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Xi’s Visit Will Fuel More Scrutiny Over His Health
Discussion about the Chinese leader’s health is heavily censored in China even as the 73-year-old is expected to remain in power.
NHL strikes local broadcast deal with Charter for four teams
The NHL has negotiated direct-to-distributor deals for four of its teams that were left without local media rights agreements this upcoming season following the collapse of Main Street Sports Group, the now-defunct owner of the FanDuel Sports Networks. According to a report by Alex Silverman in Sports Business Journal, the NHL has negotiated multiyear linear…
San Francisco Giants Make Marcelo Mayer Move During Twins Series
The San Francisco Giants certainly have not had the season they’d hoped for by any stretch.They’re coming off a 3-2 loss against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night and sit at 65-93 overall with just five games remaining in the regular season.And while these games don’t count for anything and it’s likely most in San […] The post San Francisco Giants Make Marcelo Mayer Move During Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
WATCH: Mitch McConnell stays silent as reporters press him on health, wife
Sen. Mitch McConnell remained silent as reporters shouted questions about his health and wife Elaine Chao while security and aides surrounded the Kentucky Republican in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Sophia Leone/Fox News)
Susan Collins tears into bribery allegations as new claims emerge during critical Senate battle
Maine Sen. Susan Collins dismissed the FBI bribery probe as a "political hit job," questioning convicted fraudster Martin Kao's credibility.
The InSight Take: US Drug Certification: Law Enforcement or Politics?
Why did the US remove Venezuela from its drug blacklist while Colombia and Bolivia remain on it? We unpack it this InSight Take.
Seahawks remain atop NFL's Week 3 power rankings
It's Seattle's world and everyone is just living in it for now.
Barcelona face a fresh challenge with their increasing wage bill
FC Barcelona are once again entering territory they know all too well. The Catalans’ wage bill is increasing and, although the club maintain that the situation is under control and that squad costs ...
Health Care Partnership outlines workforce progress
More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night. According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services, the number of UNCW nursing graduates choosing to remain in the area after graduation has climbed from 27% to the mid-40% range. The New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership aims to address the region’s healthcare worker shortage, with a key focus on nursing through strategic partnerships between UNCW, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Each of the partners had pathway programs,” said Watson, “but they were almost at times done in a silo." One of the New Hanover Community Endowment's largest commitments to date, the collaborative received a $22.3 million grant in 2023, to be disbursed over three years, beginning in 2024. At the public forum, leadership addressed the nursing bottleneck created by the pandemic, and Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, acknowledged that Novant Health had relied heavily on travel nurses during that period, with travel nurses making up about 47% of staff and nursing turnover at 35% at the height of the pandemic. "I can say we are in a tremendously different place today,” Whalin said at the forum. The number of travel nurses employed by the Novant Health Coastal Region has dropped to around 100 today, which Whalin says accounts for less than 4% of the workforce. Roughly two years into the grant term, major stakeholders in the collaboration pointed to various accomplishments tied to the initiative. According to Stephen Hill, vice president of talent development with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 250 more nurses live in New Hanover County in 2026 than in 2023. Whalin added that between 2021 and 2025, the Novant Health Coastal Region has hired close to 1,200 registered nurses. Additionally, according to Whalin, over the past two years, hiring and retention of nursing graduates from UNCW increased by 103%, while hiring and retention of nursing graduates from CFCC increased by 70%. Mandy Mills, director of career & technical education at New Hanover County Schools, pointed to the launch of its first Health Sciences Academy program, established across the county's four traditional high schools (Hoggard High School, Laney High School, Ashley High School and New Hanover High School), which started with 38 students last year. Mills also pointed to growth in the district’s Nursing Fundamentals course, which grew from 10 seats in 2023 to 50 in 2025-2026 and is now offered at all four traditional high schools. Watson emphasized the growing nursing class sizes and offered an update on the school’s accelerated nursing degree, which launched last year. Eleven students graduated in the