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New state abortion numbers show increases in some surprising places
New state data from the Guttmacher Institute shows a significant increase in abortions in some surprising states, largely due to individuals traveling to access services. The big picture: Illinois, a state known for protecting access to abortions, noted an increase of 18,300 more abortions in the first half of this year compared to 2020. * […]
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Archeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years
Archeologists in Norway have discovered a Stone Age arrow shaft, that is approximately 4,000 years old, after ice at the site melted. The discovery: The arrow shaft was discovered on the side of Mount Lauvhøe in Norway’s Lom Municipality. * Previous surveys of the site in 2017 uncovered arrows from the Iron and Middle Ages. […]
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Coco Gauff, 19, and Ben Shelton, 20, reach their first U.S. Open semifinals
Coco Gauff, 19, and Ben Shelton, 20, both secure a place in their first U.S. Open semifinals, marking a significant milestone in their careers. Tournament highlights: Coco Gauff defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 on Tuesday, becoming the first American teenager to reach the final four at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 2001. * Gauff […]
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Paxton impeachment trial begins in the Texas Senate
The impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday, with charges of bribery and abuse of power. If Paxton is found guilty, he would be the first official removed from an elected office by lawmakers in over a century. The big picture: Paxton was suspended without pay since May after the Texas […]
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2 Pennsylvania school districts cancel classes after a man escaped from prison
Two Pennsylvania school districts canceled classes after a convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, escaped from Chester County Prison and was sighted in the area. Escape details: Cavalcante escaped last Thursday and has since been spotted six times in the vicinity of the prison. * He was last seen on a trail camera carrying a duffel bag […]
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Tropical Storm Lee will soon be a major hurricane – with 145 mph winds or more
Tropical Storm Lee, recently formed in the Atlantic Ocean, is predicted to become a major hurricane with winds up to 145 mph by this weekend. About the Storm: Lee currently has winds of around 45 mph and is moving towards the Leeward Islands. * This projected wind speed has increased from earlier predictions due to […]
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An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is rescued, authorities say
An Australian researcher who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base has been successfully rescued and is currently en route back to Australia. The situation: The researcher was working at the Casey research station when he developed a medical condition that required specialized assessment and care. * The icebreaker RSV Nuyina travelled over 3,000 kilometers, […]
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First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, again
First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, though President Biden has tested negative so far. The big picture: Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday evening after experiencing mild symptoms. * This is her second time contracting the virus, having previously fallen ill while vacationing with the president […]
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Up First briefing: A Labor Day look at union fights, wins and close calls
Labor Day in the U.S. presents an opportunity to assess the current state of unions across the nation, with a recent Gallup poll indicating broad approval despite low membership. Public Opinion: According to Gallup, two-thirds of Americans approve of unions, an approval rate that contrasts the last 60 years. * Despite this approval, union representation […]
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More small airports are being cut off from the air travel network. This is why
Legacy airlines have left 74 regional airports since the start of COVID-19, changing the economic dynamics and leaving smaller airports without commercial flights. Behind the trend: Airlines withdrawal from regional airports is a growing concern, with heightened labor, fuel and maintenance costs making 50-seat jets uneconomic for major airlines. * Successful regions like Williamsport lost […]