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Fiona Ma explains why she should be California's next Lieutenant Governor
Fiona Ma, California’s state treasurer, is running for lieutenant governor and shared her vision for addressing economic challenges, housing shortages, and regulatory issues across the state in an interview on California Politics 360.
California Politics 360 full episode | Rep.-elect Aisha Wahab prepares for transition to US Capitol
State lawmakers have until Aug. 31 at midnight to change or create new laws for the year.
NH's Business: Ongoing housing developments in New Hampshire
Fred Kocher sits down with Elissa Margolin with Saint Anselm College and Sarah Marchant with NH Community Loan Fund to talk about on how a bipartisan housing act could influence the housing market in NH.
Can apps really make you fluent in another language?
A green owl can nudge you to practice, but it doesn't replace talking to a person.
The screenings and other habits doctors recommend as early-onset cancers rise
Some cancers can’t be screened for or are hard to detect, but there are many factors that can help manage risk.
These Democrats used to be Republicans — and hope that will help them win midterms
In races across the country, former GOP politicians are leaning into their pasts.
I’m a mental health expert. Here’s how I would search for an online therapist.
Online treatment can be just as effective as traditional in-person visits, but certain strategies can help ensure the best outcome.
Sacramento businesses and customers react to cocktails to-go bill
A bill to extend California's cocktails to-go program through 2029 is awaiting the governor's decision, with businesses supporting the measure and customers expressing mixed opinions.
Asking Eric: Mandatory mental health days stress this employee out
Letter writer’s company encourages taking an annual day off to hang out with co-workers outside of the office.
'Feeling lots of gratitude': Anonymous donation keeps local businesses afloat
Not even a year into business, Mark Gregory had to close Fifth House. Now, thanks to an anonymous donor, the restaurant is back on the menu.
Duncan Robinson hosts 'Hoops for Healing' to benefit mental health resources in NH
Duncan Robinson, a New Hampshire native and NBA player, hosted an event in Manchester on Saturday night to support health and wellness resources across the Granite State.
Oklahoma health department warns of upgraded risk of salmonella contamination in guacamole dip
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is warning residents of an upgraded food recall involving a guacamole dip sold at Whole Foods stores in the state.
KY Health Department confirms potential measles exposure in Richmond, Olive Hill
According to the KY Department for Public Health, a potential measles exposure has been identified in Richmond and Olive Hill this week.
Gov. Abbott blocks funding in Texas for Flock cameras as bipartisan fury brews
The automated license plate readers aren’t popular with the public. Politicians are catching on.
Firefighters investigating after fire breaks out overnight at Over-the-Rhine business
Firefighters with the Cincinnati Fire Department say that they responded to a call in Over-the-Rhine overnight.
First look at Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay released on Netflix ahead of November launch
A 25-minute teaser previewing GTA 6 dropped on Netflix, offering the first look at the game ahead of its planned November release.
How states’ fight over an ICE agent could open a new political battleground
Minnesota wants Texas to turn over an officer charged with shooting an immigrant. Such extraditions are usually routine, but in this case politics loom large.
This Appalachian memoir author is running as a Democratic contrast to JD Vance
Beth Macy is challenging Rep. Ben Cline in a bright-red Virginia district, hoping her own story and the stories she told about the region will win back rural and working-class White voters.
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities
Politics panel says Indiana likely will suffer amid US-Canada trade spat
Political strategists warned that the recent trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada involving new tariffs will likely harm Indiana's consumers and producers.
LGBTQ people struggle to get needed health care and pay for it, study finds
LGBTQ+ people spend much more on health insurance than the rest of the population, according to a new study.
Trump announces creation of U.S. Space Academy
The school will serve the Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the military President Donald Trump created during his first term, as well as NASA and the growing civilian spaceflight industry.
Rep. Crockett says she’ll be campaigning ‘downballot’ instead of with Talarico
The congresswoman, who lost the primary Senate race to state Rep. James Talarico, did not mention him by name.
Entertainment News: August 28, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
Scientists May Have Proved a Century-Old Theory That the Vacuum of Space Isn’t Really Empty
Heisenberg said extreme magnetism would make nothingness bend light. A dead star just proved he was right.
Scientists Found 6,000-Year-Old Human Remains. No Other People Share Their DNA.
If they have no ancestors or descendants, then who are they?
Cyclospora lettuce outbreak now tied to 20 states
The best-by dates for these recalled products have passed, and the lettuce should no longer be available in stores or restaurants, or available for purchase.
To match Denmark’s public health, we need more than its vaccine model
There are plenty of lessons the U.S. should take from countries such as Denmark, but vaccine policy is not one of them.
I replaced 13 apps with one Gemini feature; now my Android productivity is 10 times better
Handling chaotic tasks on my Android phone has never felt this good
Calcium testing for heart health may have limited value for many, study finds
The increasingly popular test, known as a CAC scan, checks for arterial plaque. It can help those at intermediate risk of heart disease but may provide little insight for others.
Prices are rising on entertainment, but families say budgeting for fun is non-negotiable
Economists say inflation has cooled from its peak, but the cost of entertainment is still reshaping how families spend.
Josh Shapiro is battling RFK Jr. over measles, and the politics are getting messy
A feud between the Pennsylvania governor and health secretary sparked by this week's reports of measles-related deaths laid bare the increasingly polarized politics of public health.
Josh Shapiro is battling RFK Jr. over measles, and the politics are getting messy
A feud between the Pennsylvania governor and health secretary sparked by this week's reports of measles-related deaths laid bare the increasingly polarized politics of public health.
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ finally looks like the future
A first look at "GTA VI" gameplay finally looked like a leap in technology, visuals and storytelling.
Towson business leaders push for safety plan after college students cause disturbance
Police arrived to break up the gathering, and two college-aged men were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
FDA just approved updated covid shots. Here’s what to know as cases rise.
Questions remain over formal federal recommendations for which Americans should get a vaccine, which could complicate availability of the shots in a handful of states.
The long afterlife of QAnon conspiracy theories haunting American politics
Ideas from QAnon’s conspiracy theory have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.
Dolly’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health highlighted; reading test results before your doctor has a chance; staying healthy this fall; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Dolly Parton’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health was mentioned in many of her obituaries. A sampling: The New York Times, the BBC, NPR, NBC News, The Guardian, and Scripps News. Vanderbilt Health News posted a tribute to her, as well, and Mark Denison, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and former director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, spoke to NewsNation for a story about her impact on his research. Everyday Health interviewed Trent Rosenbloom, MD, MPH, Professor of Biomedical Informatics, for a story about a new JAMA study that found two-thirds of patients read test results before connecting with a doctor. Comprehension of test results varied: 6.6 percent said they had a poor understanding, 26.8 percent understood the results fairly well, 31.7 percent understood them well, and 34.9 percent understood the results very well. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Healthline (cyclosporiasis cases now in 47 states); “The Naked Scientists” podcast (salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds); Medscape (the lighter-than-usual just-completed Australian flu season); and People (how to stay healthy this fall). Scripps News interviewed Jessica Young, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, about Vanderbilt researchers launching a study to determine if GLP-1 drugs can help people with opioid use disorder. WSMV Channel 4 News reporter Diana Rocco interviewed Kashish Goel, MBBS, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Transcatheter Heart Valve Interventions, for a story about patient Dixie Watt and her minimally invasive valve replacement with the M3 device, the first Food and Drug Administration-approved transseptal transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Fogarty International Center writer/editor Susan Scutti interviewed John Koethe, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, for a profile article for their newsletter, Global Health Matters. The article presents him as an example of a Fogarty Fellow success story and focus on his past and present research, including the HIV/AIDS research he conducted for his Fogarty project at the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia in 2008 and 2009.
Coke Zero 400 brings business boost to Daytona Beach
The Coke Zero 400 is set to bring a major business boost to Daytona Beach, with restaurants, coffee shops and hotels preparing for a rush.
AI's memory crunch is coming for Android apps
Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.
Esquire First Look: Peter Berg’s World War II Drama The Mosquito Bowl
Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, and Tom Francis describe playing long-ago football stars who risked everything to serve.
Senate hopeful’s ex-staffer shared KKK and Nazi imagery, adding to concerns about his associates
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Georgia) is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff. The former staffer posted a swastika and shared an image of himself in what appear to be KKK robes.
Democrats at odds in Michigan over El-Sayed’s ties to controversial streamer
Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) has close political ties to political commentator Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism. Piker says his comments against Israel have been misunderstood.
