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Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
Live updates: Trump to deliver State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term.
68% of Americans Say Trump Has the Wrong Priorities
As Mr. Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, polls show that most Americans say he isn’t paying enough attention to the country’s biggest problems.
How One Gene Affects Alzheimer’s Risk | Science Friday
An estimated 500,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States each year, but the causes and mechanisms of the condition remain a neurological mystery. A rece...
Lawmakers react to Trump's State of the Union address
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and other Republicans praised the president's speech, while Democrats slammed it and defended colleagues who protested.
GVA Files Rule 202 Petition Against Bryan Kastleman Over Alleged Defamation, Business Interference
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / GVA Property Management, an Austin-based multifamily real estate investment and operating company, today announced that it has filed a Rule 202 petition seeking pre-suit discovery concerning former ...
Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check his speech and offer context.
Sen. Ted Cruz endorses GOP primary challenger to Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas
Cruz backed state Rep. Steve Toth over the incumbent in next week's Texas Republican primary election.
President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.
Your State of the Union health policy watch guide
Tracking President Trump’s health policy plans
Political analyst weighs in on State of the Union importance, Trump's priorities
The State of the Union matters less than in previous years because of polarization and low viewership, said political analyst Larry Sabato.
The big question looming over Trump's State of the Union: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the challenging midterm environment facing Trump and the Republican Party.
San José State Athletics Voted “Best College Sports Team” for Third Consecutive Year
San José Mercury News readers have voted San José State Athletics the Best College Sports Team for the third consecutive year.
Kornacki: Trump’s political position looks ‘an awful lot’ like it did eight years ago
Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address, NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki discusses the president’s approval rating and the polling landscape for both Democrats and Republicans heading into the midterms.
Guest List for State of the Union Includes Epstein Victims, Erika Kirk and U.S. Olympic Hockey Players
Democratic lawmakers invited victims of Jeffrey Epstein and of President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
30 lawmakers skipping Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'
Dozens of lawmakers and activists will attend a 'People's State of the Union' event, livestreamed as a counter to Trump's address.
The longest State of the Union addresses in history, ranked
President Donald Trump set the record for the longest address in 2025.
State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.
Measles count rises in Pennsylvania with new case in Montgomery County
Another Montgomery County resident has been diagnosed with measles, the state announced Tuesday, raising Pennsylvania’s count to 11 cases in 2026 and the Montgomery County total to three cases.
LIVE SCORE UPDATES & ANALYSIS: Arkansas baseball vs. Arkansas State
Follow along as the Razorbacks play the Red Wolves at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Buss: When 'health education' expands to sex, lines blur
The real issue isn’t whether Michigan has separated sex education from general health ed on paper — it has.
All eyes on a state tax cut - Talk Business & Politics
In the General Election on Nov. 2, 2010, Arkansas voters approved Constitutional Amendment 86, which required the General Assembly to meet annually, with even-numbered years designated as the fiscal session....
Trump’s State of the Union, By the Numbers
A year into President Trump’s second term, the United States has undergone fundamental changes.
Warnock invites South Georgia hospital CEO to State of the Union amid rural health care funding concerns
Evans Memorial Hospital CEO Bill Lee will attend as Sen. Raphael Warnock's guest, as the Claxton hospital faces a $1 million shortfall and potential cuts to ICU services tied to federal healthcare changes.
N.Y. House Republicans urge meeting with Hochul to discuss state's challenges
Gov. Hochul has not met with the GOP delegation since February 2023.
New Volunteer Data from 143 Observatories Unveils the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, volunteers participating in NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie citizen science project all around the United States hurried to photograph the solar eclipse with the latest, greatest equipment, capturing groundbreaking images of the Sun’s corona.
WATCH LIVE: Democratic lawmakers join 'People's State of the Union' rally during Trump's address
Who is Mike Johnson? House Speaker set for State of the Union
House Speaker Mike Johnson will usher President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24.
Trump ignites culture war around U.S. hockey gold medal winners
The women’s hockey team has declined an invitation to attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday after Trump’s call with their male teammates went viral.
15 States Sue the Trump Administration Over Vaccine Schedule Revisions
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.
Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud
The State of the Union gives the president a high-profile chance to issue a call to action on election security legislation he has pressured Republicans to ram through over Democratic opposition.
Georgia State to Host Science Olympiad Regional Tournament
Georgia State University’s College of Arts & Sciences will host the Division B Regional Tournament of the 2026 Science Olympiad Feb. 28.
No. 17 Alabama rides offense into rematch vs. Mississippi State
Alabama seemingly has found its stride and looks to stretch its season-long winning streak to seven when it faces Mississippi State on Wednesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Live Updates: Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m. ET is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November's elections for control of the House and the Senate.
South Dakota Department of Health releases new fish consumption advisories
The South Dakota Department of Health, alongside the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources and Game, Fish & Parks, has finished its annual fish sampling program to assess fish consumption safety in state waters.
