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Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-02-21 16:55:18

SUMMARY: A ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children has led a large hospital to pause in vitro fertilization treatments as they weigh the impact. Other fertility treatment providers in the state are still providing IVF as lawyers explore the ruling’s impact. The ruling has generated concern and confusion among patients and providers, with questions raised about the future of fertility treatments and the freezing of embryos. The ruling partly revolves around anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution, and there are worries about the potential unintended consequences of extreme anti-abortion laws in Republican-controlled states.

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US stocks churn amid uncertainty about how many more rate cuts are coming from the Fed

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-17 22:00:00

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks fluctuated but remained near record highs after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate for the first time this year. The Fed’s projections suggest two more cuts this year and another in 2026, initially boosting stocks before Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that these are just projections amid uncertain conditions. The Fed faces a challenge balancing slowing job growth and persistent inflation, with inflation unlikely to drop below 2% soon. Smaller stocks surged briefly, led by Lyft and Workday gains, while Big Tech declined. International markets were mixed, with Japan’s exports to the U.S. falling sharply due to tariffs.

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Prosecutors already have dropped nearly a dozen cases from Trump’s DC crime surge, judge says

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-17 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Since President Trump’s emergency law-and-order surge began last month in Washington, D.C., over 50 people have faced federal charges, but at least 11 cases have been dismissed, straining court resources. Judges criticize prosecutorial decisions as poorly vetted, with grand juries occasionally refusing indictments, indicating weak evidence. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh warned that the strategy’s high dismissal rate has “real-world consequences.” Some serious charges, including assaults on federal agents, have collapsed or been downgraded to misdemeanors. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro defends her office’s actions, citing evolving evidence, while critics argue the surge’s legal approach mishandles cases and tarnishes justice.

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FDA takes aim at Hims and other telehealth services in drug advertising blitz

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-16 12:00:00

SUMMARY: The FDA has targeted telehealth companies like Hims & Hers for promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs, especially weight loss medications, with misleading advertising. The agency sent over 100 warning letters ordering removal of false claims that compounded drugs are equivalent to FDA-approved ones like Wegovy and Ozempic. This crackdown follows a Trump administration directive to ensure pharmaceutical ads are truthful and non-misleading. Hims, which offers customized compounded treatments, disputes being subject to traditional drug ad rules. The FDA also criticized AstraZeneca’s FluMist vaccine ad for downplaying side effects. Critics argue drug ads boost demand, sometimes causing inappropriate prescribing.

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