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Exclusive | Spy Agency Blocks Congress From Seeing Gabbard Whistleblower Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard’s office rejected Democratic efforts to see all the underlying material about a foreign conversation that discussed Jared Kushner.
Agassi Sports Entertainment Appoints MKTG Sports + Entertainment as Global PR Agency of Record
Agassi Sports Entertainment Corp. (OTC PINK: AASP) ("ASE" or the "Company"), a sports entertainment and innovation company focused on racquet sports, today announced the appointment of global sport and entertainment agency, MKTG Sports + Entertainment, as PR Agency of Record.
Cowboys free agency: Dallas’ use of tool labeled ‘pretty absurd’
It will shock you to learn the Cowboys spent the least among all NFL teams in free agency over the last half decade.
Broncos fans shouldn't overlook team's recent core signings
Even before free agency begins, the Broncos have the core of their roster under contract thanks to key extensions signed from 2024-2025.
Cowboys free agency: Grading the deal for RB Javonte Williams
Javonte Williams’ deal is great for the Cowboys.
EPA mercury rollback raises health and transparency concerns in North Carolina
The Environmental Protection Agency's mercury rollback is raising health and transparency concerns in North Carolina.
NFL combine 2026 live updates: What head coaches and GMs are saying in Indianapolis
With combine week upon us, follow live updates as coaches and GMs discuss staff changes, free agency plans, draft prospects and more
Fresh Defender Introduced to Vikings Rumor Mill
The Minnesota Vikings’ spending budget in free agency is slim compared to last year, but that won’t prevent the club […]
What releasing Antonio Gibson means for the Patriots
The veteran running back was let go ahead of NFL free agency.
Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
CDC Leadership Disarray Deepens as Second-in-Command Departs
Leadership turmoil at the top US public health agency intensified Monday, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s second-in-command stepped down less than a week after its third new director in the past year took the helm.
CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency
Dr. Ralph Abraham has stepped down as principal deputy director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said Monday.
Broncos' offseason needs for free agency and 2026 NFL draft
What are the Broncos' biggest needs going into the 2026 NFL offseason?
3 quarterback targets for the Patriots in NFL free agency
Previewing this year’s quarterback class ahead of free agency.
NFL analyst's 'bold prediction' sees Chargers bolstering guard spot
Sports Illustrated's Connor Orr predicts the Chargers will sign a veteran guard in free agency.
Why Steelers Should Bring Back Criminally Underrated Super Bowl Champion
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a crucial offseason. After overhauling their coaching staff, it’s nearly time to address their roster via free agency, trades and the NFL Draft. While the Steelers are expected to focus on wide receiver, one area they shouldn’t overlook is running back. While Jaylen Warren is still under […]
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science
Former employees stepped up to create the National Public Health Coalition to advocate for public health after Trump’s cuts to the agency
Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training
An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Want the latest Cubs news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our Cubs Insider newsletter. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely on impending free agency: Baltimore is home but business is business
After four years in Baltimore, Isaiah Likely is potentially a few weeks away from testing free agency for the first time in his NFL career. While Likely recently noted his affinity for the Ravens, he also recognizes the other opportunities out there.
Fact-checking DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on her agency's role in elections
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Titans land two top five edge rushers in bold prediction
The Tennessee Titans land two of the top five edge rushers in free agency in one analyst's bold prediction.
Health and Climate Consequences of EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal ‘Cannot Be Overstated’
In short: the agency will no longer be able to regulate carbon pollution or greenhouse gases—though a couple of scenarios might prevent President Trump from getting his way.
Will Commanders target Packers WR in free agency?
Packers free-agent receiver could help Washington's offense.
CIA retracts intel reports that agency says failed to meet standards for political bias
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has ordered the retraction or “substantive revision” of 19 of the agency’s intelligence products after a review determined they failed to meet standards for analytic tradecraft and political independence, the Central Intelligence Agency said on Friday.
Trump administration plan could indefinity restrict work permits for asylum seekers
A government agency says that, under the plan, new work permit applications for asylum seekers “would be paused for an extended period, possibly many years.”
Sporting KC signs defender Ethan Bartlow as a free agent
Sporting Kansas City has signed 26-year-old defender Ethan Bartlow via free agency, the club announced today. Bartlow spent preseason on trial with Sporting KC and has signed a one-year MLS contract through the 2026 season with club options through June 2027 and the 2027-2028 season. Bartlow spent the first five
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency overturned some pollution regulations.
Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable
Lawmakers who oversee the Department of Homeland Security say the agency has repeatedly stymied their requests for information in recent months, with even some Republicans alleging they’ve had phone calls go unanswered and data requests left to languish.
