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China opens former air raid shelters amid heat wave

China opens former air raid shelters amid heat wave

BEIJING (AP) — High temperatures have prompted cites in eastern China to open former air raid shelters as a relief from the heat. Temperatures have surpassed all-time records in much of the country, while flooding has hit many parts.
US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax

US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax

The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults. Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S.
Australia, Indonesia commit to fight against FMD outbreak

Australia, Indonesia commit to fight against FMD outbreak

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Australia’s top agriculture official met with his Indonesian counterpart on Thursday to discuss ways to stop a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has infected hundreds of thousands of cattle in Indonesia and prevent the ou

Oregon therapeutic psilocybin program sparks some confusion

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon drafts the rules for its new psilocybin program, the first of its kind in the U.S., residents are voicing concern about the confusing patchwork of local ordinances that may emerge.

Man charged with rape of girl, 10, who traveled for abortion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl whose case drew national attention following a doctor’s comments that the child had to travel to Indiana for an abortion, an account that had led some prominent Republi
Arizona attorney general asks court to unblock abortion ban

Arizona attorney general asks court to unblock abortion ban

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's Republican attorney general on Wednesday asked a court to lift an injunction blocking the enforcement of a law that bans all abortions except when the life of the mother is at risk.
Ottawa wants to make sure health spending delivers 'tangible results,' Trudeau says

Ottawa wants to make sure health spending delivers 'tangible results,' Trudeau says

The federal government wants to make sure billions of dollars transferred to the provinces and territories for health care will "deliver real, tangible results for 91Ô­´´s" with shorter wait times and better services, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
NC health plan resumes coverage of transgender surgeries

NC health plan resumes coverage of transgender surgeries

RALEIGH, N.C.
Yukon moves to loosen COVID-19 vaccine mandate in high-risk settings

Yukon moves to loosen COVID-19 vaccine mandate in high-risk settings

WHITEHORSE — Yukon is moving to remove COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers in high-risk settings as it prepares to transition out of an acute response phase of the pandemic.
Pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health scripts

Pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health scripts

The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.