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Medicaid cost, DCF oversight among CT lawmakers’ 2026 priorities
Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.
University of Pittsburgh grappling with weeks-long delays for imaging results
UPMC, Pennsylvania’s largest hospital system, is reportedly grappling with radiologist shortages, which are forcing the organization to priortize urgent imaging orders in some cases.
In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding
The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities.
Galaxy Buds 4 may not have Galaxy Buds 3 like quality and reliability issues
Samsung has reportedly prioritized quality and reliability in the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro over simply offering more features.
Patriots’ Drake Maye Gives Answer To Famous Tom Brady Question
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was asked a familiar question during Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday. “Who is your hero?” If that sounds familiar, it’s probably because you remember when that same question was asked to Tom Brady prior to Super Bowl LI. “Who’s my hero? That’s a great question. Well, I think […]
Survey finds prior authorization viewed as greatest hurdle in navigating health care
A KFF survey published today found that people view prior authorization as the biggest challenge beyond costs when navigating the health care system. In terms of issues people viewed as a “major burden,” prior authorization was highest at 32%, followed by understanding their bill or what they owe at 23%.
Poll: People View Prior Authorization as Greatest Burden in Navigating the Health System
New KFF polling explores the challenges beyond costs that people with insurance face in navigating the health care system. People cite prior authorization review as their top problem by a wide margin, with a third (32%) saying prior authorization requirements are a “major burden.
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Prior Authorizations Rank as Public’s Biggest Burden When Getting Health Care
KFF's health tracking poll finds that beyond costs, insured adults say prior authorization is their biggest challenges when accessing care. About seven in ten (69%) insured adults say prior authorizations are burdensome, and a third (34%) choose prior authorizations as their single biggest health care burden.
The Supper Club turns Tuesday into an interactive night of dining and entertainment
The Supper Club is transforming Tuesdays into an intimate, after-dark experience where chef-driven cuisine meets live music, illusion and interactive performance – designed to surprise and delight.
Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities
Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority for President Donald Trump — reviewing the actions of officials who investigated him, according to a source familiar with the plan.
CT’s largest business group lays out top priorities. They sound familiar
Speakers said Connecticut is at a crossroads with a mixed economic picture, uncertainty due to federal policy changes, inflation and cost of living.
Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause the disorder.
A ‘top priority in this building’: Senate health committee seeks to broaden access to primary care
An expansive bill seeks to change the way patients access primary care by changing the ways the state pays for it.
‘We’ll stay in the fight’: New OU athletic director committed to Rock Creek Entertainment District
The hiring of Roger Denny as OU’s next athletic director may signal the university’s plans to prioritize the advancement of the Rock Creek entertainment district.
Borderlands 4 Finally Gets Photo Mode in Today's Major Update
Borderlands 4 is getting a major update today, including, among other things, the addition of the long-awaited Photo Mode that was announced prior to the game's launch, but was allegedly held due to the need to prioritize polishing other elements.
Driving Habits Provide Window Into Seniors' Brain Health
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Larry Duncan valued driving as part of his independence. But Duncan — a retired business owner from Pinehurst, North Carolina — started to become more nervous behind the wheel prior to his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s ...
Fed holds interest rates steady, pausing rate cuts amid economic uncertainty
Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates unchanged at its January meeting after cutting rates at its three prior meetings amid uncertainty over the labor market and inflation.
Minnesota Wild Announces Partnership with Priority Commerce Sports
Wild selects Priority to streamline ticket payments and drive new revenue
‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health
A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters
‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health
A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters
National Institutes of Health Need Agencywide Strategy to Prioritize and Fund Pediatric Research, Says New Report
Childhood health is foundational to lifelong well-being. A new National Academies report makes recommendations on how NIH and Congress can best support pediatric health research and improve health outcomes through childhood and beyond.
Trump’s Choice to Be Alabama’s Next Senator Finds an Odd Political Target: the Modern Gas Can
ENTERPRISE, Ala.—U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, a longtime political figure in this rural Alabama community, has his priorities. Among them? A reform effort aimed at the modern gas can. A congressman since 2021, the Republican may be headed toward one of the most powerful positions in Yellowhammer State politics, a seat in the U.S. Senate, given […]
Trump Administration declares pristine Alaskan seafloor “open for business,” mocks environmental safeguards - Greenpeace
At a time of accelerating ocean, climate, and biodiversity crisis, the priority should be on protecting these ecosystems, not opening new frontiers of extraction.
Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S.
Google today announced that it is expanding its more affordable Google AI Plus subscription plan to 35 countries and territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99, giving Google Gemini users a more affordable option for accessing upgraded AI services. Prior to now, Google AI Pro was the most affordable AI subscription plan at $19.99 per month.
Vern Buchanan to retire from Congress after 20 years of distinguished service
'Every achievement worth doing began with listening to my constituents and fighting for their priorities.'
