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Dark matter’s secret force does the opposite of what scientists expected
Dark matter particles may exert a hidden force on one another, but its effects are stranger than expected. An extra attraction helps the particles cluster, yet it also makes dark matter effectively lighter as the Universe expands. That weakens its gravitational impact and usually slows the growth of cosmic structure rather than accelerating it.
Do TP-Link Cameras Work With Google Home?
Expanding your Google Home can increase the capabilities of your system, but can you use the security cameras made by TP-Link with Google Home?
Biggest Winners, Loser From UFC Belgrade
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) touched down in Serbia for the first time yesterday (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) to stage UFC Belgrade from inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, which saw Uros Medic absolutely destroy Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds (see it again here). In the co-main event, Navajo Stirling secured one of the biggest […]
What the Cracker Barrel rage spiral was actually about
A revealing detail came from Cracker Barrel’s announcement this week that CEO Julie Masino is stepping down soon: She’s leaving with company-funded security still in place from the public meltdown over Cracker Barrel’s rebrand last year.
'Pressure makes diamonds' - Charles-Cook
Motherwell's Regan Charles-Cook says "pressure makes diamonds" as he and his team-mates attempt to live up to their reputation earned last season. The Fir Park side caused a stir under Jens Berthel Askou with their free-flowing style of football which secured so many plaudits as well as a European spot. Now under Alfred Johansson and with a host of star players now away from the club, they breezed by HB Torshavn in Conference League qualifying and now face Hibernian in their Scottish Premiership opener on Sunday (16:30 BST).
Double PSG sale to Liverpool is now on, could be incredible business
A double sale from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool could well be on. It would be sensational business.It's hardly a secret at this point that Liverpool want to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-G...
Everyone is using ChatGPT Memory wrong — 5 tweaks to make it a true assistant
Making these simple changes can boost productivity in seconds
Study finds Lahaina survivors’ mental health worsening
University of Hawaii researchers with the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) said Maui is recovering, but insecurity, housing instability, health concerns and weakening social support continue to place many families at risk.
Recap: Ten-man Sporting KC falls 2-0 to Houston Dynamo
A short-handed Sporting Kansas City (4-12-2, 14 pts.) fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Houston Dynamo (9-6-2, 29 pts.) at Sporting Park on Saturday night. Lasse Berg Johnsen was shown a red card just before halftime before the Dynamo grabbed a pair of goals in the second half to
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Is Up 24.2% After S&P Credit Upgrade On Improved Operations And Lower Debt - Has The Bull Case Changed?
In the second quarter of 2026, AMC Entertainment Holdings reported revenue of US$1,596.7 million versus US$1,397.9 million a year earlier, while net loss widened to US$11.4 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations was US$0.02. Alongside these results, S&P Global Ratings upgraded AMC’s credit rating to B- from CCC+, citing improved operating performance, lower debt, record quarterly sales and adjusted EBITDA, and better free cash flow despite ongoing losses and shareholder...
North Carolina Toyota factory's 6-second rope hiring test goes viral at it's ultimate test of hand-eye coordination for working on assembly line
Do you think you have what it takes to work at Toyota? Instead of just turning up with your resume, you have to prove you can do the 6-second rope hiring test
Panama: Haemophilus influenzae meningitis case reported in Veraguas Health Region
The Veraguas Health Region, located in the central-western region of Panama, confirmed a case of meningitis caused by the Haemophilus influenzae bacteria in a 12-year-old student from La Primavera School, diagnosed on July 29. The patient remains hospitalized, is receiving appropriate treatment, and is in stable clinical condition. The regional health director of Veraguas, Xavier A. Torres Domínguez, reported that, once the diagnosis was confirmed, the Ministry of Health (Minsa), in coordination with the Social Security Fund (CSS), immediately activated the epidemiological investigation and health response protocols established for this type of event. Canada: Haemophilus influenzae type B outbreak in Calgary As part of the actions implemented, the Epidemiology teams carried out the identification and monitoring of the patient’s close contacts, applying the corresponding preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmission and safeguard the health of the educational community. Health authorities explained that meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae is a bacterial disease that requires timely medical attention. In that regard, they urged the population to immediately seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting, drowsiness, or altered mental status. They also reiterated that vaccination is the main preventive measure against this disease, and therefore called on parents and guardians to verify that their children’s immunization schedules are complete, in accordance with the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Free Fest brings health, wellness resources to Philadelphia community for third straight year
Free health screenings, books, produce and family activities were offered to community members during Free Fest, a health and wellness event held for the third consecutive year at the Navy Yard.
