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A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2025 MLB Winter Meetings Wrap-up: Day 3
The Brewers added a minor-league pitcher in the Rule 5 Draft as trade rumors continue to swirl.
Rockets hope return of Alperen Sengun spurs success vs. Clippers
The quirky scheduling gap courtesy of the NBA Cup allowed the Houston Rockets a respite and provided an opportunity for early-season reflection.
Hurricanes visit surging Capitals with first place on the line
In a crucial division rivalry, the Carolina Hurricanes travel to face the red-hot Washington Capitals on Thursday.
Providence hospitals, clinics in Oregon are in-network again for Aetna members
A new deal between Aetna and Providence brings the state’s largest hospital system back into the insurer’s network across Oregon.
Republicans are torn over health care. Here’s what we know
In about 22 days, a large portion of government health care subsidies expire, affecting the cost and availability of insurance for no less than millions of people. And yet, Congress is set to leave Washington in two weeks.
Registered nurses at St. Joseph hospital in Bryan, Texas vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United
Nurses at the 316-bed facility say they voted to join the union because it is critical that nurses have a say in making decisions in patient care, staffing, and to help recruit and retain experienced nurses, which leads to improved patient care.
'We need to come up with something': House Republicans struggle to agree on a health care plan
The House will vote on a health care plan before the end of the year. But a growing number of Republicans worry their party will pay the price for rising insurance premiums.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Achieves Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rate of Zero - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan announced today that it has earned national recognition for achieving a central line-associated
Despite US tariff hikes, global trade remains surprisingly strong
Global trade is proving far more resilient than many economists expected in the face of escalating U.S. tariffs, The Wall Street Journal writes. Despite forecasts of a decline earlier this year, the U.N. now projects global trade in goods and services will reach $35 trillion in 2025—a 7% jump driven by both higher prices and […]
Steelers vs Dolphins: 4 big concerns for this week
The Steelers square off with the Dolphins on Monday night and there's plenty to worry about coming off of a big win
2025 SnakePit Awards: Single-game Performance of the Year nominations
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: DOJ cleared to release Epstein grand jury materials
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Steelers bring back gold end zones vs. Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back painted end zones.
Hrithik Roshan Praises </i>Dhurandhar</i> Despite 'Disagreeing With Its Politics': "Loved And Learnt From This One"
Hrithik Roshan took to his Instagram Story to share a detailed review of the film
NFL, VisitPITTSBURGH call huddle with local business owners ahead of 2026 draft
Local business owners got their first sampling of NFL Draft related business yesterday. They say they're ready to work with the NFL.
Record-setting gift to Boston Children's to transform pediatric behavioral health
Boston Children's Hospital announced Wednesday a record gift of $100 million that it says will "transform the future of pediatric behavioral health care."
Private equity makes its first college sports play
The University of Utah has agreed to a for-profit deal with Otro Capital.
Gunther Takes Top Prize in Business Pitch Competition
Arkansas Tech University student Rose Gunther captured first place in a business pitch competition that concluded with presentations before a panel of judges at Co-Create Innovation Hub in Russellville on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Gunther’s idea for an agricultural drone service that would help crop row farmers maximize yields on the…
Launching this spring, a new graduate certificate will allow UF students to explore their passion for sports media
Last year, Jada Ross, a UF journalism major on the sports and media track, found herself on a coverage team for the 124th U.S Open. There, despite being the youngest reporter in attendance and the only woman in the group, she was given the opportunity to ask the first postgame interview question to Ludvig Åberg, a Swedish professional golfer.
NY Warns 950,000 People to Lose Health Coverage Under Trump Cuts
Nearly 1 million New Yorkers are expected to lose health coverage as a result of President Donald Trump’s federal budget, a shift that will strain the city’s struggling public hospital system.
Howard Marks says AI is going to have a 'terrifying' impact on employment — and it goes well past lost paychecks
Howard Marks, cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, said AI could strip people of the structure, purpose, and self-worth they gain from work.
Capitol agenda: Johnson’s turn to deliver a health plan
House Republicans will huddle Wednesday morning to hammer out their options.
US health officials re-examine RSV shots despite documented safety and efficacy
Officials from RFK Jr’s HHS are scrutinizing vaccines that have dramatically lowered infant hospitalizations
Tech billionaires eye AI moonshots as Trump slashes science funding
Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are trying to recreate what capitalism destroyed. The key difference is artificial intelligence
'It's a great way to get exposure:' Pittsburgh area businesses land contracts for NFL Draft
About 120 businesses from the 10 counties surrounding Pittsburgh have been accepted into the NFL Draft’s Source Program.
French Government Says Budget Talks Could Continue Into January
France’s efforts to adopt a budget could roll into next year as divisions remain among lawmakers and senators despite a breakthrough on the social security bill, the government said.
Senate Republicans plan key health care vote despite deep divisions
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says Senate Republicans will vote Thursday on a GOP-crafted proposal to address rising health insurance premiums, despite deep divisions within his confer…
Safran Agrees to Sell In-Flight Entertainment Unit to Kingswood
French aircraft engine maker Safran SA, which supplies Airbus SE and Boeing Co., entered into a definitive agreement to sell its in-flight entertainment and connectivity business to private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management LP.
The search is on for Business Report's Influential Women in Business
Business Report is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Influential Women in Business recognition. The awards annually honor professional women in the Capital Region who have distinguished themselves in business or through government or nonprofit work. Get everything you need to know about nominating someone here. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Honorees will be profiled […]
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (PLAY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating ...
Despite a net loss, Dave & Buster's focuses on new menu success, marketing revamp, and international expansion to drive future growth.
Hundreds rally outside hospital demanding affordable health care options
Tuesday night, hundreds of people rallied outside a Las Vegas Valley hospital demanding options for affordable health care.
Sequoia Capital partners share how they decide which startups get a yes
Strong opinions on startups are far more important than agreement at Sequoia's investment decision meetings.
Ukraine's ground robots are filling less than 1% of drone missions despite surging popularity
The battlefield is still dominated by aerial drones, which Syrski said are carrying out 60% of all strikes against Russian targets in the war.
One of HBO’s Best New Shows Is Returning Sooner Than You Think
Less than three months after sweeping the Emmys for its phenomenal first season, ‘The Pitt’ is ready for round two.
House GOP leaders to pitch health care options for vote next week
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said Republican leaders will present their health care proposals to the full House GOP conference on Wednesday to find out which items have consensus for…
I Tried the Galaxy Z TriFold at a Dubai Store and Its Design Made Me a Fan
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold impressed me with its smart design choices despite being a less versatile folding phone than the Huawei Mate XT.
NH health officials urge continued vaccination of newborns for hepatitis B despite CDC committee vote
New Hampshire health officials are urging parents to continue the standard hepatitis B vaccination regimen for newborns despite a vote from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee to remove the recommendation.
Small business optimism rises, but owners say qualified workers are still hard to find
Small business optimism rises despite ongoing labor quality concerns as well as inflation challenges, according to new NFIB data showing mixed economic signals.
EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs
The US "course correction" for Europe alarms experts. EU politicians stand by the transatlantic partnership despite many accusations, but emphasize the bloc's sovereignty. Reactions from Brussels.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Dem-appointed education officials face new scrutiny as fraud scandal widens
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
UM Health-Sparrow earns highest rating for maternity care in new report
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow's birthing center sees around 3,500 births annually, according to a statement from hospital officials.
Five Health System Hospitals Named To U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Hospitals For Maternity Care - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that five of its hospitals were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2026 Best Hospitals
Early registration for 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference ends Dec. 12
The early registration deadline for the 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference is Dec. 12.
Cherokee Nation Entertainment celebrates 35 years
Leaders of the Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Nation Entertainment and Cherokee Nation Businesses recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of the gaming and hospitality enterprise Cherokee Nation Entertainment.The celebration was held December 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Vote now for the 2025 Sloopys – Capitol Letter’s 8th annual Ohio politics awards
This year, we’re handing out awards in 28 categories to everyone from statewide officeholders and state lawmakers to staffers and lobbyists.
STEM Students Blend Science and Policy in New Capitol Campus Fellowship
Ella Camp (C'26) has always loved science but wanted to pivot from a career focused solely on research. In a new Earth Commons fellowship, she found an opportunity to dig into environmental public policy.
Despite federal funding cuts, UNR working to continue local food business center
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Capitol agenda: What Trump told POLITICO about health care
The president said "I don't know" when asked whether he'll push Congress to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
UC San Diego Health Earns Highest Ranking for Obstetric, Infant Care
For the fourth year in a row, UC San Diego Health is recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.
Who should be the Steelers' MVP for the 2025 season?
Who is the team MVP for the Pittsburgh Steelers? There are many heroes, and the choice isn't that simple.
UCHealth opens new inpatient mental health unit in Northern Colorado hospital
Marjorie Taylor Greene highlights Trump’s cavalier attitude toward political threats
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Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business
While some Oregon lawmakers echoed her priorities, the governor’s Monday speech in front of industry leaders mainly defended her record.
Seven RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Earn National Recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity
This year, yet another RWJBarnabas Health maternity hospital has been added to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care - marking seven added to the ranks of High Performing.
UCL Power Rankings: Arsenal stay top despite loss to Villa
Champions League returns for the last matchday of 2025
Actress Kristen Stewart says entertainment industry is 'capitalist hell'
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump critic Jasmine Crockett shakes up Senate race
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
New images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and a Jupiter-bound mission showcase interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ahead of its close pass by Earth.
Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 15 game Monday
NFL Week 15 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Monday Night Football game between Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Where Wisconsin falls in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll after 2-0 week
The Wisconsin Badgers still sit outside the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll despite a strong week of results.
Netflix CEOs: ‘We’re Super-Confident’ of Closing Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Say Merger Will ‘Protect Jobs in Entertainment Industry’
Netflix's co-CEOs projected confidence about closing Netflix's takeover of Warner Bros. and HBO Max despite Paramount's hostile bid for the studio.
First-Ever College Sports Collective Bargaining Agreement Released By Athletes.org
The four-year proposal includes a revenue-sharing template agreement and “school-specific revenue-sharing percentage based on pro rata revenue per sport."
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons prepares to rock Capitol Hill as conservatives rally behind radio royalty reform
Conservative groups rally behind American Music Fairness Act as rock legend Gene Simmons prepares to testify before Senate on radio royalties for recording artists.
Progress in politics: Politicians say New Mexico Legislature more welcoming to women
On the bottom floor of the state Capitol in Santa Fe — beneath the public galleries and art displays — the walls are lined with portraits of former
What’s Driving Public Health Legislation in 2026?
Learn about the prospective legislative landscape for public health in 2026 from chronic to infectious disease and more.
PROOF OF THE PUDDING EXPANDS NATIONAL SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOOTPRINT WITH ACQUISITION OF RS3 STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY
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Where science meets sip: New lab boosts beverage management education
WSU’s new beverage lab in the former Cyber Café space gives students hands-on experience with the science and service of wine and other beverages, preparing them with practical skills for careers across the hospitality industry and beyond.
Capitol agenda: GOP struggles on affordability message
Republicans are divided over how to address growing cost-of-living concerns over health care, housing, student debt and more.
Rumour: Dead Space Is 'On Ice', Could Be Sold Off to Help Cover EA's Acquisition Debt
Despite remake's success
Health care fight heads to fever pitch
Plus: Supreme Court hears case on presidential power, Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, Tim Walz faces scrutiny
Health care fight heads to fever pitch
Plus: Supreme Court hears case on presidential power, Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, Tim Walz faces scrutiny
Reclassifying professional jobs as non-professional is bad business for Idaho
What this plan will most likely do is decrease the already short supply of nurses, teachers, therapists, and other much needed workers, writes Rebecca Tallent.
Weird Science: Citizen science and monkey sweat help NC researcher determine whether current obsession with skincare routines may be doing more harm than good
Dr. Julie Horvath is the head of the Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and also an Associate Research Professor at North Carolina Central University. She’s studying personal hygiene and its effects on the microbes on our skin – by taking samples from people's arm pits and from the underarms of other primates.
Lawsuit accuses Ohio Department of Health of withholding public records on abortion licensure
Lawyers with a reproductive rights initiative in Ohio are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to intervene in a dispute against the Ohio Department of Health, in which they say the agency is withholding records related to the licensure of a clinic providing abortions.
Magnum Ice Cream valued at $9.1 billion in Amsterdam listing
Shares in the Magnum Ice Cream Company traded at 12.8 euros per share on Monday, implying a market capitalisation of 7.84 billion euros ($9.14 billion), as the company finalised its long-awaited spinoff from Unilever to list in Amsterdam.
China’s trade surplus hits $1tn for first time despite Trump’s tariffs
Trade data shows China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US markets
China’s exports grow 5.9% in November despite major drop in US shipments
China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straight month of double-digit declines.
‘You deserve better’: How one local business owner is rethinking fast food
The smell of freshly-roasted meat drifts through the building of Wild Pita as it rotates on the spit, a method of making gyro where seasoned meats are stacked on top of each other and cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Build-your-own wraps or bowls are assembled with rice, vegetables and Mediterranean sauces and topped with chicken,...
Capitals Report Card: Caps Squeak By Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals (18-9-3) returned home after a four-game road trip. They were able to squeak by the Columbus Blue […]
Deadly shooting being investigated outside Clearwater sports bar
One person was found in the parking lot, and several others were taken to the hospital.
Youngstown’s entertainment venues risk 2025 operating loss
YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned Covelli Centre, Youngstown Amphitheatre and Wean Park entertainment complex may end the year with its first operating loss since 2009 despite another strong year for ticket admission tax collections. “It should be really close to break-even,” Eric Ryan, president of JAC Management Group, which operates the facilities for the city, said […]
The Truth About Airplane and Hospital Air, According to Science
There’s a certain logic in thinking that the air in a hospital or airplane is filthy, teeming with viruses, bacteria, and whatnot...
College Football Playoff bracket: Indiana on top; Miami and JMU in, Notre Dame out
The committee did not drop Alabama from its No. 9 ranking despite a blowout loss in the SEC championship on Saturday.
605 Made Holiday Market draws strong crowd of shoppers
Despite a snowy day, plenty of people supported local makers and shopped the 605 Made Holiday Market.
How Moss Is Solving Mysteries Scientists Never Expected
A new study looks at how microscopic plants have been used as evidence in forensic investigations. Tiny plants such as moss are easy to miss. Many are no larger than an eyelash, and they usually grow low to the ground in damp, shaded environments. Despite their size, these plants can provide impo
It’s Golden Globes nominations time and all the movies and TV shows are about anxiety
The noms are coming and it looks like everyone is stressed. From “One Battle After Another” to “The Pitt” to “Weapons” to “Severance,” we’re mainlining art about how freaked out we are.
NH's Business: Granite State facing shortage of nurses
Registered nurse Carlene Ferrier talks about the impact of the shortage after a report found that New Hampshire has the most open nursing jobs per capita than any other New England state.
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
As farmers face historic headwinds, calls to Iowa and national mental health crisis hotlines are increasing.
Week in politics: Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect identified, Texas redistricting GOP win
President Trump faces some uncomfortable political realities — from another resurfacing of the 2021 attack on the Capitol, to the pendulum of midterm elections.
Week in politics: Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect identified, Texas redistricting GOP win, Trump's racist rant
President Trump faces some uncomfortable political realities — from another resurfacing of the 2021 attack on the Capitol, to the pendulum of midterm elections.
Conservative Project at Supreme Court Meets Trump’s Push to Oust Officials
President Trump has repeatedly ousted leaders of independent agencies despite federal laws meant to shield those regulators from politics.
Sick in a Hospital Town
The story of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital — the dominant political and economic institution of Albany, Georgia — is the story of American health care.