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Europe’s trade with Iran: Which countries do the most business with Tehran?
EU–Iran trade fell to its lowest level in two decades in 2025 due to sanctions. Trade continues on a limited scale, with Germany accounting for the largest share.View on euronews
Recap: Sporting KC suffers 4-1 loss to Colorado
Sporting Kansas City suffered a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Sporting Park. Shapi Suleymanov scored the lone goal for SKC in the defeat as the visitors prevailed behind a brace from Paxten Aaronson to go along with a goal from fellow Designated Player Rafael Navarro and
An Iranian-American political science expert talks about Iran's nuclear program
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ariane Tabatabai, the Public Service Fellow at Lawfare, about the nature of Iran's nuclear program, and whether it, as President Trump has said, posed an "imminent threat."
Learning by serving: Rose fellows reflect on lessons from the field | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Rose Service Learning Fellowship funds community-engaged field projects around the globe.
Maxx Crosby Trade Attempt Shows Ravens’ New Aggresive Strategy
The Baltimore Ravens rarely chase blockbuster trades, but their pursuit of Maxx Crosby suggested a different level of urgency. The trade suggested an “all in” motto from a franchise that is known for patience and draft-driven roster building. The deal ultimately fell apart before it could be finalized. Even so, the attempt revealed a willingness […] The post Maxx Crosby Trade Attempt Shows Ravens’ New Aggresive Strategy appeared first on The Lead.
One 'freaking snake' and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails
Senator Rand Paul has made it clear he has little regard for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fellow Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin. So the...
Unilever shares fall on investor concerns about food business spin-off
Unilever shares fell 3.5% on Wednesday with investors concerned that the maker of Hellmann's sauces would get "distracted" by the potential spin-off of its food business, questioning the benefits so soon after its protracted ice cream unit split.
A dietitian and doctor review RFK Jr's new food pyramid
The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and programs like SNAP. Today on the show, Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong chats with registered dietitian nutritionist Shana Spence, and Dr. Sarah Kim, a diabetes specialist, about the new guidelines. Plus, NPR’s Reflect America fellow Kadin Mills unpacks how the new food pyramid could change school lunch trays. Check out more of Kadin’s coverage about the changes in dietary guidelines.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
FNKO Q4 Deep Dive: Entertainment Slate and International Initiatives Guide 2026 Outlook
Pop culture collectibles manufacturer Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 7% year on year to $273.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.05 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Sara Hamideh Named 2026 NAS Frontiers of Science Fellow
SoMAs associate professor Sara Hamideh has been selected as a 2026 Frontiers of Science Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences.
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
Behind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while charming in public, has thrown sharp elbows in private as he pushes his political brand and agenda among fellow Democrats.
Ghilardi: ” We must get back on track and bounce back.”
Roma fell again, this time in Como, coming from behind. Referee Massa had a decisive influence, sending off Wesley with the score at 1-1 for a minor foul. After the match, Daniele Ghilardi spoke to DA...
Ronda Rousey's return likely a one-and-done deal
Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will return to competition after a decade on May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. "Rowdy" will face fellow women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano under Most Valuable Promotions. Rousey, 39, last fought in December ...
FIU defeats UTEP softball in DH to sweep series
MIAMI, Florida – UTEP softball finally saw action late Friday night after multiple weather-related schedule changes but ultimately fell to FIU, 4-3, in the series opener. Originally scheduled as part of a three-game series across three days, the weekend slate was first moved to an early Friday doubleheader and Saturday single game before prolonged lightning delays pushed the matchup to […]
Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship
More than 150 passengers and crew fell ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage aboard Princess Cruises’ Star Princess, the CDC says.
Three takeaways from LSU baseball's Game 2 loss at Vanderbilt
LSU was only able to get three runs on four hits as they fell to Vanderbilt in game two, 11-3. Here are three takeaways from the loss.
