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Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication

Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A video showing dozens of people marching toward the office of Haiti’s prime minister elicited gasps from some viewers as it circulated recently on social media.
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer .
Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

LONDON (AP) — Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court. Winning titles is fun, too. The 34-year-old blind tennis champion is on a mission to not only raise awareness but also elevate the sport into the Paralympics .
B.C. Greens, NDP working constructively despite challenges, accord updates say

B.C. Greens, NDP working constructively despite challenges, accord updates say

VICTORIA — New Democrats in British Columbia under Premier David Eby and the provincial Greens say an agreement between the two parties has yielded challenges, but the two sides are committed to keep working with each other.
Groups sue over West Virginia governor's order on religious exemptions for school vaccines

Groups sue over West Virginia governor's order on religious exemptions for school vaccines

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Two groups filed a lawsuit Friday over an executive order by West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey granting religious exemptions from required school vaccinations.
Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration's attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S.
Class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. over 2009 Interior Health data breach

Class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. over 2009 Interior Health data breach

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Interior Health Authority has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over a data breach in 2009 that allegedly compromised thousands of employees' personal information that ended up being sold on the dark web.
Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead

Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead

The supermarket chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states because product testing found elevated levels of lead, according to federal health officials.
Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion

Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion

PHOENIX (AP) — Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona on Thursday to unravel several laws regulating abortion in the state. The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association.
Gaza's main hospital is overwhelmed with children in pain from malnutrition

Gaza's main hospital is overwhelmed with children in pain from malnutrition

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Grabbing her daughter's feeble arm, Asmaa al-Arja pulls a shirt over the 2-year-old's protruding ribs and swollen belly.