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UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher-than-expected medical costs

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher-than-expected medical costs

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies

Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies

For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up invisible trouble.
What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's governor called upon the state's cities and counties to ban homeless encampments this week, even providing blueprint legislation for dismantling the tents lining streets, parks and waterways throughout much of the st
UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to control aid distribution in Gaza, including a U.S.
Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Gaza Strip will likely fall into famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign , food security experts said in a stark warning on Monday.
Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

KEDOUGOU, Senegal (AP) — The quickest way to separate gold from rock, Sadio Camara says, is with a drop of mercury.
House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high

House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump's big priority bill, tallying at least $4.
'Maybe my last chance': Andreescu attacks latest comeback with sense of urgency

'Maybe my last chance': Andreescu attacks latest comeback with sense of urgency

Bianca Andreescu felt a sense of urgency. After years of battling injuries and attempting comeback after comeback, the 2019 U.S. Open champion knew she needed to make drastic changes to one day return to the top of the tennis world.
West Virginia court declines to answer whether opioids distribution can cause public nuisance

West Virginia court declines to answer whether opioids distribution can cause public nuisance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Supreme Court on Monday declined to answer a federal court's question in an appeal in a landmark lawsuit over whether the distribution of opioids can cause a public nuisance.
Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

EDMONTON — Alberta has reported 39 new cases of measles, bringing the provincial total to 365 since early March. The government says 30 of the new cases are in Alberta's south zone, which has seen more than half of all cases.