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A single donation of $2.5 million from the Hellman Foundation was awarded to USA Cycling Foundation earlier this month to bolster women’s cycling programmes. This grant will increase resources to the governing body for operations of women’s high-performance Olympic Games disciplines – road, mountain bike, track, BMX racing and BMX freestyle, as well as the Paralympic cycling disciplines of road and track. “Transformative” was the word used to describe the influx of monetary support by the Hellman Foundation, based in San Francisco, California with a legacy of Warren and Chris Hellman and a broad mission that includes building equity and opportunity…

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed Hungary’s manipulative statements regarding the suspension of the gas transit agreement with Russia, claiming that this decision allegedly negatively affected prices for consumers. The Ministry described these claims as part of a politically motivated information campaign intended for domestic consumption. That is according to the MFA comment, Ukrinform reports. “In its statement dated January 1, 2025, the European Commission clearly indicated that Ukraine’s previously announced decision did not adversely affect the energy security of EU countries or consumer prices in the European market,” the Ministry noted. The MFA stressed that the sole reason…

Seoul — North Korea on Monday test fired a ballistic missile as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he warned that Pyongyang was working ever closer with Russia on advanced space technology. Blinken also said that while he believed a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would end the war in Gaza, it may not happen until after President Biden’s term, under returning President-elect Donald Trump. Blinken visited Seoul as investigators were trying to arrest conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has entrenched himself in his residence after being impeached for a failed attempt to impose martial law,…

Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.Now in her final year at the Mineola, New York, school, Lo Cascio remains committed to primary care pediatrics. But many young doctors choose otherwise as they leave medical school for their residencies. In 2024, 252 of the nation’s 3,139 pediatric residency slots went unfilled and family medicine programs faced 636 vacant residencies out of 5,231 as students chased higher-paying specialties. Lo Cascio,…

XRP price failed to surpass $2.50 and corrected some gains. The price is now consolidating and aiming for a fresh increase above the $2.40 resistance. XRP price is struggling to gain pace for a move above the $2.40 zone. The price is now trading below $2.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a short-term rising channel with support at $2.390 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2.250 support. XRP Price Dips Below $2.32 XRP price failed to…

A massive fire is spreading throughout the Pacific Palisades region of L.A. Get updates on the situation. Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Wildfire season in California has only worsened over the years. Within months of nearly back-to-back earthquakes and multiple burnings, a new fire erupted in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Officials urged residents to leave as soon as possible and are providing updates to others in surrounding regions. The news comes as rapid wind gusts — reportedly up to 100 miles per hour — shake parts of Southern California. Get the details on the fire in…

As 2025 gets started, planning for the year is in full swing. Here is a list of 2025 holidays, special events, big games, cultural milestones and other key dates to mark on your calendar, including information on the Super Bowl and movie releases. 2025 federal holidays New Year’s Day – Wednesday, Jan. 1Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, Jan. 20Washington’s Birthday / Presidents Day – Monday, Feb. 17Memorial Day – Monday, May 26Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19Independence Day – Friday, July 4Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 1Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day – Monday, Oct. 13Veterans Day – Tuesday,…

The busy Christmas cyclocross schedule is upon us and with it comes the next round of the UCI’s flagship series, the UCI World Cup, in Hulst on Saturday, December 21.The event is the fourth round of the 2024-25 World Cup and takes place in the Dutch town of Hulst, where Mathieu van der Poel and Puck Pieterse took victory last season.This season, all the UCI World Cup action will be streamed for free live on the UCI YouTube page, so read on for information on how to watch the races.Van der Poel won’t be in action this time around, but…

Trump announced in a press conference that he plans to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico, but is that possible? Image Credit: Universal Images Group via Getty Donald Trump announced a new name for the Gulf of Mexico: the Gulf of America. During a Tuesday, January 7, 2025, press conference, the Republican claimed that the ocean basin belongs to America, but who actually owns it? And is it possible to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico? Learn more about Trump’s plans for the ocean region below. What Is the Gulf of America? Trump proposed a change…

Although the traditional Black Friday shopping weekend may be over for another year, Mike’s Bikes sales continue and with its Get Carded reward scheme, there is the opportunity to double up on those discounts. Mike’s Bikes is one of North America’s largest cycling retailers and its Get Carded promotion gives cash back on purchases made between now to the 24th of December, with rewards up to $1000 that can be spent on more bike stuff. The best bit is that both full-price and discounted sale items are included in qualifying purchases, giving you double savings.(Image credit: Mikes Bikes)So whether you’re buying…