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Porzingis, back from illness, says he 'will be healthy now'
Kristaps Porzingis, playing in just his second game for the Warriors after recovering from another bout of illness, says he feels he's feeling healthy and ready to play consistently again.
Did Oscar’s Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook and Reinsurance Strategy Just Shift Oscar Health's (OSCR) Investment Narrative?
Oscar Health recently presented at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference in Orlando, where management reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook, addressed concerns about the expiration of ACA subsidies, and discussed open enrollment outcomes. A key insight from the presentation was Oscar’s emphasis on its reinsurance capital strategy, with partners covering 55% of required capital, which management highlighted as a way to support stability while the company manages...
St. Paul hotels, closed amid ICE operation, have reopened. Nearby businesses are still recovering.
The Hilton DoubleTree and IHG Continental cited safety concerns when closing in January amid reports they housed federal agents.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Roche Holding, Zealand Pharma and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
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Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Merck KGaA, Bayer and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
‘Disgusting and despicable’: Congressman Vindman reacts to Secy. Hegseth criticizing the media for covering fallen soldiers
‘A breath of fresh air’: Sen. Danforth and Bradley tackle broken politics and urge compromise
Senator John C. Danforth and Bill Bradley reflected on their experiences in Washington and charted out a potential path forward for American politics, Feb. 25.
Al Green, Christian Menefee head to runoff in Texas House race
Two sitting Democratic congressmen are duking it out for a redrawn district covering much of the diverse Houston metropolitan area.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Bayer, Neuren Pharmaceuticals , and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.
MongoDB shares plummet 27% on weak growth in cloud business, muted forecast
MongoDB's shares plunged 27% to a six-month low on Tuesday after the software firm forecast first-quarter profit below estimates and disappointed investors with slower quarterly revenue growth for its cloud database product Atlas. Revenue in the Atlas business, seen as a beneficiary of growing AI adoption, rose 29% in the fourth quarter ended January 31, down from 30% in the previous quarter, with UBS analysts highlighting that MongoDB did not offer a concrete explanation for the relatively softer performance. More than 19 of 42 analysts covering the stock lowered their price targets after the results, LSEG data showed.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
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For every known vertebrate species, two more may be hiding in plain sight
Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there are about two nearly identical “cryptic” species hiding in plain sight—genetically distinct but visually almost impossible to tell apart. Thanks to advances in DNA sequencing, scientists are uncovering these long-separated lineages, some evolving independently for over a million years.
Global webinar on core public health capacities to conduct ship inspections and issue ship sanitation certificates
Ships cross borders every day, connecting countries and serving as a backbone of the global economy. However, outbreaks onboard can disrupt maritime traffic, leading to significant economic and operational negative consequences. Without strong public health capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to public health risks on board ships, maritime travel can also become a pathway for the spread of infectious diseases. To support countries in strengthening these capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a two-day webinar on 11–12 February, bringing together more than 700 ship inspectors, port health officers, and public health authorities, primarily from the African, Eastern Mediterranean, and European Regions. The webinar came at a pivotal time. With the amended International Health Regulations entering into force on 19 September 2025, the need to focus on public health preparedness has never been greater. Strengthening public health capacities at borders, including onboard conveyances, is a cornerstone of global health security and central to the amended IHR.“The high level of attendance and active participation throughout the two days of the webinar highlighted the growing demand for technical guidance and capacity-building support in ship inspection and issuance of ship sanitation certificates”, said Dr Ninglan Wang, Head of the Borders, Mass Gatherings and Health Protection Measures (BMM) Unit at the Health Emergency Preparedness Department at WHO headquarters. “The dynamic interactions among experts and countries underscored the value of continued cross-border collaboration in the maritime sector and knowledge exchange in this area”. Conducting regular public health inspections on board ships for the issuance of ship sanitation certificates (SSCs) in accordance with the IHR requirements is crucial for ensuring that ships meet specific health standards, thereby minimizing the risk of the international spread of diseases via maritime traffic. These certificates, mandated by the IHR, require ports to have trained personnel who can identify and control public health risks on board vessels and apply recommended control measures. This standardized global procedure not only ensures compliance with the IHR but also promotes consistency in health practices across ports worldwide. SSCs are the globally-recognized tool used to prevent and control known public health risks on ships, providing a common way to register and communicate public health events and measures taken on board between all stakeholders involved in this process, including public health authorities in ports and ship operators. Only SSCs issued by ports authorized by national authorities to issue such certificates are considered valid. As per the IHR, all States Parties are required to send to WHO their list of authorized ports (available here) and to keep it updated. However, many Member States continue to face practical challenges, such as limited resources, high staff turnover, and competing priorities. These realities underscore the value of platforms such as this webinar, which foster collective learning, peer-to-peer exchange, and practical solutions to help countries build and sustain the capacities required under the IHR.Over the two days, participants engaged in presentations and discussions covering a wide range of technical and operational topics, such as the overarching international legal framework governing ship sanitation; considerations for pre-inspection planning; risk assessment factors by type of vessel; the completion and issuance of SSCs and evidence report forms; or practical insights on the inspection of various technical areas, such as food safety, medical facilities, water systems, or vector control, among others. In addition, public health authorities from the Netherlands, Morocco, and Tanzania shared case studies to showcase their practical application of these IHR requirements in their respective countries. Given its success, WHO plans to replicate similar sessions in the future to reach additional time zones and regions and cover other pressing border health-related topics, ensuring that Member States can continue benefiting from these opportunities to share knowledge and expertise.
Business of Farming Conference aims to support local farmers
The year 2025 was tough for farms in the region recovering from Helene damage.The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) held its annual Business of
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
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Stevens set for Pirates return after 17 months out
Cornish Pirates captain John Stevens could return to the side in the next few weeks after spending 17 months recovering from serious injury.
Medicaid Plays an Important Role in Providing Health Coverage to Key Populations
Medicaid ensures that people of all ages have access to the health care they need, covering 2 in 5 children, 1 in 6 non-elderly adults, and 1 in 7 seniors nationwide.
Nets vs. Mavs preview: Snow Day!
New York City is recovering from a weekend blizzard, and the Nets and Mavs fly in to town seeking a win.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Gilead Sciences, Arcellx, Eli Lilly and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.
34-year-old spent $16K to start a side hustle, built it 20 minutes at a time—now her business brings in up to $90K a month
Julia Holden was in "survival mode" as a new mom when she started her business Sleepy Hat, a baby hat with an eye covering. Now, it brings in $90,000 a month.
“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk
Researchers have mapped the genetic risk of hemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland for the first time, uncovering striking hotspots in north-west Ireland and the Outer Hebrides. In some regions, around one in 60 people carry the high-risk gene variant linked to iron overload. The condition can take decades to surface but may lead to liver cancer and arthritis if untreated.
I played with Steve Kerr in college. This is how he changed my life
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Harvey Mason Jr. played at the University of Arizona from 1986 to 1990, including two years with Steve Kerr, the current coach of the Golden State Warriors. Mason is now the CEO of the Recording Academy, the organization that awards the Grammys. In 1986, I arrived at the University of Arizona campus convinced I was destined to be the best player the school had ever had. Coming out of high school in California, I’d been recruited by almost every school in the...
Revered Tennessee sports writer Wes Rucker passes at 43
Thursday afternoon revered Tennessee sports writer Wes Rucker passed away as a result of a car accident at the age of 43. Rucker got his start in sports journalism as a writer for The Daily Beacon in 2000 while attending the University of Tennessee. His fervor for covering the Volunteers was unmatched. Although work...
Wes Rucker, longtime Knoxville sports journalist, dies at 43
Wes Rucker, who spent decades covering Tennessee Athletics, died in a car crash Thursday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
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Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Air France-KLM, Renault, TFI International and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSE) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSE - Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the eight ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a bu
Daniel Miller
Daniel Miller is a reporter at POLITICO covering the intersection of entertainment, media, sports, technology and politics.Part of POLITICO’s California team since 2026, he examines how Hollywood and Southern California function as engines of political power. Daniel also covers the rainmakers, dealmakers and cultural figures who shape policy debates, elections and public life far beyond the state’s borders.Daniel previously spent 13 years at the Los Angeles Times, most recently as an enterprise reporter in the newspaper’s Metro department, where he worked on investigations and features. He wrote about allegations of sexual misconduct at L.A.’s Magic Castle, chronicled the cratering ventures of a celebrity vegan chef and detailed themystery of a missing million-dollar pocket watch once owned by J.P. Morgan. In 2019, he wrote, reported and hosted "Larger Than Life," an award-winning podcast about the life of an enigmatic L.A. street racer.He previously covered the business of entertainment for The Times, examining the fraught political ties between the Walt Disney Co. and the city of Anaheim, probing the world of second-tier talent agents operating on Hollywood’s fringes and uncovering allegations involving several #MeToo figures.Daniel was named Journalist of the Year at the 2015 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards and, a year later, received the L.A. Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year award. He was also a finalist for the 2016 Loeb Awards for "Selling Stardom," a series on unscrupulous Hollywood operators. His narrative reporting has been honored by organizations including the Society for Features Journalism, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Motor Press Guild.Daniel began his career reporting in Southern California, writing for the Ventura County Star, the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Hollywood Reporter. He attended Beverly Hills High School and UCLA. He lives in Los Angeles.
How Microbes Got Their Crawl
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
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At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women's sports back in the 1990s.
Is Sustainability a Supply Chain Bottleneck?
As fashion races to meet stricter environmental targets, brands are discovering that responsible sourcing brings new operational constraints — reshaping timelines, costs and supplier relationships across the global supply chain.
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Genesis Minerals, Press Metal Aluminium, aluminum prices and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
Heavy air pollution and cloudy skies: The dusty haze covering Israel carries possible health risks
The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry both issued warnings, advising all to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and close any open windows.
Man stabbed multiple times inside Meriden business: Police
A man is recovering after he was stabbed inside a Meriden business, police said. Officers were called to the Meriden Mart & Deli on Pratt Street on the report of a stabbing, just before 2 p.m. When they got to the scene, police found a 45-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. The man was alert and conscious as first responders…
Advancing AI for science: extracting and fusing cross-disciplinary expert knowledge with data to accelerate alloy discovery
High-entropy alloys are promising advanced materials for demanding applications, but discovering useful compositions is difficult and expensive due to the vast number of possible element combinations. Now, researchers have developed a novel AI-driven framework that integrates experimental data, computational modeling, and cross-disciplinary expert knowledge extracted from scientific literature. By combining these sources in a way that accounts for uncertainty, their approach can make reliable predictions even for poorly studied alloy compositions, outperforming conventional data-driven machine learning methods that rely on training data alone.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Novo Nordisk, Moderna, EssilorLuxottica and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.
WSAZ Sports+| From the basketball court to Milan Cortina
Keith Morehouse and Joseph Payton are covering everything in the sports world from Marshall basketball to the Winter Olympics.
Analysis: New roadblocks slow US reckoning over Epstein as Europe races ahead
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche pledged last month that the Justice Department was not covering up for anyone — least of all Donald Trump.
‘This is in jeopardy’: Whatcom County schools’ mental health funds are drying up
School districts across Washington have been sounding the alarm for years that state funding isn’t adequately covering public education.
Intel Recently Shelved Numerous Open-Source Projects
After discovering this morning that Intel archived/discontinued its On Demand 'SDSi' GitHub project around that controversial feature, it was a slippery slope in noticing Intel recently archived around two dozen other open-source projects they previously maintained.
Trump posts on social media run the gamut from politics to garbage
One post on Trump's social media set off a firestorm but the president posted scores of messages covering a wide range of political and social topics.
Teton Science Schools invites 4th-6th graders on a spring break adventure
Campers will travel across Grand Teton National Park on cross-country skis and snowshoes, uncovering how wildlife thrives in winter, how snow impacts our water, and how scientists study these vital ecosystems.
North Bay Business Journal for Sonoma, Solano, Napa, Marin, Mendocino and Lake counties
Founded in 1988, North Bay Business Journal is an online and print business-to-business publication covering Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Mendocino and Lake counties.
Ruckersville Elementary to host annual Science Night with over 100 student presentations
Students will demonstrate projects covering topics from the solar system to electric circuits to ocean life and living systems.
Meet the Mainer who oversees New England Patriots game day entertainment
Abbey Thistle is in charge of fan engagement for the AFC champions, covering everything from game presentation to alumni events.
Six months on the mental health beat, what Brevard has shared
After six months covering mental health in Brevard County, it's time to reflect on the stories shared and why speaking up matters.
'We have weaknesses': How covering sports is like raising kid athletes
Top athletes, like our kids, are more human being than prodigy. Sometimes parents, and their kids who play sports, just need to calm down.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Hold" from the eighteen analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to
Lapse of health care contract for Milwaukee County employees angers officials
Milwaukee County officials are calling for an "emergency action" after learning that the contract covering healthcare for thousands of county employees has lapsed.
Lapsed Milwaukee County health care contract poses 'catastrophic risk'
Milwaukee County is scrambling to address a lapse in one of its largest contracts, covering employee health care , after it expired in 2025.
Black History Month at Hofstra Showcases Art, Politics, Culture, and Business
Black History Month, and every month, is an opportunity to educate, listen, and lift one another. Hofstra University offers a comprehensive selection of events, covering the arts, politics, history, and culture. Our Unfinished Revolution(s)Hofstra University Museum of ArtOpening reception, Th
'View' star Sara Haines breaks down in tears over covering grim news: 'Why get out of bed?'
'The View' cohost Sara Haines broke down in tears over covering grim news on the talk show, admitting she doesn't 'really have a safe space' amid headlines: 'Why get out of bed?'
Gray wolves are hunting sea otters and no one knows how
On a remote Alaskan island, gray wolves are rewriting the rulebook by hunting sea otters — a behavior few scientists ever expected to see. Researchers are now uncovering how these coastal wolves adapted to marine hunting, what it means for land–sea ecosystems, and whether this ancient predator–prey relationship is re-emerging as sea otters recover.
Geoff Mason, Sports Producer Thrust Into Covering Terrorism, Dies at 85
He played a critical role in ABC Sports’s reporting on the attack by a Palestinian group at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich that left 11 Israeli team members dead.
Ray J Says He’s in His ‘Last Days’ Due to Deteriorating Heart Health: ‘I F-cked Up’
Ray J said he has months to live due to a heart condition stemming from substance abuse and claimed his sister Brandy is covering his medical bills.
Listing.my Launches Business Listing for Verified Local Businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Listing.my today announced the official launch of its online business directory platform, designed to provide Malaysian consumers and enterprises with a centralized, verified resource for discovering and connecting with local businesses nationwide. The launch comes as demand increases for reliable digital business listing platforms in Malaysia, particularly as consumers and companies rely more heavily on online research when selecting ser
Researchers discover hundreds of cosmic anomalies with help from AI
A team of astronomers have used a new AI-assisted method to search for rare astronomical objects in the Hubble Legacy Archive. The team sifted through nearly 100 million image cutouts in just two and a half days, uncovering nearly 1400 anomalous objects, more than 800 of which had never been documented before.
Philadelphia businesses slow to reopen after winter snowstorm
Businesses in the area are slowly recovering from Sunday’s snowstorm, with some reopening and others remaining closed or focused on cleanup.
Astronomers unveil map of dark matter's distribution in universe
Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope in a patch of the sky covering almost three times the area of the full moon, scientists have created the most detailed cosmic map to date of the mysterious substance called dark matter that accounts for most of the stuff that populates the universe.
