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This week in science: Exoplanetary salt clouds, ancient families and laughter's origin
Hosts from NPR's science podcast Short Wave talk about an exoplanet with pink, salty clouds, the surprising social structure of ancient human relatives and the origins of laughter.
These Churches Are Putting Family Before Politics
Close to 70 percent of Black children in America are born to unmarried parents. Nearly half live with a single mother. Both figures are significantly higher than the national average and reflect the steep decline in marriage among African Americans since the 1960s.
Major blow for MacBook Ultra: Apple said to cancel M6 Pro and M6 Max
The Apple MacBook Ultra will either be released with the older Apple M5 Max, or its launch will be significantly delayed. This is because Apple is said to have halted development of the Apple M6 Pro and M6 Max in order to focus on the M7 series instead, which is expected to offer significantly stronger AI performance.
Yes/Boston Announces Inaugural Cohort of 12 Innovators Advancing Food and Health Solutions
/PRNewswire/ -- Yes/Boston, an initiative intended to accelerate innovation at the intersection of food systems and health, today announced its inaugural...
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY VETERAN MICHELE PAGE JOINS SOUNDEXCHANGE AS GENERAL COUNSEL
/PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, today announced the appointment of veteran entertainment industry lawyer...
Health Union Launches 2027 Innovation Suite, Pairing Community Leadership with AI to Accelerate Patient and HCP Connections
/PRNewswire/ -- Health Union, the pioneer in online health communities operating 125+ condition-specific sites reaching over 50 million patients and 9.5...
CVS Health Foundation invests $1 million in Rhode Island nonprofits tackling community health needs
/PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Health Foundation is investing $1 million in grants through its Hometown Fund to 20 organizations that are making a difference for...
Political strategist on the growing tensions between Trump and Senate Republicans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about President Trump's tense meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill.
CEOs and CIOs Differ Sharply on AI Business Impact and Transformation Success, Protiviti Survey Finds
/PRNewswire/ -- A new Protiviti Global Transformation Survey, The Alignment Advantage in Transformation, finds a significant gap between CEOs and technology...
The science behind the back-to-back earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with earthquake scientist Julia Hubbard of Cornell University about the science behind the multiple earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan and northern California Wednesday.
Imaging-related burdens may be keeping some from completing cancer screenings
Targeted interventions could help reduce pre-test anxiety, improve the physical screening experience, and address structural barriers in underserved settings.
CMS projection: 90% of Americans will still have health insurance in 2034—when healthcare spending reaches $9T
Legislative changes, demographic shifts and growing demand will combine to drive national health spending to almost $9 trillion by 2034.
In 3-game healthcare series, underdog large-language models sweep specialized AI powerhouses
Pitting three multipurpose LLMs against two healthcare-specific AI tools, researchers have discovered the consumer-level AI can beat its purpose-built counterparts in healthcare scenarios—and soundly, at that.
New Patient Guidebook Helps Puget Sound Beneficiaries Navigate Their Health Care
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. -- Great news for military communities and TRICARE beneficiaries across the Pacific Northwe...
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook's recently-launched AI creator assistant built into it.
FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling
A Florida State University computational scientist is paving the way for future medical breakthroughs by developing mathematical models and simulations to
New Guidebook Helps Puget Sound Beneficiaries Navigate Their Health Care
Great news for military communities and TRICARE beneficiaries across the Pacific Northwest: navigating military healthcare just got easier. The recently released Puget Sound Patient Guidebook is a comprehensive resource designed for local TRICARE beneficiaries throughout the region. Inside, beneficiaries can find information on enrolling in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, understanding TRICARE plans, locating a Military Treatment Facility (MTF), scheduling appointments, accessing online services, ordering medications and much more.
Political consultant on whether Trump is losing GOP support after war powers vote
NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.
Political consultant on Trump is losing his party's support after war powers vote
NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.
UK Police hosts campus, health care and public safety leaders for Safer Kentucky Symposium
The University of Kentucky Police Department brought together leaders from private colleges, public universities, health care institutions, public safety agencies, emergency management and student affairs for the Safer Kentucky Symposium, a statewide conversation focused on strengthening safety through communication, coordination and shared responsibility.
I’ve tracked Prime Day for 11 years. These 17 laptop and computer deals are actually worth it
Prime Day is officially here, and our computing expert found some great deals on laptops and computers you can get right now.
Dean Simon Sheather to retire after transformative tenure at UK Gatton College of Business and Economics
After more than three decades in higher education — and nearly eight years of transformative leadership at the University of Kentucky — Simon Sheather, Ph.D., will retire as dean of the Gatton College of Business and Economics, effective June 26.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 redesign leaked in high quality official press renders
One of the most well-known leakers came out of his retirement just to show us the partially adapted design of the Galaxy Watch Ultra successor in form of high-quality official render images. The ultimate Samsung smartwatch definitely adopts elements of the Galaxy Watch Classic8, some specs have also been confirmed.
