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Los Angeles health authorities report 2nd second rabies-positive raccoon
In a follow-up on the report a rabies-positive raccoon found in Los Angeles County, the first in more than 5 decades, the LA County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for the second raccoon is currently pending. The second rabid raccoon was found in a backyard in the vicinity of where the first raccoon was reported and appeared sick and aggressive. No residents or pets were exposed to the raccoon. Two people at a worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and are receiving recommended follow-up for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The World’s Deadliest Viruses Prior to these detections, the last confirmed rabid raccoon in Los Angeles County was detected in 1973, when the skunk variant (strain) of rabies was still present in the County. That strain has not been detected in Los Angeles County since 1979. In 2014, a skunk infected with the bat variant of rabies was detected in Long Beach. “The detection of rabies in another raccoon is an important reminder to never touch, handle, or feed any wild animals, even when they appear healthy,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears to be sick, injured, or behaving unusually. It is also critical to ensure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccination so they are protected before any potential exposure. Keeping your pets vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your entire family.” Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Oakland County business accused of making false statements to obtain federal loan agrees to $1M+ settlement
A Wixom, Michigan, business accused of making false statements to obtain a loan it was ineligible for has agreed to pay a settlement of just over $1.5 million after it was sued by the federal government, according to the Department of Justice.
Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Alaska Election Gambit Shows Justice Dept. Has Bowed to Trump’s Demands
With moves in Alaska and California, the department has stepped up interventions in the midterm elections as the president’s instrument of unmediated executive power.
Two Shelby tax renewals on Nov. 3 ballot for health department and city parks department
Shelby's health and parks department requires tax revenue from Shelby residents to operate. Funding is on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Oct. 11
Find out how your favorite restaurant, convenience store and other food establishments in Jefferson County are performing on Health Department inspections.
Buccaneers HC Bowles in Dubious Territory As Record Worsens
A three-game slide in fifteen games puts Todd Bowles below his predecessors’ worst marks. With star departures and close losses mounting, the struggling coach is at a crossroads.
Memorial Health System receives donations for mobile health unit
Memorial Health System is giving a big thanks to the Population Health Department’s auxiliary unit for donating a defib and two body mass index monitors to the mobile health unit. These items enhance the ability to provide safe, high-quality care in the communities served. The defib will provide tools to respond effectively during medical emergencies in the field. The BMI...
DOJ orders some California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
The letters are the latest escalation in a legal battle between California and President Donald Trump's Department of Justice, which has recently focused on the state in its efforts to root out noncitizen voting ahead of the midterm elections.
Overnight business fire in Girard under investigation
GIRARD - Multiple departments responded to a business fire early Saturday in Girard.
Whitehaven Fall Festival brings family fun, free health resources
The Shelby County Health Department is hosting the Whitehaven Fall Festival on Saturday to bring the community together and connect residents with helpful resources.
Iowa Voters Don't Want Police or Flock Tracking Their Cars. Politicians Are Still Catching Up.
Opposition to license plate surveillance is crossing party lines in Iowa, where police departments have built an extensive camera network with limited public oversight.
Next stop: Detroit
The Packers departed Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for their Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
This Justice Department official hustles to the forefront of Trump’s legal agenda
President Donald Trump said on Friday he wanted an election-related lawsuit to be filed in Alaska. The man to do it for him was Stanley Woodward, the associate attorney general.
SC woman used unique methods to learn English; honored with statewide WVDE award
Kateryna Khoroshylova of South Charleston, West Virginia, is a native of Ukraine. She was one of two people honored in September 2026 by the West Virginia Department of Education for Excellence in Student Achievement for English for Speakers of Other Languages.
