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Reimagining how scientists study the chemistry of the air

Professor Victoria Barber and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree are spearheading Keck Foundation-funded project charting a path toward better understanding atmospheric oxidation. by Álvaro Castillo, UCLA College of Letters and Science From the vantage point of Victoria Barber, a UCLA assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, understanding the chemical reactions that shape air quality and climate are among the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. And thanks to a recent grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, she and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree will spearhead a new research project exploring exactly how pollutants form in the atmosphere. Specifically, the project will examine how volatile organic compounds transform through atmospheric oxidation and explore how pollutants, like smog, form in the atmosphere. VOCs are released by sources ranging from trees and wildfires to vehicle exhaust pipes and consumer products such as cologne and perfume. As they undergo atmospheric oxidation, they can transform into a wide range of other compounds. Anyone in Southern California can attest to the urgency of this area of research — for example, in late July of this year, Los Angeles County was under an active ozone pollution advisory for almost a full week. While many people associate ozone with the protective ozone layer high in the stratosphere, ground-level or tropospheric ozone is a harmful secondary pollutant formed through atmospheric oxidation. Understanding how VOCs transform into pollutants like ozone is therefore critical to improving air-quality forecasts and informing strategies to reduce exposure. “My group is focused on trying accelerate our understanding of these networks of reactions so that we can do a better job of predicting how those pollutants form,” Barber said. “When we make decisions about how we might alter emissions, we can understand how that’s going to influence the production of these downstream pollutants.” With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, Barber and Crabtree are developing new experimental approaches that will combine — and improve — techniques to study hundreds of chemical systems more efficiently than traditional methods allow. Instead of spending years decoding a single VOC, the project seeks to dramatically expand the pace and scale of discovery. The grant comes at a particularly important moment for environmental research. Barber, who joined UCLA in 2023, says funding for climate and air-quality research, especially for early career scientists, has become increasingly difficult to secure, a challenge compounded for ambitious projects that require building entirely new research infrastructure. The Keck Foundation’s support, Barber said, provides the flexibility to pursue bold early-stage, high-risk ideas that may be more difficult to fund using conventional federal funding sources. “It’s really, really hard to do environmental research under the current federal paradigm,” Barber said. “By stepping in and providing stable and flexible funding to explore this new idea, the Keck Foundation is making a huge difference to my research program.” In addition to funding early-career faculty, the Keck Foundation’s support is also focused on empowering graduate students like Crabtree in their scientific growth. The project gives Crabtree the opportunity to help develop an entirely new experimental approach to studying atmospheric chemistry — an experience that will provide him with valuable technical skills, scientific training and preparation for the next stage of his career. Stable funding also allows doctoral students like Crabtree to devote themselves more fully to research rather than balancing their scientific work with additional teaching responsibilities needed to cover funding gaps. “Getting to devote more of my time to research this past school year has greatly improved the pace and quality of our experiments, data analysis and planning for our future work,” said Crabtree, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry. “I feel very lucky — especially amid the current uncertainty surrounding scientific funding — to be able to continue exploring exciting knowledge gaps in our field and growing as a scientific researcher.” For Barber, mentorship is among the most rewarding and important aspects of her role as a faculty member. “Our jobs as faculty are to do good science and make good scientists,” she said. “I believe the Keck Foundation shares this belief and sees the potential positive impact this project can have.”

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Aug 21 • 3:28 PM EDT • Science • chemistry.ucla.edu
Buc-ee's CEO eyes 'conservative, business-friendly states' for expansion

Buc-ee's co-founder and CEO Arch Aplin III recently said the company seeks expansion opportunities in "conservative, business-friendly states."

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Aug 21 • 3:14 PM EDT • Business • usatoday.com
Southern California hits ICE with 'dumbfounding' roadblock as top lawmaker rips 'reckless' hypocrisy

San Diego County voted to bar ICE agents from firearms training facilities, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Brian Jones and other Republicans.

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Aug 21 • 2:34 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Community Invited to Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Town Hall on Aug. 27

Nevada County community members are invited to attend the “Hard Choices in the Woods: Forests, Fire and Herbicide” Town Hall on forest health and vegetation management tools used to reduce

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Aug 21 • 1:48 PM EDT • Health • nevadacountyca.gov
Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm

A Montgomery County woman in her 90s has died from West Nile virus, marking the county’s first confirmed death from the mosquito-borne illness in 2026, health officials said.

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Aug 21 • 1:42 PM EDT • Health • click2houston.com
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Agreement reached in Onondaga Co. election commissioners' term-limit dispute

The deal, pending approval from the county legislature at its meeting next month, includes two propositions on November's ballot.

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Aug 21 • 10:49 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Buncombe County receives $480K grant to expand Black Mountain health care facility
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Aug 21 • 9:27 AM EDT • Health • wlos.com
Wildfire-Ready Coalition of Nevada County Urges Residents to Follow the Science in Adopting Zone 0 Rule

Nevada County’s Wildfire-Ready Coalition explains California’s new Zone 0 rule, urging homeowners to clear combustibles near homes.

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Aug 21 • 8:44 AM EDT • Science • yubanet.com
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Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

View APHIS' current dashboard of confirmed New World screwworm cases in U.S. livestock and wildlife, updated regularly by county, state, and species.

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Aug 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • aphis.usda.gov
Lancaster County public sales: Aug. 21, 2026

Witman Auctioneers Inc., of Manheim, conducted a public auction of real estate Aug. 10 for Joseph Grosh at 914 W. Fairway Drive, Lancaster. A three-bedroom house with garage sold for

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Aug 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • lancasteronline.com
LA County health officials confirm first West Nile virus death of 2026

Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the county's first West Nile virus death of the year Thursday.

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Aug 21 • 12:16 AM EDT • Health • nbclosangeles.com
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Aug 20 • 11:54 PM EDT • Business • virginiabusiness.com
4th person arrested in connection with Evadale business burglary

Bryston Brenier, 17, was taken into custody by the Silsbee Police Department for an interview, where he confessed to his involvement, the sheriff’s office said. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Aug 20 • 10:45 PM EDT • Business • ktre.com
LA County Public Health confirms first West Nile virus death of the year
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Aug 20 • 9:38 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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LA County Public Health confirms first West Nile virus death of 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the first West Nile virus death of 2026 on Thursday.

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Aug 20 • 9:36 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Ormond-by-the-Sea restaurant says A1A construction is hurting business

A Volusia County restaurant says an ongoing road construction project has sharply reduced its parking and is hurting business, while state transportation officials say the changes are intended to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.

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Aug 20 • 8:48 PM EDT • Business • fox35orlando.com
Part of Keystone Building collapses onto Columbia ceramics business during storm

Emergency crews responded to storm damage in Columbia, Lancaster County, after severe weather swept through the Susquehanna Valley.

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Aug 20 • 6:31 PM EDT • Business • wgal.com
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Health inspections reveal widespread bathroom issues at Wake County schools
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Aug 20 • 5:20 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Aug. 20-23

With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.

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Aug 20 • 2:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • lookout.co
A County Government Fiasco in Kansas City

A federal indictment in Jackson County, Mo., adds to a pattern of upheaval in the county executive’s office.

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Aug 20 • 2:15 PM EDT • Politics • governing.com
Sevastopol Forming New Business Association

Business representatives and a Town of Sevastopol ad hoc committee are working toward the formation of a new Sevastopol Business Association. The committee was scheduled to meet Aug. 19 for an […]

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Aug 20 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • doorcountypulse.com
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November election

The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green is a victory for Republicans seeking to hold onto their slim majority in the U.S. House. But the case is likely to end up in the state Supreme Court.

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Aug 20 • 11:20 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Onondaga County awards Harborview Aquarium’s naming rights to Crouse Health

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Onondaga County has awarded naming rights for the Harborview Aquarium to Crouse Health. Once the facility opens in October, it will be known as the “Cro…

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Aug 20 • 11:05 AM EDT • Health • localsyr.com
Thurston County health officials issue warning after swimmer’s itch reported at Clear Lake

Swimmers at Clear Lake are being urged to take precautions after multiple people reported symptoms consistent with swimmer’s itch, Thurston County Public Health

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Aug 20 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • komonews.com
Your guide to Lancaster County\'s 2026 fairs, including what\'s new, things to do

When it comes to fair season in Lancaster County, there are seven ways to celebrate.

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Aug 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Bexar County reports first dog rabies case in more than a decade, health officials say

A dog tested positive for rabies in Bexar County for the first time in more than a decade, according to Animal Care Services and Metro Health.

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Aug 19 • 9:29 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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Major Health Care Union Endorses Julia Brim-Edwards for Multnomah County Chair

The Oregon Nurses Association this week endorsed County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards in the race for Multnomah County Chair.

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Aug 19 • 6:56 PM EDT • Health • wweek.com
Ballad Health breaks ground on new Unicoi County Hospital after Helene

Unicoi County took a major step forward in the Helene recovery Wednesday as Ballad Health broke ground on a new hospital.“I feel like whenever I come to Unicoi,

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Aug 19 • 6:17 PM EDT • Health • wcyb.com
Registration open for Albemarle Park & Rec middle school sports

Albemarle County Parks and Recreation opened registration for fall middle school sports.

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Aug 19 • 5:50 PM EDT • Sports • 29news.com
West Nile virus detected in mosquitos in Montco, health officials say

Officials say they collected a sample of mosquitoes in one Montgomery County town that tested positive.

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Aug 19 • 5:41 PM EDT • Health • 6abc.com
Indian restaurant in North Oakland closes after health inspection

The Allegheny County Health department this week shut down an Indian restaurant in North Oakland for several health code violations. Chaai and Chaatwala has a closure placard on the front of its building on Centre Avenue, signaling a temporary end to business operations after a failed health inspection. The restaurant

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Aug 19 • 5:27 PM EDT • Health • triblive.com
Garden County Health Services files for Chapter 9 bankruptcy

CEO says patients will not see any change in care.

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Aug 19 • 5:23 PM EDT • Health • knopnews2.com
No body contact advisory issued for Wabasis Lake and Myers Lake after E. coli tests

The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) issued a no body contact advisory Wednesday for two lakes.

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Aug 19 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • wwmt.com
Applications now open for second cohort of CatalystQ Minority Business Accelerator

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY — Queen Anne’s County program provides business coaching, resources and grant funding to minority-owned businesses

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Aug 19 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • myeasternshoremd.com
Higher costs, fewer choices: Another health insurance provider pulls out of Deschutes County

Moda Health will pull out of the Deschutes County individual health insurance marketplace in 2027, leaving residents with just two providers to choose from in 2027. The hundreds of Deschutes […]

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Aug 19 • 2:23 PM EDT • Health • bendbulletin.com
Pa. Department of Health warns of two measles exposures in Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — In the wake of increasing measles cases across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning about two exposures in Lancaster C…

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Aug 19 • 1:32 PM EDT • Health • abc27.com
Sea Aggie Researchers Make Evening Fun with Science on the Beach

“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it’s the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird JohnsonOn Galveston Island, beaches rank among the favorite environments to share and study, and, as Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty emphasized last week, are “More Than Just Sand.”A program subtitled “The Secret Life & Value of Sandy Beaches” drew more than 40 people to the Aug. 13 meeting of Surfrider Foundation Galveston, a local chapter of a nonprofit focused on the protection and enjoyment of oceans and beaches.The evening began barefoot with ecology lessons on the sand before moving across Seawall Boulevard for beverages, bites, and more beach talk at an area establishment. Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili show how a mesh bag is used as a sieve to separate organisms from samples of the sand. Credit: TAMUG Divisions of Marketing and CommunicationsNot far from where others were enjoying the attractions at Pleasure Pier, Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili introduced the ecologically curious to species living within the sediments.“When people hear ‘coral reefs,’ they immediately think of fish, live ecosystems, but when they think of sandy beaches, they think party, recreation, vacations – not coastal ecosystems,” said Corte, an assistant professor of marine biology in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at TAMUG.Shah Esmaeili co-founded the Gulf eDNA Network and works with Corte in TAMUG’s Benthic Ecology Lab.“Sandy beaches are indeed great places for leisure and recreation,” Corte said. “Let’s keep enjoying them, because they are awesome. But they are also full of life that we most of the time don’t realize is there.”The married couple soon had the beachcombers measuring the slope with PVC poles, searching for ghost shrimp with a stainless-steel pump, sifting for marine worms and sand fleas, and guessing which species would burrow fastest back into the sand once released.Away from the sand, the focus turned to research from Drs. Ashley Ross ’03, ’10, and Virgie Greb, ’25 and those words from Lady Bird Johnson reminding people that the environment isn’t separate from their daily lives.“It’s about things that we value, mostly our communities, strong local economies, outdoor recreation, cultural connections, and our overall quality of life,” said Greb, a proud BOI – born on the island – Galvestonian, who now works in Austin as a project manager for the Texas General Land Office. “Along our coast, these benefits are deeply interconnected.”Greb and Ross, an associate professor in marine and coastal environmental science with the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies, have studied a variety of ways beaches and the sea are important to Galveston and those who live there. Drs. Ashley Ross (left) and Virgie Greb (standing at right) field questions after their presentation. Credit: TAMUG Division of Marketing and CommunicationsIn 2023, using three survey methods – online for Galveston County residents, in-person at beaches, and paper distributed via city water bills – they collected 732 complete responses, 53 percent from residents and 47 percent from visitors.Most were frequent beachgoers who gave the recreation value of Galveston beaches a “B” and rated amenities such as restaurants, lodging, shopping, and beach access highly. Lower rated were water clarity and restroom facilities.“It’s noticeable that primary residents actually rate water quality higher; they’re more tolerant of hard, turbid water,” Ross said, crediting them with better understanding the natural conditions with the Trinity and San Jacinto Rivers bringing sediments and rich nutrients to the area around Galveston.Island residents also were more likely to understand that “clear” isn’t the same as clean beach water and to know that water quality is regularly tested. Clean means absent of disease-causing pathogens.“We need more education and outreach focused on water quality and the benefits of Galveston beaches and shores and water,” Greb said. “And it’s not just for tourism. There are a lot of people who are very lucky to live on an island with beaches and the bay.”

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Aug 19 • 1:21 PM EDT • Science • news.galveston.tamu.edu
July wildfires contributed to $9.4 million decline in Cook County business sales, survey finds

For Cook County businesses, the July wildfires across northern Minnesota hit during the height of the summer tourism season, when businesses rely on a steady flow of visitors and revenue. A new survey estimates the fires, smoke, and related closures contributed to a $9.4 million decline in total sales compared with July 2025. The Cook...

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Aug 19 • 12:45 PM EDT • Business • wtip.org
Pictures: Sentinel 150 — Politics in Orlando panel discussion

Former Orange County mayors Linda Chapin and Teresa Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett, and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin answer…

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Aug 19 • 12:01 PM EDT • Politics • orlandosentinel.com
PHOTOS: Gwinnett Public Library's CosMania Runway Show

The Gwinnett County Public Library’s Learning Labs recently announced the winners of their CosMania Runway Show.

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Aug 19 • 11:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • gwinnettdailypost.com
White House plan for a ‘golden age’ of science ignores the structures that made the US a scientific superpower

This article by H. Christopher Frey, North Carolina State University, first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission.

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Aug 19 • 10:15 AM EDT • Science • cobbcountycourier.com
These Memphis restaurants earned perfect health scores in July

Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in July. These 41 restaurants earned perfect scores.

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Aug 19 • 6:05 AM EDT • Health • commercialappeal.com
Trading cards, live music and Chris Kattan headline week in entertainment

A sports card show, free concerts, art exhibits and live comedy headline a busy week of events across Gainesville and Alachua County.

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Aug 19 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
NJ towns, school districts in debt to 'death spiral' health plans

As rates about to rise, about 50 local entities owe millions of dollars, led by Paterson, Newark and a Hudson County school district

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Aug 19 • 12:12 AM EDT • Health • njspotlightnews.org
Buncombe County backs UNC Health, AdventHealth in competition for 92 new hospital beds

A major decision could reshape the healthcare landscape in Buncombe County, as four hospital systems compete for state approval to add 92 new hospital beds.

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Aug 18 • 9:56 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
Judge wants records on alleged cop-killer’s mental health: I-Team

A Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge has ruled that a mental health treatment center must turn over all medical records on Delawnte Hardy, the man accused of killing Cleveland Police Officer Jamies…

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Aug 18 • 8:02 PM EDT • Health • fox8.com
More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have mental health indicators, data shows

More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have some indication of mental health issues, according to the county's jail data. But what options are there to stop a cycle of crime and protect the public?

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Aug 18 • 7:17 PM EDT • Health • abc13.com
County Approves Affordable Housing and Health Facility in Logan Heights

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the construction of 121 affordable homes and a health care facility on surplus County property in Logan Heights. For the first time in the County’s surplus-land housing program, the development includes replacing an aging health clinic on the site.

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Aug 18 • 6:57 PM EDT • Health • countynewscenter.com
Steuben County investigating confirmed measles case

Officials say the resident, who was unvaccinated, is safely isolating at home until they are no longer contagious.

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Aug 18 • 5:16 PM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
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King County announces $900,000 health fund for immigrants impacted by enforcement

King County is putting $900,000 into a new public-private partnership aimed at supporting the health and well-being of immigrant and refugee communities in Sout

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Aug 18 • 12:48 PM EDT • Health • komonews.com
Health alert issued in Bernalillo County until 1 p.m. due to dust

Health alert issued in Bernalillo County until 1 p.m. due to dust

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Aug 18 • 12:40 PM EDT • Health • koat.com
Jefferson County health officials share back-to-school tips to keep students healthy

As students head back to class in Jefferson County, officials with the county's general health district said it is a key time to raise awareness about general

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Aug 18 • 12:37 PM EDT • Health • wtov9.com
Dickenson County Fair announces four days of family fun, music and entertainment Sept. 16-19

by ROD MULLINSmedia.rodmullins@gmail.com HAYSI, Va. — The Dickenson County Fair is set to return to the Haysi Fairgrounds Sept. 16-19, bringing four days of family entertainment, live music, rides, community activities and outstanding regional talent to Southwest Virginia. This year’s fair promises something for every age group, from gospel music and bluegrass to country music, children’s activities and a showcase of local talent. The fair kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 16, with Dickenson Sings Gospel, a special evening celebrating faith, fellowship and music. Several gospel groups from throughout the region will take the stage, providing an evening of inspirational music and community worship. […]

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Aug 18 • 12:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • mountain-topmedia.com
Three SLO County businesses make list of fastest-growing companies in the country

The companies hail from San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande and specialize in construction, moving and security systems, respectively.

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Aug 18 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • sanluisobispo.com
Bradenton Flower Shop marks decades of business in Manatee County

Family-owned florist has served the area for more than 30 years

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Aug 18 • 10:28 AM EDT • Business • mysuncoast.com
New-look Vols ‘take care of business’ in Tri-County Jamboree

Starkville Academy began the 2026 campaign on a good note.

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Aug 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • cdispatch.com
Community Profile: Nonprofit leader aims to build engagement in city, county politics

When Christopher Thompson moved from Kosiusko to attend Mississippi State University in 2016, he wanted to get a real taste for Starkville after hearing about it all his life.

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Aug 18 • 7:59 AM EDT • Politics • cdispatch.com
Collin County residents without health insurance have few places to turn

Collin County has few options for people without medical insurance who need health care.

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Aug 18 • 5:57 AM EDT • Health • keranews.org
Find live music and Outdoor Channel stars at the Crawford County Fair

The Crawford County Fair is a tradition that began in 1852. The fair returns to Meadville on Aug. 22-29 with a variety of entertainment for all ages.

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Aug 18 • 5:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • goerie.com
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Rosie O’Donnell sends message to Trump while hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’: ‘Hi, I know you’re watching’

Rosie O’Donnell made her return to TV on Monday, as she guest-hosted ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ And, yes, Trump was a topic.

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Aug 18 • 1:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Douglas County, Colorado launches plan to cut red tape, speed up business development
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Aug 18 • 12:19 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Douglas County, Colorado launches plan to cut red tape, speed up business development

Douglas County leaders have launched an initiative to reduce red tape and incentivize business development in the county.

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Aug 18 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Mecklenburg County Sheriff calls for more community involvement to combat mental health issues

Repeat offenders with mental health issues stay in the criminal justice system because of a lack of resources when they leave custody.

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Aug 17 • 11:05 PM EDT • Health • wbtv.com
Madison County commissioners approve pay raise, health benefits change

Madison County commissioners approved several policy changes during a meeting Monday morning, including one resolution described as controversial among some members and the community.

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Aug 17 • 11:03 PM EDT • Health • wbbjtv.com
On Your Side Investigation Update: Phelps County contractor sentenced for deceptive business practices

A Phelps County contractor has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea Monday.

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Aug 17 • 9:05 PM EDT • Business • ky3.com
UW Health prepares Dane County school nurses for diabetes care

MADISON, Wis. — With the 2026-27 school year approaching, UW Health is preparing school nurses across Dane County to support students with diabetes.

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Aug 17 • 8:35 PM EDT • Health • channel3000.com
Construction for new entertainment facility will close stretch of Baldwin County street beginning Monday

The construction is related to the new amphitheater.

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Aug 17 • 7:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox10tv.com
Four confirmed cases of measles reported in Meigs County

The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) has reported four confirmed cases of measles in Meigs County as of Monday, August 17.

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Aug 17 • 6:49 PM EDT • Health • wsaz.com
Centre County salon celebrates business milestone, 100th birthday of longtime customer
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Aug 17 • 5:45 PM EDT • Business • wjactv.com
Ventura County nurses and health care professionals to hold speak out to save Santa Paula Hospital

Registered nurses and healthcare professionals at Santa Paula Hospital in Santa Paula, Calif. and Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in Ventura, Calif., will hold a speak out at Ventura County's Board of Supervisors hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to protest changes in services and possible closure.

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Aug 17 • 5:30 PM EDT • Health • nationalnursesunited.org
Douglas County launches strategy to become one of the nation's most business-ready communities

As headlines continue to raise alarms about Colorado’s business climate, Douglas County is charting a different course. Business leaders across the state have warned that increasing regulatory complexity and unpredictable…

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Aug 17 • 5:05 PM EDT • Business • douglasco.gov
Multiple Businesses Burglarized During Overnight Crime Spree; Juvenile Arrested

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a call for service reporting a burglary in progress at a business in the 6800 block of Space Village Avenue in unincorporated El Paso County. As Patrol deputies responded, dispatchers received additional information indicating the suspect was […]

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Aug 17 • 5:04 PM EDT • Business • epcsheriffsoffice.com
Press Release: Back to School Beat the Bugs

Beat the Back-to-School Bugs: Rowan County Public Health Encourages Families to Stay Healthy This School YearFor Immediate ReleaseSalisbury, NC - As the new school year begins, Rowan County

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Aug 17 • 4:42 PM EDT • Health • rowancountync.gov
Health officials confirm four measles cases in Meigs County, Ohio

Measles is highly contagious and may lead to serious health complications, especially in young children.

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Aug 17 • 4:29 PM EDT • Health • wchstv.com
Raccoon crashes through ceiling of Allegheny County business, leaving owner with canceled orders

“I thought I was dreaming when I saw glowy eyes.” A raccoon broke into a Carrick business, leaving behind a mess that forced the owner to temporarily close.

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Aug 17 • 3:54 PM EDT • Business • wtae.com
State health department confirms measles outbreak in Western Kentucky

According to the online measles dashboard, 10 of the newly-confirmed cases are in Christian County.

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Aug 17 • 2:11 PM EDT • Health • courier-journal.com
Roane State inks articulation agreements with MTSU for aerospace and fire science pathways

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Roane State and Middle Tennessee State University have signed articulation agreements partnering with Tennessee Flight Training and supporting streamlined transfer opportunities for students pursuing two of the community college’s newest offerings — aerospace and fire science. Presidents from both institutions, along with the president of Tennessee Flight Training, met at Roane State’s campus in Cumberland County on […]

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Aug 17 • 1:53 PM EDT • Science • mtsunews.com
Lancaster County restaurant awarded national small business grant

LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — A local restaurant in Lancaster County was just awarded a $30,000 Enhancement Grant through the Backing Small Business program. According to the nonprofit organization Ve…

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Aug 17 • 1:10 PM EDT • Business • abc27.com
Free drive-thru flu shots return to San Antonio through University Health, Bexar County

The flu vaccination events are open to adults and children 6 months and older; registration is required

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Aug 17 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
Firefighters respond to blaze at Howell meat market, business remains open

A fire was discovered early Monday at a storage barn behind Great Lakes Custom Meats and More in Livingston County.

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Aug 17 • 11:12 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Allen County Fair prepares for nine days of rides, food and entertainment

The Allen County Fair opens Friday for nine days of rides, food, live entertainment and family activities. Daily admission is $10 for those 7 and older, with discounts and free

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Aug 17 • 9:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • hometownstations.com
Devon health maternity unit closure is 'a catastrophic failure'

County councillors discuss the closure of the maternity unit in North Devon District Hospital.

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Aug 17 • 8:23 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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The extortion trial of Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins begins next week. Here's what to know

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty to extorting a top executive at a cannabis company. The trial is expected to begin Aug. 24 and last around two weeks

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Aug 17 • 7:15 AM EDT • Politics • wbur.org
Roof of Pekin business collapses after heavy rain

By Morgan Kjornes TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (25 News) -Heavy rain is believed to have caused a roof collapse at a ...

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Aug 17 • 6:54 AM EDT • Business • wmbdradio.com
Union Community Care announces merger with Berks Community Health Center

Union Community Care, a Lancaster County-based nonprofit community health center, is expanding into Berks County.

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Aug 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • lancasteronline.com
Boone County health assessment sets priorities for families

A new Boone County maternal and child health assessment identifies family support and child development as key priorities.

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Aug 17 • 4:47 AM EDT • Health • columbiatribune.com
Severe thunderstorms cause flooding concerns for business

Heavy rain and storm runoff are creating recurring flooding issues for a farm market in Lancaster County, with the owner expressing concerns about nearby construction and its impact on his business.

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Aug 16 • 11:30 PM EDT • Business • wgal.com
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Judge Sakai concerned about upcoming vote on sports and entertainment district

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai is pushing back against a proposal that would give San Antonio voters another chance to weigh in on millions of dollars in fundin

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Aug 16 • 10:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • news4sanantonio.com
Judge Sakai concerned about upcoming vote on sports and entertainment district

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai is pushing back against a proposal that would give San Antonio voters another chance to weigh in on millions of dollars in fundin

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Aug 16 • 10:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxsanantonio.com
L.A. street takeover acts as cover while thieves ransack local business

Dozens of people ransacked a Bellflower business early Saturday while a massive street takeover clogged a nearby intersection, authorities said. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Aug 16 • 8:07 PM EDT • Business • ktla.com
Meet & Greet For County’s Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov Draws Few Businesses

Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation executive director Lauren McDaniel, far left, chats with Ellyn Felton, Los Alamos County Tourism & Marketing Program Manager, . Anita Barela, C…

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Aug 16 • 6:54 PM EDT • Business • losalamosreporter.com
Construction for new entertainment facility will close stretch of Baldwin County street beginning Monday

Construction activity related to the new amphitheater is expected to begin

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Aug 16 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox10tv.com
Corgi races delight fans at Rockingham County Fair

Pounding music blared from loudspeakers at a small enclosure at the Rockingham County Fair on Friday.

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Aug 16 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • dnronline.com
Natrona County health and food inspections (8/7/26–8/13/26)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and

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Aug 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • oilcity.news
Laramie County health and food inspections (8/7/26–8/13/26)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts

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Aug 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • capcity.news
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Bexar County health department at risk as ARPA money runs out

Just four years in, Bexar County's public health department faces an uncertain future as the pandemic-era funding it relied on dries up.

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Aug 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • sanantonioreport.org
A long-held indigenous practice continues to protect the health of the Moosic Mountain ecosystem in Lackawanna County

The Nature Conservancy recently held an educational day to discuss how prescribed burns help the ecosystem on Moosic Mountain in Lackawanna County.

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Aug 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • wvia.org
San Juan County Board of Health calls for restoration of public health funding

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Aug 16 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • sanjuanjournal.com
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Bernalillo County's Behavioral Health Unit rapidly grows, diverting 911 calls

Officials say the three-unit teams have become more effective since paramedics were authorized to administer the antipsychotic drug olanzapine.

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Aug 16 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
State health officials confirm rare swine flu case in Ionia County resident

A rare human case of Swine Flu has been confirmed in a west Michigan resident who was reportedly a swine exhibitor at the Kent County Youth Fair at the start of August.

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Aug 15 • 9:37 PM EDT • Health • wilx.com