After years of teasing, Michael Adams makes surprising decision in 2027 KY governor’s race
Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams has long hinted at his interest in running for governor. So what led to this unexpected decision?
Big Ten, SEC conferences endorse Senate college sports bill
Two major college sports conferences, the Big Ten and SEC, said they would support a bipartisan bill to regulate college sports, even though it’s unlikely the bill will move before
Fulham capitalise on penalties against Farense
Fulham wrapped up their pre-season training camp in Portugal with a 2-1 victory over Liga Portugal 2 side Farense. Despite a dominant first-half performance, Farense went into half-time with a one-goal advantage after beating Fulham goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte with a neat finish. The Cottagers came out with a renewed energy in the second half though, hitting back with two goals from the penalty spot in the behind closed doors friendly.
Solo Reload Victory Cup in NA West: Day 1 Day 1 Round 1
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Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
Cybersecurity and business among new academic programs at Gwinnett schools
When the 2026-2027 school year begins on Wednesday, some Gwinnett County Public Schools students will begin their educations in fields such ranging from cyber security, pharmacy operations and patient care
Big 10 & SEC Now Back Protect College Sports Act As Injunction Issued
Two big college sports law events happened Friday: a judge issued a nationwide NCAA eligibility injunction and the Big Ten & SEC now support the PCSA.
Deadline to apply for exemption from second home tax extended to Sept. 18
The extension comes as the Mamdani administration has faced criticism over its rollout, which is supposed to be targeting out-of-towners.
An ex-U.S. Labor Secretary and a Gen Z historian talk politics, protest and capitalism
To recognize the country’s 250th year, CNBC Make It got notable voices in politics, finance and relationships across age ranges to sit down and spark conversation about what it means to achieve happiness and success in this country today. Robert Reich, 80, a former Secretary of Labor during Bill Clinton's administration, spoke with Kahlil Greene, 26, a history newsletter writer and content creator.
Solo Reload Victory Cup in Europe: Day 1 Day 1 Round 1
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Tiny black holes may be secretly exploding stars across the Milky Way
Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions. Researchers found that these events could explain chemical patterns seen in supernova remnants, nearby explosions, and stars across the Milky Way.
Solo Reload Victory Cup in Europe: Day 1 Day 1 Round 1
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Chile declares health alert for hantavirus
The Chile Ministry of Health issued a Health Alert for hantavirus and other diseases, such as some arboviruses and avian influenza. This is the first time this measure has been taken and it will be in effect until July 31, 2027 and it extends from the Atacama region to the Magallanes region. “Hantavirus causes a disease that is endemic to Chile, transmitted by the long-tailed pygmy rice rat that lives in rural and semi-rural areas throughout almost the entire country. As a ministry, we are constantly monitoring its behavior and are very concerned and actively working because this year the virus's lethality has increased, and for this reason, we decided to declare this alert. As of last week, there were 46 confirmed cases and 18 deaths, representing a 39% lethality rate,” reported the Undersecretary of Public Health, Dr. Alejandra Pizarro. Cases have occurred in the regions of Valparaíso, Metropolitan, O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, and Aysén. By comparison, in 2025, there were 44 infections and eight deaths (18% case fatality rate). The health alert, which is preventative and prepared, will allow for the granting of extraordinary powers in the event of serious health emergencies to strengthen surveillance, ensure timely resource management, hire specialized personnel, implement health control measures, and expedite the acquisition of supplies through direct procurement. The alert does not imply that there is an ongoing epidemic or that the healthcare system is overwhelmed. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube “Hantavirus is not exclusively a summer virus, as the long-tailed pygmy rice rat is present year-round. Therefore, we urge everyone to take extreme precautions: avoid touching rodents, ventilate homes before entering if they have been closed, clean unused spaces with water and bleach, and keep garbage covered and food stored away. Furthermore, it is crucial to be aware of the symptoms: fever, intense muscle pain, and difficulty breathing. If someone experiences these symptoms and has been in rural or semi-rural areas where the long-tailed pygmy rice rat may have been present, they should immediately go to a health center and inform the medical staff so that a hantavirus diagnosis can be considered promptly,” the official added. Since December 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has maintained an epidemiological alert due to the rise in hantavirus cases throughout the Southern Cone, and that the Ministry of Health had an epidemiological alert in place since November of last year. Chile eliminates leprosy As mentioned above, the Health Alert decree also covers diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti, Aedes vexans, and Anopheles pseudopunctipennis mosquitoes, such as dengue and Zika, which, according to the alert, “have a high epidemic potential, which could generate high demand and overload for health facilities.” For these diseases, the alert is in effect from Arica to Los Ríos. The authority stressed that it is essential to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water and to monitor any suspected cases of people arriving from abroad infected with any of these diseases, in order to prevent any of these vectors from biting a sick person and starting to spread the disease. In the case of avian influenza, the alert was extended to the entire country, because unlike other years, the disease has been concentrated in wild and farm birds, not in poultry farms, increasing the risk of exposure for people. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
‘Family business’: Two battleground secretaries of state discover an unexpected connection
Democrats Cisco Aguilar and Adrian Fontes are distant cousins, helping to forge an alliance ahead of critical re-election races this fall in Nevada and Arizona.
‘Family business’: Two battleground secretaries of state discover an unexpected connection
Democrats Cisco Aguilar and Adrian Fontes are distant cousins, helping to forge an alliance ahead of critical re-election races this fall in Nevada and Arizona.
Science news this week: Secret lives of whale sharks revealed, Earth's coldest temperature registered, and Amazonian geoglyphs show clues to lost civilization
August 1, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Letters: Is UCLA doomed with Bill Plaschke's bold prediction?
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Times columnists jumping on the Bruins bandwagon, LeBron James' departure and more.
Bengals News: Barrett Carter Growing into Leadership Role
The second-year linebacker needs to prove he’s the real deal in 2026 for the Bengals.
Efton Chism leaning on mental growth entering second season
Chism looks to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.
Giants’ Cam Skattebo Makes Backflip Vow After Harbaugh Intervention
The New York Giants have several key players making their way back from injury at the start of training camp, particularly on offense.Superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers is still not at 100% as he continues to rehab his knee, an injury that cost him a good majority of the 2025 season.Second-year running back Cam Skattebo […] The post Giants’ Cam Skattebo Makes Backflip Vow After Harbaugh Intervention appeared first on HEAVY.
Security guards turnover is pushing some companies toward robots
Asylon's robot dogs and drones are patrolling large facilities as the security industry faces a retention problem.
Truth Social’s Cash Grab Will Not Save Trump’s Business
Senators have urged the SEC to investigate Trump’s social-media company selling immediate access to the president’s posts.
Where have all the bugs gone? Scientists are finding sharp declines
Many people remember road trips back in the day that left windshields splattered with insects – and may get the uncomfortable feeling that things have changed. Here's what researchers are finding.
What we learned as Carson Whisenhunt struggles again in Giants' loss to Padres
Carson Whisenhunt labored through a second consecutive poor outing in the San Francisco Giants' loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday at Petco Park.
Solo Reload Victory Cup in Oceania: Day 1 Day 1 Round 1
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SEC, Big Ten agree to support historic 'Protect College Sports Act' after intense negotiations
The retention pool jumped to $22.5 million as Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell secured support from Big Ten and SEC before the August recess.
Jim Cramer Is Sad About nternational Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)’s Performance
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is another stock that Jim Cramer has been quite optimistic about. However, its shares are down by 23% year-to-date and by 12% over the past year. The primary reason behind the weak performance is International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)’s preliminary second-quarter earnings report released on July 14th. The results saw […]
Glenwood Marketplace helps local business owners grow in the community
LEAD Coalition celebrated second anniversary of the Glenwood Marketplace.
Big Ten, SEC support college sports bill, reviving Senate chances
The Big Ten and SEC conferences agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports.
Big Ten, SEC voice support for Protect College Sports Act, breathing new life into landmark legislation
The SEC and Big Ten held separate conference calls Friday and came to an agreement on the proposed bill
Big Ten, SEC finally green-light college sports bill, teeing up historic trip to Senate floor
With the Big Ten and SEC now on board, the bill has a chance of getting to the Senate floor next week for a vote.
Sphere Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) reported second-quarter revenue of $313.6 million and adjusted operating income of $50.9 million, while executives highlighted progress on venue expansion, original content development and advertising partnerships. Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim
SEC and Big Ten agree to support college sports bill after weeks of negotiations
University leaders voted to back the long-percolating deal late Friday, but it’s unclear how soon it could hit the Senate floor.
Another Trump Case Falls Apart
Federal prosecutors admitted that they don’t have evidence to prove the Reflecting Pool was vandalized.
Carlton Davis' Hamstring Injury Exposes Patriots' Secondary Depth Concerns
The first minor warning sign of New England Patriots training camp 2026 has been illuminated. It is hardly a call for panic but ESPN's Mike Reiss noted on "X," late Friday afternoon that the team had brought in a pair of free agent defensive backs, Eric Butler and Tysheem Johnson, for tryouts. While this practice is commonplace from training camp through the regular season, the fact that a pair of defensive backs were in make the visits extremely timely.
Small business owners reunite for a second chance as The Collective Boutiques opens on Barnes Road
Vendors are moving back into the former Painted Tree boutique’s location on Barned Road this week, as a new company named The Collective Boutiques prepares to open its doors.
Vanderbilt Athletics partners with SRM Concrete in all-sports jersey patch deal
Vanderbilt is the third SEC school to sign a jersey patch sponsorship deal, joining the University of Arkansas and Louisiana State University.
Dylan Sprouse’s shady tweet about Jared Leto resurfaces amid sexual assault allegations
Dylan Sprouse’s shady tweet about Jared Leto in 2018 resurfaces amid new sexual assault allegations against the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman.
Prosecutors drop Reflecting Pool damage charge against former Olympian
Trump has claimed vandals deliberated damaged the pool, but prosecutors say internal documents show it was likely contractor error.
Q&A: Rufus Edmisten on how Watergate compares to today's politics, civility
At age 85, Rufus Edmisten has had one of the longest and most colorful careers of any living figure in North Carolina politics. As a young aide to U.S. Sen. Sam Ervin, he delivered the subpoena for the Nixon tapes in the Senate’s Watergate investigation. Then he came back to North Carolina and served as attorney general and secretary of state.
DOJ issues declination of charges against eye care group, opting to indict CEO for role in $3.4M fraud scheme
The shift in prosecutorial focus is part of a new enforcement policy to address healthcare fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the CEO of CampusEye paid kickbacks to doctors for referrals, going on to bill Medicare for unnecessary tests.
Amgen discloses data breach, says patient information was stolen
Drugmaker Amgen said on Friday hackers stole company data and patient health information in a cybersecurity breach involving cloud storage systems run by third-party providers.
Restaurant Scorecard: Homewood restaurant scores 2nd-lowest health inspection grade in county since mid-2025
A Homewood restaurant was forced to close after scoring a 48 on a Jefferson County health inspection, the second-lowest score in the county since mid-2025, while eight other area food establishments also failed inspections between July 20 and July 28 and now require reinspection.
Bradbury Science Museum Brings Hands-On Activities To Rural Students Through Annual Summer Science On Wheels Program
A student from San Juan Elementary School dissects owl pellets as part of the anatomy and physiology unit. Courtesy/LANL Students at James H. Rodriguez Elementary School work on plastic straw rocket launchers. Courtesy/LANL LANL News: In June, the Bradbury Science Museum’s education team hit the road as part of the annual Summer Science on Wheels […]
Four Teams Showing Interest in Nuggets Wing Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets finally found NBA Championship success back in 2023, but since then, the team have failed to get back to the NBA Finals, and now, they’ve been forced into some major decisions this summer.Recently, they matched an offer sheet for Spencer Jones, putting the team into the second apron, the only team in […] The post Four Teams Showing Interest in Nuggets Wing Peyton Watson appeared first on HEAVY.
