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State capitols and courtrooms are the new frontlines of the abortion fight after last week's Supreme Court decision reshaped the landscape. Meanwhile, women struggle to figure out where to obtain services.
Opinion writers examine these abortion issues.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.
Opinion writers examine the effects of overturning Roe.
A U.N. report says that covid lockdowns and expanding legalization have driven cannabis use up, and that THC strength is rising, too. In other news, a boil water alert in Mississippi, a recall of Daily Harvest products after claims of sickness, and the rise in captioning for people with hearing loss.
Modern Healthcare reports on a legal decision that went in favor of the Health and Human Services Department, denying a safety-net hospital push to change Medicare payout calculations for disproportionate share hospital payments, known at DSH. Past "medical tragedies," Cue Health's covid profits, cataract surgery fees, and more are also in the news.
Media outlets report on concerns in the scientific community that monkeypox has been evolving faster than may have been expected and is now more infectious. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization held back from calling the outbreak a global health emergency, even though reports note it's spreading.
Pfizer has developed a new version of its covid vaccines designed to combat omicron, and now says its results show a better antibody response against the variant than earlier Pfizer shots. Other research shows a fourth Pfizer dose is effective at preventing severe outcomes in nursing homes.
Following last week's Food and Drug Administration ban of the company's electronic cigarettes, Juul sued the FDA. A federal appeals court on Friday allowed sales to continue temporarily.
Last week's two controversial decisions ignite legal debate over the direction of the conservative-majority court and their "originalism" arguments. In related news, gun violence experts weigh in on the new federal safety measures President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday.
"Horrific" and "appalling" were among some of the descriptions global leaders used to describe the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of decades of abortion rights. Combined with recent increases in gun violence, some of those also see America's ability to lead on the world stage as again backsliding.
News outlets examine how medical records and online data, including women leaving trace evidence of their reproductive health on websites and in apps, may be impacted by the Supreme Court's controversial decision on abortion. Separately, CNN notes which U.S. companies will cover some abortion costs.
"There is a race to see who can be the most extreme on abortion restrictions, and I can tell you who the losers of that are going to be: fertility patients and women who might need contraception," said Sean Tipton of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine..
In some states, the Supreme Court decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion took effect quickly, leavbing patients and staff in clinics stunned and helpless.
The Department of Justice issued a warning that states can’t restrict access to mifepristone, as it is a FDA approved drug. But such restrictions are already on the books in 30 states.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, opponents of abortion debate the extent of next steps within the movement. Also, news outlets examine what last week's Supreme Court decision means for contraception and same-sex marriage.
Republicans hailed the Supreme Court's decision during weekend political rallies, with former Vice President Mike Pence advocating for a federal ban. And news outlets report on how conservative attitudes are gaining ground in many parts of the U.S.
The law went into effect after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Planned Parenthood opposes it. The organization is trying to block officials from enforcing the law, which it calls "unconstitutional." Meanwhile, in South Dakota the Republican governor called for an abortion pill ban.
News outlets from Ohio report on the impact of a ban on abortions in Ohio after fetal cardiac activity can be detected at about six weeks — including cancelled appointments and referrals to out-of-state facilities. Other abortion news from across the Midwest and South East of the country is also reported.
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