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Biden administration proposes expanded free contraception coverage
The Biden administration is looking to expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act. In a new rule proposed Monday, Oct. 21, by the Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury departments, private health insurance companies would be required to fully cover the cost of over-the-counter birth control, including daily pills, condoms and “the morning… -
Florida officials put out warning over scammers impersonating FEMA agents
As thousands of people look to rebuild their lives after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida officials are putting out a warning about scammers impersonating Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. Sarasota County’s emergency management chief announced on Thursday, Oct. 17, that imposters with fake FEMA badges were asking residents for their bank account information. The… -
Tennessee court rules doctors cannot be disciplined for emergency abortions
A three-judge panel in Tennessee ruled that doctors who perform emergency abortions to save the life of the mother cannot be disciplined. Doctors will no longer face penalties or have their medical licenses revoked. The case stems from the state’s abortion ban, which went into effect in 2022 and allows physicians to perform abortions after… -
Georgia Republicans appeal judge’s decision on new election rules
Georgia Republicans are appealing a judge’s decision to strike down new election rules passed by the Republican-controlled State Election Board. The rules include requiring the hand counting of paper ballots to ensure the totals reconcile with the voting machine, along with ensuring the number of voters matches the total number of ballots cast. On Tuesday,… -
States approve legal marijuana despite containing dangerous mold: WSJ
To grow, marijuana needs certain conditions: humidity and a lot of light. As pot becomes legal in more places and more ways, be it medical or recreational, more companies are growing the once secretly-harvested plant, usually indoors in a controlled area. The problem with that is humidity and lots of artificial light are not just… -
Netflix adds 5M subscribers as others deal with cancellations
A day after the Federal Trade Commission unveiled its “click-to-cancel” rule in its fight against businesses that make it difficult for consumers to cancel subscriptions, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 17, that it has added subscribers — a lot of them. In its third-quarter earnings report, the streaming giant highlighted its paid subscriber growth of 5.1… -
Former Olympian is accused of running ‘ruthless’ drug smuggling operation
The U.S Department of Justice announced a federal indictment of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding on Thursday, Oct. 17, which accuses him of running a billion-dollar cocaine trafficking operation and ordering the murders of several people. “Instead of using his privileges that come with being an Olympic athlete to do good for people, he… -
Teen smoking drops to lowest level in 25 years: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new numbers on teen smoking. It seems that progress is being made toward less young smokers, with the lowest numbers for this age group in 25 years reported. Researchers looked at data between 2023-2024 and found that middle and high school students who used any kind… -
DHS says it just deported a charter plane full of Chinese immigrants
The Biden administration announced it deported a chartered plane full of Chinese nationals back to the People’s Republic of China. In a press release, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “conducted its second charter removal flight to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals this year.” The… -
Texas AG sues doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors
Texas is suing a Dallas doctor who is accused of providing gender-affirming care to minors. The lawsuit, announced by the state’s Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton Thursday, Oct. 17, alleges Dr. May Lau provided hormones to more than 20 minors in violation of a Texas ban that took effect last year. This marks one of… -
Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Israeli forces confirmed Thursday, Oct. 17, that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed during a military operation in southern Gaza. Sinwar, responsible for orchestrating the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, was killed after a confrontation with Israeli troops in Rafah. His identity was confirmed through dental records and fingerprints. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed… -
New Mexico governor ends controversial gun ban in public parks
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday, Oct. 16, that her controversial public health order banning guns at public parks and playgrounds has ended and will not be renewed. She signed the order in September 2023 after an 11-year-old boy was shot at Isotopes Park, a minor league baseball stadium in Albuquerque. According… -
US warns Israel against ‘policy of starvation’ in Gaza
The United States says it will closely monitor Israel’s actions during its ground offensive in northern Gaza to ensure there is no “policy of starvation” in the region. Just days after the Biden administration sent a letter to Israeli officials demanding an improvement in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened…
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