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The Guardian
38 minutes ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Texas sues New York official for refusing to take action against abortion provider
Texas has sued a New York official for refusing to take action against an abortion provider, teeing up a state-versus-state battle that is widely expected to end up before the US supreme court. Ken Paxton, Texas's attorney general, has petitioned the New York state supreme court to order a county clerk to enforce a fine against Dr Margaret Carpenter, a New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines. Paxton accused Carpenter last year of mailing abortion pills to a Texas woman in defiance of Texas's ban on virtually all abortions. After Carpenter failed to show up in a Texas court, a judge ordered her to pay more than $100,000 in penalties. But the acting Ulster county clerk, Taylor Bruck, in New York has twice rejected Paxton's efforts to levy that fine. Under New York's 'shield law', state law enforcement officials are blocked from complying with out-of-state prosecutions against abortion providers who ship pills to patients, even if those patients are located outside New York state. 'No matter where they reside, pro-abortion extremists who send drugs designed to kill the unborn into Texas will face the full force of our state's pro-life laws,' Paxton, a Republican, said in a statement announcing Monday's filing. Bruck, 34, said that he was just following New York state law. 'I'm just proud to live in a state that has something like the shield law here to protect our healthcare providers from out-of-state proceedings like this,' Bruck said. 'This has the potential of getting appealed up and up and up.' Paxton's petition marks the latest escalation in the burgeoning clash between states that protect abortion rights and those that do not. In the three years since the supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, abortion opponents in red states have repeatedly tried to push for legislation and litigation that would curtail people's ability to cross state lines for abortions or to receive abortion pills in the mail. Meanwhile, blue states, including New York, have enacted an array of shield laws to preserve people's abortion access. The US supreme court will probably be forced to step in to settle these debates between states, legal experts say. 'Ultimately, it's a states' rights argument,' Bruck said, adding that he remains 'still stunned by the whole thing'. 'It's not something I was really expecting, coming into this role,' Bruck said. 'It's really unprecedented for a clerk to be in this position.' The best public interest journalism relies on first-hand accounts from people in the know. If you have something to share on this subject you can contact us confidentially using the following methods. Secure Messaging in the Guardian app The Guardian app has a tool to send tips about stories. Messages are end to end encrypted and concealed within the routine activity that every Guardian mobile app performs. This prevents an observer from knowing that you are communicating with us at all, let alone what is being said. If you don't already have the Guardian app, download it (iOS/Android) and go to the menu. Select 'Secure Messaging'. SecureDrop, instant messengers, email, telephone and post See our guide at for alternative methods and the pros and cons of each.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Jamie Lee Curtis has thoughts about the harm done to ‘a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex'
Jamie Lee Curtis understands that using the word 'genocide' to describe plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures might not go over well for some, but she's not backing down. 'I've been very vocal about the genocide of a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex,' the actress told The Guardian in a recently published interview. 'I've used that word for a long time and I use it specifically because it's a strong word. I believe that we have wiped out a generation or two of natural human (appearance).' The 'Freakier Friday' star caused a stir years ago when she posed for a magazine cover in her underwear and no makeup to show the reality of what she looked like at the time. Now 66, Curtis told The Guardian that 'the concept that you can alter the way you look through chemicals, surgical procedures, fillers – there's a disfigurement of generations of predominantly women who are altering their appearances.' She added that the trend 'is aided and abetted by AI, because now the filter face is what people want.' 'I'm not filtered right now. The minute I lay a filter on and you see the before and after, it's hard not to go: 'Oh, well that looks better.' But what's better?,' the Oscar-winner continued. 'Better is fake. And there are too many examples – I will not name them – but very recently we have had a big onslaught through media, many of those people.' Elsewhere in the interview, Curtis described how she would respond to other public-facing personalities in her business that may have indeed had plastic surgery, saying, 'It doesn't matter.' 'I'm not proselytising to them. I would never say a word,' she said. 'I would never say to someone: what have you done? All I know is that it is a never-ending cycle. That, I know. Once you start, you can't stop. But it's not my job to give my opinion; it's none of my business.' This is far from the first time Curtis has commented on what it means to age in Hollywood. During a 2024 appearance on 'Today,' the star said she was 'very much in acceptance of what I look like and I own what I think and feel. And that, to me, is what maturity is.' 'You own what you think and feel. I say what I mean. I mean what I say. I try not to say it mean. And that's a way then to grow into my old age.' By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Forbes
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How To Watch Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession On Wednesday
Ozzy Osbourne, portrait, London , United Kingdom, 1991. (Photo by) Late metal legend Ozzy Osbourne takes a final trip down the streets of his hometown Wednesday during a planned public funeral procession in Birmingham, England. The procession takes place at 1 p.m. local time (8 a.m. EST/7 a.m. CST), ahead of a private funeral service, according to multiple media outlets. Osbourne's hearse plans to travel down Broad Street, a main artery of the city that includes a bridge and bench dedicated to the singer's trendsetting band, Black Sabbath. Osbourne died last week at age 76. His death came less than a month after an emotional farewell concert that included a reunited Black Sabbath performance, plus tributes to Osbourne from some of the biggest names in metal – a genre he helped shape in the early 1970s and beyond. 'It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans," Birmingham mayor Zafar Iqbal told British media. Local band Bostin Brass plans to provide music for the procession, according to The Guardian. The publication also reports that rock singer Yungblud and members of Black Sabbath plan to participate. How To Watch Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral Procession Those wanting to view the procession can tune-in via a livestream camera located at Black Sabbath bridge. Fans from around the globe traveled to the bridge in the wake of Osbourne's death, covering the landmark in hand-written letters, flowers and other memorabilia. The camera can be accessed via The website requests viewers share an email address before accessing the "A founding member of Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal, Ozzy's influence on music and culture is immeasurable," reads a statement on the livestream website. 'From the streets of Aston to the world stage, his legacy echoes through generations of fans and artists alike.'
