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20 years later, Nintendo's weird RPG Mother 3 remains the greatest game never sold
Mother 3, the sequel to Earthbound, came out 20 years ago today--but not in America, where it's never been released.
Grand to spin ‘Charlotte’s Web’
The classic tale “Charlotte’s Web” will be performed on the Stanley Subaru Stage at The Grand on Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, at 1 p.m.
Why Democrats with 2028 hopes are calling Lina Khan – and what she’s telling them about remaking the economy
Lina Khan is getting constant calls from Democrats, many of them thinking about presidential runs, to sound out problems and workshop potential solutions. That’s a shift from when she was Federal Trade Commission chair and some party leaders avoided meetings or events with her. Khan hasn’t changed so much as the world around her has. Many Americans are furious about rising costs, affordability, technological changes, and soaring profits for the rich. And President Donald Trump has maximized the levers of federal power in ways that were once considered off-limits in both parties. What Khan has in mind for the next Democrat in the White House isn’t a 1,000-page blueprint like the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. It’s more of an overall strategy rooted in her specialty: excavating long-forgotten laws already on the books, then finding ways to apply them to 21st century companies.
Charlie Kaufman On Finding Inspiration In Béla Tarr & Why He Isn’t Interested In “Conventional Notions Of Entertainment”
On Saturday evening, the veteran American filmmaker Charlie Kaufman appeared at the Sands Film Festival in St Andrews, Scotland, for an onstage Q&A, originally billed as an exploration of the relation...
How the World Cup got so complicated
What was pitched as a global celebration is becoming a stress test for cities across North America.
Influencers Are Spinning Nicotine as a ‘Natural’ Health Hack
The influencers, many of them aligned with the Make America Healthy Again Movement, say the medical establishment has unfairly demonized the compound.
The pope's English fuels a Trump feud
No translation, no buffer: A pope Americans hear directly.
Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smart watches or Oura rings, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
When former friends conclude we are the problem, we have a problem
April arrived in Colorado this year displaying the Janus-like dual visages that characterize MAGA America. The ecstatic, giddy enthusiasm of the Artemis crew which just circled the moon before returning to a near perfect splashdown off San Diego reminded each of us why we are so proud of our country — its daring, its commitment […]
Audi Crooks joins Oklahoma State women’s basketball out of transfer portal
Audi Crooks is heading to Oklahoma State. After signing the All-American, Jacie Hoyt's Cowgirls are winners in the women's basketball transfer portal.
Cribbage tournament April 26
A cribbage tournament and lunch will be held at the Mariaville Community Center and Grange Hall on Route 181 on Sunday, April 26, from 12-3 p.m.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
House Oversight Committee to investigate missing, dead scientists
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Sunday said the committee will investigate the deaths and disappearances of 10 American scientists who all had links to U.S. nuclear or spa…
Who Is Pellegrino Matarazzo? American Math Expert Leading Real Sociedad
A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad.
How a Sault High graduate helped shape WWII radar and American science leadership
Bernie Arbic will use a PowerPoint presentation at Bayliss Public Library Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. to trace the life of DuBridge, from his days at Sault High School to national prominence in science
Small business tax deduction highlights challenges for Wisconsin entrepreneurs
MADISON, Wis. — This week, millions of Americans filed their taxes, including 497,000 small business owners here in Wisconsin.
10 best cities for college graduates in 2026
This year's college grads are up against a lot. These 10 cities may offer them a better shot at the American dream, with more jobs and affordable housing.
Lake State Railway, TGS Cedar Port receive ASLRRA Business Development Awards
MINNEAPOLIS — Lake State Railway and TCS Cedar Port, a Texas industrial park which operates its own short line, were honored with Business Development Awards at the recent American Short Line and Regional Railroad annual conference. Also honored on the conference’s final day was Gary Vaughn, recipient of the ASLRRA’s Schlosser Distinguished Service Award. Lake State Railway was recognized for its work
Business Ins and Outs: Edwardo's closes; Great American Bagel Company, House of Garlic, MizFitz Pizza and Tossed & Found opening
Business Ins and Outs: Edwardo's closes; Great American Bagel Company, House of Garlic, MizFitz Pizza and Tossed & Found opening
Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war
Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll, with some cracks emerging in his GOP support.
Concert to feature works by Schubert, Mozart, Bruch
Winter Harbor Music will present an evening of chamber music with Erika Allen and Richard Hsu at Hammond Hall on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m.
The California Governor’s Race Is a Debacle
The capital of Blue America can’t find a Democrat to lead it.
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part I
In 2008, much to their own surprise, leading Democrats unified around a program of major health care reform. Policy wonks had spent years developing the concepts behind what eventually became Obamacare; big Democratic victories in the 2006 midterms and the prospect of controlling both Congress and the presidency made it possible to imagine turning those ideas into reality. During the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama advocated similar plans, based on those ideas, for expanding insurance coverage. And it happened! The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010. When it was fully implemented in 2014, millions of Americans got health insurance: Impressive as the raw numbers are, they don’t tell the whole story. Before the ACA, even upper-middle-class Americans often found it impossible to get health insurance if they had pre-existing medical conditions. Many Americans were trapped in jobs they wanted to leave but couldn’t for fear of losing their employment-based coverage. Meanwhile, dire predictions from the usual suspects about runaway costs proved wrong. In fact, overall U.S. medical spending has grown much more slowly since the ACA was enacted than before. But the U.S., alone among advanced nations, still falls far short of providing universal health care. As you can see from the chart above, 8 percent of the population was still uninsured in 2024, a number that is set to rise over the next two years as a result of Republican policies. True, many of the uninsured in 2024 were undocumented immigrants, who we don’t try to cover. But there are still a lot of uninsured. Moreover, a significant number of Americans who have health insurance are in fact underinsured. As a result, they are at risk of incurring devastating healthcare costs and are sometimes forced to forgo needed care. This number is set to rise sharply in the next two years as a result of Republican policies adopted under Donald Trump. And not only is the U.S. unique among advanced countries in its under-provision of health care coverage, it also incurs by far the world’s highest healthcare costs per capita. So now may well be a good time to get behind a new push for major health reform — an effort, if you like, to finish the job begun under Obama. Today’s primer is devoted to the economics of health reform. During his failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Donald Trump famously complained, “Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated.” Actually, we did know — and it’s not that complicated. Health economists understand the principles very well. And because health policy varies greatly among advanced nations, we know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. This will be the first in a series about health reform. Beyond the paywall I’ll address the following: 1. Why markets can’t be trusted to deliver healthcare 2. Routes to universal healthcare 3. What works? In a follow-up post I’ll discuss the pros and cons of different approaches, and possible paths forward for the United States.
Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute
Eddie Murphy has received the American Film Institute's life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony.
Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute
Eddie Murphy has received the American Film Institute's life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony | WWJ Newsradio 950
Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute
Eddie Murphy has received the American Film Institute's life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony | KNSS Radio
Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
It was envisioned as an expansive sculpture garden to honor America’s 250th birthday, with 250 statues of figures like Kobe Bryant, Elvis Pressley and Rosa Parks.
Senegalese kora master and French accordionist bridge cultures
Kora player Ablaye Cissoko and accordionist Cyrille Brotto will share the stage at the College of the Atlantic Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center on Monday, April 27, at 7
Association of Nigerian Physicians in America hosts free health and outreach event in Jackson
Free medical, dental, vision, and social services were offered during a daylong outreach event in Jackson.
American Cancer Society awards grant to Monument Health to help cancer patients with travel costs
The American Cancer Society awarded up to $30,000 to Monument Health’s Cancer Care Institute to help patients with transportation and lodging during treatment through March 31, 2027.
Ranking American sports league & championship logos from worst to best
Logos play a big role in how fans view a sports league. They are more than just designs. They represent history, emotion, and identity. A good logo can last for years and become part of the sport itself. A bad…
Losing Health Insurance? Here Are Ways to Cut Medical Bills
With increasing numbers of Americans forgoing health insurance because of cost, other services provide ways to lower bills.
