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Axios
5 days ago
- Health
- Axios
Texas woman claiming she was tricked into abortion sues pill provider
A Texas woman sued a prominent abortion pill supplier and a former sexual partner, alleging he laced a drink with medication that he obtained from the service, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court. The big picture: Anti-abortion attorneys general have targeted telemedicine service providers that send abortion pills to patients with the protection of "shield laws," like Aid Access, the Austrian-based group named in the lawsuit. The woman is represented by former Texas Solicitor General Jonathan Mitchell, a prominent anti-abortion attorney. He previously has represented men who wanted to bring legal actions against people who facilitated their partners' abortion, per The Washington Post. Driving the news: The wrongful-death suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, alleges that the man who impregnated the woman laced a hot chocolate he prepared for her with abortion pills he obtained from Aid Access, ending her pregnancy. The woman argued in the complaint that the nonprofit and its founder were criminally responsible for the man's alleged violations of Texas code because "they knowingly aided his provision of abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman." It also alleges the organization violated federal law by delivering the medication via the mail. It cites U.S. law that bans the mailing of materials deemed "obscene, lewd, lascivious," such as those related to abortion. "Performing or assisting an illegal abortion in Texas is an act of murder," the lawsuit reads. Zoom out: Aid Access, which did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment, says on its website that it has facilitated over 200,000 "online abortions" to women in the U.S. since it was founded in 2018. Despite years of bans and restrictions on reproductive care, the number of abortions in the U.S. continued to rise in 2024, Axios' April Rubin reported. Texas had the country's highest number of medication abortions via telehealth under shield law protections. State of play: Texas law bans abortion in nearly all cases — with exceptions for when the mother's life or a major bodily function is at risk. The lawsuit comes as a GOP lawmaker in the Lone Star State is reintroducing legislation that would allow lawsuits targeting the use of medication to end pregnancies, CBS News reported. That proposal, per CBS, also takes aim at shield laws that safeguard clinicians offering telehealth abortion care to patients in states with restrictions. Flashback: Texas has emerged as a hub for legal challenges to abortion pills. Last month, a Texas man sued a California doctor who allegedly mailed his girlfriend abortion pills. And earlier this year, a Texas judge ordered a doctor to pay a penalty of more than $100,000 and stop prescribing and sending abortion pills to patients in Texas under New York's shield law. But a New York county clerk has refused to file judgment against the doctor, citing the New York state shield law, prompting legal action from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
India Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Club World Cup: Manchester City crush Juventus in 5-2 win, Real Madrid down Salzburg
Manchester City maintained their perfect record as they annihilated Juventus in a 5-2 goal-scoring masterclass in their final group-stage fixture. Meanwhile, Real Madrid put up a clinical display against RB Salzburg to pick up a 3-0 win. Both teams have secured their spot in the Round of 16 City's Ballon d'Or winner, Rodri, started his first game in roughly nine months, and coincidentally, the side ended up producing one of their finest displays as they left the Italian giants befuddled, with their defence struggling for the most looked to be competitive, with Teun Koopmeiners giving them the equaliser, but the early goal by Jeremy Doku and the own goal by Pierre Kalulu gave Pep Guardiola's side the lead. They extended their lead in the second half as Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, who came in as substitutes alongside Savinho, found the back of the net to ensure they ended their campaign on a high and look forward to the knockout stages, where they take on Al-Hilal on July MADRID'S CLINICAL DISPLAYXabi Alonso's side put up their best display of his tenure as they dominated the Austrian-based side to progress through to the knockout Jr and Federico Valverde got themselves on the scoresheet, while the young striker Gonzalo Garcia also scored in the final stages of the game as they finished with a clean sheet to end their group-stage Alonso opted for a three-man defence, with Dean Huijsen, Aurlien Tchouamni and Antonio Rdiger as the three centre-backs, and Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fran Garcia as his full-backs. After having moved back to a system similar to the one he had at Bayer Leverkusen, where he helped the side win a historic league title, Madrid were able to dominate on all fronts, and the signs show that he could continue with a similar approach in the coming is also making a strong case to be Madrid's striker that they can bank on to thrive from the bench, but it remains to be seen if the club will dip into the transfer market and bring in another will face off against Juventus on July 2 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.- EndsMust Watch
