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Manitoba government lowers age for self-referral breast cancer screening

Manitoba government lowers age for self-referral breast cancer screening

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has announced a plan to expand breast cancer screening for the second time in a month. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the minimum age for self-referrals will drop to 40 by December 2026.
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Financial uncertainty, singlehood cited as reasons child-free adults delay parenthood

Financial uncertainty, singlehood cited as reasons child-free adults delay parenthood

TORONTO — A new poll suggests half of 18- to 50-year-olds in Canada who plan on having kids have delayed parenthood, with respondents citing reasons that include financial uncertainty, difficulties finding a partner and the cost of child care.
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When is an interview too tough? CBS News grappling with question after Dokoupil interview

When is an interview too tough? CBS News grappling with question after Dokoupil interview

NEW YORK (AP) — An internal debate over CBS News host Tony Dokoupil's pointed interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel has spread to the boardroom, with the chief of the network's parent company saying Wednesday that it was a mistake to re
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What to know about this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

What to know about this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments. The 2.
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US inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain

US inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of encouraging economic news in the closing weeks of the presidential race.
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'The View' co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them

'The View' co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them

NEW YORK (AP) — The hosts of ABC's “The View” clapped back at Donald Trump on Thursday, a day after the Republican nominee for president insulted co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg. “I have a personal legal note,” said Hostin.
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Saskatchewan Party Leader promises more power for police to address public nuisances

Saskatchewan Party Leader promises more power for police to address public nuisances

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says he would get tough on those disrupting the public and will shut down nuisance properties if re-elected premier on Oct. 28.
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Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday.
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Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
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Corrective to Oct. 9 story about Lebanon aid

OTTAWA — In a story on Oct. 9 about Canada donating another $15 million in aid for Lebanon relief efforts, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that the federal government would match donations to the Humanitarian Coalition's campaign until Nov.
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