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Community college program looks to next generation of police supervisors
Driven by a need for specially educated supervisors at police departments, Great Bay Community College has introduced a certificate program to help create the next generation of law enforcement supervisors
Refusal of Care Laws: A Threat to Both Patient Health and States’ Protection of Abortion Access
What You Can Do To Put Patients First In Your State Across the country, people are being denied the health care they want or need, not for medical or professional reasons, but because of the personal beliefs of the health care provider or the institution’s affiliation. Denials range from abortion care (including miscarriage care), to […]
The science behind fall color
Ever wonder what makes fall leaves turn red, orange, yellow and purple, or why some years are more colorful than others?
How Systems Biology Is Adopting an Engineering Framework
Everything from metabolic pathways optimized for efficiency to brain blood vessels designed as protective shock absorbers demonstrates multi-level planning.
FDA has finalized its guidance on apps related to drugs
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: FDA's guidance on prescription drug use-related software, and telehealth pushing GLP-1s for addiction.
Health insurance premiums jump 9%, and more Americans don’t have access to coverage
Working-age U.S. adults without health insurance rose in 2026. Half of all uninsured people did not seek needed care because of cost concerns, according to a new survey.
Discrimination Fuels Mental Health Crisis Among LGBTQ+ Youth, National Report Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — LGBTQ+ youth continue to face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, driven by ongoing discrimination, a new report says. However, acceptance and access to care can reduce the risk of mental health ...
Workers are paying 9% more for family health coverage this year, a higher jump than in the recent past
A KFF survey finds that rising healthcare costs are squeezing both employers and workers.
What I got wrong about the Affordable Care Act — and how to fix it
“The big mistake, ironically, was the ACA’s lack of focus on affordability,” writes Dana Goldman.
Local election coverage - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
From congressional races to contested Sangamon County Board seats and the sheriff’s race, here’s a look at who’s on the Nov. 3 ballot locally. We also have an overview of the landlord registry referendum that Springfield voters will be asked to consider. Sign up for our daily digital newsletter (https://www.illinoistimes.com/get-it-in-your-inbox/) to get timely information about […]
Britain's digital health future depends on more than AI. It depends on trust.
Britain’s digital health future depends on more than AI, with trust emerging as the critical ingredient for successful transformation.
Americans Want More From Businesses
Americans expect businesses to do more and pay more, but when the resulting costs reach consumers, businesses are accused of greed. We need to connect the dots between what we demand and what those demands cost.
Augusta business owner gets prison for failing to pay payroll tax
An Augusta business owner was sentenced to a year and a day in jail for failing to turn over employee payroll taxes to the IRS.
Abbott to spin off Nutrition business
The new company will have approximately $8.5 billion in annual sales.
Replication is necessary even if scientists do everything right
“Committing a Type 1 error does not reflect poorly on the quality of the science done,” writes Mark Louie F. Ramos
OpenEvidence's JAMA paper leaves open questions
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new paper in JAMA offers a glimpse into clinicians's use of OpenEvidence, and a look at Isomorphic Labs.
Does your vote matter in Ohio? Political experts weigh in ahead of the midterms
Election Day is near, and while many are already early voting, some eligible voters may feel disengaged from politics or concerned about the state of our democracy. We'll talk to experts about your election questions and why your vote matters.
The Meter: Foreign Business Ownership in MN
How many foreign-owned businesses operate in Minnesota?
AI 101: Business Uses for Frontier Technology
To help Alaska businesses leverage AI’s potential, local experts explain, in simple terms, how companies can use the newest technology.
Judicial Dialogues on Health and Climate Change: An Interview With Alicia Ely Yamin - Petrie-Flom Center
How can courts respond to the health impacts of climate change? On the occasion of a conference at Harvard Law School on 29 October 2026, sponsored by the Walter de Gruyter Foundation, we spoke with one of its conveners, Alicia Ely Yamin, about the right to health, climate change, and the role of judicial enforcement.
Industry Insights: Beauty, Science and the Boardroom
Beauty companies can make more of two high-value assets they already possess: their scientific organizations and their boards. The key is to connect them deliberately.
Worried About Your Teen? Check Their Dental Exam Results For A Window Into Their Well-Being
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report. Many teenage health problems — eating disorders, smoking, drug use, sexually transmitted diseases — can be ...
The Watch: Hidden PFAS Found in Bottled Drinks, Tap Water
Sports drinks and electrolyte waters contained high levels of contaminants … ED visits spike when ‘peaker’ power plants fire up … and more.
Former Tennessee mental health center owner sentenced for employment tax fraud
A former Middle Tennessee business owner was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay more than $1 million dollars for employment tax fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday…
Danaher, Nvidia Combine Lab Instrumentation and AI to Advance Autonomous Science
The partnership is part of broader efforts at Danaher to provide AI-powered solutions that help scientists make discoveries faster.
What Makes Your Cannabis Business Buyable Right Now?
It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.
Can States Still Protect Public Health? The Risk of a Climate Regulatory Vacuum - Petrie-Flom Center
On Oct. 5, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has the potential to greatly impact state and local municipalities’ ability to fight widespread threats to public and environmental health.
Colorado cannabis vape recall expands as health complaints rise
Three health and safety notices since Sept. 25 have pulled Craft THC vapes from more than 700 Colorado retailers.
Online Sports Betting Linked To Rise In Depression And Anxiety Treatment
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More people are receiving treatment for depression and anxiety in states that legalized online sports betting. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University reviewed health insurance records from 2016 to 2023, comparing ...
'AI sandboxes' are all the rage. Advocates scramble to control their future
In this edition of STAT's Health Tech newsletter: The groups vying to shape regulations that'd govern state AI sandboxes, and more.
My daughter’s death changed how I understood the nursing shortage
Health systems invest in training, but lose early-career nurses within a few years.
SAT-DCA strengthens San Antonio’s business connection to DC
SPONSORED: Now in its second year, the daily flight is making travel to Washington easier while strengthening connections.
Herpes ‘Remedies’ Sold On Amazon And Walmart Pose Public Health Risk, FDA Warns
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Creams, sprays and washes that promise relief from genital herpes are easy to order online, but none of them has been approved to treat the infection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to Amazon and Walmart over herpes
VA improves health information sharing with community providers
VA is improving how health information is shared across systems, giving care teams complete records, and strengthening training for better sharing.
FAA investigating close call at New York City's LaGuardia Airport between Delta flight, business jet
According to data from Flightradar24, the two aircraft were about 1,000 feet apart at their closest points.
FAA investigating close call at New York City's LaGuardia Airport between Delta flight, business jet
According to data from Flightradar24, the two aircraft were about 1,000 feet apart at their closest points.
Ballard Partners expands global alliance with Dubai’s Farrant Group
'Together, we will give our clients seamless, coordinated counsel from Washington to the Gulf and beyond.'
Lobbyists and trade groups fight to shape how states regulate medical AI
Lobbying groups for doctors and hospitals and trade groups are working behind the scenes on how to regulate AI in medicine.
3 Montana ballot measures, explained
Montana voters will determine via initiative the future of nonpartisan state courts, corporate spending in politics and the ballot measure process itself.
Industry, health groups descend on OMB over ultra-processed definition
A rundown of the groups weighing in on the federal government’s pending definition of ultra-processed foods. Plus, El-Sayed doubles down on MAHA-ish.
Animosity in North Carolina, and MA shooting stars
In this edition of Health Care Inc., we examine the controversy around the health plan covering North Carolina's public workers and retirees, and more.
WV Department of Health looks to improve state psychiatric hospitals
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is working to improve the state’s psychiatric hospitals.
GLP-1 Users Face a Health-or-Wealth Choice
51% of GLP-1 users worry they may have to choose between medication and retirement savings. See what The Harris Poll found for Nationwide.
Proof Stacking — Or, the Compounding Value of Credibility in Business
It's not becoming the person with the strongest argument. It's becoming the person whose accumulated evidence makes the argument unneeded.
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Rising costs, hospital closures and scarce maternity care have put health among voters’ top concern for state leaders.
Takeaways from an evaluation of Google's diagnostic chatbot, AMIE
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A look at a study recently published in The Lancet about Google's diagnostic chatbot, AMIE.
Norfolk maritime repair company to add 40 jobs
Norfolk-based Walashek Industrial & Marine will invest $5 million to expand its Norfolk operations and create 40 jobs.
The Law of Conservation of Information
There are a lot of details here, and the result is nontrivial though the conservation of information inequality looks utterly elementary and straightforward.
Can macular degeneration signal increased cancer risk?
Researchers found people with wet age-related macular degeneration had a slightly higher risk of certain cancers.
Back in the Saddle: A Second Edition for The Design Inference
The big obstacle for me came from feeling at odds with my publisher, Cambridge University Press.
Commentary: I opened a primary care practice. Now I see why doctors are giving up.
Traditional health insurance pressures doctors to work at volume, or if they add layers of bureaucracy that independent physicians can't easily handle, writes Dimitri Coupet, who says it's time to consider formalizing a direct payment of care model.
The Watch: U.S. Pharmacy Closures Are Deepening Inequities
Millions of Americans are left without access to prescription medications … Military and outdoor workers face the highest rates of death from heat … and more.
CDFW News | Del Norte County Recreational Razor Clam Fishery Closes Due to Public Health Hazard
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Meghan Hertel has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County. This closure comes following a recommendation from state health agencies that determined consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat to human health for domoic acid exposure.
SAIC acquires quantum encryption firm
Reston-based federal contractor Science Applications International Corp. has acquired quantum encryption firm Information Security Corp. for an undisclosed amount.
New Hampshire’s best business lawyers
Published annually, “The Best Lawyers in America®” is an exhaustive search for the country’s top attorneys. Here is a compilation of the top attorneys who practice in New Hampshire in dozens of legal specialties related to the needs of businesses, from administrative law to workers’ compensation. The complete list of New Hampshire lawyers in all specialties can be found in...
Better together: How to pair protein and fiber
Learn how to pair protein and fiber for more satisfying meals. A dietitian shares simple protein-and-fiber food combinations to try.
McKenzie Health System Offers $55 3D Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McKenzie Health System is making breast cancer screening more accessible by offering $55 3D mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women throughout October.
Don't Trust AI For Blood Pressure Monitor Recommendations, Study Warns
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Want to buy an accurate blood pressure monitor? Don’t turn to AI for help, a new study warns. Three of four leading AI-powered search tools frequently recommended home BP monitors that haven’t been validated for accuracy,
Hard Pressed: Alaska Journalists Rewrite the Rules of Survival
The revival of the Anchorage Press as a weekly newspaper defies an industry-wide tide of media outlets going online or out of business.
How these census changes could threaten public health
The Trump administration wants to make three big changes to the U.S. Census, including eliminating questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation and excluding anyone who is not a citizen or “lawful permanent resident."
Psilocybin Isn't Seen As Cure-All By People With Depression, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Depressed people aren’t treating “magic” mushrooms as a cure-all for their condition, a new study says. Experts had been concerned that patients who treat their depression with psilocybin wouldn’t bother continuing to see a ...
The Public Health Cost of FDA’s Tobacco Review Delays
When avoidable delays in reviewing cigarette alternatives prolong smoking, they cost lives. Quitting reduces the risk of premature death, while continuing to smoke sustains exposure to the hazards responsible for smoking-related disease. Because cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke cause more than 480,000 deaths annually in the United States, the years-long delay documented in a September...
ICF International to lay off 82 employees
ICF International plans to begin laying off 82 employees in December after the Department of Homeland Security decided to consolidate work.
The ripple effect: Why one business event rarely stays in one department
A single sanctions alert can move through compliance, legal, tax, and risk within hours. See why financial institutions and insurers need one trusted evidence base to keep up.
Article in Top Science Journal Endorses ‘Nature Rights’
The authors try to sell their radical proposal by comparing it to past efforts to redress injustices against humans.
Breaking into the Peer-Reviewed Engineering Literature
Editor’s note: We are delighted to present a new series by William Dembski, adapted from his Substack. This is the 14th post. Find the full series so far here, “My Personal History with Information.”…
Why this startup is taking its AI to predict breast cancer risk directly to patients
A startup didn't want to wait for doctors and insurers to get behind its breast-cancer risk prediction AI. So it's going directly to patients.
The evolution of sports analytics: A Q&A with UNC Charlotte expert Michael Schuckers
The field of sports analytics continues to become increasingly important across all sports. From the court to the turf, UNC Charlotte students are getting hands-on experience and helping teams make winning decisions. Michael Schuckers, a professor in the School of Data Science, has extensive experience in sports analytics, consulting for teams in the National Hockey […]
From service to success: How VetFran helps Veterans build businesses
VetFran helps Veterans turn the leadership and problem-solving skills they built in service into business ownership.
Planning Beyond 2030: What SAP Business Suite 7 and SAP NetWeaver Customers Using Third-Party Databases or Java Need to Know
Understand the coming changes and what they mean in practice.
Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery Officially Merge Into Skydance
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery complete their $110 billion merger, creating Skydance, a new global media and entertainment giant.
Short on sleep? Your scale may notice
Can losing sleep lead to weight gain? A new study found adults who slept about an hour less gained weight and were more sedentary.
FDA spells out 2027 AI guidance plans
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: New AI guidances expected from the the FDA in 2027, Utah expanding its AI sandbox, and more.
#TenYearsAgo in Health Law - Petrie-Flom Center
Since January 2026, the “10 years ago” viral trend on social media — fueled by nostalgia and literal rose-colored glasses (ok, filters) — has tried to remind us of the allegedly simpler times of 2016.
