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A clinical trials super hub is a new program that supports access to clinical trials for B.C. children when no standard treatment is available Emmett Doolan was born with a rare brain tumour. She received treatment support through clinical trials held at B.C. Children’s Hospital.Photo by B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundat Emmett Doolan, a 2½-year-old of … Read more

Biden affirmed his vow in March to block the acquisition. via Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his vow in March to block the acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies representing the major … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary’s policymaking body said Thursday. Thomas has agreed to follow updated requirements on reporting trips and gifts, including clearer guidelines on hospitality from friends, the U.S. Judicial … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hoping for a smooth reelection to his house speaker post when the new Congress kicks off on Friday. He’s got President-elect Donald Trump’s support, which is the biggest endorsement he could get, and there aren’t any other Republicans publicly vying for his job. But there could … Read more

A quarter of Brits have already set financial goals for 2025 (Image: SWNS) New research indicates that Brits feel 2025 may be more financially promising, despite the continued . Last year and rent payments increased by 9%, and average grocery costs and energy bills reaching £313 and £203 respectively. But a recent study conducted by … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING Maggie Haberman on Thursday predicted Donald Trump will continue to manipulate the New Orleans truck attack into a narrative that supports his anti-immigration agenda in the coming weeks as he takes office. “What’s behind it, Pam, is that Trump has a pretty firm anti-immigrant box in which he fits most things, and this … Read more

This means war: Labour has declared war on its own country for some reason (Image: Getty) Britons are famously cynical about their politicians but most of us assume they’re broadly trying to do their best for the country. Not this lot. The only way I can sensibly explain ’s strategy is to assume Labour is … Read more

State pensioners living alone could be due £4,200 income boost this year. (Image: Getty) Hundreds of thousands of state pensioners may be able to boost their income by as much as £4,200 this year through While a recent Government awareness campaign has encouraged 150,000 pensioners to sign up for the since July, as many as … Read more

Meghan Markle released the trailer of her new Netflix show on January 2 (Image: Netflix) ’s new public image – softened with a sickeningly sweet “With Love, Meghan” tagline – feels like a leap too far from her bitter backstabbing and combative past. The Duchess of Sussex is working hard to rebuild her career and … Read more

The natural pools could open as soon as 2026 (Image: Stroud Waters CIC) Huge plans are in place to open geothermal swimming pools in the UK countryside neat year. The green pastures of the Cotswold Way in Gloucestershire could be joined by the pools at Stroud Waters on Court Farm. Two pools would be filled … Read more