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[Springfield, OH]
Politics How a Conspiracy Put Springfield, Ohio in the Spotlight What's going on: Itâs been a tough week for Springfield, Ohio. City workers opened their emails to find [a bomb threat]( Thursday, prompting the [evacuation of City Hall]( and an ongoing investigation. Springfield had already become the backdrop for a viral conspiracy theory: that its immigrant population was eating peopleâs pet dogs and cats. The falsehood quickly spread from the dregs of social media to [Sen. JD Vanceâs (R-OH) X account]( to the lips of former President Donald Trump at the debate Tuesday. âThey're eating the dogs, the people that came in, they're eating the cats,â Trump said. Moderator [David Muir quickly fact-checked Trump](, saying there had been âno credible reportsâ of pets being harmed by immigrants in the city. The baseless and racist rumor seems to have originated in a Facebook group, per [The Springfield News-Sun](. The post alleged a âneighborâs daughterâs friendâ found her lost cat hanging from a branch near a Haitian's home. Authorities haven't yet determined if the conspiracy and bomb threat are linked, but [the mayor said]( it included âhateful language towards immigrants and Haitians.â What it means: Trumpâs âeating the dogsâ comment sparked TikToks and memes satirizing what many saw as an absurd debate moment â but the actual impacts of a conspiracy like this are anything but funny. Such divisive rhetoric can put innocent people at risk, reigniting [harmful stereotypes]( about immigrant communities. Anti-immigrant rhetoric can increase stigma and lead to negative outcomes for immigrants, from discrimination to health issues, [a JAMA study]( found. In Springfield, local officials and community members have called out the conspiracy and other falsehoods. Earlier this week, the father of Aiden Clark, [a student who was accidentally killed]( in a school bus crash involving an immigrant driver, urged JD Vance and Trump to stop using his son for political gain. He said: âThis needs to stop now.â Related: [After Criticism for Her Lack of Media Interviews, Harris Says Sheâll Be Doing More]( (NBC News) US News North Dakota's Abortion Ban Is Going, Going, Goneâ¦But There Are No Clinics Left What's going on: A judge in [North Dakota rolled back the stateâs abortion ban]( on Thursday, citing that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion before fetal viability. He added that the ban was âunconstitutionally void for vagueness.â This was the second abortion ban lawmakers in North Dakota had passed, and the second to be overruled by the courts. The decision is unlikely to change much for North Dakotans â the stateâs only abortion clinic moved across the border to Minnesota in 2022 and is not expected to return. The clinic's director responded to the ruling: âNorth Dakota still has a huge amount of restrictions and state-mandated laws. Minnesota has welcomed us, and this is our home now.â A new clinic could take years to open, an attorney on the case told [The Washington Post](. What it means: This comes at a time when abortion is on the minds (and ballots) of many. Voters in [up to 10 states]( â an unprecedented number â will be able to vote on ballot initiatives to protect abortion rights this November. But thereâs also an equally unprecedented number of court challenges to such initiatives. The [Missouri Supreme Court reversed a ruling]( that would have blocked the abortion initiative, literally hours before ballots were set to be printed. Meanwhile, [in Arizona, the state Supreme Court]( allowed the government to include pamphlets about the ballot measure that describe a fetus as an âunborn human being.â Abortion rights often remain in the hands of both the voters and the courts. However, the decisions made by those in power donât always align with what the [actual majority of people want](. Related: [The Candidates Had Very Different Approaches to Abortion in the 2024 Presidential Debate]( (Axios) Health That's Dr. ChatGPT To You What's going on: A [new survey from KFF]( suggests that more and more Americans are turning to AI-powered chatbots for medical advice. One in six adults ask chatbots, like ChatGPT, a medical question at least once a month, and one in three use them multiple times a week. Itâs easy to see the appeal: You donât have to spend [months waiting for a doctor's appointment](â and AI can answer your questions within seconds. However, about 60% of respondents said they arenât confident in their ability to determine which chatbot answers are accurate. ChatGPT might be the new WebMD, but thatâs not necessarily a good thing. What it means: AI usage for medical advice may be more widespread than initially thought. Most research on how people use AI for medical concerns has been largely hypothetical. And other than following up with an actual doctor, there is no way to verify if the information from AI searches is accurate. One doctor told [The New York Times]( that another issue is the authoritative tone chatbots use, which can give some patients false confidence. Another said while ChatGPT can be useful for health advice, patients need to know how to ask the right questions and approach the answers with skepticism. Still, some advocates argue that AI can empower patients. Related: [ChatGPT Just Got Better At Math and Science]( (Axios) Quick Hits âï¸ Boeing factory workers [walked off the job]( for the first time since 2008. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð¬ Even dogs might be doing a double-take at USPSâs [new delivery trucks](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 𥧠Have dreams of baking apple pie this fall? Double-check your [cinnamon doesnât contain lead](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð¯ Social media canât get over the [Ballerina Farm and Nara Smith]( brunch date. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð®ââï¸ Youâll never guess which Law & Order: SVU starâs outfit [made it to the Smithsonian](. Dun dun. Fashion Youâll Actually Wear Week
[travel]( In todayâs installment of [Fashion Youâll Actually Wear Week](, weâre dreaming ofâ¦anywhere but here. Whether youâre heading to the beach, the mountains, or a far-flung city, these are the versatile pieces thatâll maximize your suitcase space â i.e., leave room for souvenirs. Check out: - [What to pack for every type of destination]( - [Accessories that look expensive, but wonât make you go Kim K. if you lose them]( - [A breakdown of airport âfits, from economy to first class]( We Want to Know... Weâve partnered with [Kindbody]( to uncover how access to fertility healthcare is shaping women's approach to this election. [Help us amplify your voices]( with tangible data to present to employers, industry leaders, and our community. [Take the survey]( Listen Now
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