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Restaurants brace for impact as I-65 closure looms
Taquero Mucho 3 manager Luis Ramirez said he worries business could drastically slow down with the highway closure.
Rick Scott opposes proposed reconstruction fund for Iran
The President's ally broke it down during a cable news hit this weekend.
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (May 21-28)
There were eight restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from May 21 to May 28.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Asks Why Insurance Companies Pay $2,500 for an MRI When ‘a Center Down the Street’ Only Charges $350
Mark Cuban questioned why insurers pay $2,500 for MRIs priced at $350 elsewhere. The debate exposed huge gaps in health care pricing.
AirPods Weekend Deals Include AirPods 4 for $99 and AirPods Max 2 for $509
Amazon today has the AirPods 4 available for $99.00, down from $129.00. This is a second-best price on the AirPods 4, which is the base model without Active Noise Cancellation, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods Max 2. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Sony Is Wrong To Take ‘Destiny 2’ Support Down To Absolute Zero
When Sony says Destiny 2 is getting no more updates, they truly mean zero, and that is a big mistake for a franchsie this storied.
New poll shows California governor race down to 3 frontrunners
The race for California governor appears to be down to three candidates vying for two spots in the November runoff, based on the final Emerson College/Inside California Politics poll ahead of Tuesd…
When War Breaks Out Over the Family Business, They Get the Call
As baby boomers begin passing down trillions in assets, advisers who specialize in navigating the process — and the emotions around it — have never been busier.
Ebola travel bans stir up Covid-era conflict over outbreak response
The Trump administration has implemented some of the United States’ most stringent travel restrictions for infectious disease ever.
Rubio says Trump envoy Barrack to step down from Syria post
Trump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.
Creator of iconic TV commercial character to retire as CT business booms nationally
The Bob’s Discount Furniture advertising director is stepping down after more than three decades with the company and thousands of commercials, many featuring his “Little Bob” creation.
Differences under Jeff Hafley – The Splash Zone 5/30/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.
Last year’s MacBook Pro is now back down to its lowest price in Amazon deal
Get yourself some portable processing power for its cheapest with this Amazon deal on the Apple 2025 MacBook Pro.
'Hugely significant:' Citizen scientists find over 1,100 species in Scotland's declining rainforest
"It helps us find fragments of rainforest that we maybe didn't know existed."
Castleton moving sports to MASCAC
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) - After nine years in the Little East, Castleton is moving the majority of its athletic programs to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. 20 of the 26 Spartans sports programs will move ahead of the 2027-28 school year. Castleton previously played one football season in the MASCAC before joining the New Jersey Athletic Conference ahead of the 2025 season. The MASCAC currently includes seven state universities from Massachusetts. Castleton replaces the one private member, Anna Maria College, as it shut down permanently at the end of this school year. There are a few hurdles Castleton will have to figure out: while four of the six sports not joining the MASCAC don’t participate in a traditional collegiate conference, the tennis programs will likely need to find affiliate memberships to build schedules. And Castleton will have to schedule rival Norwich as part of its nonconference hockey slate...but athletic director Tim Barrett says it’s the right move for the Spartans, especially when it comes to football. “We’ve had ongoing conversations for the last couple of years regarding the possibilities within the MASCAC,” Barrett said. “Obviously, we had the one year relationship for football in the MASCAC, we enjoyed our time there, we felt at that point we were a natural fit for that conference. So we’re looking forward to it, we’re also looking forward to the next seasons within the Little East Conference, but I do think this was the right move at the right time.”
Illinois cannabis businesses push for regulatory changes as legislative session winds down
Illinois cannabis dispensary owners are urging lawmakers to ease security and surveillance requirements, arguing the costly regulations are outdated and should be modernized as the state's legal cannabis industry matures.
Watch Remembering the Life and Work of Jonathan Clements: Masters in Business
Barry sits down with Jason Zweig and William Bernstein. They discuss "Money and Me" the last book of author and journalist Jonathan Clements. Jason and William also examine Clements's approach to personal finance and impact to financial journalism.
More girls are playing sports at OUSD than ever. It took a Title IX fight to get here
After Oakland Unified slashed some girls sports programs in 2018, parents fought back. A settlement set the Oakland Athletic League down a different path.
