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Ohio judge strikes down state’s six-week abortion ban as unconstitutional

A judge in Ohio issued a permanent injunction Thursday, striking down the state’s six-week abortion law in its entirety while citing the state’s constitutional amendment. “Ohio voters have spoken,” Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins wrote in the filing. “The Ohio Constitution now unequivocally protects the right to abortion.” “This is a significant ruling […]

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Gambling addiction a ‘threat to public health’, warns report

A therapist explains how financial infidelity damages relationships Financial infidelity can range from hiding a special purchase to hiding a crippling gambling addiction. It’s everywhere. Celebrities like Drake post on Instagram about their winnings from online casinos. Podcasts study sports games. Friends work nonchalantly “parlay” to group texts. Gambling has reached new levels all over […]

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The Villafuerte family reacts to the criticism

THE Villafuerte political family in Camarines Sur is on the defensive following criticism of their handling of relief efforts during severe tropical storm Kristine. Photos online showed Gov. Luigi Villafuerte and his father, 2nd District Rep. Luis Raymund “Lray” Villafuerte seen in Siargao, probably around the time Kristine hit the region, along with the governor’s […]

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EXPLAINER – Japan’s snap general election: What to know

• The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s main rival is the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan • LDP may lose majority but will remain in power through coalition, says Japanese academic Saul Takahashi • “The opposition parties are simply too disorganized to take on a serious challenge,” Takahashi told Anadolu ISTANBUL Japan will hold a […]

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A dozen ballots were ‘wiretapping’ and stuffed in Colorado, with 3 votes counted, officials say

MESA COUNTY, Colorado (KKTV/Gray News ) – Officials in Colorado believe ballots for the upcoming presidential election were “hacked,” Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Thursday. The alleged voter fraud allegedly occurred in Mesa County. Griswold, a Democrat, said she believes about a dozen Mesa County voters had their ballots tapped and filled out […]