"Maybe I'll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done," Trump said during a press conference in March. "TikTok is big, but every point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok."
Holders of crypto typically use some form of what can be called a "wallet," and there are a few main features – whether that wallet is connected to the internet, and how much control is directly embedded in the wallet for trades and transfers. There is also the underlying issue of whether a crypto investor uses a third party for custody at all, or maintains total custody and trading control over their holdings.
The standard third-party platform "hot wallet" – think of an offering from a Coinbase or Blockchain.com – is constantly connected to the internet. Cold storage and "cold wallets," on the other hand, include hardware devices (like a USB stick) that holds private keys offline, or even just a seed phrase (a master recovery code, a collection of 12 to 24 words used to recover access to a crypto wallet) on paper/metal. Hardware wallets or offline backups of seed phrases can be used to access crypto when connected to the internet through another device.
With third-party custodial options, there are steps to help owners remain vigilant against the threat posed by cybercriminals who can gain access to an internet-connected platform, including the use of two-factor authentication, and strong passwords. The U.S. Marshals Service within the Department of Justice, which is responsible for asset forfeiture from U.S. law enforcement, uses Coinbase Prime to provide custody for its seized digital assets.
Nick Neuman, co-founder and CEO of self-custody company Casa, said physical risks in the world like a natural disaster are an opportunity to revisit how bitcoin security works, and the common security lapses folded into most peoples' practices. "Most people secure their bitcoin with one private key. If that key is on a single device or written down on paper as a seed phrase, it's a single point of failure. If you lose that key, your bitcoin is gone," he said.
"You can spread these keys across multiple regions or even countries, and you need any three of the five keys to approve a bitcoin transaction," Neuman said of Casa's five-key approach.
Jordan Baltazor, chief administrative officer at Fortress Trust, a regulated crypto custodian, says best practices that we use in other areas of personal life should apply to cryptocurrency. For one, diversification of storage approach and weighing of risks. Digital assets are no different, he says, when it comes to backing up personal and sensitive data on the cloud to ensure data against loss or corruption.
Solutions like Dorsey's may help to solve the tension between convenience and security; at minimum, they underline that this tension exists and will likely be something of a roadblock to more widespread crypto adoption. Beyond the risks out there in the form of wildfires, all kinds of natural disasters, and wars, bitcoin self-custody can be vulnerable to the biggest personal risk of all: unexpected death of the bitcoin owner. There is arguably nothing more complicated than inheritance when it comes to unlocking the crypto chain of custody.
Coinbase requires probate court documents and specific will designations before releasing funds from custody, while physical wallets offer little to no support, potentially leaving all that digital value stuck on a private key. Bitkey rolled out its inheritance solution in February for what a Bitkey executive called, "kind of a multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen."
"People who have a material investment in bitcoin absolutely need to be thinking differently about how to protect it," Neuman said. He says that after disasters like the California wildfires, or when exchanges go bust like FTX, the industry does see more crypto holders taking action to move to more secure storage setups. "I suppose it's human nature to wait until 'bad things happen' to spur action to improve your own personal situation," he said. "But I think people would be better off if they were more proactive. Otherwise, they risk having that 'bad thing' happen to them, and then it's too late," he said.
“This milestone moment [in] hypersonics research, supported by British scientists and British small businesses, demonstrates another crucial area where we are working in lockstep with the United States to bolster our Armed Forces and strengthen our deterrence,” he added.
The hypersonic engine is being developed by a joint team led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Industry partners, including UK SME Gas Dynamics Ltd, which carried out the successful static test runs at the NASA Langley Research Centre in Virginia, USA, are also supporting it.
“This milestone represents a critical advancement in the UK’s defence capabilities and reinforces our standing in the AUKUS hypersonic weapon development collaboration. The success of these tests highlights the UK’s commitment to technological leadership and innovation in this crucial area,” added DSTL’s Chief Executive, Paul Hollins.
Behind the skill-building process
“Teleoperated robotic characters can perform expressive interactions with humans, relying on the operators’ experience and social intuition,” Disney Research says. “In this work, we propose to create autonomous interactive robots, by training a model to imitate operator data.”
To guide the robot, a human operator controlled it remotely, using their own skills and gut feelings to guide its behavior in real-time, helping it learn how to respond naturally in a variety of social situations. The operator further engaged with it during its interactions with people, recording how it responded whenever someone gave instructions, moved, or reacted.
“We evaluate the resulting model in simulation and with a user study on the real system,” Disney Research says. “We show that our method enables simple autonomous human-robot interactions that are comparable to the expert-operator baseline, and that users can recognize the different robot moods as generated by our model.”
According to the researchers, the AI uses a complex system to predict two things, the first being smooth and continuous movements like waving, and the second being specific actions like saying hello. After conducting a trial run on a computer, they introduced the robot to real people. To their surprise, the robot was an instant success, engaging and interacting with individuals almost as seamlessly as it did under the expert’s control.
“Finally, we demonstrate a zero-shot transfer of our trained model onto a different robotic platform with the same operator interface,” the researchers conclude.
Australian firm makes leather from plants, recycled clothes for cars, fashion
It could be used in industries like footwear, fashion, upholstery, and automotive.
Alt. Leather, an Australian startup, has developed a sustainable, plant-based leather alternative that eliminates animal products, plastics, and harmful environmental impacts.
Interestingly, this eco-friendly alternative uses natural fibers and agricultural waste to create a material that mimics standard leather. It could be used in industries like footwear, fashion, upholstery, and automotive.
“10% of our ingredients are upcycled from textiles and cellulose destined for landfill or incineration. 100% of our ingredients are derived from regenerative plants available in abundance globally,” the company’s website noted.
“Designed with end-of-life in mind, we are currently testing the degradability and recyclability of our material,” it added.
Support from CSIRO
For the development of sustainable leather, the company got support from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
The company utilizes green technology to replicate the intricate 3D network structure of animal leather using natural fibers.
The company states that the resultant material meets international quality standards for durability and appearance.
Alt. Leather’s team initially tested their material with a small extruder machine to ensure its viability. After successful trials, they progressed to larger extruders to assess the potential for mass production.
Through CSIRO’s Kick-Start program, Alt. Leather gained access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert guidance, allowing them to refine their production processes.
“The structured approach of Kick-Start allowed us to test our material in a real-world setting and confirm that it could be scaled up,” Funder told CSIRO.
WWII Aussie bomber shot down by Nazis found in Greek waters after 82 years
This discovery is significant for recognizing 3,143 Australian aviators with no known grave from WWII and the Korean conflict.
In a surprising find, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World War, has been discovered off the island of Antikythera in Greece.
According to the Australian Department of Defense (DoD), the discovery of the wreck of Baltimore FW282 brings to an end 82 years of uncertainty regarding the final resting place of the crew.
The wireless operator/air gunner, Pilot Officer Colin William Walker from the RAAF, and Warrant Officer John Gartside from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) were also on the flight.
Operated by RAAF’s No 454 Squadron, Baltimore FW282 was returning from a mission over the Aegean Sea on December 3, 1943, when it was intercepted by German fighter aircraft and sustained heavy damage.
While ditching into the ocean, pilot Flight Lieutenant Horsley was knocked unconscious and awoke as water filled the cockpit.
After swimming to the surface and realizing he was alone, Flight Lieutenant Horsley swam to shore, where he was handed over to German authorities.
The pilot spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner of war in Germany. The other three crewmembers were listed as missing, believed killed.
Finding WWII bomber
In 2024, the Greek technical diving group AegeanTec, which specializes in exploring deep-water wrecks beyond the reach of recreational divers, located the wreck of the missing bomber in 61 meters of water.
Longstanding relationship
RAF Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, said the discovery of RAAF Baltimore FW282 highlighted the longstanding relationship between the RAF and the Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Forces.
“It’s an honour to acknowledge the bravery of the multinational crew. This was a generation who embodied the importance of service and comradeship.Their efforts were the base on which the RAF continues to maintain the security of the UK at home and abroad,” Air Chief Marshal Knighton said.
