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Paradigm Health Announces Collaboration with the FDA to Transform Regulatory Review of Clinical Trial Data
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Paradigm Health announced the launch of a landmark research collaboration with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) focused on...
Iraq Politicians Chose New Candidate for PM After Trump Pressure
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki ended his bid to reclaim the role after pressure from the US, which was concerned by his close links to Iran.
Romania Finance Chief Urges Continued Reforms to Avert Junk Risk
Romania’s finance minister warned that the current political turmoil is increasing funding costs and may raise the risk of the country losing its investment grade credit score.
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Xavier Becerra wants to talk about his experience. So do his rivals for California governor
In the wake of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s campaign is drawing support as a potential safe harbor for Democrats lacking a clear front-runner. Becerra offers a long record in state and federal government as well as a steady, if understated, presence amid a race shaken by scandal. The question now is how he’ll withstand increased scrutiny from voters and rivals, particularly over his record at HHS and criticism from both inside and outside former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants
Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.
Exclusive: Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration's effort to overhaul foreign aid.
Spanberger marks first 100 days with focus on healthcare, housing and energy affordability
Gov. Abigail Spanberger celebrated her first 100 days in office Monday in Richmond by touting her administration’s progress on healthcare, housing, and energy affordability measures. She had less to say, however, about the delayed state budget, which lawmakers haven’t finalized but must send to her desk for signature in the coming weeks.
Exclusive: Trump moves to accelerate deportations of migrant children in US custody
The Trump administration is taking steps to accelerate the deportations of migrant children in US custody amid White House pressure to quickly move kids through the system, according to administration officials and lawyers for the children.
Trump administration fires all members of US National Science Board
Democrats blast latest move by the administration to radically restructure the federal government.
Microsoft Patches Entra ID Role Flaw That Enabled Service Principal Takeover
Agent ID Administrator enabled service principal takeover before April 9, 2026 patch, exposing privilege escalation risk in Entra ID tenants.
Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Nuclear Dispute Stalls Ending War
Trump faces political pressure to bring the Iran war to a close, as rising fuel costs weigh on public sentiment.
Africa CDC Launches African High-Level Ministerial Committee to Shape Global Health Architecture Reform
Nairobi, Kenya | 27 April 2026 — Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today launched the African High-Level Ministerial Committee on Global Health Architecture Reform (AHLMC) on the margins of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Committee brings together Ministers of Health and Finance from across the continent to […]
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
The National Science Board was created in 1950 to advise the president and Congress on science and engineering policy.
What has AI done for healthcare administration lately?
Administrative AI can meaningfully cut providers’ price tags on prior authorization processes. Yet the technology adds to billing intensity, inflating medical spending as it does so.
Trump administration fires entire board overseeing National Science Foundation
All 22 members of the current board —which advised the president and Congress on science and engineering policy —was let go.
Entire National Science Board fired, ex-members say
President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said on Monday.
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said on Monday.
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
The National Science Board was created in 1950 to advise the president and Congress on science and engineering policy, approve major funding awards and guide NSF’s future.
Trump officials blame Democrats, the media for political violence in wake of correspondents' dinner
The president struck a conciliatory tone Saturday night, but officials in his administration later accused news outlets and Democrats of fueling divisive rhetoric.
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and women's employment are not lifted, according to a new UNICEF report released on Monday.
Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 women teachers and health workers
Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
Trump administration fires entire board of US’s National Science ...
Move leaves the nation's largest chemistry funder without a board or director
Federal government demands renewal for every healthcare provider that receives Medicaid
Vermont and the 49 other states have been asked to respond to the federal inquiry on their plans to recertify Medicaid providers, especially “high risk” providers.
No business as usual: May Day protests coming to Columbia
Business owners and others are protesting the Trump Administration and it’s about to happen in the capital city of South Carolina.
U.S. Government Will Stop Paying for Test Strips to Detect Deadly Drugs
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Torrance man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; records detail alleged 'manifesto'
The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting faces numerous counts related to his alleged attempt to assassinate numerous Trump administration officials.
South Carolina’s measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people
Although measles vaccine uptake was slow at first, public health workers, doctors’ offices and pharmacies administered nearly 82,000 doses from October to March.
