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Jan 15, 2025 | 
parterre.com | Ben Miller
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
ksbw.com | Amy Lu |Ben Miller
In United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether state laws violate the rights of young people under the age of 18 receiving gender-affirming healthcare to transition genders.Out of nearly two dozen states with laws that restrict or ban access to care, the Supreme Court will focus specifically on laws from Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
wisn.com | Amy Lu |Ben Miller
In its September meeting, the Federal Reserve is set to lower interest rates for the first time since the pandemic, claiming victory over its long-standing battle to bring record inflation down. The Central Bank began raising its benchmark interest rates in early 2022 and has since then seen inflation fall from more than 9% to about 2%. During that time, Americans continued spending and employers added jobs. As inflation comes into range, many employers are creating fewer new positions.
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May 23, 2024 | 
businessmanchester.co.uk | Ben Miller
Kyrie Irving has said the memory of watching last season’s play-offs on television was a motivating factor as the guard scored 30 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in the opening game of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic top-scored for Dallas, contributing 15 of his 33 points during the final quarter after Irving has scored 24 of his during the first half at Minneapolis’ Target Centre.
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May 20, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Ben Miller
Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. It didn’t take long for airlines to fight back after the government targeted extra fees charged to travelers.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Ben Miller
Derby County manager Paul Warne says Portsmouth fans will respect his side in their top-of-the-table League One match at the leaders on Tuesday. The Rams are five points behind Pompey and a win could move them six clear of third-placed Bolton Wanderers. "It will be a loud night, no matter what happens," Warne told Rams Daily. "I don't think the Fratton Park crowd will turn on their team because they're educated football people.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Ben Miller |Rob Stevens
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended with hosts Ivory Coast lifting the trophy after arguably the most exciting edition of the tournament in living memory. There were surprise success stories almost every step of the way, with the Elephants serving up more plot twists than a Hollywood thriller before securing the silverware. Much had also been made of the impact the finals would have in the host country after an unprecedented spend on preparations which stretched far beyond football.
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Feb 11, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Ben Miller |Rob Stevens |Emery Makumeno |Wedaeli Chibelushi
Sani MaikatangaCopyright: Sani MaikatangaThe Islamic police in Kano state are empowered by law to arrest and prosecute offendersImage caption: The Islamic police in Kano state are empowered by law to arrest and prosecute offendersThe Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano say they have arrested a popular female TikToker for posting “indecent and un-Islamic” content on the social media app.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Ben Miller
Achraf Hakimi missed a late chance to equalise from the penalty spot as South Africa shocked 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Evidence Makgopa produced a neat finish to score the opener in the 57th minute, surviving a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check for offside and putting Bafana Bafana on their way to a surprise victory over the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
fullview.co.za | Ben Miller
By Ben Miller.
Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
