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Today marks two weeks since the death of Mahsa Amini.

Where do things stand?

Since the death of the 22-year-old on September 16, protests have roiled the country and disrupted Iranian diplomacy abroad. Thousands have turned out to protest the state’s rules on the hijab and the country's morality police. But Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the gov won’t tolerate “chaos and riots.” Now, authorities are reporting at least 14 dead, state TV is reporting at least 41, and one human rights group says the death toll is reportedly closer to 83.

What happens next?

Internet access is still being heavily restricted by authorities, and WhatsApp and Instagram are still blocked. But efforts to control the flow of information and police crackdowns haven't stopped protesters from demonstrating individual acts of resistance. Think: going out in public without hijabs or burning them, cutting hair, and shouting “death to the dictator” from rooftops. And earlier this week, Iran’s soccer team covered up their national symbols before a match to show solidarity with the demonstrators.

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Unlike past Iranian protests over things like the economy, Mahsa Amini’s death has sparked a women’s movement against the gov’s strict treatment of them. Many want women to have more control over their bodies — and own the decision of whether or how they choose to wear a hijab.

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What people are watching closely...

Hurricane Ian. Today, the now-Category 1 storm is expected to land in South Carolina. The news comes as rescue operations have begun in Florida with at least 11 confirmed dead and more deaths expected in the coming days and weeks. President Biden said the storm could turn out to be “the deadliest” in the state’s history. Now, it’s barreling toward South Carolina packing 85 mph winds.

Where the pressure is ramping up…

Russia. Today, a Russian missile attack killed more than 20 civilians in Zaporizhzhia. The attack came hours before Russia is set to announce it is annexing the four occupied regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. The annexation comes days after Russia held what Ukraine and Western countries — including the US — condemned as “sham” referendums in the occupied territories. Now, Western allies are promising more sanctions against Russia and additional Ukrainian support by sending more arms their way.

Nord Stream: The news comes as the UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss the recent explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. No one has yet claimed responsibility, with Russia blaming the US, and the West stopping short of blaming Russia.
Brace for impact: The pipeline damage threatens a multi-billion-dollar Russian asset. But it could also leave millions of Europeans struggling to heat their home in the winter. And could send Europe into the worst recession since 2009.

Which country has abortion updates…

India. Yesterday, the country’s top court ruled that marital rape counts as rape — and guarantees the spouse the right to an abortion. As a result, all women — regardless of their marital status — can get abortions up to 24 weeks from conception. But while the ruling now recognizes that rape can happen within a relationship, marital rape still isn’t a crime in India. The country’s seen high rates of sexual assault against women and girls. Recent cases (see: this and this) have sparked protests across India, calling for harsher punishments.

What’s playing a high-stakes game of freeze...

Meta. Yesterday, Facebook’s parent company announced a hiring freeze — the first major budget cut since the company was founded in 2004. The news comes after Meta reported a revenue drop last quarter. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said most teams will see budget cuts as the company prepares to restructure. The news comes as Zuckerberg prioritizes the company’s TikTok competitor — and puts all his chips in the Metaverse, a virtual reality experience he says will take years of investment before it pays off. Meta’s layoffs come after Twitter, Alphabet, and Snap have also done some belt-tightening.

...Oh and speaking of things Zuckerberg’s Meta has been up to: AI that can show a teddy bear painting a portrait.

What there’s a new treatment for…

ALS. Yesterday, the FDA approved a drug to treat Lou Gehrig's disease. In a study of nearly 150 patients, Relyvrio — developed by Amylyx Pharmaceuticals — showed signs of being able to slow the progress of the disease, with patients surviving almost a year longer than expected. Usually, the FDA relies on two bigger studies or one “persuasive” study before greenlighting a new drug. But this was only one study. And its persuasiveness was met with skepticism by the FDA, which said there's "uncertainty" about its effectiveness. But it ultimately decided it was "acceptable" based on the need for treatment. The announcement came amid pressure from patients and Congress for the agency to advance treatments and cures. Now, about 20,000 patients living with the disease will have a new option for treatment. The results from a larger study are expected in 2024.

