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Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume

Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume

As a candidate, Kamala Harris likely would take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access — hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue where Republicans have been vulnerable.
by Stephanie Armour, Julie Appleby and Julie Rovner

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The FDA misses its deadline again to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair products

The FDA misses its deadline again to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair products

The FDA's proposed rule would take a large step in shedding light on the potential harm that formaldehyde can cause to the many Black women who typically use hair straightening products.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic

Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center wants to name it’s new women’s veterans clinic after a woman veteran. It is taking nominations for the name through the end of October. The clinic is expected to open in 2026
by Hannah Yang

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COVID-19 trends are up and bird flu continues to increase in Minnesota

COVID-19 trends are up and bird flu continues to increase in Minnesota

About 20 Minnesotans per day are now being admitted to the state’s hospitals with COVID-19 — more than twice the daily average just one month ago — and wastewater measurements show a weekly increase of 46 percent in COVID-19 levels.
by Craig Helmstetter and Alyson Clary

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Harris hits the campaign trail in North Carolina as Biden isolates for COVID-19

Harris hits the campaign trail in North Carolina as Biden isolates for COVID-19

Vice President Harris is at the forefront of the Biden campaign’s efforts to counter-program the Republican convention today, with President Biden isolating at home for COVID-19.
by Deepa Shivaram

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St. Paul iron foundry to increase operations after judge strikes down state order

St. Paul iron foundry to increase operations after judge strikes down state order

A St. Paul iron foundry is scaling back up to normal operations after a court order overturned limits previously imposed by state regulators. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ordered Northern Iron to reduce its operations in April, alleging that the foundry was violating federal air quality standards. But a judge has now partially struck down that order.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Misleading ads part of schemes to gin up unauthorized ACA sign-ups, lawsuit alleges

Misleading ads part of schemes to gin up unauthorized ACA sign-ups, lawsuit alleges

Online ads touted free money for groceries to help lure people to call centers where some were enrolled in health insurance or unknowingly switched from their plans, a new lawsuit alleges.
by Julie Appleby

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A scientist took a psychedelic drug — and watched his own brain 'fall apart'

A scientist took a psychedelic drug — and watched his own brain 'fall apart'

Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity.
by Jon Hamilton

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