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ICE agents detain workers at Mexican restaurant after visiting business for lunch
Arrests by ICE agents in the greater Minneapolis area have closed restaurants and left communities on edge.
ICE agents detain workers at Mexican restaurant after visiting business for lunch
Arrests by ICE agents in the greater Minneapolis area have closed restaurants and left communities on edge.
ICE agents detain workers at Mexican restaurant after visiting business for lunch
Arrests by ICE agents in the greater Minneapolis area have closed restaurants and left communities on edge.
Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland Would Become Second U.S. Location For Sphere And First To Utilize Smaller-Scale Venue Design Model Project Would Receive Approximately $200 Million In State, Local, And Private Incentives Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ), the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced today their intent to develop a new Sphere venue – which would be the second in the U.S. and first to utilize a smaller-scale design model – at National Harbor, a premier destination in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The addition of Sphere would create a new Maryland landmark that drives significant economic, cultural and community benefits for the County, State, and region, and provides unparalleled immersive experiences powered by advanced technologies. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Friday, Jan. 16
High school basketball, swimming and hockey teams were in action.
Appleton area high school sports results for Friday, Jan. 16
High school basketball, hockey and swimming teams were in action.
Arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. In the listing below, today refers to Jan. 17.
Phoenix-area theatergoers exposed to measles. What to know
Anyone who was inside this theater during five days in January should be on alert for measles symptoms, although vaccinated people are at low risk.
Dangerous bacterial outbreak in Bay Area city sparks health alert
"People may delay seeking medical care because it doesn't feel serious at first."
Spaws Grooming named Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce business of the month
Thomas Mecham and his brother are the owners of Spaws Grooming in Rexburg. Spaws Grooming was named the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce business of the month for January. Mecham is grateful for the recognition this will bring the business and credits the hard-working team at Spaws for the acknowledgement.
Newsom, Lurie to discuss homelessness and mental health crisis in San Francisco
Gov. Gavin Newsom will join San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and other officials to discuss the homelessness and mental health crisis.
Lynchburg official on hopes for incoming Spanberger Administration for business policy
As the preparations continue, excitement is also rising for people in our area attending the festivities.
Jodi’s Cabinet Sales hosts Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Jodi's Cabinet Sales hosted the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday.
Bills' X-factor revealed by ESPN for Broncos playoff game
Buffalo will need this area to work out.
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of Jan. 16-18 and beyond
Check out what’s going on around the area.
Small Minneapolis businesses hit hard by ICE crackdown, while corporations stay silent
Up and down Lake Street in the heavily Latino area of south Minneapolis, numerous mom-and-pop restaurants have hung up signs that say "No ICE," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have been conducting frequent raids in the area. The federal actions have also prompted thousands in the streets to protest after ICE agents killed 37-year-old Renee Good in her vehicle last week.
Bon Secours expands East End small-business grant program to Shockoe Bottom
The health system's Supporting East End Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) program, which provides grants to East End-based small businesses, was recently expanded to include the Shockoe Bottom area and also includes the Nine Mile Road and 25th Street corridor in Church Hill and the Fulton area.
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.
Elevate Entertainment Signs Rampage Jackson & Producing Partner Joel Silverman
EXCLUSIVE: Elevate Entertainment has signed former MMA champion and actor Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and his writer-director producing partner, Joel Silverman. Elevate will also represent their company, Rampage ‘n J Productions, in all areas. Jackson, a UFC Champion with a career mark of 38-14 and helped pioneer MMA’s growth into a worldwide sport, moved into acting …
What's next for Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors after young forward demanded a trade from team?
Dalton Johnson breaks down what's next for the Golden State Warriors after Jonathan Kuminga demanded a trade from the team.
Seattle-area businesses aren’t better off post-COVID, survey finds
Squeezed between high costs and low revenue, small businesses are taking on debt, putting off bill payments and laying off staff as they struggle to stay afloat.
Polis to deliver final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyifKnLhTJo Gov. Jared Polis will deliver his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outline his agenda for this year’s legislative session, notably in the areas of housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He is also expected to tout his accomplishments in the last […]
Historic ocean treaty underpinned by Oregon State University science takes effect Jan. 17
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research into marine protected areas plays a crucial role in the historic “High Seas Treaty” that goes into effect Jan. 17.
Small Business Development Center offering its expertise in starting or growing your business
The Development Center is a great one-stop shop for prospective business owners across the five-parish area.
Colorado Springs area entertainment events starting Jan. 15
THURSDAY Ricky Sweum — With Wayne Wilkinson, 5-8 p.m., Mining Exchange, 8 S. Nevada Ave.; waynewilkinson.com. Open Bar: Live Recording — With Billy D. Washington, Justin Rivera and Evan Joe, 7:30 p.m., Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $11-$64; looneescc.com. East Nash Grass, Pick & Howl — 8 p.m., Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon St., […]
Veterans in the Bay Area protest changes to the VA health care system
Class-action complaint filed against Dignity Health hospitals over backlog of bodies
A fourth family is suing Dignity Health after a KCRA 3 investigation exposed a backlog of bodies following patient deaths at a chain of Sacramento-area hospitals.
ENTERTAINMENT: ASO Community Orchestra offers ‘Night at the Opera’
The Arkansas Symphony Community Orchestra, area amateur musicians at various experience levels operating under the aegis of the Arkansas Symphony's Education & Community Outreach arm, presents "A Night at the Opera," 7 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church.
Fast-expanding chemical producer plants a flag in Chicago
A 12-year-old producer of chlorine and other industrial chemicals is planning to establish a new office headquarters in the Chicago area within the next three to four months and plans to hire about 15 support staff to help run new operations in Iowa and Arizona.
Special Olympics New York seeking volunteers for winter games in Rochester
The games will bring about 900 athletes and coaches from across the state to our area to compete in seven sports.
GOP senators break with Trump on these 2 points
There's been important pushback from some Republicans in Congress. Their numbers are not large, but the GOP lawmakers who are breaking with the president are doing so, unmistakably, in two key areas.
Scene Calendar: Theater, dance, live music top week in entertainment
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
14 things to do in the Wilmington area this weekend
It's shaping up to be a pretty epic weekend in the Wilmington area, with lots of intriguing entertainment options.
Little T’s Mini Golf & More named 2025 Entertainment Venue of the Year
What started as a dream inspired by a coffee shop in North Carolina has become one of the Twin Lakes area's favorite family destinations. The Mountain Home Observer has named Little T's Mini Golf & More the 2025 Entertainment Venue of the Year for its commitment to affordable family fun, community fundraising and inclusive employment. Scott
Lithia neighbors push back against proposed sports complex in agricultural area: 'It's worth fighting for'
Residents living near Boyette Road in Lithia say what they call a sports complex operating on land zoned “agricultural rural” is changing the character of their community.
See the top high school sports performances for the week of Jan. 5-11
See which Redding-area athletes dominated the courts, fields and mats from Jan. 5-11.
4 Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores going out of business
Shaboozey, Guy Fieri and more join Super Bowl week event lineup
As the Super Bowl nears, the Bay Area’s pre-game entertainment schedule continues to expand, with free and ticketed events popping up across the region.
Who was the New Orleans area prep sports athlete of the week for Jan. 5-10? Vote now
The past week in New Orleans area high school sports included several outstanding performances in many different sports.
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
After UPS crash, businesses seek 'path forward' as they regain property access
Businesses in the area around the UPS Flight 2976 crash site have endured, and continue to face, challenges to resuming normal operations.
Children's Wisconsin, UW Health stop providing gender-affirming treatments for minors
Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health have stopped providing gender-affirming care treatments to minors, citing recent federal policy changes.
Ascension Health reports data breach: What patients need to know
Patients of some Chicago-area health care facilities have receiving letters, warning of a potential data breach. NBC 5 Responds' PJ Randhawa reports.
San Francisco mayor announces bill for court-ordered mental health treatment
State and San Francisco leaders moved the needle on the mental health crisis plaguing parts of the city. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
Tenderloin grant program sparks new business openings
Vacant storefronts in the area to get new life in the coming weeks.
South Florida drops in health ranking of biggest U.S. metros
The Miami metro area fell in Mindbody's annual rankings.
Warriors' kryptonite, dire need for roster changes before NBA trade deadline exposed by Hawks
While the Warriors have been surging over the last few weeks, they ran into an Atlanta Hawks team that is everything Golden State isn't.
Lending to small businesses and low-income areas must expand, say Labour backbenchers
Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessible
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
‘A labor of love’: A Triangle restaurant serves up deals to help save other businesses
Downtown Raleigh is taking a hit with many longtime restaurants saying goodbye to the area. Simon Says Dip This, a local dessert eatery, is stepping up to offer deals and incentives to help save other local restaurants.
Man injured in shooting at Bay Area business
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the shooter fled before officers arrived, San Jose police said.
Appleton area high school sports results for Saturday, Jan. 10
High school basketball, hockey and wrestling teams were in action.
New Orleans All-Metro small schools’ football team highlighted by a state title winner
The 2025 New Orleans area prep football season included several standout performers.
Killington area businesses thrive despite missing FIS World Cup
Local ski shops report steady revenue as resort focuses on infrastructure upgrades.
Logan legend: Jim Lane left mark on Mirror, area sports
A cornerstone of the Mirror who helped lay the foundation for local sports coverage is being fondly remembered. Jim Lane passed away at Homewood at Martinsburg on Monday. He was 85. His impact on the area sports scene dates back to 1960, when his career at the Mirror began. “When growing up in the Mirror […]
Old Pro Golf upgrade in OCMD, Berlin Giant in big 2026 business news
Exciting business news is all around for 2026, with new locations for Chick-Fil-A, Giant and more coming to the Delmarva area.
11-game stretch serves as proof that Warriors' offense finally is starting to function as designed
After searching for more than two months, the Golden State Warriors are showing progress toward curing their most remedy-resistant ailment.
Steph Curry drops harsh-but-honest assessment of Warriors vs. Kings rivalry after blowout win
Warriors star Steph Curry delivered a harsh evaluation of Golden State's "rivalry" with the Sacramento Kings.
Arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.
Utah gymnastics faces off against the country’s best this weekend
Utah’s gymnastics team opened its season last Friday with a win over Minnesota and Iowa at home. The meet had bright spots and areas for improvement the No. 3 Red Rocks will need to overcome as they compete against three of the best teams in the country in Oklahoma, LSU and UCLA this Saturday. The Sprouts Quad meet will feature two sessions at the Maverik Center, with Utah’s grouping starting at 2 p.m. and Cal, Kentucky, Michigan and Michigan State competing at 6 p.m.
Macias Family Health Center opens in National City
The 40,000-square-foot facility consolidates existing San Ysidro Health operations in the area.
Black business owners say proposed restrictions will harm Buchanan community
Hundreds gathered at City Hall Thursday to talk about a potential zoning ordinance impacting the Buchanan Arts District. Metro Planning Commissioners called it the classic zoning problem — trying to figure out how commercial and residential properties can coexist. The ordinance would limit the hours of operation and impose noise restrictions on future businesses in the area. It was born out of a new “Commercial Compatibility” zoning overlay created by the Metro Council earlier this fall. (Overlays add an additional set of rules to the existing restrictions in place, as a way of managing development). That overlay was sponsored by […]
The Penguins defensive play is improving
The Pittsburgh Penguins might not be a very good defensive team overall, but they are rapidly improving in that area.
This week in HS Sports: Patrick Nix following God’s call into another area of ministry
Why now was the right time for Patrick Nix to leave high school coaching and follow the Lord's lead
Point72 strategy executive James Malick has left the hedge fund
James Malick, Point72's chief strategy officer, departed the hedge fund this week. It has recently expanded into private markets and other areas.
A Financier’s Twist on Buying Influence: Bankrolling Ballot Measures
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.
Nominate your favorite sports bar in the Portland area for our Readers Choice Awards
Nominations are open until 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
STAFF NOTE: Our Small Businesses Need Some Love
I may not have every area business organized alphabetically in my brain, but I do spend an above-average amount of time researching and writing about Chippewa Valley businesses. It doesn’t take a trench coat-wearing, magnifying-glass wielding detective to see quite a few of them have been
Entertainment around the area
Rob Thomas leads the new year’s batch of entertainment highlights coming to local and regional entertainment over the next two weeks. The singer-songwriter, with both solo and Matchbox Twenty hits to ...
Entertainment venue, movie theater open at Trilith’s new complex
Trilith Live, along with the retail and residential areas of the development, provide a steady stream of foot traffic to the property that isn’t tied to film production.
How UTA’s Expanding London Hub, Including Sports, Is Driving Its EMEA Business
"The group continues to look for complementary opportunities to grow its business," notes a U.K. filing that also highlights UTA UK's diversification via pushes into newer areas.
How UTA’s Expanding London Hub, Including Sports, Is Driving Its EMEA Business
"The group continues to look for complementary opportunities to grow its business," notes a U.K. filing that also highlights UTA UK's diversification via pushes into newer areas.
Scene Calendar: Harlem Globetrotters, Folk Festival, Community Nights
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Texas clears the way for petrochemical expansion as experts warn of health risks
Public Health Watch chronicles, in 13 scenes, a fossil-fuel infrastructure boom that could worsen air pollution in some areas and exacerbate climate change.
Texas clears the way for petrochemical expansion as experts warn of health risks
Public Health Watch chronicles, in 13 scenes, a fossil-fuel infrastructure boom that could worsen air pollution in some areas and exacerbate climate change.
On health AI, Jefferson Health moves quickly—but with care
The Philadelphia-area health system takes coordinated approach on various health AI tools that can help reshape medicine for the better.
Comings & Goings
Here’s a look at recent changes in the business landscape in the Sioux Falls area.
What's next for Giants in the remainder of this offseason after two additions to starting rotation?
Alex Pavlovic analyzes where the San Francisco Giants might turn to next after adding two arms to the starting rotation.
Brownsville Considers New Rules for Midtown Entertainment District
The Brownsville City Commission is considering whether to approve the implementation of the Midtown Entertainment District, a proposal that would create new rules for entertainment-oriented businesses in the area.
Trump Family Businesses Rake in $4 Billion After His Reelection with Focus on AI, Crypto & Nuclear
Ventures launched by the Trump family since Donald Trump’s reelection have generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the Trump family. With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are “increasingly integrating their business empire” into the wider U.S. economy, says David Uberti, who has been reporting on the family’s self-enrichment for The Wall Street Journal. The coupling of Trump’s economic and political influence is raising major questions about conflicts of interest. “You have all of these different business interests in different areas in which the government regulates,” and this “proximity to power may help along some of these deals and the valuations at which they’re made.” We look at the Trumps’ cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial and the Trump Organization’s planned $6 billion merger with a firm hoping to build a nuclear fusion plant to power AI data centers with Uberti, who says such “very speculative, highly risky corners of financial markets” are key to the family’s investment strategy.
Germany news: Merz issues business SOS in letter to allies
Chancellor Merz has told coalition politicians the situation in several key German businesses is "very critical." He said the government must prioritize improving areas like energy and labor costs in 2026. Follow DW.
What Memphis businesses permanently closed in 2025? See the list
From the Malco Summer Drive-In to Sam's Town casino, here is a look at some of the notable business closures in the Memphis area in 2025.
Scientists detect alarming bird population decline in Bay Area: Here's what can be done
To understand the state and health of birds across the Bay Area, scientists have been watching them closely. The latest report by the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture and Point Blue Conservation Science points to a concerning decline of shorebirds over the last two decades.
Schumer rejects idea of another government shutdown
Lawmakers returned to Washington from a holiday break Monday after seeing a record-long 43-day shutdown in the fall.
Business tidbits: New noodle spot, thrift store and car wash opening in Yakima area
Yakima noodle fans will have a new dining option soon — O'Noodles is coming to downtown. A new thrift shop and another car wash are on the way, too.
Philosophy to the Rescue of Science
The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..
4 takeaways from what Charlotte-region business forecast in the Carolinas for 2026
Hiring, AI, costs and employment levels were all in the six-month outlook in the Charlotte metro area, as seen in a recent census survey.
‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in October-December 2025
The end of 2025 brought the announcements of some closures, expansions, and new businesses on the horizon across the greater Chapel Hill area.
Farnam Winter Pop-Up showcases local businesses in Midtown Crossing
Fifteen Omaha-area small businesses come together for a seasonal shopping experience at 33rd and Farnam
Maldives Health Financing Progress Matrix Assessment Report
The WHO Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) is the standardized qualitative assessment of the health financing system of a country. The assessment builds on an extensive body of conceptual and empirical work, and summarizes “what matters in health financing for universal health coverage (UHC)” into a set of desirable attributes, which form the basis of the assessment. By identifying areas of strength and weakness in the current health financing system, along with priority policy directions, HFPM assessments complement monitoring of key quantitative indicators on service coverage and financial protection, now enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. HFPM assessments can be implemented within a short period and provide close-to-real-time information for policy-makers. Findings support the development of health financing strategies and technical alignment across government and external technical assistance agencies, while also providing the basis for monitoring progress over time. This allows for systematic tracking of the development and implementation of health financing policies that matter for UHC. HFPM assessments have been conducted in several countries, including in the South-East (SE) Asia Region; some have been published (Bangladesh and the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India) while others have remained unpublished (Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka)
Wellesley Toy Shop closes after 32 years in business
Wellesley Toy Shop has closed its business in Wellesley Square after 32 years of supplying area kids and kids at heart with the latest and classic toys.
North Carolina flu-related deaths rise to 39 total this season, health officials say
Several hospitals in the Triangle area have implemented visitor restrictions to curb the spread.
Appleton area high school sports results for Saturday, Jan. 3
High school basketball, swimming and wrestling teams were in action.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Saturday, Jan. 3
West De Pere ends De Pere's 61-game FRCC winning streak, plus other high school results from Jan. 3.
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home…
A look at the metro-area businesses poised to open in 2026
NRG Adventure Park, Wingstop, Target: What's the status of these projects and others heading into 2026?
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plansBy CHEYANNE MUMPHREYAssociated PressThe Associated Press Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those […]
Tulsa-area business news: Here's what's coming in 2026
Here are a few things coming up in Tulsa-area business news,