A new super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, launched by Democratic operatives, aims to support AI legislation and counter anti-regulation efforts in the tech sector. Backed by tech employees and unions, it plans to raise $15 million to support candidates like Alex Bores.
Nestory Irankunda's former club, Northern Wolves Soccer Club, celebrates his historic goal for Australia at the World Cup, marking him as the youngest Socceroo to score in the competition. The club and Irankunda's family recall his humble beginnings, highlighting the support they received and the inspiration he provides to young players.
Victoria Police are investigating an off-field assault at an Ararat Eagles vs. Lismore-Derrinallum football match in Ararat, Victoria. Footage shows a player punching an opponent as play continued. The Mininera and District Football League is also reviewing two on-field incidents.
A new roadmap proposes dismantling poverty by redesigning economic systems, moving beyond GDP growth. It emphasizes human rights, social protection, and collective well-being within planetary boundaries, advocating for debt justice and inclusive policy-making.
Costa Rican nonprofit Costas Verdes has restored deforested Pacific coastlines by planting over 100,000 native trees across 34 beaches since 2011, reviving wildlife habitats and combating deforestation from cattle farming.
West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya rejected speculation about admitting TMC leaders, calling them 'tainted' and vowing to prevent 'trinamoolisation'. Mamata Banerjee plans a protest against alleged post-poll violence, facing criticism from BJP.
On Biodiversity Day, the UN highlights the critical role of local communities and traditional knowledge in conservation efforts, emphasizing that grassroots actions are vital for global ecological and socio-economic resilience.
Shandong Province is actively promoting cultural resources to grassroots communities, offering tailored classes like square dancing, calligraphy, and opera, enhancing residents' happiness and sense of gain.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp. This incident highlights concerns about monitoring in grassroots sports setups.
Following a significant electoral setback, Mamata Banerjee has told disgruntled TMC leaders they are free to leave the party, vowing to rebuild it. She urged loyalists to restore party offices and reconnect with workers after the party lost power in West Bengal.
Over 70 parents accuse James 'Jay' Austin, owner of girls' football club Red Star Lionesses, of fraudulently taking over £28,000 for non-existent tournaments, kits, and sessions with Women's Super League players. Austin, with two prior fraud convictions, denies all allegations, citing a civil matter. Investigations by Greater Manchester police and the Football Association are underway.
Jude Felix criticizes Hockey India for removing PR Sreejesh as coach after 15 months, suggesting he could have developed a new generation of goalkeepers. Felix also questions the reliance on foreign coaches and lack of progress in Indian hockey despite investments.
After 10 days of deliberation, Congress selects VD Satheesan as Kerala's CM over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, citing alliance support, grassroots sentiment, and public perception.
The English Premier League has expanded its Next Gen Programme in India to focus on coach development at the grassroots level, aiming to empower local coaches for sustainable impact on youth football.
Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa founded Play Green, an organization linking sport with climate action, focusing on single-use plastic reduction, climate education in schools, and community tree planting to combat climate change impacts in Kenya.
K.A. Sengottaiyan, a veteran politician with a five-decade career, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming a 10-time legislator in Tamil Nadu. His journey began in grassroots politics in the 1970s, leading to significant roles, including School Education Minister. Following his expulsion from AIADMK, he joined the TVK party, further demonstrating his enduring political influence.
A 97-year-old lifelong RSS swayamsevak and grassroots political worker, Makhanlal Sarkar, received a lifetime honour from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a recent oath-taking ceremony. Sarkar, an aide to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, expressed fulfillment after Modi touched his feet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party's first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a key grassroots leader since the BJP's inception, was recognized for his decades of service and association with the nationalist movement. His arrest in Kashmir in 1952 while with Syama Prasad Mukherjee highlights his early commitment.
Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as former MLA Raj Chakraborty quits politics, citing the end of his tenure. This follows public criticism from ex-ministers and functionaries blaming leadership arrogance and factionalism for the poll defeat. Several leaders have voiced discontent over party decisions and alleged pressure from within.
As communities push for publicly owned electricity, private utilities may be deploying dark money and local front groups to stop themThe utility industry is quietly dispatching a network of front groups to thwart the growing push for public power across the US – a push that comes amid mounting frustration over sky-high utility bills, electric outages, a slow transition to clean energy and private utilities’ soaring profits.Communities from Ann Arbor, Michigan to San Diego, California and St Petersburg, Florida are exploring municipalizing their grids to join the country’s approximately 2,000 public power companies. Continue reading...
While professional snooker enjoys a boom with record participation, rising prize money and exciting new talent reaching the World Championship semi-finals, the sport's grassroots face a crisis. The Rileys chain has collapsed from 165 clubs to just 15, and weekly player numbers dropped from 112,600 to 47,700 between 2005-2014. High rents, pandemic impact, reduced junior engagement and competition from pool and social media have all contributed. However, signs of revival emerge as diversified clubs like Manchester's Club 200 and Leeds' Northern Snooker Centre thrive by adding pool, darts and modern facilities.
New 'community right to buy' powers have come into force in England under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, the biggest transfer of power to communities in a generation. Grassroots organisations can now buy community assets unchallenged if they secure funding within 12 months. However, stakeholders warn that without the renewed £150m Community Ownership Fund, only wealthy communities may benefit.
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson sharply criticized the president in a Wall Street Journal interview, calling him a 'slave' to hawkish interventionists. The article details how strategic lobbyists persuaded the president by rebranding military action to fit his 'America first' agenda, implementing a 'destroy-and-deal' strategy that relies heavily on drone warfare to force adversaries into negotiations without risking American casualties.