VIVA Cruises confirms autumn and Christmas entertainment programme
VIVA Cruises has confirmed its autumn and Christmas 2026 onboard entertainment programme. Headline acts include performances from ‘Inspire Extraordinary’ - a live contemporary circus-style show - combining visual performance and acrobatics designed to work within the intimate setting of VIVA’s river ships. The show - which was successfully trialled earlier this year - will perform on 42 selected departures aboard VIVA TWO, VIVA ENJOY, VIVA MOMENTS and VIVA ONE during October and November.
Justice Department orders California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
The Justice Department on Friday ordered California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballot – warning that officials who knowingly count ballots cast by noncitizens could face criminal liability.
Hawaiʻi Climate Commission launching CASH4ʻĀina workshops to boost soil health, agricultural resilience
The Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, housed within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, announces CASH4ʻĀina! (Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health for ʻĀina) workshops.
Mississippi health officials urge flu vaccinations as season approaches
With flu cases being diagnosed earlier than usual in some parts of the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging families to prepare before flu season picks up.
Gordon and Barrasso focus on sustainability of Rural Health Transformation Program
CHEYENNE – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johansson held a press conference Friday at the state Capitol to announce the
What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race
President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat.
Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.
The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.
New directorships provide crucial support for Vanderbilt Health’s missions
The most recent Vanderbilt Health directorships are spread throughout many departments — highlighting individuals who make an impact in myriad ways.
10/23/26 – HAWAIʻI CLIMATE COMMISSION LAUNCHING WORKSHOPS TO BOOST SOIL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (CCMAC), housed within the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), announces CASH4ʻĀina! (Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health for ʻĀina) workshops coming soon to an island near you.
Effingham Health Department hosting ‘Boo to the Flu’ vaccination event
Get a walk-in flu shot at the Effingham County Health Department on Oct. 29. No appointment is needed, and Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Lively music on the way locally
As October fades into November, there are several appealing events coming up at the Mondavi Center, plus concerts sponsored by the UC Davis Music Department at the Pitzer Center.
Department of Health issues West Nile virus warning
A single confirmed case prompted the public heath warning.
DOJ Charges Sham SUD Network in $1.6B Fraud Scheme
U.S. Department of Justice officials in the Central District of California have charged a father-son duo in what officials say is the largest substance
E. coli cases possibly linked to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm, Will County health officials say
Five cases of E. coli are possibly linked to visits to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, the Will County Health Department said.
These UVA students have some questions for voters
The six third-year UVA students in the Department of Politics honors program are preparing to take the pulse of Charlottesville on Election Day with an exit poll.
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in November
The Justice Department said the presence of two Dan Sullivans on the ballot makes it “vital” that the state “not certify any election result that may be impacted by voter confusion.”
Business owner arrested in connection with illegal gambling and drug case
An owner of several businesses is facing charges in connection with illegal gambling and drug trafficking, according to the Frankfort Police Department.
Justice Dept. Moves to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Race Results if Republican Loses
The Justice Department, in a highly unusual court filing, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.
Free screening of 'Arrival' with expert panel to be held Nov. 4 at State Theatre
The Penn State Eberly College of Science and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics will host a free screening of the 2016 film "Arrival" at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the State Theatre in downtown State College as part of the college’s Science Matters Spotlight Sessions and Friedman Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Reviewing the Most Impactful Penn State Transfer Portal Departures
Penn State experienced a tumultuous 2026 offense. It was a carousel wash of players and coaches shuffling in and out of the Latsch Building, with 40 transfers entering and 47 transfers exiting. At 3-4 overall and 0-4 in Big Ten play, Penn State seems to be on the short end of the transfer portal transactions. …
Vanderbilt mourns loss of laboratory legend Howard Price
Howard Price, a technical supervisor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and with 67 years of employment, the longest serving member of the Vanderbilt Health family, died Oct. 12. He was 85.
When computer science meets the alpaca immune system
After earning bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees in bioengineering with a focus on molecular biology, Will White, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts, was pretty certain his ...
