The United Health Foundation tracks U.S. state health trends with $845M in global health investments amid declining federal data access.

The 2026 Proton X70 MC3 launches with a new engine, improved efficiency, and enhanced features, priced from RM99,800.

An oil spill near Nanaimo, BC, sourced from private property, is under investigation with environmental response underway.

A new emergency alert system will send weather warnings to 500,000 phones in high-risk areas.

A 9,000-gallon sewage spill in Annapolis caused a water advisory for Spa Creek from Jan. 8–14, 2026.

Enliven Therapeutics reports promising Phase 1b results for ELVN-001 in treating resistant chronic myeloid leukemia, with 38% achieving major molecular response.

Defense stocks rose on geopolitical tensions and spending hopes, but broader markets barely moved.

Dow launches 2026 apprenticeship program in Seadrift, Texas, for advanced manufacturing and chemical jobs.

Portland bans gas leaf blowers by 2026 to cut pollution, requiring electric or manual alternatives.

A multi-vehicle crash in Boise involving a semi-truck, pickup, and SUV injured two people; cause is under investigation.