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Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on domestic violence allegations ahead of Bachelorette premiere

Taylor Frankie Paul is breaking her silence regarding allegations of domestic violence ahead of 'The Bachelorette' premiere, telling EW she's 'had better days' and has gone 'no contact' with ex Dakota Mortensen.

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Mar 17 • 8:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Iowa Senate subcommittee strikes down bill targeting DEI at private colleges

DES MOINES — An Iowa Senate subcommittee on Monday struck down a bill that would restrict private and community colleges’ offices and programs that deal with initiatives regarding diversity, equity

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Mar 17 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • telegraphherald.com
Fired DHS chief Kristi Noem faces criminal referral from congressional Democrats

Democrats accuse Kristi Noem of making "demonstrably false" statements to Congress regarding DHS contracts and Corey Lewandowski, weeks after her ousting by President Trump.

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Mar 16 • 1:29 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
The Best French Fries at Home, New Mexico Green Chile Stew, and Food Science With Chef Chris Young

Dave makes a version of New Mexico green chile stew for his friend, chef and scientist Chris Young. Chris also walks Dave through how to make the best french fries at home—from the freezer! Dave and Chris talk about their mindsets regarding the intersection of food and science, what they look for in restaurants now that they’re older, and taking creative risks.

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Mar 16 • 8:37 AM EDT • Science • theringer.com
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The iGarden M1 Pro Max 100 Is the Closest Thing to a Luxury Car for Your Pool

iGarden’s new pool-cleaning robot backs up its sporty design with camera-assisted cleaning and impressive battery endurance.

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Mar 15 • 6:32 AM EDT • Sports • wired.com
2026 Big East Tournament scores, results, bracket: St. John's outlasts UConn for second straight title

Relive the 2026 Big East Tournament, which ended with St. John's standing tall at Madison Square Garden once again

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Mar 14 • 9:06 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey addresses ‘misinterpretation’ amid struggles in college sports

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talked with the media in Nashville on Saturday, addressing the ‘misinterpretation’ regarding the SEC breaking away.

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Mar 14 • 8:29 PM EDT • Sports • al.com
"Perfect Order" Set Guide: Full Set List, Product Lineup, Store...

We now have the full English set list for Perfect Order starring Mega Zygarde ex! It will release on March 27th. Prereleases will take place from

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Mar 12 • 6:34 PM EDT • Technology • pokebeach.com
RISBDC helping small and family-owned businesses blossom

KINGSTON, R.I. – March. 10, 2026 – Tucked amid the trees in Cranston, against the edge of Route 295, sits Lucayda Farm and Greenhouse. The company is the brainchild of Journey Basham, who has cultivated thousands of plants by hand, focusing primarily on fruits and vegetables, since 2015. She offers something for gardeners of all […]

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Mar 10 • 12:54 PM EDT • Business • uri.edu
AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring Selected for TD Small Business Takeover at TD Garden During March 10 Bruins Game

Four Decades of Local Service Meets one of Boston's Biggest Stages

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Mar 10 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • nhl.com
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Germany's Iran Policy in the Dilemma of International Law and Israeli Interests

When it comes to the Middle East, Germany appears to be pursuing a policy that completely disregards the rules of international law.

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Mar 10 • 3:38 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
Clermont’s plan to protect local businesses as Winter Garden loses them

Winter Garden's future is uncertain as several downtown buildings are being sold. Neighboring Clermont has a mission to stay local.

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Mar 9 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • wesh.com
BCT Entertainment Expands Lighting Inventory With Elation PARAGON, PULSE And SŌL

Anaheim-based production company BCT Entertainment is strengthening its position as a premium supplier of professional lighting solutions with a large investment in Elation’s newest generation of l | With continued growth and a strong start to 2026, BCT is placing greater emphasis on serving the touring and festival market.

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Mar 9 • 4:48 AM EDT • Entertainment • livedesignonline.com
Is It Too Late To Consider Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) After Its 85% One-Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Madison Square Garden Entertainment is still good value after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying. The stock closed at US$58.84, with a 1 year return of 84.7%, an 8.3% gain year to date, a 1.6% decline over the last 30 days, and a 6.8% decline over the last week, which may signal shifting views on its potential and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Madison Square Garden Entertainment as a live...

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Mar 7 • 5:15 PM EST • Entertainment • simplywall.st
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Bloom and bust: can Sarah Raven regrow her garden business?

The plantswoman who single-handedly brought dahlias back into fashion and nurtured the UK through Covid had become a perennial in the horticultural firmament. Then it all went wrong

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Mar 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • ft.com
Remembering Elaine Ingham, whose soil science research informed the modern gardener

Dr. Elaine led the movement to replace the use of salt-based fertilizers with a microbiological based system.