Dayton defense contractor Mile 2 names new ‘C’-level executives
Mile 2, a growing defense contractor in downtown Dayton, has appointed Matt Phaneuf as COO and Kyle Garza as its first CTO to enhance delivery of mission-focused solutions for the Department of Defense and national security clients, leveraging their combined 30 years of industry experience.
Health spending on Southampton taxis surges by 75%
It comes as the department looks to review spending for off-island hospital treatment.
Community college program looks to next generation of police supervisors
Driven by a need for specially educated supervisors at police departments, Great Bay Community College has introduced a certificate program to help create the next generation of law enforcement supervisors
Postpartum recovery may influence long-term maternal aging and health
Jesse Poganik, PhD, of the Division of Genetics within the Department of Medicine at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a paper published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, "The Postpartum Recovery Window as a Determinant of Maternal Aging." Stephen Albright, formerly of Mass General Brigham, is the lead author.
Minivan driver barrels through red light, plows into South L.A. business
A minivan crashed into a business in South Los Angeles after its driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, authorities said. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Departmen…
Franklin County business ordered to stop operating child care center
The Department of Human Services has issued a cease-and-desist order to a Franklin County business for illegally operating a child care center.
Justice Department asks appeals court to intervene in California ballot case
WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department asked an appeals court to intervene on Thursday in its lawsuit seeking to temporarily block California from counting more than 20,000
DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review
Lewandowski, the first manager on Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, was a top aide to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem before she was fired.
Wood Co. Health Department reminds parents to create safe sleeping environment for kids
Wood Co. Health Department reminds parents to create safe sleeping environment for kids
City College’s computer science department adapts to AI technology
City College’s computer science courses and instructors have had to adapt to AI as they teach students how to use it properly and create a future curriculum for a potential AI major. Since 2022, schools have been concerned with the use of AI by students to cheat or plagiarize their assignments. In the last four...
LA County Public Health reports first flu deaths of the season
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
Cuyahoga County voters weigh Issue 11 health and human services levy
Issue 11 in Cuyahoga County supports a levy for the county-run Department of Health and Human Services.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services will hold public hearing on Prime Healthcare
Democratic Representative Julie McCabe requested the public hearing. She represents Lewiston, home to Central Maine Healthcare's flagship hospital.
Department of Health and Human Services and the Justice Department’s Civil Division Announce Anti-Fraud Healthcare Self-Disclosure Pilot Program
HHS launched a six-month Healthcare False Claims Act Self-Disclosure Pilot Program for healthcare companies
Wyoming Business Council Seeking Interim CEO
The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors has announced they are accepting applications for an interim chief executive officer following the departure of Josh Dorrell, who led the agency for seven years. According to a news release, this appointment is expected to last approximately nine to 12 months while the board prepares to recruit a […]
Idaho’s health agency director to step down by end of year
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron said she’d be stepping back to provide more support to her family.
Top health adviser and MAHA ally quits Trump admin
Means' departure two weeks before the midterm elections underscores MAHA's discontent with the pace of change on food policy.
Top adviser to Kennedy resigns from Trump administration
Calley Means, a key advocate for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, had grown frustrated with a lack of progress on his policy goals, a source familiar with his departure said.
Stony Brook Researchers David Miloschewsky and Supartha Podder Resolve a Decades-Old Puzzle About the Limits of Quantum Computing
Finding a path through a maze is hard, even for quantum algorithms. A quantum computer can find the exit of a certain kind of maze far faster than a classical computer. But can it also give you directions? David Miloschewsky and Supartha Podder of Stony Brook University’s Department of Computer Science have proven that finding
Waipahu catering business shut down over food safety violations
The Hawaii Department of Health shut down Adriana’s Kitchen Catering & Services LLC in Waipahu on Wednesday after an inspection found multiple critical food safety violations, including improper refrigeration and eggs left at room temperature.
Environmental engineers awarded $2.4M to study how abandoned wells impact health
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by an engineer from Penn State, has been awarded a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Energy to study the impacts that orphaned natural gas wells might have on the surrounding environment or communities.
Your vote, your health: Why voting plays a big role in healthy communities - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Last revised Oct. 22, 2026 One of the Health Department’s goals is to build social connection and civic power.
Pennsylvania Department of Health issues measles alert for pregnant women
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued an alert giving healthcare providers guidance for caring for pregnant patients.
Help is available: Resources available for youth mental, behavioral health
Seattle Children’s Hospital recently reported that they are currently experiencing high demand for youth mental and behavioral healthcare in their emergency departments. If you or a young person you know is experiencing an immediate crisis: In addition, here are some resources for youth mental or behavioral healthcare funded by the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) […]
NMSU Department of Public Health to host resource fair for senior citizens
New Mexico State University’s Department of Public Health Sciences will host a community resource fair for individuals 55 years old and older from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 2 at Trails West Senior...
New Mexico Dept. of Health: Respiratory diseases on the rise across state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Department of Health says it’s seeing an increase in respiratory disease rate, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV, across the state. “Last season,…
Sokaogon partners on workforce training for $72M broadband network
A new broadband workforce partnership will launch in spring 2027 to support a $72 million tribally owned fiber network planned for northern Wisconsin. The Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Nicolet College and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards are developing the one-year broadband service technician apprenticeship. The program combines 2,000 hours of on-the-job […]
Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas charged in public corruption case
The 82-year-old surrendered to authorities to face charges Thursday, the Justice Department said. She was charged along with a half-dozen others.
Dr. Daniel Edney named president of national public health organization
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney will lead the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials for a one-year term while continuing to lead the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Health department issues tips for return home after chemical leak evacuation
The Toledo - Lucas County Health Department has issued recommendations as evacuees from the North Toledo chemical leak return home.
WT Natural Sciences Department to honor Steed as graduate of distinction
A giant in the area energy industry will be honored by West Texas A&M University’s Department of Natural Sciences at an upcoming event.
Whoop and Abu Dhabi partner on preventative health
Will Ahmed, CEO of Whoop speaks to CNBC's Dan Murphy in Abu Dhabi, discussing the firm's collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, and the outlook for the company.
Page County Health Department unveils renovations at open house
The Page County Health Department hosted an open house on Wednesday following recent building renovations.
TWICE's Jihyo Announces Departure from JYP Entertainment, Launches New Label
The group's leader is the third member to end her individual contract with JYP while staying in TWICE.
Safety protocol announced by health department for chemical leak evacuees returning to home, work
76 workers to be affected by Nashville business closure at the end of the year. Here’s what we know
AkzoNobel has filed a notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development saying it will permanently close its Nashville facility effective Dec. 31, 2026.
Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
The Trump administration is moving to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in
Korea Toray Science Foundation Names Two Science Award Winners
The Korea Toray Science Foundation has selected Professor Kim Sang-kyu of KAIST’s Departme
Businessman Larry Gies to become U of I's largest donor after pledging $100 million towards business college
The new pledge is in addition to Gies’ $150 million donation to the business school in 2017 and a $100 million donation to the athletics department in 2025.
Health and Welfare director to resign by the end of 2026
The change comes as the department scrambles to distribute $186 million in federal rural healthcare grants — money that could have far-reaching implications for higher education and K-12.
UNMC awarded nearly $82.5 million in grants for research, public health programs
UNMC is getting nearly $82.5 million across about 151 grants and other funding allotments from the U.S. health department.
Memorial Health breaks ground on $18 million emergency department in Pooler
Memorial Health broke ground Wednesday on a new $18 million free-standing emergency department in Pooler.
Family of Bob Huggins shares health update
The family of former West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins and the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department have issued a statement regarding Huggins’ health.