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
New cheese plant in Boherbue marks €15m investment in rural Cork
The new plant is owned by Ingredient Solutions Ltd., one of Ireland's leading cheese solution providers, and sits on a 7-acre site in Boherbue, close to the company's existing plant. Founded in 2000, the company now exports to over 40 countries. Around four times larger than the current site and with five production lines, the new plant will enable the company to scale from 12,000 to 27,000 tonnes of produce annually, with future expansion potential to 35,000 tonnes, according to Managing Director Gary Davies. With the company currently employing around 100 people, Davies predicted that number will rise by around 50 workers over the next eight to ten years. 'We've built this facility not just to meet today's needs, but to secure our ability to innovate and grow in the years ahead,' he said. Speaking at the opening, Davies said: 'It's a proud day for our staff, our community, and for Ian Galletly, our founder, whose vision brought Ingredient Solutions to life 25 years ago. This facility is the result of his dream—backed by Rupp, AIB, and Enterprise Ireland—and designed to grow with us into the future.' The ribbon-cutting event was attended by government representatives, industry leaders, and local stakeholders, including John Broekmans, CEO of Rupp (Ingredient Solutions' Austrian-based parent company); Cllr Joe Carroll, Lord Mayor of Cork; Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan, and Cllr Bernard Moynihan, while Fr. Jim Kennelly blessed the facility. The Rupp CEO highlighted the company's long-term commitment to the locality: 'This factory is more than bricks and stainless steel. It's a promise—to our employees, our customers, and to Boherbue. We are here for the long term. Together, we are building not just cheese, but a future.' Broekmans acknowledged the deep ties between Rupp and Ingredient Solutions since the 2022 acquisition, calling the new facility 'a continuation of the legacy we've built together. This moment represents not just a new chapter for our company, but it's also a renewed commitment to the community that has stood by us for twenty-five years." Cllr Moynihan spoke about the long journey to the opening of the new plant, recalling early planning meetings, community backing, and the essential role of Boherbue Co-Op: 'This factory will export to over 70 countries and generate €100 million in export trade. But more importantly, it's an investment in people—in jobs, in families, and in the future of rural Ireland. Boherbue has always punched above its weight, and today, we take our place on the world stage.' The Kanturk-Mallow Councillor said the recent upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant in Boherbue paved the way to securing the new cheese plant. "The crucial, crucial thing to make this plant happen today was because we had the €9 million-wastewater treatment plant. It's a fantastic investment in Boherbue for housing, for shops, for development, for everything." The upgrade, which was carried out by Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, modernised and improved the performance and capacity of the plant and has improved the quality of treated wastewater discharged into the Brogeen River, a protected conservation area and home to the freshwater pearl mussel. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll, also underlined the importance of the local infrastructure in his words at the opening. "This is a day of celebration not only for Ingredient Solutions but for the entire local community. Cork County Council has been proud to support this development, particularly through our investment in the nine-million-euro upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant here in Boherbue. This critical infrastructure paved the way for growth like we're seeing today, enabling businesses to expand, create jobs and contribute to the local community." Michael Moynihan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North-West and Minister of State at the Department of Education and Youth, said: 'This is not just a local success story—it's a strategic investment in the future of food production in Ireland and beyond. As the global population grows, Ireland must lead in producing sustainable, high-quality food. This facility proves rural communities like Boherbue are more than ready to meet that challenge.' Production at the new plant is scheduled to begin in July and will consolidate Ingredient Solutions' growing reputation as a global leader in cheese manufacturing. The company has also launched a refreshed version of Ingredient Solutions' Yellow Road brand—named after the English translation of 'Boherbue'—targeting new markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Fashion United
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
LaMunt's chief executive officer, Ruth Oberrauch: ‘Retailers are looking for versatility'
