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First on CNN: Whistleblowers tell Democrats documents linked to Trump’s construction projects are being destroyed
House Democrats are demanding that the Interior department retain documents related to President Donald Trump’s construction projects around Washington after whistleblowers warned that key paperwork has already been destroyed before Democrats take power, congressional sources tell CNN.
Beyond Attendance: Measuring the Real Impact of Business Events
Destination Canada’s Virginie De Visscher explores how business events can drive lasting change through research, investment, talent and partnerships
What’s next for the Browns stadium funding plan after the election?
The Browns’ $600 million commitment remains tied up in court, while Ohio’s incoming leaders face questions about whether to defend the funding plan or leave the fight to the courts.
Mamdani’s City Planning picks prepare to wield new housing powers
Council members pressed them on infrastructure investments and neighborhood input. One pick disclosed two pending ethics waiver requests.
Scientists Traced Arctic Arsenic Back to a Montana Mine
Atmospheric modeling of the particles’ journey suggests that millions of North Americans were exposed to arsenic levels 12 to 60 times higher than modern levels between 1898 and 1918.
TGH and USF Health workforce housing complex celebrates groundbreaking
The 170-unit Linden apartments, slated to open in summer 2028, will rent to Tampa General Hospital and USF Health employees earning between 80% and 120% of the area's median income.
Oklahoma receives $227M in second year of federal Rural Health Transformation Program
The Rural Health Transformation Program is a $50 billion investment signed into law last year, alongside an estimated $911 billion in reductions to federal Medicaid spending over a decade.
Nmecha defends controversial goal celebration after criticism
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has defended his controversial goal celebration and said he doesn't want to exclude anyone with his religious belief. "With my celebration, I don't want to put myself or any organization in the foreground.
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Update Adds Support for eShop Game Gifting, Just in Time for Christmas
Nintendo has released an update for the Switch and Switch 2 to support gifting eShop products, but there’s a catch.
Felix Nmecha breaks silence on controversial crown celebration
Germany sporting director Rudi Völler announced on Monday that he intends to hold talks with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha following the controversy surrounding his goal celebration over ...
Kazakhstan, US Look to Broaden Trade and Investment Cooperation at Business Forum in Washington
Kazakhstan, US Look to Broaden Trade and Investment Cooperation at Business Forum in Washington
Health officials say 30 runners treated during Santa Barbara Half Marathon
Of those, 26 were transported to emergency departments by ambulance or private vehicle, while four were treated and released at the scene.
County Health Department Issues Update After 26 Runners in Santa Barbara Half-Marathon & 5K Hospitalized Under ‘Suspicious Circumstances’
The hospitalizations were likely the result of running in the heat, the health department says, but the cause of the incident remains under police investigation.
Hattiesburg receives $361,000 federal grant to expand Behavioral Health Court
Hattiesburg Behavioral Health Court connects people facing misdemeanor charges with mental health and substance use treatment through Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources.
Haverhill Readies for Christmas Stroll; Seeks Tree Donation and Business Involvement
Haverhill’s Public Works Department is searching for a Christmas tree for the city’s central display in Washington Square. The department is asking for a donation of a Spruce or Fir family tree of 40 to 50 feet in height and located within five miles of Haverhill’s border. Officials ask for trees that are at least
San Diego man started a small pizza business in his apartment after being laid off, and now he makes 15 a week and sells out in under 30 seconds
A waitlist of 1,500 people is chasing 15 pizzas a week from a single Ocean Beach apartment in San Diego. According to Axios, AJ Miller began selling pies after losing his marketing job. The list grew ...
‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ quizzes Dartmouth College students on political bias
‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ visits Dartmouth College to interview students about their political views, campus culture, faculty political bias, and Democratic socialism on Jesse Watters Primetime.
County's health officer and deputy to retire in January
The lead health official for Frederick County, Dr. Barbara Brookmyer, will retire on Jan. 1, 2027, the Frederick County Health Department announced on Monday.
UAMS opening combined urgent care, emergency under one roof
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is building a combined emergency department and urgent care clinic in west Little Rock that potentially will be the first of several such...
'Zero political aspirations': UFC chief White turns down Trump offer
UFC chief Dana White has ruled out becoming US President Donald Trump's next White House press secretary, ending days of speculation over his possible appointment. "Would you like to be press secretar...
VEON Jungo TV Investment Expands Digital Entertainment and Global Streaming
VEON Jungo TV Investment Expands Digital Entertainment and Global Streaming
Robbery was motive in grisly double murder of ailing man, health aide in East Harlem apartment
Investigators believe that Wilgen Elias Severino-Tatis, who was found bound inside his apartment, was in the process of being robbed when his health aide walked through the door, triggering the deadly double shooting, a police source said.
Piece of Magic Entertainment and Fathom Entertainment Bring André
DENVER, COLORADO (November 9, 2026) — For audiences worldwide, André Rieu’s Christmas concerts have become a much-loved part of the festive season.
Harry Potter star reveals newborn son's devastating health battle
Bonnie Wright reveals her newborn son Aster has visited hospital six times in five weeks while receiving treatment for an undisclosed condition. See details
Ocular Therapeutix Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Provides Business Update
BEDFORD, Mass.—Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCUL), an integrated biopharmaceutical company in the retina space, reported financial results on Monday for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, and provided recent business highlights including upcoming New Drug Application (NDA) submission plans to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Axpaxli (also known as OTX-TKI), its investigational product candidate for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and diabetic retinal diseases. Total net revenue was $12.9 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared with $14.5 million for the prior-year quarter.
‘You’re Not Alone’ - After Treatment at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Breast Cancer Survivor Encourages Women to Seek Support During Cancer Journey
Bethanne Kelleher takes pride in her health. She stays active, eats well, and has healthy habits. That made her diagnosis with an aggressive form of breast cancer, at the age of 45, a shock. “I know that it can happen at any age, but I definitely didn’t think it would be me,” she said. It had been about 18 months since her last scree...
WHO launches “Together for Science and Health” movement to strengthen trust worldwide
WHO today launched Together for Science and Health, a new global movement uniting more than 240 organizations behind a shared commitment to strengthen trust in science and harness its power to improve health and development.
WHO launches “Together for Science and Health” movement to strengthen trust worldwide
WHO today launched Together for Science and Health, a new global movement uniting more than 240 organizations behind a shared commitment to strengthen trust in science and harness its power to improve health and development.
Eneva swaps Itaqui power plant for stake in mining transport business
Brazilian electricity producer Eneva has hired Stocche Forbes Advogados to transfer its Itaqui power plant to Porto do Pecém Geração de Energia in return for a stake in a mining transport business and a 400 million reais (US$75 million) cash payment.
Together for Science and Health: Global launch events
Together for Science & Health will be officially launched on 10 November 2026, coinciding with World Science Day for Peace and Development.
Together for Science and Health: Global launch events
Together for Science & Health will be officially launched on 10 November 2026, coinciding with World Science Day for Peace and Development.
Louisiana health officials monitor amoeba found in tap water
The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring cases of an amoeba found in tap water that can cause infections of the eyes, sinuses and brain.
Measles cases found in Orleans County, health officials warn
“The risk presented to most Vermonters by the current situation is low,” the Vermont Health Department said, but it is asking providers to be on alert.
Iowa receives $216 million to boost rural health care
Iowa has been awarded over $216 million in federal funding to enhance rural health care services, including cancer treatment and prevention.
How Johnny Depp is making his big Hollywood comeback
We're seeing a lot of Johnny Depp lately. There's the Nov. 13 "Ebenezer," a gothic reimagining of Charles' Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Sen. Hassan hosts business innovation summit in Manchester
Sen. Maggie Hassan hosted her 9th annual Innovate NH forum in Manchester to discuss how to attract more business investment and retain more entrepreneurs on Monday.
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda. But their tools are limited
Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump's education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department.
After Helene destroyed her salon, Asheville business owner rebuilds with a new vision
When Helene flooded Caitlyn Patch's salon in Biltmore Village, the damage went far beyond the loss of a business. Six employees lost their jobs overnight.
Skydance Games Confirms Layoffs Following Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger
Skydance Games has laid off staff following last month's Warner Bros-Paramount merger.
Oklahoma awarded $227M for rural health programs, one of largest allocations in US
OKLAHOMA CITY — The federal government awarded nearly $227.1 million to Oklahoma to invest in programs that strengthen rural healthcare, according to the state health department. The allocation, which...
Oklahoma awarded $227M for rural health programs, one of largest allocations in US
The federal government awarded nearly $227.1 million to Oklahoma to invest in programs that strengthen rural healthcare, according to the state health department.
New website helps Green Bay area entrepreneurs start and grow businesses
A new free website aims to make it easier for entrepreneurs in the Greater Green Bay area to start and grow a business.
P!NK announces 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency: Dates, presale info, how to get tickets
The three-time Grammy-winning pop star becomes the first solo female artist to headline the venue.
Tennessee’s 29th Judicial District launches mental health court
The 29th Judicial District now has a mental health court after receiving grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Governor Gianforte, DPHHS Announce $239.7 Million Second-Year Award to Strengthen Rural Health Care
HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Douglas Harrington, MD, today announced Montana has received $239.7 million from the Trump Administration for the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
RWJBarnabas Health Announces $500,000 Investment in PRAB to Expand Access to Nutritious Foods in Middlesex County
RWJBarnabas Health today announced a $500,000 investment in the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) to significantly expand access to nutritious foods and strengthen community support services for residents of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public
(CNN) — It’s been five years since Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role of 007 in “No Time to Die,” which ended with a closing credit promise that “James Bond will return.” And while corporate machinations have slowed the character’s reappearance, the battle to play cinema’s most famous secret agent is playing out more publicly than usual.In recent weeks, there have been numerous leaks to the press about the slew of big-name actors said to be auditioning for Bond in what will be the 26th film in the franchise, stoking debates among fans.Last month, it was reported that “final screen tests” were being held, with “One Night Only” heartthrob Callum Turner, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor of “Challengers” said to be among those who made the cut. Then two surprise names entered the mix over the weekend, with Deadline and Variety reporting “Primetime” star Robert Pattinson and “X-Men” actor Nicholas Hoult had also undergone screen tests for the role. (Pattinson’s casting would be particularly remarkable given he’s also currently leading another major franchise as Batman, while Hoult is appearing as Lex Luther in the new “Superman” movies.)Other wild cards, per Variety? Pop singer Harry Styles or “The White Lotus” star Theo James. At 32, Styles would be the youngest choice, while 41-year-old James is the oldest.Representatives for the actors and Amazon MGM Studios, didn’t respond to requests for comment. None of the actors have revealed what the audition process has involved, although O’Connor told the BBC that being considered was an “incredibly bizarre pinch-me moment.”A ‘methodical’ huntProducer Amy Pascal, who steered “Spider-Man” to several reboots over her career, has said fans can expect a decision by the end of the year. “We are being really, really methodical,” she told Deadline this summer. “Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is a stirring and exciting and different.”There is immense pressure to get the decision right. For one, the Bond franchise is big business, with Craig’s “No Time to Die” earning more than $900 million. (In 2022, Amazon paid $8.5 billion to acquire Bond’s parent company, MGM.) But the role also occupies huge cultural real estate as one of the most identifiably “British” characters in film.Just six actors have portrayed Bond. Sean Connery first appeared as the suave, shaken-not-stirred secret agent in 1962’s “Dr. No.” Tradition has it that the role should be played a Brit, although George Lazenby, an Australian, played Bond in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”Pierce Brosnan, who played 007 in four movies, appeared to back Turner in an interview with Vanity Fair last week, saying the husband of Dua Lipa was a strong actor. “They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film,” Brosnan said of the final candidates. “They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men.”“Whoever plays the role, I wish him the very best of life and strength and courage,” he said.The next Bond movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who knows a thing or two about working in a franchise, given he has overseen the “Dune” trilogy. At a Los Angeles gala on Saturday, Villeneuve appeared to be reveling in the media’s focus on the battle for Bond.“I should not comment right now because every word I’m going to say is going to be scrutinized,” Villeneuve told Variety. “I would just say that I’m having a great time.”The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Shreveport adds Spanish-language business startup checklists
The City of Shreveport’s Economic Development Department has added Spanish language business startup checklists to its one-stop website, www.business318.com, making it easier for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs to understand the steps to opening a business.
The Atlanta Police Department is investing in the mental health and...
The Atlanta Police Department is investing in the mental health and overall well-being of its officers by expanding access to wellness resources through the Calm app, funded by the Atlanta Police...
Aspirus Health explains hospice and palliative care differences
While hospice care focuses more on comfort in the end-of-life stages, palliative care looks at multiple treatment options.
Arts Center of Cannon County presents Christmas in Connecticut
Based on the beloved Barbara Stanwyck film, this hilarious musical is destined to become a holiday tradition!
Pennsylvania Measles Cases Surpass 1,500, State Health Department Says
Nov 9 (Reuters) - The number of measles cases in Pennsylvania reached 1,505 as of Monday, up 18 from the previous update on Friday, as the state battles its worst outbreak of the disease in years. Here are more details: • Pennsylvania reported 73 new cases over the past seven days, according ...
FSU Wertheim College receives ‘transformational’ investment to name the Florida Surplus Lines Center for Insurance Excellence
Further strengthening its extraordinary record of commitment to risk management and insurance research and education at Florida State University, the
Shooting at Mobile business leaves man injured, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A man was injured Friday during a shooting at a Mobile business. According to a Mobile Police Department news release…
Sam Garrison announces senior House staff for 2026-28 term
The incoming Speaker's staffing roster includes veteran legislative aides, returning staff directors and key appointments to newly reorganized House committees.
Advocate Health sets $20 per hour minimum starting wage for 2027
“The most important investment we make isn’t in buildings, technology or equipment. It’s in our people."
Opinion: Illinois has a new early childhood department. Now it needs to measure progress.
Creating a new department of early childhood does not guarantee a better system.
Cerabyte to Address Future of Data Storage for HPC and AI at SC26
Cerabyte Joins Los Alamos National Laboratory to Discuss Storage Innovation SANTA CLARA, Calif. and CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2026 — Cerabyte today announced that it will join experts from Los Alamos National Laboratory for a panel discussion at Supercomputing 2026 (SC26). The experts will examine how industry consolidation, limited investment in long-cycle research/development and growing AI […]
Jaguars vs. Giants Week 11 contest gets scheduling change
The New York Giants have to make an adjustment on the calendar.
West Virginia gets more than $200 million for Rural Health Transformation in 2027
The state of West Virginia will get more than $200 million dollars during the second year of a federal grant program aimed at improving rural healthcare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday announced $10 billion in Rural Health Transformation program grants to all 50 states for 2027. West Virginia will receive $202,081,355 […]
Piernik-Yoder named dean of School of Health Professions
Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, a highly respected academic leader, educator and scholar, has been named dean of the School of Health Professions following a national search. Her appointment, announced by Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, took effect Nov. 1.
Beyond Traditional Treatment: NEDHSA Redefines Maternal Behavioral Healthcare in Northeast Louisiana
For pregnant and parenting women experiencing substance use disorders, getting help can involve navigating an overwhelming collection of medical appointments, treatment providers, transportation challenges, and family responsibilities. Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is working to change that experience through a maternal health strategy that connects treatment with the broader needs of women and their families.
Three Dartmouth Health hospitals earn distinction as TeamBirth Recognized sites
Dartmouth Health introduced TeamBirth at DHMC, Cheshire, and SVMC in March 2026.
NASA Is Recruiting Astronauts Who May Live And Work On A Moon Base. You May Even Qualify This Time, Following New Changes To Recruitment
If you're an osteopath or nurse who dreams of going to space, we have some good news for you.
Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. Bulletin 2 Health Cluster. April
Health Cluster Situation Report. Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. April - June 2026. During the second quarter of 2026, ten major incidents involving armed violence led to the displacement of 50,867 people, a 19% increase compared to the previous quarter. After several months of severe deterioration in the Artibonite and Centre departments, the West department once again became the epicenter of new displacements, accounting for 64% of all movements recorded during the period—primarily due to armed violence in the commune of Cité Soleil. A decline in suspected diphtheria cases has been observed starting from the 21st epidemiological week. A total of 42 suspected cases have been reported across 15 sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the West Department (Cité Soleil, Delmas, Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince) since January 2026. The cholera outbreak has been steadily declining since its resurgence in October 2022. Following a peak of 3,683 suspected weekly cases in 2023, transmission dropped by nearly 80% in 2024. This downward trend continued into 2025 (with 85 cumulative cases recorded during the same period) and into 2026, with 44 suspected cases reported as of July 18 (a 48% decrease). Transmission levels currently remain low and stable, reflecting successful control efforts. Maintaining surveillance and response capabilities remains crucial to preventing a resurgence, given the active circulation of Vibrio and the persistence of risk factors for transmission.
UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Leadership and Advocacy Award from InterCommunity Health Care
Laurencin was honored for his commitment to bettering public health through his medical advancements, advocacy, and mentorship.
CT Business Blend: Nov. 9, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PARTNERS WITH STOP & SHOP TO PROMOTE HOLIDAY FOOD SAFETY
As residents prepare to celebrate the upcoming holidays with family and friends, the City of Middletown Health Department is teaming up with Stop & Shop to share vital food safety tips to prevent
Every Nuggets starter listed as questionable after abysmal travel delays
The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers Saturday afternoon in Mexico City. A day later, they’d find themselves still stuck in the city as attempting to leave became a nightmare. Because of these travel delays, Denver was forced to list all five of their starters , as well as DeMar DeRozan, as questionable ahead of Monday’s game against the […] The post Every Nuggets starter listed as questionable after abysmal travel delays appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department to close temporarily
The Erie St. location will be closed Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13. Normal operations will resume at 1933 Spielbusch Ave on Nov. 16.
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department to close temporarily
The Erie St. location will be closed Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13. Normal operations will resume at 1933 Spielbusch Ave on Nov. 16.
Truckee mother-son business receives state recognition
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A mother-and-son Truckee business received recognition from the California State Assembly on Oct. 30, honoring the story behind Our Rustic Heart Candle Co. After receiving candles from the business as a gift,...
Elmwood Park Zoo's Wild Lights will feature Christmas cows, Santa and millions of lights
The annual holiday celebration opens Nov. 20 in Norristown, with animal encounters, cookie decorating, character appearances and live entertainment on select evenings through Dec. 30.
Deportation flight of Iranians from U.S. canceled at last minute, attorney says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security refused to comment on the details of removal operations.
Akron Children's receives $1 million grant for healthcare in Mahoning Valley
The gift, donated by Ed and Chris Muransky, will support the Mahoning Valley Behavioral Health Initiative, a five-year program to improve access to mental healthcare and expand treatment programs across the region.
Russell Brand Turns to Wife Laura With 3 Words Moments Before His 10.5-Year Prison Sentence
Russell Brand had just three words for his wife, Laura, before learning how long he would spend behind bars. The British comedian was escorted by two police officers into Courtroom 1 at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Monday, November 9, for his sentencing, TMZ reported. Dressed in a tweed suit and white shirt, Brand was […]
Community health workers step in to bridge the gaps in areas with greatest needs and poorest outcomes
Major Chicago healthcare systems and the state public health department are promoting efforts to support community health workers and grow the pipeline.
As gaps widen, community health commitment doubles down on Chicago
Facing cuts and more demand, free and Medicaid-supported health centers are saying they will still be there for patients and the communities that depend on them.
As gaps widen, community health commitment doubles down on Chicago
Facing cuts and more demand, free and Medicaid-supported health centers are saying they will still be there for patients and the communities that depend on them.
Community health workers step in to bridge the gaps in areas with greatest needs and poorest outcomes
Major Chicago healthcare systems and the state public health department are promoting efforts to support community health workers and grow the pipeline.
Alliance Entertainment Leads ArtPics Funding Round with Strategic Investment
PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT), a scaled entertainment commerce a...
Austin will retool APD’s policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott’s election loss
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will change the department's general orders ahead of Gina Hinojosa's takeover of the governor's office.
Texans wait months for psychiatric hospital beds as new state report reveals mental health care backlogs
A new report from Texas Health and Human Services shows hundreds of people waiting for psychiatric treatment, with some facilities reporting average waits stretching beyond eight months.
Crawley boss criticises recruitment after shock cup exit
Crawley interim boss Kevin Blackwell says the FA Cup defeat at Wimborne lays bare a lack of "technical or physical players".