Utah plows ahead with more health AI pilots for prescriptions, women’s health
Utah plans to allow an AI product to evaluate patients and write new drug prescriptions without prior human review.
Could we one day vaccinate against every cancer?
What science says so far about which cancers can be beat by vaccines — and which will require more creative approaches.
The challenge of measuring clinical value in mental health
Clients need assurances that high-cost medications flooding the system are aligned with the clinical support needed to improve mental health.
The Watch: Pesticide Contamination Threatens Drinking Water Sources
Atrazine is detected at harmful levels in more a quarter of rivers and stream miles … Few volunteer firefighters get health screenings … and more.
Commerce awards grant to help Health Department speed up septic permit reviews
Awarded $70,000 to the Snohomish County Health Department to help it expedite reviews of on-site septic systems for new homes.
Nuclear doomsday mag says, AI Doomerism is bad science
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says AI doom is overrated; implies crass business motives at play.
Pennsylvania nears 1,000 measles cases, state health department reports
Pennsylvania’s reported measles cases are almost at 1,000 for 2026, days after its health department confirmed the figure had passed 900. “977 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 coun…
Strategic sovereignty, social movements, and political agency: Evidence from the US-Israeli military campaign in Iran
Military intervention may be undertaken to weaken a hostile regime and strengthen the position of its opponents. This column argues that evidence from the 2026 US-Israeli strikes on Iran points to a different outcome: the strikes left total protest levels broadly unchanged but sharply reoriented mobilisation away from anti-government protest and toward pro-government activity. The findings suggest that overt foreign intervention can make sovereignty politically valuable to incumbent governments by making domestic opposition easier to portray as aligned with an external adversary.
Siekerka Urges NJ Businesses to Check with Lawyers Regarding Stringent Independent Contractor Rules
In the wake of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development implementing the most stringent interpretation of the ABC test determining
Skydance Is New Name for Paramount-Warner Bros. Company
Paramount and Warner Bros. will operate under the Skydance corporate name as the companies prepare to complete their $111 billion merger.
An Elevator Pitch About What Information Is
The conception of information as ruling out possibilities allows for teleological as well as non-teleological processes to generate information.
GLP-1s Show Benefit For Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A real-world study finds GLP-1 medications helped kids, teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight, as well as improve their blood pressure and blood sugar control. “Our results confirm that GLP-1 receptor ...
Brian Miller: The Blur at the Edges, Versus the Blur Everywhere
Evidence for intelligent design in nature may be clear to you, while other matters relating to faith remain far more perplexing.
As CDC redesigns annual health survey, it removes questions about disabilities
Proposed changes to the federal government’s health survey would undercount Americans with disabilities, advocates say.
A major insurer on how it may replicate Medicare's chronic-care experiment
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A California insurer on how it may replicate Medicare's tech-enabled chronic-care experiment.
The Intangible Return: Rethinking the Value of Business Aviation
An aviation leader, student probes how to determine the value of business aviation
Two key Senate health committees face major shake-ups
Senate committees that handle important health care matters are about to see major GOP turnover. Here's what that means.
An overview of Hampton Roads
Home to 1.79 million people across 17 localities, Hampton Roads is Virginia’s second most populous region, just behind Northern Virginia. It also boasts
SNAP and Americans’ Health
In 1964, when Congress passed the Food Stamp Act, the country faced a problem of inadequate nutrition among low-income Americans due to insufficient food. In response, the Food Stamp Program—today known as the Supplemental Nutrition...
MBA Voices: Business Schools Don’t Just Tell You Who They Are
The questions asked -- and the red flags observed -- that helped one MBA identify the right business school for her.
The last ‘breakthrough’ devices to get special treatment from Medicare
New medical devices deemed "breakthrough" by the FDA are no longer automatically eligible for extra Medicare payments.
Canadian Law Firms Anticipate More European Business as Ottawa, Brussels Explore EU 'Associate Membership'
Beneficiaries could include Stikeman Elliott, Osler, Fasken, McCarthy Tétrault, Blakes, Davies and Torys, along with global firms.
Floridians can give input on the state's new science ed standards during a listening tour this week
Some education advocates worry the subject of climate change will be phased out of Florida's science standards during the updating process.
CFOs feeling more optimistic about business
Finance leaders are sounding a more upbeat note lately, according to a pair of new surveys from Deloitte and Grant Thornton.
ICE awards CACI up to $150M task order
ICE has awarded CACI International a task order worth up to $149.6 million to support its nationwide tactical communications infrastructure.
Prescott Reminds Residents of Political Sign Rules
Prescott is reminding residents where political signs can be placed and what restrictions apply during election season. Prescott Reminds Residents of Political Sign Rules