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Mexico’s Supreme Court Rules to Federally Decriminalize Abortion
The ruling represents a shift toward a society “in which the rights of everyone are respected,” one lawmaker said.
Florida Education Board Set to Approve Christian-Centric Alternative to the SAT
The new exam that Florida is considering is “blatantly … guided by belief and ideology,” said one critic.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Hunger Crisis Despite Mineral Wealth
“The crisis is beyond belief,” says Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland.
Gloria Johnson, One of the “Tennessee Three,” Announces US Senate Run
A Democrat hasn't won a U.S. Senate race in Tennessee since 1990.
US Continues to Finance Fossil Fuel Projects Abroad Despite COP26 Pledge
An analysis found rich countries, including the U.S., spent $4.4 billion despite promising to stop by end of 2022.
Cancer Concerns Prompt Increased Blood Testing of Military Firefighters for PFAS
These “forever chemicals" accumulate in the body over time, and no treatments for removal currently exist.
Incarcerated Laborers Can Barely Afford Basic Necessities While in Prison
People in prison are paid 86 cents per day on average while paying much higher prices for items than in grocery stores.
Poll: 1 in 2 Americans Have Experienced Extreme Weather Events in the Past Month
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe extreme weather events will become more common in the near future.
Federal Judge Orders Texas to Remove Deadly Buoys From Rio Grande
Judge David A. Ezra also prohibited “building new or placing additional buoys, blockades, or structure” in the river.
Watchdog Files Lawsuit to Block Trump From Running for President Again
The lawsuit filed by Republican and Independent voters claims Trump “materially aided the insurrection” on January 6.