Category Archives: Science
Judge rules US military can’t discharge HIV-positive troops
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — U.S. service members who are HIV-positive cannot be discharged or barred from becoming an officer solely because they're infected with the virus, a federal judge in Virginia ruled. Advocates say it's one of the strongest rulings
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, his 100th day in office, according to a spokesperson. The
America’s homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets
PHOENIX (AP) — Karla Finocchio's slide into homelessness began when she split with her partner of 18 years and temporarily moved in with a cousin. The 55-year-old
America’s homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets
PHOENIX (AP) — Karla Finocchio's slide into homelessness began when she split with her partner of 18 years and temporarily moved in with a cousin. The 55-year-old
‘A huge rift:’ COVID-19 response strains relationships in northern Alberta county
MACKENZIE COUNTY, ALBERTA — The mayor of High Level, a town in Alberta's far northwest corner, says she has not spoken to the county government for several weeks. "We're not at each other's throats, but it’s a very estranged relationship," say
Families say ‘forced’ care won’t work for youth while others say it could save lives
Families and advocates of youth addicted to illicit drugs are divided over whether minors should be forced into so-called secure care to stabilize them before longer-term voluntary treatment could be provided. Laws vary across Canada for what amounts t...
Victoria welcomes the first cruise ship to dock in Canada in more than 2 years
VICTORIA — The first international cruise ship to dock in Canada in more than two years arrived in Victoria Saturday morning. Ian Robertson, chief executive officer of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, says the Koningsdam cruise ship arrived arou...
Maryland lawmakers override gov’s veto of abortion expansion
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in Maryland was overridden on Saturday by the General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats.
Anxious about refugees, Polish cities reject memorial sirens
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Anxious about the wellbeing of their Ukrainian refugees, city mayors across Poland are refusing the government’s instructions to sound air raid alarm sirens Sunday as part of memorial observances for Poland's 2010 presidential pla...
Treatment for opioid addiction often brings discrimination
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danielle Russell was in the emergency department at an Arizona hospital last fall, sick with COVID-19, when she made the mistake of answering completely when she was asked what medications she was on.