Abigail Spanberger to Give Democratic Response to Trump’s Address
Abigail Spanberger, the newly elected governor of Virginia, was chosen to deliver her party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Opioid Overdose Deaths: National Trends and Variation by Demographics and States
Opioid overdose deaths fell sharply from 2023 to 2024 (79,358 to 54,045), driven largely by decreases in fentanyl-involved deaths. Even after these declines, deaths remained above 2019, the year before opioid deaths increased sharply during the pandemic.
Live fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
During the president's speech, our partners at PolitiFact will be providing live fact-checking here.
Trump to push Congress on health care, brag about affordability wins in State of the Union address
Spears Business assistant professor Dinkel wins research awards for legal ethics papers
Dr. Christopher Dinkel, an assistant professor of legal studies in OSU’s Spears School of Business Department of Management, recently won regional and international awards for his legal ethics research. His findings have significant implications for both attorneys and business scholars.
WATCH LIVE: Major takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
Democrats Counter Trump With Their Own Version of a Wall Street Landlords Ban
As the president prepares to deliver a State of the Union address likely to touch on his own plan, Senate Democrats introduced a bill with their own vision for limiting investors’ purchases of single-family homes.
Statewide alert: Unlicensed company selling health coverage in Tennessee
Tennesseans shopping for health coverage are being urged to pause before signing up.State officials are warning consumers that LifeX Research Corporation is not
Style and Politics: On “The National Security Strategy of the United States of America”
"We need to feel our culture, and history, and current system is better than all the others, while acting as though we don’t believe those things." The National Security Strategy of the United States of America may have its longest life as a particularly vivid example of the ways in which bad faith will always manifest in terrible prose,
Favorite small towns in the US, from woman who's been to all 50 states
After visiting all 50 states, some of my favorite small towns in the US include Kennebunkport, Maine, Bayfield, Wisconsin, and Abiquiu, New Mexico.
First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent
First lady Melania Trump will bring guests to the State of the Union address representing her foster care and responsible AI platforms while President Donald Trump has invited his own set of guests – a move that marks a break from precedent.
Who is Abigail Spanberger? New governor giving the SOTU rebuttal
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is giving the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union. Learn more about her background.
MVHS Medical Offices Moving to State Street in Utica
Several Mohawk Valley Health System medical offices are moving to a new location in Utica.
Growing number of Democrats skipping Trump's 2026 State of the Union
Democratic lawmakers are split on attending Donald Trump's State of the Union Tuesday, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offering options of "silent defiance" or absence.
Ambitious Des Moines company cuts goals as it misses jobs benchmarks
OpenLoop Health started with big goals. Now it's backing down on incentive contracts with city, state as it falls short on local job creation.
Speaker Mike Johnson invites Louisiana business leader to State of Union
Trott Hunt said President Trump's policies advanced by the Republican Congress have driven expansion for his company and clients.
The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?
The carefully crafted speeches are more likely than ever to be drowned out by memes and partisan fireworks.
Louisiana ranks last in the U.S. for women and children health. See how other states compare.
A 2025 report on women and children's health finds encouraging gains in children's well-being across a range of measures, as well as in some maternal health behaviors. However, these advances were offset by worsening mortality rates among children of all ages and continued increases in maternal mortality. See the state data.
States want to limit AI in health insurance
Regulating artificial intelligence, especially its use by health insurers, is becoming a politically divisive topic.
Could pro hockey anchor Phoenix's entertainment district?
At a panel discussion hosted by the Urban Land Institute, sports and real estate leaders discussed the future of downtown Phoenix.
Trump aims to flex political muscle in State of the Union
President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tonight, with Democrats planning counterrallies and protests, while the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team declined an invitation to attend d…
Midterm underdogs rally around data center politics
Democrats in particular have seized on the prospect of rising energy costs in the fight for control of Washington and state capitals.
4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union
Republicans want Donald Trump to hard launch a midterm message on affordability and the economy, and the president will likely address tariffs again. Here’s what to watch.
Live updates: Trump to give State of the Union speech after Supreme Court tariffs ruling
Get the latest news and live updates on Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address as he speaks before Congress on the current U.S. state of affairs.
Essay: Gavin Newsom: They told me it was political suicide. I did it anyway
In an exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, Governor Gavin Newsom recalls how George W. Bush’s 2004 State of the Union inadvertently sparked a revolution in California civil rights.
Wasserman Schultz invites small business owner as her guest for D.C. State of the Union address
Wasserman Schultz says Steve Reyes story illustrates the affordability struggle faced by many of her constituents.
Trump State of the Union Speech 2026: How to Watch, Time and Attendees
President Trump will speak at 9 p.m. Eastern time to a joint session of Congress. The New York Times will carry the address live.
The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?
In the age of algorithm-driven social media feeds, the audience for the speech is increasingly fragmented and entrenched in their political positions.
Legislators seek to help businesses with changes to SC's ballooning jobless fund
For the first time since the Great Recession, SC’s Republican-controlled Legislature could enact major changes to the state unemployment system.
7 Central Florida eateries shut down over health violations
Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources
There are restrictions on how and when public officials can receive gifts in Minnesota. But Monday, lawmakers discussed a bipartisan bill that would make sure those restrictions don't apply to mental health resources.
