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September 19, 2024
A woman in Texas, who was pregnant and attempting to obtain legal approval for an abortion, has gone to a different state due to the strictness of the ban, according to her lawyers on Monday. The news was revealed while Kate Cox, whose unborn child has a terminal illness, was waiting for a decision from
READ MOREThe World Health Organization reported on Monday that there are currently five countries in East and southern Africa experiencing outbreaks of anthrax. These outbreaks have resulted in over 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths so far this year. A combined count of 1,166 potential cases had been recorded in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
READ MOREAfter the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the nationwide abortion rights last year, the matter was not eliminated from legal proceedings. Instead, it sparked a new wave of lawsuits as states implemented their own limitations and adversaries contested them in various courts nationwide. This week, three state courts are reviewing discussions on abortion, including a motion
READ MOREBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was met with opposition from discontented legislators regarding his prominent immigration strategy, while also defending himself against challenging inquiries on Monday regarding his decision-making during the COVID-19 outbreak. Sunak faces a challenging week as he must navigate two competing pressures that could have significant implications for his current position and
READ MOREFamous Chinese physician and advocate Gao Yaojie, who brought attention to the AIDS epidemic in rural China during the 1990s, passed away on Sunday at 95 years old in her home in the United States. Gao’s open criticism of the virus outbreak, estimated to have affected tens of thousands, caused embarrassment for the Chinese government.
READ MOREThe Pawelek family, who work in the mining industry, were not concerned about their healthcare. Mike’s position as a gold miner included comprehensive insurance and the mine’s medical facility in their town was reasonably priced. When Mike and Patty required knee surgeries, the mine covered the costs of transportation and accommodations in Salt Lake City,
READ MOREKate Cox, a mother of two from Texas, discovered she was pregnant again in August. However, she received heartbreaking news that her baby has a fatal condition and is expected to be stillborn or pass away shortly after birth. Cox, 31, has been unexpectedly thrust into a difficult situation regarding abortion bans, which have significantly
READ MOREA pregnant woman, whose fetus had a low chance of survival, contacted multiple abortion clinics before finally finding one that would accept her request. However, she was then placed on a waitlist that lasted for weeks. A teenager had to wait seven weeks for her abortion because her mother took that long to secure an
READ MOREThe Texas Supreme Court has halted a judge’s decision to allow an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a terminal diagnosis. This ruling has created uncertainty around a groundbreaking challenge to one of the strictest bans in the country. The all-Republican court issued the order over 30 hours after Kate Cox, a 31-year-old
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In May 2022, activists supporting abortion rights gathered for a protest at the Texas state Capitol in Austin. A conflict in Texas regarding a woman’s ability to end a non-viable pregnancy may result in abortion remaining a key issue in the 2024 election and potentially alter the course of lawsuits against state restrictions. This situation
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