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Burnout, despair facing workers on front lines of poverty and homelessness in Canada
Canadians who work with people facing homelessness and hunger say their colleagues are carrying growing…
Cannabis Act review finds companies struggling to profit, health experts supportive
OTTAWA – A review of the federal legislation that paved the way for the legal…
North Carolina Democrat kicks off gubernatorial campaign tour alongside governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein pitched himself Tuesday as a…
North Carolina Republicans enact voting, election boards changes over Democratic governor’s vetoes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor’s ability…
More states are teaching financial literacy. It could pay off for students struggling with math
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside a high school classroom, Bryan Martinez jots down several purchases that…
New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be…
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare “ring of…
Protester throws glitter at UK Labour Party leader as he makes a speech vowing national renewal
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A protester has managed to evade security and disrupt a speech…
‘We want to be able to decide’: Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. – On a rock-covered beach in the heart of the Ring…
Rose hips’ seedpods provide a pop of color in the fall and winter garden
The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance…
Millennial Money: 3 ways to save money in a high-cost city
Traditional money-saving advice may not cut it if you live in one of America’s most…
In the news today: Freedom Convoy trial resumes and GM workers launch strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Several more people arrested over a far-right German plot to launch a coup and kidnap a minister
BERLIN (AP) — Several more people suspected of being involved in planning a far-right coup…
Cambodia records second bird flu death in a week, third this year, after no cases since 2014
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A 2-year-old girl is the second person in Cambodia to…
‘Freedom Convoy’ trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert
OTTAWA – The evidence put forward by the Crown and defence in the criminal trial…
Russia claims `neo-Nazis’ were at wake for Ukrainian soldier in village café where missile killed 52
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s U.N. ambassador alleged Monday that “neo-Nazis” and military-age men were…
Live updates | Israel’s Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas will ‘reverberate’ for generations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel’s fierce offensive against Hamas in…
UN airs concerns for civilians as Israel steps up military response in Gaza to deadly Hamas attacks
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations, aid groups and public health experts expressed growing concerns…
RFK Jr.’s independent run for president draws GOP criticism and silence from national Democrats
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Republicans attacked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday as the longtime environmental…
It’s now a 2-person Mississippi governor’s race, but independent’s name still appears on ballots
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An independent candidate running a low-budget campaign for Mississippi governor said…
Florida settles lawsuit over COVID data, agrees to provide weekly stats to the public
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again…
Nigerian court sentences policeman to death for killing a lawyer in a rare ruling
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian court sentenced Monday a police officer to death for…
Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — Every morning, the Rev. Karna Moskalik goes through a “grounding” routine…
Diver Molly Carlson encourages youth to speak up ahead of World Mental Health Day
As qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics approached, Molly Carlson found herself in a dark…