Antonio Villaraigosa explains why he should be California's next governor
Antonio Villaraigosa sat down for an interview with California Politics 360 for a wide-ranging conversation on his run to be the state's next governor.
Readers Write: Health care, downtown Minneapolis, Brian O’Hara, rent assistance
Primary care is at risk.
SBA Clarifies And Narrows Its Crackdown On Small Business Investors
The agency had stopped approving loans to businesses with an investor who had previously backed any business that defaulted on an SBA loan. Now it's set up a waiver process.
Hendrick Health President and CEO stepping down, interim leader announced
Hendrick Health President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Holland is leaving the organization after more than seven years at the helm, the health system's boar
NetApp CEO says business is in ‘growth mode’ as stock has record close
NetApp CEO George Kurian explains what the larger enterprise interest in A.I. means for his business on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Lexington officials and business owners eye historic preservation options following downtown fire
The May 19 fire in Lexington destroyed iconic buildings and mainstay businesses downtown. Architects and engineers are assessing what may be salvageable.
Lexington officials and business owners eye historic preservation options following downtown fire
The May 19 fire in Lexington destroyed iconic buildings and mainstay businesses downtown. Architects and engineers are assessing what may be salvageable.
From The Sports Desk: Game 7 incoming
Who will take the West between the Spurs and Thunder? We break that down, plus our World Cup player spotlight features one of the best defenders in the world.
Louisiana passes new congressional map to eliminate majority-Black district, give GOP another seat
Approval of the new House map came a month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state’s current map as an illegal racial gerrymander, weakening the landmark 1965 federal Voting Rights Act.
Tobacco Road Sports Café closes downtown Raleigh location
Tobacco Road Sports Café has officially closed its Glenwood South location in downtown Raleigh, though its Durham branch will remain open.
Axios Live: Denver aims to become "the easiest place to do business"
Mayor Mike Johnston wants the city to lower costs, speed up permitting and revive downtown foot traffic to keep businesses from leaving.
Will sports draw locals to downtown San Antonio? Developers are behind the potential.
A Gensler study shows that San Antonio is welcoming and vibrant, but has work to do in making its downtown a place locals choose to go.
Trump’s inconsistent rhetoric about getting Iran’s nuclear stockpile
As the United States and Iran try to hammer out a deal to start winding down the war, few particulars loom as large as what happens with Iran’s nuclear stockpile.
Musical artists bail from Freedom 250 fair over ‘political involvement’
Many of the acts that were announced as performers earlier this week have since pulled out.
Amazon shuts down AI leaderboard after employee 'tokenmaxxing'
Amazon nixed an employee-created AI leaderboard called "KiroRank" after concerns it encouraged excessive AI spending.
Fox reveals uninspiring Big Noon Saturday opening games
Last season Fox Sports began their flagship Big Noon Saturday slate of college football games with a massive showdown between #1 Texas and #2 Ohio State. This year will not start with the same bang. Fox announced their first three games for Big Noon Saturday to kick off the 2026 season and unfortunately many of…
Lim Meng Hoong: AI Industry Enters a Science-Driven Era at Science x AI Summit 2026
SAN FRANCISCO , May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The AI industry is officially entering a science-driven era, moving beyond single-model competi...
Hazmat crews contain gas leak at business in Whitewater Township
Officials gave an update on a hazmat situation that shut down a street in Whitewater Township Thursday.
Astronomers finally solve Saturn’s decades-long spin mystery
A decades-old mystery about Saturn has finally been solved thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Scientists discovered that Saturn’s changing “rotation rate” was never caused by the planet speeding up or slowing down, but by powerful winds high in its atmosphere. Webb’s unprecedented observations revealed that Saturn’s northern lights actively heat the atmosphere, creating winds that generate electrical currents, which then power the aurora all over again in a self-sustaining cycle.
How community-based care is helping people control high blood pressure
What if managing high blood pressure didn’t stop at the doctor’s office? In Philly, patients are taking control in their communities – and seeing results with support from @American_Heart, @PennMedicine, @TempleHealth and local organizations.
