In the Kimana reserve in Kenya, the Maasai Olympics saw 160 athletes, including 40 women, compete in traditional games reimagined to promote sporting prowess and gender equality, replacing the traditional lion killing and exclusion of girls. The event, created in 2012 to preserve lions and empower women, featured races ranging from 100 to 5,000 meters and plans to expand female participation. The games have helped increase the lion population and are changing attitudes towards women’s participation in the community.
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House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts as they vow to protect benefits
SummaryHouse Republicans are tasked with cutting $1.5 trillion from the budget, primarily targeting Medicaid, to offset President Trump's tax cuts, despite leadership's claims that benefits will not be reduced. The Energy and Commerce Committee is directed to find at least $880 billion in savings, with Medicaid being the primary source, prompting concerns from experts about the impact on vulnerable populations. Some Republicans propose shifting costs to states and enhancing oversight to achieve savings, while a...
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