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Birmingham residents urged to not let politics define it
The city has been compared to both a "cesspit" and a "powerhouse" during a heated council debate.
Medical marijuana business new license moratorium could get extended
Pieces of legislation at the state capitol could extended the ongoing moratorium into 2028.
Trump launches the regime-change effort in Iran that he pledged to avoid
Among all Trump’s military actions, this one is the most contradictory. The president has explicitly pitted himself against regime change in the Middle East and argued for a focus that’s close to home.
GDT: Nick Martinez makes his spring debut
Nick Martinez takes the hill the today as he makes his first appearance of the Spring. There will be local radio coverage of the game today by the Rays. First pitch against the Detroit Tigers is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park Today’s highlight package is from May 31-June 2, 1999 when the Devil Rays […]
Florida Politics Now
Watch Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter Cody Butler recap this week of the Florida Legislative Session.
Florida Politics Now
Watch Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter Cody Butler recap this week of the Florida Legislative Session.
OPEC+ considers larger oil output hike amid Mideast tensions
Despite expectations that oversupply would weigh on the market, oil prices have risen this year on fears that a conflict between Iran and the U.S. would disrupt Middle East supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Business Roundup: The Book House moves, new hotel opens in Schenectady
Here's what's new in the Capital Region business scene.
Business Victories in the 2026 Legislative Session - Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana State Capitol Building in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2026 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned last evening, was "successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities and building on the state’s momentum to keep Indiana on a
Cricket in the Crossfire of Politics
As the 2026 World Cricket Cup unfolds under diplomatic strain, rising tensions between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh show that the sport is no longer just a game but a stage where politics, nationalism, and media capital collide.
Polanksi and Farage have more in common than you might think
Despite huge political differences, the Green and Reform leaders have much in common, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Jeremiyah Love trolls Cowboys, mentions Steelers ties at NFL combine
Jeremiyah Love, one of the top prospects at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, touched on his family's Steelers fandom while taking a shot at the Cowboys.
As the NFL combine winds down, all eyes shift to Pittsburgh for the league's next showcase event
INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis is playing host to its 39th consecutive NFL combine, an event that has grown from an under-the-radar offseason...
Pittsburgh Pests: Scurrying inside our homes, cockroaches bring more than a few health risks
This is the latest installment of Pittsburgh Pests, an occasional series examining the insects and other creatures that pose health risks in our region. They...
Liverpool ready to replace Federico Chiesa with €60m transfer
A €60m star could now replace Federico Chiesa at Anfield. For much of this season, Liverpool’s attacking output has frustrated fans.Despite bringing in high‑profile forwards over the last year a...
Detroit Edison drops UPrep in district final despite brawl in stands
A fan fight spilled on to the court during the 4th quarter of the boys basketball district final between Detroit Edison and Detroit University Prep.
Steelers to replace field at Acrisure after player backlash
According to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac, the Steelers are set to receive a new field at Acrisure Stadium.
Health Ministry tells hospitals to move operations to protected and underground areas
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New mental health facility set to open in south Oklahoma City
A newly renovated mental health facility in south Oklahoma City is set to open within days, with dozens of patients from Griffin Memorial Hospital to a modern campus.
Mission Health lifts flu-related visitation limits, citing decrease in cases
Mission Health has lifted all flu-related visitor restrictions across its hospitals and affiliated facilities in western North Carolina.
Democrats push for vote on Massie's Iran resolution
House Democratic leaders say they plan to force a full vote next week on a bipartisan resolution cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie.
Capitol Recap: Lawmakers grapple with private equity in Vermont’s health care system
Private equity has established a much more significant footprint in Vermont's health care landscape than was previously widely known. That’s injected new urgency into the regulatory conversation in Montpelier — but also complicated it.
Online sports betting could be lucrative for Alaska if new legislation gets the taxes right
If legalization is a step Alaska decides to take, the right tax mix could result in notable fiscal advantages for the state.
March 2026
March’s issue focused on healthcare, with our list of the state’s top hospitals based on analysis of reports from both public and private agencies. We also featured a Q&A with Dr. Hershey Bell, founding dean of Methodist University School of Medicine, which welcomes its first cohort in July. Another feature was on a Triad nonprofit’s […]
Pulpit to Politics: Church of the Resurrection’s Adam Hamilton considers run for US Senate
Kansas Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton explores Independent run for U.S. Senate.
