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During the last half-dozen years of Hannah Arendt’s life, the celebrated political and moral philosopher, who died in 1975, was shaken by a series of personal and political crises. Not only was she still dealing with the fallout from her book Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Study in the Banality of Evil, but Arendt lost two... The post Hannah Arendt could have anticipated the Trump administration’s lies in Minnesota — and elsewhere appeared first on The Forward.

Asked to identify cases that boost their own candidacy and expose weaknesses in their opponent, both Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor pointed to the same voting rights decision Judicial philosophies clash as both Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates point to same case to highlight their fitness for the high court is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But training the other arm might actually lead to more gains.

In a 2019 text message exchange, Steve Bannon boasted to Jeffrey Epstein about his role in a privately funded border wall near El Paso, an effort later tied to fraud charges and convictions. The post Text messages show Steve Bannon bragged to Jeffrey Epstein about secretly building private border wall near El Paso appeared first on El Paso Matters.

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s super PAC, In This Together, raised almost $1.4 million in the second half of 2025, according to its latest filing with the Federal Election Commission. As a super PAC, In This Together can accept contributions of unlimited amounts, and it got some big ones: $100,000 from Churchill Downs, $100,000 from […]

OPINION - The past year has made one thing painfully clear: we know what must change to prevent future megafires, and the time to act is now.

A staffing exodus at Olympic National Park has put salmon recovery efforts in jeopardy. The post Trouble on the Elwha: Trump’s Budget Cuts Undermine Iconic Salmon Restoration Project appeared first on The Revelator.

Americans feel their health care costs are going up faster than other household expenses, hold President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans responsible and say the issue will factor into their votes in this year’s midterm elections, according to a poll published Thursday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF.  Three-quarters of voters polled, including majorities of […]

Columbus Road will be closed at number 65, between Second Street and North Lancaster until completion of a water main repair. The post Columbus Road closure: Monday, Feb. 2 appeared first on Athens County Independent.

Does Alberta need a new oil pipeline? Is the Trans Mountain pipeline full? Questions are swirling — here’s what you need to know

The family of the late South Sudanese politician Steward Sorobo Budia has written to the The post Family seeks reparations after late politician Steward named in decree appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top […]

States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top […]

Haitian American doctor and public health leader Dr. Alister Martin has been named New York City’s new health commissioner, returning to serve the city where he grew up. The post Haitian American Dr. Alister Martin named NYC health commissioner appeared first on The Haitian Times.

Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.

Students across Washoe County took part in a nationwide walkout to protest the actions of federal immigration officers.

(The Center Square) – Milwaukee’s fire chief says it is long past time the state requires sprinklers in every apartment building in Wisconsin. Fire Chief Aaron Lipski has been pushing for an updated state law for months. Wisconsin currently requires all buildings built after 1974 to have sprinklers, but all buildings before are grandfathered in. He wants to change that. There is a plan at the statehouse from Milwaukee Democrats to allow local governments in Wisconsin to set their own rules. But that legislation is stalled and likely won't get a hearing this spring. "Am I optimistic that ends up in some big victory? I'd be lying if I said I am. I'm not optimistic about it, but we have to keep the conversation going," the chief said on UpFront. The biggest roadblock to a new sprinkler requirement is the cost. Republican lawmakers say it would simply cost too much to require building owners to retrofit every building in the state with sprinklers. Those costs, lawmakers say, would then be passed on to renters through higher rents. Lipski said, however, that focusing on the costs of sprinklers ignores the cost of not having them. "Why is it that fire suppression and fire safety takes a backseat to all the other concerns all the time? Why is it that us attempting to just have a conversation about this is met with vociferous opposition from the most powerful man in our state government? How is that possible?" Lipski asked. Lipski's comments came as Milwaukee firefighters dealt with another fire in another building that the chief said didn't have sprinklers. Firefighters rescued eight people from an apartment fire Sunday morning. The fire broke out around 5:30 am at an apartment building near 77th Street and Green Tree Road. The chief said the fire started in a shared hallway near the front door, which blocked people from getting out. "At 5:30am today, @MilFireDept responded to fire in a multi-family dwelling, this one in the 6600 block of N 77th. 8 civilians rescued (including 2 infants), 7 via ladders and 1 interior; 2 additional with broken legs from jumping. NO SPRINKLERS," the chief wrote on X. Lipski said that the fire happened just hours before his taped interview on UpFront about the sprinkler requirement was "unreal timing."