The order season in the outdoor industry has begun. How are retailers orienting themselves? What products are they looking for? The Austrian-based womenswear label LaMunt focuses on a balance of function, lifestyle and sustainability. The outdoor label LaMunt was founded in 2020 to offer functional and stylish mountaineering and outdoor clothing by women, for women. Numerous retailers now carry LaMunt, which, like the Salewa and Dynafit brands, belongs to the Oberalp Group, and the first store has just opened in Munich. We spoke with Ruth Oberrauch, founder and brand manager of LaMunt, about the new collection, how the brand has developed and what retailers are looking for today. What themes are you focusing on in new collection? How have you developed collection further? Essentially, for the SS26 collection, we worked very hard to bring even more fresh colours and accents into the collection. We had noticed – and these are perhaps typical initial difficulties – that with LaMunt we had to be very careful about which colourways we introduced where, because the collection does not have as many products as larger and more established brands. When you saw the entire collection, it always worked very well, but because the retailers naturally do not buy the entire collection, it was sometimes difficult to achieve the right appeal and the right radiance in terms of colour and colour mix. Therefore, we put a strong focus on this brightness theme and the radiance of the colours. I think we have made great strides in that area. What colours are those? We had actually already introduced the colour lime in the SS25 collection. We have strengthened this somewhat because it is simply a colour that can be easily combined everywhere, but it simply adds freshness. We have also added aruba, which is aqua-turquoise, and peach, which is a light orange. This gives us a beautiful colour palette. We have also worked hard to define what our base is, what our neutral tones are – taupe, beige, grey, black – and how everything can be combined. Otherwise, we have consciously focused on two areas: firstly, the theme of soul trekking, as we call it, our core area with hiking, trekking. We have also added the area of adventure-travelling, which overlaps. With a somewhat more urban look, for example, trousers with cargo pockets and a really casual cape with wide, voluminous cuts. LaMunt SS25 collection. Credits: LaMunt Does that mean that you have sharpened focus in a more fashionable direction? No, I wouldn't say that at all. Although we have become somewhat bolder in terms of colour and silhouette on the one hand, we have also invested in the technical aspects of the products and expanded them further. The mountaineering theme merges with this outdoor lifestyle approach, so to speak. It is always about both and about being able to mix both very well. How has collection developed in general? In terms of scope or categories. We are still in the clothing sector and, with around 60 pieces, have reached a size that I believe gives us the right mix. I don't think it needs any more. My briefing to the product team is: we only add new products if old ones are dropped. So we are more likely to substitute than add more products. I think it makes more sense to invest in a certain number of products than to lose focus by becoming broader to the left and right of them. What are your retailers paying close attention to at moment? What aspects of your collection have you found answers to? I actually have the feeling that retailers are also looking for this versatility in the pieces. On the one hand, somewhat detached from this strong seasonal thinking. They tend to avoid the very clear winter product, the very clear summer product. Of course, you need light shorts in the summer and of course you need warm fleece in the winter. However, retailers are also increasingly moving into areas that work across seasons. What do you mean by versatility? By versatility, I mean products that work for different activities or in this hybrid lifestyle area. We all wear functional clothing in everyday life, and these products are receiving more attention overall. LaMunt SS26 collection. Credits: LaMunt What new functions or functional materials are you working with in new collection, for example? For example, we have new technical fleece with okta fibres in the collection. These are very light fleeces with a fibre that has an octagonal cross-section. This means that these textiles transport moisture very well and also retain heat very well – with relatively little volume and weight. In other words, they are very light, soft, highly functional fabrics that have a slight shiny shimmer on the inside and are matt on the outside – which is aesthetically very exciting. Our ReMOCA pad wadding, which we developed ourselves from production waste from our Pomoca ski touring skins, is also super exciting. What does that look like? A few years ago, we took over a small company that produces velour, which we use to make our ski touring skins. When I was there for the first time and saw mountains of waste materials, I thought that something had to be made from the material, especially as we process high-quality materials there. We then carried out various tests and, together with Imbotex, finally found a way to process the waste from the looms, which consists of polyester with a small proportion of cotton, into wadding. We now use this wadding as a lightweight insulation material for LaMunt. In winter, however, this