Health

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Republicans Eye Social Program Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

More Tax Cuts for the Wealthy. More Cuts for 70 Million Americans. In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Republican leaders are reportedly considering significant cuts to social programs they once vowed to protect. The proposed changes aim to offset the enormous cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, which largely benefited billionaires and…

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Beans & Barley Employee Tests Positive for Hepatitis A, Prompts Public Health Alert

The Milwaukee Health Department has launched a public health response after an employee at Beans & Barley tested positive for Hepatitis A. The employee worked at the popular restaurant between October 31 and November 13. While officials emphasize that there is no ongoing risk to current patrons, they encourage potentially exposed individuals to take precautions….

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Pregnant Woman Files Lawsuit to Challenge Kentucky’s Near-Total Abortion Ban

November 14, 2024 — A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing that the restrictive laws violate her constitutional rights. The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in a Louisville state court, claims that Kentucky’s abortion bans infringe on the plaintiff’s rights to privacy and personal autonomy. The woman, using…

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Breakthrough PFAS Removal Technology Offers Hope for Water and Wastewater Treatment

November 14, 2024 — Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a revolutionary device capable of capturing, concentrating, and destroying a wide range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in contaminated water—all in a single step. This breakthrough could have significant implications for industries struggling with PFAS contamination, particularly the rapidly expanding semiconductor…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates Validity of 175-Year-Old Abortion Ban Amid Heated Exchanges

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — November 11, 2024 — The Wisconsin Supreme Court engaged in intense debates over the state’s controversial 175-year-old abortion ban on Monday, as liberal and conservative justices exchanged sharp critiques during oral arguments. The high-stakes discussion centered around the efforts of Sheboygan County’s Republican District Attorney, Joel Urmanski, to reinstate the ban after…