Kansas’ new ID law could have health consequences for trans people
Happy Friday. If I ever have kids, I want them to be treated at the newly christened Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Tennessee. What’s your favorite
How Dancker is helping power D.C.’s next era of sports, entertainment, and community spaces
The company's tech-forward, next-gen design process is breathing new life into the nation's capital
No. 24 Louisville looks to address road woes at Clemson
Despite residing in the top half of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, No. 24 Louisville and host Clemson find themselves in desperate need for a victory when they tip off on Saturday afternoon.
Leaked audio: WBD CEO pitches staffers on Paramount deal post-Netflix
WBD CEO David Zaslav addressed employees at a town hall Friday after Paramount won the bidding war over Netflix. He called the process "whiplash-y."
Six planets due to parade across night sky in rare celestial spectacle
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across sky
Eckerd College marine science students and their professor publish research paper despite interruptions
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Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Gorton and Denton by-election defeat to Greens
The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.
Did Germany's Merz pull off business balancing act in China?
Despite the cordial outcome of Chancellor Merz's business trip to Germany's largest trading partner and primary economic rival, a massive trade deficit and Chinese overcapacity remain key concerns.
VENU President of Growth and Strategy Terri Liebler Featured on Billboard Finance 50 Panel Discussing the Future of Live Entertainment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., February 27, 2026--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium entertainment and hospitality destinations, today highlighted its participation in Billboard’s Finance 50 | Music & Money Dinner, held on January 27, 2026, in Los Angeles during the biggest week in music.
AI hospital systems and digital mental health: Dubai hub targets Gulf care
AI hospital systems and mental-health tools arrive in Dubai as QuantumNexis targets UAE, Saudi and wider GCC digital health markets amid market growth.
USU College of Allied Health Sciences Graduate Plays Key Role in Lifesaving Response
Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Adam Altreche, a 2023 USU graduate, utilized his military medical training to revive an unresponsive man ...
U-M Health again named among world’s best hospitals
The Newsweek Statista World's Best Hospitals ranking for 2026 puts U-M Health again in the top tier of hospitals globally and nationally
Which young pitchers will propel the Yankees in 2026?
Which young pitcher will prove to be the biggest boost to the Yankee staff this year?
Colorado single-payer study lacks transparency
Coloradans have a right to expect transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility from public institutions. Unfortunately, the ongoing single-payer health care study commissioned last year under SB25-45 is raising more questions than answers. Despite repeated warnings from voters and prior analyses, the Colorado School of Public Health is moving forward with a new single-payer study that […]
Preparing and Supporting the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders
The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as in our field overall.
🥐 Friday draws, 'Maracanazo'... 5️⃣ stories to start your day
Football offers no respite, and the dawn of this Friday brings back the aroma of transistor-filled mornings and nerves on edge.Today is not just any day in the newsrooms: the draw in Nyon will deliver...
Hospitals warn of dire consequences if Maine bill makes health care cheaper
Supporters say similar caps in other states are a sign that it could work here.
Shorewood businesses are open to customers despite construction on Oakland Avenue
Businesses along Oakland Avenue in Shorewood are finding creative ways to maintain customer flow amid extensive construction that has taken away parking on the main drag for the rest of the year
No Offense: Devils Drop 5th Straight
There was a point, about midway through Thursday’s 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh, where it kind of, sort of felt as if the Devils might manage to salvage a point, maybe even steal two from the Penguins. Paul Cotter had scored, an almost water-to-wine level miracle. Jacob Markstrom was playing as well as he has at […]
The politics of no sympathy for ‘IS families’ | Back to Back Barries podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss the debate over the Australian women and children in a Syrian detention camp, One Nation's rising poll numbers and the future of the capital gains tax
Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union; no meddling with tariffs
Republican divisions emerge over Trump's tariff policies as the president pushes Congress to pass the SAVE Act and restrict congressional stock trading.
Steelers ownership lets team down on NFLPA report card
NFLPA report cards were leaked and once again the Steelers ownership has failed to address their issues.
Alameda County looks for $10M to stave off health care layoffs and program closures
Alameda Health System workers and union leaders said their units are already stretched too thin and criticized administrators.
Pittsburgh prepares for NFL draft with pop-up businesses and renovations
Pittsburgh prepares for NFL draft with pop-up businesses and renovations
How to capitalize on going viral, grow a sustainable small business
Going viral brought new customers, but didn't guarantee customer retention. The Chocbox founders shares how's she's building a lasting business.
Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules
Despite President Donald Trump demanding that Majority Leader John Thune find some way to pass a voter ID bill in the Senate, Republicans in the chamber maintain they do not have the support to change Senate rules to bypass the filibuster.
