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.

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Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capital
ABC News - Mar. 18
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 - 6d
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 - Mar. 18
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Yahoo News - Mar. 18
3/19: CBS Evening News

Venezuelan migrant with no criminal record deported to El Salvador; Mexico City bans violent bullfighting
CBS News - 3d
Mexico City Bans Popular Sporting Event That Can Harm, Kill Animals

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ABC News - 1d
U.S.-Mexico 2031 Women’s World Cup bid exploring games in Costa Rica and Jamaica

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Yahoo Sports - 4d
Animal poo can be used to save endangered species from extinction, research finds

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The Guardian - Mar. 16
Stonewall splits with pair of traditional Class B powers

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Yahoo Sports - 1h
Mexico's Club Leon banned form 2025 Club World Cup; FIFA to choose replacement side 'in due course'

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CBS Sports - 4d
Former Houston City Council member launches House bid to succeed late Sylvester Turner

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards announced her bid for Congress on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), saying the Democratic ...
The Hill - 5d
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 - Mar. 16
UFC on ESPN 64: How to watch Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg, start time, Mexico City fight card, odds, more

The UFC is back in Mexico for the second straight year Saturday with UFC on ESPN 64 in Mexico City. Here's how to watch UFC on ESPN 64 with a former flyweight champion in the headlining spot ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Romania's far-right presidential hopeful Diana Sosoaca files new candidacy bid despite previous ban

Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year’s annulled presidential election, has filed her candidacy in an unlikely bid to enter in the ...
ABC News - Mar. 13
Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

Five months after deadly floods ravaged Valencia, the Spanish city is hosting its biggest celebration of the year
ABC News - 6d
3/15: CBS Weekend News

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Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year

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Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court

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Financial Times - Mar. 10
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BBC News - Mar. 17
Mexico Beach mayor reprimands city administrator

Yahoo News - Mar. 11
A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid

Yahoo News - Mar. 11
UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan

A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...
ABC News - 3d
Chelsea wins Women's League Cup final for first trophy in quadruple bid

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Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?

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The Hill - Mar. 11
Co-op to stop selling suffocated prawns following welfare outcry

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Financial Times - Mar. 11
The Violent Rise of ‘No Lives Matter’

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Wired - Mar. 12
US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front

State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever. The United States has refused a request by Mexico for water, alleging ...
The Guardian - 5d
How to Turn Cities Into Biketopias? Make it Harder to Drive There

In New York and other cities where congestion pricing policies, bike infrastructure projects, and car bans have been put in place, cyclists are finding the streets more welcoming.
Wired - Mar. 10
Chelsea edge past Man City to win League Cup

Chelsea edge past Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final to win their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor and keep their bid for a historic quadruple alive.
BBC News - Mar. 15
Ukrainian soldier praised for saving life of stabbing victim in Venice

Twenty minutes after arriving on holiday in Italian city, Yanis Tereshchenko drew on experience of war to intervene. A Ukrainian soldier who insists on always carrying a first-aid kit – even while ...
The Guardian - Mar. 13
Man City held by Brighton to leave Champions League hopes in balance

Manchester City twice blew the lead in a 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday as Abdukodir Khusanov's own goal dented their bid to qualify for the Champions League.Reduced to fighting for a ...
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15
Notre Dame continues March Madness green nails tradition for 2025

A beloved tournament tradition for the Irish has returned.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17
Trump admin rejects Colorado River water request from Mexico in first since 1944

The Trump administration has denied a special request from Mexico for the delivery of Colorado River water to the city of Tijuana — marking the first such denial in 81 years. Justifying the ...
The Hill - 1d
9 U.S. cities where single adults can live comfortably on the median income

Being financially comfortable means paying your bills, saving for the future and having fun, but it may be difficult to earn enough in many U.S. cities.
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Saga Origins and Spirit Animation bring animated character Karl AI Agent to life

Saga Origins, a division of Saga, and Spirit Animation teamed up to bring the animated character Karl AI Agent to life. As one of the first animated characters to be transformed into an AI Agent, ...
VentureBeat - 7h
8 alleged "GoodFellas" gang members, associates charged with violent crimes

The Department of Justice referred to the "GoodFellas" as a "violent gang" that recruits from the Atlanta area.
CBS News - Mar. 14
Mexico Beach City Council hires HR firm amid city administrator’s workplace harassment allegations

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The New York Times - 6d