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Health insurance should cover condoms, other contraceptives: White House – National

[ad_1] Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday. Right now, health insurers must cover the cost of prescribed contraception, including prescription birth control or even … Read more

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Pregnancy and coffee: A cup of joe may not be as risky as you think – National

[ad_1] Drinking coffee during pregnancy may not be as risky as once thought, according to a recent study that found no strong link between caffeine consumption and neurodevelopmental problems in children. Despite these reassuring findings, the researchers still recommend that pregnant people stick to medical advice on caffeine limits. The observational study, published Oct. 9 … Read more

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‘You are not my king!’ Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia visit – National

[ad_1] An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament on Monday. Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for the royal couple after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and bones. “You committed genocide against our people,” she … Read more

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U.S. investigating leaked documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran – National

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press. A fourth U.S. official said the documents appear to be legitimate. The documents are attributed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, and note that Israel was still moving military … Read more

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