Asking More of Science: How Daiichi Sankyo Is Challenging Assumptions About the Future of Cancer Care
After playing a key role in sparking a new era in cancer treatment through its work in antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), Daiichi Sankyo is pursuing an even bigger ambition: to shape what comes next | See how Daiichi Sankyo is asking more of science to bring the next wave of innovation to patients.
Karl Deisseroth, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: ‘ Advanced AI models could infer the activity of the brain’
The inventor of optogenetics for controlling the brain with light explains how the technique brings closer better treatments for mental illness
VBC Kicks Off The Holiday Season With Inaugural Tree Lighting
Huntsville residents may still be eating their Halloween candy, but Christmas has arrived at the Von Braun Center. The VBC ushered in the holiday season with
Lance Bass explains how diabetes changed the way he parents 2 young kids
NSYNC member Lance Bass explains how treating his diabetes has changed how he parents his two children, Violet and Alexander.
In Togo, religious leaders reaffirm shared commitment to bringing end to AIDS as a public health threat
A regional, multi-stakeholder dialogue in Lomé, Togo, which concluded 6 November, brought a declaration from representatives of faith-based organizations, religious leaders, people living with HIV and those affected by HIV, civil society, youth, development partners, and government agencies that reaffirmed a shared commitment to ending new HIV infections and bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threat.
Philly patients with HIV more likely to follow treatment plans after receiving SNAP benefits
Researchers say the findings show that even though modern HIV medicines are "biomedical miracles," issues like food insecurity can interfere with their effectiveness.
COVID Vaccines Produced A Powerhouse Return On Investment, Study Argues
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines were costly to develop and distribute during the pandemic, but they proved a very worthwhile investment, a new study reports. Every dollar spent on COVID vaccine development and distribution generated ...
NTRA Q3 2026 deep dive: management transition and pharma business investments offset margin gains
Genetic testing company Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA) reported Q3 2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 34.1% year on year to $794 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.02 billion at the midpoint came in 3.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.42 per share was 56.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
UC engineering students win $10K to develop women's healthcare products
Mechanical engineering students from the UC have won $10,000 to develop a line of women's products for emergency departments. Learn more.
Central Texas healthcare growth outpaces access, training
Central Texas has added healthcare jobs, investment and hospitals, but access and workforce training have not kept pace everywhere.
BVB send a host of young talents on international duty
U23Fadi Zarqelain has been called up for Germany's U18 training camp in Turkey from 9 to 18 November, where two matches are scheduled. Takato Yamamoto will represent Japan's U19s in three matches in t...
Sweet preparations: Bangor chocolate shop heads to Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem
ArtsQuest’s Christkindlmarkt will return to Christmas City for its 34th year.
The Real Story of the Polar Bear in a UVM Science Hall Starts With Two Montpelier Agents Undercover in the Arctic
A polar bear has been hanging out in a UVM science hall for decades. Subscribe He’s a full-grown male, standing behind glass on an artificial iceberg in the lobby of the University of Vermont’s Marsh Life Science Building in Burlington. Most Vermonters have no idea he’s there. Students who asked about him heard he came from Canada. A poacher killed him, the story went, federal officers seized the hide at the Vermont border, and the government gave him to UVM on “indefinite loan.” A UVM biology professor told it that way in 2012. The university’s own news office repeated it in 2021. That story was wrong. The bear was evidence. In 1972, two federal wildlife officers from Montpelier posed as trophy hunters, bought their way into an illegal hunt run by a poaching ring, and followed it all the way to the frozen Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. One of them shot this bear. Sonia DeYoung, who works with UVM’s natural history collections, pieced the real story together from a half-remembered campus rumor, a case file buried in Anchorage and one stripped claw. She told it Nov. 6 in UVM Magazine. The Undercover Buy Early in 1972, Paul Bagalio and Bruce Parker walked into a Seattle taxidermy shop. Both lived in Montpelier. The case file lists Parker as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent and Bagalio as a deputy game warden for the service. On paper, Bagalio was an unlikely undercover man. Born in Northfield and raised