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Legal battles intensify over telehealth abortion-pill access
politics29 days ago

Legal battles intensify over telehealth abortion-pill access

States and conservative groups are suing to overturn FDA rules that allow mifepristone via telehealth, arguing such access clashes with bans in many states. Federal cases involving Louisiana, Texas and others are pressing the FDA as courts weigh whether prescribing rules are too restrictive, with a status update deadline of Oct. 7 in some matters. Even if limits tighten, abortion pills could still be accessible through alternatives like misoprostol, sparking debates about state control vs. federal oversight and the future of telehealth for this medication.

via AP News|
#abortion#fda#lawsuits
Witkoff and UAE security chief plot Iran strategy
world1 month ago

Witkoff and UAE security chief plot Iran strategy

White House envoy Steve Witkoff met UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan in Sardinia to discuss the next steps in the Iran crisis as Washington pushes a broad economic pressure campaign and aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; the UAE has halted all trade with Iran and coordinated with the U.S. on sanctions, with talks focusing on coordinating future actions against Tehran.

via Axios|
#iran#note-extra-tag-included#sanctions
Patriots Ready for Cleveland Finale with 10 Players to Watch
sports1 month ago

Patriots Ready for Cleveland Finale with 10 Players to Watch

The Patriots close their preseason in Cleveland with health and depth as priorities, resting top players while evaluating a mix of veterans and youngsters. The piece highlights 10 players to watch: Hassan Haskins at running back amid a shuffled RB group; UDFA wideouts vying for spots (Williams, Chism III, with DeGennaro emerging as a practice-squad candidate); undrafted tight end Tanner Arkin; rookie Caleb Lomu (and Dametrious Crownover) on the line; edge rushers Gabe Jacas and Q Hutchins; linebacker Namdi Obiazor; cornerbacks Kindle Vildor and Karon Prunty; and punter Matt Haack, who just signed on after Bryce Baringer’s injury, as cutdown day approaches.

via Pats Pulpit|
#injuries#nfl#note-extra-tag-included
Florida Records Local Dengue Transmission, First in 15 Years
health1 month ago

Florida Records Local Dengue Transmission, First in 15 Years

Florida has reported 10 locally acquired dengue cases this year—eight in Hillsborough County and two in Pinellas County—marking the first local transmission in Pinellas in 15 years. Dengue fever is mosquito‑borne and can cause fever, rash and severe body pains; most U.S. cases come from travelers, but local transmission can occur when an infected traveler introduces the virus to local Aedes mosquitoes. The CDC advises protective clothing and insect repellent and authorities continue mosquito-control efforts to prevent further spread.

via Yahoo|
#dengue#florida#health
Harry & Meghan Urged to Lay Low After Latest Venture Flop
entertainment1 month ago

Harry & Meghan Urged to Lay Low After Latest Venture Flop

After the documentary Cookie Queens opened poorly (No. 15, about $513K domestic), royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told Page Six that Harry and Meghan should disappear professionally for a while, cut back on announcements, and back one truly compelling project with experienced collaborators to rebuild credibility. She notes their pattern of multi‑venture attempts—podcasts, Netflix shows, Spotify deal that ended, Netflix partnership ending—that hasn’t translated their celebrity into lasting revenue, and argues longevity will depend on delivering undeniable content beyond the royal hook, with potential credibility gains from a thaw in tensions with King Charles.

via Page Six|
#box-office#cookie-queens#entertainment
politics1 month ago

Court halts NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout amid homeowner lawsuit

A Staten Island judge issued a temporary restraining order pausing NYC's pied-à-terre tax rollout on second homes valued over $5 million, forcing the city to remove a public list of about 900,000 properties and delaying notices and exemption deadlines while a lawsuit by homeowners led by Randy Mastro proceeds; a hearing is set for Aug. 31. Mayor Mamdani says the city will vigorously defend the measure, which aims to fund city services.

via Politico|
#judiciary#lawsuit#new-york-city
DC gears up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix with extensive street closures and parking restrictions
local2 months ago

DC gears up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix with extensive street closures and parking restrictions

Extensive street closures and parking restrictions are in effect in DC for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug. 22-23, with phased emergency no-parking and lane closures across central DC (major avenues and corridors) from now through Sept. 15, including nightly closures and local-traffic-only windows during the event period; drivers should plan ahead and check event details.

via WTOP|
#freedom-250-grand-prix#local#local-events
Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van
national3 months ago

Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van

Three witnesses dispute ICE’s version of the July 7 fatal shooting in Houston, saying no agent was in front of the white van when it was fired upon and that the officer shot from the side. ICE maintains self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly weaponized his vehicle; witnesses say there was no dash or body camera video. The inspector general and FBI are investigating, and Houston officials call for an independent probe. The attorney for the witnesses warns they could face deportation pressure to testify, highlighting concerns about the investigation’s integrity.

via USA Today|
#houston#ice#investigation
Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean
culture3 months ago

Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean

Slate’s Rebecca Onion argues Armie Hammer’s tears over Citizen Vigilante don’t absolve him of awareness of the film’s violent, anti-migrant angle; the piece suggests Hammer likely knew the project leaned right, notes the Elon Musk-promoted virality and payoffs for a sequel, and underscores the broader backlash surrounding his return to spotlight.

via Slate Magazine|
#celebrities#culture#immigration
politics3 months ago

Judge voids SNAP junk-food pilots, upsetting MAHA’s health agenda

A federal judge struck down state SNAP pilot programs intended to limit purchases of junk foods like soda and candy, ruling the Agriculture Department misapplied federal law. The decision affects Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia and threatens MAHA’s Make America Healthy Again health-push by undermining caps on what SNAP funds can buy.

via Politico|
#food-assistance#health#law
VOO Becomes First ETF to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets
markets4 months ago

VOO Becomes First ETF to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets

Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has become the first ETF to reach $1 trillion in assets, quadrupling since 2022 and surpassing SPY as the dominant U.S. equity tracker thanks to ultra-low fees (0.03%) and strong inflows. The milestone highlights the current dominance of passive investing, with globally about $21.9 trillion in ETFs, and comes amid an AI-stock rally and high-profile IPO ambitions (SpaceX, Anthropic) that could be supported by passive buyers once listed.

via Financial Times|
#asset-management#etfs#markets