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In Mexico, killing of young doctor leads to protest

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The killing of a young doctor in Mexico has led recent medical school graduates to demand changes to a system that often leaves them exposed to danger in remote outposts during the first year of their careers as part of the country
Tilray Brands records fourth-quarter loss amid higher revenue

Tilray Brands records fourth-quarter loss amid higher revenue

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Tilray Brands Inc. posted a steep loss in its most recent quarter despite higher revenue as it recorded a non-cash impairment. The cannabis company posted a net loss of US$457.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says he tested positive for COVID

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says he tested positive for COVID

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said he tested positive Thursday for COVID-19 and was in quarantine with what he described as minor symptoms. The No.
Africa's alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses

Africa's alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it’s the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that’s newly declared a global emergency , its public health agency announced Thurs
Once months ahead, N.W.T. behind in COVID-19 vaccine rollout for 4th doses

Once months ahead, N.W.T. behind in COVID-19 vaccine rollout for 4th doses

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories was among the first jurisdictions in Canada to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all adult residents, but it's now lagging behind in expanding a rollout of fourth doses.
Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'

Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'

A shortage of epidural tubes used to provide pain medication primarily during labour and delivery is affecting most provinces, but supply issues seem to be worse in Western Canada, says the vice-president of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Project tracking COVID-19 in Canadian long-term care paused due to lack of data

Project tracking COVID-19 in Canadian long-term care paused due to lack of data

TORONTO — A think tank that's been compiling data on COVID-19 in Canadian long-term care homes says it has to stop its work because provinces are no longer making enough information public about the spread of the virus in the sector.
Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate

Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate

MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA, CANADA — Danielle Smith, considered one of the front-runners in the United Conservative Party leadership race, faced sharp criticism Wednesday from debate rivals over her Alberta sovereignty plan and controversial comments on c
Courts block abortion bans in Wyoming, North Dakota

Courts block abortion bans in Wyoming, North Dakota

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Abortion bans set to take effect this week in Wyoming and North Dakota were temporarily blocked Wednesday by judges in those states amid lawsuits arguing that the bans violate their state constitutions.
Judge puts hold on North Dakota trigger law banning abortion

Judge puts hold on North Dakota trigger law banning abortion

FARGO, N.D.
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