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1 week, 4 days ago

2024, Year in Sports, Swimming: China’s doping scandal; Schooling and McKeon’s retirement; Ledecky- the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

In 2024, the world of swimming saw major milestones, with athletes retiring and new records being set. Record-breaking performances, including Ariarne Titmus’s world record in the 200m freestyle and Ledecky’s historic achievements, kept the sport in the spotlight, culminating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where new champions emerged. Gretchen Walsh sets 100m fly world record at the U.S. Olympic swimming …

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3 weeks ago

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Michael Regan, who championed environmental justice as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will leave the agency Dec. 31, three weeks before the end of President Joe Biden’s term. Regan led EPA “with compassion and skill” and “advanced historic environmental justice policies to better protect the health and well-being of every American,” Carper said. Regan, who worked at …

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3 weeks ago

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Regan, who has …

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Bangladesh: Chinmoy Das' lawyer Regan Acharya ‘brutally attacked’, his chambers vandalised, claims ISKCON Kolkata

Hindustan Times

ISKCON Kolkata on Tuesday claimed that Regan Acharya, one of the lawyers who represented Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das the day he was arrested, was “brutally attacked” after the hearing. The ISCKON Kolkata spokesperson's claim came hours after a court in Bangladesh postponed Chinmoy's bail hearing due to the unavailability of any lawyer to represent him, reports said. Earlier in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Search and rescue operation underway near Mount Isa after man disappears in Leichhardt River

ABC

A major search and rescue operation is underway in Mount Isa after a man disappeared in the Leichhardt River following heavy rain in the state's north-west. Police say 28-year-old Regan Dempsey was last seen entering the river off Burke Street at about 7pm on Thursday. Emergency services including police, swift water rescue crews from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for emissions waste by oil and gas companies

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a final rule announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. The new fee is intended to encourage industry to adopt best practices that reduce emissions of methane — the primary component of natural gas …

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2 months ago

Florida's amendment to protect abortion rights fell short of passing by just 3% votes

NPR

Florida's amendment to protect abortion rights fell short of passing by just 3% votes Fifty-seven percent of Floridian voters wanted to protect abortion rights going up to about the 24th week of pregnancy. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: On Election Day, more than 57% of Floridians voted in favor of a state constitutional amendment that would protect access to abortion. That's how …

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2 months, 1 week ago

In a visit to Baltimore, Biden will announce $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at US ports

The Independent

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3 months ago

Ed Helms and Daily Show writers on Fox News and satire.

Slate

In our third Slate Plus bonus episode from Slow Burn Season 10, host Josh Levin talks with three former staffers from The Daily Show—correspondent Ed Helms, head writer and executive producer Ben Karlin, and writer Chris Regan. We would run into people at Fox news at like, you know, conventions and, and when they’d find out we were from the …

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3 months ago

During visit to South L.A., EPA head vows to address environmental injustices in Watts

LA Times

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, seen at a news conference this year, visited Watts on Saturday to address concerns about elevated levels of lead in the drinking water. During a visit to the Jordan Downs public housing complex in Watts on Saturday morning, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is working with state and federal partners to address …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Abortion opponents seek to block state amendments

NPR

Abortion opponents seek to block state amendments In more than half the states where abortion rights are expected on the ballot in 2024, there are efforts to stop those amendments before they make it to voters this November. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: A record number of states this election year - 10 - are asking voters whether to protect abortion rights …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lila Moss poses for selfies with The Clash's Mick Jones' daughters Ava and Stella - as they party with the Gallagher kids and more famous offspring at LFW

Daily Mail

Their parents were the party people of the Nineties. Lila Moss posed for selfies with Ava and Stella Jones as they headed to party with more famous offspring at the H&M x Charlie XCX London Fashion Week bash on Thursday Lila, looked to be having the time of her life as she stopped to take a series of selfies in …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Party like it's 1999! Famous offspring Lila Moss and Lennon and Anais Gallagher lead the celebs at Charli XCX x H&M London Fashion Week show

Daily Mail

Their parents were the party people of the nineties. Kate Moss' daughter Lila, 21 and Liam Gallagher's son Lennon, 24, enjoyed a star-studded H&M LFW bash on Wednesday Lennon looked edgy in a zipped-up dark grey jacket, under which he wore a white T-shirt, and a baggy pair of chocolate brown trousers Model Lila looked beautiful in a scoop-neck dark …

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4 months ago

Papua New Guinea selects former NZ governor-general for Bougainville independence negotiations

ABC

Papua New Guinea will bring in former New Zealand governor-general and senior diplomat Sir Jerry Mateparae to help resolve a deep impasse over Bougainville's political future. ABG President Ishmael Toroama told the ABC's The Pacific that it would be "very shameful" if PNG's parliament failed to endorse the result, given the overwhelming vote for independence. A spokesperson from New Zealand …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Australian biosecurity fears rise as spring looms, residents urged to report sick animals