Norwegian King Harald's health is in very serious condition, palace says
Norwegian King Harald is in very serious condition as his health deteriorates, according to palace officials
Democrats want to draw more safe House seats. It could cost Black lawmakers.
Democrats want to redistrict to expand their number of safe seats in Congress. But that could mean losing some Black lawmakers.
Meta settles $17B lawsuit with Iowa and 46 other states over teen mental health claims
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states, including Iowa, over allegations that its platforms harmed teens' mental health, with Iowa set to receive $126 million over the next decade.
Bakersfield restaurant closed after health inspectors find severe cockroach infestation
A Bakersfield restaurant is closed after health inspectors found a severe bug infestation inside the business.
Class-action lawsuit claims UnityPoint Health shortchanged hourly workers
A class-action lawsuit claims UnityPoint Health rounded down hourly workers’ time, leaving employees unpaid for some of the minutes they worked.
Health Brief: The hidden costs of the surprise billing fix
Plus: The FDA approves pioneering treatment for one of the deadliest cancers.
Mental health advocates hope Meta settlement funds go to more resources
At the center of the lawsuit that Meta settled Wednesday for $17 billion was how social media affects the mental health of young people.
Analysis | Alaska’s weird (and important) Senate race
There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.
Google Play mandating reduced memory usage & seamless device migration in 2027
In response to “hardware supply constraints that are altering device memory,” Google aims to reduce the memory usage of Android apps.
Clive police partner with Lions Club to improve mental health crisis response
The Clive Lions Club is helping the Clive Police Department purchase a specialized restraint to safely manage individuals during mental health crises.
The science on whether golf really counts as exercise
The answer depends largely on whether you use a cart.
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts from returning to college
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts or been drafted by the NFL, NBA or WNBA from returning to college sports.
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts from returning to college
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts or been drafted by the NFL, NBA or WNBA from returning to college sports.
What Lee Health patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance need to do before Jan. 1
Lee Health patients with UnitedHealthcare should review appointments, coverage options and continuity of care before Jan. 1, 2027, when Lee Health will no longer accept United as in-network.
Entertainment News: August 26, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
Lee Health drops United Healthcare insurance as an in-network provider starting in 2027
Lee Health says its hospitals and physicians will be out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare customers starting in 2027.
Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature Just Launched in 15th U.S. State
Starting today, Virginia residents can add a digital version of their driver's license to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The digital ID can be used to display proof of identity or age at TSA checkpoints in select airports, at select businesses, and in select apps, but the number of places where it is accepted is still quite limited.
43 Years Ago, Scientists Dropped Gophers Onto a Volcano. Today, They’re Tiny Heroes.
It started as a go-for-broke experiment, but it wound up saving an ecosystem.
In Texas Senate race, Talarico seeks depositions that could damage Paxton
Democrat James Talarico has leaned into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s past legal scandals to try to win over moderate Republicans.
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business on the Move at The Vault
View the photos from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce's recent networking event!
Scripps Research and collaborators awarded $19.5 million to establish an open-access autonomous chemistry laboratory
A new award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $19.5 million over four years will expand robotic systems, analytical instrumentation and dedicated staff at the Automated Synthesis Facility at Scripps Research by supporting a collaborative effort among Scripps Research, UCLA and Sunthetics (an AI-for-chemistry company) to establish a nationally accessible, fully automated chemistry laboratory. This “Chemistry Node” will be one of 20 AI-enabled NSF Test Bed: Toward a Network of Programmable Cloud Laboratory (NSF PCL) nodes across the United States, which will test, scale and demonstrate new methods and tools that advance automated science and engineering, driving discoveries across a wide range of fields.
America has never had a Black Republican governor. That could soon change.
Top-down control and bottom-up insurgency are changing the nation’s politics.
‘Science fiction’: Five writers share what medical innovation excites them most
New technology is enabling major advances in medicine.
Her health insurer approved a breast MRI. She still owed $1,200.
Unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.
Why the White House and a MAHA influencer are fighting on social media
Influential MAHA activists are channeling their anger over pesticides at Heidi Overton, a top aide the president picked to lead the FDA.
Fire breaks out at Des Moines business; no injuries reported
Firefighters knocked down a large blaze at Bituminous Materials in Des Moines after drivers spotted heavy smoke and flames.