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Death in Paradise star Don Gilet's real life 'romance' with co-star floors fans
Death in Paradise star Don Gilet has been a firm fixture on the BBC drama since 2024 - but fans have only just realised who he is reportedly dating in real life Fans of Death in Paradise were left gobsmacked upon discovering the rumoured romantic link between star Don Gilet and his co-star. Don burst onto the scene of the much-loved detective series in 2024, portraying DI Mervin Wilson, and swiftly won over the audience as a standout character. DI Wilson arrived on the tropical scene to unravel the mysterious death of his mother, Dorna Bray (played by Judith Jacob), and by the series' conclusion, he not only cracked the case but also uncovered a secret half-brother. Before his stint in Death in Paradise, Don was notorious for his role as the villainous Lucas Johnson in EastEnders, with appearances from 2008 to 2024, and has been seen in other hits like Holby City, Shetland, and Midsomer Murders. However, it's his off-screen life that's causing a stir, with reports suggesting he's romantically involved with Siobhan Finneran, whom he shared the screen with in the 2017 drama The Loch, reports Wales Online. Siobhan, an acclaimed actress herself, is recognised for her portrayals of Miss O'Brien in Downton Abbey, Clare in Happy Valley, and Janice Harvey in Benidorm, which she starred in from 2007 until 2015. The pair reportedly hit it off while filming together in 2017. Although they've kept mum about their relationship status, they've been spotted hand-in-hand at various events, sparking rumours. Adding to the whispers, Siobhan affectionately called Don "my fella" in a chat with The Guardian, further hinting at their special bond. Fans are absolutely gobsmacked after discovering the buzz about the alleged couple, Don and Siobhan. On a Facebook fan page, a photo of the duo prompted one user to post: "Aw I didn't know they were a couple, both talented actors." Another fan expressed their admiration: "I LOVE Siobhan Finneran, so now I love Don Gilet even more." A third added their well-wishes: "Hope they are happy, she's brilliant in Happy Valley, such a talented actor." Before rumours of his 'romance' with Siobhan surfaced, Don was once married to actress Tracy Whitwell, known for her roles in Peep Show and Soldier, Soldier. The ex-couple resided in Bedfordshire and have a son named Flynn. Siobhan, on the other hand, was married for 17 years to British actor Mark Jordon, famed for his parts in Emmerdale and Heartbeat. They parted ways in 2014 and have two children together, Poppy and Joseph.
Metro
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals she's already started 'retiring' from Hollywood
Jamie Lee Curtis knows she'll leave Hollywood, having already started 'self-retiring'. The Hollywood star, 66, is the daughter of two screen icons in Psycho star Janet Leigh and Some Like it Hot's Tony Curtis. She shared her frank assessment over how the movie industry has impacted her after seeing both her parents struggle with their careers as their youthful looks began to fade. 'I witnessed my parents lose the very thing that gave them their fame and their life and their livelihood, when the industry rejected them at a certain age. I watched them reach incredible success and then have it slowly erode to where it was gone,' she told The Guardian. 'And that's very painful.' The consequences of that have had a lasting effect on the True Lies and A Fish Called Wanda star who said that, as a result: 'I have been self-retiring for 30 years. 'I have been prepping to get out, so that I don't have to suffer the same as my family did.I want to leave the party before I'm no longer invited.' Curtis, who shot to fame aged 19 thanks to her role in slasher flick Halloween (1978), is actually currently riding high on the wave of career revival, having won her first Oscar in 2023 for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She also received a Bafta nomination for supporting actress earlier this year thanks to her turn with Pamela Anderson as cocktail waitress Annette in The Last Showgirl, while she recently nabbed an Emmy for her guest spot on TV show The Bear, playing alcoholic Donna Berzatto. The actress is under no illusion that her stock has soared as she describes the experience of playing Donna as 'an unleashing of 50 years of being a performer who was never considered to have any range'. 'It took no toll. The toll has been 40 years of holding back something I know is here,' she added. Curtis will be back in cinemas in August as Tess Coleman, mother to Lindsay Lohan's Anna, who endured a body swap with her daughter in the classic Y2K movie from 2003. More Trending In the sequel, Anna has her own teenage daughter, Harper (Julia Butters), and the swap goes four ways as it also involves Harper's enemy Lily (Sophia Hammons) – who is the one this time inhabiting the now grandma Tess's body. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video She also confirms it was she that pushed through the idea of making Freakier Friday with Disney CEO Bob Iger directly after being constantly asked about it by fans while she was promoting the hugely popular 2018 reboot of Halloween. The star jokingly calls herself 'a weapon of mass promotion' but it was also her that convinced Disney top brass to ensure Freakier Friday wasn't released only on streaming but got it's proper run in cinemas too. Her argument? As Curtis tells it, 'if you don't think the audience that saw Barbie is going to be the audience that goes and sees Freakier Friday, you're wrong'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Brutal' film based on harrowing true story finally comes to Netflix MORE: Myleene Klass caught ex-husband cheating on her with celebrity known for 'family values' MORE: Iconic rapper announces sudden death of son aged 20
