Bianca Hillier
@biancahillier.bsky.social
Reporter for @theworld.org covering sports, LGBTQ rights, food, movies, etc. We air on 375+ public radio stations across the US. https://theworld.org/contributors/bianca-hillier
1,024 players across Turkey's men's pro soccer leagues were suspended this week after being linked to illegal betting account. 300+ referees were accused of the same thing two weeks ago.
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Turkish soccer faces betting scandal with 1,000 players and 300 referees - The World from PRX
The Turkish Football Federation announced mass suspensions this week after it found more than 1,000 active players linked to illegal betting accounts. The news breaks just weeks after hundreds of refe...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
1,024 players across Turkey's men's pro soccer leagues were suspended this week after being linked to illegal betting account. 300+ referees were accused of the same thing two weeks ago.
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“We’re always talking about, ‘Who is responsible for athlete safety?’ It’s everybody... It’s every coach. It’s every athlete. It is every parent."
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New rules aim to safeguard skiers in an inherently dangerous sport - The World from PRX
The global sports body for skiing and snowboarding is introducing new safety rules in an attempt to curb accidents after a recent string of serious injuries and fatalities over the past year. Many peo...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“We’re always talking about, ‘Who is responsible for athlete safety?’ It’s everybody... It’s every coach. It’s every athlete. It is every parent."
Latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/stories/2025...
Latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/stories/2025...
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On The World 🌎 today:
@ginak.bsky.social: The world reacts to Zohran Mamdani's NYC win
@biancahillier.bsky.social: New rules aim to keep skiers safe
@orlabarry.bsky.social: Milan inmates turn abandoned refugee boats into musical instruments
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@ginak.bsky.social: The world reacts to Zohran Mamdani's NYC win
@biancahillier.bsky.social: New rules aim to keep skiers safe
@orlabarry.bsky.social: Milan inmates turn abandoned refugee boats into musical instruments
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November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
On The World 🌎 today:
@ginak.bsky.social: The world reacts to Zohran Mamdani's NYC win
@biancahillier.bsky.social: New rules aim to keep skiers safe
@orlabarry.bsky.social: Milan inmates turn abandoned refugee boats into musical instruments
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
@ginak.bsky.social: The world reacts to Zohran Mamdani's NYC win
@biancahillier.bsky.social: New rules aim to keep skiers safe
@orlabarry.bsky.social: Milan inmates turn abandoned refugee boats into musical instruments
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
After speaking with Koichi Kitabatake before the race, I knew I had to track him on Sunday on the NYC app. Was thrilled to see him crosses the finish line! Congratulations to him -- and, happy 92nd birthday! theworld.org/segments/202...
Oldest runner at New York City Marathon says his life started after retirement - The World from PRX
In many ways, Koichi Kitabatake is just like any other runner preparing for Sunday’s New York City Marathon produced by New York Road Runners. He’s nervous for the big race but plans to draw energy fr...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
After speaking with Koichi Kitabatake before the race, I knew I had to track him on Sunday on the NYC app. Was thrilled to see him crosses the finish line! Congratulations to him -- and, happy 92nd birthday! theworld.org/segments/202...
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On The World 🌎 today:
🌐 @hannahchanatry.bsky.social: Civilians escaping el-Fasher
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: 91-year-old NYC marathon runner says his life started after retirement
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: Insurgents cut off Mali’s fuel supply
+ some spooky news 👻
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🌐 @hannahchanatry.bsky.social: Civilians escaping el-Fasher
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: 91-year-old NYC marathon runner says his life started after retirement
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: Insurgents cut off Mali’s fuel supply
+ some spooky news 👻
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
October 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
On The World 🌎 today:
🌐 @hannahchanatry.bsky.social: Civilians escaping el-Fasher
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: 91-year-old NYC marathon runner says his life started after retirement
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: Insurgents cut off Mali’s fuel supply
+ some spooky news 👻
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
🌐 @hannahchanatry.bsky.social: Civilians escaping el-Fasher
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: 91-year-old NYC marathon runner says his life started after retirement
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: Insurgents cut off Mali’s fuel supply
+ some spooky news 👻
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
Lindsey Vonn, the most successful woman in Alpine Ski World Cup history, says she's "potentially in the best shape of [her] life" at 41 years old due to improvements in recovery, nutrition, and overall training. After 5+ years out of the sport, she's now aiming to compete in Milan-Cortina.
