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As Troy mayor vetoes Flock law, council president promises override
Mayor Carmella Mantello says the law is biased in favor of criminal defendants. Council President Sue Steele says the veto was expected.
Billy Joel say's he can't perform again after neurologist's warning
Billy Joel says he can't perform on his neurologist's advice and needs further testing to determine whether he can return to the stage.
The Sony Xperia 10 VI won’t be getting a promised update to Android 17
Three OS updates were promised when the phone launched but Sony says that won’t happen as a result of a storage issue.
The Netflix series Drive to Survive inspired Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Fuse Games head Matt Webster says the studio wanted to capture the off-track intrigue and excitement of the Formula 1 show.
Trump increased investments in drugmakers that benefited from Medicare exemptions, Democrats say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investments in pharmaceutical companies made on behalf of President Donald Trump increased significantly after he returned to the White House last year, with his portfolio adding mil...
Everyone is Saying the Same Thing About Duke's Expected Top Scorer
The Blue Devils need him to get going.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia predicts team will win opening round playoff series — and the NBA season hasn't even started
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia predicts first-round playoff win, says UWM stock decline won't affect team ownership.
Ultra-Processed Foods and the Aging Brain: What Does the Science Say?
Eating more ultra-processed foods has been linked to increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as other non-brain health effects, including diabetes and cancer. But why do these foods affect our brain health?
California falls short on Medi-Cal fraud, state report says
The program serves 14 million Californians and pays out $200 billion a year. State health officials dispute the findings.
A 24-team College Football Playoff is the death of college football's regular season
Say goodbye to the best regular season in sports.
26% of Americans say creator content has influenced their vote
The battle for voters in the 2026 midterm elections is playing out on the TikTok For You Page, as creators influence Americans.
‘Make America Great Again’ and ‘Socialism’: Orange District 7 ads tout national themes
Vargo said she’s never owned a MAGA hat. While she wouldn’t say if she voted for President Trump, she said she “had concerns the first time he ran.”
Time is a-changin’: say goodbye to the leap second
Plans to retire it in 2035 are being expedited to prevent potential havoc on tech infrastructure.
It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say
The edge of our solar system may be defined not by a sharp boundary, but by a "complex dance among forces, energies and trajectories," two researchers argue.
Are you addicted to your phone? What scientists say about screen time and social media
Experts unpack the science of screen addiction and how to build a healthier relationship with technology
William Shatner, sci-fi’s favorite captain, says fact tops fiction
Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk on “Star Trek” for nearly 30 years. He’ll be in Madison for a Q&A and screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.”
Immigrant advocates say federal cuts to Medicaid are creating a 'health care crisis'
The federal government cut off access to healthcare benefits for some immigrants and refugees under the H.R. 1 bill on Oct. 1. Dozens of refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees have complained to St. Louis organizations that they are suffering without healthcare services.
Pelosi, Sewell join Alabama health care advocates to discuss rising costs and coverage cuts
James and Andrea Phillips say the cost of coverage puts doctor visits out of reach as they manage serious health problems. Their story was at the center of roundtable on health care access.
CDC lags in hiring behind other health agencies after DOGE cuts, union says
More than a year after cutting 30% of its workforce and disrupting dozens of public health programs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lagging in hiring.
Hegseth’s military imposes testosterone testing despite concerns about the science
Former military doctors say the new policy won’t do what the Pentagon wants. Troops worry it will affect their careers.
Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.
Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say
Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say
Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say
Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say
Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say
Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.
Choose hope, family and friends over politicians, say leaders during Interfaith Forum at Salt Lake Tabernacle
Martin Luther King III, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Nobel Prize leader call for hope in connection
East Bay man pleads guilty to robbing business with AR-style paintball gun
Prosecutors say the defendant also admitted to possessing a fully automatic handgun and ammunition in a separate incident.
Health officials in Illinois say it is time to get your flu shot
Flu season is here, and health officials say now is the time to get your flu shot if you haven’t already.
In Michigan Senate Race, Ocasio-Cortez Joins El-Sayed on Trail in Trump Country
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in a swath of Michigan including areas won by President Trump, making a progressive pitch in a key Senate race.
Tesla unveils what it says is a flying car
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday unveiled a car that he said will be able to fly, a feature long relegated to science fiction and Saturday morning cartoons.
