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Rep. Robinson votes to crack down on corporate influence in Michigan politics
State Rep. Ron Robinson yesterday voted to get money out of politics by blocking state-regulated utilities and companies with major state contracts from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House overwhelmingly approved the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated law proposal, which was initiated after hundreds of thousands of Michiganders signed […]
Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members
The Penn State Smeal College of Business welcomes 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience.
Rare red northern lights may be visible alongside red moon during tomorrow night's partial lunar eclipse
Moderate G1 and G2 geomagnetic storms are forecast during the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse, with the northern lights potentially visible across several northern U.S. states and parts of Canada alongside the reddened full moon.
Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature Just Launched in 15th U.S. State
Starting today, Virginia residents can add a digital version of their driver's license to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The digital ID can be used to display proof of identity or age at TSA checkpoints in select airports, at select businesses, and in select apps, but the number of places where it is accepted is still quite limited.
Hologic’s Business Tax Method Nixed by New Hampshire Justices
Hologic Inc. can’t use a subsidiary’s capital losses to offset another subsidiary’s capital gains for New Hampshire business tax purposes, the state high court ruled Wednesday.
Rockstar Posts Statement On ‘GTA 6’ Leaks As Lucia Story Spoilers Hit
After more than a week of non-stop Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks from a source known as Cyberleeks, Rockstar has finally issued its first public comment on the situation.
Stephen Colbert Shows Love To Jimmy Kimmel By Backing 1 Thing ‘We Can All Agree’ On
Colbert, in a rare public statement since his late-night departure, threw his support behind his friend in a sweet video.
Braun announces Century, Half Century Business Awards
Gov. Mike Braun invited representatives from Indiana’s entrepreneurial and business community to the Indiana Statehouse on Aug. 17 awarding..
10 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Logan Bartley
BracketCat counts down the 10th day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State safety Logan Bartley.
Rockstar Games Responds to Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Leaks Ahead of Extended Look Trailer
Rockstar Games released a statement Wednesday regarding the recent gameplay leaks for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI video game.
WA to sue again over mail ballots after Supreme Court sides with Trump
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said Washington state is poised to sue again over Trump's executive order to restrict mail-in ballots.
IAM Delegates Talk Bipartisan Politics in Missouri
Thursday, union leadership from IAM headquarters visited the Ozark region of the state and spoke with Missouri State Council delegates. They discussed bipartisan labor politics on a local, state and national level.
Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks
The Grand Theft Auto developer releases a statement following a week of repeated leaks.
Scripps Research and collaborators awarded $19.5 million to establish an open-access autonomous chemistry laboratory
A new award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $19.5 million over four years will expand robotic systems, analytical instrumentation and dedicated staff at the Automated Synthesis Facility at Scripps Research by supporting a collaborative effort among Scripps Research, UCLA and Sunthetics (an AI-for-chemistry company) to establish a nationally accessible, fully automated chemistry laboratory. This “Chemistry Node” will be one of 20 AI-enabled NSF Test Bed: Toward a Network of Programmable Cloud Laboratory (NSF PCL) nodes across the United States, which will test, scale and demonstrate new methods and tools that advance automated science and engineering, driving discoveries across a wide range of fields.
Parents of transgender kids say California is ‘unprepared’ as feds cut off their healthcare
Parents of transgender kids warned California for months. State officials are rushing to find money before the Oct. 13 deadline.
Mailbag: Michigan Football recruiting philosophies, in-state efforts, more
Maize n Brew’s first weekly Michigan Football recruiting mailbag dives deep on philosophies on the trail for the coaching staff, in-state recruiting, and more:
Potential Effects of Washington Politics in Illinois Elections
Candidates this fall for statewide office in Illinois are running with national politics in the periphery. Despite not winning the state, President Donald Trump gained ground in Illinois in 2024 compared to 2020. The effect of the first half of his second term on that […]
2 Albany Co. businesses fail underage drinking compliance check
On Tuesday, the New York State Liquor Authority announced that two businesses failed their underage drinking compliance check on August 20. According to the SLA, Noor Mart in Watervliet and Island …
State House approves getting money out of politics, Senate won’t vote on it
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House voted Tuesday approve a proposal that would limit corporations f...
Stuck on science
MOSES LAKE — It was just another Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, with Program Assistant Savannah Betz explaining non-Newtonian physics and the scientific method to a group of grade-school children. “We know that something is solid because we can feel that it’s solid,” Betz said. “We know that something is liquid because it looks like liquid and feels like liquid. And you know that something is a gas because, well, you can’t see it, really. Sometimes you can smell a gas, and you kind of feel it as you wave your arms around. (Oobleck) is called a non-Newtonian fluid because it doesn’t conform to those states of matter.”
Tom Tiffany touts business success, but for years owed no taxes
Tom Tiffany, now the GOP candidate for governor, and his business went years without paying state income taxes, Department of Revenue records show.
