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'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead in Washington state river at the age of 42
Matt Brown, who starred on "Alaskan Bush People" from 2014 to 2019, has died at 43. His brother Bear Brown confirmed the death on social media Saturday.
Science 4 Everyone: Does the DMV get a lot of tornadoes and flash flooding?
The D.C. area gets its fair share of severe weather but what areas are most affected by tornadoes and flash flooding?
I built a startup from scratch and still nearly died because of a broken healthcare system. That’s why I’m running for Congress
The American Dream isn't dead — but Washington is working overtime to kill it.
I built a startup from scratch and still nearly died because of a broken healthcare system. That’s why I’m running for Congress
The American Dream isn't dead — but Washington is working overtime to kill it.
‘Landmark’ pancreatic cancer drug keeps patients alive for twice as long
The highly anticipated results of a clinical trial for the pill, daraxonrasib, have been released, giving doctors hope for treating the stubbornly lethal disease.
The president’s health is the people’s business
Health transparency, affordability for seniors and more, in readers' eyes.
The rise of Janeese Lewis George, who could be D.C.’s first democratic socialist mayor
Focusing on workers’ and tenants’ rights, the council member would represent a drastic shift in the status quo if elected to the city’s highest office.
7 daily habits that can keep your teeth in tip-top shape
You might be surprised to know how oral health can affect the rest of your body. Here’s how to keep your teeth and gums in good shape.
Xavier Becerra faces attack, some unwarranted, from Washington
Gubernatorial rivals, led by Democrat Tom Steyer, have made Becerra's years in the Biden Cabinet a focus of attacks. While there's certainly room for criticism, there seems to be some axes being ground.
How Jayden Daniels was involved in Commanders promoting David Blough
How much influence did Jayden Daniels have on the Commanders promoting David Blough to OC?
Why a Chinese-owned company is bringing factory jobs back to the U.S.
GE Appliances is a poster child for the president’s promised manufacturing revival. But tariffs are making it harder to onshore jobs.
Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts
“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary
California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday’s primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom
Tatis homers, but Padres undone by Nationals' six-run seventh
Through the first six innings Michael King was cruising.With less than 70 pitches through the first six innings, the San Diego Padres starter had kept the Washington Nationals in check, but a six-run seventh inning flipped the game on its head as the hosts won 9-4 on Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park.Fernando Tatis Jr, Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado all had solo home runs for the Padres (32-25), as King left with the bases loaded having faced four batters in the seventh and plunking Nation
Political tensions run high as America 250 set to take over DC
Security preparations are underway across Washington ahead of a number of celebrations commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary this summer as the threat of political violence looms. The first …
Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks
President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Elected leaders and advocates launch new car-free parks campaign
A block party focusing on car-free parks will feature children’s art activities, ping-pong and a bike wash.
Founding documents reconnect us to our shared American roots – and rebelliousness
By Vince Bzdek When you first lay eyes on the actual founding documents of our country that, for the first time in history, have travelled together from their gilded cages in Washington to visit us out here in the hinterlands, you’re struck not by their brilliance but their humanness. The original copy of the Bill […]
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair
Nate Bargatze is trying to revive the all-ages comedy. Will it work?
“The Breadwinner,” which arrived in theaters Friday, is the rare PG comedy aimed at families.
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup
While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup
While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.
Eye on Northwest Politics: May 31, 2026
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
Teen of the Week: Madison Lauer juggles academics, sports, and volunteering
BELPRE – Madison Lauer is a full time welding student at the Washington County Career Center juggling multiple organizations and four sports. Lauer, 17, was born and raised in Belpre and attended Belpre City Schools before she enrolled at the career center last fall. “I had toured the career center for the second time and […]
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats head back home for a matchup against the Padres
Three people exposed to rabid bat in Snohomish County
In Snohomish County, six bats have tested positive over the last decade, but this week's bat is the second to test positive for rabies in Washington this year.
Former Redskins, 49ers Pro Bowler, 11-Year NFL Veteran Dies
A defensive tackle who made one Pro Bowl in an 11-year career with the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins died at 84.
Rep. Young Kim Introduces BOOST for American Business Act toStrengthen U.S. Economic Competitiveness Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Building Overseas Opportunities & Strategic Trade (BOOST) for American Business Act to support American businesses abroad and protect critical American industries from foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). American businesses competing in international markets too often lack a strong advocate in their corner.
Over half of Great American State Fair performers drop out over politics, threats
Bret Michaels and Martina McBride are the latest artists to pull out of the Great American State Fair concert series organized by Freedom 250 on the National Mall this summer.
Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
I start each workday by reviewing the latest economic and government reports for Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. It doesn’t take long to see a trend. Those states that prioritize
He hasn’t been seen in Congress for months. Now Republicans are worried.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s New Jersey district is among the country’s most competitive, and his absence from the House since March has sparked increasing alarm in his party.
An experimental GLP-1 pushes the limits of weight loss. There are risks.
Eli Lilly is developing the the most powerful GLP-1 drug yet. But how much weight loss is too much?
As Federal Wetlands’ Protections Falter, Washington State Scientists Turn to AI as a Conservation Tool
The new Wetland Intrinsic Potential tool provides both agricultural and conservation interests a more accurate way to find wetlands that might need preserving.
Major accounting firm Forvis Mazars opens first Washington office in Seattle
A major international accounting and consulting firm is planting its flag in downtown Seattle, with plans to more than double its local headcount within a year.
Former Gov. Gregoire warns Washington faces 'critical point’ on taxes, jobs, business
The report also warned of rising labor costs, longer permitting timelines, growing regulation and declining affordability.
UW’s Global Sport Lab lets students examine international affairs and local impact through the lens of sports
UW Magazine | University of Washington
Trump's DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
The Department of Justice alleges in separate lawsuits announced Thursday that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that it says impede law enforcement and threaten agents’ safety.
Who's in? Who's out? See the lineup so far for Freedom 250 State Fair
The 16-day Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, scheduled to take place in June and July, is already facing hiccups as entertainers pull out.
Beware the risks of ‘wellness’ peptides
The peptide craze is replacing rigorous clinical trials with unfettered self-experimentation.
D.C. doesn’t don’t need more marble. It needs more sports fields.
Readers on Francis Scott Key Bridge construction, plant-based food, climate change and more.
UW’s Global Sports Lab lets students examine international affairs and local impact through the lens of sports
UW Magazine | University of Washington
Washington's business exodus accelerates due to high taxes, regulation
Nearly 1 in 4 employers are now actively considering relocating their businesses out of state, up sharply from the previous
Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups that had argued President Donald Trump’s order would likely be found unconstitutional.
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2 artists drop out of Trump-backed ‘Freedom 250′ concerts in Washington, D.C.
The entertainment lineup was announced hours earlier.
Trump-loving radio host seeks a political toehold in deep-blue D.C.
The conservative talk-show host John Fredericks is running to become the Republican Party chair in the city’s very blue Ward 2.
This Indian youth party started as satire. Then it got serious.
The movement's growth reflects the depth of frustration of a generation that feels unseen and unheard.
Trump won big with the White working-class. Now they’re souring on him.
In a striking shift, White voters without college degrees that voted to reelect Trump by a huge margin are now net-negative on his job approval.
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
The research has implications for addictive behaviors and diseases of aging such as Alzheimer’s.
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
The research has implications for addictive behaviors and diseases of aging such as Alzheimer’s.
Javon Kinlaw's funny NSFW response on Commanders' offseason additions
Javon Kinlaw had a hilarious, NSFW response regarding the Commanders' offseason additions.
AP Exclusive: Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms
Stop AAPI Hate is an organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous report on anti-Asian hate incidents at the height of the pandemic
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate
How the latest congressional effort to 'save' college sports could impact Nevada and MW
Congress' latest effort to "save" college sports was unveiled Wednesday whenSenators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced plans for a bipa
Raleigh ranks No. 4 among large US metros for small business growth
The Raleigh-Cary metro area is a top large metro for small business performance, according to a new CoworkingCafe study, trailing only Miami, Austin, and Washington, DC.
New NFIB Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index for all four reported industries fell fr
Construction continues on several New Bern business, downtown projects
WCTI ABC 12 Greenville and WYDO Fox 14 Greenville offer local and national news reporting, sports, and weather forecasts to viewers in the Greenville, New Bern, Washington, North Carolina region, including Farmville, Wilson, Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Snow Hill, Pikeville, and Simpson, North Carolina.
Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Guardians Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to keep the good times rolling and sweep the Guardians
U.S. to send Americans exposed to Ebola to makeshift hospital in Kenya
Trump officials have instructed the U.S. military to stand up a quarantine facility within a week, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Key Senators Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key Senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a Congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule”...
