Things to know as courts and legislatures act on transgender kids’ rights
Three court rulings across the U.S. this week delved into laws restricting the rights of transgender…
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide
GENEVA — A new study says an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from…
Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day.
Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
Forced to hide her true self, Joe Horras’ transgender daughter struggled with depression and…
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration will help 50 countries identify and…
Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A federal judge is fining Texas $100,000 per day for routinely…
UK lawmakers will vote on a landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking
LONDON — A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to…
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana allows so few abortions that health officials stopped releasing…
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
DES MOINES, Iowa — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical…