Transgender women banned from women’s chess events
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
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Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes
5 hours ago About sharing Watch: Memorable moments from Parkinson’s star-studded show By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years – from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham – have paid tribute to the “TV legend” following his death at the age of 88. Sir Michael interviewed…
Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, bringing danger to Southern California
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 2:25 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying off Mexico’s west coast, with forecasters warning that the storm will likely hit Southern California by late Sunday, bringing with it a deluge of rain, whipping winds and dangerous surf. By…
Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking
11 minutes ago About sharing Dozens of people were rescued following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel By Tom Symonds & Kathryn Armstrong in Calais and London Four people have been arrested and are under investigation in France following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel. It follows…
Bass announces task force targeting smash-and-grab robberies
Aug. 17, 2023 11:49 AM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Following a string of flash mob robberies of luxury goods stores around Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday announced a new task force of local and federal agencies to target the crimes. The crimes have drawn national attention after…
Hurricane Hilary is headed toward L.A., San Diego. What to know and how to stay safe
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 12:08 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is moving toward Southern California, with its impact to be felt beginning Saturday through at least Tuesday. While the specific path and forecast remain unclear, here are details of what we know now and…
Nonlethal lasso-like device proposed as crime rises on Metro trains and buses
By Nathan SolisStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 12:33 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Amid an increase in crime and drug overdoses, the Los Angeles Police Department has proposed arming officers who patrol Metro buses and trains with a nonlethal whip-like device that wraps around a person’s body. The Los…
Cincinnati Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas wants spectator to be removed for making bee sounds
Watch Stefanos Tsitsipas stop play during the second round of the Cincinnati Open as he alleges a spectator was making bee sounds.
TV comedian avoids prison over indecent images of children
12 minutes ago About sharing Christopher Binns made multiple appearances on TV and radio, as well as live performances By Greig Watson & PA news agency BBC News A comedian who appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown has been sentenced after being found with more than 35,000 indecent images of…
Wagatha case: Coleen Rooney won’t forgive Rebekah Vardy
14 minutes ago About sharing Coleen Rooney won her High Court case last year. By Harrison Jones BBC News Coleen Rooney has branded the “Wagatha Christie” trial “horrible”, in her first public comments since the case. In an interview with British Vogue, she suggested she cannot forgive Rebekah Vardy for her libel claim, but said…