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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.
The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam
The FBI believes a series of video games published on Steam in the last two years were embedded with malware by the same hacker.
Air quality health advisory issued in multiple counties over wildfire smoke
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a health advisory for multiple counties Friday morning, due to wildfire smoke.
Researchers develop AI tool to predict patients at risk of intimate partner violence
NIH-funded, automated clinical decision support could facilitate timely interventions for at-risk patients years before they might otherwise seek help.
Mavericks Miriam Adelson political donations
Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson tops all Texas pro sports owners, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in political donations.
Lancaster County public sales: March 13, 2026
Witman Auctioneers Inc., of Manheim conducted a public auction of real estate March 5 for the trust of Kathleen March at 644 Symphony Woods Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland. A four-bedroom
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
McCloskey: Is MAHA alive and well?
Abby McCloskey: One year in, MAHA retains grassroots energy but lacks substantive policy progress on children’s health, as rising obesity, chronic illness and...
Oregon Voters Overwhelmingly Said Yes to Limiting Money in Politics. Then Politicians Had Their Say.
Some 78% of Oregon voters approved limiting campaign contributions in 2020. Four years later, the Legislature finally adopted limits, but an advocate for tighter controls says recent changes render Oregon’s contribution limits “illusory.”
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Former Yankee Mark Teixeira says baseball prepared him for career in politics
Teixeira recently won the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional district.
New tech helps us hear these nature sounds beyond normal human range
New technology enables us to perceive sounds beyond human hearing range, allowing a new perspective on our place on the planet.
FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts
New FDA guidance suggests mint, coffee, and spice vape flavors could be authorized, raising debate over toxic additives and youth vaping risks.
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.
How Boston mothers are turning burnout into political action
Chamber of Mothers is a national network with thousands of local parents pushing for child care, paid leave, and maternal health policies.
Republican Rep. Bacon asks for ‘simple, clear, unified message’ from White House on the war’s objectives
Oregon Health Authority identifies Gresham grocery store as latest measles exposure site
People who visited Gresham’s WinCo Foods, located on 2511 SE 1st St., on Saturday, March 7 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. may have been exposed to measles.
Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran
Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker is planning soon to hold the first public oversight hearing of the Iran war with top US Department of Defense officials testifying, CNN has learned.
How Google Earth AI’s planetary intelligence is supporting global public health
An overview of how Google Earth AI is supporting the global health community’s work to predict outbreaks and deliver proactive care.
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job.
Mass. business subject of criminal investigation, police say
There is no ongoing threat to the public.
Department of Public Health forcing Bickford Healthcare Center to close
The Department of Public Health is forcing the Bickford Healthcare Center in Windsor Locks to close.
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill
Senate Republicans plan to launch a full debate next week on legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements
Former Microsoft lead reviews the MacBook Neo
Steven Sinofsky published an interesting review of the MacBook Neo, where he also explores what went wrong with Microsoft’s similar idea.
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.
When AI is taking notes, hospitals charge more
Plus: Docs and hospitals up next in House affordability hearings
Vaxart Provides Business Update and Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Topline data from 400-person sentinel cohort of the Phase 2b COVID-19 trial anticipated early Q2 2026 Published positive clinical results in the first quarter of 2026 demonstrating oral norovirus vaccine candidate was safe and immunogenic in lactating women and resulted in passive transfer of antibodies to their infants via breast milk Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $63.8 million as of December 31, 2025; Runway into second quarter of 2027 Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET Live sto
Millions of military personnel may rely on hospitals facing financial challenges | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A significant portion of military personnel, veterans, and their families may be relying on health care from hospitals that are on shaky financial footing, largely due to recent cuts to Medicaid, according to a new analysis.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Arvada pub
Health officials have announced another measles exposure site in Arvada after identifying two new cases and a breakthrough case in a vaccinated resident in Broomfield County.
Trump pushes GOP to focus on health care in midterms, which would be fine with Democrats
The president told GOP lawmakers this week: “We can own the issue.” Republicans shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Trump pushes GOP to focus on health care in midterms, which would be fine with Democrats
The president told GOP lawmakers this week: “We can own the issue.” Republicans shouldn’t get their hopes up.
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.
