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Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending, overcoming concerns from some lawmakers about what the rescissions could mean for impoverished people
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case

Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two B.C. farmers who are fighting an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to destroy around 400 ostriches after an outbreak of avian flu.
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

British Columbia's representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve the child welfare system, but she's concerned "fiscal limitations" will prevent timely help from getting to those most in need.
Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports. U.S.
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.
US appeals court upholds West Virginia restriction on abortion pill sales

US appeals court upholds West Virginia restriction on abortion pill sales

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court's decision to restrict abortion pill sales in West Virginia. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S.
New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region

New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials say there are three confirmed and five probable cases of measles in the south-central region of the province. Dr. Kimberley Barker, regional medical officer of health for Sussex, N.B.
'It's distressing': Poor air quality can worsen pre-existing mental health challenges

'It's distressing': Poor air quality can worsen pre-existing mental health challenges

TORONTO — The poor air quality that has blanketed swaths of central and Western Canada is not only infiltrating the lungs, but also distressing the mind.
14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

LONDON (AP) — More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year — about the same number as the year before — according to U.N. health officials. Nine countries accounted for more than half of those unprotected children.
Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

EDMONTON — Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March. The U.S.
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