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Lindsey Vonn, the most successful woman in Alpine Ski World Cup history, says she's "potentially in the best shape of [her] life" at 41 years old due to improvements in recovery, nutrition, and overall training. After 5+ years out of the sport, she's now aiming to compete in Milan-Cortina.
The #TeamUSA Media Summit ahead of the 2026 #WinterOlympics is about to begin! Let me know if you have any questions for the athletes/Olympic officials. @theworld.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The #TeamUSA Media Summit ahead of the 2026 #WinterOlympics is about to begin! Let me know if you have any questions for the athletes/Olympic officials. @theworld.org
Nneka Ogwumike has been recognized as one of the best basketball players in the best league in the world ever since she stepped on the scene. But even that hasn't been enough for her to make an Olympic roster. Now, her final chance at the Games is over. @theworld.org
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October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Nneka Ogwumike has been recognized as one of the best basketball players in the best league in the world ever since she stepped on the scene. But even that hasn't been enough for her to make an Olympic roster. Now, her final chance at the Games is over. @theworld.org
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English rugby star Emily Scarratt announced her retirement this morning, just weeks after winning the World Cup. I spoke with Scaz back in August to hear about her journey from a farm to rugby's biggest stage -- and who she has inspired along the way. @theworld.org
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October 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
English rugby star Emily Scarratt announced her retirement this morning, just weeks after winning the World Cup. I spoke with Scaz back in August to hear about her journey from a farm to rugby's biggest stage -- and who she has inspired along the way. @theworld.org
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theworld.org/stories/2025...
The relationship between a conductor and an orchestra is key to the success of the performance. That's why it's such a big issue that the orchestra at Venice's La Fenice theater is refusing to accept the incoming conductor, Beatrice Venezi. My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
October 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The relationship between a conductor and an orchestra is key to the success of the performance. That's why it's such a big issue that the orchestra at Venice's La Fenice theater is refusing to accept the incoming conductor, Beatrice Venezi. My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
"[This] is just how hockey works. That is, yes, everyone can talk about values and standards and expectations, but in reality hockey is still driven by silence." www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...
Carter Hart’s return shows hockey’s redemption machine never stops
The NHL’s reinstatement of Carter Hart underlines hockey’s enduring habit of rewarding silence over accountability
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October 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"[This] is just how hockey works. That is, yes, everyone can talk about values and standards and expectations, but in reality hockey is still driven by silence." www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...
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On The World 🌎 today:
@joshuacoe.bsky.social: Midwife in Sudan describes sexual violence, atrocities committed by militias
@biancahillier.bsky.social: FIFA suspends members of Malaysia's men's national soccer team
@joyhackel.bsky.social: Father recounts leaving Gaza City
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@joshuacoe.bsky.social: Midwife in Sudan describes sexual violence, atrocities committed by militias
@biancahillier.bsky.social: FIFA suspends members of Malaysia's men's national soccer team
@joyhackel.bsky.social: Father recounts leaving Gaza City
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On The World 🌎 today:
@joshuacoe.bsky.social: Midwife in Sudan describes sexual violence, atrocities committed by militias
@biancahillier.bsky.social: FIFA suspends members of Malaysia's men's national soccer team
@joyhackel.bsky.social: Father recounts leaving Gaza City
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
@joshuacoe.bsky.social: Midwife in Sudan describes sexual violence, atrocities committed by militias
@biancahillier.bsky.social: FIFA suspends members of Malaysia's men's national soccer team
@joyhackel.bsky.social: Father recounts leaving Gaza City
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
Two years after October 7, 2023, the calls to ban Israel from international sports continue to grow. Perhaps the sport at the center of the conversation is soccer, as FIFA prepares to host the Men's World Cup next year. My update on those calls, for @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
Growing calls to ban Israel from international soccer - The World from PRX
The calls to ban Israel from international competitions have grown as the war in Gaza has dragged on. But there’s been a notable uptick since a few weeks ago, when a UN commission of inquiry said Isra...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Two years after October 7, 2023, the calls to ban Israel from international sports continue to grow. Perhaps the sport at the center of the conversation is soccer, as FIFA prepares to host the Men's World Cup next year. My update on those calls, for @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
Thousands of artifacts are now on display at the former school, which re-opened yesterday in Brantford, Ontario as a historic site.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thousands of artifacts are now on display at the former school, which re-opened yesterday in Brantford, Ontario as a historic site.