New Parkland Health center planned in southern Dallas County
A new public health clinic is coming to southern Dallas County, on its way to replacing a vacant lot along Interstate 45. Parkland Health’s new Inland Port...
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.
In anti-Muslim post, Tuberville suggests New York’s Mamdani is ‘the enemy’
The Alabama senator, who is running for governor of his state, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.
City says no more Old Joliet Haunted Prison, but entertainment company wants to return
The Old Joliet Haunted Prison run by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment since 2020 during the Halloween season will not return this year.
Healthcare spending surges past state benchmark
Spending on healthcare in Massachusetts jumped by 5.7 percent in 2024, according to new state report
Scientists sound alarm over federal plan to dismantle vital weather and climate lab
Hopkins experts warn that dismantling its premiere weather-forecasting resource, NCAR, would leave us more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather events
Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered now available for Switch 2, iOS, and Android alongside ‘Challenge Mode’ update
Publisher Aspyr and developer Crystal Dynamics have released a Switch 2, iOS, and Android versions of Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered alongside a free “Challenge Mode” update for existi…
New Iranian leader Khamenei vows 'never ending' revenge in first public statement
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei provided a statement for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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.
Cardinals NFL mock draft picks include Francis Mauigoa, David Bailey
2026 NFL Draft projections after NFL free agency for Arizona Cardinals include four different names. Who will the team take with No. 3 overall pick?
Rep. Clyburn, former No. 3 House Democrat, will seek reelection
The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.
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.
Psychology, public health sciences faculty members receive funding to implement hepatitis C virus research findings in clinical practice
Faculty members in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $3.4 million in funding from the
Malin Akerman Receive Hollywood Reporter’s Women Entertainment Honor
‘The Hunting Wives’ star will pick up the Impact Award on May 28 in Toronto.
Running on faith: The message powering James Talarico’s Democratic win
Joseph Locke, author of "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas," discusses how politics and religion have long been intertwined in the Lone Star state, why Talarico's messaging was so effective in the primary, and how it could impact the general election in November.
Tim Cook kicks off Apple's 50th anniversary celebration
Apple rarely looks back, but fifty years since its founding is a milestone not to be missed and CEO Tim Cook has begun by publishing a letter celebrating it.
Baystate Health doctor put on probation after lewd behavior in office
A Springfield neurologist was placed on probation for five years after he was seen masturbating through his large office windows by 10 to 20 fellow employees at Baystate Medical Center.
Dooley rolls out ‘contract’ in U.S. Senate bid
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley is rolling out a five-part pledge meant to underscore his outsider credentials.
What Is the Most Addictive Drug? Science May Have Some Answers
When considering the drugs most likely to cause former addicts to repeatedly relapse, opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine stand out as the most dangerous.
Xbox Shares New Hardware Details For Next Generation Console, Project Helix
We now have a better idea of what will power the next Xbox.
Cone Health–Wrapped Buses Hit Greensboro Streets
The buses are part of a campaign to stay visible, connected and close to the communities it serves.
Personalized support program improves smoking cessation for cervical cancer survivors
UCLA study shows that a personalized counseling program helped twice as many women quit smoking compared to women who had standard smoking cessation support.
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
‘Mayor has not returned his call’: How city staff intervened to get Dallas mayor’s attention
Emails reviewed by The Dallas Morning News show the mayor was not always easy to reach during key economic development discussions.
The Republican Party Continues Eating Its Own
What one lawmaker’s defection from the GOP says about the state of politics
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.
Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump
Hundreds of mental health professionals have left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office, leaving staff “at a breaking point” and some veterans waiting as long as six months for help.
Advocate Health touts early Pearl district wins, big ambitions for Charlotte
Wake Forest’s new Charlotte medical school, a medical-tech center is bringing jobs to The Pearl, a $1.5 district in midtown.
Lilly finds impurity in compounded version of its weight-loss drug, warns of health risks
Compounded weight-loss drugs that contain vitamin B12 and the main ingredient in Eli Lilly's Zepbound could present health risks to consumers due to a previously unidentified impurity caused in the preparation, the U.S. drugmaker said in a public letter released on Thursday.
How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign
The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.
NC State Health Plan won’t extend Aetna or CVS contracts, will seek bids instead
“This administration has different priorities and would prefer a contract that is more in line with those priorities,” said a plan spokesperson.
