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Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

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Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage

Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage

KILGORIS, Kenya (AP) — “I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance. They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial arts club.
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Meet Amy Gleason, the DOGE administrator who may - or may not - be wielding extraordinary power

Meet Amy Gleason, the DOGE administrator who may - or may not - be wielding extraordinary power

When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease in 2010, Amy Gleason attacked the challenge. She carried binders of medical records to doctors’ appointments across six health systems seeking the best care for juvenile dermatomyositis.
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Two new travel-related measles cases in B.C. as exposure areas increase

Two new travel-related measles cases in B.C. as exposure areas increase

Two new travel-related cases of measles have been confirmed in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, bringing the recent tally to four, and leading to a call for people to confirm they have been fully vaccinated.
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What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa?

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa?

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection , officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. It does not spread between people.
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Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget

Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget

EDMONTON — Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget.
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Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists

Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists

Until recently, most Americans had never heard the term “seed oils,” even though they’ve likely cooked with and consumed them for decades.
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Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working on a deal to send scores of its controversial stash of unused children's pain medication to Ukraine.
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Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses

Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses

OTTAWA — The federal government is pledging $675 million for vaccination programs aimed at children in developing countries.
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West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

A historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while the number of cases in neighboring New Mexico tripled to 30.
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