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Irvine bat tests positive for rabies, OC Health Care Agency says
Orange County Health Care Agency said the bat was found in a neighborhood near Canyon View Elementary School
Trump visa policies weigh on Columbia journalism program as admissions pause
The drop in international applications shows how uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies is affecting one of the preeminent U.S. journalism institutions.
The shifting Senate map: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump broadcasts his midterm anxieties.
Roxbury community unites to support businesses displaced by Edison building fire
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
Chicago expanding mental health crisis response program to double available hours
Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.
$7.5B plan for California science agency will go to voters
California could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov.
Scoop: Renovus preps two pharma services companies for sale
The processes would launch in a robust deal market.
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
Belk to shut down Gwinnett County department store after 25 years in business
After 25 years in business, the Belk in Norcross is closing its doors for good, and it's offering shoppers some deals before it shuts down.
Tony Romo out as NFL analyst for CBS Sports following July DUI arrest
The network said it was a mutual decision to part ways.
GOP super PAC pauses spending in North Carolina Senate race, shifting money to Kansas
The new moves from the Senate Leadership Fund reflect a difficult landscape for Republicans, with increasingly competitive races in red states.
Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site for the first time in the ceremony’s history
The center announced that the celebration will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., due to the closure of the main building for planned renovations.
Trump says Europe has agreed to release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
A joint statement from G7 world leaders confirmed there will be a "coordinated release" of 100 million barrels, to begin "immediately."
Emory Healthcare enforces annual flu shot requirement as respiratory illness season begins
Flu shot deadline could cost some metro Atlanta health workers a paycheck
Shingles cases dropping among people who got chickenpox vaccine, data shows
The virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate during adulthood, causing the painful, itchy rash known as shingles.
Health officials confirm mumps outbreak in San Diego
Health officials confirm mumps outbreak in San Diego
Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could factor into his future
In an interview with NBC News, Vance said he is cautiously optimistic that Republicans’ numbers are improving even as concerns about the war and gas prices take a political toll.
Homan defends ICE crackdown amid growing GOP criticism: "Give me an example of where we went too far"
Thousands of noncitizens in Georgia expected to lose Medicaid benefits due to One Big Beautiful Bill changes
How the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is driving business growth in the Hudson Valley
This week in science: Loud birds, eating with company, and asteroid samples
NPR's Short Wave podcast talks about really loud birds, the benefits of eating with company and what asteroid samples could tell us about the early Earth.
What undecided voters want to hear: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s economic disconnect.
'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
Trump says he’d consider issuing pardons to administration officials before he leaves office
The president referenced pre-emptive pardons that President Joe Biden had issued on his last day in office to people Trump had threatened.
Kennedy to roll out $10 million challenge to encourage Presidential Fitness Test in schools
Since President Trump revived the test last year, the administration has looked for ways to boost participation.
Judge bars Jeanine Pirro’s office from bringing Reflecting Pool case after Trump comments
Judge Todd Edelman entered an order on Thursday that dismissed the case against David “Davey” Hearn with prejudice.
Live updates: Trump to travel to Texas and Oklahoma
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump travels to Texas and Oklahoma.
Study: physical activity may improve cognitive health in cancer survivors
Picanha, prices and politics: What Brazil's favorite steak says about the election
Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut of beef is telling a different story.
Picanha, prices and politics: What Brazil's favorite steak says about the election
Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut of beef is telling a different story.
Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
Disability rights advocates are angered by the latest reversal but are rallying behind proposed legislation and working with states to strengthen protections for community integration.
How 16 undecided voters are weighing their 2026 election options
The voters, who participated in a recent NBC News poll and spoke to reporters afterward, are laser-focused on high prices and largely disappointed with both parties.
Political analyst on Trump's campaign stop in reliably red Oklahoma
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to political analyst and columnist Ron Brownstein about President Trump's pre-midterm campaign visit to the Republican-majority state of Oklahoma.
Rancho Cordova planning commission approves proposed 28-acre entertainment development
Rancho Cordova planning commission unanimously approves massive entertainment development
LA County creates 15 park spaces encouraging community, mental health safe space
Political experts breakdown the key takeaways from California gubernatorial debate
Dozens displaced, 6 businesses destroyed after fire in Somerville's Teele Square
Stroke risk rising in younger adults, doctor warns
Chicago police issue alert about sting of overnight business burglaries on North, West Sides
In each incident, four unknown suspects arrived at a business, targeting cash registers, cash in gaming machines and store merchandise for theft, police said.
