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UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite
Texas Republicans bet on continuing to win over Latino voters. Then Trump began his aggressive deportation campaign.
GOP senators view Lutnick’s contacts with Epstein as political liability
Republican senators are worried that revelations around Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could balloon into a bigger political liability for th…
Beth Fukumoto: The Important Science Of Hakalau Forest
A recent trip to the remote refuge shows that environmental restoration is possible with commitment from policymakers and the public.
The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Analysis | Primary season has arrived. Why these races matter so much in 2026.
A 21st-century-record number of seats are opening, and races will be raucous and crowded, reflecting both parties’ ideological, stylistic and generational tensions.
Trump claims victory on affordability as public anxieties persist
Advisers had been encouraging the president to sound more empathetic toward struggling Americans. But as some bright spots emerge, the messaging has shifted.
He spent decades perfecting his voice. Now he says Google stole it.
NPR’s David Greene says he was “completely freaked out” when he heard an AI voice that sounded just like his own, and he’s suing over it.
Column | Lucas Pinheiro Braathen dared to be who he is. He won gold because of it.
Brazil’s first Winter Olympic gold medalist has a message worth listening to after his victory in the men’s giant slalom.
Pols & Politics: Congressman Richard Neal gets a primary challenger
A public school teacher is filing papers to unseat longtime Congressman Richard Neal in the September primary election as Congressman Jim McGovern files legislation to end the decades long trade em…
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | A Valentine’s Weekend in Full Voice: What’s Happening in the Twin Cities Music World February 14
Twin Cities Valentine's weekend features Bad Bad Hats at First Avenue, Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall, and Cory Henry at the Dakota. Events range from indie to jazz and metal.
The biggest sporting event in Milan on Saturday wasn’t the Olympics
With a global sporting spectacle going on nearby, locals in Milan flooded San Siro to witness a riveting Derby d’Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus.
This week in politics: How Schuylkill County’s legislators voted
Between ongoing budget stalemates and severe partisan divides, it can be easy to feel like nothing is getting done in government. But every week is a busy week in politics, and important developmen…
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) February 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, former state GOP boss Gina Swoboda announces she is leaving the congressional race in CD1 to run for Secretary of State. Then, Republican consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former Democratic lawmaker Reginald Bolding discuss Karrin Taylor Robson pulling the plug on her run for governor and Senator Mark Kelly winning his legal fights against Pete Hegseth.
Obama pushes back on White House rhetoric, ape video: Decorum has ‘been lost’
Former President Obama argued in an interview published Saturday that American politics has become a “clown show” under the second Trump administration, suggesting that many Americans dislike the r…
North Carolina public schools awarded more than $11M for mental health services
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health.
Illinois Quick Hits: Bills filed to create small business accounts
(The Center Square) – Democratic state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, and Republican state Rep Amy Elik, R-Alton, have filed legislation to create small business asset purchase accounts.
SC health officials report 17 new measles cases
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting 17 new measles cases in the Upstate region since Tuesday.
Measles exposure reported at Madison hotel
Public health officials reported a new measles exposure at a Dane County hotel - unrelated to a recent confirmed case in a UW-Madison student.
Infant Botulism Outbreak Testing Handled by Minnesota Public Health Laboratory
The final months of 2025 saw a national outbreak in infant botulism cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare proposal appears to have hit dead end
For second year, bill to formally unite Broward Health with Memorial Healthcare fails to gain support.
New measles exposure in Madison prompts urgent health investigation
MADISON, (WKOW) — Public Health Madison & Dane County is investigating a new measles exposure in Dane County.
Health officials investigate new measles exposure at Madison hotel
Public Health Madison & Dane County is investigating a new measles exposure in Dane County. The exposure is not related to the confirmed case of measles reported last week.
Business Briefcase: SWIB conference slated for March 19 at WIAC
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — The 2026 Schuylkill Women in Business Conference, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19 at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, will be centerd on “The Whole You,” focusing on “all …
Oklahoma Sen. Kristen Thompson targets health, literacy and workforce reform
The Edmond Republican says improving health outcomes, reading levels and child care access is key to strengthening Oklahoma’s economy.
Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster
While Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, supports the SAVE America Act, she won't buck the Senate filibuster, which will prove a key barrier in the legislation's survival in the Senate.
‘Sip and stroll’ in Loomis? Town ponders plan for entertainment zone downtown
The proposal would allow alcohol in a five-block stretch under strict rules, but questions remain about safety and costs.
Why Pennsylvania’s two most powerful Democrats don’t speak
While private animosity is common between politicians, John Fetterman has propelled his long-fraught relationship with Josh Shapiro to the public eye.
‘The place to be’: South Dallas’ Historic Forest Theater eyes rebirth for next generation
For Dallas’ Black community in the late 1950s through the 1960s, the Forest Theater was the place to see and be seen.
Week in politics: Rubio's speech, DHS funding, Epstein hearing, Republicans block tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks to reassure European allies and a partial government shutdown hits the Department of Homeland Security.
A doctor shares his 6 simple rules for healthy living
Ezekiel Emanuel explains why his new book, “Eat Your Ice Cream,” is different from the many others about how to live longer and better.
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes
The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores
As we long for spring, let’s savor the many little moments, subtle changes nature has to offer now
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day, but as slow transitional moments with different markers signaling the warming or cooling of our region.
Proposals for exploring viruses and skin as the next experimental quantum frontiers share US$30,000 science award
Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, while skin is a living interface between physics and biology, making them perfect—but until now overlooked—arenas for testing the interplay between quantum physics, biology and life. That’s according to arguments made by Connor Thompson, a PhD student in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, and Samuel Morriss, a medical doctor based in Melbourne, Australia, whose two essays share the US$30,000 first prize in FQxI’s latest essay competition, presented in partnership with the Paradox Science Institute. The eight winners of the $53,000 competition—which asked “How Quantum is Life?”—were announced on 14th February, 2026.
Colorado Politics Calendar Feb. 16-22
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
It’s not just about romance: Friendships benefit your health, too.
Love doesn’t have to be romantic to improve your life. Research shows that friendships, especially high-quality ones, are key for health and well-being.
Column | Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.
The one industry powering the U.S. labor market
Without health care, the United States would have nearly 400,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, according to Labor Department figures through January.
Republican calls Bondi a triple threat: ‘inept, incompetent and incapable’
Republican: Bondi a triple threat: ‘inept, incompetent and incapable’
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...
Health officials warn Galena High families of possible whooping cough exposure
Galena High School officials and Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) are alerting families that students and staff may have been exposed to pertussis, also kno
Judge temporarily blocks HHS from rescinding public health grants in 4 Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Pots of money falling from the sky
The city of Portland has recently uncovered piles of money no one knew was there. At the same time, the city is looking at a pot of money that some say should be off limits to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in town.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
Army policy prohibits partisan displays, and most service members refrained from cheering.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
Health commissioner provides details on Vermont’s first 2026 measles case
Health officials say the patient contracted the virus during international travel, and there is no current public risk.
Eric Crosbie: Investigating health harming industries and analyzing corporate harm to public health
Eric Crosbie: Investigating health harming industries and analyzing corporate harm to public health | Undergraduate Research | University of Nevada, Reno
Small Business Funding, CPS Support And Lab Grown Meat Round Out The House of Delegates’ Week - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The House of Delegates took action on their stated legislative focus of economic development Friday, as well as supports for Child Protective Service workers.
County Health Advises Vaccination As Measles Cases Rise
Santa Barbara County Health Department advises residents who are not already immune to Measles get vaccinated.
Online sports betting petitions cleared for circulation after more than a month of waiting
The final language for two petitions aimed at legalizing and regulating online sports betting in Nebraska has been approved and the petitions are now ready for circulation.
One year of RKF Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first year in office has upended decades of public health norms. He’s touted his overhauls as major wins for his “Make America Heal…
Los Angeles County Public Health set to close 7 clinics due to significant funding cuts
SF: Department Of Public Health Tries New Approaches As City's Overdose Deaths Jump In New Year
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is trying out new strategies to tackle the city's drug crisis after seeing a considerable jump in overdose deaths in January compared to the previous...
CCTA becoming an essential tool for interventional cardiologists
Ziad Ali, MD, explains how coronary computed tomography angiography is creating a major shift in cardiac care.
7 L.A. County Public Health clinics to close after $50M funding cut
Seven Los Angeles County public health clinics will stop providing services later this month after the county lost more than $50 million in federal, state and local funding, officials announced. Th…
For Karen Spilka, this year’s Galentine’s Day is serious business
On Galentine's Day, we sat down with Senate President Karen Spilka to talk about her priorities, and relationship with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
TWU Health Sciences Center ‘state of the art’, in U.S. not just D-FW. Take a look inside
More than two years after breaking ground on its $107 million Health Sciences Center, TWU opens the Denton facility where students across disciplines train...
Trump calls climate change threat to public health "a scam" but scientific findings show otherwise
The decision from the administration on Thursday reverses a 2009 finding that says warming endangers Americans' lives and health.
White House, RFK Jr. shake up health leadership after controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health department is undergoing a major leadership overhaul.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from pulling health grants to Illinois, other Democrat-led states
Nabarun Dasgupta honored with TIME100 Health and Dogwood Awards
The awards recognize the innovation fellow and senior scientist’s public health influence and commitment to helping North Carolina communities.
Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge M…
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.
I'm Obsessed With 'You've Got Mail'—Minus This Enormously Problematic Plot Point
Don't get me wrong—this is one of my favorite romantic comedies. But Joe Fox, you've got some major work to do.
Clemson strengthens public health outreach with support from the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation
Clemson University is working to improve oral health in South Carolina with support from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation. Oral
Impacts of special elections on both parties
How special elections affect the Democrats and Republicans.
Entrepreneur Libor Zezulka, M.A. Launches Start.Scale.Survive. Business Guide Built on Book OS Platform
Czech Republic, February 13, 2026 -- The new business book combines print publishing with a companion mobile app, web community, and VIP conten...
