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As Senate Democrats push forward to force a test vote on legislation to turn abortion rights into law, Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont pointed out that the debate over abortion rights is happening in an institution that is still dominated by men. https://t.co/EhqddIyVRU https://t.co/Lfafdaou41

In a new interview, Turner opened up about the long-term impact she believes filming the “heavy” scenes will have on her, going on to admit that she didn’t “comprehend” the severity of the difficult subject matters at the time and will probably “exhibit some symptoms of trauma down the road.” The actor also revealed that she developed a coping mechanism of “just having the most fun in between takes” so she wouldn’t get traumatized. Read more on this at the link in our bio. (📸: Victor Boyko / Getty Images; HBO)

Overdose deaths have been on the rise for years in the US, but surged amid the Covid-19 pandemic: Annual deaths were nearly 50% higher in 2021 than in 2019, CDC data shows.⁠ ⁠ The spike in overdose deaths in the second year of the pandemic wasn't quite as dramatic as in the first year: Overdose deaths were up about 15% between 2020 and 2021, compared with a 30% jump between 2019 and 2020.⁠ ⁠ Read more about the rise at the link in bio.

A right-wing internet personality who live-streamed himself storming the Capitol was set to plead guilty to a federal charge as part of a plea deal, but the deal went up in smoke after he declared himself innocent. https://t.co/v0xiYyj1Qf

Florida judge signals that congressional map championed by Gov. DeSantis is likely unconstitutional for diminishing Black representation https://t.co/fpp67dle5L

Spain is planning to offer up to 3 days per month of 'menstrual leave' for employees who experience severe period pain. https://t.co/w0HFqTAkYO

WATCH: Sen. Cruz slammed by father of former Marine released by Russia for lack of support https://t.co/0D6U5md1EZ

A 21-year-old Russian soldier accused of fatally shooting a 62-year-old civilian on a bicycle will be the first Russian service member to stand trial in Ukraine for war crimes since the invasion, Ukraine’s prosecutor general said on Wednesday. https://t.co/m9FnN9DmHi

A key vote on a bill aimed at preserving access to abortion nationwide has failed in the Senate https://t.co/6TWSYJLPnJ

Greece bans LGBTQ conversion therapy https://t.co/zIUGBYNJD5 https://t.co/cHegaadcT5

Hong Kong cardinal Joseph Zen arrested under China's security law https://t.co/0vNhK1Ko63

Barbie, the 63-year-old American doll manufacturer, is releasing a new set of dolls in June as part of its ongoing efforts towards diversity and inclusion. https://t.co/xb5a5dwCv8

Maria Alyokhina, the activist and Pussy Riot band leader, escaped from Russia disguised as a food courier to evade the police, as President Vladimir Putin cracked down harder to snuff out any criticism of his war in Ukraine. https://t.co/QnF0enD2fA https://t.co/tqgBeChqgE

In a 51-49 vote, the Senate failed to pass federal abortion rights legislation Wednesday. The vote comes after a leaked opinion draft from conservative SCOTUS justices overturning Roe v. Wade. Read more: https://t.co/OMp67XVUNQ https://t.co/tZHKj6ILn8

.@MaddowBlog: No wonder the Jan. 6 committee wanted to read John Eastman's emails so badly. https://t.co/Vm8SSaRuYz