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Charred, scorched: Woman denied bond after setting metro Atlanta business on fire
A judge denied the woman bond and she remains in jail, described in court records as a danger to the community.
'Chemical process' at Hudson MA business hospitalizes 16 people
Hudson firefighters responded to what they are calling a "mass casualty incident" on Parmenter Road.
Weekend Entertainment | Lego Bricks, Brier Hill Fest
The Brick Convention will take place this weekend, Aug. 15-16, at the Metroplex Expo Center on Belmont Avenue in Liberty.
Massachusetts high school sports start date for football & fall sports
The start of the 2026-27 high school sports season is just around the corner in Massachusetts. See when football, soccer and other fall sports begin.
Immortality Studio's Next Game Was Once An FMV Metroid Idea
It's called Precognition, it's out in 2028, but there's no Samus Aran anywhere
Democrats swap candidates in key metro State House race
New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing a House or Senate district in Albuquerque. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics and policy […]
This was just voted the best sports venue in Metro Detroit
What is the best sports venue in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner!
Solis Mammography opens 4 new imaging centers
In the latest move, the Addison, Texas-based breast imaging provider—one of the 10 largest in the U.S.—is opening a new Denver metro area outpost, with others in North Carolina and Florida.
Free mad science event in September
Grab your lab coat because it’s going to get messy. There will be more than 30 different fun science experiments to watch, touch and experience at a free mad science event in Apache Junction in …
PHOTOS: Metro Health offers back-to-school vaccines for Immunization Awareness Month
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
Metro Health hosts back-to-school vaccine clinic for Immunization Awareness Month
San Antonio Metro Health hosts a back-to-school immunization event Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex. No appointment needed. Vaccines via state programs, plus family resources. Supplies limited.
I've Built 7 Companies in a Mid-Sized Market. Here's How It Gave Me an Advantage the Big Cities Couldn't.
You don't have to build your business in a big metro. Mid-sized cities have their own unique benefits for founders.
Control Resonant: Check Out a Full Mission of New Gameplay as We Take On the Metro Fault
Control Resonant is our IGN First for August, and we have a whole new mission of gameplay to kick things off.
Air quality health advisory issued for Long Island, NYC Metro regions Friday
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Long Island and the NYC Metro regions until 11 p.m. Due to ground-level ozone.
MetroPlusHealth Achieves 4-Star Medicare Advantage Rating
MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high quality, affordable health plan, announced today that its Medicare Advantage plans have been awarded a 4-Star rating
Las Vegas police union focuses on mental health, family support after officer’s death
LAS VEGAS, NV (KSNV) — As the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department grieves the loss of Officer Austin Abdelnabi, the Las Vegas Police Protective Association
Researchers look into Operation Metro Surge's long-term health effects
10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, Aug. 7-9
Festivals, art shows, concerts and more are on deck around Detroit this weekend, Aug. 7-9
U.S. News & World Report: Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital Best in State
U.S. News & World Report has named Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital the 2026-2027 Best Hospital in Colorado in its latest edition of Best Hospitals. Saint Joseph Hospital also ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Denver metro area, according to U.S. News & World Report. For heart and vascular care, Saint Joseph Hospital ranked No. 1 in...
Cone Health Hospitals Named No. 1 in Greensboro-Winston-Salem Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report
National recognition in rehabilitation and high-performing ratings across multiple specialties help consumers identify trusted local care.
Spirit's collapse hits businesses in Detroit Metro's Evans Terminal
Spirit Airlines' exit from Detroit Metro Airport has left vendors in the Evans Terminal facing empty gates, declining sales, uncertainty.
Evans Terminal businesses cope with Spirit's departure
Retail traffic drops in the smaller of two terminals at Detroit Metro Airport after Spirit Airlines' collapse.