Metro Detroit business remains closed after $100K theft, according to owner
Trump deflects on leaked audio of Ken Paxton calling Texas midterm convention a drag on his poll numbers
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.
5th measles-associated death of 2026 reported in Pennsylvania, health officials say
Source of South Bronx Legionnaires' disease cluster has been eliminated, health officials say
The source of the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx has been eliminated, New York City health officials said Wednesday.
Pennsylvania attorney general warns businesses to remove skill game machines ahead of deadline
A California showdown with national implications: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump has a new name for AI — but not regulations.
Catalina Island business owner ordered to pay $1.5 million in unpaid wages to restaurant and hotel staff
Yueh Mei Tucey pleaded no contest to seven felony counts of filing false and fraudulent returns, six felony counts of failure to pay taxes and one felony count of conspiracy to commit wage theft.
Where Michigan is spending $173M to transform rural health
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems.
Stripe agrees to buy small-business lender Parafin
Parafin powers financing programs for Amazon and Walmart.
5th measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania, health officials say
An unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who tested positive for measles has died, state health officials said.
Political reporter offers a preview of tonight’s CA governor race debate
Senate Democrats block House-passed data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
Senate Democrats block Sen. Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’
The bill aims to prevent data centers from spiking local utility costs. Republicans accused Democrats of playing political games, noting the bill passed the House 417-3.
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics
After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.
Multiple businesses hit by burglars on Chicago's North, Northwest sides
Burglars hit multiple businesses on Chicago's North and Northwest sides early Wednesday, including a corner shop in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Children's Hospital Colorado sees 65% spike in mental health ER visits
Inpatient psychiatric admissions are also increasing.
How to save money on health care costs during open enrollment
Mayor O'Connell touts Nashville's business longevity record in recent speeches
He wants to shed light on the positive side of Nashville's economy at a time when high-profile hospitality businesses have closed.
Too many women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor's office. This $20 billion plan could change things.
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
California poll: Voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support
A new NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group poll shows “yes” supporters leading 48% to 38% on the California ballot measure.
Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans
Democrats hope they might be able to swipe both a Senate and a House seat from Republicans in this solidly red state.
Oregon eyes nation's first universal healthcare system. Will it work?
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize
The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.
Protesters push Drexel to accept funding to keep museum at Academy of Natural Sciences open
Can the government use taxpayer money for political commercials? New pro-Trump TV ads raise questions
Hegseth directs military service academies to immediately stop giving tenure to civilian professors
How to prepare your business for the next chapter
Succession planning before a sale or retirement is critical for business owners who want to leave a legacy.
Orange County confirms first West Nile virus deaths of the year
The Orange County Health Care Agency said the deadly cases were "confirmed in older adults" this week.
9,300 noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid benefits due to changes by federal government
The new federal eligibility changes mean immigrants seeking asylum and those who entered the country through humanitarian parole will also lose health coverage.
Decades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis
For people who support peace and good relations, the spectacle of riot police separating communities conjures the strife that once plagued the province.
Greektown business owner says weekend fencing is keeping customers away
Greektown business owner says construction fencing is keeping customers away
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction: "It's very difficult"
Another majority that could be in Democrats’ reach: From the Politics Desk
Plus, AI takes center stage in Washington.
Guitarist Tom Morello gets political on 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Tom Morello, co-founder of Rage Against the Machine, about his first solo rock record Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
Historic science museum in Philadelphia to close
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences is set to close down thanks to financial pressures. The 198-year-old museum houses important scientific specimens and a beloved dinosaur exhibit.
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup
The Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls: "It's almost like a constitution"
I haven’t carried a traditional wallet in years — here’s what I’m using instead
Slim, convenient and cute — the best Gen-Z-approved wallet alternatives guaranteed to fit in your bag
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy
This is the second time the court has rejected lower court rulings that immigrants must be able to object before being sent to countries to which they have no previous connection.
HealthPartners set to acquire Essentia Health amid spate of industry mergers in Minnesota
China grants singer a rare exemption after she includes unapproved tribute song
Authorities in Chengdu, China, have granted a rare exemption to singer Na Ying after she performed an unapproved song at a weekend concert.
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
This year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.