Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states toggle caption Don and Melinda Crawford/Universal Images Group via Getty Images When abortion restrictions are in the news, as they have been for several weeks, research shows that many Americans take that as a signal to stock up on abortion medications even if they're not pregnant. Now, for the first time, a Planned P...
Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states toggle caption Don and Melinda Crawford/Universal Images Group via Getty Images When abortion restrictions are in the news, as they have been for several weeks, research shows that many Americans take that as a signal to stock up on abortion medications even if they're not pregnant. Now, for the first time, a Planned Parenthood affiliate is offering what's called the "advance provision" of abortion medication. The initiative, shared exclusively with NPR, launched Thursday and is called "Just In Case Abortion Pills." It means people can have the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol on their shelf to be used in the future if they want to end an early pregnancy. Sponsor Message "As evidence supporting this model of care has continued to grow, and with supportive policy environments in Washington and in Hawai'i, this really is the right time for us to step into this space," says Rebecca Gibron, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana and Kentucky. A range of telehealth organizations have offered prescriptions of abortion medication in advance for the past several years. Elisa Wells, co-founder of the website about medication abortion called Plan C, says this move by a Planned Parenthood affiliate is significant. "The idea that you can get abortion pills by mail or that you can get them in advance is really new to a lot of people," she says. "So having a group like Planned Parenthood that does have such trust and name recognition adding those services is really important." She points out that the geography of both Hawaii and Washington make it so that getting care quickly can be a challenge, and since days and hours matter during pregnancy, stocking up in advance might be especially important. She adds that the safety record of the two medications usually used together for abortion is well established, and that it's legal for patients to have a...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Peng Xue Chief Financial Officer — Luke Tang Investor Relations — Helen Wu TAKEAWAYS Orders Fulfilled -- 57.9 million, demonstrating volume stability through heightened competition. -- 57.9 million, demonstrating volume stability through heightened competition. Registered Flash Riders -- ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Peng Xue Chief Financial Officer — Luke Tang Investor Relations — Helen Wu TAKEAWAYS Orders Fulfilled -- 57.9 million, demonstrating volume stability through heightened competition. -- 57.9 million, demonstrating volume stability through heightened competition. Registered Flash Riders -- 3.1 million, supporting ongoing fulfillment capability improvements. -- 3.1 million, supporting ongoing fulfillment capability improvements. Average Delivery Time -- 25.7 minutes, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency. -- 25.7 minutes, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency. Total Revenues -- RMB 935.3 million, representing a year-over-year decrease from RMB 960.8 million due to intensifying market competition. -- RMB 935.3 million, representing a year-over-year decrease from RMB 960.8 million due to intensifying market competition. Gross Profit -- RMB 105.8 million with a gross margin of 11.3%, down from 13.2% in the comparable period. -- RMB 105.8 million with a gross margin of 11.3%, down from 13.2% in the comparable period. Operating Expenses -- RMB 94.8 million, down 18.7% year over year, consisting of RMB 38.5 million for selling and marketing, RMB 39.9 million for general and administrative, and RMB 16.5 million for research and development. -- RMB 94.8 million, down 18.7% year over year, consisting of RMB 38.5 million for selling and marketing, RMB 39.9 million for general and administrative, and RMB 16.5 million for research and development. Income From Operations -- RMB 11 million, raising operating margin to 1.2% from 1% year over year. -- RMB 11 million, raising operating margin to 1.2% from 1% year over year. Non-GAAP Income From Operations -- RMB 21.6 million, compared to RMB 26.6 million in the prior-year period. -- RMB 21.6 million, compared to RMB 26.6 million in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP Net Loss -- RMB 11.1 million, shifting from non-GAAP n...
New papers matter less for royal gossip than for what they reveal about the UK’s fragile constitutional culture of trust, prestige and informal power The most shocking revelation in files released on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as Britain’s trade envoy isn’t that he loves golf or prefers ballet over theatre. It is that no one asked the obvious question: how risky would it be for a hea...
