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Merkley joins senators to propose Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Oregon senator Jeff Merkley, a vocal critic of private equity in health care, has joined five other senators to introduce the "Corporate Crimes Against Health C
Insurer Agrees to Pay Millions for Failing to Fix Errors That Made It Harder for Customers to Get Mental Health Care
EmblemHealth will compensate customers who paid out of pocket for mental health care because they couldn’t secure an appointment with a provider listed as being in-network. It also pledged to take additional steps to fix its provider directory.
Solar flares may be triggering earthquakes, controversial study claims
Researchers have proposed that changes in Earth's ionosphere could trigger electrical forces that nudge fragile areas of the crust into creating an earthquake.
After leaving WHO, Trump officials propose more expensive replacement to duplicate it
HHS proposes spending $2 billion a year to re-create systems the U.S. accessed through the WHO at a fraction of the cost, according to officials briefed on the matter.
Pickleball company buys West Loop ice rink near United Center
Pickleball company SPF bought the 22,000-square-foot Johnny's IceHouse East property at 1350-1354 W. Madison St. in the West Loop, near the United Center.
Elemental Royalty Closes the Sale of Its Nordic Business Unit to Goldsky Resources
Denver, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2026) - Elemental Royalty Corporation (TSXV: ELE) (NASDAQ: ELE) ("Elemental" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced sale of its Nordic operational platform to Goldsky Resources Corp. (TSXV: GSKR) ("Goldsky") (see the EMX Royalty News Release dated June 2, 2025). Goldsky, formerly known as First Nordic Metals Corp., is a longstanding partner and operator on multiple Elemental royalty properties in Sweden...
Creating and Communicating a Winning Value Proposition for Public Health
Explore our new toolkit, developed for leaders who want to communicate the impact and value of their public health work to stakeholders.
Healthy life expectancy falls across Scotland
New figures show people in Scotland are spending a greater proportion of their life in poor health than previously.
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district
Coliseum Plaza purchase could pave the way for UK athletic fan district and future development projects.
Federal proposal limiting foreign scientists at Boulder lab disrupts Colorado’s quantum industry
A proposed update to a federal security policy on government-funded research could shut out non-US associates from the federal lab after March
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district
Coliseum Plaza purchase could pave the way for UK athletic fan district and future development projects.
O'Toole 'grateful' for chance to play loose-head
Prop Tom O'Toole says he wants to take the opportunity to play loose-head for Ireland "with both hands".
Governor Bob Ferguson
Under my proposal for a Millionaires' Tax, 170,000 small businesses would pay nothing in B&O taxes. Zero. Another 30,000 businesses would have their B&O tax reduced. Small businesses are going...
Water agencies voice continued concerns about health of Stagecoach Reservoir
Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, which owns and operates Stagecoach Reservoir, continues to address two major issues regarding the reservoir’s future related to the proposed 6,100-acre Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development — water supply and water...
Understanding the Proposed Health Insurance Cut in HB 500, the Kentucky House Budget - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
As introduced, the House Budget (HB 500) inserts new and unprecedented language that caps the state’s contributions to employee health insurance, shifting costs to current and former state and school employees. In letters sent to lawmakers and to the 310,000 members of the Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP), the state Personnel Cabinet indicated this cap […]
GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the 'Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.' It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
Washoe County health officer urges isolation, vaccination amid rising pertussis cases
Northern Nevada Public Health emphasizes contagiousness, proper precautions whooping cough.
Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires
As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall's midterm elections, a California proposal to levy a hefty tax on billionaires is turning some of the party’s leading figures into adversaries just when Democrats can least afford division from within.
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another Alki business burglary - this time Fire Tacos
Another West Seattle business burglary to report. Alki in particular has been hit disproportionately, and that's the location of the report we just received from proprietors Erika and Jorge, with security video: We’re reaching out to share that our restaurant, Fire Tacos, was broken into early this morning at approximately 4:30 AM. Two ...
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Landfill, restaurants, vacant parcels: See 71 latest business, apartment, land sales ($100 to $6.5M)
See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.
Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge
A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation’s gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.
Couple quit their jobs to start a proposal planning business—16 years later, they're bringing in fireworks and helicopters to create 'picture-worthy' proposals
Michele and Marvin Velazquez have spent the last 16 years making couples' proposal dreams come true.
Chairman of Senate health committee floats an overhaul of FDA in new report
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has proposed ways to modernize the Food and Drug Administration in a new report. “While many parts of FDA work well, unnecessary bottlenecks slow patients and consumers ge…
Proposed $7.25B settlement to resolve weedkiller cancer lawsuits
And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter
Business Restructuring Review
In This Issue: The Year in Bankruptcy: 2025 A brief chronicle of the year's notable developments in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring, including business bankruptcy filings, significant court rulings, and legislative developments. [read more …] U.S. Bankruptcy Court Denies Chapter 15 Recognition of Maltese Liquidation Absent Evidence of Meaningful Activities Supporting Finding of COMI or Establishment in Malta In In re Geden Holdings, Ltd., No. 25-90138, 2025 WL 2484883 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Aug. 28, 2025), stay pending appeal denied, No. 25-90138, 2026 WL 97993 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Jan. 13, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that, for purposes of recognition under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, although a foreign debtor may have had its center of main interests ("COMI") or an establishment in Malta when a liquidation proceeding was commenced for it in a Maltese court in 2017, the absence of any meaningful activity by the debtor's liquidator from that time until the liquidator filed a chapter 15 petition in the United States more than five years later meant that the debtor had neither a COMI nor an establishment in Malta on the chapter 15 petition date. The court accordingly denied the petition for recognition. [read more …] The Ninth Circuit's Expansive Reading of "Financial Accommodations" that Cannot Be Assumed or Assigned in Bankruptcy It is generally well understood that agreements to extend credit or provide financing to a debtor cannot be assumed or assigned in bankruptcy. Even so, the provision of the Bankruptcy Code that precludes assumption or assignment—section 365(c)(2)—also extends to "financial accommodations," a term that is not defined in the Bankruptcy Code and has been the subject of relatively few bankruptcy and appellate court rulings. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit examined the meaning of the term in In re Svenhard's Swedish Bakery, 154 F.4th 1100 (9th Cir. 2025). The court of appeals ruled that a deeply discounted settlement of pension plan withdrawal liability is a "financial accommodation" that cannot be assumed or assigned, thereby extending the reach of section 365(c)(2) well beyond conventional lending arrangements. [read more …] Pennsylvania District Court Applies "Hypothetical Test" in Determining that Patent License Agreement Is Assignable in Bankruptcy In Crivella Holdings Ltd. v. Mesearch Media Technologies Ltd., No. 2:25-cv-333, 2025 WL 2443400 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 25, 2025), the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling denying a software licensor's motion for relief from the automatic stay to terminate the license agreement. The court found the license was assumable in bankruptcy under the Third Circuit's hypothetical test as a result of language in the agreement stating that it could be assigned to a "successor in interest" of the debtor without the licensor's further consent, thereby overriding federal patent law's general prohibition against the assignment of patents. [read more …] New York Bankruptcy Court Denies Motion to Terminate Chapter 15 Recognition and Dismiss Chapter 15 Case In In re Oi S.A., No. 23-10193 (LGB), 2025 WL 2806591 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 1, 2025), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York considered whether chapter 15 recognition of a debtor's Brazilian restructuring proceeding should be terminated and the case dismissed due to the debtors' financial deterioration and inability to satisfy its restructuring plan obligations after entry of the recognition order. The court denied the motion, concluding that recognition of the Brazilian proceeding and a court-approved restructuring plan for the debtors should not be terminated under section 1519(d) of the Bankruptcy Code—according to the court, the sole authority for revocation of chapter 15 recognition—because, among other things, the restructuring proceeding was still pending, the debtors might still need relief authorized under chapter 15, and the debtors' prospects for reorganizing under a hypothetical chapter 11 case were uncertain at best. It also found that no provision of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes the dismissal of a chapter 15 case. [read more …] Newsworthy Effective January 1, 2026, Jones Day welcomed Isel M. Perez (Miami), Andrew M. Butler (New York), Sid Pepels (Amsterdam), and Anna C. Bretting (Munich) to the partnership in the Business Restructuring & Reorganization Practice. Sid Pepels (Amsterdam) has been nominated for the Future Leader Award by the Global Restructuring Review, an organization that acknowledges and honors excellence within the global restructuring and insolvency sector. This award is designed to recognize exceptional contributions made by both individuals and firms in the field. The 2026 edition of Chambers UK recognized Ben Larkin (London) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency and Adam R. Brown (London) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation. The 2026 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked Roger Dobson (Sydney) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York) titled "Backstop Fees for Lenders in Chapter 11 Plans: Absent Market Test, Equality of Treatment Now Required in Fifth Circuit After 'ConvergeOne'" was published on November 12, 2025, in the New York Law Journal. An article written by Oliver S. Zeltner (Houston) titled "Delaware Bankruptcy Court: No Legal Authority for Chapter 11 Plan Gatekeeping Provision" was published on November 20, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Daniel J. Merrett (Atlanta) titled "First Impressions: Eleventh Circuit Rules that Annulment of Automatic Stay Does Not Violate U.S. Supreme Court's Prohibition of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders" was published on November 21, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Genna Ghaul (New York) titled "Iowa District Court: Avoidance Claims Cannot Be Encumbered by Pre-Bankruptcy Liens" was published on November 20, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York), Corinne Ball (New York), David S. Torborg (Washington), and Ben Rosenblum (New York) titled "New York Bankruptcy Court Rejects Challenge to Barnet Rule Permitting Foreign Debtors to Obtain Chapter 15 Recognition With Only Minimal U.S. Assets" was published on November 21, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. The M&A Advisor has recognized the Silvergate Capital Corporation Bankruptcy case as the Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (over $5 billion) during its 20th Annual Turnaround Awards. Jones Day is listed among the professionals for the representation of Exploration Capital, which was led by Joshua M. Mester (Los Angeles). Lawyer Spotlight: Sid Pepels Sid Pepels, a partner in Jones Day's Amsterdam Office, litigates and advises clients on commercial and international insolvency matters, with a focus on complex restructurings and insolvencies. He has advised and litigated high-profile cases, including: the cross-border WHOA (Wet Homologatie Onderhands Akkoord) proceedings concerning Vroon Group and Diebold Nixdorf; proceedings on behalf of expropriated SNS Reaal bond holders against the Dutch State; the bankruptcy of Intertoys, the leading Dutch toys retailer; the restructuring of Oi, the Dutch finance vehicle of the Brazilian telecom giant; and Blokker, the leading Dutch home appliances retailer. Sid holds a Ph.D. in European insolvency law and regularly publishes in academic journals on topics of cross-border insolvency. He has been recognized in The Legal 500 Netherlands and was noted by his peers for being client-minded and a creative thinker with a "strong grasp of the law and strong interpersonal skills." Sid was also nominated for the "Future Leader" award at the Global Restructuring Review Awards 2025. He is a board member for the Netherlands Association for Comparative and International Insolvency Law and a NextGen member of the International Insolvency Institute.
Congressmen introduce bill to delay controversial physician pay ‘efficiency’ adjustment
The bill has drawn support from nearly 40 medical societies, including the Radiology Business Management Association, which applauded the proposal Feb. 17.
Caesars Entertainment Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) reported what management described as “solid results” for 2025, driven by portfolio diversity, an omni-channel strategy, and continued investment in its loyalty platform and flagship properties. On the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, exec
Farm bill proposes legislation to overrule California's Prop. 12
The Farm Bill still has a ways to go, including committee markup
Mamdani: NYC property tax hike is 'last resort' to balance budget
Without a tax on the wealthy or big corporations, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have to hike property taxes instead.
Why Is Mamdani Threatening a Property Tax Hike?
The mayor says the city will be forced to raise property taxes if Governor Hochul and Albany refuse to increase taxes on the wealthy.
POLL: Are you worried property taxes are forcing longtime businesses out of Nashville?
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Mamdani to Hochul: Tax the rich, or I'll raise New Yorkers' property taxes
The city budget is not officially due until July 1.
Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president’s name
The filings come amid dispute over funding of a tunnel between New York and New Jersey that is tied up with proposals that both it and the Dulles International Airport in Virginia bear his name.
Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name
The Trump family company has filed to trademark the use of the president's name on airports but says it doesn't plan on charging a fee — at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home. ...
Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name
The Trump family company has filed to trademark the use of the president's name on airports but says it doesn't plan on charging a fee — at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home. ...
Trump Family Business Files for Trademark Rights on Any Airports Using the President's Name
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump family company has filed to trademark the use of the president's name on airports but says it doesn't plan on charging a fee — at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home. Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are ...
Palantir says it's moved its HQ to Miami
In 2020, Palantir moved its HQ from Palo Alto, California to Denver, Colorado. CEO Alex Karp owns property in Colorado.
New student loan limits could threaten diversity in nursing and public health programs
The proposal marks a severe escalation in what health experts say is the erosion of the U.S. health care system under the Trump administration.
Democrats celebrate as 73,000 North Carolina voters without proper ID stay on rolls
North Carolina's election board reached a settlement allowing 73,000 voters to keep registration status after a GOP lawsuit challenged voter rolls.
Obama’s Reminder About the Futility of Purity Politics
The late, great journalist Mark Shields often propounded the idea that politics should be about looking for converts rather than punishing heretics.
Property owners launch Rivertown improvement zone
The new zone will fund cleaning, landscaping and security in the neighborhood.
Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.
Natalie Portman took very specific momento from 'Star Wars' set
Natalie Portman snagged an unusual prop from the 'Star Wars' films — but lost it.
97.1 Host Suggests Laughable Detroit Lions Trade Proposal
A 97.1 The Ticket host suggested the Lions trade Amon-Ra St. Brown for Chris Jones. Here’s why the idea is completely laughable.
Scientists Discover Surprising Quantum Properties in Seemingly Ordinary Element
A well-known magnetic metal has emerged as a surprisingly versatile quantum platform.
SC House passes bill to cut business property taxes for small businesses
Small business owners in South Carolina could soon see savings on their annual business personal property taxes under a bill unanimously approved by the state House this week.
Lawmakers question Maine’s health department after federal audit
Lawmakers pressed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services over a federal audit finding $45 million in potentially improper payments
Lula Faces Political Blowback in Brazil Over Carnival Parade Row
A Carnival parade honoring Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took a controversial turn on Monday, as opposition leaders argue the tribute amounted to improper campaigning for the leftist incumbent.
Who's building and who's buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest property transactions in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes. East Baton Rouge Parish First National Bank of Louisiana purchased 2.9 acres divided into two parce… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
Late for Work: Sports Illustrated Predicts Tyler Linderbaum's Future With Ravens
What would the Ravens have to give up to land A.J. Brown if he’s traded? A trade proposal has the Ravens acquiring Giants edge rusher. Zach Orr sends love to Baltimore after reportedly joining Mike Macdonald’s staff.
The Future of PAHPA and National Public Health Preparedness
Learn how the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act impacts public health emergency readiness and proposed changes to this legislation.
Dem governor candidate Roys proposes 'KeldaCare' health care platform
Part of Democrat Kelda Roys' health care proposal includes Wisconsinite's to buy into the health plan for state employees
Passage of federal science funds a lifeline for Colorado's aerospace industry
The science appropriations in a “minibus” package Congress enacted last month have a big impact in Colorado.
Rockville Science Center in search of $1 million for new home
Rockville Science Center is planning to vacate its property by May 1 as it seeks $1 million for a new home while continuing to host workshops for high school engineering students building drones, robots and more.
Mental health drives early discharges in S. Korea military
Proportion of S. Korean conscripts deemed eligible for active duty has risen, but thousands of service members continue to leave the military early
CA Politics 360 Full Episode | Proposed Voter ID ballot initiative, CA Democratic Party convention
There’s a proposed ballot initiative that would require voters to show their ID at the polls and for election officials to verify citizenship.
NY youth mental health settlement: Governor’s budget fails to fund
A class-action lawsuit forced the state to overhaul youth behavioral health services. But the governor’s proposed budget includes no new investment.
Eau Claire City-County Health Department accepting proposals to combat opioid misuse
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is accepting proposals from community-based organizations to help with treatment and recovery efforts from opioid misuse.
FF Passes Key Proposals Supporting Embodied AI Robot Business Expansion
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Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare proposal appears to have hit dead end
For second year, bill to formally unite Broward Health with Memorial Healthcare fails to gain support.
‘Sip and stroll’ in Loomis? Town ponders plan for entertainment zone downtown
The proposal would allow alcohol in a five-block stretch under strict rules, but questions remain about safety and costs.
Why Pennsylvania’s two most powerful Democrats don’t speak
While private animosity is common between politicians, John Fetterman has propelled his long-fraught relationship with Josh Shapiro to the public eye.
Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift
Mental health services could see financial cuts and restrictions in the coming year due to Proposition 1. Mental health liaisons from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. (Sheriff's Office — Contributed) WATSONVILLE >> Santa Cruz County is expected to get about $1.4 million less in state money for mental health
Proposals for exploring viruses and skin as the next experimental quantum frontiers share US$30,000 science award
Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, while skin is a living interface between physics and biology, making them perfect—but until now overlooked—arenas for testing the interplay between quantum physics, biology and life. That’s according to arguments made by Connor Thompson, a PhD student in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, and Samuel Morriss, a medical doctor based in Melbourne, Australia, whose two essays share the US$30,000 first prize in FQxI’s latest essay competition, presented in partnership with the Paradox Science Institute. The eight winners of the $53,000 competition—which asked “How Quantum is Life?”—were announced on 14th February, 2026.
San Antonio moves toward rehab for homeless
City council, law enforcement, and local health care advocates are working together to keep people out of a jail cell, and into proper treatment.
Downtown entertainment district introduced for STL
A proposal to create the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Community Improvement District is moving forward in St. Louis.
Downtown entertainment district proposal aims to make game-day areas safer, brighter
NKY business owners fear proposed alcohol fee bill could drive customers away
Proposed 4% regulatory fee on all alcohol sales draws opposition from small business owners
FY26 Appropriations Act Funds Maternal Health Initiatives, Falls Short of Investments Needed to Address Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis
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'Not entertainment content:' Tennessee bill would ban livestreams of eviction proceedings
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would prohibit private individuals from livestreaming eviction proceedings in real time.House Bill 2041, spon
Paris says 'oui' to booming business of romantic proposals
STORY: This Texan couple have been dating for one year.And Josue Perales wanted extra special celebrations with his girlfriend Kayla Balboa. On a candlelit terrace, overlooking the Eiffel Tower, she says "yes".Balboa had always wanted a Paris proposal. "She's always been mentioning how...""This is my dream place.""This is her dream... well, here we are."To make sure every detail was perfect, Perales employed the help of a local marriage proposal planning agency.And he's not the only one.Paris is seeing a surge in demand for elaborate marriage proposals like this one.Thanks to social media, TV shows and events showcasing the "City of Love", the entire industry catering to love-struck couples willing to pay thousands for unforgettable moments is booming.Les Entremetteuses, or "The Matchmakers", helped Perales get his "yes".Founder Pauline Le Tendre says Valentine's Day is her "busiest day of the year."But she says she's busy all year round - after demand started growing in 2019, with a brief lull during the pandemic."Once the borders reopened, it steadily increased. After that, there were a couple of boosts with (the TV show) 'Emily in Paris,' the Paris Olympics also. We had a lot of work after the Games."The company's proposal packages start at 590 euros, or just under $700, for a proposal on the Seine river banks.The average spend can go up to $2,400 - with some clients spending more for extras, like performers.:: Kiss Me in Paris/Artem Martynov & Anastasia KalynaFor those wanting to splurge even more, Kiss Me in Paris has them covered.The agency says its clients typically spend an average of about $12,000 on their experiences - or as much as some $118,000.:: Kiss Me in Paris/Tuan Nguyen FilmsLuxurious proposals are choreographed in high-end hotels, aboard yachts on the Seine, or in authentic French chateaux."To just be able to, in your social circles, say, 'We got engaged in Paris,' is great, right? It has prestige, it has cachet." That's Cengiz Ozelsel, who co-founded Kiss Me in Paris with his wife Chantelle Marie Streete.They say bookings have more than doubled since 2015.While the more budget-friendly Oui Love Paris agency told Reuters, its bookings have quadrupled since 2020.For many planners, though, the payoff is more than just numbers."I absolutely love it because... people are inviting you into their lives at one of the most special times in their lives."
TAD: Remember to File Required Business Personal Property Renditions
If you cannot file your rendition by April 15, businesses must request an extension in writing via mail or through the Tarrant Appraisal District's website’s online account service no later than April 15, 2026.
MMAC, business groups sue Port Washington over referendum on large TIDs
MMAC and six other Wisconsin business and trade groups sued the City of Port Washington over a resident-proposed referendum on expensive TIDs.
