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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Hosts Youth Mental Health Roundtable on Psychotropic Medication Guidance

The discussion highlighted the importance of ensuring families have access to information about the benefits, risks, and available alternatives when making decisions regarding a child’s care.

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Jul 24 • 1:48 PM EDT • Health • floridahealth.gov
WV Superintendent of Schools Launches First AI and Digital Science Framework in the Nation

Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of its kind in the country, outlines an approach for digital science and AI literacy education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and credentials to succeed in this rapidly evolving workforce. It also offers educators a way to increase efficiencies in their work and better personalize learning for students.Earlier this year, Superintendent Blatt appeared before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee to share the state’s strategy on addressing the use of AI while also protecting students, their data and educational integrity. The Framework is the result of years of planning, collaboration and development. Digital science encompasses the evolving fields of computer science, AI literacy, data reasoning, cybersecurity awareness, media literacy and the practical application of digital technologies. The framework equips educators to prepare students with the AI and digital science knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workforce of the future.The West Virginia AI and Digital Science Framework establishes a statewide structure for sustained success. From policy to educator development and student learning, it defines how the state will implement digital science and AI readiness at scale. It serves two priority goals:Respond to the rapidly changing technology landscapeEstablish best practices as a leader for rural models of AI readiness, workforce development and digital science educationWith three statewide commitments, educators will be equipped with understanding and the tools to support implementation. These commitments are:Student Access - Every student will have access to AI literacy learning experiences and digital science instruction before graduationEducator Capacity - All counties will sustain local AI training capacity through a train-the-trainer modelWorkforce Alignment - Every approved pathway will connect to employer demand, postsecondary alignment, and portable or verified credentialsNext week, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will launch the framework during three educator and staff development sessions. These sessions include unique opportunities for new county central office hires, the Support, Appreciate, Invest, and Learn (SAIL) Conference, and the West Virginia Middle Schools: Bridging the Future Initiative launch. Each session is designed to meet the needs of K-12 educators, professionals, paraprofessionals, service personnel and others who serve in the education community.West Virginia is a national leader in developing a framework for AI and digital science education. We are determined to elevate our model because it prepares students and educators for the future. Our partners at Prodigy Learning and Microsoft understand this commitment and believe, as do we, that our work has national implications for accessibility and scalability because we are building systems that address learning at all levels that lead to post-graduation success.Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of SchoolsAs part of the partnership, Prodigy Learning is providing West Virginia educators, at no additional cost, their in-person and virtual training on all products and the materials required for license renewal.

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Jul 24 • 1:34 PM EDT • Science • wvde.us
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Jul 24 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • entrepreneur.com
New analysis: Americans with disabilities are more likely to report health harms from global warming

As we mark the ADA anniversary, new research highlights the intersection of climate and disability.

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Jul 24 • 8:14 AM EDT • Health • climatecommunication.yale.edu
Growing smarter farmers: Morgan State, neighborhoods localize climate science

“Our mission is to create a new kind of farmer,” Farmer Chippy said. “Now we’ve got children out here doing soil testing, monitoring, accessing the … server, so we can plan our planting.”

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Jul 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • baltimoresun.com
'Rescheduling' cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we've seen to date

Rescheduling cannabis could mark a major shift in research, but it alone will not eliminate the scientific, regulatory and patient-access challenges that have shaped medical cannabis for decades.

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Jul 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
OpenAI claims its artificial intelligence gained access to the Internet on its own and breached a ‘partner’

The technology company claims the incident stemmed from a cybersecurity test gone wrong, where its application escaped a closed environment and broke into an external database to complete its task of being an elite hacker

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Jul 24 • 4:17 AM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Google Is Expanding Access To Its Gemini Spark Agentic AI Assistant

Gemini Spark is now available to more users.

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Jul 24 • 2:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
What's Driving You Crazy: Business access construction concerns
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Jul 23 • 2:52 PM EDT • Business • kfoxtv.com
OpenAI relaunches Apple Health-connected ChatGPT feature with expanded access

OpenAI is relaunching Health in ChatGPT, the AI-powered feature that connects to Apple Health on iPhone. The relaunch comes with...