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing investments by with mocking up newspaper with his name in the headline
It’s a tactic designed to appeal to Trump, who is keenly aware of his media coverage and, aside from being an avid viewer of cable news, is known to voraciously consume coverage in the local New York City publications.
ContextLogic Completes $907.5 Million Acquisition of US Salt, Marking Transformation into Business Ownership Platform
Transaction Creates Leading Public Business Ownership Platform with Strong Cash Generation and Approximately $2.9 Billion in NOLsOAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ContextLogic Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LOGC) (“ContextLogic,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “US Salt”) from private equity funds managed by Emerald Lake Capital Management (“Emerald Lake”) in a t
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments
American heart health worsening
New statistical snapshot finds disappointing trend despite advances in treatment, ways to prevent nation’s leading cause of death.
Translating data science capabilities into business ROI
Data science pays off when you stop pitching models and start solving the decisions that keep executives up at night.
Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress
The nationwide push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has not led to a big advantage for either political party, but it has created less competitive districts. We discuss how that reduces bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, and we discuss one lawmaker who seems to buck that trend.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Sports betting hits record $16.96 billion in revenue in 2025
The sports betting industry hit a record revenue figure of $16.96 billion in 2025 despite growing competition from prediction markets.
R.I. legislators take aim at private equity in health care
The legislation would create a “transparency and early warning” system that could potentially prevent private equity from buying up R.I. hospitals in the future.
Despite the constant ‘job apocalypse’ warnings, computer science graduates are actually on track to earn $81,000 right out of college
New data suggests that fears about the demise of computer science majors may be overblown—with demand outpacing MBAs and starting salaries growing year-over-year.
Sempra Reports 2025 Financial and Business Results
Posts Strong 2025 Financial ResultsAnnounces 2026 Value Creation InitiativesRaises Five-Year Capital Plan to $65BIssues Robust 2030 EPS Outlook SAN DIEGO, Feb
Pistachio Billionaires Give UCLA $100 Million for Mental Health
Lynda and Stewart Resnick, the billionaire co-owners of agricultural giant the Wonderful Company, are giving $100 million to UCLA Health to fund the expansion of a neuropsychiatric hospital and mental health campus.
USF’s Will Weatherford adds sports investment with local ties to portfolio
The United Soccer League announced Weatherford Capital as an investor Thursday.
As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom — they happen first in the doctor’s office.
Steelers Not Expected to Release Highly-Expensive Veteran
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to hold onto one of their most expensive players. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Not Expected to Release Highly-Expensive Veteran
Game Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 2/26/2026
Who: New Jersey Devils (28-28-2, 58 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (29-15-12, 70 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and MSG, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Well, hopefully everyone enjoyed the time off because the schedule goes bonkers from here. This is […]
Ayotte pitched tax credits for businesses with child care. Here’s how it’s going in the Legislature.
In her State of the State speech, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte called the rising cost of child care a “downward pressure” on families. Her solution: giving businesses tax credits so they can create their own.
Standout Stats
The Juventus Men's First Team was knocked out of the Champions League by Galatasaray in the play-off stage, despite winning the second leg at the Allianz Stadium 3-2.Let's take a look at some of the n...
Softball Pitcher Finds Perfect Balance in Medical Laboratory Science Program
Senior Kylee Graham, a transfer student from Florida, has excelled on the mound as and in the lab thanks to a supportive community of faculty and coaches.
Davidson wins 67-56 against Duquesne
PITTSBURGH (AP) Parker Friedrichsen scored 16 points as Davidson beat Duquesne 67-56 on Wednesday night.
Enerflex Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Results, Agreement to Divest Non-Core Business and Provides Preliminary Outlook for 2026
ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $123 MILLION AND RECORD FREE CASH FLOW OF $141 MILLIONREDUCED NET DEBT TO $501 MILLION OR APPROXIMATELY 1.0x TTM ADJUSTED EBITDA AT THE END OF Q4/25STRONG OPERATIONAL VISIBILITY WITH ES AND EI BACKLOG OF $1.1 BILLION AND $1.3 BILLION, RESPECTIVELYSIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO DIVEST OPERATIONS IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION, CONTINUING EFFORTS TO OPTIMIZE AND SIMPLIFY ENERFLEX’S BUSINESSCAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR 2026 TARGETED AT $175 TO $195 MILLION, INCLUDING $90 TO $100 MILLION FOR GROWTH O
Barrett Business Services Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) executives said the company finished 2025 with “strong results” despite a late-year moderation in same-customer sales trends and accelerating client workforce reductions tied to macroeconomic uncertainty. Management also introduced its 2026 outlook, emphasizin
Made at the Library: Claiming Space in the Capital City of Science
Learn about the emergence of Washington, D.C. as a scientific city, the pioneering anthropology of Anita Newcomb McGee, and the scientific advocacy of astronomer Simon Newcomb in a conversation with historian and author Vincent Femia on his recent scholarship and research in the Manuscript Division.
