Andrew Cuomo to testify before Congressional panel on COVID response

Republican leaders from Congress expressed “serious concern” with the Mountain West Conference about transgender women participating in women’s sports. Thirteen officials signed a letter to Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, urging the conference to prohibit transgender athletes from playing against biological women. “We write with serious concerns about the safety and fair competition standards for…

Sourav Ganguly is set to join protests in Kolkata, supporting junior resident doctors following the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Ganguly and his wife, Dona, will participate to draw attention to women’s safety and justice. Ganguly expressed hope for strict punishment once the investigation concludes.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry authorized state police to begin clearing a homeless encampment near New Orleans’ Superdome, where 150,000 people are expected to go see Taylor Swift concerts this weekend. About 75 people living in a tent encampment on Calliope Street under the Pontchartrain Expressway were relocated roughly two blocks away, Louisiana State Police said….

Three former Memphis police officers were convicted Thursday in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, but were acquitted of the harshest charges they faced for a death that sparked national protests and calls for broad changes in policing. Jurors deliberated for about six hours before coming back with the mixed verdict for Tadarrius Bean,…

Retired tennis legend Andre Agassi, known for his powerful game, was seen on the tennis court with former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, who admired Agassi in his youth, shared a photo and video of them playing together, highlighting Agassi’s lasting influence on the sport and its enthusiasts.