A New York doctor is being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a 20-year-old woman in Dallas. Dr. Carpenter's actions may be protected under New York's shield laws, which permit out-of-state abortion care. Texas, however, argues the doctor's lack of Texas medical licensing invalidates her prescriptions.
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Spirit Airlines has tightened its dress code, stating that passengers may be removed for wearing crop tops, having certain tattoos, or being 'inadequately clothed,' which includes exposing private parts or wearing sheer apparel. Other airlines like Southwest, United, Delta, American, JetBlue, and Alaska have similar policies but generally leave specifics to employee discretion.
DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These programmes aim to promote fairness and representation in workplaces by addressing systemic barriers that have historically excluded certain groups.
Two Sydney nurses were suspended after a video showed them making threats against Israeli patients. The footage, condemned by political leaders, led to investigations by NSW Health and police. The healthcare professionals, identified as Bankstown Hospital staff, face possible lifelong bans from NSW Health. Authorities assured patient safety and emphasized zero tolerance for such behavior.
More than 175 World War II-era practice bombs have been uncovered at a playground in Wooler, Northumberland, during renovation work. Though used for training, these devices still contain explosive charges, making them hazardous. Authorities are meticulously working to clear the site, aiming to make the playground safe for children by April.
Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, encircling part of Rafah city near Egypt almost a week into a renewed assault on the Palestinian territory. According to the Gaza health ministry, at least 637 Palestinians have been killed in the renewed Israeli assault since Tuesday.
The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has left many staffers in uncertain and dangerous situations, including stalled medical evacuations for pregnant employees. Court orders have temporarily blocked mass layoffs and funding cuts, but workers still face unpaid bills and lack of guidance. Lifesaving programs like PEPFAR and disaster response remain offline despite waivers. A judge is set to rule on further staffing cuts.
Tencent has begun trialing its own AI reasoning model, "Hunyuan Thinker," alongside DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot in its Yuanbao chatbot, aiming for more human-like responses. The move intensifies China’s AI race, with companies like Baidu and BYD also integrating DeepSeek. While gaining traction, DeepSeek faces global scrutiny over data privacy, with South Korea joining several countries in restricting its use pending security reviews.
Susie Wiles, the first female White House Chief of Staff, emphasizes her role in ensuring smooth operations during Donald Trump’s second administration. Highlighting key priorities such as trade discussions, economic rebuilding, and international peace efforts, Wiles reflects on her long-standing dynamic with Trump and their focus on impactful governance.
US homeland security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a high-security El Salvador prison housing Venezuelan detainees deported under accusations of gang affiliations. Noem emphasized the consequences of illegal immigration and upheld the administration’s deportation efforts amidst human rights concerns.