About two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the court on Tuesday will revisit the issue of reproductive rights, this time contemplating whether to limit access to mifepristone, the first of two pills used in medication abortion. Ahead of oral arguments and eventual ruling, doctors and patient advocates are expressing alarm about… Continue reading Doctors fear restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone
Chinese hackers responsible for two ‘malicious’ cyber campaigns against UK
Chinese state affiliated hackers were responsible for two malicious cyber-attack campaigns targeting UK parliamentarians and democratic institutions, Oliver Dowden told the Commons. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, had identified a Chinese state-affiliated hacking group responsible for infiltrating the IT systems of the UK Electoral Commission… Continue reading Chinese hackers responsible for two ‘malicious’ cyber campaigns against UK
What is ISIS-K, the terror group linked to the Moscow concert hall bombing?
When discussing the biggest threats facing the United States these days, U.S. intelligence officials invariably mention China and Russia, then often segue to cyberattacks, pandemics and climate change. Islamic extremist terrorism, which animated American foreign policy and defense strategy for a decade and a half after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, has receded… Continue reading What is ISIS-K, the terror group linked to the Moscow concert hall bombing?
Fox News Pundit Defends Trump’s Alleged Respect For Court Decisions
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting… Continue reading Fox News Pundit Defends Trump’s Alleged Respect For Court Decisions
Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
DAJABÓN, Dominican Republic — Kelvin Vensy sits for hours on end on a metal barricade that separates Haiti from the Dominican Republic, holding on to a cardboard box with wax candles. “Two candles for 15 pesos,” Kelvin, 13, shouts in creole over and over, as people rush by. Kelvin said he takes every cent he… Continue reading Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
5 key moments from Trump’s Monday in court for hush money case
Donald Trump’s defense team failed to persuade Judge Juan Merchan to add more time to the clock before the start of the trial in Trump’s New York hush money case, the former president shaking his head in apparent frustration during Monday’s hearing as the judge set a date next month for the start of jury… Continue reading 5 key moments from Trump’s Monday in court for hush money case
Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall
A 30-year-old hiker was found dead at the base of a waterfall in Carmel Valley, California, four days after she set off for a day hike, officials said. Caroline Meister’s body was discovered Friday morning after crews after rappelled down a waterfall near “Cut Off Trail” in the Ventana Wilderness. “Based on the physical evidence,… Continue reading Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall
Abortion rights across the US: we track where laws stand in every state | Roe v Wade
Banned at conception or after 6 weeks Banned after 12-13 weeks Banned after 15-18 weeks The US supreme court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade may have abolished the national right to abortion, but the state-by-state battle for abortion rights is far from over. Since Roe was overturned in 2022, 14 states have enacted near-total… Continue reading Abortion rights across the US: we track where laws stand in every state | Roe v Wade
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state. Those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent’s consent before they join a platform. The bill, HB3, also directs social media companies to delete the existing accounts of those who… Continue reading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Republicans Threaten Merrick Garland With Contempt Over Robert Hur Material
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are threatening to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he doesn’t hand over material from the Justice Department’s recent investigation of President Joe Biden. In a letter to Garland on Monday, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded… Continue reading Republicans Threaten Merrick Garland With Contempt Over Robert Hur Material