The state of health care
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight could offer a preview of how both parties are gearing up to battle over health care costs ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response
Abigail Spanberger is less known for her oratory than for drilling down into the work of government.
5 things to watch for in Trump's State of the Union address
The president is expected to defend his economic record and tariffs, but how will he handle immigration enforcement? And what will Democrats do?
Donald Trump to deliver State of the Union tonight. What to know.
The president is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second administration. Here's how to watch the speech.
Ayatollah Khamenei's Politics of Martyrdom Means Iran Won't Surrender to Trump's United States
Iran's leader is unlikely to ever accept surrender to the United States.
Epstein survivor speaks out ahead of attending Trump’s State of the Union
State lawmaker, DNR official crash during business group's snowmobile ride
A state lawmaker and a DNR official crashed during an annual snowmobile ride in late January hosted by Michigan's snowmobile and ORV association.
Poland sends four swimmers and one diver to state meet
Poland Swim & Dive sends four swimmers and one diver to the Division II 2026 OHSAA State Swimming and Diving Tournament this week.
The Willow-Carver girls winner is a step closer to state after pulling away in the 2nd half
No. 13-seeded Willow trailed by just four points at halftime, but a strong second-half scoring effort from No. 4-seeded Carver resulted in a 56-40 win for the Rams on Monday
Upstate pols question $1.5B NYC boost vs. $150m upstate
The additional funding came as Hochul has steadfastly resisted calls from Mamdani and other progressives to raise taxes on the wealthy
Upstate pols question $1.5B NYC boost vs. $150m upstate
The additional funding came as Hochul has steadfastly resisted calls from Mamdani and other progressives to raise taxes on the wealthy
California members split on attending Trump's State of the Union
Spectrum News will air special coverage of the State of the Union on Feb. 24
Exclusive | Trump to Sell the Economy During State of the Union Address
The president is expected to argue that the country is “strong, prosperous and respected” as it enters its 250th year
Leader Jeffries on eve of State of the Union: ‘Donald Trump’s presidency has been a complete and total failure’
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union
Colorado lawmakers consider a bill to boost small businesses through a loan program
State lawmakers are considering a new bill (HB26-1003) aimed at helping more small businesses across Colorado.
How Trump will use his State of the Union address to appeal to skeptical midterm voters
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November's elections for control of the House and the Senate.
Trump’s Suddenly High-Stakes State of the Union
The president is visiting Congress in a dramatically different place from where he was a year ago.
Mike Gianaris discusses solidifying Democratic control of the N.Y. state Senate
A smart political tactician, Gianaris was integral in helping lead the Senate Democrats out of the political wilderness in 2018.
Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address
President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will get his highest-profile opportunity to convince skeptical Americans that his policies are working — and that a promised economic golden age is right around the corner.
Five Big Political Questions About Trump’s State of the Union Speech
Tariffs, the cost of living, immigration: The president has a careful line to walk on major issues.
To spotlight Trump cuts to health insurance, Welch brings Vermont lawmaker to the State of the Union
Both elected officials are striving to call attention to expired Obamacare subsidies and the high cost of health insurance they say only federal action can address.
The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals
Greenpeace International's analysis of 24 research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals found that the plastics we use to package our food are exposing us to health risks – and none more so than heated ready meals and takeaways.
What to expect at Tuesday's State of the Union speech
Trump's speech Tuesday night will come amid tariff confusion and a Department of Homeland Security funding fight
KEA asks for lawmaker pledge against rising health insurance costs
The KEA and state retirement groups are the latest to sound the alarm over a state budget proposal that Republicans maintain is still a work in progress that needs more information.
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study
Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.
'Xbox Is Being Sunsetted' — Seamus Blackley, One of the Creators of Xbox, Thinks Recent Shakeup Spells the End for Microsoft's Gaming Business
Amid the official statements and many tweets that followed one of the biggest shakeups ever at Xbox, one of its creators believes Microsoft’s true plan is to bring its gaming business to an end.
‘A Long Speech’: Trump Prepares for State of the Union
President Trump does not like to practice reading the speech out loud, but he spent time mimicking the setup of the House chamber, officials familiar with his plans said.
Inside the state lab guiding North Carolina’s measles response
With at least 23 measles cases reported in North Carolina since December, critical public health decisions begin inside the State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. Scientists there confirm high-risk cases, shaping how officials notify the public and limit further spread.
WA Democrats drop push for business tax to cover Medicaid costs
Washington Democrats are likely abandoning plans for a tax on employers like Walmart, whose workers get health care through Medicaid.
What to watch in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat
North Carolina’s primary election is next week, and early voting is already underway. We discuss what to watch in the race for the state's open Senate seat and a competitive Democratic primary in the state's 4th congressional district.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
From Nick Shirley to Colin Hortman: What Minnesota SOTU guests say about the politics of the moment
The state’s 10-member congressional delegation will highlight with their guests where they stand on immigration, fraud, tariffs and political violence.
House Democrats bringing Jeffrey Epstein survivors to Trump's State of the Union speech
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said he was bringing Haley Robson as a way of "bringing accountability to the Epstein class."