## The world’s top chess federation won’t let transgender women compete until ‘relevant proof’ is accepted by officials

Authored by fortune.com

The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for women until its officials make an assessment of gender change.

The decision by the Switzerland-based federation FIDE, published on Monday, has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and supporters of transgender rights.

“If a player has changed the gender from a man into a woman, all the previous titles remain eligible,” the federation said.

It said any transgender player was allowed to participate in the “open” section of its chess tournaments.

“Two years is a scope of sight that seemed reasonable for the thorough analyses of such developments,” the federation said.

Many sports involving intense physical activity — which chess does not — have been grappling with how to formulate policies toward transgender athletes in recent years.

Last month, the cycling federation ruled that female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will no longer be able to compete in women’s races. »

### Major advertisers flee X, deepening crisis at Elon Musk’s social media site

Authored by edition.cnn.com

The high-profile advertiser revolt includes some of the world’s largest media companies, such as Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, Comcast, Lionsgate and Warner Bros.

X also reportedly lost Apple, according to multiple news outlets including Axios, which first reported Apple’s withdrawal.

In a social media post on Friday, X CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote that “X has been extremely clear about our efforts to combat antisemitism and discrimination. »

### Dog who survived 72 days in mountains after owner’s death is regaining weight and back on hiking trails

Authored by apnews.com

A hunter found his body and a very protective Finney in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado on Oct. 30.

Finney had lost about half her body weight and her ribs were visible, officials have said.

Finney’s survival story has made her famous on the hiking trails around Pagosa Springs, Holby said. »

### Baldur's Gate 3 gets $80 physical edition in 2024

Authored by gamedeveloper.com

Larian Studios is giving Baldur's Gate 3 a physical multiplatform release outside of Japan.

In early 2024, limited disc-based versions of the hit RPG will release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $80.

For those buying the disc versions of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian released an FAQ which can be read here. »

### Apple, Disney and IBM to pause ads on X after antisemitic Elon Musk tweet

Authored by theguardian.com

Apple will pause all its advertising on X, formerly Twitter, two days after owner Elon Musk tweeted his enthusiastic agreement with an antisemitic post.

A cascade of other major technology and media companies, from IBM to Disney, made similar announcements on Friday.

Film studio Lionsgate said it would also pause ads on X, as did Warner Bros, Paramount, Sony Pictures, and Comcast/NBCUniversal, according to media reports. »

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