MAD: Betway Selects M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment As Agency Partner
The agency's remit is a global sponsorship campaign.
Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters
A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face has been hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters in a physical display of the Republican president’s efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency
Healthy Returns: FDA chief Marty Makary on compounded GLP-1s, vaccines and China
Makary helms the FDA in the midst of a contentious stretch for the agency, defined by massive staff and budget cuts and sweeping changes to vaccine policy.
Commission voting on East Wing concept has few members with arts experience, little time for public comment
The Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency that advises the president and Congress on design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings, is usually made up of experts in architecture, art and urban and landscape design.
Hamilton County redirects $480,000 in tourism funding to sports agency
Hamilton County commissioners voted Wednesday to move thousands of dollars away from tourism, opting to invest the funds into sports.$480,000 will be taken away
2 'underpriced' free agent linebackers for Colts to consider
One NFL analyst recently highlighted two potentially "underpriced" linebackers in free agency, who could be of interest to the Indianapolis Colts.
Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training
An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Want the latest Cubs news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our Cubs Insider newsletter. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Healthcare Professionals, Scientists and Children Sue the EPA for Backtracking on Greenhouse Gas Regulation
Widely anticipated legal challenges question the agency’s reversal of the 2009 endangerment finding. The decision is “reckless, illogical and ignores the vast majority of public comments,” plaintiffs say.
Environmental groups sue EPA over climate regulation rollbacks: ‘Politics overriding science’
Last week, the EPA rolled back a key climate finding that gave the federal agency the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Wednesday morning, environmental groups took the EPA and its administrator, Lee Zeldin, to court.
White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now
The co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which rebuked CDC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, will oversee the nation’s leading public health agency.
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging its determination last week that revoked a scientific finding that…
NFL free agency: Arizona Cardinals, Reed Blankenship named good fit
The Cardinals should add a safety in free agency. This top safety free agent was matched with the them as a good fit
Minnesota Vikings named fit for veteran LB during 2026 offseason
The Minnesota Vikings could add an underrated Carolina Panthers linebacker when free agency begins next month.
The many claims by Trump’s DHS that have fallen apart
The imminent exit of Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin from the agency is the latest sign of a reset in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy, which has fallen sharply out of favor with the American people.
One Team's Misfortune Provides Chicago Bears With Free Agency Opportunity
Projected market value for Philadelphia Eagles' top free agents
With free agency set to begin, we're looking at the projected market value for Philadelphia's top players set to hit the open market
Effort to save, reform Business Council advances; Freedom Caucus presses to defund it.
A Senate committee passed a measure Monday to reform the agency, with an amendment to put lawmakers in charge rather than form a task force.
49ers News: 20 days until free agency begins
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Commanders could target Maryland product in free agency
The Commanders will have several tight end options in free agency.
Trump administration eliminates greenhouse gas regulations : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding,” the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions harm the public. We discuss what’s behind the change and what it could mean for Americans.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, climate correspondent Jeff Brady, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by 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.
Public Health Agency of Canada visits ECDC for enhanced collaboration and to strengthen global health security
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and its Director, Pamela Rendi-Wagner, welcomed the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Nancy Hamzawi, to ECDC on Monday, 16 February 2026.
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury.
Ravens Potential 2026 Free Agent Targets: Interior Offensive Line
With the 2025 NFL season now officially concluded, the offseason picture will soon begin to take shape. The first and biggest upcoming period on the docket is free agency, which is only a few weeks away. For the Baltimore Ravens, this free agency cycle will be a significant one. Coming off a disappointing non-playoff season, […]
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury.
Predicting Where D.J. Reader Will Play in 2026
After finishing his contract with the Detroit Lions, D.J. Reader is set to hit free agency. Here’s why a return to the Cincinnati Bengals makes the most sense for 2026.
Katie Britt on DHS shutdown negotiations: ‘We won’t walk away from enforcing the law’
The Department of Homeland Security shut down Friday night after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the agency.
National Institutes of Health faces leadership vacuum as director positions sit open
More than half of the NIH's institutes and centers don’t have permanent directors, giving the Trump administration an unusual opportunity to reshape the agency. The latest departure came on Friday.
BMW Study Reveals Minimum EV Range Business Drivers Want
BMW asked a Dutch market research agency to conduct a study among drivers of company cars to determine how much range an EV should have.
Hollywood talent agent sells company after Epstein files release
In an internal memo sent to agency staff on Friday, which was obtained by CNN, Wasserman said he has “become a distraction” to the company’s “efforts.”
