The insipid cult of saint Jacinda Ardern

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Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith

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The list of reasons why men are luckier than women is long. But here’s a start: If I were a man, I could lick an ice-cream without every guy in the vicinity ...

theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/the-list-of-reasons-why-men-are-luckier-than-women-is-long-but-here-s-a-start-20240327-p5ffn2.html

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Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record

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USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...

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Apr 10

What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...

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Apr 08

NAIA approves transgender policy limiting women's sports to athletes whose biological sex is female

apnews.com/article/naia-transgender-ban-ad422f3a86ebcc4db618750c6a5d1c5f

Quick Glance: Decision on Participation of Transgender Athletes in U.S. Collegiate Sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has decided to exclude transgender women from competing in women's sports, taking a stricter stance than other athletic bodies.

As per the NAIA policy, only student-athletes whose biological sex is female may participate in women's sports.

Transgender athletes are required to have undergone testosterone suppression treatment for at least one year and to meet specific test results at different times of the year according to the NCAA policy.

Following transgender swimmer Lia Thomas's victory in the NCAA 500-yard freestyle championship after transitioning, a group of female athletes sued the NCAA, alleging that the participation policy for transgender athletes violated their civil rights under Title IX.

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Apr 15

Salman Rushdie: Knife author dreamt about being stabbed just days before the attack

independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/salman-rushdie-knife-attack-stabbing-dream-b2528742.html

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Apr 04

BREAKING: A Georgia judge rejected Donald Trump's bid to dismiss criminal charges in the state's 2020 election interference case against him ...

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Quick Glance: Trump faces Legal Setbacks Over Dismissal Calls

Donald Trump suffered two legal setbacks on Thursday as judges rejected his requests to dismiss criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia and holding classified records after leaving office.

An ally of the Republican presidential candidate, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, also faced potential disbarment after violating attorney ethics rules in trying to help overturn Trump's loss.

These cases are among the legal entanglements Trump faces as he challenges President Joe Biden in the upcoming election, with the first-ever trial of a sitting or former U.S. president set to start on April 15 in New York.

Trump's argument justifying his retention of highly sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida post-presidency was rejected, with prosecutors arguing that the documents related to military and intelligence matters could not be considered personal.

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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black artist, activist and storyteller, dies at 93: Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for ...

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Big update on precious Bondi baby: The baby girl viciously attacked in Saturday’s Bondi massacre is recovering in hospital and has been moved out of the ...

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Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government

Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government

Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.

The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.

Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.

The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.

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Egg appears in home of Winchester Cathedral's new peregrine: As previously reported, the new female appeared recently closely followed by the death of Winnie.

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Apr 16

Book bans hit another record high: PEN America: After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech ...

thehill.com/homenews/education/4597120-book-bans-record-high-pen-america/

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Apr 16

Skimpy Olympic track uniform from Nike criticized by women athletes : Nike unveiled uniforms that U.S. track athletes can don in the Paris Olympics this summer ...

nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/skimpy-olympic-track-uniform-nike-criticized-women-athletes-rcna148015

Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women

Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris

Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit

Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort

Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy

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Apr 17

Eva Okaro becomes first black female swimmer to compete for Great Britain in pool at Olympics

itv.com/news/2024-04-17/okaro-to-become-first-black-female-swimmer-to-compete-in-pool-for-gb-at-olympics

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Female crew with Yorkshire skipper complete round-the-world race: An all-female crew skippered by a Yorkshire sailor has completed a race around the world after ...

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5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial: Twelve jurors have now been seated, and arguments could begin as soon as Monday.

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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Primatologist Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday marked with stunning images by 90 female photographers

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Apr 10

RTÉ's first female correspondent Eileen Magnier to retire: RTÉ News' North West Correspondent Eileen Magnier has announced she is to retire early and ...

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Turkey gains new wave of female mayors after opposition's poll success

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Germany eases gender change rules: Adults can now declare a change to male, female or diverse without undergoing a psychiatric assessment.

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68801392

Quick Glance: Germany: Lower House Passes Gender Self-Determination Law

German lawmakers approved a law making it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals to change their name and gender in official records.

