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UN Calls for International Aid as Sudan Faces Imminent Famine Amid Civil War
“Extreme hunger is unfolding” and funding is slow to arrive, several UN agencies warned.
Biden Endorses Israeli Ceasefire Plan, Refuses to Address Genocide’s Root Causes
“You cannot call for peace while sending bombs that burn children sleeping in tents,” said one advocacy group.
University of California Union’s Gaza Solidarity Strike Spreads Across Campuses
Labor support for Palestine at UCLA, Davis and Santa Cruz is the fruit of years of organizing. Others may join soon.
TX Supreme Court Rules Ban on Abortions in Medical Emergencies Will Continue
The ruling means physicians must wait until patients are dangerously ill before terminating their pregnancies.
Trump Supporters Issue Threats of Violence Online After Guilty Verdict
Meanwhile, many Republican lawmakers have joined Trump in making clear that they don't accept the trial's outcome.
Trump Becomes First Former President in US History to Be Convicted of a Crime
Trump’s sentencing is set to commence in July, just days before his nomination at the Republican National Convention.
Clinics That Serve Medicaid Patients Cut Staff and Services Amid “Unwinding”
Nearly a quarter of community health center patients who rely on Medicaid were cut from the program.
Far Right Israeli Minister Threatens to Attack West Bank Like Gaza Strip
Israeli forces and settlers have killed over 500 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7.
Heat Waves Make Pregnancy More Dangerous, Exacerbate Maternal Health Disparities
Without intervention, continuing heat waves will likely cause millions of babies around the world to be born preterm.
More Biden Officials Resign Over US Participation in Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A total of at least nine Biden administration officials have resigned publicly so far.