Congressman Cohen Announces $$6.8 Million Grant to Christ Community Health Services
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Christ Community Health Services will receive a grant of $6,832,768 from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services to operate its programs for its economically or medically vulnerable patients.Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
Trump administration warns against using federal dollars on fentanyl test strips
The Trump administration underlines a “clear shift away from harm reduction and practices” that it says facilitates illegal drug use.
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.
National Science Board members fired by Trump administration
The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.
DEA Will Start Accepting Applications From Medical Marijuana Businesses That Want Federal Rescheduling Protections This Week
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that it will begin accepting applications this week for medical marijuana businesses to apply for federal protections being granted under the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process. The agency’s “Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal” is set to go live on Wednesday at 9 AM ET. The move follows last […]
The Trump Administration Is Blackmailing Vulnerable Countries into Giving Us Rare Minerals
We used to help countries like Zambia with public health issues. Now, the president is dangling aid over their heads, just out of reach.
How the Trump Administration Ended Independent Science at E.P.A.
The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled.
Trump Terminates Entire National Science Board
govern the National Science Foundation (NSF). The National Science Board directs and approves large funding decisions for NSF’s approximately $9 billion basic science research budget. It is meant to function independently from the federal administration to keep science funding insulated from political pressure and budget cycles.
Alice Henderson’s “Storm Warning” Is a Wild Ride of Survival Science and Savage Threats
Storm Warning is Alice Henderson’s fifth wild and wooly, storm-tossed, action-packed suspense novel featuring protagonist wildlife biologist and environmentalist adventurer Alex Carter. Her current assignment to study and protect imperiled hawksbill turtles in tropical Hawai’i seemed like an idyllic vacation of sun, surf, swimming and snorkeling. The intensive military survival training taught to her by
Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the US Department of Labor is empowered to enforce working conditions for foreign farm laborers, delving into an immigration program that the Trump administration is attempting to expand.
Inside the endoscopic revolution in weight loss
Article explains how bariatric endoscopy — including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and transoral outlet reduction — combined with metabolic therapies and GLP-1 receptor agonists is expanding nonsurgical obesity treatment options and reframing obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease.
South Korean prime minister praises Crimson Desert and Pearl Abyss, believes it has opened "new chapter in K-content"
South Korean prime minister Kim Min-seok has praised Pearl Abyss has heaped praise upon the smash success Crimson Desert after its massive launch success.
SBA to honor 2026 Kansas rural small business persons of the year in Hays
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Zombie politics is the new norm and Starmer’s dying premiership is the latest instalment
Distracted, listless and unambitious – the PM’s true form has finally emerged. But whatever comes next must end this ruinous cycle, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began
The Israeli government and Hezbollah have traded blame over breaches to the truce, which is set to run for several more weeks
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration
Members of the National Science Board, which the US Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination
Gala Shooting Suspect Was Targeting Trump Administration Officials, Writings Reveal
A man being held in connection with the attack wrote a note indicating potential targets and grievances, authorities say.
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
Ternus must navigate a protectionist Washington, a prickly Beijing and a Chinese consumer less interested in foreign brands.
Trump administration to target corruption in Mexico
U.S. Ambassador Johnson signals a Trump administration anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime.
Trump’s purge of National Science Board condemned as a ‘real bozo the clown move’
The reported mass-firing comes after the Trump administration has proposed drastic cuts to the National Science Foundation’s budget
Tech CEO in South Charleston wins state small business recognition
Madhur Bedre won 2026 WV Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration
Trump has terminated several members of the independent National Science Board
The Trump administration sent letters to several members of the National Science Board, informing them that their positions were "terminated, effective immediately."
2 former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Netanyahu
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, who served as prime ministers in a rotation agreement under a prior coalition government, now plan to merge into a single faction.
Cutting Science Out: Trump Administration Fires National Science Board Members
This is an attempt to silence independent scientists, shut down evidence-based decision making, and keep the public in the dark.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest rivals merge Israeli political parties
Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid combine forces ahead of this year’s election
California Politics 360 Full Episode | CA's fight against fraud applauded by Trump administration
On California Politics 360, Ashley Zavala sits down with Patrick Penn, the USDA deputy under secretary for food, nutrition and consumer services.
Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu
Two Israeli political heavyweights say they plan to join forces in upcoming elections in a united effort by their parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Brookline Educators Union dives back into town politics with first School Committee endorsements in years
The union, which represents nearly 1,300 teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators in Brookline schools, endorsed Suzanne Federspiel and Faiza Khan.
