Mexico City Bans Popular Sporting Event That Can Harm, Kill Animals

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Showdowns between people and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.

The New York Times - 1d

Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists

Activists celebrate move, but note that ‘a bull event without violence does not mean one without suffering’. Mexico City’s congress has voted to ban traditional bullfights and replace them with ...

The Guardian - 1d

Mexico City bans violent bullfights in bid to save animals, and tradition

Mexico City lawmakers overwhelmingly approve legislation to keep the bullfighting tradition alive, while also keeping the bulls alive.

CBS News - 6h

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capital

ABC News - 1d

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Yahoo News - 1d

Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico's pioneering drug harm reduction programs

Since the mid-1980s, a number of organizations, primarily in northern Mexico, have launched informational campaigns and community-oriented interventions aimed at addressing drug use from a public ...

ABC News - 4d

Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders

Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population. MPs in Hungary have voted to ban Pride events and allow authorities to use facial recognition ...

The Guardian - 1d

Kroger Queen City Championship is under new ownership for 2025

Outlyr, a sports and event marketing agency, now owns the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lydia Ko won the 2024 edition by five strokes.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.

NBC News - 1d

Thousands take to the streets after Hungary passes new anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events

There was a demonstration in Budapest after A new anti-LGBTQ law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software.

NBC News - 22h

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Venezuelan migrant with no criminal record deported to El Salvador; Mexico City bans violent bullfighting

CBS News - 1h

Some Vegans Were Harmed in the Watching of This Movie

A film critic who provides “vegan alerts” for animal cruelty goes beyond onscreen violence. Milk and eggs are problematic, too.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

The Can’t-Miss Sporting Events of the Weekend

Must-watch college basketball games and the start of the Formula 1 season promise excitement.

The New York Times - 4d

Popular mom blogger dies in car accident: 'We are absolutely heartbroken'

Elise Caffee, a popular mom blogger in Utah, has died after being badly burned by hot asphalt in a car wreck in Mexico.

NBC News - 5d

Animal poo can be used to save endangered species from extinction, research finds

Some cells are still alive within the dung, and could be used to boost genetic diversity in certain species. Turning animal poo into offspring sounds like a zoo keeper’s conjuring trick, but it ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trojan horse at the border: China's Huawei operates freely in Mexico

Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications firm, has increased its presence in Mexico despite being banned by the U.S. government due to allegations of espionage, racketeering and conspiracy to steal ...

The Hill - 3d

Mourners attend funeral of man killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian city of Daraa

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of one of the victims of an Israeli airstrike on the Syrian city of Daraa, in which three people were killed

ABC News - 1d

DOD schools allowed to resume athletic events this weekend after pause

Sporting events had been postponed in response to President Trump's executive order restricting government-funded travel.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year

The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City, rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate change

ABC News - Mar. 6

Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say

FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wisely

Financial Times - Mar. 10

UNM hoops fans can get complimentary tickets to United game Saturday in Las Vegas. Here's how.

Mar. 13—LAS VEGAS, Nev. — New Mexico sports fans will have a chance to hit a rare basketball-soccer jackpot this weekend in Las Vegas. All they need to do is find Peter Trevisani. New Mexico ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

New Edition Of Popular Game Design Book Gets Big Discount At Amazon

Aspiring game designers can save on the recently released new edition of one of the most popular game development reference books. Level Up: The Guide to Great Video Game Design by Scott Rogers ...

GameSpot - Mar. 7

How new professional sports leagues like SailGP are putting women at the fore

As women’s sports surge in popularity, professional leagues are increasingly touting the value of female athletes.

NBC News - 12h

In Ukraine’s Frontline Town of Sloviansk, a Taste of Normalcy Beckons

Sushi has long been a popular indulgence in Ukraine. For the residents of Sloviansk, a city in Russian cross hairs, it can provide a sense of normalcy that is akin to a necessity in wartime.

The New York Times - 1d

Mexico Beach mayor reprimands city administrator

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event

Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislation. Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as ...

The Guardian - 2d

Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom get married on a beach in Tulum, Mexico

Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom get married on a beach in Mexico, if photographic evidence can be trusted. The two actors have been dating since 2023.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

BBC News - 6d

Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook

“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City: Keys to the match, projected starting XI and a prediction

Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday Where: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan. Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 46 degrees, ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

EA Sports College Football 26: NIL payment more than doubles for players opting to participate in video game

EA Sports is set to pay players more than double for appearing in the popular video game franchise

CBS Sports - 1d

Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog

Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".

BBC News - 2d

Ordnance from Syria's 13-year conflict explodes in port city, killing at least 16

The Syrian Civil Defense says Ordnance from Syria’s 13-year conflict exploded in the coastal city of Lattakia, collapsing a building and killing more than a dozen people

ABC News - 3d

Schiff on transgender athletes: Confident that 'local communities' can 'make decisions' to ensure sports 'safe,' 'fair'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday he’s confident local communities can make their own decisions about whether to let trans athletes participate in women’s sports in a way that is “safe” and ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

ABC News - Mar. 10

Co-op to stop selling suffocated prawns following welfare outcry

Supermarket becomes latest to ban practice of ‘eyestalk ablation’ after animal cruelty concerns

Financial Times - Mar. 11

NTSB urges helicopter ban near DCA after deadly midair crash

The NTSB is calling for a strict ban on helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after a deadly midair collision killed 67 people. Chair Jennifer Homendy urged the FAA to act immediately, ...

NBC News - Mar. 11