States scramble to issue full SNAP benefits after shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get…
Federal workers question whether shutdown was worth their sacrifice
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jessica Sweet spent the federal government shutdown cutting back. To make ends meet, the Social…
Ailing civil rights icon, Jesse Jackson, hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized…
Trump signs U.S. government funding bill, ending 43-day shutdown – CTV News
Trump signs U.S. government funding bill, ending 43-day shutdown CTV NewsTrump signs funding bill to end longest US government…
B.C.’s new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The B.C. government says new rules limit when employers can…
2 new malaria treatments announced as drug resistance grows
NEW YORK — Researchers on Wednesday reported two promising new approaches to counteract malaria’s growing resistance to medication…
House back in session for vote to reopen government
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers will make a long-awaited return to the nation’s capital on Wednesday after nearly…
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women’s health from Melinda French Gates
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling…
Senate payouts unnerve some in House GOP ahead of shutdown vote
A Senate provision in a major spending package to end the partial government shutdown has rattled House Republicans…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer | Business and Economy News
Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer is facing mounting calls to step aside after seven Democrats broke ranks with…
Supreme Court to weigh in anew on SNAP food assistance payments
It’s up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the…