The self-determination law will be effective on November 1, allowing adults to change their name and legal gender without additional formalities.

The new regulations will permit minors aged 14 and above to change their name and gender with parental consent, while parents would apply on behalf of children under 14 at registry offices.

The reforms also include legalizing limited cannabis possession, easing rules for German citizenship, and ending restrictions on dual citizenship.

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Marvel Fans React to Julia Garner Being Cast as Female Silver Surfer: Marvel fans have reacted to Julia Garner being cast as the female Silver Surfer in the ...

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Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law

apnews.com/article/jk-rowling-hate-speech-law-police-7416928367e1b4a15775f1472297a721

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Dispute over critical tweet: Karlsruhe rules in favor of ex-"Bild" boss Reichelt: How far can criticism of government action go when it is mixed with false ...

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Apr 06

151 Jewish creatives sign letter supporting Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech: The report comes only a few weeks after 1,200 Jewish creatives pinned a letter ...

jpost.com/j-spot/article-795598

Quick Glance: Support for Glazer's Oscar Speech: Open Letter from Jewish Hollywood Professionals

More than 150 Jewish Hollywood professionals, including Joaquin Phoenix and Joel Coen, support Jonathan Glazer after facing intense backlash for his Oscar speech.

The controversy over Glazer's remarks, where he rejected his 'Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people in Gaza and Israel', has persisted for weeks.

Some filmmakers and organizations praised Glazer, emphasizing the complexity of views on the Israel-Gaza war and the rift it has created within the Jewish community.

This week's letter expressed concern about the 'silencing effect' the attacks on Glazer could have, calling for a permanent ceasefire, safe return of hostages, and immediate aid delivery to Gaza.

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Will Cambridge Support Free Speech? | by Peter Singer - Project Syndicate: Peter Singer examines the university’s ongoing case against Nathan Cofnas ...

project-syndicate.org/commentary/cambridge-nathan-cofnas-free-speech-case-by-peter-singer-2024-04

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Commentary: Why covering up skimpy sports uniforms is a big deal for female athletes

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‘Prejudice, Islamophobia’: Free speech fears as UK redefines extremism: Experts say a new definition disproportionately targets groups that advocate for Muslims’ ...

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Elon Musk's fight with Brazil exposes his fear of China: Elon Musk is refusing to ban X accounts is response to an order from Brazil's courts.

Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil

A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.

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Apr 06

Jonathan Glazer backed by over 150 Jewish creatives for Oscars speech on Gaza: ‘Our film shows where dehumanisation leads at its worst,’ the director had said

independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jonathan-glazer-open-letter-oscars-speech-gaza-b2524348.html

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Apr 14

Nike slammed for skimpy Team USA women's track and field uniforms for 2024 Paris Olympics: 'My hoo haa is gonna be out'

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USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech : "I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.

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Kirsten Dunst Is Our Most Reasonable Movie Star (Interview): Q&A: The star of Alex Garland's heart-pounding 'Civil War' tells IndieWire where her ...

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Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders: Scotland made it an imprisonable offense to “stir up hatred” against some groups ...

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Apr 06

Opinion | The Dangerous Policing of Palestinian Speech on College Campuses: Silencing pro-Palestinian speech and action sets a dangerous precedent.

nytimes.com/2024/04/05/opinion/free-speech-academic-freedom.html

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In the womb, a brother's hormones can shape a sister's future: When siblings share a womb, sex hormones from a male fetus can cause lasting changes in a female ...

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Sketch in N.Y. apartment turns out to be rare Revolutionary War drawing: The 1777 depiction of Continental Army soldiers and their female companions is set to go ...

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Apr 16

Rishi Sunak and Belgian PM criticise mayor’s halting of NatCon conference: Emir Kir ordered police to close down radical rightwing conference attended by Suella ...

theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/belgian-mayor-natcon-conference-braverman-farage-brussels

Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman

Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.

The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.

Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.

The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.

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Two otters found dead on Isle of Tiree after warning issued to motorists: Otter deaths have occurred before when visibility is low, but it had not been the case ...

