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World chess organization FIDE issues ban on transgender women competing in women’s events

August 17, 2023Saleen Martin, USA TODAYComments Off on World chess organization FIDE issues ban on transgender women competing in women’s events

A world chess organization said: “The player has no right to participate in official FIDE events for women until further FIDE’s decision is made.”

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At least 60 migrants from Senegal feared dead after boat rescued near Cape Verde

August 17, 2023Zane IrwinComments Off on At least 60 migrants from Senegal feared dead after boat rescued near Cape Verde

A migrant boat believed to be carrying over 100 people from Senegal was rescued, with at least 60 feared dead.

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At least 60 migrants from Senegal feared dead after boat rescued near Cape Verde

August 17, 2023Zane IrwinComments Off on At least 60 migrants from Senegal feared dead after boat rescued near Cape Verde

A migrant boat believed to be carrying over 100 people from Senegal was rescued, with at least 60 feared dead.

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‘Unprecedented’ wildfire prompts evacuations in Canada’s Northwest Territories

August 17, 2023Ariana Triggs, StoryfulComments Off on ‘Unprecedented’ wildfire prompts evacuations in Canada’s Northwest Territories

Residents are being forced to leave their homes in Canada’s Northwest Territories as wildfire closes in.

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Strong 6.3 earthquake rattles Colombia, nearby aftershock registers 5.7, USGS says

August 17, 2023Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAYComments Off on Strong 6.3 earthquake rattles Colombia, nearby aftershock registers 5.7, USGS says

The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.3, according to USGS, and was recorded about 9.9 miles north of the town of Cumaral.

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‘A bit of a shock’: Video shows rare two-headed snake born in exotic pet shop in UK

August 17, 2023August 18, 2023Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘A bit of a shock’: Video shows rare two-headed snake born in exotic pet shop in UK

According to Exeter Exotics the rare two-headed snake is a male, 1-month-old western hognose. The snake likes sardines and has not yet been named.

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Reports: Drunk American tourists found sleeping inside Eiffel Tower

August 16, 2023Eric Lagatta, USA TODAYComments Off on Reports: Drunk American tourists found sleeping inside Eiffel Tower

Security guards for the Eiffel Tower discovered the men sleeping inside the famed French monument on Monday morning, according to multiple reports.

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Land-for-NATO swap proposal that drew ire in Ukraine was ‘a mistake’: Live updates

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023John Bacon, USA TODAYComments Off on Land-for-NATO swap proposal that drew ire in Ukraine was ‘a mistake’: Live updates

A NATO official walked back his suggestion that Ukraine give up land to Russia in exchange for membership in the military alliance.

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As Typhoon Lan looms, Japan issues mass evacuations and cancels over 900 flights: Reports

August 15, 2023Anthony Robledo, USA TODAYComments Off on As Typhoon Lan looms, Japan issues mass evacuations and cancels over 900 flights: Reports

As Typhoon Lan reaches the western parts of the Japan, Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people throughout 11 prefectures.

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Search for survivors continues after 10 killed in explosion at Dominican Republic market

August 15, 2023MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA and DÁNICA COTOComments Off on Search for survivors continues after 10 killed in explosion at Dominican Republic market

An explosion at a shopping center in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic killed 10 people and injured over 50 and casualties could mount, officials say

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USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

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August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

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College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

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