Abortion access

In Dobbs v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the half-century-old precedent that guaranteed federal abortion protections. After the controversial June decision, the matter was kicked back to the states, leading to a tangle of laws. It’s an ever-evolving landscape. Cost varies. Abortions are less expensive in the first trimester than later in the pregnancy. According to Planned Parenthood, the procedure can cost up to $750 in the first trimester, though it’s often less, and that amount climbs up to $1,500 later in the pregnancy. According to the latest available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Abortion Surveillance System, the vast majority of abortions happen in the first trimester, with 92.7% occurring at or before 13 weeks of gestation, which is the beginning of the second trimester. However, as discussed below, advocates say that sending the matter to the states has increased costs in some circumstances, potentially putting … [Read more...] about How To Pay for and Access a Legal Abortion

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Activision and Infinity Ward are doing something new this year with Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II, the sequel to 2019’s Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare. (No, this is not a remake of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from 2009 !) Included in this year’s pre-order bonuses is a new perk: A week of free early access to the Modern Warfare II campaign. Pre-ordering the game will unlock the campaign a week before the full game’s October 28th launch, so you can get familiar with the story and mechanics and characters all before multiplayer goes live. This is a clever idea for a number of reasons. First off, a lot of people don’t play the campaign. They just hop into multiplayer and never look back. Releasing the campaign for a week into Early Access may convince more Call Of Duty players to give it a shot. After all, a week is more than enough time to finish the average campaign in this franchise. They’re rarely … [Read more...] about You Can Play ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ A Week Early, Sort Of

People who are affected by infertility do have options to try, but in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the diagnostics, medication, surgery, and other treatments can be expensive. In some cases, medical insurance will cover many of the costs, but in other cases it won't. On a global scale, 15% of reproductive-aged couples are impacted by infertility around the world, according to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates. The majority of people affected by infertility (including men, women, LGBTQ couples, and single people), will pay out-of-pocket . Depending on the treatment, out-of-pocket costs can easily reach thousands of dollars. Some states have laws that require insurance companies to cover treatment for infertility, but the laws vary. Here, we'll explain how state laws affect insurance coverage for fertility treatment in more detail. Key Takeaways Mandatory insurance coverage for fertility treatment and medication is not widespread in the U.S. Many insurers do … [Read more...] about States Laws & Insurance Coverage for Fertility Treatments & Medication

You can have a pension and still contribute to a 401(k)—and an IRA—to take charge of your retirement. If you have a defined benefit pension plan at work, you have nothing to worry about, right? Maybe not. While pensions used to be a staple ingredient in the recipe of retirement planning, fewer companies today offer them. What's more, the benefits aren't as reliable as they used to be . Now is a good time to start thinking about where your pension fits into your overall plan for retirement. It’s dangerous to rely on any pension—even a generous one—to cover all your retirement needs. Key Takeaways A pension provides a fixed monthly benefit upon retirement for the rest of your life. 401(k)s and IRAs provide income in retirement, too. But the amount depends on how much you contribute and how well your investments perform. A good retirement strategy is to contribute to a variety of retirement investments, including 401(k)s and IRAs—even if you already have a pension. … [Read more...] about Can You Have a Pension and a 401(k)?

Make that four weeks in a row of gains for the U.S. stock market, as the rally has become undeniable. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both climbed more than 3% last week, with the the Dow up 2.9%. The S&P 500 has now climbed 15% from its lows in mid-June, while the Nasdaq has clawed back 20% since then. That could technically be described as a new bull market for the index. A 20% retracement from a recent low fits the bill—or the bull—but there are a lot of opinions about that. But we can't deny the strength of the rally, especially when we dig into the charts. The average stock in the Nasdaq Composite index is up 34% from its lows. Remember, just a few months ago, we were talking about the average Nasdaq stock being down 50% from its highs. The pendulum has swung back in a big way. Across the market, the breadth thrust has been pretty impressive. And no, that's not a swimming stroke. The breath trust indicator is a technical indicator used to ascertain market momentum … [Read more...] about Going Back to School with Stock Market Fundamentals

