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Death in Lyon: the growing violence in French politics
The death of Quentin Deranque has revealed the violence within the anti-fascist movement, and shown how the Right are ‘shamefully exploiting’ this tragedy
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode ) March 1, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, Surprise city councilman Johnny Melton expresses his concern that the federal government won’t talk to the city about a proposed ICE detention facility. Then, consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Roy Herrera talk about the marathon State of the Union speech and break down the flurry of bills heard in the legislature this week.
Are Trump’s strikes against Iran legal? Experts are skeptical
Legal experts are already skeptical of President Donald Trump’s constitutional authority to launch new military action against Iran without Congress’ approval, especially if it leads to a prolonged conflict.
Birmingham residents urged to not let politics define it
The city has been compared to both a "cesspit" and a "powerhouse" during a heated council debate.
Trump launches the regime-change effort in Iran that he pledged to avoid
Among all Trump’s military actions, this one is the most contradictory. The president has explicitly pitted himself against regime change in the Middle East and argued for a focus that’s close to home.
Southwest announces new changes in email to A-List Members
Southwest Airlines sent an email to it’s A-List members, talking about new policy changes as the airline recently changed open seating to assigned seating.
Satellite pics show devastation at Iranian supreme leader's residence
At least six buildings were heavily damaged by the strike, with several collapsed, an analysis of fresh and older satellite images shows.
Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to ‘steal’ midterm elections
In a rare public address, former president said US is experiencing ‘dark days’ and urged Americans to vote
Small Saves Provides Entertainment for Dinner Guests
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home […]
The first animals on Earth had no skeletons and that changes everything
Sponges may be ancient, but their timeline has been murky. New research suggests the earliest sponges were soft and skeleton-free, explaining why their fossils don’t appear until much later. By analyzing hundreds of genes and modeling how skeletons evolved, scientists found that mineralized spicules arose separately in different sponge lineages. The discovery rewrites the story of how the first reef-building animals—and possibly the first animals of all—emerged.
Textbooks challenged by new discovery about how cells divide
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way that giant embryonic cells divide—without relying on the classic “purse-string” ring long thought essential for splitting a cell in two. Studying zebrafish embryos, researchers found that instead of forming a fully closed contractile ring, cells use a clever “mechanical ratchet” system.
Opinion | Mental health care can't replace the gun bills we don't pass
"The Republican proposals — crisis hotlines, treatment beds, mobile crisis units," Edward F. Kouneski writes, "Every one of them responds to a problem that has already emerged."
Flutter Entertainment Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) reported a strong fourth quarter to close out what CEO Peter Jackson described as a “transformative” 2025, while management also acknowledged softer-than-expected U.S. handle trends tied to unusually high NFL betting margins and the company’s promotional timing. Fo
Premier pleads for end to ‘language of division’ in politics after WA police foil alleged mass terror attack
Roger Cook condemned ‘dog whistling under the guise of immigration policy’ after police lay charges against alleged member of white supremacist group
‘Trump’s not enough. And he knows he’s not enough’: California governor Gavin Newsom on populism, ‘purity tests’ and whether he’ll run for the presidency
He’s the Democratic politician with movie-star looks and a picture-perfect family, dogged by accusations of being a smooth‑talking elitist. Can he really unite the American left and win the most powerful office in the world?
Match Group’s CEO set up an employee hotline where staff can DM him anytime—and one Gen Zer’s feedback even changed how he runs the business
Spencer Rascoff, CEO of the tech company behind Hinge and Tinder, meets with Gen Z staffers monthly to leverage their “unfiltered perspective” thanks to the success of its employee hotline.
Former attorney arrested after setting dumpster, Fondren business on fire
A former attorney has been arrested and charged with arson.
Stock Market Today: Dow Falls Ahead Of Inflation Data; Nvidia Partner CoreWeave Takes A Plunge (Live Coverage)
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dropped Friday ahead of inflation data. Nvidia partner CoreWeave plunged on earnings.
Scientists turn methane into medicine in stunning breakthrough
Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By designing a clever iron-based catalyst powered by LED light, researchers managed to activate stubborn molecules like methane and transform them into complex compounds, even creating the hormone therapy drug dimestrol directly from methane for the first time.
