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Seattle Times sports columnist resigns over spiked trans athlete story
A sports columnist with The Seattle Times announced Thursday he has resigned after the outlet declined to run his piece on transgender athletes in women’s sports. “After 11 years as a sports …
Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan taken to hospital
Move may signal attempt to improve relations between military-backed government and ex-leader’s party
Imran Khan moved to private hospital amid deteriorating health
Former Pakistan prime minister and cricket captain has been serving extended prison sentences | ESPN.com
Sports columnist resigns after story of protesters defending Sophie Cunningham ‘spiked’ by newspaper
Matt Calkins has resigned as sports columnist for the Seattle Times after 11 years. He says the paper refused to run a piece he wrote ahead of the Storm clash with Indiana.
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House
The Trump administration designated Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China weeks before President Donald Trump is set to host Xi Jinping at the White House.
The Trump administration’s false promise of a scientific ‘golden age’
Opinion: The Trump administration’s proposal to shift research funding from universities to corporations may be good for short-term profits but not for groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.
DEA joins Hayden Panettiere death investigation
The investigation of actress Hayden Panettiere's death gains steam, as the Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly joins the celebrity case.
Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of $35 million in new rural health care funding for Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, applauded the Trump administration that $35 million, made possible through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is being put to work to improve health outcomes among rural Pennsylvanians by updating to new, more modern screening technology, buying equipment to bring additional operating rooms online, and expanding transportation options.
Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough
Trump is blaming a "political" Fed board for keeping interest rates too high
The president accused Fed board members appointed by past administrations of voting to raise rates, though the Fed hasn't raised rates in over three years
SBA Rule Change Makes 110,000 More Businesses Eligible For Benefits
The policy switch could be a major boon for small businesses hoping to compete against the likes of Boeing and Raytheon, says the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Trump’s war on woke leaves almost $300 million in small-business loans in limbo
Congress appropriated funds to help America’s small businesses. The administration won’t release the money.
Robbie Butler to be new health minister
Robbie Butler is a former UUP deputy leader and has twice considered running for leadership, only to withdraw at the last moment.
Experts slam ‘flawed’ Trump administration Census report on alleged noncitizen voting
Former Census Bureau leaders, statisticians and voting-rights advocates are raising alarms about an unusual, unsigned new report posted on the agency’s website that claims tens of thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 presidential election.
Zambia Ex-Transport Minister Killed In Raid on Politician’s Home
Zambian police said a former transport minister was killed in a raid at the main opposition leader’s house last week, a day after elections that were tainted by claims of irregularities.
Jon Burrows to announce replacement for Mike Nesbitt as health minister
Mike Nesbitt announced his resignation on Tuesday night amid a row with Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows.
Coe College announces approval of three-year online business administration degree
Coe College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to launch a three-year, reduced-credit bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in strategic leadership, the college announced Aug. 18. The online-only program is designed for adult students and working professionals. College officials said it is a true three-year degree, rather than an accelerated […]
Confused about Big Bend area border plans? Here’s what you need to know.
There's been a lot of confusion this year about the Trump administration's plan for new border barriers across the Big Bend region of West Texas. Here's a rundown of what federal border agencies say they're planning.
Trump officially taps Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House health aide, to lead FDA
“Heidi Overton is a far-right, anti-abortion extremist who has no business leading the FDA,” one Democratic senator said.
What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola
Congo’s Ministry of Health had recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths, as of Sunday.
Analyst does not hold back on ‘Gretzky-like’ Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark made her Canadian debut Tuesday, scoring 24 points and dishing out seven assists as the Indiana Fever pulled out a 101-95 win over the expansion Toronto Tempo. The game was also the first opportunity to see the Caitlin Clark phenomenon north of the border. Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons, who had previously written…
N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s history of suing the Trump administration
One of the biggest legal roadblocks preventing President Donald Trump from enacting his policies has come from Democratic state attorneys general.
HHS announces addition of behavioral health programs eligible for federal reimbursement
The Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 18 announced that its Administration for Children and Families has added two new peer support programs to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse, allowing all states to claim federal reimbursement. One addition is the Family-Based Recovery program, which focuses on in-home clinical treatment for parents combatting addiction who have children ages 0-5.
Jon Burrows: New NI health minister to be announced on Thursday
It comes following a clash between the UUP leader and former health minister over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.
Coe College to launch reduced-credit business administration degree program
Coe College will offer a new online, reduced-credit bachelor's degree program in business administration starting this fall.
Advocates seek permanent halt to Big Bend border security project
Following bipartisan criticism, the Trump administration has paused a border security project inside Big Bend National Park in West Texas.
Mike Nesbitt: Health officials back minister following resignation
Mike Nesbitt resigned as health minister amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.
High Health Care Costs, Unreasonable Hospital Prices Top Voter Concerns in New National Poll as Midterm Elections Inch Closer
Key findings include overwhelming concern about health care costs; strong opposition to Medicaid cuts; strong bipartisan concern with hospital prices; and deep skepticism about the Administration’s arguments on coverage losses. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A national poll released by Families USA shows that high health care costs, including unreasonably high hospital prices, are top of mind […]
Live updates: GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola to square off in Alaska Senate race
Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration and 2026 elections as Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola are set to face off in Alaska’s Senate race and Byron Donalds and David Jolly win their primaries in the Florida governor’s race.
Medical researcher who touted Covid ‘cure’ and was hailed by Dr Oz under fire over ethics
New findings further call into question scientific judgment of current health leaders in the Trump administration
Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid
Citing ProPublica’s reporting, eight senators wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioning the administration’s approach to foreign health data. They said it could set an “alarming precedent.”
Trump administration launches $5B AI initiative aimed at advancing science
The Trump administration has a new $5 billion initiative dedicated to using artificial intelligence to advance science. It's part of what the administration calls a new "golden age of science."
Nesbitt's departure proves politics can't be removed from health
Mike Nesbitt resigned as health minister on Tuesday amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.
Nesbitt's departure proves politics can't be removed from health
Mike Nesbitt resigned as health minister on Tuesday amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.
Jersey business owner says minimum wage comments are 'madness'
Businesses, charities and politicans react to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.
Trump admin. attempts to stop states from regulating online prediction markets
The Trump administration is attempting to block New York and other states from regulating online prediction markets.
Small businesses affected by Boyle Heights warehouse disaster can apply for federal assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters out of Maryland to DC office building
The ruling is the latest development in a yearslong battle over where to house the main office for the nation's premier law enforcement agency.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities. That's despite government investigations the...
Israel can no longer deny the shift in U.S. politics
When an Israeli prime minister jets into Washington for a meeting with the president of the United States, the red […]
Trump proposal would end ‘roadless rule’
DECK: The administration’s move would end ‘roadless rule,’ affect nearly 45 million acres, though not in Colorado The Trump administration has proposed ending decades-old rule that bars road building and logging millions of acres of national forest land, arguing it has hindered the country’s wildfire fighting efforts. The proposal, if put into effect, would affect […]
Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now.
Mike Nesbitt steps down as health minister amid UUP row
The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.
Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says
A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, a whistleblower says.
Fairview to sell 200,000-square-foot Midway campus, relocate 250 employees
Fairview Health Services is selling its 200,000-square-foot administrative campus in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood, relocating 250 employees by year-end.
Minnesota grant cancellations political, Trump administration concedes
The Trump administration admitted it canceled more than $7.5 billion in federal grants last October “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.
Politics could endanger Mississippi’s disaster response in jeopary- Mississippi Today
If FEMA disappears, as the Trump administration has proposed, what happens to your community, especially in Mississippi, after the next disaster, watchdog asks?
Activists urge Campbell to investigate, sue health centers that cut off gender care for minors
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says she is standing up for the transgender community in the face of attacks from the Trump administration. Some want her to be much more aggressive.
HHS awards more than $96 million in behavioral health grants
The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced that it will award $96.7 million in grants through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for various behavioral health services.
Nonprofit business development leader helps impact lives of young adults
This week's Up-and-Comer is Isaiah Neve, director of business development for tre Ministries.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities despite government investigations that were rushed and incomplete or that failed to establish legal violations by the schools, a former Justice Department lawyer ...
Whistleblower alleges political pressure in antisemitism probes of schools
A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities.
ICE gives detention centers high marks for health under Trump even as deaths climb, report finds
Immigrant detention centers are receiving high marks for health and safety under the Trump administration, according to a new investigation by the Project on Government Oversight.
After slashing science budgets, Trump bets on Bay Area researchers
The administration is funding research involving AI, energy and critical minerals.
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker shows
Brown: There’s a Gen X-sized hole in our economy, politics and culture
"We followed a Baby Boom generation that was much larger, and therefore intractable from leadership roles. We even had the most lead exposure of any recent generation, which can’t be good," columnist Aaron Brown writes.
Polite debate has privilege. The marginalised need zealotry
Early feminists like Mary Astell and Catharine Macaulay refused their male peers’ advice to remain polite in debate. Why?
Ain’t Polis’ Peters commutation a pity?
I am hoping that, yet again, my long-suffering and very forgiving editor will pardon my rambling thoughts today, as there are too many open tabs on my computer that deal with issues I want to talk about (Ed: pretty used to this, so OK). Like a lot of journalists and columnists, I am on the […]
Italy's far right pushed to extremes by the radical politics of former general Roberto Vannacci
The rise in the polls of the leader of National Future, a party with an identitarian and masculinist vision founded by this former member of the League, has prompted the parties in Giorgia Meloni's coalition to take a tougher stance.
Trump administration admits grants, including to Minnesota Power, were canceled over politics
In court filings, a Department of Energy attorney said the criteria for canceling grants in October 2025 were “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.
Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
The review will examine government policies and wiretap investigations in which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may have learned of fentanyl deliveries before they happened but stood down to avoid jeopardizing larger prosecutions.
White House releases damaging Swalwell documents
The documents released Monday show how much Swalwell’s resignation has blunted what may have been a potent line of attack for the Trump administration.
Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation
Officials familiar with the defense secretary’s thinking believe he is considering a run for president or some other office after his time in the Trump administration ends.
