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US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate

US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a key preventive-care provision of the Affordable Care Act in a case heard Monday.
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Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care

Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.
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FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS

FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS

WASHINGTON (AP) — In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of Health and Human Services — and its priorities.
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Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible, officials said Monday.
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Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

TORONTO — London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons detection system in its emergency department as health-care workers across the country continue to grapple with increasing violence.
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A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

Starting with brushing his teeth before 4 a.m.
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Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children

Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan began Monday a weeklong second nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 45 million children from polio, officials said.
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A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Susan de Meyer's horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to communicate and to bond with them.
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Neskantaga First Nation asks governments to respond to state of emergency after flood

Neskantaga First Nation asks governments to respond to state of emergency after flood

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT.
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Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander has been fired.
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