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New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Transgender athlete wins girls high jump event at California track and field finals as protests rage amid controversy
A transgender athlete won first place in the high jump at a California high school track-and-field championship late Saturday and shared the podium with two biological females due to a newly passed California policy. AB Hernandez, a transgender high school student athlete, placed first in the girls' high jump, finishing the event with no failed attempts and setting the high mark of 5 feet, 7 inches. Two biological females, Jillene Wetteland and Lelanie Laruelle, also cleared that high jump mark and shared the first-place podium with Hernandez despite each having a failed attempt thanks to a policy established earlier this week. Advertisement 3 Jurupa Valley High School junior AB Hernandez competes in the girls' high jump at the California high school track & field championships in Clovis, Calif. on May 31, 2025. AP Hernandez also placed second in the long jump. The California Interscholastic Federation changed its rules on Tuesday to mandate that any biological females who lost to a trans-athlete would not lose their place — meaning no female winners would be displaced by Hernandez' performance. Advertisement The new rule also allowed an extra biological female student-athlete to compete in each category in which Hernandez was set to perform. The change came in the wake of criticism over the federation's handling of Hernandez' success, including from President Donald Trump who threatened to withhold funding from the Golden State. 'California, under the leadership of Radical Left Democrat Gavin Newscum, continues to ILLEGALLY allow 'MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS,'' Trump wrote on Truth Social, Tuesday. 3 AB Hernandez laughs with a female high jumper during the medal ceremony after winning the girls' high jump gold. AP Advertisement 3 AB Hernandez poses with the runner-ups of the high jump event. AP 'THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS. Please be hereby advised that large scale Federal Funding will be held back, maybe permanently, if the Executive Order on this subject matter is not totally adhered to,' the president concluded. That executive order threatened to strip federal funding from states that don't bar transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. During the competition, a plane circled over the stadium for an hour, pulling behind it a banner that read 'No Boys in Girls' Sports!,' which was sponsored by activist groups the Independent Council on Women's Sports and Women Are Real. Some folks in the crowd of the competition wore pink bracelets that read 'Save Girls' Sports' in protest of Hernandez.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Organise a camp for the Gabit community in Konkan: Maha Minister Save
Mumbai, May 27 (UNI) A special camp should be organised to provide the benefits of schemes like loan provision, interest refund and skill development training to maximum members of the Gabit community in Konkan, Maharashtra's Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Minister Atul Save said on Tuesday. A meeting was held in the Mantralaya (secretariat) during the day under the chairmanship of Minister Save regarding the establishment of an Economic Development Corporation for the Gabit community. The community has been pressing for the setting up of the corporation for itd overall economic upliftment. Save said the government will make positive efforts in this regard. Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane, MLA Nilesh Rane, Principal Secretary of the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department Vinita Ved Singal, as well as representatives of the Gabit Samaj Sanghatana were present in this meeting. The Gabit community mainly resides in Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri districts of Konkan as well as in Mumbai. Minister Rane said the Gabit community is traditionally dependent on fishing and related businesses. With the changing times and modernisation, their traditional businesses are facing many challenges. It is necessary to establish the independent corporation for the social and economic benefit of the community. He said the corporation would bring the Gabit community into modern businesses, providing them with training and financial assistance. UNI VKB SSP
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
The Fray is coming to Manila in December for 'How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary' tour
The Fray is returning to Manila this December! The American rock band is set to hold their "How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary" tour on December 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, according to Midas Promotions. The ticket prices are as follows: VIP - 7,500 Patron A - 6,500 Patron B - 6,000 Lower Box A - 5,000 Lower Box B - 4,000 Upper Box - 2,500 Tickets will go on sale starting May 30 via Ticketnet online and outlets nationwide. The Fray is composed of vocalist Joe King, guitarist Dave Welsh, and drummer Ben Wysocki. 'How to Save a Life,' released in 2005, features some of The Fray's now-classic songs like the title track, 'Over My Head (Cable Car),' 'Look After You,' 'All at Once,' and 'She Is.' The band last had a concert in Manila in 2012 at the Big Dome. —Nika Roque/CDC, GMA Integrated News
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mass tree felling: Jaipur youth rally to save Dol Ka Baadh, city's green lungs
A wave of youth-led activism is sweeping Jaipur as the 'Save Dol Ka Baadh' campaign gains momentum, with hundreds of young professionals and environmentalists rallying to protect one of the city's last major green campaign, which has seen daily protests and a surge in social media support, is a direct response to government-backed plans to clear nearly 100 acres of dense forest for the construction of the Prime Minister's Unity Mall and other commercial Ka Baadh, often called the 'green lungs' of south Jaipur, is home to over 2,400 mature trees—including the ecologically vital Khejri—and more than 80 species of birds and native wildlife. Activists warn that the ongoing felling of trees and construction activities threaten not only biodiversity but also the city's air quality and ecological balance. Protestors have geo-tagged trees and documented evidence of those already cut, alleging that construction work continues behind blue tin barricades, sometimes even after sunset to avoid public campaign echoes similar recent movements in Indian cities, where urban forests have come under threat from rapid campaigners point out the irony that several political leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, had previously championed Dol Ka Baadh's preservation while in opposition, but have remained silent since assuming repeated appeals and petitions, activists claim their concerns have gone unheeded by the Rajasthan government and RIICO, the state industrial development agency overseeing the project. Tensions escalated earlier this month when police detained four protestors, including campaign leader Ashutosh Ranka, during a peaceful argue that while the proposed Unity Mall aims to celebrate tribal heritage, its construction comes at the cost of irreplaceable urban biodiversity. 'We're not against development, but it should not come at the expense of our city's ecological future,' said Shaurya, a campaign added, "Diya Kumari, when she was in the opposition, had supported the campaign to save the Dol Ka Baadh but now that she is the Deputy Chief Minister, she is not paying heed to our repeated pleas."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Misti and Jim Raman From ‘The Amazing Race' Season 25? A Look Back at Their Story
The Amazing Race season 25 runners-up Jim Raman and Misti Raman proved that they were one of the most dominant teams in their season by frequently reaching the mat in first place and running in the front of the pack throughout the race. The couple's competitive nature provided endless entertainment for viewers and made them a fan favorite team. Unfortunately, a few years after their season aired, Jim suddenly and tragically died at 42 years old. In Touch takes a look back Jim and Misti's journey on The Amazing Race, what happened to Jim and where Misti is today. Jim and Misti, a pair of married dentists from Columbia, South Carolina, appeared on season 25, which aired on CBS in 2014. They made series history as the first-ever team to win the Save, which gave them immunity from elimination until the ninth leg. However, they never needed to use it. The team came in first place in five legs, and the only time they were at risk of elimination in last place was a non-elimination leg. The rest of the time, Misti and Jim mostly stayed in second or third place. Despite their strengths, Jim sometimes displayed overconfidence and a cocky attitude, which led him and Misti to develop a rivalry with Kym Perfetto and Allison C. "Alli" Forsythe. Misti and Jim also struggled with detail-oriented tasks, which caused them to fall behind Amy DeJong and Maya Warren in the finale and finish in second place. Misti, who shared two kids with Jim, told The State that the race strengthened their relationship after 15 years of marriage. 'Being together, basically sequestered from the rest of the world and only having each other to talk to day in and day out, it brought us back to where we began and reminded us why we fell in love and why we are together,' she said. 'What it showed us is all the reasons why we picked each other as partners in the beginning and why we picked each other as partners to race with.' On March 12, 2019, Jim was found dead at 42 years old in his South Carolina home after emergency responders were called to the residence early that morning and discovered his body, a spokesman for the Lexington County Sheriff's Department confirmed at the time. 'Nothing suspicious or criminal is involved with the case you are referencing and out of compassion and respect for family, my office will not comment on it,' Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a statement obtained by WIS News 10. Jim's cause of death was never revealed. Irmo Smiles, the dental office where Jim worked with Misti, shared a statement on his death. 'Irmo Smiles has suffered a tragic loss this week. It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Jim Raman,' the statement read. 'As our staff and the family prepare for Dr. Raman's celebration of life, please join us in praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will be working to reschedule Dr. Misti Raman's patients and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Your patience is greatly appreciated as we give Dr. Misti Raman time to grieve the loss of her loving husband.' Additionally, The Amazing Race's Facebook page posted a tribute to Jim. 'We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful and very kind person. THE AMAZING RACE family has suffered a huge loss,' the post read. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Misti, and his entire family.' – Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri, co-creators and executive producers of THE AMAZING RACE.' After Jim's death, Misti moved on with a man named Ryan Crist, according to her Facebook page. They have since gotten engaged. She currently lives in Irmo, South Carolina, and frequently posts life updates on her page.
