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Guns stolen during break in at Marion business
An undetermined number of guns were stolen early Sunday morning from a business that sells weapons on Main Street in Marion, according to Marion Police Chief.
Georgia State Senate candidate to resume campaigning after life-threatening health event
Georgia Senate candidate Lanny Thomas shared an update on his condition and plans to continue campaigning on Sunday.
Sunday Science: The return of the ruby-throated hummingbird
As spring starts to sprout in Southern New England, birdwatcher's have plenty to look forward too. Turning the calendar to April means that the ruby-throated hu
New LIVE program brings after-school math and science coaching to Oklahoma schools
A new kind of program is coming to oklahoma schools that will allow students to take their brainpower to the next level.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein is ‘open for business’ for future extensions
A year ago, Orioles owner David Rubenstein declared that he had “no financial limit.”
Sorority alumnae chapter hosts community health & resource expo in Montgomery
Hundreds came by the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl to learn how to live a healthy life on Saturday.
Albany block party connects residents through fun, food, and health resources
Albany block party connects residents through fun, food, and health resources
Business groups warn Maine data privacy proposal could raise marketing costs, hurt growth
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is urging CEOs and senior executives across the state to join its opposition.
PlayStation prices surge worldwide amid tariffs and supply strain, second hike in a year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
BBB outlines steps for choosing a cleaning service: compare firms, interview, verify
Homeowners and business operators looking to hire cleaning services should take several steps to ensure they choose a reputable and reliable provider.
Oscar Goodman made major league sports a mission as Las Vegas mayor, pushing for a team
Oscar Goodman spent years pushing a message he believed would help transform Las Vegas: to be a major city, it needed major league sports.After becoming mayor i
Maine Science Teacher Prepares for NASA’s Summer Mission
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- Karin Paquin, a science teacher at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick, is about to prove that her teaching skills are truly out of this
New Texas law bans smokable hemp products, smoke shops fear major business hit
Smoke shops across Southeast Texas are bracing for major changes as a new state law is set to make smokable hemp products illegal at the end of the month, forci
Escambia County school employees push for more mental health counselors
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A study done by KFF shows 18% of students across the nation used mental health services at schools in 2025.
Southcoast Health launches in-house police department
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Business Resource Office Hosts Boot Camp Series
Orange County’s newly opened Business Resource Office (BRO) will host free training sessions for business owners as part of its Boot Camp series.
Health and welfare budget passes senate on second attempt, now including further cuts
On the 74th day of the legislative session, the Senate voted to approve a revised Health and Human Services maintenance budget after initially failing earlier t
Watch the Nevada-San Jose State State softball series live here
The Nevada softball team hosts San Jose State State in a Mountain West series at Hixson Park from Friday-Sunday. All three games will air on Nevada Sports Net,
Take care of your health with VA digital care resources
These VA digital care resources can help you stay on top of your health this season.
UM hosts first women in business symposium in missoula
The University of Montana College of Business is hosting its first-ever Women in Business Symposium on Friday.The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at t
Governor Stein Outlines Priorities to Support Rural North Carolinians at NC Rural Summit
Today Governor Josh Stein joined the NC Rural Center’s 2026 Rural Summit to highlight his commitment to investing in the infrastructure and resources North…
Business owner faces April 24 move-out as I-26 Connector project advances
After receiving federal approval, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will move forward with its newest plans for the I-26 Connector project
Portland kayak business searching for alternative locations after devastating wharf fire
Portland's Custom House Wharf is still months away from being rebuilt after this winter's devastating fire.
Statewide procurement workshop in Macon guides businesses on bids, certification and jobs
Macon-Bibb County is dedicated to helping small businesses, and on Thursday, the Office of Small Business Affairs hosted a statewide business and procurement wo
Old Astria Health Medical Center converting to behavioral health facility
The building formerly as the Astria Regional Medical Center has been sold, with construction of an assisted living center at the site will begin soon.The buildi
Colorado Springs business groups launch new networking initiative to help local business owners succeed
Local organizations are teaming up to host "4-Business After Hours," a series of events designed to connect business owners and provide resources for success in the Pikes Peak region.
Chattanooga allergist warns smoke and pollen can worsen health for some during Code Orange
You may have noticed a haze over the Chattanooga area Thursday due to the Code Orange Alert caused by nearby wildfires.Poor air quality can be harmful forcerta
Measles case confirmed in Multnomah County linked to Gresham WinCo exposure
Multnomah County health officials are investigating one confirmed case of measles linked to a known exposure site at a WinCo grocery store in Gresham.
United Healthcare, ECU Health pause contract talks as price dispute puts coverage in focus
Discussions around healthcare could impact people across Eastern North Carolina,United Healthcare and ECU Health have paused negotiations on a new contract and
Marina and bar owner remains hopeful after Key Bridge collapse impacted business
It was two years ago that the Key Bridge collapsed in seconds after being slammed into by the Dali cargo ship.It was one of those moments those in Maryland reme
UVA Health study raises concerns about kratom use in the United States
A new UVA Health study is raising concerns about a substance that is widely available in stores across the country.
Long-time UTSA supporter, Harvey E. Najim, helps strengthen pediatric health workforce
SAN ANTONIO – UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of UTSA is expecting to help pediatric-focused professionals in dentistry, medicine and nursing
KDE, Kentucky Science Center to host Day of Science for Community-Based Educators in May
The Kentucky Department of Education is hosting a Day of Science Learning for Community Based Educators on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville. The event is mainly for organizations who provide science learning experiences for students outside the classroom. Attendees will learn about high-quality instructional resources
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center opens regional health training simulation lab
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center hosted a ribbon-cutting for its new regional simulation lab.
Opioid settlement funds designated to build 60-bed youth behavioral health facility in Anderson
The local nonprofit Family Dynamics Resource Center asked the county board for $2 million as a community match in order to receive $25 million dollars in funding from the state. The funds are intended to allow the organization, which provides counseling and parenting services, to develop a 60-bed behavioral health campus for youth.
Roseman University launches life science incubator to promote discoveries
Roseman University is launching a new life science incubator to support the growth of the biotechnology sector in Southern Nevada.
Health officials begin contact tracing after new Shasta County measles case, risk low
A new measles case has been confirmed in Shasta County following 9 previous cases identified in late-January, according to the Shasta County Health and Human Se
Businesses around Climate Pledge Arena abuzz with news of potential SuperSonics return
Local restaurants and bars near Climate Pledge Arena are feeling real excitement as the news of the NBA Board of Governors approved a vote to explore expansion
Billy Goat Hole Ramp at Dauphin Island Back in Business
Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Billy Goat Hole Ramp at Dauphin Island Back in Business
Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Central Ohio coffee business fights to keep brewing after farm issue cuts yield
A coffee business rooted in culture and tradition is facing a critical moment.
Contract dispute could push White River Medical Center out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare
The city of Batesville is facing a looming healthcare crisis.A contract dispute between the White River Medical Center and the private insurance giant UnitedHe
PhysioNet as a global platform for biomedical research
Nature Health - Twenty-five years after its first public repository was established, the PhysioNet resource for biomedical and clinical data has enabled tens of thousands of research papers....
New bill could shield small business payroll cash, curb bank runs and aid community banks
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that would expand federal deposit insurance coverage for certain bank accounts.
Business booming at Albany's Capital Center ahead of 10-year anniversary
This weekend, the first-ever Empire State Strength & Fitness Expo will be held on Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.The expo is one example of the Capit
Portland Planning Board rejects proposed buffer between entertainment venues
A proposed buffer that would determine the distance between large music venues is sparking controversy in Portland Wednesday night.
Washtenaw County measles outbreak rises to 7 cases, health officials say
A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County has increased to seven confirmed cases, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department in an update.
NSF initiative aims to make every American worker, business and community AI-ready
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new funding opportunity as part of an effort to enable all Americans to understand, apply and create with artificial intelligence. The NSF TechAccess…
Person shot dead at business on Lockbourne Road
Columbus police responded to a shooting on Lockbourne Road early Wednesday morning.Few details were immediately available, but ABC6 confirmed the shooting t
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock businesses expect visitor boost when U.S. 64 reopens
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will soon reopen a major stretch of U.S. 64.
Grants help Arts District businesses boost security after break-ins
After a series of break-ins targeting small businesses across the Arts District, some owners are turning to city-funded grants to help improve security and prot
Gulf State Park brush fire causes closure of Fort Morgan East at Highway 59
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. -- A brush fire at the Gulf State Park has caused closures in the area.
Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival celebrates 15 years
The15th Annual Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival and Giant Expo is set for April 24-May 2.The event provides accessible, engaging, and educational progra
‘R U OK?’ Day bringing awareness to mental health resources in Pitt County
One county in eastern North Carolina is using that question to encourage greater awareness of mental health resources.
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Pacers Sports & Entertainment Launches Fieldhouse Media Network, Delivering First-Of-Its-Kind Global Media Channel for Partners
Deloitte and Yieldmo help PS&E to grow market size through first-party fan data while producing convertible ROI...
CCPS students place in 2026 science fair
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held the 10th annual History, Industry, Technology and Science Expo, also known as HITS, on March 21 at St. Charles High School.
G7 Entertainment Marketing Launches Wild by G7 to Help Destinations Turn Culture Into Travel Demand
G7 Entertainment Marketing Launches Wild by G7 to Help Destinations Turn Culture Into Travel Demand...
Milledgeville teen runs car detailing business in school, wins $1,000 in chamber contest
At 19 years old, Kyan Silas has started a successful business and received second place in the youth entrepreneur program, landing him a $1,000 prize.Kyan Sila
Segment: Financing Action on Extreme Heat and Maternal and Newborn Health: The Way Forward
The segment “Financing Action on Extreme Heat and Maternal and Newborn Health: The Way Forward” will examine how innovative and better-aligned financing approaches can respond to these growing risks. Discussions will highlight country experiences in mobilizing domestic resources, opportunities to unlock and scale climate finance, and the role of heat-smart innovations in building resilient health systems. Particular attention will be given to low- and middle-income countries, where exposure and vulnerability remain highest, and where integrated solutions can deliver the greatest impact.
Two bills with the potential to increase healthcare competition in Tennessee make headway
Two bills making their way through the Tennessee General Assembly have the potential of shifting the healthcare landscape of our region.
Two bills with the potential to increase healthcare competition in region make headway
Two bills making their way through the Tennessee General Assembly have the potential of shifting the healthcare landscape of our region.
SC sees historical ranking in a 2025 national health ranking
South Carolina came in at 36th in the United Health Foundation's America Health Rankings 2025 annual report, the state’s best ranking since the report started b
Henderson County launches crisis response program for behavioral health emergencies
In Henderson County, officials say a new program is already working to respond when someone is in crisis, often through a 911 call.
Funding restored for crucial behavioral health programs, leaving related services as is
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted to restore funding for two crucial behavioral health programs. Leaving other supplemental services on the table
Uplifting and Not Ceding Ground on Health Equity Practice Is Critical to Strengthening Public Health and the Health of the Nation
Public health science gains in the last quarter century in the United States have been formidable due to a focus on structural and social determinants of health, thereby enhancing understanding of the role of inequitable policies in shaping health inequities and inequitable access to ameliorative resources.
Health in a Handbasket: Chips & Dip
Today we're putting a healthy spin on a snack we all know and love.
Data Is at the Heart of What Public Health Does
Data is key to protecting the health and safety of a community, from identifying and tracking disease outbreaks to ensuring that water is safe to drink. Data is also vital to understanding where resources are most needed. This value is especially apparent to the officials charged with protecting public health, such as Dr. Janet Berreman, Kauai’s (Kauaʻi’s)* district health officer.
Berrien County Health Department will hold free hearing, vision screenings for kids
The Berrien County Health Department will offer free hearing and vision screenings for kids throughout spring break.Clinics will be held March 30 at the departm
Third annual 'Hop into Health' draws families for free screenings and Easter fun
In Jacksonville Sunday afternoon, Onslow Memorial Hospital hosted a fun and free opportunity for families to enjoy activities like an Easter egg hunt, and take
Chelan Co. Sheriff’s Office secures nearly $55k in funding for behavioral health unit
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has secured nearly $55,000 in outside grant funding to support and expand its behavioral health crisis response program, allowing the agency to add training, equipment and other resources without using county funds.
B.C. recruits 400 healthcare workers, most from Washington and Oregon
A successful targeted campaign recruited more than 400 U.S.-trained healthcare professionals to British Columbia, many of whom are from Oregon and Washington.
Locally-based behavioral health group to open first Louisville office
The location will provide individual, couples and family therapy.
Black Family Wellness Expo brings people together for day of health education
The Black Family Wellness Expo returned to Roselawn Saturday.
Las Vegas wellness festival shares mental health resources through arts
A yearly festival connected people with mental health resources via the arts in Downtown Las Vegas on Saturday.
Politics Report: San Diego Water Kings
San Diego, in its corner of the continent, is at the end of the line of a lot of resources. Gas, railroad and water lines all end here. So it […]
Farmers and rural community members can access free mental health resources
KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, North Liberty, Coralville, Marion, Morengo, Williamsburg, Washington, Tiffin, Tipton, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Central City, Urbana, Independence, Manchester, Dyersville, Oelwein, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Evansdale, Guttenberg, West Union, New Hampton, Decorah, Waukon, Maquoketa, Sigourney, Fairfield, Grundy Center, La Porte City, Dysart, Fayette, Elkader, Strawberry Point and Belle Plaine.
Wellness expo offers financial and health resources to Allen County families
According to a press release, the free event is open to the public and seeks to help reduce health and economic disparities, in turn improving and saving lives.
Department of Health and Human Services provides behavioral health resources for Nebraskans affected by wildfires
The Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health encourages Nebraskans affected by the wildfires to seek emotional support at relief centers near areas affected by the wildfires.
Health officials warn of possible measles spike after Westerville exposure case
Franklin County Public Health officials said they are on high alert after the exposure in Westerville.
Heavy smoke rises from commercial building in Providence
A fire broke out inside of a business in Providence Friday night.
Tao Group to unveil OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar with special entertainment lineup
Tao Group Hospitality will officially unveil its new entertainment complex built from ground up at Caesars Palace next month.
New Generations Urgent Care opens in Redding to meet growing health care needs
A new urgent care clinic, Generations Urgent Care, has opened in Redding, aiming to expand access to medical services in the Northstate.Co-owners Dr. Eryn Simmo
Maine health officials encourage parents to protect babies from RSV
Cases of RSV are hanging around longer than usual this year.
$8.5 million to fund 13 small business infrastructure projects in western NC
Governor Josh Stein announced a third round of grants to support small business infrastructure in western North Carolina.
Business owners meet with Nashville mayor over high property taxes
Nashville business owners met with the mayor this week after he said will "figure something out" for property tax relief.
Federal judge sides with Washington in case over transgender youth health care
A federal judge said Thursday he will rule in favor of Washington state and a coalition of 20 other states and the District of Columbia, blocking what they call
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people.
Crews at scene of gas leak in Fredericksburg; nearby businesses evacuated
Crews are at the scene of a gas leak in Fredericksburg that caused several businesses to be evacuated.Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Management says
Touch a real brain as 'BrainFest' returns to Seattle's Pacific Science Center
We all have them. But how much do you really know about the brain?!'BrainFest', which is a day filled with all sorts of brainy fun, returns to the Pacific Scien
Letai: “From this point forward, it really is much more like business as usual at the NCI.”
NCI Director Anthony Letai appeared before the National Cancer Advisory Board Committee March 17 to maneuver through thorny topics while reiterating his message of reassurance: Stability. Stability. Stability. NCI is sturdy and will weather the storms. “The mission hasn’t changed at the National Cancer Institute,” Letai said in his remarks to the committee. “The resources […]
Overcoming Self-Doubt When Launching Your Own Business
Building a company will always test your confidence. Some days will stretch it; others will rattle it to the core. Self-doubt in those moments is not a sign you’re not cut out to lead. It’s what happens when you’re creating something new, the stakes are real, and you care deeply about the outcome. The founders who lead well over the long run aren’t the ones who never doubt themselves. They are the ones who have learned to work with it.
Tooele business owners worry proposed road project could negatively impact daily operation
A proposed road project aimed at improving safety has drawn mixed reactions from local business owners.The Utah Department of Transportation, along with Tooele
'We're not out of the woods yet': JFAC reworks Health and Human Services budget
After failing on the senate floor, JFAC reworked the Health and Human Services maintenance budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Making it out of committee with an addit
Trump admin. launches investigation of states mandating health insurance covers abortion
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Forum on harnessing Artificial Intelligence for health equity
Register to this forumOver the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly evolved in complexity, performance, and utility. Its integration across a wide range of industrial sectors has accelerated, with healthcare emerging as one of the most transformative sectors. In this sector, AI has enabled high-impact applications – from enhancing the speed and accuracy of disease diagnosis and supporting clinical decision-making, to strengthening public health initiatives such as disease surveillance and workforce optimization. Moreover, AI holds immense potential to empower individuals, enabling them to take greater control of their personal health and well-being. Yet the central question remains: Who benefits, who is at risk, and do these innovations close or widen health inequities? While the potential of AI-enabled applications is substantial, many countries have approached their adoption with caution. This hesitancy stems from concerns about risks and benefits, including model bias, data breaches, privacy violations, and the erosion of professional skills due to over-reliance on AI. Additional barriers include inadequate data infrastructure and a lack of robust evidence on the most effective forms and interfaces of AI to enhance service delivery and system performance. Moreover, the rapid rise of Generative AI has introduced a heightened urgency for the development of comprehensive governance and ethical frameworks. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Health Practice Team and Digital Sector, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific, are convening the Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity on 25–26 March at ADB Headquarters. Senior health officials from 16 developing member countries (DMCs), alongside leading researchers, innovators, and policymakers from across Asia and the Pacific, will engage in discussions on how AI can be governed, financed, and scaled to deliver healthier lives for all. The forum is funded through the High-Level Technology Fund with support from the Government of Japan. Objectives The two-day forum aims to:Identify high-impact, evidence-based health AI use cases suitable for resource-constrained settings and map out a pipeline for potential supportIntroduce and validate the WHO's policy guidance on minimum necessary ecosystem for countries and institutions to self-assess readiness for AI adoptionObtain initial commitment from participating stakeholders to join a pilot regional initiative focused on data/model sharing for a priority health challengeEndorse a prioritized set of actionable policy recommendations focusing on governance, regulation, and sustainable financing necessary to scale high-impact health AI use cases in resource-constrained settings Target participants The forum will convene participants from 16 ADB DMCs including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. In addition, health system leaders and practitioners, private sector technologists, academic experts, representatives from civil society organizations, development partners, and philanthropic institutions engaged in AI for Health from Australia, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea will also be invited. SessionsDay 1 (25 March)Session 1: AI Use Cases for the Care Continuum: Improving Access and QualitySession 2: Adopting a risk-based approach for AI use case prioritizationSession 3: Establishing the Minimum Ecosystem for Implementation Risk ManagementSession 4: Future-Ready Health Workforce: Building Competency for Human-AI CollaborationDay 2 (26 March)Session 5: The Political Economy of AI in Health: Understanding Stakeholder Interests and their Impact on EquitySession 6: AI and Health Financing: Supporting Fair Coverage and ProtectionSession 7: AI Regulation and Oversight: Pathways for Different RealitiesSession 8: The Way Forward – Building Alliances and Regional Partnership How to registerThe forum will be held in a hybrid format. In-person attendance is by invitation only, while livestreaming of the forum will be available to the public. To register, please complete this form on or before 24 March 2026.Event organizers / partnersAsian Development Bank (ADB)WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific High-Level Technology Fund (HLTF)ContactAkihito WatabeHealth Specialist, SD3-HSDawatabe@adb.org Jae Kyoun KimHealth Specialist, SD3-HSDjkkim@adb.org
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