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EPA employees put names to 'declaration of dissent' over agency moves under Trump

EPA employees put names to 'declaration of dissent' over agency moves under Trump

A group of Environmental Protection Agency employees on Monday published a declaration of dissent from the agency's policies under the Trump administration, saying they “undermine the EPA mission of protecting human health and the environment.
This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn’t over

This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn’t over

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — “You have no moral right to die.” That’s what Olha Kurtmalaieva told herself as she lay in intensive care, her body shutting down after emergency chemotherapy.
Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

ROME (AP) — Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires.
NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its rainbow-laden crescendo Sunday as huge crowds took part in jubilant, daylong street parties from New York to San Francisco.
Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

TORONTO — New data from Statistics Canada shows Black Canadians have had the highest rates of avoidable hospitalizations in the country — something experts say underscores the need for more equitable health services for the Black community.
Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

EDMONTON — Three years after Alberta's government paid $70 million for children's pain and fever medicine, its front-line health provider says it has worked out a deal to off-load what remains of the controversial stockpile.
Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can prevent

Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can prevent

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In the time before widespread vaccination , devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems.
Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families

Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In the time before widespread vaccination , death often came early. Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems.
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
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