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Dozens displaced, 6 businesses destroyed after fire in Somerville's Teele Square
Stroke risk rising in younger adults, doctor warns
Chicago police issue alert about sting of overnight business burglaries on North, West Sides
In each incident, four unknown suspects arrived at a business, targeting cash registers, cash in gaming machines and store merchandise for theft, police said.
Metro Detroit business remains closed after $100K theft, according to owner
Trump deflects on leaked audio of Ken Paxton calling Texas midterm convention a drag on his poll numbers
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.
5th measles-associated death of 2026 reported in Pennsylvania, health officials say
Source of South Bronx Legionnaires' disease cluster has been eliminated, health officials say
The source of the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx has been eliminated, New York City health officials said Wednesday.
Pennsylvania attorney general warns businesses to remove skill game machines ahead of deadline
A California showdown with national implications: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump has a new name for AI — but not regulations.
Catalina Island business owner ordered to pay $1.5 million in unpaid wages to restaurant and hotel staff
Yueh Mei Tucey pleaded no contest to seven felony counts of filing false and fraudulent returns, six felony counts of failure to pay taxes and one felony count of conspiracy to commit wage theft.
Where Michigan is spending $173M to transform rural health
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems.
Stripe agrees to buy small-business lender Parafin
Parafin powers financing programs for Amazon and Walmart.
5th measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania, health officials say
An unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who tested positive for measles has died, state health officials said.
Political reporter offers a preview of tonight’s CA governor race debate
Senate Democrats block House-passed data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
Senate Democrats block Sen. Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’
The bill aims to prevent data centers from spiking local utility costs. Republicans accused Democrats of playing political games, noting the bill passed the House 417-3.
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics
After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.
Multiple businesses hit by burglars on Chicago's North, Northwest sides
Burglars hit multiple businesses on Chicago's North and Northwest sides early Wednesday, including a corner shop in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Children's Hospital Colorado sees 65% spike in mental health ER visits
Inpatient psychiatric admissions are also increasing.
How to save money on health care costs during open enrollment
Mayor O'Connell touts Nashville's business longevity record in recent speeches
He wants to shed light on the positive side of Nashville's economy at a time when high-profile hospitality businesses have closed.
Too many women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor's office. This $20 billion plan could change things.
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
California poll: Voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support
A new NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group poll shows “yes” supporters leading 48% to 38% on the California ballot measure.
Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans
Democrats hope they might be able to swipe both a Senate and a House seat from Republicans in this solidly red state.
Oregon eyes nation's first universal healthcare system. Will it work?
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize
The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.
Protesters push Drexel to accept funding to keep museum at Academy of Natural Sciences open
Can the government use taxpayer money for political commercials? New pro-Trump TV ads raise questions
Hegseth directs military service academies to immediately stop giving tenure to civilian professors
How to prepare your business for the next chapter
Succession planning before a sale or retirement is critical for business owners who want to leave a legacy.
Orange County confirms first West Nile virus deaths of the year
The Orange County Health Care Agency said the deadly cases were "confirmed in older adults" this week.
9,300 noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid benefits due to changes by federal government
The new federal eligibility changes mean immigrants seeking asylum and those who entered the country through humanitarian parole will also lose health coverage.
Decades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis
For people who support peace and good relations, the spectacle of riot police separating communities conjures the strife that once plagued the province.
Greektown business owner says weekend fencing is keeping customers away
Greektown business owner says construction fencing is keeping customers away
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction: "It's very difficult"
Another majority that could be in Democrats’ reach: From the Politics Desk
Plus, AI takes center stage in Washington.
Guitarist Tom Morello gets political on 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Tom Morello, co-founder of Rage Against the Machine, about his first solo rock record Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
Historic science museum in Philadelphia to close
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences is set to close down thanks to financial pressures. The 198-year-old museum houses important scientific specimens and a beloved dinosaur exhibit.
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup
The Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls: "It's almost like a constitution"
I haven’t carried a traditional wallet in years — here’s what I’m using instead
Slim, convenient and cute — the best Gen-Z-approved wallet alternatives guaranteed to fit in your bag
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy
This is the second time the court has rejected lower court rulings that immigrants must be able to object before being sent to countries to which they have no previous connection.
HealthPartners set to acquire Essentia Health amid spate of industry mergers in Minnesota
China grants singer a rare exemption after she includes unapproved tribute song
Authorities in Chengdu, China, have granted a rare exemption to singer Na Ying after she performed an unapproved song at a weekend concert.
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
This year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science to host world renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax
Rural healthcare providers in Colorado get boost from federal government
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health policy platform
Insurers cast themselves as MAHA allies
They'll emphasize overlapping interests with the movement.
Dengue fever surge in Florida shows the virus’ growing threat in the U.S.
The outbreak, centered on Tampa Bay, is the state’s largest on record. Experts offered several possible explanations for the high case count.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, marking the most significant milestone to date in the attempt to legislate reform in college athletics.
How an obscure government code unlocks opportunity for businesses
What rhymes with "snakes" and helps the government classify economic activity? NAICS — or the North American Industry Classification System. These codes categorize every industry from artificial turf installation to zucchini farming. But they’re not exactly easy to get. Today we look at one business’ quest for a NAICS code and what makes them so valuable. Fact checking by Leyla Doss. Your Next Listen — How to take the temperature of the US consumer Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter! — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
As a major Midtown Sacramento retailer closes shop, neighboring businesses say crime to blame
Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the legislation is the strongest effort yet by Congress to set national regulations governing payments to college athletes for their name, image and likeness and how often they can transfer.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports, despite opposition from some Democrats
Senate passes sweeping college sports package
It is a massive piece of legislation, setting national rules on everything from NIL compensation to conference realignment.
East Colfax businesses look toward revitalization with completion of BRT stretch
East Colfax businesses in Denver hope to capitalize on improvements following Bus Rapid Transit project
It's been two long years of Bus Rapid Transit construction for many businesses along East Colfax.
Talarico, Paxton want to cut federal gas taxes as they court Hispanic voters in Texas Senate race
As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how Europe’s right-wing parties are dealing with Russia.
Little Havana business owners call for e-scooter safety rules after crash leaving 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
White House says Trump PSA that appears to look like 2024 campaign ad is 'not political'
The Trump administration published a new "PSA" that was paid for by the U.S. government that ran alongside football games, Sunday morning news shows and primetime broadcast shows. The White House defended the advertisements, saying that they were "not political." NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.
Collegiate sports reform bill is expected to pass in Senate, but House is unclear
The Senate is expected to pass the Protect College Sports Act to allow the NCAA to reinstate limits on athlete transfers and eligibility, opponents say it doesn't do enough to address rising spending.
Alito recuses from major climate change case to be decided by the Supreme Court
October Prime Day is a week away, and new early deals just dropped: iRobot, Lego, Ninja and more are up to 80% off
Before Prime Big Deal Days officially starts (and popular products sell out), Amazon loyalty members can add household basics, gifts and much-needed upgrades to their carts.
Metals in smoke, ash from Maui wildfire harmed lung health, study says
A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health.
French student protests shake up presidential campaign
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has clashed with far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon over high school protests demanding more resources for education.
Axios Live: Utah's health worker shortage is more than a numbers problem
Utah's health care workforce shortage reflects gaps in pay, clinical training and access to career pathways
McKeesport's Minerva Bakery announces abrupt closure after 103 years in business
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases as health worker shortages worsen
According to data from the Africa CDC, the current outbreak has outpaced the two-year West Africa regional outbreak in terms of spread in the same time.
Atlanta's new NWSL team unveils Atlanta City FC name, logo and colors
Atlanta's newest professional sports team now has a name, a phoenix and a date to take the field.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
Chicago school board president candidate Jessica Biggs calls for putting student success over politics
In Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed
Legislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district.
Sci-fi goes supersized at Great Lakes Science Center
"Interstellar," "Nope" and more are coming to the science center's DOME theater.
Food safety becomes an election issue as major outbreaks and recalls cause concern
California health officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties
California health officials are on the lookout for new measles cases, after someone with the vaccine-preventable disease rode a passenger train and busses through six counties.
AI assessors says current science hasn't caught up to the safety measures people want
Anthropic and OpenAI say they are working with third-party evaluators to make sure their products are safe. Some evaluators caution that current AI science lags behind what people are calling for.
White House releases new taxpayer-funded ad describing ‘final battle’
The ad is nearly identical to one Trump’s presidential campaign released in 2024.
Sen. John Fetterman speaks with Major Garrett about midterms, political future
Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability, address nation on Iran ahead of midterm elections
Massachusetts ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in state elections
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Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.