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Jul 23 • 1:28 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
People paid big money for Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access on Xbox and they aren't getting it

Reports are coming in of people unable to play Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access via its Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade on the Xbox, but the developers are on the case to fix it

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Jul 23 • 1:25 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream

Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###

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Jul 23 • 12:49 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
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Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video

The tech giant says selfie videos give users more options to sign in if they're ever locked out or don't have access to their usual phone or computer.

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Jul 23 • 12:01 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Microsoft 365 outage affects Teams, SharePoint and other services

Microsoft Teams and several Microsoft 365 services are experiencing an ongoing outage, with users reporting problems accessing Teams, SharePoint, Excel and the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

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Jul 23 • 11:34 AM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more

A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting access to several websites and applications on Thursday morning.

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Jul 23 • 11:23 AM EDT • Technology • fox13seattle.com
AT&T Business Named Visionary Leader by Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan recognized AT&T Business as a Visionary Leader in Dedicated Internet Access, Ethernet Services, and Global Enterprise Network Services.

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Jul 23 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • about.att.com
West Virginia women can't afford another barrier to basic healthcare

For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.

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Jul 23 • 5:55 AM EDT • Health • westvirginiawatch.com
Early Access Begins Today

If you pre-ordered the Halo: Campaign Evolved Digital Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle, you can enjoy early-access play in both solo and four-player cross-play co-op starting today!

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Jul 23 • 4:32 AM EDT • Technology • halowaypoint.com
Nine-Year-Old RefluXFS Linux Flaw Gives Local Users Root on Default RHEL Installs

CVE-2026-64600 lets local users overwrite root-owned files on reflink-enabled XFS systems, preserving metadata and persistent root access after reboot

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Jul 23 • 4:04 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
As cost of youth sports grows, Congress eyes regulation of private equity

WASHINGTON – Federal lawmakers are weighing restrictions on private equity in youth sports as families face rising costs, mandatory travel expenses and added fees. Industry supporters argue private investment expands facilities and access.

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Jul 22 • 8:33 PM EDT • Sports • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
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Boone Health celebrates new Glasgow clinic, advancing rural healthcare access
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Jul 22 • 7:13 PM EDT • Health • krcgtv.com
You Can Now Fly Delta Business Class for a Lot Less, but There’s a Catch

Travelers can now book cheaper premium cabin tickets on Delta, but they’ll give up flexibility, lounge access, and other perks depending on the fare.

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Jul 22 • 6:35 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
Surgeon hails new CABG technology as a 'technical breakthrough'

The new-look ELANA device from AMT Medical could simplify CABG procedures and help improve patient access to minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.

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Jul 22 • 5:50 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
FDA sees early promise in new gene therapy for BAG3-associated DCM

An investigational drug therapy from Affinia Therapeutics has secured the FDA's orphan drug designation. This means the company now has access to certain benefits, including tax credits and fee exemptions, as it works toward approval.

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Jul 22 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments

“Restricted Mode” would block access to nearly all apps.

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Jul 22 • 3:13 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
A community in bloom: Mainers need access to healthcare to thrive

Over 400 people toured the homes of community members who opened up their gardens during the 5th Annual Brunswick in Bloom to benefit Oasis Free Clinics.

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Jul 22 • 2:09 PM EDT • Health • pressherald.com
Planned Parenthood endorses Pingree for governor

After receiving the Planned Parenthood endorsement, Pingree said she will push for a state constitutional amendment to guarantee a right to abortion, look to partner with other states to ensure access to medication abortion and work to backfill gaps in federal funding.

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Jul 22 • 2:08 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Olathe's $320M accessible entertainment district is taking shape

Developers say the Halo Care Collective is on track to open Jan. 1, while the larger accessible entertainment district is set for 2028.

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Jul 22 • 11:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • johnsoncountypost.com
Erlanger to join forces with SC's Prisma Health

The $2 billion partnership between Erlanger and Prisma Health aimed at enhancing healthcare access and innovation.

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Jul 22 • 11:06 AM EDT • Health • local3news.com
Anaheim’s newest district, OCVibe, is cultivating community through art, entertainment

OCVibe plans to debut more than 70 original artworks as part of a long-term commitment to champion publicly accessible art in the Anaheim district and recently unveiled its plan for a public art program that is expected to include one of…

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Jul 22 • 10:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • ocregister.com
NSF announces $83M investment in integrated data systems and services to advance AI-driven science and strengthen U.S. research infrastructure

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced $83 million in awards through the Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program. The awards will expand access to data infrastructure…

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Jul 22 • 9:53 AM EDT • Science • nsf.gov
WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more

WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contacts hands-free and right from their car's screen.

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Céline Gounder on cyclospora reporting.

CBS’s Céline Gounder on how the rapid spread of the “diarrhea parasite” is a symptom of Trump’s government cuts—which have stymied access to crucial public health information.

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Jul 22 • 6:34 AM EDT • Health • cjr.org
West Virginia women can't afford another barrier to basic healthcare

For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.

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Jul 22 • 5:55 AM EDT • Health • westvirginiawatch.com
Does the science of peptides live up to the hype?

Synthetic peptides are getting some serious hype, from fitness influencers on your FYP to people seeking new options for chronic conditions. And while the human body already makes peptides, like insulin and the hormone oxytocin, most of the viral synthetic peptides are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Scientists say that raises some big concerns about safety and efficacy. So ahead of this week’s FDA meeting to discuss seven commonly used peptides, we get into the science with health reporter Sarah Boden.Interested in more science behind health trends? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Jul 22 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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RIBER: FIRST-HALF 2026 BUSINESS ACTIVITY Business growth, resilient order book and continued rollout of ROSIE

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Jul 22 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Business in Oak Creek Canyon worried about impact of flooding threat

Last week’s flooding turned Oak Creek dark as water carried charred debris downstream after the Pocket Fire. Forest Houses Resort says floodwaters rose about 5 feet at its crossing, leaving it impassable until crews cleared sediment. Owners say continued flash flood concerns have prompted guest cancellations, even as their private property remains accessible. Businesses say open trails, restaurants and other attractions still give visitors reasons to come to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon.

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Jul 21 • 8:19 PM EDT • Business • azfamily.com
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SGMC Health Releases FY2025 Annual Report Highlighting Regional Impact and Strategic Growth

SGMC Health has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting continued growth across key clinical services, workforce development, and a campus expansion that strengthens healthcare access across South Georgia and North Florida.

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Jul 21 • 1:43 PM EDT • Health • sgmc.org
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care Program Starts ‘Light The Way’ Truck Outreach Initiative To Promote Health Care Access

New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program today announced the return of the city-wide ‘Light the Way Truck’ outreach initiative. Starting in

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Jul 21 • 1:23 PM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
AdventHealth, Intermountain Health Plan Partnership to Strengthen Healthcare for Denver Metro Communities

AdventHealth and Intermountain Health plan to unite their Denver-area services to bring more accessible, connected care to the area’s growing communities. The two healthcare systems have signed a letter of intent and anticipate signing a definitive agreement in the coming weeks to form a joint venture that will improve access to high-quality h...

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Jul 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • news.intermountainhealth.org
Sports and politics: No longer strange bedfellows

Sports has always billed itself as above petty indifferences, something that brings people together on the sanctity of the playing field. FIFA, the guardian of the soccer World Cup pledges to ensure accessibility to everyone, promising that each athlete will receive a reception that is “safe, welc...

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Jul 21 • 12:53 PM EDT • Politics • peoplesworld.org
Whop releases command-line interface to let business owners and their AI agents access digital commerce

Whop releases command-line interface to let business owners and their AI agents access digital commerce - SiliconANGLE

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Jul 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • siliconangle.com
Steam Deck sales tanked after Valve increased the price, latest estimates suggest decline of more than 75%

A new report suggests that Steam Deck sales have dropped significantly following Valve's price increase due to industry shortages.

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Jul 21 • 8:28 AM EDT • Technology • pcguide.com
Inside Ukraine's secret uncrewed weapons revolution

We were given rare access to Ukraine's military units already deploying the technology of the future to turn the tide against Russia.

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Marketplace Insurance Enrollment Dashboard

Explore Kansas marketplace health insurance enrollment by county, district and region to better understand access statewide.

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Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • khi.org
Mercy Health, NEOMED partner to strengthen physician workforce

Through this partnership, NEOMED students will now have increased access to Mercy Health sites in Youngstown, Lorain and Cincinnati.

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Samsung Launches Health Assistant Beta — First Fully Integrated AI-Powered Personal Health Assistant

Today, health information is often fragmented across multiple devices, apps, and services, making it difficult for people to build a complete understanding of their overall wellness. While access to health data has never been greater, many users still struggle to interpret what their data means and understand how they can make meaningful changes in their […]

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Cyclosporiasis: the science, risks and red flags

What’s small, round and could give you explosive diarrhea? Cyclospora parasites. The diarrheal disease they cause is wreaking havoc on thousands this summer in what is the largest known flare up in the U.S. ever. What’s causing it and what can we do about it? NPR’s Joseph Kim joins host Nate Rott to talk about the outbreak – and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.Read more of Joseph’s reporting on cyclosporiasis here. Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge.

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Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer bans private equity purchases of hospitals, signs bills to improve health care access, affordabilit

Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend says his legislation phases in price caps on hospitals and strengthens primary care access.

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Jul 20 • 4:47 PM EDT • Health • whyy.org
Disability inclusion in health systems and emergency management remains uneven across Latin America and the Caribbean, new report finds

Washington, D.C., July 20, 2026 (PAHO) — Despite progress in laws, policies and programs aimed at advancing the rights of persons with disabilities across Latin America and the Caribbean, many continue to face barriers to accessing health services and emergency care on an equal basis with others, according to a new report released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Inter-American Network of Persons with Disabilities and Their Families (RIADIS).

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Jul 20 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • paho.org
Alliance Entertainment and Virax Interviews Aired on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / RedChip Companies aired interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Virax Biolabs Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRAX) on the RedChip Small

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Jul 20 • 9:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • voiceofalexandria.com
Davenport University launches business degrees that save students time and money

This story is one in a series about Davenport saving students time and money Davenport University is introducing two innovative business degree pathways this fall that give students more affordable and flexible options for earning a college degree in less time without compromising academic quality. The new programs reflect Davenport's ongoing commitment to improving access to higher

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Jul 20 • 8:18 AM EDT • Business • post.davenport.edu
Bayer and Henry Ford Health partner to boost clinical trial access

Bayer and Henry Ford Health have entered a strategic research partnership aimed at expanding access to clinical trials for patients.

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Jul 20 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • clinicaltrialsarena.com
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Hendricks gave $25M to MAGA Inc., her largest recorded political donation ever

Many ultrawealthy people got access to President Trump after making major donations to his super PAC, MAGA Inc.

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Jul 20 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • wisconsinexaminer.com
Delivering Access

There was once a time when you healthcare without mentioning Honeybee Health Inc. In 2019, CNBC listed it as one of the 100 most promising startups. In

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Young Ohioans struggle to access mental health care, study finds

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — According to a new study from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, some young Ohioans find it difficult to access mental health care. Policy analyst Becky Ca…

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Virtual town hall confronts high healthcare costs in SB

In response to the affordable health care crisis, Health Access, along with a coalition of health, consumer, patient, labor, and small business partners,

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Jul 19 • 2:07 PM EDT • Health • newspress.com
AI advice made people three times less accurate but twice as confident, researchers found

A study found that access to AI advice collapsed people's willingness to say "I don't know" from 44% to 3%, while accuracy dropped from 27% to 9%.

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Jul 19 • 11:35 AM EDT • Technology • thenextweb.com
Rising health insurance costs slam Mississippi

Mississippi's working poor have been hit with rising health insurance exchange costs and no Medicaid expansion, meaning they have less access to healthcare than most Americans.

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Jul 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • mississippitoday.org
Health officials demand access to Aurora ICE facility over tuberculosis case

ICE did not directly answer whether public health officials have been allowed inside, State and county health leaders also did not respond to FOX31’s questions on Saturday.

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The Influencer Whose Friendship With Trump Made Her a Sports Star

Emily Austin has leveraged her political connections for special access to cover World Cup games and UFC fights.

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Jul 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • wsj.com
These 7 Android shortcuts changed how I use my phone every single day

Make every tap count

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Jul 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected

Abbott Laboratories is investigating two cyber incidents involving unauthorized access to ​some internal systems at its cancer diagnostics business and ‌its LabCentral portal, the company said on Friday, adding that its operations were not affected.

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Jul 17 • 7:02 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Paying for early access to Trump’s Truth Social could raise big money

In yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform.

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Paying for Early Access to Trump's Truth Social Could Raise Big Money

NEW YORK (AP) — America’s first billionaire president may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform. Donald Trump's struggling media company plans to sell Wall Street traders the chance to see ...

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Ranking Member Markey, Senator Hirono Reject Trump’s SBA Policy Proposal that Harms Underserved Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Letter (PDF) (Washington, July 17) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump’s SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs. The 8(a) Business Development Program was created by Congress more than 50 years ago to level the playing field for small business owners and entrepreneurs who have faced discrimination in starting and operating their businesses. The SBA’s proposed change ignores the existence of historic discrimination that minority and underserved small businesses have faced and continue to face. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote, “SBA’s proposed rule ignores present-day barriers that entrepreneurs from minority and underserved communities face. Discrimination is not dead; minority entrepreneurs continue to face reduced access to contracting opportunities and capital, as well as racial threats and targeting, including unequal treatment, refusal by others to work with minority-owned firms, being called racial slurs, and bias in the workplace. These barriers lead to wide underutilization of, and less revenue for, minority-owned businesses compared to majority-owned businesses, as supported by decades of disparity studies. The proposed rule diminishes the history of systemic racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States by claiming that remedies for discrimination create discrimination in and of themselves.” The lawmakers continued, “The program has always been open to anyone who can prove they have experienced prejudice or cultural bias in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and other facets of our society. Nonetheless SBA has moved forward with the proposed rule. It lacks a reasoned basis, purporting that the federal government has discriminated against White Americans, but offering no substantive qualitative or quantitative data or research in support. If the examples provided in the proposed rule are the only basis for what constitutes discrimination to the agency, they are woefully insufficient. The final rule must provide strong evidence that there is discrimination against White individuals and show how the rule is narrowly tailored to address it. The record remains devoid of evidence of discrimination against White individuals on the basis of race.” Ranking Member Markey is fighting to protect federal programs that address historic discrimination against small business owners from minority and underserved communities, and for a small business agenda that ensures economic opportunity for all. In June, Ranking Member Markey released a statement condemning the SBA’s proposed changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Also in June, Ranking Markey released a new report highlighting Trump’s drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses, including minority-owned small businesses. In February, Ranking Member Markey, alongside Senators Hirono and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and increase access to capital and resources for underserved entrepreneurs nationwide. Ranking Member Markey previously held a field hearing in Roxbury, Massachusetts, to discuss how government and the private sector can come together to make entrepreneurship more accessible for underserved communities. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey secured funding with the Appropriations Committee for Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE Chapters, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers and provisions to rein in the Administration’s attempts to eliminate programs that support women, veterans, and underserved entrepreneurs. In January, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to oppose rule changes that would gut protections against discriminatory lending practices that harm small businesses. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler expressing significant concerns with the SBA’s overly burdensome request and unclear guidance for extensive financial documentation over the holidays, as a part of their sweeping attempts to dismantle the 8(a) Business Development Program. In July and December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator demanding answers about the Trump administration’s efforts to limit economic opportunity for American entrepreneurs, including immigrants. In May 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the SBA Administrator rejecting President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal and calling on SBA to immediately release funding for the entrepreneurial development programs, which include programs like the Women’s Business Centers and the Veteran’s Business Development Centers that support underserved small business owners. In April 2025, Ranking Member Markey introduced the New Start Act of 2025 to establish a five-year pilot program providing grants to support entrepreneurial development training for currently or formerly incarcerated individuals. In February 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator and Government Accountability Office (GAO) condemning President Trump’s war on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and asking how the SBA intends to implement Trump’s anti-DEIA executive orders. ###

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A behavioral health recovery center opening in Anchorage’s Fairview neighborhood will focus on mobile outreach

True North Recovery and the Fairview Community Council signed a non-binding contract, called a “good neighbor agreement” that outlines how the nonprofit will operate in order to reduce negative impacts to the neighborhood.

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Jul 17 • 5:21 PM EDT • Health • alaskapublic.org
Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price

Costco’s throwing in free accessories too.

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Jul 17 • 4:15 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
CT early childhood educators are eligible for a new health insurance subsidy in 2027

An estimated 5,600 of Connecticut's 31,000 early care and education workers don't have health insurance, according to a recent study by Access Health CT.

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Jul 17 • 3:08 PM EDT • Health • ctpublic.org
CHAI seeks to support public health agency uptake of genAI

Its new national initiative will engage 2,000 public health practitioners to arrive at and pilot five key generative artificial intelligence use cases with large language model access through enterprise licenses donated by Anthropic and OpenAI.

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Jul 17 • 12:19 PM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
5 Big Changes Reportedly Coming To The iPad Lineup By 2027

Apple's iPad line-up is slated to get some major changes with its 2027 releases, including upgraded accessories and the long-awaited Siri AI.

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Jul 17 • 11:04 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
I've been on PrEP for 11 years. Access to the HIV prevention drug is in danger.

Several interconnecting barriers continue to hinder PrEP access and exacerbate HIV prevention disparities.

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Jul 17 • 8:02 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Who can access testosterone hormone medication in the U.S.?

Wildfire smoke health hazards, a new idea for treating Duchenne, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Jul 17 • 7:53 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Abbott discloses cyberattack on cancer diagnostics business

The cyberattack follows Abbott’s recent $21 billion purchase of Exact Sciences. Abbott did not disclose what kind of information was accessed.

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Jul 17 • 7:27 AM EDT • Business • medtechdive.com
FDA raised conflict of interest concerns ahead of new peptide panel

That panel will meet to weigh whether the agency should allow Americans to have broader access to seven injectable peptides previously restricted over potential safety concerns.

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Jul 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Bizcap US Launches, Bringing Fast, Flexible Funding to SMBs

VICTORIA, AU / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2026 / Global non-bank funder Bizcap has officially launched in the US, expanding its international footprint and bringing its proven funding model to one of the world's largest small business markets. Already ...

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Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it

From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.

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EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps the Same Android Access as Gemini

The European Commission today formally ordered Google to give third-party AI services the same access to Android device features that Gemini has. Europe's Digital Markets Act requires software makers like Apple and Google to grant equal interoperability to third-party apps and services, and the EC is enforcing it. DMA interoperability rules are why Siri AI won't be available in the European Union when iOS 27 launches.

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Jul 16 • 6:45 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Rosie O’Donnell says Michelle Trachtenberg ‘was in pretty bad shape’ before her death

Rosie O’Donnell wishes she ‘could have done more’ for her ‘Harriet the Spy’ costar Michelle Trachtenberg who died at 39 in 2025, but says she was ‘inaccessible’ in her final years.

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Jul 16 • 6:12 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts

The move would allow Wall Street firms and other institutions to get news from Truth Social contributors in milliseconds so they can make quick profits off transactions in stocks, bonds and interest rates

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Jul 16 • 4:19 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Truth Social will sell Wall Street firms quicker access to market-moving posts from President Donald Trump, the company said on Thursday.

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1Password for Claude Lets AI Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords

Popular password management app 1Password today added Claude support, which means AI service Claude can access credentials stored in 1Password for completing browser tasks. With the integration, Claude can use 1Password logins and one-time codes without the actual password being exposed to Claude. Passwords never reach Claude's context, memory, or Anthropic's systems. When Claude wants to sign in to a website, 1Password shows the user which credential Claude wants access to and why.

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Jul 16 • 1:38 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access Across the State for Vulnerable Populations

Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access Across the State for Vulnerable Populations

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Jul 16 • 1:35 PM EDT • Health • governor.maryland.gov
Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

Google said users can soon access their notebooks through AI Mode in Search.

