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5 for Good: Suffolk SEED program helps local small businesses
When Manny Gonzalez and Alvis Objio opened Crown Legends in Boston’s South End in 2022, it was a dream come true.
Supporting Keiki Health With a $50 Wellness Incentive
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging families statewide to participate in the Hawai‘i Child Wellness Incentive Program (HCWIP), a pilot initiative designed to support regular well-child checkups and […]
Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch
Apple Fitness+ is introducing new programming to help users to stay active and motivated to kick off 2026.
PSU coaching change among top sports stories
There is no doubt that life can be extremely unpredictable and never holds any guarantees. The Penn State football program provided a glaring example of that over the last 12 months. Penn State went from reaching the semifinal round of the College Football Playoffs at the beginning of the 2025 calendar year, to starting the […]
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs
This 100-year-old teaching method is beating modern preschools
A first-of-its-kind national trial shows that public Montessori preschool students enter kindergarten with stronger reading, memory, and executive function skills than their peers. These gains don’t fade — they grow over time, bucking a long-standing trend in early education research. Even better, Montessori programs cost about $13,000 less per child than traditional preschool. The results suggest a powerful, affordable model hiding in plain sight.
Montana Set to Receive $233 Million Through Federal Rural Healthcare Program
A federal healthcare program from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing states with $50 billion spread out over the next five years to improve access and quality in rural healthcare. Passed inside of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will distribute 50% of its funds […]
Virginia business schools ramp up AI education
Virginia business schools are expanding AI programs, blending data science and business education to prepare students for data-driven careers and ethical AI use.
Shaping healthy futures: Meet Public Health Nurse Aarin Urevig
For the past four and a half years, Aarin Urevig has supported Bloomington families as a public health nurse in the Family Home Visiting program, helping parents prepare for birth, navigate the newborn stage and connect with community resources.
US award Massachusetts $162 million for rural health
Massachusetts secured about $162 million in federal dollars to bolster rural health care, part of the first round of funding released in a five-year program.
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Va. sue state for low Medicaid reimbursements
FQHCs are a go-to health care source for people insured through Medicaid, and FQHCs are reimbursed through the state-federal joint program for certain expenditures.
Feds award Delaware nearly $160 million for rural health expansion
The federal government awarded Delaware $157 million as part of a national program aimed at bolstering rural health care.
Health Dept. Pauses Child Care Funding to Minnesota, Citing State’s Fraud Scandal
The pause affects a funding stream that provides $185 million in annual aid to the state’s day care centers, as federal investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs continue.
Mission Health announces visitor restrictions, citing high rate of flu in WNC
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Grice Connect’s local sports coverage builds community connection across Bulloch County
Grice Connect highlighted the growth of its high school sports coverage at its annual Stakeholder Luncheon, emphasizing consistent reporting across all four Bulloch County programs and a team-based approach to same-night coverage. Leaders said the expanded sports initiative strengthens community pride, youth engagement, and connection by celebrating student-athletes beyond the scoreboard.
🎧'Absolutely incredible' - a look back on title number 20
A new hour-long special from BBC Radio Merseyside, titled 'Now, that's what we call number 20', is available to listen to and download on BBC Sounds. The programme looks back on Liverpool's record-breaking 2024-25 title-winning season, where the Reds stormed to their 20th league title in Arne Slot's first year in charge. Paul Salt and Carl Woodward reflect and offer their analysis, before the story of the campaign is told through commentary, interviews and and other soundbites from BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport.
Korea building national AI-ready health data infrastructure
The government will also fund hospital-based verification programs so AI tools can be tested and validated at scale before clinical rollout.
More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts after board votes to add Trump's name to the building
Recent cancellations have left the performing arts center in Washington with gaps in programming for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
While every state applied for money from the Rural Health Transformation Program, it won't be distributed equally. And critics worry that the funding might be pulled back if a state's policies don't match up with the administration's.
Federal program awards Massachusetts $162M to address rural health care gaps
State officials plan to use funds for mobile health units, telehealth expansion, and modernizing facilities in 160 rural municipalities.
Ohio to get $200M in federal money to aid rural health care, but feds haven’t yet said how
Ohio will get $200 million in federal funding as part of a 5-year, $50 billion program to bolster rural health care. State plans include expanding child vision services and creating the Rural Healthcare Workforce Pipeline, but guidelines for spending flexibility remain unclear.
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Secures More Than $203 Million for Rural Health Transformation Program -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), formally approving Alabama’s plan and unlocking $203,404,327 in … Continued
Texas to receive $281 million for rural health care
Texas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
SGMC Health Announces New Internal Medicine Chief Residents
SGMC Health’s Medical Education program announces the appointment of Ornob Rahman, MD, and Samuel Edusa, MD, as Chief Residents
US allots at least $147 million per state for rural health in 2026
The Trump administration will award between $147 million and $281 million to each U.S. state in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and the quality of services, a senior White House aide said on Monday.
The Politics of Not Being Counted -
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Raymundo Lopez, covers the new article by Amanda Sahar [...]
ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and health outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities over the next five years.
Entrepreneurs compete for $10,000 through Stark County business program
Five local entrepreneurs recently graduated from JumpStart’s Stark County Small Business Impact Program. One received a check for $10,000.
Experts Question Denmark’s Vaccine Program as a Model for the U.S.
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
Winter Wonder Days at Great Lakes Science Center -
Winter Wonder Days at the Great Lakes Science Center runs now through January 2, featuring daily holiday-themed programming such as fire-and-ice shows, carpet skating, gingerbread scavenger hunts, icy experiments and more.
Lloyds Shelves Invoice Financing as Small Businesses Shift Away
British bank Lloyds is reportedly ending its small-business-focused invoice financing program. The factoring program will close by the year’s end, the
#CAAHoops MBB Notebook
The 2025-26 CAA conference slate begins on Monday, with 12 programs slated for action on the opening night of league play.
Business people on the move
Natalia Spanos has joined the Latino Community Association as a 2025 Immigration Law fellow. She joined the association through the Equity Corps of Oregon fellowship program. In addition, the association […]
Texas Border Business Congratulates Mando Martinez on Achieving His Law School Dream
Texas Border Business congratulates Armando Martinez, known to many as Mando Martinez, on completing his Juris Doctor degree through the nation’s first ABA-approved Online J.D. Program. His achievement marks the realization of a lifelong goal and a significant professional milestone after more than two decades of public service.
How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding
When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers tried to protect children in one last rainy season.
Kansas City lawmaker seeks to expand agriculture-based science education in statewide program
After the state's education department oversaw a pilot program teaching science through agriculture, lawmakers saw an opportunity for more.
SF Tenderloin grant program offers small businesses opportunity to move into vacant spaces
In San Francisco, several new businesses are moving into vacant storefronts in the Tenderloin. It's part of a grant program that provides money for rent and renovations.
Big Ten Coach Rankings: Where Kyle Whittingham, Matt Campbell fit among new peers
Leadership changes at two of the Big Ten's flagship programs have shaken up the Big Ten coach rankings
Racist AI content is spreading fast — and swaying political opinions
Fake content is influencing how people see government programs, race, and potentially even elections.
UCLA Law receives largest gift in school history to expand entertainment and media law programs
UCLA School of Law has received the largest gift in its 76-year history, a planned gift from alumnus Ken Ziffren ’65 that will expand student training and career opportunities in media, entertainment, technology and sports law. Ziffren, a leading entertainment lawyer and co-founder of Ziffren Brittenham, previously helped establish the Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, […]
Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science Offers "Insights from a Geriatrician", Jan. 4 - by Ark Valley Voice Staff
“Insights from a Geriatrician” is the title of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program for Jan. 4, 2026. Dr. Erika Altneu, M.D., will
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026 expands CARE Court, a mental health program launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Cold water changes your cells—and science says it only takes one week - Futura-Sciences
A daily dip in cold water might do more than wake you up — it could actually reprogram your body at the cellular level. According to researchers from the University of Ottawa, this simple habit ... Read more
Europe & China Dominate Business School Rankings From ShanghaiRanking
British, Australian & Chinese B-schools came out as the big winners in the annual ShanghaiRanking of business administration programs.
Vail Health’s behavioral health survey seeks community responses
Vail Health’s biannual behavioral health survey is currently accepting responses. The survey assesses the state of behavioral health in Eagle (and Summit) County and guides how Vail Health spends money on behavioral health programs. “The...
DHDC offers Free First Monday, Girls Who Science programs
Enjoying science just got easier as DHDC strives to meet people's budgets to start the new year.
Year in review: Mississippi Today's most-read health stories
Today we're featuring our newsroom's top 10 health-related stories of 2025. In the year ahead, we are keeping an eye out for further developments, especially those tied to social safety net programs.
Eastern Shore Family YMCA expands girls-only sports programming
It started with a simple question from a 9-year-old basketball player. “Coach Liz, can I have another girl on my team?” That moment, recalled by Liz Klenke, sports director with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, highlighted a reality many girls face as they grow older in sports: fewer female teammates, fewer opportunities, and fewer spaces where they feel they ... Read More
Nationwide Children's school-based programs keeping kids in classroom
Unaddressed health conditions fuel chronic absenteeism, impacting one in four Ohio students. School-based health centers are helping to change that.
Georgia requests $1.4B to transform rural health care
The Kemp administration is applying for a one-time federal grant to be awarded by New Year's Eve to fund the GREAT Health program.
Researchers create world's smallest programmable, autonomous robots
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can independently sense ...
Stevenson School hopes for more learning opportunities with new math and science building
The center will make a nice connection between Stevenson and the community but also give students a program that many schools do not have – a preparation for future research.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The suit alleges HHS made the cuts in retaliation for the doctors' group speaking out against the Trump administration's positions and actions.
The University of Utah expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent
Financial support from Utah alum Pierre Lassonde and his family foundation are pivotal to the program’s growth
Pediatrics group sues U.S. agency for cutting funds for children's health programs
Earlier this month, the federal government 'abruptly terminated' grants to the group, the lawsuit says.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group
Free rural business accelerator launches in Central Valley 2026
Fresno Pacific University’s Center for Community Transformation (CCT) is launching a new program aimed at spurring growth for rural entrepreneurs and small business owners starting in 2026.
Federal Health Programs Will Cover Up To $500 Worth Of CBD For Certain Patients By April, Trump Official Dr. Oz Says
A top Trump administration health official said last week that his agency will soon launch a novel program to have Medicare cover the costs of CBD for certain patients. But while the administration has not yet released specific details about the initiative’s rollout, one cannabis company that says it’s partnering with the government on the […]
Veteran's health and confidence restored by VA wellness program
Audrey Barrett’s journey shows how personalized support and wellness helps Veterans embrace a healthier, happier and more empowered life.
How micro-business grants strengthen ‘backbone’ of Springfield economy
The Farmer's House Restaurant, just 18 months old, received $5,000 from a program.
Madeleine’s Shin Splint Scare Leads to Leg-Saving Play at MU Health Care
Madeleine cherished the camaraderie of college soccer, but recurring injuries — including a chronic stress fracture in her right tibia — ultimately ended her career and required surgery during Thanksgiving break in 2022. A surgical complication involving a nerve block caused severe damage, leading her surgeon to refer her to MU Health Care’s Limb Preservation Program.
Great Lakes Science Center to hold STEM programming; announced new board chair
The Great Lakes Science Center will host science, technology, engineering and mathematics programming in December and January.
The tough lesson US scientists learned from Trump
A yearlong assault on federal science programs taught researchers they can't always count on Washington to be a reliable partner.
Texas comptroller GOP primary attracts big money from donors with business before the agency
One candidate received about $1 million within an eight-day span from the head of a Dallas tax firm — and 72 of his employees — that helps corporations secure tax breaks under comptroller-run programs.
Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds
State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural health outcomes over the next five years under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program created as part of this summer’s budget reconciliation bill. In a 96-page application, officials from the state’s Department of Community Health requested funds to improve access to primary and specialty […]
Applications open for Adventist Health's new LAUNCH workforce development program for students
Adventist Health wants to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss
Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible beneficiaries will only have to pay $50 a month.
'Anything could happen': Duke Health program brings advanced care to local athletes
A program by Duke Health is bringing hospital-level medical expertise, right to the sidelines. WRAL News shares how doctors are providing support to high school athletes on and off the field.
E&E News: The tough lesson US scientists learned from Trump
A yearlong assault on federal science programs taught researchers they can't always count on Washington to be a reliable partner.
Duke Health program brings advanced care right to the sidelines for local high school athletes
A Duke Health Sports Medicine program places doctors and therapists right at the center of local sporting events to deliver immediate holistic injury care in an effort to reduce the need for emergency room visits.
Texas' Historically Underutilized Business program undergoes major changes
Thousands of Texas small businesses that were part of the HUB program no longer qualify.
Sharks Sports & Entertainment's 2025 Holiday Assist
The San Jose Sharks partnered with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Assist program this season, including a $30,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation.
Sharks Sports & Entertainment's 2025 Holiday Assist
The San Jose Sharks partnered with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Assist program this season, including a $30,000 Community Assist Grant from the Sharks Foundation.
Trump administration’s plan to shrink vaccine schedule sends health sector scrambling
The health sector is working to navigate what could be the most significant changes to the U.S. vaccine program in decades.
UW Medicine program helps primary care providers treat mental health
A new UW Medicine program helps train primary care providers like doctors and nurse practitioners to help with patients' mental health needs.
From less business with primes to a better-funded Army network: 2025 review
In 2025, the Army experienced some of its biggest changes in decades, and with this came new programs and new attitudes toward acquisition at large.
Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV’s Programmatic Ceiling
Programmatic media buying is expected to account for the majority of growth in the CTV market in 2026. This year alone, over 90% of CTV ad dollars were transacted through programmatic pipes. That data isn’t surprising. Programmatic has solved a real problem by helping brands reach TV viewers with targeted precision at much lower costs. […]
A Look Back at 2025 in Indiana Politics
From government reform to new data centers, we look back at 2025 in Indiana politics.
Yale has a plan after Trump nixed a key student-loan program
Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul includes the elimination of the Grad PLUS program. Yale said it's putting out a "comparable" new plan.
UW-Stevens Point launches sport business program in fall 2026
UW-Stevens Point will launch a sport business major, minor and certificate in fall 2026, preparing students for careers in a $600B industry.
Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A
Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Pillen will fully fund $15 million business startup program he had cut by 25%
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Monday to restore funding to a state program that invests early in local startups.
Kalamazoo salon owner faces financial uncertainty after car crash damages business
WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.
Breaking down the biggest flips of the 2026 cycle
There was no shortage of drama surrounding some of the most high-profile recruitments in the 2026 cycle. Of the top 100 overall prospects in the cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, 21 committed to multiple programs throughout their recruitments. That includes five five-star prospects. From the nation’s No. 1 passer to an elite pass-catcher and […]
Pillen halts freeze on Business Innovation Act funding
After a review of the program, Gov. Jim Pillen said he will ask the Legislature for an increase in funding for the Business Innovation Act, from $12 million this fiscal year, to $15 million next year.
The Year in Politics: Analysts describe 2025 as ‘overwhelming, crazy, chaotic’
For a special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talks with several guests for a recap of local and federal politics in 2025. Guests also shared their thoughts about what they feel are some of the most pressing concerns for voters, the mishaps of both Democrats and Republicans and what each party must do as America turns 250 years old.
Pelvic health physical therapy restores quality of life for Veterans
VA's Pelvic Health Physical Therapy program is transforming the lives of Veterans by addressing a sensitive but common issue: pelvic floor dysfunction.
Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Ranked in Top 40 Online MBA Programs, No. 1 Among California Public Universities
For the third year in a row, the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business has earned national recognition from Poets&Quants, reaffirming its place among the top online MBA programs in the US for 2026.
Urgent specialist care? It's possible with telehealth
Telemedicine can bring down the wait to see a specialist from months to hours – and reduce costs. Health systems can do well to create telehealth-first specialist programs that refer to in-person visits when necessary, a teledermatologist says.
Sustained Impact for Pre-Health Students: Fall Semester Highlights
Through advising, programming and hands-on experiences, PPAC continued to support pre-health students with the tools and guidance needed to thrive this fall.
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Help shape the 2026 Delta Science Plan
The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program has released the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan for public review. The Delta Science Plan outlines the vision, principles, and strategies guiding science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. All members of the Delta science community and interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide input. This includes federal, state, and local agency scientists, tribes, non-governmental organizations, academic researchers, and members of the public who care about the future of the Delta. The Delta […]
UConn Health Cancer Center Named State Partner in Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
UConn Health’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnering with Connecticut Department of Public Health in the Connecticut Cancer Partnership.
Hult Launches 3 New Undergraduate Business Programs
Hult’s latest undergraduate programs target the human-centered capabilities HR leaders say graduates lack most.
Training the Next Generation of Health Care Workers
Addressing the shortage of health workers and ensuring those workers are connected to the communities they serve is at the heart of a San Diego training program doing just that, one graduate at a t…
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, partners with global digital skills platform Simplilearn to launch five AI-focused professional programmes for business leaders
Simplilearn, which has more than eight million learners in 150+ countries, has agreed a strategic partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to deliver five cutting-edge programmes to professionals worldwide. Focused on AI-driven business and technology education, the programmes bring together the academic excellence of Oxford Saïd, as part of the world's #1-ranked university (Times Higher Education World University Rankings), with Simplilearn's international platform.
Future of federal support for Va. minority-, women-owned businesses in transportation in question
Business owners in Virginia, Illinois and Arkansas say the program has offered systemic corrections, created jobs, and built a workforce pipeline, but fear all of it is at risk with the pending federal changes.
Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta now available in more countries
Samsung has expanded the availability of the One UI 8.5 beta program to additional markets, giving more users a chance to provide feedback.
Winter Science Series brings hands-on learning to Flossmoor Library
The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. The program was created and organized by Youth Services Librarian Krystal Webb who designed the workshop to[Read More...]