Project 49 brings health resources, screenings to OKC police after cardiac deaths of 3 officers
Project 49 is bringing health resources to Oklahoma City police employees and families after three officers died from cardiac events in the past five years.
Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times’ with her health days before her death
Just days before her death, country music icon Dolly Parton spoke of "hard times" with her health.
Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times’ with her health days before her death
Just days before her death, country music icon Dolly Parton spoke of "hard times" with her health.
Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times’ with her health days before her death
Just days before her death, country music icon Dolly Parton spoke of "hard times" with her health.
Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times’ with her health days before her death
Just days before her death, country music icon Dolly Parton spoke of "hard times" with her health.
Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times’ with her health days before her death
Just days before her death, country music icon Dolly Parton spoke of "hard times" with her health.
Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times’ with her health days before her death
Just days before her death, country music icon Dolly Parton spoke of "hard times" with her health.
Health Brief: Washington’s AI biosecurity gap
AI’s biological capabilities are advancing, but safeguards are needed to manage the risks
The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?
The U.S. says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?
Nothing’s Android 17 update debuts this week with redesigns, new apps, 3D emoji [Gallery]
Nothing has announced Nothing OS 5.0, its Android 17 update, which will start rolling out in October with some redesigned...
Entertainment News: August 25, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania, the state’s first in 35 years
Both people were unvaccinated. Their deaths, the first ones reported in the U.S. this year, came as the country registers the most measles cases in any year since 1991.
State Dept. to revoke tourist, business visas for those who claimed asylum
The move is expected to apply to those granted B1 and B2 visas between 2016 and 2026 who have since sought asylum.
Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump
The footage, reportedly released by media linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed a $10 million bounty had been placed on the president’s youngest son.
Covington taproom announces closure after less than 2 years in business
Less than two years after opening, a Northern Kentucky taproom is closing its doors.
Physicists Have Been Chasing a Mysterious Particle for 50 Years—and They May Have Just Found It
X(2370) has long been a leading candidate for a “glueball”—a hypothetical particle made almost entirely of gluons.
Trump reminds voters that trade wars are also affecting prices
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.
7 science-backed things to do on your phone for better brain health
Scrolling mindlessly can worsen your mood. Try this instead.
China's apps inviting West closer into its insular internet economy
WeChat Pay is integrating PayPal, and Bilibili launched an international app, signaling that China is opening up its insular internet economy.
AFR responds to crash that led to business fire
AFR responds to crash that led to business fire
Portland rolls back 100-foot buffer zone for businesses with entertainment licenses
The 100-foot buffer zone had been in place since the 1990s, but business owners said it limited growth in the city.
Portland rolls back 100-foot buffer zone for businesses with entertainment licenses
The 100-foot buffer zone had been in place since the 1990s, but business owners said it limited growth in the city.
Local business owners excited as Sturgeon Bay explores downtown entertainment district expansion
In Downtown Sturgeon Bay, neighbors can carry alcoholic beverages in some areas, which could be expanding soon and impacting local businesses.
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
The California Senate has passed a bill to fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post in support of a political candidate or issue on the ballot
Maryland Department of Health declares measles outbreak in 3 counties with 14 new cases
The Maryland Department of Health is declaring an outbreak of measles in three counties.
LMPD looking for PRP business robbery suspect, schools on heightened security
Police are looking for a suspect after a business was robbed in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood on Monday.
‘We got attacked’: Canada says it will retaliate for new tariffs enacted by Trump
President Trump tried in recent days to use an untested legal power to force Canada to swallow trade concessions. Instead, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney quit the negotiations. 50 percent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on an array of Canadian products. Carney said Canada will retaliate on Sept. 8 for the new tariffs with its own trade measures. President Trump on Monday said he would impose higher tariffs on additional Canadian products beginning Jan. 1.
Traffic lights, businesses along Pelham Road affected by power outage
Traffic and businesses along a portion of Pelham Road in Greenville County are being impacted by a power outage on Monday morning.
Scientists May Have Found the Blueprint of the Human Body at the Bottom of the Ocean
A discovery in sea anemones complicates the origin story of bilateral body plans—including ours.
Franklin County increases free Narcan access to fight overdoses
Health officials in Franklin County, New York, say overdoses are likely being underreported. Now, they're distributing free Narcan through "red boxes" and partnering with first responders to leave the life-saving drug at homes where it's warranted.