By — Deema Zein Deema Zein Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/this-chef-will-teach-you-how-to-make-healthy-5-family-dinners Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. One chef is teaching his TikTok followers how to eat well on a budget, one $5 meal at a time. Deema Zein reports. Listen to this Segment By — Deema Zein Deema Zein Deema Zein is a digital anchor, correspondent for PBS News/ PBS News Hour.

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Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple 47 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Fergus Walsh Medical editor EPA Medical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluids The latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to offer some hope after the number of cases was dramatically scaled back. At one point the authorities were talking of more than 1,000 suspected cases and nearly 250 suspected deaths. They are now reporting around 380 confirmed cases in DR Congo, including 60 deaths, plus another 15 confirmed cases and one death in neighbouring Uganda. However, the key difference is that the authorities are now talking about confirmed, rather than suspected, cases as before. So it would be a mistake to assume that the fall in numbers means the outbreak is suddenly less dangerous. The decline reflects better data, as laboratories were able to rule out many patients who had fever but were suffering from other conditions such as malaria which is common in DR Congo. The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said the outbreak had a "big head start" but response teams are now "catching up". However, one of the biggest concerns remains contact tracing. Only about 45% of people in direct contact with an Ebola patient are currently being followed up, partly because the epicentre of the latest outbreak is in an area hit by conflict. The WHO says at least 90% of contacts must be traced to bring an outbreak under control. How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Another challenge is mistrust among some communities. An Ebola burial team was reportedly attacked this week in South Kivu province, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears of further transmission. Traditional burial practices often involve washing and touching the body, and funerals typically draw large crowds - all high risk for Ebola, which is spread from one person to another by contact with infected bodily fluids. Tedros said building trust with communities was critical to bringing the outbreak under control. The Ebola outbreak is concentrated in three provinces of eastern DR Congo, an area roughly the size of the United Kingdom, much of it rural, remote and difficult to reach. It is also unfolding in one of the most volatile regions in Africa, with many armed groups operating. The latest outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has only occurred twice before. Because it is much rarer than other types of Ebola, there is no vaccine or proven treatment, although various teams are trying to develop them. Speaking on the BBC's Today programme, Tedros said that earlier this year he had urged foreign ministers planning to increas

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple 52 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Fergus Walsh Medical editor EPA Medical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluids The latest Ebola f…

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple 49 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Fergus Walsh Medical editor EPA Medical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluids The latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to offer some hope after the number of cases was dramatically scaled back. At one point the authorities were talking of more than 1,000 suspected cases and nearly 250 suspected deaths. They are now reporting around 380 confirmed cases in DR Congo, including 60 deaths, plus another 15 confirmed cases and one death in neighbouring Uganda. However, the key difference is that the authorities are now talking about confirmed, rather than suspected, cases as before. So it would be a mistake to assume that the fall in numbers means the outbreak is suddenly less dangerous. The decline reflects better data, as laboratories were able to rule out many patients who had fever but were suffering from other conditions such as malaria which is common in DR Congo. The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said the outbreak had a "big head start" but response teams are now "catching up". However, one of the biggest concerns remains contact tracing. Only about 45% of people in direct contact with an Ebola patient are currently being followed up, partly because the epicentre of the latest outbreak is in an area hit by conflict. The WHO says at least 90% of contacts must be traced to bring an outbreak under control. How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Another challenge is mistrust among some communities. An Ebola burial team was reportedly attacked this week in South Kivu province, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears of further transmission. Traditional burial practices often involve washing and touching the body, and funerals typically draw large crowds - all high risk for Ebola, which is spread from one person to another by contact with infected bodily fluids. Tedros said building trust with communities was critical to bringing the outbreak under control. The Ebola outbreak is concentrated in three provinces of eastern DR Congo, an area roughly the size of the United Kingdom, much of it rural, remote and difficult to reach. It is also unfolding in one of the most volatile regions in Africa, with many armed groups operating. The latest outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has only occurred twice before. Because it is much rarer than other types of Ebola, there is no vaccine or proven treatment, although various teams are trying to develop them. Speaking on the BBC's Today programme, Tedros said that earlier this year he had urged foreign ministers planning to increas

