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Health of Norway's King Deteriorates While in Hospital, Palace Says
OSLO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The health of Norway's King Harald, 89, has deteriorated during the weekend while in hospital, the royal household said in a statement on Sunday. Harald, Europe's oldest current head of state, was hospitalised on Monday and was treated for anaemia. "His ...
Dr. Annie Andrews attending Upstate Black Women’s Mental Health Forum
Dr. Andrews is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
Community Voice: Mobile crisis services help fill Tennessee’s youth mental health gap
As concerns grow about the future of healthcare access in rural Tennessee, mental health professionals at Youth Villages encourage families to become familiar with a resource that remains available statewide: mobile crisis services.
‘Running is so much more than the performance’: Hall discusses memoir, career in Santa Rosa visit
Long before Sara Hall was running marathons on the world stage, she was a Santa Rosa kid exploring the trails around Spring Lake and Trione-Annadel State Park.
In first TV interview, California State Auditor Grant Parks talks about the state's high-risk issues
State Auditor Grant Parks discussed ongoing financial issues in the state's government, the growing demands on his office, and his effort to fight wasteful spending in California in his first ever TV interview on California Politics 360.
Eleni Kounalakis explains why she should be California's next state treasurer
In a wide-ranging interview on California Politics 360, Kounalakis highlighted her background in housing, finance, and public service as key qualifications for the role.
Full interview: Leader of California Energy Commission defends new tire rules
The leader of the California Energy Commission defended new tire rules the commission approved that are facing backlash and criticism for their potential impact on the cost of living in this state.
NYITCOM at A-State Welcomes 11th Class
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) welcomed 121 new future doctors to Northeast Arkansas in August as the medical school...
NYITCOM at A-State Welcomes 11th Class
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) welcomed 121 new future doctors to Northeast Arkansas in August as the medical school...
Inside California Politics
(FOX40.COM) — This week on Inside California Politics, political strategist Mike Madrid joined the show to discuss his recent poll of Latino voters and two of the state’s upcoming ballot init…
Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks
Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.
NH's Business: Medicaid enrollment across New Hampshire
Fred Kocher sits down with Jessica Williams with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute to talk about the changes we could see to Medicaid within the Granite State in the coming years.
Meet Jerry Xu, the 17-year-old Massachusetts student who built an AI program that turns protein structures into strings of numbers; he won $90,000
Imagine, what if a protein's complex 3-D structure could be converted into a simple string of numbers—and that string could help scientists understand what the protein does? That’s the premise of an innovative AI model developed by 17-year-old Jerry Xu of Lexington, Massachusetts, who earned $90,000 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for his research, states an online report by the Society for Science.
‘Businesses are fleeing blue states’: Arkansas Governor reacts to Buc-ee’s decision
Over the past several years, the massive travel center Buc-ee’s has become a massive cultural touchstone in the United States, bringing its notoriously clean bathrooms and supermarket-like interior to...
Trump has long wanted to lose 15 pounds. Physicians wish he would.
Doctors say it’s worrying that the president has, according to his statements and those of aides, gained about 20 pounds since his campaign.
Trump has long wanted to lose 15 pounds. Physicians wish he would.
Doctors say it’s worrying that the president has, according to his statements and those of aides, gained about 20 pounds since his campaign.
The Texas Activist Putting the Ten Commandments Back Into American Classrooms
David Barton—with his giant private vault—has become a quiet force driving a state-by-state campaign to integrate religion into public education
Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.
Vaccine enforcement gaps in Pennsylvania charter schools put thousands of children at risk
With Pennsylvania steeped in one of the largest measles outbreaks in the country, charter schools across the state are allowing children into classes without...
See the moment when Republican politicians turned against data centers
In the past six months, Republicans' public statements about data centers have turned sharply negative, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Politics: Political candidates descend on Iowa State Fair
There was no shortage of political back-and-forth the past week or so at the Iowa State Fair, where the Des Moines Register held its annual Political Soapbox.
Check out the latest Bengals 53-man roster projections
We've officially reached the do-or-die portion of training camp for Cincinnati Bengals players looking to make a statement and earn/keep roster spots.
New Mexico cannabis businesses prepare for six-day inventory system blackout
NM cannabis operators are raising concerns about revenue loss and layoffs as the state transitions to a new inventory system, which includes a six-day blackout period starting August 25.
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
Baton Rouge events offer free health screenings for men
Baton Rouge men got free health screenings Saturday at two events, including one where a prostate cancer survivor urged others to get checked.
Minnesota grower’s alfalfa sprouts linked to illnesses in 15 states, health officials say
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State-of-the-art training facility for two major Oregon women’s sports teams opens in Hillsboro
The Kaiser Permanente Performance Center marks a less visible milestone than sold-out Thorns or Fire games, but leaders say it's vital if the state wants to continue as a hub for women’s sports.
Day 11 guide to the Iowa State Fair: Great weather, entertainment on last day
The 2026 Iowa State Fair is rounding out the season strong, with plenty of entertainment scheduled for Day 11. Special guest Ben Fuller has credited faith with helping him overcome cocaine and alcoho...