Mike Minogue wins Mass. GOP endorsement for governor in a landslide
Former Baker Administration official Mike Kennealy fell just short of making the primary ballot.
Iraq’s Communists Are Fighting Against Sectarian Politics
Although Iraq’s Communist Party has lost much of the support it enjoyed at its peak, it still has a real presence on the Iraqi political scene. Its general secretary Ra’id Fahmi tells Jacobin about the need to challenge Iraq’s sectarian power structure.
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks
Camara's house in the garrison town of Kati came under attack amid simultaneous attacks across the West African country.
National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts
The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.
‘We are less-than’: Americans fear more cuts to healthcare programs after RFK Jr. hearings
The Trump administration is poised to eviscerate Medicaid access for millions. RFK Jr. offered little to soften the incoming blow.
Brown: In northern Minn., junk speaks to emotional divide in politics
"Keeping the neighborhood clean is a shared value, especially in town, but rural attitudes about inoperable vehicles vary considerably," columnist Aaron Brown writes.
Boris Johnson’s in Miami. Just don’t talk to him about politics
The former U.K. prime minister met with Gov. Ron DeSantis and billionaire donor Ken Griffin while in Miami this week.
Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports validating Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This makes Algeria the 29th country globally to achieve this significant milestone. "Algeria’s elimination of trachoma is a historic triumph that connects the past, present, and future of public health, and is rooted in a century-long commitment," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. "This milestone proves that with sustained political will and on-the-ground leadership from committed health professionals, we can eliminate neglected tropical diseases and build a healthier, more resilient future for all." For decades, Algeria implemented the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy to eliminate trachoma. These activities included provision of surgery to treat the late blinding stage of the disease (“trachomatous trichiasis”, TT), conducting mass administration of antibiotic treatment, carrying out public awareness campaigns to promote facial cleanliness and personal hygiene as well as improvement in access to water supply and sanitation. Trachoma is the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in Algeria. Trachoma is a disease of the eye caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a public health problem in 30 countries and is responsible for the blindness or visual impairment of about 1.9 million people. Blindness from trachoma is difficult to reverse. Based on November 2025 data, 97 million people live in trachoma endemic areas and are at risk of trachoma blindness. Infection spreads through personal contact (via hands, clothes, bedding or hard surfaces) and by flies that have been in contact with discharge from the eyes or nose of an infected person. With repeated episodes of infection over many years, the eyelashes may be drawn in so that they rub on the surface of the eye. This causes pain and may permanently damage the cornea. In 2024, 87,349 people received surgical treatment for advanced stage of the disease, and 44.4 million people were treated with antibiotics. Global antibiotic coverage in 2024 was 39%. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: Report
The Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White…
Trump administration fires National Science Board members
The scientists serving on the National Science Board received letters from the Presidential Personnel Office Friday telling them they are fired.
Steak ‘n Shake’s new chief MAHA officer: We’re going ‘back to the glory days of fast food’
Steak ‘n Steak is revamping its ingredients and cooking methods in a move it says aligns with the Trump administration’s health agenda, an effort the chain’s new chief Make America Healthy Again (M…
ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist Adam Larson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist Adam Larson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
Marion County's top two health department officials abruptly leave
The top two administrators in Marion County’s Health and Human Services department left the county at the same time.
Tariff refunds put businesses on the spot
The Trump administration moved quickly to build a tariff refund system. The president warns companies not to use it.
Financial concerns are now taking their toll on Americans' physical health
Yahoo Finance's Senior Columnist, Kerry Hannon, joins Market Domination Overtime to discuss how money worries are hurting Americans' health.
Why Trump's winning streak at the Supreme Court came to an abrupt end
The Trump administration won a series of high-profile victories last year, but the president has made fewer emergency appeals and is facing losses on his signature policies.
Hackers Can Abuse Entra Agent ID Administrator Role to Hijack Service Principals
A flaw in Microsoft Entra let the Agent ID Administrator role hijack service principals and escalate tenant privileges.
The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.
Florida manufacturing firms have benefited the most from SBA loans
Here's how the Small Business Administration has played a role in local manufacturing.
Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement at G20
The Trump administration is shifting how business voices are included in G20 discussions, elevating the Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement.
