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Manitoba to look at potential outreach efforts for U.S. researchers, says Kinew

Manitoba to look at potential outreach efforts for U.S. researchers, says Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government is looking at ways to recruit scientists and researchers from the United States.
No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic congressman's vacant seat

No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic congressman's vacant seat

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The race to fill a Texas congressional seat has candidates but no election date more than three weeks after Rep.
Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water , pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect lo
Planned Parenthood St. Louis resumes surgical abortions, while Missouri blocks others

Planned Parenthood St. Louis resumes surgical abortions, while Missouri blocks others

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Planned Parenthood on Thursday resumed surgical abortions in St. Louis, months after voters in November enshrined abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution.
Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies

Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies

President Donald Trump's FCC commissioner said Friday he's opening an investigation into the Walt Disney Co. and its ABC television network to see whether they are “promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination.
Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents

Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students' gender transitioning from parents.
Alberta putting $17 million toward planning urgent care centres

Alberta putting $17 million toward planning urgent care centres

AIRDRIE, Alta. — The Alberta government says it will spend $17 million to plan nine new urgent care centres across the province.
Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action

Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia say they are considering legal action against newly passed provincial legislation that opens the door to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S.
Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies

Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump can fire two board members of independent agencies handling labor issues from their respective posts in the federal government. A divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
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