Jun 3, 2019

Caster Semenya allowed to compete after Swiss court ruling

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Olympic champion Caster Semenya won't need to take testosterone-reducing medication after the International Association of Athletics Federations' new rule for middle-distance female runners with high natural levels of testosterone was temporarily suspended by a top Swiss court on Monday, BBC reports.

The big picture: With the IAAF's controversial ruling set aside for now, Semenya's path to compete at the world championships in September in Qatar is set. The ruling would have affected women competing in races ranging from 400 meters through one mile.

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Your best defense against coronavirus

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Washing your hands is the best way to protect against the novel coronavirus, according to doctors and health officials, as the virus continues to spread around the globe.

Why it matters: Clean hands can stop germs from spreading in a community, a known characteristic in COVID-19 and influenza.

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Kendall Baker

Major League Soccer embarks on its 25th season

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As Major League Soccer begins its 25th season, the league is financially stable and surging in popularity, and its 26 teams have gorgeous facilities and rapidly increasing valuations.

It also continues to expand, with David Beckham's Inter Miami and Nashville SC set to debut this season as the 25th and 26th teams. Plans are in place to reach 30 franchises by 2022 — triple the number from 2004.

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Courtenay Brown

Wall Street falls 3% as coronavirus correction worsens

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Stocks fell more than 3% on Friday morning, pushing stocks further into correction territory.

Why it matters: It continues the ugly stretch for Wall Street that began after a spike in coronavirus cases around the world. The S&P is over 12% below its recent peak, edging closer to the mark that would technically end the market’s decade-long rally.

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