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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says pollution costs should be added to tariffs

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Doctor warns millions of Americans face unhealthy air from wildfires Dr. Fernando Safdie, a cardiothoracic surgeon, offers critical health advice as millions face unhealthy air from Canadian wildfires. He emphasizes staying indoors and using N95 masks, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, young children, and pregnant women. Safdie notes symptoms like coughing and chest … Read more

United Airlines anticipates $6 billion in added fuel costs this year

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United Airlines on Wednesday said it expects to spend an additional $6 billion on jet fuel, the second-highest cost for airlines after labor, this year, based on Tuesday’s crude oil prices.  The airline said in its second-quarter earnings release that it had already spent an extra $2.3 billion on fuel in the second quarter, or … Read more

Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts as hiring slowed

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U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below analysts’ forecasts and signaling that hiring may be losing momentum.  By the numbers Economists polled by FactSet had predicted the economy would add 100,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate was 4.2% in June, down from 4.3% in May. —This is a developing story and will … Read more

Employers added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market continues to blow past expectations

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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, topping analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth. By the numbers Economists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May. The latest employment data from the Labor Department follows two months of strong … Read more

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

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UNITED NATIONS — An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. The 35-page report — shared by the Israeli mission to the U.N. late Thursday … Read more

New blood test is added an an option for colorectal cancer screenings

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing New blood test is added an an option for colorectal cancer screenings 03:00 UP NEXT Emma Heming Willis Talks Prioritizing Women’s Brain Health 06:05 New Colorectal Cancer Guidelines 2026: What You Need to Know 06:20 Emma Heming Willis … Read more

Blood test added to colorectal cancer screening options by cancer group

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For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for colorectal cancer. It’s not meant to replace colonoscopies, aiming instead at catching people who might not get screened otherwise. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more