Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Pills The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Wednesday to block a lower court ruling that would have restricted access to abortion pills. The decision protects women’s ability to obtain mifepristone, a medication used for early-stage abortions, through mail-order pharmacies. The ruling is a major victory for abortion rights advocates, who had argued that restricting access to abortion pills would have devastating consequences for women’s health and reproductive freedom. US Heat Wave Shifts East The intense heat wave that has been scorching the western United States in recent weeks is now shifting east. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories and warnings for much of the central and eastern United States, with temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The heat wave is expected to continue for several more days, bringing with it the risk of heat-related illnesses and power outages. Taylor Swift Confirms December End of ‘Eras Tour’ Taylor Swift confirmed on Wednesday that her highly anticipated “Eras Tour” will end on December 9, 2023, in Inglewood, California. The announcement came as Swift began selling tickets for the tour’s remaining dates. The “Eras Tour” will mark Swift’s first tour since 2018 and is expected to be one of the biggest box office successes of the year.Algeria Backs Raila Odinga’s Bid for African Union Commission PresidencyAlgeria Backs Raila Odinga’s Bid for African Union Commission Presidency President William Ruto has announced that Algeria has pledged its support for Raila Odinga’s bid to lead the African Union Commission (AUC). During a meeting with Algerian President Tebboune Amadjid on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Italy, Ruto discussed Odinga’s candidacy. According to Ruto, President Amadjid expressed his support for Kenya’s nomination. Kenya and Algeria share a common position on reforms within the African Union and the International Financial Architecture to promote equity and inclusion, said Ruto. Furthermore, Algeria has pledged support for Kenya’s agricultural sector, including the provision of fertilizers. The country has also offered assistance in Kenya’s plan to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission. Raila Odinga’s campaign for the AUC presidency is being coordinated by a secretariat established by the Kenyan government. The secretariat includes senior government officials and members of Odinga’s team. The secretariat will handle day-to-day campaign activities, prepare reports and campaign materials, and facilitate public debates. Its first task is to prepare application documents before the August 6 deadline.The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of preserving access to abortion pills in a major victory for reproductive rights advocates. The decision comes amid a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in several states, and will ensure that patients have continued access to this essential healthcare service. Meanwhile, the oppressive heat wave that has plagued the western United States for weeks is now shifting eastward, bringing dangerously high temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories and warnings for a large swath of the country, and is urging residents to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. In the world of entertainment, Taylor Swift has announced the final dates for her “Eras Tour,” which will end in December. The tour has been a massive success, selling out stadiums across the country. Fans are eagerly anticipating the final shows, which will feature Swift performing some of her greatest hits, as well as songs from her latest album, “Midnights.”