ABC

With its red dirt deserts to rainforests and rugged coastlines, the terrain of northern Australia is vast and varied but presents a uniform threat. Distance no barrier As southern states battled outbreaks of the H7 strain of avian influenza, Australia's acting Chief Veterinary Officer Sam Hamilton said loss of habitat and urbanisation also affected bird migration. "These birds regularly migrate …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters

Associated Press

NANTERRE, France — When it’s time to race, Kaylee McKeown is sure hard to beat. Smith, who broke McKeown’s world mark with a time of 57.13 seconds at the U.S. trials last month, led at the turn but couldn’t hold off the hard-charging Aussie, who defended the title she won in Tokyo three years ago. “The nerves were definitely there …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners

Associated Press

PARIS — The 2024 Olympics are done. Sunday, Aug. 11 ATHLETICS WOMEN’S MARATHON Gold: Netherlands Silver: Ethiopia Bronze: Kenya BASKETBALL WOMEN’S Gold: United States Silver: France Bronze: Australia CYCLING TRACK MEN’S KEIRIN Gold: Netherlands Silver: Australia Bronze: Australia Silver: Germany Bronze: Britain WOMEN’S OMNIUM Gold: United States Silver: Poland Bronze: New Zealand HANDBALL MEN’S Gold: Denmark Silver: Germany Bronze: Spain …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

LA Times

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from the oil, coal …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dr Philippa Kaye: I'm almost ashamed to say it, but your doctor could be gaslighting you. Here's how to tell... and what to do about it

Daily Mail

Dr Philippa Kaye, GP with a particular interest in women's and sexual health 'Gaslighted, dismissed and fobbed off' — that's the reality for many patients raising concerns about their NHS care, especially women. The survey also found women are less likely to get a diagnosed cause for their pain than men — 47 per cent compared with 66 per cent, …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Louise Redknapp, her new man Drew Michael and Sophie Habboo and husband Jamie Laing enjoy date day at Wimbledon as they join Stormzy and Charli XCX at star-studded women's semi-finals

Daily Mail

A star-studded crowd arrived to watch the women's semi-finals of the Wimbledon Championships in SW19 on Thursday afternoon. Leading the way was Louise Redknapp and her new man Drew Michael as they made an appearance at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Former Made In Chelsea star Sophie, 30, opted for casual chic in a striped blue and …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence

Al Jazeera

The territory voted in 2019 to leave Papua New Guinea, but the country’s parliament is still to ratify the separation. It’s almost five years since the referendum, and there is still no positive response from the PNG government,” Barbara Tanne, president of the Bougainville Women’s Federation, told Al Jazeera. “After joint government meetings, the resolutions passed are not honoured …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic swim trials: Ryan Murphy and Regan Smith win again

LA Times

Ryan Murphy competes during the men’s 200-meter backstroke final at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Thursday. Four of America’s biggest swimming stars doubled up at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Thursday night. Ryan Murphy, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and Lilly King all claimed a second individual event in Paris with their performances in the temporary pool at Lucas …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Regan Smith sets 100m backstroke World Record at the U.S. Olympic trials

The Hindu

Regan Smith set a world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday night. Showing how much her confidence has grown, Smith bounced back emphatically after getting edged for a spot on the U.S. team in the 100 butterfly, where she finished third behind Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske. Flipping to her back, Smith set …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — This world record was five years in the making for Regan Smith. Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call in her first race, Smith set a world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. swimming trials on Tuesday night. Showing how much her confidence has grown, Smith bounced back emphatically after getting edged for a spot on …

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2024, Year in Sports, Swimming: China’s doping scandal; Schooling and McKeon’s retirement; Ledecky- the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

Bangladesh: Chinmoy Das' lawyer Regan Acharya ‘brutally attacked’, his chambers vandalised, claims ISKCON Kolkata

Search and rescue operation underway near Mount Isa after man disappears in Leichhardt River

Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for emissions waste by oil and gas companies

Florida's amendment to protect abortion rights fell short of passing by just 3% votes

In a visit to Baltimore, Biden will announce $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at US ports

Ed Helms and Daily Show writers on Fox News and satire.

During visit to South L.A., EPA head vows to address environmental injustices in Watts

Abortion opponents seek to block state amendments

Lila Moss poses for selfies with The Clash's Mick Jones' daughters Ava and Stella - as they party with the Gallagher kids and more famous offspring at LFW

Party like it's 1999! Famous offspring Lila Moss and Lennon and Anais Gallagher lead the celebs at Charli XCX x H&M London Fashion Week show

Papua New Guinea selects former NZ governor-general for Bougainville independence negotiations

Australian biosecurity fears rise as spring looms, residents urged to report sick animals

Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters

A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

Dr Philippa Kaye: I'm almost ashamed to say it, but your doctor could be gaslighting you. Here's how to tell... and what to do about it

Louise Redknapp, her new man Drew Michael and Sophie Habboo and husband Jamie Laing enjoy date day at Wimbledon as they join Stormzy and Charli XCX at star-studded women's semi-finals

Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence

U.S. Olympic swim trials: Ryan Murphy and Regan Smith win again

Regan Smith sets 100m backstroke World Record at the U.S. Olympic trials

Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials