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How Philips Hue got the smart home right
On Version History: How some outrageously expensive lightbulbs became a big hit.
MLB World Reacts To San Francisco Giants Drafting Intriguing Pitcher
On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants played the third game of their series with the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park.They won by a score of 4-2.MLB World Reacts To SF Giants Drafting PitcherAlso on Saturday, the Giants selected Carson Bolemon in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.SFGProspects wrote: “With the 29th pick in […] The post MLB World Reacts To San Francisco Giants Drafting Intriguing Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
New England Patriots’ Defense Still Has One Major Blind Spot
The New England Patriots spent the offseason strengthening a defense that already finished fourth in the NFL in points allowed.They added talent around Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Milton Williams, in addition to reshaping the linebacker room and continuing to build the type of fast, physical unit head coach Mike Vrabel prefers.There is still one […] The post New England Patriots’ Defense Still Has One Major Blind Spot appeared first on HEAVY.
Every Phillies All-Star Game Home Run
Writing this now, before Schwarber makes the list twice as long
New Details On What Was Cut From Ghost Recon Project OVR
Insider Gaming has learned new details about some of the features that were cut from Ghost Recon Project OVR at Ubisoft.
2026 FIFA World Cup - Watch and Stream Live Matches
Stream live Men's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and view the latest news, analysis, schedule, groups, odds, predictions, where to watch and more at FOX Sports.
Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling
Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships.
How Beauty Brands Can Build Intuitive Customer Journeys
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026, BoF’s Annabel Bolton sat down with Klaviyo’s vice president of product marketing Kelly Thacker to unpack the ever-evolving customer path to purchase, and how brands can future-proof their strategies for both discoverability and, ultimately, loyalty.
Malaria had nearly been eliminated around a giant dam in the Amazon — but then it came roaring back. Experts just discovered why.
A 15-year study suggests that long-term malaria control may depend as much on protecting environments as it does on sustaining public health programs.
Topaz vs. Evoque: New head-to-head study for TTVR devices now underway
Researchers are comparing the new-look Topaz TTVR system from TRiCares with the FDA-approved Evoque TTVR system from Edwards Lifesciences.
Cedarville Student Helps Broadcast FIFA World Cup for FOX Sports
Cedarville University junior Tayler Sharp is interning with FOX Sports during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, gaining hands-on experience in international sports...
Mouse: P.I. for Hire 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes - uncapped VRR, 40 FPS mode, Level Revisit, more
Major version 1.2.0 update comes to Mouse: P.I. for Hire with uncapped VRR, 40 FPS mode, Level Revisit, and more - read the patch notes here.
World Cup 2026: Norway changes hotel due to excessive noise just days ahead of England game
Patriots Hidden Gems: 3 secret superstars on the 2026 roster
Mike Vrabel’s Patriots are nobody’s surprise anymore – now, they’re among the AFC’s top teams again. How Craig Woodson, Romeo Doubs, and Karon Prunty can help the team maintain their new expectations.
Medical equipment supplier’s cloud applications breached, leaking patient data to hackers
AdaptHealth said the intrusion on its network was made possible by compromised credentials phished from one of its vendors. Stolen data may include protected health information, though exactly what is still being determined.
UF Health doctor arrested on child porn charges, Alachua County deputies say
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a University of Florida assistant professor and UF Health doctor on child porn charges
The state GOP redrew Tennessee’s election maps. Voters are fighting back.
The state’s Republican leaders have made no secret that the changes are intended to eliminate its lone blue congressional district.
Lauren Bennett’s dad reveals late singer’s medical issues, says doctors ‘failed to treat her appropriately’
Lauren Bennett’s dad is speaking out about the loss of his daughter and sharing why he believes medical professions ‘failed’ to treat her ‘appropriately’ before her death in late May.
Ubiquiti Patches Critical UniFi Flaws Across Connect, Talk, Access, Protect, and OS
Ubiquiti fixes seven critical UniFi flaws across Connect, Talk, Access, Protect, and OS, with no evidence of exploitation in the wild found.
Report: Cheaper Apple Vision Pro Display Work Winds Down at Samsung
Apple has suspended development of the display for a cheaper, lighter version of the Vision Pro that it originally planned to launch in the next few years, according to The Elec. The Korean outlet says Apple supplier Samsung Display is set to internally wind down the panel project – known in the industry as "G-VR" – with development set to be formally terminated by September.
WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050
Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease.
I mocked sports fans. Then I became one.
A lifelong sports skeptic learns to love the power of the game.
Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
ResMed to sell software business MatrixCare for $490 million
ResMed said on Tuesday it would sell its software business MatrixCare to private equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners for $490 million in cash, as the health technology company sharpens its focus on sleep, breathing and home-based care.
Inside the McConnell health rumor mill
Majority Leader John Thune, Whip John Barrasso (and former aide Scott Jennings all described recent calls with McConnell.
Why cardiology leaders should be careful about the quality metrics they focus on
"Data should simply be a measure of a broader organizational objective," one expert explained. "When the data becomes the goal, that's where organizations can get into trouble."
Questions over McConnell's health continue three weeks after medical emergency
Questions continue to swirl around the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., more than three weeks after he was sent to the hospital due to a medical emergency. NBC News' Sahil Kapur has the latest on what lawmakers and reporters are hearing about the senator's health.
Major League Baseball announces entertainment lineup for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Major League Baseball today announced the entertainment lineup for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar winning artist Jennifer Hudson and GRAMMY winner Patti LaBelle will bookend the pregame festivities on Tuesday, July 14th, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, delivering special musical performances.
The sun's atmosphere is way hotter than its surface. Scientists may finally know why
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has found charged grains of dust being carried on magnetic plasma waves in the Sun's outer atmosphere, providing a new clue to the mystery of the Sun's corona is so hot.
After missing Wilson endorsement, Shevrin Jones wins support from Black clergy
More than a dozen pastors gave Jones their endorsement at an event at Greater New Bethel Church in Miami Gardens.
Explosive Growth Anticipated: Generative AI in Media and Entertainment Market Set to Surpass $8 Billion by 2030
Key market opportunities in generative AI for media and entertainment include integration with VR/AR, cloud-based AI services, real-time personalization, and growth in interactive gaming. Trends involve AI-powered content creation, personalization, and storytelling. The market seeks innovation to enhance user experiences and content efficiency. Generative AI in Media and Entertainment Market Generative AI in Media and Entertainment Market Dublin, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Generative
LVRJ Business 7@7 | Primm’s former casino operator moves on from ‘obsolete’ area
Primm’s former casino operator moves on from ‘obsolete’ area
Epic Games settles lawsuit against former contractor accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations
Epic Games has settled a legal case against a former contractor accused of leaking confidential information about Fortn…
Comcast’s Sky Agrees to Acquire ITV Media and Entertainment
The £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion) deal will give the combined company more than 70% of the U.K. ad market and face extensive regulator scrutiny
Healthcare That Comes to You: Inside Iredell County's Mobile Health Unit
Discover how Iredell County's Mobile Health Unit is bringing affordable, preventive healthcare directly to neighborhoods, workplaces, churches, and community events. Learn about the services offered and how this clinic on wheels is improving access to care across the community in the latest episode of Front & Center.
From shampoo to cookies, consumer products get an AI makeover
French cosmetics company L'Oreal has used AI to identify molecules in its skincare products that can be repurposed for use in shampoo and can now create products four times faster than before, a senior executive told Reuters.
England survive the Azteca in instant World Cup classic
England advance to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Mexico
How society feels about breakthrough science
Greater knowledge and visible everyday benefits are driving optimism towards breakthrough science.
Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0
Walker led off the fourth inning with his 20th home run of the season, giving him five consecutive 20-homer seasons.
'Minions & Monsters' knocks out 'Toy Story 5' out in animated brawl at Fourth of July box office
It was an animated blood bath at the box office this weekend, and though 'Minions & Monsters' bested 'Toy Story 5,' its $36.4 million premiere marks a franchise low by a wide margin.
Twins star Byron Buxton leaves win over Yankees early with hip injury after awkward slide
2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Belgium ahead of Round of 16 matchup against the USMNT
Brazil vs. Norway - Live Score
Live coverage of Brazil vs. Norway game on FOX Sports including live score, highlights, updated stats, odds and more - played on July 05, 2026.
Arkansas newspapers undergo reboot as ownership changes revitalize industry
For the past 20 years, Ashley Wimberley has seen a newspaper industry thrive, decline, transform yet struggle into the digital age, fight new legislative battles, and renew hopes for the...
