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Food insecurity among Indigenous kids is a 'public health crisis,' doctors say

Food insecurity among Indigenous kids is a 'public health crisis,' doctors say

Family physician Dr. Rebekah Eatmon sees parents in tears, frustrated that they can't provide enough healthy food for their children.
Powerball jackpot rises to $925 million after another drawing without a big winner

Powerball jackpot rises to $925 million after another drawing without a big winner

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $925 million after no players hit it big Wednesday night, continuing a stretch of lottery futility that has lasted for more than two months.
Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general, allowing the case to proceed days after a judge ruled the former president committed years of fraud and
Health Canada authorizes updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine

Health Canada authorizes updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine

OTTAWA — Health Canada has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's updated COVID-19 vaccine for people six months and older. The mRNA vaccine targets the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant that is circulating in Canada. This is the second vaccine targeting XBB.1.
Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 82

Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 82

LONDON (AP) — Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his illustrious career on the stage and screen and who went on to gain admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of
First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

CALGARY — A B.C. First Nation is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to release its reasons as soon as possible for allowing a modification of the Trans Mountain pipeline's route.
Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones' company, lawyer says

Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones' company, lawyer says

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Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

HALIFAX — Health-care spending and disaster relief for extreme weather have helped push Nova Scotia's budget deficit to $402.7-million this fiscal year, an increase of $123.8 million from the figure forecast in the spring.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

AI pioneer urges 'extreme' caution as nations race toward using AI systems

Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio is urging the tech industry to guard against a "race to the bottom" as it explores how AI could be used in areas like defence.
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