Chile declares health alert for hantavirus
The Chile Ministry of Health issued a Health Alert for hantavirus and other diseases, such as some arboviruses and avian influenza. This is the first time this measure has been taken and it will be in effect until July 31, 2027 and it extends from the Atacama region to the Magallanes region. “Hantavirus causes a disease that is endemic to Chile, transmitted by the long-tailed pygmy rice rat that lives in rural and semi-rural areas throughout almost the entire country. As a ministry, we are constantly monitoring its behavior and are very concerned and actively working because this year the virus's lethality has increased, and for this reason, we decided to declare this alert. As of last week, there were 46 confirmed cases and 18 deaths, representing a 39% lethality rate,” reported the Undersecretary of Public Health, Dr. Alejandra Pizarro. Cases have occurred in the regions of Valparaíso, Metropolitan, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. By comparison, in 2025, there were 44 infections and eight deaths (18% case fatality rate). The health alert, which is preventative and prepared, will allow for the granting of extraordinary powers in the event of serious health emergencies to strengthen surveillance, ensure timely resource management, hire specialized personnel, implement health control measures, and expedite the acquisition of supplies through direct procurement. The alert does not imply that there is an ongoing epidemic or that the healthcare system is overwhelmed. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube “Hantavirus is not exclusively a summer virus, as the long-tailed pygmy rice rat is present year-round. Therefore, we urge everyone to take extreme precautions: avoid touching rodents, ventilate homes before entering if they have been closed, clean unused spaces with water and bleach, and keep garbage covered and food stored away. Furthermore, it is crucial to be aware of the symptoms: fever, intense muscle pain, and difficulty breathing. If someone experiences these symptoms and has been in rural or semi-rural areas where the long-tailed pygmy rice rat may have been present, they should immediately go to a health center and inform the medical staff so that a hantavirus diagnosis can be considered promptly,” the official added. Since December 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has maintained an epidemiological alert due to the rise in hantavirus cases throughout the Southern Cone, and that the Ministry of Health had an epidemiological alert in place since November of last year. Chile eliminates leprosy As mentioned above, the Health Alert decree also covers diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti, Aedes vexans, and Anopheles pseudopunctipennis mosquitoes, such as dengue and Zika, which, according to the alert, “have a high epidemic potential, which could generate high demand and overload for health facilities.” For these diseases, the alert is in effect from Arica to Los Ríos. The authority stressed that it is essential to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water and to monitor any suspected cases of people arriving from abroad infected with any of these diseases, in order to prevent any of these vectors from biting a sick person and starting to spread the disease. In the case of avian influenza, the alert was extended to the entire country, because unlike other years, the disease has been concentrated in wild and farm birds, not in poultry farms, increasing the risk of exposure for people. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on healthcare campus in Newcastle
The Chickasaw Nation has started construction on a new medical center in Newcastle, Oklahoma, designed to improve health care access for First American families and the Oklahoma City metro area.
Metro Health Launches "Let's Grow Together” Campaign
The initiative supports maternal, infant, child, and adolescent health.
Kate's Club gives metro Atlanta's young adults who have lost parent a healthy way to grieve
What starts as grief can turn into something bigger, so metro Atlanta's Kate's Club helps young adults get into the community and grieve in a healthy way.
F-M metro business closures: Chamber says growth continues despite losses
The Fargo-Moorhead area has lost more than 30 businesses so far this year, including Charlie’s Place, Youngblood Coffee, and Crave, which closed as of Monday.
This value predicts future quality of life. In Australia, it’s tanking
More than 600 scientists are sounding the alarm that our standard of living is under threat.
Felony Theft Charges Filed Against Landscaping Business Owner, Investigators Seek Additional Information - Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office
GOLDEN, Colo. (July 27, 2026) --The First Judicial District Attorney's Office has filed two felony theft charges against Ulises Tajonar Diaz, 32, alleging he received more than $32,000 in deposits from two Jefferson County homeowners for landscaping projects that were never started. Diaz advertised and operated landscaping businesses across the metro area under the names My Son’s Landscape and My Son’s Landscape Group LLC.
Health alert issued for Albuquerque area due to ozone
The health alert is in effect for the Albuquerque metro area until 8 p.m. Sunday.
Metro Health urges summer pool-goers to curb cryptosporidiosis risk as diarrhea cases rise
San Antonio Metro Health reports 36 cryptosporidiosis and 15 cyclosporiasis cases so far in 2026, in line with past summers. Officials urge pool and food safety steps, and to see a provider for persistent GI symptoms.
College Park business sees backlash after Rick Jackson visit
Metro Atlanta business owners are responding to online backlash after hosting visits from Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson.
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Physician, business award nominations sought, FSPD detectives recognized
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Business Awards The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Center for Economic Development (CED) and Jim Walcott Family Enterprise...
Lawyers for low-income metro Detroiters to strike over health care
The lawyers set to strike handle 50% of cases for defendents who can't afford an attorney in Wayne County.
Denver approves new pedestrian bridge connecting downtown entertainment district
Denver has approved a no-cost intergovernmental agreement with two metropolitan districts for a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Speer Boulevard. The Denver City Council resolution, approved Monday, now opens the doors for Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan Districts No. 2 and No. 3 to finance and build the Wynkoop Crossing, a new pedestrian and […]
Metro Detroit business gears up for Gordie Howe Bridge
Oregon DEQ issuing air quality health advisory for Portland metro
Oregon DEQ issued an air quality advisory for Portland metro, Salem, Hermiston and Ontario through 8 p.m. July 22 as ozone smog rises.
Sioux Metro Growth Alliance announces first Leadership Sioux Metro class
Sioux Metro Growth Alliance has named 33 members to its inaugural Leadership Sioux Metro class.
'Double Helix’ artwork illuminates the beauty of science in motion
Near the main entrance of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Health Science Center campus, a striking metallic “Double Helix” sculpture greets thousands of drivers each day as they make their way through the South Texas Medical Center — a metropolis of discovery, education, research and innovation. Rising skyward, the angled aluminum sculpture […]
AdventHealth, Intermountain Health Plan Partnership to Strengthen Healthcare for Denver Metro Communities
AdventHealth and Intermountain Health plan to unite their Denver-area services to bring more accessible, connected care to the area’s growing communities. The two healthcare systems have signed a letter of intent and anticipate signing a definitive agreement in the coming weeks to form a joint venture that will improve access to high-quality h...
Democrats and the siren call of socialism
The political pendulum continues to swing, though its arc these days seems far more volatile and exaggerated. While there have always been outliers and more extreme actors on the political spectrum, the pendulum for many years was more of a steady, often predictable metronome. The country would experience periods of ascendancy on the left, followed […]
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: July 18 ~ July 19, 2026 Edition
From music festivals and Broadway to Rondo Days, Aquatennial and family attractions, the Twin Cities offer a packed weekend of entertainment across the metro.
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Hands-On: A Daunting Balancing Act
The 2D revival combines Dead Cells and Hollow Knight into a Metroidvania that aims to be more than an homage
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Komani classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss
Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be done
Doctors in Royal Oak perform world’s first single-port robotic heart surgery
Surgeons at Corewell Health in Metro Detroit have performed what the health system says is the world’s first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair, a breakthrough they believe could help make heart surgery less invasive for some patients.
MetroPlusHealth Achieves Best-Ever CAHPS Ratings
New York, NY – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high quality, affordable health plan, today announced its strongest-ever performance in the Fall 2025
ESPN New York joins Buffalo Bills Radio Network
ESPN and the Buffalo Bills are giving New York sports fans something few people in the metropolitan area have been clamoring for. Beginning in the 2026 NFL season, ESPN New York 1050 will be part of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network. The Bills made the announcement Tuesday morning, revealing 23 affiliates in their radio network…
Atlanta leaders hope FIFA World Cup sparks long-term business investment and economic growth
Metro Atlanta's business leaders say the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is creating new international partnerships they hope will translate into lasting future economic opportunities.
Measles exposure warning issued for three Providence Health sites in Portland metro
Oregon health officials identified three potential measles exposure sites at Portland-area Providence facilities.
Knox County business damaged after dryer catches fire, Rural Metro says
The fire was extinguished within minutes of crews arriving on the scene.
Dallas County's largest mental health provider faces severe financial crisis
Dallas County officials are divided over how to rescue Metrocare, the county's largest behavioral health provider, as it faces a severe financial crisis requiring up to $15 million to avoid going broke
Parkland to loan mental health agency Metrocare $18M to avoid collapse
The Parkland board chair said the emergency loan is to prevent disaster from hitting residents and incarcerated people in the Dallas County jail who depend on Metrocare’s mental health services.
The Metro: Why partisan politics makes it harder to keep the lights on in Michigan
Despite the fact that consumers won’t reap the benefits immediately, residents are having to pay for the upgrades now.
The Weiser-Bennet primary election political geography
Regional analysis of the vote in the recent Democratic Party primary election for governor of Colorado shows primary election winner Phil Weiser sweeping the Denver metropolitan area with 59.4% of the vote. Weiser’s losing opponent, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, garnered only 40.6% of the Denver metro vote. There were just the two candidates in the […]
Ohio officials approve co-responder program for behavioral health calls
A MetroHealth social worker will respond with Parma and Parma Heights police and firefighters to mental health, substance use, homelessness and other crisis calls
Health officials warn of measles exposure at 7 Nashville businesses over July 4 weekend
Nashville health officials are warning residents who visited seven businesses between July 1 and July 4 that they may have been exposed to measles.
