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Kitt Peak National Observatory honors Tohono O’odham land, language by renaming science center
Long before the National Science Foundation ever looked up to the starry sky searching for answers about the mysterious cosmos and universe, O’odhams like Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan stood atop I’oligam Du’ag — or Manzanita Shrub Mountain.
Are colleges doing enough to support students' mental health? Join our live audience.
"Connections" goes on the road to The Little Theatre for a conversation about mental health on college and university campuses. We'd like you to join us.
Meet the Teen Athlete Who Overcame a Major Health Curveball
After developing an unprecedented and progressive spinal curvature, known, 10-year-old Macie Perna feared her love for playing softball may be lost forever. But, a life-changing operation at Shriners Children's Philadelphia called Vertebral Body Tethering, or VBT, hit those fears out of the park. Just six weeks later, Perna was back on the field stronger than ever before. Now, at 16, she has no restrictions and big dreams. Macie and her mother Michelle join TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her health journey and her role as a Shriners Children's International Patient Ambassador. She even gets a surprise from her favorite college athlete! (Sponsored by Shriners Children's)
Carson Daly on Hosting Annual Project Healthy Minds Gala
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, TODAY’s Carson Daly hosted the annual Project Healthy Minds gala in New York. “We’re trying to make it as easy as it is to book a hotel reservation” he says about the nonprofit’s goal of connecting mental health services with people in need.
$2.8M lifeline buys time for Bangor nonprofit health provider
Penobscot Community Health Care said it is no longer pursuing an imminent Chapter 11 filing after getting $2.8 million in state funding.
Microsoft wants you to "break up with your MacBook" for a Surface Laptop Ultra, and it's paying big bucks to make it happen
You can get up to $1,000 cash back on top of trade-in value if you send Microsoft a MacBook Pro and buy a Surface Laptop Ultra.
Penobscot Community Health Care avoids bankruptcy with $2.8 million from rural health program
PCHC says the funding will help with a transition to a new electronic medical records system and alternative payment models.
TN Politics: Community rails against more delays in data center action
A Memphis City Council meeting turned chaotic on Tuesday when action was delayed on a long-considered moratorium on new data centers.
Nonprofit launches maternal health data tool
The Maternal Resiliency Index is designed to help policy makers.
From Mountain Goats to Mental Health Initiatives, Glacier Conservancy Puts $4.5 Million to Work
Amid unprecedented visitation numbers and staffing cuts removing nearly a quarter of the park’s workforce, Glacier National Park’s fundraising arm is working to meet the park’s growing demands. In a public meeting on Wednesday, Glacier National Park Conservancy, the official fundraising partner of the park, outlined the progress of its supported projects as well as […]
Regulatory change opens door to one-stop mental and physical healthcare in NJ
NJ has awarded two contracts to nonprofits to make it easier for low-income patients to access mental and physical healthcare in one place.
Huber Heights offers $150K in business, nonprofit grants; deadline Oct. 16
Huber Heights businesses and nonprofit organizations have until Oct. 16 to apply for an economic development grant program with $150,000 allocated for 2026.
Seminole Tribe of Florida sues DraftKings over sports betting
The lawsuit alleges DraftKings operates a sports book in violation of the gaming compact between the Tribe and the state inked in 2021, which provides the Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in Florida.
Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Congress in November.
NEWSBRIEF: HURRICANE ISAIAS, UKRAINE WAR LATEST, POLITICS OF IRAN WAR
Gulf Coast Preps for Isaias, Ukraine expects Russian winter offensive, and Trump's Iran War in focus as Midterms approach.
Why Is the World’s Top Climate Science Body Struggling to Agree on Its Next Report?
The world’s leading climate science authority is facing an unprecedented deadlock over when to publish its next major assessment, raising concerns that governments could enter crucial United Nations climate negotiations in 2028 without an updated scientific assessment of global warming.
Bills Predicted to Bench Struggling WR for Unproven Rookie
The Buffalo Bills could bench veteran wide receiver Joshua Palmer in favor of rookie Skyler Bell, an analyst suggested. The post Bills Predicted to Bench Struggling WR for Unproven Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.
Denton teen’s mental health nonprofit partners with UNT to expand support for young people
At 17, Ajim Tubuo is using his own experiences with anxiety and depression to help other young people find support. His nonprofit, Dare to Live, partnered with the UNT Psychology
New Britain Public Library to Host "Health to Treat Spooktacular" for Halloween
The New Britain Public Library, in partnership with Access Health CT, is set to host, ” Health to Treat – a Spooktacular Day of Health Resources & Community Care” on Halloween. The event promises free food alongside “free professional health screenings, services & more!”. Services available are to include blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, blood […]
Russia’s plague scare and the danger of unpreparedness
The erosion of global public health infrastructure does not serve America's interests.
