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Hoosiers need easy access to qualified health care providers
While physicians discuss the perceived threat of expanding professional roles, Hoosiers face a greater threat: inaccessible, unaffordable healthcare.
Heading to Queen City Mischief & Magic 2026? Here's the ultimate guide
Staunton hosts the Queen City Mischief & Magic' festival featuring new 'Wizard of Oz' attractions. Here's your guide, with schedule and highlights.
NCT 127 opens ‘The Redline’ world tour in Seoul for 10th anniversary
The group launched its “The Redline” world tour in Seoul with futuristic staging, career-spanning hits and snacks from the stage in an energetic 10th-anniversary celebration.
Parasites, often seen as villains, may help shape gut and metabolic health
Blastocystis has long been viewed mainly as a marker of parasitic infection. Emerging research suggests that its presence is not necessarily linked to disease, but may instead reflect greater microbial diversity and metabolic health in certain contexts.
Accelerating AI creates need to nurture a constituency for ‘anticipatory democracy’
Recent appeals from a half-dozen chief executives in our artificial intelligence (AI) community asking the federal government to jump in and slow them down should alarm us all. Their warnings imply a fear their rapid progress in achieving “super intelligence” just may get us all killed. Now that Congress is considering mandatory “kill switches” installed […]
John Oliver Takes Jab at David Ellison on 'Last Week Tonight'
During a segment on UnitedHealthCare's history of denying claims, Oliver said: "Having access to wealthy parents just cannot be the system to get badly needed healthcare, even if it is apparently the system that lets you be in charge of HBO."
Telehealth companies keep exposing customers' medical data. What should they do?
The FTC recently filed a lawsuit alleging Hims & Hers secretly exposed customers’ health data and signed them up for hard-to-cancel subscriptions without permission. It's the latest in a series of similar cases.
Does more funding mean rural buses are back in business?
A rise in bus miles with council funding might be starting to reverse the reduction in services.
Morning Bid: More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask
Sept 21 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
Hope College tops out new $65 million economics and business building in downtown Holland
Hope College marked a major construction milestone Thursday with a topping out ceremony for its new $65 million Department of Economics and Business building in downtown Holland.
Charles River Community Health launches $5.2M expansion to meet high patient demand
With nearly 10% of Waltham residents turning to Charles River Community Health for essential medical care, the health center is launching a major
The School Bus Driver Shortage Gave a 62-Year-Old With $260,000 Saved What His Nest Egg Couldn't: Health Insurance Until Medicare
For pre-Medicare retirees, the gap between 62 and 65 can quietly swallow a shocking portion of a nest egg before a single lifestyle expense hits. One overlooked job category is quietly solving that problem for thousands of early retirees.
Merriam-Webster welcomes ‘looksmaxxing,’ ‘vibe coding’ and ‘cuffing season’ to new word list
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words including vibe coding, looksmaxxing, parasocial, rickroll and meme coin in a sweeping internet-age update.
Rainwater tanks may be harbouring hidden health risks
A sample of 100 household rainwater tanks in Australia has found bacteria linked to gastroenteritis and other infections: a salient reminder that rainwater collected from a roof does not necessarily remain as clean as it appears.
Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives
President’s latest order expected to bring NIH funding under control of Trump administration to align with agenda
Angle Health Raises $600M to Grow Employer Health Benefits Platform
Angle Health's funding round was led by Vitruvian Partners, with participation from Town Hall Ventures, Blumberg Capital, Portage Ventures, PruVen Capital and Y Combinator.
North Bay firms urge Newsom to sign website privacy lawsuit reform bill
Contractors in Sonoma, Marin and Solano counties are among thousands of California small businesses who say website privacy lawsuits are costing them dearly as CIPA litigation reform bill SB 690 awaits Governor Newsom’s action.
Nebraska soccer draws with No. 11 Washington
Nebraska soccer drew 2-2 with No. 11 Washington Sunday. The Huskers showed significant improvement and came within 46 seconds of taking down the defending Big Ten conference champions. NU nearly won its first ranked match in four years, and also almost beat a top-15 team for the first time in 22 years.
US Forest Service closing 23 research facilities as part of overhaul under Trump
MONTANA Forest Service closing stations BILLINGS — The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research and development stations in more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul under President Donald Trump that is intended to trim costs and concentrate the agency’s resources in Western states, officials said Sept. 3. The work being […]
Health officials seek woman seen handling rabid bat in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday
Business Agenda for September 20
Events for the tri-county area business community.
'Handful' of Reported Layoffs at Apple Could Mean a More Robust Health App Coming Soon
You've probably never heard of the feature affected by these job cuts.
Steve Hilton talks tax cuts, DMV overhaul, $3 gas and his other plans for California
Republican candidate for governor, Steve Hilton, was pressed more about his plan to make major tax changes, restructure the DMV, and lower gas prices during a detailed interview on California Politics 360.
How will California's new law restricting social media for kids work?
California will implement a new law in January that bans social media platforms from offering addictive features, such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithm-driven "For You" feeds, to kids under the age of 16.
California High-Speed Rail watchdog says cash crisis could mean even shorter Central Valley segment
The California High-Speed Rail project is expected to run out of funding by December 2027, and it could mean an even shorter first segment through the Central Valley than what lawmakers and project officials had been planning, according to the project's government watchdog.
El-Sayed condemns harassment of Haley Stevens after 'gallows' rhetoric
It follows an incident where an activist followed Haley Stevens to her car, calling her a war criminal and saying, "We will see you at the gallows."
Jodi's Journal: Weighing the price of data privacy
In a week of discussion over who’s watching us on the road, Jodi considers how data privacy questions could land next in the workplace.
Human Rights Watch urges Venezuela to 'protect people's basic rights', release political prisoners
In its first official visit to Venezuela in 18 years, Human Rights Watch said its representatives met with interim President Delcy Rodríguez, foreign diplomats, human rights organizations, journalists, and families of those currently incarcerated.
'Rethink everything:' Local health leaders take pulse of challenges
Ventura County's biggest healthcare players examined the "big beautful bill," worker shortages and other challenges.
Sometimes all you can do is laugh. That might actually be good for you
Sleep, diet and exercise are important for good health — but what about the benefits of a really good laugh? It turns out it’s contagious (in a good way).
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Launches Flex Pay, Is The Stock Still Cheap?
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has rolled out Flex Pay by Upgrade, a pay over time option for eligible online purchases from $49, including Season Passes, that lets guests spread fixed monthly payments. The new Flex Pay option lands at a time when Six Flags Entertainment’s share price has come under pressure, with the stock closing at US$12.22 and recording a 30 day share price return down 26.96% and a 1 year total shareholder return down 45.25%. This signals fading momentum even as management...
Museums Use AI and Chemistry to Restore Ancient Egyptian Scents
From olfactory archaeology of 3,000-year-old mummies to MOF-based electronic noses for healthcare and safety
Germany's IW institute triples growth forecast for 2026
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is set to grow by nearly 1.2% in 2026, helped by stronger exports and government spending in the first half,
Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border
Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration
Glendale man needed psychiatric care and ended up in jail instead, family says
A Glendale woman says her brother ended up in jail after she spent months trying to get him treatment for a mental health crisis.
Peoria celebrates German heritage at 30th annual Oktoberfest
Peoria celebrates its German heritage with lots of beer, brats and polka music Saturday at the annual Oktoberfest on the riverfront.
Science and Sense: The science of El Nino and drought busting
In the last few weeks, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revised its assessment of El Nino conditions that may affect our fall, winter, and spring weather (significantly). For
Nonprofit transforms bookstore into charity closet to raise money for mental health awareness
Seven Stories Bookstore in Shawnee was transformed into a charity closet for the day Saturday, with customers shopping racks of donated clothing to raise money for mental health awareness.
Are politicians normal people? New Yorkers weigh in
Employer Health Costs Are Projected to Jump 8.2%. At 65, Moving to Medicare Means Her HSA Contributions Have to Stop
Switching from an employer plan to Medicare looks straightforward until a single enrollment rule quietly wipes out months of tax-free contributions, and most workers only discover it after the damage is done.
Oscar Health (OSCR) Bets On Lucy As CEO Calls Time On Employer Coverage
Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) introduced its AI-driven Lucy Healthcare Marketplace, a digital hub for carriers, brokers, and consumers. The company presented Lucy as part of a shift toward individual coverage options, including support for ICHRA-based benefit designs. Chief executive Mario Schlosser said the traditional employer-sponsored health insurance structure is ending, pointing to alternative coverage models. Oscar Health’s Lucy Healthcare Marketplace launch and public push toward...
In Memoriam: Dorothy Zimmerman
On Aug. 16, 2026, the Florida Political Review’s advisor, Dorothy Zimmerman, passed away after a courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Dorothy joined the Bob Graham Center for Public Service in
Great Lakes bind U.S., Canada trade imperiled by Trump tariffs
A rift between Ottawa and Washington threatens lasting damage to supply chains across land and water geared for free-flowing commerce.
UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge
A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals
Tropical disease spread by mosquitoes claims first recorded death in southern US state
Gay Small died on her 80th birthday from dengue after a mosquito bite near her Tampa home, the Florida Department of Health confirmed Friday.
Ensuring Continuity in Science Education for Bar Harbor Students
Parents express concerns over Bar Harbor's science curriculum continuity post-pandemic, urging reevaluation of the current instructional model.
The Watch: Drought-Flood Whiplash Intensifies As Climate Warms
Frequent extreme shifts in weather challenge communities’ preparedness…lagging protections pose health risks as data centers boom…nearly half of all young Medicaid users could lose coverage under new policies…and more
Business notes: Grand opening held for The Arc of Greater Williamsburg’s new home
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg celebrates its new home, an eco-friendly business gets ready to open and Culver’s may be coming to York County.
Chico’s Entertainment Zones on pause until fall
Despite the start of Chico’s Entertainment Zone Ordinance beginning on Sept. 18, the city has yet to put the zones into action.
Guest Commentary: A jail cell is not a mental-health treatment plan
A lawsuit alleges that people with serious mental illness who have been found incompetent to proceed in their criminal cases are languishing in county jails for months while waiting for admission to state mental health treatment facilities.
Blackstone bet on ZO Skin Health, a brand you won’t find at Sephora. Now it could be worth $2 billion
The skincare brand skipped celebrity endorsements and Sephora shelves, building its business inside dermatologists’ offices and med spas.
California entrepreneur warns billionaire wealth tax could trigger 'giant sucking sound' of business exits
Eric Schiffer warns California's Proposition 40 wealth tax could trigger a mass exodus of billionaire entrepreneurs, draining jobs and tax revenue.
The U.S. Founders Warned Against Political Parties. They Were Right.
George Washington, John Adams and James Madison all warned that party loyalty could hollow out the republic.
Pinal County farm is cleaning up, closed for business after flooding from monsoon storms
Hayden Acres farm in Pinal County farm cleaning up and closed for business after flooding from this week’s monsoon storms.
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread
Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year.
‘Summer of truth’: will political leaders act as climate chaos comes knocking?
Amid record-shattering heatwaves and popular demand for climate action, why are politicians often timid or in denial?
From Shaun the Sheep to The Split Up: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Aardman’s woolly hero reckons with a mysterious beast and Abi Morgan’s lawyers-in-love TV drama gets a Manchester-set reboot
Protesters form human chain outside Kennedy Center over closure
The protesters gathered as the sun set on Sept. 18, three days after the Kennedy Center's Trump-appointed board voted to close it for two years.
This bionic arm sounds like science fiction
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a ‘brain-computer interface that turns Luke Skywalker vision into reality’
Anthropic Sets Up Wet Lab In San Francisco Bay Area For AI Life Sciences Work
Gizmodo pitches the wet lab as drug development, while Engadget emphasises Anthropic said it was not created for drug discovery.
Mapping tsunamis and building trust in Alaska’s coastal communities
For more than two decades, Elena Troshina has been traveling to Alaska coastal communities to support the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program.
Tarrant County Public Health is seeking your input. Here’s when and where
The health department will hold 14 community listening sessions this month to gather input from Tarrant County residents.
Louisville Democrat McGarvey seeks House leadership position
U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey seeks Democratic leadership position to represent House Democrats with five terms or fewer in Congress.
Amazon and Wiwynn Expand Texas Manufacturing to Socorro Texas
Amazon and Wiwynn are expanding advanced manufacturing operations in Socorro, near El Paso, with plans to create nearly 1,000 new jobs by the end of 2027 and increase domestic production of hardware used in Amazon’s data center infrastructure.
Ask a Professor turns difficult topics into opportunities for dialogue
MSU Denver faculty host a series of student discussions designed to put the ‘civil’ back in civil discourse
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
It is the administration's latest test of constitutional First Amendment protections
Esteemed Entertainment Journalist, Author Edward Morris Dies at 90
Morris was known for his 14-year tenure with Billboard, and authored eight books.
U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Trump . . . for now
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's mail-in ballots executive order. But, Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh left open the possibility of implementation in the future. What does that mean?
Novant Health’s economic impact hits $4.33B as Cape Fear population surges
The report ties that growth to a fast-expanding, aging population, particularly in Brunswick County, the fastest-growing county in North Carolina and ninth-fastest in the nation.
It's the end of the world as Chat Pile knows it
Vocalist Raygun Busch on the band's new album, Dave Matthews, political music, and being "as blunt as possible."
Politics Friday: Mark Dayton calls perseverance a 'prerequisite for success' as he reflects
Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talk speaks with former Gov. Mark Dayton about his new autobiography. Also, a conversation with the state’s party chairs about the upcoming midterm election as voting begins.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announces $135M Ball Arena renovation
Plans call for a 30,000-square-foot expansion of the arena’s east lobby.
RFK Jr. assures anti-vaccine group as measles spreads
The measles surge has been driven largely by unvaccinated people
Breweries in Pigtown, Carroll-Camden hope murals will entice sports fans to visit businesses
Breweries hope colorful murals near Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium will entice sports fans to support local businesses.
