Indiana appears poised to force thousands of people to give birth each year in a state that ranks among the worst for infant and maternal mortality. That's after the U.S. Supreme Court Friday overturned its abortion rights precedents, clearing a path for states to fully ban abortions.
PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals that have been linked to cancer, immune system problems, and developmental issues in children.
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NASA is trying to prevent an auction house from selling an unusual mixture of space memorabilia.
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