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Victoria council to receive report tackling declining social order in B.C.'s capital

Victoria council to receive report tackling declining social order in B.C.'s capital

VICTORIA — A plan with 95 recommendations to address what it calls a "declining social order" in Victoria will appear before councillors today for endorsement and additional financial analysis.
Long Island's last duck farm is quacking again after losing its entire flock to the bird flu

Long Island's last duck farm is quacking again after losing its entire flock to the bird flu

AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew there was a problem at his family’s commercial duck farm in Long Island when he spotted scores of dead or lethargic birds during a barn inspection in January.
The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors , a jolting setback to transgender rights.
Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care

Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about the future.
What to know about the impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender care for youth

What to know about the impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender care for youth

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming surgery for transgender youth in a ruling that’s likely to reverberate across the country. Most Republican-controlled states already have similar bans.
B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug for a nine-year-old girl who has a rare and terminal condition.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores , federal health officials said late Tuesday.
Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July

Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July

The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
More employers adopting ICHRAs, giving workers money to buy their own health insurance

More employers adopting ICHRAs, giving workers money to buy their own health insurance

A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers.