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theguardian.com > us-news > 02/16/2026 > trump-rx-fertility-ivf

Fertility treatment given special emphasis as Trump Rx site goes live

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (557+ words) Experts say discounts on IVF procedures an attempt to fulfil campaign promise but savings only a fraction of total cost TrumpRx, the US president's much-anticipated drug discount program, went live earlier this month with coupons available for just 43 medications, including…...

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theguardian.com > money > 02/11/2026 > mixed-message-in-frances-letter-about-fertility

Mixed message in France’s letter about fertility | Letters

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (408+ words) Daniel Whittington writes that it shows a lack of understanding; plus letters on the length of maternity leave and the emotional cost of leaving conception too late As a 24-year-old French man, I think this plan (France's letters to 29-year-olds…...

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theguardian.com > australia-news > 02/09/2026 > foetus-image-social-media-joanna-howe-anti-abortion-post-removal-ntwnfb

Authorities seek to remove from social media image of foetus being circulated by Australian anti-abortion activists

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (527+ words) A distressing picture of a foetus being called "baby Samuel" is now being used by a broad range of anti-abortion activists. Authorities are trying to have the image removed from social media, while the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS)…...

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theguardian.com > australia-news > 02/05/2026 > anti-abortion-activist-joanna-howe-foetus-photo-ntwnfb

South Australian anti-abortion activist posts image of aborted foetus she claims was taken at Townsville hospital

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (575+ words) Joanna Howe says a "whistleblower" sent her the image, which she says was taken inside the hospital"s room for grieving parents Townsville hospital is investigating an alleged privacy breach after anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe said a "whistleblower" had sent…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 02/04/2026 > texas-california-abortion-pills-lawsuit

Texas man sues California doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to state

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (526+ words) Suit is the first under new law allowing residents to sue providers protected in their states under "shield laws" A physician based in California has become the first medical provider sued under a recently enacted Texas statute that empowers private…...

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theguardian.com > global-development > 01/29/2026 > afghanistan-taliban-women-birth-control-contraceptive-ban-lethal-pregnancies-miscarriages-violence

Taliban birth control ban: women ‘broken’ by lethal pregnancies and untreated miscarriages

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (625+ words) Women across Afghanistan describe the traumatic impact of disappearing clinics and contraception "She is lost," says her mother, Sharifa. "They broke her with fear, pregnancies and violence." Since the Taliban's informal birth-control ban began spreading across Afghanistan in 2023, the country's…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/27/2026 > texas-abortion-pill-prescriber-lawsuit

Texas sues Delaware nurse practitioner accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (360+ words) Suit against Debra Lynch is latest from Texas's Republican attorney general amid ongoing attacks on abortion pills As part of its ongoing crusade against abortion pills, Texas sued a nurse practitioner on Tuesday, accusing her of shipping pills into Texas…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/22/2026 > trump-foreign-aid-dei-trans-rights

Trump administration to block foreign aid from subsizing DEI and trans rights overseas

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (263+ words) Decision marks dramatic expansion of so-called "Mexico City policy, which abortion rights supporters call "global gag rule The Trump administration will block organizations from using US foreign aid to subsidize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and what the administration…...

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theguardian.com > world > 01/15/2026 > abortions-record-high-england-wales-cost-of-living-contraception

Abortions at record high in England and Wales ‘driven by cost of living’

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (652+ words) Providers and doctors say lack of access to contraception another reason for the 11% rise in procedures in 2023 The rising cost of living and a lack of access to contraception have driven another rise in abortion rates in England and Wales,…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 01/10/2026 > kathy-hochul-zohran-mamdani-childcare

Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani are showing what ‘pro-family’ means | Arwa Mahdawi

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (486+ words) The governor and mayor unveiled a plan for free childcare in New York City. Is the "family values" party listening? There are still a lot of questions about how the universal childcare program will be funded long-term and how exactly…...