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A new serif in town: Trump’s font culture war
Is the State Department shift from Calibri to Times New Roman just a ‘typographic dispute’, or the ‘latest battleground’ in the culture war?
Trump has rolled out many of the Project 2025 policies he once claimed ignorance about
Some of the 2025 policies that have been implemented include cracking down on immigration and dismantling the Department of Education.
California bans sale of Kratom products
CALIFORNIA’S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS PUTTING RETAILERS ON NOTICE ABOUT THE SALE OF PRODUCTS WITH KRATOM OR ITS SYNTHETIC VERSIONWHILE LEGISLATORS SEEK TO BAN T
Frederick County installs new health vending machine, featuring naloxone, fentanyl test strips
Frederick County’s health department will be installing a new health vending machine at the city’s Department of Housing and Services location and other locations.
Confirmed measles case on Clemson University's main campus amidst outbreak in South Carolina
In a press release published Saturday, Clemson officials were informed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health that an individual affiliated with the university was confirmed to have measles.
Professor promoted to interim head of political science department
Purdue announced Friday that professor James McCann will become the new interim head of the Department of Political Science.
Laramie County health and food inspections (1/9/26–1/15/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Natrona County health and food inspections (1/9/26–1/15/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Will the Supreme Court let Trump take control of the Fed?
Days after the revelation that the Justice Department is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the Supreme Court will debate President Trump’s ability to remove the Fed’s board members.
Health experts warn about potentially deadly herbal substance, after 6 overdose deaths: What to know
The California Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm on Kratom, as well as a potent derivative of the plant called 7-OH, in the wake of six recent overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Kratom and 7-OH products are not FDA-approved and are not legal for retailers to sell.
The State Department’s secret playbook for using sports to advance Trump’s agenda
American diplomats are hoping the World Cup and Olympics can restore their influence shaping U.S. foreign policy.
Eagle County School District hosts geography, history and science competitions
The Gifted and Talented department of Eagle County School District hosted geography, history and science bees at Homestake Peak School in December to wrap up the first semester of classes. The three competitions combined into...
RFK Jr’s new diet guidelines pose risks for health and the environment, experts say
US health department’s new food pyramid places red meat and cheese high in saturated fats over plant-based proteins
Mamdani appoints new parks commissioner
Tricia Shimamura served as Manhattan borough commissioner for the Parks Department.
DHS Has Become What Its Critics Feared
Two decades after its founding, the Department of Homeland Security has become exactly what its critics feared.
Justice Department opens investigation into Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor
Federal prosecutors are investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey.
Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders
The Justice Department’s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Pima County Health Department reports second confirmed case of measles
A vaccinated Tucson resident developed symptoms after traveling out of the country.
DOJ investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor over alleged obstruction of law enforcement, source says
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Homeland Security audits Hennepin Healthcare employee records
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is auditing Hennepin Healthcare’s employment records, causing fear among employees that the agency is looking for undocumented workers.
Health department to launch study on cellphone radiation
The FDA also took down old webpages saying cellphones are not dangerous.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
US Health Department to Launch Study on Cellphone Radiation
Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's criticism linking them to neurological damage and cancer. Last year, the department said 22 ...
Exclusive | RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Studying Health Effects of Cellphones
Government webpages saying cellphones aren’t dangerous have been quietly removed.
Summit County Environmental Health looks to update pool, septic system regulations
Staff from Summit County’s environmental health department presented to the Summit Board of County Commissioners at a Jan. 13 work session about updates they plan to make to regulations regarding pools and on-site water treatment...
Here's who Gov.-elect Sherrill picked to head NJ Health Department
Raynard Washington will take over a state Health Department that faces federal budget cuts that will affect health care and public health resources.
How department stores have changed: photos
Department stores once sold necessities. Now, many are struggling to remain in business amid the rise of online shopping.
Governor-elect Sherrill Nominates Dr. Raynard Washington to Serve as the Next Department of Health Commissioner
Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill nominated Dr. Raynard Washington as the next Department of Health Commissioner. As Commissioner, Dr. Washington will work with the Gov.-elect to protect New Jerseyans’ access to affordable health care, bring transparency to health care pricing, and expand access to physical and mental healthcare, and lead critical public health initiatives for residents.[...]
US planning eyed Venezuelan military holiday leave for raid: memo
A Justice Department memo offers new details about how the US planned to pull off the daring nighttime mission.
‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
Depending on how the department chooses to implement the change, costs could range from $10 million to $125 million, the CBO said in a letter to two Democratic senators.
US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision
NKY health department says to monitor symptoms after measles exposure
After the Ark Encounter and a Northern Kentucky hotel had a visitor with measles before Jan. 1, people are urged to watch for symptoms.
HHS terminates thousands of grants for substance use, mental health worth billions
The Department of Health and Human Services told grantees funding their projects was no longer aligned with agency priorities.
Child, teenager die of flu-related illness in Lucas County, Health Department says
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has confirmed two flu-related deaths in Lucas County, according to a press release.
UCR awarded $4 million for civic engagement science initiative
UCR's School of Public Policy has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a four-year initiative aimed at improving civic engagement and public policy discourse with a focus on science-based policies.
International Day of Sports for Development and Peace | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is pleased to announce that the 2026 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace will spotlight the theme “Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers,” underscoring sport’s unique capacity to foster connection, inclusion, and peace in an increasingly fragmented world. As a universal language that transcends cultural, social, and boundaries, sport serves as a powerful catalyst for social transformation.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Wednesday, Jan. 14
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science
Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences researchers Ahmed Darwish, Lorenzo Rossi, and Andrej Svyantek are reimagining how plants are studied, bred and grown.
ICYMI: MyChesCo Highlights Pennsylvania as Top State for Business Survival Under Governor Josh Shapiro - PA Department of Community & Economic Development
“Pennsylvania is quietly pulling off what many states only promise: keeping new businesses alive long enough to thrive.” “New federal data shows that 56 percent of companies launched in Pennsylvania […]
Driving Progress on the America First Global Health Strategy Through Bilateral Global Health MOU with Malawi - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is advancing a new model of global health assistance—one that prioritizes the protection of the American people from infectious disease threats while empowering recipient countries to achieve self-reliance and accountability within their national healthcare systems. Today, the United States and the Government of Malawi signed a five-year, $936 million bilateral health cooperation Memorandum […]
UNLV and Las Vegas Aces To Host Girls and Women In Sports Day Clinic January 31
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV athletic department and women's sports teams along with the Las Vegas Aces organization will come together to honor the 40th annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31, by hosting free sports clinic prior to the Lady Rebels' home contest that afternoon against Colorado State at The Pavilion.
A Jim Crow-era civil rights law is central to the Trump Justice Department’s effort to ‘clean’ voter rolls
The Trump administration’s sweeping legal effort to obtain Americans’ sensitive data from states’ voter rolls is now almost entirely reliant upon a Jim Crow-era civil rights law passed to protect Black voters from disenfranchisement – a notable shift in how the administration is pressing its demands.
New Galaxy S26 series rumor brings some much-needed good news for Samsung's 'base' flagship
Previously expected to match its predecessor in a key department, the "vanilla" Galaxy S26 is now tipped for a major upgrade.
What Does the Saks Bankruptcy Mean for Shoppers?
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.
NYC Department of Health monitoring 2 Harlem buildings over Legionnaires' concerns
NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030
NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and
Classified legal memo argues Trump wasn’t constrained by US or international law for Maduro capture operation
A new classified legal opinion produced by the Justice Department argues that President Donald Trump was not limited by domestic law when approving the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro because of his constitutional authority as commander-in-chief and that he is not constrained by international law when it comes to carrying out law enforcement operations overseas, according to sources who have read the memo.
Trinity Health cuts 10.5% of revenue cycle jobs
Trinity Health is laying off employees in its revenue cycle department.
Live updates: Trump speaks about US economy in Detroit
President Donald Trump will address the Detroit Economic Club as his justice department investigates Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, Jan. 13
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Pirro says Federal Reserve ignored US attorney outreach on Powell testimony, alleged cost overruns
Federal Reserve independence under fire as Justice Department issues grand jury subpoenas tied to alleged cost overruns and Chair Powell’s congressional testimony.
Summerville man facing multiple charges after operating business without license
The South Carolina Department of Revenue has charged a man with operating a business without a retail license and other charges.
Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
In two new global reports released today, WHO is calling on governments to significantly strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Rural health transformation program jobs will be temporary, WV health department says
The staff the Department of Health intends to hire to oversee the Rural Health Transformation Program will be “temporary by design."
Trump administration ratchets up its use of Justice Department for political leverage
President Donald Trump’s efforts to leverage the Justice Department for political purposes and to exact retribution against his perceived foes haven’t suffered from a series of setbacks.
Retired Marine commander lectures Minnesota politicians on 'first and foremost' responsibility
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., discusses Minnesota Democrats suing the Department of Homeland Security over I.C.E. agent surge on 'The Evening Edit.'
Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government - Alabama Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government Hoover, Alabama – A recent grant in the amount of $11,751,607.34 in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding that was awarded for two innovative projects in Hoover, Alabama—Broad […]
Longtime UTA Agent Emerson Davis Pivots To Management At Redefine Entertainment
Emerson Davis has joined Redefine Entertainment as a partner after 19 years at UTA, where he was a partner in the Motion Picture Lit department.
ICYMI: Florida Releases Infant Formula Test Results Under Healthy Florida First - Florida Department of Health
Bartow, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced the release of infant formula testing
Sports Betting Sites Make It All Too Easy to Lose Everything You’ve Got
DraftKings and PointsBet are thriving—but lax regulations, understaffed “responsible gambling” departments, and lack of resources for gambling addicts can make sports betting platforms uniquely insidious, author Danny Funt reveals in this excerpt from ‘Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.’
Health officials identify potential measles case exposure in Lexington
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department warned the public about a potential measles case exposure at a hotel and restaurant in Hamburg.
A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patients
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued provisional licenses to nine new medical marijuana operators while existing ones have started opening new manufacturing and cultivating facilities.
LANL: Los Alamos To Play Key Role In Renewed Quantum Science Center
The U.S. Department of Energy renewed $125 million in funding over five years for the Quantum Science Center to advance quantum-HPC.
U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War’s top medical leader
Keith Bass, a retired U.S. Navy commander and health care leader, was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs.
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure on Amtrak, BWI Airport shuttles
A person with an infectious case of measles passed through Maryland this past week, potentially exposing passengers on Amtrak trains and shuttle buses serving BWI Airport, the Maryland Department o…
Chicago police warn about string of forced business burglaries on North Side
Person with measles traveled through Maryland, Virginia last week, health officials say
The Maryland Department of Health said the person traveled on trains from Jan. 7-8.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Understanding the proposed budget
The Finance Department projects the state’s deficit will be $2.9 billion – a major difference from the Legislative Analyst’s Office projections of $17.6 billion.
Los Alamos to Play Key Role in Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Department of Energy has renewed funding for the Quantum Science Center, with Los Alamos National Laboratory continuing to play a vital role along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the center’s mission to advance quantum science and technology. The center will be funded for $125 million over five years to focus on quantum-accelerated high-performance computing.
Inside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Public Health Policies
At the start of the new year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services formally recommended fewer vaccines for American children and offered a new approach to nutrition with a revamped food pyramid. So what does it all mean for public health police in the United States? NBC’s Anne Thompson reports in this week’s Sunday Focus.
Laramie County health and food inspections (1/2/26–1/8/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Natrona County health and food inspections (1/2/26–1/8/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Leveraged luxury: fall of Saks Global to scorch US business stars
Gilded department store chain is grappling with heavy debt and angry suppliers
Santa Barbara Health Department Rejects Federal Vaccine Removals
State and County Health departments will continue to follow “evidence-based recommendations” despite changes to national immunization schedule.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, Jan. 10
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Health Department releases new dietary guidelines with inverted food pyramid
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services released an updated version of dietary guidelines and a new food pyramid.
Numerous fire departments respond as Lufkin diesel business explodes in flames
As of 8 p.m., the fire was under control, but departments are staying on scene to watch for rekindles and hotspots.
New case of measles found in Rutherford County: NC health department
NC health department recommends anyone unvaccinated age 1 year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.
GOP-led Michigan House sues all state departments, directors to maintain $645M in cuts
House Republicans responded to an attorney general's opinion that they can't legally cut programs unilaterally by suing multiple state agencies.
New Novant Health Court unveiled at USCB, sports partnership announced
The University of South Carolina Beaufort athletics department is excited to announce a new partnership with Novant Health, marking a generous multi-year agreement designed to elevate USCB Athletics to new levels.
DOH-Escambia Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Admiral Mason Park Pond - Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (DOH-Escambia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Admiral Mason Park Pond.
New Jersey health officials report state's 1st pediatric flu death of the season
The New Jersey Department of Health says the child is under 5 years old and was from the northern part of the state, and had no underlying health problems.
New Jersey Department of Health confirms first pediatric flu death of the season
The child, from North Jersey, was under five years old and had no known health issues.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, Jan. 9
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Treasury notifies some businesses amid Minnesota fraud probe, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has notified some businesses that they are under investigation for alleged fraud involving COVID-era tax incentives, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday.
Advisory issued for Lighthouse Point Park - Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
Ponce Inlet, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH Volusia) has issued a water quality advisory for the following lacation:
US State Department team arrives in Venezuela for first time since Maduro’s capture
A US State Department team traveled to Venezuela on Friday for the first time since the ouster of Nicolas Maduro, according to a US official.
US economy added 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate declines
The Labor Department released the December jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace to close out 2025 amid economic uncertainty.
Mutual distrust derailed plans for a joint FBI and state criminal investigation into Minneapolis ICE shooting
Mutual distrust between federal and state authorities derailed plans for a joint FBI and state criminal investigation into Wednesday’s shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer, leading to the highly unusual move by the Justice Department to block state investigators from participating in the probe.
NYPD failed to disclose death connected to Taser
Using Tasers at a record-high rate, the department failed to disclose at least one Taser-related death, NY1 has learned.
Flu cases surge in St. Louis, city officials issue health advisory
The City of St. Louis Department of Health issued a health advisory Thursday, reporting a significant spike in flu cases both in St. Louis and the state of Missouri.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Jan. 8
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
NC health officials urge vaccines amid measles and respiratory illness surge
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responding to the most recent measles cases and a spike in respiratory illnesses.
Lancaster among 5 Pennsylvania counties with highest rate of flu cases
Lancaster County is experiencing the fifth-highest rate of influenza cases in Pennsylvania, according to state health department data.
City awards $33 million to dozens of businesses and organizations
The grant winners were selected through competitive application rounds through the city’s Department of Planning and Development Community Development Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund programs, which will total $90 million in public-private neighborhood investments.
Seven takeaways from a new audit show major shortfalls in state monitoring of behavioral health grants
An audit found extensive problems with behavioral health grants and deeper concerns at the Department of Human Services.
Ohio health department reports high and increasing rate of flu activity
Virginia health report finds no childhood cancer cluster in Scott County
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Cancer Registry released a new report Wednesday morning providing an update on whether there is a childhood c
DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Hobbs Lake – South and Lake Thonotosassa - Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County
DOH- Hillsborough has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Hobbs Lake – South (private lake) and Lake Thonotosassa.
Berrien County Health Dept. to open enrollment for RX Kids program in select communities
Berrien County Health Department is launching Michigan State University's Rx kids program.Beginning January 12th pregnant mothers in the cities of Benton Harbor