Delivery firm Evri sues BBC for £1.2m over Panorama documentary
Company seeks redress for contracts it says it has lost as a result of programme’s claims about its business practices
Yankees Have Themselves to Blame for Top Prospect Disaster
The New York Yankees should be kicking themselves for this.
Superyacht designers reveal biggest trends among billionaire owners
Vripack's Marnix Hoekstra and Bart Bouwhuis design luxury superyachts for billionaires. Popular asks include high-end offices and gyms.
For America’s 250th, we’re reopening our public square: Letter from the Editor
the cleveland.com news site has reopened comments on politics stories for subscribers, aiming to foster civil, moderated debate.
3 Silverado Engines You Should Steer Clear Of
The Silverado is a beloved line of pickup trucks by Chevrolet, but it's not without its issues.
Reflecting On Data & Business Process Services Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK)
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) and its peers.
Breast cancer
WHO fact sheet on breast cancer, including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, management, global impact and WHO's work on breast cancer.
Healthy Living with Northern Light Health: summer grilling
Summer grilling season is here, and while cookouts are often associated with burgers, hot dogs, and heavy side dishes, the grill can also be a great tool for creating healthy, flavorful meals.
Health officials confirm measles case in Larimer County teenager
Officials say the teenager, who had not received the MMR vaccine, was likely exposed during recent travel abroad.
Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports expected to attend his wedding to Taylor Swift
Some of Travis Kelce's teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs, retired Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning brother Jason and other players from around the NFL and other sports are expected to be in attendance for his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.
'Ferris Bueller' star Mia Sara stepped away from Hollywood — but still lives in L.A. for this reason
'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Mia Sara stepped away from acting in Hollywood, but still lives in Los Angeles to ride horses.
Ashley Tisdale putting her real-life drama to work in comedy series “Toxic Moms”
The Disney Channel alum wrote a personal essay about her mom group drama for "The Cut" earlier this year.
Your First AI Policy: Six Burning Issues for Every Growing Business to Consider Before You Scale
AI is already part of everyday work at growing companies. Employees use it to draft emails, summarize documents, generate marketing copy, assist with
Croatia criticised for ‘unambitious’ changes to 2022 science law
Croatia’s science ministry has been accused of a lack of ambition, and even incompetence, over proposed changes to the country’s 2022 science law. Critics say an opportunity has been missed to fix wider shortcomings in the research and universities system.“This law, like all the previous ones, will not significantly change the current state of science in Croatia,” Vlatko Silobrčić, a member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences, told Science Business. “A small shift here and there will not have a significant impact.”The 2022 law introduced multi-year block grant financing of research, based on results, and changes intended to boost employment and career progression for researchers and lecturers. But implementation of the law has been uneven. “It became apparent that certain of its provisions were subject to different interpretations by higher education institutions and scientific institutes,” the science ministry said in its proposal for change. “This caused legal uncertainty in the system, administrative difficulties in implementation and, in certain cases, unequal treatment of teachers, scientists and students.”Most of the proposed amendments deal with technicalities in hiring and promoting staff, such as extending the committee deadlines from 60 to 90 days, or allowing applicants to cite all of their achievements and not only those since their last appointment.Both the ministry and Croatian media highlighted changes that would raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 years and allow part-time students 15 year rather than 10 years to finish their studies.The change to retirement age has been criticised for reinforcing a weakness in the system. According to Matko Marušić, professor emeritus at the University of Split, this will “allow unproductive teachers to advance and work longer, while hindering and discouraging productive ones.”A longtime campaigner for excellence-based meritocracy, he sees little hope in the new legislation. “I am not optimistic that things will improve,” he told Science Business. “As recent changes to the law in Croatia show, the legal framework is becoming increasingly hypocritical and harmful.”For Marušić, who analyses Croatia's university system in a recently published book, the situation is “unfavourable and constantly deteriorating” due to the criteria used for academic advancement.