Billy Joel Says 'I'm Not Allowed to Drive' Before He Sells Motorcycles
Billy Joel shares an update about his health and says that at the moment, he's not allowed to drive.
Trump administration sued over accelerated immigration process for migrant kids
A group of attorneys filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the accelerated immigration process for unaccompanied migrant children, saying the Trump administration’s policies are unlawful.
Anna Faris reacts to Chuck Lorre’s claim he hesitated casting her on ‘Mom’: ‘Of course it hurts’
Anna Faris has broken her silence on Chuck Lorre’s claim that he was ‘correct’ to feel ‘reluctance’ over casting her on ‘Mom,’ saying, ‘Of course it hurts’ on social media. ‘I’m proud of what we made together.’
Is women's health content being 'shadowbanned'?
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
How Badly Does Smoking Wreck Your Reproductive Organs? Here’s What the Science Says.
In a 12-week mouse study, cigarette smoke extract altered ovarian gene activity and changed testicular tissue at higher doses.
Vance and El-Sayed trade barbs in Michigan
Vice President JD Vance and Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed had choice words for one another while on the campaign trail in Michigan.
The Events Business Is Relentless. Susan Southerland Made Work-Life Balance Part of the Model.
The Just Events! Group founder says she built her company around a simple rule: people should be able to do great work without sacrificing the rest of their lives. She credits that culture with helping her keep strong employees and scale to hundreds of events around the world.
Business recovery center opens after fire
The city says the federal small business administration has approved low-interest disaster loans for businesses impacted by the fire
Microsoft AI CEO says new model beats OpenAI using less compute
Microsoft AI CEO said its latest AI model outperforms an OpenAI base model on certain pre-training metrics using a quarter of the compute.
Is time speeding up? Here's what science says
Why did summers feel endless as a kid, but now entire years seem to vanish? Does time actually speed up as we get older – or does it just feel that way? Conspiracy theorists suggest things like...
SF Billionaire Chris Larsen on AI: “This Is an Incredibly Dangerous Moment”
Larsen once called for a "middle path" on the AI arms race but now says we need to "shut down all the data centers."
Burglars strike at least 15 Northwest Side businesses in smash-and-grab attacks, Chicago police say
More than a dozen a businesses on Chicago's Northwest Side are cleaning up after a series of break-ins Wednesday morning.
Steph Curry Opens Up About Offseason Conversations With LeBron James
Golden State's star guard says there was talk this summer before the surprise move to Philadelphia.
Essayli on Trump administration suing California
The Trump administration is now suing our state
SF leaders slam video game where players shoot Tenderloin ‘zombies’
San Francisco leaders condemned a new game that turns a digital version of the Tenderloin into a shooting gallery, with targets that critics say resemble homeless residents and people with...
C-U Public Health: The switch to generic naloxone will increase access to the lifesaving medication
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and is supplied to communities across Illinois thanks to federal funding. Health officials say the switch to a generic form will save money and increase the supply of the lifesaving medication across the state.
Billy Joel Health Update as He Auctions Off Motorcycle Collection
Billy Joel is saying goodbye to his motorcycle collection as he continues to navigate his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis.
Why AOC was in a deep-red part of Michigan: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Republicans breaking with Trump on tariffs.
Martini Corner businesses react to new Royals ballpark renderings
Shop owners near the new stadium site say the renderings show opportunity
Lawsuit alleges mental health failures before Montpelier couple allegedly slain by son
The lawsuit says WCMHS workers were notified multiple times that Matthew Gomes was in a mental health crisis.
Katie Zacharia defends calling herself a lawyer in new interview
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia went on the record Thursday, saying she considered the results of her bar exam "inconsequential."
Political heavyweights campaign in Michigan amid crucial Senate race
The most recent Decision Desk HQ polling numbers show El-Sayed holds a 4% advantage over Rogers.
Mixed reception in Trenton for union-backed bill to revamp school health benefits
Teachers union officials have a plan to help fix the state-run health benefits plan for school workers. Critics say it needs more work.
Americans want it all when it comes to healthcare, leaders say. That’s tough to deliver.
Health care costs increased a whopping 19.7% year-over-year and 61% over the last four years.
Suspicious materials sent to members of Congress, police say
Several other pieces of suspicious mail were sent to state officials this week, according to FBI.
Mass. Ave. businesses brace for construction as bike lane work approaches
Business owners have concerns, with at least one worried that he may go out of business. City officials say they plan to give businesses advance notice of construction and maintain accessible pedestrian routes throughout the project.
IP Saves the Day On Streaming
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get started, I wanted to highlight a new idea I saw from Real Good AI, proposing a ratings system for AI use. (H/T to Anthony Kaufman’s article highlighting this.) It would look something like this: In general, I think that this is a solid, middle-ground solution that should appease both the pro-AI camp (who love AI) and the anti-AI camp (who wants to know if what they’re watching didn’t come from humans). Regardless of your feelings on AI/LLMs—I’ll never use it for my writing—transparency is often the best solution to many problems. In general, I think way more media outlets need to be using way more AI disclosures. My quick “Yes and...” to this idea: what about ads? In particular, I hate it when I see or hear ads that are obviously AI-generated, but a person or voice says, “I used this product”. AI doesn’t use products! Just today, I watched a YouTube ad where a “person” said they use some sort of rain wind chime...but that’s not a real person! They didn’t use this product. (Especially since the video of the wind chime itself also appeared to be AI-generated...) I believe most traditional advertising already has standards like this anyway.1 Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re covering the week of 14-Sep, and then next issue, I’ll be fully caught up with Nielsen’s new release schedule. In the future, I plan to put out Streaming Ratings Reports each Monday after Nielsen’s Thursday releases. Overall, we had some big new shows this week, like Prime Video’s Reacher spinoff_, Neagley_, which is off to a big, big start, and Netflix’s latest in its Monster anthology, which is their largest opening since June and the second-largest since One Piece came out in March. All that, plus Slow Horses returns, the trio of returning shows (Lioness, Reacher and Ted Lasso) continue to dominate the top tens, Paramount+’s latest crime drama, a big whiff for a Netflix original film and a precipitous drop for Netflix film charts, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 14th to September 20th 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - IP For the TV Win Can I use the dirty word of entertainment journalism right now? IP. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone I said it. But IP works at the box office, and we’ve seen some evidence it works in TV too. Not as well, and not all the time—no absolutes here!—but often enough. And glancing at the Nielsen top ten…it worked this week! Take Prime Video, who has a monster hit in the crime drama Reacher. Would a spinoff work for that show? Yep! They binge-released Neagley, about a detective from the original Reacher series, and its eight episodes debuted to 29.6 million hours. Here’s how it stacks up to Reacher, one of Prime Video’s biggest shows: That’s great. Nearly as strong as Reacher’s opening! (Both shows started with eight, binge-released episodes, so this comparison is apples-to-apples.) Notably, Prime Video scheduled the debut of Neagley to overlap with Reacher’s most recent season, to help drive tune-in. Obviously, I love smart release strategies like that. And even though I wrote “obviously”, it’s not really that obvious, since streamers don’t often take advantage of natural overlaps like this_._2 Other data backs how well Neagley performed. It opened at second place on Samba TV for two weeks and got 51.7 million hours on Luminate. That’s the eleventh biggest opening on Luminate since May of 2024 and tied with Bridgerton’s third season opening. That’s a huge opening! Its IMDb is solid too, a 7.7 on 24K reviews. Netflix’s latest edition in the “Monster” series—which started with Jeffrey Dahmer and comes from Ryan Murphy—did well too, opening to 24.7 million hours. That’s the biggest opening for Netflix since I Will Find You in June, and second biggest since March. Unlike the Reacher series, this franchise is trending downward, though. The first Monster show—Dahmer - Monster—was giant. More than anything, I think this reflects that Netflix running out of extremely popular—if that’s the right word?—serial killers to feature. Still, the data says this is a very good opening. It made it to third place on Samba TV for two weeks. It also opened to 40.0 million hours on Luminate. That’s not quite as elite as Neagley, but still very, very strong. I’ll be honest: my priors coming into any given week are that IP works to help drive buzz for new shows, but TV shows need to stand on their own even more than movies, so they will succeed or fail based on their quality. But these two spinoffs definitely worked. Quick Notes on TV The top show, film or special this week? Football, again. Specifically, Prime Video’s season opener of Thursday Night Football. The games run long (three hours) but mainly a lot of people watch each game. That adds up to a lot of viewership. Paramount released the second season of MobLand on an unusual day for that service, a Friday! Often, they put their new shows out on a Sunday, as they did last year with a run of shows (Lioness, Tulsa King and Landman). MobLand didn’t make Nielsen in its first week, but on Samba TV it got to eighth and seventh place. Luminate had a smaller opening too, only 5.3 million hours. MobLand missed the Nielsen charts for its first eight weeks, so this season is off to a stronger start. (Bonus note: the first season streams on both Prime Video and The Roku Channel, but I only have it as Paramount+ on those charts.) I’ve mentioned a few times that foreign-language originals do lower numbers than English-language originals on Netflix most of the time. But I don’t usually emphasize what country those originals come from, and observationally, they tend to be from Western or Northern European countries, in general. So credit to Not a Stranger, a Turkish Netflix original, for breaking through on Luminate, getting to 7.9 million hours in its first full week on those charts. As I mentioned last issue, Crew Girl ended up making the Nielsen charts in its second week. That’s still a soft performance compared to many shows, but again this, one looks affordable. And if you’re curious, here’s how it stacks up to some other sports romance shows: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… …about a new data source and how it drives streaming viewership… ...what reality show is struggling in its latest season…. ...what Netflix film bombed…. ...How Reacher, Ted Lasso, and Lioness are doing on the charts… ...what obscure sport put up great viewership numbers… …how far streaming films are falling… …all the flops, bombs and misses for the last week… …and more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue, then we’ll be all caught up with Nielsen’s data. Yes! The goal is to have my report out on the Monday after I get Nielsen’s data. So next issue, I’m looking at East of Eden, The Great British Baking Show, a Willy Wonka game show (that people are upset uses AI, but viewers might not care), and a Cosby show spinoff reboot on Netflix, and Brothers on Apple TV (starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey). That’s about it for TV, but who’s going to win the streaming week, The Breadwinner or Backrooms on streaming? Answer: Toy Story 5. Plus Netflix has a Unabomber film and a new Tyler Perry film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma tries to repeat The Substance’s run on MUBI, and Paramount+ has Jackass: Best and Last. Long term, Netflix is remaking Lonesome Dove. I love this choice, but man, there are a lot of westerns on TV right now. And they’re making Sega TV shows, including a Crazy Taxi TV show and Sonic show with an “edge”.
Philadelphia Eagles announce Jalen Hurts out ‘indefinitely’
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star quarterback Jalen Hurts on Sunday after the team released a statement about his health early Thursday afternoon. The Eagles released an official statement saying Hurts’ latest calf injury has progressed to a “movement in the small blood clot” on Wednesday’s most recent ultrasound. In Philly’s statement, team officials…
Pa. health officials continue to investigate Franklin County measles-related death
A measles-related death reported by the Franklin County coroner Monday has still not been recorded in Pennsylvania data as state health officials say they continue to investigate the fatality. The Franklin County coroner’s office announced that a 39-year-old woman with “several underlying conditions” died Saturday after a “past diagnosis of
Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Launch on November 6
Apple is planning to introduce new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models on October 27 or October 28, and the machines could launch on Friday, November 6, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said during his latest podcast. Apple retail stores apparently have a "big floor reset" scheduled for the evening of Thursday, November 5, and into Friday, November 6, which Gurman says could be in preparation for the new Macs.
In response to Harris visit, Rebecca Cooke says she can campaign ‘on my own’
The former Vice President is stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley on Oct. 26.
What Texas taxpayers say about giving $250M in school funds to arena
"Screw recapture. I'd rather them fund the construction of a $100m hot dog stand."
Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update
Billy Joel says he can't drive or perform amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Alsobrooks calls for crypto regulations as industry money flows into Maryland politics
Senator Angela Alsobrooks says the crypto industry needs federal regulation. So does the industry, which has spent millions in Maryland politics this year. What exactly do they want?
‘Close to zero’: 4 AI chiefs say no companies have truly changed in response to AI
At a Fortune event, executives from Accenture, AXA, Mastercard and Mistral AI said the technology isn't the main obstacle to AI payoffs.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Says Physical AI Will Have Its 'Science Fiction' Moment by 2030
Speaking at the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, Scaringe said that transformative changes in robotics are set to happen soon.
