -- Charity Lynn Perry, 24, Bridget Leanne Webster, 31, and Joanna Speaks, 32.ABC News - Top stories -
A Serial Killer From the U.S. Preyed on Young Women in Canada
The police believe the killer, who died in an Idaho jail, may be linked to the unsolved murders of other women in British Columbia, Alberta and the United States.The New York Times - World -
Chelsea’s 2023-24: player ratings for Women’s Super League title winners
From Hannah Hampton to Maika Hamano we look at the players who won Chelsea their fifth consecutive league title . Hannah Hampton Brought in from Aston Villa in the summer, it looked as if she would have to settle for little game time with two more ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
England beat Pakistan in third women’s T20 international – as it happened
Danni Wyatt’s sparkling 87 leads the charge as England beat Pakistan by 34 runs to whitewash the series. . 5th over: England 36-0 (Bouchier 8, Wyatt 27) Fatima Sana now as Nida Dar rings the changes. At extra cover BAig cuts off a booming Bouchier ...The Guardian - World - Pakistan -
Biden Turns Title IX Into a Weapon Against Women and Girls
Biology matters in sports and intimate spaces, even if it is irrelevant to employment decisions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
NFL schedule: Every single game that will be played during the 2024 season
The NFL has released the full, 272-game schedule for the upcoming 2024 season. Now every fan can know who their favorite team will be playing on which week.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
61% of Americans, or 190.6M people, play video games | ESA
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reported that 61% of Americans ages five to 90 -- 190.6 million people -- play video games.VentureBeat - Tech