I didn’t mean to keep my daughter’s Christmas gift, but here we are: Jan Risher
In the newsroom lately, Jan Risher has sounded a lot like an infomercial — which is both out of character and mildly alarming. Turns out, her column this week is not a product pitch. It's a story about a Christmas gift and discovering there’s an easier way to carry things.
The Coors Family Is Building a Massive New Entertainment District in Golden—and Uncovering Its History Along the Way
Construction on the Clayworks district has unearthed artifacts from the late 1800s and Prohibition, when Coors pivoted industries to turn a profit.
The thrill of covering sports lies in a constant hunt for details
I have joined the Guardian today as an assistant sports editor in the United States. This is why I do what I do
Former Ram Thaqi Joins USA Sports WNBA Coverage
Stamford, Conn. – Ahead of the first season of the WNBA on USA Sports later this summer, former Fordham University women's basketball player, Edona Thaqi '21, M.S. '22, has been named an Analyst and Reporter for the network's inaugural year covering the top women's basketball league across the globe.
Former Ram Thaqi Named to USA Sports WNBA Coverage
Stamford, Conn. – Ahead of the first season of the WNBA on USA Sports later this summer, former Fordham University women's basketball player, Edona Thaqi '21, M.S. '22, has been named an Analyst and Reporter for the network's inaugural year covering the top women's basketball league across the globe.
Discovering Optima Health And 2 Other Promising UK Penny Stocks
The UK market has recently experienced some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower amid weak trade data from China, highlighting ongoing global economic challenges. Despite such fluctuations, investors often look beyond blue-chip stocks to explore opportunities in smaller or newer companies that can offer unique value propositions. Penny stocks, a term that might seem outdated but still relevant today, represent these potential investments; they can provide intriguing prospects...
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on GSK’s acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics, Novartis and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.
‘This isn’t theoretical for me anymore’: R.I. gubernatorial candidate discusses his struggles with addiction, mental health
Aaron Guckian’s perspective on the need for better mental health and addiction recovering services in Rhode Island stems from personal experience.
Sports Reporter Eleonora Incardona Turns the Como–Milan Touchline Into Football’s Hottest Runway
Eleonora Incardona brought full glamour to the pitch on Friday, January 16, when she shared a polished Instagram post from Stadio Sinigaglia in Como while covering Serie A action. The sports presenter and television personality, 35, was photographed reporting from the field during the Como–Milan matchup, appearing confident and camera-ready throughout the shoot. In one […]
Rival Roundup, Vol. 78: Get Reading, Bubba!
We’re less than a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting, which means that in about 10 weeks, we’ll have real baseball to cover. Until such time, we’ll be covering something called hypothetical baseball, where the headlines feature player-team combinations that may never come to fruition, proposed storylines that bear absolutely no fruit, and rumors […]
How the Dolans do Business: Why the Cleveland Guardians Won’t Spend
Why won’t the Dolans spend on the Guardians? An analysis of ownership’s strategy to maximize franchise value over championships as they prepare to sell.
Two presidential elections, two seismic shifts... (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Don Gonyea (national political correspondent) and Deepa Shivaram (White House correspondent) each share the "most" memorable story they've worked on. Don talks about a moment in the 2016 presidential election when he started seeing a key voting group for Democrats shift to then-candidate Donald Trump. Deepa recalls the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and her experience covering Kamala Harris' first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35, then worsen gradually with age. The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved their physical capacity by up to 10 percent. It’s a powerful reminder that staying active matters, even if you start late.
Sports in Boston - Scores and News covering all Boston teams
Get the full coverage of all Boston sports teams on ESPN, including the Celtics, the Bruins, the Red Sox, The Patriots and the Revolution.
How a pandemic rescue became a 30-year debt trap
Millions of small businesses are discovering that the emergency fiscal help they relied on in 2020 came with a long tail of unintended consequences.
Justin Thomas Issues Massive Health Update After Surgery Halted His PGA Tour Career
On a sabbatical from professional golf, Justin Thomas is recovering from a microdiscectomy he had back in November 2025. The 2-time major winner had been troubled with pain for a long time, and that hindered his abilities on the course.
Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California
Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are revealing what lies beneath the surface where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, one of the most dangerous seismic regions in North America.
Moss Landing businesses unite to recover from battery facility fire's impact
Moss Landing businesses are slowly recovering from a fire's impact, with owners supporting each other and calling for greater transparency from plant officials.
How to be a great mentor in business and life
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Mamdani weighs in on NY1's Taser investigation
Last week, NY1 launched an exclusive investigation into Taser use by the NYPD — uncovering the rapid increase in usage in the last 10 years.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on China’s biopharmaceutical companies in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
Decoding the perfect steak: The hidden DNA behind Wagyu’s legendary marbling
A groundbreaking cattle genome has given researchers their clearest look yet at what makes Wagyu beef so special. By uncovering hundreds of new genes and hidden genetic variations, scientists can now pinpoint traits linked to marbling, health, and productivity with far greater accuracy. The advance could boost profits for beef producers while improving breeding outcomes across many cattle breeds. It also sets the stage for even more comprehensive livestock genomes in the future.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
Fort Worth business reflects on two years since Sandman Hotel explosion
Two years after an explosion injured 21 at the Sandman Hotel, nearby Fort Worth businesses are still recovering from the disruption and delays.
People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to immune strength and cellular maintenance. Brazilian supercentenarians often remain mentally sharp, survive serious infections, and come from families where multiple members live past 100. Together, they reveal aging not as inevitable decline, but as a form of biological resilience.
Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restriction demands in health care
President Trump on Tuesday told House Republicans to be “flexible” in their demands for restrictions against federal funds going to ObamaCare-funded health care plans covering abortion. “Now, you h…
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Innovent, Raffles Medical Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.
Local business owner shot by police during early morning burglary investigation
We’re getting our first look at Johnny Bowman Jr., a local business owner who’s in the hospital recovering from five bullet wounds after police say he opened fire on officers inside his business in the middle of the night.
Notre Dame Football transfer portal roundup after a wild weekend
A quick rundown covering the opening days of the transfer portal for Notre Dame and what’s to come.
Discovering the laws behind complex networked systems
Nature Computational Science - A recent study shows that neural symbolic regression offers a route to automated discovery of governing equations for network dynamics across high-dimensional complex...
'Very good man,' versatile Detroit News sports writer Dave Goricki dies at 64
Covering prep sports is a job as demanding as high school life can be for a coach, or for a player.
Meet the Herald-Leader’s newest journalists — covering politics, Lexington & EKY
The new reporters will deepen the Herald-Leader’s coverage of Kentucky from Frankfort to the far eastern reaches of the state.
Barry Manilow gives fans positive health update following his recent cancer diagnosis
Music legend Barry Manilow reportedly recovering well from lung cancer surgery. The 82-year-old's positive hospital update follows December diagnosis.
Norman stylist recovering after car crashes into business
A Norman stylist is recovering after a car crashed into the salon on New Year's Eve.
Business donates jewelry to Lakeland teen recovering in hospital after being shot by stepfather
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
Student Voices: Learning To Judge: Rediscovering Finance, Wisdom & Community At Harvard Business School
What begins as technical training in finance becomes an education in values, writes Harvard MS/MBA student Abhi Gunasekar.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health coverage, a crucial underlying reality is sometimes overlooked: Those subsidies are merely a band-aid covering the often unaffordable cost of health care. California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and five other states […]
Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths?
Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age. At major Clovis-era sites, researchers found shocked quartz—evidence of intense heat and pressure consistent with a comet airburst rather than volcanism or human activity. The event could have sparked massive fires, blocked sunlight, and triggered a rapid return to ice-age conditions. These harsh changes may explain the sudden loss of megafauna and the disappearance of the Clovis culture.
Fargo sports cards store manager charged with stealing nearly $30k in cash, inventory
Felony theft charges were filed Tuesday against Jared Freese, of Moorhead, after an owner of Triple Diamond Sports Cards reported discovering the crimes over the weekend.