first class, and all passed their boards on the first try, Watson said. This year’s class has 24 students. When the endowment announced its $22.3 million grant for the collaborative in 2023, UNCW and CFCC were each slated to receive the bulk of the funds, at about $10 million each. UNCW’s plans for the grant money included expanding its simulation lab, Watson said. He added that construction is expected to begin on the simulation lab this year and will likely extend through next year. According to Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of Health & Human Services at CFCC, the college has experienced growth in its associate degree nursing retention, rising from 59% in 2023 to 76% for the May 2026 class. CFCC used part of its endowment funding to support wraparound services, including a housing stipend, tuition assistance, exam assistance, emergency assistance, drop-in daycare and clinical and educational supplies. "We have very strong … students, but once they get into the program, there are competing priorities,” Naylor said. “They are working multiple jobs. They have children. They're single parents." According to Naylor, in 2026, 94% of students who used support services are still enrolled or have graduated. Addressing a question from an audience member about an approaching “enrollment cliff,” driven largely by dropping birth rates, Watson and Naylor said demand remains strong at both schools. “Right now … we do have more applicants than we have spots in our nursing program, and it is still a competitive process to get into,” Watson said. “I do not foresee that changing.” "(We've) doubled enrollment in our nursing programs over the last few years, but just as Dean Watson said, we still have very robust applicant pools, so it is still very competitive to get in,” Naylor said. "We have the applicant pool to support that, but again, it's not as easy as just saying, 'Okay … we're going to take another 90 students.' It's making sure all the resources and infrastructure that we need to educate the students outside the classroom is there as well." In response to a question about applying the collaborative model to other healthcare positions besides nursing, Sophie Dagenais, CEO and president of the endowment, said she sees the potential for the model to expand to other healthcare jobs and even other industries, but that the endowment hopes to learn from this model first. “This is a grant that is in year two of three years, and first we wanted to learn what is this going to demonstrate, what will we learn and then how may we scale it possibly,” she said. According to endowment spokesperson Amber Rogerson, funds for the program are set to expire after June 2027. “It's too early to discuss what happens after that,” wrote Rogerson in an email, “though we know the partners are considering the future, and some of the work supported by the grants is now built into their regular operations.”
Health Care Partnership outlines workforce progress
More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night. According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services, the number of UNCW nursing graduates choosing to remain in the area after graduation has climbed from 27% to the mid-40% range. The New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership aims to address the region’s healthcare worker shortage, with a key focus on nursing through strategic partnerships between UNCW, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Each of the partners had pathway programs,” said Watson, “but they were almost at times done in a silo." One of the New Hanover Community Endowment's largest commitments to date, the collaborative received a $22.3 million grant in 2023, to be disbursed over three years, beginning in 2024. At the public forum, leadership addressed the nursing bottleneck created by the pandemic, and Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, acknowledged that Novant Health had relied heavily on travel nurses during that period, with travel nurses making up about 47% of staff and nursing turnover at 35% at the height of the pandemic. "I can say we are in a tremendously different place today,” Whalin said at the forum. The number of travel nurses employed by the Novant Health Coastal Region has dropped to around 100 today, which Whalin says accounts for less than 4% of the workforce. Roughly two years into the grant term, major stakeholders in the collaboration pointed to various accomplishments tied to the initiative. According to Stephen Hill, vice president of talent development with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 250 more nurses live in New Hanover County in 2026 than in 2023. Whalin added that between 2021 and 2025, the Novant Health Coastal Region has hired close to 1,200 registered nurses. Additionally, according to Whalin, over the past two years, hiring and retention of nursing graduates from UNCW increased by 103%, while hiring and retention of nursing graduates from CFCC increased by 70%. Mandy Mills, director of career & technical education at New Hanover County Schools, pointed to the launch of its first Health Sciences Academy program, established across the county's four traditional high schools (Hoggard High School, Laney High School, Ashley High School and New Hanover High School), which started with 38 students last year. Mills also pointed to growth in the district’s Nursing Fundamentals course, which grew from 10 seats in 2023 to 50 in 2025-2026 and is now offered at all four traditional high schools. Watson emphasized the growing nursing class sizes and offered an update on the school’s accelerated nursing degree, which launched last year. Eleven students graduated in the first class, and all passed their boards on the first try, Watson said. This year’s class has 24 students. When the endowment announced its $22.3 million grant for the collaborative in 2023, UNCW and CFCC were each slated to receive the bulk of the funds, at about $10 million each. UNCW’s plans for the grant money included expanding its simulation lab, Watson said. He added that construction is expected to begin on the simulation lab this year and will likely extend through next year. According to Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of Health & Human Services at CFCC, the college has experienced growth in its associate degree nursing retention, rising from 59% in 2023 to 76% for the May 2026 class. CFCC used part of its endowment funding to support wraparound services, including a housing stipend, tuition assistance, exam assistance, emergency assistance, drop-in daycare and clinical and educational supplies. "We have very strong … students, but once they get into the program, there are competing priorities,” Naylor said. “They are working multiple jobs. They have children. They're single parents." According to Naylor, in 2026, 94% of students who used support services are still enrolled or have graduated. Addressing a question from an audience member about an approaching “enrollment cliff,” driven largely by dropping birth rates, Watson and Naylor said demand remains strong at both schools. “Right now … we do have more applicants than we have spots in our nursing program, and it is still a competitive process to get into,” Watson said. “I do not foresee that changing.” "(We've) doubled enrollment in our nursing programs over the last few years, but just as Dean Watson said, we still have very robust applicant pools, so it is still very competitive to get in,” Naylor said. "We have the applicant pool to support that, but again, it's not as easy as just saying, 'Okay … we're going to take another 90 students.' It's making sure all the resources and infrastructure that we need to educate the students outside the classroom is there as well." In response to a question about applying the collaborative model to other healthcare positions besides nursing, Sophie Dagenais, CEO and president of the endowment, said she sees the potential for the model to expand to other healthcare jobs and even other industries, but that the endowment hopes to learn from this model first. “This is a grant that is in year two of three years, and first we wanted to learn what is this going to demonstrate, what will we learn and then how may we scale it possibly,” she said. According to endowment spokesperson Amber Rogerson, funds for the program are set to expire after June 2027. “It's too early to discuss what happens after that,” wrote Rogerson in an email, “though we know the partners are considering the future, and some of the work supported by the grants is now built into their regular operations.”
Disney's 'Moana' Remains Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 23
Disney’s live action Moana remained No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainment sales chart, through Sept. 23. Universal’s Disclosure Day, returned to the Top 10 at No. 2, up 22 spots in its ninth week on the chart. At No. 3, Warner’s new release The End of Oak Street. Starring … Continue reading "Disney’s ‘Moana’ Remains Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 23"
UFC Veteran Encourages Gable Steveson to Leave Jon Jones
UFC veteran Matt Brown has encouraged heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson to leave Jon Jones and find someone else to coach him. Steveson was shockingly defeated by Sean Sharaf on the UFC 331 main card this past Saturday in the biggest upset in UFC history, based on the odds. Following the bout, Steveson left the cage […] The post UFC Veteran Encourages Gable Steveson to Leave Jon Jones appeared first on HEAVY.
Collins’ team rebuts ProPublica story
On Wednesday, the Maine Democratic Party called on Collins to directly answer questions raised by the story.
Rare country performance set for MTV VMAs as show reveals Dolly Parton tribute led by huge genre star
The MTV VMAs typically don’t feature country music on the main show, though a huge country star will tribute Parton after the icon’s death.
Varfolomeev extends Lincoln stay until 2030
Lincoln City midfielder Ivan Varfolomeev signs a one-year contract extension to remain with the Championship club until the summer of 2030.
Upcoming fall events at The ARC
Re-opened under the management of Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) last fall, The ARC - Home of the Historic Masonic Theatre, located at 255 Main Street in downtown Winona, has
Former Halo Devs React To Mass Layoffs And The Activision Takeover: ‘Absolutely Brutal To See That Studio Reduced To A Shell’
Bonnie Ross, Kiki Wolfkill, and Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto were among the many former Halo devs reacting to the news
Salt & Pepper named Tiburon Peninsula business of the year
Paulino Monterroso started as a dishwasher in a Tiburon cafe in 1992. Now his Salt & Pepper Restaurant on Main Street is the Tiburon chamber’s 2026 Business of the Year.
Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
“The human resources gap is one of the biggest gaps.”
Alamo Museum Brings Karankawa History to Life for Students
Homeschool students received a hands-on lesson in Texas Indigenous history Sept. 22 as Maria del Pilar Garza Museum Director Alejandro Oyoque shared his knowledge of the Karankawa people and guided students in building a bow.
Dylan Larkin is Back With Detroit Red Wings
Dylan Larkin returned to Red Wings practice after missing the start of camp with an upper-body injury, though his lineup status remains unclear.
Bethesda President Addresses Obsidian Amid Questions About Whether It Will Be Demoted To A Support Studio
The 'creative identity and strengths that make Obsidian distinct will remain at the core of their studio'
Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Network Solutions Dark Web Monitoring alerts small businesses to domain-linked data exposure
Network Solutions Dark Web Monitoring alerts small businesses to domain-linked breach data and offers steps to reduce cyber risks.
Dems, GOP gear up for Maine House and Senate races
Maine Republican Party spokeswoman Kristina Parker said they have a new get-out-the-vote effort that they believe will put them over the top this cycle.
Guardians beat Red Sox, 3-2, helping them atop AL Central
Nathaniel Lowe had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off reliever Erik Miller in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Simone Biles says 3 masked men stole luxury sports car from Chicago-area home
Simone Biles said three masked men stole her luxury sports car from her Chicago-area home.
UN health agency calls for investment boost to save young lives from cancer
More children and young people are beating cancer, but progress remains uneven across regions and age groups, highlighting the need for increased investment to boost survival rates.
FoodStory Brands, UFC enter protein bar category
The high-protein bars are available in five varieties.
Who went home on 'DWTS' Week 2?
Dancing with the Stars continued on its journey to find the next Len Goodman Mirrorball champ this week with the remaining 14 couples all performing to viral hit songs. It was a night filled with tangos, some salsa and a breakout performance from Olympians Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech.
AI CEO on China's space threat, AI development
Vanter CEO Dan Smoot joins the show to discuss China's impact on space satellites and technology. He analyzes President Donald Trump's comments on artificial intelligence and the importance of maintaining the U.S. tech lead.
Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis-area businesses
Missouri health officials warned on Monday about a possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby local businesses in St. Louis and the larger county.
Shohei Ohtani expected to be activated on Wednesday
Ohtani has missed the last 13 games due to multiple injuries, spot in starting lineup remains undecided.
Women's Health Care Affordability Challenges
As health care costs dominate the national political conversation, our 2026 KFF Women’s Health Survey shows the toll those costs are taking on women. Our new nationally representative survey of women and men ages 18–64 finds costs remain a major barrier for women, specifically — causing everything from delayed care to rationed medications to cuts in spending on basic needs.
Reflections on 15 Years of the “Moneyball” movie
The 2011 movie brought sabermetrics to the mainstream, and changed baseball forever.
CentraCare Hosts Free Virtual Heart Health Event October 8th
(KNSI) - According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease remains one of the most common health con...
How Is Carnival Corporation Stock Performance Compared to Other Leisure and Entertainment Stocks
Carnival Corporation has significantly lagged its peers over the past year, even as Wall Street analysts remain strongly optimistic about the company’s future prospects.
The Fight for the Senate Is a True Toss Up; Three Races Shift Toward Democrats
With just under six weeks until Election Day, control of the Senate is on a knife’s edge as the handful of key races that will decide the majority remain within the margin of error.
The Supreme Court has a good chance to start fixing a bad law
The Indian Child Welfare Act’s main concern is identity politics, not children’s welfare.
Poll: Neither Americans nor Canadians wanted Trump’s trade war
Americans say President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada aren’t worth higher prices, as Canadians remain in lockstep behind Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch
A Maine woman said a political canvasser stole an Amazon package containing running shoes from her front porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
Package stolen by political canvasser
Caught on camera: A Maine woman says a political canvasser stole an Amazon package from her porch.
ProPublica reporter shares key takeaways from investigative story involving Susan Collins
A new investigation is out today from the news site ProPublica about an ex-defense contractor’s allegations that he won millions in federal contracts by bankrolling the campaigns of powerful politicians, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
Arkansas postpartum mental health screenings required, but gaps remain in tracking care
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to worse health, study finds
Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher health risks, including death, according to a new study published in Family Medicine and Community Health.
Portland's Behavioral Health Unit is limited by a shortage of available detox beds
Each year, the Portland Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit helps hundreds of Mainers in crisis but with limited treatment availability many people remain on the street
Andover 10th Grade MCAS Scores Fall Sharply In English And Science
Andover 10th graders’ MCAS results fell sharply in English and science in 2026. The district remained above statewide averages, but its declines in those subjects were larger than the statewide dro…
How can the Diamondbacks still make the 2026 MLB postseason?
PHOENIX – With six games remaining, the Diamondbacks are still alive in the NL Wild Card race, but barely. Arizona sits four games behind Philadelphia for the third National League Wild Card spot.
U.S. Senate, Texas Railroad Commission races remain tight less than month before early voting, TSU poll finds
A second poll, from Texas 2036, shows a large fraction of voters remain undecided, while many intend to split their tickets.
What’s next for Atrium-WakeMed deal? Inside the next steps and the last-minute fight for concessions
A proposed merger between Atrium Health and WakeMed cleared one hurdle after the hospitals made promises to win support from Gov. Josh Stein and others. But critics remain, and the deal isn’t done yet.
Former President Bush and Sen. Cornyn take part in fundraiser for battleground Senate candidates -- without Paxton
Cornyn hosted a fundraiser in Dallas for six GOP Senate candidates running in races this cycle that will decide control of Congress. Bush was listed as a "special guest."
Both sides maintained consistent dialogue on Leonard’s …
Both sides maintained consistent dialogue on Leonard’s …
Good, Bad, and Ugly from Washington Football's Non-Conference Slate
The Huskies are 3-0 entering Big Ten play, but questions still remain around Jedd Fisch's team.
Susan Collins can stand up for science by voting against FDA nominee
If the senator values the general health of Mainers, she must reject Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination.
Bill Clinton takes veiled public shot at Trump's actions: 'Hard to make up'
Former President Bill Clinton slammed the Trump administration’s recent actions such as pushing for a triumphal arch and running the government as a "profit center."
Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna out following knee surgery
By MLSsoccer staffReal Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 MLS season after undergoing a successful meniscus repair in his knee last week, the club announced ...
Governor Evers points to K-12 funding as unfinished business as tenure winds down
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- With only months remaining in his tenure, Governor Tony Evers says increasing support for Wisconsin's public schools is one area
From paleo to intermittent fasting: are any diets actually good for us?
