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Michigan Democrats Push to Safeguard Reproductive Health Data Ahead of GOP House Takeover

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Michigan Democrats Push to Safeguard Reproductive Health Data Ahead of GOP House Takeover

Michigan Democrats are racing against the clock to pass ‍legislation bolstering reproductive health ​care, notably‌ safeguarding the privacy of digital health data, before Republicans assume control of the state House in⁢ January 2025. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is championing a ⁤bill aimed at protecting sensitive reproductive health facts, including data collected by menstrual cycle tracking apps. … Read more

South Korea Ruling Party Backs Suspending Yoon’s Powers, Fueling Impeachment Push

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South Korea Ruling Party Backs Suspending Yoon’s Powers, Fueling Impeachment Push

SEOUL,⁢ South korea — South Korea’s political landscape is in turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ‌controversial declaration of martial law earlier this‍ week. The move, which has been widely condemned as ⁢unconstitutional, has sparked calls⁣ for Yoon’s impeachment and ‍thrown the nation into⁤ a state of political⁣ crisis. Opposition parties are pushing for a⁢ … Read more

Canada Tightens Gun Control, Eyes Ukraine Donation

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Canada Tightens Gun Control, Eyes Ukraine Donation

Canada announced a ⁢sweeping ban on 324 firearm ‌varieties on Thursday, labeling ⁢them as weapons ⁣fit for battlefields, not hunting grounds or sport shooting ⁤ranges. Public Safety Minister⁤ Dominic LeBlanc emphasized that ⁤these firearms “can no longer be used.” This latest move expands on a previous ban in May 2020 that prohibited over 1,500 firearm … Read more

Congo on Alert Over Deadly Mystery Illness

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Congo on Alert Over Deadly Mystery Illness

Health officials ⁤across Africa are urging caution as a mysterious flu-like illness grips ⁣the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming dozens of lives. The outbreak, centered in the remote‍ Kwango province, has ⁣sparked concern and a scramble for answers. CongoS Health Minister,⁣ Roger Kamba,⁤ confirmed​ 71 deaths, ⁣including⁤ 27 in hospitals and 44 within communities. ​ … Read more

Macron to Address France After No-Confidence Vote Ousts Government

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Macron to Address France After No-Confidence Vote Ousts Government

PARIS — French ⁤President emmanuel Macron is set⁢ to address⁣ the ‌nation on Thursday following⁣ the resignation of Prime minister Michel Barnier.⁤ Barnier stepped ⁢down a day after a historic no-confidence vote in the National Assembly‌ left France without a functioning government. The Elysee presidential palace confirmed ⁢that Macron “took note” of Barnier’s resignation. A … Read more

Taiwanese President Lai Holds Phone Talks with US Congress Leaders from Guam

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Taiwanese President Lai Holds Phone Talks with US Congress Leaders from Guam

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te engaged in a series of phone calls with prominent U.S. congressional leaders during his stopover in Guam on Thursday, marking the second leg of his Pacific island tour. According to a spokesperson for the⁢ presidential office, Lai spoke with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic ‍leader Hakeem Jeffries. He … Read more

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

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Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has issued a scathing report accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its⁤ ongoing conflict with Hamas.⁢ The human rights institution alleges that Israel’s actions, including deadly attacks, ‌the destruction of⁤ vital infrastructure, and the blockade‌ of essential aid like food ‍and medicine, demonstrate a deliberate intent to ‌destroy the … Read more

Extinct Hawaiian Crow Returns to Maui in Historic Release

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Extinct Hawaiian Crow Returns to Maui in Historic Release

In a landmark conservation effort,five Hawaiian crows,known‌ as ‘alalā,were reintroduced to Maui on Wednesday. ​This marks teh first time thes intelligent and⁤ charismatic birds‌ have been released on the island, signifying a⁢ crucial step in​ their journey back ⁣from the brink of extinction. The ‘alalā, once found across the Hawaiian‌ Islands, vanished ​from ‍the ⁢wild … Read more

Meta to Build $10 Billion AI Data Center in Louisiana Amidst Elon Musk’s Tennessee Expansion

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Meta to Build Billion AI Data Center in Louisiana Amidst Elon Musk’s Tennessee Expansion

Meta, the parent company ⁢of Facebook, is set‌ to build its largest artificial intelligence data center⁣ yet​ in⁢ northeast louisiana, a move that promises to revitalize a struggling⁣ region while raising ⁢concerns ⁤about its⁤ environmental ⁢impact. the $10 ‌billion facility, announced Wednesday, is expected ⁤to create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary⁤ construction jobs ‍in … Read more

Millions Could Get Access to Weight-Loss Drugs

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Millions Could Get Access to Weight-Loss Drugs

Millions of ‍Americans struggling‍ with obesity could soon gain access to groundbreaking weight-loss medications ⁣under ‍a proposed ‍$35 billion​ plan from the Biden governance. The⁢ proposal, unveiled‍ by the Health and Human‌ Services Department, would ⁢require⁣ Medicare and Medicaid⁣ to ‍cover popular injectables like Wegovy‍ and Zepbound for a significant⁣ portion of the⁢ obese population. … Read more