‘The Cardinal Countdown: 100 Days Until Kickoff’
Some of the more challenging words I write every single year are the ones that start this series on Day 100. How could I possibly encapsulate my excitement or energy about an entire upcoming season into a single paragraph, or even a single post, without sounding like a blabbering idiot for two thousand words?!? I […]
The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.
The Life and Grisly Death of a Sports Memorabilia Forger
The most recent takedown of a large fake-autograph operation has collectors wondering who and what are trustworthy anymore.
I downloaded the Trump Accounts app: how it worked
I had my daughter in January 2026, so she is eligible for a Trump Accounts app with $1,000 in it. I downloaded the Trump Accounts app to get started.
Downtime: Business coach Nhat Pham pulls off 55-minute plank on 55th birthday
Pham spent nearly an hour of his 55th birthday face-down on his elbows and toes, in a pushup-like position called a plank pose, for a physical challenge that doubled to promote Mental Health Awareness Month.
Major accounting firm Forvis Mazars opens first Washington office in Seattle
A major international accounting and consulting firm is planting its flag in downtown Seattle, with plans to more than double its local headcount within a year.
Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local chapters
The National PTA faces scrutiny over DEI initiatives and left-wing political priorities allegedly trickling down to state and local school chapters and ultimately reaching students.
The Week in Business: Minneapolis Summer Campaign Hopes to Drive Visitors Downtown
This week's top stories from Twin Cities Business.
Main Street Promenade opens ahead of World Cup, giving downtown Houston businesses hope for a major boost
Downtown Portland businesses see signs of revival after years of struggle
Some downtown Portland business owners say safety patrols and outreach efforts are helping restore confidence and revive the city’s core.
Hochul on state budget, Pope Leo's AI policy and Knicks fandom
Gov. Kathy Hochul sat down with NY1 for a wide-ranging interview.
Verra Mobility’s Toll Business Is In Focus. Why Analysts Are Downgrading the Stock.
Analysts said the loss of a contract with Avis Budget threatens the smart mobility tech company’s ties to other rental car customers.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warns tough decisions are ahead, raising questions about Helix, Xbox Game Studios, and exclusives
We break down what "tough decisions" could mean for the future of Xbox and gaming at Microsoft.
Clorox CEO to Step Down for Health Reasons
Clorox Chief Executive Officer Linda Rendle is stepping down for health reasons after more than 20 years at the company.
The Rustic is officially returning to downtown Houston with bigger venue, live music and entertainment district plans
One of downtown Houston’s most popular live music venues is making a comeback, and it’s getting a major upgrade.
Cheyenne ordinance could create entertainment corridors
The City of Cheyenne is looking into ordinances that would affect historic horse racing, to see if there might be better ways to integrate them into the community.
Trump's DOJ sues Maine over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
President Donald Trump's administration is suing four states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents, the latest front in the wider struggle between the White House and Democratic-led states over the Republican president's immigration crackdown.
The Yankees Rotation Depth Inventory: May
Elmer Rodríguez the clear next man up as he waits down at Triple-A
Call Of Duty: Warzone Joins Two Other Xbox One Games Being Delisted In Early June 2026
"New downloads will no longer be available"
Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and More
Apple today provided public beta testers with the first betas of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6, with the software coming two days after Apple seeded the betas to developers. After signing up to beta test the software updates on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the new software using the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.
Tech Moves: Amazon’s healthcare business gets new leader; Scott McFarlane leaves helm of Avalara
Neil Lindsay, SVP of Amazon Health Services, is leaving his post as Dr. Roy Schoenberg steps into the role. Scott McFarlane, who co-founded Avalara 22 years ago, is stepping down as CEO.
Call Of Duty Warzone Is Shutting Down On PS4 And Xbox One
The popular battle royale will no longer be playable on the older machines later this year
QIAGEN Business Breakdown and Growth Drivers for 2026
QGEN targets steadier growth through 2027, leaning on new launches, Connect automation and QIAstat-Dx menu expansion amid choppy demand.
Spotify releases four music-focused features, including background downloads on iOS
As Spotify users around the world await the return of their good old fashioned app icon, the company is rolling out four improvements...
SumUp Launches Online Booking to Help U.S. Small Businesses Fill Their Calendar and Protect Revenue
The global fintech company introduces an all-in-one online scheduling and payments tool that’s free for merchants — giving service-based small bus...
Mint and Rice Robotics Launch Joint Venture to Expand AI Companion Robot Business with HK$15M in funding
Hong Kong, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mint Incorporation Limited (“Mint” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”,...
Google's CEO Was Asked If Companies Should Plan for 'Zero' Search Traffic — His Answer Was Alarming
The Google CEO sat down with The Verge and got pressed on whether websties should plan for the death of search traffic.
A Deeper Look Inside Planet Zoo 2’s Announce Trailer
Planet Zoo 2's Game Director breaks down its announcement trailer to give us a taste of what to expect in this upcoming sequel.
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Boss & Adam Rodriguez Break Down Heartbreaking Death
'We really wanted to play the loss of something close to him,' says showrunner Erica Messer.
PS Store Codes for Free PS5, PS4 Days of Play 2026 Downloads
Sony has rolled out free PS5 and PS4 goodies for Days of Play 2026 ahead of schedule, and we have all the PS Store download codes for our readers. All PlayStation players can grab free avatars from popular indie games using the codes below. PS Store codes for free PS5, PS4 Days of Play 2026 […]
Donald Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader
The Venezuela leader has been on federal investigator's radar as far back as 2018.
‘A lot of potential’: Downtown Las Vegas hotel is sold, eyed for upgrades
Las Vegas hotel, once owned by the late Tony Hsieh, has been sold
A Look At Flutter Entertainment’s Valuation As FanDuel Launches New World Cup Coaches Corner Series
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) is back on investor radars after its FanDuel unit unveiled Coaches Corner, a 10 episode World Cup themed series featuring three former United States Men's Soccer head coaches. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. The latest share price of US$95.75 comes after a 1 day share price return of 2.07%, but the 30 day share price return is down 13.68% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 61.22%, pointing to fading momentum despite content...
OGC Nice narrow sporting director search down to three names
As per a report from L’Équipe, OGC Nice are honing in on appointing their new sporting director, despite uncertainty surrounding the club’s future.On Friday, Le Gym host AS Saint-Étienne, ne...
907 Sports: First King Salmon caught out of Ship Creek, Spring sports ready to crown champions
The first king salmon was reeled out of Ship Creek on Tuesday, while the sports team breaks down the state soccer brackets for Division I and Division II. We also hear from a longtime local football coach who has been getting his players involved in the community in this edition of 907 Sports.
31 hours with the spit-shined Mina the Hollower (and 34 with the four games that came before it)
To truly appreciate Mina The Hollower, an extraordinary new throwback of a game, I sent myself to Yacht Club University. That’s not a real institution of higher learning, but it’s the best way I can explain much of the past several weeks as I prepared to play Mina by playing the four biggest game previously made by studio Yacht Club Games. I had expected Mina the Hollower, in development for six years for PC and consoles, to potentially be something special. A demo I tried in March had felt great. Mina the Hollower had an old-school premise: a singular move for its hero that felt so good to control and so rich with possibilities that, in the hands of skilled designers, it could be riffed on in various ways for the length of a full game. Mina’s core maneuver, her hollowing, made her sort of an upside down Super Mario. Nintendo’s hero jumps through the air, discovering power-ups at the apex of his jump by bonking overhead blocks, then defeating enemies by landing on them. Mina essentially jumps into the ground, digging (“hollowing”) into the earth to fetch buried treasure, then burrows for a short distance to emerge on the other side of a wall that hides treasure or an enemy that needs some battering. I wanted to understand how good Yacht Club was at making games. I wanted to see how far they’d come. If Mina was terrific—as I predicted it might be—I wanted to feel how they got there, one button press at a time. On May 6, 21 days before the writing of this review, I checked with Yacht Club Games co-founder and programmer David D’Angelo, to ask which of the studio’s games I should play to truly appreciate the new one’s design. “Hmmm all of them?” he wrote back. “Starting with Shovel Knight definitely is helpful,” he continued, referring to Yacht Club’s first game. He gave me a link to a spreadsheet of over 400 cheat codes that could help me out, if I found the game too tough.1 “Most folks say Specter of Torment is the least difficult and quickest to finish in terms of playtime, and [it] refines much of Shovel Knight,” he told me. “King of Cards is a big celebration of everything we did in [the Shovel Knight compilation] Treasure Trove— might work for you better if you’re a fan of shorter, Mario-style courses. And it’s probably the closest to Mina in terms of polish.” So that was that. Four games, none of which were required. Mina is a whole new game in a whole new world, best I can tell. I’d barely played that first Shovel Knight before and never the other three. I just thought it’d help. It did. It turns out that playing a game studios major works before their latest is very illuminating.