Why The Narrative Around Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Is Shifting As Valuation Holds And Leadership Evolves
The fair value estimate for Accel Entertainment holds steady at $15.17, with no change to the target level in the latest update. Bullish and bearish analysts are reading this unchanged target differently, with some highlighting it as support for the current thesis and others pointing out that it leaves limited room if execution does not fully match expectations. As you read on, you will see how this stable $15.17 target fits into the evolving narrative around leadership changes, risk inputs,...
Listen to the All-New 'ABC Entertainment Update' Podcast
Listen to the all-new "ABC Entertainment Update" podcast here.
Mass. business owner indicted in alleged $1.2M tax evasion scheme
A Massachusetts business owner is facing charges for allegedly falsifying tax records and failing to pay more than $1.2 million in income tax.
Caesars considering takeover offers, according to report
The Financial Times is reporting that Caesars Entertainment, which merged with Eldorado Resorts in 2020, is considering takeover offers.
ContextLogic Completes $907.5 Million Acquisition of US Salt, Marking Transformation into Business Ownership Platform
Transaction Creates Leading Public Business Ownership Platform with Strong Cash Generation and Approximately $2.9 Billion in NOLsOAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ContextLogic Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LOGC) (“ContextLogic,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “US Salt”) from private equity funds managed by Emerald Lake Capital Management (“Emerald Lake”) in a t
Executives accused of defrauding veteran-owned business by giving themselves unauthorized raises
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Two high-level executives at a veteran-owned business in Greenwood have been fired and face criminal charges after allegedly giving themselves unauthorized raises and pay advancem…
Delighting public safety advocates, Legislature OKs Veterans Treatment Courts expansion
'Florida has long acknowledged that military service can have profound, long-term effects that we have a responsibility to address.'
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency
Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary protections for thousands of Syrians who have been living in the United States since the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters fifteen years ago.
Orlando Pride Unveils 2026 Unity Kit, Presented by Orlando Health
The Pride’s secondary jersey honors the Orlando community on the tenth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy
Why Are So Many Democrats Running for California Governor?
With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win.
‘Sinners’ is so much bigger than the BAFTA chaos around it
The British awards show incident cannot distract from the fact that “Sinners,” with its deep ancestral history and record-breaking 16 Oscars nominations, has changed the game for film.
Time to put politics aside and focus on Pueblo’s children
I am a long-time resident of Pueblo and live within the Pueblo School District 70 boundaries. Because I care tremendously about the authority of parents in the education of their children, and the old-fashioned notion that schools should be about preparing children to be literate and to be prepared to be engaged citizens of our […]
More Americans Under 55 Are Dying of Severe Heart Attacks
More young and middle-aged Americans are dying of severe heart attacks, and women are at particular risk.
How a top analyst sees Bills player evaluations changing
After scouting for certain traits on defense in the fall, the Bills have changed the scheme.
Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026?
Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.
'Back to the Future' star Crispin Glover accused of battery and fraud in new lawsuit
A newly filed complaint accuses Crispin Glover of battery, fraud, malicious prosecution, and more, for allegedly pressuring a British model to 'serve him as a live in girlfriend/sex slave.'
FBI Director Kash Patel ousts personnel tied to Trump classified documents probe
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the ouster of least 10 employees involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, four people briefed on the matter told CNN.
DHS reinstates Coast Guard members discharged over COVID shot
Some significant changes to U.S. immunization practices have been made during the first year of the second Trump administration
Dothan man shot after argument over politics, police say
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man is behind bars after police claim he shot another man during an argument Tuesday night. Records show 60-year-old Anthony Summers was arrested and charged with one…
49ers detail importance of mental health resources after Rondale Moore tragedy
49ers GM John Lynch emphasized the importance of San Francisco's mental health resources after the tragic passing of NFL receiver Rondale Moore.
South Carolina Health Official 'Encouraged' by Sharp Two‑week Drop in Measles Cases
Feb 25 (Reuters) - South Carolina has reported lower cases of measles two weeks in a row, offering an encouraging sign that the outbreak may be easing, a state health official said in a briefing on Wednesday. "The hard work and long hours that frontline, often entry-level epidemiologists,
Is It Aging, or Is it ADHD?
Middle-aged Americans are grappling with a new possible explanation for their slowing brain.
How two churches forged Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico’s politics
In the Senate Democratic primary, Talarico has made his church’s ethos of compassion central to his campaign, while Jasmine Crockett is tapping into the civic power of Black churches.
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
AI is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has changed about the devices people often use to access AI: smartphones.
Leaker Says Apple's Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations
Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored lower-cost MacBook next week. Given it will be more affordable, this MacBook model will obviously have some reduced specs and compromises compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. While we are still waiting for Apple to announce the new MacBook, a leaker has shared eight alleged limitations to expect, based on an internal version of Apple's Kernel Debug Kit for a macOS Tahoe beta that leaked online last year.
Scientists Used ’Dancing Molecules‘ to Heal Lab-Grown Mini-Spines. One Day, They Could Cure Paralysis.
By fine tuning the motion of molecules, scientists created an injectable therapy that encouraged the growth of neurites and neurons in damaged spinal organoids.
Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at detention center
Nine people have pleaded not guilty over their alleged involvement in what prosecutors called an attack on the Prairieland Detention Center last July.
Promises made, payments collected: Dozens of Iowa families want answers from Ignit Sports
DES MOINES, Iowa — A youth sports dream has seemingly unraveled for dozens of Central Iowa families after a Grimes-based sports facility abruptly shut its doors, allegedly leaving athletes wi…
Taser Maker Axon Says Its Business Is Being ‘Supercharged by AI.’ Its Stock Is Surging.
Axon shares surged after the Taser maker beat estimates for quarterly earnings and forecast faster-than-expected 2026 growth.
Eating Healthy In Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Brain Decline, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — What’s on your plate today can affect your brain aging as a senior, a new study says. Middle-aged people who eat healthy have a lower risk of brain decline in old age, researchers reported Feb. 23 in JAMA Neurology. The ...
Teetering US tech trade puts anchor on market as Nvidia test looms
The technology stock trade has stumbled out of the starting block in 2026, stemming from pressure from artificial intelligence disruption fears and the allure of groups that have lagged, but the broader market may struggle to make substantial gains without the heavyweight sector's help.
Hearing for surgeon general pick Casey Means to test MAHA agenda
Casey Means, Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, will face senators asking questions about her medical credentials, stance on vaccines and RFK Jr.’s agenda.
Trump staged a State of the Union spectacle. But he couldn’t escape political gravity
President Donald Trump went to a hockey victory party on Tuesday night and a State of the Union Address broke out.
Maui businesses encouraged to participate in 2026 Maui Nui Business Health Check Survey
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is encouraging Maui County businesses to participate in the Maui Nui Business Health Check, a countywide survey focused on understanding current business conditions and identifying opportunities that support recovery, stability and long-term growth.
40,000-year-old signs show humans were recording information long before writing
More than 40,000 years ago, Ice Age humans were carving repeated patterns of dots, lines, and crosses into tools and small ivory figurines. A new computational study of more than 3,000 of these Paleolithic signs reveals that they were not random decorations but structured sequences with measurable complexity. Surprisingly, their information density rivals that of proto-cuneiform, the earliest known writing system that emerged around 3,000 B.C.E.
Michigan House committee hears testimony alleging mold, drugs, lack of health care at women’s prison
Lawmakers heard alarming testimony Tuesday detailing years of alleged neglect, toxic mold, illegal drugs, and inadequate health care at Michigan’s only women’s prison, prompting calls for oversight and policy changes.
GVA Files Rule 202 Petition Against Bryan Kastleman Over Alleged Defamation, Business Interference
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / GVA Property Management, an Austin-based multifamily real estate investment and operating company, today announced that it has filed a Rule 202 petition seeking pre-suit discovery concerning former ...
Eagles' A.J. Brown urges mental‑health awareness after string of suicides in NFL, Hollywood
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is urging people to seek help when they are struggling, sharing a message about mental health following several recent tragedies in sports and entertainment.
2 charged for stealing $21,500 worth of metal products from Del. businesses
Two men were charged in connection to a string of thefts where they are accused of stealing $21,500 worth of metal materials from Delaware businesses.
Small businesses that challenged Trump’s tariffs begin refund push
Fresh off their Supreme Court victory, a group of small businesses that challenged President Trump’s global tariffs formally commenced their refund push on Tuesday. I…
Baltimore man charged with attempted murder after shooting inside commercial business
A Baltimore man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a shooting from last week in the city's northern district, police announc
Statewide alert: Unlicensed company selling health coverage in Tennessee
Tennesseans shopping for health coverage are being urged to pause before signing up.State officials are warning consumers that LifeX Research Corporation is not
Recent studies challenge Kennedy’s claims about vaccines, Tylenol and antidepressants
The Trump administration has pledged to conduct its own studies, but research continues to contradict its claims.
Evaluating PENN Entertainment (PENN) After Prolonged Share Price Weakness And A Widely Followed Undervaluation View
Stock performance snapshot and why PENN Entertainment is on the radar PENN Entertainment (PENN) is catching investor attention after recent trading left the stock at $12.17, with returns of 3.5% over the past week but double digit declines over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The recent 1 day share price return of 6.5% decline and 7 day share price return of 3.5% sit against a weaker backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 14.7% decline,...
Every basket from Jayson Tatum scoring 52 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
By the time the final buzzer had sounded on that historic contest, Tatum had put up the second most points he had ever logged in his career, and one of the best scoring nights had by any Celtic.
Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
One year back in office, Trump has emerged as a president defying conventional expectations. He has executed a head-spinning agenda, upending priorities at home, shattering alliances abroad and challenging the nation's foundational system of checks and balances.
Shrouded Sky - Patch Notes 1.17.0
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
Girona loses three points at Mendizorrotza.
Girona earned a point at Mendizorrotza after drawing 2-2 against Deportivo Alavés in an intense match that was decided in the final moments. Míchel's team managed to respond to the initial blow from...
Liza Minnelli Reveals Jaw-Dropping Truth Behind That Oscars Appearance With Lady Gaga
One of Minnelli's collaborators previously said the stage and screen icon had felt "sabotaged" by her experience at the 2022 Academy Awards.
The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals
Greenpeace International's analysis of 24 research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals found that the plastics we use to package our food are exposing us to health risks – and none more so than heated ready meals and takeaways.
Corewell Health East to pay to settle disability discrimination suit
EEOC alleged that Corewell Health East, formerly known as William Beaumont Hospital, refused to accommodate a qualified nurse's disability.
How 20 seconds of shirtless screen time changed Eric Dane's career and gave the world the gift of McSteamy
One day, a smooth-talking plastic surgeon with perfect salt-and-pepper hair sauntered in, giving a master class in flirting and birthing the moniker "McSteamy" into the worldwide lexicon.
‘Angel Families’ Return to Washington to Back Up Trump Ahead of State of the Union
The families of people killed by undocumented immigrants have forged a bond with the president, who has invited some of them to his address on Tuesday.
Farage kicks things off before 30 minutes of hate – and has the final word
Reform’s ‘shadow home secretary’, Zia Yusuf, launches tirade of misery that sounded more hardline and deranged as it went
First Army embraces Holistic Health and Fitness program
The Army has changed how it approaches fitness and now embraces a method that includes physical aspects, as well as nutrition, mental health, sleep, and...
Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in ‘The CEO Club’ series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams may have traded match points for meetings, but the hustle doesn’t stop — even during interviews. When Williams logged onto Zoom for an interview with The Associated…
Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his parents, famed director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, is expected to appear in court Monday.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Richard Ruelas on the Guthrie media circus
Arizona Republic reporter Richard Ruelas joins the pod to talk about the media circus in Tucson for the Guthrie case.
From investment to impact: The Cigna Group Foundation health equity investments deliver early results in Houston and Hartford
The Cigna Group Foundation’s Health Equity Impact Fund engaged more than 117,000 community members in first year.
Man posing as radiology sales rep arrested for allegedly stealing $14M in medical devices
Jacksonville, Florida, police first apprehended Michael J. Roberson on Feb. 10 following an investigation dating to December 2024.
Mavs 134, Pacers 130: The Tankathon Bowl series begins
Things have changed a lot in four months for the Mavs. The last time the Dallas Mavericks faced the Indiana Pacers, Anthony Davis, the prized return in the Luka Dončić...
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
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