Concord Infrastructure Partners gives nine Michigan communities 48 hours to decide on $285 million data center proposal, with no takers.

(The Center Square) – Former New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu, bidding to flip one of the state's two U.S. Senate seats for Republicans, has drawn an endorsement from second-term Republican President Donald Trump. Trump on Sunday backed his former critic over former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown. The race is one of several pivotal to majority in the chamber in the 2026 midterms. Third-term Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, having turned 79 last Wednesday, in March of last year said she would not seek another six-year term. She's a former governor and defeated Sununu in 2008. "John is strongly supported by the most highly respected leaders in New Hampshire, and many Republicans in the U.S. Senate and, as your next senator, he will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda," Trump wrote on social media. Sununu has a record of backing Trump rivals and served as national cochairman on the 2016 Republican presidential campaign of then-Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who refused to support Trump as the party's nominee. Sununu thanked Trump for his support and said his bid to return to the Senate "has and always will be about standing up for New Hampshire – every single day." Brown dismissed Trump's endorsement in a social media post that said New Hampshire voters will be "the ultimate authority" which GOP candidate in the race deserves their support. "I am running to ensure our America First agenda is led by someone who views this mission not as a career path, but as a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service," he wrote on social media Sunday night. "My priorities for New Hampshire remain clear: a stronger economy, a secure border, reliable and affordable energy and better health care for our veterans. This mission has always been about you, not me." The Senate Leadership Fund, aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, was among those who praised the endorsement. In a Monday statement, it said Sununu "is the clear choice to be New Hampshire's next U.S. senator, and President Trump's critical endorsement has put an end to the primary." The decision by Shaheen has prompted a flurry of candidates in what is likely to be a competitive race that could help determine a majority of the U.S. Senate in next year's midterms. Brown, a former New Zealand ambassador who lost a New Hampshire Senate race against Shaheen in 2014, got into the race early by declaring his candidacy before Shaheen announced she would not be running for another term. Sununu announced last month that he was making a comeback bid to reclaim the seat he lost to Democrats 17 years ago. The veteran politician, whose lineage hails from one of New Hampshire's most storied political families, represented New Hampshire in the Senate from 2003 to 2008 after serving in the House of Representatives. A University of New Hampshire poll released in September found 42% of likely Republican voters favor Sununu versus 27% who would vote for Brown, in a primary matchup. About 31% of those polled were still undecided. Tejasinha Sivalingam is the third candidate in the primary. On the Democratic side, four-term Rep. Chris Pappas will face off against state Rep. Jared Sullivan and political newcomer Karishma Manzur for the party's nomination to run for the Senate seat.

