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Salma Hayek Pinault stars in fiery trailer for Angelina Jolie’s ‘Without Blood’: ‘How can God forgive you?’
Oscar-nominated actors Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir crackle opposite each other in the new look at the war drama ‘Without Blood’ from writer-director Angelina Jolie.
Anya Taylor-Joy abducts Chris Evans’ movie star in first look at Netflix’s provocative thriller ‘Sacrifice’ (exclusive)
See the debut images of Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek Pinault, John Malkovich, and Charli XCX in the new film from acclaimed music video director Romain Gavras.
For The First Time, Researchers Have Generated Quantum Entanglement Directly From Sunlight
Some said it was impossible...
MPR News group home investigation roils politics in Minnesota
Politicians in Minnesota and commentators in Liberia were stunned to learn the managing director of the West African country’s National Port Authority was simultaneously serving as the assisted living director for three group homes in the northwestern Twin Cities.
Small businesses affected by Boyle Heights warehouse disaster can apply for federal assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
What two under-the-radar DNC moves say about the party’s direction: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what to watch in tonight’s primaries.
ASPE Report on WFTCL Impacts on Health Care Costs
The report analyzes state directed payments and provider tax provisions on Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial coverage spending.
Jeremy Farrar to step down from World Health Organization
Farrar was the director of the Wellcome Trust before joining the WHO.
CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has an Alzheimer’s disease program. Congress appropriated $41 million to it this year. There’s just no one staffing it.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine for
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine for
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence.
Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine for
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence.
Opinion | Why a merger between the Minneapolis and St. Paul chambers is the wrong direction
"This Thursday, the boards of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber and St. Paul Area Chamber will vote on creating a new regional chamber, paving the way for an eventual merger," Vicki Stute writes.
Narwhal tusks are twisty, magical mathematical marvels
Their single long tooth twists in opposite directions.
Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead
The IWGB are selling t-shirts, with the revenues going directly to union legal costs.
Nonprofit business development leader helps impact lives of young adults
This week's Up-and-Comer is Isaiah Neve, director of business development for tre Ministries.
Denver Reuse Business Directory
Find where to repair, rent, or buy used items while supporting local businesses.
NC health officials weigh in on vaccine recommendations after Trump executive order
Channel 9 spoke with North Carolina’s State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblatt. He said while the changes can be confusing, parents shouldn’t worry.
CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them.
A very normal day in L.A., plus the AP Top 25
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Watch your shoelaces today. Coming up: 🫠 Inside the Lakers’ drama 🙃 The Clippers, too 🏈 AP Top 25 takes In 1979, Jerry Buss bought the Lakers. For 46 years, even after Buss died in 2013, the team’s ownership remained relatively stable. To describe the last 14 months as “chaos” feels light, at this point. Let’s just do a quick timeline recap, punctuated by yesterday’s wild updates: June 2025: The Buss family...
FGI TRUST Adds Duke as Director of Business Development, FGI Tech
FGI Worldwide, a provider of working capital financing and trade credit insurance solutions, hired Jason Duke as director of business development, FGI Tech.
Women’s Health Is Precision Medicine’s Unfinished Business: A Q&A With Basmah Safdar
Women’s Health Research at Yale Director Basmah Safdar, MD, argues that women’s health is precision medicine’s unfinished business in a new Comment for The
Florida’s emergency management director joins Jay Collins’ campaign for governor
Kevin Guthrie has overseen the state’s response to devastating hurricanes — and its detention of immigrants.
Packers Rookie CB Trending in Wrong Direction: Analyst
SI on Packers' Bill Huber reported Monday rookie cornerback Domani Jackson is trending in the wrong direction this August. The post Packers Rookie CB Trending in Wrong Direction: Analyst appeared first on HEAVY.
Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty
A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago, in which seemingly empty space alters the behavior of light. If confirmed, the discovery could offer the first direct evidence of vacuum birefringence and open a new window into the strange physics of the quantum vacuum.
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Clinic Director Carl Doug Phillips, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, checks a patient at the Tunica Biloxi Health Clinic on Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Marksville, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
CVS Health Announces Board Changes
/PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of Teresa Heitsenrether to its Board of Directors and departure of Larry Robbins from...
VADOC — VADOC Celebrates Employee Health & Wellness Week
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters has designated August 17-21, 2026 as Employee Health & Wellness (EHW) Week across the agency.
AMP SPORTS ADDS FORMER PACKERS PRO BOWLER HA HA CLINTON-DIX AS CO-HOST OF THE TUNDRA - GREEN BAY PACKERS PODCAST
Clinton-Dix Joins Packers Legend John Kuhn; WLUK FOX 11 Sports Director Ryan Wing Also Joins AMP Sports Podcast Green Bay – August 17, 2026 — Sinclair’s AMP Sports today announced former Green Bay Packers safety and Pro Bowl selection Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is joining THE TUNDRA: A Podcast on the Green Bay Packers as co-host...
U.S Arboretum Director Richard T. Olsen To Lead Horticultural Science at NC State
In a horticultural homecoming, Richard T. Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum, will return to lead the horticultural science department at NC State, where he earned two degrees.
The most important NFL QB this season, plus questions on the Lakers sale
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning. RIP, Tommy John. Coming up: Jones’ incredible recovery 😶🌫️ Questions on Lakers sale 🏅 Taurasi’s big day So many things happen during the course of an NFL season that it’s easy to forget specifics. A lot can happen in 272 regular-season games. So forgive me if I read this story and immediately thought: Remember when Philip Rivers came out of retirement last year? After four years away? That was wild. It’s...
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 337: Marc Bookman Examines the Death Penalty’s Politics, Failures and Enduring Appeal
Marc Bookman, legal director of the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation, recently discussed capital punishment on Episode 337 of 'Everyday Injustice.' Bookman challenged the perception of a national death penalty resurgence, asserting its continued application is increasingly confined to a limited number of states. He also critiqued public opinion polling on capital punishment, specifically a Pew poll, for failing to present alternatives such as life without parole. Additionally, Bookman previewed his forthcoming novel, 'Albert's Time,' which explores the ethical dimensions of capital punishment by confronting the execution of an undeniably guilty individual.
McLaren McL 6GT Concept (2026)
McL 6GT name is inspired by McLaren's presence on track, as well as the foundations of McLaren's automotive journey. McL 6GT creates a direct link between these two realms...
Boston's raw crime politics
Keller on the lesser-watched test of Mayor Wu's political clout
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Proposes Governance Changes, Is The Rebound Already Priced In?
Governance changes put AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) in focus AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has put corporate governance firmly on the agenda, asking shareholders to vote on declassifying its board, expanding stockholder rights, and loosening limits on director numbers at the September 24, 2026 annual meeting. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. The governance proposals arrive after a sharp rebound in AMC Entertainment Holdings’ share price, with a 30 day share price...
Former Fate/Grand Order director's new sword action RPG Tsurugihime gets closed beta test. Applications open
Scheduled for August 25, the CBT focuses on Tsurugihime's combat.
Did WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
/PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:...
DePaul Athletics Health Staffer Sues Over Mid-Pregnancy Termination
Former Depaul associate athletic director Lucero Amaya is the second Blue Demons mental health provider to sue the university in the past six years.
Germany rethinks law protecting politicians from insults
Criminal investigations of people who have referred to Merz as “Pinocchio” and “Lying Fritz” have prompted calls for reform across the political divide.
BUSINESS ‘Punk, intense and all-encompassing’: Chicagoan Dawn Heilung brings trans artists into focus
Gender Fucked Productions (Gender Fucked) Founder and former Executive Director and Artistic Director Dawn Heilung uses many labels to describe themselves— queer, bisexual, pansexual, polyamorous, trans, non-binary, transfeminine—because “I don’t think one can fully encompass my experience.” “I started [the trans, enby and queer arts and event production focused nonprofit] Gender Fucked Productions in 2022 because […]
Meet & Greet For County’s Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov Draws Few Businesses
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation executive director Lauren McDaniel, far left, chats with Ellyn Felton, Los Alamos County Tourism & Marketing Program Manager, . Anita Barela, C…
The Scientists Who Want to Steer Hurricanes
Over the weekend, Hawaii was lashed by Hurricane Lala, which has washed away homes, left more than 125,000 people without power, shut down two of the state’s busiest airports, threatened dangerous flash flooding and, at time of writing, has killed one person. What if we could’ve steered the storm away from Hawaii, into the vast expanse of the empty Pacific Ocean that lies all around the islands—where no one could get hurt? This scenario might sound like the stuff of science fiction. But earlier this year, a peer-reviewed study published by the Public Library of Science found that it might be possible, and sooner than we think. The study was titled: “Weather Jiu-Jitsu: Prospects for atmospheric nudging to defuse the impact of catastrophic weather extremes.” According to the paper, the controversial practice of cloud seeding could enable human beings to make hurricanes change direction. The potential results could be astounding: The authors suggested that Hurricane Sandy, which in New York City alone killed 44 people and caused $19 billion of damage in 2012, could’ve been diverted by 200 miles, missing the metropolis entirely. Cloud seeding, which first succeeded in the U.S. in 1946, is a practice whereby small particles—for example, dry ice, silver iodide, or salt—are dropped into clouds, causing moisture to condense into precipitation. In the 1960s, the U.S. government launched Project Stormfury, an experiment that saw Navy pilots flying into the heart of a hurricane, dodging winds over a hundred miles per hour, to cloud-seed inside it, in the hope of reducing the storm’s power. “The seeding,” the theory went, “would stimulate the formation of a new eyewall that would surround the existing eyewall. The new eyewall would contract, strangling the old eyewall and reducing the intensity of the hurricane.”
What Three Encompass Health Insiders Selling Signals After a Rate Increase
This sale reduced an insider's direct equity holdings by 11%.
Insomniac Staff Pins Overnight Wolverine Hate On Twitter
The studio’s marketing director blows off some steam on the sudden surge of scrutiny, believing this kind of culture can’t possibly be good for anyone’s mental health
MUSC Health Orangeburg launches mobile mammography unit
MUSC Health Orangeburg will celebrate the launch of a new mobile mammography unit next week, bringing breast cancer screenings directly to patients in the region.
Astronomers find water in the harsh environment near the Milky Way's black hole — Space photo of the week
Astronomers detected dust and water surprisingly close to the Milky Way's central black hole, Sagittarius A*, offering a rare direct view of how evolved stars may behave in hostile settings.
Penn State Smeal, Downtown State College Partner to Provide Hands-On Learning for Students, New Opportunities for Local Businesses
The six-week pilot partnership that serves as a replicable model for how universities and communities can collaborate to strengthen student learning while directly supporting local economic vitality.
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
The head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce said "the consequences of the blockade far outweigh those of a direct war."
Killing PlayStation discs could make PS Store games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec
A former Square Enix business development director explains why axing PlayStation discs could make PS Store games cheaper.
Curiosity stumbles upon a gigantic Martian “honeycomb” that has scientists intrigued - Futura-Sciences
In a 360-degree panorama captured by the rover on June 19 and 20, the 4,930th and 4,931st Martian days, or sols, of the mission, the polygonal shapes stretch in every direction as far as the rover can see. They even extend around the sides of a nearby butte nicknamed “Miraflores,”...
East Hawaiʻi business owners, families, state and county prepare for Tropical Storm Lala
Hawai’i County hasn’t taken a direct hit from a hurricane since 1871, according to Mayor Kimo Alameda, but Lala possibly could change that.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Puts Board Declassification And Shareholder Rights To A Vote
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) outlines proposed corporate governance changes ahead of its upcoming annual shareholder meeting. The company seeks to declassify its board of directors so all directors stand for election more frequently. Proposals include expanded shareholder rights to act by written consent and to call special meetings. Investors are weighing how the reforms could affect board accountability and shareholder influence at AMC. For readers watching AMC and looking for...
Wyoming directs rural health funds to critical access hospitals, EMS and more
Wyoming is receiving $205 million for the first year of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to expand the capacity of the state's healthcare system.
Packers preseason game highlights include a rising sideline reporter
Former WKOW sports director Karley Marotta shared a special tie with Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy. Both also have fresh new starts.
‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts
President Donald Trump has directed the US Navy to scrap the modern electromagnetic launch system on an upcoming aircraft carrier and instead revert to an older, steam-powered catapult method — potentially adding billions to its price tag and delaying its deployment into the late 2030s.
UMW Expands Mental Health Resources for Students With 24/7 Crisis Support Line
byThe University of Mary Washington is expanding access to mental health support for students through TimelyCare’s CrisisNow service, providing immediate, around-the-clock access to trained mental health professionals during moments of crisis. This additional service adds a direct phone line through UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services, available anytime, including outside of traditional business hours. “We want […]
Connecting Science, Community, and Resilience: AMS Executive Director Amanda Staudt on WeatherGeeks
AMS Executive Director Amanda Staudt recently joined Marshall Shepherd on WeatherGeeks to discuss her path to AMS, the evolving role of the Earth system sciences, and the importance of connecting…
National Science Foundation reverses $1 million cut to CU Boulder quantum center
“That was a very big relief, actually,” co-director of the Physics Frontier Center Andreas Becker said. “We were trying to work through this already and how we could adjust and mitigate the impact on the research and the…
Trump says Secret Service told him to switch planes because of threat
President Trump said a security threat led the Secret Service to direct him to switch planes after a NATO summit in Turkey.
The X-Files creator Chris Carter on Scully, science and the truth that’s still out there
The creator of The X-Files discusses the Frankenstein elements in the newly released director’s cut of "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," and how Mary Shelley’s classic influenced the story.
Washtenaw Business Lens: How local businesses can prepare for emerging cyber security threats
Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. On this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Cybersecurity expert, Detective Kevin Parvize to explore how emerging cyber security issues are increasingly posing a threat to the local business community.
UF Diabetes Institute expands care across Florida with support from Google
UF Diabetes Institute Director Todd Brusko, Ph.D., speaks at Thursday's event announcing funding from Google.org to boost diabetes care in Florida. (University…
Rangers Sports Network Broadcasts Delivered to BZZR Now Available on Roku Devices
Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers, along with Rangers Sports Network presented by Progressive (RSN) and its direct-to-consumer distributor BZZR (pronounced ‘buzzer’), today announced that the BZZR television app is now available for download on Roku devices. Tonight’s telecast of the Rangers game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel
10 Shows Like 'Lanterns' You Should Watch Next
Is the grounded 'Lanterns' going to end up feeling like a fresh take on sci-fi superheroes? Or like wasted potential? These other shows succeeded by spinning their genres in unexpected directions, and may offer some clues.
Inside a 25-Day Ocean Science Mission
Rutgers researchers will study small ocean processes with big consequences At sea, their days will begin in darkness. Before dawn, Rutgers oceanographers Joe Gradone and Corday Selden expect to be on deck aboard the research vessel Falkor (too), preparing instruments, reviewing data and directing the first collection of water samples of the day. Related: Read more […]
New Executive Order Undermines Child Health
On August 10, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making major changes to federal vaccine policy. Among several other actions, this order would make major revisions to the childhood vaccination schedule, direct care providers to administer monovalent vaccines as soon as they are available (starting with splitting up the MMR (measles, mumps, […]
Scientists travel to Fermilab to discuss future of high-energy physics
Fermilab recently hosted over 500 physicists for the American Physical Society’s biennial Division of Particles and Fields meeting. With presentations by Fermilab Director Norbert Holtkamp and CERN Director-General Mark Thomson, the meeting provided particle physicists the opportunity to come together and consider the future of high-energy physics research.
WSDG Completes The Kempinski Grand Hotel’s Ultra-Modern Entertainment Venue At Billionaire St. Moritz
Billionaire St. Moritz, an ultra-modern event location directly connected to the historic Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, has opened as the ultimate dinner show and clubbing experience in St. | Acoustic and AV technology designers deliver sophisticated room-within-room construction for exclusive dinner show and clubbing experience.
Five Takeaways: North Idaho Economic Activity
For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Wally Jacobson, executive director of the Panhandle Area Council and the interim executive director of the Coeur d’Alene Economic Development Corp., to discuss North Idaho economic activity.
The one French politician who’s not on vacation this summer
Presidential candidate Gabriel Attal is forgoing the traditional August holiday in a desperate attempt to catch up with his rivals.
Is the World Bank Ready for a Bigger Role in Global Health Financing?
The global health architecture is facing a financing crisis. Various proposals have been put forward, including an IDA Health Window—a ring-fenced fund at the World Bank for countries to seek support for financing their health systems. But could the World Bank absorb and effectively channel a greater share of health financing in the future? As the largest and most influential multilateral development bank, it is an attractive option: it works directly with country governments, provides financing through national budgets, offers both loans and grants, and supports investments across sectors based on country demand.
Asia-Pacific parliamentarians urge bolder action for universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI
Parliamentarians representing 16 countries from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded the Ninth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) today, reaffirming their key role in advancing universal health coverage (UHC) amid the risks and opportunities posed by AI and climate change. In adopting the Phnom Penh Communiqué, parliamentarians urged fellow legislators regionwide to strengthen sustainable financing for UHC to widen access to health for all, including the most vulnerable populations; promote responsible governance of AI amid ethical concerns over this fast-evolving technology; and build climate-resilient health systems to anticipate and respond to mounting pressures ranging from rising sea levels in coastal areas to air pollution and other environmental degradation.The National Assembly of Cambodia, with support from Cambodia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted the Forum in Phnom Penh from 11 to 13 August 2026 – the first time the Forum has convened in a Mekong country.Parliamentarians urge action to close gaps in accessIn the Communiqué, parliamentarians recognized that at-risk and marginalized groups are the ones most severely affected by gaps in access to health services. These groups include people living in poverty, women and children, persons with disabilities, older people, migrants, refugees, and those in rural, remote or island communities. The Communiqué urges fellow parliamentarians and policy-makers to advocate for laws and policies that support sustainable financing to protect people from financial hardship, with a focus on primary health care, prevention and equity. "The Communiqué is a call to action. It sets out ambitious, concrete measures that deliver meaningful impact on the ground. We are all accountable for advancing universal health coverage and translating our commitments into tangible results. Cambodia is fully committed to advancing UHC, including the promotion of ‘healthy people, prosperous country’ campaign,” said Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia.His Excellency Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted the need for collaboration beyond the health sector. “Universal health coverage cannot be achieved by the Ministry of Health alone. It requires support, particularly from parliamentarians, across political, legislative, financial, social protection, education, infrastructure, and environmental domains. While each country follows its own path, one factor is universally critical for success: strong governance and leadership. We all believe in this principle, and in our respective political roles, we remain committed to strengthening these key success factors to ensure that no one is left behind.”Promoting responsible AI adoption Parliamentarians acknowledged that, while AI has already demonstrated its ability to improve access to health services and support delivery, careful and ethical governance is necessary to safeguard quality, safety, privacy and public trust. This underscores the importance of parliamentarians in promoting legal and regulatory frameworks addressing liability, records ownership and data governance, while embracing innovation that protects ethical practice.“Without strong governance, safeguards for privacy and data security, sustainable financing, and attention to those most at risk of exclusion, new technologies may widen existing gaps instead of closing them. This is why parliamentarians matter. We pass laws. We approve budgets. We scrutinize government action. We represent communities. We can ask whether health services are reaching rural, remote, ageing, poor, and marginalized populations. We can ask whether innovation is being guided by equity, evidence, and ethics,” said Hon. Man Hee Lee, President of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health.Building climate-resilient health systemsParliamentarians also reiterated that the climate crisis is a direct threat to people’s health and to achieving UHC more broadly, deepening the same gaps in access already faced by at-risk and marginalized communities. They recognized the need for WHO Member States to ensure sufficient national appropriations and oversight, and for parliamentarians to raise awareness in their constituencies and mobilize local action in building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.“Universal health coverage, climate change and AI cannot be addressed in isolation. The same communities struggling to access health services today are often the ones most exposed to climate shocks, and most in need of the opportunities AI can offer if this technology is governed responsibly,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Having served previously in this Forum myself as a parliamentarian from Tonga, I recognize how the Phnom Penh Communiqué reflects the shared resolve of legislators across the Asia-Pacific region: the laws parliamentarians pass and the budgets they approve help ensure this progress reaches the people who need it most.”As the Forum drew to a close, delegates reflected on what they would carry back to their own parliaments and constituencies.“I wish to share three points here worth carrying home from Phnom Penh: we need to invest in primary health care as the foundation of coverage; we need to remove the barriers that keep people from care, whether financial, geographic or social; and we need to build systems that are inclusive by design, protecting those most at risk of being left behind,” added Hon. Ouch Borith, First Vice-President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia.###Notes for editors:The Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) is a platform for parliamentarians to exchange ideas, build political will, strengthen capacity and foster collaboration towards sustainable health action. This was the ninth meeting of the APPFGH, with the theme “Universal Health Coverage in the era of Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence”. Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls on countries to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health services, and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. In the Western Pacific, UHC service coverage index (SDG 3.8.1) rose from 63 in 2000 to 81 in 2023 (figures include Indonesia), and roughly one in four people in the Western Pacific have experienced financial hardship (SDG 3.8.2). Progress towards UHC in the Asia-Pacific region remains uneven, with hundreds of millions of people still lacking access to essential health services or facing financial hardship due to health-related expenses. Strengthening the role of parliaments – through legislation, financing and oversight – is central to closing this gap and accelerating progress towards UHC across the region.Parliamentarians participating in APPFGH in Cambodia this week include: Hon. Pehin Dato Adanan YUSOF, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. Rosmawatty ABDUL MUMIN, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. LORK Kheng, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. YOS Phanita, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOUN Khundy, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. HENG Halim, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOENG Noupheap, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. SENG Nhak, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. LY Sukry, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. NHOEURN Raden, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. Dr Ratu Atonio LALABALAVU, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Vijay NATH, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Man Hee LEE, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Jiho CHA, Republic of Korea; Hon. Jonghun BAEK, Republic of Korea; Hon. Youngsuk SEO, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Phayvanh KEOPASEUTH, Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Hon. Suhaizan Bin KAIAT, Malaysia; Hon. Dr Perpetua KONMAN, Federated States of Micronesia; Hon. Ganmaa DAVAASAMBUU, Mongolia; Hon. Charmaine SCOTTY, Republic of Naoero; Hon. Vincent Ambance KUMURA, Papua New Guinea; Hon. Dr Edwin CRUZADO, Republic of the Philippines; Hon. AUUAPAAU Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola, Samoa; Hon. ASIATA TAVUI Tafu Salevao, Samoa; Hon. Dr Alani Petelo TANGITAU, Tonga; Hon. Paul PAOLO, Republic of Vanuatu; Hon. Franklyn Ezra WILLIAM, Republic of Vanuatu.For more information, contact: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific: wprocom@who.int National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia (International Relations Department): ir.nacambodia@gmail.com
ROUNDUP: Katie Hobbs Meets With Kingman Small Business Owners and Rallies Supporters in Bullhead City
KINGMAN – Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs stopped by Mudd on 66 in Kingman, Arizona to tour the establishment and hear directly from the owners about how rising costs driven by Washington, D.C. policies have affected their day-to-day operations and their ability to thrive. She later joined local leaders, organizers, and volunteers to officially open the […]
Chicago Mayor Seeks to Curb Health and Environmental Impacts of Data Centers
Environmental justice advocates see his new executive order as a step in the right direction as national opposition to the industry grows.
BREAKING: Oregon State Hospital superintendent ousted after resignation of health authority leader
This is a developing story and may be updated The superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital who was appointed less than a month ago by a since-departed director of the Oregon Health Authority is out as head of the troubled state-run mental hospital, the health authority said Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority Interim Director Fariborz Pakseresht […]
Warnock Leads Inquiry into State Department Efforts to Seek Personal Health Data in Exchange for Aid to Developing Nations » Reverend Raphael Warnock
In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock presses the Trump Administration on their efforts to obtain personal health data from African countries in exchange for global health funding The Trump Administration has requested direct, real-time access to the health data of citizens in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, and several […]
NC’s vaccine requirements won’t change under Trump order, health director says
North Carolina DHHS responds to the president attempting to weaken vaccine requirements through an executive order.
In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention
As social media shrinks and distorts the EU’s crises, the Venice film festival is delivering politically forthright epics from directors such as Sergei Loznitsa and Alex Gibney
Apple Skipping iPhone 18 Launch This Year
Apple supplier Pegatron today indirectly confirmed that the standard iPhone 18 model will not be released until next year, according to a new report. Pegatron held an earnings call for the second quarter of 2026 today. On the call, Taiwan's Economic Daily News said Pegatron indicated that one of its customers will be changing its usual smartphone shipment schedule.
An Overview of State-Directed Payments and Medicaid Provider Taxes: History and Potential Effects of the Working Families and Tax Cut Legislation on Health Care Costs
Health care provider taxes and state-directed payment policies in the Working Families and Tax Cut legislation are expected to reduce non-Medicaid prices by up to 3.5 percent in markets with provider taxes and reduce spending on Medicaid, commercial and Medicare coverage. Our spending estimates indicate that there will be an additional $29 billion in federal savings on Medicare and commercial coverage for each $100 billion that federal Medicaid spending is reduced.KEY POINTS
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Team Prepares Joint US Military Medical Personnel for Global Health Engagements
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Directorate of Global Health Engagements, in collaboration with cadre from the Uniformed Services University (USU), National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC), and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), successfully conducted a Fundamentals of Global Health Engagements (FOGHE) course at the Ramstein Air Base Aug. 3-7.
Health department offering cannabis lock bags
Directors with the health department in Kalamazoo County are offering free cannabis lock bags again. (Aug. 12, 2026)
Scooters are canceled, plus a sports agent and an unsolved murder
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hide your best player today. Coming up: 🛴 In MLB, scooter angst 🔍 An unsolved murder 🏈 Minny’s new QB I need to express an old-man sentiment, one that’s festered within me for years: I loathe electric scooters. I recoil every time I travel to a city where they are popular, with sidewalks and plant beds awash in discarded lanky little vehicles. Also, as a new-ish dad, I always think about how dangerous they can be. Anyone,...
HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say
HSBC's global chief executive for insurance business, Edward Moncreiffe, is set to leave the bank after two decades with the lender, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Cardiac CT's future could include AI-driven prevention, noncontrast imaging
Structural heart disease is just one of the many areas where cardiac CT is expected to expand in the near future.
North Dakota’s SBDC turns 40
Organization's work has created tens of thousands of jobs in North Dakota, says State Director Tiffany Ford
What does Trump’s executive order on vaccines mean for my kids?
Implementing the president’s directives would require a lengthy administrative process and probably a legal battle.
MIT Energy Initiative Director awarded Jürgen Warnatz Gold Medal for contributions in combustion science
MIT Energy Initiative Director William H. Green was awarded the prestigious Jürgen Warnatz Gold Medal at the 41st International Symposium on Combustion in Kyoto, Japan, on July 30. The Warnatz Medal is one of the highest awards of the Combustion Institute and is presented biennially to one scientist in recognition of exceptional scientific contributions having… Read more
AO Astrophysics Explorers Program 2026 SMEX Amended
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) announces the release of Amendment #1 to the Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to solicit Principal Investigator (PI)-led space science investigations for the Small Explorer (SMEX) opportunity.
New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet
It’s dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at its scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope.
‘Toy Story 5’ deleted scene reveals cut Jessie, Emily reunion (exclusive)
‘Toy Story 5’ deleted scene reveals the emotional reunion between Jessie and older Emily. The director explain why they cut it from the film.
Trump Administration Bypasses Science Again, Doubles Down on Restrictions to Childhood Vaccines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration today issued a new executive order directing changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule that, if fully implemented, would reduce access to life-saving vaccines for children, add new barriers to care, and further degrade the scientific process the federal government has relied on for decades to ensure vaccine access […]
Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
This marks the third round of job cuts at the Guildford-based studio in three years
Why Family Businesses Lose Control
Family businesses often fail to prepare the next generation for their most important role—not as executives, but as owners. As a result, families can gradually lose the ability to direct the enterprise, not because of a single crisis but because ownership capability erodes across generations through predictable governance and succession mistakes. To preserve long-term control, family businesses must deliberately develop owners who can exercise sound judgment, govern effectively, and hold management accountable.
'I will give my best'
Ousmane Diomande will offer "fantastic experience" to Nottingham Forest, says sporting director George Syrianos. The 22-year-old defender has joined from from Sporting Lisbon and is Oliver Glasner's second signing of the summer after Xaver Schlager joined on a free transfer. Diomande has made more than 150 senior first-team appearances, including 15 appearances for his national team, Ivory Coast.
Democratic progressives and establishment set to clash in more primaries
Tuesday’s competitions in Wisconsin and Minnesota follow similar battles for the direction of the party, including last week in Michigan where progressive Abdul El-Sayed triumphed
APT’s Two ‘Gentlemen’ of Verona plays like a teen drama
Playwright and director Aaron Posner spins “Two ‘Gentlemen’ of Verona” into a heartsick teen romance with a folk music score.
Wisconsin weighs a democratic socialist governor and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
The next battles over the Democratic Party’s ideological direction come Tuesday in a slate of primaries that includes showdowns in two upper Midwestern political battlegrounds.
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
RTC’s Game Day Express returns for 2026-27 sports season
Get the full list of casino pickup locations and departure schedules as the Regional Transportation Commission kicks off its direct stadium transit service.