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Saskatchewan dealing with long waits for breast health one year after plan announced

Saskatchewan dealing with long waits for breast health one year after plan announced

REGINA — Nearly a year into the Saskatchewan government’s plan to improve breast health care, the province's largest health care union says staffing shortages and long waits have not let up.
To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class

To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evelyn Seabrook was able to buy a home even though she had only a high school diploma. Glenn Flood worked his way up the career ladder to become a public affairs officer for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers

Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers

Donald Trump has leaned into his unofficial role as the “ crypto president ” in ways that can both help the crypto industry and enrich himself and his family.
Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance

Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance

When the Trump administration’s crypto czar, David Sacks, recently held a news conference to announce a new congressional working group to advance cryptocurrency regulation, many digital asset enthusiasts were unimpressed and underwhelmed.
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0

Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0

WASHINGTON (AP) — His group spent nearly $1 million on ads opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's health agencies.
'Waste, fraud and abuse' is a political fight older than the nation. Here's what to know

'Waste, fraud and abuse' is a political fight older than the nation. Here's what to know

ATLANTA (AP) — Good-government advocates, anti-tax conservatives, politicians of various stripes and everyday Americans grouse about “waste, fraud and abuse” across the U.S. government.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Monday, Feb. 17

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Monday, Feb. 17

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Monday, Feb. 17: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Toronto: Ford will be in Toronto for the leader’s debate.
N.L. launched a basic income program for older adults. So far, just 110 have enrolled

N.L. launched a basic income program for older adults. So far, just 110 have enrolled

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Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend, as recently hired employees who review the safety of food ingredients, medical devices and other pro
Justice Department's independence is threatened as Trump's team asserts power over cases and staff

Justice Department's independence is threatened as Trump's team asserts power over cases and staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.