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US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court cleared ‌the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes, upholding laws in Idahoand West Virginia banning them from female sports teams — a contentious issue enmeshed in the nation’s culture wars.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

US Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The US Supreme Court has affirmed state laws preventing transgender girls and women from participating in school sports, a decision impacting over two dozen Republican-led states. This ruling, which found no violation of the Constitution or Title IX, marks another setback for transgender rights. The court's conservative majority's stance contrasts…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people

The Independent UK · Jun 30

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US supreme court rules states can exclude trans athletes from female sports

Justices overturn judgments in favor of trans students who were barred from competing in West Virginia and Idaho

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Supreme Court backs state transgender athlete bans

The Supreme Court backed state laws banning transgender girls from participating in scholastic girls’ sports in a decision issued Tuesday, upholding a legal argument used by the Trump administration in seeking to ban transgender athletes nationwide. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, in a majority opinion that turned aside challenges to West…

Roll Call · Jun 30

Trump admin forces chemical giant to pay $450M in toxic pollution settlement

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Trans rights cases test American freedom

Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ challenge the strength of the 14th Amendment for all

Salon · Jun 18

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US Pro National Championships: Artem Shmidt tops Larry Warbasse in elite men's time trial

Barta rounds out podium in West Virginia

Cycling News · Jun 16

Earth-based telescope shares image of Artemis II capsule near the moon — one of the farthest photos of humans ever taken

A blurry photo captured by the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia shows Artemis II's Orion capsule circling the moon more than 200,000 miles away, making it a candidate for the longest-distance image of humans ever taken from Earth.

LiveScience · Jun 16

From Tennessee boarding schools to rural West Virginia: The unlikely homes of World Cup teams

Spain, which is among the favorites to win the tournament, has set up camp at a boarding school on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

Four Republican state attorneys general filed lawsuits on May 20, 2026, against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), accusing the proxy advisory firm of violating state consumer protection laws by failing to disclose that its voting recommendations prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies over clients' financial interests.

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

Trump administration wants to close the watchdog investigating West Virginia’s chemical disasters

President Trump has proposed cutting funding for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, a federal agency that investigates chemical disasters

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

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Ballotpedia · May 27

West Virginia woman texts mom plans to get snacks. Then cops discover a shallow grave, and now mom’s been arrested

Could a cross-country move be the potential motive?

We Got This Covered · May 26

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Kiplinger · May 26

States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by Affordability

Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.

International Business Times UK · May 21

'Aliens Were Harassing Me': US Man Arrested After Telling Police Zombies Invaded His Home

A West Virginia man was arrested for making false 911 calls about zombies and UFOs, sparking discussions on mental health and misuse of emergency services.

We Got This Covered · May 20

West Virginia man claims aliens, zombies, and ghosts are tormenting him at home. His next move had police slapping cuffs on him

Add the legal system to that list.

The Independent UK · May 18

OSHA has 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here’s what it means for workers

When two West Virginia workers died last month in a chemical reaction, federal records showed the plant had been cited for safety violations in 2018

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Budget and the Bees · May 18

No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide

Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West…

Space · May 17

Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.'

A giant radio telescope in West Virginia tracked Artemis 2's Orion spacecraft around the moon for five days, gathering precise observations on its movements during the historic mission.

International Business Times UK · May 15

These Are the Cheapest and Most Expensive States to Retire in America in 2026

A study by MoneyLion highlights the varying retirement costs across the US, with Hawaii as the most expensive and West Virginia the cheapest, as economic factors increasingly influence decisions.

LiveScience · May 14

'There are 4 people in those pixels': Earth-based telescope snapped Artemis II crew orbiting the moon

A blurry new photo captured by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia shows Artemis II's Orion capsule circling the moon more than 200,000 miles away, making it a candidate for the longest-distance image of humans ever taken from Earth.

We Got This Covered · May 6

West Virginia mother gets ‘jealous’ of attention husband was giving 4yo daughter. So, she decides to frame him for her murder

Rebakah Weikle looked up how to harm her own daughter before acting on her violent feelings.

We Got This Covered · May 5

‘But I’m a youth pastor!’: West Virginia MAGA pastor allegedly tried to solicit sex from minor, his excuse when caught doesn’t help his case

Anyone else noticing a pattern?

We Got This Covered · May 4

West Virginia woman’s attempted convenience store armed robbery thwarted by side quest: ‘The most awkward robbery I’ve ever seen’

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