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Taiwan drops indoor mask mandate in restaurants, offices

Taiwan drops indoor mask mandate in restaurants, offices

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Three years into the global pandemic, Taiwan said people no longer have to wear masks at all times indoors though it is still keeping some restrictions in place.
Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms

Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announced Sunday that he is dealing with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. Toews hasn't played since Jan. 28.
Tom Sizemore in critical condition after brain aneurysm

Tom Sizemore in critical condition after brain aneurysm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Sizemore is in critical condition after suffering a brain aneurysm, a representative for the actor said Sunday. Sizemore suffered the aneurysm around 2 a.m. Saturday at his home in Los Angeles.
Manitoba government's cost of mailing out cheques continues to rise

Manitoba government's cost of mailing out cheques continues to rise

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has been mailing out cheques to people in recent years to help with issues ranging from property taxes to inflation to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end

Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end

LOWRY CITY, Mo.
Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end

Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end

LOWRY CITY, Mo.
University of Alberta researchers eye artificial intelligence to weigh opioid risks

University of Alberta researchers eye artificial intelligence to weigh opioid risks

EDMONTON — Researchers in Alberta are experimenting with artificial intelligence to measure the risks of prescription opioids amid the ongoing drug overdose crisis across Canada.

White House criticizes Youngkin over menstrual tracking bill

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The White House rebuked Virginia Gov.
Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu

Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu

NEW YORK (AP) — A recent bird flu outbreak at a mink farm has reignited worries about the virus spreading more broadly to people.
Meat plant cleaning service fined $1.5M for hiring minors

Meat plant cleaning service fined $1.5M for hiring minors

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of the country's largest cleaning services for food processing companies employed more than 100 children in dangerous jobs at 13 meatpacking plants across the country, the U.S.