Casey Wasserman to sell entertainment agency amid backlash from Epstein ties
Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive tapped by President Trump to chair the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said late Friday that he is in the process of selling off his talent agency. The move,…
NFL insider reveals Jaguars free agency plan at cornerback
What is the Jacksonville Jaguars plan at cornerback in free agency? One NFL insider revealed what he is hearing.
Casey Wasserman Will Sell Entertainment Agency Amid Epstein Files Fallout
Casey Wasserman, a Los Angeles entertainment executive and the head of the 2028 Olympic Games, has lost clients since his emails with Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced.
Exclusive | Casey Wasserman Putting His Talent Agency Up for Sale After Epstein Fallout
Wasserman has said he “never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein” and told staff he felt that he had “become a distraction” to the firm’s work.
Business on Harry Hines shut down in multi-agency enforcement operation
This comes roughly 10 days after officials announced the expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods to battle violent crime, drug trafficking and human...
Science agency to ditch supercomputing center
The announcement comes after President Donald Trump’s team said it’s “breaking up” a top climate research center.
San Francisco 49ers' Kendrick Bourne makes free agency plans clear
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is a pending free agent this offseason but made it quite clear where he wants to go.
U.S. EPA repeals landmark finding that underpins public health and climate regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its unlawful repeal of the endangerment finding.
Paris says 'oui' to booming business of romantic proposals
STORY: This Texan couple have been dating for one year.And Josue Perales wanted extra special celebrations with his girlfriend Kayla Balboa. On a candlelit terrace, overlooking the Eiffel Tower, she says "yes".Balboa had always wanted a Paris proposal. "She's always been mentioning how...""This is my dream place.""This is her dream... well, here we are."To make sure every detail was perfect, Perales employed the help of a local marriage proposal planning agency.And he's not the only one.Paris is seeing a surge in demand for elaborate marriage proposals like this one.Thanks to social media, TV shows and events showcasing the "City of Love", the entire industry catering to love-struck couples willing to pay thousands for unforgettable moments is booming.Les Entremetteuses, or "The Matchmakers", helped Perales get his "yes".Founder Pauline Le Tendre says Valentine's Day is her "busiest day of the year."But she says she's busy all year round - after demand started growing in 2019, with a brief lull during the pandemic."Once the borders reopened, it steadily increased. After that, there were a couple of boosts with (the TV show) 'Emily in Paris,' the Paris Olympics also. We had a lot of work after the Games."The company's proposal packages start at 590 euros, or just under $700, for a proposal on the Seine river banks.The average spend can go up to $2,400 - with some clients spending more for extras, like performers.:: Kiss Me in Paris/Artem Martynov & Anastasia KalynaFor those wanting to splurge even more, Kiss Me in Paris has them covered.The agency says its clients typically spend an average of about $12,000 on their experiences - or as much as some $118,000.:: Kiss Me in Paris/Tuan Nguyen FilmsLuxurious proposals are choreographed in high-end hotels, aboard yachts on the Seine, or in authentic French chateaux."To just be able to, in your social circles, say, 'We got engaged in Paris,' is great, right? It has prestige, it has cachet." That's Cengiz Ozelsel, who co-founded Kiss Me in Paris with his wife Chantelle Marie Streete.They say bookings have more than doubled since 2015.While the more budget-friendly Oui Love Paris agency told Reuters, its bookings have quadrupled since 2020.For many planners, though, the payoff is more than just numbers."I absolutely love it because... people are inviting you into their lives at one of the most special times in their lives."
Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.
Giants QB Russell Wilson: Contract status, 2025 performance review
A look at New York Giants QB Russell Wilson, his contract/free agency status, and a 2025 performance review.
Romantic Proposals Become a Booming Business in 'City of Love'
By Manuel Ausloos PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - When Texan Josue Perales brought his girlfriend Kayla Balboa to Paris, she thought it was just a romantic getaway. Instead, he had hired a marriage proposal planning agency to set up a dreamy scene overlooking the Eiffel Tower, complete with white ...
Dolphins free agency: Who was the best signing in 2025?
Who was Miami’s best free agent acquisition in 2025?
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NASA Moon Mission Spacesuit Nears Milestone
The next-generation spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send
AbbVie sues U.S. health agency over Botox price controls
Botox is known for smoothing facial wrinkles, but can also be used to treat eye- and neck-movement disorders, neck spasms, incontinence and migraines.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of Feb. 9-13, 2026, includes a new leader for the Defense Health Agency, a roadmap for leveraging artificial intelligence in military medical education, and the U.S. Navy’s human performance optimization initiative.
