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New York's Medical Aid in Dying Law Faces Opposition from Catholic Groups and Advocates

New York's Medical Aid in Dying Law Faces Opposition from Catholic Groups and Advocates

New York's Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act, set to take effect on August 5, 2026, is facing significant opposition from Catholic groups and disability advocates. The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, allows terminally ill patients to seek physician-assisted suicide. Protesters, including members of the End Assisted Suicide coalition, argue that the law discriminates against people with disabilities and undermines their rights. The legislation includes amendments such as a mandatory waiting period, mental health evaluations, and restrictions on who can witness or interpret MAID requests. Despite these measures, opponents remain concerned about potential expansions of the law, drawing parallels to Canada's broader MAID policies.
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Jersey Mike's shares fall 8.7% in New York debut

Jersey Mike's shares fall 8.7% in New York debut

July 30 (Reuters) - Jersey Mike's shares opened 8.7% below their initial public offering price on Thursday, giving the sandwich chain a valuation of about $6.7 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut.
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See military bases in NY that delay cleanup of 'forever chemicals'

See military bases in NY that delay cleanup of 'forever chemicals'

USA TODAY Network analysis reveals delays in the cleanup of toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals", at hundreds of bases across the U.S.
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Enbridge pipeline trespassed on Wisconsin tribal land, must be moved, US appeals court finds

Enbridge pipeline trespassed on Wisconsin tribal land, must be moved, US appeals court finds

July 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court found Enbridge liable for trespass for running a pipeline under land belonging to a northern Wisconsin tribe, but gave the Canadian energy company more time to reroute the pipeline and ordered a recalculation of damages. Thursday's decision by the 7th U.S.
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It Doesn’t Get Much Dumber Than Trump’s War on ‘DEI Bike Lanes’

It Doesn’t Get Much Dumber Than Trump’s War on ‘DEI Bike Lanes’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy not only wants to restrict funding for bike lanes, he wants to remove existing ones
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Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme tied to movie funding

Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme tied to movie funding

Film producer Jason Cloth, known for financing movies like “Joker” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted on wire fraud charges
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Wildfires Intensify Across North America Amid Climate Concerns

Wildfires Intensify Across North America Amid Climate Concerns

Wildfires are currently burning across vast areas of North America, including Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and central Canada, with smoke spreading into the United States. The situation is exacerbated by climate change, which has created drier landscapes and longer fire seasons due to hotter air, earlier snowmelt, and extended summers. A strengthening El Niño event is expected to increase risks of drought, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves in various regions, with Canada potentially facing a milder winter and greater fire risks in 2027. While forest management practices like prescribed and cultural burning can help mitigate fire severity, they are not substitutes for addressing the root causes of climate change, which include human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. (Source time: 2026-07-29 08:27:05 GMT)
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Study Reveals Underground Carbon as Major Source of Canadian Wildfire Smoke Affecting U.S. Cities

Study Reveals Underground Carbon as Major Source of Canadian Wildfire Smoke Affecting U.S. Cities

A recent study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters highlights that a significant portion of smoke from Canadian wildfires originates from underground carbon stores rather than surface vegetation. The research, led by Alemu Gonsamo from McMaster University, indicates that about three-quarters of emissions from these wildfires come from carbon stored in the soil. This finding is based on data from Canada's record fire season in 2023, which saw extensive fires across the country, including in Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. The study emphasizes that the smoke affecting U.S. cities like New York and Washington is largely due to these underground emissions, challenging the perception that forestry management practices are to blame.
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Starbucks new orange cream drinks arrive in New York: See the lineup

Starbucks new orange cream drinks arrive in New York: See the lineup

Starbucks launched five new orange cream drinks inspired by summer nostalgia. See the full lineup and how to find the new drinks in New York.
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Airbus A350 jet flies 24 hours nonstop from Australia to France

Airbus A350 jet flies 24 hours nonstop from Australia to France

By Gianluca Lo Nostro July 28 (Reuters) - Airbus completed a marathon test flight lasting more than 24 hours that triggered a surge in online tracking, when an A350 jet being developed for record-beating commercial flights touched down in France from Melbourne on Tuesday.
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Will Ohio see 2026 solar eclipse? Yes, but not everyone gets a view

Will Ohio see 2026 solar eclipse? Yes, but not everyone gets a view

A solar eclipse will appear in our skies soon. Will Ohio be able to see it? Here's which cities will be able to see it and when.
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Journey’s farewell tour continues with more than 30 concerts this fall

Journey’s farewell tour continues with more than 30 concerts this fall

Get ready to belt out "Don't Stop Believin'" one more time on Journey's farewell tour. Here's how to get tickets: