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Artist Zeng Fanzhi depicts 'zero-COVID' after a lifetime of service to the Chinese state

Artist Zeng Fanzhi depicts 'zero-COVID' after a lifetime of service to the Chinese state

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — In one painting, a child sits, mouth wide open, as a worker in white medical garb extends a long cotton swab toward her tonsils.
Final trial over Elijah McClain's death in suburban Denver spotlights paramedics' role

Final trial over Elijah McClain's death in suburban Denver spotlights paramedics' role

DENVER (AP) — The final trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain after he was stopped by police in suburban Denver is expected to delve into largely uncharted legal territory, with paramedics, not officers, being prosecuted this time.
UK government reaches a pay deal with senior doctors that could end disruptive strikes

UK government reaches a pay deal with senior doctors that could end disruptive strikes

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government reached a deal with senior doctors in England that could potentially end a series of disruptive strikes , officials said Monday.
Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills

Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — When Sean Rafferty got his start in the grocery business, anything that wasn't sold got tossed out.
Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for a climate conference

Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for a climate conference

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai to address the climate change conference. Francis skipped his weekly Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St.

China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens

BEIJING (AP) — A surge in respiratory illnesses across China that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus, the country's health ministry said Sunday.
One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC

One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes.
Montrealer vows to continue hunger strike for 'X' gender on Quebec health card

Montrealer vows to continue hunger strike for 'X' gender on Quebec health card

MONTREAL — Non-binary Montrealer Alexe Frédéric Migneault entered day six of a hunger strike on Saturday as part of a bid to pressure Quebec's public health insurance board to add a third gender option to its health cards.
Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas tree recalled over fire risk

Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas tree recalled over fire risk

OTTAWA — Home Depot is recalling one of its pre-lit artificial Christmas tree models because it could pose a fire hazard. Health Canada says consumers should stop using the Home Decorators Collection 7.
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week . Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits.