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UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research

UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research

The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California, Los Angeles, nearly double the amount that was previously thought, the school’s chancellor announced Wednesday.
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says

Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it expects to report more salmonella cases linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products in the coming months, adding to the dozens of infections already confirmed in four p
Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement

Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hailed as a “medical miracle” the mRNA vaccines developed to combat the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Now, his health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Nova Scotia releases plan on future transport needs for Halifax and surrounding area

Nova Scotia releases plan on future transport needs for Halifax and surrounding area

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has released its long-awaited plan to address the future transportation needs of Atlantic Canada’s largest city and the surrounding area.
Conservatives still lead in party fundraising as Liberals close in

Conservatives still lead in party fundraising as Liberals close in

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are still bringing in more through donations than any other federal political party, but their fundraising has dropped since the spring election. The Tories raised just over $9.
Court ruling declaring Ontario bike lane law unconstitutional 'ridiculous': Ford

Court ruling declaring Ontario bike lane law unconstitutional 'ridiculous': Ford

THORNHILL — Ontario Premier Doug Ford teed off Wednesday on a court decision declaring his law to remove three Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional, calling it the "most ridiculous" ruling he has ever seen.
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves

Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves

HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova Scotia soared in July, but the woman on social assistance says her pleas for a government-funded air conditioner have been ignored.
What to know about mRNA vaccines

What to know about mRNA vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) — So-called mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic — and now scientists are using that Nobel Prize-winning technology to try to develop vaccines and treatments against a long list of diseases including canc
Photo Gallery: Carney promises supports for forestry sector

Photo Gallery: Carney promises supports for forestry sector

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is preparing financial supports for the forestry sector as the United States ratchets up duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor

Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor's race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose .
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