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Summer Sports Camp Sets Stage for School Year for 300 Youth
By Yanet Luna, Vitals contributor Who knew all that summer play could get kids ready for the upcoming school year? Regular physical activity can improve children’s academic performance, attention, memory and mental health, while reducing symptoms of depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Programs that encourage physical activity, social connection and confidence-building can play an […]
The Herd Builds Community and Connections for Business Grad Students
Starting a graduate business program at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics can be both exciting and challenging. For students balancing coursework with careers, family responsibilities and other commitments, finding a community can make the transition to graduate school easier and more rewarding. At Cal State Fullerton, The Herd is working to create that community. […]
Kean Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
(August 24, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act with Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Gabe Evans (CO-08), and Sharice Davids (KS-03). The bipartisan bill would create the first federal grant program dedicated to mental health care for firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers, addressing a gap in support that EMS workers have faced for years.
Maryland Zoo's remaining male cheetah euthanized following health complications
WBFF Fox45 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Baltimore and nearby towns and communities in Maryland, including Annapolis, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Pasadena, Severn, Cockeysville, Dundalk, Essex, Parkville, Owings Mills, Towson, White Marsh, Woodlawn, Hampstead, Sykesville, Taneytown, Westminster, Elkton, Perryville, Pt. Deposit, Rising Sun, Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air, Edgewood, Fallston, Havre De Grace, Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, and Ocean City.
Oxford High School Educator Selected for National Science Advocacy Program
Chenein Compton, a science educator at Oxford High School, has been selected to participate in the Society for Science's 2026–2027 Advocate Program, a national
Gov. Reeves Announces Investment In Mental Health Services For Mississippi Youth » Office of Governor Tate Reeves
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief (CDBG‑CV) program, the Mississippi Development Authority has approved targeted funding to modernize treatment environments and establish new programming focused on long-term recovery.
Governor Ivey Announces First Grants in Major New Rural Healthcare Program Totaling More than $144 Million -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the awarding of 138 grants worth a total of more than $144 million to healthcare providers and institutions throughout the state as part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). The … Continued
Engineers 3D-printed edible cookies from plastic
Reprogrammed yeast makes fats, proteins, and acids from problematic pollution.
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2026 — UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has named nationally recognized blood cancer and cellular therapy expert Georg Aue, MD, PhD, MBA, the director of the Stem Cell Transplant […]
Stony Brook Southampton Hosts Falls Prevention Program to Support Healthy Aging
Stony Brook University will offer its S.A.F.E. (Strength, Awareness, Function, Education) Falls Prevention Program, a free eight-week workshop designed to help older adults improve balance and strength, reduce their risk of falls and maintain independence in their daily activities. Held at Stony Brook Southampton, the program provides older adults on the East End with practical
Research Fellowships in Space Science 2027: applications now open!
ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to carry out innovative research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology at our establishments across Europe. Within this programme are the Research Fellowships in Space Science, which open for applications once per year – and now is the time to apply for the 2027 selection!
A spatially programmable microfluidic chip for multi-stage particle and cell separation
A programmable microfluidic device developed at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, combines deterministic lateral displacement, a microfluidic technique that is used to separate particles according to their size, with temperature-responsive polymer micropillars to dynamically change the separation conditions along a single channel. Using this device, the researchers successfully separated multiple particle populations. Additionally, they efficiently isolated viable cancer cells, white blood cells, and red blood cells from diluted whole blood.
Sustainable ag, boosted health
Study finds mental, physical health and community benefits of program that works in ag with refugees, immigrants.
Discover the team sports to watch at the Dakar 2026 YOG
As the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa, the Dakar 2026 YOG will bring together the world’s best young athletes in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026. Discover four team sports in the official competition programme: Baseball5, futsal, rugby sevens and 3x3 basketball.
Chesapeake Regional may avoid criminal trial, but former OB-GYN Perwaiz's patients are still suing
By Yiqing Wang/WHRO Federal prosecutors said this week they have reached a tentative deferred prosecution agreement with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for charges related to disgraced former OB-GYN Javaid Perwaiz. The deal would require the hospital to admit certain facts, accept an independent monitor, repay health care programs and create a $12.8 million fund for Perwaiz’s former […]
Purdue students get firsthand look at health-care innovation
A new Parkview-Purdue immersion program gives students hands-on exposure to hospital technology, patient care and innovation.
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center board awards $10,000 grant to Summit Area YMCA cancer survivor program
SUMMIT, N.J. (Union County) — The Summit Area YMCA has received a $10,000 grant from the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support a health and wellness …
Kiros exudes why Colorado’s political times are a-changin’ at annual Denver Dems gala
Among Colorado’s few remaining bipartisan rituals are county and state party dinners. I was particularly intrigued by last week’s Denver Democratic Party’s 2026 Annual Gala, a “New Deal for a New Era.” Their glossy program featured an artist’s Technicolor rendering of Denver’s Red Rocks amphitheater. My always more far astute spouse suggested our world-renowned concert […]
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center | ETIH EdTech News
Rice University has opened SCOPE, a new center combining science communication courses, online learning, public engagement and researcher training. ETIH edtech news covers the higher education initiative, Scott Solomon's appointment as Director and programs beginning in fall 2026.
SUN: Maryland launches court-ordered mental health treatment program
Health officials are launching a controversial program to help those with severe mental health challenges adhere to their treatment by using a court order.
Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.
Worcester Tech science teacher selected for national STEM program
After more than two decades teaching science at Worcester Technical High School, Jocelyn Coughlin spends the coming school year working to get more of her
Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
Old Forge history series concludes with Salem witch trials program
James Spencer will examine the Salem witch trials through modern science during the final Town of Webb Historical Association Local History program.
Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
Meet Jerry Xu, the 17-year-old Massachusetts student who built an AI program that turns protein structures into strings of numbers; he won $90,000
Imagine, what if a protein's complex 3-D structure could be converted into a simple string of numbers—and that string could help scientists understand what the protein does? That’s the premise of an innovative AI model developed by 17-year-old Jerry Xu of Lexington, Massachusetts, who earned $90,000 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for his research, states an online report by the Society for Science.
200,000 Veterans Leave the Military Each Year. The Government Wants to Help Those Starting Small Businesses
Bill Briggs, deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, boosted programs like Micro Lender to give veterans a leg up.
Hale Foundation recovery program partners with art business for watercolor class
About 20 men took part in the class, using watercolor to create original pieces representing their own stories, both at Hale and in life.
‘Disgusted’: Birmingham home health workers say delayed pay arrives after Local 4 reached out, issue persists
Workers at an in-home health healthcare program based in Birmingham say they went without pay for about a month, with no word on why. They called Local 4 for help. Within hours, cashier’s checks were hand delivered to the employees.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell announces new grants for local, small businesses
Nashville mayor Freddie O'Connell announced new programs aimed at helping local businesses grow, retain workers and invest in their properties.
New LA County program offers assistance to small businesses
The Clinic will help small businesses strengthen financial resilience through coaching, financial education, capital readiness and debt management support.
Carmel business offers free electronics recycling
As businesses and residents accumulate outdated computers, laptops and other electronics, finding a responsible way to dispose of them can be a challenge. Indy Laptops, a Carmel-based company, offers free electronics recycling through its Technology Lifecycle Solutions program.
Carmel business offers free electronics recycling
As businesses and residents accumulate outdated computers, laptops and other electronics, finding a responsible way to dispose of them can be a challenge. Indy Laptops, a Carmel-based company, offers free electronics recycling through its Technology Lifecycle Solutions program.
Prince George’s Parks Announces September Lineup of Festivals, History Events And Live Entertainment
RIVERDALE, Md. — Prince George’s County residents will have several opportunities to explore local history, culture, music and community events throughout September as the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation rolls out its fall programming. The schedule includes free and low-cost events across the county, ranging from museum experiences and cultural festivals to wine and […]
This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity
A simple yeast-based food supplement may help restore the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, according to new research in mice. Scientists found that yeast beta-glucan reprogrammed early immune cells in the bone marrow, leading to stronger, longer-lasting cancer-fighting responses against colorectal, skin, and breast cancer cells.
Defense contractor pulls out of Seattle shipyard, but not the city
Defense contractor Anduril won't be making warships in Seattle's Ship Canal after a Navy program was scrapped.
LB Ty’Anthony Smith no longer with Texas program
The Horns may be without a key contributor this season.
Nashville mayor announces new incentive programs for small businesses
Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced three incentive programs during a roundtable meeting to support small businesses in Nashville on Friday.
Five group homes. Two scandals. Health Department program under microscope
The Health Department revoked the licenses for group homes owned and managed by Sekou Dukuly, the executive director of the National Port Authority of Liberia, as well as those connected to Andrea Sampson, a former Anoka County Attorney who prosecutors say used some of her properties to traffic women before converting them into group homes and billing Medicaid.
Reimagining how scientists study the chemistry of the air
Professor Victoria Barber and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree are spearheading Keck Foundation-funded project charting a path toward better understanding atmospheric oxidation. by Álvaro Castillo, UCLA College of Letters and Science From the vantage point of Victoria Barber, a UCLA assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, understanding the chemical reactions that shape air quality and climate are among the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. And thanks to a recent grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, she and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree will spearhead a new research project exploring exactly how pollutants form in the atmosphere. Specifically, the project will examine how volatile organic compounds transform through atmospheric oxidation and explore how pollutants, like smog, form in the atmosphere. VOCs are released by sources ranging from trees and wildfires to vehicle exhaust pipes and consumer products such as cologne and perfume. As they undergo atmospheric oxidation, they can transform into a wide range of other compounds. Anyone in Southern California can attest to the urgency of this area of research — for example, in late July of this year, Los Angeles County was under an active ozone pollution advisory for almost a full week. While many people associate ozone with the protective ozone layer high in the stratosphere, ground-level or tropospheric ozone is a harmful secondary pollutant formed through atmospheric oxidation. Understanding how VOCs transform into pollutants like ozone is therefore critical to improving air-quality forecasts and informing strategies to reduce exposure. “My group is focused on trying accelerate our understanding of these networks of reactions so that we can do a better job of predicting how those pollutants form,” Barber said. “When we make decisions about how we might alter emissions, we can understand how that’s going to influence the production of these downstream pollutants.” With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, Barber and Crabtree are developing new experimental approaches that will combine — and improve — techniques to study hundreds of chemical systems more efficiently than traditional methods allow. Instead of spending years decoding a single VOC, the project seeks to dramatically expand the pace and scale of discovery. The grant comes at a particularly important moment for environmental research. Barber, who joined UCLA in 2023, says funding for climate and air-quality research, especially for early career scientists, has become increasingly difficult to secure, a challenge compounded for ambitious projects that require building entirely new research infrastructure. The Keck Foundation’s support, Barber said, provides the flexibility to pursue bold early-stage, high-risk ideas that may be more difficult to fund using conventional federal funding sources. “It’s really, really hard to do environmental research under the current federal paradigm,” Barber said. “By stepping in and providing stable and flexible funding to explore this new idea, the Keck Foundation is making a huge difference to my research program.” In addition to funding early-career faculty, the Keck Foundation’s support is also focused on empowering graduate students like Crabtree in their scientific growth. The project gives Crabtree the opportunity to help develop an entirely new experimental approach to studying atmospheric chemistry — an experience that will provide him with valuable technical skills, scientific training and preparation for the next stage of his career. Stable funding also allows doctoral students like Crabtree to devote themselves more fully to research rather than balancing their scientific work with additional teaching responsibilities needed to cover funding gaps. “Getting to devote more of my time to research this past school year has greatly improved the pace and quality of our experiments, data analysis and planning for our future work,” said Crabtree, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry. “I feel very lucky — especially amid the current uncertainty surrounding scientific funding — to be able to continue exploring exciting knowledge gaps in our field and growing as a scientific researcher.” For Barber, mentorship is among the most rewarding and important aspects of her role as a faculty member. “Our jobs as faculty are to do good science and make good scientists,” she said. “I believe the Keck Foundation shares this belief and sees the potential positive impact this project can have.”
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span
Expectations soaring high for Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU
It could be a big year for Lane Kiffin and LSU, especially if the program can get through the Ole Miss game.
Summer Internship Gives Ali Bennett ’27 Crash Course in Sports Analytics | Pomona College in Claremont, California
Mathematics major Ali Bennett ’27 was one of three students who completed a summer Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) in an athletics field. Her apprenticeship with the San Francisco Seagulls Baseball Academy revealed a possible career path.
Ohio State students gain global business experience through internships
Students at The Ohio State University gained firsthand experience in global business relations this summer by participating in the Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP).Ohio State teamed with the Ohio Department of Development and other colleges around the state to recognize students who completed the internship during Global Trade in Action at ...
Calvin University Launches New School of Computer Science
After consolidating several programs last year, a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Mich., is launching a new school to enhance offerings in fields like AI, advanced computing and cybersecurity.
Mel Brooks picks 20 favorite movies for Cinematheque series
To mark Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the American Cinematheque asked the comedy icon to program a series of his favorite films. His 20 picks range from Chaplin and Hitchcock to “Dolemite Is My Name.”
Weekly Rundown: Expressable joins Amazon's health conditions program; Function launches data connector for AI platforms
Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. This is news from the week of Aug. 17 to 21. | Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief.
SBA proposes overhaul of small business size standards, expanding eligibility
The SBA proposed new small business size standards that could expand eligibility for loans, contracting and federal programs.
Garlic Town USA returns for 31st anniversary with expanded entertainment, chef demonstrations and family fun
BENNINGTON — Garlic Town USA, Southern Vermont's signature Labor Day weekend festival, will return to downtown Bennington on Saturday, Sept. 5, celebrating its 31st anniversary with new vendors, expanded programming,
New cohort of Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders announced for fall 2026
The Penn State Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources Talent Management have announced the selection of 27 faculty and academic leaders for the fall 2026 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program.
Maryland launches court-ordered mental health care in Baltimore, some counties
Maryland health officials are rolling out a new and controversial program to help those with severe mental health challenges stay on top of their treatment -- by using a court order to mandate that those patients comply with their medical plans.
Maine health department to review Medicaid oversight after Republican push
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services initiated rulemaking following a push for stricter oversight of the MaineCare program.
Salinas proposes program to bolster first responder mental health
Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting “988” or chatting online at http://988lifeline.org/. An Oregon congresswoman is proposing a new grant program to support the mental health needs of firefighters […]
Science meets art in unique Woodside artist residency
Annual Leonardo@Djerassi program fosters interdisciplinary inspiration and collaboration at famed mountain ranch, where everything from the fog to the forests can play a role in artists' works.
WHO and Peking University strengthen collaboration to advance health emergency preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Peking University, China have entered into a two-year Project Collaboration Agreement to strengthen global health emergency preparedness through research, training and innovative analytical approaches.
What Oklahoma Extending Brent Venables Means for Program
The Oklahoma Sooners are seeking to return to the College Football Playoff for a second consecutive season in 2026.The pressure isn’t necessarily on head coach Brent Venables to accomplish this goal at the moment.Oklahoma and Venables in agreement on a multi-year contract extension that keeps the two sides tied through 2031.From ESPN’s Pete Thamel: Sources: […] The post What Oklahoma Extending Brent Venables Means for Program appeared first on HEAVY.
Disney plots employee stock purchase plan, shakes up health insurance
Disney is starting a stock purchase program and changing its health insurance plans, months after cutting stock-based pay for some tech employees.
Disney plots employee stock purchase plan, shakes up health insurance
Disney is starting a stock purchase program and changing its health insurance plans, months after cutting stock-based pay for some tech employees.
Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
Louisville launched a nonprofit this spring to help its athletic department generate revenue, all to keep pace with the market around paying athletes.
XR SIG Seminar Canceled
The X-Ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) seminar scheduled for Friday 21 August has been canceled.
New nursing school opens in Cincinnati as region faces healthcare worker shortage
New nursing program opens doors amid healthcare shortage
Prime Video to invest $2 billion in Latin America between 2027 and 2030
The investment spans original programming and live sports across the region—with more than 25 new titles coming in 2027 alone.
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College sports advocates press philanthropy to buffer NIL's commercial pressure on women's sports
NEW YORK (AP) — While interest in women's sports is booming and Olympic sports organizers lock in preparations for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, advocates worry that the college athletic programs that feed both those systems may be strained further by increased demands from bigger sports.
College athletics commercialization raises financial pressures on women's sports
Advocates are concerned that college athletic programs, crucial for Olympic sports and women's sports teams, may struggle due to increased demands from bigger sports.
Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
NEW YORK (AP) — University of Louisville athletic director Josh Heird says there is no “silver bullet” that will help his department’s current revenue race.
Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
To compete in the increasingly commercialized world of college sports, a growing number of universities are turning to nonprofits, limited liability companies and other “associated entities” to generate more revenue
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston launches behavioral health program for older adults
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston's new outpatient program addresses the growing mental health needs of older adults in northwestern North Dakota.
Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of $35 million in new rural health care funding for Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, applauded the Trump administration that $35 million, made possible through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is being put to work to improve health outcomes among rural Pennsylvanians by updating to new, more modern screening technology, buying equipment to bring additional operating rooms online, and expanding transportation options.
Elmhurst students’ summer of science
Children’s learning loss over the summer is an age-old concern for parents. To combat it, plenty enroll their youngsters in summer programs to keep the gears turning.That can be a
Latest Class of Stead Scholars Gains Awareness of Public Health
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health to sponsor the 2026 Stead Scholars Program. The program gives students and recent graduates of an Arkansas college or university the opportunity to experience public health research…
Special Olympics Florida highlights health screenings for athletes
Program offers free health services in eight disciplines statewide
App State named a business education leader in U.S. and worldwide for 2026–27
App State has been recognized as a leader in business education for the 2026–27 academic year, with five notable publications naming the university’s Walker College of Business and its business bachelor’s and master’s programs among the best in the nation and world.
