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What we know about a new health data tracking system being announced by White House

What we know about a new health data tracking system being announced by White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced a plan for a new private health tracking system that will make it easier for patients to access their health records and monitor their wellness across health care systems and technologies.
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Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are 'back door for privatizing Social Security'

Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are 'back door for privatizing Social Security'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration was committed to protecting Social Security hours after he said in an interview that a new children's savings program President Donald Trump signed into l
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Organizations sound alarm as gender equality department faces 81% budget cut

Organizations sound alarm as gender equality department faces 81% budget cut

OTTAWA — Organizations working to advancing gender equality are sounding the alarm as the federal department for women and gender equality, WAGE, faces a potential budget cut of just over 80 per cent.
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Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

AIRDRIE — Alberta's transportation minister says the province plans to learn from an Ontario court ruling that found a law seeking to remove some Toronto bike lanes to be unconstitutional.
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Manitoba government poll suggests concerns over health care, crime and immigration

Manitoba government poll suggests concerns over health care, crime and immigration

WINNIPEG — The number of Manitobans concerned about crime and public safety has risen steadily, an opinion poll done for the Manitoba government suggests.
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Senate confirms Trump's pick for counterterrorism agency, a former Green Beret with extremist ties

Senate confirms Trump's pick for counterterrorism agency, a former Green Beret with extremist ties

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent , on Wednesday evening as Republicans looked past his connections to right-wing extremists and support for conspiracy theories
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Ontario officially cancels Starlink contract, won't say how much that cost taxpayers

Ontario officially cancels Starlink contract, won't say how much that cost taxpayers

TORONTO — Ontario has officially cancelled its $100-million contract with Starlink, but the province refuses to say how much it cost taxpayers to get out of the deal.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.
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12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

A dozen Democratic members of Congress who have been blocked from making oversight visits at immigration detention centers filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Trump administration that seeks to ensure they are granted entry into the facilit
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Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program

Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program

OTTAWA — As the federal Liberals consider a path forward for a national pharmacare plan, one advocacy group is calling on the government to rethink the program to make it work better for patients and save money.
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