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So the Ninth Circuit held today, by a 2-1 vote. I tentatively think the majority got it right as a matter of First Amendment law and statutory interpretation, though I think such statutes ought to be written to include some privacy exceptions as to gender identity and not just sex.

There’s something almost magical about the human brain—especially when it believes something is working, even when it technically shouldn’t. The placebo effect is more than just a quirky medical phenomenon; it’s a testament to how powerful expectations and beliefs can shape the experience of pain, illness, and healing.

Golden State's Brandin Podziemski had surgery Wednesday on his left wrist.

Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery. He will be gone for the rest of the season.