Author: Vickie Helm
Unrivaled, a pioneering 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA legends Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is set to launch this Friday evening. The inaugural games will be broadcast nationally, marking an exciting new chapter for women’s sports. The league features six teams stocked with prominent WNBA players, including Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese, and Alyssa Thomas. With a national broadcast agreement in place, Unrivaled aspires to further elevate women’s sports visibility. Hosted in Miami, Unrivaled has a custom-built arena ready for its first season. The opening night will see Collier’s Lunar Owls BC face off against Stewart’s Mist BC, followed…
Political Crisis Continues to Impact French Assets A significant discount remains a challenge for French assets, as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s efforts to navigate the ongoing political turmoil have not been sufficient to draw investors back. For that to happen, a clear strategy to address the country’s substantial budget deficit is essential. French financial markets have been on shaky ground since President Emmanuel Macron announced snap elections over six months ago. The CAC 40 index has lagged behind many other major European indices this year, while the costs associated with insuring debt against default have risen. Currently, the yield gap…
Game Links Next Match: at Notre Dame (Md.) January 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM Jan. 20 (Mon) / 2:00 PM at Notre Dame (Md.) History Washington College Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Muhlenberg Chestertown, MD – The Washington College Women’s Basketball Team achieved an impressive victory against the Muhlenberg Mules, defeating them 62-45. Karry Kelliher shone with a double-double, scoring 13 points and setting a program record with 14 assists. Game Summary Karry Kelliher ended the first quarter with five assists, leading the Shorewomen to a narrow 16-14 advantage. Emma Robinson opened the second quarter with a quick basket, followed by…
Thousands Expected to Take Part in The People’s March 2025 in Portland PORTLAND — This Saturday, Portland is poised to become a hub of advocacy as hundreds gather for a rally dedicated to the preservation of democracy and the strength found in local community connections. The People’s March 2025 Unites Voices for Change Formerly recognized nationally as the Women’s March, The People’s March 2025 is scheduled to commence at 11 a.m. and is part of over 100 demonstrations taking place across various cities in the United States. Local Organizer Anticipates Strong Turnout Organizer Dania Bowie is expecting between 500 and…
Majority of Americans Oppose Transgender Athletes Competing in Women’s Sports A recent survey conducted by The New York Times and Ipsos reveals that a significant portion of Americans, including most Democrats, believe transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports. The survey posed the question: “Considering transgender female athletes—those who were assigned male at birth but currently identify as female—do you believe they should be allowed to compete in women’s sports?” Among the 2,128 participants, a notable 79% indicated that biological males identifying as women should not be permitted to participate in women’s sports. For more sports…
House Speaker Mike Johnson Defends Legislation Supporting Women’s Sports U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, recently spoke in defense of the House’s passage of a bill aimed at safeguarding women’s sports, highlighting that the notion of gender has biblical roots tracing back to the creation of Adam and Eve in Genesis. During a press conference, Johnson discussed the passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which cleared the House with a 218-206 vote. This legislation is designed to restrict trans-identified males from participating in women’s athletic events. Emphasizing Biblical Principles In his opening…
Transformative Changes in Wealth Management for 2025 In 2023, over one-third of financial advisers in the United Kingdom shifted their preferred platforms, with compliance challenges standing out as the primary concern for more than 80% of these advisers. Thistle Initiatives, a renowned financial services compliance firm, predicts that wealth management companies will continue to prioritize high-quality service and flexible technology in the upcoming year of 2025. Addressing Evolving Client Expectations “The financial landscape is undergoing dramatic generational changes, with clients bringing new demographics and expectations to the table. This, alongside the consolidation within the advisory sector and the rise of…
Midday Market Update: Notable Stock Movements In today’s midday trading session, several companies are making headlines as investors react to recent developments and earnings reports. Crypto Sector Shows Promising Gains Stocks linked to cryptocurrency have experienced a significant uptick, fueled by speculation that President-elect Donald Trump may issue an executive order prioritizing cryptocurrency as early as his inauguration day. Notably, shares of cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Robinhood rose by 4.9% and 4.5%, respectively. Enhanced trading activity in small-cap cryptocurrencies is benefiting these trading platforms, with Bitcoin proxies MicroStrategy and Mara Holdings also seeing gains of 8% and 8.8%. Novo Nordisk…
Legislative Vote on Transgender Participation in Women’s Sports On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker cast his vote in favor of a Republican-backed bill aimed at prohibiting transgender students from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the school level. Smucker was part of a near-unanimous Republican support, joined by two Democrats, resulting in a House vote of 218-206. One Democrat opted for a “present” vote while six refrained from voting altogether. In an interview with LNP | LancasterOnline the following day, Smucker expressed his view, stating, “I don’t think biological men should compete in women’s sports.” Details of the Bill…
BlackRock Exits Net Zero Asset Managers, Initiative Suspended In a significant shift for climate-focused investing, BlackRock, the world’s leading asset manager, announced its withdrawal from the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative just days before the program suspended its operations on Monday. A Major Departure On January 9, BlackRock, which manages over $10 trillion in assets, exited the United Nations-supported NZAM, a consortium of major corporations committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This decision marks a considerable setback for the corporate movement advocating for progressive energy sustainability policies. Pressure from Political Forces BlackRock’s departure is attributed to increasing…