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I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new parliamentary inquiry finds that nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition, with many forced to leave their jobs entirely despite workplace protections remaining limited.
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 with preliminary data showing further drops in 2025, though experts attribute the decrease to multiple factors beyond any single administration’s policies.
Reported fraud losses among older Americans hit $3 billion in 2025 as big losses surge: FTC report
Reported fraud losses among Americans aged 60 and older reached $3 billion in 2025, marking a 25% increase from the prior year, according to an FTC report released this week.
Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla reported third-quarter results exceeding analyst expectations, though automotive revenue declined 3% year-over-year and the stock fell more than 3% in extended trading following the announcement.
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Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states are deciding ballot measures on voter ID requirements this year, the largest number in a single year, with swing states Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina among those holding fall elections on the issue.
Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues
The Justice Department argues the Kennedy Center faces financial ruin without Trump’s name displayed, while opponents contend the effort violates the institution’s founding statute honoring President Kennedy.
Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans’ midterm convention in Texas next month
President Trump and Vice President Vance will headline separate nights at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10, with the RNC billing it as a showcase of the administration’s achievements.
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is seeking the release of depositions involving Republican opponent Ken Paxton to highlight Paxton’s history of legal controversies.
Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
A $500 billion AI datacenter project in southern Ohio has sparked mixed reactions, with local leaders expressing hope about jobs while environmental groups raise concerns about emissions and water usage.
First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo
The Trump administration has paused all US immigrant visa applications at embassies and consulates, canceling scheduled interviews as it pursues restrictions on applicants deemed likely to need public assistance.
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge lifted restrictions on President Trump’s mail voting executive order Wednesday, though Democratic state officials filed a new legal challenge as midterm elections approach.
Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
A federal judge has struck down Texas’s drag performance ban for a second time, ruling it violates First Amendment protections and is unconstitutionally vague.
Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
Three pro-Israel Democrats have been appointed to key roles on the House foreign affairs committee, a move that some say contradicts recent primary victories by progressive candidates critical of Israel’s Gaza actions.
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers violated procedural deadlines for ballot measures.
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said Kamala Harris should not run for president again, stating he wants new leadership and declining offers of campaign support from national figures.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unannounced, which President Trump described as a “semi-routine” trip while declining to confirm speculation about its diplomatic purpose.