Month: May 2022

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Headlines From The Times - Why U.S. women’s sports stars play abroad

The arrest in Russia earlier this year of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner made worldwide headlines. But few dug into why she was playing abroad in the first place.

Today, we hear how Griner is just one of many female athletes who find themselves abroad year after year to play the games they love, geopolitics be damned. All because they can’t get a fair wage in the United States. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guest: L.A. Times sports editor Iliana Limón Romero

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Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia: What you need to know

WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with decal on teams’ floors

Commentary: Why Brittney Griner was in Russia, and what it says about women’s sports in the U.S.

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 05/12

The White House marks one million U-S COVID deaths. Southern California wildfire destroys homes. Compensation deal in Surfside building collapse. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 5.12.22

Alabama

  • Pro-life groups in Montgomery tell 1819 news of mistreatment at protests
  • American Family Association criticizes Katie Britt for certain donation source
  • Baldwin County to gain an aluminum plant with 1 thousand jobs
  • 6 people charged in a contraband ring at Calhoun county jail
  • Full Blood moon Lunar eclipse will be visible in Alabama this Sunday

National

  • Senator Manchin joins GOP in voting down abortion legislation from Democrats
  • VA governor  requests police perimeter around 3 SCOTUS Justices' home
  • Pro-abortion groups claims responsibility for firebombing Wisconsin pro-life office
  • Consumer price index is at 8.6 percent compared to last year
  • Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state law on Disney's tax exemption
  • House GOP members craft bill to disband the Disinformation Governance Board
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Entrenched: stalemate in Ukraine’s east

Russia’s bid to conquer the eastern region of Donbas is proceeding at a snail’s pace. All over Ukraine resistance continues and a grinding, prolonged conflict looms. Police reform remains controversial in America even two years after George Floyd’s murder. We visit two alternative-policing efforts to see how things might change. And examining the cultural chronicle tucked within Britain’s rules-of-the-road handbook. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - S6 Bonus: Stephanie Florio, Swob

Stephanie Florio's journey to tech started in the world of advertising. She always knew that she wanted to be an entrepreneur, but didn't really know what it was. Outside of tech, she has a young family. In fact, when recording the episode, she was near her due date for her second child. For fun, she loves to go out for dinner and hang out with her friends and family. Pasta and pizza are the favorites but she is open to trying new things.

As mentioned, Stephanie didn't know what sort of business she wanted to start. That was until her brother got frustrated with looking for a job, and together, they figured out there must be another way. They did some research, and used their knowledge of popular dating apps, to create a simple, swipe-able platform.

This is the creation story of Swob.

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Bay Curious - This Bay Area Sex-Loving Commune Is Still Going Strong

Sabrina McQueen grew up in Walnut Creek and would often see people driving around in purple limos. The locals call them "Purple People," and she's been wondering about them for decades. The group's official name is Lafayette Morehouse and they're one of the few 1960s-era intentional living communes that have survived the decades.


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Reported by Jon Brooks. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Sebastian Miño-Bucheli and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Kyana Moghadam, Jessica Placzek, Jen Chien, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Jenny Pritchett.