in Montpelier, he served in the Marines after high school, graduated from Norwich University in 1957, taught at Vermont Technical College and worked as an engineer at Rock of Ages, according to his obituary in the Times Argus. He founded Ramchem, a company that made epoxies for the Barre granite industry. He was also a hunter. His obituary passes along his advice: “Don’t ever miss an opportunity to hunt.” And it says he worked undercover for the U.S. Department of the Interior, helping expose what his family calls one of the largest poaching rings in U.S. history. In the Seattle shop, Bagalio and Parker posed as unscrupulous trophy hunters who wanted a polar bear and didn’t care how they got one. They came away with a scribbled note: a phone number and a hefty price. The Seattle Times later reported the number. In a May 1972 story, later reprinted in the Congressional Record, the paper said the two-man hunt cost $6,500, more than $50,000 in today’s money. The Times cited a federal search-warrant affidavit alleging that the ring paid two men who held valid Alaska permits so the hides and skulls could be shipped and processed under their names. Bagalio and Parker traveled to Barrow, on Alaska’s Arctic coast, with guides working with the taxidermist. These were not men to cross. The case file describes a man taking a 12-gauge automatic shotgun from his plane and telling Parker it was “the persuader.” One photo in the file shows a mustached accomplice peering out from beneath a heavy fur hood. On March 8, 1972, on the pack ice about 100 miles north of Point Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States, Bagalio shot a male polar bear. Parker shot a second. Bagalio had no legal permit to kill it, and that was the point. The bears were hard evidence of what the ring was selling. Back in Fairbanks, a Fish and Wildlife agent marked Bagalio’s bear so it could be identified later. He smeared fluorescent dye around its nose and ripped the dark outer sheath off one of its front claws. Bagalio and Parker went on to run several more undercover hunts against poachers in the West. The danger was real. Bagalio later told the Bennington Banner, according to DeYoung’s account, “My guide made it perfectly clear that he would leave me dead in the mountains if he thought I was an investigator.” Subscribe The Faded Rumor The bear came to UVM in 1975. How the government handed him over is still unknown. A rumor came with him. A student named in the UVM Magazine article simply as Carol helped catalog the university’s specimens in those years, and she heard it: an undercover federal agent had killed the bear in Alaska because he feared his cover would be blown and his life was in danger. Over the years the rumor faded. In the 1980s, the bear was put away in storage long enough for mice to chew the fur off his ankles, and several of his front claws went missing. He was later brought back out and set up on his iceberg in the Marsh Life Science lobby, where he has stood for decades since. Somewhere along the way, the Canada story took over. The Case File Decades later, DeYoung met Carol at an open house for UVM’s zoological collections. Carol told DeYoung’s research partner, Dave Moroney, what she remembered. They were delighted, and skeptical. At DeYoung’s request, David Rippeto, a UVM graduate who is now a Fish and Wildlife special agent in Anchorage, went through a mountain of old case files stashed in cardboard boxes and found the right one. It ran more than 80 pages: photographs, letters, permit records and a typewritten account of the case. Carol’s rumor had the core of it right. A federal officer had shot the bear in Alaska while undercover. But the file showed it wasn’t a desperate move to save his own skin. The shooting was part of the plan. The Stripped Claw One question remained. Was the bear in Burlington really Bagalio’s? DeYoung and Moroney shone a black light on the bear’s snout, looking for the dye. Nothing glowed. They already had the answer. The year before, a conservator repairing the mouse damage had found that one of the bear’s supposedly missing front claws was still there, minus its dark outer sheath, just as the agent in Fairbanks had left it in 1972. “Fifty years later, the marker originally meant for law enforcement told us we had our bear,” DeYoung wrote. Paul Bagalio didn’t live to see it. He spent the rest of his life in Vermont, most of it at Horn of the Moon in East Montpelier, and died Dec. 11, 2022, at 90, a few months before DeYoung first opened the case file. His family remembered the bear differently. The obituary says he took a record-class polar bear in Siberia, across the international date line. The federal case file puts the bear in this story about 100 miles north of Point Barrow. The obituary doesn’t say whether it’s the same animal. His bear is still on the iceberg. Go see him: The polar bear stands in the entrance to Benedict Auditorium, between the Marsh Life Science and Hills buildings on UVM’s Burlington campus. Compass Vermont is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
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