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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.
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Nolan Page
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7/16/26
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A Commonwealth Court judge ruled Pennsylvanians can use Medicaid to cover abortions, at least temporarily overturning a decades-long ban.
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Ian Karbal
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7/16/26
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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 […]
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Clark Kauffman
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7/16/26
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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.
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Tessa Armich for Talkspace
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7/16/26
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Wealth Enhancement reports on IPOs, explaining their pros and cons, how to invest in them, risks involved, and alternative strategies for investing.
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Maxwell Kayajanian, CFP for Wealth Enhancement
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7/16/26
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(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 …
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7/16/26
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2U reports that AI is transforming higher education program discovery, with many students using AI tools for initial searches, impacting visibility and credibility.
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Julien Noel for 2U
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7/16/26
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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 […]
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Amanda Watford
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7/16/26
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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.
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Melina Walling for Sentient
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7/16/26
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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 […]
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Anna Barrett
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7/16/26
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Brex reports that enterprise invoice automation optimizes accounts payable processes by addressing complex workflows, enhancing efficiency, and reducing manual tasks.
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Yolanda La for Brex
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7/16/26
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Insure.com reports homeowners insurance often inadequately covers watercraft, and a dedicated boat policy is necessary for better protection.
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Maryalene LaPonsie for Insure.com
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7/16/26
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QuickBooks reports a bipartisan bill, the PACE Act, aims to modernize payment systems, helping small business owners avoid fees and speed up access to their funds.
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Myranda Mondry for QuickBooks
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7/16/26
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Naturepedic reports that linen sheets offer multiple benefits, including health safety, durability, breathability, ease of maintenance, and ethical production.
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Arin Schultz for Naturepedic
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7/16/26
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Naturepedic reports that linen sheets offer multiple benefits, including health safety, durability, breathability, ease of maintenance, and ethical production.
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Arin Schultz for Naturepedic
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7/16/26
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Felina reports that "Off Campus" has sparked discussions about lingerie fit, showcasing bras that support various bust sizes authentically.
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Kristen Hanna for Felina
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7/16/26
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(BPT) - When temperatures rise and you need a refreshing beverage, consider sparkling milk! The idea might surprise you at first sip, but that surprise is part of the appeal. People are experimenting …
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7/16/26
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A Davenport chiropractor has agreed to surrender his license after being accused of leaving a patient paralyzed due to a botched treatment. The Iowa Board of Chiropractic recently charged L. Anthony Dietrich, who had been licensed to perform chiropractic in Iowa since 1998, with professional incompetence based on an alleged failure to conform to the […]
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Clark Kauffman
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7/16/26
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Life Extension reports 15 summer supplements that help maintain health during warmer months, addressing hydration, skin care, immune support, and energy levels.
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Brooke Diaz for Life Extension
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7/16/26
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TOPEKA — Repercussions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act hit the Kansas budget with at least $16.4 million in costs and affected residents who lost health insurance and access to food assistance benefits. Nonprofit leaders on Tuesday delved into the effects of President Donald Trump’s reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, which passed about one year […]
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Morgan Chilson
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7/16/26
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Spring Health reports that effective mental health assessments connect employees to the right care and utilize validated tools, dynamic branching, and clear outcomes reporting for optimal workplace wellbeing.
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Hayden Goethe for Spring Health
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7/16/26
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AI notetakers have sat in on 1 in 3 US workers' meetings, but only a third say they were asked first
Kolmogorov Law reports that as a federal judge prepares to hear Otter.ai's bid to dismiss a wiretap class action on July 15, a new survey of 500 employed U.S. adults finds the bots already embedded in American meetings, consent practice inconsistent at best, and two-thirds of workers unaware that the strictest state laws require everyone's yes.
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Pavel Kolmogorov for Kolmogorov Law
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7/16/26
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Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series with Nebraska gubernatorial candidates about their pivot from the May 12 primary election to the Nov. 3 general election. LINCOLN — As former state Sen. Lynne Walz looks ahead to November in her bid to unseat a sitting Republican governor, she says she feels “really encouraged” […]
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Zach Wendling
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7/16/26
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The board overseeing health insurance for Alabama state employees will likely consider benefit changes and withdrawals from a trust fund amid financial uncertainty, rising health costs and “difficult choices,” its CEO said Wednesday. Changes could be presented to the State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB) in September, CEO Stephanie Azar said. “The board has been hearing […]
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Anna Barrett
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7/16/26
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Heat-related deaths jumped to 19 in the first half of the summer, with eight of those coming during the brutal heat wave around the Fourth of July, putting the state on track to record the second-most heat deaths in 15 years, new data shows
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Mayah Nachman
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7/16/26
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