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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
With the 2026 NFL season just days away, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (NYSE: ARMK) announced a slate of new premium hospitality experiences, innovative food and beverage concepts, expanded local partnerships, and exclusive retail offerings across its eight NFL partner venues.
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt Over Kyler Murray Captain Decision
On Sept. 3, the Minnesota Vikings announced their captains for the 2026 NFL season, with one of them being Kyler Murray. Despite being a newcomer to the Vikings after the Arizona Cardinals cut ties with him this past offseason, the former No. 1 pick is transitioning well to Minnesota. Ahead of the Week 1 game […] The post Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt Over Kyler Murray Captain Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
NFL Kickoff 2026: Seahawks beat Patriots 13-10, but lose Sam Darnold to hip injury
Seattle's defense picked off Drake Maye three times, including late in the fourth quarter to clinch the Week 1 victory.
Jadarian Price’s Girlfriend, Violet, Grabs Attention With Custom Seahawks Dress
Does Jadarian Price have a wife or girlfriend? Meet the newest Seahawks running back and his girlfriend, Violet, who is ready for the NFL season. The post Jadarian Price’s Girlfriend, Violet, Grabs Attention With Custom Seahawks Dress appeared first on HEAVY.
NFL power rankings: Arizona Cardinals rise before start of season
In new NFL power rankings, the Cardinals are surprisingly moving up.
‘Get This Man a Cart’ – Sports Doctor Calls Out Patriots for Making A.J. Brown Limp to Locker Room After Injury Scare
It has been a shocking start to the 2026 NFL season. A unique Wednesday night broadcast to begin the year was already going to be an adjustment.
Who is Eli Raridon? Patriots rookie catches first NFL touchdown from Drake Maye
Unexpected first touchdown of the season.
Vikings 2027 NFL Draft: Trinidad Chambliss Scouting Report
Should the Vikings consider Trinidad Chambliss in the draft?
Browns news: Denzel Ward sounds off becoming partial Guardians owner
The Cleveland Browns are preparing for their first game of the 2026 NFL season. Denzel Ward and his teammates are hoping to prove a lot of the team’s doubters wrong on the field. Off the field, Ward has further cemented himself within the city’s sports scene . Ward joined the ownership group of MLB’s Cleveland Guardians, the Guardians announced on […] The post Browns news: Denzel Ward sounds off becoming partial Guardians owner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
28/22 SportsNight Second Screen Experience!
Watch 28/22 SportsNight on the 28/22 Now app, Facebook LIVE, and YouTube as the team watches tonight’s NFL season opener between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks! Tune in now on YouTube for your second screen experience and the NFL kickoff on WBRE!
6-Foot-2 Former Broncos Cornerback Back Signs With Bears
Former Denver Broncos cornerback Keidron Smith has found a new NFL home in the NFC with a team garnering Super Bowl projections. The post 6-Foot-2 Former Broncos Cornerback Back Signs With Bears appeared first on HEAVY.
Politics or NFL? Trump’s Dallas rally conflicts with season opener
President Donald Trump’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas has competition Wednesday night: the NFL season opener.
NFL executives high on Brian Schottenheimer, Caleb Downs for 2026
There is a lot of hype around the Cowboys.
Bears Gifted Massive Advantage Heading Into Regular Season
The Chicago Bears face the toughest schedule in the NFL, but they have it much easier than their opponents in another important way. The post Bears Gifted Massive Advantage Heading Into Regular Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Australians love sport: but can the NFL win them over in debut Melbourne match?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.
Seahawks news: Seattle adds a safety with Nick Emmanwori questionable
The Seattle Seahawks aren’t taking any chances with their safety depth hours before kicking off the 2026 NFL season. With Nick Emmanwori officially questionable for Wednesday night’s Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots , Seattle signed safety A.J. Finley from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated Rodney Thomas II, […] The post Seahawks news: Seattle adds a safety with Nick Emmanwori questionable appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Texas A&M Sends 41 Former Aggies Into 2026 NFL Season
Texas A&M has 41 former players on NFL rosters as the 2026 season opens, led by Myles Garrett, Mike Evans, Von Miller and De’Von Achane.
