US Court upholds Alabama law protecting children from trans surgery procedures
A US federal court of appeals has ruled in favor of the state of Alabama. The state congress had previously passed a law banning experimental puberty blockers being given to children and teens in that state. The law according to officials is designed to protect vulnerable children dealing with gender confusion. The penalizes doctors and healthcare workers that administer puberty or hormone blockers to children in Alabama under the age of 19. The law could carry a fine of up to 10 years in prison and a 15-thousand dollar fine. Opponents sued to prevent the law from being enforced, claiming it violated children’s rights. A three-panel federal court has ruled the law does not inhibit the existing rights of medical treatment for children in the state. The justices in the case say the plaintiffs did not prove their case, and the law does not classify under the basis of sex or any protected characteristic. Alabama state attorney general Steve Marshall says the ruling reinforces the state’s authority to safeguard the physical and psychological wellbeing of minors.
Israeli officials protest new Biden Administration deal with Iran
Israeli officials are continuing to voice their opposition to the nation of Iran following a deal from the Biden Administration. SNBC NEWS reported in our last broadcast the Biden Administration has agreed to release six billion dollars of frozen assets to Iranian officials in exchange for several American hostages. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now blaming a recent increase of terrorist attacks on influence from Iran. Netanyahu and that nation’s defense minister claim Palestinian terrorists are being funded, encouraged, and trained by Iranians. The prime minister says the terrorism is guided by Iran to harm Israeli citizens. Critics of the Palestinian Authority claim 70 percent of terror attacks, are funded by the group, and they believe the money is coming from Iranian and other outside influences. Israeli officials have vowed to continue to protect their country and its citizens from terror attacks even whether they have the support of their allies of not.
Sound of Freedom continues to soar at the US Box office
Great news, the movie ‘The Sound of Freedom’ has continued to soar at the box office. The film which depicts the life of a former Homeland security agent turned anti-sex trafficking advocate surprised the secular Hollywood industry. The faith-based film has so far remained in the top 10 among movies out this summer. The box office reports ‘Sound of Freedom’ has so far made over 175 million dollars. The movie has surpassed expectations and continues to have a steady viewing audience after five weeks in movie theaters. It has drawn more attention in the fight against human trafficking. The film was financially supported through crowd funding. Supporters of the film, including former trafficking victims say the film is giving communities the opportunity to talk about the fight against human trafficking in the US.
(SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Sound of Freedom has now reportedly now made $180 million dollars at the US domestic box office).
According to Time Magazine:
(Excerpt from the article on Time.com): “Since its release on July 4, it's raked in over $180 million at the domestic box office, outperforming big-budget features like Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and making it the highest-grossing indie film since 2019's Parasite. Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and making it the highest-grossing indie film since 2019's Parasite.”
SNBC HEALTH report: a new trend in food is getting attention from nutritionists and dietitians
The trend in Health right now is healthy alternatives that benefit the body. A growing trend according to some nutritionists is alternative drinks that provide benefits. The latest trend is prebiotic sodas and other drinks. The drinks are low in sugar and carbs and provide health benefits to the consumer. Researchers recently studied these drinks to see what effect these drinks have on the body. Prebiotics support gut health: according to researchers’ prebiotics support the body by helping to increase the production of probiotics. Probiotics are essential good bacteria in the body which help with digestion. Prebiotic drinks such as kombucha and some alternative sodas on the market claim to assist in acquiring the body’s recommended daily intake of prebiotics. Marilia Chamon, a registered nutritional therapist says this new trend is not a surprise with consumers more conscious of their health. Chamon does advise consumers to consider changing their diets, especially here in the U.S. She recommends limiting processed foods and eating more whole foods, which would help the body stay balanced in all areas, including gut health.