New papers matter less for royal gossip than for what they reveal about the UK’s fragile constitutional culture of trust, prestige and informal power The most shocking revelation in files released on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as Britain’s trade envoy isn’t that he loves golf or prefers ballet over theatre. It is that no one asked the obvious question: how risky would it be for a headline-grabbing prince with no business experience to front the UK’s commercial diplomacy without formal vetting ? The 11 documents that were released on Thursday show that having experience and being an expert weren’t as important as being a member of the royal family. After the Epstein scandal, those assumptions no longer look merely anachronistic. They look dangerous. The late Queen pushed , wrongly as it turned out, for her son to inherit the role from the Duke of Kent, according to the papers released through a humble address motion. David Wright, then head of British Trade International, wrote that it was her wish for the then Duke of York to assume a “prominent role in the promotion of national interests”. In 2000, royalty was not peripheral to Britain’s commercial diplomacy. It was central to it. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down SpaceX pitching a $28.5 trillion opportunity, from AI to Mars, ahead of an all-time blockbuster IPO. Plus, Nvidia fails to reignite the AI trade as CEO Jensen Huang pushes to diversify the chipmaker, saying AI is set to go mainstream. And, another major IPO on the horizon with OpenAI preparing for a filing which could come as soon as Friday. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down SpaceX pitching a $28.5 trillion opportunity, from AI to Mars, ahead of an all-time blockbuster IPO. Plus, Nvidia fails to reignite the AI trade as CEO Jensen Huang pushes to diversify the chipmaker, saying AI is set to go mainstream. And, another major IPO on the horizon with OpenAI preparing for a filing which could come as soon as Friday. (Source: Bloomberg)
Survivors are right to be angry at the nine years taken to reach this point. Those to blame for the fire must face justice Relief at this week’s news that police are sending files to the Crown Prosecution Service, recommending charges against 77 individuals and organisations for their roles in the Grenfell Tower fire, is mixed with grief and anger. On 14 June the disaster’s survivors and their sup...
Survivors are right to be angry at the nine years taken to reach this point. Those to blame for the fire must face justice Relief at this week’s news that police are sending files to the Crown Prosecution Service, recommending charges against 77 individuals and organisations for their roles in the Grenfell Tower fire, is mixed with grief and anger. On 14 June the disaster’s survivors and their supporters will gather for the ninth annual silent walk around the west London neighbourhood in which the ruined tower stands. Next year marks a decade since the fire. The public inquiry into the disaster pointed the finger at multiple public and private bodies , decisions and individuals. Three construction firms, Arconic, Kingspan and Celotex, were found to have been deliberately dishonest about their products. Poor regulation of building safety was the fault of central government. Kensington and Chelsea council, and its tenant management organisation, were strongly criticised for poor fire safety and other lapses. So were the architects and contractors commissioned to oversee the block’s refurbishment. The London fire brigade was culpable for its dangerous “stay put” policy, which should have been changed following previous cladding fires, including the one that killed six people in Lakanal House , south London, in 2009. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Eric Shen Chief Financial Officer — Mark Wang Head of Investor Relations — Jessie Fan Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Risks Fourth quarter results came in slightly below expectations, primarily due to a deceleration in December sales as customer activ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Eric Shen Chief Financial Officer — Mark Wang Head of Investor Relations — Jessie Fan Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Risks Fourth quarter results came in slightly below expectations, primarily due to a deceleration in December sales as customer activity slowed. Management cited weak winter apparel demand alongside delayed holiday shopping due to a later spring festival, causing short-term revenue pressure. Gross profit, operating margin, and net margin each declined on a full-year basis, with gross margin falling to 23.1% from 23.5%, operating margin to 7.7% from 8.5%, and net margin to 6.8% from 7.1% compared to the prior year. Customer growth was under pressure in Q4, with management noting the need to offset a slightly rising return rate in 2026. Takeaways Total net revenue -- RMB 32.5 billion, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year decrease due to soft winter apparel demand and a delayed holiday season. -- RMB 32.5 billion, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year decrease due to soft winter apparel demand and a delayed holiday season. Gross margin -- 22.9%, marginally lower versus 23.0% in the prior year period, with management citing ongoing category mix and consumer selectivity. -- 22.9%, marginally lower versus 23.0% in the prior year period, with management citing ongoing category mix and consumer selectivity. Operating margin -- 8.9%, up from 8.6% year over year, supported by reduced operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. -- 8.9%, up from 8.6% year over year, supported by reduced operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. Income from operations -- RMB 2.90 billion, an increase of 1.7% year over year. -- RMB 2.90 billion, an increase of 1.7% year over year. Net income attributable to Vipshop shareholders -- RMB 2.6 billion, up 5.8% year over year, driving net margin to 8.0% from 7.4% in the prior year period. --...
Rigetti Computing (RGTI +27.96%), as well as several other quantum computing stocks, are bumping higher today thanks to reports that the U.S. government plans $2 billion in awards to quantum computing companies. As of 12:31 p.m. ET, shares of Rigetti are up 25%. This quantum computing specialist is set to speed up research on superconducting. Rigetti announced today that it has signed a letter of ...
Rigetti Computing (RGTI +27.96%), as well as several other quantum computing stocks, are bumping higher today thanks to reports that the U.S. government plans $2 billion in awards to quantum computing companies. As of 12:31 p.m. ET, shares of Rigetti are up 25%. This quantum computing specialist is set to speed up research on superconducting. Rigetti announced today that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce with respect to an award totaling up to $100 million in funding over the next three years to expedite research and development on superconducting quantum computing. Expand NASDAQ : RGTI Rigetti Computing Today's Change ( 27.96 %) $ 4.72 Current Price $ 21.60 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.6B Day's Range $ 18.40 - $ 21.68 52wk Range $ 10.30 - $ 58.15 Volume 5M Avg Vol 29M Gross Margin -5945.49 % Speaking to the merits of the potential partnership with the U.S. government, Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti's CEO, stated: "We are honored that the U.S. government is seeking to partner with Rigetti to accelerate the pace of quantum computing commercialization and to bolster U.S. leadership in this revolutionary field. This investment will allow us to tackle key scaling bottlenecks more rapidly and get us closer to utility-scale quantum computing." In addition to Rigetti receiving $100 million in funding, the company acknowledges that the U.S. government may take an equity stake, bringing the total capital it awards Rigetti to $100 million. Is Rigetti stock a buy on today's news? Ending the first quarter of 2026 with $569 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments with no outstanding debt, Rigetti is on sound financial footing, and it may be even stronger thanks to today's announcement. For those interested in a pure-play quantum computing stock, Rigetti is a solid consideration -- though investors must be more tolerant of risk since it doesn't generate operating cash flow.
The Sonos Roam 2 is about the size of a small water bottle and comes in multiple colors. | Image: Sonos If your summer plans involve spending any time outdoors, whether on the trail or at a pool party, a good portable Bluetooth speaker can go a long way. The latest Sonos Roam is built precisely for those moments, and right now, it’s on sale at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart for $134 ($45 off) for...
The Sonos Roam 2 is about the size of a small water bottle and comes in multiple colors. | Image: Sonos If your summer plans involve spending any time outdoors, whether on the trail or at a pool party, a good portable Bluetooth speaker can go a long way. The latest Sonos Roam is built precisely for those moments, and right now, it’s on sale at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart for $134 ($45 off) for Memorial Day, matching its lowest price to date. Sonos Roam 2 Where to Buy: $179 $134 at Amazon $179 $134 at Walmart $179 $134 at Best Buy The second-gen Roam builds on what made the original such an impressive Bluetooth speaker for its size. Most notably, it’s much easier to use right out of the box. Unlike the first-gen model, which required you to set it up using the Sonos app over Wi-Fi before you could start listening to music, the newer version lets you pair it over Bluetooth immediately. It now also sports a dedicated Bluetooth pairing button on the back, making it easier to connect to various Bluetooth devices than the OG model, which relied on a single, multi-use button. Otherwise, though, the Sonos Roam 2 is very similar to the original model. The lightweight speaker stands 6.61 inches tall and is roughly the size of a small water bottle, so it’s easy to toss in a backpack. It’s also IP67-rated for dust and water resistance and lasts 10 hours on a single charge, which should be enough for an afternoon at the pool or park. Just as importantly, it sounds great. The second-gen model delivers the same clear sound as the original, with the ability to automatically adjust to your surroundings using Sonos’s Trueplay feature. You can also easily switch between listening to the Roam 2 and other Sonos speakers, too, or even stream audio from a Bluetooth-connected device across the rest of your Sonos system. Its tiny size means you’re not going to get the kind of rich bass you’d get from a dedicated party speaker or the new Sonos Play , but you can pair it with another Roam...