14 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Max Lovett
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A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters
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Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal
The discussions on Monday are an early effort to resolve a lawsuit that California and 11 other states filed to block Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
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Jaafar Jackson says sequel will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view
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Inside KELOLAND: Football Season
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Colombia’s de la Espriella has to rebuild the earthquake’s ruptures — and the political ones too
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Indiana First State to Roll Out VA's New National Health Records Portal
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This Rare Nebraska District Backed Harris but Sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats Win Here?
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Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens 4,500 Los Angeles County entertainment jobs
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Steelers Have High Expectations for Penn State's Drew Allar
It's clear the Pittsburgh Steelers hope that, over the next few years, former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar can become a franchise quarterback.
U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
Is Money in Politics Really the Ultimate Kingmaker?
It’s Not As Powerful As Some May Want You to Believe
Letters — McKinney council, Bill Ham, State Fair, health, faith
Readers question McKinney's City Council moves, remember ZZ Top's manager Bill Ham, don't agree with banning concealed carry at the State Fair and advocate support for global health.
How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope
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Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judge
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Montana wildlife commission overhauls recommended wolf quota, questioning state-backed science
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Drive game suspended Friday night
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Nebraska Secretary of State certifies online sports wagering petitions
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The Dangers of Problem Gambling in Mobile Sports Betting Apps - New York State Bar Association
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Warriors Get New Signals on Jimmy Butler Injury Rehab
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More than 5,000 hours of free entertainment await at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The 2026 Nebraska State Fair is packing more than 5,000 hours of free entertainment into its el...
HHSC Reaches Construction Milestone for Panhandle State Hospital | Texas Health and Human Services
HHSC reached a major construction milestone for the 75-bed Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo after construction crews placed the facility’s final steel beam this week.
Measures to legalize, regulate online sports betting qualify for Nebraska ballot
Two statewide measures seeking to legalize and regulate online sports betting have qualified to appear before Nebraska voters this November.
Trump underwater in 47 states and DC, new projection finds
A new YouGov/Economist projection shows Trump with negative net approval in 47 states and in D.C., with positive ratings remaining in just three states.
America Ends a Summer of Lightning-Fast Primaries and Political Speed Dating
Plot twists in several states have led to rapid-fire races that have felt more reminiscent of European-style snap campaigns than traditional American marathons.
Industrial policy meets red state politics
Manufacturing jobs aren't always as popular as politicians think.
Frisco Mayor Mark Hill focuses on business in State of the City speech
Hill said he will focus on attracting companies to Frisco as the city approaches build-out.
Wisconsin Friday night football sets stage for high school rivalries
The Reedsburg vs. Baraboo football rivalry is among the state's longest as the WIAA season kicks off this week.
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company that received a rate increase from the state after contributing $100,000 to her inaugural celebration.
Iron hydride enters an exotic state of matter under Earth's inner-core conditions
Earth's inner core, composed primarily of iron with a small percentage of light elements, may enter a superionic state at extreme pressure and temperature, according to experimental results from researchers ...
Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states.
Buc-ee's CEO eyes 'conservative, business-friendly states' for expansion
Buc-ee's co-founder and CEO Arch Aplin III recently said the company seeks expansion opportunities in "conservative, business-friendly states."
Buc-ee's CEO eyes 'conservative, business-friendly states' for expansion
Buc-ee's co-founder and CEO Arch Aplin III recently said the company seeks expansion opportunities in "conservative, business-friendly states."
US health agencies report 55 cases of E. coli and salmonella infections tied to alfalfa sprouts
U.S. health officials on Friday said they were investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli and salmonella infections linked to alfalfa sprouts.
US Health Agencies Report 55 Cases of E. Coli and Salmonella Infections Tied to Alfalfa Sprouts
Aug 21 (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Friday said they were investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli and salmonella infections linked to alfalfa sprouts. Here are more details: • The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported 55 cases ...
Penn State Health notifies public of potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital
Penn State Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.
High temperatures see business heat up for Arkansas air conditioning companies
Temperatures in Arkansas are expected to remain at record highs throughout the weekend, and local heating and air businesses are feeling the strain of the state's historic heat streak.
Friday Fun: Upper Michigan Today goes for a ride at UP State Fair
The Escanaba tradition is still going strong 98 years later. UMT showed off the festivities Friday, encouraging viewers across Upper Michigan to make their way to the fair at least once before it’s over. The U.P. State Fair runs through Aug. 23. Check out the fun here!
Storms, days of heavy rain upend businesses, nonprofits statewide
Cleanup has only just begun for the thousands of Hoosier residents and businesses affected by widespread power outages and flooding.
Detroit Students Explore Movement and Sports Science at MSU
More than 70 Detroit students visited Michigan State University to explore healthy movement, sports science and careers in kinesiology.
MASH Camps Fuel High School Students’ Interest in Healthcare
More than 450 high school students explored healthcare career paths this summer at one of 29 statewide Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) camps, sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses and Arkansas Farm Bureau.
Iowa State Football 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Prediction
Let us be honest about something. The 2026 Iowa State offense is going to need some time to figure itself out. A new quarterback making his Big 12 debut, an entirely new offensive line, and a wide receiver room still sorting out its pecking order. Jaylen Raynor is talented but nobody should expect a fully […]
Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch's death May 21 after severe pneumonia left racing fans and one of NASCAR’s most accomplished families devastated.
Virginia business preps for recreational marijuana market launch in 2027
As Virginia prepares for the recreational marijuana market, which will launch on July 1, 2027, state agencies and marijuana retail businesses are preparing for the expected surge in demand.
79th Annual New York State Woodsmen's Field Days Kick Off in Boonville
The New York State Woodsmen's Field Days are bringing excitement to Boonville as the annual event returns for its 79th year.
Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
Missouri’s oldest business association is the state’s newest big political donor.On Aug. 14, the Missouri State Medical Association split $1.5 million between t
How States Leverage Policy to Build Up Community Health Workers
Learn how states are bolstering CHWs through training, funding, and more in this Health Policy Update.
Cardinals Girls High School Flag Football Presented By State Farm Returns On Arizona's Family Sports
Third annual all-star experience set for Cardinals-Cowboys halftime
Ohio State students gain global business experience through internships
Students at The Ohio State University gained firsthand experience in global business relations this summer by participating in the Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP).Ohio State teamed with the Ohio Department of Development and other colleges around the state to recognize students who completed the internship during Global Trade in Action at ...
2026 College Football Odds: Back Penn State To Make College Football Playoff
Will Hill is putting his money on the Penn State Nittany Lions to make the College Football Playoff. Here's why.
Jackson reveals affordability plan while defending business dealings with Georgia
Facing renewed pressure over his business dealings as he runs for Georgia governor, Republican Rick Jackson pledged to end his healthcare contracting with the state by Dec. 31 if he wins the election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
FSU hosts 2026 AI Bootcamp series to aid students, faculty, staff learning and research
Florida State University students, faculty and staff are getting an in-depth lesson on artificial intelligence and its applications in research, courtesy
Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.
Where People Got Sick: E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026
This page shows where in the United States people got sick
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow gets fundraiser amid fight over his estate
As Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow, Tenisha Warner, and their 9-year-old daughter MacKenzie navigate a life without "The Cosby Show" alum, a close friend is asking the public for financial support.
Neutrogena issues first statement on Hayden Panettiere amid backlash
Following Hayden Panettiere's shocking death, fans are resurfacing some of the career revelations she shared in her final months, including her allegation that Neutrogena attempted to end their
What to know about the new Museum of Science wing opening in October
The 10,000-square-foot, $155 million venue will have state-of-the-art technology.
Cincinnati startup highlights Ohio’s top business ranking
Cincinnati startup Vixiv shows how Ohio’s tech sector is growing after CNBC ranked the state No. 1 for business.
New cohort of Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders announced for fall 2026
The Penn State Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources Talent Management have announced the selection of 27 faculty and academic leaders for the fall 2026 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program.
Get tickets to the 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards
Some of the biggest names in the energy industry will be honored this fall as Business Report’s 10/12 Industry Report hosts the Louisiana Energy Awards, recognizing the leaders, companies, and projects driving the state’s energy future. Honorees will be announced at a high-profile celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge, […]
Iowa State Fair serves up full plate of politics for Turek, Hinson
Iowa's Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek, found they couldn't escape politics at the Iowa State Fair.
Nicolais School of Business gets new home, permanent dean
Michael Driscoll, Ed.D., who served as interim dean for the past year, has been appointed dean, as the school and its faculty move to the DaSilva Academic Center on Wagner’s new extended campus, formerly the Staten Island campus of St. John’s University.
'Got to play the game': Missouri doctors group jumps into state politics with $1.5M PAC investment
The Missouri State Medical Association is the state’s newest big political donor after contributing $1.5 million to fund two new PACs.
Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
View APHIS' current dashboard of confirmed New World screwworm cases in U.S. livestock and wildlife, updated regularly by county, state, and species.
Coordinated Care Brings Free Health Screenings to Washington Communities with Statewide Vision & Dental Van Tour
Nine-day tour offers free vision and dental screenings to bolster access to critical health services in communities across the state. TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,...
BLM Southeastern States Office engages visitors at the Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show
The Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show, held July 24–26 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, brought together thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend celebrating hunting, fishing, land management, and recreation.
Scientists catch a hidden electronic state forming in just 30 femtoseconds
Scientists watched a light-triggered hidden state form inside a material in only 30 femtoseconds, revealing a step that had never been seen before. The material first entered a fleeting electronic state in which its bonds reorganized in a repeating pattern, followed by tiny atomic shifts. This ultrafast pathway could offer a new way to control electronic properties with light and help inspire faster, more responsive technologies.
Proposition 44 wrongly squeezes politics between California patients and their healthcare
Community clinics in California do not meet the arbitrary standards Proposition 44 would create, jeopardizing healthcare services statewide.