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Bill panned as 'major red flag' for health of Great Salt Lake advances in House committee
Republican lawmakers say a new bill would bring more water to the Great Salt Lake, but water advocates warn it could harm the struggling ecosystem.
The NFC championship game could be the greatest NFL playoff matchup of all time
According to the advanced metric DVOA, this the best game between two playoff teams of the last 47 years.
Cornerstone Energy Park names Director of Business Development and Marketing to help advance responsible development
For more than 70 years, Cornerstone Chemical Company, LLC has been a proud community partner in Jefferson Parish. Today, as the company advances a long-term vision centered on modernization, sustainability
What Elevance Health (ELV)'s Scale-Driven Efficiency Amid Membership Declines Means For Shareholders
In recent weeks, analysts including RBC Capital and Wolfe Research have reiterated positive views on Elevance Health, citing its scale advantages and strong capital efficiency ahead of its late-January 2026 earnings release. At the same time, Elevance’s shrinking customer base over the past two years raises important questions about how competition and product positioning are affecting long-term demand. We’ll now examine how analyst optimism around Elevance’s scale-driven efficiency shapes...
January 2026 Winter Storm Response
Preparedness ♦ Winter Safety ♦ Power Outage On January 22, Governor Spanberger declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather is expected to impact Virginia January 24-26. The Virginia Department of Health offers these winter safety tips. https://youtu.be/c_yxNiJF7NQ?si=A0-xwIqJdhJAt4BN Power outages are common after a big winter storm. If you lose power, […]
Salem City Council to vote on repealing downtown parking tax
Salem City Council will vote on Jan. 26 on whether to advance a bill repealing the Downtown Parking Tax District.
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) receives €5 million donation for AI research
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has received a donation of 5 million euros from Canadian philanthropist and entrepreneur Garrett Camp to help advance AI as a trustworthy, human-centered technology that benefits society. ISTA’s commitment to responsible AI, coupled with its focus on frontier research and interdisciplinary culture, make it perfectly placed to pursue this goal.
Are Republicans Growing a Little Uneasy About the ICE Raids?
Polls, careful remarks from JD Vance and chats with voters all point to some wariness.
Chinese scientists shrink semiconductor chip into fibre as thin as human hair
Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles.
Consortium takes leading role in national whole health movement
Founded in 2023, the Virginia Tech Whole Health Consortium has supported numerous transdisciplinary research projects, grown to more than 250 members, and continues its mission to advance the evidence-based whole health framework.
OHSU board contemplates closure of primate research center; its scientists plead for support
Scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center say their work is driving critical medical advances. But leadership at the federal level has questioned the value of the research model, and committed to ending animal experiments.
Shreveport advances 50 Cent's $22M entertainment dome
(The Center Square) – A 30,000-square-foot, dome-style entertainment venue in downtown Shreveport is part of a multimillion-dollar plan using public and private dollars to try to revive the city's economy.
Northeast Ohio hosts National Science Foundation site visit as NEO-SMART advances as national finalist | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
Northeast Ohio was in the national spotlight this week (Jan. 21-22) as regional leaders hosted a site visit from the National Science Foundation (NSF)...
Rams vs. 49ers where to watch, TV, streaming, prediction, odds, pick for NFL playoffs
The winner of this NFC West grudge match will advance to the Super Bowl
Democrats Ditch Bill Clinton and Contempt Crisis Looms
Plus, Elon Musk dives back into U.S. politics, JD Vance visits Minneapolis and how Congress ceded war powers to President Trump
Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Research 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031
The monoclonal antibodies in veterinary health market face growth opportunities due to rising animal chronic diseases and pet humanization trends. Advanced, safer biologic therapies are favored over traditional drugs, supported by increased pet insurance. However, high costs present a major market entry barrier. Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Dublin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Hea
The domestic politics of Trump's foreign policy: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Vice President JD Vance goes to Minneapolis.
Analysis: Trump and Vance are suddenly acknowledging ICE ‘mistakes’
US Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino couldn’t have been more unequivocal Tuesday when talking about the often aggressive and controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations he’s leading in Minneapolis.
Biomedical Science and Hardware Top Thursday’s Schedule
The Expedition 74 trio aboard the International Space Station checked out ultrasound gear, inspected advanced sample processing hardware, and tested muscle-stimulating electrodes on Thursday.
WATCH: Vance says Trump administration doesn't think Insurrection Act is needed 'right now'
Health Insurance CEOs Questioned by House Committee About Rising Costs in Health Care
The CEOs of UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, Elevance Health, The Cigna Group, and Ascendiun attended hearings in the House of Representatives all day Thursday.
Healthier Capital Closes $220M Oversubscribed Fund 1 to Advance Transformative Health-Tech Innovation
Healthier Capital, a health-tech venture capital firm founded to deliver healthier outcomes, today announced the closing of its $220 million oversubscribed i...
AFC Championship expert predictions: Broncos vs. Patriots final score, picks, odds
CBS Sports has weighed in on who'll win the AFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl LX
Guest post: 10 key climate science ‘insights’ from 2025
Annual “10 new insights in climate science” report offers a snapshot of key advances in the scientific understanding of the climate system
The New Gold Rush in Brain Science
Fueled by advances in biomarkers, brain mapping, and AI, investment in neuro and CNS innovation shows no signs of slowing, even amid costly setbacks. BioSpace spoke to investors at JPM26 to get their take on recent bets in new therapies and neurotech.
How biopharma R&D can close the gender health gap
The structural and systemic drivers of health disparities between women and men are well documented. Biopharma R&D can close these gaps, powered by recent advances in science, technology and data.
The Politics of Three Cardinals
Just a week after Archbishop Coakley, the new president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), met with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Noem, three U.S. cardinals ignored Archbishop Coakley’s […]
JD Vance goes to Minneapolis amid ICE backlash, Trump feud with Walz
A White House official said Vance will meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and deliver remarks praising their work.
Bills that could change high school PE and science requirements advance in Legislature
Students could substitute varsity sports for a PE credit and agricultural classes for science credit if the bill becomes law.
BioStem Technologies Advances Entry into the Acute Wound Care Market with Acquisition of BioTissue Holdings’ Surgical and Wound Care Business
Accelerates expansion of BioStem’s commercial organization through integration of an experienced national sales force Expands access to major GPO networks, strengthening BioStem’s position across hospital settings Barry Hassett promoted to Chief Commercial Officer Conference call scheduled for tomorrow, January 22nd at 8am ET POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC: BSEM), a leading MedTech company focused on the development, manufacturing, and comm
House takes step closer to referring Clintons for criminal charges with Democratic support
House Republicans vote to advance contempt votes against Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells in the lab using “vibrating molecules” - Futura-Sciences
A groundbreaking advance in the fight against cancer has just been made. Scientists have developed a revolutionary technique that uses vibrating molecules to kill malignant cells. This innovative method showed a remarkable 99 percent success ... Read more
Premier League: Bournemouth near £30.6m Rayan move
The 19-year-old is in advanced talks about moving to the south coast and will help the Cherries replace Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City last week.
Leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra screenshot shows off Privacy Display tile
Samsung just revealed the One UI 8.5 Good Lock, which apparently features a screenshot from Galaxy S26 Ultra with the Privacy display tile. Galaxy S26 Ultra will be equipped with an advanced OLED display, incorporating Flex Magic Pixel technology. Based on this hardware trick, Samsung is offering a futuristic feature centered on safeguarding on-screen content. […]
Google temporarily disabled YouTube's advanced captions without warning
Google says SRV3 was causing playback errors, so it has "temporarily" disabled them.
Senate panel endorses fixing glitch over broadcasting school sports
A bill to fix a glitch in last year’s parental rights legislation quickly advanced Tuesday after local students and administrators said schools shouldn’t have to get a parent’s permission to
Congress clinches bipartisan health deal
The agreement released Tuesday morning would advance health policies that have languished since they were dropped from a government funding bill in 2024.
