For the first time in the history of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, teams will earn money for each game played between the First Four and the Final Four, with each game earning a “unit” of television revenue. A total of 132 units worth $15 million are at stake this year, with the money being paid out to conferences and redistributed to schools over three years. This change comes after years of advocacy for equal treatment and payment for women’s teams, following a scathing gender equity assessment that highlighted disparities in treatment and payment between men’s and women’s tournaments.
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Trump’s travel ban sparks confusion and fear among affected families
Anger erupted as the Trump administration announced a travel ban affecting individuals from 19 countries, predominantly in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, citing national safety. Critics condemned it as discriminatory and inhumane, expressing fears about family separations and visa impacts, particularly among Haitian and Cuban communities. The ban, which includes exceptions for certain family members and lawful residents, raises concerns reminiscent of previous travel restrictions, indicating a significant challenge for those seeking to reunite with...
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