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High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government revealed Thursday that it expects to spend more than it collects in revenue in the 2024-25 fiscal year as it scrambles to cover health-care expenses, including the high cost of travel nurses.

Health officials in Wisconsin, Illinois report 3 West Nile virus deaths

Two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus, according to health officials.
A baby in Gaza has a strain of polio linked to mistakes in eradication campaign, experts say

A baby in Gaza has a strain of polio linked to mistakes in eradication campaign, experts say

LONDON (AP) — The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste, according to scientists who say the case is the result of “an unqualified failure” of publi
'Violated their trust': Manitoba doctor handed 12 years in prison for sex assaults

'Violated their trust': Manitoba doctor handed 12 years in prison for sex assaults

WINNIPEG — A former Manitoba doctor who sexually assaulted seven female patients has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in what a judge describes as a violation of trust and abuse of authority.

WHO announces limited pauses in Gaza fighting to allow for polio vaccinations

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.
UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappy

UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappy

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Thursday that his government is looking at introducing tougher anti-smoking measures, which could potentially see a ban on smoking in outdoor spaces, including at pubs and restaurants.
Here's what to know about recalled Boar's Head deli meats linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

Here's what to know about recalled Boar's Head deli meats linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

A deadly food poisoning outbreak has led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of popular Boar's Head deli meats made at a plant in Virginia. U.S. health officials are investigating the outbreak of the bacteria listeria that began in May.
Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions

Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions

Life, death, crime and taxes will be on ballots for voters to decide this fall. More than 140 measures are going before voters in 41 states during the general election alongside choices for president and other top offices.
Zzzzzzz: US Open tennis players take naps before matches, especially late ones

Zzzzzzz: US Open tennis players take naps before matches, especially late ones

NEW YORK (AP) — Plenty of tennis players at the U.S. Open agree: Don't sleep on the benefits of a good nap, especially ahead of a night match.

UK's Starmer confirms that his government is mulling crackdown on smoking, potentially outside pubs

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Thursday that his government is looking at introducing tougher anti-smoking measures, which could potentially see a ban on smoking in outdoor spaces, including at pubs and restaurants.
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