Romantic Proposals Become a Booming Business in 'City of Love'
By Manuel Ausloos PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - When Texan Josue Perales brought his girlfriend Kayla Balboa to Paris, she thought it was just a romantic getaway. Instead, he had hired a marriage proposal planning agency to set up a dreamy scene overlooking the Eiffel Tower, complete with white ...
WNBA online search growth jumps 140% as short-form sports properties gain momentum
Fan attention shifting towards innovative, fast-paced sports formats, according to Redtorch's SportOnSocial Global Sports Properties report.
Letter: Inappropriate entertainment ruining Super Bowl halftime
Leave the questionable dancing to the players when they celebrate.
Catwalk Entertainment Group signs HK director for Pan-Asian push, propels C-pop to global NBA stage
/PRNewswire/ -- Catwalk Entertainment Group, the premier Pan-Asian entertainment conglomerate, today announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed Hong Kong...
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism for proposing $10 million in small business relief after Trump's immigration crackdown amid fraud allegations.
Hemp businesses rally against Chicago’s upcoming ban
Chicago’s upcoming ban on intoxicating hemp products has business owners rallying for a mayoral veto, warning it will shut down small businesses, cost jobs and disproportionately impact minority-owned establishments.
Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these particles actually do once they enter living organisms. A new study proposes an innovative fluorescence-based strategy that could allow researchers to track microplastics in real time as they move, transform, and degrade inside biological systems.
As Silent Hill's stellar revival continues, here's our first proper look at next game Silent Hill: Townfall
Three years after its announcement, Konami has given a first proper look at Silent Hill: Townfall.
Greece town supervisor moves to amend management benefit perks
Jeff McCann is proposing that the town board vote to amend these manager benefits at next Thursday's town board meeting.
ChristianaCare plans southern Del. health campus to improve care in Sussex County
ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.
Sachem Capital Provides Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Business Update
BRANFORD, Conn., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) (the “Company”), a real estate lender specializing in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of loans secured by first mortgages on real property, today provided an update on the Company’s recent portfolio and financing activities, and preliminary results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. John Villano, CPA, the Company’s Chief Executive Office
Senate budget chief: No spending proposals this week
This is the second time Hooper has announced a delay to the expected budget rollout.
Gov. Walz proposes $10M emergency relief package for small businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Secondhand retailer to repurpose former adult entertainment store in Springfield
A secondhand furniture, home goods and clothing retailer is expanding into the Fairfax County market with a future location in Springfield. Last week, Remix Market signed a five-year lease at 6909 Old Keene Mill Road, according to real estate firm Boosalis Properties, which represented the tenant in the transaction. The 6,250-square-foot standalone Springfield Executive Building
Health care is now the engine of US job growth
Health care has quietly become the backbone of the U.S. labor market, propping up job growth as hiring stalls or reverses in sectors such as finance, retail, tech and government, The Wall Street Journal writes. Nearly all of the jobs added in January came from health care or health care-related roles, reflecting surging demand driven […]
Walz readies aid package for Minnesota businesses affected by ICE surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected propose a federal surge response package to support Minnesota businesses impacted by the federal presence later Thursday morning.
How to watch: Gov. Tim Walz to announce budget proposal for businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Health care jobs drives labor market while other sectors contract
Health care jobs are propping up the U.S. labor market as white-collar sectors contract. Here's what's behind the trend
Property tax politics play out in the Cook County assessor's race
The Democratic primary is expected to be a tight race.
Pompano Beach pet store owner fears proposed regulations banning puppy mills would put her out of business
Edmund McMillen on assembling Mewgenics' meow cameo list: "the inclusion of people with clashing ideologies felt appropriate"
We spoke to Mewgenics co-developer Edmund McMillen about putting together the game's list of internet celebrity meow cameos.
Samsung Display Intros “QD-OLED Penta-Tandem” Premium Technology Brand
Samsung announced its new "QD-OLED Penta-Tandem" premium technology brand for its proprietary five-layer organic light-emitting structure.
New York needs business cooperation, not warfare: Steve Forbes
Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes discusses ‘economic vandalism’ and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s policies and proposals on ‘Varney & Co.’
Businesses looking to leave WA nearly doubled since 'millionaire tax' proposal
Nearly double the businesses are considering leaving Washington due to the proposed millionaire tax, reveals a new AWB survey.