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House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill,” at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments.
Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

TORONTO — Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes.
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs

Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he'll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first term on an issue he's talked up since even before bec
Israel's blockade means Gaza's hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients

Israel's blockade means Gaza's hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — It cost a fortune, she said, but Asmaa Fayez managed to buy a few zucchinis in a Gaza market. She cooked them with rice and brought it to her 4-year-old son, who has been in the hospital for the past week.
At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (AP) — At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said. The U.S.
Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

People taking Eli Lilly's obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications.
MedicAlert introducing technology that will allow 911 dispatchers to access records

MedicAlert introducing technology that will allow 911 dispatchers to access records

MONTREAL — MedicAlert bracelets are well known to most Canadians — a distinctive piece of jewelry that allows first responders to identify medical conditions in emergencies.
Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years

Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years

To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well into her third trimester.
Pumpkin seeds recalled in Ontario for possible salmonella contamination

Pumpkin seeds recalled in Ontario for possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling pumpkin seeds in Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination.