10 h. ago Swimming Australia moves to shut down Mollie O’Callaghan ‘fake quotes’ about transgender athlete

Quote falsely attributed to star swimmer posted on Facebook and XWorld Aquatics rules bar Lia Thomas from competing in female categorySwimming Australia has moved to shut down “fake news” and “fabricated quotes” linked to swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan about transgender athlete Lia Thomas.A comment attributed to O’Callaghan but not posted from her social media account has appeared in posts on Meta platform Facebook, as well as on X, and suggested the swimming star would not participate in the 2028 LA Games if a transgender swimmer is allowed to compete. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now

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4 d. ago Gerry McCann lists three reasons they refused to do 'fake' Maddie's DNA test

Gerry McCann told a trial he felt no temptation to do a DNA test for the "fake" Madeleine, who is accused of stalking the missing Brit's family and broke down in tears

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6 d. ago New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities

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1 week ago Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports

President Donald Trump's administration has accused Minnesota of violating federal law by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports

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2 w. ago Five Great Reads: a stroke while swimming, Matthew McConaughey, and 10 endangered British puddings

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire KeenanGet this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads here.Happy Saturday readers. How does it feel to go back to enjoy the place where your life was last at risk? This is a question that our first read, and a dear colleague of mine, grapples with. His answer hides in the value of human connection. There are actually a lot of good humans in this week’s newsletter. Do enjoy. Oh – and thank you for being here. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago MPs using AI in 'daily lives' are handed ominous warning about 'realistic' deepfakes

Parliamentary authorities have issued a guide on artificial intelligence, in which they warn MPs that the bots can make up quotes, spread fake news and carry out cyber attacks

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