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Mar 5 • 12:53 PM EST • Science • adn.com
How To Make a Business Case for Sustainability

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Businesses are constantly juggling priorities and shifting budgets around. Needs can change almost daily, making it challenging to get any project greenlit - even ones regarding sustainability. ...

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Mar 5 • 9:51 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Dave McCormick blasts Democrat 'political theater' on Trump's war powers, Iran threat

Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the House vote on curbing President Trump's war powers regarding Iran strikes. He blasts Democrats for 'political theater,' emphasizing Iran's role as a terror financier and its nuclear ambitions.

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Mar 5 • 9:33 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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CVS taps Google Cloud to roll out AI-powered health platform

CVS Health will launch an AI-enabled platform in partnership with Alphabet's Google Cloud ‌unit that will bring together data from diverse ‌sources to help customers manage their health in real time, they ​said on Thursday. Health100 will be an integrated health care engagement platform for customers, regardless of the pharmacy or insurer they use. The initial launch of Health100 will be ‌in 2026, with ⁠details expected to be revealed at The Check Up, Google's annual health event later ⁠in March.

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Mar 5 • 9:04 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Apple MacBook Neo Capped at 8 GB RAM by A18 Pro InFO-PoP Packaging

Yesterday, Apple announced its newest low-cost MacBook Neo, starting at $599 in the United States, or about $499 for education and students. Some online criticism emerged regarding Apple's decision to offer a laptop with only 8 GB of RAM in 2026, with no options for higher RAM capacity. However, thi...

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Mar 5 • 4:53 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
MLB Pipeline drops Arizona Diamondbacks prospect list

While there have been other prospect rankings, from the likes of Fangraphs and 1500 Prospects, the list put out by MLB Pipeline is always seen as one of the most highly-regarded. Well, they just dropped the Diamondbacks list for the start of 2026. 30 prospects are ranked there, and here’s what they have, along with […]

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Mar 4 • 9:00 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mysterious Asgard microbes may point to the origins of complex life

Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.

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Mar 4 • 3:25 PM EST • Science • cnn.com
L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million

Based on a projection that about half of eligible cannabis businesses would take part in the program, the city would collect about $30 million in back taxes while waiving about $25 million in penalties.

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Mar 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • latimes.com
Vehicle crashes into business in Gardner, one person hospitalized

One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a commercial building in Gardner on Tuesday afternoon.

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Mar 3 • 9:12 PM EST • Business • kmbc.com
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Gasperini has dinner with Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti is reportedly increasingly close to returning to Roma, with a role within the club yet to be determined. He himself confirmed ongoing discussions regarding a possible return to Trigori...

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Mar 3 • 2:10 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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CMS set to suspend enrollment in Elevance Health's Medicare Advantage plans

The Trump administration has threatened to sanction Elevance Health's Medicare Advantage plans if the insurer does not address concerns around compliance with requirements for submitting risk adjus | The Trump administration has threatened to sanction Elevance Health's Medicare Advantage plans if the insurer does not address compliance concerns regarding the submission of risk adjustment data.

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Mar 2 • 11:50 AM EST • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
Transforming a Greenpoint Townhouse Into a High-Performance Home

A couple in Greenpoint built their dream garden and nearly doubled their square footage while implementing Passive House principles.

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Mar 2 • 5:02 AM EST • Technology • nytimes.com
‘This is a World Cup, do you need this kind of entertainment?’: Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri question laser show in drinks break

Shastri added: "From the players' point of view, to switch back on (after a laser show), is never easy. It's serious stuff."

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Mar 1 • 11:47 AM EST • Entertainment • indianexpress.com
Men’s Basketball takes care of business with a Senior Day win over Gardner-Webb - University of South Carolina

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Taking the court for the regular season finale, hosting Senior Day against Gardner-Webb, Upstate Men's Basketball outdueled the Runnin' B...

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Feb 28 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • upstatespartans.com
Last day for two Winter Garden businesses as city council meets tonight

One big question remains: what’s the new vision for Plant Street?

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Feb 26 • 4:26 PM EST • Business • wesh.com
This Town Meeting Day, Vermont towns consider calling for universal health care

A resolution urges lawmakers to pick up a bill that is unlikely to become law this session. Advocates hope it gets the ball rolling regardless.

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Feb 25 • 7:18 PM EST • Health • vtdigger.org
Entertainment This Week with Mike Marra

Airdate: February 25th, 2026 Willbee Transit Mix Previews HBAJ Home & Garden ShowFebruary 25, 2026Chamber Announces Women’s Week Panel Discussion BreakfastFebruary 25, 2026Henry Ford Wellness Wednesday: Cancer Screening with Tumor Board Director Donna Long, RNFebruary 25, 2026Jackson Fire Department Offering Free Smoke AlarmsFebruary 25, 2026Entertainment This Week with Mike MarraFebruary 25, 2026New Downtown Parking Plan…

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Feb 25 • 5:26 PM EST • Entertainment • jtv.tv
NFL admits controversial mistake regarding Steelers' Aaron Rodgers

The National Football League admitted there was a mistake involving Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ near interception in Week 14 against the Ravens.