Congress Should Prioritize Transparency and Accessibility in Live Entertainment Industry
January 27, 2026 The Honorable Marsha Blackburn Chairman Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Hickenlooper Ranking Member Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Chairman Blackburn, Ranking Membe, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone
Launch of the United Advocacy Working Group for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)
A new United Advocacy Working Group for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) has been officially launched to strengthen coordination and collective voice across global, regional and country levels. Established as a light-touch platform, the Working Group aims to align advocacy efforts, share evidence and political intelligence, and coordinate key messages and moments in support of EWENE-CSA priorities and the broader MNCH agenda.
Syria advances a nationally led public health response to substance use through inter-ministerial action
27 January 2026, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic: Syria is taking a significant step forward in addressing substance use as a public health priority, following a high-level inter-ministerial meeting hosted by the...
Denver mayor aims to reduce gun violence, homelessness in 2026
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday outlined his top 2026 priorities, with an eye toward the city’s most persistent challenges, notably homelessness, which has been growing under his administration, though there had been gains in some areas. The city’s top goals, Johnston said at a news conference at the La Alma Recreation Center, include further […]
Prioritizing bone health critical to healthy aging, doctors say. Here's how tennis and other sports can help.
Google Discover makes messy AI headlines a ‘feature’ because they ‘perform well’
Following prior testing, Google Discover is keeping AI headlines around as they “perform well” with users. Google Discover is the...
Ubisoft's long-in-the-works Beyond Good and Evil 2 "a unique proposition" in the open world adventure market, studio says
Ubisoft has confirmed Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a priority for the studio and "fits with [its] strategy of focusing on Open World Adventures".
Healthy Aging Expert Reveals the No. 1 Nutrient He Prioritizes for Long-Term Health
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a healthy aging expert reveals the nutrients most important for long-term health.
Pedro Allende Confirmed as New Under Secretary of Science and Technology
Pedro Allende has been confirmed as the new Under Secretary for Science and Technology, assuming leadership of the office responsible for advancing research, development, and innovation in support of national security priorities.
Make your health a priority during extreme winter weather with these tips
Whether you are a caregiver or a person with underlying health conditions, there are ways to prepare now for inclement weather to ensure you are staying safe.
Video: Why Climate Isn’t a Top Business Priority at Davos
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was once ground zero for an unofficial climate movement in the business community. David Gelles, a climate reporter for The Times, describes why climate is no longer a key focus in Davos today.
House passes appropriations package for health care funding, extends key health care provisions
The House Jan. 22 voted 341-88 to pass a three-bill minibus for fiscal year 2026 that includes funding for key health programs and other bipartisan health care provisions and extensions. The bill includes extensions of AHA-supported priorities, such as the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume adjustment programs for one year, telehealth flexibilities for two years, and hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years.
Lindsay Clancy’s husband sues mental health providers, accuses them of overmedicating Duxbury mother prior to killings
If Lindsay Clancy had received adequate care, the suit alleges, “it is more likely than not that Patrick and Lindsay's children would still be alive today.”
Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”The precise meaning of his impromptu comments, and what they could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have alarmed former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Related articlesNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingUS set to close office responsible for global science and technology dealsTrump halts new NIH grants to international health-research partnersSince then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Alarm over US plan to prioritise citizens in research funding
The US’s leading science official has said the country will focus its research spending on scientists with US citizenship, triggering alarm that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”Kratsios’s precise meaning, and what it could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have stunned former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Since then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Chipotle is getting more serious about politics, forming a new PAC
Ahead of the midterms, Chipotle has filed to form a political action committee, in a departure from its prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."
Patriots’ First AFC Championship Injury Report Features Uncomfortable Trend
The New England Patriots typically don’t have any problem handing out off days, particularly on Wednesday. Harold Landry III (knee) and Marte Mapu (hip) missed practice prior to the AFC Championship. Christian Elliss (hip), Thayer Munford Jr. (knee), Morgan Moses (rest) and Hunter Henry (rest) were not seen during the media access portion, either — […]
Louisiana health secretary's priorities for LDH: 'Zero-waste,' healthy food, 'radical transparency'
Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein laid out a sweeping roadmap for the $21B Department of Health, promising tighter oversight, a new focus on nutrition and annual public accountability.
Somali-born activist praises Trump's stark warning at Davos speech: 'Priority number one'
After President Donald Trump took to the stage in Davos to declare that Western Civilization must defend itself, Somali-born activist and author Ayaan Hirsi Ali said that “Trump is right."
Billy Bob Thornton abandons Hollywood's extreme body transformation demands after health concerns
Billy Bob Thornton reveals why he stopped extreme weight changes for roles, prioritizing health over dramatic transformations that once defined his career.
Buffalo Bills head coach candidates: Josh Allen drives profile
With Allen as the priority, Joe Brady, Brian Daboll and Davis Webb are among the early names to watch.
Netflix Debated Launching a Theatrical Movie Business Before Warner Bros. Deal, Co-CEOs Say
Netflix in the past debated whether to launch its own business to distribute original films in theaters, but that fell short of its top priorities, co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said.
TSMC Rumored To Remove Apple’s Priority Shipment Status From Their Partnership, As iPhone Maker No Longer The Biggest Revenue Contributor To Its Foundry Partner
A new rumor claims that Apple has fallen out of favor with TSMC as the technology giant is no longer the top revenue maker for its foundry partner
House Appropriations Committee releases health funding proposal
The House Appropriations Committee has unveiled proposed outlays for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including key investments in priorities within the Make America Healthy Again | The House Appropriations Committee has unveiled proposed outlays for the Department of Health and Human Services, including key investments in priorities within the Make America Healthy Again movement and long-discussed pharmacy benefit manager oversight.
QinetiQ to align US business with Trump's defense priorities
British defence and security group QinetiQ said on Tuesday it is aligning its U.S. business to the administration's priorities, after President Donald Trump's recent call for sweeping changes to America's defense industry.
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Ever thought that learning would be more fun with a cold drink in hand? We've got you covered! Suds & Science brings scientists face-to-face with the public at local neighborhood bars for a night of learning, drinking, and community that you won't want to miss! Highlights: - Fun and informative lectures from STEM professionals - Lively discussions between scientists and audiences - Connection with your community in a laid-back environment "Tentacle Tinder: How Cephalopods Decide When to Swipe Right" Cephalopods (the class of mollusks that includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes, and nautiluses) are renowned for their complex cognitive abilities and for their remarkable capacities to rapidly alter their body patterns for camouflage and communication. But behind the scenes, things get even stranger. Nearly all cephalopod females mate with multiple males and can store sperm for weeks to months. That means each female carries a tiny archive of potential fathers. So the big question becomes: when everyone is competing for a spot in that archive, how do cephalopod females decide who to mate with, and can they control whose sperm ultimately fertilizes their eggs? About the Speaker Theodora is a PhD student in Marine Biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Prior to starting at SIO, Theodora researched chronic reproductive pain conditions in New York, created marine science multimedia as a science communication intern at Point Reyes National Seashore, and studied cephalopod neuroethology as a research intern at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Theodora currently studies the evolutionary and behavioral dynamics of female choice in cephalopods, with a focus on local California market squid. When she’s not doing research or underwater, Theodora can usually be found listening to or singing classical music. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram
Scoop: Bipartisan health package likely moving forward
The agreement would include long-stalled priorities but no extension of Obamacare subsidies.
Kemp, Georgia legislature signal health care isn’t priority as federal aid losses mount
Amid the topics covered by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in his State of the State address Thursday, one top of mind for many Georgians was missing: health care.
Pixel 10a price won’t change after all as latest leak reveals true release date
Another new Pixel 10a leak spills Google’s launch plans while also confirming that prior pricing information wasn’t giving the full...
Lee Health: Share your voice to shape local healthcare
The survey helps identify health disparities, barriers to care, and priority areas for action.
When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes
Academic publishing system often allows scientific errors to persist because it prioritises profit and prestige over timely correction.
Budget, mental health worries and more: What NC lawmakers are expected to prioritize in 2026
Day in the life of surgeon and Next Health longevity CEO Dr. Shah
Dr. Shah said he saw the biggest change in his personal health when he did small things consistently. Here's what he prioritizes daily.
Day in the life of surgeon and Next Health longevity CEO Dr. Shah
Dr. Shah said he saw the biggest change in his personal health when he did small things consistently. Here's what he prioritizes daily.
AMD reportedly now prioritizes RX 9070 XT over non-XT variant
AMD reportedly shifts focus to RX 9070 XT, RX 9070 left behind The "memory panic" is starting to mess with GPU lineups. When memory gets pricier, cards
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address cost of living.
Meditz Students Pitch Policy Solutions to Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Working in collaboration with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), undergraduate students in the “State & Local Politics” course taught by Gayle Alberda, PhD, in the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, conducted in-depth research on high-priority regional issues and developed policy briefs designed to inform real-world decision-making.
Inside Iowa Politics: The challenge of changing your property taxes
Republican leaders in the Iowa Legislature say property tax reform will be their top priority in 2026.
Radiology business leaders’ top lobbying priorities in 2026
Top of mind is the need for fair reimbursement to ensure the sustainability of practices while maintaining patient access to their services, experts say.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
AMC Entertainment (AMC) closed at $1.55 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.42% move from the prior day.
HHS terminates thousands of grants for substance use, mental health worth billions
The Department of Health and Human Services told grantees funding their projects was no longer aligned with agency priorities.
Healey to eliminate insurer prior authorizations for some drugs and services
Prior authorizations have long been hated by many, but insurers call them an essential tool they use to control spending.
Zohran Mamdani’s Head of NYC Media and Entertainment Office on Meeting With SAG-AFTRA, Bringing Projects Back From Europe: ‘We Are Prioritizing the Workers Who Run These Productions’
Zohran Mamdani's newly appointed commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, Rafael Espinal, discusses unions, productions, more.
Driving Progress on the America First Global Health Strategy Through Bilateral Global Health MOU with Malawi - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is advancing a new model of global health assistance—one that prioritizes the protection of the American people from infectious disease threats while empowering recipient countries to achieve self-reliance and accountability within their national healthcare systems. Today, the United States and the Government of Malawi signed a five-year, $936 million bilateral health cooperation Memorandum […]
UNLV and Las Vegas Aces To Host Girls and Women In Sports Day Clinic January 31
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV athletic department and women's sports teams along with the Las Vegas Aces organization will come together to honor the 40th annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31, by hosting free sports clinic prior to the Lady Rebels' home contest that afternoon against Colorado State at The Pavilion.
DeSantis looks back in opening his final Florida legislative session
DeSantis prioritized property tax cuts and AI regulation during his speech.
Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
NVIDIA Prioritizes RTX 5060 Series GPUs Over Rest of Lineup, RTX 5090s Selling Above $3500
NVIDIA has put the majority of its RTX 50 lineup on the back foot as it now prioritizes the RTX 5060 series over everything else.
Leaders, It’s Time to Build Your Tolerance for Uncertainty
In today’s volatile business environment, leaders must develop uncertainty tolerance as a core skill. Here are three ways to do so: Anchor yourself in clear values and enduring priorities to give yourself stability when everything else is in flux; embrace experimentation, building to learn rather than over-planning; and reframe murky conditions as an opportunity for growth, rather than a threat, so you are able to row through the fog.
Recent Moves Show Penguins Are Prioritizing Winning
The recent acquisition of Egor Chinakhov and the signing of forward Blake Lizotte by the Pittsburgh Penguins shows that the team is prioritizing winning hockey games this season
Astrana Health Touts Delegated Risk “Single Payer” Model, Prospect Synergies, Reiterates 2025 Guide
Astrana Health (NASDAQ:ASTH) executives outlined the company’s delegated risk model, growth strategy, and recent integration priorities during a company presentation followed by a Q&A session. The event featured remarks from Brandon Sim, with Chief Operating and Financial Officer Chan Basho join
Cardinal Health Raises Fiscal 2026 Outlook and Highlights Strategic Progress During J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Presentation
Raising Fiscal 2026 Outlook: Cardinal Health is increasing expectations for fiscal year 2026 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS)1 to at least $10.00, from its prior guidance range of $9.65...
JPM26: Bristol Myers CEO to ‘cast a broad net’ as business development remains a top priority
San Francisco—Bristol Myers Squibb is already aiming to launch more than 10 new medicines by 2030. | Bristol Myers Squibb is already aiming to launch more than 10 new medicines by 2030. But to hear CEO Chris Boerner, Ph.D., tell it, “business development remains a top priority” for the company’s capital allocation strategy heading into 2026.
Scoop: Dems make health deal offer with ACA subsidies
There's bipartisan sentiment to address long-stalled priorities like pharmacy benefit manager business practices.
UCSD's Math Meltdown: The Cost of Prioritizing Identity Politics Over The Basics
The University of California, San Diego is confronting an academic breakdown that would have been unthinkable a decade ago: a..
Activists press Georgia lawmakers to defend civil liberties
Liberal demonstrators headed to the Capitol to advocate for policy priorities during the first day of Georgia's 2026 legislative session.
Miami flipping Ty Simpson from NFL Draft should be top priority as QB options dwindle
Many of the portal cycle's top quarterbacks are off the board, and now Miami is scrambling
Seattle’s appetite for new property taxes approaching its legal limit
State law limits Seattle’s ability to add new property taxes, even those approved by voters. Now, new priorities and bigger levies than ever before are competing.
DePaul Athletics to Host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Networking Social Feb. 4
DePaul Athletics is set to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with a networking social prior to the DePaul women's basketball matchup against No....
Legislative Session preview: Shevrin Jones prioritizes fleet of people-focused proposals
His priorities range from ensuring continuity in health care and banning discrimination based on hairstyles to protecting schoolchildren from violence.
Conservation’s unfinished business
Conservation often presents itself as a technical enterprise: how much land to protect, which species to prioritize, what policies deliver results. A recent paper in Nature argues that this framing misses something fundamental. Many of the field’s most persistent failures, the authors contend, cannot be understood without confronting how race, power, and historical exclusion continue […]
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
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