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Sat Mar 2 2024

John Riley | Audience Editor

Alabama's in-vitro fertilization ruling is causing panic among IVF families and providers. Gen Z is charting a new course when they travel. And USA TODAY's Women of the Year are inspiring communities around the country.

👋Happy March, friends! John Riley here. Spring is right around the corner.🌼 Come celebrate the change of seasons with some of the best stories of the week from USA TODAY.

But first: Election 2024.🗳️ The presidential race continues this weekend with Missouri and Idaho caucuses Saturday and the District of Columbia primary Sunday.👉 Stay with USA TODAY for latest news, analysis and results.

Will the Alabama IVF ruling change how people vote?

On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court sent shockwaves around the globe with its ruling that embryos created during in-vitro fertilization are "extrauterine children" and legally protected like any other child . Democrats are hoping the divisive issue can be a powerful new tool for them to engage independent and conservative-leaning voters.☑️ Read more

•	Legal moves: Alabama state legislature overwhelmingly passes bills protecting IVF
•	Senate reaction: Republicans support IVF – but most won't back national protections
•	IVF tragedy: Couple loses embryos, sues maker of IVF solution
•	IVF answers: How it works, how much it costs

How Gen Z is redefining travel

Younger people have always been scrappy as they seek to travel the world and discover themselves. Now, however, Gen Z is finding new ways to travel. They're using social media more, spending less money and looking to get off the beaten path.✈️ Here are four of the new Gen Z travel trends.

•	Cutting back: Inflation changing the way Gen Z spends money
•	Gen Z explained: Years they were born, generational traits

Get inspired by USA TODAY's Women of the Year

They are leaders and entrepreneurs, activists and trailblazers in our communities. They are women who make a difference every day – in every state. Meet the 60 women who are using their voices and determination to push for change, equality and even joy.👩‍🔬 Here are USA TODAY's Women of the Year

•	Toni Townes-Whitley: CEO of SAIC wants to inspire other Black women to go into tech
•	Eva Longoria: Actress, filmmaker is a force for Latino community
•	Paulina Porizkova: Model and author won't accept stigma of aging
•	Melissa Gilliam: University president wants to help show people 'what is possible'
•	Aly Raisman: Olympian, sexual abuse survivor wants to 'normalize hard conversations'