The World Athletics Council has voted to ban transgender women from competing in women’s international track and field competitions, citing fairness as the primary reason. The new regulations, which will go into effect on March 31, 2021, are similar to those adopted by swimming last year and are expected to have a significant impact on Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic champion at 800 meters. The decision has sparked controversy, with some arguing that it is unfair to exclude transgender athletes from competing in women’s events.
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Rapper Trugoy the Dove of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul has passed away at the age of 54 after battling congestive heart failure. He was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, and tributes have poured in from fans and fellow artists alike. De La Soul is widely credited with helping to bring alternative hip hop to the mainstream, having released nine studio albums, including their 1989 debut 3 Feet High and Rising, which is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.