Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Rudy Giuliani processed in Arizona in fake electors scheme to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss to Biden
Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney, pleaded not guilty in May to 9 felony charges stemming from his alleged role in the fake electors effort.
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Posted inNation & World, News
The far right made big gains in European elections. What’s next, and why does it matter?
The European Union has its roots in the defeat of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
New research shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names, something few wild animals do.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump completes mandatory presentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning
The former president was quizzed by a New York City probation officer for a required report that trial judge Juan M. Merchan can use to help determine Trump’s punishment.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for ‘innocent life’
Trump has repeatedly taken credit for the overturning of a federally guaranteed right to abortion – having nominated three of the justices who overturned Roe v. Wade – but has resisted supporting a national abortion ban.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
If it wins final approval, the drug, donanemab, would only be the second Alzheimer’s drug cleared in the U.S. that’s been shown to convincingly slow cognitive decline and memory problems due to Alzheimer’s.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Library of Congress launches new ‘Collecting Memories’ exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists
The eclectic new exhibit draws on the institution’s vast historical archives and features everything from ancient Hebrew texts to the first sketches of Spider-Man.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP agrees to small cut in storm reimbursement request after criticism over unjustified spending
Maine’s largest utility also agreed to improve how it documents its preparation for storms and recovery afterward to better justify reimbursement from ratepayers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State police say tipster lied about Lewiston gunman going to shooting range before mass shooting
An FBI bulletin included in the 3,000 pages of documents state police released Friday said Robert Card frightened a friend with his erratic behavior just before the mass shooting in Lewiston, but the man later admitted to police that he was lying.