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California's Planned Parenthood Faces $300M Funding Cut Amid Health Crisis

8/12/2025

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California's Planned Parenthood faces a staggering $300 million loss in federal funding after a court ruling tied to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," putting nearly 600 clinics at risk. In a separate crisis, rampant misinformation about contraception in Kenya is contributing to rising maternal deaths, underscoring the urgent need for reliable health education.

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California's Planned Parenthood faces a staggering $300 million loss in federal funding after a court ruling tied to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," putting nearly 600 clinics at risk. In a separate crisis, rampant misinformation about contraception in Kenya is contributing to rising maternal deaths, underscoring the urgent need for reliable health education.