CAVHCS to Host 2026 VA Caregiver Resource Fair in Montgomery

Veterans, Families, and Caregivers Invited to Explore Critical Support Services, Health Resources, and Community Programs at June 26 Event

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | As the Department of Veterans Affairs continues to expand support for the families and caregivers who serve alongside America's Veterans, the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) will host its annual VA Caregiver Resource Fair on June 26, bringing together healthcare professionals, community organizations, and Veteran support programs under one roof.

The event, themed Caregiving Connects Us, Community Strengthens Us," will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, located at 220 Hall Street in Montgomery.

Organizers say the fair is designed to recognize the vital role caregivers play in supporting Veterans while providing direct access to resources that enhance caregiver wellness, improve quality of life, and strengthen connections between Veterans, their families, and community partners.

The event comes as the VA continues nationwide efforts to expand awareness of caregiver assistance programs amid growing demand for long-term support services for aging Veterans, wounded warriors, and those managing service-connected disabilities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from VA healthcare programs, Veteran support organizations, and local community agencies offering services ranging from healthcare and mental health support to respite care, benefits assistance, wellness programs, and caregiver education.

In addition to informational exhibits, participants can take part in live demonstrations and interactive activities designed to help caregivers better navigate available resources while promoting overall health and well-being.

Oprah Winfrey Reveals She Once Protected Whitney Houston From a Career-Damaging Public Incident: ‘I Knew She Would Be Destroyed by That’

Cannes Lions Honoree Shares Untold Story About Whitney Houston, Reflects on Legacy, Philanthropy, and the Responsibility of Influence in the Creator Economy

CANNES, France | Media icon Oprah Winfrey stunned audiences at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a deeply personal revelation about her late friend Whitney Houston, sharing an untold story that underscored the trust between the two women and highlighted the dramatically different media landscape of the pre-social media era.

Speaking during a wide-ranging conversation with Cannes Lions Chair Phil Thomas after receiving the festival’s prestigious LionHeart Award, Winfrey recalled a moment she says could have severely damaged Houston’s career had it become public.

According to Winfrey, Houston suffered a fall during a performance taping for The Oprah Winfrey Show after relapsing into drug use, but the incident never reached the press because audience members honored Winfrey’s emotional request to keep the event private.

“I knew that if that story got out, she would be destroyed by that,” Winfrey told attendees inside the Lumière Theatre. “I begged them not to put those pictures out because it would ruin her life, and they did not. That would not happen today.”

The revelation quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the festival, offering a rare glimpse into Houston’s private struggles and the extraordinary relationship she shared with Winfrey.

Clive Davis Dies at 94: Music Industry Titan Who Discovered Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys Leaves Lasting Legacy

Legendary Record Executive Shaped Modern Popular Music Across Six Decades, Steering Columbia, Arista and J Records While Launching Some of the Biggest Careers in Entertainment History

NEW YORK | Clive Davis, the legendary music executive whose unparalleled instincts helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Janis Joplin, Barry Manilow, and countless others, has died at the age of 94.

Davis passed away Monday at his Manhattan home, according to reports confirmed by 'TELL IT LIKE IT IS' Entertainment News. No official cause of death was announced, though the iconic record executive had reportedly been hospitalized recently following respiratory complications.

For more than six decades, Davis stood as one of the most influential figures in the global music industry, helping define multiple eras of popular music while leading some of the most powerful record labels in entertainment history. His remarkable career spanned Columbia Records, Arista Records, and J Records, where his ability to identify and develop superstar talent earned him a reputation as one of the greatest music executives of all time.

The Shaky Assumptions Behind Trump’s Over $500 Billion in Projected Drug Savings

President Donald Trump has touted more than $500 billion in prescription drug savings over 10 years from his policies. But the savings are largely aspirational and not based on the more limited actions the administration has taken so far.

The administration’s most-favored-nation policy seeks to bring down drug prices to the levels paid in other countries. The bulk of the savings, estimated in a May 5 report by the White House Council of Economic Advisers, comes from assuming that all new drugs will be sold in the U.S. at MFN prices going forward, resulting in savings of $529 billion. A smaller amount of savings, $64.3 billion, comes from applying MFN pricing to Medicaid.

“People are saving a lot of money,” Trump said at a May 18 event announcing the addition of more drugs to TrumpRx, the administration’s website directing people to cash prices for prescription drugs. “Over the next 10 years, the Council of Economic Advisers estimates that our most favored nation drug policies will save Americans over $500 billion. And this has been the greatest breakthrough in lowering healthcare costs in modern history.”

Pentagon Signals Openness to Permanent U.S. Base in Poland as NATO Reviews Eastern Flank Posture

Polish Defense Minister Says Washington Responded Favorably to Proposal Amid Growing Security Concerns Over Russia and Ongoing War in Ukraine

BRUSSELS | The Pentagon is reportedly open to considering a permanent U.S. military base in Poland, a development that could significantly reshape NATO’s eastern flank and deepen U.S.-Polish defense cooperation as the alliance confronts heightened security challenges posed by Russia.

Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said Thursday that discussions with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Brussels produced a positive response to Warsaw’s long-standing proposal for a permanent American military presence on Polish soil.

“The U.S. responded positively to Poland’s proposal to establish a permanent U.S. military base in Poland,” Kosiniak-Kamysz told reporters following meetings held alongside NATO defense consultations. He cautioned, however, that no final decision has been made and discussions remain ongoing.

The remarks come as Poland continues to position itself as one of NATO’s most committed defense partners, dramatically increasing military spending and expanding its armed forces since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.