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With supporters citing protests on college campuses and critics calling it an attack on free speech, what form of discrimination is the focus of a bill recently passed in the House?
What is the duration of the new abortion ban in Florida, replacing an existing 15-week law?
Florida's new abortion ban, which has come into force, restricts abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The ban may be undone by a November ballot measure known as Amendment 4, which could protect abortion access until around 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Lawmakers in which state voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions?
The Arizona Senate passed a bill to repeal a ban on nearly all abortions that was enacted in 1864. The ban only allowed for abortions to save a patient's life and provided no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Governor Katie Hobbs is expected to sign the bill, making a 2022 statute banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy the prevailing abortion law in Arizona.
What food product are health officials warning against consuming due to potential risks associated with bird flu?
Health officials are warning against consuming raw milk due to potential risks associated with avian influenza. Raw milk can contain dangerous germs that cause food-borne illnesses, and testing has found a high viral load in raw cow's milk. Although it is unclear if bird flu can spread from raw milk to humans, researchers recommend avoiding raw dairy products for now due to the many unknowns.
What significant change did United Methodist delegates make at the General Conference?
The United Methodist delegates voted to repeal the church's longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy, removing the rule that forbade 'self-avowed practicing homosexuals' from being ordained or appointed as ministers.