World chess federation bars transgender women from competing in women’s events

GENEVA – The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials. The decision by Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation FIDE was published on Monday and has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and supporters of transgender rights. FIDE … Read more

Britney Spears’ husband files for divorce, source tells AP

LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears ‘ husband Sam Asghari has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after a they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday. The person, who is close to Asghari but not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the filing happened Wednesday, hours after several outlets including … Read more

Three people accuse BCSO of contracting informant who planted evidence, sue Sheriff Salazar for false imprisonment

Each was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but released after just two when the DA determined an informant “had been implicated in planting evidence.” SAN ANTONIO — Three people are suing Sheriff Javier Salazar and other members of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, alleging they were falsely jailed in connection with a raid where … Read more

US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says

It comes after USA’s disappointing elimination from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16, the team’s earliest exit from the tournament ever. NEW YORK — U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The move comes less than two … Read more