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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — “Woman’s Choice,” the sign proclaims in bold pink letters. But despite promising abortion information and free pregnancy testing, the facility in Charleston, West Virginia, is designed to steer women facing an unwanted pregnancy away from choosing an abortion. That will become much easier now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states like West Virginia can make abortion illegal. It's one of hundreds of so-called crisis pregnancy centers nationwide whose aim is to discourage women from seeking abortions. The facilities, which have been accused repeatedly of deceiving women about their true purpose, are expected to wield even more influence in states where the dwindling number of clinics are now canceling abortion appointments. Often religiously affiliated, the anti-abortion centers are not licensed medical facilities and do not … [Read more...] about Anti-abortion centers to grow, wield more influence post-Roe

The pro-life group Center for Medical Progress (CMP) is releasing a video on the first anniversary of its undercover exposé unmasking Planned Parenthood’s abortion business. The series of videos last summer also exposed Planned Parenthood’s apparent practices of selling the body parts of babies it aborts on the open market and altering the position of babies during abortions in order to harvest their most intact organs. The story of the abortion giant’s alleged practices and those of biomedical procurement company StemExpress went viral last summer with the American public, leading to congressional investigations into Planned Parenthood and the entire abortion industry. The CMP video series changed the national debate about abortion by featuring discussions and negotiations with high-level Planned Parenthood medical directors and executives, who eat lunch and drink wine while haggling over prices for fetal organs. “As more details and evidence continue to emerge in the … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood ‘Baby Parts’ Exposé Changes Abortion Debate

US President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders have unveiled ambitious plans to mobilise USD 600 billion in funding by 2027 to deliver transparent and game-changing infrastructure projects in developing countries like India, in a move seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) unveiled on Sunday during the G7 Summit relaunches a scheme unveiled at last year’s G7 talks in England. President Biden said the plan would deliver returns for everyone. “Today, the nations of the G7 launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII),” Biden said. “Collectively, we aim to mobilise nearly USD 600 billion from the G7 by 2027 to invest in critical infrastructure that improves lives and delivers real gains for all of our people,” he tweeted. “I want to be clear the G7’s announcement of a new global infrastructure partnership isn’t aid or charity. It’s an investment that will deliver returns for … [Read more...] about G7 Leaders Unveil USD 600 Billion Plan to Rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Developing Nations

Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to speak about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade — a ruling which hands decisions on abortion back to the states —  asserting that “much” of the “forced birth movement” is not totally about life itself but about “intimidation, power, and control.” In an Instagram story slide titled “The Forced Birth Movement & Violence,” Ocasio-Cortez asserted that the “organized forced birth movement in the US has a decades-long history of political violence,” providing a link to NARAL Pro-Choice America, which detailed actions taken by what it has dubbed “anti-choice extremists” and “anti-choice zealots” who “murdered 11 people … between 1993 and. 2016.” The post continues, asserting that pro-choice organizations have been the targets of murder, bombings, arson, kidnapping, assault, stalking, and vandalism. Notably, Ocasio-Cortez, referencing the post, made no mention of the threats lodged against conservative justices, … [Read more...] about AOC: ‘Much’ of the ‘Forced Birth Movement’ Not About Life but ‘Control’

Amma Unavagams in Tiruchi are losing steam due to laxity in their functioning and poor patronage. Customers feel that the canteens have lost its sheen over the years. Lack of adequate funds, infrastructure and poor management are some of the reasons attributed to the downfall of Amma canteens, according to the regulars and staff at the canteens. The self-help groups (SHGs) who run the canteens claim that there is less patronage now. “Lesser variety of food, failure to upgrade the menu, poor maintenance, infrastructural issues had led to a fall in patronage. People complain about lack of varieties, especially for breakfast and dinner,” said a staff in one of the canteens. According to Anbu, a regular customer, the canteen lacks cleanliness and is in a bad condition. "The dining space and tables are not cleaned regularly, and food is spilt all over. The canteens must be maintained properly.” Out of the 11 canteens, only a few get 300 to 400 customers a day, while the others have … [Read more...] about Amma Unavagams losing sheen

