First over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S. now available
A pedestrian walks by a Planned Parenthood location in New York City in March 2017. On Monday, it was announced that the first-ever over-the-counter birth…
Lawmakers fault Defense Secretary Austin for a failure of leadership over his secret hospital stay
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced pointed bipartisan criticism at a congressional hearing Thursday for his failure to promptly notify President Biden and other U.S.…
WTO in ‘damage control’ mode as Abu Dhabi agenda unravels
“You could put the world’s greatest matchmaker, arbiter and negotiator in charge of the WTO right now and I don’t think much could happen,” said…
UK Conservatives suspend MP who said ‘Islamists’ control London’s mayor | Islamophobia News
Lee Anderson will now sit as an independent lawmaker in parliament after his remarks prompted a flood of criticism. The UK’s Conservative Party has suspended…
Dueling pro-Trump factions in Michigan leave state GOP in disarray
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Michigan Republican Party was deep in debt when a longtime party donor who had given more than $1 million over the…
Supreme Court turns down rent control challenge
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a major property-rights challenge to rent control laws in New York City and elsewhere that give tenants…
Russia claims full control of coke plant in Ukraine’s Avdiivka
In short: Russian forces have claimed control of the coke plant in the Ukraine's Avdiivka.Claiming the plant and the city of Avdiivka is the biggest…
Russia claims full control of Avdiivka, says Ukrainian troops still in town | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia makes its biggest gain since capturing Bakhmut in May as war with Ukraine is set to enter its third year. Russia says it has…
Russia takes full control of Avdiivka, as Kyiv decries ‘artificial deficit’ in ammo – POLITICO
U.S. President Joe Biden said "Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable…
Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election in New York for the U.S. House seat that was left vacant when Republican George Santos was…
Beginning of the end in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
There’s a pivotal scene in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” where William Hale’s (Robert De Niro) power over the Osage community starts to…
‘My search for intimacy led me to chemsex, now I’m trying to regain control’
Now that I was more open to the drugs that were being offered to me, it gave me access to play with the big boys.…
Most Birth Control Measures Still Not Made Safe For Women. Why?
The pain 27-year-old Ramatu Adam* experienced during the insertion of her Intrauterine device (IUD) in 2023 was so overwhelming that she passed out. Not even…
Governments urged to ‘take control’ of renewable rollout to combat community distrust
In short: Australia's Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer says developers are creating mistrust towards the renewable rollout in the regions.He released a report that calls…
Kamala Harris brings abortion rights tour to San Jose
SAN JOSE — Vice President Kamala Harris brought her abortion rights tour to California on Monday, elevating the issue in a left-leaning state as Democrats nationwide…
Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles | Aviation News
When an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 made an emergency landing in Portland on January 5 following a door plug blowing out shortly after departure, alarm…
Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Henderson’s OWN GOAL doubles Gunners lead as they take control of Prem tie
Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace 29. Palace are trying to make themselves difficult to break down today. Whether it is working or not is debatable considering…
Arakan Army fighters claim control of key city in northwestern Myanmar | Military News
Lying along the Kaladar River in Chin State, Paletwa is a strategically important city on a major trade route. The Arakan Army (AA), an armed…
Kings’ losing streak stretches to 8 games in loss to Detroit
DETROIT — Dylan Larkin had two goals and the Detroit Red Wings handed the Kings their eighth consecutive loss with a 5-3 victory on Saturday night.…
NFL is in advanced talks on taking a stake in Disney’s ESPN
Talk about a wild card weekend. In what would be a stunning move, the NFL and the Walt Disney Co. are contemplating a pair-up that…