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Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts Wednesday for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need
New Brunswick tables bill to cancel 'unfair' contract for private nursing services

New Brunswick tables bill to cancel 'unfair' contract for private nursing services

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has introduced a bill to terminate an "unfair" contract for private nursing services.
What to know about a legal dispute over one Ohio school district's pronoun policy

What to know about a legal dispute over one Ohio school district's pronoun policy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal appeals court in Cincinnati heard arguments Wednesday in a legal dispute that pits a suburban Ohio school district’s policy on gender pronouns against the free speech rights of classmates who believe there are only two
Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday. Here are some highlights: — $12-million surplus predicted on total spending of $21 billion.
This cutting edge hair loss treatment is a repurposed drug from the 1990s

This cutting edge hair loss treatment is a repurposed drug from the 1990s

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest trend in treating hair loss may sound familiar — essentially, it's a repurposed drug first popularized in the 1990s.
Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youth

Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youth

FRANKFORT, Ky.
Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and must be permanently blocked from being enforced, a three-judge panel of appellate judges ruled Tuesday.
California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state's Medicaid services, which could force Democratic Gov.
His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

TORONTO — Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and nerve function.

Purdue Pharma submits opioid lawsuit settlement plan, including up to $7 billion cash from Sacklers

Purdue Pharma asked a bankruptcy judge late Tuesday to consider the latest version of its plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin, a deal that would have members of the Sackler family who o