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In an open letter, organized by the Committee to Protect Health Care, they said abortions “are an essential element of medical care.” It comes as the high court prepares to hear historic arguments on Wednesday in a case that poses the biggest threat to abortion rights since the landmark 1973 ruling that declared a nationwide right to terminate a pregnancy. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Mississippi is asking the court—which has a 6-3 conservative majority—to uphold a law that bans abortions after 15 weeks....

Melissa Breyer, who was monitoring the incident for NYC Audubon, tweeted pictures of the complex littered with bird carcasses. While the number of birds killed from collisions was especially high this week, the issue is not new. Kaitlyn Parkins, NYC Audubon’s associate director of conservation and science, said that bird strikes on the city’s skyscrapers are a problem that the group has followed for years. Storms that occurred on Monday night into Tuesday, coupled with high numbers of birds, became the “perfect combination that can lead to bird-window collisions,” Parkins said....

Jared Totsch, who shared the names on his Facebook page on April 16 after obtaining the list of 900 complainants from St. Louis County official under Missouri’s Sunshine Law, said on his Facebook page that tipsters should have realized their information could be made public, according to a report in the newspaper Independent. Now, some of those who snitched may be worried these business owners may show up at their homes or businesses, and Totsch said he thinks that’s just too bad....

Ferrari has been fined 15,000 Euros by the stewards at the Hungarian Grand Prix after Fernando Alonso used DRS illegally on three occasions . The FIA’s technical delegate Jo Bauer had referred this matter to the stewards after finding out that Alonso had enabled his DRS when he wasn’t within one second of the car in front. The FIA has blamed the Ferrari team rather than Alonso as they failed to change the DRS settings on his car after qualifying....

The draw delayed qualification for France and added a twist to the race for the top two spots in this edition’s “Group of Death”. France had more possession and more shots than the hosts but were unable to find the back of the net until the 66th minute, as Hungary displayed amazing solidarity at the back. Attila Fiola was the goalscorer for Hungary as he beat Hugo Lloris at the near post to finish off a great move from the home team....

Nasri, who injured his thigh in October, made his first Premier League start in 13 months and scored the winner in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion to keep City in pole position to clinch the final Champions League spot. “When the pre-season is going to start I am going to be fresh so I hope that will help me and I will try to perform because when you have been out for so long you are more hungry when you come back,” Nasri told British media....

Mahan completed his weekend in the first FedEx Cup match with a 65, 6 under par for the day and 14 under for the tournament to win at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J. “To get a win in an event like this and the timing, it feels unbelievable,” Mahan said. “So I’m extremely proud of myself. I felt great the last few weeks. My game was starting to come around....

According to the National Hurricane Center, Delta—which is forecast to become a “major hurricane” within the next 24 hours—will make landfall on the southcentral coast of the U.S. by Thursday evening, as shown in the graphic provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) below. Rainfall hazards are also being preempted by NOAA for the coast from Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle from Thursday night through Friday. NOAA warns residents in these areas to have their hurricane plan in place and monitor for updates to the forecast for Hurricane Delta....

Fiona landed in Puerto Rico early Sunday morning, shuttering the island in total darkness as the storm severed power to all homes. The storm killed at least four people in Puerto Rico and left many others without running water or electricity. Floods from the hurricane trapped hundreds of cats and dogs at a shelter in Hormigueros after a river behind the shelter rose to nearly 30 feet, according to a report by The Weather Channel....

According to a Saturday report from the energy company Eversource, between half to 69 percent of Connecticut customers could face power outages due to severe weather on Sunday, and restoration efforts could take up to 21 days. Eversource is New England’s largest energy delivery company and serves more than 1.25 million people across Connecticut. In a statement from the electric company shared by Fox61’s Angelo Bavaro on Twitter, Eversource said it will declare an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) starting at 6 a....

Hurricane Laura has hit Louisiana hard since it made landfall early on Thursday morning, with damaging and flooding rainfall now spreading inland over western and central Louisiana, while life-threatening storm surge continues along the Louisiana coastline. The hurricane is currently around 80 miles south-southeast of Shreveport, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, moving north at 15 mph, but coastal areas of the state have already felt the effects of Hurricane Laura....

Intex spas already feature in our round up of the best inflatable hot tubs (opens in new tab) and now you can have your own slice of luxury with 31% off the Intex 28405E today. Suitable for four people, this portable spa has an impressive 120 bubble jets, and a built-in heat pump. A fantastic price for such a reputable inflatable hot tub brand, this Intex inflatable hot tub is fitted with powerful jets to massage your body as you soak in the spa....

HyperX began life as a gaming subsidiary for Kingston Technology Company before HP announced it would purchase the brand for $425 million in February 2021. As with other peripheral developers, HyperX creates a suite of products including headsets, keyboards, mice, and charging stations, but the Armada lineup announced on August 24 represents its first foray into the monitor market. The $499.99 HyperX Armada 27 is bigger and more powerful than the Armada 25 model, which is priced $50 lower....

It is not clear exactly what is responsible for the association, but some research suggests that a history of headaches can predispose someone to hypothyroidism. This article explains the correlation between migraine headaches and thyroid disease, symptoms, and treatment options. What Is a Migraine? A migraine is a type of severe headache that typically comes with many other symptoms, such as nausea, extreme sensitivity to light and noise, and visual changes (called an aura)....

This game has already done a lot to excite fans of both The Legend of Zelda and Hyrule Warriors. For some fans, the fact that this game will serve as a prequel to Breath of the Wild is more than enough reason to purchase this game. Others are excited to see the return of intense gameplay present in the previous Hyrule Warriors. Luckily for them, they won’t have to enjoy it alone....

I Am Setsuna: $31. 99 (Steam) Login or signup required to see discount If you’ve been a customer at GMG in the past you would know that GMG’s standard procedure was to use coupon codes to discount games. GMG’s new Modus Operandi is to ditch coupon codes in favor for instant savings, though at times the best discounts will only show up if you login. (Much like how select online retailers requires you to add the item to cart to see the discounted price, thereby circumventing manufacturer advertised list price rules)....

Messi hails ‘phenomenal’ Ronaldo The 30-year-old’s form came under scrutiny at times during the 2016-17 season and Madrid are reportedly looking for a long-term replacement in the No.1 spot. Manchester United’s David de Gea has been heavily linked, although reports in England and Spain have suggested that he will not be leaving this year, while AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is another rumoured target. But Navas, who missed the first few weeks of the season with an Achilles problem before claiming his starting spot back for the remainder of the campaign, insists that Zidane has made him feel at ease with life at Santiago Bernabeu....

The hosts completed a 10-wicket win over England in the first Ashes Test on Monday, but most of the talk afterwards in Brisbane centred on Bairstow’s apparent headbutt on Bancroft. Allegations emerged on Sunday that Bairstow headbutted Bancroft at a bar while England were in Perth preparing to face a Western Australia XI before the Ashes started. The incident has since been played down and Bancroft said while he was taken by surprise, there was no malice from Bairstow, who will not face disciplinary action....

The large away following could be heard throughout an end-to-end encounter at St Mary’s, in which Isaac Hayden and Ayoze Perez scored either side of a Manolo Gabbiadini equaliser to give Newcastle a 2-1 lead after 51 minutes. Newcastle 15/8 to beat Palace to nil Benitez’s side looked set to claim their second away win of the season before Florian Lejeune brought down Shane Long in the penalty area and Gabbiadini stepped up to score from the spot, and the Spaniard expressed his sympathy for the Geordies who made the 650-mile round trip to the south coast....