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🧵 (1/4) Today is Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I'll be on @theworld.org later today with a story about how the Mohawk Institute (the longest-running residential school) is reopening as a museum to save + share the evidence of the children who were forced to attend.
September 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🧵 (1/4) Today is Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I'll be on @theworld.org later today with a story about how the Mohawk Institute (the longest-running residential school) is reopening as a museum to save + share the evidence of the children who were forced to attend.
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Big news this week for injectable lenacapavir for #HIV #PrEP! Terrific summary from @biancahillier.bsky.social at @theworld.org with our ED, Mitchell Warren, @jirairratevosian.bsky.social, @unitaid.bsky.social and Wits RHI
🎧 here: theworld.org/segments/202...
🎧 here: theworld.org/segments/202...
Twice-yearly HIV prevention drug to be offered at new, low cost - The World from PRX
An HIV prevention drug will be made available at a new, low cost in 120 low- and middle-income countries starting in 2027, according to an announcement yesterday. The move is being called a “once-in-a...
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September 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Big news this week for injectable lenacapavir for #HIV #PrEP! Terrific summary from @biancahillier.bsky.social at @theworld.org with our ED, Mitchell Warren, @jirairratevosian.bsky.social, @unitaid.bsky.social and Wits RHI
🎧 here: theworld.org/segments/202...
🎧 here: theworld.org/segments/202...
Experts say lenacapavir, an HIV prevention drug, is one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs in decades. Now, in record time, its got generic versions and will be just $40/year/person. A rare moment of celebration in global public health. My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
September 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Experts say lenacapavir, an HIV prevention drug, is one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs in decades. Now, in record time, its got generic versions and will be just $40/year/person. A rare moment of celebration in global public health. My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
Reposted by Bianca Hillier
On The World 🌎 today:
@hannahchanatry.bsky.social: China releases first-ever national emissions reduction targets
@biancahillier.bsky.social: Twice-yearly HIV prevention drug now offered at low price
@shirinj.bsky.social: Syria's new leaders at UNGA come with a message
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
@hannahchanatry.bsky.social: China releases first-ever national emissions reduction targets
@biancahillier.bsky.social: Twice-yearly HIV prevention drug now offered at low price
@shirinj.bsky.social: Syria's new leaders at UNGA come with a message
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
September 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
On The World 🌎 today:
@hannahchanatry.bsky.social: China releases first-ever national emissions reduction targets
@biancahillier.bsky.social: Twice-yearly HIV prevention drug now offered at low price
@shirinj.bsky.social: Syria's new leaders at UNGA come with a message
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
@hannahchanatry.bsky.social: China releases first-ever national emissions reduction targets
@biancahillier.bsky.social: Twice-yearly HIV prevention drug now offered at low price
@shirinj.bsky.social: Syria's new leaders at UNGA come with a message
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
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Fearless reporting and fascinating look back at the history of sex testing in sports by @biancahillier.bsky.social… she traces both the impulse and its pitfalls back to the 1930s
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New track and field sex-testing requirements revive longtime controversy in women's sports - The World from PRX
According World Athletics — the global governing body for track and field — the presence or absence of the SRY gene is a reliable proxy for determining biological sex. A new policy requiring that comp...
