Michelle Obama's recent remarks on her podcast, stating that creating life is "the least" of what a woman's reproductive system does, have sparked controversy. She emphasised the broader importance of women's reproductive health beyond just procreation, criticising the lack of medical research and political decision-making on the issue. Conservative figures and social media users have strongly condemned her comments.
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A shooting in Toronto's Lawrence Heights neighborhood on Tuesday night resulted in one fatality and five injuries. Toronto police and paramedics responded to the incident near Flemington and Zachary Roads, where they found one man dead at the scene.
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