Metro health officials confirm Nashville’s first case of measles this year
The Metro Public Health Department announced Friday that a case of measles has been confirmed in Nashville.
Metro health officials confirm Nashville’s first case of measles this year
The Metro Public Health Department announced Friday that a case of measles has been confirmed in Nashville.
Metro health officials confirm Nashville’s first case of measles this year
The Metro Public Health Department announced Friday that a case of measles has been confirmed in Nashville.
Metro health officials confirm Nashville’s first case of measles this year
The Metro Public Health Department announced Friday that a case of measles has been confirmed in Nashville.
Norway plays England today in Miami. See schedule, weather
The Miami metro will host its second-to-last World Cup game today, with England facing off against Norway.
PlayStation and Xbox are both dead, they just don’t realise it yet
Following Xbox’s mass layoffs and PlayStation’s perplexing physical media annoucement, a reader argues that both formats are ill-equipped to survive the next 10 years.
Metro health officials confirm Nashville’s first case of measles this year
The Metro Public Health Department announced Friday that a case of measles has been confirmed in Nashville.
Discover Downtown returns July 18 with shopping, entertainment and family fun
Several downtown streets will close to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. to make room for the event.
Opinion | Northern Metropolis’ science and education focus key to Hong Kong’s future
Developing a ‘science and education city’ will put Hong Kong on course to support China’s national strategy.
Metro Detroit businesses concerned as Cyclosporiasis cases reach over 1,200
Cyclospora now has over 1000 cases in the metro Detroit area. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea.
The Politics Hour: Metro GM Randy Clarke
Metro GM Randy Clarke on the big July 4th weekend and how the agency became cool again. Plus, UVA's Center for Politics Larry Sabato on Virginia's primary elections next month.
Metro Detroit businesses pick up the pieces after days-long power outage
Small business owners in Metro Detroit are frustrated in the aftermath of the power outage that impacted services for several days.
World Wide Technology Raceway Welcomes the Super Fair July 31-Aug. 8
MADISON, Ill. (July 8, 2026) – World Wide Technology Raceway will transform into the Super Fair by Kissel Entertainment July 31–Aug. 8, bringing more than a week of carnival thrills and family entertainment to the Metro East. The Super Fair will fill the raceway with one of the area’s largest traveling midways, featuring more than...
Expired food, soiled ice bin among issues cited at St. Clair County restaurants
The BND has added 173 health code violations to its Metro-East Restaurant Inspection Database.
Why AI Doesn’t Think, Cannot Reason, Isn’t Intelligent and Will Never Achieve Consciousness
Recent public comments made about AI suggest that Americans have difficulty with the implications of linear time. This is odd given that its conception is largely Western and is centered on the clock time used to coordinate capitalist employment. The conceptual difficulty regards sequencing, or plans for future actions. But it also involves the distribution of profits. 100% of the capital equipment used in Western economic production was produced by workers. So, why does the resulting product belong to financiers rather than those who produced it?
Pyro, Patrón and pork: Metro Detroiters stock up for country's 250th
Some area business owners say they've especially seen a surge in customers this year, ahead of the country's 250th birthday.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Heat exhaustion, skin rashes, bug bites and gastrointestinal illnesses
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
NEW Best In Games Warren: Metro Detroit’s Ultimate Indoor Family Entertainment Center
Located at 28300 Dequindre Road, this massive entertainment destination features everything from an enormous indoor playground and laser tag to go-karts, bowling, arcade games, and even axe throwing…
Next Metroid Game for Switch 2 Reportedly Leaked in Age Rating From Brazilian Government
The Brazilian government may have leaked the next Metroid game, thanks to an age rating filed through the country’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
Metroid Ravenous For Switch 2 Seemingly Leaked In New Rating
It's certainly believable given the timeline
Rumor: Metroid Ravenous leaked for Nintendo Switch 2
Metroid Ravenous has apparently been leaked for Nintendo Switch 2. A listing for the game supposedly surfaced within Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security system. The page has already been removed, but not before a screenshot was taken. Here’s a snapshot of the classification: The listing doesn’t provide any specific details about the game. However, the classification indicates 2026...
