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Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

VANCOUVER — In early 2020, Lili Wu was already "armed to the teeth" whenever she ventured to public places near her home in Port Coquitlam, B.C. — face mask, sanitizer, protective eyewear and gloves.
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What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

President Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment.
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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr . has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
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North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids heads to trial

North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids heads to trial

BISMARCK, N.D.
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Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

TORONTO — Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over the course of his career as a personal trainer — but these days, he's focused on helping seniors make exercise part of their lives.
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About 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says

About 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Around 70 people were killed in an attack on the only functional hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan , the chief of the World Health Organization said Sunday, part of a series of attacks coming as th
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The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding

The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confiden
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Health groups prepare for the unthinkable: Working with RFK Jr.

Health groups prepare for the unthinkable: Working with RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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CIA believes COVID likely originated from a lab, but agency has low confidence in its own finding

CIA believes COVID likely originated from a lab, but agency has low confidence in its own finding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has
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