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Rising costs, health insurance, abortion: The issues driving Michigan’s Senate election
A look at policy proposals from Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican nominee Mike Rogers.
Sandusky County Public Health reports West Nile virus case
The infected person resides in Vickery and is the first human case of West Nile virus in Sandusky County since 2016.
AP report: Senate Republicans move cash from North Carolina to Kansas as battle for majority shifts
The moves offer a stark sign of how dramatically the Senate map has shifted just a month before midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
3 new business openings worth knowing about in downtown and North Raleigh
A yoga studio, a 35-year-old coffee shop expanding near its Hillsborough Street home, and a round hotel reborn after a $36 million makeover.
Abbott ramps up attacks on Democratic challenger, Gina Hinojosa, as Texas governor’s race tightens
Gov. Greg Abbott is escalating attacks on Gina Hinojosa as some polls show a closer race and Republicans confront voter concerns about the economy.
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
The Detroit Free Press endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. He also received endorsements this week from Sierra Club Michigan and the Michigan Laborers’ International Union of North America, or LiUNA. Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers was endorsed by the Michigan Corn Growers Association. The Michigan Professional Firefighters Union and National Security Leaders […]
The Oral Microbiome Trend Is Going Mainstream and the Science Behind It Is Compelling
Prebiotic toothpastes and microbiome rinses are going mainstream and dentists say the science backs them up.
Politics Friday: Keith Ellison, Ron Schutz appear in their first attorney general race debate
Friday at noon, the first head-to-head debate in the race for Minnesota attorney general. In his bid for a third term, DFL incumbent Keith Ellison faces Republican Ron Schutz, a prominent Twin Cities attorney.
Wyman Duggan launches campaign for Jacksonville Mayor
The Republican argues incumbent Donna Deegan isn't functioning like a 'strong Mayor' should.
Rabies detected in Crook County bat prompts public health warning
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
Hispanic Excellence: Business
The Panthers ‘Celebration of Hispanic Excellence’ program recognizes individuals nominated by their peers, colleagues, families or friends for the positive impact they are making in South Florida and beyond. This includes business owners, educators, creators, healthcare workers, public servants, executives and more. Last week, leaders in public service and education
Top Senate GOP-aligned super PAC pauses N.C. spending, in sign of deepening woes
The Senate Leadership Fund’s pulling money from North Carolina is the latest signal the Republican Party is giving up hope of holding that Senate seat.
Where Public Health Meets Public Safety: What Healthcare Design Can Teach Us About Modern Justice Facilities
For decades, justice facility planning centered on security, operational efficiency and durability.
GOP super PAC pauses spending in North Carolina Senate race, shifting money to Kansas
The new moves from the Senate Leadership Fund reflect a difficult landscape for Republicans, with increasingly competitive races in red states.
The Road to the Texas Midterms
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
Against the Politics of Communal Fear
We can take antisemitism seriously without making communal identity the organizing principle of public life.
Against the Politics of Communal Fear
We can take antisemitism seriously without making communal identity the organizing principle of public life.
Flurry of Lawsuits Shows Both Parties Preparing for Post-Election Challenges
Republicans are using the courts to hunt for noncitizen voters. Democrats worry the G.O.P. is trying make it harder for eligible voters to cast ballots — and paving the way to try to toss valid election results.
These Texas doctors want to make sure people know their abortion rights during medical emergencies
Texas passed the Life of the Mother Act in 2025, aiming to clarify the narrow medical exception to the state's abortion ban. Advocates are still working to spread the word.
Beshear, Calipari share the stage in Arkansas during KY governor’s book tour
The two discussed Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of Senate Bill 150 in 2023.
Analysis-Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees
NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A crackdown on Obamacare health insurance could raise prices for US consumers and insurers by removing healthy, low-cost enrollees, adding pressure to a shrinking marketplace.
PAHO regional meeting of health ministers concludes with new measures to strengthen health security and address key health threats
Health authorities approved new regional strategies to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies, tackle antimicrobial resistance, curb dengue and other arboviral diseases, and improve food safety, while advancing access to vaccines, medicines and other essential health technologies across the Americas.
Embraer Soars with 41 Business Jet Deliveries in Q3
Manufacturer is on track to meet its forecast total
Analysis | How Trump keeps embracing AI
And what else happened this week under his administration.
$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel
Supported by $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program, a team of Penn State materials science researchers will investigate how certain elements — samarium, europium and tellurium — behave in molten salt-based nuclear fuel recycling systems.
Federal Agencies Lack Data to Track Small Business Research Awards
Federal agencies awarded $4.4 billion in SBIR and STTR grants, but missing commercialization data obscure results. See what GAO says needs to improve.
Whitefish Lake Institute hosts Science Quencher Oct. 9
Local voices of science and conservation will speak on northwest Montana’s wildlife and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher on Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This event is free and open to the public.
Whitefish Lake Institute hosts Science Quencher Oct. 9
Local voices of science and conservation will speak on northwest Montana’s wildlife and environment at Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher on Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Ramsey Room at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This event is free and open to the public.
UT launches $25M healthcare AI initiative with few public details
Experts say only a few university health systems have launched such comprehensive plans around AI, with the potential to impact millions of patients, students and faculty.
Top Senate GOP group puts pause on spending in North Carolina
National Republicans are starting to make major moves to divert resources away from the North Carolina Senate race where GOP candidate Michael Whatley has long been trailing in polls.
Brittany Broski, aka ‘kombucha girl,’ is coming to Eastern KY. How to get tickets
Her celebrity talk show, “Royal Court,” boasts some of the most renowned faces and references in pop culture.
Report shows $1B Maine budget gap
The report comes as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the Legislature and governor’s mansion.
Only one browser has this really helpful search tool
This is great for experimentation with a different search site, keeping a particular search out of your history at your usual site, or giving yourself a break from AI-first answers.
Tom Cruise's latest risky business
Tom Cruise doesn't play things safe. Yes, obviously, I'm referring to him hanging off assorted aircraft and other insane things he does in his cinematic stunt-o-ramas. But in his 45-year history in Hollywood, Cruise has done a lot of different roles and navigated through various reinventions.
What's happening at the Waunakee Public Library
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Avon Science Education Institution Gets Massive Grant From NASA
It will upgrade the Talcott Mountain Science Center's planetarium, observatory, and data science facilities.
Disappointing 29,000 jobs added in September as unemployment ticks up
Friday's jobs report is the last one that will come out before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump's Republicans maintain full control of Congress.
Time Mission Adventure Attraction Opens at Edison's Supercharged Entertainment
The 30+ challenge experience joins the venue's karting track and arcade.
(LETTERS) Kelly Walsh sports debacle and GOP leadership
Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its
Press Release: New Community Paramedic for HOPE
Rowan County Public Health and Rowan County EMS Welcome New Community Paramedic to Post Overdose Response TeamFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESalisbury, NC- Rowan County Public Health and Rowan County EMS a
Tesla’s EV sales top estimates with auto business rebounding
The automaker delivered 486,532 vehicles worldwide in the third quarter. That compared with 463,761 expected on average in analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
Depeche Mode fans flock to Prague’s Charles Bridge to recreate 1988 band photo
A new trend has emerged at Prague's Charles Bridge, where tourists now line up to recreate a famous photo of the members of Depeche Mode | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Tony Romo Steps Back Into Spotlight After Arrest
Tony Romo makes his first public appearance since his summer arrest, shooting a 76 at a PGA Tour Q-School event in Oklahoma.
Shemar Moore says his daughter 'saved my life' after he was in a 'dark place'
NEW YORK – As Shemar Moore's run continues on "S.W.A.T. Exiles," the spinoff of the CBS drama "S.W.A.T.," he says art has imitated life.
Most health institutions failed to address acetaminophen-autism misinformation on Instagram, audit finds
Most public health institutions failed to respond promptly to misinformation on social media that falsely claimed acetaminophen use during pregnancy is linked to autism, according to research presented ...
New restaurant and museum celebrates shows & movies filmed in NC. What’s inside?
The menu includes movie theater-inspired snacks and creatively-named beers.
Is Trump too focused on political content creators as midterms approach?
With Republicans deeply worried about the looming midterms, is President Trump focusing too much on politically obsessed content creators and consumers instead of ordinary voters? Join The Hill’s s…
The Business Cost of Failing to Anticipate Climate Risk
Rising climate risks in Mexico mean businesses should use data analytics and preventive insurance for continuity, writes Joaquin Barreiro.
Democrats expand battleground for House, reaching into bloodred districts
The additions include Kansas’s 2nd, Michigan’s 1st, North Carolina’s 13th, New Jersey’s 2nd, Oklahoma’s 5th, Texas’s 9th, Virginia’s 6th and Washington’s 5th.
Congressional District 4
Republican Lauren Boebert and Democrat Eileen Laubacher are competing in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Read where the candidates stand on healthcare, immigration, affordability and rural communities.
Hopkins Political Union encourages dialogue across differences
With support from the Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund, which is currently accepting applications, groups like the Hopkins Political Union are promoting meaningful conversations on campus
Ally of Spanish PM threatens to derail housing decree as fury over evictions grows
Spain's leftist government faced a bruising battle in parliament on Friday after an allied party opposed its plans to tackle a housing crisis stirring public protests, particularly over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman.
Steve Hilton faces steep odds in bid for California governor after 20-year GOP drought
Republican Steve Hilton's biggest obstacle to becoming California's next governor is simple math.
Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely.
Cambodia: Imprisonment of Activists, Politicians, and Journalists Amid Unrelenting Crackdown
Human Rights Watch thanks the Special Rapporteur for his report, which describes the deteriorating situation for civil society and the political opposition amid an unrelenting crackdown on freedom of expression.
Panicked Red-State Republicans Learning Politics on the Fly
GOP candidates in places like Kansas and Texas are having to really campaign for the first time.
With a steel mill and campaign cash, Trump and GOP leaders launch an Iowa rescue mission
Republicans are on a rescue mission in Iowa, touting new plans for a $15 billion steel mill as President Donald Trump and the state’s GOP leaders rush to blunt the political impact of a battered economy and prevent the governor’s office, a Senate seat and three House seats from slipping into Democratic hands in November.
AIPAC Is Spending Millions to Elect Friends. It’s Also Making Enemies.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has increasingly become a campaign issue unto itself. Some candidates have worn opposition from AIPAC as a badge of honor or made a point of rejecting the group’s support.
MD Health Department fined $4.7M so far for delayed psychiatric care
Maryland is scheduled to approve a six-figure payment after the Department of Health failed to provide prompt psychiatric care to criminal defendants, an ongoing issue that has racked up a cost of $4.7 million.
Mike Mazzei, Cyndi Munson face off in gubernatorial debate ahead of midterm election
OETA aired a pre-taped debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor on Thursday.
Gov. Sherrill launches working group to examine NJ public employee health benefits
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has launched a working group bringing together state officials, unions, health care organizations and other stakeholders to develop recommendations aimed at improving the affordability …
With a new breed of candidate, Democrats are challenging in states they usually lose
President Donald Trump’s flagging popularity isn’t the only problem Republicans face this fall.
Rabies comeback? A concerning signal for America's public health infrastructure
Eighteen months ago, I asked whether anti-vaccine rhetoric and a retreat from infectious-disease preparedness might open the door for rabies. Now the CDC reports more rabies inquiries, more mass-exposure events, and a sharp rise in lifesaving post-exposure treatment. Is rabies making a comeback or is a strained public-health system making every possible exposure harder to assess?
Trump Puts on a Midterms Show for an Audience That’s Already Sold
President Trump spent the day preaching to his most fervent fans, not the voters he will need to help elect or re-elect a slate of Republicans fighting in states from Alaska to Maine.
Business park rises from remnants of former Lowe's store in Sparks
A former Lowe's hardware store took one more step in its transformation into an art and innovation campus in Reno-Sparks as it celebrated the opening of its business park.
Comptoller DiNapoli fends off attacks from challenger Hernandez in NY1 debate
Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez assailed incumbent Tom DiNapoli's record and ethics.
Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could factor into his future
In an interview with NBC News, Vance said he is cautiously optimistic that Republicans’ numbers are improving even as concerns about the war and gas prices take a political toll.
Voter ID proponents say California Democrats lying about Trump support
Republicans respond after gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said during a debate Wednesday that President Trump put Proposition 39 on the ballot.
WATCH: President Trump in Durant for political rally
KTEN News offers live coverage of the Republican rally at Durant’s Choctaw Event Center featuring President Donald Trump, with updates starting at 4 p.m. CT, including news segments and live broadcasts through the evening.
Full Debate: DiNapoli, Hernandez face off in debate
Incumbent state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez are expected to participate in the debate.
A fact-checked guide to Trump's talking points and falsehoods at midterm rallies
President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in toss-up races that will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of his presidency. Here’s a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump statements and how they square for accuracy.
Dublin Teen Makes Science Click For Neurodivergent Students
Emerald High senior Bhavya Dwivedi creates hands-on lessons to help neurodivergent students grasp concepts from magnetism to anatomy.
J.D. Vance visits Florida to rally the Republican base. Skeptics remain
One attendee said he’s considering leaving the governor’s race option blank after backing James Fishback in the Republican primary.
Trump jokingly calls Paxton a ‘pain in the ass’ at Texas event
President Donald Trump jokingly described Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as “a pain in the ass” during remarks in Denton, Texas, on Thursday – the latest in a long line of jabs he has made about his staunch ally who is running in a critical race for the GOP.
More than a dozen sickened in parasite outbreak linked to hotel pool, health officials say
Public health officials say more than a dozen people were sickened by a parasite linked to a hotel swimming pool.
More than a dozen sickened in parasite outbreak linked to hotel pool, health officials say
Public health officials say more than a dozen people were sickened by a parasite linked to a hotel swimming pool.
New Black Cat Theater Cafe brings live entertainment to Tulsa’s Studio Row
The new Studio Row venue will feature family matinees, live theater, magic shows, comedy and other entertainment alongside a full cafe and bar.
Annual Maine Public Health Conference Focuses on Getting ‘Back to the Basics’
This year’s theme, “Nourish to Flourish,” focused on strengthening fundamental building blocks across the state. A key focus: food access.
‘Comedy royalty’ to perform at Modesto’s Gallo Center. When, how to get tickets
He’s also an actor, producer, writer and film director.
Oregon Students Edge Up in Math, Science and English Proficiency but Still Lag Far Behind Scores of a Decade Ago
Oregon’s public school assessments for math, science and English language arts edged up for the second year in a row.
Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson's gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and stakeholder concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence plan raises questions about disputed quotes and transparency.
Leading Sustainable Business's Next Chapter
The Lundquist College of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Jordan as the new director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices.
'I'll stand in front of the bulldozers': Veterans protest Trump's arch
Since President Donald Trump first began talking about building a Triumphal Arch in Memorial Circle, it’s been met with criticism from the public, lawmakers and even veterans
'I'll stand in front of the bulldozers': Veterans protest Trump's arch
Since President Donald Trump first began talking about building a Triumphal Arch in Memorial Circle, it’s been met with criticism from the public, lawmakers and even veterans
Guidance for eating a heart healthy diet | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
For heart health, eating a healthy, balanced overall diet that is easy to maintain long-term is key, according to Harvard Chan's Frank Hu.