Ms. Utah contestant Brynn Carnesecca dies by suicide at 21
Ms. Utah contestant Brynn Carnesecca has died by suicide. She was 21 years old.
ESPN’s SEC Bias Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
Every offseason, college football fans argue over one thing more than anything else: SEC bias. And ESPN may have just poured gasoline on that fire. Earlier this week, ESPN Analytics revealed that every single SEC team has a preseason strength of schedule ranked inside the nation’s top 20. The explanation? The conference’s new nine-game league…
India’s SEBI imposes 14.8 million rupees penalty on Zee Entertainment
July 31 (Reuters) - India's markets regulator on Friday imposed penalties totalling 14.8 million Indian rupees ($155,168.80) on Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL), Chief Executive Punit Goenka and Founder-Chairman Emeritus Subhash Chandra for secur...
India’s SEBI imposes 14.8 million rupees penalty on Zee Entertainment
July 31 (Reuters) - India's markets regulator on Friday imposed penalties totalling 14.8 million Indian rupees ($155,168.80) on Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL), Chief Executive Punit Goenka and Founder-Chairman Emeritus Subhash Chandra for secur...
Secretaries' Science Advisory Board to meet Wednesday
The North Carolina Secretaries' Science Advisory Board, which assists, consults and advises the state's human health and environmental agencies, is scheduled to meet virtually on Wednesday.
'Primarily an itchy nuisance' in Pennsylvania, fleas still pose health risks
This is the latest installment of Pittsburgh Pests, an occasional series examining the insects and other creatures that pose health risks in our region. It...
Green Bay Packers Over/Under Win Total: Can GB Return To Double-Digit Wins?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Packers, who won nine games last season and finished second in the NFC North.
The TACO moments that have defined Trump’s second term so far
‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ has become a common refrain whenever the president backs off from one of his characteristically bombastic threats or promises
India's SEBI imposes penalty of 14.8 million rupees on Zee Entertainment
India's markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Friday it imposed a penalty of 14.8 million rupees ($155,168.80) on Zee Entertainment and its chief executive and chairman emeritus.
Canada's Enbridge postpones plans for second phase of Mainline oil pipeline expansion
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge said on Friday it was postponing the 250,000-barrel-per-day second phase of its Mainline crude pipeline network, partly due to Canadian oil producers not committing to significant output increases.
Mistfall Hunter's Best Class Just Got Even Better
The Withered Knight's second weapon, the polearm and shield, got a bit sharper to do more damage in the July 30 update.
IRS Summer Series Designed To Protect Small Businesses From Fraud
The IRS and Security Summit partners are conducting a 5-week series on steps tax professionals can take to protect clients from tax-related identity theft threats.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' Biggest Secrets Are Already Online
Make mine Marvel, and mute some keywords.
Jeff Dunham adds second Green Bay show after first one sells out
Comedian Jeff Dunham and his well-known cast of dummies were last in Green Bay in 2024 for three shows.
AbbVie touts double-digit sales jump, future prospects following Apogee acquisition
AbbVie’s immunology and neuroscience businesses drove sales and profits beyond expectations in the second quarter.
Missteps Mount in Justice Dept.’s Case Against Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters
The problems plaguing the case have not only hurt the government’s chances, lawyers say, but have also undermined the bonds of trust that prosecutors have traditionally enjoyed in court.
Monroe County sees millions in business funding through New York SBDC program
Monroe County businesses secured $5.8 million in funding through New York's Small Business Development Centers, boosting local job creation and business launches.
KY Gov. Andy Beshear & Pete Buttigieg Discuss Politics at Nat'l Urban League Conference
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D), former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (Biden administration), Rev. Al Sharpton, and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin are among the speakers at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville.
Live Nation Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) executives said demand for live music remained strong across markets and venue types during the company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, with management raising its expectations for full-year fan growth, revenue, adjusted operating income and margin expansion
iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst
This year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be $250-$300 more expensive than existing iPhone 17 Pro models due to higher silicon and memory costs, an analyst claimed today. According to an earnings note by Jeff Pu of GF Securities, higher 2nm silicon and DRAM/NAND costs could drive the price hikes, as Apple grapples with global component shortages owing to the AI infrastructure buildout. Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max start at $1,099 and $1,199, respectively.
Amazon stock soars as e-commerce giant's AWS cloud business booms in 'home run' quarter
The e-commerce and cloud giant topped second quarter expectations as accelerating cloud growth at Amazon Web Services (AWS) helped drive strong results.
Opponent Preview: Oklahoma Sooners
Let’s take a peek under the Sooners’ hood ahead of their first SEC tilt with the Dawgs.
How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power
The men responsible for the bloodshed 150 years ago were never prosecuted; instead, they rose to South Carolina’s highest offices.
Fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DRC surges to second-largest on record
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has quickly grown into the second-largest on record, with cases taking just weeks to reach levels that had taken years in previous outbreaks.
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Biotech is Back: A Wave of Life Science Deals is Pumping Cash into the Sector
Learn more about the latest updates in legal, with expert commentary and insights from trusted attorneys from Foley Hoag LLP. Foley Hoag is a professional community of highly qualified attorneys from all over the US.
Does public health *need* MAHA?
Last week, our friend Dr. Craig Spencer sparked an ongoing volatile discussion with his Atlantic article “Public Health Needs MAHA.” Some have come out in strong dissent, others are cheering, and others are simply lamenting that we find ourselves in such a divided world to begin with. We will dare to dip our toes in these controversial waters, too. Does public health need MAHA? We think in some ways yes, and in other ways, no. MAHA leaders versus the everyday MAHA supporter The vitriol in this debate mostly comes from one collapsed distinction: the leadership of MAHA is not necessarily the same as the people who support it. Say “MAHA” and most people picture RFK Jr. Fair enough, as he coined the term and holds most of the power. And, yes, some MAHA followers treat Kennedy as something close to a saint. But talk to the grassroots, and it’s not a monolith. They’re Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. People who distrust vaccines and vaccine supporters. It’s a wide, eclectic coalition. The data backs this too: 4 in 10 Americans support the movement—that’s a lot of people! But according to polls, vaccines and medical choice (the issues most tied to Kennedy personally) are cited by only 4% as their reason for supporting the movement. For many, the motivations are much broader. Many MAHA supporters are signing up for the idea that “something needs to change” with health in this country. They’re asking good-faith questions about corporate influence on our health systems, health care costs, nutrition, chemicals, and clean air and water. These are all questions that plenty of public health professionals recognize as legitimate and also care about very deeply. Blurring the lines between the leadership and grassroots does real damage in two important ways: It hands the 4 in 10 exactly the narrative already fed—that the health ecosystem doesn’t listen, doesn’t care, and paints every critic with the same brush. It gives the actual bad actor more power. RFK Jr. has done irreparable damage and can’t be trusted. What the MAHA movement gets right A healthy population is something the public health field was literally built on, and many of these topics are things we have dedicated our lives to. Yet the MAHA movement has captivated nearly half the country in a way the public health establishment has failed to achieve. So that means MAHA is doing something right. Some of it may be timing (after a Covid-19 pandemic and deep frustration and mistrust with institutions). The movement also does three other things really well: 1. It gives a new, louder voice to system failures. While MAHA is not a monolith, one theme stays consistent across their stories: the system failed them. For some, it was the system that flooded their communities with opioids and then walked away. For others, it was the system that let their business collapse during Covid with no safety net in sight. For others still, it was the system that failed to help them manage a complex chronic illness, bouncing them from physician to physician without any real answers. And in many ways, our health ecosystems are failing Americans. Why are medical bills so incomprehensible? Why do some kids get a healthy school lunch and others don’t? Why do an epidemiologist and a MD/PhD student have to start newsletters in the middle of the biggest public health emergency in a century, just so people can get straight information? Because the systems failed. This deep-seated frustration driving many Americans to search for solutions elsewhere needs to be recognized. 2. MAHA has brilliant comms central to their efforts. MAHA figured out something most health institutions still have not: the information landscape changed. It’s participatory now, not top-down; influence runs through many nodes in a community, not one institution; and storytelling and telling audiences “what you really think” moves people more than data dumps do. MAHA goes where audiences are listening, using podcasts, social media, and memes in ways most health institutions would scoff at—but it works. 3. They are very good at organizing. A MAHA meeting feels like a rally: energy, speakers, music, and most importantly, an action for everyone. Someone’s writing the next policy brief, someone’s seeding a narrative, someone knows the next legislative deadline, someone’s sending the text messages for a campaign. None of this is new (ask the civil rights movement), but MAHA knows it works and has capitalized on it. What MAHA gets wrong This list could be much longer, and this newsletter has spent a lot of time covering it, but here are a few things: Poor use of scientific evidence. This is the fundamental problem with many MAHA policies: the hype outpaces the science, and experts are often villainized for pointing this out. MAHA leadership has traded real solutions for cheap wins. For example, instead of taking on the powerful food industry and passing real reforms, it has celebrated french fries made of beef tallow and taken out artificial dyes from still very sugary children’s cereal. These changes won’t move the needle on America’s diet. MAHA leadership has tried to dismantle vaccine access in the U.S. While many MAHA supporters emphasize other issues, the effort to change vaccine policy has become MAHA’s signature effort. This is not surprising given RFK Jr.’s extensive track record campaigning against vaccines. It has rallied behind the wrong leader. RFK Jr. has a decades-long track record of villifying doctors, scientists, and public health workers, well before he became HHS secretary. He is known for his decades-long work sowing distrust in vaccines as well as life-saving treatments like antiretroviral therapy for HIV. This is not a serious person who can move the needle on health in the U.S, and he has already done serious damage. Public health needs more than defense Defending the evidence is absolutely necessary so health in the U.S. doesn’t move further backward. The public health establishment is very good at defense. The problem is this defense often sounds like defending the status quo, which has failed many people. Public health needs to offer an alternative to RFK Jr.’s MAHA—one that is rooted in evidence, truly listens to and addresses people’s frustrations, and has innovative solutions and the courage to change the systems. How do we get there? Find common ground. Do you know what most people care most about? The abysmal cost of healthcare. Start there. Fight for the human loudly. Too often, communications and engagement center on science with a capital S, funding mechanisms, or the CDC/FDA/NIH. Not the person. So the public doesn’t see themselves in it. Instead, they see people fighting for the very powerful systems that they feel negatively impact their health and well-being. Let the public feel and hear that you see their frustrations, you get it, and you’re fighting for them within the system. Recognize when pro-science messages are alienating people. Facts absolutely matter, but angrily venting only alienates people further. Our friend Elisabeth Marnik recently wrote a New York Times article about her experience growing up unvaccinated and how listening and empathetic conversation are the only ways to reach people that really work (a position backed by communication science). Her comments section was full of hateful comments from pro-vaccine individuals attacking her for daring to suggest we approach vaccine-hesitant individuals with empathy. It is possible to both stand firm behind scientific evidence and empathize with people who don’t trust it. Lean into politics smartly. Often, public health has shied away from politics: Don’t touch it, lest you get burned. But this fails to recognize that the third rail is what fuels the train: who is elected determines our budgets, our priorities, and our authority. Being political means being very savvy in strategy on both sides of the aisle, knowing your audience, and recognizing that political capital is as scarce as financial resources and needs to be allocated accordingly. Bottom line So does public health need MAHA? That’s not really the right question. Public health has a responsibility not to dismiss 40% of the country who feel heard by this movement and are frustrated that the system has failed them. And it has a responsibility to stick to the evidence and recognize MAHA leadership for what it is: a danger to our nation’s health. Both can, and should, be done. Love, YLE and KP A big thanks to Craig Spencer, who had the courage to put his neck out there to start a much-needed discussion at such a critical moment—one that is determining the identity of an entire field. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD is completing an emergency medicine residency and research fellowship focusing on health literacy and communication. In her free time, she writes the newsletters You Can Know Things debunking health myths and rumors and The Public Health Roundup. Views expressed belong to KP, not her employer. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. 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