How Recent Developments Are Shaping The Elevance Health (ELV) Investment Story
Elevance Health’s fair value estimate has been reset slightly higher to US$394.60 from US$387.16, while the discount rate remains effectively stable and revenue expectations are trimmed modestly in the model. This reflects Street research that is increasingly constructive on earnings potential in Medicare Advantage and exchanges, while still accounting for policy and utilization risks flagged in recent reports. Stay informed on these shifting inputs so you are not caught off guard as the...
Pro Blue: Mike Macdonald leads Seahawks to NFC Championship
Former Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald led the Seattle Seahawks to a dominant win over the San Francisco 49ers to advance to the NFC Championship:
MUWFC advance in FA Cup with big win over Burnley
Manchester United Women advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday with a prolific performance from a rotated squad featuring several newcomers. Striker Lea Schuller, a transfer from Bayern Munich, and Layla Drury, a 16 year old academy player, capped off a dominant 5-0 win over Burnley at the Progress with Unity […]
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The Legislature’s primary budgeting arm haggled over and then passed a 58-page draft bill on Thursday to dismantle the
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The Legislature’s primary budgeting arm haggled over and then passed a 58-page draft bill on Thursday to dismantle the
This tiny power module could change how the world uses energy
As global energy demand surges—driven by AI-hungry data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrified transportation—researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have unveiled a breakthrough that could help squeeze far more power from existing electricity supplies. Their new silicon-carbide-based power module, called ULIS, packs dramatically more power into a smaller, lighter, and cheaper design while wasting far less energy in the process.
ASM International Logs Strong Orders as China Business, Advanced Tech Pick Up
Orders climbed to roughly €800 million in the fourth quarter on strong demand from producers of integrated circuits that power smartphones and other devices.
Rams shake off wild TD pass by Caleb Williams to force OT, beat Bears 20-17 to reach NFC title game
CHICAGO (AP) Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game.
3 Health Lessons Hidden In JPMorgan’s Billionaires Report
JPMorgan’s latest Principal Discussions report reveals capital management lessons with direct relevance to leaders’ health and long-term executive performance.
Broncos PFF grades: Best, worst players in win vs. Bills
The Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship game after beating the Bills. PFF says these were the team's best (and worst) players.
New class of strong magnets uses earth-abundant elements, avoids rare-earth metals
Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals—a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean energy technologies ...
China's Shenzhou-21 crew continues with science experiments, life in orbit
China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts have steadily advanced scientific experiments in several fields aboard China's space station over the past week.The crew consists of mission commander Zhang Lu and astronauts Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang. They have been in
Zverev and Hanfmann into second round of the Australian Open
Third seed Alexander Zverev overcame early trouble against Canadian Gabriel Diallo to advance to the second round of the Australian Open. The last year's finalist rebounded from a below-par performance in the first set to start the first Grand Slam of the year with a 6-7 (7-1), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 victory after claiming six service breaks.
Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland Would Become Second U.S. Location For Sphere And First To Utilize Smaller-Scale Venue Design Model Project Would Receive Approximately $200 Million In State, Local, And Private Incentives Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ), the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced today their intent to develop a new Sphere venue – which would be the second in the U.S. and first to utilize a smaller-scale design model – at National Harbor, a premier destination in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The addition of Sphere would create a new Maryland landmark that drives significant economic, cultural and community benefits for the County, State, and region, and provides unparalleled immersive experiences powered by advanced technologies. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
The State Department’s secret playbook for using sports to advance Trump’s agenda
American diplomats are hoping the World Cup and Olympics can restore their influence shaping U.S. foreign policy.
Town of Eagle offers $120,000 in Business Advancement Program grants
The town of Eagle is hosting a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, detailing how local businesses can apply for a pool of $120,000 in Business Advancement Program (BAP) grants aimed at “fostering...
Marco Rubio eclipses Ron DeSantis in 2028 prediction markets, but JD Vance still far ahead
Reversal of fortune.
High schoolers compete at regional Business Professionals of America conference
The hope is to develop skills in potential future career fields, and to advance to the State Conference in Grand Rapids
Alliance Entertainment and Avalon Advanced Materials Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance
Managing Multiple AI Subscriptions Is Costing Your Business: Consolidate With 1min.AI
This all-in-one platform consolidates every major AI model into a single lifetime subscription.
