Kentucky Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment on Abortion
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Kentucky Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment on Abortion
Kentucky Voters Reject , Constitutional Amendment on Abortion.
NPR reports that Amendment 2 was on the ballot for the midterm elections.
It would have added the following
language to the state's constitution:.
To protect human life, nothing in this constitution shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or require the funding of abortion, Via Proposed Amendment to Kentucky's Constitution.
Kentucky voted "no" to
adopting the language.
.
However, NPR reports that this doesn't necessarily mean abortion access is protected in Kentucky.
In August, the Kentucky Court of Appeals lifted an injunction on the state's "trigger law" that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy except for life-threatening circumstances.
The state's trigger law was set to go into effect when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Wade.
The Kentucky Supreme Court has allowed abortion laws to remain in place amid legal proceedings.
Oral arguments to challenge
the laws will take place on Nov.
Outdated Building Methods, Contributed to Devastation of Quakes , in Turkey and Syria.
NPR reports that thousands of buildings were
reduced to rubble when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake
struck Turkey and northern Syria on February 6.
NPR reports that thousands of buildings were
reduced to rubble when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake
struck Turkey and northern Syria on February 6.
According to civil engineer Jonathan Stewart,
the widespread devastation is similar to another
major quake that struck Turkey in 1999.
According to civil engineer Jonathan Stewart,
the widespread devastation is similar to another
major quake that struck Turkey in 1999.
Stewart, an engineering professor at the University of
California, Los Angeles, was part of an infrastructure
inspection team dispatched to Turkey at the time.
Stewart, an engineering professor at the University of
California, Los Angeles, was part of an infrastructure
inspection team dispatched to Turkey at the time.
According to Stewart, the 1999 disaster
resulted in "tremendous loss of life
from pancaked buildings.".
That earthquake left over 17,000 people
dead, many who died in collapsing
buildings as they fled for their lives.
"Pancaking" is the sudden collapse of a multi-story
building, which was seen again when the February 6
quake and a follow-up 7.5 magnitude tremor struck.
Typically, the columns and the beams are
concrete. And then there's kind of a masonry
infill block inside these frames, which falls
apart very quickly when the shaking begins, Jonathan Stewart, Civil engineer and engineering professor at
the University of California, Los Angeles, via NPR.
Currently, the death toll has
already exceeded 3,400 in Turkey,
with over 1,500 dead in neighboring Syria. .
Currently, the death toll has
already exceeded 3,400 in Turkey,
with over 1,500 dead in neighboring Syria. .
NPR reports that survivors may still be found beneath
the rubble as search and rescue efforts continue,
though the death toll is also expected to rise.
NPR reports that survivors may still be found beneath
the rubble as search and rescue efforts continue,
though the death toll is also expected to rise.
According to a preliminary estimate by Turkish
officials, approximately 3,000 buildings were
destroyed by the February 6 quakes.
According to a preliminary estimate by Turkish
officials, approximately 3,000 buildings were
destroyed by the February 6 quakes
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AMC Theatres to Change Ticket Prices , According to Where You Sit.
NPR reports that the nation's largest movie
theater chain made the announcement on Feb. 6.
The changes are part of AMC's Sightline initiative.
Value Sightline seats refer to the
front row and will cost less.
Seats in the middle of the theater,
Preferred Sightline seats, will be more expensive.
The rest of the theater will be
referred to as Standard Sightline seats
and will be standard admission price.
Sightline at AMC more closely aligns AMC's seat pricing approach to that of many other entertainment venues, offering experienced-based pricing and another way for moviegoers to find value at the movies, Eliot Hamlisch, AMC Executive Vice President, via statement.
AMC Stubs A-List members won't be charged extra for Preferred Sightline seats.
The new pricing plan will only
apply to showtimes after 4 p.m.
$5 Discount Tuesdays will not be affected.
AMC intends to roll out Sightline pricing nationwide before the end of 2023
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Viola Davis Attains EGOT Status , With Grammy Win.
NPR reports that on Feb. 5, Davis won a
Grammy for best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for 'Finding Me,' a memoir.
She beat nominees Mel Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove and Jamie Foxx. .
She beat nominees Mel Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove and Jamie Foxx. .
She beat nominees Mel Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove and Jamie Foxx. .
She beat nominees Mel Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove and Jamie Foxx. .
She beat nominees Mel Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove and Jamie Foxx. .
Davis won Tonys for 'King Hedley II'
in 2001 and 'Fences' in 2010.
In 2015, she won an Emmy
for 'How to Get Away With Murder.'.
In 2017, she took home an Oscar for 'Fences.'.
Those awards have made her the third Black woman to ever achieve EGOT status.
I wrote this book to honor the 6-year-old Viola — to honor her life,
her joy, her trauma, her everything, Viola Davis, via acceptance speech.
And it has been such a journey.
I just EGOT!, Viola Davis, via acceptance speech.
In total, only 18 people have
ever achieved the feat.
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Utah Bans Gender-Affirming Care , for Transgender Youth.
NPR reports that on Jan. 28, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill that prevents transgender youth from getting gender-affirming health care.
The bill bans transgender surgery for youth
and prohibits hormone treatments for minors
who've not received a gender dysphoria diagnosis. .
In a statement, Cox said he believes
that it's important to pause , "these permanent and life-altering treatments for new patients until more and better research can help determine the long-term consequences.".
While we understand our words will be of little comfort to those who disagree with us, we sincerely hope that we can treat our transgender families with more love and respect as we work to better understand the science and consequences behind these procedures, Gov. Spencer Cox, via statement.