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and MetroPlusHealth Support New Mother of Triplets
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, in partnership with MetroPlusHealth, today shared the story of Doris A. Lucio Lucio, an immigrant
Twin Cities Somali businesses face long, slow recovery after Operation Metro Surge
Customer traffic and spending remain down, and many Somali-owned shops have had to lay off workers and fallen behind on rent.
Framingham Baking Co. workers 'couldn't let it go.' What they did next
Two former Framingham Baking Company kitchen workers have started their own baking business.
Colorado’s regulations should address policy challenges only as truly needed
As Colorado approaches its 150th birthday, we should remember its first 100 years were characterized by repeated boom-and-bust economic cycles. Dependence on mineral extraction and agricultural commodity prices was subject to the volatility of these markets. In 1972, as I arrived in Denver with Ma Bell, 40,000 metro households were waiting for dial tone since […]
Executive Summary: Slowing down, listening a part of Gehrig’s leadership
Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the...
Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parking
Change is coming to downtown parking in Powder Springs.
Colonial Market owner closes south Minneapolis location due to sharp drop in business following Metro Surge
Colonial Market owner Daniel Hernandez has closed the chain’s south Minneapolis location, which he said never recovered after the store’s employees and customers were targeted during Operation Metro Surge.
How many professional sports teams are in Austin?
With all the buzz around bringing more professional sports teams to the metro area, it’s worth considering how many are already here.
Chick-fil-A gets into the home repair and services business
The popular chicken chain has brought its hospitality prowess to a new industry in metro Atlanta — home services.
Perks of the job: Save on entertainment and essentials with BenefitHub
State of Colorado employees have access to a wide-ranging corporate discount marketplace, and those eligible for benefits at Metropolitan State University of Denver can take advantage of them with their University email. The State of Colorado BenefitHub offers deals on thousands of products, ranging from vacation and event tickets to insurance and other essential services. […]
Optimum Business, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce announce small business program
Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the founding of the “Lifting up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey.”
Hackensack Meridian plans Hunterdon Health acquisition
Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health signed a letter of intent to pursue a merger. The acquisition aims to expand healthcare access and innovation in New Jersey.
Kansas City small businesses say World Cup is hurting sales. There's no bump like the city promised
Kansas City has welcomed thousands of visitors as the metro enters its second week of the World Cup. But as international crowds come in, many local shop owners feel they're taking a backseat. Some small businesses say the economic boost is not evenly distributed.
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: USA Truck military support, Baptist Health to hold ‘MASH’ events
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Military Support Van Buren-based USA Truck recently announced its Military Apprenticeship Program designed to provide career paths for those...
Metro Health reports 94 heat-related illnesses in San Antonio since May
Metro Health has reported 94 heat-related illnesses from May through this Saturday, a reminder that dangerous temperatures can quickly become a medical emergency.
Nashville mayor finalizing plans for Legacy Business Fund Program
O’Connell announced plans for his Legacy Business Fund Program in his State of Metro address in April. The program honors, elevates and supports longtime Nashville businesses that are loved b…
Kansas City businesses see World Cup boost as fans pack bars and watch parties
Kansas City businesses are seeing a surge in customers during the FIFA World Cup. Bars, restaurants and watch parties report large crowds as soccer fans from around the world visit the metro.
‘It’s a sanctuary’: DFW’s first state behavioral health hospital opens to patients, community
State officials and UT Southwestern Medical Center on Tuesday unveiled Texas' newest state hospital, the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Texas Behavioral Health Center joins ten other facilities — nine state hospitals and one youth residential treatment center — to provide care for hundreds of Texans with serious mental health issues.
Metro Atlanta Chamber host Spanish officials for international business summit
While Spain’s national team finished with a zero-to-zero draw in its first match of the World Cup, economic leaders are looking to score off the pitch.
Metro finance director touts Nashville's financial health
Tax collections were mostly flat, but Metro's finance chief says the city is in good financial health.
Mayor’s Office Still Working on Criteria for Nashville Legacy Business Grants
Mayor Freddie O'Connell's office continues to develop a legacy business fund to offset rising property tax payments for small businesses in Nashville.
Being open and honest about men's mental health with News4's Tony Perkins
Men gathered at the Macy’s Metro Center to have an open discussion with WHUR’s Joe Clair and News4’s Tony Perkins about mental health on Saturday.