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UK police release man arrested over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe
LONDON (AP) — British police on Saturday released a 26-year-old man they arrested as a suspect in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant.
Good Sports: Rival Valley baseball teams prepping for regional tournament
The Visalia Blue 9U all-star team is preparing to defend its championship, while the Buchanan Red 9U all-stars are hoping to get revenge.
Switzerland's reward for first World Cup quarterfinal in 72 years? Messi
Switzerland has never been past the quarterfinals at a major tournament
This Should Have Been the Grant Wahl World Cup
The preeminent soccer journalist in the U.S. died at the 2022 tournament.
Florida Politics Recap: Byron Donalds under pressure, James Fishback in court and Amendment 3 under fire
Florida's August primary is less than six weeks away, and this week several major political fights started running straight into the election calendar.
What the Politics of Tears Means for Iran’s Future
Khamenei’s Funeral Lays Bare the Regime’s Reliance on Spectacle over Genuine Loyalty
Police in UK arrest suspect in killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
The killing was not believed to be an act of terror and there was no information to suggest it was politically motivated, Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said.
What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science
A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.
MAGA's attack on science is even worse than it looks
In my post on America’s 250-year anniversary, I argued that respect for the individual was the “secret sauce” in the U.S.’ long-lasting preeminence among nations. But it was certainly not the only factor. There were plenty of institutional innovations that helped the U.S. stay on top — economically, militarily, and in terms of the attractiveness of its society. One of these was American science. Today we take things like the modern research university, government grants for science, public-to-private research spinoffs, etc. for granted, but a lot of that infrastructure wasn’t there before World War 2. It was either invented or scaled up massively by the U.S. government in the postwar period, led by far-sighted scientist-bureaucrats like Vannevar Bush (pictured above). If you want to read about this history, a good place to start would be Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson’s excellent book Jump-Starting America. Those scientific institutions didn’t exist in a vacuum, however. They were backed by the U.S. government’s abiding faith in the power of science — and, even more fundamentally, by deep popular trust in the scientific enterprise. Science gave us radar and the atom bomb in wartime, and in peacetime it gave us plastics, vaccines, cheap food, and a thousand other things that made our lives easier. Science was also the driver behind American industry — chemicals, aerospace, telecommunications, computers, electronics, and so on. We owed science our jobs, our livelihoods, our comfortable living standards, and our greatness and power as a nation. It’s little wonder that both political parties, even as they fought viciously over other issues, were steadfast in their support of science. For a long time, the only people who distrusted science were a hippie fringe on the left who disliked modernity (or thought they did, anyway), who also disliked American industry and American power, and who subscribed to an early version of degrowth environmentalism. America’s scientific enterprise is still strong, especially compared to the systems in Europe, Japan, Korea, and other developed countries. It has lost a lot of ground to China in a relative sense, but a lot of that is because of China’s incredible growth; as China has poured untold amounts of money and talent into its research labs, spending and output have overtaken the U.S. by some measures. There are a few ways in which China’s rise creates problems for American science — for example, top scientists can choose to work in China instead of in the U.S. — and of course there’s the concern that China’s technological strength will help its military to reign supreme. But overall, China’s rise in science should be good for American science, since American scientists can use Chinese discoveries for free and build on them. The much bigger problem is that the scientific enterprise America built during and after World War 2 is now being threatened with absolute decline. The biggest problem, of course, is that much of the country — the Republican half — has basically lost faith in the scientific enterprise. To what degree this loss of faith is justified is an open question, and deserves to be discussed openly. But the larger point — that the system that powered American dominance is under threat — is true either way. Most Americans still trust science, but MAGA Republicans don’t There’s a myth, popular in right-wing circles, that scientists have lost the trust of regular Americans — either due to the increasingly left-wing composition of academic departments, or to misbehavior during Covid, or to DEI-related research taking over science, etc. This also fits with a wider narrative that Americans are losing trust in all of our institutions. But it just isn’t true. Poll after poll shows that on the whole, Americans still trust scientists and want to spend more on science. For example, here’s a Pew poll from late 2025 showing that although about a fifth of Republicans did lose confidence in science in 2020, two thirds still have at least “a fair amount” of confidence: That same poll found that scientists are among America’s most trusted groups — even better trusted than the military! In fact, Americans trust scientists more than people in most other countries do. Other polls show that although Republican trust in science has dropped somewhat, Republican support for spending more on science remains very strong: A Pew poll in 2023 found the exact same thing: So when MAGA types tell you about scientists losing their credibility, or a drop in trust in science, they’re only talking about themselves. Whatever left-wing politicization of science happened during the Biden administration — and there was definitely some of that — it was not enough to make most Republicans lose faith in the scientific enterprise, or favor research cuts in order to purge unwanted ideology from the system. That doesn’t mean I think progressives should continue down the path of politicizing scientific research. They should not, and Biden made real missteps in this area. Objectivity clearly matters for public trust of science in the long term. But as of right now, there’s no crisis of trust in science, except among the smallish minority of people who are running around screaming that there’s a crisis of trust in science. But despite science’s overwhelming popularity and public trust, Trump and his administration are launching an unprecedented and devastating attack on American science — cutting funding, and forcing science projects to undergo ideological review by government commissars. Trump’s comprehensive attack on science
IndyCar game release date pushed back to 2027
The IndyCar Series and iRacing have provided new screenshots of IndyCar Racing The Game, which was previously announced for debut in the second half of 2026, and has been amended to “launch in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500,” according to the series.“IndyCar features the most competitive and action-packed...
Germany's lower house of parliament passes healthcare reform
Germany's lower house of parliament on Friday approved a bill to overhaul the creaking health insurance system that has drawn fierce opposition from drugs companies which fear tougher pricing measures will harm profitability and reduce investment.
Socialists launch radical platform to abolish the US Senate in bid to fundamentally transform America
The Democratic Socialists of America plans to unveil a platform eliminating the Senate and replacing the president with an executive chosen by Congress.
Seattle business owners hope Club World Cup improvements become permanent
Business owners say downtown looked better than ever during the tournament, but they'd like to see long-term solutions to keep it that way.
Former Sacramento State football player Ivan Garza dies at 25 after being struck by vehicle while crossing roadway
Garza played in 38 games with the Hornets, was on two Big Sky championship teams and was named all-conference honorable mention.
Trans athletes drop lawsuit to gain access to girls' sports in New Hampshire after SCOTUS ruling
Trans athletes Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle dismissed their lawsuit challenging the state law after the Supreme Court's landmark Title IX ruling.
From The Sports Desk: Rivals France and Morocco meet to kick off quarterfinals
France has won all five of its games so far in this tournament. Can it continue its march toward a third-consecutive World Cup final? Or will Morocco pull off an upset?
Revitalizing a rural health center in Togo
Reyneir M., who served as a Community Health Volunteer in Togo, shares a community-led project to acquire equipment and amenities for a maternity ward at a local health center in Togo.
750 million fans and 2.7 million data points: How IBM’s AI powers Wimbledon from hidden ‘Court 19’
The tennis tournament has become a proving ground for IBM’s tech and is helping business executives overcome their AI fears.
Athlon Sports Golf Is Building a Bigger Daily Home for Golf Fans
Athlon Sports is expanding its golf footprint, and the next step is built for the way fans follow the game now. The new social channels will extend the growing Athlon Sports golf platform beyond written stories, creating a more immediate home for news, analysis, reactions, player storylines, tournament coverage, instruction, equipment talk and the moments that make golf feel bigger than a scorecard. Athlon Sports Golf is building a bigger daily home for golf fans.
It's hard to break U.S. sports fans' habits. Can this World Cup do it?
Though soccer fanatics surely hope Americans will remain spellbound by soccer, it's more likely this World Cup fever breaks once the tournament ends.
What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit in the UK
Facing awkward questions about his finances, the anti-immigration politician dramatically announced that he’s quitting Parliament in order to run again, a move critics denounced as a ploy to dodge a parliamentary probe.
The Politics of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
Under the shadow of a fragile ceasefire, Iran transforms the funeral of its slain Supreme Leader into a display of defiance, resilience, and continuity.
2026 FIFA World Cup bracket, results, scores: Round of 16 results, quarterfinals matchups, path to the final
The tournament is now into the round of 16 as the stakes get higher and higher
Appeals court clears way for Le Pen's presidential bid
Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds has been upheld, but the leader of France's far-right National Rally will be able to run for president if she chooses.
World Cup 2026: Superstar players, politics and hydration breaks among the standout themes of tournament so far
From the Sports Desk: Argentina’s great escape
Lionel Messi scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — to help his team to one of the great World Cup comebacks
Overruling the voters before they even vote
By Chris Richardson There is something profoundly wrong with a legislature that sees a citizen-led constitutional amendment gaining momentum and responds not by making its case to the public, but by passing a law designed to neutralize it before voters ever cast a ballot. That is exactly what happened with House Bill 26-1430. Initiative 175 […]
The 2028 redistricting wars have already begun
The Maryland legislature is set to convene a special session next month after Democratic lawmakers proposed a constitutional amendment on redistricting.
NASA’s COFFIES Science Center Makes Breakthrough on Solar Enigma
One of NASA's DRIVE Science Centers, COFFIES, enabled a group of researchers to tackle a fundamental question about how the Sun works in a recent paper.
Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science
Jesse Thaler has been named director of the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science. Thaler is a theoretical particle physicist who combines techniques from quantum field theory and machine learning to address outstanding questions in fundamental physics.
Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts
Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne
USA Coach Mauricio Pochettino Gives Update On Christian Pulisic Injury
United States forward Christian Pulisic could only watch from the bench as Belgium extinguished his team’s World Cup bid, ending a tournament in which the American star was hobbled by injuries and largely ineffective.
World Cup: Despite U.S. loss, Phoenix businesses expect booming crowds to continue
Even with the U.S. team out of the tournament, local Phoenix bars are gearing up for two more weeks of high energy and big crowds from diverse fan bases.
Recapping USA's Run At The 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States fell short of a quarterfinal berth, but its memorable 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign gave fans plenty to celebrate. Here’s a full tournament recap.
UK scientists at risk of losing AI access ‘at a whim’
Recent US restrictions highlight how foreign powers could remove access to key technologies, argues parliamentary committee report
Here’s what opened, reopened and closed around Sacramento in June
Throughout June, a number of businesses opened and closed in Sacramento, with two regional staples celebrating their return to business.
Lakers vs Spurs California Classic preview: Get in the Carr
The Lakers will aim to wrap up the California Classic tournament with a victory against the Spurs.
VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon
Lawmakers and veterans groups are divided on how to pay for a major veterans benefits reform bill.
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Career By The Numbers
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that this tournament will be his final World Cup appearance. Here is a look at Ronaldo's World Cup career by the numbers.
SCOTUS won't block Texas from enforcing age verification law for app downloads
Plaintiffs' lawyers argued that the law impermissibly seeks to limit access to content protected by the First Amendment.
New criminal justice laws crack down on gangs and where mental health evaluations are conducted
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed four Republican-led bills Monday updating mental health laws, increasing penalties for gang-related crime, amending local parking requirements and making technical changes to state agency operations.
World Cup 2026: England's Jordan Henderson out of tournament after freak injury against Mexico
Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of Englands World Cup campaign; Brentford midfielder landed awkwardly as he hopped over the advertising hoardings following Englands dramatic 3-2 win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium
Khamenei’s Funeral Shows It Is ‘Business as Usual’ in Tehran
The Rhetoric from Iran’s Official Platforms Shows That the Islamic Republic’s Ideological Foundations Remain Unchanged
From Wimbledon to World Cup Warm-Ups, These Are the Buzziest Parties of the Summer Sports Season
The summer sports season is officially in session! Wimbledon is heating up as the annual British tennis tournament moves from the qualifiers to the main competition, while this year’s epic FIFA World Cup, taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, continues apace. Here, find Vogue’s roundup of all the starriest—and most stylish—sports parties of the season.
Suwayda in Parliament: The Politics of Appointments Amid a Crisis of Trust
At the beginning of July, Syria's Higher Committee for Elections announced the names of the 70 members of parliament appointed directly
Boston area soccer bars are winning this World Cup — and hope to keep the streak going
Business is booming at soccer bars in Greater Boston — thanks to the World Cup. Sales are up, fans have come out in droves and local businesses are trying to make the most of the tournament.
‘Game of the Tournament’ — Shannon Sharpe, Sports World React to England’s Stunning World Cup Win vs. Mexico
On paper, there should have been no contest. England has a star-studded team, and while Mexico were playing at the legendary Estadio Azteca in front of about 80,000 fans, the odds were stacked against them.
Kings F Nique Clifford Talks First Summer League Win
After burying a clutch go-ahead triple, the sophomore forward discusses his growth as a defensive anchor and his commitment to sparking a winning culture for Sacramento’s fans.
Kings Big Man Making Noise with French National Team
Fresh off a dominant rookie campaign, Sacramento’s standout center joins a star-studded French roster, earning high praise from coaches while solidifying his status as a rising international force.
Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.That was his first international appearance since October 2023, but his only other appearance in the United States came Sunday against Norway. raa/mcd/as/rcw
🔄 Fresh start: after the exit, when Brazil next play
With the 2-1 loss to Norway, the Brazilian National Team bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Sunday (5) in the round of 16.Brazil had not been eliminated at this stage of the tournament since 19...
Kings Improve to 2-0, Late-Game Defense Stifles Warriors
Viktor Lahkin’s dominant interior presence and Emanuel Sharp’s clutch scoring erased a double-digit deficit, keeping Sacramento undefeated following a gritty defensive stand in the California Classic.
Brazil vs. Norway - Live Score
Live coverage of Brazil vs. Norway game on FOX Sports including live score, highlights, updated stats, odds and more - played on July 05, 2026.
Council set to hold business meeting July 7, budget workshop July 8
The Edmonds City Council’s meeting agenda for Tuesday, July 7 includes discussion of a budget amendment along with a proclamation of July as Disability Pride Month. Items included in the […]
How Splash helps Sacramento-area students explore science, nature beyond class
Splash, a nonprofit organization founded in 1999, works with capital region schools to teach kids about science in a hands-on way.
Watch: Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Americans of all ages are spending less time socializing
It's a fundamental shift in the way we live our lives that has implications for everything from what we believe to how long we live.
‘All kinds of weird’: novelty store to open in midtown Sacramento
Ginger & Raven will operate on 1731 L St. selling novelty and accessory items such as keychains, compacts and Italian charm bracelets.
INSIGHT: Getting direct about the politics behind the August amendment
Dr. Russell Arben Fox, File photo By RUSSEL FOXProfessor of Political
Kojima Mourns the Death of PlayStation Discs in 2028, but Warns Cloud Gaming Is the Real Nightmare Ahead
Kojima laments the end of PlayStation discs in 2028 and warns that cloud gaming could be an even bigger threat to the future of game ownership
Everything You Need to Know for Brazil vs. Norway
Everything You Need to Know: Brazil vs. Norway — World Cup Round of 16 Brazil enters Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown as one of the tournament favorites, but Norway believes it has the firepower to produce one of the biggest upsets of the knockout stage. Five-time world champion Brazil meets Norway at…
The agony and ecstasy of the sports fan
On a hot tournament and a very cold streak.
Testament to hard work and what it can build: Family business grows at Hanamā‘ulu Shops
Rey’s Auto Repair founder Rey Juan and his family created a welcoming place, where customers feel how much the family cares and values them, local businesses trust them to keep their vehicles moving and the next generation sees the results of sweat, elbow grease and dedication.
Sky Sports: Manchester United considering two midfield options
Manchester United Transfer Plans: Tchouameni, Alex Scott and Summerville Lead Summer ShortlistManchester United’s summer is taking shape, and the message is straightforward. Midfield comes first. Ac...
Emma Navarro health issue is revealed at Wimbledon
Tennis fans know that Emma Navarro was dealing with health issues that kept her off the court for a few months. It was serious enough to cause her to miss her home tournament, the Charleston Open. Navarro won the Strousbourg…
China Proposes Expanding E-Commerce Law Scope, Platform Rules
China released draft amendments to its E-Commerce Law that would expand coverage beyond platforms and merchants, and revise rules governing the digital economy.
Pro-ballot initiative group submits 108,837 signatures
Backers of a proposed Arkansas constitutional amendment that would make citizen-proposed laws and constitutional amendments a fundamental right submitted 108,837 petition signatures Friday (July 3), the deadline for turning in...
Jordan Spieth Warns Sports Betting Could Harm Golf Fan Behavior at Tournaments
Jordan Spieth believes the growth of sports betting is changing fan behavior at golf tournaments and says the issue may soon need to be addressed.
Pickleball tournament raises over $40,000 for community health center
Through three days of pickleball, Elevated Community Health’s 2nd annual Elevated Paddle Battle tournament raised over $40,000. The tournament, which ran from June 26-28 in Breckenridge’s Carter Park, featured 100 players from 12 states, all...
Bolsonaro Adviser Says Fiscal Bill to Be Focus
Daniella Marques, an adviser to Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, said in an interview with SBT News that, if victorious in this year’s elections, his eventual government would propose a constitutional amendment focused on controlling spending and the debt trajectory right from the start. The goal would be to restore confidence and facilitate an adjustment in the benchmark interest rate.
Wimbledon 2026: Tournament director admits giving Serena Williams extra time to recover before doubles match
Serena Williams is getting some extra time to recover from a knee injury.
"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production
Atari, Iam8bit, Lost in Cult, and Silver Linings Interactive are among the firms lamenting the loss of physical games
Dodgers notes: Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing, Roki Sasaki
Outside of a measly one-run showing on Wednesday in Sacramento, the Dodgers offense has been rolling over their last six games. Against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, they overcame a six-run deficit while tying a season-high with 17 hits in a 12-7 victory, marking the second time over their last three meetings that the […]
The newest luxury hotel amenity isn't a spa. It's Pilates.
Luxury hotels like The Aster and some Ritz-Carltons are adding reformer Pilates studios to attract wellness-focused travelers.
Is the World Cup is helping small businesses in Miami? Fans know what they want
The global soccer tournament is leading to big bucks for Miami businesses.
Health officials confirm first human case of West Nile virus in Sacramento County this year
Sacramento County public health officials have confirmed the county's first human case of West Nile virus this year, with experts emphasizing mosquito prevention as key to avoiding infection.
Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist
Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London tennis tournament which some say is reminiscent of traditional British high society.Going to Wimbledon is "fascinating" as it gives "an insight into what the past of British society looked like," according to Daniel-Yaw Miller, a sports and fashion journalist.
AMERICA AT 250: COMPETING CELEBRATIONS REFLECT NATIONAL POLARIZATION, SAYS SMU POLITICS EXPERT
DALLAS (SMU) – As the nation marks its 250th anniversary with separate celebrations in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the split reflects a deeper reality about modern America: the absence of a shared national narrative. Wilson argues that what should have been a unifying moment of national pride has instead become a symbol of the country's growing political polarization, with rival groups promoting fundamentally different visions of Amer
Trump's attack on trains taught me a lot about Americans
And spoke with those who want to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Amendment 61: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science Final Close Date Deferred
A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science (RRNES) solicits proposals that advance the goals and objectives of NASA's Earth Science Division by
First human case of West Nile detected in Sacramento County, health officials say
A woman in her 60s tested positive for the disease and is still recovering, the county said Thursday.
Amendment 60: Final 2025 Due Date Extended for C.2 Solar System Science
C.2 Solar System Science solicits proposals for research, data analysis, data preservation, and tools that support investigations to help ascertain the
How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science
In this webinar, we discuss the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered.
From The Sports Desk: The U.S. advances, but loses Folarin Balogun to costly red card
The U.S. beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the round of 16, where it will face Belgium next. But the U.S. will be without Balogun, its top goal-scorer of this tournament.
Why a case pivotal to the anti-vax movement could end up at the Supreme Court
The legal argument that vaccine mandates without a religious exemption violate the First Amendment could deliver the anti-vaccine movement its biggest win.
Croatia criticised for ‘unambitious’ changes to 2022 science law
Croatia’s science ministry has been accused of a lack of ambition, and even incompetence, over proposed changes to the country’s 2022 science law. Critics say an opportunity has been missed to fix wider shortcomings in the research and universities system.“This law, like all the previous ones, will not significantly change the current state of science in Croatia,” Vlatko Silobrčić, a member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences, told Science Business. “A small shift here and there will not have a significant impact.”The 2022 law introduced multi-year block grant financing of research, based on results, and changes intended to boost employment and career progression for researchers and lecturers. But implementation of the law has been uneven. “It became apparent that certain of its provisions were subject to different interpretations by higher education institutions and scientific institutes,” the science ministry said in its proposal for change. “This caused legal uncertainty in the system, administrative difficulties in implementation and, in certain cases, unequal treatment of teachers, scientists and students.”Most of the proposed amendments deal with technicalities in hiring and promoting staff, such as extending the committee deadlines from 60 to 90 days, or allowing applicants to cite all of their achievements and not only those since their last appointment.Both the ministry and Croatian media highlighted changes that would raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 years and allow part-time students 15 year rather than 10 years to finish their studies.The change to retirement age has been criticised for reinforcing a weakness in the system. According to Matko Marušić, professor emeritus at the University of Split, this will “allow unproductive teachers to advance and work longer, while hindering and discouraging productive ones.”A longtime campaigner for excellence-based meritocracy, he sees little hope in the new legislation. “I am not optimistic that things will improve,” he told Science Business. “As recent changes to the law in Croatia show, the legal framework is becoming increasingly hypocritical and harmful.”For Marušić, who analyses Croatia's university system in a recently published book, the situation is “unfavourable and constantly deteriorating” due to the criteria used for academic advancement.“The key criterion for advancement should be scientific productivity,” he said. “In Croatia [. . .] scientific criteria are increasingly lowered, and ineffective and absurd criteria such as waiting times for promotion and age limits for remaining in a job are promoted.” He would also like to see better criteria for the quality of teaching at universities. “In practice, teaching is not monitored or evaluated,” he said, estimating that up to a third of teaching simply does not take place. “Under the guise of university autonomy and bad laws, universities and faculties are allowed to earn additional money by increasing enrolment quotas that have nothing to do with the needs of the labour market.” Lack of ambitionDora Kršul, a reporter at Telegram.hr who covers science policy in Croatia, finds the rationale for changes “bizarre.” “The ministry responsible for supervising the uniform application of the law is changing the law because it is being implemented unevenly,” she said. “This primarily speaks to the power relationship in the sphere of science and higher education in Croatia, that is, the question arises as to who actually manages this system.”Rather than raising quality, she continued, the changes appear to be designed to help vocational and applied universities who have not been complying with the law.The Independent Union of Research and Higher Education Employees of Croatia said that the changes were “unambitious” and represent a missed opportunity for more important changes. “We think some of the changes are even negative,” it said in its statement on June 25. One of these is introduction of an “assistant” job title that allows people to be hired only for the duration of a project. Related articles: Elections to top science bodies test Croatia’s gender equality in researchSlovakia revises R&D approach to increase focus on competitivenessLatvia pilots citizen engagement in research grant evaluationsThe union’s president, Tvrtko Smital, who was part of the 15-member working group tasked with drafting the changes, told the local media there was a “worrying lack of ambition” in the process, and “lack of competence” in terms of research experience and understanding the problems in the system.“There is no clear will to deal with the problems,” said Smital, an assistant professor of marine and environmental sciences at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb. “It’s a combination of unambitiousness and incompetence,” he went on, expressing his “deep frustration” with the situation. “There is no strategy, no clear thinking, and money is not being spent optimally.”Croatia’s science ministry has not responded to requests for comment.
Medicare's health tech spending test
Emerging technologies can improve people's health if we fundamentally change the way the system pays for care.
Rory McIlroy turns heads at Wimbledon by sporting his Masters green jacket at Center Court
Rory McIlroy wore his Masters tournament green jacket to Wimbledon, sitting with wife Erica Stoll and his Ryder Cup teammates at Center Court.
Yui-Gi-Oh Tournament Postponed Because Players Were Too Smelly
A card shop in Oregon had to suspend an even for a week because of reports of poor hygiene
ASU scientists unveil new methods to extract reliable truth from imperfect data
Scientists at Arizona State University are advancing how they interpret complex, imperfect data — challenging long-standing assumptions in fields ranging from imaging to cellular biology. In two papers published in Nature Communications and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the team introduces fundamentally new approaches to solving “inverse problems,” where researchers work backward from noisy observations to uncover the underlying reality.
Oregon store suspends Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments due to hygiene concerns
An Oregon game store announced it is suspending Yu-Gi-Oh card game tournaments for one week due to complaints about the hygiene of attendees.
How Investors May Respond To PENN Entertainment (PENN) Aurora Casino Opening And Russell 2000 Shift
PENN Entertainment recently celebrated the grand opening of its new US$360 million Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois, while also being moved from the Russell 1000 family of indices into the Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Value, and Russell 2000 Dynamic indices as part of the latest rebalancing. This combination of a large-scale brick-and-mortar investment and a shift toward small-cap and value-oriented index inclusion reshapes how both fundamental and index-tracking investors may...
No shower, no go: Oregon card shop halts Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints
BEAVERTON (Oregon), July 1 — An independently owned card shop in Beaverton, Oregon, has suspended its Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments for a week after receiving multiple complaints and...
Professor, Mentor, Researcher, and Data Pioneer: Celebrating Lynn Blewett’s Retirement
I first met Lynn Blewett as a graduate student at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where her courses on the U.S. health care system fundamentally shaped how I understand policy and evidence. What struck me most was her ability to translate complex health systems into their human dimensions and to remind us […]
Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility
The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have wide-reaching impact on protests and First Amendment free-speech rights.
The new Pac-12 Conference officially launches with the addition of seven full-time members
July 1, 2026 — Today, seven new full-time member institutions officially join the Pac-12 Conference, including Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State. With the additions, the new Pac-12 features nine full-time members and is set to compete in its first season with the 2026-27 campaign. The league also officially welcomed 12 new affiliate members today across five Olympic sports, including baseball (Dallas Baptist), men’s soccer (Cal Baptist, Cal Poly, UC Riverside, UC San Diego), women’s gymnastics (Southern Utah), women’s swimming (Cal Baptist) and wrestling (Air Force, Northern Colorado, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, South Dakota State). In addition to official member admissions and the launch of the new Pac-12, and amid celebrations across new member communities, the league also made a series of other announcements related to its basketball tournaments, its official sports sponsorship and championships and a special edition content series in promotion of its first football season.
Sacramento business continues to deal with damages a year after 4th of July fire
A year after fireworks sparked a destructive fire, a Sacramento business is still dealing with damages.
Dave Roberts reaches 1,000 wins in Dodgers win over A's
SACRAMENTO — Milestones have become commonplace during this era of Dodgers baseball, but Tuesday night delivered one that placed Dave Roberts in a class of his own.