NWSL abuse allegations are a familiar story in sports

NWSL abuse allegations are a familiar story in sports

When U.S. Soccer commissioned an investigation by King & Spalding LLP partner Sally Yates and the results revealed widespread, “systemic abuse and misconduct” across the NWSL and women’s soccer as a whole, many of the findings felt eerily familiar. Three coaches—Paul Riley, Rory Dames and Christy Holly—had all been accused of verbal abuse and/or sexual misconduct. Officials in charge downplayed …

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Bournemouth scrap Kanye West walkout song after rapper’s anti-Semitic comments

Bournemouth scrap Kanye West walkout song after rapper's anti-Semitic comments

Bournemouth have walked out to West’s song at home games for several years Bournemouth players will no longer walk out to Kanye West’s song ‘Power’ at the Vitality Stadium. The decision comes after the American rapper, who legally changed his name to Ye, posted anti-Semitic comments on his Twitter account. It is understood the issue was discussed by the club …

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Putin ally says Taiwan will be ‘returned’ to China

A People's Liberation Army member looks through binoculars during military exercises as Taiwan frigate Lan Yang is seen at the rear, on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.

A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and CEO of state-owned oil company Rosneft, Igor Sechin, claimed on Thursday during an international convention that Taiwan was “on schedule” to be returned to China.  Speaking at an international economic forum in Azerbaijan, Sechin said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ability to secure a historic third term would enable Beijing to accomplish top …

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Hunter, James Biden on the witness list if Republicans take control of the Senate

Hunter, James Biden on the witness list if Republicans take control of the Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee will seek testimony from Hunter Biden and James Biden as part of its oversight duties if the GOP takes control of the Senate and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, holds the gavel as chairman, according to an informed source. Senators Grassley and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., have been leading an investigation into the potentially criminal business dealings …

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Mexican Senate approves bill eliminating daylight savings

Construction workers ride on a beam hanging from a crane at the construction site of a residential high-rise building in Mexico City on June 17, 2022. Mexico’s Senate approved a bill on Oct. 26, 2022, to eliminate daylight savings time.

Mexico’s Senate approved a bill Wednesday to eliminate daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks twice a year. Some cities and towns along the U.S. border can retain daylight saving time, presumably because they are so linked to U.S. cities. The Senate approved the measure on a 59-25 vote, with 12 abstentions. Those who opposed …

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Alaska congressional debate: Peltola, Palin, Begich and Bye square off on inflation, gas prices, student loans

Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska special election to fill remainder of Rep. Don Young's term

The Alaska congressional debate Wednesday evening gave voters an opportunity to hear from Congresswoman Mary Peltola and her challengers former Gov. Sarah Palin, Nick Begich III, and Libertarian Chris Bye. The candidates were each given 45 seconds to address concerns among voters including record-high inflation, gas prices, and salmon distribution — a key issue specific to Alaska’s fisheries. Palin kicked …

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Kanye West life falling apart after ‘offending millions’ with ‘online hate’

Kanye West life falling apart after offending millions with online hate

Kanye West life falling apart after ‘offending millions’ with ‘online hate’ Kanye West has rubbed people off the wrong way and is paying for his mistakes, says expert. Writing for Mirror.co.uk, Polly Hudson notes how the billionaire has lost all his fortune due to his controversial statements. “It’s unbelievable – not to mention unbelievably sad – that there doesn’t seem …

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