July arabica coffee (KCN26) today is up +4.85 (+1.81%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26) is up +64 (+1.92%). Coffee prices are moving higher today as concerns that an El Niño weather pattern could hurt Brazil's coffee crop next year sparked short covering in coffee futures. Coffee trade Commercial said the El Niño weather pattern may delay rains in Brazil this September and October, when tree f...
July arabica coffee (KCN26) today is up +4.85 (+1.81%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26) is up +64 (+1.92%). Coffee prices are moving higher today as concerns that an El Niño weather pattern could hurt Brazil's coffee crop next year sparked short covering in coffee futures. Coffee trade Commercial said the El Niño weather pattern may delay rains in Brazil this September and October, when tree flowering normally occurs, hurting Brazil's 2026/27 coffee crop. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates a 82% probability that El Niño conditions will emerge between May and July and persist through the end of the year, with a 67% chance of a "Super El Niño." Don’t Miss a Day: Coffee prices have ratcheted lower over the past month, with arabica falling to a 1.5-year nearest-futures low on Tuesday, amid an improved global supply outlook. On May 7, the Coffee Trading Academy projected Brazil's 2026/27 coffee harvest will increase by 12% y/y to 71.4 million bags. On March 19, Marex Group Plc projected a record 2026/27 Brazilian coffee crop of 75.9 million bags, surpassing Sucafina's forecast of 75.4 million bags (+15.5% y/y). On March 12, StoneX raised its Brazil 2026/27 coffee production estimate to a record 75.3 million bags, up from a November estimate of 70.7 million bags. Meanwhile, StoneX projected the 2026 global coffee surplus will expand to 10 million bags from 1.8 million bags in 2025, the biggest surplus in 6 years. Soaring coffee exports from Vietnam, the world's largest robusta producer, are bearish for robusta prices. On May 9, Vietnam's National Statistics Office reported that Vietnam's 2026 coffee exports (Jan-Apr) rose by +15.8% y/y to 810,000 MT. Vietnam's 2025 coffee exports jumped by +17.5% y/y to 1.58 MMT. Also, Vietnam's 2025/26 coffee production is projected to climb +6% y/y to a 4-year high of 1.76 MMT (29.4 million bags). ICE coffee inventories have trended lower over the past 2 months, which is supportive of coffee pric...
Last year, the company generated 15.06 B PEN, the most of which — 8.08 B PEN — came from its top-performing segment, Government, compared to 5.92 B PEN the previous year. The greatest contribution came from United States, which accounted for 11.17 B PEN last year, with 7.17 B PEN the year before.
Last year, the company generated 15.06 B PEN, the most of which — 8.08 B PEN — came from its top-performing segment, Government, compared to 5.92 B PEN the previous year. The greatest contribution came from United States, which accounted for 11.17 B PEN last year, with 7.17 B PEN the year before.
The travel operator Tui has ended its sponsorship of the UK and Australian versions of Married at First Sight on Channel 4 after contestants on the former made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. An edition of the BBC’s Panorama programme this week revealed allegations by two anonymous women that they had been raped by their on-screen husbands on the show. A third woman, Shona Manderson, ac...