Lincoln County billboard falls during storm, lands on business
A billboard that was knocked down during a storm Friday night ended up landing on American Family Home Sales in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County billboard falls during storm, lands on business
A billboard that was knocked down during a storm Friday night ended up landing on American Family Home Sales in Lincoln County.
700-year-old mummy from Bolivia contains earliest confirmed evidence of strep throat bacteria in the Americas
A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat was present in the Americas prior to European colonization.
The science behind the peptide craze
The world of peptides has exploded in wellness circles, but the benefits of injecting these gray-market molecules rest on little clinical evidence
NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move
Quantum science and AI research are big winners just a year after the U.S. funding giant slashed its Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards in half
Trump touts 'record refunds' but polls show US indifferent to tax cuts
Trump barnstormed around the tax-filing deadline promoting cuts on tips and overtime but polls find Americans think taxes are still too high.
How Americans really feel about immigration
The messy politics of immigration reform, explained.
Opinion: Politics and religion
The relationship between religion and government is explored in this article, highlighting the influence of Christianity on American politics.
Daniel Stallworth shares 'American Idol' journey, how to vote
Mississippi native Daniel Stallworth is in 'American Idol's' Top 9. Learn about his journey. Want to help him win? How to watch Season 24, vote.
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
A step toward stability? Atlanta health professionals react to CDC nomination
Dr. Erica Schwartz must still be confirmed by the Senate. Metro Atlanta health professionals and former CDC employees are ‘cautiously optimistic.’
NAB 2026: Appear appoints Mike Burk as vice president of business development
Appear has appointed Mike Burk as vice president of business development for North America. Burk brings over two decades of experience in the broadcast and live production industry to the...
US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push
An American delegation has met recently with Cuban government officials in the island nation | WWJ Newsradio 950
West Eugene break-in latest in Asian business owner burglaries
Eugene police are investigating a new break-in targeting an Asian American business owner, part of an ongoing pattern of similar crimes in the Eugene-Springfield area, with authorities urging increased vigilance
‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director
Over the course of 12 months, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency.
Intel eases reliance on TSMC with 'Merica-made Core Series 3 processors
: Stripped-down Ultra for laptops and low-power edge boxes
'AI is transforming businesses across America:' EMJ Capital founder
EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson explains his 'new Carvana’ theme, highlighting undervalued companies poised for significant growth on ‘Making Money.’
Hillsdale College’s First Feature-Length Documentary Revolutionary America Coming to Theatres from Fathom Entertainment May 31 – June 2
Hillsdale College’s First Feature-Length Documentary Revolutionary America Coming to Theatres from Fathom Entertainment May 31 – June 2 -
Save up to 90% on Spike Chunsoft Games During the Spike Chunsoft Spring Sale on Nintendo eShop April 17 to April 29, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (April 17, 2026) - Players can save up to 90% on these Spike Chunsoft, Inc. titles from April 17, 2026 to April 29, 2026, during the Spike Chunsoft Spring Sale on Nintendo eShop. *Visit the Nintendo eShop in your region for details. Nintendo eShop North America AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - Up […]
The Trump team’s puzzling ‘all is well’ message on the economy
After spending the early part of the Iran war trying to sell Americans on an economic message of short-term pain for long-term gain, President Donald Trump and his team have increasingly reverted to their previous posture: that of Kevin Bacon in “Animal House.”
Data Centers and the Small Business Economy: What’s at Stake - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
While critics target new development, America’s small businesses have a stake in the facts. By Karen Kerrigan – As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services grows, opposition to new data center development is growing with it. In many communities, critics are trying to define these projects before the broader public has a chance […]
Today on OTM: The American League is upside down
Play the lottery tonight if you had the Rays, Twins, and Athletics as your division winners.
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment Workers Ratify Contracts
Nonfiction television staff represented by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) at Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment ratified new collective bargaining agreements.
How Islamophobic rhetoric leaves an impact on the mental health of Muslim Americans
Negative portrayals of Muslims shape public attitudes and lead to increased discrimination, often resulting in hate crimes and psychological harm.
69 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Michael Phelps Reflects on Impact of His Mental Health Advocacy
Michael Phelps sits down with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas for a new series called Great Americans to mark 250 years of the United States. Phelps talks about his life after the Olympics and reflects on the impact that openly discussing his mental health struggles has had on others and why he says that's "better than winning an Olympic gold medal."