Video: Scientists Solve ‘Golden Orb’ Mystery
After more than two years of investigation, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have identified an unknown creature dubbed the “golden orb.” The orb perplexed researchers and enthusiasts of the deep sea around the world after it was found in 2023 near Alaska.
State agency plagued with leadership turnover hired deputy commissioner accused of taking $99K from Colorado nonprofit
The former regional executive director of CASA of Adams and Broomfield counties was hired by the state Behavioral Health Administration in November
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty
The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.
As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, RFK Jr. Aide Ran Wellness Company Poised to Benefit
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
U.S. Health Insurers Step Up Prior Authorization Reforms
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna detailed progress toward industry commitments aimed at reducing administrative burdens and speeding patients’ access to care.
Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor’s Proposed Investments to Improve Health Care and Social Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration during Second Chance Month
Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor’s Proposed Investments to Improve Health Care and Social Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration during Second Chance Month
Simple rule for high-protein snacking helps nutritionist hit 100g goal
A nutritionist who worked in high-end kitchens for 10 years uses a formula to make his high-protein snacks delicious and nutritious.
Microsoft now lets admins uninstall Copilot on enterprise devices
Microsoft says IT administrators can now uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant from enterprise devices using a new policy setting, which has become broadly available after the April 2026 Patch Tuesday.
Indy Health District market administers the medicine of homegrown food
A push to help Indianapolis residents live longer is back for another season of fresh produce and tangible solutions.
Drew Litton: Even in drought, a Colorado sports deluge
The cartoonist illustrates that while it may not be raining outside, the state's sports fans are getting drenched with big-league fun.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
The Trump administration has gutted US aid for family planning. Here’s how it’s impacting women overseas
A crisis in family planning medicine is playing out in Africa in the wake of sweeping US aid cuts, with medical providers highlighting deaths, layoffs and unintended pregnancies.
Sports columnist gives final opinions nobody really cares about
Hello, and welcome to my final story for The Daily Texan! I’ve procrastinated writing this, as we are currently 50 minutes out from the deadline, but I’ve done this because I didn’t really want to write it. But now here I am, writing it, because I think it’s the right thing to do, and also...
U.S. Forging a Healthier Oceania Through Trump Administration's America First Global Health Strategy Through Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding with Papua New Guinea - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China
United States Forging a Healthier Oceania Through Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy Through Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding with Papua New Guinea Press Statement Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson April 23, 2026 Yesterday the United States and Papua New Guinea signed a five-year bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. The landmark health MOU focuses on effectively addressing emerging infectious diseases and ongoing outbreaks, building and maintaining surge-response capacities, and enabling Papua New Guinea’s government to independently manage new health threats before they spread internationally. Working with Congress, the United States intends to provide $15 million through December 2030 through the jointly decided health MOU, building on decades of progress in reducing HIV infections and transmissions in Papua New Guinea. The government of Papua New Guinea intends to allocate up to $3 million to disease control programs and strengthen health systems at the national and provincial levels. Up to $5 million under the health MOU will directly support global health security funding, advancing our shared commitment to health security in the region. Through the signing of this $18 million MOU, we are bolstering infectious disease prevention and response by leveraging cost-effective, nationally-driven approaches, with the goal of increasing Papua New Guinea’s health system self-sufficiency. America First Global Health Strategy Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed so far represent more than $20.6 billion in new health funding, including more than $12.8 billion in U.S. assistance alongside $7.8 billion in co-investment from recipient countries, building on decades of progress fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases around the world. As of April 22, the State Department has signed 32 bilateral global health MOUs with Angola, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, and Uganda.
Yakima small business owners raise concerns with recent legislation
Regional Director of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Kelly Chambers met with the Yakima Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to discuss the current landscap
Topological control of chirality and spin with structured light
Light: Science & Applications - Pancharatnam topological charge drives deterministic spin-orbit interactions in paraxial free space, inducing tunable optical chirality and radial spin...
Civil-Military Relations under the Trump Administration (Part I) -- Politicians and Military Leaders | List of Articles | International Information Network Analysis
IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest contributors, are carefully selected for their objectivity, accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for Japan.
Sigal Chattah addresses criticism, politics after one year leading Las Vegas federal prosecutors
April marks one year that Sigal Chattah has headed the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Nevada. Her appointment by the Trump administration as First Assistant U.S. Attorney has been…