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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signs late-term abortion bill into law

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Monday signed a bill lifting the restriction on abortion at or after 24 weeks, making the state's abortion law one of the broadest in the country. "We've heard so many stories –– stories that are filled with a lot of pain and anguish and heartache and a lot of...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signs late-term abortion bill into law

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Records Show the MV Barima’s Faults Were Flagged Months Before It Sank

Maintenance records show the Guyanese ferry MV Barima had serious defects, some marked urgent, documented for months before it sank on July 18, killing dozens.

  • MV Barima ferry sank off Guyana's coast on July 18, 2025, killing 179 people.
  • Maintenance records show multiple mechanical failures flagged between November 2025 and March 2026.
  • Urgent defects noted in logs suggest awareness of risks despite ferry remaining operational.

US Puts US$2 Million Into Guyana’s Skies as It Watches Venezuela

The US announced US$2 million to boost Guyana's air surveillance and drone capabilities, deepening security ties as its dispute with Venezuela over Essequibo simmers.

  • US allocates $2 million to enhance Guyana's air surveillance and drone capabilities
  • Investment aims to improve counternarcotics, border security, and national defense
  • Follows US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's visit on August 11

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