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For Groundhog Day in 2024, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, elating a massive crowd at Gobbler’s Knob. (Image credit: AP)

Video: Ukraine’s spy chief downplays risks of a Trump presidency  CNN

A woman was arrested after she miscarried. Now, Democrats tell Biden: do more.  NPR More Than 150 Democrats Urge Biden to Help Stop the Criminalization of Pregnant People – Mother Jones  Mother Jones Brittany Watts: Woman criminally charged over miscarriage slams her

A new letter to President Biden spearheaded by the Democratic Women’s Caucus references the case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who faced felony charges after suffering a miscarriage last year. (Image credit: Sue Ogrocki/AP)

It’s not a fun time to try and buy a house.  Mortgage rates have slipped since last fall, but remain significantly higher than they’ve been for more than a decade. There aren’t a lot of properties on the market, either.

The newest party in the German political landscape, the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), is gaining support, with a 6% approval rating nationwide, according to the latest opinion poll on Friday. That is an increase of 2% for the party

The document was signed by government employees in 12 nations and E.U. institutions. Signers say their leaders’ policies could be contributing to war crimes in Gaza.

Activist investor Barington Capital wants the company to consider strategic alternatives for its American Girl dolls and Fisher-Price toys.

U.S. giants join Shell in posting strong earnings, but face an uncertain outlook as countries vow to phase out fossil fuels.

The prospect of fighting in the Rafah area, swollen with displaced Palestinians, raises fears of a deeper humanitarian crisis.