The ACLU of Utah voiced its concern about , "the damaging and potentially catastrophic effects this law
will have on people's lives and medical care and the grave violations of people's constitutional rights it will cause." .
The ACLU of Utah voiced its concern about , "the damaging and potentially catastrophic effects this law
will have on people's lives and medical care and the grave violations of people's constitutional rights it will cause." .
By cutting off medical treatment supported by every major medical association in the United States, the bill compromises the health and well-being of adolescents with gender dysphoria. , ACLU of Utah, via statement.
It ties the hands of doctors and parents by restricting access to the only evidence-based treatment available for this serious medical condition and impedes their ability to fulfill their professional obligations, ACLU of Utah, via statement.
NPR reports that at least 18 other states
are considering similar legislation
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Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.
NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan. 26 via a Twitter video.
The Senate seat is currently held by
Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.
NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".
I think it's all fine. I think people should, if they want to run, run. For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff called his role in the impeachment
"the biggest job of [his] life.".
I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over. It is not. Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy. They aren't going to stop. We have to stop them, Rep. Adam Schiff, via NPR.
Schiff was also on the Jan. 6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. .
NPR reports that Rep. Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well. .
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well.
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
On April 8, 2024,
a total solar eclipse will pass
over North America. .
According to NASA, it's the last time
the contiguous U.S. will see a total
eclipse until August of 2044.
A total solar eclipse occurs when
the Moon passes between the Earth
and the Sun, which darkens the sky. .
While these events are not uncommon,
they only occur over specific
parts of the Earth each time.
The last time the continent
experienced a total solar
eclipse was in 2017. .
At the time, the path of
the eclipse traveled from
Oregon to South Carolina.
The upcoming eclipse will
enter the U.S. in Texas before
sweeping across the nation.
Other states along the path are Oklahoma, Arkansas,
Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
NBC reports that viewers outside of
the eclipse's direct path will still be
able to observe a partial eclipse
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Millions Across the US, Facing Severe Weather, This Week.
NBC reports that millions of people across
the United States are facing severe weather conditions
including thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. .
A winter storm is expected to hit
the Midwest and a third storm has been
forecast to hit California later this week. .
At the same time, the Midwest,
the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic are
all experiencing record high temperatures.
On January 3, severe thunderstorms with winds over
111 miles per hour threatened as many as 20 million
people from southeast Louisiana to central Alabama.
The storms are expected to include
large hail and could generate
strong tornadoes. .
Areas facing a heightened risk
include New Orleans,
Montgomery and Gulfport. .
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys. .
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys. .
NBC reports that another 4 million people from northern
Louisiana to central Kentucky are under tornado
watches and at risk of associated flash floods. .
11 million people from northeast Colorado
through upper Michigan are forecast
to experience snow and freezing rain. .
Heavy snowfall is expected
from Nebraska to Wisconsin
through January 5.
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Activists marching in Manhattan for abortion rights on Sunday reflected after the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling was overturned by the US Supreme Court almost one year ago.
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This Day in History:, U.S. Supreme Court
Legalizes Abortion.
January 22, 1973.
The SCOTUS ruling on Roe v. Wade asserts
that women can choose to terminate a
pregnancy during the first two trimesters ...
... as part of
their constitutional
right to privacy.
The controversial ruling essentially
reversed a century of anti-abortion
legislation in the United States.
It was the result of a call by many American women for control over their own reproductive processes.
The legalization of abortion became a divisive issue,
with pro-choice and pro-life organizations strengthening
their memberships and political influence.
On three separate occasions in the
1980s and 90s, the Supreme Court
narrowly reaffirmed the decision.
With the current majority of conservative
justices on the Court, there are fears that
the historic legislation is vulnerable to reversal
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The Top 10 , News Stories , of 2022.
The World Economic Forum
recently reported on the top 10
biggest news stories of 2022. .
1. Global Inflation, In June, price increases in the United States
peaked at over 9.1%. In October,
price increases in the United Kingdom hit 11.1%. .
1. Global Inflation, In June, price increases in the United States
peaked at over 9.1%. In October,
price increases in the United Kingdom hit 11.1%. .
2. The rise of Omicron, 2022 saw the highly-transmissible Omicron variant
of COVID-19 spread, as the virus responsible
for the pandemic continues to mutate. .
3. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine.
The ongoing war has lead to a global food and
energy crisis, while also displacing millions of people.
3. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine.
The ongoing war has lead to a global food and
energy crisis, while also displacing millions of people.
4. U.S. Overturns Roe v Wade, On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court revoked
women's rights to abortion, restoring state
authority over women's reproductive rights.
5. Global heatwaves, The impact of global climate change
continues with many record-breaking
temperatures recorded around the world. .
6. Worldwide droughts, This summer, Europe experienced its worst drought in
500 years, while China saw water levels in the Yangtze
river basin impact the country's electricity generation.
6. Worldwide droughts, This summer, Europe experienced its worst drought in
500 years, while China saw water levels in the Yangtze
river basin impact the country's electricity generation.
7. Floods in Pakistan, From June to August, extreme floods in Pakistan
killed over 1,391 people and caused an
estimated $30 billion in damages. .
8. The death of
Queen Elizabeth II, On September 8, Queen Elizabeth
died at the age of 96 following
70 years on the throne. .
9. Global population breaks 8 billion, On November 15, the world's population
reached a historic marker, exceeding 8 billion. .
10. COP27's fund for vulnerable nations, Leaders at the summit agreed to support poor
countries experiencing the impact of climate change.
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