AbbVie sues US health agency over Botox price controls
Feb 11 (Reuters) - AbbVie sued the U. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, challenging a decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to impose price controls for Botox.
U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.
UN agency begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump as health risks mount
The United Nations Development Programme began clearing a huge wartime garbage dump on Wednesday that has swallowed one of Gaza City’s oldest commercial districts and is an environmental and health risk.
Bengals free agency: The best linebackers for Cincinnati to target
Leo Chenal seems like an ideal candidate to join the Cincinnati Bengals.
UN agency begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump as health risks mount
Solid‑waste mound, estimated at 300,000 cubic meters that formed during war, to be moved to new temporary site south of city that meets environmental standards
UK public health system posts job ad for nurse focused on 'close-relative marriage'
UK health agency advertises nursing role for families in cousin marriages linked to higher genetic risks for children in controversial health program.
Chappell Roan leaves Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations
Grammy Award-winning singer Chappell Roan said Monday she’d left the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after emails released by the US Justice Department showed he exchanged flirtatious messages with
US court agency pulls climate change from science advisory document
Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman after agency CEO named in Epstein files
The Grammy winner said in a statement on Feb. 9 that "artists deserve representation that aligns with their values."
Trump administration to cut $600 million in health funding from 4 states
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,. according to documents.
US Medicare Agency Proposes Regulation to Reduce Fraud Across Health Insurance Programs
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday proposed regulations to crack down on fraud and misleading practices by health insurance agents and brokers to lower health care costs. (Reporting by Sneha S K in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona) Copyright 2026 ...
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 4, including a child, Lebanese health ministry says
Israeli forces killed four people, including a child, in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, citing the health ministry, in two separate strikes that the Israeli military said targeted members of the Shi'ite Muslim armed group Hezbollah.
Thai Reformist Politicians Face Lifetime Ban After Election Loss
More than three dozen former lawmakers of a pro-democracy party in Thailand face a lifetime ban from politics after the nation’s anti-graft agency found them in breach of ethical standards over a failed bid to amend the royal insult law.
OC Health confirms second measles case at Disneyland
According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the individual visited the parks on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
Bengals’ Joe Flacco return could hinge on Vikings, Steelers
A new report says other teams will have an interest in the Bengals QB during free agency.
OC health agency official placed on leave after criticizing oversight of COVID vendor
Chief compliance officer Kelly Sabet, who accused COVID testing vendor 360 Clinic of double billing the county, is sent home from job.
Health Agency Refers Knockoff GLP-1 Provider Hims & Hers to Justice Department
The FDA said it would take “decisive steps” to restrict nonapproved drugs that use GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Small Business Administration says billions of dollars in fraud was found in California
Small Business Administrationadministrator Kelly Loeffler said Friday that the agency suspended over 111,000 California borrowers due to suspected fraud.
What NJ chains were hit by bankruptcies in the past few years?
Data by the Wall Street rating agency S&P Global showed that there were 785 bankruptcies in 2025 — the third consecutive year that the number rose.
Best AI Marketing Agency (2026): Nicely Network Recognized for Impactful AI-SEO Campaigns by Better Business Advice
Nicely Network has been named the Best AI-SEO Marketing Agency for 2026 by Better Business Advice, recognizing the agency's leadership in AI-SEO, organic Reddit marketing, and large-scale AI visibility campaigns for global brands.
New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO
The New York City Health Department on Wednesday said it has joined the World Health Organization's global outbreak response network following President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from the U.N. health agency.
New York City Joins UN Health Network After Trump Withdrew US From WHO
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The New York City Health Department on Wednesday said it has joined the World Health Organization's global outbreak response network following President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from the U.N. health agency. WHY'S IMPORTANT Following ...
Following recent resignations, levee expert sees politics dominating flood protection authority
Two resignations from the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East has left the agency with commissioners who have been appointed by Louisiana's governor.
US agency investigates Nike for alleged discrimination against white workers
EEOC demands firm turn over ‘DEI-related objectives’ amid Trump administration crackdown on diversity initiatives
Whistleblower complaint centers on sharing of classified intelligence and reporting of a potential crime, watchdog says
A complaint filed last year by a US intelligence community whistleblower that is now being scrutinized by lawmakers includes claims that the distribution of a highly classified intelligence report had been “restricted for political purposes” and that an intelligence agency lawyer had failed to report a potential crime to the Justice Department, a government watchdog told lawmakers earlier this week.