A U.S. federal judge ruled that Biden-era FDA restrictions on prescribing the abortion drug mifepristone are unlawful and unjustified, ordering the Trump Administration to reconsider existing regulations. The decision comes as over 400 state lawmakers from all 50 states have signed an amicus brief demanding protection for telehealth abortion care access.
Egypt national team manager Hossam Hassan displayed a Palestinian flag and dedicated his team's World Cup Round of 16 penalty shootout victory over Australia to the Palestinian people, prompting FIFA to issue a statement on the political gesture. Hassan said his "heart and soul" are with Palestinians and offered prayers for their martyrs.
Six former FDA officials shared their reasons for leaving the agency following significant staffing cuts and policy changes under the Trump administration. The departures come amid concerns about the agency's capacity to respond to public health threats like the ongoing hantavirus outbreak.