NFL opening game expert picks, predictions: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Expert picks and predictions for New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks—the NFL season opener.
Missouri’s congressional map is back before the U.S. Supreme Court
The maps have prompted a series of conflicting court rulings
Patriots Have Former Buffalo Bills Weapon to Protect Drake Maye
The New England Patriots made obvious investments around Drake Maye, but a quieter addition could become especially useful when defenses turn up the pressure. Reggie Gilliam arrived in New England after six seasons with the Buffalo Bills, giving offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels a true fullback with a track record as one of the NFL’s better […] The post Patriots Have Former Buffalo Bills Weapon to Protect Drake Maye appeared first on HEAVY.
Jeremiyah Love receives major injury update before Cardinals’ practice
GLENDALE – The hope for Week 1 of the NFL season for the Arizona Cardinals is that they are about to get their first real look at their newest star running back. Head coach Mike LaFleur said rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be “ready to roll” in practice Wednesday, according to Donnie Druin of the Arizona Cardinals on SI.
Colorado congressman asks DOJ to investigate violent student ICE walkout
U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank is asking the Justice Department to investigate violence at last week’s anti-ICE student walkout in Denver, including whether outside organizations helped organize, fund, or influence the demonstration. Crank sent a letter Tuesday requesting the investigation to Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. […]
NFL Expert Points Rams’ Major Concern Before 2026 Season
The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 NFL season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, but one weakness could threaten their chances of reaching that goal. The team’s offensive tackle situation has emerged as a major concern, particularly because protecting Matthew Stafford will be essential if Los Angeles wants to make another deep postseason run. The […] The post NFL Expert Points Rams’ Major Concern Before 2026 Season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Buffalo Bills 2026 Game-by-Game Prediction
Predicting each game on the Buffalo Bills' 2026 NFL schedule.
Patriots vs. Seahawks tonight: How to watch the 2026 NFL season kickoff free without cable
Patriots X-factors against the Seahawks in NFL Week 1
Keys to a Patriots win over the Seahawks on Wednesday night.
Zay Flowers on His Health, Declan Doyle's Offense
WR Zay Flowers shares a positive health update despite being limited in Wednesday's practice, discusses his feelings about the season, and more.
World Cup created a ton of momentum for our business: FanDuel president
FanDuel President Christian Genetski discusses sports betting ahead of the NFL season and New York suing Kalshi over alleged unlicensed betting on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
LSU officially gives up the fight against SEC
The biggest storyline in college football over the past several weeks has been the ongoing attempts by LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin to add multiple players to its roster who had signed professional contracts and spent time on NFL rosters. Now, it looks like LSU has officially given up that fight. With the SEC…
What to know about Missouri's confusing battle over congressional districts
Missouri's redistricting battle has left voters confused just two months before a crucial November election. Conflicting court rulings have left many people unsure about which U.S. House districts they will
Packers Named Landing Spot for Pro Bowl Edge Rusher
The Green Bay Packers were listed as a landing spot for a Pro Bowl defensive player before the NFL season.
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms
In the real world, President Donald Trump is struggling to stop inflation, rout the Iranian government and restore American manufacturing with tariffs. It's a different story in the fantastical vision that he shares with supporters on social media.
Inside Noah Eagle’s Netflix NFL Prep
Noah Eagle on calling the 49ers vs Rams Netflix game live from Australia.
NFL Finalizes Content Partnership With The Athletic
Articles from the outlet now appear on NFL.com.
LSU finalizes 2026 roster, will not add former NFL players
The Tigers added two more players to their roster to reach the 105 limit, meaning they will not be adding any former NFL players.
Beit Yisrael could give Ethiopian Israelis a new path to political influence
Gadi Yevarkan’s new Beit Yisrael party seeks to move Ethiopian Israelis from political inclusion to real power.
