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HERA Director-General visits Indonesia to strengthen health cooperation
The Director-General of the European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), Dr Florika Fink-Hooijer, met with Indonesia's Minister of Health, H.E. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, in Jakarta on 4 September 2026. Discussions centred on Indonesia's expansion of surveillance capacities, including genomic sequencing as well as local manufacturing capacity. There was a clear commitment to work together on wastewater surveillance going forward. Earlier that day, Director-General Fink-Hooijer, met with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Secretariat to discuss health emergency preparedness and response to emerging health threats, and to explore deeper cooperation between the EU and ASEAN. More info on the meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat: https://link.europa.eu/HdVV7q
The Shadowy Powers that Trump Could Use to End American Democracy
Two Washington insiders are sounding the alarm about what could happen if Trump declares a national emergency and activates the top-secret Presidential Emergency Action Documents.
The Real-Life Medicine and Science Behind Oppenheimer’s Demon
Novelist Geoffrey Simmons explains how he drew on his background as an ER doctor and disaster preparedness expert to make his story real and plausible.
Business leader shares lessons on trust after personal adversity
The CEO of a multi-million-dollar outsourcing firm changed how he led his company after experiencing a family emergency.
Tesla Introduces 'Automatic Collision Evasion' for Manual Drives
Tesla has quietly added a major new active safety capability to its vehicles, turning its autonomous driving software into an emergency crash-prevention tool
Protecting Health Before, During, and After Wildfires
Recognizing wildfires as an increasingly complex public health and health care challenge, the National Academies’ Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies convened a webinar series this summer on wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. The series brought together experts from health care, emergency management, environmental science, engineering, academia, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and affected communities.
New Business Spotlight: VEG ER for Pets
The world’s veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it announces the opening of VEG ER for Pets at 6739 Kingston Pike, Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37919. VEG ER for Pets will provide families in Knoxville and Knox County with highly skilled emergency veterinary care, including surgeries, ultrasounds, X-rays, and […]
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
Visa limits may cause dip in international students in N.Y.
Class is back in session for most college campuses across the country. As studies begin, there may be a noticeable change to some universities’ international student population.
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
Air traffic control audio captured the urgent moment a Delta Air Lines crew declared a potential pilot incapacitation minutes after takeoff and asked to return to the airport.
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.
Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Indiana to discontinue routine hospital diversion
all emergency healthcare partners and Indiana State Health officials are ending the practice referred to as "hospital diversion."That's when an ambulance is rou
Protecting Your Health Starts Long Before a Disaster
"The best emergency kit reflects your real life."
Indiana hospitals end routine ambulance diversion
Indiana hospitals and emergency medical providers entered into an agreement with the Indiana Department of Health Monday to stop directing ambulances to other facilities when emergency departments become overcrowded.
New Mexico Department of Health reminds people to keep Naloxone on hand in case of emergency
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health wrapped up its Overdose Awareness Day series with an important message about the benefits of Naloxone. The department has spent the last week…
Trump keeps stacking up ‘emergency’ wins at the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump has piled up a series of significant victories on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket since returning to power in 2025.
Health systems joining efforts to reduce homelessness
From developing housing to deploying mobile medical units, most of the nation's large health systems are investing in efforts to alleviate homelessness—and, in turn, reduce emergency care costs, new Cornell ...
Rapid response to heat waves: Using electronic health records to protect patients in near-real time
As summer heat waves grow longer and more dangerous, public health officials often must wait months to learn who and how many people were harmed. A new study published in Nature Health suggests that delays ...
CARES Celebrates 5 Years Providing Alternative Emergency Services in Madison
Madison's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services program, popularly known as CARES, turns five years old on September 1, 2026.CARES has been warmly embraced by the community and enthusiastically supported by local leaders since its inception. Developed specifically to address acute behavioral health emergencies that are non-violent in nature, CARES aims to provide timely care that is responsive to a person's specific needs.
Health First expands in Brevard with new ER and hospital upgrades
Health First is hiring for Brevard County's first freestanding emergency room while expanding its hospital network.
North Carolina: Rabid baby goats at a mobile petting zoo prompts health warning
On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo located in Iredell County. They were first notified of a potential rabies exposure among four baby goats at Farm Adventures in Harmony, North Carolina on August 27. The goats were most likely exposed to rabies by a skunk that had entered the pen where they were kept in late July. The NC State Laboratory of Public Health confirmed rabies viruses in three of the baby goats on August 28; a fourth goat was not tested but is also assumed to have been infected. Based on information gathered on August 28, it was determined that no other animals on the farm pose a risk of rabies exposure to people. Learn about rabies Anyone who had contact with baby goats from the Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo either at their location in Harmony, North Carolina, or at an off-site event, between July 28 and Aug. 27, 2026, may have been exposed while the animals were infectious. Impacted individuals should contact their local health department to determine whether medications are needed to prevent infection. Individuals are encouraged to call before visiting an emergency department or urgent care clinic to determine if treatment is needed and where it can be accessed. Known potential exposure dates and locations include: July 28: Jurney’s Assisted Living, 1942 Van Haven Drive, Statesville in Iredell County July 30: Private event in Mecklenburg County Aug. 1: Community Connections Back-to-School Bash, Breeden Amphitheater, 333 S. Main St., Lexington in Davidson County Aug. 6: Brookdale Peachtree, 2806 Peachtree Road, Statesville in Iredell County Aug. 8: Private event in Watauga County Aug. 9: Private event in Burke County Aug. 15: Masonic Picnic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville in Davie County Aug. 16: Private event in Durham County Aug. 22: Private event in Iredell County Aug. 23: Private event in Durham County Rabies is a deadly disease that can spread from wild animals to pets and people, primarily through a bite, scratch or when infected saliva touches broken skin or mucous membranes. Human rabies infections are extremely rare in the United States. No human cases have been reported in North Carolina since 2011. Rabies is almost always fatal in mammals, including people, unless medications to prevent infections are given before symptoms develop. Symptoms can begin weeks to months after someone is exposed. Early symptoms are flu-like illness including weakness, fever or headache as well as a prickling or itching sensation where someone was bitten or exposed. In 2025, over 4,000 animals were submitted to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health for rabies testing, and of these, approximately 6% tested positive. In North Carolina the disease most often occurs in wild animals especially skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Business People: Regions Hospital emergency department gets national recognition
HEALTH CARE Regions Hospital, St. Paul, announced its emergency department has earned a 2026 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association, the first Minnesota hospital to receive the national recognition. ADVERTISING/PUBLIC…
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Record inundations wrecked homes and took seven lives but Trump has not approved emergency aid and the state has cut funds for environmental agencies
N.M. city's pilot program connects business owners with police for quick responses
Albuquerque PD's "Adopt a Business" Program pairs officer liaisons with businesses, giving owners a direct line of contact for non-emergency responses
James Talarico visits Fort Worth with Mark Cuban to discuss healthcare
FORT WORTH, Texas — While on a 25-mile campaign walk from Taylor, Texas, to Round Rock, Texas, James Talarico got fatigued and nauseous and went to the emergency room the
College running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency on sideline
WHO releases US$150 000 emergency funds to support Nepal’s flood response
The World Health Organization has released US$150 000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times. “The emergency funds will support immediate response priorities. WHO is committed to supporting Nepal through the response and recovery efforts,” said Dr Nilesh Buddha, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia Regional Office. Earlier, within hours of the flash floods on 26 August, WHO mobilized and dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including an Interagency Emergency Health Kit that can cater to the health needs of nearly 10 000 people for 3 months, along with multipurpose tents.
Lindale business fire serves as critical reminder on emergency reporting
Lindale firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at Great American Classics in Lindale. The fire also served as a critical reminder for residents about emergency reporting.
