Trans Community Faces Barriers: Ohio Proposes Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care Access

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New administrative regulations would limit Ohio trans adults' access to gender-affirming care.

On Friday, Ohio’s Republican governor Mike DeWine, one week after vetoing legislation that would have prohibited care for kids, unveiled new administrative restrictions intended to limit transgender adults’ access to gender-affirming medical care. At a news conference, DeWine announced that Ohio’s Department of Health and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services would be releasing … Read more

Florida Surgeon General Recommends Halt on COVID Vaccines, Citing Widely Debunked Concerns

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Citing a flawed idea, the surgeon general of Florida asks for the suspension of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations.

The top health official in Florida is under fire once more for calling for an immediate stop to the use of mRNA coronavirus vaccines, citing extensively refuted reports that the injections could taint patients’ DNA. In an official bulletin on Wednesday, Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declared, “These vaccines are not appropriate for use in … Read more

Eurozone Inflation Surprises, Climbing Higher After Brief Dip – Rate Cut Plans Reconsidered

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Prices Decline Ahead of an Interest Rate Hike by the ECB

Frankfurt, January 5 – The financial markets’ pressure on the European Central Bank to begin reducing interest rates from record highs has lessened as a result of the euro zone’s inflation increase last month, which is expected to continue in the early months of 2024.   The 20-nation bloc saw a spike in inflation from … Read more

Blade Runner Released: Oscar Pistorius Leaves Prison After 11 Years

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Pistorius with Reeva Steenkamp in 2012, just months before he murdered her

Oscar Pistorius, a paralympian, was released from prison on parole in South Africa, almost 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.   After serving half of his more than 13-year sentence, Pistorius was officially verified as “at home” on Friday morning by officials. The mother of Ms. Steenkamp stated that although she understood the … Read more

Big Supermarket Axes Pepsi and Lay’s in Price Hike Standoff

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The company that makes Pepsi, Lay's, and 7-Up, according to grocery operator Carrefour, is maintaining its food prices "unacceptably" high even as inflation declines.

The company that makes Pepsi, Lay’s, and 7-Up, according to grocery operator Carrefour, is maintaining its food prices “unacceptably” high even as inflation declines.   Europe’s economic news have been dazzling lately: Official statistics indicate that inflation is finally starting to decline. However, when customers visit the supermarket, they still have to deal with exorbitant … Read more

Epstein Documents Unmask Fabricated Celebrity Ties: False Friendships Used to Build Influence

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Documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein bragged about his fictitious celebrity connections.

While Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton were among the wealthy and influential men Jeffrey Epstein had as business associates, a court filing made public on Wednesday implies the late financier so desperately wanted to be close to the spotlight that he boasted falsely about his contacts with A-list Hollywood stars. In a deposition, Johanna Sjoberg, … Read more

Iran Blast Aftermath: Lives Lost, Questions Raised – A Timeline of Tragedy and Uncertainty

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According to Iranian media, blasts close to General Qassem Soleimani's grave have left at least 103 people dead and 141 injured.

  What is known about the fatal explosions that occurred in Iran on Wednesday, as well as what is still unknown: • According to the authorities, the twin bombings left 211 people injured and at least 103 dead. • Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, this attack is the bloodiest to have occurred in Iran. … Read more

Apple Bites the Dust in Asia: Suppliers Plummet After Downgrade Rocks iPhone Giant

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Asia's Apple suppliers' stocks decline after Barclays downgrades the company that makes iPhones.

Important Points Following Barclays’ downgrading of Apple due to fears about sluggish demand, shares of Apple suppliers fell on Wednesday in Asia. The sophisticated processor manufacturer used in Apple products, TSMC, saw a more than 2% decline on Wednesday morning. Foxconn, an iPhone assembler, saw a 1.33% decline on Wednesday morning. The majority of semiconductor … Read more

Beyond Diets and Exercise: When Weight-Loss Drugs Step In

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Who should take weight-loss medications, and for what purposes?

January 2, Reuters In 2023, potent medications for weight loss, such as Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO) Wegovy, made a splash in the media and at cocktail parties, doctor’s offices, and social media. They provided a fresh approach to combating the nation’s alarmingly high obesity rates. However, many patients who might benefit from these medications will not … Read more