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The FDA is reviewing evidence about the safety and efficacy of mifepristone — used in medication abortion — to investigate how it can be properly dispensed. The renewed focus is raising concerns about limits on access.
A 36-year-old New Yorker left the fast pace of the city for a chance to make her “own version of happiness” in a sleepy Italian town. Over a decade later, she’s embracing la dolce vita, finding love with her artist husband and raising two children.
Amid ongoing efforts to resuscitate the troubled chain, the international coffee company is shutting down hundreds of stores this month and announcing a second round of layoffs at its headquarters.
Ever wonder what can happen when two hurricanes get too close together? Think about it like the final round of musical chairs: two kids circle the same chair until the music stops. This tropical tango has a chance to play out on a much larger scale this weekend.
Tackling the annual Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim, a four-mile journey between Asia and Europe, involves battling with currents, jellyfish and self-doubt. Here’s what it was like.
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🔊 ‘Move it, bucko!’ While riding the subway in New York City, you might hear Cardi B rolling out an “okurrr” through the speakers. No, it’s not a mistake. The MTA announced on Instagram that the rapper will voice PSAs for transit stations across the Big Apple.
👗 Fashion in flames: What’s the next step after making a $200,000 dress by hand? According to Robert Wun, you burn it. Designed to look destroyed, these subversive haute couture pieces perfectly summarize his mantra to “never let that fire go away.”
🛍️ What change is Aldi making across all stores?
A. Discontinuing Summit Popz, a Poppi dupe
B. Getting rid of the coin carts
C. Stamping its name on all of its own products
D. Shrinking the gluten-free section
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🧠 Quiz answer: C. The discount grocer announced it’ll drastically reduce the number of in-house brands and consolidate them under a unified “The Aldi Brand” label.
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