Chess referee Shohreh Bayat, who fled Iran three years ago, has faced further ostracism after challenging the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and its president, Arkady Dvorkovich, for questioning her choice of clothing at a tournament in Iceland in support of Iranian protests and the people of Ukraine. Bayat left Iran in 2017 after being criticised …
Silicon Valley Bank’s recent collapse has reignited concerns about lending discrimination in the banking industry, especially when it comes to people of color. Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton, who founded Backstage Capital, stepped in to help some of the startup founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. However, such options for those …
In a bold move, Cricket Australia has decided to withdraw the men’s cricket team from a series of matches against Afghanistan in March due to the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls’ education and employment. The three One Day International (ODI) games were scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates but have been …
New research has shown that children and teenagers are losing sleep time and quality as a result of using cell phones, tablets, and computers late at night. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, shows that even those who don’t use their devices at night are still suffering from interrupted sleep and daytime sleepiness. The report …
CNN reports that over 100 million income tax returns for 2022 have been received by the IRS so far this tax season, meaning many households are yet to file. The article outlines several last-minute tips to keep in mind before the April 18 deadline, including potential filing extensions for those in federally declared disaster areas …
CNN — Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films such as “Look Who’s Talking,” has died at the age of 71 after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her children True and Lillie Parker on social media. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, …