If students want to understand politics, they should start with Ancient Rome
The Roman Republic fell roughly 2,000 years ago — the culmination of a series of events including Julius Caesar’s assassination 2,069 years ago today. Yet the republic’s ruin still infl…
Derek Schaeffer selected as a 2026 Frontiers of Science Fellow
The assistant professor was one of 80 early-career U.S. researchers honored by the National Academy of Sciences program.
Science Notes: Generative AI and Its Impacts | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Generative AI is now embedded in everyday tools. Science Notes looks at the urgent questions about bias, ownership, misuse, and environmental impact.
US core capital goods orders unexpectedly flat in January
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods were unexpectedly unchanged in January and shipments of these products fell, pointing to weakness in business spending on equipment early in the first quarter.
At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities
At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.
At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities
At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.
Baystate Health doctor put on probation after lewd behavior in office
A Springfield neurologist was placed on probation for five years after he was seen masturbating through his large office windows by 10 to 20 fellow employees at Baystate Medical Center.
Kraken Fall 4-2 To the Predators In Second Meeting This Season
Seattle's early lead evaporated as the Predators mounted a stunning comeback. A frustrating third-period rally fell short, extending the Kraken's losing streak.
Mariana Byndloss named NAS Frontiers of Science Fellow
National Academy of Sciences Frontiers of Science Fellows are future leaders of science who meet to develop their leadership potential.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming to the Switch 2 later this Spring, features bubble-blowing freaky fellas you can eat
Nintendo has released a gameplay trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, with the game launching on the 21st May.
What to expect in Georgia's special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat
A crowded field of 22 candidates initially filed to run for the vacant U.S. House seat, but that number fell to 17 active contenders after a handful of withdrawals from the race.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty
NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98.
Eranda Jayawickreme awarded honorary doctorate for contributions to science and society
Eranda Jayawickreme, Harold W. Tribble Professor of Psychology and a senior research fellow with the Program for Leadership and Character, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from Utrecht University in recognition of his contributions to science and society. Jayawickreme’s research focuses on post-traumatic growth as [...]
I fell for the art of the brand in politics
Opinion: Maybe the next phase of politics isn’t louder voices. Maybe it’s quieter competence.
Sports are reaching once-unthinkable levels of insanity
Being a beneficent fellow, I to declare this Benefit of the Doubt Sunday.
Sea Grant Seeks Undergraduates for Summer Science Fellowship Program
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is looking for undergraduates to take part in the Community Engaged Fellowship (CEI), a nationwide program that provides unique opportunities to work with scientists, community groups and government agencies. This summer, Antoinette Clemetson, NYSG’s marine fisheries specialist, will mentor a Stony Brook University (SBU)-based East End waterways ambassador, who will
Steve Daines’s Switcheroo Starts New Fight in Montana Senate Race
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.
Tylenol orders for some pregnant women fell after Trump said to avoid it
New research found that Tylenol orders fell for pregnant women who visited the E.R. in the months after Trump’s statements. Prescriptions rose, meanwhile, for leucovorin, a drug the administration touted as a potential autism treatment.
Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science
Emma Uhlman, a junior majoring in animal science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is determined to make her time on campus count — supporting fellow students while preparing for a career that improves the health and well-being of animals.
More than a degree: How UC Berkeley’s Rural Health Innovation Fellowship empowered Dr. Candy Stockton’s
As boots-on-the-ground rural health care professionals, RHI fellows share their experiences and advocate for policies that strengthen rural health care.
How a successful Colorado startup turned into a nearly $1 billion health care fraud scheme
Zynex served as a Colorado startup success story — a one-man operation turned public company with hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. This is the story about how it all fell apart.
House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails
House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party lines
Virginia Science Olympiad at UMW Celebrates STEM Learning Across the Commonwealth
Eliora Teshome held her breath while her balsawood bridge was put to the test. The Lake Braddock Secondary School student from Burke, Virginia, had worked for months – in her school’s testing lab, during library hours and late at night – with fellow eighth-grader Rebecca Huang to build the miniature model into a winning weight-bearing […]
Republicans blame Carl DeMaio for party division as his group rakes in millions
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio riles fellow GOP members while his Reform California political group works to become the key power broker for California’s Republican Party.
A Look At Flutter Entertainment’s (NYSE:FLUT) Valuation After Q4 2025 Loss And Softer 2026 Outlook
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) has come under scrutiny after Q4 2025 results combined strong revenue growth with a net loss, softer profitability metrics, and a 2026 outlook that fell short of investor expectations. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. Flutter’s share price reaction to the Q4 2025 loss and softer 2026 outlook has been severe, with a 30 day share price return of 32.6% decline and a year to date share price return of 49.0% decline. The 1 year total shareholder...
African Public Health Emergency Management Fellowship Cohort III Announcement
CONTEXTCombating the several public health threats across the African continent requires adequately trained and equipped workforce. The Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda has called for self-sustaining health security program that includes workforce development. The call is in alignment with the vision of the African Union (AU) and its desire to build capacity in […]
Downtown business owners talk property taxes, what it takes to survive in Music City
As Acme Feed and Seed pays its $600,000 property tax, fellow business owners downtown are talking to FOX 17 News about the expenses they deal with.
Latino politician asked to repeat himself ‘in English’
The exchange prompted Metro Councilor Mary Nolan to apologize to Councilor Juan Carlos González, but the overture fell flat. “I was shocked again,” he said.
Val Chmerkovskiy hospitalized during 'Dancing With the Stars' tour
Val Chmerkovskiy ended up in a hospital in Peoria, Ill., while on tour with his fellow 'Dancing With the Stars' pros and contestant alums like Andy Richter and Elaine Hendrix.
Flames Fall in Shootout Thriller to Ducks at Honda Center
The Calgary Flames battled but ultimately fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Anaheim Ducks Sunday night at the Honda Center.
Oregon exports fell by $6 billion last year — the trade war is just one reason why
“From the beginning there was a concern that Oregon was going to be more susceptible to tariffs."
Reusse: File this under ‘You never know what will happen in sports’
An old drinking companion once used to bellow that unexpected outcomes were part of what made sports great. This reporter couldn’t help but recall that fellow while watching hockey Friday night.
Californians are staying insured — but settling for health coverage they may not use
Covered California enrollment fell 2.7% following the end of enhanced federal premium assistance. That’s better than expected, but many people are making concessions to afford staying insured.
GW Research Associate Selected for Digital Science Communication Fellowship | GW Today | The George Washington University
Aline Maybank will help expand public understanding of environmental health through her work.
Pound Hits Two-Month Low Versus Euro as UK Politics Spurs Hedges
The pound fell to its lowest level against the euro in more than two months and traders paid for protection against further losses after a special election in Manchester signaled trouble ahead for the governing Labour Party.
Preparing and Supporting the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders
The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as in our field overall.
Seahawks’ NFLPA report card is sparkling, with one surprising exception
The Super Bowl champs fell short in one category of the yearly survey.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 5.98%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.01%.
Sarah McCammon joins Third Way as Senior Fellow
Third Way welcomes journalist Sarah McCammon to the organization as a Senior Fellow, adding a fresh voice to its Moderate Power Project, the largest new center-left effort to bolster moderates since the 2024 election.
4 Indian American scientists win $75,000 each at one of America’s most elite research honours, crowned 2026 Sloan Research Fellows
Science News: In a celebration of scientific excellence and innovation, four Indian American researchers have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows, one of the mos.
North Carolina businesses fall short in defense contracts
Last Thursday, I was at RTI International in RTP to hear Peter Singer talk about “The Story of the Future: What Trends Most Challenge National Security Leaders?” Singer, who grew up in Charlotte, has a doctorate from Harvard. He is Strategist and Senior Fellow at New America. He has been named by Defense News as […]
Medicine on the slopes: Caring for winter athletes
UNR Med’s Sports Medicine Fellowship trains physicians to treat winter sport injuries on the slopes and in clinics across Northern Nevada.
Wisconsin works toward Big Ten triple bye at Oregon
Though Wisconsin fell out of the AP Top 25 this week, the Badgers still have an opportunity to grab a top-four seed in the Big Ten tournament that delivers a bye all the way to the March 13 quarterfinals in Chicago.
Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH) Reports Q4 CY2025 In Line With Expectations
Healthcare solutions company Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 27.5% year on year to $468.7 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.5 billion at the midpoint came in 4.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.08 per share was 62.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Opioid Overdose Deaths: National Trends and Variation by Demographics and States
Opioid overdose deaths fell sharply from 2023 to 2024 (79,358 to 54,045), driven largely by decreases in fentanyl-involved deaths. Even after these declines, deaths remained above 2019, the year before opioid deaths increased sharply during the pandemic.
Celebrating excellence: Make a point to thank Vanderbilt Health residents and fellows this week
At Vanderbilt Health, there are currently more than 1,200 residents and fellows in more than 180 programs, contributing significantly to patient care.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations
The Texas Republican is facing calls from fellow House Republicans to resign, following allegations of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
AMC Entertainment’s (NYSE:AMC) Q4 CY2025 Sales Top Estimates
Theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.4% year on year to $1.29 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.18 per share was 28% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
APPLY: Local Business Journalism Fellowship
Apply to NPF’s Local Business Journalism Fellowship, scheduled for April 26-29, 2026 in Washington, D.C., by March 23.
Jersey Bulls boost play-off push with Faversham win
Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell says his side's 1-0 win over fellow play-off chasers Faversham Town sets up their run-in well.
Shields beats Crews-Dezurn to retain title
Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision in Detroit.
Shedeur Sanders Receives Major Praise From Fellow Browns' Rookie
Cleveland Browns standout linebacker Carson Schwesinger heaps praise on fellow rookie Sheduer Sanders
Gold rises as dollar falls on US Supreme Court tariff verdict
Gold rose to a more than three-week high on Monday, as the dollar fell after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday and as U.S.-Iran tensions simmered.
Genome Science Revolutionizes Wheat Stem Rust Battle
Key points Genome sequencing of several wheat stem rust strains shows some outbreaks arose independently, overturning assumptions and changing how
Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down loss to Dallas Mavericks
The Indiana Pacers fell to the Dallas Mavericks in a game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Schweitzer Fellow supporting refugee community with mental health workshops
Adam Khan, a fourth-year medical student at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, partnered with YWCA Tulsa to host mental health workshops as a part of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.
CFO whose business fell 10% from tariffs cheers Supreme Court ruling: ‘No single person should have unilateral authority over tariffs’
Matt Totsch, the CFO of manufacturer Trim-Tex, said businesses like his have been dealing with crippling uncertainty caused by Trump’s chaotic tariff policies.
All Politics Is Local
UD's Summer City Management Fellows Program paves the way for students to carve a path to a career in local government.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.01%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.09%.
Data Science for Social Good Fellowship comes to Johns Hopkins
The Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence will host graduate students from across the country to deploy data science for social impact
$2,600 per month health insurance premium: ‘The math isn’t math-ing’
Insurance premiums are exploding across Florida — and for one retired math teacher in The Villages, the numbers are staggering. After nearly 30 years in the classroom, Michael Fell medically retired and moved to The Villages with his wife, Dawn. Instead of enjoying retirement, he’s trying to solve what may be the most baffling equation of his life. “The math isn’t math-ing for us,” Fell said. Last year, Fell paid $723 a month for coverage through Florida Blue. In January, after enhanced federal health care subsidies expired, the bill jumped to more than $2,600 a month. “Which caused our premium to go up by about 259%. I’ll throw some math out there for the audience as a former math teacher,” Fell said.
Giants' Buster Posey sees similarities between himself, fellow player-turned-executive Andrew Luck
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said he sees similarities between himself and Stanford general manager Andrew Luck.
Noninvasive paths to complex brain science: Rice bioengineer named Sloan Research Fellow
Rice bioengineer Jerzy Szablowski has been named a 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in chemistry, one of the most competitive honors for early career scientists in the U.S. and Canada.
Nabarun Dasgupta honored with TIME100 Health and Dogwood awards - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
February 16, 2026 The awards recognize the innovation fellow and senior scientist’s public health influence and commitment to helping North Carolina communities.
Michigan nurse goes without health insurance as ACA costs double for 2026
Affordable Care Act enrollment in Michigan fell by 34,000 people after federal subsidies expired.
Beeghly Fellows Program connects WCBA students with real-world business impact
Through a unique fellowship that blends applied learning with direct service to regional businesses, five Williamson College of Business Administration students have been selected as the Spring 2026 John D. Beeghly Fellows at Youngstown State University.Aaron Lesner, Jan Harter, James Slessor, Tanishka Agnihotri and Moritz Bayer will serve as paid fellows supporting the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network (EAN), and the Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU.
Column: There should be no partisan divide about naming Epstein's fellow abusers
Shielding sex traffickers of children is not politics as usual. It reveals a moral crisis.
Wendy’s takes sharp U-turn back to its core business
The chain’s same-store sales fell 11.3% in Q4 as executives embark upon a turnaround plan focused on menu, marketing, and operations
Nabarun Dasgupta honored with TIME100 Health and Dogwood Awards
The awards recognize the innovation fellow and senior scientist’s public health influence and commitment to helping North Carolina communities.
Climate, Energy, & “Wrecking Ball Politics” | Council on Foreign Relations
This is a limited excerpt from the Climate Realism Initiative Newsletter. Sign up to receive monthly insights from the initiative’s fellows and staff, including articles, videos, podcasts, events, and more. Demolition Man Bankruptcy, wrote Ernest Hemingway, finds you two ways: “Gradually, then suddenly.” Small decisions, omissions, and mistakes compound over time, at first imperceptibly, then inescapably, until […]
This Week in Sports: 2-13-26
Women’s basketball drops two The Scots hosted Gustavus Adolphus on Saturday afternoon, and despite strong performances from Sydnee Smith’ 27 and Mary Daley ’27, fell 56-41. Smith and Daley combined for 30 points, but the Scots couldn’t get their other playmakers going despite keeping it close through the first quarter and winning the fourth quarter....
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
Hopes Fade For Early 2026 Apple Siri Release. Apple Stock Drops.
Apple stock fell on reports that the company will delay the release of its AI-powered Siri until May, with some features pushed to the fall.
What is Pokopia? Inside the calming Pokémon game that ditches battles for gardening
We explore the cosy world-building spin-off with Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori and his fellow developers – and learn how it began with a Pokémon-hunting dream
The 3 Hour Rule That Could Boost Your Heart Health
Participants stopped eating and lowered the lights three hours before bedtime, extending their overnight fast by about two hours without cutting calories. Compared with the control group, nighttime blood pressure dropped by 3.5% and heart rate fell by 5%, signaling a healthier pattern during sl
Chair of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission removes member after heated hearing on antisemitism
The chairman of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission said Wednesday that he ousted a member of the commission after she sparred with fellow members during a contentious public hearing on antisemitism.
VA cut health care hiring times in half. A House Democrat says it’s using different metrics
The Veterans Health Administration took 108 days to hire employees in May 2025. But in the following months, time-to-hire fell by more than 50%.
6 years after political comeback, Biden faces cold shoulder from fellow Democrats
Biden's political influence wanes as Democratic candidates distance themselves from the former president ahead of 2024 races, marking a stark shift.
Students, faculty mystified as NSF turns back applications for prestigious fellowship program
Applicants to a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship program say many submissions have been mysteriously “returned without review.”
Donna Langley, Chair of NBCU Entertainment, to Receive BAFTA Fellowship
The British Academy will award "the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio" its highest honor during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony in London.
