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Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery.
Street Medicine at Ohio State works to expand health care access for Columbus’ unhoused population
Without stable housing, accessing health care can become a challenge for people experiencing homelessness. Ohio State Street Medicine, a student-led nonprofit organization, works to close that gap by providing medical care directly to unhoused individuals in Columbus. The organization holds six outreach events a month, offering services such as wound care and addiction medicine treatment. […]
Zillow agrees to pay $212.5M to settle investor lawsuit over failed home-flipping business
Zillow will pay $212.5 million to settle a shareholder class action alleging it misled investors about Zillow Offers, the home-flipping business it shut down in 2021. The deal, which needs court approval, comes three weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Zillow's challenge to the case's class status.
Jobs Outlook panelists share advice for 2027
The Business Record brought together six workforce experts on Oct. 15 for its annual Jobs Outlook discussion, exploring the challenges and opportunities Iowa employers face as they prepare for 2027. Panelists included Lindsay Adolphs, senior director of undergraduate career services at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business; John Irving, president of Tri-City Electric’s…
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States
Fresher for longer: The science extending the shelf life of food
Extending food’s shelf life is one of the biggest challenges researchers face as they think about how to maximize what is grown in the United States. In this video, meet the University of Georgia researchers studying how fruits and vegetables grown in Georgia and the region can stay fresher, safer, and tastier from farm to
Scientists Discover That a Giant Bird Thought Extinct for Thousands of Years Never Actually Disappeared
Ancient DNA analysis has challenged a 150-year-old belief about a giant bird thought to have disappeared after the last Ice Age. For more than 150 years, scientists believed that enormous crane bones found in European caves belonged to a giant bird species that disappeared after the last Ice Age. Now, ancient DNA has overturned that
Learning to LEAP: Building business confidence for nature-related assessment and disclosure
Nature loss is a material business risk. Companies increasingly face expectations from investors, regulators, customers and clients to understand and manage their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. Yet for many organizations, the challenge is not awareness of nature-related disclosures but their implementation in a focused, practical and business-relevant way. Learning to LEAP draws
Medical waste management in home health: What agencies should consider
As more healthcare shifts from clinical settings into patients’ homes, home health agencies must consider how to safely manage waste generated during care delivery, a challenge that extends beyond their core clinical responsibilities.
New Report Examines Best Practices in Mobile Health Operations
The report examines common program models and services, operational challenges, and promising practices for developing, strengthening, and sustaining mobile health programs.
UC San Diego Health Expert Available: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for other conditions. During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Andrew Lowy, MD, chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at UC San Diego Health and a nationally recognized pancreatic cancer expert, is available for interviews about the latest challenges and advances in pancreatic cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Lowy is available
Want to Lose Weight? Why Mixing Cardio And Strength Training Beats Any Single Workout
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Searching for the single best workout to help you lose weight? There isn’t one, a sports medicine doctor says, because the smartest approach is mixing different types of exercise. Switching between workout styles keeps the body challenged, which helps it keep ...
Aman Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026
Students from across East Carolina University take part in an annual entrepreneurship business pitch competition.
Klobuchar blows past Demuth in donations from top business leaders
Corporate chiefs and out-of-state executives helped fuel the Democrat’s fundraising, while Republican challenger Demuth drew heavily from privately held Minnesota firms.
A tale of two airports in Campbell County
Lynchburg Regional Airport secured $13 million in FAA grants for expansion, while Brookneal-Campbell County Airport faces funding cuts and operational challenges.
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States
A crash course to grow your business? Metro Chamber is taking applications
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County small businesses looking for help amid growing challenges can apply now for some expert training. Portland Metro Chamber is taking applications for the next Ad...
Sanford to end labor and delivery services in Luverne
The announcement highlights the challenges faced by rural communities as hospitals contend with declining birth volumes, staffing demands and the need to maintain specialized maternity care.
Mental health fair supports community, offers activities
Participants in the mental health-themed 5K held at Nay Aug Park on Saturday were up for the challenge—not simply to finish well, but to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. Lisa Evanofski of Wilkes-Barre came in last in her c…
Seahawks opponent watch: Bears trade for Titans DT Jeffery Simmons
The Seahawks will have another monster challenge ahead of them on Monday night.