The net profit across BHF’s 640 UK stores plunged from £18.8m in 2024 to £3.6m in the year to 31 March 2025. Photograph: SJH Photography/Alamy View image in fullscreen The net profit across BHF’s 640 UK stores plunged from £18.8m in 2024 to £3.6m in the year to 31 March 2025. Photograph: SJH Photography/Alamy British Heart Foundation to close 150 charity shops as costs rise Shoppers turning to online options also affects BHF, which has carried out review of retail arm The British Heart Foundation is to close about 150 shops and cut jobs, as rising costs and the shift to online shopping makes about a quarter of the charity’s high street locations commercially unsustainable. The charity carried out a review of its retail arm, which employs almost 3,700 staff, after net profit across its 640 UK stores plunged from £18.8m in 2024 to £3.6m in the year to 31 March 2025. “Like most retailers, we are facing an exceptionally challenging trading environment,” said Charmaine Griffiths, the chief executive of the British Heart Foundation (BHF). “We know this will be a difficult time for our dedicated colleagues and volunteers in affected stores and emphasise our deep appreciation and gratitude for all they have done for BHF and the communities they serve.” The charity, which gave Griffiths a £35,000 pay rise to £268,239 for this financial year, also said it was planning to cut jobs in “central functions that support our retail operation”. BHF employs 795 staff at its head office and a total of 4,545 employees, equating to 3,692 on a full-time equivalent basis. The charity’s wage and pension bill hit £136m last year, and 180 staff are paid £60,000 or more , according to the latest annual report. BHF said that it intends to close 90 stores by the end of March next year and the remainder by the following March. “We must act now to ensure a sustainable future for BHF retail,” said Allison Swaine-Hughes, the chief commercial officer at the charity. “This is about protecting our mission for the long term, even when the decisions in the shorter term are hard.” BHF said that overall its financial position “remains healthy”, although the proportion of income it allocates to charitable work dropped last year. It reported total income of £181m in 2025 but a fall of almost £9m in net income, after deducting direct costs, to £129.6m. “Overall the ratio of income available for charitable activities reduced to 72%, a decrease from 77% in the previous year, but still above our benchmark of allocating 70p of every £1 towards our lifesaving work,” the company said in its annual report. “Cardiovascular disease remains one of the UK’s biggest killers and our priority is funding research to save lives,” Griffiths said. “We must take the difficult step to close some of our shops to sustain retail’s important contribution to funding BHF’s groundbreaking research.” Explore more on these topics Charities Retail industry Job losses news Share Reuse this content

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British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jemma Crew Business reporter Getty Images The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says it is planning to close around 150 charity shops, citing an "exceptionally challenging trading environment". The charity, which carried out a review of its retail arm, said rising operating costs and changing customer habits meant some stores were "no longer financially sustainable". Its overall financial position "remains healthy", it said, adding it is continuing to see strong fundraising and legacy income. The BHF currently has 640 shops and stores across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The proposed closures, within the next two years, make up just under a quarter of the total. The charity plans to close around 90 stores by the end of March 2027, and the remaining affected stores by March 2028. It said it would share the locations of the stores earmarked for closure on its website once affected colleagues had been informed. The charity also plans to reduce the central teams that support its retail arm. Chief Executive Charmaine Griffiths acknowledged this would be a difficult time for colleagues and volunteers, thanking them for their contributions. "Like most retailers, we are facing an exceptionally challenging trading environment," she said. "Cardiovascular disease remains one of the UK's biggest killers and our priority is funding research to save lives. "We must take the difficult step to close some of our shops to sustain retail's important contribution to funding BHF's groundbreaking research." The BHF said no single factor had led to its plans to close stores. As well as its network of shops and donation points, the BHF has online retail channels including on its website and eBay. It said it will continue to evolve its retail operations "to reflect changing customer shopping behaviours and donor habits". Last year Cancer Research UK said it was planning to close around 90 High Street shops by May this year and up to 100 more by April 2027. It also said it would open 12 out-of-town superstores over the next two years. It said, like many High Street retailers, it was facing "rising costs, inflationary pressures, and changing consumer habits - including reduced footfall, higher national insurance contributions, and growing competition from online resale platforms". Many retailers have argued they have been hit with a wave of extra costs since April last year, including increased employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) and higher minimum wages. Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months UK economy UK High Streets Retailing

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By — Hannah Grabenstein Hannah Grabenstein Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/as-states-face-stricter-medicaid-work-requirements-nebraska-is-an-early-test Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test Nation Jun 5, 2026 5:00 PM EDT The Health Center Association of Nebraska usually enrolls about 15 people each month in Medicaid. In May, after Nebraska became the first state to enact President Donald Trump's stricter work requirements, the organization enrolled none. WATCH: Who will be affected by Trump administration's Medicaid, SNAP work requirements That drop-off in new Medicaid enrollees is unheard of for the organization, said CEO Amy Behnke, whose nonprofit supports and advocates for the state's community health centers. She believes people aren't coming in because they assume, with these new work requirements, they're not eligible for Medicaid or "they think it's going to be too overwhelming or cumbersome to try to keep coverage." Trump's big tax and funding bill, or "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed into law last summer, established "community engagement requirements" for people with low incomes or disabilities who receive health insurance through Medicaid. The federally mandated requirements won't affect all Medicaid recipients, but millions of enrollees in 43 states , including Washington, D.C., must now prove they're working, volunteering or going to school for at least 80 hours a month or risk losing their benefits at the start of 2027. Nearly all of these states expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Experts told PBS News they worry the new requirements could result in hundreds of thousands of otherwise eligible enrollees losing health coverage. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Nebraska enacted new requirements on May 1, eight months ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027, deadline. New applicants have to prove that they're meeting the work requirements or qualify for an exception in the month immediately prior to enrollment, Behnke said. The state said the change will not apply to Medicaid enrollees whose yearly renewal is in May or June of this year. The first group of re-enrollees affected will be those whose yearly renewal is set for the end of July. The changes come as the administration says it's targeting fraud and waste in federal health programs. After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new guidance in early June on how states ought to implement the work requirements, Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of CMS, said the stricter rules will restore a "perverted" Medicaid system. "If you're sitting at home, which is true for the millions of people who are able-bodied on Medicaid, on average you're spending 6.1 hours watching television or just hanging around," he said, appearing to cite an America

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