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2h ago

After a county restricted trans women in sports, a roller derby league said, 'No way'

A Long Island county last month effectively banned women’s and girl’s leagues and teams with transgender players from using county-run parks and fields.
Long Island Roller Rebels member Caitlin Carroll, at United Skates of America in Seaford, N.Y.
Long Island Roller Rebels member Caitlin Carroll, at United Skates of America in Seaford, N.Y.
3h ago

Baltimore bridge collapse calls attention to the growing Latino labor force and the risks they face

About a third of the nation’s construction workers are Hispanic, with more of them exposed to life-threatening dangers such as falls and injuries from heavy machinery.
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship
4h ago

Multiple women online say they were punched while walking around New York City

Multiple videos — which were uploaded to TikTok — have picked up traction in the last week, with women online sharing their safety concerns in comments and reply videos.
Woman Walking Down the Street in SoHo
Woman Walking Down the Street in SoHo
8h ago

Powerball jackpot increases to $935 million after no one wins the top prize

The drawing came a day after a player in New Jersey won a $1.13 billion Mega Millions prize after 30 straight drawings without a winner.
A customer fills out a Mega Millions and Powerball ticket
A customer fills out a Mega Millions and Powerball ticket
9h ago

Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement that Nakie Nunley “egregiously exploited” his power to abuse inmates and retaliate against those who spoke up.
A former correctional officer at the federal California women's prison known for numerous misconduct allegations was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing five inmates, federal officials announced on March 27, 2024.
A former correctional officer at the federal California women's prison known for numerous misconduct allegations was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing five inmates, federal officials announced on March 27, 2024.
9h ago

U.S. military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water

The military agreed to drain the tanks after the 2021 spill sparked an outcry in Hawaii and concerns about the threat to Honolulu’s water supply.
U.S. military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water
U.S. military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water
12h ago

NTSB has ship’s voyage recorder, a key clue in learning what went wrong

Officials say the effort has moved from a recovery mission to a salvage operation because it is no longer safe for divers.
bridge collapse aftermath container ship Dali
bridge collapse aftermath container ship Dali
12h ago

Smelly, invasive 'stinknet' plant closes part of Arizona national monument

The picnic area of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is closed for now, and visitors are encouraged to watch where they walk in other areas due to the unwelcome guest.
smelly invasive plant stinknet
smelly invasive plant stinknet
13h ago

Police robot dog shot during standoff in Massachusetts

"We are relieved that the only casualty that day was our robot,” the maker of the SPOT robot, named Roscoe, said.
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Lawsuit accuses Chicago doctor of abusing more than 300 women over decades

A lawsuit filed against two Chicago hospitals on behalf of one woman claims many of Dr. Fabio Ortega’s accusers were sent to him because they are Latina and he spoke Spanish.
Fabio Ortega.
Fabio Ortega.
18h ago

Fans are flocking to bars that show only women's sports on their TVs

With March Madness in full gear, establishments like A Bar of Their Own in Minneapolis and The Sports Bra in Oregon are redefining the sports bar.
A Bar of Their Own is the first bar in the Midwest to focus solely on women’s sports.
A Bar of Their Own is the first bar in the Midwest to focus solely on women’s sports.