naturally plays an even greater role. Are you able to use this material for all of your insulation? We actually have two concepts: one is recycled cashmere and the other is the ReMOCA pad, depending on the product. However, we are increasingly focusing on ReMOCA because I simply believe it makes sense to recycle our own technology, but above all our own waste materials, back into the cycle. SS26 collection is now being sold in stores, so you are already working on next collections. What will be new there? In product development this time, we focused very heavily on lifecycle assessment analyses in order to be able to make better decisions about material selection on this basis and reduce our impact as much as possible. This was a very exciting process because we naturally play through all these considerations in every product development, but now, for the first time, we carried out calculations in the conceptualisation phase and not just when the product was almost fully developed. This was an interesting exercise because you don't always assess all aspects correctly. For example, we found with our nylons that the decisive proportion of the product footprint is actually attributable to the fabric production. Not the yarn production or the making-up, but the weaving phase of the fabrics is responsible for this. Integrating these processes much earlier and the resulting learning that you take with you for all further products was the highlight for me in the development of the next collection. LaMunt SS26 collection. Credits: LaMunt How important is sustainability to your customers and how important is it to retailers now? If we start with the end customer, with LaMunt we are primarily addressing a woman who is a little more established in life, and not necessarily an 18-year-old girl. In other words, a woman for whom quality and longevity are very important. Of course, there are differences, but I experience our customer as a mindful customer who is very keen on sustainable aspects. As far as retailers are concerned, I would say that all retailers definitely have the issue on their radar. However, there are differences in how intensively they can deal with it. Larger retailers naturally have it easier because they have built up the appropriate structures and capacities. It is a big task to collect information from all brands, integrate it into your own systems and pass it on to end customers. The individual brands simply have a huge amount of information. Therefore, I don't get the feeling that the issue is seen as unimportant, but rather that it poses a challenge. I believe that it is a major task for the entire industry, both the brands and the retailers, to develop solutions here that make it easier for the brands to communicate these aspects on the one hand and for the retailers to process them on the other. What feedback are you currently receiving from retailers? How are retailers doing? I think these have been exciting years for everyone with ups and downs. With all the logical consequences, such as full warehouses, which had accumulated after the boom period during the pandemic and naturally resulted in too much product on the market. But I am already noticing that there is a positive mood again, that sport, outdoor and mountaineering are still on trend. I don't see that this is declining rapidly in any way. I always say that this outdoor boom that many people like to talk about is not something that was created by Covid-19. This trend already existed before and it continues to exist. It was only accelerated by the pandemic. Therefore, outdoor activities are continuing, but somewhat less quickly than we may have been used to a few years ago. And that is also good in the long term. Therefore, I am already noticing a positive mood in the market again. LaMunt SS25 collection. Credits: LaMunt Supply chains were a major issue during pandemic, and now they are back in focus in view of threatened trade tariffs. Are you dealing with this? Absolutely. From LaMunt's point of view, this issue is certainly less relevant because we are limiting ourselves purely to Europe. But of course, from the Oberalp Group's point of view, it is an absolutely hot topic. What makes me particularly uneasy about it is the arbitrariness and unpredictability that currently prevails. Not only in relation to the ups and downs of tariffs, but because this feeling of unpredictability is causing a loss of trust in a previously functioning system. This is causing me great concern – also in the medium term – because it is unclear what this means for international relations and the development of business models. In a globalised world, we need solid partnerships, because the more long-term and solid our partnerships are, the better we can jointly implement qualitatively correct measures. I was travelling in Asia when this tariff issue was announced and I witnessed how our partners were considering whether they would have to relocate their production, which of course makes no sense from either an economic or a sustainability point of view. There is a bit of a feeling of what can I still rely on? And I think that if this attitude arises, in us humans or in our society, then that is an extreme damage to the way we cooperate. These things worry me much more than the fact that we currently have a