Datuk Rosol Wahid (Bernama filepix) - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): The declaration of the Malaysia Reprographic Rights Centre (MARC), the first-of-its kind initiative in the country, is for the protection of rights of authors, publishers and visual artists, said Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid. Speaking at the National Seminar on Managing Copyright in Malaysia Education on Thursday (Aug 18), Rosol said MARC has the responsibility of monitoring and enforcing rights, as well as for collecting and distributing royalties to the rights holders. The organisation will be tasked with monitoring the re-use of print and digital works across Malaysia, such as at schools, universities, libraries and print centres, in collaboration with the relevant entities such as the Education Ministry and Higher Education Ministry, he said. “MARC, as the Collective Management Organisation (CMO), will work with local universities to develop a simple … [Read more...] about New centre protects rights of authors, publishers and visual artists

FILE PHOTO: The Supreme Court logo. (INQUIRER/LYN RILLON) MANILA, Philippines — A lawyer fined a total of P20,360 for traffic violations in Manila filed before the Supreme Court (SC) a petition, which is the second the high court received thus far, to stop the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP). Lawyer Juman Paa, in his petition, urged the SC to declare unconstitutional Manila City Ordinance 8676 series of 2020. In addition, while the case is still pending, he asked the SC to issue a restraining order against NCAP’s implementation. The City of Manila started implementing NCAP under Ordinance 8676 in December 2020. CCTVs were installed around Manila, so traffic violators would be fined without physical contact. READ: WATCH: Manila gov’t starts no-contact apprehension, dispels lockdown rumors Paa learned of his violations when the Land Transportation Office told him that his vehicle could not be registered unless he paid the fines for NCAP in Manila. His violation was … [Read more...] about Lawyer who gets P20K worth of no-contact apprehension penalty seeks SC help

The last two years have changed how young investors look at real estate. The far-reaching effects of pandemic on their personal and professional lives was the game-changer. They realized the value of owning living spaces that are not only conducive for their ideal lifestyle, but also infallible when it comes to financial gain and stability. Let’s take a look at the reasons why property investments capture this segment’s interest, and why Angeles City, Pampanga is a hotbed one should definitely consider. Property as the wisest investment Now Residences, a mid-rise garden community in Angeles City, Pampanga presents both end-users and investors a sure and wise choice when it comes to investing outside of Metro Manila. Financial gurus agree that r eal estate is emerging as a strong hedge against the roaring inflation, and young investors are at the forefront of it. Industry leader SM Development Corporation (SMDC) realized this with 54% of their increase in revenue … [Read more...] about A new SMDC community in Angeles City, Pampanga built for the new breed of investors

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) marked the completion of the top floor of its newest Grade A, green office building, GBF Center 1. The high-quality, sustainable development is designed to cater to evolving workplace dynamics in the post-pandemic era. With the nationwide easing of quarantine restrictions, reopening of borders, and strong recovery of the domestic economy, the office sector of the Philippine real estate industry is expected to take an optimistic turn this year. The positive outlook on the demand for office spaces is anchored on the increasing rate of transition to on-site work and the continuous expansion of companies, particularly the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms. GBF Center 1, RLC’s prime office development, is poised to be the most iconic structure along the C5-Libis IT corridor. It is an opportune time for Robinsons Land Corporation, one of the largest property developers in the Philippines, to usher in the future of workspace with its … [Read more...] about Ushering in the future of workspace: Robinsons Land tops off GBF Center 1

Representative image (Image: AP) Ukraine said Russia had started creating a military strike force aimed at President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown of Kryvyi Rih, as NATO moved closer to the most significant expansion of the alliance in decades as it responds to the invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Senate and the Italian parliament both approved onWednesday Finland and Sweden's accession to the 30-member North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Under NATO membership, which must be ratified by all 30 member states, an attack on one member is an attack against all. "This historic vote sends an important signal of thesustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment to NATO, and to ensuringour Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today andtomorrow," U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement. Russia, which invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, has repeatedly warned Finland and Sweden against joining NATO. NATO's 30 allies signed the accession protocol last month, allowing them to join … [Read more...] about Ukraine warns of new Russian offensive; Sweden, Finland move closer to joining NATO