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No mention of Russia in 2027 IIHF listing of groupings for men's hockey worlds
The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced the groups for next year's men's world championship without listing Russia, after last month saying the country's eligibility would be decided "on an event-by-event basis."
#Sports #Hockey
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/2027-groupings-russia-omission-mens-hockey-world-championship-9.7227062?cmp=rss

Richard Michael Blaber May 30

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/29/cuts-uk-fund-global-nature-protection-alarm-conservationists. "At least 89 #countries will lose #eligibility for #funding for #biodiversity #projects under the Darwin Initiative, in a round of #cuts that #conservationists warned would put #species & #habitats in jeopardy, & set back #global #efforts to halt the precipitous #decline in #nature." See: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/the-darwin-initiative.

Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection

Conservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in nature

The Guardian

CBC Sports May 29

IIHF to decide Russian hockey participation on event-by-event basis after ban review
The International Ice Hockey Federation has reversed its decision to ban Russian ‌national and club teams from its 2026-27 competitions and will now review the country's eligibility on an event-by-event basis, the governing body announced on Friday.
#Sports #Hockey
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/iihf-russia-bans-hockey-may-29-9.7216703?cmp=rss

Global Feed May 24

New NCAA rules tighten eligibility paperwork for international athletes—meaning many top foreign prospects could face extra hoops before stepping onto U.S. campuses.

- More rigorous documentation & compliance checks
- Potential drop in overseas talent pipelines
- Schools may need dedicated support staff

#NCAA #CollegeSports #InternationalAthletes #Eligibility #SportsPolicy

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Richard Michael Blaber May 1

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/key-cost-saving-change-on-pip-re-assessments-as-dwp-offers-new-ways-to-engage-with-timms-review/. "The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has increased the number of #disabled #claimants who will face fewer #reviews of their #eligibility for #personal #independence #payment (PIP)." Thank Heaven for small (very small) mercies!

Key cost-saving change on PIP re-assessments, as DWP offers new ways to engage with Timms Review

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased the number of disabled claimants who will face fewer reviews of their eligibility for personal independence payment (PIP). The measures it i…

Disability News Service

Global News Apr 22

Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta
Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.
#Health #Albertahealth #BreastCancer #FertilityTreatment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812597/alberta-free-breast-cancer-screening-eligibility-age/

Global News Calgary Apr 22

Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta
Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.
#Health #Albertahealth #BreastCancer #FertilityTreatment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812597/alberta-free-breast-cancer-screening-eligibility-age/

Global News Edmonton Apr 22

Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta
Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.
#Health #Albertahealth #BreastCancer #FertilityTreatment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812597/alberta-free-breast-cancer-screening-eligibility-age/

Global News Lethbridge Apr 22

Eligibility age for free breast cancer screening being lowered in Alberta
Alberta is also putting $2.25 million into a new oncofertility program – a type of medical treatment focused on preserving fertility for patients before cancer treatment.
#Health #Albertahealth #BreastCancer #FertilityTreatment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812597/alberta-free-breast-cancer-screening-eligibility-age/