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The chaos unleashed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade was underscored on Friday when federal judges released dueling opinions on mifepristone, a pill used in more than half of abortions in the United States. In a suit by 17 progressive states and the District of Columbia, Judge Thomas O. Rice of the Eastern District of Washington State ordered the FDA to preserve access to mifepristone. In a competing ruling from Texas, Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk held that the FDA lacked the authority to have approved mifepristone in the first place, more than 20 years ago. Kacsmaryk’s...

Starting a podcast show for real estate can be a great way to build your brand, establish yourself as an authority in the industry, and generate leads. Here are the steps to get started: Identify your niche: Real estate is a broad topic, so it's important to identify your specific area of expertise. You might focus on a particular type of property (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial), a specific market (e.g., luxury homes, first-time buyers), or a particular aspect of the industry (e.g., investing, property management). Choose a format: There are many different formats you can choose for your podcasts, such...

When the role of Spider-Man was going to be re-cast again — following Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi's widely praised trilogy and Andrew Garfield's angsty turn in the dark and underappreciated "The Amazing Spider-Man" series — Sony Pictures and the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed an actor who could step into the suit in new and exciting ways.Robert Downey Jr. refers to Spider-Man as "the gold standard in the MCU," unlike his own comic book character. "Iron Man? Whatever. When I became Iron Man few had even heard of the character, ergo less pressure. But Spider-Man? Everyone knows Spider-Man," he told...

Before he received his first Academy Award nomination for "The Banshees of Inisherin" — and lost to Brendan Fraser for "The Whale" — Colin Farrell put on real weight for his role as a whaler in the underseen AMC+ miniseries "The North Water" in 2021. When it came time for Farrell to play the Penguin in five or six scenes of "The Batman," however, he'd had enough, so he "decided on a fat suit" instead. At the time, he explained, "I didn't want to naturally go big again cause I had a few little health things as a result of 'The North...

If you’re a fan of classic Hollywood memorabilia, there’s one piece hitting the auction block that might have you dancing. The monochromatic white suit that was worn by John Travolta in the popular 1977 film “Saturday Night Fever” can be yours, but you’ll definitely need some deep pockets. The suit, which features a three-button jacket and flared trousers, was custom-made for Travolta for the film, and he wore it in several iconic scenes, including the famous dance sequence set to the Bee Gees’ hit song “Stayin’ Alive.” Scripps News The suit became a symbol of the disco era and cemented...