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. But there are still ways to find care. Over the next decade, the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to slash nearly $1 trillion in spending from Medicaid, the state-federal program for people with low incomes and disabilities. The implementation of new work rules will cause some beneficiaries to lose their Medicaid coverage. Millions of Americans are facing enormous increases in their out-of-pocket costs for ACA coverage. So far, 1.2 million fewer people have signed up for Obamacare plans compared with last year, and health policy analysts estimate more will lose coverage as they fail to pay their premiums. Health costs are a top concern for Americans. Two-thirds of the public say they are somewhat or very worried about affording health care, more than express the same worries about utilities, food, housing, or gas, according to a January poll from KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. “All of this pain just doesn’t have to be there,” said Cheryl Fish-Parcham, director of private coverage at the health consumer group Families USA. Doctors and health policy researchers say health coverage, of any kind, is the best protection against major medical debt. Caitlin Donovan, a senior director at the Patient Advocate Foundation, recommends exhausting every available option for health coverage before going uninsured. Even a high-deductible plan can protect patients from medical bankruptcy “if the absolute worst-case scenario happens,” she said. Here are five ways that the uninsured can find affordable care. 1. Don’t be afraid to talk with your doctor about money Patients can be hesitant to tell their doctors they’re uninsured or be wary of expressing concern about being able to afford care. But some hospitals, physicians, and other providers offer cheaper cash pay options, said Cynthia Cox, a senior vice president and the director of the Program on the ACA at KFF. Often prices are negotiable. “Always ask,” she said. How New York’s state health chief is navigating the ‘Great Desensitivation’ Health care providers can make adjustments if they know patients are worried about money, said Ateev Mehrotra, a doctor and researcher at Brown University. “If my patient tells me, ‘Doc, I’m gonna have to pay for this out-of-pocket,’ I’m gonna make a different risk calculus,” Mehrotra said. That doesn’t mean a patient won’t get the care they need, he said. A doctor, for instance, might order an ultrasound instead of an MRI, which is more expensive. 2. Search for providers that specifically work with uninsured patients If your usual provider won’t budge on prices, then search for providers that cater to patients without insurance. Federally qualified health centers, or FQHCs, and other community clinics offer routine and non-emergency care, such as treatment for flu or infection, for low-income residents and the uninsured. Community health centers charge based on a sliding scale and see 52 million patients annually in some of the country’s most underserved areas, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers. The Trump administration has made funding cuts that might lead some of the country’s approximately 1,500 FQHCs to close or cut services. But the administration still maintains a site to find a local center. Planned Parenthood also accepts uninsured patients. Its centers test for sexually transmitted diseases, provide birth control options, and offer postpartum and gender-affirming care and other services. And the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics also offers a tool to help people find free or low-cost care. Most community clinics don’t offer specialty care, but they can usually refer patients who need more intensive services to providers willing to work with uninsured patients. And academic medical centers tend to have more charity care programs that help uninsured patients lower their bills. “If you’re uninsured or even underinsured, you might be able to qualify for a significant discount on the cost of your care,” Cox said. Still, be wary of heading to the emergency room, which is the most expensive place to get care. While ERs are federally required to stabilize all patients regardless of their ability to pay, they can still leave you with a big bill — and often do. 3. Call your local health department Health services vary widely from county to county, but many offer free vaccinations, family planning services, and testing for sexually transmitted infections, as well as for flu, Covid, and tuberculosis. Some county health departments also offer more advanced care, such as dental services and mental health or substance abuse programs. And some states have consumer assistance programs that can guide residents in finding care, Fish-Parcham said. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program makes free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings available to low-income women in all states and territories. And some states cover screenings for other types of cancer as well. 4. It’s easier to shop around for drugs than doctors Don’t just fill your prescription at the closest pharmacy. Instead, research generic drug options and look around for the best price on brand names. A handful of sites such as GoodRx and WellRx offer comparison shopping tools and information on other ways to get drug discounts. And some retailers offer low-cost access to common prescription drugs — at prices cheaper than you would find if you had insurance. Walmart, for instance, sells 90-day prescriptions of dozens of generic versions of drugs for $10. As does Target, Costco, and a new site called the Cost Plus Drug Company. Many drugmakers also offer patient assistance programs, coupons, and rebates on some medications. Check their websites for details on how to apply. Millions of Americans are expected to drop their Affordable Care Act plans. They’re looking for a Plan B. States also offer drug assistance programs. The steps to qualify and types of drugs vary, but this tool has a list of programs and how they work. Joining a clinical trial is another way to access treatment. The National Institutes of Health and its National Cancer Institute have lists, but patients must first meet the criteria. Clinical trials aren’t necessarily free, even with insurance, Donovan said, so be sure to ask about any associated costs. 5. Your diagnosis might lead you to specialized resources Patients with a specific diagnosis might have additional options for specialty treatment. For example, someone with breast cancer should check with the American Cancer Society and the nonprofit Susan G. Komen organization, Cox said. The Patient Advocate Foundation hosts a list of vetted foundations that can help offset the cost of medical bills and provide other resources such as transportation and lodging, Donovan said. Just type in basic information such as age, location, and diagnosis to see what is available. Disease-specific foundations such as those for lupus or irritable bowel syndrome can also steer patients to free or low-cost resources or cover some costs of care, Donovan said. “Everything is out there,” she said. As you research affordable care options, don’t be tricked by plans that look like health insurance but don’t offer guaranteed protection against big bills. Some short-term plans and health care sharing ministries might seem like good deals, but read the fine print. Some red flags to look for: too-good-to-be-true monthly payments; no coverage for preexisting conditions; morality clauses such as those prohibiting the use of alcohol or drugs; or a lack of coverage for benefits such as mental health counseling that are required in ACA plans. KFF Health News correspondent Sam Whitehead contributed to this report, which was originally published at KFF Health News, Healthbeat’s national reporting partner.