CNN14d
A Black transgender woman’s testimony helped ratify the 14th Amendment. Then conservatives began attacking her identity
On a Friday in June, Frances Thompson swore an oath before a congressional committee and began to testify about what she’d experienced during a race riot in Memphis one month earlier.
The New Zealand Herald24d
Māori bowlers descend on Gisborne for Aotearoa champs
"We are all looking forward to it." Photo / Murray Robertson The Aotearoa Māori national lawn bowls title goes on the line in Gisborne this weekend, with play starting on Saturday morning at all ...
The Independent25d
Deep-sea treasure hunter who refuses to give up his gold scores legal win but won't be freed
Tommy Thompson's sentence on a civil contempt charge was ended by US District Judge Algenon Marbley but, at the same time, he ordered the research scientist immediately start serving a two-year ...
Gisborne Herald25d
Gisborne tent fire leaves woman with serious burns
A woman suffered burns to her hands and legs on Tuesday when the tent she was sleeping in on a Gisborne property caught fire. Emergency services responded to the incident in Centennial Cres, Te Hapara ...
CBS News26d
Deep-sea treasure hunter jailed for 10 years for refusing to disclose location of gold coins finally scores legal win
U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley agreed Friday to end Tommy Thompson's sentence on the civil contempt charge, saying he "no longer is convinced that further incarceration is likely to coerce ...
National Basketball Association26d
Amen Thompson continues to make strides
Ime Udoka inserted Amen Thompson into the lineup and it’s become apparent the Rockets have another budding young star in the mix. John McKechnie, RotoWire.com Amen Thompson’s rise has lifted ...
CNN26d
An ex-deep-sea treasure hunter jailed for nearly 10 years scores a legal win but won’t be freed
U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley agreed Friday to end Tommy Thompson’s sentence on the civil contempt charge, saying he “no longer is convinced that further incarceration is likely to ...
The New York Times26d
Tage Thompson injury, Sabres’ lack of response leads to soul searching: ‘Won’t happen again’
Tage Thompson is going to miss at least one game for the Buffalo Sabres after Devils forward Stefan Noesen knocked him out of the game on Sunday with a hit to the head that resulted in a match ...
Sporting News26d
Mavericks could surprisingly move Klay Thompson in deal for $146 million Luka Doncic replacement
A deal featuring Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, and Daniel Gafford works financially, or any two of Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, and Dereck Lively II instead of Gafford. However, that is a lot of ...
Gisborne Herald26d
Gisborne drowning rates fall, data shows major safety improvements
Long-term data on drowning in the Gisborne region shows a “sustained reduction” in underwater drownings, according to Water Safety NZ. Drowning while diving or snorkelling is tied with drowning after ...
Athlon Sports27d
Klay Thompson Breaks Silence on Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis Trade
With Luka on the way out, longtime Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson reflected on the trade - and playing just 22 games with the former Mavericks star. "I wish Luka the best. It was a joy ...