Category Archives: Health
Iran debate puts problems on one man: the outgoing president
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's seven presidential candidates on Tuesday put all the problems of the Islamic Republic squarely on the shoulders of the one man who wasn't there to defend himself: Outgoing President Hassan Rouhani.
Quebec gives OK to school proms, speeds up reopening as COVID-19 situation improves
MONTREAL — The Quebec government announced Tuesday it will ramp up its reopening plan, moving all of the province out of the orange pandemic-alert level by next week and allowing high school proms for graduating students next month. Premier François Le...
Stock are off to a mixed start on Wall Street; tech rises
BANGKOK — Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street as technology companies climb while banks and energy companies fall. The S&P 500 index edged up 0.1% in the early going Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average
French leader Macron slapped in face on visit to small town
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “violence” and “stupidity” after he was slapped in the face Tuesday by a man during a visit to a small town in southeastern France.
Halifax children’s hospital sees demand rise for mental health services in pandemic
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's largest children's and women's hospital has seen an increase in demand for mental health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a legislature committee heard Tuesday. Dr. Alexa Bagnell, chief of mental health and addictions at t...
Most nonprofits emerge from pandemic wounded, but still open
Nonprofits across the nation suffered deep economic hardships and many cut services during the pandemic, but strong government support and stepped-up giving by foundations and individuals averted the widespread charity failures that many experts had fe...
Most nonprofits emerge from pandemic wounded, but still open
Nonprofits across the nation suffered deep economic hardships and many cut services during the pandemic, but strong government support and stepped-up giving by foundations and individuals averted the widespread charity failures that many experts had fe...
US trade deficit dips to $68.9 billion with exports up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April to $68.9 billion as an improving global economy boosted sales of American exports.
AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands
SEATTLE (AP) — Leroy Pascubillo missed his daughter’s first step, her first word and countless other milestones. After being born addicted to heroin, she'd been placed with a foster family, and he counted the days between their visits as he
AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands
SEATTLE (AP) — Leroy Pascubillo missed his daughter’s first step, her first word and countless other precious milestones. After being born addicted to heroin, she had been placed with a foster family, and he anxiously counted the days between their
