The tragedies at Myers Park High School have prompted necessary conversations across Charlotte about youth mental health and what more can be done to support young people before they reach a crisis point. Those conversations matter. But while the recent discussion has centered on one school and one community, the challenge is hardly unique to Mecklenburg County. Across […]
It’s not hard to find data that points to a farm crisis in our state. Arkansas not only lost 166,000 acres of farmland in five years, but also led the country in farm bankruptcies in 2025. There’s no shortage of reasons why this is happening: land prices have soared, land is lost to development, older […]
Tennessee marked four years under a near-total abortion ban with the June 24 anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, under which the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the state’s law to ban abortions to take effect. Tennessee Republicans claimed Dobbs as a major victory. But they won’t acknowledge the growing body of evidence suggesting abortion bans contribute […]
For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat vacant.” […]
• “Power line legal battle heads to Virginia Supreme Court.” — Fox 5 DC • “Early voting deadline approaches for Virginia primary election.” — WSET • “Study: Virginia has the sixth-best school system in the U.S.” — WAVY • “Adoptees in Virginia can now access birth records without court order.” — WRIC • “Report finds […]
The Trump administration has a new plan for teenagers learning about pregnancy: Beginning this summer, it will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and “reproductive goals counseling.” The plan will also emphasize abstinence from sex and the importance of marriage. In doing so, it will pivot away […]
Mothers told Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday that they would be unable to work — risking homelessness — without childcare vouchers for their young kids. “I wouldn’t be able to work without it,” said Jasmine Williams, whose children attend Shepherd Community Center’s Minnie Hartmann Neighborhood Childcare facility in Indianapolis. “I feel like it has […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reversing course on a change to a federal crop insurance policy to allow farmers to buy more protection if weather or field conditions prevent them from planting a crop. USDA had eliminated the option to buy additional prevented planting insurance going into the 2026 growing season. This raised concerns […]
Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare advised recreators to stay out of Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs on Monday, after recent samples revealed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. Monday’s advisory comes after the department issued the same warning for Crane Creek Reservoir in Washington County earlier this month. The advisories show the continuing effects of […]
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System -- that people can't pursue cases simultaneously in state and federal courts -- was procedural, but it will have significant beneficial implications for healthcare, writes Gene Ransom.
South Dakota should spend opioid settlement money in the coming years to address the needs of people entering or leaving prisons and jails, according to an assessment prepared for the state Department of Social Services. The department commissioned the $325,000 statewide needs assessment to help guide the state’s investment of settlement dollars. The inadequacy of […]
North Carolina is reporting 561 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 20, 2026, but the cause of the state’s growing outbreak remains a mystery. Dr. Carl Williams, state public health veterinarian for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, told reporters Tuesday that while some states were able to identify lettuce as the source […]
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is freezing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota in an effort to crack down on fraud. Medicaid is the public health insurance for people with low incomes, including some disabled and elderly people, jointly funded by state and federal dollars. The U.S. Department […]
Prior to 2018, child marriage was legal in all 50 states. As of 2026, 17 states have passed bans. In SC, 16- and 17-year-old can get married, with parental permission.
Hone Health reports 83% of peptide-aware Americans support FDA making seven popular peptides accessible through compounding pharmacies with prescriptions.
(BPT) - It's a scorching summer weekend, but the heat wave hasn't stopped you from gathering outdoors for a good old-fashioned cookout with friends and family. You're busy searing meats and veggies …
Parlani Party Rentals reports that corporate gatherings are essential for employee retention, as they enhance engagement and company culture beyond just competitive pay.
PeopleFinders reports that summer scams are on the rise, with common types including travel imposters, gambling schemes, unpaid toll claims, and disaster relief fraud.
NB1, in collaboration with DataPulse Research, reports that in Sardinia's Blue Zone, men reach the age of 100 nearly as often as women, linked to a unique gut microbe called Akkermansia muciniphila.
Four federal agencies are collaborating on connecting sports to academic success, health and job opportunities, particularly for youth living in public housing.
LawtonCates reports that manufacturers' goodwill repairs cover vehicle issues post-warranty at their discretion, offering potential savings but limited protections.
Accredited Debt Relief reports on essential steps to take in the first 30 days after a layoff, emphasizing emotional recovery and financial planning.
BusesForSale reports that school buses, often overlooked in daily life, become vital during disasters, like evacuations, highlighting the need for pre-planning.
Democratic and Republican New Mexico lawmakers expressed frustration Monday over the slow rollout of a program meant to revive the state’s behavioral health system.
