Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana
In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is less likely to cause harm than drugs like heroin. NYT > Health
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Supreme Court lifts abortion pill restrictions for now
A U.S. appeals court blocked an earlier decision suspending the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, but imposed restrictions on its use. U.S. News
Appeals Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available but Imposes Temporary Restrictions
The justices are poised to consider whether the most common method of ending pregnancies can be sharply curtailed in states where abortion remains legal. NYT > Health
New Blood Donation Rules to Loosen Restrictions on Gay and Bisexual Men
The F.D.A. proposed a more individualized policy based on questions about sexual behavior and risks. NYT > Health
Apple warns Covid restrictions in China are hurting iPhone production
The factory, operated by Foxconn, is operating at “significantly reduced capacity,” Apple said. U.S. News
Rising Covid cases can’t be blamed on variants alone as travel resumes, states lift restrictions, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the latest rise in Covid cases may be because more Americans are traveling for spring break as states lift restrictions. U.S. News
European Union criticized for slow vaccine rollout as countries tighten restrictions once again
A number of European officials have voiced their concerns about the bloc’s vaccination plans over the last few days. International: Top News And Analysis
As states lift restaurant restrictions, CDC report links dining out to increased Covid-19 risk
People who tested positive for Covid-19 were more than twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks. U.S. News
Trump’s European travel restrictions could drive some airlines out of business, trade group warns
Trump’s European travel restrictions could further strain airlines and drive some of them out of business, a trade group warned. U.S. News
US expands Iran travel restrictions over coronavirus, raises advisory for South Korea and Italy
Trump approved the expansion of travel restrictions against Iran and recommends Americans do not travel to regions of Italy and South Korea. U.S. News