REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Ballot questions 2026 results: From Marijuana, abortion rights, transgender athletes, to voter ID -- all polls verdicts are out
Massachusetts ballot questions 2026 results are out and voters have rejected midterm elections attempt to repeal the legalization of Marijuana.
US midterms 2026: Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measures
During the recent midterm elections, abortion-rights supporters marked significant achievements in both Missouri and Virginia, highlighting shifts in voter attitudes. Concurrently, President Donald Trump's redistricting strategies faced backlash in several states. In Florida, an amendment was adopted that offers critical property tax relief to homeowners. Meanwhile, Nebraska solidified transgender medical limitations in its constitution, demonstrating active citizen participation in legislative decisions.
Short-term headwinds, yes; owning the ecosystem is better: 20 healthcare stocks with downside risk of 23% to upside potential of 41%
The healthcare sector is under scrutiny. The issue is pricing: What medicines cost and on what hospitals and the rest of the health ecosystem charge. And both the government and the courts have stepped in. At one level, that is not entirely a bad thing. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
Trump-backed Bouchard faces a tight race in Michigan’s open 10th District
Michigan MI-10 election 2026: Michigan’s 10th Congressional District is an open-seat race between Republican Michael Bouchard and Democrat Christina Hines after incumbent John James left to run for governor. The Republican-leaning seat remains competitive because of its recent close elections and suburban electorate, with affordability, healthcare, abortion, immigration and manufacturing likely to shape a contest that could matter for control of the House.
Missouri voted to protect abortion. Why could Amendment 3 take those rights away just two years later?
Missouri voters protected abortion rights in 2024, but those protections face another vote on November 3, 2026.A new Amendment 3 would replace them with an abortion ban carrying limited exceptions.
Calcutta HC bars publication, sharing of video on PM Modi, Gautam Adani till Jan 31
The Calcutta High Court has issued an injunction against a documentary involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gautam Adani. This order prohibits publication, sharing, and re-uploading of the video until January 31 next year. Justice Aryak Dutt mandated social media platforms to remove access to the video and related content. The Adani Group argued that the video contains false and defamatory statements against them.
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Ariana Grande’s charity gives $125,000 to support LGBTQ+ rights, mental health and immigrant communities
Ariana Grande has established The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to aid vulnerable communities in need of support. The foundation focuses on four funding streams, including emergency assistance and mental health services. Recent contributions have included a $125,000 grant to Trans Lifeline to help provide direct assistance to transgender individuals. Grande aims to encourage other donors to contribute as well, improving support for smaller nonprofits.
US Midterm election 2026 early voting, mail-in, in-person votes before polling day surge higher than previous years. What does this mean for Donald Trump, Republican party?
US Midterm elections typically favor the party out of power in Washington. With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and the White House, it's a distinctly different environment than 2022, when Democrats were in charge.
Vivo V80 review: A capable camera phone, but does it justify its Rs 62,999 price tag?
Vivo's latest launch, the V80, is tailored for both photography lovers and general smartphone users, boasting a robust design, extended battery life, and a stunning AMOLED display ideal for media consumption. However, while it handles daily operations adequately, we would have preferred a more powerful processor
Could America elect its first Muslim senator? Michigan's high-stakes race may make history
Michigan's Senate race 2026 is drawing national attention as Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The physician and former Detroit health official is running on healthcare, workers’ rights, higher taxes on billionaires and changes to immigration policy against Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.
Kamala Harris adds stops to her final midterm campaign stretch but her decision about 2028 comes later
Kamala Harris is embarking on a campaign tour to support Democratic nominees in key states. She will visit Nevada, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Georgia from October 21 to 30. Harris's tour highlights various historic candidates, including potential first Black governors and senators. In Georgia, she will participate in events aimed at voter protection and engage with progressive activists.
In 1960, a physicist predicted the world to end on November 13, 2026; he claimed people 'will be squeezed to death'
In 1960, physicist Heinz von Foerster warned of a population doomsday, predicting an astonishing rise toward infinity by November 13, 2026. This bold assertion generated widespread media coverage and provoked intense discussions among mathematicians and demographers. However, recent data indicates a shift, with declining birth rates steering the conversation toward sustainable population growth, suggesting that the impending explosion may not materialize as forecasted.
Tamil Nadu gold ring scheme for babies: Who is eligible, how to avail benefits and other key details
Tamil Nadu gold ring scheme news: On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch a one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns. This initiative aims to honor motherhood and promote women’s health while encouraging institutional deliveries. Eligible mothers, who are permanent residents of Tamil Nadu and registered under the relevant programs, will receive the gold rings. Distribution will start on September 28, with a focus on public healthcare trust.
Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equity
The Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedness, as India navigates changing population trends and their wider social and economic implications.
