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Wyoming becomes latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Wyoming became the latest state to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors, joining 23 other states in the country that passed laws restricting or banning the treatment. Lawmakers in both state chambers endorsed the legislation, Senate File 99, ...The Hill - Politics -
Lawsuit says Ohio's gender-affirming care ban violates the state constitution
Two families of transgender minors have filed a constitutional challenge to an Ohio law that severely limits gender-affirming healthcare for youth under 18ABC News - Health -
NCAA will push states to ban prop bets on college athletes
The NCAA announced Wednesday it will lobby state gambling boards to ban player proposition bets in an effort to curb harassment against individual student athletes. As March Madness tournaments get underway, the college athletics organization said ...The Hill - Politics -
What we learned: Baylor, Colorado and Duke win on road to reach Sweet 16
Chalk dominated the first round, but 7-seed Duke and 5-seeds Colorado and Baylor all won Sunday on their opponents' home court to reach the Sweet 16.ESPN - Sports -
Teachers Are Quitting. Some States Want to Pay More to Keep Them.
Nationally, average teacher pay has barely budged since 1990. New legislation seeks to increase minimum salaries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why the ban on using EU funds for arms could become more flexible
Also in this newsletter: Finland’s PM on the threat from Russian migrationFinancial Times - World -
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children presentABC News - Health -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
NCAA set to push states with legalized sports betting to ban prop bets for all college sporting events
Of the 22 states where sports betting is legal, four states don't have limits on college player props.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Russia's top state investigative agency says the death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack has risen to 133
Russia's top state investigative agency says the death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack has risen to 133ABC News - World - Russia -
Poland's ruling coalition wants the central bank chief tried in court over hurting state interests
Lawmakers with Poland’s ruling pro-European Union coalition have launched a rare process to bring the central bank chief before a special court on allegations of acting against the country’s financial interestsABC News - World -
Poland's ruling coalition wants the central bank chief tried in court over hurting state interests
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Meet the Michigan State Spartan using basketball to help his loved ones
Mady Sissoko didn't grow up with basketball. The Michigan State Spartans star, born in Mali, Africa, actually didn't play until he was a teen. Now 23, he's using the game to help himself, friends and family. Dana Jacobson shares his story.CBS News - Top stories -
Michigan will become the last US state to decriminalize surrogacy contracts
Michigan lawmakers have given approval to a nine-bill package that will make the state the last in the country to decriminalize surrogacy contractsABC News - Health -
US braces for major storm, 16 states under winter weather alerts
Millions of Americans are still feeling the effects of the winter season as the U.S. braces for a major snowstorm to sweep across the country.ABC News - Top stories -
Sixteen states under weather alerts as major snowstorm sweeps the US
Heavy snowfall of up to 2ft has already affected millions in New England and thousands left without power. A major snowstorm is sweeping across much of the US, bringing up to 2ft of snow to places as well as causing road accidents and downed power ...The Guardian - World -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
Moscow attack explainer: why would Islamic State attack Russia and what will Putin’s response be?
After IS claimed responsibility for shooting in Moscow’s Crocus city hall, questions remain about how Russia will respond. Russia attack – latest updatesThe attack on Moscow’s Crocus City concert hall is the deadliest attack claimed by the Islamic ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
The United States vs. the iPhone
Washington’s crackdown on Big Tech is coming for Apple.The New York Times - Top stories -
Putin says radical Islamists carried out Moscow concert hall attack but doubles down on blaming Ukraine – live
Russian president says Moscow wants to know ‘who benefits’ from Islamic State attack that killed more than 130 people. Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and prime minister, discussed the suspects charged over the terrorist attack on the ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks
The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcement. China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Democrats cheer surprise win in Alabama special election for candidate vowing to protect abortion rights and IVF – live
Marilyn Lands’s victory suggests reproductive rights are key issue for voters ahead of Biden-Trump rematch in November. Democrat wins in Alabama after focus on abortion and IVFSpeaking of Donald Trump, he has once again been gagged under an order ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.’s election watchdogABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Why BlackRock’s Larry Fink Wants to Rethink Retirement
Larry Fink, who leads the world’s biggest asset manager, warns in his annual investor letter that an aging population will soon pose huge economic troubles.The New York Times - Business -
Why the government wants to rearrange your Apple Wallet
The Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Apple could shake up digital payments, affecting how consumers pay for everything from coffee to clothes.NBC News - Top stories - Apple -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Gambia lawmakers refer a repeal of the ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussionsABC News - Health -
Some ancient Greek wisdom on why America shouldn’t ban TikTok
Democratic virtue is believed to be a stronger and more reliable force than authoritarian discipline; genuine consent from the people more powerful than any authoritarian coercion.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
NFL bans dangerous tackle. So why are players miffed?
There's a subtle distinction to the language being used by the competition committee, just enough to concern the NFLPA about enforcing the change.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Cotton: US decision to abstain from UN cease-fire vote 'deeply offensive'
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Tuesday decried the United States's decision to abstain from a vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. “The Biden administration abstaining from the UN ceasefire vote is ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
Keys to Ohio State-Wisconsin title game rematch
Ohio State and Wisconsin have been on a collision course for the national championship all season. They'll meet Sunday for the title.ESPN - Sports -
It Turns Out the ‘Deep State’ Is Actually Kind of Awesome
Meet the unsung heroes making our country great.The New York Times - Top stories -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Barry, Fredette headline United States 3x3 team
Canyon Barry, Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox and Dylan Travis were named to the United States men's 3x3 basketball team for the Olympics.ESPN - Sports -
Strippers' Bill of Rights Becomes Law in Washington State
"Strippers are workers" and deserve the same protections as people at other jobs, says state senator and bill's sponsor.Inc. - Business -
Treasury staff worked at bank linked to China state
The Treasury says the secondment scheme deepens ties with Asia and boosts British business.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Kremlin says Russia in 'state of war' in Ukraine
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One Purple State Is ‘Testing the Outer Limits of MAGAism’
North Carolina Republicans are “in the running for the most MAGA party in the nation.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Caledonian Road — Andrew O’Hagan’s state-of-Britain novel
The writer’s Dickensian doorstopper of a book features a motley crew of characters in a London riven by privilege, greed and egoFinancial Times - World