New C-U Public Health director says he’ll focus on access to affordable health care in Champaign-Urbana
The new head of public health in Champaign County says he’s adamant about health equity and equal access to affordable health care. Dr. Mamadou Tounkara is stepping into the role following former administrator Julie Pryde’s retirement in January after 30 years of service.
China mulls US manufacturing fund ahead of Xi-Trump summit, business leader says
Leaders to secure ‘very positive’ outcomes but no ‘grand bargain’ during talks in Beijing, AmCham China chair predicts.
How to Avert the Tragedy of Great-Power Politics
Germany knows the costs of a world governed by power alone.
Oregon transportation tax hike one step closer to landing on May ballot following key vote
One key Republican suggested his caucus may seek legal action to prevent the move.
MAGA vs MAGA: Georgia election exposes divisions in Trump’s base
Republican candidates vie for MAGA mantle in race to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
High On Life 2 Review - Contact High
High on Life 2 is the kind of game that you can put on, laugh at for a while, and forget what's troubling you, even though reminders might slip in through the pointed social commentary.
City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
MSU Museum’s second annual SciCurious invites guests to fall in love with science
This Valentine’s Day, MSU Museum invites its visitors to think about the world around them with its public outreach event, SciCurious, which presents attendees with an array of scientific collections, live specimens, and interactive activities. SciCurious is set to take place in the MSU Museum’s newly renovated building from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 14th. Anyone can attend, and although registration via the museum’s website is encouraged, it’s not required.
The Sports Report: Strickland looking to recapture more Gainesville magic
In addition to his two world titles, Jeff Strickland has six Gatornationals victories in Stock and Top Dragster and he’s set to return this season looking to add to that total.
Advancing AI for science: extracting and fusing cross-disciplinary expert knowledge with data to accelerate alloy discovery
High-entropy alloys are promising advanced materials for demanding applications, but discovering useful compositions is difficult and expensive due to the vast number of possible element combinations. Now, researchers have developed a novel AI-driven framework that integrates experimental data, computational modeling, and cross-disciplinary expert knowledge extracted from scientific literature. By combining these sources in a way that accounts for uncertainty, their approach can make reliable predictions even for poorly studied alloy compositions, outperforming conventional data-driven machine learning methods that rely on training data alone.
Lancaster County public sales: Feb. 13, 2026
Martin & Rutt Auctioneers LLC, of New Holland, conducted a public auction of real estate Feb. 5 for Warren G. and Tina W. Mickley at 676 Fivepointville Road, Denver. A
Trump revokes landmark EPA ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate…
Will intraparty fighting blow up the Texas Senate primary for both Democrats and Republicans? Plus, the House just passed a bipartisan housing package. Are real solutions to the affordability crisis…
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states
The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states.
Council member: Keeping the Mavs downtown is more than a smart business decision
Dallas city council member argues the Dallas Mavericks shouldremain downtown to promote inclusive, citywide growth.
Vacaville could add entertainment zones downtown for public alcohol consumption
The City of Vacaville, like a host of other cities in the Greater Sacramento region, is considering adopting designated entertainment zones downtown to support business owners and create a more vibrant atmosphere.
Trump boasts of over $1.5b in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms.
President Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president.
Trump heads to Fort Bragg to cheer special forces members who ousted Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro
Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism for proposing $10 million in small business relief after Trump's immigration crackdown amid fraud allegations.
Iran’s Crackdown Is Now Targeting Its Own Politicians
Several members of the country’s reformist movement—designed to change the Islamic Republic from within—have been arrested, including its leader.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. California…
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now.
Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting $600 million in public health funds
A federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocked on Thursday the Trump administration from moving ahead with $600 million in cuts to public health grants in four states led by Democrats.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting $600 Million in Public Health Funds
By Dietrich Knauth Feb 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocked on Thursday the Trump administration from moving ahead with $600 million in cuts to public health grants in four states led by Democrats. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah said that California, Colorado,
Kathy Ruemmler is leaving Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs' top lawyer is leaving the firm, saying her prior work with Epstein was "becoming a distraction."
Grays Ferry fire prompts air quality warning, health officials urge precautions
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating air quality concerns following a large smoke-producing fire in the Gray’s Ferry area and is advising residents to take precautions.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to keep paying Colorado public health grants
Colorado and three other states sued Wednesday to prevent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from halting $600 million in ongoing public health grants.
Federal judge stops Trump plans to cut public health funding to Colorado, other Democratic-led states
The federal government had planned to cut grants that funded HIV prevention work and sexually transmitted disease surveillance in Colorado
Fintech Clear Street postpones US IPO, Bloomberg News reports
Wall Street broker Clear Street has postponed its U.S. initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, marking the second delayed listing in a week as the IPO market faces another bout of volatility.
Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants
MDH reported that 107 health departments across the county received the funding, but the grants for Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois and California have been cancelled, totaling more than $1.5 billion.
Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - 2026 politics and election preview (March 4, 2026)
This November is shaping up to be one of Michigan’s most consequential elections in decades. Join Michigan Public's Political Director Zoe Clark, Senior Capitol Correspondent Rick Pluta, and their panelists for our FIRST Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics of the year.