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Democrats lose crucial vote on abortion law

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4 years ago

May 12, 2022

The Democrats lead an effort to protect the landmark Roe versus Wade case by enacting legislation

The critical vote was 49-51 in favour of the Republicans, which makes it increasingly likely Roe v Wade will be overturned.

Protesters are rallying across America under the slogan ‘off our bodies’, to demand abortion rights be protected.

#BREAKING Senate Republicans have blocked the bill to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law #Abortionban #Abortionrights #RoeVWade #AbortionBanprotests #Supemecourt pic.twitter.com/FIXQ6hFB5h
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Is America going backwards?

Molly Jong-Fast is a writer at The Atlantic, who says she is not surprised by what is happening.

“Donald Trump put three justices on the Supreme Court… to have them overturn Roe v. Wade, and that’s exactly what they’re doing,” she says.

“I think a lot of American women are very disappointed.”

Jong-Fast says the American people are in favour of Roe v Wade, implying the courts are not acting in the interest of the public.

“The percentage of Americans who want Roe overturned is very small… most Americans want Roe to stay in place.”

"This is a right women have had for 49 years. That's what it is… it's a right"

Writer @MollyJongFast on democrats losing the #RoeVWade vote in the senate #AbortionBan #AbortionRights pic.twitter.com/X7XRR4fNiG
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A dystopian future

Jong-Fast says there is “a lot of crazy stuff” in the Supreme Court’s draft.

“It’s the kind of stuff that is really dystopian.” she says. “I don’t think it’s the kind of thing that really belongs in a modern world that we live in.”

Why are men dominating the debate?

When it comes to women’s bodies men seem to have a lot to say.

“The way these white Christian men are framing it at the detriment of women.” says Jong-Fast.

“It is a right we have had for 49 years that’s being taken away and these men are just trying to figure out any way they can to make a case for it.”

Meanwhile, in a bizarre occurrence, Montana Senator Steve Dains compares women’s bodies to sea turtles and eagles when he took the senate floor.

She believes there are laws protecting unhatched sea turtle eggs. As such, there should be laws that protect pre-born babies too.

"We've gone down a rabbit hole with these Republican men"

Senator Steve Daines compares women to sea turtles in Bizarre anti-abortion argument. Writer @MollyJongFast reacts #abortionrights #RoeVWade #WHPA pic.twitter.com/cljIhIL6MT
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President Joe Biden says the Women’s Health Protection Act is essential for the reproductive health of women. He is calling for citizens to vote for pro-choice senators in the upcoming mid-term elections.

“This failure to act comes at a time when women’s constitutional rights are under unprecedented attack – and it runs counter to the will of the majority of American people.”

Though the draft could still change, if it is not altered, it will result in 26 states banning abortion within the space of just a few months.

The final decision will be made in June.

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Russia bans WhatsApp and promotes state-backed messaging app

Kremlin blocks WhatsApp, urging citizens to use state-backed MAX; critics warn of surveillance, prompting protests in Moscow.

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14 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Kremlin blocks WhatsApp, urging citizens to use state-backed MAX; critics warn of surveillance, prompting protests in Moscow.

The Kremlin has officially blocked WhatsApp, urging Russians to switch to MAX, a state-backed messaging app. This move comes after Meta refused to comply with local regulations, sparking debates over digital freedom in the country.

Critics warn that MAX could be used for government surveillance, though authorities deny these claims. The ban highlights Russia’s growing control over foreign tech platforms and its push for locally regulated alternatives.

Activists in Moscow have staged protests calling for an open and unregulated internet, while the public reacts with a mix of concern and resignation.

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U.S. secretly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran after protests

US covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran amid protests, aiding internet access despite government shutdowns and crackdown violence.

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14 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran amid protests, aiding internet access despite government shutdowns and crackdown violence.

U.S. officials report that the Trump administration covertly sent around 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following widespread protests. The move was designed to bypass strict internet blackouts imposed by authorities in Tehran.

The terminals reportedly enabled activists and dissidents to reconnect with the outside world during periods of severe digital restriction, raising fresh questions about foreign involvement and cyber strategy.

As geopolitical tensions simmer, the revelation underscores how connectivity has become a powerful tool in modern conflict.

#Iran #Starlink #DonaldTrump #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics #TechNews #InternetFreedom #BreakingNews

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Anthropic secures 30 billion in fresh funding as valuation surges

Anthropic raises $30B, doubling valuation to $380B, boosting global AI race with support from GIC, Coatue, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

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15 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Anthropic raises $30B, doubling valuation to $380B, boosting global AI race with support from GIC, Coatue, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

Anthropic has secured a staggering $30 billion in fresh funding, catapulting its valuation to $380 billion and cementing its place among the most valuable AI companies in the world. The raise marks the second-largest private technology funding round ever, trailing only OpenAI’s $40 billion deal.

Major backers in this latest round include Singapore’s GIC and Coatue Management, alongside existing heavyweight partners Microsoft and Nvidia. The scale of the investment underscores intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence as capital continues to flood into the sector.

Anthropic’s valuation has more than doubled in just five months, fuelled by rapid enterprise growth. The company now works with eight of the Fortune 10 and boasts more than 500 customers spending over $1 million annually, highlighting surging demand for advanced AI tools across corporate America.

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