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Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome

Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome

The pope will undergo “a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia” on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.
by Bill Chappell

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Explainer: Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program

Explainer: Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program

Minnesotans — regardless of where they work — will soon be covered under a new family and medical leave program that was signed into law this session.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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AI in medicine needs to be carefully deployed to counter bias – and not entrench it

AI in medicine needs to be carefully deployed to counter bias – and not entrench it

Powerful new artificial intelligence tools can perpetuate long-standing racial inequities if they are not designed very carefully. Researchers and regulators are taking note, but perils are vast.
by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein

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3M may be nearing deal to settle lawsuits over 'forever chemicals'

3M may be nearing deal to settle lawsuits over 'forever chemicals'

A federal judge has granted a motion to delay the start of a trial in which a Florida city is seeking damages from 3M over the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” The two sides reportedly are close to reaching a settlement.
by Tim Nelson

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