2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast
Eating the majority of your calories earlier in the day can be beneficial, but so can adding more fiber and protein.
2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast
Eating the majority of your calories earlier in the day can be beneficial, but so can adding more fiber and protein.
Kansas needs a sports authority for Chiefs stadium. Will Olathe and Wyandotte County get a vote?
A sports authority means the new Chiefs stadium will be publicly owned. But even though it will be located in Kansas City, Kansas, the state does not require anyone on the board to live in the area — prompting pushback from local mayors.
RTL Group Bets on Streaming Pivot
RTL says its streaming platform RTL+, which now boasts more than 8 million subscribers, will cross into profitability later this year.
Colorado’s election audits are built on math, not politics
By Amanda Gonzalez You don’t build a secure election system overnight. You build it over years — layer by layer — reinforcing it with stronger safeguards, better technology and more transparency. In Colorado, one of those safeguards is a little-known but critically important process called a Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA). It’s math-driven, public and one of […]
Rural Texas faces a health crisis entrenched by access to care
A data-driven tool is helping find local solutions to the rural Texas health crisis.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Dominican Republic wins Pool D; Team USA into quarterfinals, will take on Canada in Houston
Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms
Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.
Eagle Academy vs. Eagle Academy for PSAL basketball championship
Two high school teams under the same name and leadership will go head-to-head for the public school championship.
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.
How AI is helping improve heart health in rural Australia
A new Google AI initiative aims to improve heart health outcomes for people living in remote Australian communities.
New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson
More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy.
Valve Issues Scathing Public Response to New York Attorney General's Loot Box Lawsuit
The New York state attorney general, Letitia James, recently announced that she was taking Valve to court over what she called "quintessential gambling" via loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and Dota, stating that these loot boxes target children and adolescents, and that they ...
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Sue Texas Comptroller over Contracting Program’s Conversion + Cancellation
Takeaways
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.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon lawmakers head home as 2026 legislative session ends
The short session ended with a flurry of legislation.
Trump has one prescription for the midterms. House Republicans have another
As House Republicans close out their annual ideas conference on Wednesday, an election year disconnect is emerging.
NH House approves ban on 'political' flags in public schools
After a brief but divisive debate, the House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday to ban the display of political or ideological flags in public schools.
Unity is elusive for House Republicans on key election-year affordability bill
Party leaders hope to agree on a legislative package on affordability issues like healthcare and housing that would be able to pass the Senate by a simple majority.
Republicans Concede They Need a Pivot on Immigration Ahead of Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.
Buc-ee’s receives F rating from Better Business Bureau over responsiveness to customer complaints
The convenience store chain, headquartered in the Houston suburb of Lake Jackson, has a reputation for having clean restrooms and an array of food options at its super-sized travel centers.
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. [...]
Jill Biden's new memoir will offer her perspective on the decision to end Biden's 2024 reelection bid
A political spouse for nearly 50 years, Jill Biden said she has never publicly discussed her feelings about the three-week stretch when her husband ended his political career, instead saving her thoughts for the pages of her soon-to-be-released memoir.
A record number of Republicans are leaving the House
The number of Republicans leaving the US House of Representatives after this term has reached a historic high, deepening concern in the conference over the chamber’s already razor-thin margins.
Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia
Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.
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Insights from R.I. business leaders on surviving and thriving in the Ocean State
From a fast-growing startup to a restaurant owner to the chairman of Rhode Island FC, small business owners discuss what it takes to start and sustain a business here.
Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish: Tom Giblin
Listen here to Ms. McCormack's interview with labor and political leader and lawmaker emeritus Tom Giblin.
Legislature overwhelmingly approves changes to Oregon open meetings law, even after key lawmakers admit flaws
Any local government body could meet in private to learn and share information about a policy, personnel or budget matter without having to notify the public or keep minutes.
Women in politics: 2026
Infographic in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 11 Mar 2026 by UN Women
Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
Trump signed a law mandating the Justice Department make public records related to the late convicted sex offender with narrow restrictions.
Performers will get naked on the Gallo Center stage in Modesto. Find out who, when
The show is one of several entertainment options coming up in the region.
Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate
Sen. John Cornyn urged Republicans Wednesday to consider filibuster reform to advance Trump's voter ID bill, reversing his past stance as White House urges passage.