Category Archives: Science
Canadian pot producers watch closely as Democrats aim to rewrite U.S. cannabis laws
WASHINGTON — More than three years after legal cannabis arrived in North America on a national scale, Congress is taking another stab at following Canada's lead by ending long-standing federal prohibitions on marijuana in the United States. A meeting W...
How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda
WASHINGTON (AP) — To her 1.4 million followers on social media, Vica Li says she is a “life blogger” and “food lover” who wants to teach her fans about China so they can travel the country with ease.
How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda
WASHINGTON (AP) — To her 1.4 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, Vica Li says she is a “life blogger” and “food lover” who wants to teach her fans about China so they can travel the country with
Kentucky lawmakers pass 15-week abortion ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers voted Tuesday night to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, taking a preemptive step for tougher restrictions that’s tied to a looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion rights.
GOP-led Missouri House votes to defund Planned Parenthood
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The GOP-led Missouri House on Tuesday advanced a bill to defund Planned Parenthood, ban fetal tissue donations and put additional restrictions on abortion.
Tensions flare in Alaska House over masking, floor sessions
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Tensions are flaring in the Alaska House over masking rules imposed during a COVID-19 outbreak, with floor sessions cut short or canceled and minority Republicans decrying what they called delay tactics with the chamber yet to
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to expand access to abortion
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would expand access to abortion by ending a restriction that only physicians provide them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost.
Navy barred from acting against religious vaccine refusers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas is barring the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds.
Saskatchewan’s child advocate calls for more mental-health supports
REGINA — A report released by Saskatchewan's children's advocate says the province has failed for decades to act on recommendations aimed at improving the mental health of youth. Lisa Broda tabled her report in the legislature Tuesday calling for bette...
Make three-digit suicide prevention hotline accessible, CRTC told in consultations
OTTAWA — A consultation by the telecommunications regulator has been told that a three-digit suicide prevention hotline should be accessible to people who are deaf or living with other disabilities. Responses to a consultation by the Canadian Radio-tel...