Economic headwinds mounting for Maine family-owned businesses
Rising costs, labor shortages and governmental red tape all pose challenges for family-owned businesses in Maine.
Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
VITAS Healthcare reports strong Q3 growth despite cost concerns
Growth in admissions and patient revenue contributed to strong third quarter earnings for VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s largest provider of hospice and palliative care services. But rising labor and fuel costs and challenges with the acuity mix caused a drag on the company’s overall financial performance.
Waymo for Business
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. Today, we’re announcing that Waymo for Business is integrated with Ramp, making ... [continued]
A Magic City Classic challenge of business pitches—see who won
🏆 A&M TAKES THE CROWN: Alabama A&M’s BulldogBoys beat 10 other teams at the Regions Bank of Ideas Challenge with an app to help young adults master their money. Next stop: the Magic City Classic! 👇 NowPartner
Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
The undefeated Minnesota Vikings will have their biggest challenge of the year as they head to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Lions. It will be strength against strength when the high-powered Lions offense is on the field against the best defense in the league. Series Record: 82-45-2 Road Record: 37-27-1 Largest Win: […]
World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health
Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.
Has Kyle Smith Built an NCAA Tournament Team at Stanford?
Smith has won 41 games in two seasons at Stanford but has yet to reach the NCAA Tournament. With a revamped roster and a 13th-place preseason ranking in the ACC, his next challenge is turning progress into a March Madness bid.
Health tech startups compete for funding at Saint Francis
On Wednesday, three local companies split $75,000 in prize money for coming up with innovative solutions to Oklahoma's healthcare challenges.
Montana Western professor highlights science writing at national geology conference
A University of Montana Western geology professor recently joined fellow authors at a national conference to discuss the challenges of making science accessible
BREAKING: Global Fund Appoints Mark Dybul As Executive Director Amid Mandate And Funding Challenges
Former Global Fund Executive Director Mark Dybul returns to the helm in Geneva facing an unprecedented $5.36 billion funding gap, fraught domestic transitions, and mounting demands to overhaul the global health architecture. While experts welcome his track record, balancing transatlantic rivalries with rising country sovereignty will demand delicate diplomacy and an updated playbook.
CDs are back, but they come with a modern problem
With CD sales on the rise again, collectors are finding new challenges to enjoying their favorite tunes in the modern audio landscape.
Featured Interview on BRN: Kerrigan on CHOICE Arrangements - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
BRN Interview Featured on TheStreet, Yahoo Finance, MSN and Other National News Platforms SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan joined Jeffrey Snyder of the Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN) to discuss the state of America’s small businesses and a promising solution addressing the persistent challenge of affordable health coverage: CHOICE Arrangements (formerly ICHRAs). Kerrigan highlighted […]
Business Software Alliance Ups In-House Lobbying Costs By $110K
Business Software Alliance raised in-house lobbying costs $110,000 in Q3, including work on the PREVAIL Act, a patent-challenge proposal. Read more.
The chemicals that keep us cool leave something behind
Some newer refrigerants produce TFA, a “forever chemical” that poses a drinking water treatment challenge.
SHRO One Health Research Group Strengthens Its International Scientific Network and Advances Environmental Sentinel Research at Ramazzini Days 2026
The Ramazzini Days 2026 provided an important opportunity for scientific exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue on environmental health, disease prevention, and the scientific challenges associated with the protection of human and environmental health.
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to mounting legal challenges
The best team in every Power Four conference
This chaotic season of college football continues to blur the national picture. Here’s who we at The Comeback have as the best team in each Power Four conference, along with the challengers worth watching, and what will shape the College Football Playoff race down to the wire. ACC: Miami Hurricanes The Miami Hurricanes have earned…
Employers urged to rethink hiring practices
Iowa employers facing a shrinking pool of available workers will need to look beyond traditional recruiting practices, invest more heavily in developing talent and find new ways to retain experienced employees as retirements accelerate in the coming years, workforce experts said during the Business Record’s recent Jobs Outlook panel discussion. The challenges are significant. U.S.…
Meet the Notable Leaders in Communications for 2026
These professionals excel at connecting organizations to audiences, at crafting messages that strike the right tone and at elevating their brands in the midst of complex challenges.
Conversations with Candidates: Bailey emphasizes financial accountability, government transparency in comptroller bid
Democratic challenger for state comptroller Jessica Bailey is seeking to improve public oversight of finances and make spending records more accessible.
Local nonprofit Art Boost helps artists develop the business skills they need to build sustainable careers
Artists can spend years honing their craft, but learning how to market their work, value their art and build a brand can be a challenge. Art Boost, a Dallas nonprofit that grew out of the Business Council for the Arts’
National Academy of Medicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting (Scientific Symposium on Chronic Disease)
KFF Founding President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman delivered the Victor J. Dzau Keynote Address at the National Academy of Medicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting (Scientific Symposium on Chronic Disease) on October 10, 2026, where he described the big challenges ahead in health policy, and where chronic illness fits.
Political parties dump $3+ million into Wausau-area Assembly race
More than $3 million has poured into the race for Wisconsin's 85th Assembly District, where Republican incumbent Pat Snyder faces Democratic challenger John Kroll. Much of that money comes from the state political parties, fueled by wealthy donors on both sides. With control of the Wisconsin Assembly at stake, The Badger Project examines who's funding the Wausau-area race and how the candidates' fundraising stacks up ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Collaboration is not optional – and conservation science shows why
Today’s research challenges are too complex to be solved in isolation. Conservation science offers lessons for academics everywhere about how to build collaborations that genuinely work
Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges
Harris Health is converting the former Dillard’s at Pasadena Town Square Mall into a $75 million, 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center to consolidate three existing clinics and improve healthcare access.
Amanda Marie Green, Austin Rogers focus on economic challenges impacting CD 2 voters
Could the Panhandle contest be the sleeper race to watch in Florida this cycle?
Report on alleged ‘second Dan Sullivan’ effort emerges after nearly 1 in 10 Alaskans voted
Alaska Division of Elections reports roughly 58,000 early ballots cast as Dan Sullivan faces a same-name independent challenger on the ballot.
How officials are preparing for Election Day disruptions
Election officials have spent months preparing to run the 2026 vote — and bracing for what could disrupt it. They’re training workers, tightening security and readying legal challenges for threats that could stretch well beyond Election Day.
Intuit (INTU): Exiting Amid AI-Driven Business Model Uncertainty
Matrix Asset Advisors, an asset management company, released its Q3 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities increased by 2.30% in Q3 and 12.75% year-to-date through September 30, despite challenges including volatility, high oil prices, inflation, and elevated interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s short-term rates rose to 3.75%–4.00%, with the 10-year […]
New report highlights the challenges of growing North Carolina's health workforce
The NC Center on the Workforce for Health says North Carolina needs to train more nurses, nursing assistance, and emergency medical technicians while retaining people who already work in those professions.
Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate
The Department of Justice also filed with the court a list of proposed questions it seeks to compel the Peltola campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to answer about their reported role in recruiting the challenger Dan. J. Sullivan.
John Stamos to replace Beach Boys amid Mike Love's 'serious health challenges'
John Stamos has seemingly replaced The Beach Boys at a slate of Disney shows after sharing that Mike Love was grappling with major health concerns.
Strengthening Japan–India partnership for science and innovation
A recent international conference at Hokkaido University brought together researchers from Japan, India, and beyond to explore collaborations that can help tackle challenges in food, health, and materials science.
Healthcare professionals discusses equity in care, rural challenges
Rural healthcare faces many challenges. These include issues relative to transportation, holes and gaps in coverage and the inherent difficulties… More on this post
Trucking surveys ask: How does driver health affect industry operations?
Drivers face “unique” challenges, such as finding healthy food and being physically active, the American Transportation Institute says.
New Harris Poll Findings Highlight Persistent Gaps in Maternal Mental Health Care - Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
New national survey findings reveal that maternal mental health challenges are common, yet many mothers receive inadequate support, information, and access to care. From gaps in postpartum follow-up to limited provider conversations and barriers to treatment, the findings underscore the need for a healthcare system that recognizes and responds to mothers’ mental health needs throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Wordeex Challenges Your Vocabulary and Your Logic, But Does It for Free
This challenging new word game available in 27 languages on iOS and Android is also playable offline.
These 8 Modern Pony Cars Deliver Supercar Performance
Pony cars that can rival supercar performance include the 2014-to-2015 Camaro Z/28, 2020-to-2022 Shelby GT500, and 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.
Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza vows to repair 'damaged relationship' between City Hall and business
Two days after filing her nomination petitions to join the now fifteen candidate field seeking to deny Mayor Brandon Johnson a second term, the retiring Illinois comptroller portrayed the embattled incumbent as openly hostile to business.
Can a National Political Wave Reach the County Legislature?
In a heavily Republican New York county, Democrats are mounting an unusually large challenge in races that rarely attract much attention, testing how far national political engagement extends into local elections.
Real-World Weight Journeys: Exploring Health Experiences to Improve Care
(Feature Impact) A number on a scale tells only part of the story. Living well is also about having energy, feeling your best and enjoying a good quality of life. Yet each person’s path is different, and lifestyle changes, medicines and other approaches to managing weight can affect health in different ways. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); No two weight-management journeys look the same. Some people are taking their first steps toward healthier habits. Others are balancing health conditions, caring for family members, coping with stress or exploring new treatment options. Along the way, they may find support that helps them succeed or encounter obstacles that make progress more difficult.These stories provide valuable insights into what it takes to improve health in everyday life.That’s the idea behind the American Heart Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study. By learning directly from adults across the country, researchers aim to better understand the challenges, motivations and factors that shape weight and health outcomes over time. The goal is to generate insights that can help improve support, inform care and empower more people to live healthier lives.What Factors Influence WeightNearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults are overweight and 2 in 5 are obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. Weight is shaped by many factors, including:Genetics and hormonesAccess to healthy food, safe places to exercise and healthcareChronic stress and mental healthMedications and metabolismCommunity conditions, as where you live can influence your ability to live a healthy lifeHow Joining a Study Can Make a Difference Led by the American Heart Association, the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study is open to U.S. adults with a BMI of 25 or higher, including those who have tried lifestyle changes, weight-management medicines or weight-loss surgery. By sharing information about their health and daily lives, participants can help researchers better understand how to improve care.Interest in newer weight-loss medicines, such as GLP-1s, has grown rapidly. While these treatments are helping many people, researchers are still learning about their long-term effects and how they fit into everyday life. People who currently use or previously used a GLP-1 may be eligible to participate and help generate insights that could improve care for others.Reasons to Join This StudyBy joining this study, participants can help researchers better understand the long-term impact of treatments, identify what helps people succeed and uncover the challenges they face along the way. The information they share can help fill important gaps in research, shape better and more compassionate care and guide future health recommendations.According to the Pew Research Center, 31% of U.S. adults report they’re online “almost constantly.” The study is conducted entirely online, making participation convenient and easy. It can be completed from home on a schedule that works best for each participant.Consider these reasons to participate:Your story matters. By participating, you may help build knowledge that can improve care, guide health recommendations and help people live healthier lives.It’s easy. The study is conducted entirely online, making it simple to join and stay involved at your own pace.It’s safe and respectful. All data is collected with your informed consent, protected by privacy safeguards and handled according to rigorous ethical and scientific standards.You won’t be alone. Millions of people are navigating weight and health challenges. By sharing your journey, you can help researchers better understand what works, what support is needed and how to shape better and more compassionate care for others.Learn more and consider signing up at Heart.org/GoBeyond.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Only about half of social science findings held up when retested, major replication project finds
Psychology’s replication problems drew wide attention after 2015. A new study in Nature suggests the challenge is not unique to psychology: across economics, education, business, sociology, and political science, success rates were similar.
Katie Price Reveals Devastating News Amid Her Mother’s Health Battle
Katie Price has been going through several ups and downs in her personal life lately, and her fans are well aware of the challenges she’s facing. While she continues to deal with her mother’s illness,...
Will a Republican loss make Trump more unpredictable?
From the Black Sea to the U.S. midterm elections and Serbia's political future, Russia is attempting to reshape its trade routes while the West grapples with a growing number of challenges...
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Northern New Jersey county officials meet in Sussex County to discuss rising health insurance costs, other challenges
VERNON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — County officials from across northern New Jersey gathered in Sussex County for a regional meeting focused on shared government priorities, including rising health insurance …
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
The new president of the nation's largest labor union, Princess Moss, talks about the challenges facing educators and the next steps for the National Education Association.
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona is seeking a second term on Election Day, but faces a challenge from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Voters in Arizona will also be deciding
Jets’ Breece Hall shares inspiring message on social media
Extra perseverance should be a requirement for any member of the modern-day New York Jets, but Breece Hall has faced other challenges besides frequent losing at the NFL level . The 25-year-old running back suffered a torn ACL and meniscus injury about midway through an impressive 2022 rookie campaign and is currently working his way back from a […] The post Jets’ Breece Hall shares inspiring message on social media appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Will Abbott’s School Choice Push Come Back to Bite Him?
Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa is looking to use Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s all-out push for school choice against him at the polls. Will it work?
Florida State University research shows how political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by Florida State University Herbert Wertheim Distinguished Professor of Business Administration Michael Holmes examines the challenges companies face when they engage in America’s polarized political system and whether that involvement further deepens the divide.
AI presents risks, opportunities for women
Artificial intelligence could pose particular challenges for women in insurance because they hold many of the administrative roles susceptible to automation, but the technology also presents…
Empower Your Most Curious Employees to Drive Your Digital Transformation
Leaders seeking to turn AI’s promise into business value often overlook employees already experimenting with emerging technologies. These “digital wayfinders”—frequently younger, junior employees but defined by their exploratory approach rather than their age—can reveal new possibilities, challenge established assumptions, and accelerate digital transformation. Indeed, research involving almost 10,000 leaders across 108 countries suggests that organizations making greater progress are more likely to engage these employees. But these employees’ tendency to experiment without permission and challenge established thinking candidly can also send promising initiatives off track and alienate leaders. To channel their contributions productively, leaders should build candid, two-way communication; remove unnecessary bureaucracy while establishing clear business and ethical guardrails; and provide “air cover” through visible sponsorship and support and opportunities to influence consequential decisions.
At risk in-person postpartum mums' groups saved
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Justin Blandford interview - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
History is more than dates, buildings and plaques. It’s the stories we choose to remember and the ones we’re still learning how to tell. This week, we sit down with Justin Blandford, superintendent of Springfield’s state historic sites, to talk about some of his favorite projects, the challenges of working with history and the unexpected […]
GW Public Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Preventing Zoonotic Diseases Amid Climate Change and Global Health Funding Shifts
Climate change, fragmented health systems and shifting global health funding are creating new challenges for preventing diseases that spread between animals and humans, according to a new report by George Washington University’s Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness and CORE Group.
Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans
Newly created PACs are spending millions to attack Republican incumbents in Alaska and Ohio from the right and to promote longshot conservative challengers.
Bayern - Real Madrid line-ups, out now
Real Madrid arrive in Germany with two points and needing to climb the Champions League league-phase standings. The Champions League puts Real Madrid to the test once again. A tough challenge for ...
Darline Graham rips opponent as 'paid political activist' ahead of tight midterm faceoff
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham joins 'Fox & Friends' as her race against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews remains locked in dead heat.
Longtime Hornell business owners launch downtown artisan sandwich shop
Krissy and Ryan Bale are taking on a new challenge with a Main Street sandwich shop in downtown Hornell, the Herb N’ Spice Sandwich Co.
Jesse Minter's first 7 Ravens games reveal progress, major concerns
Jesse Minter's Ravens are 4-3 after seven games. Here's what's working, what's not and the biggest challenges facing Baltimore's first-year coach
Staffing improves for NC health care providers, but long term shortages continue to threaten stability
Only 4% of hiring was for new positions, according to an analysis that points to retention, safety and geography as the biggest challenges.
Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C.
The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, the environment and historic preservation.
Watch Collin Gosselin channel anger toward estranged mom Kate in brutal ‘Special Forces’ challenge
Collin Gosselin took out all his aggression on a ‘Special Forces’ sergeant when asked to channel anger toward his estranged mom, Kate Gosselin, for an intense challenge.
Business luncheon explores economy
At a Dorset luncheon, state chamber leaders said health care, housing, taxes and permitting challenges are delaying hiring and investment.
Gubernatorial candidate Fazio tours Monroe businesses
MONROE, Conn. --- As Connecticut's gubernatorial race came down the final stretch last week, incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont's Republican challenger, State Sen. Ryan Fazio, made stops in Monroe Friday, as both candidates attended events along the campaign trail. Fazio toured Biomerics, Sippin Energy Products and Galbo Provisions Inc., with a stop for lunch at Lake
Astor Services embraces small wins in children's mental health
The nonprofit serves about 8,000 children and families across 11 counties, but faces staffing, reimbursement and access challenges as needs grow more complex.
