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Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

Seven families with transgender or nonbinary children filed a lawsuit Tuesday over President Donald Trump's executive orders to narrowly define the sexes and halt federal support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.
Ohio governor orders state employees back to in-office work 5 days a week starting in March

Ohio governor orders state employees back to in-office work 5 days a week starting in March

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered state employees back to their offices full-time starting next month.
Man injured in avalanche on Vancouver Island, taken by rescue helicopter to hospital

Man injured in avalanche on Vancouver Island, taken by rescue helicopter to hospital

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — A man has been seriously injured in an avalanche on Vancouver Island and required the rescue helicopter to fly him directly to hospital for treatment.
Medical experts dispute evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murder

Medical experts dispute evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murder

LONDON (AP) — A panel of experts has disputed the medical evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven newborns and trying to kill seven others, a doctor who led the examination said Tuesday.
RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support

RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation's health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen.
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

A group of families with transgender children filed a lawsuit Tuesday over President Donald Trump's executive order to halt federal support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.
New Brunswick post-secondary education minister diagnosed with brain tumour

New Brunswick post-secondary education minister diagnosed with brain tumour

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's minister of post-secondary education, training and labour says she has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. In a social media post, Alyson Townsend says she was diagnosed after a series of tests last weekend at the Dr.
Trouble dealing with your finances? How to change your money mindset

Trouble dealing with your finances? How to change your money mindset

It definitely came from your past, and it can determine a lot about your future. Your money mindset shapes whether you face your finances and make gains, or spin your wheels in avoidance and shame.
Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here's how to look after yourself

Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here's how to look after yourself

There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires .
Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens

Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens

NEW YORK (AP) — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar ? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic.