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A growing proportion of abortions in the U.S. are provided using telemedicine—including for women in states that have banned nearly all abortions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

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The state Supreme Court later overturned her ruling.

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It overturned the so-called Chevron deference doctrine, according to which regulatory agencies had wide latitude in interpreting vague statutes.

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Others are overturning long-held ideas about the ideal frequency for physical intimacy.

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At a press conference following her victory Saturday, Takaichi moderated her stance somewhat, saying she didn’t want to overturn the agreement.

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