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DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of individuals without students in a given school district to raise objections to books in those districts. Under the new wide-reaching education bill, HB ...The Hill - Politics -
School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session
Idaho lawmakers spent much of an unexpectedly long and sometimes contentious legislative session focusing on bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents by limiting health care and reading materialsABC News - Health -
Thousands of children unsure of gender identity ‘let down by NHS’, report finds
Leading consultant paediatrician says unproven treatments and ‘toxicity’ of trans debate damaging outcomes. Key findingsAnalysisThousands of vulnerable children questioning their gender identity have been let down by the NHS providing unproven ...The Guardian - World -
Listen: How children were ‘let down’ by NHS gender identity services
Dr Hilary Cass explains her report into NHS gender careBBC News - Top stories -
Caitlin Clark's No. 22 to be retired by Iowa Hawkeyes, school announces
Clark will be the third player in program history to receive the honor.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Suit Challenging Iowa's Book Ban Is Backed by Every Major Publisher
The rise of book bans nationwide prompted the collective action, the publishers said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Sweden passes law lowering age to legally change gender from 18 to 16
Proposal sparked intense debate in country but passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against. Sweden’s parliament has passed a law lowering the minimum age to legally change gender from 18 to 16 and making it easier to get access to surgical ...The Guardian - World -
‘Children are being used as a football’: Hilary Cass on her review of gender identity services
Paediatrician’s anger about how NHS England has cared for generation of vulnerable children is barely disguised. In the autumn of 2019, leading consultant paediatrician Hilary Cass agreed to conduct a review of international research into puberty ...The Guardian - World -
Sunak urges ‘extreme caution’ after review criticises NHS gender identity care
PM’s intervention comes after report finds ‘remarkably weak evidence’ surrounding medical interventionsFinancial Times - World -
School absenteeism has soared, Congress must act on plans to address the issue
Congress is responsible for prioritizing measures that will facilitate the recovery of students' academic progress, and that begins with supporting President Biden’s proposal to get kids to school.The Hill - Politics -
The 'Taylor Swift Act' Just Became Law. Here's Why Fans Should Care (From a Lawyer Who Actually Read It All)
We live in divided times. Maybe only Taylor Swift could bring elected leaders together.Inc. - Business -
Plaque removed from Eazy-E memorial bench
The Eazy-E bench has been a unique tourist spot for five years, but the plaque has now been removed.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Victim calls for lawyer removal from Horizon scheme
Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress.BBC News - Top stories -
Youth Gender Medications Limited in England, Part of Big Shift in Europe
Five European countries have recently restricted hormone treatments for adolescents with gender distress. They have not banned the care, unlike many U.S. states.The New York Times - Health -
Caitlin Clark says goodbye to Iowa fans as school announces her jersey number will be retired
Caitlin Clark got a final chance to say goodbye to Iowa fans on Wednesday, and of course there was a big crowd waiting.NBC News - Top stories -
Joining Texas, Iowa Enacts Law for State Immigration Enforcement
Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, signed the bill on Wednesday and accused the Biden administration of failing to secure the border.The New York Times - Top stories -
Iowa governor signs 'illegal reentry' migrant bill into law
A new bill signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Wednesday will make it illegal for a person to be in the state if they were previously denied entry to the United States or were removed from the country. The bill — SF 2340 — will make it a state ...The Hill - Politics -
The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia
Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ of an outright attackFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting challenges to books in public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to restrict challenges to books in school libraries, pivoting in his campaign against what he has called "woke indoctrination."NBC News - Politics -
More big book publishers joined a lawsuit originally filed by Penguin Random House that seeks to block schoolbook banning in Iowa.