Malaysia: * Covid-19 Watch: 2,003 new cases bring total infections to 4,556,664 * Covid-19: Rise in new infections, drop in death cases last week - Health DG * RM1.74bil BKM Phase 2 will benefit 8.6 million recipients, says Tengku Zafrul * Sivasangari out of Commonwealth Games after major car crash * Finas to promote popular M'sian destinations to international film producers * M'sia hopes UN-Habitat recognises its SDG cities roadmap, says Reezal Merican * M'sia proud to be first Asian country to hose harbour masters' congress, says Dr Wee * Online sales scam syndicate busted, 23 Taiwan nationals arrested * Govt must come up with strategic plan to address energy, food security, says Shafie * Sarawak aims to become net food exporter by 2030, says Abang Johari * Tajuddin: Ahmad Zahid should step down as Umno president, he’s a liability * Sapura Energy returns to the black with RM91.9mil net profit in 1Q A crocodile swims in a river at the Sungei Buloh … [Read more...] about Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Monday (June 27, 2022)

Dyslexia has affected some of history's greatest minds, including Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso and Sir Stephen Hawking. This list includes entrepreneurs like Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs - who went on to build billion-dollar companies. Now scientists have discovered that people with dyslexia have special skills that enabled our species to survive. They are better at solving problems and adapting to challenges and could hold the key to tackling climate change. Those with the common learning disability specialize in exploring the unknown - likely to be vital in the coming decades. The findings published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology have implications both at the individual and societal levels. Lead author Dr. Helen Taylor, of the University of Cambridge , U.K., said: "The deficit-centered view of dyslexia isn't telling the whole story. "This research proposes a new framework to help us better understand the cognitive strengths of … [Read more...] about Dyslexia helped evolutionary survival of humans, research suggests

President Joe Biden left Hunter Biden a voicemail in 2018 about a business deal with Chinese energy giant CEFC, directly contradicting Joe Biden’s statement in 2019 that he and his son had not spoken about the family’s corrupt business schemes. “Hey pal, it’s Dad. It’s 8:15 on Wednesday night. If you get a chance just give me a call. Nothing urgent. I just wanted to talk to you,” Joe Biden said , according to the Daily Mail, which first revealed the recording. “I thought the article released online, it’s going to be printed tomorrow in the Times, was good. I think you’re clear. And anyway if you get a chance give me a call, I love you,” the message concluded. Despite Joe Biden and his staff claiming at least seven times that the president has had no involvement with the Biden family business, Joe Biden’s voicemail to Hunter reveals the opposite. In 2019, Biden told reporters on the presidential campaign that he had “never” spoken to Hunter about the family’s business … [Read more...] about Joe Leaves Hunter Biden Voicemail About Deal with Chinese Businessman

The world may be in shambles , but the leaders of the G7 summit managed to have a laugh—at the expense of Vladimir Putin and a 2009 photo of him riding a horse shirtless in the Siberian mountains. The G7 summit is a gathering of leaders from seven of the wealthiest countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S., plus the EU president. As the distinguished members sat down to lunch on Sunday, the Daily Mail reported that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson started the cafeteria cracks, saying, “Jackets on? Jackets off? Shall we take our clothes off?” The embattled English leader continued on, saying, “We have to show that we’re tougher than Putin.” CNN reported that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada then chimed in, joking that they could go on a “bare-chested horseback ride,” with Johnson quipping that they had “to show them our pecs.” President Biden did not appear to participate in the mockery. Biden did, however, have some … [Read more...] about World Leaders Mock ‘Bare-Chested Horseback Rider’ Putin at G7 Summit

Russia is exerting control of the media in occupied parts of Ukraine as regional military administrations seek near-total domination of the information space. The tactic has involved kidnapping journalists, taking over local newsrooms, blocking Ukrainian TV and the internet, while promoting Russian channels and websites. NATO ups troops on high alert to 300,000 - live Ukraine updates Analysis of topics covered by Russian media suggests a concerted effort to make Ukraine appear as a failed state. It may be designed to send a message to those in the occupied zone that Russian governance is preferable. Russia's media narratives A media monitor developed by Ukrainian publication Texty.UA shows the topics that Russian media has focused on and how they have changed since the war began: The Russian media has consistently sought to justify the invasion by referring to Ukrainian forces and their leadership as ''Nazis''. Usage of the term in Russian media peaked at the … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: Russia takes TV and websites offline as part of media blackout in occupied territories