The best universities for radiology education, according to US News & World Report
Harvard University is the No. 1 school in the world for radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging, according to the publication.
University of Oklahoma names new radiology chair
Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, is slated to take on the title in September, also acting as clinical service chief of radiology at OU Health, the school’s academic hospital system.
Microsoft releases smaller Surface Pro with cheaper price and 90 Hz display
Microsoft has released a new Surface Pro 2-in-1. Smaller than the new Surface Pro 12 that features a 13-inch display, the updated Surface Pro 12-inch features a 90 Hz display and a Snapdragon X Plus chipset, but only 8 GB of RAM.
Microsoft releases new 13-inch laptop globally with cheaper starting price
Microsoft has released a new version of its Surface Laptop 13-inch. Sold globally, the updated Surface Laptop 13-inch is much cheaper than Microsoft's existing models. Sadly, the device achieves a $200 saving by returning to 8 GB of RAM.
Flagship Pioneering and Lean Business Services Company Announce Collaboration to Advance Healthcare Innovation and AI-Enabled Biomedical Research in Saudi Arabia
/PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the scientific innovation company behind Moderna, Generate Biomedicines, and more than 100 other life sciences ventures,...
'The Adventures of Juan Planchard': A political thriller that reads like a blockbuster
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author and filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz about his book The Adventures of Juan Planchard, now translated into English.
Instagram and Facebook down: App not working amid major outage
Instagram and Facebook have gone down in a major outage.
Why Trump (and other politicians) are going to sporting events
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with University of Richmond political scientist Dan Palazzolo about the politics of officials affiliating with sports.
Why Trump (and other politicians) are going to sporting events
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with University of Richmond political scientist Dan Palazzolo about the politics of officials affiliating with sports.
455 individuals charged with perpetrating healthcare fraud to the collective tune of $6.5B+
The defendants include 90 physicians and other licensed medical professionals.
FDA clears AI software for flagging signs of vascular disease
The newly cleared software alerts clinicians when it detects a suspected vascular occlusion.
A Yankee Notebook: The evolution of language and politics in America
A nostalgic reflection on the changing language and events of the past, comparing them to current attitudes and political rhetoric.
Intel's Arc G3 Extreme changes the handheld game - MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review
Notebookcheck review of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC, Arc B390 graphics and 32 GB RAM.
New York's primary will test NYC mayor's political power
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces the biggest test of his political power since taking office with Tuesday's congressional primaries. Voters will decide if they back candidates he endorsed.
Hospital must pay $23M jury verdict after radiologist misses spinal cord injury on CT
Plaintiff attorneys believe this is the largest non-death-related malpractice payout in the history of Maine, with Brewer-based Northern Light Health system on the hook for the damages.
Arizona passes legislation requiring insurers to cover follow-up breast imaging
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 19 signed SB 1165 into law following its passage in the state Senate.
Radiology group launches high school program to increase IR career awareness
It will include both in-person observational rotations and virtual learning sessions, giving students an opportunity to experience the full patient care cycle, from consultation to follow-up.
Clifford Shelton Obituary 2026
View Clifford Shelton's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype
Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.
A look at the science that's been lost on long COVID
Since President Trump took office, hundreds of experts advising on science and research issues have been dismissed. One committee was on long COVID, an issue that doctors are desperate for help with.
Man sells his couch on Facebook Marketplace. Then Zelle flags the payment for being too high. Then he learns he’s been bamboozled
“A little red flag is going off in my head."
Man sells his couch on Facebook Marketplace. Then Zelle flags the payment for being too high. Then he learns he’s been bamboozled
“A little red flag is going off in my head."
Cardiology groups strongly oppose expansion of Medicare AI prior authorization model
ASE, ASNC and SCAI have come out against a WiSER model using AI for traditional Medicare prior authorizations.
Scientists stumped by bird that “shouldn’t exist”—rare discovery shocks experts - Futura-Sciences
A Bird That Defies the Rulebook In a typically peaceful backyard in Texas, birdwatchers were caught off guard when an unfamiliar bird swooped onto the scene. It baffled observers: clearly neither a typical blue jay nor a full-fledged green jay. What was it? The answer would turn out to be...
Acer and ASUS resume PC shipments in Germany after Nokia HEVC patent dispute
Acer and ASUS are shipping affected notebooks and desktop PCs in Germany again, following months of restrictions linked to a Nokia video coding patent dispute.
Digital Health Tools Are Reshaping Healthcare in the United States
/PRNewswire/ -- At least 12 percent of Americans now communicate with their healthcare providers about appointments, test results, and ongoing treatments via...
Serena Williams has returned to tennis. How returning to a sport can benefit you
Serena Williams is back competing after years away from the tennis court. What lessons can the rest of us learn from that?
