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With its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure

With its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure

NEW YORK (AP) — The struggling Washington Post found itself in some turmoil on Monday following the abrupt departure of the newspaper's executive editor and a hastily announced restructuring plan aimed at stopping an exodus of readers over the past f

3rd try at approving recreational marijuana in South Dakota makes the ballot

South Dakota voters will decide again whether to legalize recreational marijuana, an issue with a frustrating history for backers of the ballot initiative in the conservative state.
Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims

Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims

Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. In a lawsuit filed last week in U.S.
'Loneliness will kill': N.L. long-term care homes struggled with COVID restrictions

'Loneliness will kill': N.L. long-term care homes struggled with COVID restrictions

The study surveyed 184 visitors of long-term care facility residents and found pandemic restrictions led to feelings of loneliness, isolation, confusion and abandonment among their loved ones, particularly those with dementia.
Ontario seeks more private MRI, CT clinics for public scans

Ontario seeks more private MRI, CT clinics for public scans

TORONTO — Ontario is looking to nearly double the number of publicly funded MRIs and CT scans offered through private clinics.

IRS sues Ohio doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she claimed COVID-19 vaccines made people magnetic is being sued by the federal government over claims she hasn't paid nearly $650,000 in federal taxes and late fees.
Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post

Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post said Sunday that its executive editor, Sally Buzbee, has stepped down after three years at the top of one of journalism's most storied brands.
A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He's finally being posthumously honored

A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He's finally being posthumously honored

WASHINGTON (AP) — Waverly Woodson Jr.
As pharmacies shutter, some Western states, Black and Latino communities are left behind

As pharmacies shutter, some Western states, Black and Latino communities are left behind

Opening stores used to mean everything to pharmacy chains. CVS Health once boasted of opening or buying more than 2,900 locations in a five-year period.
How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual and in-person visits can be a key to getting good care.
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