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North Carolina governor vetoes trio of LGBTQ+ restrictions in ongoing fight with GOP supermajority

North Carolina governor vetoes trio of LGBTQ+ restrictions in ongoing fight with GOP supermajority

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov.
Indiana abortions drop sharply ahead of state ban possibly taking effect, state reports show

Indiana abortions drop sharply ahead of state ban possibly taking effect, state reports show

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The number of abortions being performed in Indiana has dropped steeply even before a court ruling that has a Republican-backed abortion ban set to potentially take effect in the coming weeks.

Vermont schools sue Monsanto over toxic PCB contamination

Dozens of Vermont school districts have sued chemical giant Monsanto over toxic contamination in educational buildings from now-banned industrial chemicals known as PCBs.
Provinces falling short of national long-term care standards: report

Provinces falling short of national long-term care standards: report

OTTAWA — Provincial long-term care standards vary drastically across the country and, in some cases, fall far short of new national standards released earlier this year, the National Institute on Ageing revealed in a report released Wednesday.
Condition critical? Britain's beloved but battered National Health Service turns 75

Condition critical? Britain's beloved but battered National Health Service turns 75

LONDON (AP) — It’s unusual to throw a birthday party for a health care system, but that’s exactly what the U.K. did for the National Health Service, a beloved but increasingly creaky institution that turned 75 on Wednesday.
EU moves toward latest gene techniques in food production to counter climate change, shortages

EU moves toward latest gene techniques in food production to counter climate change, shortages

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union took a step Wednesday toward adapting its food production to the new ways of the world: The 27-nation bloc wants to embrace the latest gene techniques it hopes will help safely counter global challenges like climate

Bobcat that attacked a camper in Connecticut tests positive for rabies

LYME, Conn. (AP) — A bobcat that attacked a camper in a hammock at a Connecticut state park has tested positive for rabies.
Kids Help Phone seeking help from AI tech to meet demand for mental health support

Kids Help Phone seeking help from AI tech to meet demand for mental health support

TORONTO — Kids Help Phone says it's turning to artificial intelligence to help respond to the "enormous need" as more and more young people reach out for mental health help and support.
MLB's Sarah Langs, who has ALS, honored at Yankees game on anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous speech

MLB's Sarah Langs, who has ALS, honored at Yankees game on anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous speech

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous moment and also a reminder of the link they share.
Former Saskatchewan NDP leader to release book on COVID-19 response

Former Saskatchewan NDP leader to release book on COVID-19 response

REGINA — Saskatchewan's former NDP leader has written a book on how the province responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.