Southern Baptist Convention's opposition to IVF leaves some hurt and grappling with their options

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  71 Comments  •  10 Likes  •  8 months ago

“Some Southern Baptist women said they were already grappling with infertility or undergoing IVF in ways that align with their faith.”

Elon Musk wins Tesla shareholder vote for $56 billion pay package

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Tesla CEO Elon Musk won the backing of shareholders in his fight to reclaim a $56 billion pay package voided by a Delaware judge.”

South Florida residents told to steer clear of 'life-threatening' flooding

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Torrential rains pounded South Florida on Wednesday as officials warned residents to steer clear of "life threatening flooding" in some of the...”

Do I need a statin? New study suggests some with a prescription may not.

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer people getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research.”

People often overestimate their resilience following failure, research suggests

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“The myth that failure is always a good teacher may need an update.”

Where did the hype over 'hot rodent men' come from?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“The internet is assigning unusual labels to men again — this time, by fawning over how "rodent"-like they are.”

Hundreds of Indigenous families complete relocation off Gardi Sugdub due to rising sea levels

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  1 Like  •  9 months ago

“About 300 families have successfully relocated off the island of Gardi Sugdub due to concerns over rising sea levels, Panama's ministry of housing...”

Researchers gain clear picture of fault that threatens Pacific Northwest

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  9 months ago

“A fault off the Pacific coast could devastate Washington, Oregon and Northern California with a major earthquake and tsunami. Researchers mapped it...”

Suspect in Gilgo Beach killings may have started preying on women more than three decades ago

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Rex Heuermann, the man charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings may have started preying on young women earlier than first believed — and not...”

Will there be a new Covid vaccine in the fall?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Although Covid cases remain low in the U.S., vaccine experts are already looking toward the winter, with eyes on preventing a seasonal surge.”