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Lawmakers seek to protect crisis pregnancy centers as abortion clinic numbers shrink
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an anti-abortion advocacy group to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work to dissuade women from having abortions.…
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Calls grow to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from buildings, parks, roads
The sex abuse allegations against famed labor leader Cesar Chavez has prompted immediate calls that his name be stripped from schools, parks, streets, buildings and holidays. The claims immediately became a political issue across California and other states, where Chavez has been memorialized in many ways since his death in 1993. Gov. Gavin Newsom said no decisions have been made…
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Osmania University researchers secure patent for marine-derived anti-hypertensive peptide
Hyderabad: Researchers at Osmania University (OU) have been granted an Indian patent for a novel anti-hypertensive peptide derived from anchovies. This breakthrough offers a promising, safer alternative to synthetic drugs for managing high blood pressure, a leading driver of cardiovascular disease worldwide. The patent was awarded this month to a research team led by Prof. Sandeepta Burgula from OU’s Department…
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HDFC Bank says ‘baffled’ at chairman’s ethics concern that made him quit
New Delhi/Mumbai: HDFC Bank’s non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty abruptly resigned, citing differences over “values and ethics” – a ground that the management of the country’s second-largest lender said was baffling, as the former bureaucrat offered no specific instance despite repeated requests. Keki Mistry, a veteran of the HDFC Bank Group, was appointed as the interim chairman, following the resignation, said…
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Why Ethereum Developers Want ‘One-Click Staking’ for Institutions
Key takeaways Ether staking has grown significantly, with nearly 1 million validators and around 30% of ETH staked. However, operational complexity continues to prevent many institutions from participating directly, despite the potential yield opportunity. Developers are working toward “one-click staking,” a simplified deployment model that allows institutions to run validators through automated, standardized systems without requiring deep technical expertise. A…
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Middle East war; Fed cuts; Markwayne Mullin; Kalshi : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Iran launched a barrage of missile attacks on Israel after confirming the deaths of two high-ranking officials, Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani. The Revolutionary Guard announced that…
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The 10 Most Intense Movies Ever, Ranked
Movies that evoke strong emotions aren’t for everyone, or might, more accurately, be best appreciated when one is in a certain mood. Sad movies aren’t always the best thing to watch. Some people write off the horror genre entirely because feeling dread just isn’t what they’re after, and, similarly, there’s a time and a place for super intense films, especially…
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What to know about Iran’s Kharg Island and Trump’s threats : NPR
Iranian tanker docking at the platform of the oil facility in the Kharg Island, on the shore of the Persian Gulf. The island is responsible for 90% of Iran’s oil exports, making it a lifeline for its economy. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. has targeted Kharg Island, Iran’s oil…
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Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets : NPR
President Trump walks to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., as he returns from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware after attending a dignified transfer solemn event on Wednesday. Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images Iran attacked the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas complex in Qatar, targeted a…
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Amid Uttam Nagar tension, Dwarka district turns fortress ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi: More than 100 picket points, rooftop surveillance and increased barricading are among a slew of security measures taken ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr by Delhi Police in Dwarka district, including Uttam Nagar, where communal tension has been simmering since the March 4 killing of a man. A senior officer on Thursday said police have drawn up a comprehensive plan to…
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