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Faces A Valuation Test As Prediction Markets Draw NFL Attention
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) is stepping into the new NFL season with a fresh source of attention, as prediction markets attract industry focus and are discussed as potential rivals to traditional sports betting volumes. That renewed interest in prediction markets is arriving at a fragile moment for Flutter Entertainment’s share price. The stock trades at US$100.70 after a 7 day share price return of 3.81% and a 30 day share price return of 6.29%. However, it sits well below earlier...
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge says
A federal judge in Miami has ruled that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.
NFL analyst predicts large role for unexpected 49ers rookie
The 49ers surprisingly took a running back in the third round of the draft, and at least one analyst expects him to have a productive rookie year.
Ravens’ financial investment makes 2026 a title-or-bust season
The Ravens rank fourth in NFL cash spending, leaving Jesse Minter’s new coaching staff with immediate championship expectations
NBC Sports Ditches Blended Ratings for Nielsen’s NFL Standard
The network will report its NFL audiences like other league rights holders.
Novig CEO Complies with NFL’s Market-Restricting Request
Novig won’t offer “easily manipulable, inherently objectionable, officiating-related, and knowable in advance” markets on NFL games.
Mike Tomlin not closing door on NFL coaching return
Mike Tomlin isn’t closing the door on returning to the NFL, which means Mike Tomlin will be the center of coaching rumors until he either returns to the NFL or closes the door. Tomlin joined Cris and Jac Collinsworth on Pro Football Focus to preview the NFL season and discuss his transition to media as…
Influencers are squeezing out critics
The entertainment industry used to suck up to critics. Now they favor your favorite podcaster.
Where do Chargers stand among the AFC? NFL executives answer
See where the Chargers stand in The Athletic's AFC rankings ahead of the 2026 season.
What are you going to watch tonight, football or politics?
The NFL's first game of the season and the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention vie for viewership.
Business Insider's The Long Play in New York City on October 29
Business Insider's inaugural flagship event, The Long Play, brings together influential leaders and execs for candid conversations on October 29.
🏈 Y! Sports Biz: Waiting all day for Wednesday night
Football is back, but there was no offseason in the NFL biz.
Influencer marketing can bring a boom, but will it last?
Influencer marketing has become a polarizing issue, with some businesses and venues pushing back against creators while others see significant value in the exposure they can generate, Inc. reports. For small and midsize businesses, influencer attention can deliver dramatic increases in traffic and sales, but it also comes with risks and operational challenges. In Michigan, […]
Japan’s China-facing military push tests labour, budget and political limits
Amid ambitious transformation driven by risk it could be drawn into a Taiwan conflict, Tokyo tackles tough obstacles at home, analysts say.
NFL insider reveals Rams’ interest in Maxx Crosby
A well known NFL analyst just linked the Rams to Maxx Crosby, and the timing raises real questions.
NFL Week 1 Survivor/Eliminator Picks
The return of the NFL season means the return of everyone’s favorite game that you might only play for one day: NFL Eliminator. Or NFL Survivor, because we are terrible at picking a single name for something. Starting as early…
PFT's Week 1 2026 NFL picks
My not-for-betting purposes look at all 16 opening-weekend games.
Buffalo Museum of Science Unveils $3 Million Science Stadium Permanent Exhibit in Partnership with the Bills, Sabres, and Bandits
Transformative, interactive exhibit merges Western New York’s deep passion for sports with STEM learning; Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for September 24 before September 26 public opening.
Buffalo Museum of Science Unveils $3 Million Science Stadium Permanent Exhibit in Partnership with the Bills, Sabres, and Bandits
Transformative, interactive exhibit merges Western New York’s deep passion for sports with STEM learning; Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for September 24 before September 26 public opening.
NFL running back power rankings entering Week 1
The best running backs in the NFL ranked.
The NFL's Quarter-Century Standings
Here's how all 32 NFL teams stack up over the past 25 seasons.
The Cost of Cutting American Science: How Federal Cuts Diminish Public Health Capacity
Among the federal government’s many responsibilities is the work it does to protect public health. Federal agencies monitor our food supply to ensure safety, conduct research to better understand emerging health threats, provide funding for public health programs in communities and work to detect and respond to disease outbreaks. Americans rely on these efforts every day—in a 2024 online survey, 74% of respondents said that “if the federal government issued safety guidance about food you eat regularly,” they would follow it. Changes to Federal Public Health Capacity The Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government have resulted in significant impacts on our nation’s public health capacity over the past 20 months, affecting the response to health concerns such as measles, Ebola and cyclosporiasis. Agencies with core public health, food safety and disease prevention responsibilities experienced large workforce decreases during the first year of the administration. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for instance, the workforce in February 2026 was 26.7% smaller than in September 2024 before the start of the Trump administration. The Food and Drug Administration saw a similarly steep decline of 21.6%. Agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Food Safety and Inspection Service also experienced large workforce decreases. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); Changes can also be seen in crucial public health occupations. The number of federal food inspectors, for example, decreased by more than half between September 2024 and February 2026, going from 1,035 to 473. This is the lowest number of food inspectors employed by the federal government since at least 2005. By February 2026, there were also 33.3% fewer federal public health program specialists, whose work includes advising federal funding recipients on public health activities and analyzing the effectiveness of public health programs. Government’s capacity is diminished as employees with specialized knowledge and experience in protecting the public and responding to health risks depart, leaving agencies less prepared to carry out their public health missions. There also have been vacancies in critical high-level leadership positions at public health agencies, most notably at the CDC, which had a permanent Senate-confirmed director for less than a month between January 2025 and early August 2026. Although the CDC has previously been led by acting directors at the start of an administration, the nearly yearlong gap since the departure of the administration’s first permanent director in August 2025 is without precedent. As of August 2026, the FDA is also currently without a Senate-confirmed commissioner following the previous commissioner’s resignation in May 2026. Additionally, public health agencies are experiencing increased politicization of their leadership ranks. In agencies such as the CDC and Food Safety and Inspection Service, the number of individuals in the Senior Executive Service—the most senior career leaders in government—has declined significantly, while at the same time the number of political appointees has reached record levels. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); At the CDC, for example, the number of career SES decreased 42.9% between December 2024 and February 2026, while the number of non-Senate confirmed political appointees at the agency was six times larger than the agency’s historical average from 2009 and 2024. Knowledgeable career leaders are integral to the ability of public health agencies to carry out their work with scientific integrity and professional judgment, and rapid leadership turnover and increased politicization threaten agencies’ ability to make evidence-based decisions to protect our health. The upheaval and politicization in public health agencies have also negatively affected employee engagement. Strong employee engagement is crucial to the ability of agencies to carry out their mission and successfully provide essential services to the public. In the 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service, the Department of Health and Human Services—which encompasses major public health agencies such as the CDC and FDA—had an employee engagement and satisfaction score of 20.4 out of 100, one of the lowest among large agencies. Only 2.8% of HHS employees indicated trust in their political leaders and only 8.7% reported confidence that they could report a suspected violation of law or regulation without retaliation. Employees at HHS also reported that the agency’s ability to provide services to the public had suffered. Nearly half of employees at HHS, 47.5%, said their work unit was worse at delivering quality services compared to its performance in 2024. In addition, 57.8% said their work unit was performing worse at fulfilling stakeholder needs. In addition to the work done within federal agencies, the federal government also distributes significant funding for public health and disease prevention work to state and local governments, nonprofits and small businesses—funding which has been significantly disrupted. At the CDC, for example, there was a 71.9% decrease in the amount of project grant funding issued in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. The FDA also issued far less funding in fiscal year 2025—a 21.3% decrease from its fiscal year 2024 funding. Changes in federal funding include the ending of grants to community organizations that worked on HIV prevention and the cancellation of funding for research into improvements to patient safety and healthcare quality. These changes go beyond federal agencies to impact the broader public health ecosystem, including the state and local health departments responsible for much of the on-the-ground public health work in their communities. About 80% of the CDC’s domestic funding is directed towards state and local partners—meaning that cuts to CDC funding can ultimately result in cuts to state and local public health capacity. Federal agencies also provide expertise and assistance to state and local health agencies as they deal with particular health challenges, but workforce cuts have resulted in fewer federal employees available to help. The Impact of Changes to Public Health Capacity These changes to federal public health capacity are not abstract concerns. Disrupted programs, reduced funding and lost expertise at public health agencies across all levels of government threaten the public’s physical well-being and safety. In some cases, this has already led to harm. The most immediate impacts of federal cuts were seen in interruptions to ongoing public health programs and crisis responses. In one instance, when CDC grants were canceled during the 2025 Texas measles outbreak—the most severe measles outbreak in 25 years—public health officials in Lubbock, Texas were forced to pause parts of their measles response work supported by the frozen funding. Lubbock’s director of public health further said that a lack of available CDC experts to reach out to for advice “definitely” impacted the department’s response to the measles crisis. Cuts to federal funding also forced Dallas County Health and Human Services to cut staff and cancel 50 community vaccination clinics during the outbreak. Public health work outside of major outbreak responses was also disrupted. For example, in April 2025, the Milwaukee Public Health Department was unexpectedly unable to reach experts on lead poisoning due to firings at the CDC when responding to concerns about lead contamination in Milwaukee public schools. Due to federal workforce cuts, several programs at the CDC, including Alzheimer’s and epilepsy programs, have also become trapped in limbo—existing on paper, but without the staff necessary to operate. More recent crises reveal how federal cuts have weakened the public health infrastructure needed to prevent and respond to dangerous new outbreaks. Internationally, cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated funding for disease testing and contact tracing abroad, which delayed detection of and responses to the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While international outbreaks may seem far removed, the unchecked spread of disease in any country can quickly pose a danger to economic well-being, security and health around the world. Within the United States, public health cuts inhibited responses to the summer 2026 outbreak of the food-borne parasite cyclospora. At the federal level, cuts to funding for lab equipment and for CDC staff with expertise in parasitic infections—including 9 out of 11 staff members at the lab responsible for identifying parasitic outbreaks in 2025— contributed to the largest reporting delay in outbreak cases at the CDC in 15 years. Conflicting communications from the FDA about the source of the outbreak, which followed cuts to the agency’s communications department, additionally led to confusion among the public about how to best avoid infection. At the same time, cuts to HHS funding and support for local and state public health slowed some health departments’ responses to the crisis. The exact costs of these delays, constraints and confusion in public health responses are difficult to estimate. However, their message is clear: federal cuts have already made containing threats to public health even more of a challenge. Conclusion Protecting public health—from food safety to disease prevention—is one of the federal government’s most important missions. Dramatic and haphazard cuts to federal agencies and funding have already disrupted the public health system, impacting the response to challenges such as measles, lead poisoning and cyclosporiasis. The U.S. public health system needed improvement before these disruptions. Since 2022, federal leadership and coordination in response to public health outbreaks has been on the Government Accountability Office’s High-Risk List of areas in need of attention to improve government effectiveness and efficiency. Recent cuts only compound these concerns. The chaotic dismantling of government and resulting disruptions to crucial functions like public health and disease prevention highlight the need for meaningful reform and concrete policy proposals to reimagine how government can better serve the public and be more effective, responsive and accountable. To learn more about the impact of federal cuts to public health and science more broadly, visit The Cost of Cutting American Science. Learn more For more information on the Partnership for Public Service’s government reform initiative, visit Government for a New Era. View here In line with The Cost of Cutting American Science, federal workforce data in this brief is as of February 2026
The Cost of Cutting American Science: How Federal Cuts Diminish Public Health Capacity
Among the federal government’s many responsibilities is the work it does to protect public health. Federal agencies monitor our food supply to ensure safety, conduct research to better understand emerging health threats, provide funding for public health programs in communities and work to detect and respond to disease outbreaks. Americans rely on these efforts every day—in a 2024 online survey, 74% of respondents said that “if the federal government issued safety guidance about food you eat regularly,” they would follow it. Changes to Federal Public Health Capacity The Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government have resulted in significant impacts on our nation’s public health capacity over the past 20 months, affecting the response to health concerns such as measles, Ebola and cyclosporiasis. Agencies with core public health, food safety and disease prevention responsibilities experienced large workforce decreases during the first year of the administration. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for instance, the workforce in February 2026 was 26.7% smaller than in September 2024 before the start of the Trump administration. The Food and Drug Administration saw a similarly steep decline of 21.6%. Agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Food Safety and Inspection Service also experienced large workforce decreases. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); Changes can also be seen in crucial public health occupations. The number of federal food inspectors, for example, decreased by more than half between September 2024 and February 2026, going from 1,035 to 473. This is the lowest number of food inspectors employed by the federal government since at least 2005. By February 2026, there were also 33.3% fewer federal public health program specialists, whose work includes advising federal funding recipients on public health activities and analyzing the effectiveness of public health programs. Government’s capacity is diminished as employees with specialized knowledge and experience in protecting the public and responding to health risks depart, leaving agencies less prepared to carry out their public health missions. There also have been vacancies in critical high-level leadership positions at public health agencies, most notably at the CDC, which had a permanent Senate-confirmed director for less than a month between January 2025 and early August 2026. Although the CDC has previously been led by acting directors at the start of an administration, the nearly yearlong gap since the departure of the administration’s first permanent director in August 2025 is without precedent. As of August 2026, the FDA is also currently without a Senate-confirmed commissioner following the previous commissioner’s resignation in May 2026. Additionally, public health agencies are experiencing increased politicization of their leadership ranks. In agencies such as the CDC and Food Safety and Inspection Service, the number of individuals in the Senior Executive Service—the most senior career leaders in government—has declined significantly, while at the same time the number of political appointees has reached record levels. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); At the CDC, for example, the number of career SES decreased 42.9% between December 2024 and February 2026, while the number of non-Senate confirmed political appointees at the agency was six times larger than the agency’s historical average from 2009 and 2024. Knowledgeable career leaders are integral to the ability of public health agencies to carry out their work with scientific integrity and professional judgment, and rapid leadership turnover and increased politicization threaten agencies’ ability to make evidence-based decisions to protect our health. The upheaval and politicization in public health agencies have also negatively affected employee engagement. Strong employee engagement is crucial to the ability of agencies to carry out their mission and successfully provide essential services to the public. In the 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service, the Department of Health and Human Services—which encompasses major public health agencies such as the CDC and FDA—had an employee engagement and satisfaction score of 20.4 out of 100, one of the lowest among large agencies. Only 2.8% of HHS employees indicated trust in their political leaders and only 8.7% reported confidence that they could report a suspected violation of law or regulation without retaliation. Employees at HHS also reported that the agency’s ability to provide services to the public had suffered. Nearly half of employees at HHS, 47.5%, said their work unit was worse at delivering quality services compared to its performance in 2024. In addition, 57.8% said their work unit was performing worse at fulfilling stakeholder needs. In addition to the work done within federal agencies, the federal government also distributes significant funding for public health and disease prevention work to state and local governments, nonprofits and small businesses—funding which has been significantly disrupted. At the CDC, for example, there was a 71.9% decrease in the amount of project grant funding issued in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. The FDA also issued far less funding in fiscal year 2025—a 21.3% decrease from its fiscal year 2024 funding. Changes in federal funding include the ending of grants to community organizations that worked on HIV prevention and the cancellation of funding for research into improvements to patient safety and healthcare quality. These changes go beyond federal agencies to impact the broader public health ecosystem, including the state and local health departments responsible for much of the on-the-ground public health work in their communities. About 80% of the CDC’s domestic funding is directed towards state and local partners—meaning that cuts to CDC funding can ultimately result in cuts to state and local public health capacity. Federal agencies also provide expertise and assistance to state and local health agencies as they deal with particular health challenges, but workforce cuts have resulted in fewer federal employees available to help. The Impact of Changes to Public Health Capacity These changes to federal public health capacity are not abstract concerns. Disrupted programs, reduced funding and lost expertise at public health agencies across all levels of government threaten the public’s physical well-being and safety. In some cases, this has already led to harm. The most immediate impacts of federal cuts were seen in interruptions to ongoing public health programs and crisis responses. In one instance, when CDC grants were canceled during the 2025 Texas measles outbreak—the most severe measles outbreak in 25 years—public health officials in Lubbock, Texas were forced to pause parts of their measles response work supported by the frozen funding. Lubbock’s director of public health further said that a lack of available CDC experts to reach out to for advice “definitely” impacted the department’s response to the measles crisis. Cuts to federal funding also forced Dallas County Health and Human Services to cut staff and cancel 50 community vaccination clinics during the outbreak. Public health work outside of major outbreak responses was also disrupted. For example, in April 2025, the Milwaukee Public Health Department was unexpectedly unable to reach experts on lead poisoning due to firings at the CDC when responding to concerns about lead contamination in Milwaukee public schools. Due to federal workforce cuts, several programs at the CDC, including Alzheimer’s and epilepsy programs, have also become trapped in limbo—existing on paper, but without the staff necessary to operate. More recent crises reveal how federal cuts have weakened the public health infrastructure needed to prevent and respond to dangerous new outbreaks. Internationally, cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated funding for disease testing and contact tracing abroad, which delayed detection of and responses to the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While international outbreaks may seem far removed, the unchecked spread of disease in any country can quickly pose a danger to economic well-being, security and health around the world. Within the United States, public health cuts inhibited responses to the summer 2026 outbreak of the food-borne parasite cyclospora. At the federal level, cuts to funding for lab equipment and for CDC staff with expertise in parasitic infections—including 9 out of 11 staff members at the lab responsible for identifying parasitic outbreaks in 2025— contributed to the largest reporting delay in outbreak cases at the CDC in 15 years. Conflicting communications from the FDA about the source of the outbreak, which followed cuts to the agency’s communications department, additionally led to confusion among the public about how to best avoid infection. At the same time, cuts to HHS funding and support for local and state public health slowed some health departments’ responses to the crisis. The exact costs of these delays, constraints and confusion in public health responses are difficult to estimate. However, their message is clear: federal cuts have already made containing threats to public health even more of a challenge. Conclusion Protecting public health—from food safety to disease prevention—is one of the federal government’s most important missions. Dramatic and haphazard cuts to federal agencies and funding have already disrupted the public health system, impacting the response to challenges such as measles, lead poisoning and cyclosporiasis. The U.S. public health system needed improvement before these disruptions. Since 2022, federal leadership and coordination in response to public health outbreaks has been on the Government Accountability Office’s High-Risk List of areas in need of attention to improve government effectiveness and efficiency. Recent cuts only compound these concerns. The chaotic dismantling of government and resulting disruptions to crucial functions like public health and disease prevention highlight the need for meaningful reform and concrete policy proposals to reimagine how government can better serve the public and be more effective, responsive and accountable. To learn more about the impact of federal cuts to public health and science more broadly, visit The Cost of Cutting American Science. Learn more For more information on the Partnership for Public Service’s government reform initiative, visit Government for a New Era. View here In line with The Cost of Cutting American Science, federal workforce data in this brief is as of February 2026
West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers
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NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers.
What My Father Never Let Me Forget About The Business Of Healthcare
A son reflects on his physician father’s legacy and how it influenced his thinking on the business of healthcare.
FLEX Finder Week 1: Where to find value before roles take shape
Rivers McCown comes up with a list of players he hopes will defy their low cost to be fantasy football heroes for Week 1.
Week 1 NFL Schedule 2026: How To Watch Kickoff Weekend
As the 2026 NFL season gets started, this is your guide around where and what to watch from Wednedsday's kickoff all the way through Monday Night Football.
Seahawks vs. Patriots: How to watch NFL Kickoff 2026 game
The Seahawks get their 2026 season underway against the team they vanquished in Super Bowl 60 just seven months ago. Here’s how to watch!
September 9 Playbook: “Trumpapalooza”
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Brands are asking creators not to disclose paid partnerships: study
Influencer marketing's open secret: Brands are asking creators not to disclose their paid partnerships.
As science comes under attack at UN talks, climate movement splits over how to respond
A rift over how IPCC messages are produced and turned into policy is creating tensions in the world's most influential coalition of climate NGOs
Jaguars reporter highlights potential concern for 2026 season
With the Jacksonville Jaguars about to embark on the 2026 NFL season, what is the biggest concern surrounding this year's team?
Which NFL team should you support?
As the NFL returns for a new season, BBC Sport helps you choose your ideal team to follow.
Bucs Nation Reacts Survey: 2026 Regular Season Wins
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Buccaneers fans and fans across the country. How many wins will Tampa Bay have this year? Are you confident in the Buccaneers? Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:
Peter Stanbury on the business case for sustainablity in drinks
As we count down to next month’s Sustainability in Drinks event in London (October 21), Dr Peter Stanbury, research director of the influential Sustainable Wine Roundtable , makes the case for why all drinks companies should be taking not just taking sustainability seriously but how increasingly it is being seen by banks and insurance houses as a vital part of running an effective and competent business and a prerequisite for their continued support.
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm rejects House Democrat's accusations of "insider political influence"
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
CNBC's Official NFL Team Valuations 2026: Here's how the 32 franchises stack up
The average National Football League team is now worth $10.36 billion, up 35% from a year ago.
Giants Now: CBS Sports' Preseason All-Rookie Team
The news of the day for Giants fans on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Gilead opens new research centre bringing together oncology, inflammation and research data science teams
The centre in California supports the company’s $32bn US investment
Seahawks preach 'business' vs. Patriots in first of 16 NFL 2026 openers
Mike Macdonald says his Seattle Seahawks will treat Wednesday's NFL regular-season opener -- a Super Bowl rematch -- as "business as usual."
Inside Sergey Brin's growing influence over Google Gemini
Google's AI reshuffle has handed more sway to Sergey Brin, say insiders, who describe an effective operator trying to run Gemini like a startup.
How Do Business Owners Really Feel About Influencers? It’s A ‘Love-Hate Relationship’
Four entrepreneurs tell Inc. how they leverage content creators to grow their U.S. brick-and-mortar businesses.
Former Washington head coach blasts NFL owners
Former Washington coach Jay Gruden sounds off on the greed of NFL owners.
Super Bowl rematch to open new season - your guide to NFL's key games
With the 2026 NFL season set to start on Wednesday, here are all the key dates and fixtures on the road to Super Bowl 61.
Eagles' Tanner McKee Continues Being Top Trade Candidate
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee continues to be named a top NFL trade candidate.
Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread
Bangladesh, which once came close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle with overcrowding, shortages and a continuing influx of sick children.
Why Aaron Donald is not traveling with LA Rams to Australia amid highly anticipated NFL return
Aaron Donald will not travel with the Los Angeles Rams to Australia for their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers as the team takes a cautious approach to his highly anticipated NFL return. Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Tuesday that the 35-year-old defensive tackle will miss Thursday’s game in Melbourne and will not even make the trip with the team.
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is using memes to portray himself as powerful amid struggles with inflation and international issues.
Study Findings Conflict with Body of Science Linking Pesticides to Attention Deficits and Autism - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
A recent study finds no connection between levels of urinary biomarkers of organophosphates and autism-related traits, conflicting with a wide body of research.
Should the Chicago Bears extend D’Andre Swift?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. D’Andre Swift is in the final year of the three-year, $24 million contract he signed with the Chicago Bears in 2024, and before last season, no […]
LSU Will Not Roster Former NFL Players Wright, Harris
It’s unclear if de-escalation will be enough to end the litigation altogether.
Vikings Projected to Likely Strike NFL QB Deal Before Deadline
Bleacher Report's Alex Kay named Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy the most likely signal-caller to be traded during the 2026 NFL season. The post Vikings Projected to Likely Strike NFL QB Deal Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
Undefeated Anthony Wint Books Second UFC Fight in 43 Days
Former NFL player Anthony Wint has booked his second UFC fight in 43 days. The undefeated athlete out of Homestead, Florida, fights on the UFC 332 card on October 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He takes on promotional newcomer Lucas Armand in the heavyweight division. The UFC announced the fight on the Dana White’s […] The post Undefeated Anthony Wint Books Second UFC Fight in 43 Days appeared first on HEAVY.