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N.B. tourism approaching pre-pandemic levels as rental car industry still struggling

N.B. tourism approaching pre-pandemic levels as rental car industry still struggling

FREDERICTON — Tourism in New Brunswick last year approached pre-pandemic levels, but the province's rental car industry struggled, a new study by Statistics Canada says.
New York latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

New York latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York joined other Democratic-led states Tuesday in stockpiling abortion pills in response to a Texas court ruling that could limit access to the commonly used drug.

Man pleads no contest to shooting anti-abortion campaigner

IONIA, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man who said he accidentally shot an 84-year-old woman campaigning against abortion rights at his home has pleaded no contest to assault and two other charges, records show.
Pending abortion ban can’t be prevented, Montana judge rules

Pending abortion ban can’t be prevented, Montana judge rules

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A bill to restrict abortions in Montana will become law — at least temporarily — if the governor signs it, a judge ruled.
Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Krista Reid’s son has been at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon for more than a week dealing with stomach problems that she says doctors are unable to diagnose.
STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing how chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases have been accelerating, but doctors are hoping an old drug will help fight the sexually transmitted infections.
Florida fight over 'baby boxes' part of bigger culture war

Florida fight over 'baby boxes' part of bigger culture war

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me.
Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. next month, you'll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: Who pays for them.
Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit

Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Montana filed a preemptive lawsuit Monday seeking to stop legislation that would ban the abortion method most commonly used in the second trimester, arguing the proposed law is unconstitutional.