Joy — alongside achievement and meaningfulness — is one of the three essential ingredients for a satisfying life, yet it's often the missing piece for ambitious professionals. Writing for the Harvard Business Review, leadership experts Leslie Perlow, Sari Mentser, and Salvatore Affinito outline five strategies people can use to bring more joy into their lives — even when they're at their busiest.

Over the July 4 weekend, areas of central Texas received torrential rain that led to flash floods, causing at least 130 deaths and billions of dollars in total damage. As extreme weather becomes more common, experts are concerned about whether communities are prepared to handle such events.

According to a new federal report, U.S. healthcare spending is expected to increase to $8.6 trillion in 2033, partly due to high demand for care and a rapidly aging population, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Maryland, and Rhode Island.