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E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Biden-era rules were adopted after research linked the compounds to serious health problems; details on which limits would be withdrawn remain limited in the supplied source material
Ontario cites $8.5B Billy Bishop boost, but evidence remains undisclosed
The province is using the projection to support a push to expand Toronto’s island airport and allow jets, even as the port authority says its economic study is still underway
U.S. imposes Ebola-related travel limits as Congo outbreak grows
The 30-day CDC order restricts many non-exempt travelers who were recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, while officials say the immediate U.S. public risk remains low
Robert K. Irving, J.D. Irving co-CEO and Cavendish Farms president, dies at 71
The Moncton businessman, a leading figure in New Brunswick’s Irving family, died Tuesday after cancer, his family announced
Jaxon Smith-Njigba calls out typo on Offensive Player of the Year trophy
The Seahawks receiver showed an award engraved as “Defensive Player of Theyear” after a season in which he led the NFL in receiving yards
Engineering and architecture majors show strongest college payoff in study
A Postsecondary Commission analysis of Texas public college students found bachelor’s degree entrants generally outearned high school graduates within 15 years, even after college costs
Florida mother turns to digital coupons as grocery bills climb
Kiana Powell told CBS News her family’s grocery costs have risen sharply, pushing her to track online deals, rewards programs and store-by-store sales
Montreal strippers plan F1-weekend strike over club fees and safety
Organizers say independent-contractor status leaves dancers carrying workplace costs and risks while limiting their ability to demand protections from club owners
American doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
Peter Stafford, a medical missionary exposed during surgery in Bunia, was evacuated to Germany as officials monitor other Americans and warn the outbreak may be larger than reported
Castro circle remains central as Trump signals Cuba push
CBS News reports U.S. officials are pressing Cuban figures for reform while uncertainty hangs over who could lead any political opening