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5 min readA federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in medication abortion and miscarriage treatment, restricting access to the most common method of abortion in the United States. The decision overturns the Food and Drug Administration's rule allowing the pills to be prescribed after an online or phone consultation and sent through the mail. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court, but in the meantime, patients across the country will have to see a health care provider in person to obtain the medication.
The Pentagon announced it will withdraw about 5,000 American troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months, following what it described as a thorough review of U.S. forces in Europe. The German defense minister downplayed the move, saying it was expected. Around 35,000 American troops are currently based in Germany, the largest U.S. military presence in Europe and one of the largest outside the United States. The Pentagon gave no information on where the troops might be sent.
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- 1 (00:04) **US Troop Withdrawal From Germany** - The Pentagon announces a drawdown of about 5,000 American troops from Germany, which the German defense minister downplays as expected.
- 2 (01:04) **China Rejects US Sanctions on Oil Refiners** - China instructs its citizens not to comply with new U.S. sanctions on Chinese oil refiners for buying Iranian oil, signaling continued trade.
- 3 (02:15) **Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Operations** - Spirit Airlines tells passengers not to go to the airport in a message posted online, as the airline ceases operations and issues automatic refunds.
- 4 (03:00) **Federal Appeals Court Restricts Abortion Pill Access** - A federal appeals court blocks the mailing of mifepristone, one of the medications used for abortion and miscarriage treatment, requiring in-person consultations.
- 5 (03:44) **Global Study on Postpartum Depression Rates** - New data published in The Lancet Psychiatry shows rates of major depressive disorder in the year after giving birth vary widely by region, from 15% in southern sub-Saharan Africa to 3% in high-income Asia-Pacific.
- 6 (04:19) **Seoul's Power Nap Contest** - South Korea holds its third annual power nap contest at a park, with hundreds of participants competing to encourage more sleep in a culture known for long work hours.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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