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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs called her state’s decision to ban abortion in nearly all cases, including rape and incest, “outrageous.”“The devastating impact that this ban will have on healthcare for women across the state is just unconscionable,” she said.The ban was originally enacted in 1864, before Arizona was even a state and women had the right to vote.Governor Hobbs pointed out, however, that Arizonans will have the opportunity to “enshrine abortion” in their constitution during the November elections, encouraging them to go to the Arizona Abortion Access website for more information. Source link

Mikel Arteta expresses the biggest lesson from 2-2 draw against BayernParis Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet again in the Champions League with a place in the semi-finals on the line. After a thrilling start to the quarter-final first legs on Tuesday night across both London and Madrid, an opportunity awaits those in action tonight with one of PSG, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund or Atletico Madrid guaranteed to make the Wembley final.PSG and Barcelona are regular foes in this competition, most memorably in 2017, when the Catalan club produced an extraordinary second leg comeback at the Nou Camp. But Barcelona have now gone…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsMore than 800 Black female and non-binary actors have signed an open letter in solidarity with Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who stars opposite Tom Holland in a forthcoming West End production of Romeo & Juliet.Amewudah-Rivers has been the subject of vile online abuse after her casting as the female lead was announced in February.Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim and Marianne Jean-Baptiste are among the 883 signatories of the letter, which was published in The Guardian on Wednesday (10…

Stuarts Humphries is a Business Reporter client.New legislation is pushing the boundaries of possibilities for Web3, DAO and De-Fi. In particular, the Cayman Islands has emerged as a leader in this digital revolution with cutting-edge legislation which continues to quickly evolve; and a significant rise in the number of Web3 and digital asset entities being established in recent years.The attorneys at Stuarts Humphries take a look at the key factors driving this growth and shed light on the jurisdiction’s appeal for those venturing into the dynamic realms of Web3 and virtual assets.The Cayman Islands has been the leading offshore jurisdiction…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe late-night host Jimmy Kimmel injected a dose of humour into Donald Trump’s hush money trial proceedings on Tuesday night, offering an alternative questionnaire for jurors in the case.Despite his many attempts to toss out or delay the case, Mr Trump is set to face trial for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels and others to stop them from going public days before the 2016 presidential…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Leandro Trossard believes a “top level” performance is required to topple Bayern Munich after salvaging Arsenal a 2-2 draw from a captivating Champions League quarter-final first leg.Gunners substitute Trossard levelled with 14 minutes remaining on Tuesday evening to leave the tie perfectly poised ahead of next week’s return match at Allianz Arena.Former Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry and ex-Tottenham striker Harry Kane had turned the contest in Bayern’s favour following Bukayo Saka’s early opener.“They have showed how they…

Klaxoon is a Business Reporter client.According to a recent Gartner survey, employees operating in human-centric work models are three times more likely to both enjoy high intent to stay in their organisation and see low levels of fatigue. Fatigue, often associated with diminished employee engagement, can significantly impact organisational productivity and engagement. All this can lead to increased stress, burn out and poor talent retention. In light of this, organisations need to optimise their workplace, regardless of the model (remote, hybrid, on-site)  with a compelling work culture value proposition that will enhance the overall employee experience and in return, drive productivity. They also must…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump faces four criminal indictments in four separate jurisdictions. Nearly 100 felony criminal charges have been levelled against the former president, who remains the presumptive nominee to be the Republican Party’s presidential candidate once more in 2024.As his legal battles grow more complex by the day, a serious question has emerged: what happens if Mr Trump wins the nomination and campaigns for the general election as a convicted criminal?That possibility, in turn, raises another simpler question: could…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The Premier League is yet to see the real Enzo Fernandez, the Chelsea midfielder said as he admitted that he has failed to find his best form after making a big-money move to the English club in 2023.Chelsea, who spent more than £400m to bring in 13 new players last year, have struggled for consistency this season.Argentina midfielder Fernandez, signed for £106m from Benfica in January 2023, has been underwhelming and he has failed to rediscover the…

More than 10,000 homes in Russia were flooded after a dam burst near the Kazakhstan border, according to authorities.Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said thousands of people have been evacuated in Orsk.The Russian government declared the situation a federal emergency after two major rivers swelled beyond bursting point.This week’s flooding is the worst the area has seen for decades.A Kremlin spokesperson said president Vladimir Putin has asked the government to set up a commission to deal with the emergency and ordered the Tyumen and Kurgan governors to prepare for an “expected sharp rise in water levels”. Source link