What the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion means for women's health and well-being: 4 ...

Aside from the political and legal implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – ending the constitutional right to abortion – are the real-world effects the ruling will have.

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Wildfires across the United States and Canada -- fueled by record heat and dry conditions -- could severely impact the health of millions of people. Smoke from wildfires in several Canadian provinces,

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