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1. Federal Judge Robert Pitman has ruled to suspend Texas’ abortion law. “From the moment S.B. 8 went into effect, women have been unlawfully prevented from exercising control over their lives in ways that are protected by the Constitution,” wrote Pitman. Texas officials are likely to seek a reversal from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (NEWS CENTER)
2. A new study states during 15 months of the nearly 19-month COVID-19 pandemic, more than 120,000 U.S. children lost a parent or grandparent who was a primary provider. (NEWS CENTER)
3. The Los Angeles City Council passed a measure that will require proof of a COVID vaccination to go to restaurants, movies, sporting events, and more. New York City, San Francisco, and West Hollywood are some other cities with similar rules in place. (VARIETY)
4. After a hazing investigation that led to the removal of players, the Brunswick High School football season has been canceled. The Brunswick School Department Superintendent said head coach Dan Cooper was no longer associated with the team. (WMTW)
5. Among The Stars, a new docuseries following Mainer Chris Cassidy’s last two years as an astronaut landed on Disney+ yesterday. The six-part series follows Cassidy’s two-year journey to his third and final space mission. He served as commander on the International Space Station for Expedition 63. (NEWS CENTER)
