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Women in the US are increasingly purchasing and stocking up on abortion medication, particularly when there are reports of new restrictions on abortion access.

Recent research indicates that many women in the United States have been purchasing abortion pills in large quantities as a precautionary measure, especially during times when obtaining the medication may become more difficult. The number of requests has seen a…

The US government confiscates illicit electronic cigarettes, while numerous new ones are being introduced.

WASHINGTON —  The Associated Press examined data from both government and industry sources and found that while federal officials are confiscating more unapproved electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, there is still a large influx of thousands of new flavored products…

A group of activists from “Extinction Rebellion” have blocked a section of a highway in Amsterdam in protest of climate change.

AMSTERDAM —  On Saturday, climate activists obstructed a section of the main highway surrounding Amsterdam, near the previous location of ING bank, in order to demonstrate against the bank’s funding of non-renewable energy sources. The Amsterdam Municipality announced on X…

The majority of funding for endangered species in the United States is allocated to only a small number of species.

BILLINGS, Mont. —  In the past 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has resulted in the listing of over 1,700 species of plants, mammals, fish, insects, and other organisms in the U.S. as being at risk of extinction. However, government…

In 2024, California will be providing expanded healthcare coverage for immigrants with low incomes.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —  Starting Monday, over 700,000 undocumented immigrants in California will receive free healthcare as part of one of the state’s most ambitious efforts to expand coverage in the past ten years. This endeavor will eventually result in the…

The President of Mexico has announced that a new “Super Pharmacy” will be established to provide medication to the entire population.

MEXICO CITY —  On Friday, Mexico’s leader opened a large “supermarket-style pharmacy” in an effort to assist patients across the nation who are informed they require a particular medication, but their healthcare facility does not have it. Instead of sending…

A recent AP investigation uncovered the presence of toxins in nuclear missile capsules.

A sizable amount of murky liquid accumulating on the ground. Stale atmosphere. Monitors that could become too hot and release a pungent gel, making the team feel sick. Levels of asbestos that surpass the safety regulations set by the Environmental…

The US Military has deployed their clandestine spacecraft on a potential mission to a higher orbit.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida —  The X-37B spacecraft, operated by the U.S. military, was launched on its seventh mission from Florida on Thursday evening. This was the first time it was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, allowing it to…

As the number of tree species in decline increases, the practice of ‘assisted migration’ is becoming more popular in the Pacific Northwest region.

portland, oregon —  Due to the effects of climate change, native trees in the Pacific Northwest are perishing. In response, the U.S. Forest Service, the city of Portland, Oregon, and various citizen organizations in the Puget Sound area are implementing…

Scientists Warn That Negative Attitudes Towards Homosexual Men Could Exacerbate Congo’s Largest Mpox Outbreak

Kinshasa, Congo —  The country of Congo is currently struggling with its largest outbreak of mpox, and scientists are cautioning that discrimination against gay and bisexual men in Africa could exacerbate the situation. In November, the World Health Organization stated…