Apple's first Ultras are coming: 20 new products in 2026–2027 according to Bloomberg
Apple's new CEO John Ternus will begin his tenure in September with a wave of new products that will bring Apple fans many exciting new releases. Well-known Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has listed the most important new products coming our way after the summer break, including the first ones potentially bearing the “Ultra” moniker.
RedMagic reveals new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 rival with OLED display
The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has been revealed, and it's the company's answer to the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. This Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 pad with OLED display is set to launch in China on June 30, 2026.
Former high-level health officials think out loud about HHS, FDA
More than 15 years after the National Academy of Medicine summoned a blue-ribbon panel to “reimagine” the Department of Health and Human Services for the 21st century, the cabinet-level operation has yet to make good on the experts’ overarching directive.
The public health team watching the World Cup
As millions gather for the World Cup, a scrappy public health operation led by a team at Georgetown is tracking disease threats using surveys, wastewater and online chatter to spot outbreaks early.
Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues
There continues to be uncertainty over negotiations. At the same time, the Trump administration continues to aggravate allies.
Colombia's presidential runoff election will decide how the country continues to tackle drug trafficking
As Colombia's government makes modest gains in disarming guerrillas, voters head to a runoff where the frontrunner vows to abandon peace talks and escalate a hardline war on drug traffickers.
With the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, NPR's Don Gonyea looks back on covering the former president
The opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is a full circle moment for at least one the journalists who covered his political rise.
Broken Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire ; Latest on U.S. Politics; Ebola Update
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah renew their ceasefire while Iran and the U.S. try to push ahead with negotiating a broader deal. We'll also look at how the preliminary agreement is being viewed domestically, and at President Trump's G7 appearance. Plus, we'll have the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where aid is starting to arrive.
Saturday Sports: The World Cup; the unexpected 'Boston Scottish Beer Fest'
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the World Cup.
Week in Politics: U.S.-Israel ties; Trump and Vance oppose ceasefire critics
President Trump and his vice-president pushed back against critics of the agreement to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Some Republican lawmakers have found the agreement wanting.
First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction
The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.
Apple reveals why watchOS 27 will be limited to Apple Watch Ultra 2 and newer models
While watchOS 26 could still be installed on the Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 27 doesn't even run on the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple explains the reasons behind this decision, and, unsurprisingly, AI is responsible for the shorter software support period.
Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing
Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.
Reporter's Notebook: How Trump's surprise move on DNI confirmation upended key Senate deal on FISA
Trump blindsided senators by forcing cancelation of Jay Clayton's DNI hearing and linking FISA renewal to the president's SAVE America Act.
TGH Behavioral Health Hospital Launches Partial Hospitalization Program, Expanding Access to Outpatient Mental Health Care
/PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Behavioral Health Hospital has launched its Partial Hospitalization Program, a structured daytime treatment...
Blueprint Capital Advisors CEO Jacob Walthour Featured on The New Jersey Business Media Podcast Discusses Access, Capital, and Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
/PRNewswire/ -- Jacob Walthour, founder and CEO of Blueprint Capital Advisors and creator of the Power 100 initiative, appears as a featured guest on The New...
O'Shaughnessy Ventures Backs Writer Telling the Human Story of Science
/PRNewswire/ -- O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC (OSV), an investment firm that empowers creators, has awarded an O'Shaughnessy Fellowship to Jolie Gan, a writer...
HHS announces over $700M in grants for mental health initiatives, addiction treatment and housing programs
The money includes $238.6 million to improve suicide crisis hotlines and $223.1 million to expand community behavioral health clinics. Dozens of programs all over the country are set to receive the funding.
AI lab Midjourney investing over $74M to launch whole-body ultrasound screening business
Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims.
Interventional work increasingly concentrated among smaller subset of radiologists
The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR.
Asus releases new gaming laptop globally with 1,600 nit Mini LED display and 175 W GPU
Asus has finally released an ultra-premium gaming laptop globally. With up to 320 W of power under full load, the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 also contains a 4K and 240 Hz Mini LED display that spans 18-inches with 1,600 nits peak brightness at its disposal.
Major grocery operator on the hook for $40M over pharmacy monkey business; $6M windfall for whistleblower
One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs.
Gambling made sports what it is today, according to new book
Gambling is not something that grew out of American sports. Sports in the U.S. exist in their current form because of gambling. We talk to the author of a new book on sports betting.
Obama Presidential Center dedication: A nod to a past era in politics and future hopes
All living former presidents gathered for the dedication of the Obama presidential center in Chicago. It was a star studded event that harkened back to a more-optimistic era in American politics.
Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp and Freenome Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement for Proposed Business Combination
/PRNewswire/ -- Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp ("PCSC") (Nasdaq: PCSC), a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") sponsored by an affiliate of...
