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Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'

Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'

The U.S. Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for all new recruits as part of a broader effort to protect troops from brain injuries resulting from exposure to blasts, including during training.
Municipalities in Ontario say there were 1,400 homeless encampments last year

Municipalities in Ontario say there were 1,400 homeless encampments last year

TORONTO — Cities and towns across Ontario saw at least 1,400 homeless encampments in their communities last year, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which is asking the province for guidance on how to handle them, as well as m
California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he's no longer seeking a second term , visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration's "moonshot" initiative aiming to dramatically
'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

'They crossed the line': Crown in closing arguments for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.

Steward Health Care reaches deal to sell its nationwide physicians network

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care said it has reached an agreement to sell its nationwide physicians network to a private equity firm.
Toronto Public Health urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise

Toronto Public Health urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise

TORONTO — Toronto public health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox as the number of reported cases in the city continues to rise.
Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

HALIFAX — One major step that Nova Scotia can take to reduce homelessness is by addressing the "pathways" that lead vulnerable people to end up on the street, the head of a shelter for women and children said Tuesday.
Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters will decide in November whether to guarantee a right to abortion with a constitutional amendment that would reverse the state’s near-total ban.

Dentist charged with invasion of privacy after camera found in employee bathroom, police say

WEIRTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia dentist faces charges after police said a concealed camera allegedly was found in his office's employee bathroom. Dr. Jeremy Michael Crow turned himself in at the Weirton Police Department on Monday.