The travel operator Tui has ended its sponsorship of the UK and Australian versions of Married at First Sight on Channel 4 after contestants on the former made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. An edition of the BBC’s Panorama programme this week revealed allegations by two anonymous women that they had been raped by their on-screen husbands on the show. A third woman, Shona Manderson, accused her on-screen husband of sexual misconduct. All three men deny the claims. Married at First Sight is a reality show where single contestants are matched by experts before “marrying”. The couples meet for the first time on their “wedding day”. A spokesperson for Tui UK and Ireland said: “Following the broadcast of the Panorama programme and discussion with Channel 4, we have taken the decision to end our sponsorship of Married at First Sight.” A Channel 4 spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank Tui for being a valued sponsor of the programme. We look forward to discussing future partnerships.” The broadcaster also said on Thursday that a Married at First Sight spin-off show remained in pre-production. It announced the launch of Second Marriage at First Sight in February, aiming to bring together contestants from the UK and Australian versions of the show for a second chance at love. “Whilst we’re in pre-production, we’ve not yet begun filming on Second Marriage at First Sight,” the spokesperson said. “Any findings from our review will be incorporated into the production.” Melanie Dawes, the chief executive of Ofcom, said the allegations raised “really serious concerns” and that the regulator was willing to tighten guidance around reality shows if needed. Appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Thursday, Dawes faced questions about the responsibility on Ofcom after the allegations. She said: “What we always try to avoid is being really specific about ‘you can do this and you can’t do that’, because fundamentally the responsibility is with Channel 4 and its production ...
Coca-Cola shares should continue to climb as the beverage giant takes steps toward insulating its stock from a variety of geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, according to Bank of America. The bank has a buy rating on the beverage name. It also has a $90 price target on shares, implying 10% upside from Wednesday's close. "We highlight The Coca-Cola Company (KO) as a multi-year global consumer c...
Coca-Cola shares should continue to climb as the beverage giant takes steps toward insulating its stock from a variety of geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, according to Bank of America. The bank has a buy rating on the beverage name. It also has a $90 price target on shares, implying 10% upside from Wednesday's close. "We highlight The Coca-Cola Company (KO) as a multi-year global consumer compounder with significant runway as it delivers on its 'all weather strategy' to create new beverage occasions and drive hydration globally," analyst Peter Galbo said Thursday in a note to clients. Coca-Cola has long offered fairly consistent returns, in part due to its strong brand identity, international distribution and predictable cash flow. The stock pays a current dividend yield of 2.6%. The company also lifted its dividend payment for the 64th straight year in February, which enhances returns for long-term shareholders. The stock has gained 49% in the past five years on a price basis, but with dividends reinvested, Coca-Cola has a total return of nearly 73% over the same period. KO 5Y mountain Coca-Cola shares are up 49% over the past five years. Coca-Cola has earned a permanent place in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, with former CEO Warren Buffett calling the beverage name one of his "forever" stocks. A strategy for every season Coca-Cola has been executing on its "all-weather strategy," doubling down on efforts to generate consistent growth. Under the plan, the firm has aimed to refine its pricing and marketing strategies and strengthen its supply chain. Lately, Coca-Cola has aimed to diversify its product offerings and gain ground against competitors, furthering its "all weather" vision, according to Bank of America. The company has led a shift to zero-sugar carbonated soft drinks, particularly through sales of Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Galbo noted, adding that the soda has outperformed all legacy brands. "In our view, companies with diversified portfolios are best ...
Jens Berthel Askou has left Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse. The Dane led the Scottish Premiership club to a fourth-placed finish with victory at Hibernian last Saturday, securing European football for the Lanarkshire side. The 43-year-old will replace Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell, whose three-year reign in charge of the 10th-placed Ligue 1 team will end at the conclusion of this se...
Jens Berthel Askou has left Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse. The Dane led the Scottish Premiership club to a fourth-placed finish with victory at Hibernian last Saturday, securing European football for the Lanarkshire side. The 43-year-old will replace Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell, whose three-year reign in charge of the 10th-placed Ligue 1 team will end at the conclusion of this season. The Fir Park club agreed a compensation package with Toulouse for the departure of Askou, who says "grateful is the best word to describe" his Motherwell tenure. "This past year has been an amazing journey," he adds. "The buy-in and support from players, staff, board members, volunteers and supporters have been invaluable for me to lead the development of the club. "There have been so many special moments along the way, but the way the season ended with a hard-fought win at Easter Road, leaving the club in a position of chasing European football next season, couldn't have been written better. "Special opportunities come rare in football. And you don't know when they present themselves. So sometimes you have to leave great things behind to create new ones no matter how hard it is."