Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley warned of risks to local health services amid the federal government shutdown, stressing the importance of federal funding for vulnerable residents.

Union County law enforcement officers rappelled off Raleigh's 19-story Pendo Building to support Special Olympics North Carolina, raising funds and awareness for local athletes.

Dr. Heather M. Rice of CSU will be inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing, recognizing her contributions to maternal and infant health and health equity.

Senator Ruben Gallego urges Frontier Communications to negotiate fair wages for Navajo Nation workers, highlighting a pay gap in his letter to the CEO.

Governor Polis is urging lawmakers to pass a balanced budget to prevent a federal shutdown, warning of economic fallout including higher health premiums and loss of tourism revenue in Colorado.

AG Gentner Drummond advocates for jams on cell phones in prisons, backed by 21 other attorneys general, requesting the FCC to change current policies to stop inmates' illicit communications.

The ISS, a symbol of global partnership and scientific progress, will plunge into the ocean in 2030, concluding continuous human presence in orbit since 2000.

The Tennessee Supreme Court has set execution dates for four people, including the state's only woman on death row, Christa Gail Pike, for 2026. Concerns over the death penalty and execution methods persist.

Arizona lawmakers Willoughby and Shamp are urging a pause on new disability assessment policies to include community input, citing concerns over the impact on vulnerable residents.

Miami-Dade's Office of Elevator Safety merges with the RER to streamline services and improve efficiency in elevator permitting and inspection processes.

The EEOC has sued Talecris Plasma Resources for disability discrimination, stating they rescinded a job offer to a nurse with a disability, violating the ADA.

Louisette Abikou, a nurse from Benin, overcame financial barriers to pursue a Ph.D. in nursing at UC College, aiming to combat gender-based violence and improve women's health.

Milwaukee County supervisors criticize the executive's 2026 budget for prioritizing law enforcement funding over community services, with potential cuts to behavioral health and transit.