Who’s singing ‘you and I collide’...

NASA, to the asteroid that was 7 million miles away. Pics or it didn't happen.

While your favorite sisters are brewing up something good…

You can get in on the action.

While Trevor Noah is taking a bow…

He could also be feeling some Electricity with Dua Lipa.

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Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

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We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community.

All heroes wear capes…Meg S (VA). She is honoring her late son and keeping his memory alive by donating fleece ponchos to children in hospitals all across the country. The ponchos keep them warm while also keeping arms clear for IVs and PICC lines.

(Some) Birthdays…Daniel Ballen (NY), Sam Kallevig (NY), Josh Shain (NY), Gwen Zittoun (CT), James Macdonald (IN), Kelsey Markiewicz (NY), Kate Stone Lombardi (NY), Maren Stewart (CO), Michael Dreger (WA), Johnny Jennings (MS), Carol Croskey (FL), Peggy Wilson (FL), Clare McKeown (DE), Pam Novak (IL), Abby Adcock (NC)

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Put worker surveillance in our ‘could live without it’ pile. This week on “Skimm This,” we talk about the worker surveillance systems some companies have implemented since COVID. Plus, how to tell if you’re being monitored and other ways to measure employee productivity. Different keystrokes for different folks.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ANNOVERA

• Do not use ANNOVERA (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) side effects from hormonal birth control methods, including death from heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.

• ANNOVERA does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections.

• The use of a combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC), like ANNOVERA, is associated with increased risks of several serious side effects, including blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. Do not use ANNOVERA if you have a history of these conditions, have reduced blood flow to your brain (cerebrovascular disease) or reduced blood flow or blockage in any of the arteries that supply blood to your heart (cardiovascular disease), or any condition that makes your blood more likely to clot. The risk of blood clots is highest when you first start using CHCs and when you restart the same or different CHC after not using it for 4 weeks or more.

• ANNOVERA is also not for women with high blood pressure that medicine can’t control or high blood pressure with blood vessel damage; diabetes and over 35 years old, diabetes with high blood pressure or kidney, eye, nerve, or blood vessel damage, diabetes for longer than 20 years; certain kinds of severe migraine headaches; liver disease or liver tumors; breast cancer or any cancer that is sensitive to the female hormones estrogen or progesterone; unexplained vaginal bleeding; are allergic to segesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol or any other ingredients in ANNOVERA; or take any Hepatitis C drug combination containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, as this may increase levels of the liver enzyme “alanine aminotransferase” (ALT) in the blood.

• ANNOVERA can cause serious side effects, including: blood clots; toxic shock syndrome (TSS); liver problems, including liver tumors; high blood pressure; gallbladder problems; changes in the sugar and fat (cholesterol and triglycerides) levels in your blood; headache; irregular or unusual vaginal bleeding and spotting between your menstrual periods; depression; possible cancer in your cervix; swelling of your skin especially around your mouth, eyes, and in your throat (angioedema); dark patches of skin on your forehead, cheeks, upper lip, and chin (chloasma). Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care right away if any of these serious side effects occur.

• The most common side effects reported in at least 5% of women who received ANNOVERA were: headache/migraine, nausea/vomiting, vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis), lower/upper abdominal pain, painful periods, vaginal discharge, urinary tract infection, breast pain/tenderness, irregular vaginal bleeding, diarrhea, and genital itching.

USE

ANNOVERA is a ring-shaped vaginal system with hormones used by females to prevent pregnancy.

ANNOVERA has not been adequately studied in females with a body mass index >29 kg/m2

The risk information provided here is not complete. To learn more, review the ANNOVERA Patient Information and talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. The FDA-approved product labeling, including Patient Information, can be found here.

You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to TherapeuticsMD at 1-888-228-0150.

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