DiLorenzo attack ad brands rival as 'Silver Spoon Shaheen'
Republican Anthony DiLorenzo’s first attack ad calls Democratic rival Stefany Shaheen “Silver Spoon Shaheen,” escalating the race to succeed Rep. Chris Pappas.
EXCLUSIVE: Embrace Trump or not?; Amendment 3's carrots and sticks
Republicans damned if they embrace President Donald Trump, and damned if they don't. Amendment 3 offers tax cuts — but at what cost?
Trump launches near-daily campaign sprint
But questions remain on whether he’ll help or hurt Republicans
Trump memecoin plans another gala amid backlash to self-enrichment
The latest event will take place next month at the president’s golf club in Northern Virginia.
Trump says planning midterm convention during NFL opener was ‘stupid’
President Donald Trump acknowledged that scheduling the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention during the NFL’s opening game of the 2026 season was not the best idea. The president sat down with Time magazine for an interview this week and was asked about the possibility of Democrats taking control of Congress in the midterm elections. He […]
Local hospitals to conduct community health survey
Memorial Health partnered with Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Logan County Department of Public Health, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital to gather feedback from their respected communities on their needs.
50 children in our area hit by cars every year; toxic pond water in Centennial Park; ‘gas station heroin’; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
In a news report following a Murfreesboro child who was killed by an automobile, reporter Amber Jayanth from WSMV Channel 4 News cited statistics gathered at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt about pediatric pedestrian injuries. Trauma registry data from Monroe Carell indicates that about 50 children per year on average are treated after being hit by a car. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: CNN (mRNA flu vaccine); ABC News and the American Journal of Managed Care (Pennsylvania measles outbreak); News Channel 5 (blue-green algae in the pond at Centennial Park, which can release toxins that make people and pets sick). WSMV Channel 4 News interviewed Saumya Aujla, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, about the health risks of kratom, sometimes called “gas station heroin,” and why Tennessee banned the drug. WTVF News Channel 5 interviewed Brianna Smith, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for a piece on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Prevention interviewed Mitchell Gigandet, MD, Assistant Professor in the Neuro-Sleep Division, for a story about MDPI research on caffeine that used EEG imaging to see how the drug impacts sleep. It was found that caffeine may make sleep less restorative even when you fall asleep normally and stay in bed for eight hours. The Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Landro interviewed Joseph Schlesinger, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, for a story about ICU alarms keeping patients from getting sleep and creating alarm fatigue for nurses. Billboard reporter Melinda Newman interviewed country star Dasha about her upcoming vocal surgery at Vanderbilt Health. The story was picked up by numerous print and radio outlets including People.
Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials
The White House Office of Management and Budget added $20 million to the pot for commemorative events a day before DHS awarded an advertising contract of the same amount.
Pope Leo XIV's October prayer intention is 'for mental health ministry'
More than a billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, while public spending on mental health accounts for barely 2% of health budgets.
Disney plans restructuring of television business, WSJ reports
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Walt Disney plans a restructuring of its television business that could result in hundreds of layoffs and the consolidation of divisions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Implications of Proposed 2030 Census Changes for Research and Public Health
A proposed Census Bureau rule could change the demographic information collected through the 2030 Census — eliminating questions on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation — with potential implications for population health research and the use of Census data. The Census Bureau has invited the public to comment on this proposal by October 13, 2026. Rutgers experts available to discuss the proposed changes include Cristine Delnevo, Director of the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and
'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
Can Donalds convince Black voters to leave the Democratic Party, like he did?
Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor is hoping to capitalize on Black voters’ frustration with the Democratic Party.
Finalists named for Nistler College of Business & Public Administration deanship
Open forums will be held Oct. 5, 7, 12 and 14 in Nistler Hall’s Barry Auditorium.