problem with our pricing. What is Oberalp Group doing now to prepare for these scenarios? We have consciously set up our supply chain in a very diverse way in recent years. In other words, we have made sure that we do not only produce shoes in one country, for example, but we have increasingly diversified the product categories. This is naturally helping now. We can also rely on very long-term partnerships. Especially during the Covid period, we consciously made the decision that, despite all the difficulties we all had with payments, we always prioritised the punctual payments to our suppliers. Which of course also strengthened the relationship and mutual trust. In this way, we can rely on a very solid supply chain with long partnerships, some of which have lasted for 20 years. This naturally helps in difficult situations. LaMunt opens first store in Munich Credits: LaMunt LaMunt has just opened its first ever store in Munich. Are there any further plans? This first store in Munich is a test pilot. It was not planned long in advance, but an opportunity simply arose that we seized – knowing that a good part of our community is based in Munich and that Munich, as a large city with a large catchment area and a certain affinity for mountaineering, outdoor activities and lifestyle, is very well suited. But I also think we have a lot to learn and it is incredibly fun because we have also opted for a somewhat special format. Not just a classic store, but above all a community place where we can try out a lot of things. Firstly, it is a lot of fun, but I also think it takes time to try these things out before you roll them out. During my time at the Oberalp Group, I learned that it makes little sense to plan to open a store in exactly this city. You need the right location and the right people on site, only then can it really work. What would be another desirable location? Well, Bolzano would of course be nice as our home town, but on the other hand we are already well represented in South Tyrol. I think Zurich would be an exciting topic. But as I said, there are no plans for further stores yet. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Youspi Consulting GmbH Launches Strategic Business Workshop Focused on Human-Centered Experience Design
Castle of Lost Magic introduces immersive executive program to redefine corporate strategies through emotional storytelling and user-centered innovation SALZBURG, AUSTRIA / / May 24, 2025 / Youspi Consulting GmbH, an established name in experience strategy and user-centered innovation, announces the official launch of its latest executive workshop format: Castle of Lost Magic. The three-day program is designed to help business leaders, creative directors, and marketing professionals rethink corporate strategies through the lens of human-centered experience design. Youspi Consulting GmbH launches "Castle of Lost Magic," a strategic workshop empowering leaders through emotional storytelling and human-centered design. Taking place in a historic castle setting, the workshop reflects Youspi Consulting GmbH's commitment to integrating strategic planning with emotional impact and storytelling. The initiative marks a significant step in the company's broader mission to transform how organizations engage with their customers in a digitally saturated world. Strategic Shift: From Functionality to Emotional Engagement The workshop emphasizes the growing need for companies to go beyond functional product development. Participants will explore how emotional connection, user empathy, and immersive experience design can shape sustainable business strategies. Through expert-led sessions, attendees will be guided to create impactful narratives and align them with business objectives. Executive Quote on Initiative "Businesses today must create real resonance with their audiences," says Johannes Robier, Founder and CEO of Youspi Consulting GmbH. "With Castle of Lost Magic, we offer a structured yet immersive experience to explore how emotional storytelling and human needs can shape the future of business strategy." Expertise Without Name-Dropping Drawing on over 120 years of combined experience from the workshop's facilitators, the program provides an intensive, real-world toolkit for executives. Rather than relying on case studies from major entertainment brands, the focus lies on actionable insights, strategy development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Corporate Milestone for Youspi Consulting GmbH The launch of this workshop marks a strategic development for Youspi Consulting GmbH, further solidifying its position as a pioneer in integrating business strategy with user experience. The initiative also reflects the company's growth in the DACH region and its evolving service portfolio in the areas of leadership transformation and innovation consulting. About Youspi Consulting GmbH Youspi Consulting GmbH is an Austrian-based strategy consultancy focused on experience design, user research, and human-centered innovation. The company partners with organizations across industries to craft meaningful and measurable experiences that drive business success. Contact Details youspi Consulting GmbH Johannes Robier+43 664 Company Websitehttps:// SOURCE: Youspi Consulting GmbH View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
