The Supreme Court seems poised to temporarily allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a woman’s health is at risk, according to a copy of what appeared to be the court’s opinion that was posted today, and then removed, from the court’s website.
The majority’s unsigned opinion said that the case was “dismissed as improvidently granted” — rather than decided on merits — according to the 22-page document, which was published this afternoon by Bloomberg News. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
A spokeswoman for the Supreme Court said that the document had been “inadvertently” uploaded by its publications unit. She declined to confirm whether the decision was final, saying only that it “will be issued in due course.”
If the document does reflect a final decision, it would reinstate a ruling by a lower federal court that had allowed hospitals in Idaho to perform emergency abortions if necessary to protect the health of the mother, effectively narrowing the state’s near-total ban. It would be the second time this term that the justices have deflected ruling on the merits of abortion.
A Times poll finds Biden behind Trump ahead of the debate
Democrats have deeper doubts about President Biden than Republicans do about Donald Trump, even after the former president was found guilty on 34 felony charges, according to the first poll from The New York Times and Siena College since his conviction.
The national survey on the eve of the first presidential debate showed that voters have broad distaste for both candidates, but that Trump has better consolidated the support of his own party. Only 72 percent of voters who said they cast a ballot for Biden four years ago say they approve of the job he is doing. And voters overall said they trust Trump more on the issues that matter most to them.
In other politics news, Trump’s vice president selection process is entering its final phase, with several leading candidates sitting down for interviews with Fox News. The first, J.D. Vance, the senator from Ohio, said he would be disappointed if he were not picked.
Bolivia’s military is accused of attempting a coup
Members of Bolivia’s military attempted to storm the presidential palace this afternoon, in an apparent coup attempt led by a top general who declared he was leading an effort to “re-establish democracy.”
The country’s democratically elected president, Luis Arce, appeared on television shortly after, calling on Bolivians “to organize and mobilize against this coup and in favor of democracy.” Here’s the latest.
Evan Gershkovich’s trial began in Russia
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and a U.S. citizen, has already endured 15 months in a notorious Moscow prison. Today, his trial finally began.
Gershkovich, 32, faces up to 20 years in a penal colony on a spying charge that he, The Journal and the U.S. have called bogus. There is little doubt about the outcome of the trial, but there may be hope for him.
“It’s widely accepted that the Russian state regards his case as leverage to get Russians held in custody,” said my colleague Ivan Nechepurenko, who has covered the case. “There’s going to be this trial, but the more important process will be the ongoing talks between Russian and American intelligence services about a potential prisoner exchange.”
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‘The Bear’ is back
Last year, our chief television critic told me that there was no better show in 2023 than Season 2 of “The Bear.” Tonight, when all 10 episodes of Season 3 are released, the show will try to live up to that standard, with Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri returning in their starring roles.
The series has already drawn in many fans with what my colleague Tejal Rao calls “The Bear” effect: a cultural phenomenon that sparked new interest in the people behind the scenes at restaurants, or at least in their lingo, recipes and shoes.
Learn if you’re fit enough for your age
If you’re not an avid athlete, it can be hard to know how to compare your fitness level with where it should be at your age. So it’s good to occasionally check on your abilities.
My colleagues pulled together three of the quickest and easiest ways to reliably test your strength and cardiovascular fitness — all requiring little or no equipment. Try them out.
Your cat might actually like you
Unlike dogs, cats have a reputation for being antisocial, or even uninterested in humans. Because of that, few researchers have bothered to probe feline social skills. But a few recent studies suggest that people might be underestimating the friendliness of cats.
We talked to one scientist who argued that, if given enough attention, many cats could form close bonds with their owners and obey commands. “I think people all too often get a cat and let it sit in the house and don’t do anything with it,” she said.
Have a sociable evening.
Thanks for reading. I’ll be back tomorrow. — Matthew
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