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The 25 books startups and founders bought most in the first half of 2026, according to Brex spend data

Brex reports on the 25 books most purchased by founders in the first half of 2026, highlighting a shift towards biographies and essential management skills. more
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For Yukon River residents, salmon shortages have health consequences

When 26-year-old Tirzah Bryant was a kid, she knew how to watch the cottonwood trees along the Yukon River for the sign that it was time to fish for salmon. “We know that the fish are coming when the cotton’s flying from the cottonwood,” she said.  But run collapses and successive fishing closures along the […] more
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4 in 5 Americans report financial stress. Here's what it’s doing to their mental health.

LifeStance Health reports that 83% of Americans face financial stress, impacting mental health, particularly among millennials and Gen Z, leading to anxiety and depression. more
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How interest rates work in 2026: A plain-English guide for everyday borrowers

CreditNinja reports that interest rates, determined by factors like central bank policies and credit scores, greatly affect borrowing costs.  more
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5 Wireless Chargers College Students Actually Need This Semester

(BPT) - Between move-in checklists and hectic unpacking days, it's easy to overlook one small item that could make a big difference to your college student's dorm setup — a good wireless … more

What does 'earned media' mean in the AI era?

(BPT) - Key takeawaysThe prevalence of AI search engines has fundamentally changed how consumers discover brands.AI systems assess the value of a brand's content in terms of credibility, authority, … more

AI layoff anxiety is fueling employee disengagement

Founder Reports details how AI-related layoffs are leading to increased employee disengagement, with many feeling their efforts are pointless amid job insecurity.  more
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Why cycling fans are traveling to watch the world’s biggest races in person

EF Adventures reports that cycling fans are increasingly traveling to watch major races live, drawn by the unique landscapes and experiences of the sport. more
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After a man dies in police custody, residents in a Missouri town demand answers

SIKESTON — Not everyone at Lloyd Gilmore’s funeral knew him well. One woman, who had ironed her clothes two days in advance, said she just wanted to be there for his family. School-age children, guided by their parents, approached his open casket in the sanctuary of Cornerstone Baptist Church and peeked inside. Other people looked […] more
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Idaho women say anti-abortion website’s articles are ‘false and defamatory’

Three women who spoke publicly about seeking abortions amid fatal fetal diagnoses while living in Idaho are among a group demanding an anti-abortion website retract its “defamatory” statements made about them.  Attorneys from an abortion-rights legal group called Amplify Legal sent a letter on July 15 to the anti-abortion advocacy website Live Action for posts […] more
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More than 80,000 Alabamians have lost food assistance, according to study

More than 80,000 Alabamians lost access to a federal anti-hunger program after Congress passed new restrictions on it, according to a new analysis. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning think tank based in Washington D.C., participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fell 11% between July 2025, when President […] more
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North Dakota grocers prepare for new SNAP restrictions amid uncertainty

The federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in 2025, dramatically reshaped aspects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income families pay for groceries. One of those changes was the introduction of the Healthy Choice Waiver, which allows states to restrict the use of SNAP benefits for certain products, like candy […] more
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When the boss sat in the same pew: Crittenden County and the mining that didn’t turn bloody

In the 1930s, as Harlan County, Kentucky, erupted into one of the most violent labor conflicts in American history, a quiet reality was unfolding two hundred miles to the west. In Crittenden County, men went into the ground every morning to dig fluorspar—a mineral essential to building the steel for Allied ships, the aluminum for […] more
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Va. hospitals predict $31B reduction in state’s Medicaid funding if proposed CMS rule passes 

A proposed federal rule stemming from the reconciliation bill Congress passed last summer includes additional policy changes that would reduce Medicaid payments to healthcare facilities, a step hospital chains warn exceeds the provision Congress approved and President Donald Trump signed.  Public comment closed this week on a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare and […] more
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Virginia Beach doctor pushes hospitals to establish protocols for dealing with Parkinson’s patients

By Yiqing Wang/WHRO Howard Weinberg keeps his Parkinson’s medication in a small container attached to his keychain, so he always has it wherever he goes. The retired doctor from Virginia Beach has to take the medication every six hours, at 1 o’clock and 7 o’clock, day and night. For him, that schedule is not optional. […] more
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Virginia explores 3-year bachelor’s degrees and more state headlines

• “Virginia explores 3-year bachelor’s degrees.” — Axios  • “Hegseth turns to University of North Carolina, Virginia Tech after cutting Ivy League ties.” — The Hill • “Virginia honors Richmond soldier who gave his life trying to save fellow soldier.” — WAVY • “VDH monitoring cyclosporiasis cases in Virginia.” — CBS 19 News • “Amazon […] more
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As national death rate dips, some states did better than others

The nation’s death rate may have fallen to a historic low last year as many of the killers of young people such as drug overdoses, gun homicides and traffic accidents continued receding in 2025, according to new federal statistics.   States have not shared equally in the success, though, according to a Stateline analysis of provisional […] more
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State pours $21M into removal of aging, leaking petroleum tanks

Indiana has helped remove or plug up more than 500 outdated or failing underground tanks storing gas, diesel and other hazardous materials, but hundreds remain. more
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Maryland cyclosporiasis cases spike, part of a national surge in intestinal illness cases

Confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis had reached 110 in Maryland as of Tuesday, up from 69 just a week ago, state health officials said, part of a nationwide surge in the gastrointestinal illness that causes nausea, fatigue, bloating and severe diarrhea. more
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BookTrib’s Bites: Secrets, Legacies and Second Chances

(BookTrib) - “Day of Wrath” by Otho EskinThere are secrets within the Church. Some are worth killing for.When Washington, D.C. homicide detective Marko Zorn arrives at the city’s cathedral, he … more
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Past and present World Food Prize leaders say solving hunger brings people together

Twenty years after writing an opinion editorial calling for the establishment of the Iowa Hunger Summit, former governors Terry Branstad and Tom Vilsack and former U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Quinn celebrated the legacy of the summit Wednesday. Quinn, former U.S. ambassador to Cambodia, said through his career, which included serving as president of the World Food […] more
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A year after crisis, no clear answers for school district risk pools

Members of the Londonderry School Board had barely begun their budgeting process last September when they received a jolt. SchoolCare, the organization that provided the district’s health care, said it had underestimated the cost of claims, and Londonderry owed $2.1 million to fill the gap. If the district didn’t pay the surprise fee by January, […] more
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak surges to over 4,173 confirmed cases

The number of cases of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic infection linked to contaminated water or food that causes severe intestinal issues — has more than doubled to over 4,173 cases across 41 states this week, up from the 1,645 confirmed cases in 34 states reported last week by the federal Centers for Disease Control and […] more
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Planned Parenthood endorses Pingree, says rivals can’t be trusted on abortion rights

Planned Parenthood’s local political arm endorsed Democratic candidate Hannah Pingree on Wednesday, saying she is the only candidate in the gubernatorial race who would expand abortion rights while arguing her Republican and independent opponents cannot be trusted to protect them. At a press conference announcing the support of the Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund PAC, […] more
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Arkansas lawsuit accuses drugmakers of undermining access to discount program

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued multiple major drugmakers Tuesday, alleging they undermined healthcare providers’ access to a federal drug discount program. The 22 defendants include 13 drug manufacturers, their related corporate entities and data management firm Second Sight Solutions. The complaint filed in Polk County Circuit Court claims the defendants, among them Pfizer and […] more
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