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April 4, 2025
Ten years ago, the initial use of electric school buses began in three California school districts, offering a quieter, less unpleasant mode of transportation compared to the diesel buses commonly used by students and their families. Even though the technology has been accessible for years, less than one percent of the 489,000 school buses in
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In Rock Hill, South Carolina, ex-President Donald Trump expressed his backing for the accessibility of IVF and urged officials in Alabama to maintain access to this treatment, which has become a contentious issue in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. This was his initial response after the Alabama Supreme Court decision, which caused some providers in
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The recent decision by the Alabama Supreme Court, declaring frozen embryos to be legally considered children, brings attention to the underlying belief held by anti-abortion advocates that a fetus should have equal rights to a person. This belief is reflected in less sensational laws and proposals put forth by anti-abortion activists across the United States.
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The Vatican press office announced that Pope Francis will not be holding an audience on Saturday due to a mild case of the flu. No additional information was provided. Francis had a meeting planned with deacons from Rome in the morning. The Vatican’s representative, Matteo Bruni, stated on Saturday that the pope’s regular Sunday Angelus
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Lawmakers in Alabama are searching for solutions to ensure that in vitro fertilization services remain available, as several providers have temporarily stopped offering treatment following a state Supreme Court decision that deemed frozen embryos to be legally recognized as children. In response to the controversial decision, lawmakers in both the House and Senate are drafting
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The surgeon general in Florida is facing backlash for his actions regarding a measles outbreak at an elementary school. He has informed parents of unvaccinated children that it is up to them whether or not their children attend school, going against federal guidelines that require their exclusion. Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a well-known figure for his
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On June 12, 2019, a person trained in the study of embryos was observed working at the Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine in Reston, Virginia. | Image credit: Ivan Couronne/AFP via Getty Images For the past 50 years, Republicans have united around the belief that life begins at conception. They have been frantically trying to
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The state of Maryland’s House has passed a bill that would allow individuals to purchase health insurance through the state’s healthcare exchange, regardless of their immigration status. This will be made possible with the approval of a federal waiver. The bill was passed by the House with a vote of 101-34 and will now be
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The chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court cited a higher authority when declaring that frozen embryos are legally considered children according to state law. Chief Justice Tom Parker caused concern for those who support the separation of church and state and pleased religious conservatives who are against abortion by including quotes from the Bible
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Alabama’s in vitro fertilization clinics have stopped offering services following a recent state Supreme Court decision that deemed frozen embryos as children. Patients are now having to find alternative options. This week, doctors and patients in Alabama have been struggling with feelings of shock and anxiety as they navigate the aftermath of a decision made
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