Senators pitch business incentives to keep Union Pacific in Nebraska during merger
Several state senators are again eyeing business tax incentives to try to keep big businesses, such as Union Pacific, in the state.
Australia's Star Entertainment agrees on refinancing terms with WhiteHawk
Australia's Star Entertainment said on Thursday it has reached an agreement for a non-binding term sheet with U.S.-based private credit investment manager WhiteHawk Capital Partners for proposed refinancing of its debt.
That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026
Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes:
Dealmaking doldrums in health tech
Despite two major investor conferences, it's been a quiet start to the year for the digital health sector.
Here are 5 health topics Trump avoided in his SOTU speech
Despite President Trump's aim to make health care a "Republican issue" for the midterms, his speech left out scientific research, MAHA, abortion and rural health, among other issues.
UConn Health, Aetna reach agreement to restore in-network coverage
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — UConn Health and insurance provider Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement which restores full in-network access to UConn Health’s hospitals, physicians and clinical s…
Startup founder shares where to leverage AI, and what it can't replace
Tim Desoto built a shopping startup using AI, despite no tech background. He shares where AI helped him — and where human perspective still matters.
Despite Backlash, Payton Pritchard-Caitlin Clark Comparison Was Accurate
Reggie Miller's comp received a ton of criticism, but it was actually spot-on.
Sisters Welcome Babies Hours Apart at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx - NYC Health + Hospitals
In a remarkable coincidence, sisters Jenny Aguilar and Wendy Aguilar gave birth to healthy babies just hours apart at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central
Robert Adamson, RWJBarnabas Health Chief Information Officer, Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as a 2026 CIO to Know
Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Adamson has appeared on this list.
Rams neglect defense in new CBS Sports mock draft
The Los Angeles Rams might want to capitalize on Matthew Stafford's return rather than draft defensive players in the first round.
2026 NFL Combine: Carson Beck, Haynes King among college football stars not to be overlooked
Despite draft projections, these proven players arrive at the NFL Combine with numbers that can't be ignored
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
25 February 2026 (EMRO/PAHO)—WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making hospitals safer and better prepared for health emergencies and disasters. At a time of growing instability and constrained resources, this collaboration positions hospitals as a dependable anchor for communities, ensuring they remain open, functional, and capable of delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
Hospitals fighting measles confront a challenge: Few doctors have seen it before
As U.S. hospitals face an increasing risk of encountering measles, and pressure to immediately spot it, health care workers face an unusual barrier: Many don’t know what it looks like.
Despite likening new Xbox head's job to a "palliative care doctor", original co-creator doesn't actually think Xbox is dead
Seamus Blackley, one of the co-creators of the original Xbox, has assured the community he doesn't actually think Xbox is "dead".
Private equity to buy Arcosa's barge business for $450 million
Arcosa Inc., Dallas, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its barge building business to Wynnchurch Capital LP, Rosemont, Ill., for $450 million in cash, continuing a string of
Biohacking To Business Travel: Hospitality As Longevity Laboratory
Why hospitality may be the real longevity laboratory—how everyday business travel is redefining healthspan, wellbeing, and the future of the longevity economy.
BMO Earnings Top Estimates on US Business, Capital-Markets Unit
Bank of Montreal topped estimates on stronger-than-expected performance both at its US operations as it pushes to improve results at the business and at its capital-markets unit, which benefited from strong trading.
How Trump’s Economic Pitch at the State of the Union Echoes Biden’s
With the midterms approaching and polls showing unease about the economy, some of President Trump’s economic arguments sounded eerily like those of his predecessor.
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
Cairo, Egypt, 25 February 2026 — WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making...
Midterm underdogs rally around data center politics
Democrats in particular have seized on the prospect of rising energy costs in the fight for control of Washington and state capitals.
Obituary: Tom Benic, athlete, advocate for youth sports, former PG editor
To longtime Pittsburgh Post-Gazette readers, the name Tom Benic may ring a bell. He worked as an education reporter and later became the editor for the...
Trump issues patriotic rallying cry as he faces tough political headwinds
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher was in the chamber as the US president delivered a lengthy sales pitch to the nation.
Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night at the US Capitol.
Seahawks' Schneider: 'Business as usual' with team for sale
Despite an ownership change looming, Seahawks GM John Schneider said it will be "business as usual" for the team during the offseason.