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Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.
Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November.

Nigeria has received more than 1 million vaccines to fight an ongoing meningitis outbreak

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has received more than 1 million vaccines from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat a meningitis outbreak in the northern part of the country, the government said on Friday.
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — After Trump administration job cuts , nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates — twice that of just a decade ago — as severe weather chugs across the nation's heartland, according to data obtai
US has twice as many measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024

US has twice as many measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024

The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday.
Sentencing for Calgary parents in death of toddler set for May

Sentencing for Calgary parents in death of toddler set for May

CALGARY — A sentencing hearing for a Calgary couple in the death of their badly burned and emaciated toddler has been rescheduled for next month. Sonya Pasqua and Michael Sinclair pleaded guilty in December to manslaughter.
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — A secluded corner surrounded by litter and makeshift structures on the outskirts of South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction.
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat

Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat

The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.
New York man charged after authorities say he botched a butt implant procedure in his home

New York man charged after authorities say he botched a butt implant procedure in his home

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing medical procedures without a license after a patient was left near death during a botched butt-implant removal procedure in his home, prosecutors and law enforcement officials said
Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger

Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate committee rejected the Republican governor's nominee to be the state's top doctor after hours of hearings dominated by the state's response to the COVID pandemic.