Trump bucks and the politics of mailing checks
The checks started going out last week, nearly one million of them, and mostly to battleground states. With a return address for the U.S. Treasury and a letter enclosed signed by President Donald Trump, these one-time checks for $500 were ostensibly government rebates for Obamacare enrollees who overpaid. In the accompanying letter, however, Trump attacks his predecessor and talks about his record in office on an important issue he’s not polling well on, which makes it seem more like the most expensive political mailer in U.S. history. The average piece of direct mail costs between 30 cents and $3, according to Mail Processing Associates, a print, mail, and fulfillment company. At $500 a pop plus roughly 50 cents each to issue the paper check, the cost of Trump’s healthcare mailer sent to more than 950,000 enrollees comes in at more than $475 million. Trump’s midterm healthcare message “For years, the Biden Administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare dot gov,” Trump wrote in the letter. “That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now, I am returning it to you!” In the letter, Trump makes false and misleading claims about his administration’s record on healthcare costs, an issue Democrats have a 20 point advantage on over Republicans, according to a recent poll from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy think tank. Trump touts his administration’s TrumpRX program, which he claims is “delivering massive discounts.” However, new research from KFF found that of a selection of drugs available on the TrumpRX platform, just five were the lowest price, while 13 were the highest price. Trump also falsely claims in the letter that he’s fighting to lower healthcare costs. In reality, average monthly premium payment costs for enrollees rose 58% under Trump while marketplace sign-ups declined 5%, per KFF. Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it’s estimated 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. You get a check and you get a check and you get a check Trump’s long promised cash outs to his fans, from his days as a casino operator and gameshow host to his presidency. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the first Trump administration made the unprecedented move to put Trump’s name on checks that went out under the CARES Act (notably the $500 refund checks this time around don’t feature Trump’s name). Ever since, Trump’s been chasing that high. In his second term, Trump’s promised more stimulus that never arrived, like refund checks from DOGE cuts and tariffs, while he said at his party’s convention last month that he’d give out $5,000 checks to everyone if Republicans win in November. In reality, DOGE overstated its cost cutting and Trump’s government actually now spends more than former President Joe Biden’s, while Trump’s tariffs actually grew the trade deficit. His proposal for $5,000 checks would add about $1.2 trillion to the national debt. The problem is there’s no money to give. These $500 checks — plus $90 Medicare rebate checks also going out as well as $250 deposited this week in some Trump Accounts for kids courtesy Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan — represent the closest Trump’s going to get to making good on his promise to deliver cash fast. And the checks seem especially targeted. Though the $500 checks went out to enrollees in one of 30 states that use the federal HealthCare dot gov marketplace, a Reuters review found 71% of the payments, or $339 million, went to enrollees in 13 states that have the most competitive elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Most Americans don’t buy it Could Trump bucks sway the election? An Economist-YouGov poll found 57% of U.S. adults doubt Trump will deliver on his promise for $5,000 checks, compared to 21% who do. “I’m waiting on my DOGE check and I’m still waiting on my tariff check,” one 2024 Trump voter who’s since turned on him told a recent focus group. “It felt like kind of trying to buy people’s votes, which honestly felt like in elementary when the class president was like, hey we’re going to take you to the water park if you vote for me. It’s like, I don’t think it works like that.” But for voters in swing states who got a check, it could still matter. One survey published in 2022 found receiving a physically personalized check in the mail during the pandemic was associated with a much greater self-reported likelihood of voting for Trump in 2020, and those gains mainly came from out partisans. The issue for Trump comes if these checks are mostly going to Obamacare enrollees whose premiums have gone up by more than just $500 since he took office and who view the money as something like a bribe before the election rather than an actual long-term solution to lowering household costs. Spending $500.50 per mailer would be absurd as a normal campaign expenditure, but since Trump’s checks and letter are a government rebate, his campaign and super PAC didn’t have to spend a dime and he got out his message regardless. If enough voters in key states are swayed by the one-time payment, it could prove to be the best $0 the Trump campaign spent. 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Trump awards top US science, technology medals to Musk, 5 tech executives
‘There is nobody that can compete with us,’ president says at New Golden Age Summit in Washington | Anadolu
Your guide to the Utah House District 5 race: Kendra Penry and Casey Snider
Next month, residents of southern Cache Valley will vote in their next Utah House representative. Candidates Casey Snider and Kendra Penry describe their platforms.
Health Secretary Kennedy touts an initiative to study vaccine safety
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has established a new clinic at the National Institutes of Health to study vaccine injuries. It's part of a larger administration effort on vaccine safety.
Congressional District 2 candidates offer competing visions of northern Utah's priorities
Three candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Utah Congressional District 2 reveal what priorities they've heard from voters.
Sponsors Announced for the 17th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit
Today ESPN announced the sponsors for the 17th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit returning to the Ojai Valley Inn through October 14 - 16. Presenting
Finding a career through service
Hector Jaquez hadn’t considered putting his business degree to work in a nonprofit until a chance email opened his eyes to the possibility.
The New Golden Age of Science: The Trump Administration's Over $6 Billion Investment in Science
The Trump administration has announced a more than $6 billion investment across the Federal Government, industry, academia, and philanthropy as part of “the most ambitious set of science initiatives in decades.” “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are ushering in a New Golden Age of Science powered by super intelligence, a return to merit, and bold […]
Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health
Direct Relief is expanding its support for maternal and newborn health in the United States through new investments in nonprofit community birth centers providing care in medically underserved comm…
Janesville News Gazette editor discusses ballot referendums, new city leadership and area business growth
Janesville journalist Neil Johnson discusses ballot referendums, new city leadership and agriculutre growth in the small city of Evansville.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.
A rural Northwest Oklahoma hospital is bringing back maternity care. Can it survive healthcare cuts?
Newman Memorial hopes the model it’s building can sustain access despite looming reductions to federal Medicaid spending signed into law last year alongside the dollars fueling its project.
Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.
In Peterborough, a civics quiz: Is Jonah Wheeler proving his independence? Or ignoring his voters?
In Peterborough, there’s something of a political schism playing out over two-term state Rep. Jonah Wheeler, a Democrat who has angered some in town with his votes.
Journey Mental Health Center warns of funding shortfall
MADISON, Wis. — Journey Mental Health Center leaders say the nonprofit can no longer absorb a funding gap for mental health services it provides to Dane County residents.The center receives
Hawaii Business Magazine features women leaders in Hawaiʻi's tech industry
Hawaii Business Magazine’s Jennifer Ablan and Grant Nakasone talk about their 2026 Wahine Issue focusing on women in the workforce.
Scientists win chemistry Nobel for discoveries about mirrored molecules that led to many drugs
Scientists Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for untangling mysterious mirror images in molecules, a discovery that has been used to develop countless drugs.
8 Washingtonians weigh in on how they view the political parties
KUOW asked eight Washingtonians what they have to say about their political evolution and how they now identify politically.
The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia
The World Health Organization says it wants more information on what caused the death of an employee at a Russian plague research lab. Russia says the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin.
Evening of Purpose helps fight complex disease
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MS CENTER Aurora News: The simplest way to describe Multiple Sclerosis is that it is a complex, unpredictable disease for which there is no cure. On a deeper dive, medical professionals will say it’s a cruel disease, one where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord and optic […]
Financially troubled Redeemer Health failed to make a bond payment on Sept. 1
The Montgomery County nonprofit that owns Holy Redeemer Medical Center in Abington Township said it is working on "a reorganization of our hospital system to ensure its continued viability."
How a Chicago educator uses food to teach science thanks to Pilot Light, a local chef-led nonprofit
The goal was to conduct a sensory exploration of honey samples native to Illinois, while hitting a core standard of food education: Food connects us and the food and the environment are interconnected.
What is the pneumonic plague?
The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on
It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.
Analysis: Voters are angry about money in politics. But are they angry enough to oust popular Republicans?
Journalists Kevin Woster and Seth Tupper check in on the campaigns and measure the effects of big money in state politics. They also explore the confusion of Amendment I.
Lansing’s crown boxing athletes train hard to learn the sweet science
The popular facility hosts a wide range of boxers, from young beginners to adults looking to improve. All find a space to learn and grow.
Report: Iowa economy seeing ‘positive change’ this year
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2026. That survey is showing encouraging signs for Iowa businesses, according to IBC officials. The Iowa Business Council (IBC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose 22 members are the chief decision makers of the state’s largest employers. Since its establishment […]
In Good Health: The Evolution Of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men — and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. And Black men are more than twice as likely to die from it.Between the social stigma and misconceptions about diagnostic methods, it’s not something many men want to talk about. Some 99 percent of people diagnosed early with prostate cancer live at least 5 more years. And treatment options and guidelines are evolving rapidly.Our “In Good Health” series continues. We gather a group of doctors from three of the disciplines involved in the treatment of prostate cancer.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
New nonprofit launches campaign to preserve local newspapers
The Mount Desert Islander, Ellsworth American and Bangor Historian have formed a nonprofit, Acadia Newspaper Trust, to transition the newspapers from private, for-profit ownership to nonprofit ownership.
Nonprofit provides free sports gear to youth athletes
A Baltimore nonprofit is helping children across the region by providing them with free sports and playground equipment.
Lawsuit settled over state’s management of in-home care program
In the settlement, the NH Department of Health and Human Services agreed to hire a third party to assess gaps in service.
Acme demolition complete as group looks toward site’s future
The Sheridan County Conservation District and Acme Working Group is wrapping up the clean-up phase of the former Acme Power Plant reclamation site following a summer full of demolition.
Orange County to Take Over Mental Health Campuses, Ends Nonprofit Partnership
It’s unclear what the next steps are for one of the county’s biggest mental health nonprofits after they ceded control of their facilities to the county government.
Pa. is getting at least $516M from a Meta settlement. It could spark a political fight.
The settlement says the attorney general controls the money, but Pennsylvania’s fiscal code says it should go into the General Fund.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
Report: Iowa economy seeing ‘positive change’ this year
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2026. That survey is showing encouraging signs for Iowa businesses, according to IBC officials. The Iowa Business Council (IBC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose 22 members are the chief decision makers of the state’s largest employers. Since its establishment […]
New local effort begins to help small businesses grow
A new business has opened at Edison Mall in Fort Myers to help smaller enterprises grow. It's called the Business Growth Gallery.
Naples Comprehensive Health Names Danny Hogan Chief Financial Officer
Naples, Fla., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today that Danny Hogan has been named its next Chief Financial Officer. Hogan joined the organization on Oct. 5. Hogan brings extensive health care finance and operational leadership experience to NCH. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer, Shared Services and Integrated Operations, at Bon Secours Mercy Health, a $14 billion nonprofit health system with 47 hospitals across the United States and
NLR Chamber CEO to exit for Florida post
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday (Oct. 6) that President and CEO Derrell Hartwick will depart the organization effective October 9, 2026. Hartwick has served more than...
Mayo High School business teacher honored as distinguished educator by national nonprofit
The honor recognizes his six professional certifications in real-world finance topics.
ICE reviewed tens of millions of voter records looking for noncitizen voters, records show
The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit voter-registration groups and considered deploying undercover agents to investigate organizations suspected of helping noncitizens register to vote, according to newly obtained internal documents.
Small Business Administration head visits Howell defense contractor
The administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler, was in Livingston County Tuesday to check out a government contractor. As Russ McNamara reports, the stop was well-received.
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
Trump Officials Ramp Up Investigations Into Voter Registration Groups
The Trump administration is investigating nonprofits that it says may be recruiting noncitizens for voter registration, documents show, even though noncitizen voting in the United States is rare.
Government report calls for urgent immigration enforcement plans to stop wasting taxpayer money
A Government Accountability Office report says ICE's lack of planning while expanding detention and operations led to wasteful spending.
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
Communities worry for their health after Trump weakens pollution limits: 'It's a kick in the gut'
Biden-era changes to the Clean Air Act would have tightened regulations for industrial sites, but the Trump administration has given exemptions to hundreds of facilities. People living near the sites are concerned about air quality and their well-being.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed
Cooper’s Christmas Balls gets new life in Greensboro as teen passes business to nonprofit
A Greensboro holiday tradition is getting a new purpose as teen founder Cooper Dunning passes Cooper’s Christmas Balls to a nonprofit.
After heading home to Missouri, Andrew Bailey isn’t ruling out another run for office
The former Missouri attorney general finished a roughly yearlong stint as co-deputy director of the FBI.
2026-27 NBA Season Preview: Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Jazz (Northwest Division)
SI Now Hosts Regional Leadership Breakfast to Boost Southern Illinois Business Growth
SI Now hosted its second Leadership Breakfast, bringing over 100 Southern Illinois leaders together to network, share insights, and drive economic growth.
Atrium Health's new Affordability Protection Program lowers costs for state employees
Atrium Health's new Affordability Protection Program, effective January 1, 2027, will reduce outpatient surgical care copays and lower inpatient hospital copays.
Kettering Health will no longer be in-network with Anthem's Medicare plans in 2027
Ohio has a free independent hotline at 800-686-1578 to help people compare Medicare plans during open enrollment.
The Guardian view on the French school protests: the political class needs to heed the voice of students
Editorial: A generation facing unprecedented challenges deserves better than an underfunded education system
WATCH: NH's 1st Congressional District forum with DiLorenzo and Shaheen
Tune into a livestream of our candidate forum with Republican Anthony DiLorenzo and Democrat Stefany Shaheen, starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 6.
Idaho drought-hit businesses offered low-interest disaster loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Idaho
"If You Can't Own It, What Are You Buying?" – Former PlayStation Boss Questions Sony's Decision to Kill Discs
Ever since Sony decided to kill off PlayStation discs starting in 2028, the backlash has been pronounced to say the least. And, now, it looks like former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden is also questioning Sony's decision.
'Captaincy ends': Harmanpreet Kaur’s top five achievements as India captain
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India’s all-format captain after a landmark leadership stint. Her tenure featured India’s maiden ODI World Cup title in 2025, a record number of T20I wins as captain, four Asia Cup triumphs, the milestone of captaining 150 T20Is and a historic Test victory at Lord’s. She now returns to playing cricket.
Trump, politics and lawfare take center stage in Arizona's attorney general race
Four years ago, Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes won the office by less than 300 votes. Now, she’s hoping her track record taking on President Trump, fake electors and predatory businesses will earn her a second term in office.
8 Players Withdraw from ATP Shanghai
Shanghai, the penultimate Masters 1000 of the year has, in recent years, been one of the most unpredictable. Several withdrawals are already contributing to the narrative of the tournament as it’s set to get underway soon. Which Players Have Withdrawn from Shanghai? Jannik Sinner has once again pushed back his return to the court, withdrawing …
On the barricades with wheelie bins and shopping trolleys: Paris students rage at politicians and police
Unprecedented protests that began in low-income banlieue are turning ugly, with investigations under way into police brutality
As Taiwan expands Arizona chip plant, China warns against developing political ties
The world's biggest chipmaker now manufactures at scale in Phoenix, as well as Taiwan. China is warning political leaders in Arizona to not get too friendly.
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space
The 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s.
Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem.
Missouri’s 6th Congressional district: What to know about the candidates running in November
A Democrat, a Republican and a Libertarian are running to fill the seat vacated by the retiring Sam Graves, which covers most of the upper portion of Missouri.
Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the candidates running in November
Republican Eric Jenkins and Libertarian Steve Hohe are attempting to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District, which covers the majority of the Kansas City suburbs.
Can you live longer for $5,500? Longevity clinics are the buzzy new trend at nonprofit hospitals
Longevity clinics promise personalized health advice and cutting-edge tests. Now major hospitals are entering the business, at costs reaching $45,000 a year.
India's Harmanpreet steps down as captain
India batter Harmanpreet Kaur leaves her role as national team captain across all three formats of international cricket.
Mamdani Backs Bill to Let Consumers Sue Over Unfair Business Practices
The proposed New York City legislation would also allow nonprofits, including tenants’ unions, to sue companies directly rather than relying on agency enforcement.
Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time
We’re all aware – and wary – of doomscrolling. Lots of screen time can be bad for us. But what if that’s not always the case? We spoke with the author of a study that found a positive relationship between screen time and brain development in young people. This episode, we sort through what to actually worry about when it comes to screen time – and what guidelines already exist that can empower you and the kids in your life.Interested in learning more about how screen time affects your brain? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time
We’re all aware – and wary – of doomscrolling. Lots of screen time can be bad for us. But what if that’s not always the case? We spoke with the author of a study that found a positive relationship between screen time and brain development in young people. This episode, we sort through what to actually worry about when it comes to screen time – and what guidelines already exist that can empower you and the kids in your life.Interested in learning more about how screen time affects your brain? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
New webinar series aims to boost western Mass. business
Western Massachusetts nonprofit organization Living Local 413 has launched “The Local Hour,” a new weekly online gathering designed to foster open conversations among the region’s business co…
Polling shows ban on trans girls in girls' sports could pass in November
Washington state voters will soon weigh in on a ballot measure to ban transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams. The initiative is controversial, but national and local polling suggest it could have enough silent support to pass.
Irene Butter: Public Health Scholar, Holocaust survivor, dies
Beginning in 1966, Butter taught at the University of Michigan, focusing on health care, midwifery, and women's health. She became Professor Emeritus of Public Health in 1996.
Hawaiʻi Island program bridges the gap between food and health
Through a partnership with the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center and the Food Basket, the initiative provided 25 patients with weekly food boxes that are completely locally sourced to measure how regular access to healthy, local foods would impact their overall health.
Angie Nixon brings a pep rally-style campaign stop to USF Tampa
Nixon fired up the crowd with an energetic case for more government involvement in medical care, college tuition and affordable housing.