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Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US

Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US

NEW YORK (AP) — An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America under a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit temperatures in places that haven't been so hot in more than a decade.
Health insurers promise to improve coverage reviews that prompt delays and complaints

Health insurers promise to improve coverage reviews that prompt delays and complaints

The nation’s major health insurers are promising to scale back and improve a widely despised practice that leads to care delays and complications.
The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds

The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds

The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to find ways to get them despite bans and restrictions in many states, according to a report out Monday.
Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products

Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill Sunday to ban all THC consumables , allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products to continue to be sold across the state.
Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks

Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks

With the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran's nuclear program , here is what we know about the radiation threat, and other health risks.
You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin.
Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of Yoga

Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of Yoga

NEW DELHI (AP) — Tens of thousands of people across India stretched in public parks and on sandy beaches Saturday to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga.
Purdue Pharma's $7B opioid settlement is set for votes from victims and cities

Purdue Pharma's $7B opioid settlement is set for votes from victims and cities

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma 's $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will be sent to local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other impacted groups after a judge's ruling Friday.
Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected

Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected

CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put up controls on the movements of birds around two commercial poultry farms experiencing the first outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease in Canada in more than 50 years.
UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law.
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