Trump is grappling with fallout from a recent TIME interview in which he suggested states “might” monitor women’s pregnancies to see if they have received an abortion.

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Arizona just repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats don’t want voter outrage to disappear with it.
The legislation, which is expected to be soon signed into law by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, will preserve access to the procedure for millions of women. politico.com/news/2024/05/0…

Saudi Arabia activist sentenced to 11 years in prison for ‘support’ of women’s rights theguardian.com/world/2024/may…

Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
The H5N1 virus has infected at least 36 herds across nine states, raising the risk of potential human spread, federal health officials said Wednesday. nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1…

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South nbcnews.com/health/health-… via @nbcnews

NEW: Transgender Care Coverage Policies in North Carolina and West Virginia Are Discriminatory, Court Rules
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“Having something that you know is going to help you feel better, is going to help you feel whole, and having it constantly dangled above your head is just dehumanizing...”

Organic walnuts tied to 2-state outbreak of E coli infections

2 patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious and potentially fatal kidney condition #Ecoli #FoodOutbreak

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Breaking mews! Although newly adopted Tulip still prefers to spend her days under the bed, she will come out for treats, purrs and pets. Also, she roams the house at night and knocks books off tables.

Scramble for abortions in Florida on eve of restrictive new law nbcnews.com/nightly-news/v… via @nbcnews

Florida prepares for one of nation’s strictest abortion bans to take effect washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04…

It’s a super-special #TabbyTuesday - because this Tuesday is also #NationalTabbyCatDay !

But *why* are stripped kitties called tabby cats? See what Merriam-Webster says! (Hey, MW, that should be the word of the day!)

And Twitter - show us your tabbies!
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SWFL children's hospital unveils autism support program and sensory-friendly ambulance health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-fl…

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1 in 5 US retail milk samples test positive for H5N1 avian flu fragments cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz… via CIDRAP

Babies of dengue-infected pregnant women at higher risk of poor health in first years of life cidrap.umn.edu/dengue/babies-… CIDRAP

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CWD confirmed in Pierce County wild deer, Wisconsin officials report

The 4- to 5-year-old doe, which had showed signs of illness, was found in Spring Lake, near the Dunn and St. Croix county borders.

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Quick takes: Colorado ramps up congenital syphilis response, measles in Wisconsin

Part of a national rise, Colorado has confirmed 25 cases this year, which included 5 stillbirths and 2 neonatal deaths.

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USDA to test ground beef samples for H5N1 traces as more poultry outbreaks reported

Dairy cows make up an estimated 6.8% of US beef production.

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