Scotland's saying 'you get a tampon and you get a tampon.'
What's this about?
Yesterday, Scotland became the first country in the world to make period products free to anyone who needs them. In a Scottish survey, one in four respondents shared they struggled to access things like tampons and pads. But Aunt Flo waits for no one. The law puts the responsibility on local authorities and educators to provide free period products in all public buildings, schools, and universities.
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About 500 million people around the world live in period poverty. And these items are necessary for all those who menstruate. TBD if any other countries plan to sync up with Scotland.
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And Also... This
Who's updating their tool box…
Britain. Yesterday, it became the first country to 'OK' a new version of Moderna's COVID-19 booster. The vaccine is made up of two half doses that target the original virus and Omicron. Clinical trials showed that the shot also provided protection against BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. And that side effects were mild.
Who's taking a victory lap…
Kenya's new president. Yesterday, Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election — beating opposition leader Raila Odinga by thiiis much. Ruto won on an economic-forward platform, with a focus on the working class.
What's giving a tall order...
Starbucks. Yesterday, the coffee giant accused the federal labor board of mishandling union election votes. It comes as more than 220 Starbucks stores in the US have voted to unionize in hopes of brewing better job conditions.
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