内容摘要：The faithful and tourists walk along St Peter’s square on the sixth day of mourning for late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

The faithful and tourists walk along St Peter’s square on the sixth day of mourning for late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

California’s Sierra County declared an emergency Tuesday, following similar action by Modoc County in mid-March. Neighboring Lassen County also has reported increased gray wolf activity.In Colorado, a group is gathering petition signatures in hopes of putting the question of

to voters through a ballot initiative in 2026. Federal wildlife managers recentlythat appeared to have crossed into Wyoming and killed several sheep.In Montana, lawmakers are considering legislation to extend the wolf hunting season, while wildlife managers in Idaho allow limited trapping and snaring to manage the population there.

Disputes over management of both gray wolves and Mexican wolves have fueledfor years. In the Southwest, the fate of a

are pending before a federal appeals court.

will be announced tonight at the NFL Honors.“When you look at the rate of maternal death in the United States compared to California, they basically ran neck-and-neck until it was established,” said Dr. Amanda Williams, clinical innovation adviser for the collaborative. “At that time they totally separated and California started going down. The rest of the country started going up.”

The hospitals get toolkits that describe what to do, how to set up medical teams and what supplies to keep on the unit. The collaborative also looks to improve obstetric care by integrating midwives and doulas — whose services are covered by the state’s Medicaid program.New York City has a goal of reducing maternal mortality overall and achieving a 10% drop in Black maternal mortality by 2030. The city is targeting low-income residents, those living in public housing and others with its New Family Home Visits Initiative, which supports pregnant and new parents by offering visits from nurses, midwives, doulas and lactation consultants.

Jackson’s Healthy Start project in Tulsa is also grounded in her community. She and her staff understand the lingering effects of the city’s 1921 race massacre, which is estimated to have killed 100-300 people and, churches, schools and businesses. Jackson said all sorts of health disparities persist, and added that many Black women also distrust the health care system, so being relatable is valuable.