Analysis | Trump is liberating his Republican critics in Congress
President Donald Trump, by endorsing challengers of Republican incumbents, is creating lame-duck senators who owe him nothing.
Analysis | Why Texas suddenly has such a competitive Senate race
Ken Paxton makes a win possible for Democrats.
2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released: the U.S. Receives an “F” on New Parental Support Measures | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
While the overall U.S. maternal mental health grade improved slightly from a C- to C, it received an “F” on new “parental support,” paid leave, and childcare measures.
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more
As they say, bugs have ears. Public health has had a relentless May. Chemical plant (near) explosions, Ebola, hantavirus, and that's before you even get to the usual suspects: common colds, heat, and ticks. Here’s an attempt to keep you up to speed and, more importantly, what it means for you and your community. But first, an announcement: World Cup The World Cup starts in 15 days (not like anyone is counting down), and we are hanging TVs in the Health Security Operations Center. It’s going to be a gorgeous, chaotic celebration of basically every culture on earth. And it’s going to take a team effort—from communities to individuals, from public health to health care—to keep people healthy. That’s where you come in. If you’re going to the games or live within 30 miles of a stadium, we would love to hear from you. Sign up for a weekly survey here. Thanks to the more than 1,280 people who have already signed up…you will be hearing from us soon!! Global disease “weather report” Hantavirus: Two more cases The global count of cruise ship passengers with hantavirus has now increased to 13 cases (11 confirmed), with three deaths. The two new cases are overseas and among people who were already quarantining: A crew member in the Netherlands. A Spanish national passenger who was quarantining at home tested positive through daily monitoring. They are now in a biocontainment unit. In the U.S., everyone remains negative. There may be more cases, given that the incubation period of hantavirus (the time from exposure to infection) is 45 days. But this week, we will reach a major milestone: the median incubation window is 18 days, and that will pass on May 29. What this means for you: Your risk from this cruise ship outbreak remains essentially nil at this point. Ebola rages on in Central Africa Big thanks to Dr. Craig Spencer, a humanitarian physician who has treated and survived Ebola, for jumping in to provide the YLE community with an update. Craig, take it from here… The combined confirmed and suspected Ebola cases in DRC are now more than 1,000. All signs are pointing to a very long and catastrophic outbreak in Central Africa: This is a vast undercount. We know this because the test positivity rate is hovering around 50%, only 20% of contacts are being traced (and in some areas, no contacts at all), and more cases keep popping up with no known connection. This all points to widespread and undetected community transmission. This is in only a week of detection. Compared to previous outbreaks, the growth is very fast, as the huge West Africa outbreak in 2016 was first detected at 49 cases and rose to 208 cases a month later. It took four months for that outbreak to reach the size of the current one in the DR Congo. The cases are spread out across 16 health zones. There are now multiple epicenters, making containment very difficult. Next door in Uganda, the case count is seven. While this number is low compared to DRC, a concerning development is that two health care workers recently tested positive with uncertain exposure histories. If they weren’t treating known Ebola cases, this means it’s spreading undetected in Uganda as well. On the ground, backlash, including the burning of health centers, has emerged, a pattern seen in nearly every outbreak and rooted in deep community distrust. It often stems from outside actors working in communities without fully understanding or addressing local priorities. Affected populations may recognize the severity of Ebola while still holding other concerns as more pressing, such as where their loved ones are buried. Community trust is essential to an effective response, but difficult to build during an active emergency. It is best established long before a crisis begins. U.S. priorities are made clear, and may backfire. The U.S. Administration has shown that its first priority is keeping Ebola out, with helping end the outbreak in the DRC a secondary concern. That's meant travel restrictions broader than anything we've imposed before — covering travelers from across the region, and reportedly some green card holders and permanent residents as well. For example, just these past two days, news broke that high-risk American travelers will be subject to a mandatory quarantine in Kenya before they are allowed to return. If an American is infected, the U.S. government plans to send them to a hospital it is standing up from scratch in Kenya. (Currently, Americans who were in the area are allowed to return but are diverted to three airports—Houston, Atlanta, and DC—for further screening.) Past administrations have used travel notices and stepped-up screening; this goes much further. At first blush, these strict precautions may sound prudent. But this approach could backfire in three ways: Restrictions this blunt give people every reason to hide where they’ve been and whom they’ve been near — making the people we most need to find harder to track, not easier. They also breed a false sense that this is someone else’s problem. But