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Cluster of new Ontario measles cases mostly in the Sudbury area

Cluster of new Ontario measles cases mostly in the Sudbury area

TORONTO — A northeastern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection this summer is now reporting dozens of new cases.
Trump's EPA is targeting key vehicle pollution rules. What that means for carmakers

Trump's EPA is targeting key vehicle pollution rules. What that means for carmakers

DETROIT (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency’s plan this week to relax rules aimed at cleaning up auto tailpipe emissions is the latest Trump administration move to undo incentives for automakers to go electric.
West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start

When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays.
How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US

How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending to toddlers made their way Friday to a little festival in Flint, Michigan, where families received diapers and kids played. It was called a “baby parade.
Some Ontario hospitals offering hefty incentives for locums amid doctor shortage

Some Ontario hospitals offering hefty incentives for locums amid doctor shortage

As a travelling physician in northern Ontario, Dannica Switzer is acutely aware of the health-care crisis in underserved communities.
Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to Israel

Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to Israel

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip , according to a hospital that received the casualties.
California governor signs executive order to support boys and men and improve their mental health

California governor signs executive order to support boys and men and improve their mental health

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned

Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned

NEW YORK (AP) — The 17 experts who were ousted from a government vaccine committee last month say they have little faith in what the panel has become, and have outlined possible alternative ways to make U.S. vaccine policy. U.S.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law barring pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in state

Federal judge blocks Arkansas law barring pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in state

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily blocked on Monday Arkansas' first-in-the-nation law that would have prohibited pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state. U.S.
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.