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Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They're flooding crisis hotlines

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They're flooding crisis hotlines

Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. Many teens worry about how their lives could change once he takes office.
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon

Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — When Zarifa Nawfal’s family arrived in Beirut for her wounded daughter’s surgery, one of the first things she wanted to do was go to the sea. The Mediterranean had been a constant companion at their home in Gaza before the war.

Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics

LONDON (AP) — Details of a proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales have been published, rekindling debate on the controversial topic ahead of a vote in Parliament later this month.
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65

Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65

VICTORIA — John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were New Democrats deep down but they just didn't know it yet.
Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'

Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Four women suing over Idaho's strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not likely to survive to birth — and how they had to leav
B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer

B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer

The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition and "experiencing acute respiratory distress" while being treated at B.C. Children's Hospital, the provincial health officer says. Dr.
Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand

Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand

Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it no longer is serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools.
Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'

Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Four women suing over Idaho's strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not likely to survive to birth — and how they had to leav
Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys, citing concerns the combination would hinder access to home health and hospice services in the U.S.

A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday.
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