Racism underlies disparities in maternal mortality in Americas -UN report
By Nancy Lapid High rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women of African descent in North and South America
2023-07-12 12:18
Iowa House passes 6-week abortion ban in special session called by GOP governor
Iowa's state House passed a bill Tuesday night that would ban most abortions in the state as early as six weeks into pregnancy, acting quickly in the special session ordered by GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds with the sole purpose of restricting the procedure in the state.
2023-07-12 11:57
Iowa House approves law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks
A new ban on almost all abortions in Iowa after roughly six weeks of pregnancy has prevailed with exclusively Republican support in one chamber of the Legislature
2023-07-12 11:49
You Can Save Big on These 20 Amazon Basics Products During Prime Day 2023
Love Amazon’s budget-friendly house line? With these Prime Day deals, you can snag Amazon Basics products for even more affordable prices.
2023-07-12 06:57
Idaho sued over law making it a crime to help minors get abortions without parental consent
Two advocacy groups and an attorney who works with sexual assault victims are suing Idaho over a new law that makes it a felony to help minors get an abortion without their parents’ consent
2023-07-12 06:28
Several shark species are facing extinction. Here's how you can help
Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They've even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet. But many species of these aquatic apex predators are now in danger of dying out forever.
2023-07-12 03:59
Iowa Legislature considers 6-week abortion ban during a special session
Protesters are gathering at the Iowa Capitol rotunda Tuesday as the Legislature convenes a special session on abortion restrictions
2023-07-11 22:47
Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegal
Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled that restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employee’s use of restrooms at her workplace are illegal, in a landmark decision that could promote LGBTQ+ rights in a country without legal protections for them
2023-07-11 21:57
Who is Michael Burham? Escaped Pennsylvania inmate is 'self-taught survivalist with military training' and considered armed and dangerous
Michael Burham, according to the police, was last seen on Friday sporting an orange 'crocs-style' shoe and jail jumpsuit over a denim jacket
2023-07-11 20:54
Who is David Bolno's wife? Singer Camila Sterling found dead in music executive's hotel bathtub OD'd on 'pink cocaine'
Camila Sterling died from a cocktail of narcotic substances including ketamine, MDMA, and pink cocaine
2023-07-11 19:49
If You Bought A&W Root Beer in the Past 7 Years, the Company Might Owe You Money
Do you feel wronged by A&W? You might be entitled to compensation.
2023-07-11 19:30
Iowa's special session places abortion at forefront in 2024 GOP primary
Iowa's legislature will kick off a special session Tuesday aimed at banning abortion in most cases after about six weeks of pregnancy, elevating the issue in a state blanketed by 2024 presidential contenders who have sought to avoid the kinds of specifics the Republican-led state House and Senate are poised to consider.
2023-07-11 19:15