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Apr 01

Scottish Hate Crime Law Takes Effect as Critics Warn It Will Stifle Speech: The legislation expands protections and creates a new charge of “stirring up hatred ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/01/world/europe/scotland-hate-crime-law.html

Quick Glance: JK Rowling Challenges Police: Scotland's New Hate Crime Laws

JK Rowling dares police to arrest her as Scotland's new hate crime laws come into force.

The author criticizes the legislation aiming to combat harm caused by hatred and prejudice, extending protections to various criteria.

Critics, like Rowling, fear the laws could limit freedom of speech and do not adequately protect women.

The Scottish Government defends the laws as safeguarding against hatred and emphasizes freedom of expression and prejudice reduction in society.

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Apr 12

At UC Berkeley, a Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Dinner at a Dean’s Home: Pro-Palestinian supporters disrupted a dinner for law students. There was a tussle ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/uc-berkeley-palestinian-protest-free-speech.html

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Apr 03

Head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution Haldenwang counters his critics in the FAZ: "Freedom of opinion is not a carte blanche for enemies of ...

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Apr 01

Scotland: Does the law against incitement to hatred threaten freedom of expression?

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Apr 02

My daughter asked to try out for the AFL team - I instantly said no

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Men Succumb to Anesthesia More Easily than Women: Findings in animals and humans emphasize the perils of not including female participants in research on the ...

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Apr 05

New York can take legal action against ban on female transgender athletes, judge says

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Apr 08

How Indian democracy developed east Asian characteristics: Voters are increasingly willing to trade political freedom for economic progress

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Beyoncé Sends Flowers to Black Female Artists in Country: “Thank You for Opening Doors for Me”

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'The First Omen' spoilers! What that fiery ending, teasing coda mean for future movies

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Election fraud trial: Trump fails with application to dismiss proceedings in Georgia

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Higher stout consumption driven by female drinkers and low alcohol options: New flavours and desire for more choice help stout consumption in UK increase by 23% ...

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Liberal Party needs more women MPs: Tony Abbott: Former prime minister Abbott, who has a chequered history on gender relations, rejected quotas for the Liberal ...

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Bearded trans athlete who hurt rival was suspended from rowing team for ogling topless girl: report

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Stefanos Tsitsipas surpasses 30 million dollars in career prize money after winning Monte Carlo

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‘Exposing myself’: Olympics uniform blasted: Nike is under fire after Team USA’s track and field uniforms for the 2024 Paris Games were revealed this week — and ...

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Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Country Album charts: Beyoncé has made history as the first Black woman to ever top Billboard’s Top Country album charts with ...

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Garrick edges closer to admitting female members after 193 years of exclusion: Move comes after Guardian revealed names of powerful men among club’s exclusive ...

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Are women better endurance athletes than men?: Jasmin Paris’s heroics at the Barkley Marathons highlight women’s potential over long distances ...

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Qatar Airlines avoids Australian lawsuit over forced invasive examinations of women | CNN

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Sister allegedly stabs brother during argument in Giyani: A 19-year-old female suspect was arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of her 27-year-old ...

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Actress Fann Wong features in museum exhibition: ‘I have never seen myself as a goddess’

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Humza Yousaf urges critics of hate crime law to ‘stop peddling misinformation’: The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act came under intense criticism when ...

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Beyoncé’s Daughter Rumi Breaks Sister Blue Ivy’s Record for Youngest Female Artist on Hot 100

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'My husband likes sleepovers with his female best friend - I feel uneasy': A woman can't shake her suspicions as her husband is 'always texting' ...

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Speaker Among says new parliamentary chambers to have saloon: According to her, this incentive is poised at encouraging female lawmakers and staff to exercise in ...

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Canada Wants to Regulate Online Content. Critics Say It Goes Too Far.: A bill introduced by the Canadian government to safeguard against online harms has stirred ...

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The Best Female Marvel Characters: Here are the best female Marvel characters, from Scarlet Witch to Captain Marvel to the Black Widow.

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Damsel's Negative Reviews Highlight a Problematic Trend in High Fantasy: Fantasy has grown over the years and has shown that fans still show interest ...