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Forecast podcast: High-stakes court ruling threatens abortion access in US and FDA’s authority

A woman with short brown hair speaks at a podium in front of a statehouse. She's surrounded by supporters, some of whom hold signs.

Governor Maura Healey announces measures to protect access to mifepristone, a safe and effective form of medication abortion backed by decades of scientific evidence, at a press conference in front of the State House on April 10, 2023. Governor Healey was joined by Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Sen. President Karen Spilka, House Speaker Ron Mariano as well as reproductive healthcare advocates.

Forecast: Biden visits Ireland, tornadoes devastate U.S. South, and France’s Constitutional Council rules on pension reform

A large painted portrait of George Washington is in the center of this photo. On the very edge of the right portion of the photo you can see President Joe Biden standing in front of an Irish flag.

An indispensable geopolitical planning resource, the Factal Forecast newsletter and podcast give you a jump on the news that will be making headlines around the world in the week ahead – and why it will matter.
Forecast is written and produced by Factal’s global newsroom. They’re tracking tornadoes across the U.S.A, French pension reform, President Lula’s rescheduled China trip and more.

Forecast: Israel pauses judicial reform, Twitter ends legacy verification system, and World Athletics bans transgender women from competitions

A photo over Vassily Nebenzia, Russia's Security Council representative, shoulder as he watches Ukraine's leader speak about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

An indispensable geopolitical planning resource, the Factal Forecast newsletter and podcast give you a jump on the news that will be making headlines around the world in the week ahead – and why it will matter.
Forecast is written and produced by Factal’s global newsroom. They’re tracking the spill in the Delaware River, Israel’s delay of judicial reform, Twitter’s changing verification standards and more.

Forecast: French streets set alight in pension reform unrest, Trump faces possible indictment, and Kyiv shortens curfew hours

On a street in Kyiv two people walk their dog in front of a pale blue building

An indispensable geopolitical planning resource, the Factal Forecast newsletter and podcast give you a jump on the news that will be making headlines around the world in the week ahead – and why it will matter.
Forecast is written and produced by Factal’s global newsroom. They’re tracking the shortening of curfews in Kyiv, France’s continuing protests over pension reform and more.

Forecast: US bank collapse sends shockwaves across financial world, Black Sea grain deal expires, and TikTok’s CEO testifies before Congress

A single person in a room marked "polling zone" is placing their ballot into three tubs marked "presidential, senatorial, and house of representatives." The room looks older. The individual is wearing modern Nigerian clothing, a blue robe with bright orange spots and a hat

An indispensable geopolitical planning resource, the Factal Forecast newsletter and podcast give you a jump on the news that will be making headlines around the world in the week ahead – and why it will matter.
Forecast is written and produced by Factal’s global newsroom. They’re tracking the SVB collapse, the Black Sea grain deal, several elections and more.