North Carolina GOP takes first step to override veto of 12-week abortion limit
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the first of two steps necessary to enact the policy over Gov. Roy Cooper’s opposition
2023-05-17 05:46
Abortion rights face tectonic shift as lawmakers debate sharply curbing procedure in South
Abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift Tuesday as lawmakers debated laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access
2023-05-17 05:18
Goodbye, fish and chips? New England haddock imperiled by overfishing
Federal fishing managers say a staple seafood species caught by East Coast fishers for centuries is overfished
2023-05-17 04:54
CANNES PHOTOS: Helen Mirren's blue hair, Johnny Depp's return and more Day 1 scenes
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival opened its 76th edition with a parade of stars, including the much-debated return of Johnny Depp.
2023-05-17 04:28
Infertility is common in the US, but insurance coverage remains limited
Coverage of fertility treatments remains hard to find in many corners of health insurance even as it grows briskly with big employers that see it as a must-have benefit to keep workers
2023-05-17 03:54
Archaeologists uncover two new Pompeii victims killed by earthquake
Archaeologists working at Pompeii have found two new victims that they say were killed by an earthquake that accompanied the volcanic eruption of 79 AD.
2023-05-17 01:29
Nebraska lawmakers to debate attaching 12-week abortion ban to trans youth health care ban
Nebraska lawmakers are set to take up debate on a plan that would tack on a proposed 12-week abortion ban to a bill that would ban gender-affirming care in transgender minors
2023-05-17 00:28
25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks
When it comes to rescuing endangered species, progress is an ongoing effort—but these plants and animals have made successful comebacks.
2023-05-17 00:21
Drunk-driver suspect claims his dog was driving the car
A DUI suspect attempted to switch car seats with his dog after being pulled over by police for speeding. Springfield Police stopped and approached the vehicle for travelling 52mph in a 30mph zone on Saturday (13 May). It was then the driver allegedly got out of the passenger side and claimed he was not driving. "The driver attempted to switch places with his dog who was in the passenger seat, as the SPD officer approached and watched the entire process," a post from Springfield Police Department read. "The male party then exited the passenger side of the vehicle and claimed he was not driving." The male driver was said to show clear signs of intoxication. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter When confronted about his alcohol consumption, he ran away from the officer before being apprehended around 20 yards from the vehicle. An officer from Springfield Police Department discovered that the man was lost in the area after driving from Las Animas to Pueblo. He was later found to have two active warrants for his arrest and was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while ability impaired, driving under suspension, speeding 20-24 over, and resisting arrest. "The dog does not face any charges and was let go with just a warning," the department joked in a Facebook post, before explaining that the dog was given to an acquaintance to be looked after while the suspect was in jail. Indy100 reached out to Springfield Police Department for comment, who highlighted in their post that the investigation is still ongoing. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-16 23:57
EU countries adopt law banning products which fuel deforestation
The 27 European Union countries have formally endorsed a law that should help the bloc reduce its contribution to global deforestation by regulating the trade in a series of goods
2023-05-16 22:57
Miller Lite shames its stellar roster of stunning celebs with new ad that labeled them 'bad s**t'
Featuring comedian Ilana Glazer, the one-minute and 30-second spot posted online declared, 'It's time beer made it up for women'
2023-05-16 22:55
12 Facts About the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Brown marmorated stink bugs first popped up in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s—and now, they can invade your home by the thousands.
2023-05-16 21:51