Key takeaways: Clinics are shuttering in states where abortion is outlawed Longer wait times at facilities in states where it remains legal Women unable to…
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A judge in Wyoming has ruled that the state's first-in-the-nation law to ban abortion pills will not take effect on July 1 as planned. The lawsuit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, argues that the ban is unconstitutional and would cause irreparable harm to patients seeking abortion care. Judge Melissa Owens ruled that the ban must be suspended while the lawsuit is being resolved, meaning that abortion pills will remain legal in Wyoming for the time being.
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state's restrictions on Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments are invalid and violate federal laws, striking down a health code rule and a new state law. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, and the Southern Poverty Law Center on behalf of four transgender people and the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Judge Hinkle said the laws violated federal laws on Medicaid, equal protection and the Affordable Care Act's prohibition of sex discrimination, and noted that the state had not provided any evidence that the treatments were medically unnecessary or posed a risk to the health of patients.
On Wednesday night, a powerful hail storm hit the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Colorado, leaving nearly 100 people injured. Seven were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, including cuts and broken bones, while the rest were treated and released on the scene. The storm caused the concert, which was being held by former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, to be cancelled. Concertgoers are advised to take caution and be aware of their surroundings in the event of a storm.
Key takeaways: In 29% of heterosexual marriages today, women and men earn about the same. The study found that wives in these marriages spend roughly…
The US Department of Agriculture has approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer lab-grown meat to restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves. This marks the first time that U.S. regulators have approved the sale of such products, and could have a major impact on the food industry by reducing the environmental impact of raising animals for food and providing an alternative for those who wish to avoid animal products. The approval is a major milestone in the development of lab-grown meats, and more companies are expected to follow suit in the near future.
Key takeaways: Residents in Mississippi’s capital city have been without power and air conditioning for almost 100 hours. Texas’ power grid operator has asked residents…
However, Democrats need the unanimous consent of all 100 senators for the bills to move forward, which they do not have.