The Doctors Building a Public-Health Universe Outside the Government

A growing contingent of physicians and policymakers are breaking away from federal health guidance under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
University of California

The University of California is the best public university in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

Seven UC campuses ranked among the top 25 public schools and multiple UC campuses earned top 5 rankings for social mobility and support for veterans.

States band together to issue public health guidance after ‘destruction’ of the CDC

Pledging communication about vaccines that will be “grounded in science, not ideology,” the governors of California, Washington and Oregon announced today they will form a West Coast Health Alliance to begin coordinating public health guidelines separate from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Public school teachers face backlash for social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Multiple educators across the United States were fired or placed on leave after posting celebratory comments on social media about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Resident raises concerns after spotting worrying scene in public park: 'It pains me to see this'

A Redditor shared their distress after noticing an invasive plant taking over an area of a public park. On the subreddit r/invasivespecies, they posted an image of an area with native pawpaws being overrun by invasive bamboo.

Public urged to call out predatory behaviour

A campaign has been launched to tackle violence against women and girls, by urging members of the public to call out concerning behaviour. As part of Project NightEye, Devon and Cornwall Police are asking members of the public to help them collect intelligence on sexual predators.

Central Pennsylvania NPR, PBS station among first to close after cuts to public media

Penn State University said it will "wind down" operations at WPSU, its public media outlet, due to the financial impact of federal funding cuts.

Charlie Kirk Widow Addresses Shooter in First Public Remarks: ‘You Have No Idea What You Have Unleashed’ | Video

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika makes her first public appearance and speech Friday from Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters.

Public toilets face closure due to funding gap

Some public toilets in East Devon could be closed due to a £1.1m funding shortfall, a council has said. Members of East Devon District Council are to meet later this month to discuss options for the second phase of the refurbishment of its toilets, estimated to cost more than £3m.
United States Army

Public meeting gives community a chance to learn about remediation at former training site

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a public meeting Aug. 25 to share plans for removing old military munitions from the

NYC public schools are closed Tuesday and Wednesday: Here’s what you need to know

All public school students in New York City have two days off this week in observance of a Jewish holiday, according to the school calendar. Schools are closed on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Wednesday, Sept. 24, for Rosh Hashanah, a celebration of the New Year in Judaism.
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