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Dutch court says the government must do more to rein in noise pollution at Amsterdam's busy airport

Dutch court says the government must do more to rein in noise pollution at Amsterdam's busy airport

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government has systematically put the interests of the aviation sector above those of people who live near Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, a Dutch court ruled Wednesday, saying that the
New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit

New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand said Wednesday it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minors.
England is limiting gender transitions for youths. US legislators are watching

England is limiting gender transitions for youths. US legislators are watching

Legislators in at least two U.S. states are citing a recent decision in England to restrict gender transitions for young people as support for their own related proposals.
Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy

Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing for the first time support for a specific limit on the procedure.
Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means

Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means

Catastrophic hunger is so dire in two world hotspots that famine is imminent in northern Gaza and approaching in Haiti, with hundreds of thousands of people in both places struggling to avoid starvation.
Nevada judge blocks state from limiting Medicaid coverage for abortions

Nevada judge blocks state from limiting Medicaid coverage for abortions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge has struck down the state's limits on Medicaid coverage for abortion services, saying the restrictions violate equal rights protections.

Body found in western New York reservoir leads to boil-water advisory

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A human body was found Tuesday in a western New York reservoir that supplies drinking water to parts of Rochester, prompting city officials to advise residents to boil their water before consuming.

Judges limit North Carolina child support law requirement in IVF case involving same-sex couple

RALEIGH, N.C.
Highlights from auditor reports on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ overdose prevention, safer-supply programs

Highlights from auditor reports on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ overdose prevention, safer-supply programs

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general has released audits on two key government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic-drug crisis.
Quebec, Ottawa reach health-care funding deal, $900 million per year to province

Quebec, Ottawa reach health-care funding deal, $900 million per year to province

Quebec has become the last province to reach an agreement in principle with the federal government on health-care funding. Under the proposed deal, the province would receive an additional $900 million a year over 10 years for health care.