Florida Chamber CEO: Companies eye Sunshine State 'from all over the country' after viral Mamdani billboard
A Rochester tech firm is among companies contacting the Florida Chamber of Commerce after its viral Times Square ad crowned Zohran Mamdani a top recruiter.
“Beginning of the End”: Fans React as SEC Statement Clears Eligibility Rules Amid Dae’Quan Wright’s Return
The SEC has laid down a huge marker when it comes to the eligibility of players returning to college, finally putting out a statement that seemingly makes it clear that players who have been a part of professional leagues like the NFL and NBA will not be able to return to college for another year of eligibility. The statement reads as follows and is an attempt to clamp down on players who have been seeking extra eligibility via the legal route.
Trump admin pauses visa appointments worldwide amid heightened screening for applicants
The State Department paused all visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide as officers undergo training on new public charge guidance.
Pakistan PIMS: Live updates after fire breaks out at maternity ward in hospital
The fire broke out at the mother and child unit of one of the city's main state-run hospitals.
Angel Reese Fires Back At Reporter With Bold Claim After Historic WNBA Rebounding Night
Angel Reese continues to rewrite the WNBA record books. Just two days after posting a career-high 31 points in a road win at Phoenix, the Atlanta Dream forward delivered another statement performance against the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. This time, her big night on the glass was not the only story out of Los [...]
Rockford Christian edges Pecatonica in girls volleyball
Rockford Christian finished fourth in the state in Class 2A last season. Now the Royal Lions have their first win of this season after earning a tight 25-21, 25-22 win at Pecatonica Tuesday evening.
Release of Marine Veteran From Russian Custody Turns Focus to Other Detainees With Health Concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Gilman’s release from Russian custody this month heralded a long-awaited homecoming for the Marine veteran after more than four years behind bars. But as Harold Jezler followed the media coverage from the United States, he couldn’t help but notice Gilman’s gaunt and sickly ...
British Business Bank’s small business loans hit £4bn
Executive pay jumps at the state-owned bank amid questions over its underwriting of commercial banks’ lending
Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei’s victory is a relief for the president after several of his chosen candidates fell in other states.
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
NBC News projects that Mazzei, a former state senator, narrowly defeated Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond in the Republican primary runoff.
Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor — a win for President Trump who backed Ma…
Trump nabs crucial primary win in South Carolina: 4 takeaways
President Trump notched a critical win in the Palmetto State on Tuesday, with Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) defeating Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) to clinch the GOP nod in the South Carolina Senate ra…
Hoosier businesses need a stable world order, group says
Indiana companies export more than $68 billion of goods annually, while trade supports about 750,000 jobs in the state, according to the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
West Arlington fire upends lives of local business owners
A four-alarm fire devastated restaurants, a bookstore and other businesses on Aug. 17.
Highlights from the entertainment career of Dolly Parton
The irrepressible country music singer, songwriter and actress whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades, died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said in a statement.
Drazan lays out 6-part plan for Oregon, claims state’s ‘best days are still ahead’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State Senator Christine Drazan released her six-part plan for Oregon on Tuesday. The Republican candidate for governor says her priority is affordability, saying that …
Perez Hilton 'lucid' after mental health crisis, brother-in-law says
Perez Hilton's brother-in-law shared that the gossip blogger was in a “lucid” state and after receiving treatment for his physical injuries.
Perez Hilton is 'lucid' after mental health crisis, brother-in-law shares
Perez Hilton's brother-in-law shared that the gossip blogger was in a "lucid" state and after receiving treatment for his physical injuries.
State sues Snapchat over alleged addictive features and adult content for kids
Pennsylvania is suing Snapchat parent Snap Inc. over allegations that the app encourages compulsive use among minors and misrepresents its safety and age-appropriate content
Free Entertainment, Cold Drinks, and Friendly Competition: The Empire Room is The Place to be at The Great New York State Fair
Featuring Daily Entertainment and Pour-Your-Own-Beer Wall by Harvey’s Garden Country line dancing, a Buffalo Bills pep rally, and a Silent Disco walk into a bar…or the Empire Room at The Great…
Trey Gowdy lays out the political implications of the US-Canada tariff war
An ‘All-Star’ panel discusses the last-minute trade negotiations between the United States and Canada that fell through on ‘Special Report.’
Electrically activated quasi-BICs in metasurfaces through atomically thin semiconductors
Light: Science & Applications - Electrically tunable nanophotonic device based on the integration of resonant dielectric metasurfaces supporting quasi bound states in the continuum with...
Maternal healthcare gap has widened between urban and rural Texas
Between 2022 and 2024, the number of Texas “maternal care desert” counties grew to 129, meaning more than half of the state's counties had no birthing locations and no clinicians who deliver...
Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report
A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.
