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Fox News
13 hours ago
- General
- Fox News
Erika Donalds: The Trump Administration Has To Make An Example Out Of California Over Title IX Compliance
America First Policy Institute's Center for Education Opportunity chair Erika Donalds joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to explain why she believes the Trump administration ultimately must take legal action against California over the state's apparent Title IX violation regarding transgender athletes. Erika Donalds On The Problems With Teachers Unions PLUS, check out the podcast to hear Monday's full show!
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Women claim seizures, weight gain and heart problems were caused by contraceptive jab linked to brain tumours
Women have alleged that the contraceptive jab, which has been linked to brain tumours, left them suffering debilitating side effects that, in some cases, 'ruined' their lives. Posting on social media, a number of patients have said the injection triggered heart palpitations, anxiety, weight gain and extreme mood swings, with many wishing they never took it. The jab, administered to some 5 million women in the UK, is given every three months and stops reproduction by preventing eggs from being released by a woman's ovaries. But its safety has recently been called into question after studies found the injection, known by the brand name Dep-Provera, raised the risk of brain tumours five-fold. Researchers found those who had the jab were far more likely to develop a meningioma, a type of brain tumour that is non-cancerous but can kill by compressing the brain and nerves if it grows too big. Last October, UK watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority called for the injection's manufacturer Pfizer to include a warning about the risk in patient information leaflets. Pfizer, the drug firm behind the jab, also wrote to NHS doctors urging them to stop women from using Depo-Provera immediately if they were diagnosed with a meningioma. On Wednesday, it came to light that some 200 UK women who feared the jab was to blame for their meningioma are now considering legal action. About 400 US women have launched a class action against Pfizer and other generic makers of Depo-Provera. Now, women have taken to social media to complain of a range of health problems they believe were caused by the jab. In one TikTok video a women named Emily Rose said the shot 'completely ruined' her life. In the caption of the video, she wrote that she wouldn't recommend it unless you're 'prepared to do your research'. She claimed to have suffered heart palpitations, anxiety, loss of appetite, and described feeling like 'a complete stranger' to herself. Others echoed her experiences in the comments section. One mother said getting the contraceptive jab was 'literally the worst mistake' she has ever made, while another told of 'skyrocketing anxiety', 'headaches from hell' and visual disturbances. 'I regret it so much,' she added. In another TikTok video, a women named Calyssa described 'life-ruining' withdrawal symptoms when she stopped having the jab. Specifically, she claimed it was responsible for extreme weight gain—causing her to gain more fat than she did during pregnancy. In the caption to the video she said: 'The Depo-Provera birth control I can say ruined my life and body. 'Getting off of it made conceiving take longer and my body had withdrawal effects where the weight gain went up before it went down. 'Plus, I was always moody and rageful with it. It gave me rage.' Elsewhere, in a Reddit post shared late last year, a 24 year-old woman with no prior health issues shared her suspicions that two seizures she suffered may have been linked to the jab. The woman claimed she had an initial seizure in June 2024 while driving 'out of nowhere', which landed her in the back of an ambulance. While she remarkably sustained no injuries, her car was 'totaled'. The hospital carried out tests which all came back clear, but one week later she claimed that she suffered another seizure. 'My body was hot, heavy & tingly, and then my boyfriend said I went 'lifeless' in my eyes and started to seize,' she wrote. The only common theme she claimed she noticed was that she had received her Depo jab a week before each seizure. Sherry Brown, of Louisiana in the US, is one of the women who believe the contraceptive jab left them with a life-altering brain tumour. She told MailOnline that she started taking Depo-Provera in 2001, when she was drawn to the jab for its convenience compared to the pills she took before. However, she stopped taking the injection in 2003 due to weight gain, staying off other birth control until undergoing a hysterectomy in 2004 when she was 27. Brown thought nothing of her time on Depo-Provera until she randomly passed out in 2019 and hit her head. Doctors discovered a meningioma in her brain, though they decided not to start any treatments due to its small size. Two years later, in 2021, Brown lost her sense of smell. She also suffered regular memory lapses, taking several minutes to remember routines she had spent years perfecting. Scans revealed a second meningioma. Though the newer tumour was too small for doctors to risk removing, her primary growth had grown to about 1.5 inches, roughly the size of a silver dollar coin. Earlier this year, at age 47, Brown underwent a gamma knife procedure, which uses radiation to stop tumour growth without making any incisions. She will have scans later this year to see if the procedure stopped the primary meningioma from growing. If it is unsuccessful, she will likely have to have brain surgery to remove either one or both tumours. 'It's a constant fear and thought in the back of my mind: Are the tumors going to grow? Is either one of them going to grow?' Brown said.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Journalist Glenn Greenwald flays 'political enemies' over release of sex tape