Former Boston TV meteorologist, ‘Today’ co-host says divorce is official
A former Boston television meteorologist says her divorce is now official more than a year after she and her husband announced their separation.
It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers
Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Kalamazoo County health officials say, "get your flu shot... as soon as possible"
WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.
Gut health may affect more than digestion, doctor says
A diverse gut microbiome can influence digestion, immune function and the body’s communication with the brain, pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole said in an interview with The National News Desk.
A Decade Of Growth: 9,600 New Business Jets On Horizon, AvWeek Says
Aviation Week's 10-year forecast projects more than 9,600 business jet deliveries through 2036, a 36% annual increase driving a $304 billion market.
El-Sayed again denies ties to Muslim Brotherhood
“I wasn’t raised by my mother,” El-Sayed said in response to past social media posts that allege his mother was active in the Islamist movement in the 1970s.
Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM
The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.
"No Offense To Zelda" - Activision Exec Says Call Of Duty: MW4 And GTA 6 Are The Two Biggest Games Of The Year
How to p*** off Nintendo fans in four words
Katie Zacharia did not pass the bar exam, senior administration official says
A Trump administration official argued that the White House press secretary could technically be considered a “lawyer.” That argument has been disputed by legal experts.
Imps can 'grow' from 'brutal' 6-0 Hammers loss
Lincoln City will not be defined by their 6-0 Championship defeat by West Ham, says Imps head coach Tom Shaw.
Guns, F-bombs, fortune cookies. What do wild campaign ads actually say?
A single mom who shot a home intruder. A pet alpaca. Chicago voters throwing around profanities. This cycle's campaign ads are fluffy, funny and profane.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution won't be livestreamed after bipartisan backlash
The announcement earlier this month from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Hasan's execution would be public prompted significant blowback from both Republicans and Democrats, with many pointing out that the images could be used to fuel radicalization.
Activision's Head Marketer Says Modern Warfare 4 Faces A 'Call Of Duty Tax'
The newest sequel needs to bolster flagging engagement
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is more popular than ever thanks to iPhone Duo
Apple’s debut in the foldable market was always going to have an impact on Android foldables, with many brands having...
Trump says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
The Pentagon has said Hasan’s execution is scheduled for Dec. 3
The ‘Call of Duty tax’ means games media doesn’t cover COD the way it used to, Activision says
Its large audience has “become status quo” and people forget the work that goes into each entry…
German savings banks chief says growth could curb political polarisation
By Maria Martinez BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Germany's nascent economic recovery could curb the polarization seen in recent state elections, the president of the country's savings banks association
State lawmakers react to IDHS decision to preserve some beds at Choate Mental Health Center
Illinois State Senators Terri Bryant (R-Murpysboro) and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) say a new plan for Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna does not go far enough.
Interactive: Could the No Surprises Act be driving up health insurance costs?
The No Surprises Act ended many unexpected medical bills, but critics say costly arbitration awards may be adding pressure to insurance premiums.
Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states
Health Care Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states It’s the first major report from the project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. Stephanie Akin 10:00 AM, Oct 15, 2026 Dr. Jacob Lenz performs an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon) The Clinton Policy Institute is calling on states to lead efforts to curb maternal mortality, releasing a 61-page playbook Thursday highlighting successful policies that could be adopted nationwide. The playbook is the first major report from the Clinton Foundation’s project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan state and local policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. “Eighty percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and we know what works,” CPI Chair Jennifer Klein said. “The solutions are well established and evidence-based.” CPI’s mission is to convene political leaders from both parties, policy experts, state officials and other stakeholders to explore solutions to longstanding problems. “What we aim to do is bring together people who are deeply engaged, but may not be meeting together in the same room,” Klein said, noting that state policymakers might not always be aware of what their peers are doing in other states. In May, CPI brought together lawmakers from Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of the 14 states that have passed bipartisan maternal health “Momnibus” packages modeled after a comprehensive federal proposal that has repeatedly stalled, called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Other participants included Dr. Mona Hanna, founder of Rx Kids, a Michigan program that provides direct cash allowances to pregnant women and infants. Pennsylvania Rep. Morgan Cephas, who was part of the group, said she learned about funding opportunities she hadn’t come across during her decade in the Legislature. “As legislators we can issue grants, we can pass