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Los Angeles – Led by left-leaning Jewish advocates for Palestinian rights, several dozens of demonstrators converged outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ Brentwood home in Los Angeles and demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. According to the Union Bulletin, about fifty protestors arrived outside Vice President Harris’ residence in Brentwood Westside on Thursday and marched to the front gate carrying placards with slogans that read “No war crimes in our name” and “Jewish ceasefire now.” Harris and her Jewish husband Douglas Emhoff, reside in this home although news of their whereabouts during the protests remains scanty. The peaceful protests were planned…

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks reported that she has received “credible death threats” after voting against Representative Jim Jordan for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. An aggressive reaction to Miller-Meek’s opinion that Rep. Jim Jordan is not the best candidate for Speaker of the House is representative of the report that violence against women in politics and leadership positions is on the rise around the world. Iowa Republican Miller-Meeks backed Jordan during the first vote and then switched her support the second time, along with many other House representatives. The Speaker of the House is a crucial position, responsible…

Hamas released a video of a 21-year-old French-Israeli woman, Mia Schem, who they claim is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, shares CNN. In the video, Mia Schem, 21, reveals that she suffered an arm injury and was brought to Gaza. Her family approved the publication and broadcast of the video. This marks the first video release by Hamas of any of the hostages in Gaza. Israeli authorities estimate that 199 people are held in Gaza. A Hamas representative suggests that the number may range from 200 to 250 captives across the strip. The Israel Defense Forces have informed…

The mother of slain Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, lashed out at Joran van der Sloot in court after he admitted to her and law enforcement that he had killed her daughter, shares PEOPLE. “You changed the course of our lives and you turned them upside down,” her mother Beth Holloway said in court, standing a few feet from van der Sloot. “You are a killer.” During her victim impact statement, Natalee’s mom, Beth Holloway, accused Joran van der Sloot of brutally killing her daughter in 2005, stating that he terminated Natalee’s dreams and possibilities. Beth added that he had killed…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) is proposing a ban on some chemical hair straightening products because they may cause cancer. The ban on chemical hair relaxers was prompted over concerns the chemical relaxers contain or emit formaldehyde, a chemical that has long been associated with hormone-related cancers, such as breast and womb cancers. The proposed regulation, which was announced on Friday (Oct 13), would be subject to public discussion, although prohibition of the said products is not imminent. Typically, FDA’s policy-making processes take several years. “Based on the comments, we might decide to end the rulemaking process,…

On Monday (Oct 16), the Delhi High Court in India questioned the Central government about regulations that prevent women who have never married from using surrogates to conceive children. Under the Indian Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which only permits charitable surrogacy, also prohibits single women and men from using a surrogate. A petition was filed by a 44-year-old unmarried woman, challenging section 2(1)(s) of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 that prohibits an unmarried Indian woman from bearing kids via surrogacy procedure but allows a single woman who lost her husband or was divorced to take the advantage of the same. the…

Reports from the Hamas-run health ministry indicate that the most recent Israeli airstrike in Gaza may have resulted in 300 deaths and injuries, with many still trapped beneath the rubble, the Guardian reports. The bombing of a civilian hospital is a violation of international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on civilians and civilian objects, including hospitals. These laws aim to protect civilians and ensure that they are not targeted in armed conflicts. This latest escalation in violence in the Israeli-Hamas War is a reminder that the conflict between Israel and Palestine remains unresolved, and that innocent civilians continue to bear…

Pop star Britney Spears reveals that she aborted Justin Timberlake’s baby when they dated back in the 1990’s.  The pair dated from 1999 to 2002 and were the hottest young couple around. Britney Spears admitted to having an abortion while promoting her new memoir, The Woman in Me.  The ‘Oops, I Did It Again’ singer revealed that she did not want to have an abortion but Justin Timberlake told her that he was not ready to be a father. According to PEOPLE, Spears writes of her experience undergoing the abortion: “To this day, it’s one of the most agonizing things…

Your body tells a story that you don’t even realize. Whenever you take off your panties and glance at yourself in the mirror you’re sending out energy into the heavens. Did you know that the way you shape your pubic hair offers insight into your personality? Read below to find out what your pubic hair says about you. A. Trimmed- Pubic hair is clipped or trimmed but not completely removed. If your private area is not completely nude and you have a bit of a fuzz that covers your vagina you are fun loving, careful with your life choices and…

While issues caused by climate change can lead to crisis situations that cause severe weather conditions, drought and higher temperatures, not enough is being done to combat the impact the climate crisis has on women. According to a report by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Queen Mary University of London, only 38 of the 119 countries that have created plans to address climate change embrace the provision of contraception, maternal, and neonatal health services, and only fifteen address gender based violence related issues. Without taking action to acknowledge the impact climate crisis has on women, the issue could completely…