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Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — States with restrictive abortion laws generally have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children, according to recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press. Tennessee is an example of how this plays out.
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Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — States with restrictive abortion laws generally have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children, according to recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press. Tennessee is an example of how this plays out.
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In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Cagnacci moved from California to Tennessee with hopes of starting a new chapter in a state that touts a low cost of living and natural beauty.
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'We fall and we rise': Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination

'We fall and we rise': Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Lahai Makieu struck the bamboo with a machete until it cracked and fell. Balancing on his crutch, he reached to pick it up. But colleagues pulled the bamboo's other end, and he tumbled into the dense grass.
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New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

Artificial intelligence. Abortion. Guns. Marijuana. Minimum wages. Name a hot topic, and chances are good there's a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
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Man shot by officer after firing at police car near Thunder Bay: SIU

Man shot by officer after firing at police car near Thunder Bay: SIU

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing a shooting near Thunder Bay in which a man was shot and wounded by a police officer on Boxing Day. Investigators say at around 2 p.m.
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals.
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Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care.
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Environment Canada issues smog warning for Montreal and Laval areas

MONTREAL — Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for the Montreal and Laval areas, warning of high concentrations of pollutants in the air.
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