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Blue Cross to return as the NC State Health Plan’s third-party administrator

What was old is new again – Blue Cross NC will return to processing State Health Plan benefit claims as its third-party administrator, replacing Aetna in 2028. Aetna has been the health plan’s third-party administrator since 2025, after health plan trustees, guided by former state Treasurer Dale Folwell, decided to stop working with Blue Cross, […] more
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SC agency considers entering the carbon business to improve state forests

SC natural resources agency wants to get into the business of selling credits to environmentally friendly and carbon neutral companies. more
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Extreme heat is coming to Utah this week. Doctors urge caution

With extreme heat warnings issued for northern Utah this weekend, physicians are urging Utahns to be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Temperatures of up to 107 degrees are possible for the Wasatch Front and Cache Valley on Saturday from noon to 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Other […] more
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Eight school-based health clinics close in Southwest Virginia as federal funding pressures mount

Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southwest Virginia have shut down eight school-based health clinics, prompting the Virginia Community Healthcare Association to urge U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, to intervene. The association, which represents FQHCs across the state, sent Griffith a letter Thursday about the closures.  The outreach program had served as an extension of health […] more
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Aproveche al máximo sus viajes por carretera este verano y prémiese durante el camino.

(BPT) - Puntos clave:Los gastos de los viajes por carretera en verano pueden acumularse, pero con un poco de planificación puede conseguir recompensas por el camino.Lleve su auto al taller … more

Uncertainty creeps in for Oklahoma’s agriculture industry after trade deal misses deadline

U.S. agricultural goods make up a piece of the trade pie among the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The U.S.’s neighboring countries are important markets for Oklahoma. Last week, the U.S. declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement(USMCA), which replaced the North America Free Trade Agreement in 2020. That doesn’t mean the agreement is canceled. Instead, […] more
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West Virginia Department of Human Services announces ‘pause’ of SNAP soda ban

Two weeks after a federal judge ruled against a ban on West Virginia’s federal food assistance program being used to buy soda, the state Department of Human Services announced Friday a “pause” on the ban. more
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Platner’s exit from Maine’s Senate race leaves Democrats in a deep financial hole

OpenSecrets reports that Graham Platner's exit from Maine's Senate race leaves Democrats in a financial hole, complicating their bid to regain control. more
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6 rules of car show etiquette every attendee should know

RealTruck.com reports on six essential etiquette rules for car show attendees, emphasizing respect for vehicles, thoughtful interactions, and personal responsibility. more
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Three Kansas GOP candidates for governor share harmony, hostility in party-sponsored debate

A trio of Kansas Republicans seeking to be elected governor — Philip Sarnecki, Charlotte O'Hara and Scott Schwab — dive into the issues on televised debate. more
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Pharmaceutical marketplaces: How online platforms are changing drug purchasing

PrimeRx reports on how digital pharmaceutical marketplaces are improving drug purchasing for pharmacies, offering transparency and competitive pricing amid industry challenges. more
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North Dakota AI committee releases agenda for first meeting next week

The new committee tasked with studying artificial intelligence and data centers ahead of North Dakota’s 2027 legislative session has released the agenda for its first meeting.  The inaugural meeting of the committee is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Bismarck.  The committee will hear presentations on how other states and the federal government are regulating […] more
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New Mexico behavioral health committee signs off on $8M plan for northern region

The committee tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of New Mexico’s behavioral health care infrastructure on Thursday unanimously approved an $8 million plan for the second of 13 regional proposals aimed at doing so. more
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Premiums rise, but overall costs could fall for NC State Health Plan members under a new system

State health plan members will pay less for their care beginning next year if they use UNC Hospitals, Novant Health, and Iredell Health System under a new plan adopted to help lower costs for state employees and the State Health Plan. State Health Plan trustees on Friday agreed to contracts with three health systems designated […] more
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Gen Z’s political gender divide is now showing up in schools

The 74 reports a widening political gender divide among Gen Z, with young women strongly supporting Democrats while young men gravitate towards Republicans, reflecting contrasting views in schools.  more
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Among the millions of Americans affected after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 100,000 Tennesseans lost SNAP food aid

Tennessee Lookout reports that since the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 100,000 Tennesseans have lost their SNAP food aid.  more
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Taking a summer vacation thanks to AI

Jump reports that AI assistants are empowering financial advisors to take summer vacations with more freedom, enhancing efficiency and communication while they’re away. more
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May cause joy: The full-spectrum health benefits of dance

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on positive news and inspiring stories, highlighting solutions to societal issues and promoting hope and optimism. more
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Trump administration targets state AI laws over ideology

The Trump administration is continuing its pushback against state artificial intelligence laws that it views as ideologically biased, proposing a new Federal Trade Commission policy. The proposed policy statement, which is open for public comment through July 31, would affect how the FTC regulates AI companies. The agency said it’s meant to address concerns that […] more
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Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves

Grist reports native plants, once seen as weeds, are now in high demand, with sales booming at events like the Kilbourn Park plant sale, surpassing attendance records. more
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USA 250, Algeria 64: A shared weekend of independence days among World Cup allies

LAWRENCE — The bond built between this college town and the Algerian national soccer team during its World Cup stay came together last weekend with back-to-back independence days. On July 4, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of their break from British rule, tossing tea in Boston Harbor and launching a democracy that would grow into […] more
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The quest to build a better AI tutor

The Hechinger Report reports that AI tutors show promise but can backfire if students rely too heavily on them.  more
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Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

Grist reports that major banks are increasing financing for fossil fuels, undermining climate commitments and supporting the petrochemical industry's growth strategy. more
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NV tobacco taxes need to be reformed, reallocated, and raised, coalition says

A coalition of health organizations are urging lawmakers to consider nearly doubling Nevada’s cigarette tax and dedicating some of that funding to tobacco prevention and cessation programs. “Today we’re generating significant tobacco revenue but investing very little back into helping people quit or preventing youth from starting,” said Jennifer Atlas, the Nevada government relations director […] more
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Holiday weekend heat-deaths labeled ‘mass casualty event’ by advocates

With 29 deaths in five days, advocates label holiday weekend heat-related deaths a 'mass casualty' event and urge NJ to do more to protect vulnerable residents. more
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