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
The legislative panel proposing to defund the economic development shop wants to shuffle some programs to other state agencies.
NFL divisional playoff picks: Broncos defeat Bills; Seahawks advance
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs, with the Seahawks defeating the 49ers and the Rams prevailing over the Bears.
Sutter Health breaks ground on advanced cancer center and care complex in Modesto
The oldest members who aren't ready to quit Congress: From the Politics Desk
Plus, why Vance's Venezuela vote could be a 2028 landmark.
This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout
First look at Intrusion Logging
Unlocking the secrets of dreams and nightmares
Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on dreams and nightmares to Dr Michelle Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, and author of the new book Into the Dream Lab
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Two of the five GOP senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week flipped.
Vance's 2028 head start: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Greenland resists U.S takeover as Trump ramps up pressure.
Robot learns to lip sync by watching YouTube
Almost half of our attention during face-to-face conversation focuses on lip motion. Yet, robots still struggle to move their lips correctly. Even the most advanced humanoids make little more than muppet ...
Republicans Advance Stock-Trading Bill With Limited Restrictions
The bill would allow lawmakers to keep their existing stock and continue to sell it if they provide seven to 14 days of notice. Democrats called it a “gift to insider traders.”
Luu La joins Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth to provide patient care
Luu La, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in urgent care, is excited to begin practicing at Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumored to Be Built With Liquid Metal and Improved Titanium
Apple is planning to use advanced liquid metal and improved titanium alloys for its first foldable iPhone, according to new supply-chain information. According to the Korean Naver user known as "yeux1122," citing a material company source, the hinge used in Apple's first foldable iPhone will be made from liquid metal, an "amorphous" material Apple has been exploring for over 15 years.
Flying Externally Mounted Payloads on Suborbital Rockets to Advance Science and Technology
Flying Externally Mounted Payloads on Suborbital Rockets to Advance Science and Technology - Community of Practice Webinar
Live updates: Vance and Rubio to hold meeting on Greenland as Trump faces Venezuela war powers vote
Synopsys Enters Definitive Agreement with GlobalFoundries For Sale of Processor IP Solutions Business
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS ) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF). Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. This transaction enhances the focus of Synopsys' IP business on strengthening its leadership position in interface and foundation IP while pursuing the highest-value, AI-driven opportunities from the cloud to the edge for customers spanning HPC, mobile, automotive and consumer. "We are focusing our IP resources and roadmap to further our leadership in essential interface and foundation IP while winning new, high-value opportunities that advance our position as the leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems," said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. "GF will be an excellent future
Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report highlighting global advances in pet health
Mars Veterinary Health has published its 2025 Science Impact Report – Pets, Purpose, Progress: Clinical Excellence through Scientific Innovation.
Legislators Vote To Defund And Dismantle Wyoming Business Council
Nine of Wyoming’s top legislators advanced a bid Tuesday to defund and dismantle the Wyoming Business Council. Opponents call the move short-sighted while…
On his last day in Senate, Colton Moore’s gun bill advances to governor
The state Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock their firearms in cars. It was state Sen. Colton Moore's first bill.
Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found
For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned UC Berkeley scientists their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy.
Bears Playoff Divisional Round Sweepstakes by Advocate Health Care giving fans chance to win tickets to game vs. Rams
The Bears have advanced to the NFC Divisional Round! Be a part of their Good. Better. Best. Playoff journey as it continues by entering for a chance to win tickets, sideline passes and more for Sunday's game against the Rams at Soldier Field.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Comprehensive Breast Center Adopts Advanced Technology to Enhance Lymphedema Prevention - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County’s Comprehensive Breast Center has enhanced its efforts to prevent lymphedema with the adoption of the ImpediMed
SPORT BEACH Levels Up: Stagwell (STGW) Announces Creation of SPORT BEACH Business Unit to Advance Sports Marketing
NEW YORK, NY AND LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network
China Earns Promotion At U-18 Women's World Championships
China is moving up after winning the Division 1B U-18 women's World Championships in Poland. They advance to the Division 1A bracket, the second highest in the sport, for 2027.
