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Asia-Pacific allies ink $57 billion in deals with US companies, Burgum says
Asia-Pacific allies agreed to $57 billion in 22 deals with American companies during this weekend's Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday.
Finalissima between Spain, Argentina canceled in Qatar because of regional conflict during Iran war
European champion Spain were originally scheduled to take on Copa America winners Argentina on March 27 in Qatar
Paula Doress-Worters, Who Redefined Women’s Health, Dies at 87
Paula Doress-Worters, the mother and activist who opened the door to once-taboo conversations about women’s health in America, has died at 87. Paula was a member of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, a group of young women who got together to assemble the groundbreaking manual later known as “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” that dove-into subjects like sexuality, birth control, abortion and post-partum depression. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived.
Politics chat: Trump's war priorities, FCC on war coverage, Save America Act
We look at President Trump's shifting objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the last front on his fight to impose global tariffs on dozens of countries.
As the politics around Israel shift, many Democrats are seeking distance from AIPAC
As the politics around Israel shift in the US, many Democratic lawmakers and candidates are seeking distance from the American Israel Political Affairs Committee. It comes as the group is spending big to shape the outcome of primaries across the country.
Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time
A familiar trope in science fiction is the cryopreserved time traveller, their body deep-frozen in suspended animation, then thawed and reawakened in another decade or century with all of their mental...
Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time
‘Cryosleep’ remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep freezing
What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes
At its core, Zootopia 2 is a defense of snakes. The Oscar-nominated sequel to Zootopia centers on an unlikely pair of animal police officers—Judy Hopps, a rabbit, and her fox partner, Nick Wilde—who ...
What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes
Snakes are key members of their ecosystems. Here’s what would happen if they suddenly vanished just like in the Oscar-nominated film Zootopia 2
Egypt’s Mixed Signals: Activist Releases Amid Crackdowns Signal Fragile Politics
2026 began uneasily for Syrians in Egypt. In Rehab City, an upscale suburb east of Cairo that became home to many Syrians fleeing civil war under the Assad regime, security officials entered a crowded restaurant and asked diners to produce their residency permits. Scenes like this have become increasingly common in Egypt, alongside a malicious…
Emotional Abuse in College Sports
March Madness is here. The high-stakes, sudden-death college basketball tournament is a beloved tradition in American sports. For the players, it’s a chance to showcase the skills they’ve developed through years of hard training of the body and mind. In many cases, that push produces incredible feats of athletic performance. But an investigation by reporters Julia Haney and Elizabeth Santos has found instances in which athletes allege that the push from coaches goes too far. Emotional abuse by coaches, some athletes maintain, can cause lasting, even irreparable damage. On this episode of The Sunday Story, we hear from athletes who fought back.*A warning that today’s story includes mentions of sexual and emotional abuse, suicide, bullying and includes explicit language.
Chiefs take care of business versus rival Americans in 7-2 victory
The Spokane Chiefs dominate the Americans 7-2.
Hurricanes outdo Lightning in heavyweight bout, 4-2
The Hurricanes got a preview of playoff intensity in Central Florida on Saturday night.
Folcarelli to retire after 65 years in the family business
A longtime Altoona businessman is planning to move on after 65 years in his family business. James D. “Jim” Folcarelli, 84, plans to retire near the first of April upon the sale of Folcarelli Sheet Metal Fabrication Inc. The family business was founded by his parents Jim and Bess Folcarelli in the basement of their […]
‘Everything is going up’: Americans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims
US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
“I never thought I’d be living like this,” said Sheila Nesbit, a retired librarian.
The ancient Romans knew the power of entertainment as propaganda
In ancient Rome, putting on theatrical plays was not just a form of entertainment – it became a powerful tool of propaganda
Community's Choice Awards spotlight: American Flooring
The nominations are stacking up! Make sure your favorites are part of the Community’s Choice Awards.
Can American car companies survive American politics?
The Biden administration was all in on EVs. The Trump administration pulled the plug, ahem, on government support. How is the US car industry dealing with the whiplash.
Before They Had the Vote: Tennessee Women and Politics
In celebration of Tennessee America 250, the Thousands of Stories and Junior Curators blogs are coming together. New posts on Thousands of Stories will complement existing posts on Junior Curators. Together they will create a more dynamic story about Tennesseans and events that contributed to the creation and development of the nation. Think of it as a crossover season for our blogs! For March, we take a look at how women expressed political sentiments before the passing of the 19th Amendme
Trump’s war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.
Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.
Havana is expected to allow Cubans in Miami, elsewhere to own businesses on the island
The economic opening for Cuban exiles comes after president Donald Trump said he wanted Cuban Americans to be able to go back and helped rebuild the country, whose infrastructure is crumbling by a severe economic crisis.
Forging Health Partnerships Under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy in Honduras and Senegal - United States Department of State
The United States signed bilateral health cooperation Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Republic of Honduras and the Republic of Senegal, marking significant milestones in advancing the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy while strengthening our partnerships in the Western Hemisphere and Africa. In Honduras, the Department of State signed a five-year, $46.5 million […]
NBC's 'Access Hollywood' is canceled as daytime TV audiences shrink
Talk programs "The Steve Wilko Show" and "Karamo" will also end, reflecting the shift to streaming and the decline in daytime TV viewing.
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
Have the Giants Been Aggressive Enough in Free Agency?
Though they haven’t made any groundbreaking additions, the New York Giants have been quite active in free agency. The Giants have brought back players like Jermaine Eluemunor and Micah McFadden, while adding newcomers such as Isaiah Likely, Tremaine Edmunds, and Patrick Ricard. But after restructuring and cuts before free agency, there were hopes of retaining more […] The post Have the Giants Been Aggressive Enough in Free Agency? appeared first on The Lead.
New cholesterol guidelines released by the American Heart Association
Also, for the first time, doctors are advised to test for two biomarkers in the blood that have been linked to increased risks of heart disease.
Cincinnati to fire Wes Miller: Bearcats coach out after five seasons, zero NCAA Tournament appearances
Miller leaves with a 100-74 record with the Bearcats, who transitioned from the American to the Big 12 during his tenure
6 U.S. airmen die in crash; Hegseth says Iran's leader is 'likely disfigured'
Six American airmen deployed to operations against Iran were killed after their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command said Friday.
Airline ticket prices surge on United, Delta, and American: charts
Jet fuel is typically airlines' biggest expense after labor. Most US airlines do not hedge against fuel costs, unlike other carriers around the world.
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the camera for more than a minute.
How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds
What we know so far about tariff refunds and how the process will work.
The politics of the Iran war
Our weekly podcast on America. This week, we examine how Americans are viewing the conflict
U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.
US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism
From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism.
Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds
Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plans
The Record We Kept: America’s Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed American Politics
INTRODUCTION America's Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed Everything For more than five decades, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has served as America's Black think tank. Founded in 1970, when the number of Black elected officials in the United States stood at roughly 1,500, while today there are over 10,000
Money, madness and the business of the bracket
Every March, millions of Americans convince themselves they can outsmart probability.They fill out a bracket, trust a hunch and watch the chaos unfold. What looks like a three-week basketball frenzy is in fact one of the most powerful business engines in American sports.
NFL star Travis Kelce chosen as brand ambassador for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags says Travis Kelce will serve as a brand ambassador in 2026, supporting marketing efforts across its North America amusement parks
How RFK, Jr.’s controversial ideas are shaping Americans’ health
How Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ideas about public health—from vaccines to seed oils—are shaping Americans’ health
Oscars walks political tightrope as poll shows Californians wary of Hollywood’s influence
Even in California, just 29 percent of voters say Hollywood has a positive impact on American culture, according to a new poll by POLITICO and its partners.
Trump keeps asking Americans to sacrifice — for things they don’t want
About a year ago, President Donald Trump asked Americans to deal with some short-term pain over tariffs. Now he’s doing the same on Iran and oil prices.
82 million can't afford health care, but Hegseth gets lobster
More than 82 million Americans are having to skip meals, borrow money or cut back on utilities so they can afford health care.
America has health alarm fatigue. I know because I treat it
“We cannot let alarm fatigue silence the response to Kennedy’s and Trump’s destruction,” writes Robert Shpiner.
Pete Hegseth wanted an ‘American Crusade.’ Now he’s leading a war in the Middle East
In the war the US launched on the Islamic Republic, the US secretary of war, as he prefers to be called, likes to talk about how the Christian God is on his side.
Three Baystate Health Hospitals Achieve 2026 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
Baystate Health is pleased to announce that Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Noble Hospital, and Baystate Wing Hospital have achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.
Should the U.S. be in business of assassinating foreign leaders?
In the opening strike of their war on Iran, the US and Israel killed the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is an exceedingly rare instance of democracies killing a foreign head of state.It’s not the first time the United States has been involved in the killing of a foreign leader, but it’s something U.S. leaders and the American public have long wrestled with. NPR’s Ryan Lucas reports. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Mallory Yu and Erika Ryan, with audio engineering by Jay Czys.It was edited by John Ketchum and Anna Yukhanov. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Trump changes his tune on oil prices: From the Politics Desk
Plus, state lawmakers advance bills akin to the SAVE America Act.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Ryan Gosling talks Project Hail Mary, hopeful science fiction and the challenge of portraying zero g
Ryan Gosling plays a science teacher turned (reluctant) astronaut in the upcoming film adaptation of Project Hail Mary, a science fiction novel by author Andy Weir
Business News: TAG Heuer Names Béatrice Goasglas, Current Head Of The Americas, As New CEO
In a bid for executive stability, TAG says Goasglas, who has been with the brand since 2018, will take over the top job May 1st.
How the World Baseball Classic revealed Team USA’s hubris
Team USA avoided a World Baseball Classic disaster on Wednesday when Italy pulverized Mexico, ensuring the Americans advanced to the quarterfinals.
Student-led Africa Health Conference explores innovative development strategies | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The fourth annual Africa Health Conference featured discussions of innovative strategies for driving public health change.
FOX Business launches 'Made in America' small business contest with $25K cash prizes for winners
FOX Business launched a contest that awards $25,000 to three small businesses. Apply at SmallBusinessAwards2026.com with video or written entry submission.
Inside the explosive growth of sports betting
As part of his investigation into sports betting, Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins gambled $10,000 during last NFL season. He spoke with co-host Tonya Mosley about his experiment, what he learned, and what the explosion of betting is doing to society. “It’s turning all of American life into a Las Vegas table game. There’s always this kind of glittering mirage of profit that you’re chasing, when, in reality, it’s designed to sort of demoralize and crush every regular person who plays.” They also talk about how betting has expanded to politics and international conflict.
Power outage stalls business at Mass. State House
A State House electrical outage ended around noon Thursday after the Legislature’s website and internet connectivity within the building were knocked out of commission Wednesday evening. Legislative Information Services sent an email to legislative members and staff on Wednesday around 9 p.m., stating that an electrical outage in the State House caused a service disruption. Portions of the building were running…
A large fossil leg bone hints at T. rex’s origins, but scientists disagree
A new analysis of a large fossil shinbone suggests T. rex ancestors came from North America instead of Asia. Not everyone agrees.
Altman, Amodei and Musk fight dirty for the biggest prize in business
OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX plan initial public offerings that could raise sums equivalent to a decade of American IPOs, as artificial intelligence labs seek funding.
HHS and American Urological Association Announce Landmark Collaboration to Advance Women’s Health
HHS announced a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Urological Association.
We study pandemics. The resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
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TruChoice Financial’s James Ruhle Named to Insurance Business America’s 2026 Top Specialist Wholesale Brokers List
Industry veteran recognized for expertise in advanced annuity solutions and commitment to financial professional
4 poetry collections to check out ahead of National Poetry Month
The collections suggested here explore, celebrate and illuminate the vast, intricate lives and experiences of Black people throughout the world.
How to Accelerate American Science | The Foundation for American Innovation
Over the holidays this winter, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Trump administration live updates: Poll finds widespread distrust of economic and political systems
Get live updates and the latest news as an NBC News poll finds widespread political and economic distrust, the U.S. launches tariff probes, and Trump seeks passage of the SAVE America Act.
Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call
Republicans join in with US president’s demand for John Thune to push through Save America act
Dallas Police Shooting: Armed man killed after barricading himself at Children’s Health hospital
A police investigation into a wanted suspect ended in a fatal shooting late Wednesday night after the individual barricaded himself in a vehicle at a Dallas children’s hospital, authorities said.
One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care
About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.
MAHA courts women voters at HHS health event
What do an Alzheimer’s researcher and Miss America’s Teen 2026 have in common?
Opinion | Trump’s Way of Doing Business With the World May Cost All of Us
Either the budget changes, or America’s relationship with the rest of the world does.
What's shaping the K-shaped economy: Spending, jobs, income, credit
The K-shaped economy is growing more lopsided. Wealthy Americans splurge on travel and events; lower- and middle-income people cut back on groceries.
‘Boom Boom’ US propaganda vs. the emerging Iran war reality
The US government doesn’t simply want Americans to support the war it launched with Israel on Iran; it wants to pump people up.
