Louisiana juveniles are suffering dangerous heat and isolation in an old death row facility built for adults, a lawsuit states. Experts say the harm could be irreversible
Children in the custody of Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice being held in a former death row building at an adult prison are suffering dangerous heat conditions and routine isolation in their cells that experts say could cause serious and irreversible harm, according to a federal court filing Monday.
2023-07-20 02:17
Louisiana lawmakers reassert ban on gender-affirming care, overriding veto
By Rachel Nostrant A ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender children is due to take effect in Louisiana
2023-07-20 01:59
Canada’s Carbon Pricing Policy: It’s How You Say It That Matters
Carbon taxes are an economist’s dream and a politician’s nightmare, as climate solutions go. Get them right and
2023-07-18 22:54
She's 47, anorexic and wants help dying. Canada will soon allow it
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO Lisa Pauli wants to die. The 47-year-old has wrestled with the eating disorder
2023-07-15 23:46
Ariana Grande's Wicked halts filming due to SAG-AFTRA strike
Although Ariana Grande is just days away from finishing filming on Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the 'Wicked' musical, she is among the thousands of actors who have downed tools after their union Screen Actors Guild, voted to strike.
2023-07-15 15:18
Atlantic, Pacific Storms Churn as Las Vegas Boils: Weather Watch
It’s a tale of two ocean travelers this Friday: Subtropical Don in the Atlantic and Hurricane Calvin in
2023-07-14 21:22
Student fears having to quit UK over uni marking boycott
Emma MacKenzie, from Canada, says she cannot renew her visa if she does not get her degree.
2023-07-12 06:18
Lana Del Rey 'seriously' considering quitting music when she fell into the 'abyss'
Lana Del Rey felt like a "failure" in music and thought about quitting the business.
2023-07-11 15:28
A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get one
When 45-year-old Victoria realized she was five weeks late and the lines showed as positive on two pregnancy tests, the New Orleans resident dreamed up a plan to get an abortion.
2023-07-09 16:24
Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues
Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.
2023-07-09 08:26
Canada's Trudeau and Alberta Premier Smith look for agreement on climate policies
By Nia Williams Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Friday said they hoped
2023-07-08 05:50
Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?
Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?
2023-07-08 05:48