Long-time downtown Annapolis business to close over City Dock construction project
Last Call for 5.27.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
Jalen Hurts Not Concerned With The A.J. Brown Trade Speculation
Week after week it looks more likely that Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has played his final down for the team.
LPD: Man arrested after breaking windows at downtown Laredo business
A man was arrested after breaking windows and entering a business on Matamoros Street in the downtown area, Laredo Police said.
TL;DW: Mayhem, Ranked 5s & More Dev Update
A short rundown of changes from today’s Dev Update.
Scientists say they've finally solved the sea level rise mystery as oceans climb nearly twice as fast
The trend is also speeding up.
The Rich Eisen Show - Hour 2: Patriots’ Outlook, FOX Sports’ Maurice Edu Talks World Cup, plus WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes
WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and guest host Suzy Shuster discuss his upcoming showdown vs Gunther in Italy, reveals the favorite moments from his storied wrestling career, what goes into traveling with his championship belt, expanding his reach into acting, and more. FOX Sports Soccer Analyst Maurice Edu tells Suzy which selections and omissions from the USMNT’s World Cup roster surprised him the most, previews this summer’s tournament and reveals his pick to win it all, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dylan Harper, De’Aaron Fox Injury Updates
Harper went down to injury in Game 2 against the Thunder, while Fox hasn't played since May 15.
Construction continues on several New Bern business, downtown projects
WCTI ABC 12 Greenville and WYDO Fox 14 Greenville offer local and national news reporting, sports, and weather forecasts to viewers in the Greenville, New Bern, Washington, North Carolina region, including Farmville, Wilson, Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Snow Hill, Pikeville, and Simpson, North Carolina.
In Good Health: Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women
Chronic pelvic and vulvovaginal pain is surprisingly common among women of all ages. In fact, 1 in 3 women will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their lifetimes.So, why is it so difficult to receive diagnosis and treatment for these conditions? And why don’t we talk about our pain ‘down there’ in general?In this installment in our series, “In Good Health,” we sit down with a panel of experts to talk about it.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Platner leads Collins in UNH poll
Broken down by party, 91% of Democrats would vote for Platner and 87% for Collins. Independents are divided, with 47% choosing Collins and 44% Platner, the pollsters noted.
How AHN is addressing heart health in South Asian patient populations
We sat down with Dr. Mahathi Indaram, a board-certified cardiologist and one of the physician leaders of Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) new South Asian Heart Clinic, to discuss this innovative resource. Q: What is the South Asian Heart Clinic, and why was it created? Dr. Indaram: The South Asian Heart
Breaking down Democrats’ chances to beat Ken Paxton in Texas
It’s a question that has been asked for a very long time now: Can Democrats finally end their decades-long statewide losing streak in Texas?
Business Talk: Central West Virginia Aging Services
Zachary Flint sits down with Holly for today’s Business Talk. To learn more, visit centralwvaging.org.
Hands on: Sony Bravia 7 II review
How does Sony’s step-down ‘True RGB’ technology perform?
Emma Heming Willis on How to Prioritize Women’s Brain Health
Emma Heming Willis, author and co-creator of Make Time Wellness, along with Dr. Nicole Beurkens, psychologist and scientific advisor to her brand, join TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about the importance of prioritizing brain health for women. They break down their five pillars essential for taking action on brain health, talk about how they teamed up to launch the brand, and give tips for maintaining consistency.
A ‘Destiny 2’ Vs. ‘Marathon’ Civil War Is Heating Up, Frustrating Many
Destiny 2 is being shut down while Marathon will live on at Bungie, and that has drastically split the community.
