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PC brand 'Canadian Cheddar' cheese recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling PC brand "Canadian Cheddar" cheese due to possible Listeria contamination. The affected product is 250 grams and has a best-before date of Aug. 24, 2023.
Jury: NCAA not liable in ex-Grand Valley quarterback's death

Jury: NCAA not liable in ex-Grand Valley quarterback's death

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana jury has found the NCAA not liable in the death of a former Grand Valley State quarterback whose widow accused the college sports governing body of failing to warn college athletes about the risks of head injuries while
Africa CDC expects Mpox vaccines to arrive within 2 weeks

Africa CDC expects Mpox vaccines to arrive within 2 weeks

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s public health body says it hopes Mpox vaccines will finally arrive on the continent “in another two weeks, tops” after months of seeking doses.
Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws

Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved legislation expanding abortion and transgender rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe that will entitle workers to paid menstrual leave.
China says 200 million treated, pandemic 'decisively' beaten

China says 200 million treated, pandemic 'decisively' beaten

BEIJING (AP) — China says more than 200 million of its citizens have been diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 since it lifted strict containment measures beginning in November.
Hong Kong population drops for 3rd year under COVID shadow

Hong Kong population drops for 3rd year under COVID shadow

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government announced Thursday that the territory's population dropped for a third straight year as deaths rose during the pandemic and anti-virus measures reduced the number of arriving workers, but did not mention an exo
Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym on Wednesday to seek answers about whether they were safe from toxic chemicals that spilled or were burned off.
S. Carolina House passes abortion ban; no sign of budging

S. Carolina House passes abortion ban; no sign of budging

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For the second time since the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections, the South Carolina House has passed a near-total abortion ban — and shows no sign of budging.
Panel backs moving opioid antidote Narcan over the counter

Panel backs moving opioid antidote Narcan over the counter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The overdose-reversing drug naloxone should be made available over the counter to aid the national response to the opioid crisis, U.S. health advisers said Wednesday.
Mississippi families protest bill to limit transgender care

Mississippi families protest bill to limit transgender care

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Transgender teens, their parents and supporters protested outside the Mississippi Capitol on Wednesday, calling on legislators to kill a measure that would ban gender-affirming health care for people younger than 18.
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