(BPT) - Key takeawaysBackup power solutions are essential with today's tech-dependent lifestyles, extreme weather events and aging power grids.Solar generators provide a noise-free, fume-free battery … more

Nevada overdose rates have dropped by 2% since last year, but that’s a smaller decline than in most of the rest of the country, and local health officials aren’t sure why. The number of people dying from an overdose has declined roughly 16% nationally, health officials told a district’s Public Health Advisory Board meeting earlier […] more

NJ's EMS task force, a statewide backup for local responders and preparedness planning leader, needs additional funding to operate beyond September. more

Idaho state election officials are asking the public to weigh in on a proposed ballot initiative to end the state’s strict abortion ban. The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office will feature some arguments in favor and against the ballot initiative on a voter pamphlet that it mails to all Idaho households ahead of the Nov. […] more

Alabama officials Thursday asked the federal government to extend a two-year reprieve from changes to a food assistance program that could cost the state more than $174 million based on errors in the program.  The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a penalty for states with a high error rate in the Supplemental Nutrition […] more

When the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality reviews permits for proposed projects that would impact water, air, or land, the agency must consider whether projects would be in or near environmental justice communities, areas that are low-income or whose residents are mostly people of color who experience a disproportionate rate of environmental harm.  Now, state […] more

• “Virginia dental offices face ongoing staffing strains, new report finds.” — WWBT • “In the data center capital of the world, residents ask who the AI boom is helping.” — NBC News • “Study: Virginia has the sixth-best school system in the U.S..” — WAVY • “Department of Defense picks Virginia Tech for Fellowship […] more

When Spain won the 2026 World Cup Sunday, journalists and the sports media reflected on the highlights of the 104-game North American tournament: the top goals, the funniest social media memes and the heartwarming stories. The city of Lawrence — and its hosting of the Algerian national team — came up often. The joyful bond […] more

As some Republican leaders are pushing allegations that Medicaid recipients and their families are defrauding Medicaid, a new poll indicates that most Americans believe they’re far from the main culprit. Most respondents also said they thought the overall Medicaid-fraud push was just politics. In addition, the poll indicated that when it comes to defrauding the […] more

(NewsUSA) - The magic of Christmas doesn’t wait until December—and neither does Marine Toys for Tots. Nationally recognized as America’s flagship children’s Christmastime charity, Toys for … more