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Mental test ordered for N.B. man charged with first-degree murder in boys' deaths

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A 45-year-old Saint John, N.B., man charged with two counts of first-degree murder is scheduled to ...

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Get your car washed by firefighters this weekend

Residents will be able to get their cars washed by overqualified valeters this weekend...

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HMRC Income tax personal allowance could increase from £12,570 to £20,000

A petition to raise the income tax personal allowance to £20,000 has received more than 130,000 signatories....

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CDC Releases Data Suggesting Bird Flu Spread Undetected in Cows and People

Those findings suggest there could be dairy cattle infected in more states than currently known, CDC researchers said....

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Signs of Kidney Deficiency and Natural Ways to Prevent It

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of nourishing the kidneys. Learn what you can do to preserve thei...

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Teenage girl injured in unprovoked attack

Sussex Police are investigating after a teenage girl was assaulted in Brighton....

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The Northland town where the drug methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’

The drug is easily available, but there is help available....

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New Romsey physio brings professional treatment to all

Tom Jenkins, who was Team Wales' physiotherapist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has treated everyone from Eddy Howe to ...

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Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Outdoor movies, street festivals and Pride celebrations

No weekend plans? Here are eight things to do in Auckland and a few things for the future....

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The most expensive pints revealed as the national pint price soars to £5.08

Here are the 15 most expensive pints that are currently being sold in the UK as the national average soars to £5.08....

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NCDC reports 70 deaths, 358 confirmed cases of lassa fever in 2024

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 70 deaths and 358 confirmed cases of Lassa fev...

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Too few women who pause breast cancer treatment during pregnancy resume therapy after delivery

Women whose breast cancers need estrogen to grow are often treated for five or more years with medications to lower estr...

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Children's surgeon suspended after treatment fell below expected standard

The review was ordered after concerns were raised by members of staff...

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What is bronchitis? A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since being elected in 2013, after he was...

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The Late Morning Rundown: February 14, 2025

CNBC brings you fast, accurate, and actionable business news and market updates....

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Alabama House expedites Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates

Lawmakers in Alabama's House have passed a bill expediting Medicaid for pregnant women in a state with one of the highes...

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We need to remove complexity from our government systems to improve security, says Therese Payton

Therese Payton, former White House chief information officer, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why DOGE is...

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WHO calls on Europe to have tobacco-style warning labels for alcohol

Alcohol causes 800,000 deaths across Europe each year but just a fraction of the population is aware of the risks, the W...

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Program designed by and for Aboriginal women sees 30% diabetes remission in participants

An innovative study, co-designed by Aboriginal Women, has led to remission of type 2 diabetes. The research described an...

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Coinbase just reported a blowout fourth quarter. Here's what Wall Street is saying

Several analysts raised their price targets on Coinbase shares after the crypto exchange operator reported a blowout fou...

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Pete & Gerry's Eggs CEO Tom Flocco: The run-up in egg prices is unprecedented

Tom Flocco, Peter & Gerry’s Eggs CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how bird flu has impacted egg pri...

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Can’t Taste Salty Or Sour Foods? It Might Be A Red Flag For Your Health

A new study suggests that losing your sense of taste especially for salty and sour foods may be linked to early death. R...

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Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of pancake mix for milk allergy risk

The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix because it contains milk not declared on the label and coul...

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DWP to increase the number of home visits in update to benefit claimants

DWP officials will be making 30,000 visits a month as opposed to 15,000...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is he right?

Although quitting antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms, they are generally less severe than those of heroin....

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International team publishes guideline on how to manage fungal infections caused by Candida

Together with a team of international clinical researchers, Professor Dr. Oliver A. Cornely and Dr. Rosanne Sprute from ...

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American Cancer Society Calls for Restoration of Key CDC, FDA Data

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- With certain government data currently being withheld, removed, or restored bu...

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Report: Arm to make its own chips

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest news in the chips space....

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Armed police called after intruder struck man in the face with an axe

A man was struck in the face with an axe as two men tried to gain entry to his house in St Leonards....

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Despite low prevalence, USAID shutdown to affect HIV projects in various Indian pockets

USAID is an implementing partner for PEPFAR, with another US government agency - Centres for Disease Control and Prevent...

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Online weight loss program is effective way to reach rural populations, study shows

People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited ac...

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Nurix Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRI...

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Murderer described woman he stabbed to death as a 'very kind little lady'

David Newton has been jailed for life after stabbing Una Crown to death...

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Apple has a lot of levers to increase revenue despite tariffs, says Melius' Ben Reitzes

Ben Reitzes, Melius Research analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on Apple....

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Misinformation deters switch from smoking to vaping, study says

Young adults are more likely to give up smoking and switch to vaping if they understand the reduced harm of vaping, acco...

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Dietitians reveal the healthiest yogurt options for gut health, protein and more

Yogurt is a great food for heart health, gut health, weight management and more. But what's the healthiest yogurt you ca...

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Trump: 'No exemptions' to reciprocal tariffs

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest news on tariffs from Washington....

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WATCH: Man caught after a month on the run after stabbing victim with kitchen knife

A man who stabbed his victim with a kitchen knife after an argument boiled before going on the run has been brought to j...

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Q&A: How AI is fostering human connection in health care

You're reaching for your keys in the parking lot after a doctor's visit when it hits you, "What did my physician say I w...

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Tesla stock hinges on new vehicles being introduced, says Canaccord's George Gianarikas

George Gianarikas, Canaccord Genuity analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on Tesla....

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Royal Navy: Marine engineering training to be bolstered at HMS Sultan in Gosport after contract extension

Comprehensive training regimes in the Royal Navy are being bolstered following a contract extension....

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One taken to hospital after 2 vehicle smash shuts road

A woman in her 50s was taken to hospital following a road traffic incident on Bradshaw Brow this afternoon....

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Connecting data to population health can improve outcomes at the state level

When the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services asked, 'What's the digital capacity capabilities of a state p...

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California Students Build a Culture of Belonging Through National No One Eats Alone® Day Thanks to Health Net & The Centene Foundation

More than 1.5 million students nationwide to participate in this year's event SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewsw...

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Psychedelic treatments show promise for treating PTSD and depression

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is leading ground-breaking clinical research that has the pot...

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This dental aligner stock is poised to jump more than 20%, Wells Fargo says

An improving market backdrop could send shares of Align Technology higher, according to Wells Fargo....

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5 Exercises to Gift Yourself or Loved Ones for Valentine’s Day and Beyond

Valentine's Day offers many treats—here's a gift from me to you in the form of a sweet, heart-health exercise program....

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Anixa Biosciences Chairman and CEO Discusses Pioneering CAR-T Cell Therapy and Breast Cancer Vaccine in Alpha Wolf Trading Interview

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a bio...

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Roger Rodby, MD, Named NKF's Donald W. Seldin Award Winner

"Nephrology is my calling; teaching is my passion," Dr. Roger Rodby. NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nationa...

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Eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of colon cancer, a study finds

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study f...

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA launches Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% (0.05 mg/mL)

MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) is pleased to announce the lau...