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[ad_1] Despite overwhelming evidence that medication abortion is safe and effective, a federal judge known for his anti-abortion views is about to ban access to medication abortion using mifepristone across the United States. While the impact will be devastating for the entire country, such a decision will have especially harsh consequences for people in 10 states—half of which are considered to be protective of abortion rights and access. A Baseless Court Case Anti-abortion activists filed a lawsuit in November 2022—Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration—that seeks to revoke the agency’s approval of mifepristone, which is used,…

[ad_1] Over 100 parents of trans and gender-expanding children have written an open letter opposing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation that advocates say could widely censor trans and other marginalized communities on the internet.KOSA was initially introduced in the Senate in 2022 by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn. The bill would burden online platforms with the legal responsibility to proactively remove content that causes anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying, violence, and more. Since its introduction in 2022, digital rights groups such as Fight for the Future have been warning that online platforms could face…

[ad_1] Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in 2024, creating a wide-open contest in a state that heavily favors Republicans and is expected to attract a crowded field. Romney, a former presidential candidate and governor of Massachusetts, made the announcement in a video statement. The 76-year-old said the country is ready for new leadership. “Frankly, it’s time for a new generation of leaders,” he said. “They’re the ones that need to make the decisions that will shape the world they will be living in.” WATCH: Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democratic…

[ad_1] Neil Currey, a bodybuilder who competed in one of the world’s most prestigious fitness competitions, has died at the age of 34. “Absolutely shocking, heartbreaking news – that my former athlete [Neil Currey] died today 😔 My last/best memory of him was this smiling face after he won New York Pro and fulfilled his lifetime dream of qualifying for the Mr. Olympia,” Currey’s former coach, Milo Sarcev announced on social media. “I am lost for words and filled with pain and sadness. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. RIP Neil and God bless your soul.…

[ad_1] The disproportionate use of criminal law is one of the main threats facing the right to protest peacefully in defense of land, territory and environment in Mexico, Amnesty International said today upon publishing a new report. Mexico: Land and Freedom? Criminalizing defenders of land, territory and environment documents the disproportionate use of the justice system to deter, punish and prevent defenders from protesting in demand of their rights. “The disproportionate use of the criminal justice system against protesters forms part of a broader strategy of disincentivizing and dismantling advocacy for land, territorial and environmental rights. It is alarming to…

[ad_1] Perthes on Wednesday announced his resignation amid tensions with Khartoum over the war in Sudan.The United Nations special envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, has announced that he will step down from the role, more than three months after Sudan’s military-controlled government declared him unwelcome in the war-torn country. “I am grateful to the secretary-general for that opportunity and for his confidence in me, but I have asked him to relieve me of this duty,” Perthes told the Security Council on Wednesday, warning that the conflict “could be morphing into a full-scale civil war”. The conflict in Sudan involves fighting…

[ad_1] We’ve reported recently on possible links between some medications and dementia. But there are also some activities that may help seniors keep their minds sharp.For a long time, doctors have recommended daily exercise as a way to reduce the risk of dementia. Now, a recent study suggests spending some time each day on the internet can serve the same purpose.A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that seniors who use the internet regularly can reduce their risk of dementia by as much as 50%. Even after allowing for other factors that could affect cognitive…

[ad_1] On the lunch menu Wednesday at the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia’s far east: Crab dumplings, entrecôte of marbled beef … with a side of deadly weapons. At the closely watched summit of global outcasts, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday pledged cooperation with North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un. While Russia was widely believed to be seeking an arms deal with North Korea, the meeting ended without major announcements on weapons, although Putin acknowledged that the issue was on the agenda. The meeting took place against the backdrop of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, which has isolated the Kremlin and…

[ad_1] Kris Jenner apparently wants to plaster her name all over a ton of cozy clothes, perhaps taking a page out of one of her daughters’ playbooks. The KarJenner matriarch is seemingly dipping her toes once again into the world of fashion, according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ. As it turns out, Kris has an active application with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office … in which she’s trying to lock up the rights to her own moniker, in all caps — ‘KRIS JENNER.’ The application states Kris wants to brand a ton of different clothing items — which,…

[ad_1] The Israeli government’s plans for a judicial overhaul continue to face intense opposition. On 12 September 2023, Israel’s Supreme Court (sitting as the High Court of Justice) began hearing petitions against the first piece of overhaul legislation, which was passed by the Israeli Knesset in July. Since the overhaul was first announced at the beginning of 2023, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken part in protests against the plans. Israeli police have in some cases responded with excessive force and have carried out dozens of arbitrary arrests. The overhaul is designed to erode judicial review and weaken the…