“Their sense of duty inspires future generations of all of our Air Forces.”
Trump Ignites US Nuclear Comeback With Texas Plant
The Trump administration's drive to revive American manufacturing and power a growing artificial intelligence industry is accelerating with a new nuclear energy project in Texas, The Washington Times reported.
A manufacturing facility in Texas is preparing to switch from natural gas to nuclear power as the Trump administration pushes to expand the use of small modular reactors, or SMRs, to meet rising electricity demand and bolster the U.S. manufacturing base.
This week, Dow Chemical and nuclear engineering firm X-energy submitted a federal construction permit application for a next-generation SMR at Dow's 4,700-acre plant in Seadrift, Texas. The site produces plastics and chemical products used in dozens of applications and will be the first U.S. facility of its kind powered by a grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor.
Unlike traditional nuclear plants, SMRs are smaller, cheaper to build, and can be constructed in modules. Their design allows for high reliability, reduced carbon emissions, and easier siting since they do not require proximity to large bodies of water.
X-energy's Seadrift reactor will use helium gas to cool billions of uranium-filled pebbles, generating temperatures near 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit to create steam for power.
"What attracted them to X-energy was that our plant configuration is four modules that produce about 320 megawatts," said Carol Lane, X-energy's vice president of government affairs. "It gives very, very high reliability, which is something that the data centers and AI centers really care about."
"We will work diligently and creatively to enable the rapid deployment and export of next-generation nuclear technology," he said in February.
Despite past setbacks — including the 2023 cancellation of NuScale Power's Idaho project, which faced cost overruns and a lack of buyers — enthusiasm remains strong. China leads the world in SMRs, and under Trump’s leadership, the United States aims to follow suit, according to the Times.
Trump Would Veto Bill to Curb Authority on Tariffs
If it reached his desk, President Donald Trump would veto a Senate bill that seeks to limit his authority to unilaterally impose tariffs, Axios reported Monday.
If it reached his desk, President Donald Trump would veto a Senate bill that seeks to limit his authority to unilaterally impose tariffs, Axios reported Monday.
The legislation would require the president to notify Congress of impending tariffs within 48 hours of their being imposed, while also mandating that such tariffs receive congressional approval within 60 days. Under the terms of the bill, Congress would also be allowed to withdraw any tariff at any time.
"You don't get a first introduction and get so many people on board, but I think it shows the anxiety that people have," Cantwell told CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
The odds of the bill passing both chambers of Congress and garnering enough signatures to override a Trump veto appear slim, while House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., seem to be standing by the White House.
"I'm sure if they listen to their constituents, consumer challenges are already starting to surface, and certainly the stock market's impact on retirement income is shaking a lot of people," Cantwell said. "So I'm sure my colleagues will hear from them."
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., confirmed to Politico on Friday that he plans to introduce a companion measure in the House.
Democrats Hope Musk Backlash Helps Them Win in Virginia
Democrats are hoping backlash to tech CEO Elon Musk and his policies will make them victorious in the Virginia House of Delegates races.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced a seven-figure investment in the races with plans to use the same anti-Musk playbook the party used to win a Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, Politico said.
Musk spent tens of millions and campaigned in-person in Wisconsin to boost the conservative candidate, only to lose by 10 points.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), overseen by Musk, has led to thousands of federal employees being laid off, many of whom live in Virginia.
Trans Athletes Face Off in Women's Pro Pool Final
A pair of transgender athletes faced off in a women's pro pool final over the weekend in the United Kingdom, leading to protests.
A pair of transgender athletes faced off in a women's pro pool final over the weekend in the United Kingdom, leading to protests.
Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith competed in the Ultimate Pool Women's Pro Series Event 2 at Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan, defeating four female opponents each to get to the championship match.
The event was held by the World Eightball Pool Federation, which allows trans athletes to compete in the sport without restrictions.
"Maybe I'll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done," Trump said during a press conference in March. "TikTok is big, but every point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok."
Holders of crypto typically use some form of what can be called a "wallet," and there are a few main features – whether that wallet is connected to the internet, and how much control is directly embedded in the wallet for trades and transfers. There is also the underlying issue of whether a crypto investor uses a third party for custody at all, or maintains total custody and trading control over their holdings.
The standard third-party platform "hot wallet" – think of an offering from a Coinbase or Blockchain.com – is constantly connected to the internet. Cold storage and "cold wallets," on the other hand, include hardware devices (like a USB stick) that holds private keys offline, or even just a seed phrase (a master recovery code, a collection of 12 to 24 words used to recover access to a crypto wallet) on paper/metal. Hardware wallets or offline backups of seed phrases can be used to access crypto when connected to the internet through another device.
With third-party custodial options, there are steps to help owners remain vigilant against the threat posed by cybercriminals who can gain access to an internet-connected platform, including the use of two-factor authentication, and strong passwords. The U.S. Marshals Service within the Department of Justice, which is responsible for asset forfeiture from U.S. law enforcement, uses Coinbase Prime to provide custody for its seized digital assets.
Nick Neuman, co-founder and CEO of self-custody company Casa, said physical risks in the world like a natural disaster are an opportunity to revisit how bitcoin security works, and the common security lapses folded into most peoples' practices. "Most people secure their bitcoin with one private key. If that key is on a single device or written down on paper as a seed phrase, it's a single point of failure. If you lose that key, your bitcoin is gone," he said.
"You can spread these keys across multiple regions or even countries, and you need any three of the five keys to approve a bitcoin transaction," Neuman said of Casa's five-key approach.
Jordan Baltazor, chief administrative officer at Fortress Trust, a regulated crypto custodian, says best practices that we use in other areas of personal life should apply to cryptocurrency. For one, diversification of storage approach and weighing of risks. Digital assets are no different, he says, when it comes to backing up personal and sensitive data on the cloud to ensure data against loss or corruption.
Solutions like Dorsey's may help to solve the tension between convenience and security; at minimum, they underline that this tension exists and will likely be something of a roadblock to more widespread crypto adoption. Beyond the risks out there in the form of wildfires, all kinds of natural disasters, and wars, bitcoin self-custody can be vulnerable to the biggest personal risk of all: unexpected death of the bitcoin owner. There is arguably nothing more complicated than inheritance when it comes to unlocking the crypto chain of custody.
Coinbase requires probate court documents and specific will designations before releasing funds from custody, while physical wallets offer little to no support, potentially leaving all that digital value stuck on a private key. Bitkey rolled out its inheritance solution in February for what a Bitkey executive called, "kind of a multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen."
"People who have a material investment in bitcoin absolutely need to be thinking differently about how to protect it," Neuman said. He says that after disasters like the California wildfires, or when exchanges go bust like FTX, the industry does see more crypto holders taking action to move to more secure storage setups. "I suppose it's human nature to wait until 'bad things happen' to spur action to improve your own personal situation," he said. "But I think people would be better off if they were more proactive. Otherwise, they risk having that 'bad thing' happen to them, and then it's too late," he said.
“This milestone moment [in] hypersonics research, supported by British scientists and British small businesses, demonstrates another crucial area where we are working in lockstep with the United States to bolster our Armed Forces and strengthen our deterrence,” he added.
The hypersonic engine is being developed by a joint team led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Industry partners, including UK SME Gas Dynamics Ltd, which carried out the successful static test runs at the NASA Langley Research Centre in Virginia, USA, are also supporting it.
“This milestone represents a critical advancement in the UK’s defence capabilities and reinforces our standing in the AUKUS hypersonic weapon development collaboration. The success of these tests highlights the UK’s commitment to technological leadership and innovation in this crucial area,” added DSTL’s Chief Executive, Paul Hollins.
Behind the skill-building process
“Teleoperated robotic characters can perform expressive interactions with humans, relying on the operators’ experience and social intuition,” Disney Research says. “In this work, we propose to create autonomous interactive robots, by training a model to imitate operator data.”
To guide the robot, a human operator controlled it remotely, using their own skills and gut feelings to guide its behavior in real-time, helping it learn how to respond naturally in a variety of social situations. The operator further engaged with it during its interactions with people, recording how it responded whenever someone gave instructions, moved, or reacted.
“We evaluate the resulting model in simulation and with a user study on the real system,” Disney Research says. “We show that our method enables simple autonomous human-robot interactions that are comparable to the expert-operator baseline, and that users can recognize the different robot moods as generated by our model.”
According to the researchers, the AI uses a complex system to predict two things, the first being smooth and continuous movements like waving, and the second being specific actions like saying hello. After conducting a trial run on a computer, they introduced the robot to real people. To their surprise, the robot was an instant success, engaging and interacting with individuals almost as seamlessly as it did under the expert’s control.
“Finally, we demonstrate a zero-shot transfer of our trained model onto a different robotic platform with the same operator interface,” the researchers conclude.
Australian firm makes leather from plants, recycled clothes for cars, fashion
It could be used in industries like footwear, fashion, upholstery, and automotive.
Alt. Leather, an Australian startup, has developed a sustainable, plant-based leather alternative that eliminates animal products, plastics, and harmful environmental impacts.
Interestingly, this eco-friendly alternative uses natural fibers and agricultural waste to create a material that mimics standard leather. It could be used in industries like footwear, fashion, upholstery, and automotive.
“10% of our ingredients are upcycled from textiles and cellulose destined for landfill or incineration. 100% of our ingredients are derived from regenerative plants available in abundance globally,” the company’s website noted.
“Designed with end-of-life in mind, we are currently testing the degradability and recyclability of our material,” it added.
Support from CSIRO
For the development of sustainable leather, the company got support from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
The company utilizes green technology to replicate the intricate 3D network structure of animal leather using natural fibers.
The company states that the resultant material meets international quality standards for durability and appearance.
Alt. Leather’s team initially tested their material with a small extruder machine to ensure its viability. After successful trials, they progressed to larger extruders to assess the potential for mass production.
Through CSIRO’s Kick-Start program, Alt. Leather gained access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert guidance, allowing them to refine their production processes.
“The structured approach of Kick-Start allowed us to test our material in a real-world setting and confirm that it could be scaled up,” Funder told CSIRO.
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WWII Aussie bomber shot down by Nazis found in Greek waters after 82 years
This discovery is significant for recognizing 3,143 Australian aviators with no known grave from WWII and the Korean conflict.
In a surprising find, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World War, has been discovered off the island of Antikythera in Greece.
According to the Australian Department of Defense (DoD), the discovery of the wreck of Baltimore FW282 brings to an end 82 years of uncertainty regarding the final resting place of the crew.
The wireless operator/air gunner, Pilot Officer Colin William Walker from the RAAF, and Warrant Officer John Gartside from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) were also on the flight.
Operated by RAAF’s No 454 Squadron, Baltimore FW282 was returning from a mission over the Aegean Sea on December 3, 1943, when it was intercepted by German fighter aircraft and sustained heavy damage.
While ditching into the ocean, pilot Flight Lieutenant Horsley was knocked unconscious and awoke as water filled the cockpit.
After swimming to the surface and realizing he was alone, Flight Lieutenant Horsley swam to shore, where he was handed over to German authorities.
The pilot spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner of war in Germany. The other three crewmembers were listed as missing, believed killed.
Finding WWII bomber
In 2024, the Greek technical diving group AegeanTec, which specializes in exploring deep-water wrecks beyond the reach of recreational divers, located the wreck of the missing bomber in 61 meters of water.
Longstanding relationship
RAF Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, said the discovery of RAAF Baltimore FW282 highlighted the longstanding relationship between the RAF and the Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Forces.
“It’s an honour to acknowledge the bravery of the multinational crew. This was a generation who embodied the importance of service and comradeship.Their efforts were the base on which the RAF continues to maintain the security of the UK at home and abroad,” Air Chief Marshal Knighton said.
