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Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday
OTTAWA — The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks,…
The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art,…
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO — Filmmaker Shawn Levy said his recognition on Canada’s Walk of Fame is a…
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show
TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concerts…
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security ‘s trust funds have…
AP lifestyles reporter explains the origins, benefits of chair yoga and its surge in popularity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair yoga modifies traditional yoga poses to suit older adults and those…
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts…
A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A televangelist in Kenya who was notorious for claiming to cure…
Argentines reel from health care cutbacks as President Milei’s state overhaul mirrors Trump’s
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — To outsiders, the Facebook group chat reads like a snarl…
Takeaways from AP report on President Javier Milei’s dramatic cuts to Argentine health care
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina used to have an extensive, free public health system…
UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women
LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after…
Trump administration blocked from cutting local health funding for four municipalities
A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from clawing back millions in public…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office…
Abortion clinics are closing, even in states where abortion is legal
The abortion funding system across the U.S. is battered three years after the Supreme Court…
Baby delivered from brain-dead woman on life support in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — The baby of a woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead…
When an Air India flight crashed into a medical campus, surviving doctors rushed to save lives
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Navin Chaudhary had just begun eating his meal when a loud…
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard
Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due…
Judge tosses defamation case brought by Ohio doctor who was acquitted of killing patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio doctor who was fired before being found not…
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community
FORT ST. JOHN — A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially…
Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he’s never seen such discrimination in 40 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday it was illegal for the Trump administration…
Americans want Medicaid and food stamps funding maintained or increased, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice’s artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptials
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have invited celebrity friends like fellow…
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs…
Slick Rick returns after 26 years with ‘Victory’ album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far…