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Jul 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Governor signs bill to expand mental health coverage for volunteer first responders in NH

Gov. Kelly Ayotte was surrounded by legislators and first responders for a signing of a bill that expands access to mental health coverage for volunteer first responders.

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Jul 16 • 9:49 AM EDT • Health • wmur.com
You Can Now Grant Claude Access To Your 1Password Credentials

1Password lets you use Claude agents for personal chores without exposing your credentials.

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Jul 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe

The EU says Google must let rival search engines and AI assistants have comparable access to Android and some Search data to comply with the DMA.

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Jul 16 • 8:06 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Jamie Dimon: Access to Mythos is like access to 'ballistic missiles'

The JPMorgan Chase CEO said access to Mythos was a "real issue," one that the US government was scrutinizing.

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Jul 16 • 12:44 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer

Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying this weak point, the team designed a decoy protein that successfully blocked the toxin in mice. The discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent inflammation and colon tumors.

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Jul 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Same Care, New Space: Triton Health and Wellness Building Opens

Located in Triton Center, the new heart of the UC San Diego campus, the Triton Health and Wellness Building expands and centralizes support for students, providing access to physical health, mental health and well-being resources.

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Jul 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • today.ucsd.edu
Some roads around unstable Glen Burnie building reopened to help businesses

Anne Arundel County has reopened access to some businesses near the structurally compromised Empire Towers​ building while announcing financial assistance for businesses still impacted by the ongoing emergency.

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Jul 15 • 4:35 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Gemini Spark gets Workspace upgrades as Google teases AI Pro access soon

Following the last update two weeks ago, Google is rolling out a series of new features for Gemini Spark...

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Jul 15 • 3:36 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
NC State Health Plan adds Duke Health to its access tier, meaning members will pay more for WakeMed

The State Health Plan's board last week approved tiered benefits beginning in 2027.

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Jul 15 • 2:37 PM EDT • Health • wunc.org
Two Triangle hospital systems considered for key State Health Plan status. Who got it?

Duke Health and WakeMed were under consideration for the plan’s new access tier as officials worked to finalize the 2027 network.

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Jul 15 • 1:28 PM EDT • Health • newsobserver.com
Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data

The hacker used an employee's credentials to access source code, which revealed how Suno scraped decades of audio.

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Jul 15 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Duke Health to Continue Caring for State Health Plan Members Under New Access Provider Network

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke Health has been selected as an Access Provider in the North Carolina State Health Plan’s new tiered provider network for 2027, ensuring state employees and their families can continue receiving care through Duke beginning January 1, 2027.

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Jul 15 • 11:49 AM EDT • Health • corporate.dukehealth.org
How Clean, Accessible Data Powers Agentic AI Workflows and Better Business Decisions

Over the past few months, conversations with customers, partners, and peers — including at the recent Databricks Data + AI Summit — have surfaced a consistent set of shifts happening across the analytics and data landscape.

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Jul 15 • 10:08 AM EDT • Business • accuweather.com
Empire Towers road closures adjusted to allow access to businesses

Anne Arundel County officials are adjusting road closure around the Empire Towers safety perimeter.

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Jul 15 • 9:11 AM EDT • Business • wbaltv.com
PPG introduces PPG AEROVIEW virtual aircraft painter for business, general aviation

Innovative digital tool enhances aircraft paint color selection, design experience PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG AEROVIEW™ virtual aircraft painter, a digital tool designed to help business and general aviation customers explore and customize aircraft paint colors with precision and ease. This web-based tool provides an interactive platform where users can select from a variety of aircraft models and digitally apply colors from PPG’s comprehensive aerospace color library to visualize custom paint schemes in real time. The PPG AEROVIEW™ virtual aircraft painter is a digital tool designed to help business and general aviation customers explore and customize aircraft paint colors with precision and ease. The PPG Aeroview virtual aircraft painter is designed to increase the visibility and accessibility of PPG’s aerospace coatings, particularly for business and general aviation markets. The tool provides a digital alternative to traditional physical color brochures

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Jul 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • investor.ppg.com