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Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy

Kentucky’s Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that protects conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths They want to undo restrictions that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear placed on the practice

Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment

North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured

Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line

Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line

Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most

Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most

Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion

PepsiCo said on Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, expanding into the "healthier soda" category at a time when the company is battling

PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia on Monday as thousands of people demanded justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and called

Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
Crime|Europe|Health

Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry

Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked a judge to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime

Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry
Economy|Health|US

'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says

'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says

'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says
Economy|Health|Political|US

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office
Health|Science|US

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Philly’s opioid addiction crisis is constantly evolving. Local health care workers and researchers explain some of the latest substances, side effects and treatments.

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks
Americas|Health|Science|US|World

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017

The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017
Business|Food|Health

Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion

Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion

Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion
Crime|Europe|Health|Political

Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby

A judge looking into the murder of newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby said on Monday she would hear arguments why the inquiry should be paused, after requests from hospital

Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AstraZeneca boosts cancer therapies push with $1 billion EsoBiotec buy

Drugmaker AstraZeneca has agreed to buy Belgium-based biotechnology firm EsoBiotec for up to $1 billion, it said on Monday, seeking to accelerate the development of its

AstraZeneca boosts cancer therapies push with $1 billion EsoBiotec buy
Europe|Food|Health

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Political

Novartis is watching US reciprocal tariff policy 'very carefully', CEO says

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis will watch "very carefully" how the reciprocal tariff policy proposed by the United States unfolds in early April, Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan

Novartis is watching US reciprocal tariff policy 'very carefully', CEO says
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades

They have run through heartache and grief, battling illnesses and injuries as their bodies have aged

These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades
Asia|Health|Sports

Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past week

Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland's perspective on golf and life

Golfer Gary Woodland won his first major title at the US Open in 2019, but a serious health issue in the years that followed made his life "hell" -- on and off the course.

How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland's perspective on golf and life
Americas|Health|World

In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis

Thousands of Argentines, many from poor neighborhoods around the capital, gathered on Sunday at a church on the outskirts of Buenos

In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis
Europe|Health|World

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
Health|Technology

As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back

The next time you get a call about an upcoming medical appointment you may not be talking to a human

As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
Europe|Health|World

First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization

First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization

First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
Europe|Health|World

Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel

The Vatican has released the first photograph of the pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the hospital chapel

Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel
Health|Political|US

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill 15 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian medics say

Israeli military strikes have killed at least 15 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry said on Sunday, as Arab and

Israeli strikes kill 15 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian medics say
Asia|Health|Sports|World

Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan

Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt
Economy|Health|Political|US

Republicans split on spending cuts, Medicaid as they seek path forward on Trump tax cuts

(Repeats story issued on March 16 with no changes to text.)

Republicans split on spending cuts, Medicaid as they seek path forward on Trump tax cuts
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World

A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues

A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 59 people and injured more than 150 others, according to authorities

A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
Health|MidEast|World

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
Education|Health|Political|Science|US

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Americas|Health|World

Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea

Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea

Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle

Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke’s 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
Europe|Health|World

Improving Pope reduces use of ventilation for oxygen, Vatican says

Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing,

Improving Pope reduces use of ventilation for oxygen, Vatican says
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Health|Lifestyle

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Health|Political|US

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process

Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old

Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Europe|Health|World

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress

Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress
Asia|Health|Sports

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Europe|Health|Political|World

At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis

The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls

At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
Business|Economy|Health|US

Drugmakers agree to participate in second round of price negotiations

All drug manufacturers, including Novo Nordisk and Teva Pharmaceuticals, whose medicines are part of the second round of price talks have agreed to participate in the negotiation process, a

Drugmakers agree to participate in second round of price negotiations
Food|Health|Science

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
Health|Political|US

US FDA's top lawyer Hilary Perkins resigns two days into role

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US FDA's top lawyer Hilary Perkins resigns two days into role
Americas|Health|US

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads

Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. 

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
Health|Science|US

FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters

Federal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters

FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

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