Trump-endorsed candidate clears key hurdle in red state gubernatorial race
Mike Mazzei secured Trump's endorsement and defeated Genter Drummond in Oklahoma's GOP governor runoff, promising to eliminate the state's income tax.
Get ready to celebrate spooky season in Sacramento with Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars will screen films every Thursday and Friday in October at Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
New Yorkers share opinions about Trump's idea to change the name of Lake Ontario
The trade war between the United States and Canada took an unexpected turn Tuesday morning, when President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario.
Republicans seize on transgender issues in Texas U.S. Senate race
As he runs for U.S. Senate in Texas, state Attorney General Ken Paxton is seizing on a familiar strategy from the Republican playbook.
Newsom promises new legal fight after Trump gets Supreme Court victory on mail-in voting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will sue again after the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling allowed Trump's mail-in voting restrictions.
Rep. Neyer votes to get money out of politics
State Rep. Jerry Neyer today voted to get money out of politics by blocking public-backed utilities and other large corporations from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House overwhelmingly approved the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated law proposal, which was initiated after hundreds of thousands of Michiganders signed a petition […]
As states tighten oversight, private equity’s healthcare deals decline
New state oversight laws are pumping the brakes on private equity’s push into health care, according to new data. The number of private equity-involved healthcare deals has declined since last year, and the value of those deals in the first half of 2026 is lower than it was for the same time in 2025, according to […]
Tisdel stands with Michigan voters to get money out of politics
State Rep. Mark Tisdel today voted to reduce the influence of powerful special interests in Michigan politics and strengthen public confidence that decisions in Lansing are made on behalf of taxpayers, patients and ratepayers, not major corporations seeking political influence. “The people of Michigan have been clear: They want money out of politics and accountability […]
Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off
Ads in Apple Maps are live in the United States and Canada, which means iPhone and iPad users will see them when searching for locations and when viewing Suggested Places. Apple announced plans to bring ads to the Maps app in March, and said the feature would roll out starting in late summer. Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that ads began showing up for users over the last few days, with ad placement to ramp up in the coming weeks.
Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat targeting Barron Trump, agency says
A video aired on Iranian state media depicts locations tied to Barron Trump and offers a suggested $10 million reward for his exact location.
Sally Field, Julia Roberts mourn ‘Steel Magnolias’ costar Dolly Parton following her death at 80
Sally Field and Julia Roberts released statements honoring their ‘Steel Magnolias’ costar Dolly Parton following her death at 80: ‘There will never be another.’
Nebraska State Fair brings in entertainment for all tastes and budgets
GRAND ISLAND, NE – The 2026 Nebraska State Fair begins this Friday, August 28th and runs through Labor Day, September 7th in Grand Island. The 2026 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series features a great…
Mainers advised to vote early in fall election
For some, it may make sense to vote in person rather than absentee this year, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows told reporters on Tuesday.
South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
James Talarico continues to edge out Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democratic state Rep. Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Paxton by three percentage points, with 14% of respondents undecided. Republicans maintain a modest lead over Democratic candidates in most other leading statewide contests.
Crop health falls six weeks in a row
For six weeks in a row, Minnesota’s corn and soybean health has fallen, per USDA crop progress reports. In many parts of the state, one would need to dig down at least three feet to find much in the way of even ‘adequate’ water.
2 die from measles in Pennsylvania, health officials say
Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday.
MTSU actuarial science program earns international attention while expanding student opportunities
Middle Tennessee State University’s Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its national reputation while expanding opportunities for students to prepare for careers in one of the nation’s most specialized and in-demand professions.
Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report
A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.
Best and highest-ranked college or university in every US state
Choosing where to go for college can be one of the biggest decisions teenagers and their families make. Here's the best college in your state.
Closing the Real-World Data Gap for Public Health
Learn how the Public Health Data Consortium is providing state health agencies with critical data in this blog post.
How Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle states with key Senate races
President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United States and its northern neighbor.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods
The tariffs are in response to the United States imposing a 50% import tax on about $28 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods
The tariffs are in response to the United States imposing a 50% import tax on about $28 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed
Meet the arts & entertainment desk: Shining light on a city of artists
I see Fort Collins as a city of artists. This city is full of student musicians, local art vendors, public art muralists, songwriters performing on the streets of Old Town and more. The expression of our community thrives in the hands of the many unique people that call this city home. Colorado State University fits...
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, unveils support measures
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) worth of United States goods, matching dollar-for-dollar new duties imposed by Washington, and unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers caught in the escalating trade war.
2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania, the state’s first in 35 years
Both people were unvaccinated. Their deaths, the first ones reported in the U.S. this year, came as the country registers the most measles cases in any year since 1991.
'Proven warrior' Bryan Ávila to be Byron Donalds' running mate, cementing bet on South Florida and anticommunism
With 70 days to go, Donalds announces a proven state legislator and potent political force from Miami-Dade as his No. 2.
Cyclospora: 4 lessons from a massive outbreak
A top Michigan health official says states “simply cannot be the CDC.”
NJ Business, Labor Groups Maintain Fierce Opposition to Climate Superfund Act
In separate op-eds posted in the recent days, both New Jersey business and labor groups said they remain staunchly opposed to the Climate Superfund/ Polluters Pay Act and offered dire warnings of their impact on affordability, jobs and the state’s business climate. In an op-ed published by the USA TODAY/Gannett NJ Network, NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor said many New Jersey[...]
State Dept. to revoke tourist, business visas for those who claimed asylum
The move is expected to apply to those granted B1 and B2 visas between 2016 and 2026 who have since sought asylum.
New Jersey Social Media Legislation Brings Renewed Focus to Youth Mental Health
Millburn, NJ, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey’s newly enacted three-bill package will establish a research center dedicated to studying social media’s effects on young people and create new online privacy and safety protections for minors. The action brings renewed statewide focus to the relationship between social media, youth mental health and substance use prevention. The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) has made this issue a prevention priority through research and
Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump
The footage, reportedly released by media linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed a $10 million bounty had been placed on the president’s youngest son.
More US employers to drop weight-loss drugs in 2027, as healthcare costs increase
About 14% of employers in the United States have already or plan to drop GLP-1 drugs in 2027, as companies see rising healthcare costs, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Business Group on Health.
More US Employers to Drop Weight-Loss Drugs in 2027, as Healthcare Costs Increase
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - About 14% of employers in the United States have already or plan to drop GLP-1 drugs in 2027, as companies see rising healthcare costs, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Business Group on Health. Healthcare costs are set to increase ...
Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles
Two people have died due to measles in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health said Tuesday. Both individuals were unvaccinated.
Okay, Boomer: Preparing for the generational ownership transfer
The Colorado Succession Through Apprenticeship Program would turn two problems into one solution: a state-coordinated pipeline that trains graduates to evaluate and operate existing businesses, then connects them to owners ready to show them the ropes and eventually hand over the keys.
Pennsylvania reports two deaths from measles, health department says
Pennsylvania reported two deaths related to measles on Tuesday, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years, health officials said.
Business coalition urges state to amend Mansion Tax
Long Island business organizations call on New York State to update the mansion tax threshold from $1 million to reflect current housing prices.
Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report
For many communities across Pennsylvania, persistent challenges in access to care, chronic disease burden and health equity remain significant hurdles. Over the past five years, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute has worked to bridge this gap with scientific discoveries that don't just stay in the lab, but are translated into real-world, sustainable health solutions.
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania
Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday.
Trump's trade war with Canada hikes tariffs on a long list of goods
President Donald Trump's administration has slapped hundreds of different Canadian products with a 50% tax to enter the United States
How Canada’s retaliation could hurt American businesses and consumers
Canada has a number of arrows in its quiver as it prepares to retaliate against the United States, and they could land hit American consumers and businesses.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario amid dispute with Canada
Canada and the United States share one of the world’s largest trading relationships, with deeply integrated supply chains.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario amid dispute with Canada
Canada and the United States share one of the world’s largest trading relationships, with deeply integrated supply chains.
Michigan State football 2026 game-by-game predictions: Rutgers
Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is the regular season finale against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rage yoga? Grief cycle? Workouts are starting to match emotional states
People are joining workout classes centered around their emotional state. Experts weigh in on whether science backs the mental health benefits of the exercise.
Rage yoga? Grief cycle? Workouts are starting to match emotional states
People are joining workout classes centered around their emotional state. Experts weigh in on whether science backs the mental health benefits of the exercise.
Ball State University to Expand Community Health Services With New Primary Care Practice
Ball State University’s College of Health is expanding access to healthcare in East Central Indiana with the launch of a new family medicine primary care practice serving community members.
Internal body awareness does not predict mental health, study finds
The human brain continuously receives information from inside the body that helps detect physical needs and emotional states, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, hunger, thirst, pain and ...
IndyStar's politics team will embark on another statewide reporting tour. Here's where
Last year, IndyStar's politics team went on a statewide reporting tour to hear from Hoosiers about their top issues. We're back for a second year.
John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.
Cheaper health insurance changed their lives. Then it went away.
Part 1 of an occasional series on how people are being affected by the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies. EDWARDS, Miss. — Every now and then a freight train rumbles through, creaking and groaning on the rusted tracks that run along the edge of the largely deserted downtown. On some days, that train is […]
How Trump's cuts are reshaping America’s health system
A scramble to prepare for massive federal cuts across the health care system is hitting rural states like Maine particularly hard.
Dunkin' & Jimmy John's To Open In Business Building This Fall
Penn State's campus dining lineup just got a fall tune-up.