Science says some turtles can breathe through their rear ends, but the real biology is stranger than you can imagine
What these turtles do is considerably more complex than the phrase “breathing through their rear ends” suggests. They move water over specialized tissues packed with blood vessels, allowing dissolved oxygen to diffuse into the bloodstream. As oxygen levels change, they can also adjust their circulation and metabolism, while colder temperatures slow their metabolic rate and reduce the amount of oxygen their bodies need.
31,800 years ago, a squirrel buried fruits inside a Siberian burrow. Thousands of years later, an Ice Age plant was brought back to life using that ancient tissue
A squirrel’s ancient food stash buried deep beneath Siberian permafrost has given scientists a rare glimpse into the Ice Age. The fruits remained frozen for around 31,800 years before researchers discovered a way to use preserved tissue from them to grow living plants, revealing how long some biological material can survive under extreme conditions.
Life Lessons Quote by Cillian Murphy, 'Men and women are custodians of this society, and we both decide what's going to happen for our future. I feel that very, very strongly' offers powerful life wisdom on civic responsibility, equality, social change
Life Lessons Quote by Cillian Murphy is a reflection on responsibility, participation and the connection between the present and the future. Its original political context gives the statement a specific meaning, but its wider lesson reaches into everyday life: society is something people inherit, influence and eventually pass forward. Men and women, young and old, parents and children, workers and community members all play different roles in that continuing process.
In 2018, scientists moved wolves to isolated Isle Royale island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, their population had grown to at least 27
On Isle Royale National Park, wildlife managers achieved a remarkable feat by successfully reintroducing wolves in 2018. Since then, these wolves have formed packs and have been reproducing annually, reaching a population of at least twenty-seven wolves by April 2023. Nevertheless, the genetic diversity of the population poses a significant challenge for its sustainability, especially as warmer winters threaten to impede gene flow from the mainland.
On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controls
Chinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatched two to three days quicker in orbit, and dormant eggs revealed an increased hatching success in microgravity. Yet, certain breeds showed shortened lifespans and genetic variations, indicating that the effects of space travel can vary significantly between silkworm breeds.
Quote of the Day by Gloria Steinem: "We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise..." Her thought-provoking message about why raising boys to embrace empathy, sensitivity and equality matters
Quote of the Day by Gloria Steinem “We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters" explores her powerful message about gender roles, parenting and equality. The quote remains relevant as it challenges traditional ideas about strength, sensitivity and how children are raised.
Gloria Steinem, the icon of American feminism, was one of the most prominent critics of American Psycho and even reportedly convinced Leonardo DiCaprio to leave the film. Later, her stepson Christian Bale played the title character
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated feminist figure, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-two. Notably, she challenged the violent portrayal of women in American Psycho, a novel later adapted into a film starring her stepson, Christian Bale. This unexpected relationship between the renowned activist and the film adds a compelling layer to her legacy in advocating for women's rights.
Gloria Steinem death reason: Groundbreaking feminist icon dies peacefully at 92 surrounded by loved ones — what we know about her death, career, activism and lasting legacy
Gloria Steinem news: Gloria Steinem, the groundbreaking feminist campaigner, journalist and co-founder ofMs. magazine, has died at the age of 92. Her death marks the end of a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, during which she became one of the most influential voices for women’s rights, equality and social change.
Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion. She’s betting it on the problems nobody else wants to fund
Melinda French Gates walked away from the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion. The ex-wife of Microsoft founder is directing her fortune toward women and girls, focusing on overlooked issues such as women’s health, childcare, reproductive rights, menopause and economic opportunity. By focusing on fundamental issues such as childcare systems and menopause research, her mission aims to drive lasting change rather than simply fund widely recognised causes.
Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French Gates matching the amount to take the total to $20 million. Here’s why the money was raised and which 10 organisations will receive it.
Fearing attack on reproductive rights by Donald Trump, many women in America are undergoing sterilization, only option they say
Recent reports have revealed that numerous women in the US are planning to undergo sterilization while they are actually scared of an attack on their reproductive rights by US President- elect Donald Trump.
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with GOP
Melania Trump declares her support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, diverging from her husband Donald Trump's anti-abortion stance. She emphasizes women's individual freedom to make decisions about their bodies, sparking reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.
SC seeks Centre's response on plea challenging provision of Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
The plea has sought a direction recognising the rights of women other than married women above 35 years of age to avail surrogacy as a means of assisted reproductive technologies to experience motherhood. It has also sought a direction striking down the definition of "couple" under section 2(1)(h) of the Surrogacy Act, 2021 and "commissioning couple" in section 2(1)(e) of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021; and in the alternative, read down the definitions to include couples other the married man and woman.
Women have the right to decide on pregnancy: SC judge
Supreme Court said this while speaking on the state of affairs relating to women's reproductive rights and the dominant role played by the menfolk and the family in imposing their decisions.
A look at the abuse of pregnant women by health workers
Obstetric violence, the abuse of pregnant women by health workers, is shockingly common in the Indian medical system though it is rarely talked about.
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