More big book publishers joined a lawsuit originally filed by Penguin Random House that seeks to block schoolbook banning in Iowa.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Virginia law allows schools to pay athletes for NIL
Schools in Virginia will be able to directly pay athletes via name, image and likeness deals thanks to a state law signed Thursday morning.ESPN - Sports -
German parliament to vote on gender self-determination law
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E.P.A. Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water
The rule applies to a family of chemicals known as PFAS that are linked to serious health effects. Water utilities argue the cost is too great.The New York Times - Top stories -
YouTube Adds, Then Removes, Warning From Joker 2 Trailer
At CinemaCon, Warner Bros. Pictures debuted the first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, which arrived online shortly thereafter. Although the video was initially posted without a content warning on YouTube, the platform subsequently added one ...GameSpot - Tech -
Barcelona bus route removed from map apps to tackle tourist overcrowding
Residents welcome removal of number 116 route, often used to get to Park Güell. While some places will go to any lengths to attract visitors, residents of La Salut neighbourhood in Barcelona are celebrating a move to wipe themselves off the map.. ...The Guardian - World -
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender, lowers age limit to 16
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender, lowers age limit to 16ABC News - World -
Iowa asks state Supreme Court to let its restrictive abortion law go into effect
Iowa has asked the state Supreme Court to let its blocked abortion law go into effect and uphold it altogether, disputing abortion providers’ claims it infringes on women’s rights to exercise bodily autonomyABC News - Health - Abortion -
Caitlin Clark, Iowa set for emotional home finale with extra motivation from West Virginia coach
Clark has some extra motivation heading into her last game at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye ArenaCBS Sports - Sports -
Iowa reloading after Caitlin Clark departure: Hawkeyes add Lucy Olsen, expect improvement from within
Olsen, the nation's third-leading scorer in 2023-24, should help fill the scoring void Clark left behindCBS Sports - Sports -
This 9-Book Batman Graphic Novel Box Set Is Only $60 For A Limited Time
Between clown princes of crime, immortal warlords, and criminal masterminds juiced up on super-steroids, Batman arguably has the best collection of villains in comic books. If you're looking for some excellent standalone stories featuring these ...GameSpot - Tech -
German lawmakers approve new gender self-determination law
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Maine lawmakers approve shield law for providers of abortion and gender-affirming care
The Democratic-controlled Maine Legislature has approved a bill that would protect health care workers who provide abortion and gender-affirming care from legal action brought in other statesABC News - Health - Abortion -
"Civil War": Depicting an America at war with itself
"Civil War," the latest film by writer-director Alex Garland ("Ex Machina"), imagines an America divided, in which rebel forces from breakaway states try to depose an autocratic president. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with ...CBS News - Entertainment -
To Cut Cancer Risks, E.P.A. Limits Pollution From Chemical Plants
The new regulation is aimed at reducing the risk of cancer for people who live close to plants emitting toxic chemicals.The New York Times - Top stories -
Anger from campaigners as WhatsApp lowers age limit to 13 in UK and EU
Child safety group says Meta ‘putting profits before protecting children’, as messaging app lowers age limit from 16. Campaigners have reacted with anger to the social media company Meta lowering the minimum age for WhatsApp users from 16 to 13 in ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Lloyds Bank axes risk staff after executives complain they are a ‘blocker’
Lender ‘having to say goodbye’ to employees as part of effort to ‘move at greater pace’Financial Times - Business -
Sunak’s prisons problem traces back to Home Office reform
Splitting prisons off from the sprawling department’s duties under Tony Blair was practical but has caused difficulties sinceFinancial Times - World -
Drake removed from lawsuit over Astroworld crowd crush that left 10 fans dead
A judge removes Drake, who performed with Travis Scott at the 2021 Astroworld concert, from a suit filed by families of the 10 fans who died in a crowd crush.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
High court judge removed from case in part due to his Garrick membership
Mt Justice Cohen was due to hear case involving alleged rape victim but second judge ruled he should not hear it. A high court judge has been removed from presiding over a case involving an alleged rape and domestic abuse victim, in part due to ...The Guardian - World -
Amazon removed Just Walk Out from many of its own stores but wants to sell the system to others
Amazon wants other businesses to know it’s not giving up on its Just Walk Out technologyABC News - Tech