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Opinion: Abortion prison sentence shows the law is focused on fetuses—why that"s dangerous for women

The imprisonment of a woman in the UK for taking abortion pills at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy has shocked many. Most people are still unaware that abortion at any stage of pregnancy is illegal in England and Wales, unless authorized by two doctors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 16th, 2023

As Philippines picks up from Usagi, a fresh storm bears down

Typhoon Usagi blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News5 hr. 21 min. ago

Study of US law enforcement co-responder programs identifies wide variations

In response to demands for police reform, agencies have begun to pursue alternative responses to calls involving mental health crises. Across the United States, jurisdictions are adopting co-responder teams that bring qualified mental or behavioral h.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

Community protected by law on coast of Southeast Brazil is threatened by litter tourists leave on beach

A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination on Perequê Beach in Guarujá, a city on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil, with plastic litter and cigarette butts predominatin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

French women had more power in the Middle Ages than after the revolution, historian says

The Middle Ages were not all about tyrannical rulers and power struggles. Cooperation, compromise, and women in power were also common, according to a historian at the University of Oslo......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

Menopause is having a moment. How a new generation of women is shaping cultural attitudes

From hot flashes to hysteria, film and TV have long represented menopause as scary, emotional and messy......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in November 2024

Get ready for thrills, comedy, and real-life drama in the three underrated shows on Peacock that you need to watch in November......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News13 hr. 22 min. ago

The Law Must Respond When Science Changes

What was once fair under the law may become unfair when science changes. The law must react to uphold due process.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News17 hr. 53 min. ago

The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made

Famous people who die at age 27, such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, get even more famous because of the mythology surrounding that number—an example of how modern folklore emerges.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News17 hr. 53 min. ago

Misinformation Really Does Spread like a Virus, Epidemiology Shows

“Going viral” appears to be more than just a catchphrase when it comes to the rampant spread of misinformation.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News17 hr. 53 min. ago

How Geometry Revealed Quantum Memory

The unexpected discovery of a geometric phase shows how math and physics are tightly intertwined.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News17 hr. 53 min. ago

Turning the M4 Mac mini into a modern iMac G4 [Video]

The new M4 Mac mini features an incredibly impressive design that shows the prowess of Apple Silicon. But what if you took that Mac mini and converted it into another one of Apple’s most iconic Mac designs: the iMac G4? That’s exactly what Ac.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News17 hr. 54 min. ago

EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace

EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News18 hr. 54 min. ago

Uniformed police reduced public sexual harassment more than undercover officers new research finds

Sexual harassment, whether it's catcalling or groping, is one of the most pervasive forms of violence against women in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 54 min. ago

Winter smog adds to pollution woes in India and Pakistan

With cities in India and Pakistan ranking among the world's most polluted, new technologies must be adopted to tackle dangerous levels of winter smog, environmentalists urge......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 54 min. ago

3 great BritBox shows you should watch in November 2024

From a moody detective show to a real-life scandal program, these British TV series are among the best shows available on BritBox......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News19 hr. 54 min. ago

3 underrated shows on (HBO) Max you need to watch in November 2024

If you need a new binge, then these are the three underrated shows on (HBO) Max that you need to watch in November 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News19 hr. 54 min. ago

Sign language plays key role in d/Deaf children"s education, study shows

Ensuring d/Deaf children become bilingual in sign language and English should be a key priority for policymakers and teachers because this plays an important role in their education, a new study says......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving

New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

LG shows off its new crazy stretchable display

LG has recently taken the wraps off a brand new version of its stretchable display which can be stretched and twisted. The post LG shows off its new crazy stretchable display appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve heard of foldable displays......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024