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
Roughly one-third of respondents – equivalent to more than 82 million Americans – said they have had to cut back on at least one daily living expense to cover their health care bills, according to a new survey.
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
What Americans sacrifice due to high health costs
Health cost concerns not only made people borrow money or stretch out prescriptions but delay major life events.
Team USA advances at 2026 World Baseball Classic despite shocking loss to Italy
Italy beat Team USA on Tuesday night and then helped the Americans on Wednesday by defeating Mexico
One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses
According to new West Health-Gallup research, millions of Americans report cutting back on expenses and delaying plans because of healthcare costs.
LACLxS Work-in-Progress Seminar: The Politics of Everyday Conflict in Refugee Shelters
Fabricio Carrijo, a research affiliate at the Jagiellonian Centre for Migration Studies at Jagiellonian University, will give a talk titled "The Politics of Everyday Conflict in Refugee Shelters: Decolonial Perspectives from the Brazilian Amazon" for the Program in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.
Quinn Cook says overseas hoops career hurt by global politics
American Quinn Cook, a two-time NBA champ, has lost two basketball jobs internationally this year due to global political issues, he told ESPN's Andscape.
Qunn Cook says overseas hoops career hurt by global politics
American Quinn Cook, a two-time NBA champ, has lost two basketball jobs internationally this year due to global political issues, he told ESPN's Andscape.
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
AOiA positioned as early leader as CMS elevates digital health evaluation nationwide
CHICAGO, IL — The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for launching the Medicare App Library, a new national directory of rigorously evaluated digital health applications for Medicare beneficiaries. The initiative represents a major federal commitment to ensuring that patients have access to safe, evidence‑based digital health … Read More
Opinion | Mamdani Is One of America’s Most Popular Politicians. For Now.
The new mayor is having a sunny honeymoon with New Yorkers. Will it last?
Iran’s sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks
Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in the U.S., according to a video of the interview posted Tuesday.
HAL Makes Fleetwide Entertainment Updates in 2026
Holland America Line is updating its entertainment offerings throughout 2026, with new shows, the return of classical music, and more.
Hidden Majoritarianism Hinders Women's Political Careers -
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Ximena Caló, covers the new article by Daniel M. [...]
Are we still in a shutdown? Here's how DHS disruptions impact Americans
Here's why the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is shut down and what the partial closure means for Americans.
WATCH | Ms. Corporate America Maryland pageant spotlighting women in business
The Ms. Corporate America pagent will take place on Saturday. President of the organization and current Ms. Corporate America, joined 7News.
WATCH | Ms. Corporate America Maryland pageant spotlighting women in business
The Ms. Corporate America pagent will take place on Saturday. President of the organization and current Ms. Corporate America, joined 7News.
Young Africans score higher than Americans on 'mind health,' new study finds: Wealth ‘not an indicator’ of well-being
A new Sapien Labs study found that young people in Ghana and Nigeria are much more able to function than those in the U.S.
John Cornyn flips on the filibuster for Trump's SAVE America Act
Cornyn, who spent years defending the filibuster, is locked in a competitive GOP runoff in Texas against Ken Paxton, who has aligned with Trump on the issue.
Acuff Named 1st Team All-America by The Sporting News
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff was selected first team All-America by The Sporting News, it was announced today.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
Why we’re bad at detecting lies, according to scientists—and The Traitors
From cognitive overload to pretty privilege, the science behind The Traitors shows what really makes lies believable
SCHOOL POLITICS? SOS Morales touts Club America voter registration effort, but critics are wary
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 11, 2026 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced on Tuesday a partnership with Club America, an arm of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, to register Hoosier high school students to vote, but a voter-advocacy group said the collaboration could inject partisanship into what should be a
Laying the Foundations for an Americas Mental Health Policy Innovation Hub | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health
The project “Laying the Foundations for an Americas Mental Health Policy Innovation Hub,” led by Dr. María Cecilia Dedios and colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health, aims to establish a regional platform that connects academics, policymakers, and civil society to advance collaborative mental health policymaking across the Americas. The initiative focuses on strengthening intersectoral approaches to population mental health and embedding meaningful community participation and lived experience into policy processes. Through a pilot consensus-building effort with decision-makers in Bogotá, Colombia, the project has begun testing methods for cross-sector collaboration to address shared priorities such as loneliness and underage substance use. Ultimately, the Hub seeks to foster regional learning and develop more participatory, coordinated, and socially responsive mental health policies.
Protalix BioTherapeutics to Announce Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Update on March 18, 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, production and...