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A federal appeals court in Richmond has ruled for the first time in the nation that state health plans must pay for gender reassignment surgery, coming amid a wave of anti-trans protests and legislation nationwide. It was a huge victory for gender rights.The decision follows a series of lawsuits in North Carolina and West Virginia, where state officials argued their policies were based on cost concerns rather than bias. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejected that argument, saying the program discriminated against transgender people who needed treatment.Judge Roger L. Gregory, an appointee of President Clinton, wrote…
Miranda Shields and Justin Walker’s trip to Richmond, Virginia for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association National Championships wasn’t perfect.Walker, who plays on the Phoenix Suns D2 wheelchair team, said when he and his teammates arrived in Virginia, they found what his girlfriend (Shields) and fellow wheelchair basketball players described as a “300-piece jigsaw puzzle.” Baggage handlers were cutting the wheels off the frames of dozens of wheelchairs as they loaded them onto the plane. “When we got there, they seemed completely unprepared for us. There was no communication from Denver like, ‘We just packed up the world’s biggest mess.'” Shields…
While the unfolding crisis in West Asia has garnered attention, the mass expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan in November 2023 has received little attention from the international community. A second phase of deportations is now underway, but broader geopolitical tensions are once again obscuring the issue. FILE – An Afghan family rides in a truck heading to the border crossing in Torkham, Pakistan, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. These are uncertain times for the more than 1 million Afghans who have fled war and poverty to Pakistan. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad, File) (AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Pakistan has generously…
tickerShareholder loyalty platform TiiCKER recognized as one of the most innovative technology companiesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — TiiCKER, the world’s first and largest verified shareholder loyalty and engagement platform, has been named a Silver Stevie Award recipient.® Awarded in the Most Innovative Technology Company category at the 2024 American Business Awards® today.said Jeff Lambert, Founder and CEO of TiiCKER. “This approval reaffirms our commitment to transforming shareholder loyalty and the transformational impact our rapidly growing platform is having on individual investors and the public companies they love. It emphasizes.”The American Business Awards is the leading business…
NEW DELHI: A two-member delegation of the CPI(M) on Monday held a full meeting of the Election Commission against the BJP, accusing the party of “inciting communal tension” and “spreading falsehoods”. We discussed the accusations of violation of poll regulations that were filed by the government. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) said the committee assured the delegation that action would be taken on the complaints filed by the party.“The delegation has made a complaint filed by the CPI(M) against the BJP campaign chief and other party leaders for inciting communal tension, spreading falsehoods and distorting facts to polarize voters.…
Matt Ryan, who played 15 years in the NFL before retiring last week, will join CBS Sports’ NFL Today as a studio analyst, with Phil Sims and Boomer Esiason leaving after long stints on the show.April 29, 2024, 12:35 PM ET• 2 minute readNEW YORK — Matt Ryan, who played in the NFL for 15 years before retiring last week, has joined CBS Sports’ NFL Today as a studio analyst, joining the network as Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason leave the show after a long run. It was announced on Monday.Ryan will join James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and…
Unlock Editor’s Digest for freeFT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.Tesla’s stock price rose after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk reached an agreement with Chinese search and mapping group Baidu, paving the way for the US company’s semi-autonomous driving technology to be rolled out in the world’s largest car market. The price soared as a result.The partnership comes after Musk met with China’s No. 2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, in Beijing on Sunday. US automakers have recently had to contend with declining sales and data security concerns.Tesla shares rose 17% to $197 on Monday,…
Disease “detectives” have discovered an alarming new trend among people suffering from the early stages of syphilis, reporting vision and hearing loss. It is not unheard of for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the 15th century to damage people’s vision and hearing if left untreated for years. 2It is not uncommon for syphilis to cause eye and ear problems in the later stages of infection.Credit: PA:Press Association2However, the Chicago-based researchers cautioned that syphilis patients report these symptoms during the early stages of infection.Credit: Getty ImagesBut a new study presented at the 2024 Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference in Atlanta claims that…
Welcome to this edition of the weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s Political Risk Advisory Team.This week, we’ll take a closer look at USA-Taiwan trade negotiations. meanwhile, Japanese The main opposition party won all three seats in the by-election. Türkiye’s Two leading presidential candidates declared victory in the second of three televised candidate debates, as the ruling coalition plans to launch new efforts to revise the constitution. Mexicoand south africa The ruling party’s approval rating is barely above 40%.Enlarge this week’s graph Respect political dissent. global snapshotwe and Taiwanese Trade negotiators are scheduled to begin new negotiations in Taipei this week.…
Public sector digital transformation: Info-Tech Research Group releases cloud proficiency roadmap to improve government efficiency Info-Tech Research Group’s latest blueprint provides public sector IT leaders with strategies for building the cloud proficiency critical to navigating digital transformation. This newly released study outlines practical steps government agencies can take to leverage cloud technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency in an exponentially evolving digital environment. TORONTO , April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – As the push for digital transformation accelerates within the public sector, it has become imperative for government agencies to master cloud technology. Information Technology Research Group’s latest blueprints,…