For some reason, news that the international governing body of competitive swimming mandated that only biological women can compete with each other made the rounds yesterday on social media. It’s a great thing and worth celebrating; however, that decision was made over a year ago. Known as FINA at the time, swimming’s governing body changed policies to protect female athletes’ right to fair competition in June 2022. What did happen recently was the acceptance of a proposal to have transgender swimmers compete in an “Open” category.
AMERICANS GROW TIRED OF SENDING MONEY TO UKRAINE. President Joe Biden has often said the United States will continue military aid to Ukraine "for as long as it takes" to win the war with Russia. On Jan. 25 of this year, for example, Biden said to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, "We're with you for as long as it takes." Last month, Biden said, "Our commitment to Ukraine will not weaken. We will stand for liberty and freedom today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes." There are many other examples of the president saying the same thing.
A court has once again stopped Illinois from making it illegal to guide mothers away from abortion, saving constitutional rights and, most likely, lives.
One of the only pediatric cardiologists in Louisiana is fleeing the state and is blaming a new LGBT-related law. Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, a top doctor who makes hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, is a prime example of the narcissistic attitudes developed by the LGBT movement.
Twitch influencer and streamer Kai Cenat was reportedly apprehended by the New York Police Department after a giveaway at Union Square Park attracted over a thousand young people, causing chaos across lower Manhattan. Video appears to show Cenat being led into a NYPD vehicle just after 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Police arrived at the...
A Jeep passes rising flames from the York Fire on Ivanpah Road on July 30 in the Mojave National Preserve, Calif. Crews battled “fire whirls” at the preserve this weekend as a massive wildfire crossed into Nevada amid dangerously high temperatures and raging winds. Associated Press/Ty O'NeilPittsburgh Pirates' Josh Palacios (54) celebrates as he approaches home plate after hitting a two-run walk-off home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Andrew Vasquez during the 10th inning of a game in Pittsburgh on July 30. The Pirates won 6-4. Associated Press/Gene J. PuskarPalestinian demonstrators throw stones and burn tires during a protest against the territory's chronic power outages and difficult living conditions in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on July 30. Several thousand people briefly took to the streets across the Gaza Strip chanting "what a shame" and in one place burning Hamas flags before police moved in and broke up the protests. Associated PressSandy Neads, left, and James Owens lay flowers on the star of Pee-wee Herman on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 31 in Los Angeles. Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who played Herman, died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer. Associated Press/Chris PizzelloDevon Archer, a former Hunter Biden business associate, leaves the O'Neill House Office Building after being interviewed by the House Oversight Committee on July 31. Tierney L. CrossMigrants walk past large buoys being used as a floating border barrier on the Rio Grande on July 31 near Eagle Pass, Texas, as they cross from Mexico to the U.S. Associated Press/Eric GayHundreds of migrants sleep in line early Aug. 1 for placement at the Roosevelt Hotel intake center in New York City. Many newly arrived migrants have been waiting outside the Roosevelt Hotel, which has been turned into a migrant reception center, to try to secure temporary housing. Timothy Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesArtists of Afrique en Cirque pose during a photocall at the Mound in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Aug. 1 ahead of their performances throughout the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Jane Barlow/PA via APUnited States's Megan Rapinoe consoles Portugal's Jessica Silva following the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the two nations in Auckland, New Zealand, on Aug. 1. Associated Press/Rafaela PontesPresident Biden and first lady Jill Biden sit underneath an umbrella surrounded by Secret Service agents in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Aug. 2. Associated Press/Manuel Balce CenetaStaffers raise their hands leaving the Russell Senate Office Building following a reported active shooting call on Aug. 2. Police later said it was "a bogus call." Tierney L. CrossA woman takes a selfie with a Banksy artwork on the wall of a building damaged by Russian attacks in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Aug. 2. Borodyanka was occupied by Russian troops at the beginning of their full-scale invasion last year. Associated Press/Jae C. HongMembers of the media are seen outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States District Court House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. Former President Trump was arraigned on four criminal charges of conspiring to subvert the results of the 2020 election. He pleaded not guilty. Greg NashA limo with a presidential seal and mask of former President Trump is seen at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States District Court House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. Tierney L. CrossA protester in support of former President Trump is seen at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States District Court House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. Tierney L. CrossDemonstrators with Code Pink protest in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States District Court House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. Tierney L. CrossFormer President Trump waves as he leaves the E. Barrett Prettyman United States District Court House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. Greg NashAn injured turtle chews on leaves at the Attica Zoological Park in Athens, Greece, on Aug. 4. The zoo is looking after an injured fallow deer and several turtles who suffered burns and other injuries during a major wildfire on the island of Rhodes. Associated Press/Thanassis Stavrakis
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