Health
More surgeries performed but wait times still longer than before pandemic, study says
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says more surgeries are being performed than…
EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren’t dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here’s what they say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed a new ruling…
Experts call for action to prevent deaths at US police academies, citing AP investigation
A panel of experts called Wednesday for policy and cultural changes to prevent deaths linked…
Montreal’s Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback
MONTREAL — Montreal’s Lance Stroll has been cleared to race in this weekend’s Canadian Grand…
Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)
It turns out, our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy. Lots of pet…
Judge won’t halt execution in South Carolina over lethal injection concerns
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge Wednesday refused to stop the execution of a…
RFK Jr.’s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say
TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of an immunization…
A look at what will happen to food assistance under Trump’s big tax cut bill, by the numbers
President Donald Trump ’s big tax cut bill will overhaul a common food assistance program…
Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure that targets out-of-state…
Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down…
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges
MONTREAL — The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on…
Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?
NEW YORK (AP) — The sounds of muffled percussion and audience cheers reverberate throughout the…
New York lawmakers approve bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end…
Kentucky confirms measles outbreak as US nears its highest case count in more than 30 years
Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just…
Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor’s wife
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s child welfare agency sent a letter to a Florida newspaper…