legislation, we can move policy, but we want to ensure that funding opportunities and programs that are tackling this issue are sustainable,” Cephas said. The playbook outlines broad areas where state policy can make a difference, such as allowing Medicaid to pay for doulas and remote patient monitoring, and using federal and private grant funding to pay for home visits to pregnant and postpartum women. For each category, it highlights innovative programs that can serve as models, with examples of specific actions state lawmakers and governors’ offices can take. Those include the Rx Kids model, which gets funding from the Michigan state budget; Pennsylvania’s Healthy Moms Vibrant Futures strategic action plan, emphasizing equity-centered maternal care, regional collaboration, Medicaid innovation, and workforce development that was launched this year with more than 160 stakeholders; and Kansas’s Bridging Plan, which reserves three slots and provides at least $26,000 in loan forgiveness for obstetric residents who commit to practicing in rural or underserved communities for 36 months. CPI emphasizes that its work is nonpartisan. Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council under former President Joe Biden, acknowledged that CPI also takes positions on abortion, Medicaid funding, and the need to address the economic and social drivers of poor health, which might rankle some conservatives. “We don’t shy away from talking about those things that we think are part and parcel of the maternal health crisis in this country,” Klein said. “That said, there are so many policies that are both evidence-based and have been tried successfully in both red and blue states, and people can see that they can have real impact.” She pointed to the federal option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months that was made available during the Biden administration and has since been adopted by every state but Arkansas. Other initiatives embraced across party lines include Medicaid coverage for midwives and doulas, as well as “bundled” payments for prenatal and postpartum care. That alternative payment model, pioneered in states such as Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee, incentivizes fixed fees to cover all healthcare services associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Advocates say it promotes more coordination among caregivers, discourages unnecessary interventions, and expands postpartum support. In addition to maternal health, the initiative is also focused on addressing family economic security, children’s well-being, and democracy and civic resilience.
Are UFOs evidence of alien technology? Here’s what science actually says
Some UFO cases remain difficult to explain, but that is only the beginning of the scientific question. The evidence needed to connect them to alien technology is much stronger than mystery alone.
‘No offense to Zelda’ but GTA 6 and COD Modern Warfare 4 are ‘the two biggest games of the year’, Activision exec says
Modern Warfare 4 is out next week…
Tax Relief on Losses Stimulates Business Risk-Taking, OECD Says
Countries that provide limited tax relief to loss-making companies risk stifling entrepreneurial risk-taking and the creation of new businesses, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.
Tax Relief on Losses Stimulates Business Risk-Taking, OECD Says
Countries that provide limited tax relief to loss-making companies risk stifling entrepreneurial risk-taking and the creation of new businesses, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.
Trump says people who leak military plans ‘should be shot’
Trump attacked those leaking material to the media, calling them the "scum of the earth" during a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona.
Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM
A lot of the speed improvements are thanks to smarter ways to manage memory and PC resources.
Free Lamanda Park Workshop Hands Would-Be Business Owners a 17-Item Checklist
Starting a business in Pasadena comes with a list: a name, a legal structure, insurance, financing and a city business license that has to be renewed every year. A two-hour workshop Saturday at a Pasadena branch library aims to put that list in order. SCORE Los Angeles, the nonprofit presenting the session, says attendees will leave with a 17-item checklist of steps for getting a business established. The Pasadena Public Library is sponsoring the workshop, according to SCORE. The listing says the session is meant for people thinking about starting a business and for those who have recently started one. SCORE wrote that the program “cuts through the confusion and chaos” of figuring out what it takes to start a business. According to the listing, it covers the legal requirements for a start-up business, along with other practical steps worth taking. Beyond those basics, the session covers taxes, the elements of a business plan and marketing, according to the listing. It also weighs the pros and cons of different legal structures, examines the major causes of business failure and offers ways to avoid legal problems. Attendees will hear how SCORE can help new businesses succeed. Some of the rules a new owner must follow are local. The city’s Department of Finance requires that annual license to be displayed prominently at the place of business. Businesses that sell tangible goods also need a state seller’s permit showing their Pasadena address, and any business that prepares or sells food needs approval from the Pasadena Health Department, according to the department. Even charities are covered: “Charitable non-profit businesses are required to obtain a business license,” the department’s guidance says. SCORE lists two instructors for the workshop. Dick Mader, a SCORE mentor who serves on the chapter’s board of directors, started a media distribution
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