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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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