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Sri Lanka's ruling coalition defeats a no-confidence motion against the health minister

Sri Lanka's ruling coalition defeats a no-confidence motion against the health minister

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition on Friday defeated a no-confidence motion against the country's health minister who has been accused of allegedly failing to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say r
Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

While many workplaces have shifted to hybrid setups coming out of the pandemic, employment experts say workers should be cautious about using that added flexibility to work from home when feeling sick.
Naloxone kits in Canada should be readily available in nasal spray and injectable versions: panel

Naloxone kits in Canada should be readily available in nasal spray and injectable versions: panel

People administering an overdose-reversing medication should have a choice of both versions of take-home naloxone kits across Canada — a nasal spray and an injectable that goes into a muscle — says a panel of experts that includes people who use drug
As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder

As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Madison Bernard climbed into bed before dawn with her toddler, Charlotte, who was asleep next to a nightstand strewn with straws, burned tinfoil and a white powder.
Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia

Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia

PHOENIX (AP) — Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo flight from Arizona to Oklahoma to visit family.
Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

FORT MCMURRAY — A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta declared a state of emergency over what it calls an escalating mental health and addictions crisis.
Gov. DeSantis and Florida surgeon general warn against new COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine

Gov. DeSantis and Florida surgeon general warn against new COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday criticized recent efforts across the U.S.
Number of lab-confirmed E. coli cases linked to Calgary daycares rises to 128: AHS

Number of lab-confirmed E. coli cases linked to Calgary daycares rises to 128: AHS

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says there are 128 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli connected to an outbreak at several Calgary daycares. It says in a statement that 25 patients are receiving care in city hospitals, while three have been discharged.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers shows support for unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic

Jets' Aaron Rodgers shows support for unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers crossed an item off his sports bucket list — and then made a statement with a more visible crossout. The New York Jets quarterback attended the U.S.
Mexican Supreme Court's abortion decision expands access to millions, stands in contrast to US

Mexican Supreme Court's abortion decision expands access to millions, stands in contrast to US

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The decision by Mexico's Supreme Court to invalidate all federal criminal penalties for abortion opened access for millions of people in the sprawling public health system a year after the court's U.S.