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Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec. Dr.
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Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump's nominee for health secretary

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump's nominee for health secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two senate hearings as he tries to make the case to become President Donald Trump’s health secretary .
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Protesters at Newfoundland's largest jail demand care for inmate said to be in crisis

Protesters at Newfoundland's largest jail demand care for inmate said to be in crisis

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About two dozen people chanted and waved signs outside Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest jail Wednesday, demanding better care for inmates with addictions and mental health problems.
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Medals to be awarded at Invictus Games 2025 unveiled in Vancouver

Medals to be awarded at Invictus Games 2025 unveiled in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Levi Nelson had to hold back his tears when he opened the cedar box containing the medals for the 2025 Invictus Games. The artist from the Lil'wat Nation designed the hardware, and seeing it for the first time brought a rush of emotions.
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Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid . Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement . Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions .
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Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid . Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement . Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions .
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Canadiens recall defenceman Jayden Struble after Kaiden Guhle's injury

Canadiens recall defenceman Jayden Struble after Kaiden Guhle's injury

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Jayden Struble from the American Hockey League on Wednesday after Kaiden Guhle's worrisome injury.
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What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk

What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans.
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What’s the healthiest way to prepare vegetables? The way that makes you eat them.

What’s the healthiest way to prepare vegetables? The way that makes you eat them.

In Carlene Thomas’ experience, two types of people ask her advice as a dietitian about the healthiest way to prepare vegetables. Those looking to improve their diet are curious about how different cooking methods affect nutritional content.
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From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream

From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans.
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