The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced a proposal to create a separate open division for transgender athletes.
The East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) stands as the most northerly extending monsoon system, defined by its remarkable seasonal march. It features a stepwise northward migration of rainfall stages, starting with the pre-Meiyu season in southern China in mid-May, progressing into the Meiyu season (known as Baiu in Japan and Changma in Korea) from mid-June to mid-July, and ultimately extending to northern China by mid-July.
Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills are the first US football franchises to strike deals with powerful Wall Street funds
In response to an inquiry from VOA Persian, the Canadian government stated that compulsory conscription in Iran’s armed forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), does not necessarily result in former conscripts being barred from entering Canada. The IRGC has been added to Canada’s list of terrorist organizations, but a Canadian government spokesman said those fleeing Iran who were required to serve with the Iranian force would not be barred from Canada. Click here for the full story in Persian.
Steve Madden's new complaint drops its previous requests for declaratory judgment on intellectual property issues.
B.C.'s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) will be holding a public hearing into how Vancouver police conducted themselves in relation to the death of 33-year-old Myles Gray in 2015.
A federal judge in Utah has sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite having a felony conviction
The one thing we know about their apparent split: The Greek people did nothing to deserve U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle.
Clever clogs over at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered the "key for planetary defence" by finding a way to defend Earth from potentially killer asteroids
The military academy twice said the defense secretary nominee had never applied or been accepted, though that later turned out to be untrue.
The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is "no known threat," but the FBI is still investigating.
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As the man who was once Superman and the Witcher, Henry Cavill knows his way around various realms of fantasy. Anyone who has interviewed Cavill knows he’s a real nerd’s nerd, with a deep knowledge of comics, fantasy novels and gaming. And now, Cavill is set to lead a new sci-fi series based on his favorite game— Warhammer 40,000 . According to Deadline , Cavill is developing a Warhammer 40,000 TV series for Amazon, with the hopes of launching a bigger franchi...
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The Cavs forward has been recovering from an ankle injury he suffered in the preseason.
Читать дальше...Authorities have yet to identify the origin of the unmanned vehicles, which have been spotted hovering in Jersey skies since November.
A National Lottery Lotto jackpot of £2m could make it a Christmas to remember - check tonight's results here.
Cabinet expansion likely to take place on December 14
Ex-Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn has criticised Mateo Joseph for failing to get into positions from where he could have scored a goal on Tuesday.
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A global banking watchdog introduced new guidelines covering counterparty credit risk (CCR) management. The regulations issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision replace the committee’s existing regulations from 1999, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 11) press release. “The guidelines provide a supervisory response to the significant shortcomings that have been identified in banks’ management […]
Читать дальше...Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says Dan Ashworth's shock exit is "not the best situation" but believes the club's vision remains clear and unaffected.
MGK and pregnant Fox have made headlines this week as they announced their bombshell split - and a body language expert is breaking down the tumultuous couple's entire relationship.
Reports obtained by VOA Persian confirm that restrictions on female political prisoners at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad remain in effect. A recently released former inmate of Vakilabad Prison, speaking to VOA, revealed that the restrictions were imposed "without any prior notice" following a meeting between inmates of Ward 6 and political prisoner Fatemeh Sepehri, held outside the ward on December 5. She added, "Prisoners' access to essential facilities, including the infirmary, store, kitchen... Читать дальше...
'If you're going to adopt anti-Palestinian racism, are you going to have anti Israeli-racism?' said MP Anthony Housefather
Stellenbosch's debut on Africa's grand football stage has been a baptism of fire, with Steve Barker's charges learning fast that continental competition is a different beast - gruelling travel, unfamiliar conditions and fiercely experienced rivals.