SCA celebrates opening of state-of-art high school in Jamaica, providing new home for Queens High School for the Sciences
The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art 876-seat high school in Jamaica Thursday, Sept. 17,
New PEs Promoted at PND Engineers
Wade Kamkoff and Ben VanderHart, who’ve both been with PND Engineers since 2022, earned their licenses and promotions to Senior Engineer.
Democratic Senators Reintroduce the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act
On September 17, 2026, two Democratic Senators reintroduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, which seeks to improve A pair of Democratic Senators reintroduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, which seeks to increase healthcare cybersecurity standards. The bill calls for $1.3 billion in government investment to help healthcare organizations adopt the essential and enhanced HHS cybersecurity goals, including $800 million for rural and underserved hospitals.
Kremlin orders businesses seized
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The Kremlin has ordered the Russian businesses of Swiss-based food and beverage company Nestle and French retailer Auchan placed in temporary administration, procedure that previously has led to the forced sale of Western businesses to Russian owners at knockdown prices.
Congratulations, you won a grant! Now try not to give it back.
The Rural Health Transformation Program may be one of the biggest opportunities EMS has seen in years, but winning the money is only the first challenge
Screenless Wearables Forecast a Minimalist Health-Tracking Future
Popular alternatives to the Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Pixel Watch are a sign of wearables reaching a new level of maturity and acceptance.
Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows
The Kremlin has moved to seize the Russian assets of Nestlé and French retailer Auchan amid a broader nationalization drive in the country that has seen a surge in seizures of private assets.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority improves access to medication to treat opioid use disorder
Oklahoma Medicaid recipients can now access a long-acting medication to treat opioid use disorder with fewer barriers.
Black Salt Games establishes indie studio Team Trifold under new Saltworks Entertainment label
Team Trifold aims to "turn the roguelike loop on its head" with its debut title Nothing Lost
Amendment 86 will head off ‘redistricting war’
In November, Coloradans can pass Amendment 86, which protects the citizen-led-and-drawn mapmaking process by requiring any congressional redistricting map drawn mid-decade to be approved by the independent commission and the Colorado Supreme Court and by prohibiting any map drawn to purposefully favor one political party. This amendment is personal because five years ago I was […]
Longtime staffer talks legacy of late Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, a longtime lawmaker who represented the state in Congress for more than 25 years, has died at the age of 84.
The Cambridge Science Park workers who don't need a lab coat
A gym boss and a "soldering genius" are among the non-scientists working at the park.
Sand Springs business owner rebuilds after deadly explosion
Three weeks after a deadly explosion at the Morrow-Gill Business Complex in Sand Springs, screen-printing business owner Brant Blackburn has relocated and resumed operations after a tense wait to recover his equipment.
Farmer who voted for Trump says "I can't stay in business" amid rising costs
Dr. Jeff Bird: The Innovation Connector Fuels Business Growth and Entrepreneurship
By Dr. Jeff Bird— MUNCIE, IN—The Innovation Connector plays a vital role in supporting business and entrepreneurial endeavors in Muncie and East Central Indiana. Its mission and vision are to support and assist new entrepreneurs with truly unique business ideas to turn their dreams into reality.
Tucson business accused of taking payments, not delivering work
Eddie Chavez avoided criminal charges by paying an accuser back in full and completing a diversion program in April.
Melanie Griffith, 69, rocks black swimsuit and shows off impressive yoga pose during 'health reset'
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore seeks federal aid for businesses impacted by Empire Towers emergency
Orlando Science Center renames venue to VyStar Adventure Theater
VyStar Credit Union donated $1 million to Orlando Science Center for its Unlock Science Campaign and new theater.
Dr. James Q. Simmons tackles everyday medical concerns in “What the Health”
As politicians squabble over utility rates, how much power does a governor have?
New York officials are promising relief and pointing fingers over who is responsible for high energy bills.
The Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts on tribal lands likely violate federal law
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday that Kalshi is likely violating federal law by allowing users to wager on sporting events from tribal land. The court held that two federa...
Thomas Massie launches push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Crescent Springs, who has less than four months left in office, wants lawmakers to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Buttigieg: Democrats Need to Get Serious About Amending the Constitution
The former transportation secretary spoke with The Atlantic’s editor in chief about what comes next for Democrats should they win big in November.
Gov. Moore requests federal assistance for Empire Towers businesses
Dallas stabbing outside Bishop Arts business leaves man in coma
Dallas police are seeking video footage after 22-year-old Abraham Herrera was stabbed in the heart during a fight outside a Bishop Arts business, leaving him in a medically induced coma.