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Experts: Lake Mead brain-eating amoeba death among few in US

Experts: Lake Mead brain-eating amoeba death among few in US

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The death of a Las Vegas-area teenager from a rare brain-eating amoeba that investigators think he was exposed to in warm waters at Lake Mead should prompt caution, not panic, among people at freshwater lakes, rivers and springs, exp
Failing US nursing homes to face tougher federal penalties

Failing US nursing homes to face tougher federal penalties

WASHINGTON (AP) — The worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will face tougher penalties if conditions don't improve at their facilities, the Biden administration announced Friday.
'No moral compass': Judge finds man not criminally responsible in mother's death

'No moral compass': Judge finds man not criminally responsible in mother's death

CALGARY — A judge has found that an Alberta man who killed his mother earlier this year because he thought she was possessed by Satan is not criminally responsible for her death.
Ontario and its doctors reach virtual-care billing deal, but only for specialists

Ontario and its doctors reach virtual-care billing deal, but only for specialists

TORONTO — Ontario has reached a deal with doctors that saves specialists who treat patients virtually from having their fees slashed, but leaves other physicians out in the cold, The Canadian Press has learned.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer will charge $110 to $130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, but the drugmaker says it expects many people will continue receiving it for free.
Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

BOSTON (AP) — As the harmful effects of extended pandemic school closures become more apparent, some educators and parents have regrets. They're questioning decisions in cities across the U.S.
OSC asks tribunal to approve settlement with cannabis company Cronos, former CFO

OSC asks tribunal to approve settlement with cannabis company Cronos, former CFO

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is asking the Capital Markets Tribunal to approve a settlement with an Ontario cannabis company and one of its former executives that the regulator alleges failed to file accurate financial statements
Gross or great? Fancy butter boards soar as shortage looms

Gross or great? Fancy butter boards soar as shortage looms

NEW YORK (AP) — Legit gross or crazy delicious? Butter boards, the polarizing stepchild of charcuterie, have taken TikTok to new food-craze heights as some horrified safety and nutrition experts look on.
Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

BOSTON (AP) — Vivian Kargbo thought her daughter’s Boston school district was doing the right thing when officials kept classrooms closed for most students for more than a year.
Cops at risk of violence when dealing with mentally ill, homeless: Vancouver officer

Cops at risk of violence when dealing with mentally ill, homeless: Vancouver officer

VANCOUVER — Police have become de facto social workers for people who lack support services while struggling with homelessness, mental illness and substance use, a spokesman for the Vancouver Police Department says. Sgt.
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