HHS Awards Over $96 Million to Strengthen Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Substance Use Disorder Services
HHS through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, announced $96.7 million in grants and cooperative agreements to strengthen behavioral health services.
Trump administration pauses border construction project in Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”
Stein vetoes bill that would give chief justice power to suspend judges
The measure deals with disciplinary policy for judges and would make administrative and other judicial changes.
My lawyer dad says I’m a ‘huge failure’ for studying science, says I’ll never make money
I told my lawyer dad that I was getting a science PhD, and he called me a “huge failure” who will never make real money. How do I make my parents proud? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.
Westrope earns first agri-business BBA from UWA
Lane Westrope’s search for a career that would build on his agricultural background led him to the University of West Alabama, where he became the first student to earn a degree in business administration with a concentration in agribusiness during the Aug. 14 summer commencement exercises.
Can 5 minutes of movement have health benefits? A new study says yes
Five-minute walks every hour appear to be a realistic and effective way to mitigate the effects of prolonged sitting, writes columnist Carrie Dennett.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
An executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda, Epic's antitrust lawsuits, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Alzheimer’s research is latest casualty in Trump administration war against ‘DEI’
Grant cancellations at leading research institutions appear to target the study of the impacts of racism on brain health
Data Centers and Historic Heat Test Texas’ Business Strategy
Good Counsel columnist Carliss Chatman writes that recent heat waves and mushrooming data center plans in Texas are creating tension between the Lone Star state’s welcome mat to incorporate there, and it’s ability to support the infrastructure needed for business and taxpayers.
Trump administration demands hospitals share emergency room records
The CPSC, which protects the public from injuries caused by lawn mowers and strollers, is demanding that some of the nation’s biggest health systems turn over detailed, personally identifiable medical records of patients who seek emergency room help.
Meet & Greet For County’s Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov Draws Few Businesses
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation executive director Lauren McDaniel, far left, chats with Ellyn Felton, Los Alamos County Tourism & Marketing Program Manager, . Anita Barela, C…
‘New weather’ changing the nation, defying politics
OPINION — I have never done political consulting. So, it was novel to me when a candidate in the midterms asked me what he should be worried about in 2027. I repeated what Harold Macmillan, British prime minister from 1957 to 1963, is believed to have said, “Events, dear boy, events.”
Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms’ donations to Trump-aligned groups
Social media users looked into donations the company and its leadership made and drew assumptions about how those influenced the Trump administration’s outbreak response.
Who will champion science in Congress?
In public academic institutions there’s a bit of wisdom that to get anything done, you need a champion. Not just a good idea that you forward to administrators in an email, but a person who’s going to…
Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
The move by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest government rollback of climate science activity.
As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.
Locarno Winner 'Forgotten Spaceman' Adds EPs Ahead of Toronto Bow
Elham Ehsas documentary about Afghanistan's first astronaut adds Khan & Kumar Media, Prism Entertainment as executive producers.
The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
The administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.
Repeal of Roe, toxic politics inspired Ian Patterson's latest speculative fiction
The "Fruits of our Labor" author leaned in to a provacative what-if that reflects how he grew up viewing life through a "feminist lens"
German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show
German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners.
Bernalillo County's Behavioral Health Unit rapidly grows, diverting 911 calls
Officials say the three-unit teams have become more effective since paramedics were authorized to administer the antipsychotic drug olanzapine.
JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran
As the Iran war — now in its sixth month — has dragged on, this list of goals from the Trump administration has conspicuously shifted and been pared back.
Scenes From LACDC Business Meet & Greet For County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov
From left, Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov and County Councilor Suzie Havemann mingle during the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation’s (LACDC) business meet & greet Thursday at SALA Event Center. The event welcomed Khudiakov to the community and gave local business owners an […]
Trump accused of ‘Hitlerian’ politics by Mexican politician in visa row
A Mexican politician has accused the Trump administration of “Hitlerian” politics after his US visa was revoked.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people, Health Ministry says
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, marking the deadliest attacks since a truce with Hezbollah was announced in June.
Zelensky regains control after a month of political crisis
After dismissing his popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, and sparking anger in the streets and within the opposition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have contained the unrest, but has emerged weakened.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people, Health Ministry says
Israel and the Lebanese government announced a “framework agreement” on June 26, laying out a plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon, in exchange for the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.
Israeli strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon, health ministry says
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said.
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I told my lawyer dad that I was getting a science PhD, and he called me a “huge failure” who will never make real money. How do I make my parents proud? Carolyn Hax, Advice Columnist weighs in.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarette will go Rogue in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ reboot
Adam Driver will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Mister Sinister in Disney and Marvel's “X-Men” reboot.
Causeway Hospital: Other services will go if emergency surgery removed, campaigners say
The health minister has been urged not to approve plans to move the service away from Causeway Hospital.
Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeking more information about the administration's "calamitous" response to cyclosporiasis.
'X-Men' movie recruits Adam Driver as Marvel's archvillain Mr. Sinister
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The X-Men are finally assembling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel's 'X-Men' movie recruits Adam Driver as archvillain Mr. Sinister
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The X-Men are finally assembling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.