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NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

Alix Popham traveled the world as a rugby player. He played 33 times for Wales and competed at two Rugby World Cups, and even got to meet Nelson Mandela before a match in South Africa. Or so he’s told. He can’t actually remember.

One man taken to hospital after being injured on CNE ride in Toronto

TORONTO — A man has been taken to hospital after being injured on a ride at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Police say they were called to the CNE grounds at Nunavut Road and Princes' Boulevard shortly before 9:30 p.m. Monday.
California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID

SANTA ANA, Calif.
Missouri law banning minors from beginning gender-affirming treatments takes effect

Missouri law banning minors from beginning gender-affirming treatments takes effect

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Two new laws restricting the access of transgender youth in Missouri to gender-affirming health care and school sports took effect Monday.
Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri

Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri

Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life? Call 911 for that. Voice assistants often fall flat when asked how to perform CPR , according to a study published Monday.
Manitoba NDP promises to replace emergency departments closed by Tories in 2017

Manitoba NDP promises to replace emergency departments closed by Tories in 2017

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats promised Monday to build three new emergency departments at Winnipeg hospitals to replace ones closed by the Progressive Conservative government. If the NDP wins the election slated for Oct.
Mortality rose in 2021, led by cancer, heart disease, overdoses and COVID-19: StatCan

Mortality rose in 2021, led by cancer, heart disease, overdoses and COVID-19: StatCan

More people died in Canada in 2021 than the previous year, with cancer, heart disease, overdoses and COVID-19 cited as the leading causes of death.

ACLU sues over Indiana law blocking gender-affirming surgery for inmates

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Civil rights advocates are suing Indiana's Department of Corrections over the state's law prohibiting gender-affirming surgery for inmates.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify 'Obamacare' into state law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify 'Obamacare' into state law

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.
A broad genetic test saved one newborn's life. Research suggests it could help millions of others

A broad genetic test saved one newborn's life. Research suggests it could help millions of others

CINCINNATI (AP) — Brynn Schulte nearly died twice when she was a baby, at one point needing emergency surgery for massive bleeding in her brain.
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