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Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes

Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators. Rep. Paul Tonko of New York and Sen.

Florida sued for using taxpayer money on website promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease in Africa.

Florida sued for using taxpayer money on website promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
New Brunswick RCMP dispute death of Indigenous man was wellness check gone wrong

New Brunswick RCMP dispute death of Indigenous man was wellness check gone wrong

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick RCMP are disputing claims that the recent shooting death of an Indigenous man in mental distress happened during a police wellness check.

Nebraska ballot can include competing measures to expand or limit abortion rights, high court rules

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
Austrian woman is found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19

Austrian woman is found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19

VIENNA (AP) — A woman in Austria was found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19 in 2021, her second pandemic-related conviction in a year, according to local media.
Navigating your fertility journey: A guide for people facing challenges in conceiving

Navigating your fertility journey: A guide for people facing challenges in conceiving

Dr. Riki Dayan, MD FRCSC offers advice on addressing fertility challenges, including when to see a specialist, managing stress, making lifestyle changes, and utilizing resources to improve conception chances
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease in Africa and beyond.
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs

Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A California biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S.