Tempus and NYU Langone Health Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Precision Oncology
CHICAGO, January 12, 2026--Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, and NYU Langone Health, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, today announced a multi-year strategic collaboration aimed at transforming cancer care through advanced molecular profiling and data-driven insights. The collaboration will support NYU Langone Health’s Center for Molecular Oncology at the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a comprehensive, pan-cancer initiative to more
A new crystal makes magnetism twist in surprising ways
Florida State University scientists have engineered a new crystal that forces atomic magnets to swirl into complex, repeating patterns. The effect comes from mixing two nearly identical compounds whose mismatched structures create magnetic tension at the atomic level. These swirling “skyrmion-like” textures are prized for their low-energy behavior and stability. The discovery could help drive advances in data storage, energy-efficient electronics, and quantum computing.
Doseology Engages McKinney Regulatory Science Advisors to Advance Innovative Oral Pouch Product Development through Science and Regulatory Expertise
Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (PINK: DOSEF) (FSE: VU70) ("Doseology" or the "Company") a leader in biotechnology-driven consumer products, today announced a strategic partnership with McKinney Regulatory Science Advisors ("McKinney"), a premier FDA regulatory consulting firm specializing in nicotine and reduced-risk consumer products, to spearhead its regulatory submission strategy and solidify its commitment to scientific leadership in the oral pouch technology space.
LANL: Los Alamos To Play Key Role In Renewed Quantum Science Center
The U.S. Department of Energy renewed $125 million in funding over five years for the Quantum Science Center to advance quantum-HPC.
County science fair winners advance to regional competition
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. — The 2026 Jackson County Science Fair had 66 projects entered from schools across the county. Of those, 17 received the coveted score of 90 or above
Decoding the perfect steak: The hidden DNA behind Wagyu’s legendary marbling
A groundbreaking cattle genome has given researchers their clearest look yet at what makes Wagyu beef so special. By uncovering hundreds of new genes and hidden genetic variations, scientists can now pinpoint traits linked to marbling, health, and productivity with far greater accuracy. The advance could boost profits for beef producers while improving breeding outcomes across many cattle breeds. It also sets the stage for even more comprehensive livestock genomes in the future.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
Buffalo Bills advance with roller coaster win over Jacksonville Jaguars
The Buffalo Bills refused to be denied a tough road playoffs win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Glenn Youngkin Says JD Vance Would Be a ‘Great’ Republican Nominee in 2028
But the departing Virginia governor sidestepped questions about whether he himself planned to run for president in three years.
Los Alamos to Play Key Role in Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Department of Energy has renewed funding for the Quantum Science Center, with Los Alamos National Laboratory continuing to play a vital role along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the center’s mission to advance quantum science and technology. The center will be funded for $125 million over five years to focus on quantum-accelerated high-performance computing.
New Science and Engineering Research Center Opens
Facility is among the most technologically advanced in Virginia
Indiana routs Oregon in Peach Bowl to advance to national title game vs. Miami
Fernando Mendoza was on fire yet again in the College Football Playoff semifinal, and the Ducks suffered because of it. But the Indiana demolition was a total team effort yet again.
Trump threatens to take Greenland ‘the hard way’
The president continued to advance an imperialist vision of American foreign policy, where the U.S. can dominate neighboring countries “whether they like it or not.”
Mass. Senate advances bill enabling businesses to shift credit card fees to customers
Customers could get hit with new costs as businesses seek relief.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated’
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Ohio State students hone academic, business skills through study abroad programs
Students across various majors at The Ohio State University recently gathered at the Fisher College of Business to discuss how study abroad opportunities have helped them hone skills that will benefit their studies and chosen career paths.Fisher’s Office of Global Business and its Office of Advancement hosted the inaugural Global Experience Lu...
Indiana vs. Oregon prediction: Expert picks and odds for Peach Bowl CFP semifinal
The winner of Friday night's Big Ten rematch advances to the national championship game
Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year
Every second of last year, the Earth’s oceans absorbed the equivalent in energy to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs. Global ocean heat content (OHC) increased for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, according to a report released Friday in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. The study—a collaboration involving more than 50 scientists from 31 international institutions—measured temperature […]