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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 2 July 2022

Having broken free from an ideologically balanced, swinging bench of justices, America's Supreme Court is now going hard on Constitutional literalism and states' rights. Roe last week, the EPA this week. The docket is full this year.

inkl Originals

Thousands march after US abortion shift

Australians take to city streets in the thousands against the US Supreme Court's Roe v Wade ruling, which has seen access to safe abortions cut across America.

AAP

America is one week post-Roe. Here’s how abortion laws have changed across the country

The US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade sparked legal battles in multiple states. Here's a snapshot of where America's abortion laws stand one week since the ruling.

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Meghan planning to become the American president, say royal watchers

Duchess's comments on US abortion controversy and pledge to Steinem on Equal Rights Act are 'all the right noises'

Wales Online

Indo-Pacific alphabet soup needs beefing up

In May, US President Joe Biden visited South Korea and Japan with the aim of reaffirming America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region after the uncertainties and doubts generated by Donald Trump's presidency. In Tokyo, Mr Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (Ipef) and participated in a summit of…

Bangkok Post

Freestyle queen Ledecky closer than ever to immortality

After not matching her own lofty standards at the 2019 Worlds and Tokyo Olympics — she still won three gold medals — the American swimmer was unstoppable in Budapest. She added four World titles to take her tally to 19, a number bettered only by Michael Phelps

The Hindu

America's Involvement in Ukraine Increasingly Looks Like War

Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in weapons aid for Ukraine following last week's news that CIA personnel are directing intelligence in Kyiv.

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John Roberts is the chief justice of the US Supreme Court. But the fall of Roe v Wade and abortion rights have left him 'weakened'

As Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Roberts has enjoyed one of the most powerful positions in American society. But when Donald Trump installed three of his own picks on the bench, suddenly everything changed.

ABC News

LOCALIZE IT: Covering July 4 in a deeply divided America

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The Independent UK

Meghan Markle's huge interview will leave Netflix and Spotify 'pulling hair out'

The Duchess of Sussex was hugely outspoken on America's abortion ruling in a discussion with US feminist Gloria Steinem and Jessica Yellin, a journalist which was published in Vogue magazine

Daily Mirror

Howardena Pindell review – from sheer painterly bliss to depictions of appalling racial terror

In a jaw-dropping show that includes ghostly abstract canvases and horrifying historical videos, Pindell’s majestic works come together to tell the story of America’s blood-soaked past

The Guardian - UK

KSI vs Alex Wassabi fight: Date, start time, undercard and live stream

YouTuber and rapper KSI is finally getting back in the ring on August 27 against American rival Wassabi in a heated grudge fight, with a host of other social media celebrities fighting

Daily Mirror

‘We’re fools for not doing it’: Why some LGBT+ Americans are turning to guns amid a rising wave of hate

As threats and violence increase to a fever pitch, some LGBT+ people believe it’s time for their community to embrace the Second Amendment, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

Companies say they'll help employees access abortion. Are they serious about it?

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, a wide swath of corporate America came out with a message for its workforce: We will pay to help you get an abortion in a place where it's still available.

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The Conversation

Poll reveals white Americans see an increase in discrimination against other white people and less against other racial groups

Despite largely holding the political, economic and social levers of power, nearly a third of white Americans say they have seen “a lot more” discrimination against white people in the past five years – and more than half of them say they have not seen a rise in discrimination against…

The New Daily

The Ferguson Report: Americans ‘vote 1’ for ballot-box apathy

Since SCOTUS clobbered Roe v Wade, progressive Americans have wondered how such a thing could happen. Voting might have something to do with it

Evening Standard

As an American, I am truly alarmed at the unravelling of US democracy

When asked if he was afraid of dying, the American economist Tyler Cowen demurred. But what he said next unsettled me for days. “The worst thing about death is not knowing how the human story turns out.”

Glasgow Live

Glasgow bar hosting hot dog eating contest to settle the debate of America vs UK

The west end bar is putting the two countries to the test this weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. Do you think you have what it takes to make your country the winner?

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Chicago Tribune

My worst moment: Tommy Davidson bet a TV version of ‘Coming to America’ would make him a star. He bet wrong

“I do a little bit of everything,” Tommy Davidson says of his stand-up act. “It’s a little bit political. It’s a little bit of storytelling. It’s a little bit autobiographical. It’s a little bit of improv. The only thing that’s on my mind when I get on stage is that…

Motor1

VW Names Neeru Arora As New Executive VP, CIO, And Digitial Officer In America

The German company is investing $7.1 billion into its North American operations.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Cassidy Hutchinson’s courageous testimony should finally sever GOP fealty to Trump

In a time of corrosive polarization and blinkered partisanship, America needed a dose of selflessness and courage. Cassidy Hutchinson provided it.

Los Angeles Times

If we want Russia to free Brittney Griner, Americans must show some principles ourselves

Asadullah Haroon Gul went home last week.

The Independent UK

Court leaves dwindling paths for Biden's climate mission

More than 500 days into his presidency, Joe Biden’s hope for saving the Earth from the devastating effects of climate change may not be dead

Liverpool Echo

USA travel update as Brits must now pay more to enter the country

ESTA costs have shot up recently, and all UK tourists need one to visit America

Newcastle Herald

Roe vs Wade: US Supreme Court's decision puts spotlight on abortion

With more and more states already rolling back their abortion laws this will mobilise the women's vote in America like nothing else.

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