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70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows

70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows

BERLIN (AP) — Eighty years after the Holocaust , more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive but 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years — meaning time is running out to hear the voices of the last generation who suffered through one
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Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

EDMONTON — A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission, including to media.
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US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate

US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a key preventive-care provision of the Affordable Care Act in a case heard Monday.
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Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care

Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.
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FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS

FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS

WASHINGTON (AP) — In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of Health and Human Services — and its priorities.
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Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible, officials said Monday.
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Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

TORONTO — London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons detection system in its emergency department as health-care workers across the country continue to grapple with increasing violence.
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A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

Starting with brushing his teeth before 4 a.m.
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Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children

Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan began Monday a weeklong second nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 45 million children from polio, officials said.
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A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Susan de Meyer's horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to communicate and to bond with them.
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