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Lawyer Challenges NCAA Eligibility Rules for Older Football Players: A Legal Battle for Fairness and Opportunity A lawyer representing Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and twenty-six other football players is fighting against NCAA eligibility rules, citing the recent decision to let an NBA draft pick return to college basketball as proof of unfairness. The goal is to allow these former junior college players to compete in Division One football through 2026 and 2027. The lawyer argues its hypocritical for the NCAA to grant NBA players four years while blocking older junior college transfers. Pavia, who plans to enter the NFL draft, is fighting the suit to help others. The NCAAs clock starts at any college, giving athletes five years for four seasons, even from non-Division One schools. The legal battle highlights growing challenges to NCAA rules, with more lawsuits over eligibility and redshirting in the works.

California drops lawsuit against Trump admin over high-speed rail funding; Authority seeks alternative sources, including cap-and-trade program and private investors, to keep project moving.

Myanmars Humanitarian Crisis: Amidst Voting, Millions Face Acute Hunger, Displacement, and Violence

Tragic Bus Crash in Vietnam: At least seven fatalities as charity groups vehicle overturns on a steep mountainous road, leaving ten survivors. Authorities suspect brake failure, investigation ongoing amid rescue efforts.

Russia launches missiles and drones at Kyiv and Ukrainian regions, just before Zelenskiy meets Trump in Florida. Air defenses activate, no immediate damage or power cuts reported. Territory control remains key issue in talks, with U.S.-backed peace plan nearly complete. Zelenskiy floats referendum on plan, tied to sixty-day truce. Trump expects positive outcome, Russia sees turning point ahead.

Myanmars general election, starting this Sunday, is overshadowed by a civil war and humanitarian crisis, with residents reporting a lack of energy in campaigning compared to past polls. The military junta, which seized power in 2021, claims broad support for the vote, but its widely criticized as a sham designed to maintain junta control. The election is taking place in three phases, with no dates set for counting votes or results. The UN human rights chief warned of violence and repression, and rumors of penalties for not voting are circulating. The election highlights Myanmars deep divisions as the crisis continues.

Declassified records reveal White House officials initial reluctance to have Bill Clinton shake hands with Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams during his 1995 visit to Northern Ireland. Despite British Prime Minister John Majors concerns, Clinton made history by shaking Adams hand in Belfast, marking a significant moment in the peace process. The files also shed light on Clintons Irish roots, debunking some claims but hinting at a possible Ulster connection. As more documents emerge, they offer a deeper insight into the complex diplomacy that shaped Northern Irelands journey towards peace.

Tarmeem, Indias first gene-edited sheep, celebrates her first birthday, showcasing the potential of CRISPR technology. Born with the myostatin gene removed, shes healthier and meatier than her non-edited twin. This breakthrough could boost Kashmirs mutton production, addressing land and water shortages. Gene editing, a Nobel Prize-winning innovation, is transforming global farming, with India joining the ranks of countries approving edited animals and crops for food. Tarmeems long-term health and scalability are next on the agenda, potentially revolutionizing meat production in the Kashmir Valley.