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Kings’ Acuff Jr. Predicted To Make All-Rookie 1st Team
Sacramento’s top pick prepares to lead a rebuilding roster, aiming to shatter franchise scoring records and outshine his peers as a definitive centerpiece for the Kings' future.
Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute
The EPA is “thinking first about industry’s needs.”
Breece Hall ready for full workload
Jets RB Breece Hall prepared for normal workload despite missing time with injury
Ontario Science Centre axes 30 jobs including entire science department — what laid-off workers are owed
The cuts wiped out 540+ years of service. Here's how severance, EI and a temporary benefits rule apply
Holiday Shipping Will Cost Businesses More in 2026. FedEx, UPS, Amazon, and USPS Are Raising Peak-Season Fees
Businesses should prepare for higher shipping fees this season. Here's what you can expect to pay.
Scientists find Ozempic may slow aging itself
Semaglutide helped older healthy mice live longer while improving memory, muscle function, blood sugar control, and several biological signs of aging. Its effects went beyond those seen with calorie restriction, raising the possibility that GLP-1 drugs could tap into a separate biological pathway linked to longevity.
Charm City Run celebrates 25 years with Baltimore-themed shoe
A Baltimore running retailer is putting its new identity on a familiar shoe as it prepares to celebrate a quarter-century in business.
The Nerazzurri's training session at the Inter Training Centre
Inter’s preparations continue ahead of their next fixture, the Serie A game against Udinese at San Siro on Monday 14 September at 20:45 CEST.On Friday morning, the Nerazzurri took to the pitch for a...
CCHD: Dr. Chad Anderson Awarded With Emerging Health Leader Award
The Christian County Health Department’s (CCHD) Public Health Administrator, Dr. Chad Anderson, has been honored with quite the accomplishment, as he was recently nominated, and awarded with the Emerging Public Health Leader Award by the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA). Hart Media Group recently […]
Marchisio reveals how Vlahovic should have handled his Juventus departure
Claudio Marchisio says he would have stayed at Juventus if he were Dusan Vlahovic, revealing how he would have handled the situation the striker found himself in Turin at the end of last season.Vlahov...
Health administrator fired, plans wrongful termination suit against Monroe County
Monroe County health administrator Lori Kelley has been fired, her attorney says, and plans an EEOC charge and lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Her departure comes as the health department is struggling with nursing vacancies.
Vikings Issue Clear Micah Parsons Message Before Packers Game
The Minnesota Vikings offense will have to worry about the Green Bay Packers‘ pass rush ahead of the Week 1 contest. However, as they prepared for the season opener, the Vikings didn’t have to stress over Micah Parsons. During training camp, the Packers placed Parsons on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Aug. […] The post Vikings Issue Clear Micah Parsons Message Before Packers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Matos wary of veteran Vardy as Swans host Clarets
Vitor Matos believes 39-year-old Jamie Vardy is still capable of making a mark in the Championship as the former England striker eyes a Burnley debut at Swansea City. Vardy is set to be named in the Clarets squad to visit the Swansea.com Stadium, having joined Burnley this week after departing Italian club Cremonese. "He is someone who understands how to score goals," said Matos, who is 14 months younger than Vardy.
Bueno departs Wolves to join Club America on loan
Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Santiago Bueno leaves the club on loan until the end of the season to join Mexican side Club America.
We need more transparency in public health, not power grabs [column]
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is proposing major changes to state health regulations that would significantly expand that department’s authority.
Happy Hens farm in Ramona voluntarily recalls eggs after Salmonella outbreak
Following genetic testing that linked a regional salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens to eggs from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona, the farm voluntarily recalled its eggs this week, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Chester County measles cases rise as state reports 676 infections
Chester County has recently been designated a county with community transmission, according to the Department of Health.
Central drops Homecoming game vs Abilene Cooper 28-21
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Central Bobcats entered week three of the high school football season 1-1 and hosted Abilene Cooper for their Homecoming. Bobcats were coming off a 40-35 week two loss in which they played catchup the whole game and looked to rebound tonight. Bobcats took on the Cougars for […]
Ex-Eagles Player Gives Concerning Makai Lemon Analysis
The pressure is high for the Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon to perform well out of the gate. That comes with being a first-round pick, especially in a town like Philly. Former Eagles player Jon Ritchie recently expressed his concern with Lemon, as the Eagles prepare for Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. […] The post Ex-Eagles Player Gives Concerning Makai Lemon Analysis appeared first on HEAVY.
Firefighters still battling health effects 25 years after 9/11
One of the most comprehensive efforts to understand the cancer risks firefighters face began at the Tucson Fire Department.
Public Health Strike Force at Iowa hosts safety event 25 years after 9/11
The Public Health Strike Force at Iowa hosted the Be Ready Bash: For 9/11 event to promote safety and emergency preparedness in Iowa City and on the University of Iowa campus. After 25 years since the events of 9/11, the Be Ready Bash, funded by the 9/11 Day of Service Grant, provides students and...
Business the focus at reimagined State of Surf City at Pier Plaza
A business and city department showcase, business leadership panel and VIP reception highlighted Thursday night's event in Huntington Beach.
US Department of Labor investigating Rochester businesses
The Minnesota Department of Labor confirmed the U.S. Department of Labor is investigating numerous Rochester businesses.
Arkansas Department of Health plans to cut 38 jobs, eliminate additional 33 empty positions
The Arkansas Department of Health plans to eliminate 71 positions, including 38 that are currently filled, effective Nov. 1, a department spokesperson said Friday.
Cardinals’ Masyn Winn Returns to Lineup After Day Off
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to welcome back their 2006 World Series championship club on Friday night as they try to bounce back from being swept by the San Francisco Giants. They’ll play host to the Chicago White Sox and look to play the role of spoiler for the South Siders, who lead the […] The post Cardinals’ Masyn Winn Returns to Lineup After Day Off appeared first on HEAVY.
Federal court rejects Trump administration order keeping Michigan coal plant open
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Water Quality Health Advisory - Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Tests completed on Friday, September 11, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Dog Beach (Virginia Key Beach south side) does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria.
Monroe hot sauce company ordered to stop sales over botulism risk: Health officials
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is urging the public to not consume hot sauces made by a Monroe company, saying they have a potential Botulism risk.…
Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned
An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president.
Inspired Entertainment (INSE) general counsel details stock and 100,000 share units
General counsel Damon Carys reports 23,043 INSE shares plus RSU and PRSU awards, including a 100,000-unit grant deferred until departure or change in control.
Man arrested after allegedly dismantling A/C units at Heights-area business
A 49-year-old man was arrested after a repairman reportedly caught him dismantling rooftop air conditioning units and taking copper at a Heights-area business.
Interior Department announces biggest hunting expansion in U.S. history
More than 95% of wildlife refuge lands are now open to hunting and sport fishing
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Sept. 11, 2026
On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller covered the latest in Chicago sports as the Bears prepare to take on the Panthers, and the Cubs and Sox have a rough week.
Angus King urges Department of Education to restore mental health grants for schools
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King joined a dozen Democratic colleagues who are demanding that the Trump administration restore grant funding for school-based mental health services.
Court rejects government's energy "emergency" that kept coal plant open
The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.
Science Agencies Pull ‘Political Interference’ Protections From Scientific Integrity Policies
NSF and the Department of Commerce have scrubbed references to the dangers of political interference in science from official agency policy documents.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders: Deadline to 'Get Ready' Early is Tonight
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin this Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple allows you to prepare for your pre-order early. Simply look for the "Get Ready" button on the Shop iPhone page or in the Apple Store app and proceed to select your iPhone 18 Pro model and any accessories, get pre-approved for financing or leasing if necessary, and so forth. Apple is giving customers until 9 p.m. Apple is giving customers until 9 p.m.
Elon Musk's PAC adds Maine 2nd District race to electioneering bid
Musk's America PAC is already spending on the high-profile Maine U.S. Senate race. Now it's sending text and phone messages hoping to boost Republican Paul LePage in his contest against Democrat Matt Dunlap.
Trump loyalist probing Mar-a-Lago search says DOJ tensions sparked his resignation
“Lanes got crossed,” Joe diGenova told NBC News after his departure from the Justice Department.
Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn
Experts warn of dangers from fossil fuel expansion and federal carveouts for the AI industry.
Arkansas Department of Health getting rid of 71 positions in new restructuring plan
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) said Friday that they are implementing a reduction of work force effective Nov. 1.
Daniel Haake: Small business needs a lifeline amid road repairs
The city’s current approach to the 16th Street Bridge is to manage what it can control, making sure the bridge is completed on time. But for businesses like Long’s Bakery, managing the schedule isn’t the whole answer.
BAR Investigation Leads to Suspension of Business License - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
“The State employees who investigate fraudulent activity associated with car repairs often go unnoticed by the motoring public, but their work helps to keep us safe out on the roads. Their work also protects consumers from financial harm.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On September 3, 2026, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)announced […]
‘World’s most profitable football business’: Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea cash earns £175m
Proceeds are in a UK account amid a dispute about how the money should be used and a separate criminal investigation
50 Years of Engineering Better Health - USC Viterbi
BME 50 -The Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at USC Viterbi and Keck celebrated 50 years of excellence and innovation with a two-day gathering
Arkansas Department of Health plans dozens of layoffs in November
The Arkansas Department of Health will eliminate 71 positions on Nov. 1 to better align its resources with the agency’s budget priorities and long-term goals.
SAFETY ALERT: Rabies exposures rise in U.S. – and CSRA is seeing impact
Individual shots alone cost more than $400 before emergency room fees, according to data gathered from the CDC and the Department of Public Health.
Five causes for concern as Eagles prepare to face Commanders
Jayden Daniels, Washington’s rushing attack and Philadelphia’s offensive transition create legitimate causes for concern entering Week 1
Department of War extends, expands health insurance pilot for civilian employees and dependents in Japan
The Department of War is expanding access through the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, including eligibility for authorized dependents of DOW civilian employees. This expansion reaffirms the DOW’s ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality healthcare access for civilian personnel and their families in Japan.
Study Shows Benefits of Coffee for Liver Health
Good news for coffee lovers. A recent study found coffee could offer some health benefits for the liver. A hepatologist explains more about the research.
Justice Department secures first-of-its-kind deportation through secretive court
(CNN) — In a victory for President Donald Trump, the Justice Department announced Friday that it secured a first-of-its-kind deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal that
Justice Department secures deportation of Afghan woman through secretive ‘Alien Terrorist’ court
In a victory for President Donald Trump, the Justice Department announced Friday that it secured a first-of-its-kind deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal that had never been used before the administration activated it this summer.
Prime Video expresses interest in World Cup media rights
Amazon has largely stayed on the periphery of the conversation around 2030 World Cup media rights, but that may be starting to change. At Bloomberg’s “Power Players” conference in New York on Thursday, Amazon’s head of Prime Video U.S., Jay Marine, was asked about the company’s penchant for domestic soccer rights as FIFA prepares to…
Tennille cafe celebrates one year in business
Scoot’s Cafe and Ice Cream Emporium was created when co-owners Robert Fisher and Rose Holton combined their separate businesses, a cafe and an ice cream shop, after both faced difficulties on their own.
Gophers football adds new commercial logo on helmets
The Gophers athletic department has opened up a new revenue stream, via a sponsorship sticker for its football helmets this season, sources told the Pioneer Press. With a new NCAA rule allowing a few spaces for commercial logos on jerseys, apparel and equipment this year, the bottom rear “bumper” of Minnesota’s helmets will now have branding for Visible, a budget mobile phone carrier owned by ...
Data center bill could help shield Americans from rising energy costs
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing Americans' energy bills from spiking because of nearby data centers, according to Speaker
URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography to host Science Saturday
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 11, 2026 – The public is invited to a family-friendly day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus, home of the Graduate School of Oceanography, Department of Ocean Engineering, and numerous other organizations, which together create a world-renowned community of coastal and ocean scientists, engineers, […]
With pace and real finesse – fans vote for Michael Olise
Explosive acceleration, irresistible dribbling and a clinical finish with real finesse! In his first competitive match following the summer break, Michael Olise impressively demonstrated that he had l...
The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new faculty for 2026-27
Twenty new faculty have joined the College of Arts & Sciences this year, strengtheningdepartments and programs with their wide-ranging expertise and filling numerous leadershiproles for the College and university.
UTIA Launches Fellowship to Prepare Future Animal Science Professionals
F.U.S.E. Animal Science will integrate undergraduate research, Extension and professional development
Could Shohei Ohtani’s health jeopardize Dodgers’ playoff run?
Bob Nightengale examines concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s health and what they could mean for the Dodgers as they prepare for another playoff run.
What a Business Owner’s Policy Covers and Leaves Out
Northern Nevada Insurance Agency, an independent agency in Reno, quotes business owner’s policies across multiple carriers for restaurants, retail stores, rental property owners, contractors and professional offices. The bundle covers commercial property, general liability and business interruption, while workers’ compensation, commercial auto and professional liability are separate policies the agency reviews alongside it. Reno, NV, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A business owner's policy i
CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety
When state health departments, federal health agencies and medical societies diverge, how is an ordinary person supposed to know whom to trust?
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Water Quality Health Advisory - Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
DOH-Miami-Dade has issued a water quality advisory for Bark Beach.
The Courage to Care: The Spirit We Saw on 9/11 Still Endures
Twenty-five years ago, our nation experienced one of the darkest days in its history, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. This anniversary also arrives during National Preparedness Month, a reminder that readiness is at the core of healthcare’s mission.
How Flex Pay Launch At Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Has Changed Its Investment Story
Six Flags Entertainment introduced Flex Pay by Upgrade in September 2026, letting eligible guests buy Season Passes and other products of US$49 or more online and pay over time through fixed monthly installments, with immediate access to pass benefits after activation and no prepayment penalties. This financing option could influence how visitors budget for trips, with more spending potentially shifting toward recurring passes and planned visits rather than one off ticket purchases. This...
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager says he deliberately sabotaged his team's travel plans to prepare for difficulties on the road
Arsenal were involved in travel difficulties on the way to Naples because of the UK Air Traffic Control incident on Tuesday; Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed he has deliberately sabotaged the clubs journey to stadiums, affected meal times and made changing rooms hotter
These Memphis restaurants earned perfect health scores in August
Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in August. These 22 restaurants earned perfect scores.
What health officials should learn from Pennsylvania’s measles fracas
States will need to be better prepared to defend their determinations of measles deaths.
From 9/11 survivor to business leader, Wendy Lanski carries lessons of resilience forward
Twenty-five years after surviving 9/11, Wendy Lanski reflects on resilience, leadership, empathy and business preparedness.
Clearfield County: 'Business as usual' for upcoming election
CLEARFIELD — Despite the ongoing legal battle over mail-in ballots, it will be business as usual for Clearfield County as it prepares for the upcoming General Election in November.
Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy Introduced
Today, Reps.Haley Stevens (D-MI), Jim Baird (R-IN), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act, to expand access to data science education and make sure Michigan students have the skills needed to compete in an increasingly data-driven economy.
Ontario Science Centre lays off 30 employees, including the entire science department
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off its entire science department as part of cuts that resulted in 30 employees losing their jobs. The Canadian Press was able to get a recording of a conference ca...
Ontario Science Centre lays off 30 employees, including the entire science department
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off its entire science department as part of cuts that resulted in 30 employees losing their jobs. The Canadian Press
Adam P. Silvers
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek Managing Partner Adam P. Silvers also serves as a member of the firm’s corporate and securities department and the veterinary law, food and beverage, intellectual property and technology practice groups.
Christopher H. Palmer
Christopher H. Palmer is managing partner of Cullen and Dykman and chair of the firm’s banking and financial services department.
Fact check: Trump, RFK Jr. and others make false claims on night 2 of GOP convention
(CNN) — President Donald Trump delivered another rapid-fire series of false claims on the second night of Republicans’ midterm convention on Thursday. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did his own barrage of wrongness. And various other speakers uttered statements that were untrue, misleading or missing critical context.Here is a fact check of some of the assertions from the final day of the convention. This is not intended as a comprehensive list of Thursday’s falsehoods.Trump’s many false claimsTrump made numerous false claims, some of which he also made in his longer speech Wednesday.Trump claimed that there were “no empty seats” in the Dallas arena as he spoke Thursday, which was visibly untrue. CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene, who was there, wrote in a live chat right after Trump made the claim that “I’m looking at rows of empty seats” and that “the idea that there are ‘no empty seats’ is just laughably untrue,” though she also said the room was mostly full. Trump has for years made false claims about supposedly never having had an empty seat.Trump further inflated one of his favorite fictional figures, claiming Thursday that “$22 trillion” in investment has come into the US; on Wednesday, he had put it at “over $20 trillion,” and even that lower figure has no apparent basis in reality. As of the time he spoke Thursday, the White House’s own website claimed there had been “$11.2 trillion” in “major investment announcements” this term, not “over $20 trillion,” and the White House figure was itself a major exaggeration of actual investment.Trump, talking about elections, lied that “there’s never been bigger cheaters” than Democrats; there is no basis for broadly describing Democrats as election cheaters. For the second straight night, Trump falsely claimed that the Biden administration allowed “25 million people” to pour into the country, though that number is nowhere close to correct. Trump again falsely claimed that former President Joe Biden and other Democrats “created the worst inflation in American history,” though even peak Biden-era inflation, 9.1% in June 2022, was far from the all-time record of 23.7%; it was a 40-year high, but the rate then fell sharply before Trump returned to office.Trump also baselessly claimed that Democrats would “defund the police” and give “voting rights and welfare to 25 million illegal aliens” if they won the midterms. Republicans will still control the White House in 2027 and 2028 and the president would be in position to veto any such changes if a Democratic-controlled Congress sought to make them, but there is no indication that Democrats want to do so. Also, even groups favoring strict immigration policies estimate that the total undocumented population is far less than “25 million” or even 20 million.As he did Wednesday, Trump claimed the US now has the world’s lowest prescription drug prices. The assertion is so broad that it is unclear what exactly Trump is referencing. But experts told CNN they highly doubt that the prices for brand-name drugs in the US are generally less than they are in other countries, and the Trump administration has not provided details to prove the claim.“It’s tough to claim that you’re getting the lowest prices anywhere in the world and then also not have any evidence to support that,” said Andrew Mulcahy, a senior health economist at RAND, while Diederik Stadig, senior healthcare economist at financial institution ING, said, “To say that the US now has the lowest drug prices in the world is at this moment not true.”And as he did Wednesday, Trump said “more Americans are working today than ever before” – which is true but nearly meaningless, since the number of people working in the US generally rises over time simply because the population rises over time.“There are more Americans working because there are more Americans. That’s the entire analysis,” Justin Wolfers, a University of Michigan professor of public policy and economics, wrote in his newsletter in August.RFK Jr.’s false claims on the pandemic, Trump’s record and moreFalse claim about Democrats and the 2024 electionKennedy unsuccessfully ran for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination before withdrawing to run as an independent and then eventually endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump. In Kennedy’s Thursday convention speech, he complained of how the Democrats handled the nomination race.At one point, he said, “For the first time in history, they cancelled their own convention. No voter ever cast a primary ballot for Kamala Harris, no elected delegate was ever consulted; the party of ‘No Kings’ simply anointed a queen.”Kennedy is entitled to express unhappiness about how quickly Democratic leaders coalesced around then-Vice President Harris after Biden unexpectedly dropped out of the race in July 2024, after the primaries were over and less than four months from Election Day. But it’s not true that the party canceled its convention or that delegates didn’t get any say.The convention was held; it was a four-day event in Chicago in August 2024. Democratic convention delegates officially nominated Harris in a virtual roll call vote in advance of the convention. It’s true that Harris was the only candidate on the roll call ballot, but that’s because she was the only candidate who gathered enough delegate signatures to appear on the ballot.It’s clear that party elites’ backing of Harris played a key role in the unusual nomination process. But Kennedy’s specific allegations that the convention was abandoned and delegates were cut out of the process are not true.False claim that Democrats closed ‘every church’ during the Covid-19 pandemicWhile attacking Democrats, Kennedy claimed that, during the Covid-19 pandemic, “They closed every church in our country for a year.”It’s not true that every church in the country was closed for a year, nor even that every church in a Democratic state was closed for a year.Every state issued some type of guidance or order about social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, but many states – including some led by Democrats and some led by Republicans – incorporated religious exemptions into those limitations on social interactions.According to a Pew Research Center analysis from April 2020, 15 states allowed religious gatherings to continue without a limit on their size. That set of states included Colorado, Michigan and Pennsylvania, which all had Democratic governors. And at least two states with Republican governors, Alaska and Idaho, were among the states that prohibited religious gatherings at least briefly.False claim that Trump ‘ended nine wars’Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has ended “eight wars.” Kennedy went one higher on Thursday, declaring, “President Trump has ended nine wars.”That’s false. Trump hasn’t even ended eight wars.Trump’s list of eight includes two situations that were never actually wars during his tenure: a diplomatic dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia and a mysterious supposed situation between Serbia and Kosovo. The list also includes a war, involving Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, that hasn’t actually ended despite a peace agreement brokered by the Trump administration.In addition, the list includes the war between Israel and Hamas, but Israel continues to conduct frequent attacks in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. And it includes the brief 2025 conflict between Israel and Iran, though Israel proceeded to join the US in starting another war against Iran in 2026.Claim about reversing a decline in longevityKennedy speaking of the Trump administration, claimed Thursday: “We have now reversed a 30-year decline in longevity. “Kennedy referenced preliminary data that he said he had received from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week, but it’s unclear what metric of longevity he’s referring to.CDC data shows that US life expectancy had been steadily increasing for decades before a sharp drop during the Covid-19 pandemic. Life expectancy had already started to rebound in 2022, under the Biden administration, and reached a new record high in 2024 before Trump’s second term began.Preliminary data shared by the CDC in July suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025.CNN has reached out to HHS for clarification on Kennedy’s comments.Claim that Democrats ‘lost 360,000 children’Speaking about Democrats, Kennedy said: “They somehow lost 360,000 children and they turned our federal government into the biggest child trafficking operation in world history.”Trump and other Republicans have made similar claims. But there’s no basis for the assertion that Democrats “lost” so many children or that the federal government was engaged in human trafficking.A 2024 report from the inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement had reported that more than 32,000 unaccompanied migrant children failed to appear as scheduled for immigration court hearings after being released or transferred out of custody between fiscal years 2019 and 2023 – a period that, notably, includes two years and four months under the first Trump administration. The report also said that 291,000 unaccompanied migrant children during this period were not given notices to appear in court.The report said that ICE had “no assurances” these children “are safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor.” But it did not say all the children were actually “lost” and did not definitively assert that any of them were trafficked – let alone that the government was somehow involved in a trafficking operation. And, again, the report spanned parts of both a Republican administration and a Democratic administration.Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, told CNN in 2024: “Long story short, no, there are not 320,000 kids missing. 32,000 kids missed court. That doesn’t mean they’re missing, it means they missed court (either because their sponsor didn’t bring them or they are teenagers who didn’t want to show up). The remaining 291,000 cases mentioned by the (Office of the Inspector General) are cases where ICE hasn’t filed the paperwork to start their immigration court cases.”Vance on inflation, crime and taxes on Social SecurityA false claim about the media and Biden-era inflationVice President JD Vance mocked the media during part of his speech on Thursday. But he made a false claim about Biden-era inflation while lampooning how the media supposedly challenged him over another false claim on that subject.Vance said: “The president and I would go during a campaign, we’d say, ‘You know, inflation is as high as it’s been in 100 years,’ and the fake news would say, ‘No, no, no, it’s as high as it’s been in 68 years.’ That ain’t good, ladies and gentlemen.”Mainstream journalists, at least, wouldn’t say that inflation under Biden was as high as it had been “in 68 years.” Rather, CNN and others noted that peak inflation under the Biden administration, 9.1% in June 2022, was the highest in about 40 years.Vance is entitled to make his general point that this correction still doesn’t make Biden-era inflation sound good, but his specific number was, again, wrong. And he didn’t acknowledge that inflation fell sharply under Biden after hitting the 40-year high, declining to 2.9% in Biden’s last full month in office, December 2024, and 3.0% in January 2025, when Trump and Vance were inaugurated.The rate was 3.4% in July 2026, the most recent month for which data is available.Trump didn’t end taxes on Social SecurityVance claimed, “We’ve ended taxes on Social Security.” Several other convention speakers, including Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania and Ohio House candidate Derek Merrin, similarly said the administration has achieved “no tax on Social Security.”It hasn’t. The big domestic policy bill Trump signed in 2025 did create an additional, temporary $6,000-per-year tax deduction for individuals age 65 and older (which phases out for individuals earning $75,000 per year or more), but as the White House has implicitly acknowledged, millions of Social Security recipients will continue to pay taxes on their benefits even before the temporary new deduction expires after 2028.The Social Security Administration said in 2025 that “the bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits.Claim about violent crime rate under BidenWhile criticizing the Biden administration, Vice President JD Vance claimed Thursday that the US “became a country where violent crime exploded, unless, of course, you could afford private security.”But violent crime did not explode under Biden. In fact, as FactCheck.org reported last month, data collected and published by the FBI shows that the national violent crime rate was at a lower level in 2023 and 2024, the last two full calendar years of Biden’s term, than it was in 2020, the last full calendar year of Trump’s first term. The year 2020 was highly unusual in many ways – violent crime jumped amid the Covid-19 pandemic – but Biden nonetheless left office with violent crime lower than it was when he took over. In fact, the 2024 violent crime rate was even lower than the 2019 rate under Trump before the pandemic.There was an increase in violent crime during the earlier part of Biden’s term. But given the subsequent decline, it’s misleading at best to claim violent crime “exploded” with no further context.Asked earlier this month about Trump’s similar previous claims to have reversed a Biden-era upswing in violence, crime data expert Jeff Asher said in an email: “No, crime began dropping significantly in 2023 during the Biden administration. Murder fell at record rates in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and, while 2026 may not feature a record decline nationally, it is still on track to see a sizable double-digit decline this year. Violent crime similarly fell nationally in 2023 and 2024, though the drops were more muted than the decline that was recorded by the FBI in 2025.”Other GOP speakersMike Johnson’s false claim about the inflation Republicans inherited from BidenSome other speakers at the convention took aim at inflation under Biden. House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed that “Republicans inherited from the Biden administration record-high inflation.”That’s not true. The inflation rate was 2.9% in Biden’s last full month in office, December 2024, and 3.0% in January 2025, when Trump took over. That’s lower than the most recent rate, 3.4% in July 2026, and nowhere close to the all-time record of 23.7%, which was reached in 1920, or the highest point of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, 14.8%, which was reached in 1980.Johnson correctly said moments later that inflation reached “a 40-year high of 9.1% inflation” under Biden. But a 40-year high is not an all-time record. More importantly, Johnson didn’t explain that 9.1% was much higher than the rate Trump inherited or that the 9.1% rate occurred in June 2022, with roughly two-and-a-half years left in Biden’s term.The cumulative increase in prices from the beginning of the Biden administration to the end was also not the highest in US history. Federal figures show that beginning-to-end inflation under Biden was less than half of that during Carter’s term.What Johnson left out of his claim about a congressional resolutionWhile attacking Democrats as extreme, Johnson said: “Just last week, nearly every Democrat in the House of Representatives voted against condemning socialism and Marxism. They voted against it.”But the resolution didn’t use the word “Marxism.” And Johnson didn’t mention that the resolution wasn’t only about condemning socialism. Rather, it contained other language that Democratic leadership said was the focus of the party’s opposition to the resolution.The resolution’s first provision said it “condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.” But its fifth provision said it “calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act,” Trump’s favored elections bill, which contains various provisions opposed by many Democrats.So while it’s very possible many Democrats would have opposed the resolution even without its expression of support for the SAVE America Act, the call to pass this elections bill served as a poison pill that ensured most Democrats wouldn’t support it.“House Resolution 1490 explicitly calls for enactment of the so-called SAVE America Act, which is the top legislative priority of far-right extremists,” Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement last week.A New Mexico candidate left out key context in an attack on his opponentGreg Cunningham, a Republican House candidate in New Mexico, used some of his Thursday speech to criticize his Democratic opponent, Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Cunningham said of Vasquez: “He even voted against a resolution honoring the sacrifices and service of the brave men and women in law enforcement who protect, every day, our communities.”But Cunningham left out important context about the resolution. While its focus was expressing support for law enforcement, its preamble contained statements praising the Trump administration and criticizing “leftist activists,” “progressive politicians” and “sanctuary city policies” for allegedly making law enforcement less safe.In other words, a House member might vote against such a resolution, as the vast majority of Democrats did, because they disagreed with conservative components of it, not the general expressions of support for law enforcement. (CNN has reached out to Vasquez’s campaign and House office for comment on his vote.) It’s common for parties to write resolutions in a way that would make it difficult for opponents to support but would open those opponents to campaign attacks if they voted “no.”An Ohio candidate’s misleading attack about Democrats and votingMerrin, the Republican candidate running against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur for a House seat in Ohio, claimed in his speech, “While Democrats talk about letting illegal immigrants vote in our election, Republicans fight for proof of citizenship, photo ID and fair elections.”It’s a big country, so it’s possible some Democrat somewhere is talking about letting undocumented people vote in some election. But Merrin’s claim is misleading at best. There is no proposal from Democrats in Congress to let undocumented people vote in the 2026 midterms – the election Merrin appeared to be referring to when he said “our election” – or vote in future federal elections.CNN has reached out to Merrin’s campaign for an explanation of his claim.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise invoked a similar theme in his speech Wednesday, claiming that Democrats had voted last week “to allow illegals to vote in our federal elections.” But there was no congressional vote on letting undocumented immigrants vote in any elections.Rather, there was a vote on the non-binding Republican resolution that included multiple provisions, including one that “reiterates the notion that American elections are for American citizens only,” one supporting Trump’s favored elections bill and one denouncing socialism.Opposing that multi-clause resolution doesn’t necessarily mean someone supports voting by any non-citizens, let alone non-citizens in the country illegally.This article has been updated with additional items.CNN’s Deja Oliver contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. 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