Typhoon Mawar, a Category 4 storm, is set to make landfall in Guam on Wednesday, bringing torrential rains, life-threatening storm surge, and hurricane-force winds. President Joe Biden has declared an emergency and local authorities have urged residents to evacuate flood-prone areas and take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. Forecasters have already reported sustained winds of over 50 mph and gusting over 70 mph.
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South Carolina is set to enact a new law banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies, the patient's life and health, and rape or incest. The bill has been met with both praise and criticism from both sides of the aisle, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster. The law is sure to be a contentious issue in the coming months, as both sides of the debate continue to battle over the issue of abortion rights.
The CDC released a report showing that the rate of new HIV infections in the US has decreased by 12% between 2017 and 2021, despite a sharp drop in HIV testing in 2020. Other wealthy Western nations have seen even greater success, with annual infection rates dropping by more than 70% in the Netherlands, 68% in Italy and 44% in Australia. The CDC report is a positive sign of progress, but there is still much work to be done to ensure all Americans have access to HIV testing, treatment, and prevention.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a landmark six-week abortion ban into law, despite polls showing him as having the best chance to defeat Donald Trump in the GOP race. The law is one of the strictest in the nation and is expected to be challenged in court, but it remains to be seen how DeSantis' "anti-woke" agenda will affect his presidential ambitions.
South Carolina mother Jamie Bradley Brun has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder after allegedly killing her 6-year-old daughter and attempting to kill her 8-year-old daughter. The 16-year-old daughter of Brun was able to save her 8-year-old sister from the attempted drowning. Brun is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center and her 8-year-old daughter is being treated for her injuries.
The Glass family have reached a settlement with the state and local governments of Colorado for $19 million, as well as changes to how officers are trained, following the death of their son Christian Glass due to a mental health crisis. The settlement is seen as a victory for the Glass family and a step forward in the effort to reform how authorities respond to people with mental health issues.
A private autopsy has revealed that Lashawn Thompson, a 35-year-old man who died in a bedbug-infested cell in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, suffered from severe neglect, including dehydration, malnourishment, and rapid weight loss. The autopsy found that these conditions contributed to his fatal cardiac arrhythmia, and the family's lawyers are calling for an investigation into the conditions of the jail and the circumstances surrounding Thompson's death. The Fulton County Jail has yet to comment on the autopsy report.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people under 19, with opponents of the bill promising to sue to try and block it. The bill is the latest in a series of restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care that Republicans have been pushing for across the United States, and has been met with criticism from those who argue that it will cause irreparable harm to young people in the state.