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September 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Fearless reporting and fascinating look back at the history of sex testing in sports by @biancahillier.bsky.social… she traces both the impulse and its pitfalls back to the 1930s
theworld.org/segments/202...
theworld.org/segments/202...
Reposted by Bianca Hillier
On The World 🌎 today:
🌐 @tibizea.bsky.social: A landmark ruling in Brazil
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: Sex testing for women is now mandatory in professional track and field
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: An ancient system of forest maintenance needs saving
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
🌐 @tibizea.bsky.social: A landmark ruling in Brazil
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: Sex testing for women is now mandatory in professional track and field
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: An ancient system of forest maintenance needs saving
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
September 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
On The World 🌎 today:
🌐 @tibizea.bsky.social: A landmark ruling in Brazil
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: Sex testing for women is now mandatory in professional track and field
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: An ancient system of forest maintenance needs saving
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
🌐 @tibizea.bsky.social: A landmark ruling in Brazil
🌐 @biancahillier.bsky.social: Sex testing for women is now mandatory in professional track and field
🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: An ancient system of forest maintenance needs saving
Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD
Went up to Maine this week for the Women’s International Motorcycle Association’s annual rally. There were bikes, beers, and plenty of bonding over a shared love of the open road. Hear it all on @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
September 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Went up to Maine this week for the Women’s International Motorcycle Association’s annual rally. There were bikes, beers, and plenty of bonding over a shared love of the open road. Hear it all on @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...
“Different animals need a variety of different things. So, some prefer underpasses, some prefer big open overpasses. And it really depends on the animal and the kind of topography that you’re dealing with.” 🐒🦌🐻
My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/stories/2025...
My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/stories/2025...
Wildlife crossings provide crucial routes for animals across the globe amid climate change, urban development - The World from PRX
Strategically placed crossings may be the answer to helping wildlife as their environments become increasingly fragmented by factors such as urban development and climate change, among others. Ecologi...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
“Different animals need a variety of different things. So, some prefer underpasses, some prefer big open overpasses. And it really depends on the animal and the kind of topography that you’re dealing with.” 🐒🦌🐻
My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/stories/2025...
My latest for @theworld.org: theworld.org/stories/2025...
Bad Bunny's most recent album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, explores the colonial relationship between Puerto Rico and the US. Students at Yale are now diving into the lyrics in a new class: “Bad Bunny: Musical Aesthetics and Politics." My latest for @theworld.org theworld.org/stories/2025...
September 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Bad Bunny's most recent album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, explores the colonial relationship between Puerto Rico and the US. Students at Yale are now diving into the lyrics in a new class: “Bad Bunny: Musical Aesthetics and Politics." My latest for @theworld.org theworld.org/stories/2025...
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For decades, people fleeing persecution have sought safety in the United States. Now, in a striking reversal, dozens of American citizens are seeking asylum in Europe — in the Netherlands in particular.
From San Francisco to a Dutch refugee camp: Why transgender Americans are fleeing home - The World from PRX
For decades, people fleeing persecution have sought safety in the United States. Now, in a striking reversal, dozens of American citizens are seeking asylum in Europe — in the Netherlands in particula...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
For decades, people fleeing persecution have sought safety in the United States. Now, in a striking reversal, dozens of American citizens are seeking asylum in Europe — in the Netherlands in particular.
Bad Bunny is nearing the end of his 30-show residency in San Juan, called ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí’ (I don’t want to leave here). But at Yale Unviersity, a new class on the Puerto Rican megastar is just getting started. I have the story today on @theworld.org.
September 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Bad Bunny is nearing the end of his 30-show residency in San Juan, called ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí’ (I don’t want to leave here). But at Yale Unviersity, a new class on the Puerto Rican megastar is just getting started. I have the story today on @theworld.org.