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California Budget Freezes Medi-Cal for Undocumented Immigrants

California's budget freezes Medi-Cal for new undocumented immigrants starting in 2026 and imposes monthly fees for existing enrollees, impacting over 1.6 million people and potentially costing the state over $12 billion annually. The decision, despite criticism, was approved by the legislature.

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UK: Speech Issues in Children Linked to Increased Mental Health Risks

A new report from Speech and Language UK reveals that 45% of children referred to mental health services also have speech and language challenges, affecting two million children in the UK, many of whom may also develop mental health problems like anxiety and depression; the charity is calling for be...

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New Zealand Herpes Campaign Wins Top Cannes Award

The New Zealand Herpes Foundation's humorous campaign, starring national icons, won a top Cannes Lions award for destigmatizing herpes, a virus affecting roughly one-third of sexually active New Zealand adults, and generating millions of views.

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Brazil and Mexico Lead Americas in Tobacco Control

Brazil and Mexico are top global performers in tobacco control, implementing most WHO prevention measures, with smoking prevalence rates of 9% and 8% respectively, despite challenges in packaging and taxation.

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US Abortion Numbers Rise Despite State Bans

In 2024, a record 1.14 million abortions were performed in the US, despite bans in numerous states; this increase is largely due to telehealth abortions facilitated by "shield laws", while reported in-person abortions in states with total bans averaged only 30 per month.

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Gender Equality
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Genomic Instability Test Predicts Chemotherapy Failure in Cancer Patients

Researchers in Spain and the UK have developed a new genomic instability analysis that predicts which patients will not respond to three major chemotherapy types, impacting treatment decisions and potentially reducing side effects for up to 50% of patients.

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145 Syringe Attacks Reported at France's Fête de la Musique

During France's Fête de la Musique, 145 people reported being pricked with syringes, resulting in 12 arrests across the country; investigations are underway, following similar incidents in 2022.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Scrap Yard Fumes Confine West Bromwich Couple to Their Home

A West Bromwich couple are effectively prisoners in their own home due to unbearable fumes from a nearby scrapyard, Enablelink Metal Recycling, despite the company investing hundreds of thousands of pounds in mitigation efforts approved by the Environment Agency; they are considering moving after 30...

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Iberdrola Installs Free EV Chargers at Ronald McDonald Houses in Spain

Iberdrola will install free electric vehicle charging points at Ronald McDonald Houses in Spain for families of children with long-term illnesses, promoting sustainable mobility and social responsibility.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Launches National Inquiry into NHS Maternity Care Failings

The UK government launched a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity services following numerous baby deaths and severe harm due to care failings at multiple NHS trusts; the investigation will focus on up to 10 units, report by December, and involve bereaved families.

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Extreme Heatwave Cripples Central and Eastern US

A dangerous and prolonged heatwave is affecting the central and eastern US, breaking temperature records and causing extreme heat alerts in major cities; the worst conditions are expected to continue until mid-week.

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National Inquiry Launched into Systemic NHS Maternity Failures

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting launched a national investigation into "systemic" failures in NHS maternity services following numerous cases of substandard care, aiming to provide answers to affected families and implement lasting improvements by December.

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