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New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide
New York lawmakers have been trying to pass the New York Health Act since 1992. Public support is overwhelming. And while most lawmakers have taken a public stance in favor of the bill, in private,…
Pam Bondi will face a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
The transcribed Bondi interview will give lawmakers a chance to dig for information on the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files and other related matters, including the prison sentence of Epstein's former girlfriend and confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House committee over Epstein files
Lawmakers to have fresh chance to dig for information on Trump’s administration’s handling of issue by grilling former attorney-general
Lawmakers Push IRS To Issue 'Prompt' Tax Guidance For Marijuana Businesses Now That Rescheduling Is Happening
A group of congressional lawmakers are pressing federal officials to issue “prompt guidance” on tax issues for marijuana businesses in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. A new letter, led by Reps. Steven Horsford (D-NV and Steve Cohen (D-TN), notes that “state-legal cannabis businesses have been denied ordinary business tax deductions […]
Lakers lay off more than a dozen employees in business reorganization: report
The Los Angeles Lakers are making big changes behind the scenes. ESPN reports that the organization has laid off more than a dozen employees. The layoffs are part of reorganization efforts under ne…
Bontemps: Nets a ‘potential bidder’ for Austin Reaves
Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks write about Nets off-season possibilities starting with Austin Reaves of the Lakers.
Curt Cignetti’s warning signals a sport nearing its limit: 'It's scary'
Curt Cignetti warns that soaring NIL costs are pushing college football toward a breaking point, with lawmakers now scrambling to rein it in.
Bipartisan leaders gather to discuss challenges to American leadership at 2026 McCain Institute Sedona Forum
As global instability intensifies and political divisions deepen at home, the 2026 Sedona Forum convened some of the world’s most influential policymakers, military leaders, journalists and business voices to address a defining question: What will it take to sustain American leadership in a rapidly changing world?
GOP lawmakers urge Treasury to press ahead with probe of Hasan Piker over Cuba trip
U.S. lawmakers push for a full investigation of influencer Hasan Piker over his Cuba trip as a Jewish advocacy group alleges FARA violations.
Chan School Speakers Praise Public Health’s ‘Extraordinarily Ambitious’ Achievements
The field “has never waited for perfect times,” says former CDC director Rochelle Walensky.
Clean Water, Hospital Construction Among Tribal Health Concerns at Senate Budget Hearing
Health care was the focus of last week’s Senate Indian Affairs Committee budget hearing as lawmakers pressed agency leaders on Indian Health Service funding cuts. While the FY 2027 budget requests $9.1 billion in discretionary funding for the IHS, the budget cuts several key programs, including sanitation facilities, special diabetes programs and scholarships for health […]
No Solution to Health Coverage Cliff in Delayed State Budget
Despite last-ditch efforts by a coalition of lawmakers, the state failed to avert a health coverage cliff coming this summer.
Memphis People in Business for May 28, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Lakers layoffs part of sweeping changes to business operations
More than a dozen people were informed they would be losing their jobs, including those in marketing, communications and team content.
Lakers layoffs part of sweeping changes to business operations
More than a dozen people were informed they would be losing their jobs, including those in marketing, communications and team content.
Sources: Lakers go through round of layoffs amid business reorganization
Team employees in communications, content, partnerships and other departments were part of Wednesday’s staff reductions, totaling more than a dozen people. The franchise had already undergone significant changes on the business side since M…
Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid business-side reorg
The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees Wednesday they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Expected NC budget won’t restore GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage for state employees, treasurer says
State Treasurer Brad Briner doesn’t expect North Carolina lawmakers to include funding in the upcoming budget to restore State Health Plan coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, as costs and competing budget priorities keep the benefit off the table.
Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting
Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats.
Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly makes a new push into vaccines – here’s what to know
The drugmaker announced it will buy three privately held vaccine makers in deals worth almost $4 billion combined.
First Cases for Apple's Foldable iPhone Surface Online
Accessory maker iFunSmart has begun listing the first protective cases for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, corroborating rumors about the device's design. Case makers routinely begin mass producing accessories ahead of a new iPhone announcement, working from dummy units or leaked CAD files to size their molds. Their designs are speculative, but they have historically proven accurate to the millimeter, since accessory makers cannot afford to be left without product on launch day.
Dick's Sporting Goods trims profit outlook as Foot Locker overhaul pressures margins
Dick's Sporting Goods lowered its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday as margin pressure tied to its Foot Locker acquisition weighed on earnings, even as strong demand for sneakers and apparel lifted quarterly sales.
Western arms makers line up to test weapons on Ukraine's battlefields
Hundreds of companies have expressed interest in the "Test in Ukraine" program, and the number is growing, a top defense executive said.
Crypto Firms and Automakers Are Looking to Open Banks, at Trump’s Urging
Urged on by the White House and a reduction in regulatory oversight, crypto companies and automakers are among those that have applied for banking charters.
How Greenville’s surprise shift to nonpartisan elections could reshape local politics
Local officials agree: State lawmakers’ decision to upend how city council members are elected could transform the city’s politics. How politics could change — that’s where views diverge.
Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
How an obscure EV tax cost Ukraine thousands of battle bots this year
Ukrainian lawmakers are racing to undo a tax measure that came into effect in January, saying that it's stifled supply of the drones for the military.
Doctors in UK call for lawmakers to restrict social media for children
Virginia’s newest lawmakers balance politics, family and a fast-paced session
For Virginia’s freshman lawmakers, the first General Assembly session was a crash course in the inner workings of state government.
Bipartisan college sports bill with salary cap for players, antitrust protection set to be introduced in days
The Cantwell-Cruz bill has been delayed several times but may finally be heard by lawmakers
Healthcare bills spurred by $50B federal program await Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
State lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session aimed at fulfilling requirements of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Nearly 500 N.Y. small business owners call for state data center moratorium
It follows a rally at the state Capitol two weeks ago where lawmakers and advocates pushed for the passage of proposed legislation before the end of session.
State lawmakers voting on final budget bills this week
“It’s the first time in a long time the budget has gone this late,” said Brooklyn Democratic Assemblyman Brian Cunningham.
We're starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple's MacBook Neo
Sub-$600 laptops have existed for years, but consistently good ones remain rare.
California may let Linux bypass age check
Exemption in amendment offers relief to open source software makers
Budget conference: Lawmakers want to spend millions on affordable housing
The Legislature wants to fully fund the state's affordable housing trust funds.
South Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate amid GOP opposition
Some Republican lawmakers changed their stance on enacting a new map before the midterms when early voting for the June primary began on Tuesday.
South Carolina sees record-breaking turnout by lunchtime on first day of early voting
South Carolina voters headed to the polls in record-breaking numbers on the first day of early voting, as state lawmakers in Columbia debated reshaping the districts they're voting in.
Rural health care infrastructure: Trends and considerations for the future
America's Rural Future symposium explores the challenges and policy shifts reshaping rural health care infrastructure, and what communities, states, and policymakers must consider to build lasting, locally responsive systems.
Lakers hire rocket scientist Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM to Rob Pelinka
Lakers hire 'literal rocket scientist' to be assistant general manager
The Lakers have made an interesting hire to fill an assistant general manager role.
Rob Pelinka's new assistant GM with Lakers is reportedly rocket scientist Rohan Ramadas
State lawmakers cancel funding for Boundary Waters educational trips after criticizing nonprofit as too political
Lakers reportedly hire rocket scientist Rohan Ramadas fas new assistant GM under Rob Pelinka
Lakers begin front office restructuring by hiring 'literal rocket scientist' Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM
The Lakers are shifting gears away from family business under new owner Mark Walter
Sprinkle list: Lawmakers steer millions toward South Florida projects
Last-minute legislative earmarks sent millions toward South Florida education, healthcare and infrastructure initiatives.
Lakers reportedly hire rocket scientist Rohan Ramadas as new assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka
Lakers reportedly hire Pelicans exec Rohan Ramadas as new assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka
Rohan Ramadas has worked in the NBA ... and done jobs for NASA.
Budget conference: House, Senate aligned on $1M for off-world data backups
Lawmakers may strap a rocket to the 3-2-1 rule.
The Science Behind Dry Farming
Winemakers and researchers say dry farming can improve vine resilience and soil health—but only under the right conditions…
Budget conference: House and Senate strike land deal on USF transfer to New College
The biggest concern for lawmakers to bridge an agreement stemmed from money — not land.
Lawmakers stripped the Board of Equalization of power. Now they're fighting to join it
The Board of Equalization has very little power, but it's a launching pad to statewide political office in California.
Budget conference: Lawmakers strike a deal on state parks, environmental projects and kill Ocklawaha River project
A budget deal was reached on how much to fund state parks.
Jewish Democrats grapple with a changing party and Israel’s entrenched leadership
Speakers at a conference blame Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for alienating Democrats and say there’s room to criticize his government without turning on the nation.
Sundar Pichai says booing graduates will live with AI's consequences
As commencement speakers face restless crowds of new graduates, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he's ready for his turn at Stanford next month.
Politics chat: Tulsi Gabbard steps down, lawmakers oppose proposed $1.2 billion fund
President Trump posts that negotiations with Iran are progressing. Meanwhile, there's discontent within his own party over his midterm primary endorsements and $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
School workers pass first goal post towards health insurance reform in final day of legislative session
On the last day of the Minnesota legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
Illinois lawmakers consider grants or loans for Chicago businesses devastated by Operation Midway Blitz
Six months after Operation Midway Blitz, lawmakers are considering if and how to support businesses who struggled financially due to the federal government’s incursion into Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers consider grants or loans for Chicago businesses devastated by Operation Midway Blitz
SPRINGFIELD — When federal immigration officers flooded Chicago neighborhoods last fall, walk-ins at Erick Camargo’s hair salon in Chicago plunged from about 40 customers per day to as few as five. At...
LeBron James admits he misses Alex Caruso 'every single day'
The Lakers made a pretty big blunder in 2021 when they let Alex Caruso leave in free agency.
Nvidia’s Hidden $60 Billion Business Is About to Overtake Broadcom
For years, investors treated artificial intelligence as a GPU story. Buy the chipmakers, ride the boom, and call it a day. But AI data centers have evolved into something much bigger — sprawling digital factories that need not only computing power, but also ultra-fast networking capable of moving oceans of data with almost no delay. ... Nvidia’s Hidden $60 Billion Business Is About to Overtake Broadcom
Some Lawmakers Want a Gerrymandering Truce
Could the current partisan redistricting frenzy lead to reform?
Trump's plan to limit PSLF student-loan forgiveness is inching closer
Republican lawmakers are letting the Education Department continue narrowing eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The state budget process is finally moving along
State lawmakers finally began voting on budget bills in earnest this week.
Budget conference: House offers $200M for local roads, moves toward Senate on jobs, space and housing
But lawmakers still have more to settle before agreeing on a final budget.
Byron Allen says CBS has put no limits on his show replacing Stephen Colbert's
Byron Allen, the media mogul and former stand-up comedian, is gearing up for his latest venture: bringing his show Comics Unleashed to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, Allen sat down with NPR’s Ailsa Chang ahead of his debut episode. He discussed his plans for Comics Unleashed in its new prime late night slot, why he thinks there’s still more than enough political comedy after the cancellation of Colbert, and why it’s important for Black Americans to own and produce media.NPR's Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen or watch so you always get the latest episode as soon as possible. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.
Florida's future Speakers line up behind Kevin Steele in CD 14
'Kevin Steele is a true Florida success story.'
Here is who Epstein’s longtime assistant accused of sexual abuse
Lawmakers investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are turning their attention to three men who Epstein’s longtime assistant accused of sexual abuse in closed-door testimony this week, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Outdoor Sports Growth Bodes Well for Footwear Industry
Pickleball, climbing and soccer are among the top growth sports, paving the way for demand in sneakers, performance shoes and cleats.
Republican Lawmakers Suggest Cutting Off Funding for National Academies
A letter from 11 Republican representatives has caught the White House’s attention.
Pritzker hopeful on Bears deal as Legislature heads for finish line
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s confident the Illinois Senate will advance a revised Bears stadium incentive bill as lawmakers race to keep the team from moving to Indiana.
House lawmakers seek more AI transparency from the SBA
The House Small Business Committee advanced a bill requiring the SBA to deliver an annual report on its AI use, weeks after the GAO revealed issues with the agency’s inventory compliance.
FINN Partners and WifOR Institute Launch Global Initiative to Show Health Spending as an Economic Investment
For decades, ministries of health, finance leaders and policymakers have needed to defend health spending as a necessary cost to be managed. FINN Partners and WifOR Institute believe this framing is fundamentally outdated and increasingly harmful to public health in a world confronting aging populations, workforce shortages, rising chronic disease and widening health inequities.
Lawmakers discuss rising antisemitic threats in political campaigns
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., address the rise of antisemitism permeating 2026 political campaigns.
Mass. pols issue report on possible effects of Haiti TPS termination on local health care
The lawmakers' investigation found that terminating TPS would "exacerbate" shortages in the health care workforce, limit high-quality care, and "endanger patients," the report says.
Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA
The Biden administration spent almost a year crafting regulations to block U.S. adversaries from buying commercial data gathered from cell phones at the federal government’s most sensitive locations.
Trump Gets Another Ally in EU With Jansa’s Return in Slovenia
Slovenian lawmakers elected nationalist leader Janez Jansa as the country’s next premier, tilting another European Union member to the right and handing Donald Trump a potential ally in the bloc.
How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement agreement.
Lawmakers target hospitals – and Atrium Health in particular
Legislation aims to increase oversight of hospital mergers, cap hospital CEO pay and add more accountability for hospital authorities like Atrium Health.
The Whitakers: 21 relatives. One great sporting dynasty: ‘You’ve always got family around’
The Whitakers are a successful show jumping family, a sporting dynasty that was started on a family farm decades ago.
In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump
President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies.
Maserati Has No Business Outsourcing to China
As China becomes the auto industry’s main innovation center, global carmakers wanting the most advanced technology should be embracing its supply chains. But there is an exception: heritage brands. Doing so could dilute the very identity that makes them valuable.
Did a bot deny your claim? NC lawmakers want to regulate AI in health insurance
North Carolina lawmakers want to limit how artificial intelligence is used in health insurance decisions, citing fears over “upcoding” and algorithm-driven denials.
iPhone 19 Pro prototypes are being tested with quad-curved screens, new rumor says
Expect Chinese Android smartphone makers to go back to curved screens too. Apple's iPhone 19 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro Max prototypes are currently undergoing...
Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill
Democratic lawmakers voted against a women's history museum bill Republicans amended to focus on biological women, not trans people.
‘Gemini built in’ will bring Google Home AI features to more third-party speakers this year
On the back of a ton of Gemini announcements at I/O 2026, Google is today announcing “Gemini built in” as...
Waste Watch: How community colleges spent taxpayer-funded mental health recovery dollars
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Stellantis to launch $70 billion business plan to 2030 with 60 new model offensive
Stellantis set out a new 60 billion euro ($70 billion) business plan on Thursday that includes 60 new car models by 2030 - from combustion engine to fully electric vehicles - new investments in technology, joint ventures with other carmakers and better use of its manufacturing capacity.
Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 21 () - Stellantis set out a new 60 billion euro ($70 billion) business plan on Thursday that includes 60 new car models by 2030 - from combustion engine to fully electric vehicles - new investments in technology, joint ventures with other carmakers and better use of its manufacturing capacity. The Franco-Italian carmaker said it would also refocus its sprawling 14-brand portfolio, with 70% of brand and product investments going to Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, a
Memphis People in Business for May 21, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Colorado Charts Its Own Course on Vaccines Amid Federal Pullback
Doctors, lawmakers, and other advocates are joining forces to promote recommended childhood vaccines.
Top Dem lawmakers duck questions when pressed on Platner's Reddit scandal
Top Democratic lawmakers refuse to say whether Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's graphic Reddit posts have become a party liability ahead of midterms.
Actor Noah Wyle Leads Rally for Health Care Workers
Actor Noah Wyle leads a rally for health care workers featuring bipartisan lawmakers and other stakeholders.
Senate panel hears testimony on online sports betting, prediction markets
Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.
NC lawmakers pass bill to place amendment on ballot that would limit property taxes
North Carolina lawmakers in the House and Senate passed HB 1089, which places a constitutional ballot in November to enact a property tax levy limit.
Lawmakers, health leaders make bipartisan push to expand clinical trials access
A House Democrat and Republican on Wednesday highlighted their push to expand access to clinical trials, saying artificial intelligence could be one tool used to reach more underrepresented communi…