The World and Everything In It 5.5.26 The Supreme Court on mail-order mifepristone, UAE departs OPEC, kids gaming and gambling, and exploitation at Churchill Downs
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May 5, 2026 Amy Etchison, a field reporter who covered outreach to women exploited during Derby Week. Lauren Smith, a field reporter who investigated kids, gaming, and gambling. Janie B. Cheney, a commentator offering cultural and biblical perspective on church trends. They discuss mail-order mifepristone at the Supreme Court, the UAE leaving OPEC, youth exposure to gambling in games, and exploitation at Churchill Downs.
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Supreme Court Temporarily Preserves Mail Delivery Of Mifepristone
- The Supreme Court paused a Fifth Circuit order that would have required in-person prescriptions for mifepristone, allowing mail delivery to continue briefly.
- Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay while the Court considers further briefing and possible review of the FDA rules change during COVID-era loosening.
UAE Exit Could Unravel OPEC's Price Control
- The UAE's abrupt exit from OPEC could trigger other members to follow and weaken cartel control over global oil supply.
- Economists warn the move lets the UAE ramp up output, potentially stabilizing or lowering prices once the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
From Loot Boxes To Crypto Casinos A Son's Recovery
- Kurt Freudenberg developed a severe gambling addiction that began with in-game purchases and escalated to crypto casinos in college.
- His mother Kim discovered his isolation and helped him through therapy and inpatient treatment; he is now three years clean and back in college.