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GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is seeking to fend off a primary challenge that comes as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide
North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber
A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety were secretly added to foods and supplements without notifying the public or the FDA, a new investigation found.
PHOTOS: Mount Tabor at Charlotte Catholic
Mount Tabor played at Charlotte Catholic in the NCHSAA 6A state quarterfinals Monday. Photos by Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer
Detroit Mayor Sheffield appoints Ali Abazeed as city's new chief public health officer
Foxboro select board set to meet for first time since delaying FIFA’s entertainment license
Foxboro’s select board will convene Tuesday night for their first public meeting after denying FIFA and the host city of Boston an entertainment license for seven World Cup matches to begin this June at Gillette Stadium.
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran
Mayor Lurie to S.F. public health department: Cut $40 million more
Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the S.F. public health department to cut an additional $40 million from its budget over the next two years.
Second unvaccinated Broomfield High School student contracts measles, Colorado health officials say
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department confirmed a new case of measles on Monday and are warning Broomfield and Westminster residents about possible exposure.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican’s district in New York
A state trial court ordered the state to redraw the district to include a greater number of Black and Latino voters.
Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?
Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model-based mental well-being apps by consulting relevant experts and reviewing existing state and federal regulations.
In Miami campaign stop, Byron Donalds gives first glimpse into policy plans
Congressman Byron Donalds has not yet rolled out a detailed policy platform in his pitch to become Florida’s next governor.
In win for GOP, Supreme Court blocks NY map change before midterms
Republicans, including the Trump administration, asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a redistricting dispute in New York.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York
The US Supreme Court on Monday approved an emergency appeal from a Republican congresswoman in New York who asked the justices to block a state court ruling that ordered her Staten Island-based district to be redrawn ahead of the midterm election.
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party
How Adderall affects the heart when you don’t have ADHD: a cardiologist’s warning
Students sometimes take unprescribed Adderall to stay up late and study. According to new research out of Mayo Clinic, however, that may do more to the heart than those students realize.
In Their Words: How Trump's and his administration's statements on Iran evolved and conflicted
President Donald Trump and his team have given shifting and sometimes conflicting reasons for striking Iran, even as they claim the mission a total success
House panel releases videos of Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation
Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term
Western Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke said he won’t seek reelection citing health problems
Dr. Al Olszewski said he plans to run as a Republican in the Western District
Mayor Sheffield taps Dearborn exec as Detroit's chief health officer
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced that Dearborn's former chief public health officer will lead Detroit's health department.
How bipartisan health policy is made | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum.
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield appoints public health officer
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Rings In Lunar New Year with Celebration for Patients and Residents - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur, part of the public health
Sheffield names Dearborn official to become city's new Chief Public Health Officer
Ali Abazeed replaces Denise Fair Razo. After working with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, he helped establish Dearborn's health department.
Box Turtles Are Vanishing. Can Science Help Bring Them Back?
Smithsonian researcher Maxwell Earle explains how tracking tech can help protect struggling Eastern box turtle populations in Virginia.
Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue
The Cost of Measles and Public Health Implications
Understand the cost of measles, from a financial, health, and societal standpoint. Also, learn the best preventative measures while planning for impact.
U.S. Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches ahead of Tuesday primary
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to avoid being the first Republican senator from Texas to lose a primary, and Democrats are hungry to win a Senate race.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina's state primaries
North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November
SOM Team Wins National Business-School Soccer Tournament
Hosted by the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin, the Texas Winter Classic MBA Invitational Soccer Tournament invites teams from top business programs to compete for the title.
Science of Fitting In: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns.
Caltrans to Host Contracting and Partnership Fresno Summit to Connect Businesses with State Contracting Opportunities
State of California
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state primaries
Arkansas voters will choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices in primary elections Tuesday
Call Of Duty Announces Black Ops Royale, A New Warzone Battle-Royale Mode Inspired By Blackout
We learned about Call of Duty's new approach to the battle royale genre.
America’s Protein Obsession, Explained | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Most Americans get plenty of protein—but under-consume other important nutrients.
