The Arizona State Senate voted 16 to 14 to repeal an abortion ban dating back to 1864, leaving it to Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs to sign the repeal into law, which she has committed to do. The ...

Labour officials on Monday said they were updating guidelines on when outdoor workers would be advised to stop working when it's very hot. This would enable the department’s heat stress warning ...

Health officials on Tuesday warned that an extended flu season would continue for some time, with more outbreaks and serious cases. The Centre for Health Protection urged the public to remain ...

The founder of an NGO said on Tuesday that many Hong Kong social workers are experiencing burnout as they face a range of challenges, including an increasing workload as more people in society ...

The Undersecretary for Labour and Welfare, Ho Kai-ming, on Monday said jail terms for professionals who fail to report suspected child abuse cases should be kept in the draft legislation.

Police on Sunday arrested a mother on suspicion of leaving her three children at home alone in Tung Chung. Officers said they received a call from her son, 9, shortly after 10am, saying his mother ...

Concern groups on Sunday said proposed jail sentences for people who fail to report child abuse should be kept in place. According to the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill currently making ...

Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said people are getting to grips with a ban on single-use plastic utensils, a week after it took effect. Speaking ahead of the weekly Exco meeting, he said ...