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EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions of ethylene oxide, a chemical widely used in their operations
New Brunswick reports four more COVID-19 deaths, outbreak reported at prison

New Brunswick reports four more COVID-19 deaths, outbreak reported at prison

FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting four more deaths linked to COVID-19 in the province’s latest weekly report.
European court refuses to hear UK boy's life-support case

European court refuses to hear UK boy's life-support case

LONDON (AP) — The European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday refused a request from the family of a comatose British boy to intervene and prevent his life-support treatment from being ended.
COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable

LONDON (AP) — New coronavirus cases fell 9% globally last week while deaths remained stable, according to the latest weekly assessment of the pandemic released Wednesday by the World Health Organization. The U.N. health agency said there were 6.
Kansas voters resoundingly protect their access to abortion

Kansas voters resoundingly protect their access to abortion

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COVID-19 vaccine sales push Moderna past expectations in Q2

COVID-19 vaccine sales push Moderna past expectations in Q2

Better-than-expected COVID-19 vaccine sales pushed Moderna past Wall Street’s second-quarter forecasts. The company said that its Spikevax vaccine brought in $4.53 billion during the quarter. Analysts were looking for around $3.
Growing prescriptions help push CVS past Q2 expectations

Growing prescriptions help push CVS past Q2 expectations

CVS Health thumped second-quarter expectations and hiked its full-year forecast as growing prescription claims and COVID-19 test kits sales countered a drop in vaccinations.
Cannabis company Tilray signs distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's

Cannabis company Tilray signs distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's

NEW YORK — Tilray Brands Inc. says its wellness division has signed a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
Price matching, loyalty programs adding to race for lowest cannabis prices

Price matching, loyalty programs adding to race for lowest cannabis prices

TORONTO — It's hard to miss the smattering of cannabis store signs aiming to lure in customers with deep discounts and flashy membership programs along the stretch of Front Street East leading to Toronto's St. Lawrence Market.

Germany announces new coronavirus measures for fall, winter

BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Wednesday presented its plans for new coronavirus measures for the coming fall and winter as it expects virus cases to go up again during the colder season.
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