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Arizona repeals Civil War era abortion ban while police enter an anti-war camp

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The Up First newsletter: The UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals civil war-era abortion ban. Source: UCLA student protests in Gaza

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Law enforcement officers are moving into a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. Violence erupted this week on UCLA’s campus when counter-protesters attempted to forcibly dismantle the tents. Journalists and protest organizers say fireworks and tear gas were used. The war in Gaza was not the only topic at the university protests.

Source: Police enter UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion ban

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Arizona lawmakers have voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is expected to sign the bill into law today. It won’t go into effect until 90 days after the legislative session, so a near total abortion ban could temporarily go into effect before it goes off the books.

Donald Trump yesterday held his first campaign rallies since the start of his criminal hush money trial in New York. While campaigning in Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump focused on what a second term would look like if he doesn’t win.

Are you an elevator person or a stairs person? Your choice could help you live longer. A new meta-analysis presented at a European Society of Cardiology conference found that people in the habit of climbing stairs had about a 39% lower likelihood of death from heart disease, compared to those who didn’t climb stairs. They also had a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Aviva Siegel, 63, was taken hostage by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, along with her husband Keith. She was released after 51 days, but he was not. Recently, Hamas released a video showing Keith alive.

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