Celebrate STEAM to Launch 2026 Atlanta Science Festival
To kick off the 13th annual Atlanta Science Festival, Georgia Tech will host its Celebrate STEAM event on March 7. Free and open to all, the event invites visitors to campus for hands-on demonstrations and experiences showcasing the innovation and excitement at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Submission Period Now Open for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 To Be Awarded
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work that addresses issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine for the general public.
Can Science Explain Consciousness?
From plant sentience to AI feelings, Michael Pollan's new book explores the terrain of awareness.
Milken Institute School of Public Health, Social Mission Alliance Announce 2026 Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
The Social Mission Alliance announced the sixth cohort of Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education.
Science of fitting in: Do best friends or popular peers shape teen behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns. Far from being easily swayed, adolescents navigate peer influence strategically—an insight frequently overlooked by parents and educators.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Business Partner Moj Mahdara Blasts Dems Over Iran
Kinship Ventures co-founder Moj Mahdara called on Dems to "wake up" and support Trump over his controversial military action against the Islamic Republic.
Trump presses ahead with Iran war despite warnings of political risk for midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with military strikes against Iran despite private warnings from senior aides that the escalation could be difficult to contain and carry political risks for Republicans in November's midterm elections, according to two senior White House officials and a Republican close to the administration.
Tiny Public Assembly Theatre stages 3 new 12-minute plays a month
The tiny Public Assembly theater company is taking community theater to the next level by developing and performing three one-act plays per month. Seeing a show is the only prerequisite to submitting, and you might be surprised by the Hollywood star power that shows up.
Virginia’s new public health leaders take the helm as state agencies weather uncharted waters
Two men with deep experience in health care policy and practice have recently been tapped to oversee Virginia’s public health agencies, as health care remains a top concern for residents and an ongoing challenge for state and federal lawmakers.
Five Testy Moments From the Acrimonious Texas Senate Primaries
Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, the Democratic and Republican races have become increasingly personal and contentious.
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
What cost foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees
Chinese researchers will no longer be reimbursed for paper publication charges in Nature Communications, among others.
Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
Trump tests a new approach in Iran: Regime change without owning the fight
Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.
Trump Says Iran War Could Last Weeks and Gives Competing Visions of New Regime
In a brief interview, he said the country’s hardened military should simply surrender their weapons to the Iranian public.
Experts to examine the use of generative AI in science
The Assessing and Imagining the Impact of Generative AI on Science Symposium, March 3-5, will feature experts from across academia and industry engaging in discussions on the use and implications of generative AI.
Global webinar on core public health capacities to conduct ship inspections and issue ship sanitation certificates
Ships cross borders every day, connecting countries and serving as a backbone of the global economy. However, outbreaks onboard can disrupt maritime traffic, leading to significant economic and operational negative consequences. Without strong public health capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to public health risks on board ships, maritime travel can also become a pathway for the spread of infectious diseases. To support countries in strengthening these capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a two-day webinar on 11–12 February, bringing together more than 700 ship inspectors, port health officers, and public health authorities, primarily from the African, Eastern Mediterranean, and European Regions. The webinar came at a pivotal time. With the amended International Health Regulations entering into force on 19 September 2025, the need to focus on public health preparedness has never been greater. Strengthening public health capacities at borders, including onboard conveyances, is a cornerstone of global health security and central to the amended IHR.