diseases are humbling. They find the small cracks in even the most impenetrable-seeming defenses. Lives lost. There is no treatment for this Ebola strain, which means survival depends heavily on the quality of the health system. We have that system in the States, but we are choosing not to use it for infected Americans. This is unbelievable and infuriating. (See a deeper dive from me here.) The only real way to lower the risk to Americans — and everyone else — is to end the outbreak in the DRC and across the region. What this means for you: If you have travel plans to this region, it’s time to cancel them. This is a high-risk situation in Central Africa, and CDC released a Level 4 Travel Advisory. There is also great uncertainty if and when the Administration will let you back in. To the general public in the U.S., your risk remains very, very low right now. U.S. disease “weather report” Ticks: past peak season? Good news, especially for people in the Northeast and Midwest: tick numbers continue to decline. Though we are at the peak of the season, this unusually early year is trending favorably. Heat-related illnesses in the North Heat risk is certainly not blanketing the entire country yet, but this week it will be moderate in the Midwest and the Southeast. What this means for you: Be sure to check the CDC HeatRisk tool. A red day isn’t the best day for that soccer game for a kid with asthma, and a stretch of orange days is a great time to check on your elderly neighbor. Common colds surging As far as respiratory viruses go, the only thing really going around right now is the common cold. It is higher this year than last year, but should peak very soon before returning this fall. Spotlight: Chemical plants Over the weekend, YLE California covered the serious situation that unfolded around a chemical plant in Orange County, California. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario (a chemical explosion) was mitigated, but only through luck. The health implications in a densely populated area could have been catastrophic. As the situation was winding down, another chemical explosion struck Washington State. This one was fatal. Health officials say the risk to surrounding residents from chemicals in the air and ground remains low, though the community deserves far greater clarity. Clean air and clean water consistently rank as Americans’ top public health concerns — yet when chemical disasters strike, communities are too often met with reassurances rather than transparency and accountability. Residents near the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, for example, are still waiting to understand the long-term impact on their health, with few clear answers. What this means for you: Many are wondering if facilities processing potentially dangerous materials are in their neighborhoods. This interactive map allows you to enter your ZIP code and see all facilities monitored by the EPA, including any violations. Good news Ebola vaccines and treatment for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Two vaccine platforms are being explored, at least one of which may be deployable in as little as 2 months. One vaccine is being developed by Oxford, and the other uses the same biotechnology as the FDA-approved Zaire species of Ebola. (It may provide cross-protection, but it’s unclear at this point.) On the treatment side, two promising monoclonal antibody cocktails are likely to be deployed, though doses are limited and logistical hurdles remain significant challenges. Anni over at The Biotech Tea had a great explainer about the Ebola vaccine gap, if you want to read more. [ The Biotech Tea The Ebola vaccine gap, reading vessel damage, & the Makary exit 🗝️ Paid subscribers get the Biotech Term of the Week at $30/year (~$2.50/month). I try to keep it intentionally accessible, but if cost is ever a barrier, send me a message. A few people asked about expensing your subscription, so I put together a short email template… Read more 6 days ago · 10 likes · Annicka Evans, PhD ](https://www.thebiotechtea.com/p/the-ebola-vaccine-gap-reading-vessel?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), following more than a decade of debate and input from roughly 22,000 clinicians, researchers, and patients worldwide. This is good because the old name was medically misleading, leading to patients without visible cysts being dismissed or overlooked entirely. The WHO estimates that 70% of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. A more accurate name should improve recognition, reduce stigma, and ultimately help the millions of people living with this condition get diagnosed and treated sooner. Poll Loading... Bottom line Public health situations are everywhere right now. Staying healthy takes public health professionals and systems working tirelessly behind the scenes and each of us showing up for our neighbors and communities. Love, YLE Big thanks to Ed Nirenberg for staying on top of the Ebola vaccines, Hannah Totte for all the figures, Dr. Craig Spencer for the Ebola insight, and Dr. Matt Willis for covering the chemical situation in CA. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “Translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
Washington health insurance rates could rise 22.4% on average in 2027
Health insurance rates could increase next year for hundreds of thousands of Washington residents who buy coverage on the individual market.
Many people skip colonoscopies. Experts just added a blood test to the options.
Blood tests miss early cancers and should be limited to people who decline other methods, new guidelines say.
Americans don’t like either political party. We asked them why.
