Temperature Check

What Americans really think about abortion. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( May 20, 2024 Good morning. We’ll kick things off today with a look at [where Americans stand on abortion]( and how this issue could sway the election. Then, we’ll share expert insight into the right-wing effort to reshape the federal government and [why it's so dangerous](. We’ve also got [a primer on the disturbing allegations against Diddy]( and the hip-hop billionaire's latest response. Plus, we reveal [the telltale tactic narcissists use]( to belittle their victims. Read on…   In the News [a protestor holds a ''My Body My Choice'' sign]( Getty Images Temperature Check Reproductive rights are top of mind for many Americans, especially as the election inches closer. Two new surveys have taken the nation’s temperature on abortion, and we’ve got a closer look at the results. Here’s what the data shows about changing sentiments, how the fall of Roe reflects on President Biden, and [what it all could mean for the 2024 election](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fhow-americans-feel-about-abortion-2024-blame-biden%2F   More Stories [Video grab showing the location of the crashed helicopter. ]( Video grab showing the location of the crashed helicopter. (Getty Images) Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash at 63, state media has confirmed. The exact cause of the crash is still unclear, but it comes at a tense time, just weeks after Iran's missile attack on Israel in response to Israel's strike in Damascus. President Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College yesterday, where he reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza. "We’ve been working on a deal as we speak," he told the assembled graduates. A British court will make the final decision today as to whether Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the United States, where he faces espionage charges related to publishing classified documents on WikiLeaks in 2010. A judge has reopened a sentencing hearing for the man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer in 2022. The court said that David DePape, who was handed a 30-year sentence on Friday, should have been asked if he had anything to say. Pope Francis told CBS News' 60 Minutes that U.S. conservative bishops have a "suicidal attitude." Responding to criticisms of his progressive approach, the pope said while tradition is important, it's [no good being "closed up inside a dogmatic box."](   The X Factor [Xander Schauffele holds the PGA Championship trophy in front of a blue sky and cheering crowd] Getty Images At long last, Xander Schauffele has won his first major title with his victory over the weekend at the PGA Championship. The 30-year-old set a record for the lowest score-to-par in major championship history to best Bryson DeChambeau. Meanwhile, the world’s top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, placed eighth with a strong final round after he was arrested for assaulting a police officer earlier in the tournament.   Zoom In [Diddy]( Getty Images Caught on camera: Days after a 2016 video of the rapper Diddy brutally assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, was published online, the hip-hop mogul issued an apology. [Here's what he had to say](. Sounding the alarm: I've been thinking a lot about Project 2025, the extremist agenda for the next Republican presidency. I turned to Axios's brilliant co-founders, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen, to explain the dangers of this plan and [why we should all be paying attention](. In conversation: Throughout the course of his illustrious career, Nick Kristof has used the power of the pen to call attention to some of the world's darkest atrocities. We caught up with the award-winning journalist about his new memoir, how to fix the problems plaguing the industry, and more. [Check out the thought-provoking interview](.   Extra Reading [Close-up of person with their hands on their lower back, in pain]( Head Down My Pilates instructor Ashley Patten shares ab moves that won't hurt your back or neck — no lifting your noggin off the mat for these exercises. [Read More »]( [White queen chess piece crushing a black pawn]( Scary Signal A dog whistle isn't just a signal for hate speech — it's also a tool narcissists use to belittle their victims. We've got the signs to look out for. [Read More »]( [Illustration of small businessman being pinched between index and thumb of a giant hand]( Recovery Roadmap Getting ready to blast your resume out after a layoff? An HR expert shares what not to do right after losing your job — plus, how to recover. 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