Minnesota attorney general allows out-of-state acquisition of North Memorial Health
South Dakota-based Sanford Health may move forward in acquiring North Memorial Health next month after the hospital systems signed a 10-year oversight agreement with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. As part of the agreement, Sanford committed to maintaining hospital and emergency services at North Memorial’s Robbinsdale hospital, which is the health system’s flagship safety net […]
PaperCut releases second emergency patch for exploited flaws
PaperCut has released a second emergency security update for two actively exploited vulnerabilities in its PaperCut NG and MF print management software after researchers discovered multiple ways to bypass the initial fixes.
IAFF launches new Resource Library for health and safety
The IAFF has launched a new Resource Library, a single online hub for nearly 300 – and counting – health and safety resources for fire fighters and emergency
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health breaks ground on new EMS Transport Hub
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health officially launched the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport Hub with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the hospital’s main campus,…
PaperCut Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks, Affecting All NG and MF Versions
PaperCut says a zero-day affecting all NG and MF versions is actively exploited; emergency patches are available for v25 and v26.
Washington Regional ER nurses earn award
For the second time, the Washington Regional Emergency Department has earned the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. Washington Regional is the only emergency department in Arkansas and one of 126...
Washington Regional ER nurses earn award
For the second time, the Washington Regional Emergency Department has earned the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. Washington Regional is the only emergency department in Arkansas and one of 126...
Beltline stabbing renews debate over mental health, public safety
Atlanta officials are reviewing patrols, cameras and emergency response after Sunday's killing.
Health officials warn of 'unprecedented' blood shortage
NJ is one of many states now facing a lack of blood products. The NY Blood Center declared an “unprecedented” second blood emergency in July.
Crews in Santa Clarita battle third-alarm fire impacting several businesses
The blaze was quickly upgraded to a third-alarm fire, which is classified as a major emergency that requires a high level of response.
As the Lindsay Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
Researchers estimate that the condition — a mental health emergency that is less common than postpartum depression — afflicts 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women after delivery.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Rochester to announce new autism initiative
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made autism a priority in his agency, but he consistently spreads false information about the condition, including claims that Tylenol causes it. He visited Rochester Friday to share his near autism initiative in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
After prison release, Tina Peters takes her election conspiracy roadshow to Washington
Two months into her post-prison life, notorious election denier Tina Peters traveled to Washington for high-level meetings this week with Trump administration officials, pitching them on her sweeping plan to declare a national emergency and assert unprecedented federal control over elections before the November midterms.
Dartmouth Health ending telehealth services for rural hospitals
Dartmouth Health is ending telehealth services for emergency and intensive care that connected smaller hospitals to specialists during emergencies.
WHO and Peking University strengthen collaboration to advance health emergency preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Peking University, China have entered into a two-year Project Collaboration Agreement to strengthen global health emergency preparedness through research, training and innovative analytical approaches.
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.
JPS Health Network to Mark One Year in New Psychiatric Emergency Center Location
The new JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center offers patients an expanded, easy to access space intentionally designed with solace and comfort in mind.
CCST Places a New AI Science Advisor at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)
CCST expands its AI Residency Program with the placement of Lawrence Chan, the second AI Science Science Advisor placed in the CalOES office.
Robinhood Road ER proposal in Winston-Salem draws mixed support and concern at public hearing
Community resistance towards a proposed freestanding emergency room is growing, while proponents of the project say it will eliviate wait time pressure at major hospitals.
Jon Burrows: New NI health minister to be announced on Thursday
It comes following a clash between the UUP leader and former health minister over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.
Mike Nesbitt steps down as health minister amid UUP row
The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.
Dartmouth Health says it needs to close telehealth services for emergency and intensive care
Dartmouth Health plans to end its Tele-ICU and Tele-ED services, affecting five Vermont hospitals and more in the region
Ohio firefighters responding to explosions and a fire at Toledo industrial recycling business
Explosions have rocked an Ohio industrial recycling business, sparking a large fire that drew emergency responders
ICE hasn’t paid UCHealth hospital since last year for immigrant health care
The hospital that has provided the majority of the emergency health care to immigrants detained at the GEO detention facility in Aurora hasn’t been paid since October 2025.
Florida’s emergency management director joins Jay Collins’ campaign for governor
Kevin Guthrie has overseen the state’s response to devastating hurricanes — and its detention of immigrants.
Dartmouth Health says it needs to close telehealth services for emergency and intensive care
Five Vermont hospitals rely on the remote care to reduce costs of specialists and transfers while still providing high-acuity care close to home. Dartmouth Health says the costs are “simply unsustainable.”
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Trump administration demands hospitals share emergency room records
The CPSC, which protects the public from injuries caused by lawn mowers and strollers, is demanding that some of the nation’s biggest health systems turn over detailed, personally identifiable medical records of patients who seek emergency room help.
How To Set Up Your Emergency Contacts And Medical ID On Your iPhone
Take time to enable these features today before you need them; they could help save your life in an emergency.
For emergency department staff, violence at work is a dangerous and demoralizing reality
When patients with extreme psychological distress turn violent, providers are left with very few options.
Causeway Hospital: Other services will go if emergency surgery removed, campaigners say
The health minister has been urged not to approve plans to move the service away from Causeway Hospital.
Gallery: Baptist Health Walker opens pediatric ER space, reopens NICU services
Baptist Health Walker Hospital has opened a new dedicated pediatric emergency room treatment space and reopened its Level II NICU services.Hospital leaders cut
Frontier flight declares medical emergency after 4 flight attendants develop headaches, nausea
Four Frontier Airlines flight attendants reported headaches and nausea on the Airbus A321 approaching Fort Lauderdale from Cleveland, prompting a medical emergency call.
Concrete truck overturns, crashes into Dallas business, authorities say
Emergency crews are assessing damage after a concrete truck crashed into a commercial building along West Northwest Highway.
Emergency Medicine Residency Program strengthens South Texas healthcare workforce
For more than a decade, the UT Health San Antonio program has trained doctors to address shortages in care across the region.
Health Officer Issues Emergency Order to Accelerate Removal of…
Spokane Regional Health District Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez today issued a public health order authorizing the U.S. Environmental Protection…
Henry Ford Health to close St. Clair emergency room
Henry Ford Health to close River District Hospital ER Sept. 1; inpatient services end, labs/pharmacy remain open.
Henry Ford Health closing emergency room at St. Clair County hospital
Henry Ford Health will close its emergency department and end inpatient services at its River District Hospital in East China Township.
Trump declines to rule out declaring a national security emergency to control the 2026 election
President Donald Trump in a new interview declined to rule out declaring a national security emergency as a means to try to assert more control over the 2026 midterm elections.
WHO receives US$4 million from CERF to sustain health services and strengthen health system resilience across Syria
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, 11 August 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has received US$4 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to protect access to essential health...
'Every life is worth another chance': OKC breaks ground on $12 million mental health crisis center
Oklahoma City leaders broke ground on a new mental health crisis center funded through MAPS 4, designed to provide critical services and ease the strain on emergency rooms, jails and first responders.
Lake Travis High student athlete suffers serious health emergency
Lake Travis High School head football coach Hank Carter says football activities have been canceled for today after a student-athlete experienced a serious health emergency.
HHS Secretary declares public health emergency for wildfires in Washington
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Aug. 7 declared a public health emergency for Washington state to address the impacts of ongoing wildfires.
Strengthening Indonesia’s health emergency response through after action review of disaster response in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra
Severe floods and landslides that struck Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra in late 2025 exposed both the strengths and gaps in Indonesia’s health emergency response, prompting a nation-wide effort to strengthen preparedness for future crises. In the early phase, the scale and speed of the crisis challenged coordination, data systems and surge capacity. To assess the response, the World Health Organization (WHO) Indonesia supported the Ministry of Health’s Center for Health Crisis in conducting a multi-stakeholder after-action review (AAR). The review brought together government agencies, health sub-clusters, NGOs, and partners. “The AAR is a critical process for strengthening our collective response capacity,” said Agus Jamaludin, Head of the Center for Health Crisis at the Ministry of Health. “It provides valuable lessons not only for the Health Crisis Center but also for all stakeholders involved and serves as an important reference for improving future responses across regions.” After Action Review (AAR) brought together key stakeholders to reflect on the emergency response, identify lessons learned, and strengthen preparedness for future health crises. (WHO/Resty Armis)Through structured discussions across four pillars – leadership and governance, information-based decision-making, service delivery and resource management – the AAR identified several strengths. These included the rapid mobilization of national surge capacity, such as health reserve workforce (tenaga cadangan kesehatan) and emergency medical teams (EMT) and the continued provision of essential health services in affected areas. At the same time, the review highlighted challenges. Among them were uneven functionality of Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC), fragmented early data reporting and reactive logistics deployment. The findings informed five strategic priorities for strengthening the system, including HEOC standardization, integration of the One Crisis Data system, establishing disaster-resilient hospitals and reforming surge capacity mechanisms. The AAR demonstrates that Indonesia’s health emergency response has strong foundations but requires system-level strengthening to shift from reactive to proactive preparedness. By mainstreaming the strengths and recommendations identified, Indonesia can build a faster, more coordinated and more resilient health system – better equipped to protect communities during future crises. Written by Lintang Sibarani, NPO Emergency and Humanitarian Actions, WHO Indonesia
‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert leaves Pittsburgh fan convention early after health scare
Lambert reportedly suffered a sudden medical emergency and collapsed while signing autographs before being taken from the convention hall via ambulance.
Caught on cam: Car crashes into Stuart business, injuring driver
A car crashed into Pirate Firearms on Southeast Indian Street in Stuart Thursday afternoon, seriously injuring the driver and prompting a response from emergency services.
Due to recent violence, emergency curfew in place for Trenton businesses
The emergency curfew will take place every weekend evening, beginning Friday nights and ending Monday mornings.
Science on Tap: The Evolution of NEST
What does it take to prepare for the nation’s most challenging nuclear and radiological emergencies?Discover the answer with the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST), the National Nuclear Security Administration’s elite emergency response unit composed of leading scientists and technical experts.Join Michael Peters, NEST Director and Deputy Director for the Office of Nuclear Incident Response, as he takes audiences on a journey through the history of nuclear response in the United States. Explore the pivotal moments that shaped NEST, learn how the organization has evolved to stay ahead of emerging threats, and gain insight into the innovative approaches that continue to strengthen national security today.Whether you're interested in science, history, technology, or emergency response, this presentation offers a unique perspective on one of the nation's most important missions.Event Details:Friday, September 4, 2026 | Doors Open at 5:30 pm | Presentation at 6:00 pmLocation: National Museum of Nuclear Science & HistoryAdmission: $12 per personRequirement: Must be 21+ to attend. An adult must accompany younger guests.
Springfield Business Journal: Children's Mercy with Mercy plans December opening for O'Reilly Pediatric Center
By Geoff PickleMembers of the media yesterday were invited to a sneak peek of the O’Reilly Pediatric Center, a joint project between Mercy Springfield Communities and Kansas City-based Children’s Mercy.The pediatric outpatient center is located on Mercy's south campus that also includes its orthopedic hospital and a new emergency room. The...
Davenport University, U-M Health-West create innovative partnership; collaborative experience for healthcare professionals
Photo credit: Ning Zhu Davenport University’s nursing program recently hosted University of Michigan Health-West emergency medicine residents to the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus to participate in simulation-based education using Davenport’s state-of-the-art technology. During the July 29 event, approximately 30 University of Michigan Health-West residents
Perez Hilton, a medical emergency and how fans stepped in
In the age of social media, mental health crises are playing out differently. Perez Hilton's fans are one example.
Science|Business summer reads of 2026
As most people in the European research and innovation policy bubble are going on a well-deserved summer break, we have come up with a list of our favourite books, podcasts and essays from the past year that ask deeper questions about science, technology and politics.BooksPasteur’s Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation, by Donald StokesIf you haven’t read Pasteur’s Quadrant yet, now is the time. In the EU and elsewhere, we’re living through a period of dwindling faith that curiosity-driven research automatically leads to economic growth and technological progress. Pasteur’s Quadrant, published in 1997 by the Princeton academic Donald Stokes, is the most influential critique of the standard “linear model” of R&D: the idea that new discoveries made in ivory-tower labs get neatly passed on for commercialisation by start-ups. In reality, Stokes argues, practical applications often inspire more theorical lines of inquiry. Of course, we have long known that things are more complex than the linear model, but even today, it’s still often assumed in Brussels discourse. The book is a useful corrective, and is being used now to argue for new types of scientific institutions. David MatthewsThe Weaponization of Expertise: How Elites Fuel Populism, by Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis PattersonAre society’s problems solvable by technical expertise alone? “If only the benighted would listen,” say Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis Patterson, two professors at Rutgers Law School who got frustrated with how scientists and politicians handled public health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the book, they argue that clichéd mantras about scientific evidence and expertise perpetrated by academics, journalists and politicians have harmed public trust in the very institutions they were trying to defend. Paradoxically, slogans such as “we believe in science,” “follow the science” and “defer to the experts” can fuel mistrust in science, experts and democratic institutions. The authors criticise “condescension” and “technocratic paternalism” in the public discourse and make the case for a more nuanced approach to scientific and expert policy advice that rests on humility, doubt, scepticism and open dialogue. “Most complex social questions in fact revolve around values, not the recitation of unambiguous facts,” they say. Florin ZubascuBreakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan WangIn this book, Dan Wang compares the structural differences between the US and Chinese industrial policies, but raises a very timely question for innovation policy wonks: how can advanced manufacturing know-how contribute to technology-intensive economic growth? Wang says technology has three components: the tools, the blueprints and patents, and the process knowledge. The third component represents the “proficiency gained from practical experience, which isn’t easily communicated and requires years of implementation.” According to Wang, rather than seeing tools and blueprints as the ultimate ends of technological progress, policymakers should see them as milestones in the training of better scientists and manufacturers. Over the past decades, China has amassed “process knowledge” because capital flowed to complex fabrication facilities, while investors in the West have parked their money in capital-light businesses such as digital platforms or chip companies that focus on design. As it turns out, thanks to its oversized focus on manufacturing, China has gained remarkable advantages in the global technology race. Florin ZubascuBaltic: The Future of Europe, by Oliver MoodyWhat can Europe learn from the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea? Alongside the familiar stories about Estonia's digital transformation, the book examines how the region has used technology, resilience, education, governance and long-term thinking to respond to geopolitical, economic and security challenges. Innovation policy wonks might find fresh perspectives on how innovation can strengthen defence, societal resilience and Europe's capacity to adapt in an uncertain world. Whether or not you agree with all of Oliver Moody's conclusions, the book is a useful guide to a region that is increasingly shaping European debates on security, competitiveness and technology. Goda NaujokaityteThe Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf This book chronicles the wild and adventurous life of natural science pioneer Alexander von Humboldt who at some point in the 19th century seems to have been just about the most famous person in the world. Through scientific expeditions to the Andes Mountains and to the depths of Siberia, von Humboldt contributed a host of discoveries and concepts. During his life he met and formed relationships with historical figures as different as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Darwin. He is also claimed to be the person in the world with most things named after him, a list that includes an ocean current, a penguin and a region of the Moon. Still venerated in Germany, with numerous scientific institutions named after him, von Humboldt has slipped out of public consciousness in most of the rest of the world. For anyone not familiar with him, this book does a good job of describing his fascinating life. Ole EllekrogCareless People, by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsYou may have heard this referred to as the book Meta doesn’t want you to read. The 2025 memoir from Sarah Wynn-Williams, former director of global public policy at Meta, then just called Facebook, includes explosive claims about everything from a toxic workplace culture to how the company worked with advertisers to target vulnerable teens, and the lengths it was prepared to go to in order to break into China. It’s a fascinating insight into how and why the tech company gradually shifted its approach to policy, whether in the US, Europe or Asia. Meta has denied the allegations in the book, and last year won an emergency ruling to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting it. In response, the author is now suing her former employer. If that doesn’t make you want to read it. Martin GreenacrePodcastsThe Europeans: Europe’s anti-ElonThis podcast is a great choice for a light-hearted dose of European policy and culture news. Most of it has little to do with research, innovation and technology, but this particular podcast features an interview with Mastadon’s founder Eugen Rochko. He talks about his experience running an open-source, federated, European-made social media platform, and leaving it all behind. The conversation, which starts 14 minutes in, gently encourages us to reflect on what kind of technology we, as Europeans, want to make. Goda NaujokaityteSolarpunk and how we escape dystopiaNew technologies are very often taken from science fiction. Alberto Santos-Dumont, inventor the airship, was inspired as a child by the adventure stories of Jules Verne. OpenAI’s attempt to build a personal assistant with the voice of Scarlett Johansson was lifted from the 2013 film Her, completely ignoring the movie’s cautionary message. So if we want better tech, we need to imagine it first. Unfortunately, the state of current sci-fi is relentlessly dystopian, giving inventors precious few ideas or hope. However, a new genre, Solarpunk, which envisages a technologically advanced but ecologically harmonious future, is now taking off. The actual tech the genre imagines, such as permaculture, renewable energy or community repair workshops, while nice, isn’t all that inspiring or ambitious. But it’s a first step towards rescuing sci-fi from its pessimistic Blade Runner rut. David MatthewsEveryday AbundanceLaunched in June, Everyday Abundance is a podcast that tells the stories of the inventions we now take so for granted that we barely given them a second thought. For example, the washing machine, which liberated women from a lifetime “bent over washtubs and washboards.” Or modern dentistry, which ended the reality that “tooth pain was simply part of human life.” Historians of technology, Virginia Postrel and Charles C Mann are very much on the optimistic end of the spectrum when it comes to the capacity of invention to improve human life. Here, they set out their case: if it wasn’t for progress, you might be hunched over a washtub with toothache rather than reading these words. David Matthews‘We will not know what we lost’: Conservation fallout a year after USAID shutdownSince his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been on a mission to undermine science. He slashed jobs at federal agencies, terminated grants in some research areas, took unprecedented control over university affairs and, within hours of his inauguration, suspended the US Agency for International Development. While its initial focus was to administer health and food aid around the world, it had since expanded to conservation projects. The result? Some of these projects were stopped abruptly. In this Mongabay podcast, environmental reporter Michelle Nijhuis tells the story of the EcoGuard conservation programme in Liberia, whose local patrols had helped protect rainforests, monitor endangered wildlife and track illegal threats. From one day to the next, these were left without salaries. Luckily, she notes, the initiative was able to get emergency funding from international NGOs, but its future remains “incredibly uncertain.” Juliette PortalaEssaysThe Mars Delusion, by Henry WismayerWhy is humankind so fixated on establishing a colony on Mars? asks London-based writer Henry Wismayer. From space evangelists promoting Martian settlement as an insurance policy, to billionaire Jeff Bezos, who said humans should settle on Mars “because it’s cool,” the mission is not running short of advocates. However, in this essay, Wismayer reminds us that some critics expect any future Mars pioneer to end up “irradiated, sick, mad and dead.” Scientists have already looked into the possible effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity, and it’s not pretty: muscle shrinking, bones weakening, changes to the central nervous system and other biological modifications to make us all reconsider the journey. “Some researchers have forecast that the future settler, after generations of evolutionary conditioning, will look less like an Übermensch and more like ET,” Wismayer writes. Juliette Portala
Trump files emergency motion to block BBC from getting financial details about business empire
President Trump’s attorney filed a Wednesday emergency motion seeking to block the BBC from obtaining financial records linked to his trust. The British broadcaster received approval from a judge …
SpaceX Is Betting on Cybertrucks to Save NASA Astronauts in an Emergency
Tesla's controversial vehicle is replacing a tactical military transport designed to deflect landmine blasts.
Hospitals nationwide recognized for commitment to advancing high-quality cardiovascular health care
DALLAS, August 5, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, and improving survival depends on health care teams...
UnityPoint Health unveils new LifeFlight helicopters and pediatric ambulance
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines introduced three new LifeFlight helicopters and a pediatric ambulance to enhance emergency medical care.
Man's mental health declined before he killed his wife
Anthony Buxton phoned emergency services to confess to killing his wife, an inquest hears.
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomes emergency medicine specialist Dr. Breanna Nowak
Dr. Breanna Nowak, an emergency medicine specialist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
SGMC Health Welcomes Holli Spikes, DO, Emergency Medicine, to Medical Staff
SGMC Health welcomes Emergency Medicine physician Holli Spikes, DO, to its medical staff. A South Georgia native, Dr. Spikes returns home to provide emergency care for the community that played a significant role in shaping her life and career.
Albuquerque heat wave strains health and vehicles as temperatures soar
Record-breaking heat in Albuquerque is causing health issues and vehicle problems, with emergency physicians and mechanics reporting increased cases of heat-related effects.
Trump’s mail voting appeal tests Supreme Court’s anti-chaos election rule
President Donald Trump’s emergency appeal aimed at limiting the use of mail ballots is poised to test a controversial, 20-year-old Supreme Court principle that was intended to avoid chaos before elections.
Earlier Lifeline for Rural Hospitals Faces Test Under ‘Big Beautiful’ Law
A century-old rural Michigan hospital converted to a stripped-down model Congress created to help keep small facilities afloat, then it closed. The emergency hospital model, created a few years ago, is stabilizing some hospitals, arrived too late for others, and now faces major challenges under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Highpoint Health, Ascension Saint Thomas break ground on new Wilson County emergency facility
Wilson County residents are one step closer to having emergency care closer to home
Editorial: Pennsylvania health insurance rates need triage
The cost of staying healthy is climbing. The cost of getting sick is even worse. Prescription drug costs are up. So is the amount of money people spend in urgent care — and that’s affordable compared with an emergency room visit. Testing, diagnostics, office visits, the little extras you don’t
Parkridge Health to seek approval for $18M freestanding ER in Trenton, Georgia
A new freestanding emergency department could be coming to Trenton as Parkridge Health System moves to expand access to emergency care in Dade County.Parkridge
Oregon clears emergency merger of Willamette Valley hospitals
State regulators said Santiam Hospital's financial condition poses an immediate threat to health care services.
Salem Health-Santiam emergency merger request draws mixed feedback from Regence, lawmakers and patients
During a two-week public comment period, the Oregon Health Authority gathered almost 300 public responses from Oregon’s largest health insurer, local lawmakers, hospital employees and several patients weighing in on a recent emergency merger request.
WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Preparing for El Niño and climate-related health risks: global insights and country experiences
This EPI-WIN webinar will help communities by increasing awareness of the health risks associated with El Niño and providing practical, evidence-based actions that individuals, communities, health workers and local authorities can take to prepare for and reduce these risks.