“The key criterion for advancement should be scientific productivity,” he said. “In Croatia [. . .] scientific criteria are increasingly lowered, and ineffective and absurd criteria such as waiting times for promotion and age limits for remaining in a job are promoted.” He would also like to see better criteria for the quality of teaching at universities. “In practice, teaching is not monitored or evaluated,” he said, estimating that up to a third of teaching simply does not take place. “Under the guise of university autonomy and bad laws, universities and faculties are allowed to earn additional money by increasing enrolment quotas that have nothing to do with the needs of the labour market.” Lack of ambitionDora Kršul, a reporter at Telegram.hr who covers science policy in Croatia, finds the rationale for changes “bizarre.” “The ministry responsible for supervising the uniform application of the law is changing the law because it is being implemented unevenly,” she said. “This primarily speaks to the power relationship in the sphere of science and higher education in Croatia, that is, the question arises as to who actually manages this system.”Rather than raising quality, she continued, the changes appear to be designed to help vocational and applied universities who have not been complying with the law.The Independent Union of Research and Higher Education Employees of Croatia said that the changes were “unambitious” and represent a missed opportunity for more important changes. “We think some of the changes are even negative,” it said in its statement on June 25. One of these is introduction of an “assistant” job title that allows people to be hired only for the duration of a project. Related articles: Elections to top science bodies test Croatia’s gender equality in researchSlovakia revises R&D approach to increase focus on competitivenessLatvia pilots citizen engagement in research grant evaluationsThe union’s president, Tvrtko Smital, who was part of the 15-member working group tasked with drafting the changes, told the local media there was a “worrying lack of ambition” in the process, and “lack of competence” in terms of research experience and understanding the problems in the system.“There is no clear will to deal with the problems,” said Smital, an assistant professor of marine and environmental sciences at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb. “It’s a combination of unambitiousness and incompetence,” he went on, expressing his “deep frustration” with the situation. “There is no strategy, no clear thinking, and money is not being spent optimally.”Croatia’s science ministry has not responded to requests for comment.
MVRC launches Valley Business Works Foundation
For its inaugural year, Valley Business Works will focus on the creation of the Mon Valley Youth Leadership Academy.
Imai Implodes Again, Astros Blasted by Twins 8-3
It’s never a good sign when your first mile feels like you’ve already run a full marathon. For Tatsuyi Imai, the outing was quick and ugly. Twins 8 Astros 3. Imai’s early game struggles were on full display before an announced crowd of 29,179. In the opening several minutes, Trevor Larnach […]
Lil Wayne a no-show for concert that was supposed to kick off his tour
The performance in Bangor, Maine, was set to be the first of his 20 Years of Carter Classics shows.
Jaylen Brown reportedly traded to 76ers for Paul George in blockbuster deal after Celtics miss out on Giannis Antetokounmpo
Video shows masked thieves smashing glass, grabbing items during Bowie business break-in
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10 reasons Wimbledon still feels like sports’ greatest summer ritual
Every summer, the tennis world turns its attention to the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The 2026 Championships, Wimbledon has already produced memorable moments in the first round, with established champions, emotional…
WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Strengthening the governance of national public health agencies for emergency preparedness and response
This webinar will provide a platform to present the main findings of the cross-country study on governance of National Public Health Agencies for emergency preparedness and response and bring country perspectives from different governance models on how governance arrangements shape emergency action in practice.
Mountaineer sports returning to several WVRC Media radio stations
Agreement includes return of WAJR and WVAQ to Mountaineer Sports Network.
Patriots urged to add offensive weapon Mike Vrabel knows well
The New England Patriots could use some more firepower, so why not bring in a free agent Mike Vrabel knows well?
Taylor Sheridan explains why he quit 'Sons of Anarchy' and acting: 'My business did not respect me'
Taylor Sheridan is opening up about how FX's refusal to raise his pay on 'Sons of Anarchy' led him to leave the series and acting to write his own stories.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.
July 2 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
July 2: Benicia Farmers Market, 4 p.m., Downtown Benicia at First Street. July 2: Bunco Night, Vacaville Museum Guild, 5 p.m., 213 Buck Ave. To purchase tickets online, access Vacavillemuseum.org/events/. July 2: GVRD Bite Nite: 5…
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Is Officially a 200-MPH Car
There's no cheaper way to get into a new automobile that can hit the double century mark.
Absent congressman returns to Congress after nearly four months
Rep. Tom Kean (R-New Jersey) has pledged to be “completely transparent” about what happened upon his return.
Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches 'fastest road bike ever made' in the S-Works Tarmac SL9
American brand draws on Formula 1 lap times software to quantify performance beyond just aero and weight
Oregon Health Authority agrees to $630,000 settlement with ousted equity director
The sum includes more than $400,000 in back pay that the director would have received if she had remained at the agency until this year.
Reaching communities close to hostilities in Ukraine
Primary health care teams in Ukraine are reaching 121 locations within 60 km from active hostilities. This is part of the largest primary health care intervention in frontline areas in the country. European Union (EU)-supported teams are delivering essential services to people trapped by constant shelling and severe security constraints in 7 regions where no pharmacies operate, no health facilities function and evacuation remains impossible for residents.
Oracle E-Business Suite Flaw CVE-2026-46817 Actively Exploited in the Wild
Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability CVE-2026-46817 (CVSS 9.8) is being actively exploited in the wild despite Oracle’s recent patch release.
Germany's Best Moments 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 🇩🇪
Check out Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup™ best moments.
Game 86: Twins at Astros
First Pitch (CT): 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Crawfish Boxes After taking a series from the Colorado Rockies, the Twins are heading to Houston to face the Astros. An up-and-down season has Astros in a similar spot as the Twins: just below .500 and fighting to cement themselves in […]
Vaccine Confidence Strategies and Emerging Vaccinology Science
With vaccine confidence top of mind for many infectious disease experts, the 2026 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research covered communication challenges as well as the latest in vaccine science.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado's state primary
Democratic voters in Colorado will decide in a state primary which of two well-known statewide officeholders to nominate to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis.
Detroit Tigers Release 3-Year MLB Player Before Yankees Series
On Monday night, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx.They are coming off a 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday (at home).Detroit Tigers Release 3-Year MLB PlayerEarlier this week, news came out that the Tigers had released Konnor Pilkington from their organization (h/t MLB […] The post Detroit Tigers Release 3-Year MLB Player Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Harry Styles chokes on water, collapses on stage at London concert amid U.K. heat wave
Harry Styles caused some serious fan concern after lying down on stage at the end of his Friday night Wembley Stadium set.
Jimmie Williams could be Ohio State’s most important transfer addition
After averaging more than 15 points per game at Duquesne, Jimmie Williams brings physical scoring, positional versatility, and the dependable bench offense Ohio State has lacked in recent seasons.
Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat
On Version History: What “the iPod of thermostats” really means.
Pharr grocery store to close after nearly 100 years in business
After nearly 100 years in business, the historic M Rivas Supermarket in Pharr is closing its doors, marking the end of a multi-generational Rio Grande Valley legacy.
Gunnar gives back: O's shortstop surprises local kid with specialized cleats
BALTIMORE -- The story of 11-year-old Declan Lefevre’s youth baseball career is inspirational. When Declan was about 4 years old, a doctor noticed his legs were different lengths. And it wasn’t something he would grow out of, either, which is something his parents -- father Jeff Lefevre and mother Nichole
Game 84: Rockies at Twins
First Pitch: 6:10 pm CDTTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN / WCCO 830 / The Wolf 102.9 FM / Audacy One night after what many are already calling the dumbest game of all time, Target Field is playing host to the Battle of the Mikes. Mike check, one-two, one-two. Heh. Hilarious. For the Twins, it’s Mike Paredes, who has […]
New York Knicks Champion Mitchell Robinson Makes Heartfelt Post
Mitchell Robinson is coming off his eighth season in the NBA.The 28-year-old has become an extremely valuable player for the New York Knicks in that span.He is coming off a season where he averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 72.3% from the field in 60 games.Knicks Champion Robinson Makes […] The post New York Knicks Champion Mitchell Robinson Makes Heartfelt Post appeared first on HEAVY.
Lawsuits filed against Pharr immigration-related business after filing unauthorized asylum claims
Two families have filed lawsuits against Pharr-based Ferrer Public Services, claiming the business filed unauthorized asylum applications that put their immigration status at risk.
Author Meg Cabot says she's read the 'Princess Diaries 3' script 'and it was amazing'
Meg Cabot, author of the 'Princess Diaries' book series, says she's read the script for 'The Princess Diaries 3' starring Anne Hathaway and it's 'amazing.'
See inside Kemba Walker's new youth sports hub
The former Charlotte Hornets star says the academy is about creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes.
