SC Supreme court upholds abortion restrictions
South Carolina’s highest court has upheld a new state abortion law. State representatives passed a new state law restricting abortions to six weeks of pregnancy. The now law would ban abortions after the first heartbeat is detected. The law was previously overturned by the same court but was reconsidered following the retirement of one of the justices presiding over the case. The law later ruled 4-1 in favor of the new abortion law. The majority opinion in the case ruled South Carolina’s state constitution did not include abortions in its protection of privacy for its residents. The state’s governor, Henry McMaster released a statement saying, “With this victory we protect the lives of countless unborn children and reaffirm South Carolina’s place as one of the most pro-life states in America.”
Maryland Parents fight for right to opt out of controversial curriculums
Parents in the state of Maryland are continuing their fight after a loss in court. A federal justice recently ruled against parents who sued the Montgomery County School system. The parents were seeking to have their children opt out reading and discussing pro-LGBT books and topics in school. The school district would require children as young as preschool aged students to participate in these lessons. Deborah L. Boardman ruled that parents objecting to this curriculum was not a fundamental right based on a violation of their religious beliefs. Parents say they will appeal the court’s decision. The group further added they will not quit in this fight. The case is expected to go all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Nations announce move of embassy to Jerusalem
Two more nations are announcing the opening of their embassies in Jerusalem. The nation of Papua New Guinea announced their embassy would open at the end of August. The nation of Sierra Leone also announced they would move their embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The two nations follow the several nations including the US in moving their embassy to Jerusalem. The nation of Suriname is planning to move their embassy eventually but have suspended the move due to budget issues; Paraguay has announced it will open its embassy in the next few months. Several nations had previously avoided building their embassies in Jerusalem to avoid protests from supporters of a Palestinian nation. Palestinians wanted to split Jerusalem with the nation of Israel to as the capital of their potential country; Israel has denied this request. Following the move of the US embassy in 2018 by President Trump, more nations around the world moved their embassies to Jerusalem as an official acknowledgment of Israel’s capital.
SNBC Health report: the health benefits of zucchini
The end of summer is fast approaching, but it is not too late to get some nutritional benefits naturally from fruits and vegetables traditionally harvested in the summer. Zucchini has a number of benefits that you may not be aware of. This vegetable is known as summer squash and can be used in a variety of ways from smoothies to salads, to a substitute in pasta dishes. This vegetable is low in sugar, carbs and loaded with various nutrients. Zucchini contains Fiber, Vitamins A, C, K, B6, and potassium, as well as several other nutrients. It promotes heart health, improves digestion, and is a good source of calcium. Researchers have also reported this vegetable is beneficial to eye health and helps control blood levels. Zucchini can be consumed year-round, but the vegetable is at its peak season May through August.