Health
In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas
LIRA, Uganda (AP) — The bicycle parked in Lucy Abalo’s compound doesn’t belong to her.…
‘I was terrified I was going to die.’ Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 27-year-old Brazilian woman, who said she became pregnant after…
B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke ‘questionable’ for rematch with Bombers due to injury
SURREY — The B.C. Lions may be without their No. 1 quarterback when they face…
Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal
OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on…
Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks
With the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, here is…
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.’s capital
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she’s “thrilled” councillors have signalled support for a…
B.C. government won’t fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug…
Families of trans kids worry about what’s next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming…
Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species…
AP lifestyles reporter explains the origins, benefits of chair yoga and its surge in popularity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair yoga modifies traditional yoga poses to suit older adults and those…
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts…
What to know about the impacts of the Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender care for youth
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming surgery for transgender youth in…
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security ‘s trust funds have…
A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A televangelist in Kenya who was notorious for claiming to cure…
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for…