2020

California weighs unique intersex surgery ban for some kids

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California could become the first state to ban medically unnecessary surgeries on babies born with ambiguous or conflicting genitalia By ADAM BEAM Associated Press January 13, 2020, 7:54 PM 2 min read SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are considering a first-of-its-kind ban on medically unnecessary surgeries for children born with ambiguous or conflicting genitalia until […]

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‘Westworld’ Teaser Makes Trump’s Impeachment Part Of The Show

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“Westworld” is a show with a reputation for being confusing, to the point where even the actors have “no idea” what’s going on. But there’s no mistaking one point in the new teaser: Donald Trump’s presidency puts us on the path to the robot apocalypse. The new video, announcing the Season 3 premiere date of

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MLB Slaps Astros With Unprecedented Penalties Over Sign-Stealing Scandal

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An investigation by Major League Baseball into alleged sign-stealing by the Houston Astros has resulted in a harsh set of penalties, the organization announced Monday. Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch have each been suspended without pay for the 2020 season, the team will have to forfeit its first- and second-round draft

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Stormont deal ‘not just about money but leadership’

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The UK government will “strongly support” the new power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister visited Stormont in Belfast to mark the return of devolution after a three-year impasse. He met the new executive ministers and was greeted by First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill. Mr

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‘London throat’: Toxic brake dust could cause condition, scientists say

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Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption Scientists say metal brake dust particles might be contributing to illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis Dust from worn-out brake pads could have the same harmful impact as diesel emissions, according to scientists. Tests carried out by King’s College London, show metallic abrasion dust can cause inflammation of the

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Facebook: Star Wars’ Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads

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Image copyright EPA Image caption Mark Hamill is famous for portraying Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has deleted his Facebook account, lambasting the company’s political ads policy. In a tweet, the celebrity accused the firm’s chief Mark Zuckerberg of having valued profit over truthfulness. It followed its decision

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Travelex: Travel money services still down after cyber-attack

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Image copyright Getty Images Banks that use Travelex to run their foreign exchange services are still unable to sell travel money after a massive cyber-attack which happened two weeks ago. Hackers held Travelex to ransom, demanding the firm pay $6m (£4.6m) before they unlock its systems. That has affected banks like Barclays, Lloyds and RBS,

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High anxiety: Proposed US hemp rules worry industry

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Hemp growers and entrepreneurs who were joyous a year ago after U.S. lawmakers reclassified the plant as a legal agricultural crop now are worried their businesses could be crippled if federal policymakers move ahead with draft regulations. Licenses for hemp cultivation topped a half-million acres (200,000 hectares) last year, more than 450%

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New Iowa Poll Shows Tight Race, With Joe Biden Jumping Ahead

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Joseph R. Biden Jr. has regained some of his strength in Iowa, but his three closest rivals for the Democratic nomination remain clustered at his heels, according to a Monmouth University poll released on Monday. The poll, published three weeks before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation nominating contest, found the former vice president with support from 25 percent of

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