Two scientists to receive 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health
DALLAS and MINNEAPOLIS, April 17, 2026 — The American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association have awarded the 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health to two neuroscientists, Sarah Kettlety, Ph.D., of Baltimore, Maryland, and...
Marine Corps veteran builds wooden flags business
Marine Corps veteran Forrest Samalonis shares his journey of establishing Forrest's Flags in 2020. Creating handcrafted wooden American flags and unique challenge coin displays for other veterans.
Radiologist pipeline barely keeping pace with population growth
“Expanding residency slots and mitigating workforce attrition will be necessary to mitigate increasing workforce gaps," experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Native Americans respond to Washington Commanders' new polarizing logo
Native Americans were largely critical about the Washington Commanders' "new alternate logo'' that features a spear embedded in a W.
Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant
Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction
American Politics Is Already Inundated With AI Deepfakes. It’s Only Getting Worse.
These aren’t your 2024 deepfakes. Bad actors will go for broke using state-of-the-art AI tools to blunt voters’ confidence in elections.
Speaking with One Voice to Advance Health in America
Two days from now, the AHA will welcome more than 1,000 health care leaders to our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Steel to restart Gary Tin Mill, add 225 jobs
The restart aims to position the steelmaker to provide customers with greater access to American-made tin mill products.
The dangers of the Trump administration using faith to justify its war
American presidents have long sought God’s benediction in wartime and for soldiers heading into the fire of battle.
🏆Shocks and LOTS of goals: Thursday's Sudamericana highlights
That’s a wrap on all of Thursday’s Copa Sudamericana matches, and here we bring you the star, the surprise, and the disappointment of the day.Álvarez’s machine got goingAfter the draw in Paragu...
Atrium Health doubles down on Carolina Panthers partnership with new naming rights deal
Atrium Health and the NFL Carolina Panthers have reached a long-term extension of the health-care system’s sponsorship that adds naming rights to an indoor practice facility now under construction near Bank of America Stadium.
Amazing America 250: Talladega Superspeedway Buzz Brings Business from Around the Nation
TALLADEGA, Ala. — The thunder of engines at Talladega Superspeedway is famous nationwide, but just beyond the track, another kind of momentum is building—one po
Climate Knowledge Linked to Student Stress
A new study from Quinnipiac University finds that greater awareness of climate change affects students’ mental health—but also drives them to rethink habits and career paths.
Future Business Leaders of America conference unites students from across the state
Rochester, N.Y. — New York state's leadership conference took over the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center Thursday afternoon.The event br
Business owner says her furniture company thrives due to a community of collaborators
‘Made in America’ finalists Tina Nicole and Khai Mai describe how they created Nathan Anthony Furniture on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Review: Three books on the confusing, complex world of American politics
Three authors explore the American political landscape and offer provocative ideas on how to fix it—and if it is worth saving.
Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, nominated to be next CDC director by Trump
The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago, with a succession of mostly temporary leaders.
Making Employer Health Plans More Flexible and Transparent
Innovative alternatives to traditional employer sponsored insurance are desperately needed by 180M Americans.
Small Business Owner Paola Hinton Praises Tips Provisions of Working Families Tax Cut - Americans for Tax Reform
Paola Hinton is a taxpayer and small business owner of Five Senses Spa, Salon & Barbershop in Peoria, Illinois. Her business and employees are benefiting
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump to Nominate Doctor Who Has Publicly Supported Vaccines as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her is the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.
Trump taps former public health leader Erica Schwartz to run CDC
Schwartz's background as a physician with plenty of government service experience will likely be popular among lawmakers.
Trump picks Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead CDC
President Donald Trump is nominating a former Coast Guard officer and public health official to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The CDC has been going through turmoil and several leadership shakeups under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Congress grills RFK, Jr., about vaccines and cuts to health budget
The HHS secretary defended proposed budget cuts to science, his vaccine moves and health care costs Thursday on Capitol Hill
Joshua Burgin urges greater collaboration at all levels to stop foreign cyberattacks
The Alliance for Global Security founder said America's enemies are working together closely and it's time for the West to do the same.
US: Nintendo of America announces Spring 2026 eShop sale
Get ready to part with some money from your wallet as a new Spring Sale has started on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. It seems to be mainly third party games which are on sale and…
Road America hints IMSA sports car racing after dark could come soon
Road America fans got their IMSA endurance event, so is racing in the dark next? The Wisconsin track's boss drops hints about the possibility.
Why so Americans are using AI for health guidance
Turning to artificial intelligence tools for health advice has become a habit for many other Americans, according to a West Health–Gallup Center on Healthcare in America poll published Wednesday.
Data highlights gaps in finding in-network mental health coverage
Americans across 43 states enrolled in health plans from the nation’s four largest commercial health insurers face potential disparities in finding in-network coverage for mental health care and substance use disorder treatment relative to physical health care, according to the Mental Health Parity Index released by the Kennedy Forum.
10 dinosaur science books recommended by a paleontologist
Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs and The Story of Birds, recommends 10 dinosaur books to dig into
FIFA Fan Festival Entertainment Lineup
FIFA Fan Festival concert lineup in Kansas City includes The Chainsmokers, Flo Rida, The All-American Rejects and Tech N9ne.
Carolina Panthers unveil Atrium Health Training Facility naming partnership
New facility is part of broader Bank of America Stadium renovation and expected to open by Training Camp 2027.
Boomers won't run politics forever. Gen Z isn't ready.
Courtesy | Unsplash The end of the baby boomers’ 40-year reign is almost at hand. The scepter will presently fall to a young generation that is staggeringly unprepared to receive it. Since the foreshocks of succession first began to rattle American politics in the early-to-mid-2010s, candidates and their parties began to pander to the youngest...
Gen Z is at the precipice of political power in Wisconsin. Will they use it?
Poll after poll shows that America’s youngest voters have grown increasingly disillusioned with the traditional political system.
Shannon Elizabeth joins OnlyFans after Hollywood 'controlled' her career
Shannon Elizabeth, known for "American Pie," says she joined OnlyFans to take control of her career and show a "more sexy side."
Chargé Arnold Speech - Implementation Plan of Five-Year Health MOU - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
Chargée d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold's Speech Discussion on the implementation plan for the five-year health Memorandum of Understanding (…) Colleagues, and honored guests, Good morning, and welcome to the United States Embassy. It is a pleasure to host you today for the second day of this important workshop to discuss the implementation of our bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding on U.S. Government health activities in Madagascar, made possible through the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. Today’s focus— discussing a shared vision and developing a preliminary draft for the health MOU Implementation Plan and the terms of reference for the two committees that will steer its implementation—is a decisive step in moving from commitments on paper to concrete action over the next five years. On December 22, 2025, the Governments of Madagascar and the United States signed a five-year bilateral health MOU, with a financial intention of approximately 554 billion Ariary from the United States and This jointly decided MOU intends to strengthen Madagascar’s health system, support lifesaving services, and improve disease prevention and response that matter to both our countries’ health security. For the United States, this means detecting and containing infectious disease outbreaks including malaria, polio, and emerging health threats before they can reach American shores through international travel and trade, protecting American families while reducing the need for costly domestic emergency responses Yesterday, technical experts from the Ministry of Public Health and the U.S. Government worked in thematic groups to draft a preliminary Implementation Plan. Today, your task is to review the shared vision and preliminary draft MOU implementation plan, and the proposed terms of reference for the Joint Steering Committee and the Operational Committee that will guide its implementation. These committees are not just administrative structures. They are the mechanisms that will ensure clear roles and responsibilities, regular dialogue between our two governments, consistent monitoring of progress, and real accountability for the results that will directly benefit the lives of Malagasy citizens. They will also track performance against the benchmarks we have jointly established, which will guide the continuation of U.S. support over the five-year period . Continued U.S. support will be contingent on meeting these performance benchmarks. This ensures accountability to both American and Malagasy taxpayers and guarantees that our partnership delivers measurable results. America First Foreign Assistance means that U.S. support must be strategic, results-driven, and accountable to our taxpayers. It also means we aim to support greater self-reliance and reduced long-term dependence on foreign assistance, with systems that are increasingly financed and led by Madagascar itself. This approach benefits both our nations: Madagascar gains sustainable health capacity, while the United States