As diet trends proliferate on social media, it can be hard to work out which are backed by science and which should be ignored. From paleo to keto, raw food to intermittent fasting, each attracts a tribe of ardent followers. Now Daniel Lieberman, professor of biological sciences at Harvard University, has written a book to try to cut through the noise. In Fed Up, he uses his background as an evolutionary anthropologist to scrutinise the evidence, turning himself into a guinea pig in the process and trying various diets. In this podcast, he tells Ian Sample which one has remained part of his routine
Situation Report No.11: Earthquakes in Venezuela 2026 (M7.2 and M7.5)
Nearly three months after the 24 June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, the response has moved into early recovery while sustaining essential emergency operations. Efforts now center on maintaining continuity of care across mental health, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and neonatal care, NCDs, and rehabilitation, alongside restoring affected facilities, supporting transitional camps, and strengthening Health Cluster coordination as Emergency Medical Teams and international partners withdraw. Health system recovery is advancing, with 16 ASICs and 356 health facilities assessed (61% operational) and rehabilitation progressing under CERF, CFE and US funding, while fluctuating electricity, medication refrigeration and emergency-generator gaps continue to challenge the safe continuity of essential health services. Public health surveillance and prevention remain active, with 47,145 cumulative vaccine doses administered and 556 health professionals trained, while intensified surveillance in La Guaira and Miranda and mounting environmental risks from tropical rains and heatwaves continue to require sustained vector-control and water/sanitation action. Contraception remains the most consistent unmet need across assessed shelters, particularly among adolescents and young women, while mental health needs continue to rise across the transitional camps amid limited supplies and specialized personnel. PAHO/WHO continues to support the response with critically needed medical supplies and medicines, having shipped 46.6 metric tons to Venezuela to date, benefiting 72 actors and reaching 117,714 people with treatment through PAHO and partner donations, while sustained technical and logistical support to the Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MPPS) has strengthened the national supply chain and ensured the continuity of health services through the coordination, reception, and mobilization of international donations of essential medical products.
What CDC's new teen health survey shows, and what it skips
Teen suicide risk hit a 10-year low in 2025. Guns, sexual violence, and self-harm. Where are the 2025 data on transgender teens? Missing data changes public health policy. Teen suicide risk hit a 10-year low in 2025. CDC asked more than 10,000 high school students over 100 questions in spring 2025. Yesterday, it published a report covering a fraction of them. The report focsed on five areas: diet, physical activity, sleep, digital behaviors, and mental health, reflecting the priorities of the Make America Healthy Again movement. There was good news. Fewer teens seriously considered suicide in 2025 than in any survey year since 2015: 14%, down from 20% in 2023. Sadness fell. Underlying Conditions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Sports participation, which dipped to 49% in 2021, is back to its 2015 level of 58%. Daily PE fell from 27% to 20% in two years, while fewer students eat breakfast daily than a decade ago. Guns, sexual violence, and self-harm. The questionnaire is public, and it goes well beyond those five areas. Students answered questions about sexual violence, self-harm, and whether they got help when they felt sad or anxious. They said how quickly they could get a loaded gun. They reported whether food ran out at home and whether they felt close to people at school. There were questions about sexual identity, including whether they were transgender. The report did not publish any of the answers students gave to those questions. CDC posts the raw survey data online, so anyone can see what the report left out. The report doesn’t cover the health of sexual minority students. Among students who identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or another non-straight identity, persistent sadness fell from 66% to 57% between 2023 and 2025. Serious thoughts of suicide fell from 41% to 30%. Those drops were bigger than the ones among straight students, although the gap remains wide: 28% of straight students reported persistent sadness, about half the rate of LGBQ+ students. About 1 in 7 girls reported sexual violence in the past year. One in 6 students hurt themselves on purpose. Among students who needed help for sadness or anxiety, half rarely or never got it. And among students who had seriously considered suicide, 43% said they could get a loaded gun without an adult’s permission. One protective factor rose sharply. In 2023, 55% of students said they felt close to people at their school; in 2025, 63% did. CDC’s earlier research ties that kind of connection to better mental health. Where are the 2025 data on transgender teens? In 2023, CDC's national survey asked high school students, for the first time, whether they were transgender. Their answers are the only nationally representative data on transgender teens, and their mental health is by far the worst of any demographic. That year, 71% of transgender students reported persistent sadness, 54% seriously considered suicide, and 26% attempted it, compared with 38%, 18%, and 8% of cisgender students. But we don’t have 2025 data. The timing matters because students took the survey in spring 2025, as federal policy toward transgender youth shifted. On January 28th, an executive order directed agencies to end federal support for gender-affirming care for people under 19, and several hospitals paused that care within days. In February, the CDC said it would no longer process transgender identity data. Later in 2025, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and HHS ended the 988 Lifeline’s dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth. Researchers disagree about how much state policy shapes trans teens’ mental health. A 2024 Trevor Project study estimated that anti-trans laws increased suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth. Critics dispute its methods and its estimates. The 2025 survey could have added national evidence to that fight. CDC collected the data but hasn’t publicly released it. Missing data changes public health policy. Surveillance works as a feedback loop. It can show officials whether their policies help or hurt. The CDC didn’t provide data on the students most exposed to transgender policy shifts. The report kept measures that frame health as personal choice, like fruit, breakfast, and sports. It left out measures that track policy, like gun access, mental healthcare, food at home, and school climate, all of which respond to what legislators and agencies decide. HHS did not respond to questions that I sent on September 21st.
Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
From side hustle to growing business: What one North Texas entrepreneur learned along the way
What began as a hobby for North Texas entrepreneur Stephanie Franco has grown into a successful online business.
BDHEA Releases New Health Equity Playbook to Help Safety-Net Institutions Turn Community Needs into Actionable Solutions
/PRNewswire/ -- The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity through healthcare governance,...
Ligue 1 Review | Is Le Classique still a classic?
Le Classique is supposed to be Ligue 1’s premier fixture. However, the contrasting realities of France’s two biggest teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille, meant that Sunday night...
Duke employee health insurance premiums to rise by 10% to 50% under new salary-based system
Duke Human Resources announced Tuesday morning that changes would be coming to employee health insurance next year. Mainly, a new five-tier, salary-based health insurance premium structure, which could cost some employees 50% more in monthly premiums.
What does Burnham want from Trump – and will he get it?
PM will press for US support for Ukraine in first meeting, but defence spending, Middle East and North Sea oil remain potential flashpoints
RSM US Middle Market Business Index Holds Near Recent Highs as Rising Profits and Business Investment Sustain Optimism
/PRNewswire/ -- The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) remained near recent highs, registering at 111.8 for the third quarter, which is a statistically...
Jaguar Health Receives Fee Waivers from FDA
Company remains sharply focused on its ongoing rare disease intestinal failure global development program for microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) and SBS for crofelemer powder for oral solution, targeting an NDA filing for MVID mid-2027SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2026 / (NASDAQ:JAGX) (Jaguar) family company Napo Pharmaceuticals (Napo) today announced that the U. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Napo's request for a waiver of the fee associated with the Pres
Climate scientists fired by Trump step in to fill U.S. report gap
The future of national climate assessments remains murky after the Trump administration dismissed hundreds of scientists.
DoorDash Chief Business Officer Keith Yandell Sells 2,184 Shares
Yandell disposed of stock worth $438,460 under a pre-established trading plan, while maintaining a direct holding of 120,688 shares valued.
Hospital spending on contract staff almost back to a pre-pandemic normal
At the height of the pandemic, hospitals in Maine spent $560 million on contract staffing. This year, that number dropped to $214 million.
Humpback whale mother may have mourned her dead calf for days
Researchers observed a humpback whale mother staying beside her presumed stillborn calf for hours and possibly days off Australia’s Gold Coast. She maintained eye contact and remained close to the calf in behavior resembling caregiving and nurturing. Scientists say the rare observation may provide new insight into grief, maternal attachment, and emotional complexity in humpback whales.
The Green Bay Packers receive intriguing Micah Parsons return scenario
The Green Bay Packers enter Week 3 at 1-1 as the Atlanta Falcons visit Lambeau Field, while Micah Parsons continues his recovery from last season’s torn left ACL. His return date remains uncertain, and the same can be said for Jayden Reed following his frightening Week 2 injury. Peter Bukowski of Locked On Packers pointed [...]