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Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up Ohio derailment site

Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up Ohio derailment site

The creeks around East Palestine , Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.
Ont opposition parties criticize Ford for joking human patients could get MRIs at vet

Ont opposition parties criticize Ford for joking human patients could get MRIs at vet

TORONTO — Ontario's opposition parties are criticizing Premier Doug Ford for joking about sending "overflow" human patients to a new animal hospital.
People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of ADHD , which can impact her ability to concentrate. So, she turned to AI.
Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'

Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'

The U.S. Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for all new recruits as part of a broader effort to protect troops from brain injuries resulting from exposure to blasts, including during training.
Municipalities in Ontario say there were 1,400 homeless encampments last year

Municipalities in Ontario say there were 1,400 homeless encampments last year

TORONTO — Cities and towns across Ontario saw at least 1,400 homeless encampments in their communities last year, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which is asking the province for guidance on how to handle them, as well as m
California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he's no longer seeking a second term , visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration's "moonshot" initiative aiming to dramatically
'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.

Steward Health Care reaches deal to sell its nationwide physicians network

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care said it has reached an agreement to sell its nationwide physicians network to a private equity firm.
Toronto Public Health urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise

Toronto Public Health urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise

TORONTO — Toronto public health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox as the number of reported cases in the city continues to rise.
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