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How video games can teach and preserve American naval history

(BPT) - Key takeawaysVideo games can be a powerful tool for teaching and preserving history.World of Warships, a naval battle multiplayer game, offers players an opportunity to immerse themselves in … more

7/17/26 05:01 AM

Food truck removed from Statehouse Market over slogan; could have free speech implications

A food truck that’s been a regular at the Indiana Statehouse’s weekly market for about two years had its participation revoked over a slogan on the side of the vehicle, and one law professor thinks it brings First Amendment questions. In an email to Smash Daddy’s Burgers, Fries, Etc., a state personnel department official said […] more

Jack Forrest | 7/17/26 04:30 AM

Medicaid funding returning to Ohio’s reproductive health clinics, impacts of yearlong freeze unknown

Now that a freeze on Medicaid funding specifically targeted at Planned Parenthood locations and clinics who provide abortion has expired, Ohio’s facilities are working to bring back services they couldn’t afford during the yearlong funding pause. Though federal law already prohibits Medicaid dollars from being used for abortion services, clinics who also happen to provide […] more

Susan Tebben | 7/17/26 03:55 AM

As Trump administration offloads federal office space, what takes its place?

The Trump administration is moving more aggressively than prior administrations to trim the federal government’s massive real estate portfolio, but what happens next for these recently sold buildings — and those marked for disposal — is still coming into focus. more

Federal News Network | 7/16/26 08:37 PM

Utah’s air pollution cocktail linked to preterm birth, study says

The air pollution cocktail that expectant mothers often breathe in Utah is associated with more preterm births, University of Utah researchers found in a new study. That repeated exposure to a combination of air pollutants during early pregnancy stages, even in moderate levels, is associated with nearly three times greater odds of preterm birth, researchers […] more

Alixel Cabrera | 7/16/26 07:43 PM

RFK Jr. comes to Tampa to roll out ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ pledge

TAMPA — U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins came to Tampa General Hospital Thursday to celebrate hospital officials signing on to the Trump administration’s new dietary initiative, the ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ pledge, designed to improve hospital food. “It’s really incredible […] more

Mitch Perry | 7/16/26 07:19 PM

New Mexico local governments lag in spending opioid settlement funds, new report finds

The new report from the Office of the State Auditor found that 15 of 33 counties had not reported any opioid settlement spending by mid-2025. more

Patrick Lohmann | 7/16/26 06:32 PM

Scholten leads House Democrats seeking answers on Grand Rapids airman’s death

After calling for a full investigation into an influenza outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids) is leading a group of House Democrats demanding answers about the Department of Defense’s decision to rescind its influenza vaccine requirements and the death of an airman from Grand Rapids. Keon McDaniel […] more

Kyle Davidson | 7/16/26 05:33 PM

Pennsylvania poised to strike down its last law criminalizing HIV

Decades after state lawmakers created criminal charges penalizing people living with HIV in the name of public health, a bill striking the “stigmatizing” language only needs Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signature to become law. “People living with HIV in Pennsylvania are finally being seen and heard as citizens deserving of dignity (and) protections — not punishment,” […] more

Whitney Downard | 7/16/26 05:02 PM

RI state budget extends pilot program offering fruit and veggie discounts to SNAP recipients

More than 140,000 Rhode Islanders receiving SNAP benefits will have another year of access to fresh produce discounts at select grocery stores thanks to funding in the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget that extends the Eat Well, Be Well program. more

Nolan Page | 7/16/26 05:02 PM

Pennsylvanians can use Medicaid to cover abortions — at least for now

A Commonwealth Court judge ruled Pennsylvanians can use Medicaid to cover abortions, at least temporarily overturning a decades-long ban. more

Ian Karbal | 7/16/26 04:40 PM

Iowa physician sues federal agency over report tied to 2015 patient death

An Iowa physician who successfully challenged the state’s efforts to privately sanction him for incompetence is now suing the federal government. In 2017, the Iowa Board of Medicine issued Dr. Mark B. Irland, a licensed physician who practiced primarily in Marengo, what it called a “confidential letter of warning.” Court records show the board sent […] more

Clark Kauffman | 7/16/26 04:39 PM

How artificial intelligence is changing the mental health space

Talkspace reports that AI is transforming mental health care through tools like chatbots and predictive analytics, but it cannot replace human therapists' empathy and expertise. more

Tessa Armich for Talkspace | 7/16/26 03:30 PM

IPO guide: The pros and cons of investing in an IPO and how to do it

Wealth Enhancement reports on IPOs, explaining their pros and cons, how to invest in them, risks involved, and alternative strategies for investing. more

Maxwell Kayajanian, CFP for Wealth Enhancement | 7/16/26 03:00 PM

Viral Puerto Rico Song Gets Official Music Video

(BPT) - What started as a humorous, AI-generated song has grown into a full-scale celebration of Puerto Rico. Pittsburgh comedian Bill Stiteler, known as Saxboy Billy, went viral in May 2026 with … more

7/16/26 02:53 PM

How AI is reshaping higher education program discovery

2U reports that AI is transforming higher education program discovery, with many students using AI tools for initial searches, impacting visibility and credibility. more

Julien Noel for 2U | 7/16/26 02:30 PM

Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up.

The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog or pulling weeds in your backyard. It just wants a ride and a meal. As ticks spread into new parts of the country and emergency room visits for tick bites climb higher than usual, states are scrambling to monitor […] more

Amanda Watford | 7/16/26 02:26 PM

Looksmaxxers. University researchers. Celebrities. They all want colostrum.

Sentient reports on the rising demand for colostrum, a nutrient-rich "liquid gold," driven by influencers, celebrities, and health trends, causing shortages and ethical concerns. more

Melina Walling for Sentient | 7/16/26 02:10 PM

Alabama Department of Public Health confirms 11 cyclosporiasis cases in state

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Thursday the state has 11 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite that causes intestinal illness and has been spreading around the country. Nine of Alabama’s cases are in the northern district, one in the northeastern district and one in the southwestern district, said Ryan Easterling, director of […] more

Anna Barrett | 7/16/26 01:06 PM