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managed health care

Eddie Lacy Faces Jail After Extreme DUI Arrest

February 6, 2026

The former NFL running back, now 35, was sentenced to six months in jail after a drunk driving incident that shocked his hometown. Police stopped him last September when a woman called 911, fearing the driver was endangering others. The officers noticed his speech was slow and slurred, so they

education

University of Utah: A Big Boost for Jobs, Money and Learning

February 6, 2026

The University of Utah is the state’s second‑largest school, but its influence stretches far beyond campus. A fresh report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows how the university fuels Utah’s economy, creates jobs, and shapes culture. In 2024 the U. directly hired nearly 45 000 people,

politics

Education Department Faces Same Budget Despite Trump’s Cuts

February 6, 2026

"The House has decided to keep the Department of Education on a steady financial footing for 2026, even though President Trump has openly called for a $12 billion reduction. This decision comes after the administration trimmed staff by about half, yet the department still ranks just below Defense, H

environment

Environmental Talks in Arkansas: What You Need to Know

February 6, 2026

The first big gathering for eco‑issues happens on Feb. 20 at Hendrix College, inside Worsham Hall. The yearly Environmental Policy Summit is now in its tenth year. A host of local groups, from the Arkansas Climate League to the Sierra Club, back this event. The program will run from 9 a. m. to 3 p.

health

Big Pharmacy Deals: Who Controls Your Prescriptions?

February 6, 2026

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are the middlemen that decide which medicines people get at their local drugstore. In many states, just a handful of PBMs own the majority of prescription business. This means they have a lot of power over drug prices and what doctors can prescribe. The situation

health

Cervical Spine Surgery Trends in Older Adults

February 6, 2026

Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne

technology

Parents Get a New Kid‑Friendly Phone That Lets Them Keep an Eye on Screen Time

February 6, 2026

AT&T has introduced a new phone aimed at children but designed mainly to give parents more control over their kids’ digital habits. The device, called the amiGO Jr. Phone, was unveiled on Friday along with a matching smartwatch. The company says it will help families manage how children use smartpho

politics

California’s Health Care Tug‑of‑War

February 6, 2026

The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where

business

Fire Safety Failures Cost Nearly $200, 000 in Fines

February 6, 2026

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration handed out a hefty penalty to the owner of Gabriel House, an assisted‑living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fine totals almost $200, 000 and follows a deadly blaze that claimed ten lives last summer. OSHA listed 13 infractions, with eleven

health

Work vs Play: How Different Exercise Affects Mood and Memory

February 6, 2026

Physical activity can help people feel happier and think sharper, but not all exercise is the same. Researchers noticed that most studies lump together work‑related and leisure‑time workouts, even though the two might influence depression and brain health differently. In a recent study focused on a