FAST Sports Programming Surges at More Than Twice the Rate of Sports Channel Growth
New Gracenote Data Hub analysis finds sports program titles up 31.2% and individual games and events up 37.5%...
There is nothing scientific about The Great ADHD Myth? ‘documentary’
Channel 4’s programme wastes a chance to ask important questions about how ADHD is diagnosed and treated, instead indulging in unscientific methods and conspiracy theories, says author Gina Rippon
Technical College System of Georgia Launches Statewide Partnership for Mental Health Support
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), which oversees the state's technical colleges, adult literacy programs, and a host of economic and workforce development programs, today announced a new statewide initiative that will expand mental health support to students across 16 of its colleges. Through a collaboration with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, the system has committed to ensuring TCSG students have immediate access to counseling an
Project ECHO Nevada prepares school-based professionals to support student mental health
Project ECHO Nevada's School-Based Mental Health Program is preparing school-based professionals for addressing mental health in schools
Regional Opioid Task Force Announcement
Date of Record: August 20, 2026The Regional Opioid Task Force is pleased to announce: Notification of Funding Opportunity for the Providing Access, Treatment, and Hope Grant Program as well as a Posit
Why governments need science advice: Lessons from UK’s chief science adviser
Professor Dame Angela McLean, the U.K. government’s chief science adviser, discussed the role of science advice in government during an armchair discussion at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, hosted by the Science and Technology Policy Program as part of its Civic Scientist Lecture Series.
Pages - Maryland Department of Health announces launch of Assisted Outpatient Treatment program
An official website of the State of Maryland.
KC contracting program for women and minority business owners ends
The city council repealed the program that steered contract dollars to minority- and women-owned businesses after the state sued.
CLE wraps up 2026 Season with history, sports, and science talks
The Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment's (CLE) 2026 program series is coming to an end. Be sure to check out these last few programs before summer on the Plateau winds down.
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics. The move comes as major college sports programs now are paying millions of dollars to athletes. The financial battle for the best athletes has strained many athletic departments, which are now running deficits. North Ca...
States use tax dollars to shore up rising college sports budgets
A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics. The move comes as major college sports programs now are paying millions of dollars to athletes.
Louisiana’s college sports programs are losing money. Can sales taxes save them?
University leaders are considering setting up economic development districts, like one LSU recently created around its Baton Rouge campus, that would give their school access to sales tax revenue already being collected.
Carbondale Area students conclude participation in Chief Science Officer Program
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School eighth grade and freshman students recently concluded their participation in the Chief Science Officer Program with a year-end celebration on May 29. Students gathered at NEIU 19 to showcase the…
NGHS teacher named Advocate Leader by national Society for Science
Olivia Kuper, a teacher at North Greene High School has been selected for Society for Science’s 2026–27 Advocate Program, a national initiative that supports educators mentoring students as they conduct
Top Dem group reveals new congressional targets in bid to flip House: 'Proven fighters'
The DCCC adds five new races to its Red to Blue list, bringing the program total to 37 as Democrats try to retake the House of Representatives.
Grocers tour site of future city-run store in East Harlem
Under the program, private operators of city-owned stores will get free rent and tax dollars in order to sell staples at a 30% discount.
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
In her first large staff meeting, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promised Wednesday to advocate for the agency while acknowledging that congressionally funded programs lacked staff and employees were feeling burned out.
Mason Rudolph admits jealousy towards Drew Allar, Will Howard
Mason Rudolph gets candid about Drew Allar, Will Howard, and the Steelers’ QB program.
Homeschool Program: Earth's Place in the Universe Mon, Sep 21 @ 10:30 a.m. • United States Air Force Academy
Episode I: the Phantom Menace restarted the saga which has inspired and entertained fans around the world since 1977.
Coe College announces approval of three-year online business administration degree
Coe College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to launch a three-year, reduced-credit bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in strategic leadership, the college announced Aug. 18. The online-only program is designed for adult students and working professionals. College officials said it is a true three-year degree, rather than an accelerated […]
From college sports to writing a book: Meet the powerhouse athlete balancing athletics and academics
From competing for one of the top programs in college sports to writing a sci-fi novel, Osawese Agbonkonkon is taking "giving it your all" to a whole new level.
Applications now open for second cohort of CatalystQ Minority Business Accelerator
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY — Queen Anne’s County program provides business coaching, resources and grant funding to minority-owned businesses
AMC Entertainment Stock Moves Higher Wednesday: What's Going On?
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AMC) are climbing Wednesday afternoon, lifted by broader market strength following a major macroeconomic policy move.Treasury Bond Buyback Program Relieves Market PressureThe U.S. Treasury Department announced a surprise expansion of its debt buyback…