CTC Fall Variety Show promises an evening of entertainment, music and classic theater
The Central Texas College Fine Arts Department invites the community to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Variety Show, a showcase of student talent featuring theatrical performances, music and
Siletz Tribe receives $11.7M USDA grant for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $11.7 million to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to expand high‑speed internet access in rural Lincoln County, Ore., the agency announced. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program, which supports broadband deployment in areas that lack reliable service. The project will build a fiber network […]
MTSU named to Billboard’s list of top music business schools for 12th straight year
Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Recording Industry has been named among Billboard’s top music business schools for the 12th consecutive year, continuing a tradition of preparing students for careers across the music industry.
MTSU named to Billboard’s list of top music business schools for 12th straight year
Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Recording Industry has been named among Billboard’s top music business schools for the 12th consecutive year, continuing a tradition of preparing students for careers across the music industry.
Idaho Health and Welfare director to step down by end of 2026
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron is leaving her post after serving just over a year leading the state’s largest agency.
Livermore police responding to possibly armed suspect barricaded inside business
Livermore Police Department said officers are responding to a domestic violence incident involving a possibly armed suspect who has barricaded themselves inside a business near Fourth Street and South Livermore Avenue on Wednesday.
CTC’s Fall Variety Show promises an evening of entertainment!
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Central Texas College’s Fine Arts Department is inviting the community to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Variety Show! This is a showcase of student talent featuri...
Possibly armed man barricaded in Livermore business, police responding
(KRON) — The Livermore Police Department is responding to a possibly armed suspect who has barricaded themselves inside of a business. According to Livermore PD, officers responded at 11:50 a…
LIVE: Heavy police presence at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Humble as crime scene investigated
Humble police are investigating a crime scene at an Academy Sports and Outdoors on Wednesday, according to the Police Department.
Energy Dept to loan part of home heating oil reserve to ease prices, drawing bipartisan praise
The Department of Energy plans to loan 315,000 barrels from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve as fuel oil prices surge 70% from a year ago.
St. Bonaventure Students Spark Science Interest in Olean
Students from the St. Bonaventure University Science and Arts Departments conducted STEM related activities to residents of Olean at Lincoln Park in October.
Longtime Cargill Exec Takes Reins At K-State Animal Sciences Department
Longtime Cargill executive Scott Eilert will take the helm at Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry in the College of Agriculture, the school announced. The department is home to Kansas State’s largest degree program and one of the nation’s largest animal science academic centers. Eilert, a 1989... Longtime Cargill executive Scott Eilert […]
Scott Eilert named head of K-State animal science department
His professional experience includes employment with Cargill, National Turkey Federation and Meat Institute.
Jefferson County Health Department Pays $2.25M to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
Jefferson County Health Department, a public health agency for Jefferson County in Hillsboro, Missouri, has agreed to settle class action litigation that Jefferson County Health Department in Missouri has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach affecting almost 116,000 individuals.
Page wants County health department to monitor low frequency data center noise
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page says low-frequency noise generated by data center projects are not currently monitored and should be on a county-wide level by the public health department.
Scott Eilert named head of K-State animal science department
Alumnus and veteran animal protein executive has been with Cargill for 31 years and an adjunct professor in the department since 2010.
UTC computer science team’s AI research paper accepted to NeurIPS 2026
A research team in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Computer Science and Engineering has had a paper accepted to the main track of NeurIPS 2026, one of the world’s leading conferences in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Communal voting? This Seattle block has been doing it for 36 years
Since 1990 some Montlake neighbors have been holding a "voting party," where they gather to vote over dinner. It's a departure from voting as a private, solitary act.
Shooting incident in Harvard occurs after individual with mental health disabilities accesses handgun
HARVARD - On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 at approximately 6:09 pm the Harvard Police Department responded to the are...
City of Edinburg Names Interim Police Chief
The City of Edinburg has named Lieutenant Orlando Garcia as Interim Chief of Police, succeeding Chief Jaime Ayala following his retirement on October 30, 2026. Lt. Garcia will officially assume leadership of the department on October 31, 2026.