Supreme Court skeptical of ‘conversion therapy’ law banning treatment of minors with gender identity issues

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared ready to strike down Colorado’s ban on mental health professionals providing so-called “conversion therapy” to minors with gender identity or sexual orientation issues, an important First Amendment case laced with sharp political and social undertones.Licensed counselor Kaley Chiles says the legislation violates her free speech rights and infringes on her free exercise of religion and that of her clients by censoring and prohibiting certain private client-counselor conversations.About two dozen states and Washington, DC have laws similar to Colorado’s.The state says it acted to regulate professional conduct,…

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Century-old American Hat Company rides wave of strong demand

Business has reportedly been booming for American Hat Company – a Texas-based cowboy hat manufacturer – since the 2018 launch of the hit Western TV series “Yellowstone.” Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Bowie, Texas, the company specializes in handmade felt and straw cowboy hats offered in a range of…

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Conor McGregor receives 18-month UFC suspension for 3 missed drug tests in 2024

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The UFC announced that Conor McGregor has accepted a lengthy period of ineligibility for violating the company’s anti-doping policy.McGregor accepted a suspension of 18 months after missing three attempted “biological sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024,” which is a violation…

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‘Unusual’ new side effect of drugs like Ozempic becoming ‘increasingly common’

From sagging jowls and sulfurous burps to deflated breasts and surprise pregnancies, the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have ranged from subtle to strange. Now, new research suggests that these wildly popular medications may also be throwing off critical medical imaging scans, interfering with doctors’ ability to detect serious — even deadly — diseases. Experts say this could lead to delayed diagnoses and treatments for some patients, while others might undergo tests and procedures they didn’t need in the first place. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 meds have become a sensation due to their powerful weight-loss…

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