“Their sense of duty inspires future generations of all of our Air Forces.”
Trump Ignites US Nuclear Comeback With Texas Plant
The Trump administration's drive to revive American manufacturing and power a growing artificial intelligence industry is accelerating with a new nuclear energy project in Texas, The Washington Times reported.
A manufacturing facility in Texas is preparing to switch from natural gas to nuclear power as the Trump administration pushes to expand the use of small modular reactors, or SMRs, to meet rising electricity demand and bolster the U.S. manufacturing base.
This week, Dow Chemical and nuclear engineering firm X-energy submitted a federal construction permit application for a next-generation SMR at Dow's 4,700-acre plant in Seadrift, Texas. The site produces plastics and chemical products used in dozens of applications and will be the first U.S. facility of its kind powered by a grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor.
Unlike traditional nuclear plants, SMRs are smaller, cheaper to build, and can be constructed in modules. Their design allows for high reliability, reduced carbon emissions, and easier siting since they do not require proximity to large bodies of water.
X-energy's Seadrift reactor will use helium gas to cool billions of uranium-filled pebbles, generating temperatures near 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit to create steam for power.
"What attracted them to X-energy was that our plant configuration is four modules that produce about 320 megawatts," said Carol Lane, X-energy's vice president of government affairs. "It gives very, very high reliability, which is something that the data centers and AI centers really care about."
"We will work diligently and creatively to enable the rapid deployment and export of next-generation nuclear technology," he said in February.
Despite past setbacks — including the 2023 cancellation of NuScale Power's Idaho project, which faced cost overruns and a lack of buyers — enthusiasm remains strong. China leads the world in SMRs, and under Trump’s leadership, the United States aims to follow suit, according to the Times.
Trump Would Veto Bill to Curb Authority on Tariffs
If it reached his desk, President Donald Trump would veto a Senate bill that seeks to limit his authority to unilaterally impose tariffs, Axios reported Monday.
If it reached his desk, President Donald Trump would veto a Senate bill that seeks to limit his authority to unilaterally impose tariffs, Axios reported Monday.
The legislation would require the president to notify Congress of impending tariffs within 48 hours of their being imposed, while also mandating that such tariffs receive congressional approval within 60 days. Under the terms of the bill, Congress would also be allowed to withdraw any tariff at any time.
"You don't get a first introduction and get so many people on board, but I think it shows the anxiety that people have," Cantwell told CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
The odds of the bill passing both chambers of Congress and garnering enough signatures to override a Trump veto appear slim, while House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., seem to be standing by the White House.
"I'm sure if they listen to their constituents, consumer challenges are already starting to surface, and certainly the stock market's impact on retirement income is shaking a lot of people," Cantwell said. "So I'm sure my colleagues will hear from them."
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., confirmed to Politico on Friday that he plans to introduce a companion measure in the House.
Democrats Hope Musk Backlash Helps Them Win in Virginia
Democrats are hoping backlash to tech CEO Elon Musk and his policies will make them victorious in the Virginia House of Delegates races.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced a seven-figure investment in the races with plans to use the same anti-Musk playbook the party used to win a Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, Politico said.
Musk spent tens of millions and campaigned in-person in Wisconsin to boost the conservative candidate, only to lose by 10 points.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), overseen by Musk, has led to thousands of federal employees being laid off, many of whom live in Virginia.
Musk has said he intends to spend heavily on the state elections in Virginia and New Jersey this year.
Democrats hold a one-seat majority in the state House, having returned to power in 2023 by just 975 votes.
The governor's race is expected to be between former Democrat Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
Trans Athletes Face Off in Women's Pro Pool Final
A pair of transgender athletes faced off in a women's pro pool final over the weekend in the United Kingdom, leading to protests.
A pair of transgender athletes faced off in a women's pro pool final over the weekend in the United Kingdom, leading to protests.
Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith competed in the Ultimate Pool Women's Pro Series Event 2 at Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan, defeating four female opponents each to get to the championship match.
The event was held by the World Eightball Pool Federation, which allows trans athletes to compete in the sport without restrictions.