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Editor’s note: This is part of a series of conversations about voter-led efforts to restore abortion access across the country. Abortion was difficult to obtain in Missouri for years before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Lawmakers enacted regulations that put hurdles on abortion care: Clinic doctors had to get admitting permission from nearby hospitals, patients had to listen to state-mandated counseling that discouraged abortions, and they had to wait 72 hours to get an abortion. Just 150 abortions were performed in the state in 2021, according to the Missouri Independent. Missouri became the first state to make…

Which country is the best in Lacrosse Sevens? Lacrosse has long been dominated by a few major nations, with the United States and Canada leading the way in both the men’s and women’s games. These two North American powerhouses have a storied rivalry with the United States winning the Men’s Field Lacrosse World Championship 11 times and Canada three times. But in the sixes, the balance of power is more even. At the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, which will feature a World Lacrosse Six format, Canada stunned the lacrosse world by defeating the United States in both the…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – As parents prepare to send their kids back to school, back-to-school shopping is in full swing.According to a recent survey by NerdWallet, parents plan to spend an average of about $540 on school shopping.Shopping can be daunting and expensive for many parents, but luckily there are ways to save money.One way is to review what you already have at home. Some of the supplies from last year can be reused. Buying in bulk can also help, especially if you’re splitting the cost with other parents. Keeping an eye out for sales can also help you save…

Russian consumers are big spenders and feel confident about their financial situation.The Levada consumer confidence index has been rising steadily since April 2022, just two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.Despite widespread sanctions, the Russian economy appears resilient, driven by growth generated by state spending on wartime military activities and subsidies.This growth is significantly boosting incomes in Russia, which is suffering from a serious labor shortage due in part to a declining population.Russian consumers are shopping frenzyRussia’s GDP grew 4% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2018, slowing from…

Boobs are back. And they never went away. This is part of “Boobs Week.” Read the full story here. To be honest, I don’t really like to think about how much I’ve spent on running shoes. I have shoes for easy days, track training, long runs and tempo runs. I have trail shoes designed specifically for women, and of course I have SuperShoes, the same genre of carbon plate racing shoes that Eliud Kipchoge wore when he ran a sub-2 hour marathon in 2019. (Yes, I have two pairs.) You could say I’m neurotic when it comes to running shoes!…

Record-breaking heatwaves this summer have claimed thousands of lives around the world, highlighting how high temperatures can quickly pose serious health risks. But it’s not just high or low temperatures that matter: it’s how many degrees the temperature changes over the course of a day, and the daily temperature changes themselves, which pose health risks. Studies have shown that days with higher than normal temperature fluctuations can lead to more asthma attacks, more hospitalizations for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and higher overall mortality rates. One study based on data from 308 cities from 1972 to 2013 estimated that 2.5% of…

Illustration: Ajay Mohanty4 min read Last Updated: August 12, 2024 | 02:57 PM IST Despite strong housing price growth in major Indian cities, larger homes continue to attract homebuyers. According to data from Anarock Research, the average apartment size in the top seven cities has increased 32% over the past five years, from 1,145 square feet in 2019 to 1,513 square feet in the first half of this year (H1 2024). By 2023, the average apartment size in the top seven cities will be 1,420 square feet, representing a 7% increase in the past six months alone. A detailed analysis…

Groceries are a big expense for many households, so it’s only natural that you want to find ways to save money on groceries — and what better way to do that than by shopping at Aldi?Because Aldi doesn’t carry many name-brand products, it’s able to offer lower prices than many of its competitors. But despite that advantage, shopping at Aldi can be a frustrating experience. Here’s why:Many people are used to going to the supermarket, buying everything they need and heading out, but that’s not always possible at Aldi. Aldi purposely stocks products at low prices in the hopes of…

Consumer Luxury Goods MarketLos Angeles, (United States) – The Global Consumer Luxury Goods Market is carefully researched in the report while largely concentrating on top players and their business tactics, geographical expansion, market segments, competitive landscape, manufacturing, and pricing and cost structures. Each section of the research study is specially prepared to explore key aspects of the global Consumer Luxury Goods market. For instance, the market dynamics section digs deep into the drivers, restraints, trends, and opportunities of the global Consumer Luxury Goods market. With qualitative and quantitative analysis, we help you with thorough and comprehensive research on the global…

LAS VEGAS — The trial of a Las Vegas-area politician accused of killing an investigative journalist who wrote a story critical of him will turn its attention to Nevada on Monday, when jury selection is set to begin in the case that has stunned the Sin City and the journalism community.”Everything has been turned upside down,” veteran Las Vegas lawyer Tom Pitaro said of the death of reporter Jeff German, who for 44 years delved into confidential sources in the city of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas government and the Las Vegas courts.Pitaro also supervised Robert Telles, the public servant…