“The high level of attendance and active participation throughout the two days of the webinar highlighted the growing demand for technical guidance and capacity-building support in ship inspection and issuance of ship sanitation certificates”, said Dr Ninglan Wang, Head of the Borders, Mass Gatherings and Health Protection Measures (BMM) Unit at the Health Emergency Preparedness Department at WHO headquarters. “The dynamic interactions among experts and countries underscored the value of continued cross-border collaboration in the maritime sector and knowledge exchange in this area”. Conducting regular public health inspections on board ships for the issuance of ship sanitation certificates (SSCs) in accordance with the IHR requirements is crucial for ensuring that ships meet specific health standards, thereby minimizing the risk of the international spread of diseases via maritime traffic. These certificates, mandated by the IHR, require ports to have trained personnel who can identify and control public health risks on board vessels and apply recommended control measures. This standardized global procedure not only ensures compliance with the IHR but also promotes consistency in health practices across ports worldwide. SSCs are the globally-recognized tool used to prevent and control known public health risks on ships, providing a common way to register and communicate public health events and measures taken on board between all stakeholders involved in this process, including public health authorities in ports and ship operators. Only SSCs issued by ports authorized by national authorities to issue such certificates are considered valid. As per the IHR, all States Parties are required to send to WHO their list of authorized ports (available here) and to keep it updated. However, many Member States continue to face practical challenges, such as limited resources, high staff turnover, and competing priorities. These realities underscore the value of platforms such as this webinar, which foster collective learning, peer-to-peer exchange, and practical solutions to help countries build and sustain the capacities required under the IHR.Over the two days, participants engaged in presentations and discussions covering a wide range of technical and operational topics, such as the overarching international legal framework governing ship sanitation; considerations for pre-inspection planning; risk assessment factors by type of vessel; the completion and issuance of SSCs and evidence report forms; or practical insights on the inspection of various technical areas, such as food safety, medical facilities, water systems, or vector control, among others. In addition, public health authorities from the Netherlands, Morocco, and Tanzania shared case studies to showcase their practical application of these IHR requirements in their respective countries. Given its success, WHO plans to replicate similar sessions in the future to reach additional time zones and regions and cover other pressing border health-related topics, ensuring that Member States can continue benefiting from these opportunities to share knowledge and expertise.
UCLA Health Receives $100M for Mental Health Treatment
UCLA Health has received the largest single gift in its history devoted to mental health care: $100 million to expand mental and behavioral health services at the health campus, in part by supporting construction of a new neuropsychiatric hospital.
Asbestos fees drive inspections strengthening public health protections
The fee-supported asbestos program exceeded its inspection goals, ensuring safer demolition and renovation practices statewide.
Netflix CEO Sarandos says he bailed on WBD because of price, not Trump
Netflix's rivals — Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison — had made a point of courting the President and other Republicans.
Iran suggests it's open to US talks, White House official says, and Trump is 'eventually' willing
Iran’s “new potential leadership” has suggested it’s open for talks with the United States after the American and Israeli attack
How the left punishes small business
Raising the top tax rate would affect a lot of unsuspecting middle-class workers.
Public Storage and Welltower Announce Strategic Data Science Partnership to Advance Application of AI in Real Estate Investing
/PRNewswire/ -- Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) and Welltower (NYSE: WELL) today announced a strategic data science partnership bringing together Welltower's...
Highly anticipated planetarium to finally open at Science Central
The opening of Science Central’s facility marks the return of the region’s only public planetarium.
If Iran Strikes Backfire, Voters Will Know Who’s to Blame
President Donald Trump begins his conflict with Iran on a narrow ledge in public opinion. So long as the mission’s costs to America remain small, he’s unlikely to face insurmountable political pressure to end it. But he starts the war extraordinarily vulnerable to backlash if things go wrong.
CHS Marine Biology Club Raises Funds to Support Science—And Send a Message
"If people actually understood the importance of marine research, they would participate more in our cause to fund it, or at least encourage the government to begin funding it again with public pressure." — CHS Marine Biology Club President Nicola Suraci
From micro-wedding to big bash, Tacoma business will right-size your costs
Sign and Celebrate recently was awarded top business-pitch designation from local networking group.
Cook County public health grant threatened by federal funding cancellation
Grant funding for Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is at risk after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) canceled millions of dollars in public health investments for Minnesota. The Public Health Infrastructure Grant awarded Cook County more than $30,000. Statewide, about $38 million in public health funding was canceled, effective...
Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard
Regime change might seem straightforward at first
Texas GOP identity at core of Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt's 3-way Senate race
Republican infighting could put the reliably red state in jeopardy this fall as President Trump stands on the sidelines
The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.
In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire
The primary battle for the Republican nod in Texas’ U.S. Senate race illustrates tensions between factions of the GOP. Some national Republicans are concerned the seat could be at risk.
