Senator Josh Hawley is calling for increased congressional oversight of the abortion pill Mifepristone, citing rising abortion rates in the United States, according to Fox News. Meanwhile, in other news, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, sought financial advice from Jeffrey Epstein while he was in jail, as revealed in recently released emails. Pharmacists in Wales are also facing significant financial strain, with many remortgaging their homes to keep their businesses afloat, according to BBC Business.
Hawley's call for increased oversight comes as abortions in the U.S. are reportedly on the rise, with the senator stating that Mifepristone is a driving factor. He expressed concern that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had failed to complete a promised safety study on the drug, according to Fox News.
In other developments, the Duchess of York, also known as Sarah Ferguson, reached out to Epstein for financial advice while he was incarcerated. The emails, released by the Department of Justice, detail the desperate measures Ferguson considered to address her £6 million debt, including seeking bailouts and selling jewelry, according to BBC Business. Ferguson described the experience as "so so demoralising" and reportedly said, "Death is easier than this," the emails suggest.
Separately, pharmacists in Wales are struggling financially, with many accumulating significant debt due to soaring costs. One pharmacist reported racking up £145,000 in debt to keep his business operational. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) indicated that approximately 60 pharmacy owners in Wales have remortgaged their homes or used personal savings to stay afloat in the past year, according to BBC Business. The Welsh government stated it had made "significant investment in the sector in recent years."
In related news, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a barrage of questions during a congressional hearing regarding the handling of the Epstein files. The hearing, which included heated exchanges and a walkout by one lawmaker, followed the release of documents by the Justice Department, according to BBC World.
Finally, in Bangladesh, polls closed in the first election since student-led protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, according to BBC World. More than 2,000 candidates vied for parliamentary seats, though none were from Hasina's now-banned Awami League party. The election results were pending.
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