Monthly Archives: August 2022

Abortion bans are impeding access to ulcer, arthritis, and cancer medications

Some pharmacies in states with abortion bans are already refusing to stock contraceptives. Deposit Photos On July 13, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notified pharmacies that refusing to fill prescriptions for medicines containing ingredients that can induce abortion or prevent pregnancy could be in violation of federal civil rights law. The…

Halo Infinite’s open world underwent ‘significant scaling back’ for launch

Halo Infinite’s original open world looked very different, as developer 343 Industries made significant cutbacks and changes during development. While Halo Infinite was the first entry in the classic sci-fi FPS series to introduce an open environment, its non-linear design underwent several iterations. The world that appears in the final release is a pared-down version…

‘So dull it’ll send you off to sleep’ – Netflix’s new thriller gets a kicking from critics

The likes of Stranger Things, The Sea Beast and The Gray Man may have buoyed the fortunes of Netflix in recent weeks, but the streamer’s latest thriller series, Keep Breathing, has endured something of a critical kicking.  The six-episode limited series follows Melissa Barrera’s Liv, a young lawyer who finds herself caught in a fight…