Glenn Greenwald has blamed 'political enemies' after a sex tape involving the journalist and lawyer was spread on social media. The videos - which depict 'fully consensual behavior' - are being used to 'advance a political agenda,' he claimed. The 58-year-old, who is openly gay, said Friday the clips were published without his knowledge or consent, and he plans to take legal action. In a post on X, he wrote: 'Last night's videos were released online depicting behavior in my private life. Some were distorted and others were not. 'They were published without my knowledge or consent and its publication was therefore criminal. 'Though we do not yet know exactly who is responsible, we are close to knowing, and the motive was a maliciously political one.' He added he carries 'no embarrassment or regret' about the acts depicted in the videos. 'The videos depict consenting adults engaged in intimate actions in their private lives. 'They all display fully consensual behavior, harming nobody. 'Obviously it can be uncomfortable and unpleasant when your private behavior is made public against your will – that's why the behavior is private in the first place – but the only wrongdoing here is the criminal and malicious publication of the videos in an attempt to malign perceived political enemies and advance a political agenda. 'Others are, of course, free to form their own judgments, as some are prone to do about others' private lives. 'It won't change my work. I will continue to call out the many prongs of my journalism, and pursue the causes important to me, exactly as before.' Greenwald gained recognition for his work with The Guardian newspaper in Britain before he co-founded The Intercept. He contributed to the site until his resignation in 2020. He was married to Brazilian politician David Miranda, who died in 2023. The couple have two sons. He has been inundated with messages of support since sharing his angry message. One person said: 'You have my unwavering support! Don't stop telling the truth. I'm sorry this is happening to you. 'I won't be watching anything depicting your private life which was released without your permission. 'I hope others will choose to do the same. This could happen to any of us speaking truth to power. 'We must stand together. Thank you for decades of integrity, hard work and personal risk to uncover and expose truth.' Another posted: 'Great statement Glenn, may those trying to intimidate you into silence continue to fail.' One other added: 'Keep up the good work Glenn, this attempt to get at you is ridiculous and everyone with half a brain can see through it!' Greenwald had won a Pulitzer for his reporting about government surveillance programs based on leaks by Edward Snowden. His resignation from The Intercept came after he claimed editors were actively censoring an article he wrote that was critical of Joe Biden. He penned a scathing essay to his Substack in which he blasted a culture of 'repression, censorship and ideological homogeneity' at the website and in the mainstream media at large. Greenwald wrote: 'The Intercept's editors, in violation of my contractual right of editorial freedom, censored an article I wrote, refusing to publish it unless I remove all sections critical of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, the candidate vehemently supported by all New-York-based Intercept editors involved in this effort at suppression.' 'The censored article, based on recently revealed emails and witness testimony, raised critical questions about Biden's conduct,' he continued.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Have you ever feuded with a neighbour? We want to hear from you
In Kitchener, Ont., what started off as a disagreement over a fence has turned into a full-blown standoff between neighbours. As reported by CTV News Kitchener, homeowner Peter Christodoulou said he built a backyard fence in 2023 for privacy, but attached it to his neighbour's existing posts, due to bylaw restrictions. The neighbour objected, allegedly confronting Christodoulou's contractor during construction. In 2024, the neighbour removed his own fence, leaving a gap between the properties. Christodoulou claims the neighbour never tried to resolve the matter reasonably, while the neighbour says he attempted to speak with Christodoulou twice before the fence went up. Christodoulou refuses to initiate contact, citing personal and professional risk, and is now considering selling his home. The City of Kitchener stated that fencing disputes are civil matters and not subject to municipal enforcement. Both parties are considering legal action. Now, wants to hear from you. Have you found yourself in a feud with a neighbour? Was it over a fence, noise complaints, parking, pets – or something else entirely? Did the situation spiral or were you able to find a peaceful resolution? How long did the feud last? Did your city get involved in the issue? How did that process go? If you could go back, is there anything you would have done differently to avoid or de-escalate the situation? Share your story by emailing us at dotcom@ with your name, general location and phone number in case we want to follow up. Your comments may be used in a story.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Have you ever feuded with a neighbour? We want to hear from you
In Kitchener, Ont., what started off as a disagreement over a fence has turned into a full-blown standoff between neighbours. As reported by CTV News Kitchener, homeowner Peter Christodoulou said he built a backyard fence in 2023 for privacy, but attached it to his neighbour's existing posts, due to bylaw restrictions. The neighbour objected, allegedly confronting Christodoulou's contractor during construction. In 2024, the neighbour removed his own fence, leaving a gap between the properties. Christodoulou claims the neighbour never tried to resolve the matter reasonably, while the neighbour says he attempted to speak with Christodoulou twice before the fence went up. Christodoulou refuses to initiate contact, citing personal and professional risk, and is now considering selling his home. The City of Kitchener stated that fencing disputes are civil matters and not subject to municipal enforcement. Both parties are considering legal action. Now, wants to hear from you. Have you found yourself in a feud with a neighbour? Was it over a fence, noise complaints, parking, pets – or something else entirely? Did the situation spiral or were you able to find a peaceful resolution? How long did the feud last? Did your city get involved in the issue? How did that process go? If you could go back, is there anything you would have done differently to avoid or de-escalate the situation? Share your story by emailing us at dotcom@ with your name, general location and phone number in case we want to follow up. Your comments may be used in a story.
