Supreme Court upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld state-level bans on transgender competitors playing girls’ sports in Idaho and West Virginia in a landmark decision with major implications for more than half the country where similar policies are in place. In a 6-3 opinion, in which the liberal justices concurred and dissented in part, the high court determined that neither state had violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by enacting the bans. But the majority opinion also underscored the importance of treating transgender athletes with respect. “Most of the biological female and transgender student-athletes who are involved in transgender sports disputes around the country are teenagers or in…

The dubious Dr. Hollywood: 5 celebrity health claims that have been debunked

A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and…

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US ​over a transmission defect that can ‌damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US ​National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ​on Tuesday. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 ⁠Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, ​and 2021 F-150…

Nancy Pelosi’s post-Congress job revealed: ‘Liberation’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has her next act lined up after she ends her four-decade career in Congress in January 2027. The California congresswoman will return to her home state to lead the newly created Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at the University of California, Berkeley. “I…

I survived two botched boob jobs — here’s why I have no regrets

Botched twice, blissed out the third time. After two breast augmentations left her uncomfortable, disappointed and scrambling for answers, a California woman says she finally got the results she’d been chasing — and now she’s warning other women not to rush into surgery without doing serious homework. “Looking back, I…

The best player for the Lakers this series is about to become a free agent

There’s been one player who has shined the brightest on the playoff stage and his name is not LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, or Austin Reaves.  It’s Rui Hachimura.  Playing on a court with superstars, future Hall of Famers, and generational icons, it’s Hachimura that has been the best…

Dodgers in no rush with ace Blake Snell: ‘Learned a lot’

Blake Snell wanted this. This stage. This opponent. By pitching against the Braves at Dodger Stadium instead of the Angels’ Class-A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga, Snell was able to do more than build up his arm. “It’s going to let you know where you’re at pretty quickly,” Snell said. More…

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