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. Pope Francis advocates for a worldwide prohibition on surrogacy, stating that it takes advantage of both the mother and child involved.
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. Pope Francis advocates for a worldwide prohibition on surrogacy, stating that it takes advantage of both the mother and child involved.

In a speech addressing global peace and human dignity, Pope Francis condemned the practice of surrogate motherhood and called for a universal ban on its commercialization, deeming it a despicable act. During a speech about foreign relations to ambassadors recognized by the Vatican, Francis expressed sorrow that the year 2024 has arrived in a period

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In 2024, Georgia lawmakers intend to address issues such as restrictions on lawsuits and prejudice against Jewish people.
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In 2024, Georgia lawmakers intend to address issues such as restrictions on lawsuits and prejudice against Jewish people.

The 2024 regular session of Georgia’s General Assembly kicked off on Monday, with the main question being whether Republicans, who have previously been against it, will now approve an extension of health coverage for low-income adults through the state’s Medicaid program. The idea of expanding coverage is being considered by Republican House Speaker Jon Burns

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The governor of Kansas is embracing politics and going against her brand in a push to expand Medicaid.
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The governor of Kansas is embracing politics and going against her brand in a push to expand Medicaid.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is more aggressive and openly political in pushing to expand Medicaid in Kansas as the Republican-controlled Legislature prepares to open its annual session Monday following five years of failed efforts to provide state health coverage to another 150,000 people. Kelly confronts Republican supermajority leaders who are focused

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Since January 1, Defense Secretary Austin has been in the hospital, but the Pentagon chose not to publicly announce it.
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Since January 1, Defense Secretary Austin has been in the hospital, but the Pentagon chose not to publicly announce it.

The Pentagon press secretary, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, announced on Friday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center since Monday. This was the first official acknowledgement of Austin’s admission, which was due to complications from a minor elective medical procedure. On Friday, Ryder stated that

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The Supreme Court has given Idaho permission to implement its stringent ban on abortion, even in cases of medical emergencies.
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The Supreme Court has given Idaho permission to implement its stringent ban on abortion, even in cases of medical emergencies.

The US Supreme Court has granted permission for Idaho to implement its restrictive abortion law, which applies even in cases of medical emergencies, while the legal battle surrounding the issue continues. The judges declared that they will listen to discussions in April and temporarily suspended a previous court decision that had prohibited the implementation of

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The highest court in the land will determine if medical facilities are obligated to perform abortions that are necessary to save a person's life.
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The highest court in the land will determine if medical facilities are obligated to perform abortions that are necessary to save a person’s life.

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to consider arguments in the future regarding the federal government’s authority to mandate that emergency room doctors perform abortions in situations where it is necessary to stabilize the patient. | Photo by Francis Chung for POLITICO Once more, the United States Supreme Court is delving into the realm of

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The meat snack trays that were sold at Sam's Club and later recalled have been connected to 24 cases of salmonella poisoning.
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The meat snack trays that were sold at Sam’s Club and later recalled have been connected to 24 cases of salmonella poisoning.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday that 24 individuals from 14 states have become ill, with five requiring hospitalization, due to salmonella contamination from meat snack trays that were recalled and sold at certain Sam’s Club locations. This week, Fratelli Beretta USA, a company based in New Jersey that processes

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The FDA has approved drug importation, what comes next?
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The FDA has approved drug importation, what comes next?

Pharma companies and the Canadian government — longtime opponents of bulk drug importation — are unlikely to sanction the flow of prescription drugs over the border. | Julio Cortez/AP The recent ruling by the FDA permitting states to import prescription drugs from Canada may not have a positive impact on President Joe Biden’s reelection efforts

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