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Expanded Drug Treatment Marred

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Medicare, Medicaid, and social security spending

investigations

Kentucky’s Push for Expanded Drug Treatment Marred by Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

Efforts to increase access to addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic led to significant Medicaid fraud concerns and soaring costs in Kentucky.

Jul 30, 2026, 10:45 AM ProPublica

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Donald Trump speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 10, 2011.

politics

Trump Executive Order Spurs Expansion of Involuntary Treatment for Homeless in U.S.

Since President Trump signed an executive order targeting homelessness, several states have increased civil commitment of homeless individuals with mental illness or substance abuse issues, sparking debate over policy direction and funding.

CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 4:36 PM

politics

Trump Executive Order Spurs Expansion of Involuntary Treatment for Homeless Individuals

Federal agencies have encouraged states to increase civil commitment of homeless people with mental illness or substance abuse issues, sparking debate over the approach and its impact on homelessness policy.

CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 2:54 AM

world

Ghana Mourns Sulemana Abdul Samed, Its Tallest Man Diagnosed with Gigantism

Sulemana Abdul Samed, known as Ghana's tallest man and diagnosed with gigantism, died at age 33, leaving his hometown of Gambaga in mourning.

BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 12:15 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A player in his 20s was hospitalized after being punched during a Lower South West Football League game between Kojonup and Bridgetown, prompting a police inquiry and tribunal referral.

world

WA Police Investigate Punch That Left Player Unconscious in Country Football Match

A player in his 20s was hospitalized after being punched during a Lower South West Football League game between Kojonup and Bridgetown, prompting a police inquiry and tribunal referral.

ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 12:23 PM

Damage to residential buildings in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, caused by an Israeli airstrike on October 9, 2023.

global-institutions

Gaza Dialysis Patients Endure Grueling Journeys Amid Healthcare Strains

Palestinian dialysis patients in Gaza face arduous travel by donkey cart to reach limited-capacity hospitals, reflecting broader challenges in the war-affected health system.

UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:32 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Humanitarian agencies highlight improvements in Gaza’s food security and child nutrition but caution that progress could quickly reverse without sustained support.

global-institutions

UN Warns Gaza’s Food Security Gains Are Fragile Without Continued Aid

Humanitarian agencies highlight improvements in Gaza’s food security and child nutrition but caution that progress could quickly reverse without sustained support.

UN News | Jul 23, 2026, 8:13 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with cases primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some in Uganda.

world

WHO Reports Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 in DRC and Uganda

The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with cases primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some in Uganda.

Africanews | Jul 22, 2026, 5:55 PM

world

China Becomes First to Approve Novel Narcolepsy Therapy Ahead of US, Japan, and Europe

The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has approved a new rare-disease treatment for narcolepsy type 1, marking a global first in drug approval and highlighting China's growing role in biopharmaceutical innovation.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:35 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating WHO-led program funded by OCHA’s Yemen Humanitarian Fund expands emergency surgery, maternal and child health services, and outbreak response in conflict-affected districts.

global-institutions

UN-backed Health Initiative Brings Lifesaving Care to Over 42,000 in Yemen

WHO-led program funded by OCHA’s Yemen Humanitarian Fund expands emergency surgery, maternal and child health services, and outbreak response in conflict-affected districts.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:27 AM

world

Spain Wins 2026 World Cup; Tournament Highlights Include Cape Verde’s Fairytale Run and Mexico’s Historic Knockout Win

The 2026 World Cup concluded with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New York. The expanded 48-team format brought more matches and records, while notable stories emerged from co-host nations and debutants.

CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 8:01 AM

general

NYC Makes Controversial Syringe Redemption Program Permanent Amid Criticism

New York City allocates $3 million to continue paying drug users for used syringes, sparking debate over the use of opioid settlement funds.

Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 2:28 PM

global-institutions

WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Outpaces Response as Uganda Marks Progress

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the third largest on record, spreading faster than previous outbreaks, while Uganda reports progress amid ongoing risks.

UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 11:10 PM

general

FDA Approves Merck’s Lipfendra, First Daily Pill to Drastically Lower Cholesterol

The FDA has authorized a novel oral medication that significantly reduces LDL cholesterol in high-risk patients, offering an alternative to costly injectable treatments.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:31 PM

Merck Receives FDA Approval for New Cholesterol Drug Lipfendra

Lipfendra offers an alternative or complementary treatment to statins for high LDL cholesterol, with minimal side effects reported in trials.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 4:11 PM

world

Australian Government Secures Continued PBS Listing for Key MS Drugs Amid Pricing Dispute

Health Minister Mark Butler confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta, and Lemtrada will remain subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme while a rapid review is conducted.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:42 PM

politics

Middlemen Block Access to Cheaper Medicines in the US

Despite the availability of more affordable drugs, patients and doctors in the United States are not the ultimate decision-makers in medication access.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:34 AM

general

California Man Arrested After Leaving $30K Methamphetamine Stash in Rideshare

A Sacramento resident was apprehended following the accidental abandonment of a backpack containing over 355 grams of suspected methamphetamine in a San Francisco rideshare vehicle.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:04 AM

politics

Ben Sasse’s Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Highlights Advances in Cancer Therapies

New immunotherapies and targeted drugs are contributing to declining cancer mortality rates in the United States.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 5:53 PM

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politics

Salvation Army Upheld in First Amendment Right to Ban Methadone Use in Rehabilitation Centers

A federal judge ruled that the Salvation Army can prohibit methadone and similar medications in its Adult Rehabilitation Centers, citing religious freedom protections.

Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 5:24 PM

politics

Afghan Special Forces Veteran Dies in ICE Custody After Denial of Inhaler

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, a former Afghan National Army Special Operations soldier, died within 24 hours of being taken into ICE custody, amid claims officers denied him access to his inhaler.

Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:53 AM

politics

Record Number of Americans Use GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss, Survey Finds

A Gallup survey reveals a significant rise in GLP-1 medication use amid a decline in U.S. adult obesity rates.

The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 7:16 PM

politics

Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Therapy Research

Following advocacy from Joe Rogan and military veterans, President Donald Trump directs FDA to fast-track psychedelic drug approvals and fund state research programs.

Reason | Jul 5, 2026, 8:04 PM

global-institutions

WHO Chief Reports End of Hantavirus Outbreak and Growing Ebola Crisis in Africa

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus updates on global health emergencies, emphasizing the need for international cooperation amid ongoing outbreaks and challenges.

UN News | Jul 3, 2026, 3:17 PM

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