Downtown Association offers incentives for business leases
The Downtown Association of Fairbanks has two ongoing programs to incentivize businesses and restaurants to hang their shingle up in a downtown Fairbanks location.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo collides with conflict and hunger, WHO warns
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict” as a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak outpaces containment efforts in a region already battered by armed violence, mass displacement and acute hunger.
View from the Sideline: They’re still standing
The end of the school year is here, and high school spring sports are winding down. Now, only athletes who have qualified for the NorCal or state tournaments and meets
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more
As they say, bugs have ears. Public health has had a relentless May. Chemical plant (near) explosions, Ebola, hantavirus, and that's before you even get to the usual suspects: common colds, heat, and ticks. Here’s an attempt to keep you up to speed and, more importantly, what it means for you and your community. But first, an announcement: World Cup The World Cup starts in 15 days (not like anyone is counting down), and we are hanging TVs in the Health Security Operations Center. It’s going to be a gorgeous, chaotic celebration of basically every culture on earth. And it’s going to take a team effort—from communities to individuals, from public health to health care—to keep people healthy. That’s where you come in. If you’re going to the games or live within 30 miles of a stadium, we would love to hear from you. Sign up for a weekly survey here. Thanks to the more than 1,280 people who have already signed up…you will be hearing from us soon!! Global disease “weather report” Hantavirus: Two more cases The global count of cruise ship passengers with hantavirus has now increased to 13 cases (11 confirmed), with three deaths. The two new cases are overseas and among people who were already quarantining: A crew member in the Netherlands. A Spanish national passenger who was quarantining at home tested positive through daily monitoring. They are now in a biocontainment unit. In the U.S., everyone remains negative. There may be more cases, given that the incubation period of hantavirus (the time from exposure to infection) is 45 days. But this week, we will reach a major milestone: the median incubation window is 18 days, and that will pass on May 29. What this means for you: Your risk from this cruise ship outbreak remains essentially nil at this point. Ebola rages on in Central Africa Big thanks to Dr. Craig Spencer, a humanitarian physician who has treated and survived Ebola, for jumping in to provide the YLE community with an update. Craig, take it from here… The combined confirmed and suspected Ebola cases in DRC are now more than 1,000. All signs are pointing to a very long and catastrophic outbreak in Central Africa: This is a vast undercount. We know this because the test positivity rate is hovering around 50%, only 20% of contacts are being traced (and in some areas, no contacts at all), and more cases keep popping up with no known connection. This all points to widespread and undetected community transmission. This is in only a week of detection. Compared to previous outbreaks, the growth is very fast, as the huge West Africa outbreak in 2016 was first detected at 49 cases and rose to 208 cases a month later. It took four months for that outbreak to reach the size of the current one in the DR Congo. The cases are spread out across 16 health zones. There are now multiple epicenters, making containment very difficult. Next door in Uganda, the case count is seven. While this number is low compared to DRC, a concerning development is that two health care workers recently tested positive with uncertain exposure histories. If they weren’t treating known Ebola cases, this means it’s spreading undetected in Uganda as well. On the ground, backlash, including the burning of health centers, has emerged, a pattern seen in nearly every outbreak and rooted in deep community distrust. It often stems from outside actors working in communities without fully understanding or addressing local priorities. Affected populations may recognize the severity of Ebola while still holding other concerns as more pressing, such as where their loved ones are buried. Community trust is essential to an effective response, but difficult to build during an active emergency. It is best established long before a crisis begins. U.S. priorities are made clear, and may backfire. The U.S. Administration has shown that its first priority is keeping Ebola out, with helping end the outbreak in the DRC a secondary concern. That's meant travel restrictions broader than anything we've imposed before — covering travelers from across the region, and reportedly some green card holders and permanent residents as well. For example, just these past two days, news broke that high-risk American travelers will be subject to a mandatory quarantine in Kenya before they are allowed to return. If an American is infected, the U.S. government plans to send them to a hospital it is standing up from scratch in Kenya. (Currently, Americans who were in the area are allowed to return but are diverted to three airports—Houston, Atlanta, and DC—for further screening.) Past administrations have used travel notices and stepped-up screening; this goes much further. At first blush, these strict precautions may sound prudent. But this approach could backfire in three ways: Restrictions this blunt give people every reason to hide where they’ve been and whom they’ve been near — making the people we most need to find harder to track, not easier. They also breed a false sense that this is someone else’s problem. But diseases are humbling. They find the small cracks in even the most impenetrable-seeming defenses. Lives lost. There is no treatment for this Ebola strain, which means survival depends heavily on the quality of the health system. We have that system in the States, but we are choosing not to use it for infected Americans. This is unbelievable and infuriating. (See a deeper dive from me here.) The only real way to lower the risk to Americans — and everyone else — is to end the outbreak in the DRC and across the region. What this means for you: If you have travel plans to this region, it’s time to cancel them. This is a high-risk situation in Central Africa, and CDC released a Level 4 Travel Advisory. There is also great uncertainty if and when the Administration will let you back in. To the general public in the U.S., your risk remains very, very low right now. U.S. disease “weather report” Ticks: past peak season? Good news, especially for people in the Northeast and Midwest: tick numbers continue to decline. Though we are at the peak of the season, this unusually early year is trending favorably. Heat-related illnesses in the North Heat risk is certainly not blanketing the entire country yet, but this week it will be moderate in the Midwest and the Southeast. What this means for you: Be sure to check the CDC HeatRisk tool. A red day isn’t the best day for that soccer game for a kid with asthma, and a stretch of orange days is a great time to check on your elderly neighbor. Common colds surging As far as respiratory viruses go, the only thing really going around right now is the common cold. It is higher this year than last year, but should peak very soon before returning this fall. Spotlight: Chemical plants Over the weekend, YLE California covered the serious situation that unfolded around a chemical plant in Orange County, California. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario (a chemical explosion) was mitigated, but only through luck. The health implications in a densely populated area could have been catastrophic. As the situation was winding down, another chemical explosion struck Washington State. This one was fatal. Health officials say the risk to surrounding residents from chemicals in the air and ground remains low, though the community deserves far greater clarity. Clean air and clean water consistently rank as Americans’ top public health concerns — yet when chemical disasters strike, communities are too often met with reassurances rather than transparency and accountability. Residents near the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, for example, are still waiting to understand the long-term impact on their health, with few clear answers. What this means for you: Many are wondering if facilities processing potentially dangerous materials are in their neighborhoods. This interactive map allows you to enter your ZIP code and see all facilities monitored by the EPA, including any violations. Good news Ebola vaccines and treatment for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Two vaccine platforms are being explored, at least one of which may be deployable in as little as 2 months. One vaccine is being developed by Oxford, and the other uses the same biotechnology as the FDA-approved Zaire species of Ebola. (It may provide cross-protection, but it’s unclear at this point.) On the treatment side, two promising monoclonal antibody cocktails are likely to be deployed, though doses are limited and logistical hurdles remain significant challenges. Anni over at The Biotech Tea had a great explainer about the Ebola vaccine gap, if you want to read more. [ The Biotech Tea The Ebola vaccine gap, reading vessel damage, & the Makary exit 🗝️ Paid subscribers get the Biotech Term of the Week at $30/year (~$2.50/month). I try to keep it intentionally accessible, but if cost is ever a barrier, send me a message. A few people asked about expensing your subscription, so I put together a short email template… Read more 6 days ago · 10 likes · Annicka Evans, PhD ](https://www.thebiotechtea.com/p/the-ebola-vaccine-gap-reading-vessel?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), following more than a decade of debate and input from roughly 22,000 clinicians, researchers, and patients worldwide. This is good because the old name was medically misleading, leading to patients without visible cysts being dismissed or overlooked entirely. The WHO estimates that 70% of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. A more accurate name should improve recognition, reduce stigma, and ultimately help the millions of people living with this condition get diagnosed and treated sooner. Poll Loading... Bottom line Public health situations are everywhere right now. 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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Downtown Vibrancy Ordinance turns 1; city population drop attributed to high housing costs and low-wage jobs
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko examines the effects of downtown Santa Cruz's vibrancy ordinance, notes a continued population decline in the city and passes along numbers, names and dates to know.
Editorial: CTU rank-and-file finds its nerve and votes down dues hike to fund politics
This internal vote looks less like simple sticker shock than a warning from members that CTU leadership has drifted too far from the classroom and too deep into politics.