The wide-ranging criticisms — that the parties are corrupt, subservient, "wishy washy" or unable to handle the president — signal major challenges for both sides.
Why some Republicans are worried about Ken Paxton as a Senate nominee
Few politicians have garnered as much scandal in Texas as Paxton, but he has ignited the MAGA base, who see him as a fighter.
Contagion of conspiracy theories makes Ebola epidemic harder to contain
Distrust and violence flare in the central African nation as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.
Billions in super PAC spending prompts Summer Lee, Bernie Sanders to call for strict limits
WASHINGTON — In a fierce political race two years ago to keep his U.S. Senate seat, Bob Casey was winning the battle to raise more money than his...
Barcelona, the oil business, and sportswashing allegations in the Amazon
Indigenous communities accuse a partner of Barcelona's Foundation of environmental damage that threatens their traditional way of life
Life sciences firm planning $16M relocation to Noblesville
Bothell, Washington-based BioLife Solutions Inc. plans to move its manufacturing and research operations from Indianapolis to Hamilton County.
Friends make snarky comments about my wealth. Hax readers give advice.
Is a mid-40s letter writer, getting snark from friends about wealth, “supposed to be embarrassed” about early career success?
Asking Eric: Sister cuts off family over politics
Political disagreements have split a family, leaving a mother and brother behind.
Texas Democrats reject House candidate who called for imprisoning Zionists
The runoff was a test of whether the Democratic Party could successfully distance itself from a left-wing candidate whom leaders called antisemitic.
Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics
Alexis Tsipras, the combative anti‑austerity leader who railed against Brussels during Greece’s debt crisis, has returned to politics ahead of elections next year
Meta layoffs hit shocking number of Seattle-area workers
The layoffs are part of the job cuts announced last month and will hit workers in Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond, as well as remote workers in Washington.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro leans into Trump connection as scandal shakes his presidential bid
Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is in Washington, leaning on his family’s connection with former U.S. President Donald Trump
STEP - Health Alert: Worldwide Caution - U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg
STEP – Health Alert: Worldwide Caution STEP Alert Health Alert: Worldwide Caution – Updated Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening – May 22, 2026 Event: U.S.-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through the following airports for enhanced screening: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 21, 2026 Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 22, 2026 George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (IAH), Houston, for flights departing after 11:59 PM on May 26, 2026 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens and LPRs, who were present in those countries. Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations. Actions to take: Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports Regarding Arrival Restrictions Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Read the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening. Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak. If you are planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. You may also contact the State Department – Consular Affairs: Phone: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates.
Federal court blocks redistricting map created to help GOP in Alabama
A federal court put a hold on a congressional map that Alabama Republicans want to use this fall to give themselves an edge in every district in the state.
One map shows the highest-paying job in every state
Business Insider used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the best-paying job on average for all 50 states and Washington, DC.
A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy aging, study finds
Turns out 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep a night might be ideal. Here are some tips on how to get the “just right” amount.
What a neurologist eats in a day for better brain health
Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance
As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 26-27, 2026: 3rd place games set in baseball, softball
All eyes this week will be on EQT Park in Washington for the six WPIAL baseball championships Tuesday and Wednesday and Lilley Field at PennWest University-California for the six district softball title games set for Wednesday and Thursday.
Barricade case ends without incident; individual to receive medical, mental health care
An hours-long standoff on West Washington Center Road Monday ended without incident after first responders persuaded a male who said he was armed to come out.
Guardians lineup today, live score updates vs. Nationals
The Cleveland Guardians host the Washington Nationals on May 25. Follow along for live updates throughout the game tonight.
Nats rely on biggest weakness to beat greatest foe
At 27-27, the Washington Nationals are a third of the way through the 2026 season, and the team has to be feeling good about where they are after taking two of three from the division-leading Atlanta Braves. The Nats offense has carried the team for the majority of the year, but the series turned ...
Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Nathan Englehart, Washington University in St. Louis -
Nathan Englehart (he/him/his) is a second year PhD student and Richard J. Walter PhD scholar at Washington University in St. Louis. Nathan’s current research focuses on gender and politics (with a focus on men and masculinity), [...]
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections
The World Health Assembly adopts updated Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2026–2036)
Geneva, 23 May 2026 – Member States at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) adopted the updated Global action plan on antimicrobial resistance (GAP-AMR) 2026–2036, marking a major milestone in the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and delivering on a key commitment contained in the 2024 United Nations General Assembly Political Declaration on AMR. The updated plan was developed through a consultative process led by the Quadripartite organizations – FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH – with extensive engagement of Member States and stakeholders across sectors. AMR remains one of the most significant global health and development challenges, affecting humans, animals, plants, food systems and the environment. The updated GAP-AMR provides a comprehensive One Health framework to guide coordinated global, regional and national action over the next decade. It builds on the foundation established by the original GAP-AMR adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2015 while reflecting evolving evidence, lessons learned, and the commitments made at the 2024 UN High-Level Meeting on AMR. During the Assembly, Member States expressed broad support for the updated plan and its strengthened multisectoral and One Health approach. Delegates highlighted the importance of prevention-first interventions, including infection prevention and control, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), vaccination, biosecurity, and environmental measures. They also highlighted the need for responsible, equitable and sustainable use of antimicrobials, strengthened surveillance, innovation, and sustainable agrifood systems. The updated GAP-AMR is intended to serve as the global framework for coordinated action against AMR through 2036. It aims to accelerate global progress towards the commitments and targets agreed by Member States and support countries in developing, implementing and financing ambitious multisectoral national action plans. The plan also reinforces the importance of accountability, monitoring and reporting, sustainable financing, and international cooperation to address AMR through a One Health approach. The adoption of the updated GAP-AMR reflects renewed global commitment to preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials and safeguarding advances in human, animal and plant health, food security, economic development and environmental sustainability. As implementation begins, continued collaboration among governments, international organizations, civil society, academia and the private sector will be critical to translating commitments into measurable impact. The Quadripartite organizations will continue supporting Member States and partners in operationalizing the updated GAP-AMR and advancing coordinated One Health action against AMR at country, regional and global levels.
Chinese human rights cases in limbo after Trump-Xi summit
Trump and Xi said they had discussed political prisoners in China, including Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Ahead of Xi's September visit to Washington, advocates are urging the US to apply more pressure on China.
Semiconductor decoupling. Powell's politics. Industrializing Ogaden. Free trade and the Magna Carta.
Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. Feliks Topolski, 1907-1989 8th Army’s Front, Italy 1944 Semiconductor decoupling Source: FT One thing that Jerome Powell deeply understood is that chairing the Fed under current conditions is a deeply political job. “Powell has successes and mistakes to his name. But he stands out as having thought more carefully about the Fed’s democratic legitimacy than any chair since Paul Volcker,” said Paul Tucker, a former deputy governor at the Bank of England, referring to the Fed chair who successfully fought the great inflation of the 1970s and early 1980s. … While Powell was at the Treasury in the early 1990s, he watched Alan Greenspan build relationships within the government. That convinced Powell he needed to follow the former Fed chair’s lead and spend more time in Congress than his predecessors Yellen and Bernanke. “The accountability for the Fed runs through Congress,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Fed official who is now chief economist at New Century Advisors. “That’s not just about having people on speed dial — it’s answering questions, explaining policy and getting feedback.” Source: FT Ethiopia’s PM Abiy and Nigerian business tycoon, with Chinese engineering, are driving industrialization in Ogaden/Somali region of Ethiopia. - Michael Masri’s reporting for Africa Report if fascinating. Ethiopia has launched a cluster of large industrial schemes in the Somali region, laying foundation stones for a urea plant and an oil refinery in Gode while opening the first two phases of the Ogaden LNG project. Abiy Ahmed framed the push as part of a broader strategy to link energy, agriculture and industry. “These projects embody more than industrial growth,” he said. “They represent our shared responsibility to harness opportunities, strengthen co-operation and promote peace.” The Gode urea plant, backed by Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), is designed for 3m tonnes a year. Dangote owns 60%, while EIH holds 40%. Officials say Dangote’s equity totals about $2.5bn, while the state provides land and implementation oversight. Gas from the Calub fields will be piped 108km to the site. Construction is slated for 40 months, with operations targeted for 2028. Ethiopia imports most of its fertiliser, spending more than $1.2bn a year for 1.5m–2m tonnes. Usage was roughly 1.7m tonnes in 2023, almost half of it urea, and demand for 2024–25 is put above 2.4m tonnes. If delivered on time, the Gode plant could cover domestic needs and allow exports to neighbours. Brook Taye, chief executive of EIH, called the venture “a significant milestone in the journey toward industrial self-sufficiency”. Dangote told the groundbreaking crowd that the complex would be integrated with gas supply and a polypropylene unit to support local inputs. He pointed to Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with a capacity of more than 5,000MW, and noted his group’s cement operations and expansion plans. The Gode refinery is being developed by Golden Concord Group of China. It is designed to process 3.5m tonnes a year of crude and condensate from the Hilala field, with associated storage. Backers say it will ease foreign-exchange pressure from fuel imports and anchor further industrial activity, including a proposed steel smelting site in Dire Dawa. GCL’s chair, Zhu Gongshan, cast the project as “a key step in Ethiopia’s path to energy sovereignty”, underscoring the Beijing–Addis ties. Financing details are still being finalised, but the refinery is central to the government’s energy-security narrative. Source: The Africa Report Dangote’s Ethiopian vision: Dangote began with cement. His crown jewel, Dangote Cement, dominates Nigeria’s market and has 10 operations in other nations in Africa. The formula has been consistent: identify sectors with chronic shortages – cement, fertiliser, sugar – commit massive local investments, and scale up to serve regional demand. Ethiopia was a natural extension of that model. In 2015, Dangote launched the Mugher Cement Plant outside Addis Ababa at a cost of $600m, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes. The investment gave him a firm foothold in one of Africa’s fastest-growing construction markets. But success came with risks. In May 2018, violent unrest led to the killing of Dangote’s country manager and temporary shutdowns at Mugher. While other investors might have retreated, Dangote doubled down. Today, he is preparing to spend $400m to expand Mugher’s capacity to 5 million tonnes, alongside a new grinding unit near Addis Ababa. Cement is just one market Dangote is targeting. Ethiopia’s enormous state-controlled sugar industry, long plagued by inefficiency and debt, has struggled for years to reform. Its Omo Kuraz Sugar Development Project, touted as one of the continent’s largest initiatives, continues to face delays and mismanagement. … The most ambitious venture of all is the planned fertiliser production complex in Gode, Somali region. Publicised on 28 August 2025, the Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) deal plans one of the world’s largest single-site urea manufacturing plants. The project costs an estimated $2.5bn and has an estimated capacity of 3 million metric tonnes annually, a rate that would not only render Ethiopia independent, but even a net exporter of fertiliser. EIH, the state wealth fund of Ethiopia, will hold 40%, while 60% is held by Dangote Group. … For Dangote, Ethiopia is a trifecta: Cement demand is projected to grow by 10% annually, its sugar consumption is growing with rapid urbanisation, and fertiliser demand is all but insatiable, given that farming supports the livelihood of 70% of Ethiopians. Source: The Africa Report The stakes for Abiy are high: For Addis Ababa, the $4bn fertiliser project in Ethiopia’s Somali region is no longer simply a manufacturing investment. It is increasingly being framed as a strategic state project tied to food sovereignty, import substitution and the government’s broader attempt to build economic resilience under mounting fiscal pressure. “Becoming self-sufficient in food is our main agenda,” Abiy says during the visit. “Land is needed; we have it. Water is needed; we have it. Human resources are needed; we have it.” The scale is enormous even by African industrial standards. Once operational, the plant is expected to produce three million metric tonnes of urea annually, potentially making it one of the continent’s largest fertiliser complexes. Ethiopian officials say the project now includes a 110km gas pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant. For a government grappling with chronic foreign exchange shortages, ballooning import bills and pressure on agricultural productivity, the numbers matter politically as much as they do economically. The decision to anchor the project in Gode is deliberate. Long viewed as peripheral to Ethiopia’s industrial economy, the Somali region is now being repositioned by the federal government as a future irrigation and agro-industrial corridor. Officials argue that the area’s vast land reserves and access to water could eventually support large-scale commercial farming capable of reshaping Ethiopia’s food economy. The government is simultaneously building housing infrastructure for about 5,000 residents near the plant, while officials project broader industrial expansion along the corridor. Abiy goes further, comparing the long-term revenue potential of the Gode development zone with Ethiopia’s flagship state enterprise. “The investments we are making in this Gode area, combined, will generate high revenue for Ethiopia, at par with Ethiopian Airlines,” he says. Source: The Africa Report Feliks Topolski 1907-1982 Topolski’s Chronicle, ‘Nazi Revival’, Vol. 8, Is. 1-2, 1960 HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. Photo by Jakub Dziubak on Unsplash If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $50. 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