Online Extra: Political Notes: A few laughs from the B.A.R. email inbox (and one good gift idea)

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Newsweek has reached out by email to both schools seeking further information and comment.The episode comes amid increasing debate about the rights of transgender athletes and their inclusion in women's sports.Critics argue it is unfair for biological women to go head-to-head with transgender women because they cannot compete on an even playing field, particularly if the transgender sportswomen have undergone male puberty.Some have safety concerns, including fears that women could be at risk of serious injury in the boxing ring or in other contact sports. However, others argue that trans athletes should enjoy the same opportunity to participate as anyone else, and insist trans' rights are human rights.SRC's decision to walk away from the match was reported by local newspaper the Merced Sun-Star.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a "national divorce if need be," in a social media post criticizing Democratic governors.Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, Democratic governors across the country said they planned to challenge the incoming president's agenda if it went against their states' values.Greene, a Republican from Georgia, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that "no one will want to live there" if the governors had their way."With Democrat governors threatening the upcoming Trump administration's mandate by the American people to secure our borders and deport illegal invaders, gut and cut the federal government of corruption, waste, and stifling regulations in order to reduce inflation and build an America first economy, and to stop the mentally ill and predatorial trans agenda against our kids and women's sports, I'm still in favor of a national divorce if need be," she wrote on Monday. "If Democrat governors plan to commit treason against our President and the majority of Americans then let them destroy their own states."She added, "After years of being attacked by the deranged left, most of us are so sick of their crap."With Democrat governors threatening the upcoming Trump administration’s mandate by the American people to secure our borders and deport illegal invaders, gut and cut the federal government of corruption, waste, and stifling regulations in order to reduce inflation and build an…On November 6, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told reporters that his team had recently held a meeting to "war game" the prospect of a second Trump presidency.He also said of Trump's agenda: "If it's contrary to our values, we'll fight to the death.

Popular queer nightclub Heaven, located in London, has closed “until further notice” after a security guard was charged with raping one of its patrons. Situated off Villiers Street in Charing Cross, Heaven is a world-famous queer nightclub, open since 1979.

Ali Bromley has made history as the first out lesbian to win Big Brother UK. The result was announced on Friday, November 15, with the Leicester woman receiving 51.9% of the over five million public votes.