Steam Summer Sale Offers Discounts On Hundreds of VR Games
Steam's Summer Sale is offering massive discounts on hundreds of VR titles right now.
Sweden and WHO launch new long-term initiative to transform Ukraine’s health system
WHO and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) have launched a new multi-year cooperation project to support the long-term recovery and transformation of Ukraine’s health system. The new project, “Ukraine’s Health System Transformation Initiative: Strengthening Health Governance, Health Financing and Service Delivery for Long-Term Recovery”, was launched at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk, Poland on 26 June, and will run from June 2026 to 2029. Sweden will contribute approximately US$ 26 million (240 million Swedish krona) to support this project. This contribution forms part of Sweden’s broader support to Ukraine through the Team Europe approach, which brings together the European Union, its Member States, and key partners such as the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood and Enabel, and WHO as lead health agency, to support Ukraine’s recovery, reform agenda and European integration.“Ukraine’s health recovery cannot be measured only by what is rebuilt, but by whether people can count on the health system when they need it most. The scale of the task is immense, with health reconstruction and modernization needs estimated at US$ 19.4 billion over the next decade. Sweden’s US$ 26 million contribution to Ukraine’s Health System Transformation Initiative is a timely investment in the institutions, financing and services that will support Ukraine’s long-term recovery and European integration. WHO remains a trusted partner of the Government of Ukraine in advancing this process. I am deeply grateful to Sweden for its consistent support and partnership,” said Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. More than 4 years of war have placed unprecedented pressure on Ukraine’s health system, creating 3 interconnected challenges. The first is responding to the immediate consequences of the war and the urgent health needs of the population. The second is recovering and modernizing health services today. The third is continuing reforms and aligning the health system with European standards in the context of Ukraine’s future accession to the European Union. The war has led to large-scale population displacement, an increasing need for trauma care and rehabilitation, and shortages of health workers. High out-of-pocket payments in Ukraine make access to health services more difficult. Around 46% of total health expenditure is paid directly by individuals, placing a significant financial burden on many households and underscoring the need for reforms in health financing. Older people, persons with disabilities, women, children and veterans continue to face the greatest difficulties in accessing health services. “Ukraine is demonstrating that health system transformation can continue even during war. Ukraine is also continuing to align its health system with European norms and standards. WHO is committed to supporting Ukraine on this journey. We provide technical support, help coordinate partners’ efforts and support the institutional changes needed to strengthen the system. We are grateful to Sweden for its support. Through this partnership, we can help Ukraine build a more resilient, accessible and people-centred health system,” said Dr Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine. About the Health System Transformation InitiativeThe new initiative will support Ukraine through 3 interconnected areas: strengthening governance and coordination of health sector reforms through more inclusive coordination platforms and structured policy dialogue; transforming service delivery by reinforcing a primary health care-centred model that integrates family medicine, nursing and midwifery; and improving financial sustainability by supporting reforms that ensure the long-term viability of the national health system and reduce out-of-pocket payments for households. Overall, these reforms are expected to make the health system more coherent and easier to navigate, improve the quality and continuity of care, and ensure more equitable access to services, particularly for those who need them most. They will also support Ukraine’s progress towards a more modern health system aligned with European standards. “We are convinced that long-term recovery is not possible without strong, high-quality, person-centred health services that are accessible to everyone. Our partnership with WHO is designed to support deep and lasting systemic changes. Investments in human capital especially autonomous midwives, whose role for maternal, newborn and adolescent sexual and reproductive health cannot be understated, stronger governance, digital transformation and the financial sustainability of the health system are investments in Ukraine’s future. We are proud to support this process,” said Malin Perhult, the Head of the Ukraine Unit at Sida. Focus throughout implementation will be given to the most vulnerable population groups, including older people, women and children, and persons with disabilities, who have been affected by the war and face greater health-care needs. The initiative will be implemented in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the National Health Service of Ukraine, the Public Health Centre of Ukraine, regional authorities and international partners. This project will help Ukraine move towards a system where everyone can access the health care they need. It will strengthen primary care, make the health finance system more stable and predictable, and reduce the out-of-pocket costs that Ukrainians face when using health services. As a result, the Ukrainian health system will become more aligned with European standards and more sustainable in the long run.