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Roe v Wade: Disadvantaged women disproportionately impacted

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The likely reversal of Roe v Wade is seen as one of the most controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions in decades

There are major concerns the leaked opinion draft will eventuate and overturn the right to safe abortions.  

“Women of colour will be hit the hardest”

Some political analysts say women from disadvantaged backgrounds will be unable to receive safe abortions.

“They will be the most impacted – the lowest income, those with less resources to terminate pregnancies” says Cheddar’s political director Megan Pratz.

For wealthy white women, Pratz says accessibility may be difficult. But they still have the resources and money to travel to jurisdictions where abortion is legal.

Meanwhile, Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says women would be pushed into dangerous measures to abort unwanted pregnancies if it was reversed.

“Abortions will still happen. They just won’t happen in a safe, transparent, medical setting.”

SENATOR SARAH HANSON-YOUNG

For generations, women have had access to abortions.

“But when they’re banned, when it’s pushed underground, when it’s made illegal, those who are in the most desperate need of that type of medical assistance, actually have to go and deal with people that are perhaps not qualified, putting them in a more vulnerable state, forcing them into poverty,” says Hanson-Young.

It’s a human right

Human Rights Watch released a brief to call out the Supreme Court and urge them to rethink their opinion.

“These are the very groups whose health the law should protect. Banning abortion does the opposite.”

“Access to safe and lawful abortion services is firmly rooted in the rights to life,” says Human Rights Watch.

It will also affect the health of pregnant women. Evidence shows there is a correlation between “restrictive abortion legislation and increases in maternal mortality and morbidity,” says Human Rights Watch.

Why are men speaking on women’s issues?

With protesters lining the streets right across America, there is frustration and confusion over why men have been heavily contributing to the issue.

“When we are having these political and community-wide debates around issues like abortion that impact directly on women’s bodies, it does tend to be men who are leading the charge, who are filling the space, and who are feeding the debate about whether women should have the right to control their own bodies or not,” Hanson-Young says.

Last December, Justice Samuel Alito wrote the draft following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organisation case.

“It always ends up being women’s bodies that are debated as part of a proxy for actually those who have rejected for far too long such social reforms.”

SENATOR SARAH HANSON-YOUNG

In the Dobbs v Jackson case, five out of the nine justices were in support of the draft including four men, who all appointed by Republicans.

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Oil prices surge as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

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Crude oil prices jumped over 3% on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed signs of faltering, pushing WTI futures above $65 per barrel. Axios reported disagreements over the venue and scope of Friday’s talks, while President Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader to “be very worried,” stoking fears of military escalation.

Tensions in the Persian Gulf added to the volatility. A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Iranian vessels threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The USS McFaul escorted the tanker to safety, highlighting the region’s fragile oil supply routes.

Despite the clashes, nuclear talks will go ahead on Friday in Oman, but uncertainty continues to drive oil market volatility, with traders closely watching both diplomatic and military developments.

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Washington Post layoffs: Hundreds of journalists cut as Bezos faces criticism

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The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees, marking what former executive editor Martin Baron calls “one of the darkest days” in the paper’s history. Approximately one-third of the newsroom staff were affected, as the company undertakes a so-called “strategic reset” to compete in a crowded media landscape.

The cuts hit key areas, including the sports desk, local coverage, international reporting, the books desk, and the flagship daily news podcast. Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray said the changes aim to prioritise national security, politics, science, health, technology, climate, and business coverage while positioning the Post for the future.

Critics have called out owner Jeff Bezos for his silence during the layoffs and alleged efforts to influence the paper’s political stance. Former editor Baron warned that the newspaper’s ambitions would be sharply diminished and its credibility could suffer.

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Amazon launches AI tools to change film and television production

Amazon MGM Studios tests AI to streamline production, reduce costs, enhancing but not replacing human creativity, says AI Studio team.

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Amazon MGM Studios tests AI to streamline production, reduce costs, enhancing but not replacing human creativity, says AI Studio team.

Amazon MGM Studios is stepping into the future of entertainment by developing artificial intelligence tools designed to reduce production costs and streamline filmmaking processes. This closed beta, launching in March, will let industry partners test how AI can enhance creativity and efficiency on set.

Amy Cheng, leading the AI Studio team, emphasises that while AI can accelerate workflows, it will never replace the unique contributions of human creativity. The initiative represents Amazon’s push to innovate in content creation while maintaining the art of storytelling.

The use of AI in Hollywood is expanding rapidly, sparking discussions about its impact on jobs and the future of the industry. As studios explore automation, the balance between efficiency and human artistry remains a central concern.

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