Inside California Politics Feb. 28, 2025
(Inside California Politics) — Fresh off a pair of polls showing him narrowly atop a crowded field of governor candidates, Republican hopeful Steve Hilton told Inside California Politics host Nikki…
Frasers Property Thailand strengthens scale and resilience by deepening its multi-asset real estate business
Bangkok, Thailand, March 1, 2026 -- Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited (“Frasers Property Thailand” or “FPT”) today announced a...
Big business in Russia on brink of default
Representatives of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) have publicly stated that the financial condition of large businesses in Russia is deteriorating systematically, directly linking it to the government's current economic policy. — Ukrinform.
Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.
Neshoba County Fair entertainment lineup announced for 2026
The entertainment lineup for the 2026 Neshoba County Fair has been announced.
Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Myrient announces March 31 shutdown for 390 TB video game preservation library
Myrient ROM index closing March 31, 2026, cost and bandwidth cited Myrient is a public "video game preservation service" that hosts a large set of curated
Trump Is Attacking Climate Science. Scientists Are Fighting Back.
It’s easy, looking at the past year, to see the damage the administration has done. But researchers are also stepping up, trying to fill the gaps.
Republican responds: neighbors before politics
To the editor, I read with great interest and compassion the recent letter from a neighbor, Emily Shapiro, who submitted “Is it too late to know thy neighbor?” in the Riverdale Press’s …
How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?
Republicans largely rally behind Trump's strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.
Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.
Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
‘It’s a slap in the face of the United States Congress’: Lawmakers fume as Trump again bombs without their blessing
Top Capitol Hill Democrats, and a small number of Republicans, watched in alarm Saturday as the administration launched a major US assault on Iran, decrying President Donald Trump’s call for the overthrow of another foreign government without their expressed approval.
Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran
The public’s appetite for a U.S. attack on Iran was low before President Trump and Israel took action on Saturday.
Key political and religious figures in Iran
After Saturday's major attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran
E-Verify requirements draw business pushback in some Republican states
Business opposition is slowing efforts to require E-Verify in several Republican-led states, with industries warning mandates could hurt agriculture, construction and local economies.
Democrats will force a vote to limit Trump on Iran, along with some Republicans
Republicans in Congress largely praised President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran, but a few of them joined Democrats in saying he needs congressional authorization for war.
Colorado Republicans, Democrats clash over Iran military operation
Colorado’s congressional delegation split sharply along party lines Saturday after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, triggering a fresh debate in America over presidential war powers. Trump announced early Saturday morning that U.S and Israeli forces had begun “Operation Epic Fury” after multiple explosions were reported around Iran. Later in the day, the president said that […]
Medical marijuana business new license moratorium could get extended
Pieces of legislation at the state capitol could extended the ongoing moratorium into 2028.
Slotkin: Trump hasn't justified U.S. strikes on Iran
Democrats have been largely critical, but one Republican member of Michigan's congressional delegation said Donald Trump took "decisive action."
Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore publicly shuts down Xbox co‑founder’s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, basically calling the 'gamer CEO' argument nonsense
Former Xbox 360 leader Peter Moore weighs in on Asha Sharma’s appointment, pushes back on co-founder criticism, and urges patience as Xbox enters a new chapter.
In Congress, GOP leaders support Trump strikes on Iran but Democrats seek vote
Congress divided along party lines to the strikes on Iran, with Republicans largely supporting Trump and Democrats calling for an authorization vote.
Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to ‘steal’ midterm elections
In a rare public address, former president said US is experiencing ‘dark days’ and urged Americans to vote
Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race
Democrats are banking on Tejano music star Bobby Pulido to help them win back Hispanic voters in a South Texas congressional district that favors Republicans
Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel publishes his first letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
Warren Buffett’s successor released his first letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday as the company took a $4.5 billion write-down on the value of its Kraft Heinz and Occidental Petroleum stakes.
Alabama House committee approves bill to allow public health agency to inspect jails and prisons
Many groups say the kitchens and food service areas need to be inspected to help prevent illnesses from spreading.
Older Americans are lonely. It's a public health crisis.
"Loneliness in the second half of life needs to be a focus of public health policy."