advances our health security interests and creates opportunities for American health innovations and companies to support Madagascar’s development. In that spirit, I want to recognize the presence of the Ministry’s leadership and the technical directors and program heads responsible for surveillance, basic health services, family health, immunization, countering malaria, laboratories, medicines, and health information systems. Your leadership and technical expertise are essential if this bilateral health MOU is to translate into real and lasting improvements for people in need across the country. Let me emphasize how important collaboration is to the United States in this effort. We can bring American resources, technical expertise, and tools. But this bilateral health MOU can only succeed if it reflects Madagascar’s priorities and if Malagasy institutions lead and maintain its implementation. We see this not as a U.S. project, but as a joint framework under Malagasy leadership, with U.S. support. That is why we are genuinely pleased to host this event here at the Embassy. Opening our doors to you today symbolizes our commitment to work side by side and to remain transparent about how we use U.S. resources in support of Madagascar’s health system. In closing, thank you for your time and your partnership. We are very happy to welcome you here and proud to accompany Madagascar in this next step of implementation planning for our bilateral health MOU. I wish you a productive and focused session. The work you do today will shape how our two governments cooperate on health in the years ahead; it will influence the quality and reliability of health services that Malagasy communities receive; and, most importantly, it will help protect both our nations from infectious disease threats while building Madagascar’s capacity for long-term health system sustainability. Thank you.
As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware
This is a $131 billion tax on the American economy, spread across small business owners like myself.
United States and Madagascar Discuss Five-Year Health MOU Implementation Plan - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
United States and Madagascar Discuss Five-Year Health MOU Implementation Plan The United States and Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health are in the process of developing a plan for implementing the U.S.-Madagascar five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health cooperation, signed under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. The two-day workshop, at the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, brought together technical experts and senior leadership from the Malagasy and U.S. governments to discuss a shared vision through a preliminary draft MOU Implementation Plan and to establish the joint governance structures that will guide U.S. foreign assistance in health over the next five years. The jointly decided bilateral health MOU, signed on December 22, 2025, builds on decades of U.S. global health assistance to Madagascar. The health MOU involves the U.S.’s plans, working with Congress, to provide approximately $134 million (over 554 billion Ariary) and a Malagasy commitment of $41 million (over 169 billion Ariary). It aims to strengthen Madagascar’s health system, improve disease prevention and response, and support services that address health security concerns for both countries, including malaria, maternal and child health, polio, and global health security issues that could reach U.S. shores if not contained at their source. During the recent workshop, technical staff from the Ministry of Public Health and the U.S. Government health team worked in thematic groups to draft detailed implementation plans for the five-year MOU period. On the second day, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold and Ministry of Public Health and Economic and Finance Ministry leadership joined the technical teams to discuss plans and proposed terms of reference for two committees: a Joint Steering Committee and an Operational Committee. These structures will ensure clear roles and responsibilities, regular dialogue between the two governments, consistent monitoring of progress, and accountability for results. The framework includes performance benchmarks that will guide continued U.S. support and track Madagascar’s progress toward self-reliance. “We see this not as a U.S. project, but as a joint framework under Malagasy leadership, with U.S. support,” said U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold during the workshop’s opening session. The approach reflects U.S. foreign assistance principles that emphasize strategic, results-driven support that advances American interests while helping recipient countries build sustainable health systems. The framework is designed to build systems that Madagascar will increasingly finance and lead itself, reducing long-term dependence on foreign assistance.
Two physicians on ending the waiting-room era: bring care home
Aetna CMO Benjamin Kornitzer and former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on why home-based care for America's sickest seniors isn't a vision anymore.
America's Open for Business
Just over one year into the second Trump presidency, trillions of dollars have poured into American manufacturing, AI infrastructure, energy, and technology. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent makes the case for how the administration’s bold trade policy, deregulation, and America First economics are redefining the United States as the world’s premier destination for capital.