Humana’s Profit Outlook Adds to Health Insurance Gloom
Humana Inc. forecast profit that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations for the year, the latest insurer to disappoint investors as the industry grapples with rising costs and government pressure.
Celebrating Women in Science Day 2026 at CERN
Every year, on 11 February, CERN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In an effort to amplify diverse voices in STEM, six women scientists from CERN open up about their careers and the lessons they hope to pass on to the next generation. Francesca is an Italian biomedical engineer pursuing her PhD at CERN, working in the robotics team of the Beams Department. She’s currently working on the MARCHESE project, in affiliation with Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, focusing on contactless monitoring of physiological parameters. Despite choosing a scientific career and often volunteering in scientific outreach initiatives, Francesca continues to nurture her passion for the humanities and arts. “I firmly believe that collaboration and inclusion are the right paths to improve the world together. I’m driven by a strong curiosity about everything around me.” Berare is a Turkish experimental physicist who worked with the ATLAS experiment during her MSc and PhD on searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. During her PhD, she became a Support Scientist for the Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, which marked the beginning of her journey combining research with science communication. She now works for both BL4S and ELISA, the mini proton accelerator at CERN’s Science Gateway. She fondly remembers the moment when the BL4S 2022 winners arrived at the experimental zone: “I felt incredibly lucky to share my passion with young, curious and really passionate people. We spent two weeks of beam time together watching their ideas turn into reality. All the intricate details of running an experiment, we accomplished them as a team.” Mia is a Canadian research fellow in the Accelerator Systems Department, working on beam developments for fundamental physics with radioactive molecules. Mia pursued a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering before moving to Vancouver for a master’s degree in engineering physics. Her interest in radioactive ion beam production brought her to CERN, where she studied actinide beams for three years as a PhD student in the Marie Curie European Training network “LISA” (Laser Ionisation and Spectroscopy of Actinides) at ISOLDE – a facility at CERN where scientists study the properties of atomic nuclei, with further applications in fundamental studies, astrophysics, and material and life sciences. Laura is a German mechanical engineer at CERN working on research and development to produce cavities for future accelerators. She studied mechanical and aerospace engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She joined CERN four years ago as a technical student for her master’s thesis and continued as a fellow working on collimators. Laura says that “as a child, I took part in girls’ day initiatives, which sparked my fascination for astrophysics and engineering. Later, it felt natural for me to give something back by organising workshops for young students to make STEM seem less intimidating and more accessible.” She particularly enjoys being close to the CERN Main Workshop and understanding how design ideas become real components. Paraskevi is a Greek physicist working at CERN’s HiRadMat (High-Radiation to Materials) facility, designed to deliver high-intensity beams to an irradiation area where material samples, as well as accelerator component assemblies, can be tested. She studied physics at NKUA, specialising in nuclear and particle physics, and is now pursuing her PhD at HiRadMat in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, studying novel materials for high-intensity beam diagnostics. “Continuous learning is one of my biggest motivators, and I am looking forward to exploring the limits of our knowledge on beam-material interactions,” says Paraskevi. Silvia is a Spanish physicist and deputy project manager for the Muon Drift Tube of the CMS detector, a general-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). She started her career at CERN more than 20 years ago as a technical student, working on prototypes of the first dipoles for the LHC. “My first motivation came in high school, from my teacher,” says Silvia about what made her pursue a career in STEM. “My favourite part about my job is learning. You can learn something new every day.” In parallel to this initiative, like every year since 2017, from 2 to 6 February 66 women scientists and engineers visited schools in Geneva, Switzerland, and in the Haute-Savoie and Ain regions of France to meet with students. Organised in collaboration with CERN, the University of Geneva, EPFL, LAPP and LAPTh, this event allowed more than 4200 students between 6 and 17 years old to meet a woman scientist, discuss their profession and career path, ask questions and participate in classroom activities.
Governors won't hold meeting with Trump after White House only invited Republicans, Stitt says
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, shared the cancellation in a letter to fellow governors on Monday.