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Abortion Rights, Weight Loss Science, and Opera Triumphs

6/30/2025

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PBS News Weekend delved into pressing issues, spotlighting the fight against abortion bans three years after Roe v. Wade. A former FDA chief unraveled the science behind weight loss drugs, while the impact of Trump's proposed cuts on Native communities was critically examined. The segment also celebrated a South African soprano's inspiring journey to opera stardom.

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PBS News Weekend delved into pressing issues, spotlighting the fight against abortion bans three years after Roe v. Wade. A former FDA chief unraveled the science behind weight loss drugs, while the impact of Trump's proposed cuts on Native communities was critically examined. The segment also celebrated a South African soprano's inspiring journey to opera stardom.