The international swimming federation said transgender women who had experienced male puberty could not compete in women’s events.
Author: LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA
South Africa Was Hit by Virus Wave, Despite Most People Having Antibodies
Researchers say the study provides yet more evidence of the virus’s capacity to evolve and dodge immunity.
Women Under Financial Stress Faced Abuse During Pandemic, Researchers Find
Women who experienced financial hardship as a result of the pandemic were also more likely to be abused by their partners, according to an Australian study.
U.S. Defense Secretary Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Lloyd J. Austin III stressed that his fully vaccinated status — including a booster received in early October — was to thank for his mild symptoms.
Earth Is Getting a ‘Black Box’ Because of Climate Change
When a plane crashes, its flight recorder is critical to piecing together the missteps that led to calamity. Now the planet is getting its own in case it self-destructs.
Barbados Drops the Queen and Becomes a Republic
The island nation swore in its first president, ending nearly 400 years of British rule. Prince Charles and Rihanna were on hand to witness the ceremony.
Bulgaria Bus Crash Kills Dozens
The bus, which had Macedonian plates, caught fire on a highway on the way back from a trip to Istanbul, officials said.
Australia to Ease Overseas Travel Rules for Vaccinated Residents
The eased restrictions will be the first stage in the country’s plan to reopen its borders since slamming them shut in 2020, separating families and leaving thousands stranded overseas.
Missing Apostrophe in Facebook Post May Cost a Man in Defamation Case
An Australian man claimed a real estate agent did not pay its “employees” retirement funds. The lack of a punctuation mark may cost him thousands.
Missing Apostrophe May Cost a Man in a Defamation Case
An Australian man claimed a real estate agent did not pay its “employees” retirement funds. The lack of a punctuation mark may cost him thousands.