Bucks vs. Rockets, rebounding identities will be challenged
The Milwaukee Bucks look to knock off the unbeaten Houston Rockets at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 28, 2026.
Global Health & WASH
The US National Institutes of Health reopened its center and program-project machinery in force. NIGMS is funding Collaborative Program Grants for interdisciplinary teams, NIAID opened both its Immune Tolerance Network and a next-generation R&D call, the NCI runs its Carcinogen Hazard Assessment Monographs program, the National Library of Medicine is funding institutional training in biomedical AI and data science, and NIH reopened its Centers for AIDS Research. The tell: these pay for standing centers and multi-year consortia at institutions with an existing funded research base, not one-off projects, so the fit is an established US research institution, not a single investigator. Disease-specific foundations are again funding the researcher, not just the research. The Parkinson’s Foundation opened its Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award and the National Ataxia Foundation its Research Seed Money Grant. The tell, the same one we flagged last cycle, is a named early-career or seed award that builds a pipeline of scientists committed to one condition, so what wins is a researcher willing to specialize. The post-USAID global-health money is routing through a State Department program statement and multilateral innovation funds. The US Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy opened its Advancing Global Health Annual Program Statement, Grand Challenges Canada opened Nexa Lighthouse for climate and health innovation in Asia and the Pacific at USD $250,000 to $2,000,000, and CEPI opened a rolling call on vaccine-manufacturing analytics. The tell: the largest health money this cycle sits in a standing program statement and in staged innovation vehicles, not in a single bilateral grant. Total Estimated Funding Pool: ~$35.4M across discrete grants. (Separately, large national-formula envelopes not counted in this total: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD).) This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. New opportunities: Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award, Parkinson’s Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!* The Parkinson’s Foundation created the Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award to fund clinicians rethinking how people with Parkinson’s disease receive care. The Foundation is using pilot funding to move promising ideas into testable projects, backing work across four lanes: strengthening community clinician capability, redesigning care models, building patient-centered technologies, and defining the minimum clinical datasets that make better standards possible. It wants hypothesis-driven, clinically grounded projects that can generate evidence strong enough to attract further funding. By opening the door to clinicians at every career stage and strongly preferring projects that involve people with Parkinson’s in their design, the Foundation signals that it values practical, patient-shaped innovation over prestige. The strongest fits are US-licensed clinicians with a focus on Parkinson’s and an institutional home for applied care research. Geographies: united states. Who can apply: Clinicians of all career stages, from fellows to established faculty, who are licensed to care for patients in the United States and have a significant focus on Parkinson’s disease. Physicians must have completed a neurology residency (or justify how their training pathway benefits people with PD); allied health professionals must hold an advanced degree, typically a PhD. Fellows, those in mentored positions, and those within two years of starting an independent position require a mentor and a mentor support letter. The sponsoring institution’s grants office is the authorized recipient and funds are disbursed to the institution. Funding amount: Maximum of $200,000 over two years; up to three awards. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology. Deadline: November 1, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Design and Deliver the Next EIT Health Bootcamps, EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is opening its call for consortia to design and deliver the next generation of its health start-up bootcamps, funding the curriculum, masterclasses, mentoring, and investor engagement that turn early health ventures into fundable companies. The organization is using these learning paths to strengthen Europe’s health innovation pipeline across digital health evidence, deep tech and AI commercialization, cross-border investment, and patient access. What EIT Health wants to back is not a single course but durable delivery capacity built by partners who span industry, education, and research. Requiring multi-country consortia and a revenue-sharing stake in the programs signals that EIT Health expects these bootcamps to outlast the grant. The strongest fits are established training providers, universities, and industry partners with proven reach into health entrepreneurs. Geographies: Europe. Who can apply: Consortia only (individuals cannot apply), comprising a minimum of two and a maximum of five independent legal entities. Partners must cover at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (industry, education, research), including at least one industry organisation, and at least two entities must be legally established in different Horizon Europe countries. Funding amount: Foundational Learning Path: up to EUR €112,000; Thematic Learning Paths: up to EUR €124,500 per path (up to four thematic projects); up to EUR €610,000 total EIT Health funding available under the call. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Technology Transfer Offices & Entrepreneurship Support Call (Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture), EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is opening its Technology Transfer Offices and Entrepreneurship Support Call to fund consortia that will deliver the Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture program for healthcare researchers. EIT Health is using the grant to build local capacity for turning laboratory science into incorporated start-ups, paying experienced technology transfer offices and entrepreneurship support providers to run masterclasses, structured mentoring, and a closing Pitch Day across two cohorts. It wants to back organizations that can walk researchers from discovery to company formation, not just teach theory. Requiring two transfer offices plus one venture-building provider signals that EIT Health values proven commercialization experience alongside academic reach. The strongest fits are European research-commercialization teams with a track record of moving health innovations toward investable ventures. Geographies: Europe. Who can apply: A consortium of two Technology Transfer Offices (representing higher education institutions or research organisations) and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider with demonstrated experience in venture building and start-up support. Applicants may apply for more than one learning path where they can demonstrate the required expertise and capacity for each. Funding amount: Up to EUR €77,000 in 2027 and up to EUR €77,000 in 2028 (up to EUR €154,000 total per consortium over two years). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. EIT Health RIS Country Representatives Call (2027-2028), EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is seeking organizations to serve as Country Representatives across eleven Regional Innovation Scheme countries in central and eastern Europe for the 2027 to 2028 period. The money funds a national anchor in each country, an organization that maps the local health innovation ecosystem, connects startups and researchers to EIT Health programs, and builds the stakeholder relationships that let health ventures grow. EIT Health is backing local capacity rather than individual projects, which is why it accepts both single organizations and national consortia that span education, research, and industry. The requirement for co-financing signals that it wants representatives already embedded in their national systems. The strongest fits are established ecosystem builders with deep ties to health innovation stakeholders in one eligible country. Geographies: Croatia; Czech Republic; Estonia; Greece; Hungary; Latvia; Malta; Romania; Serbia; Slovenia; Turkey. Who can apply: Registered legal entities established in one of the eligible EIT RIS countries. Single organisations or national consortia may apply. Consortia must include at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (education, research and industry), and all consortium partners must be established in the same eligible country. Suitable applicants have demonstrated experience in healthcare innovation ecosystem development, innovation support and entrepreneurship, start-up acceleration, technology transfer, research and higher education, business support, and stakeholder engagement, with strong links to national innovation stakeholders. Funding amount: Up to EUR €182,000 per Country Representative (maximum funding per project); total call budget up to EUR €1,274,500; EIT Health funds up to 60% of total eligible project costs. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Architects of Trust: Community-Driven Demand Creation for New TB Vaccines, Treatment Action Group (TAG). *New!* *Closing soon!* Treatment Action Group, with funding from Wellcome, is opening its Architects of Trust call to help communities prepare for the new tuberculosis vaccines now moving through late-stage trials. The money backs civil society and community-based organizations to raise awareness, surface local questions and concerns, and press policymakers toward equitable national rollout. By pairing each grantee with an advocacy mentor and running a strategy workshop alongside the Global TB Vaccine Forum, Treatment Action Group is building a durable advocacy bench rather than funding one-off outreach. The two-stage design, starting with a short expression of interest, signals that fit and community rootedness matter more than polished proposals. The strongest fits are locally trusted groups with real TB, immunization, or health advocacy experience and a committed project lead. Geographies: Brazil; Ethiopia; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Nigeria; Peru; Philippines; South Africa; Tanzania; Vietnam; Zambia. Who can apply: National, subnational, or regional civil society organizations (CSOs) or community-based organizations based in one of the 14 eligible countries or in Eastern Europe/Central Asia regional networks, with experience in TB, immunization, or other health advocacy and in community engagement or policy advocacy; well integrated into stakeholder networks with membership or affiliation to other CSO or community networks; naming a dedicated project lead (’architect of trust’) who can attend the April 2027 Zaragoza forum in person; and holding (or committing to adopt) organizational policies on safeguarding (bullying, harassment, abuse, and harm), equity, diversity and inclusion, and legal compliance, research practice and governance. Funding amount: Grants of up to US$45,000 will be awarded to 8 CSO partners across 14 high-TB-burden countries plus regional networks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; each grant funds 12 months of work. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Governance; Policy & Advocacy. Deadline: November 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
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