Snap’s Specs look good on nobody
On The Vergecast: Snap Specs, Fox / Roku, and Facebook AI Mode.
Get Funding for Your Small Business with Grants!
Funding your small business is easier with GrantWatch at your side. Discover grants for small businesses and learn what it takes to apply!
ICON International Launches Content and Entertainment Solution, Establishing New Pathways for Brand-Funded Film and Television
/PRNewswire/ -- ICON International, the media-backed financial solutions company, today announced the official launch of its Content and Entertainment...
OhioHealth agrees to void contracts that allegedly punished payers for including competitors in-network
The U.S. Department of Justice said the settlement will save citizens of the state money and open up the market to competition.
Little Rock business owner warns others after alleged vendor event scam
A small business owner says she lost $305 after applying to what she now believes was a fake food truck festival advertised in an Arkansas Facebook group.
Nationwide nursing-home picture comes into focus with new analysis
Either the stakeholders issuing the warnings overstated the risk of widespread closings—or COVID-era emergency funds succeeded in heading off a calamity of national proportions. Either way, patient access has taken a hit here and there.
More than 11K bottles of blood pressure drug recalled
Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness.
Radiologist saw signs of in-house abuse in NICU, but hospital failed to act on his warning
A special report is raising new concerns about a hospital’s lackluster response to a radiologist's concerns of abuse happening in the organization's NICU.
iPhone Ultra final design shared by Apple’s nemesis
Despite the ongoing legal battle, leaker Jon Prosser has been active in sharing leaks and renders for upcoming iPhone models. His latest could very well be the final version of the iPhone Ultra.
Job Creators Network - Small Business Warning: Inflation, Interest Rates & the Hidden Impact of Washington Policies
Video originally published here. Elaine Parker speaks with Caroline Melear of the R Street Institute about how federal policy decisions affect small businesses and local economies across America. The conversation examines the connection between Washington policymaking and the economic realities faced by entrepreneurs, families, lenders, and communities. Parker and Melear discuss several major forces shaping...
FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans
Florida State University researchers have identified key differences in the root causes of long-term sea-surface temperature changes across the Atlantic
Major private payer encouraging employees to leave willingly
The largest Medicaid-specialized managed care organization in the U.S. is offering buyout packages to most of its 60,000 or so staff workers.
In the race for AI gold, healthcare is getting left in the dust by finance
If the economy were an inter-sector track meet in which AI adoption propels the runners, healthcare would be getting repeatedly lapped by financial services.
'Not sustainable': The real impact of RVU cuts in electrophysiology
Despite a substantial increase in demand for electrophysiologists, payments for their services have remained stagnant.
Family files $17M lawsuit after young girl’s heart valve allegedly implanted upside down
Days went by and the girl's doctors allegedly never figured out what was wrong. When she was transferred to a different hospital, however, the issue was quickly identified and corrected.
CMS proposes major TAVR changes, including Medicare coverage for asymptomatic patients
After months of consideration, CMS has proposed sweeping changes to its TAVR coverage policies. The agency is accepting public comments until July 15.
Doceree Recognized in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Life Science Enterprise Technologies, 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Doceree, the only healthcare marketing platform that can measure and adapt to the actual clinical intent of both physicians and patients, has...
Pathlock Partners with NTT DATA Business Solutions to Deliver Managed SAP Cybersecurity Services Worldwide
/PRNewswire/ -- Pathlock, a leader in Identity and Access Governance and ERP Security, today announced a global strategic partnership with NTT DATA Business...
Steam Machine reviews may be underway as two new Geekbench listings surface
Valve's Steam Machine was once again spotted on Geekbench with two separate listings, suggesting that reviews may be underway.
Healthcare AI vendor suffers data breach, exposing patient records to hackers
Tennessee-based Xsolis said the incident occurred in January, and the sensitive data was from its clients. The company provides AI-powered case management software to hospitals and health insurers.
Class action lawsuit claims radiology vendor Nano-X Imaging misled investors
The Israel-based manufacturer allegedly made “misleading statements” regarding its business operations and prospects, attorneys charge in the complaint, filed June 12.
Radiology Partners affiliate inks in-network deal with Anthem Blue Cross
The deal is with Golden State Imaging Associates, which serves Southern California, providing 24/7 diagnostic and interventional services to hospitals and other referrers.
Lockton appoints Stéphane Lespérance as CEO of its Canadian Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced the strategic appointment of industry veteran...
Lenovo quietly launches new tablet with big JBL speaker and 120Hz display
The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 was silently announced through iF Design in February 2026. Now, the company has listed the tablet for sale. This 12.1-inch pad with a large JBL speaker starts at €429.01 in the EU.
As Americans tuck into supplements like their health depends on it, specialized products are displacing multivitamins
Some of today’s most popular products promise better immune, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, gut, skin or joint health—or combinations of two or more of the above.