A pregnant woman, Adriana Smith, 30, has been kept alive for nearly three months despite being brain-dead due to Georgia’s strict abortion laws, which ban the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy. After experiencing severe headaches that were dismissed by medical staff, she was found unresponsive and later declared brain dead, leaving her family to navigate the legal complexities of her care as she is still 21 weeks pregnant. Smith’s mother expressed anguish over the situation, highlighting the emotional and financial toll, as they face uncertainty about the health of her unborn grandson amidst ongoing efforts to restrict abortion access in the U.S.
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‘I can’t get sponsorship’- why UK LGBT Pride events are disappearing
Middlesex Pride, founded by Sharan Dhaliwal in 2019 to provide LGBTQ+ representation, faces potential cancellation due to funding issues, with only £1,500 raised of the £8,000 needed. This financial struggle reflects a broader trend, as many UK Pride events, including Liverpool Pride, are also being canceled, highlighting the urgent need for support for grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives. Need More Context? 🔎
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