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The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people's bodies, according to a new study that also said more than two-thirds of it comes from the Gl
Judge blocks Ohio from enforcing laws restricting medication abortions

Judge blocks Ohio from enforcing laws restricting medication abortions

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two more Ohio laws restricting abortions have been blocked by the courts as the legal impacts of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to the procedure continue to be felt.
Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

Researchers in London, Ont.
Nova Scotia forms partnership with Google Cloud to improve digital health care

Nova Scotia forms partnership with Google Cloud to improve digital health care

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is spending $42 million over five years to help improve access to health information through Google Cloud's search tools and artificial intelligence.
Paralympians face nuanced nutrition challenges. Dietitians seek solutions

Paralympians face nuanced nutrition challenges. Dietitians seek solutions

Paris (AP) — Like many other athletes, Justin Phongsavanh has a take on the chocolate muffins at the Paralympic Village. “It doesn’t get much better than that,” said Phongsavanh, a U.S. Paralympian and bronze medalist in the seated javelin throw.
Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban

Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban

Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking after court rejects ban

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play

LONDON (AP) — Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.
World pumps out 57 million tons of plastic pollution yearly and most comes in Global South

World pumps out 57 million tons of plastic pollution yearly and most comes in Global South

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people's bodies, according to a new study that also said more than two-thirds of it comes from the Gl
Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the US maternal death crisis

Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the US maternal death crisis

Across the U.S., programs at all levels of government — federal, state and local — are striving to reduce maternal mortality and erase the racial gap. Many are making headway in their communities and paving the way for other places.
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