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Feb 24 • 7:57 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ranji Trophy final: Padikkal, Dogra look to carve their legacy

Devdutt Padikkal captains Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final after overcoming illness and earning an India Test cap. He faces Jammu and Kashmir, led by veteran Paras Dogra, who aims for a maiden title. Both teams emphasize composure and focusing on basics, with J&K's coach urging players to disregard reputations.

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Feb 24 • 3:47 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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PS Plus Essential March Games Leak May Disappoint PS5 Owners

A new leak regarding the upcoming PS Plus Essential March 2026 games has appeared online, and may leave some fans a bit disappointed.

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Feb 23 • 12:48 PM EST • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Industry Innovators 2026: Grace Good

The founder of Goodness Gracious Creative Entertainment approaches event entertainment from a performer’s perspective.

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Feb 23 • 12:05 PM EST • Entertainment • bizbash.com
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'Beep Boop Beep Boop': New Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Hits Back at Claim Her Social Media Account Is Run by AI, and Posts Her Gamertag

Microsoft's new gaming boss Asha Sharma has begun chatting on social media with Xbox fans — and responding to comments regarding her perceived lack of gaming knowledge and background in AI.

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Feb 23 • 5:14 AM EST • Technology • ign.com
The uncertainty around tariffs in regards to businesses and the U.S. economy
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Feb 21 • 8:13 PM EST • Business • cnn.com
New York Knicks spin-off puts quirks of sports M&A at centre court

Separating its two assets would be a whole new ball game for Madison Square Garden Sports

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Feb 20 • 11:02 AM EST • Sports • ft.com
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Parker has 22 as Radford beats Gardner-Webb 82-70

RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Dennis Parker Jr. had 22 points in Radford's 82-70 victory against Gardner-Webb on Thursday.

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Feb 20 • 12:07 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Scientists uncover oxygen-loving ancestor of all complex life

For decades, scientists have believed that complex life began when two very different microbes joined forces, eventually giving rise to plants, animals, and fungi. But one major puzzle remained: how could these organisms have met if one depended on oxygen and the other supposedly lived without it? New research suggests the answer lies in ancient microbes called Asgard archaea.

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Feb 19 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Napa siblings debut their biggest business venture with Cultivar Sausalito restaurant

Cultivar Sausalito, a farm-to-table restaurant with garden-to-glass cocktails, is the flagship restaurant for owners Gingy Harris Gable and Jody Harris.

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Feb 19 • 4:36 PM EST • Business • pressdemocrat.com
Demolition tears into Portland suburb mall to make way for sports center, major renovation

Contractors have fenced off the Tigard shopping mall’s southern parking lot in recent weeks and are tearing into the property’s fortress-like walls where Sears used to operate.

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Feb 19 • 2:02 PM EST • Sports • oregonlive.com
Exclusive: ECB President Lagarde tells colleagues she is still focused on her post

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has told colleagues she remains focussed on her job and she would tell them first if she was about to step down, four sources told Reuters, in a private message the recipients took to mean she was not about to resign.

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Feb 19 • 4:26 AM EST • Politics • reuters.com
Water agencies voice continued concerns about health of Stagecoach Reservoir

Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, which owns and operates Stagecoach Reservoir, continues to address two major issues regarding the reservoir’s future related to the proposed 6,100-acre Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development — water supply and water...

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Feb 18 • 7:52 PM EST • Health • steamboatpilot.com
Madison Square Garden Sports shares hit record high as it explores Knicks, Rangers spinoff

Shares of Madison Square Garden Sports rose more than 16% to hit a record high on Wednesday after the company said it has approved a plan to explore a possible spinoff to separate its New York Knicks franchise from its New York Rangers businesses.

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Feb 18 • 4:59 PM EST • Sports • reuters.com
How Can Broncos Add the “Pop” ESPN Is Looking For?

“Offseason in three words: Find some pop.” That’s what ESPN stated in a column regarding the Broncos’ needs for their 2026-27 season via their power rankings back on Feb. 8. And they’re correct — with a few key pieces of Denver’s roster set to be a free agent this summer, the Broncos are going to […] The post How Can Broncos Add the “Pop” ESPN Is Looking For? appeared first on The Lead.

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Feb 18 • 2:09 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DAV announces new partnership with Solace Health supporting veterans’ care

ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new partnership with Solace Health as its first new partner in 2026. The partnership is supported by a donation from Solace Health to advance DAV’s mission of empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives. The collaboration brings together two organizations focused on helping veterans receive timely, coordinated, high-quality care, regardless of where they receive it. While many veterans receive care through the VA, which offers an integrated and coordinated whole-health model, others receive some or all of their care through private health systems using Medicare or other insurance benefits. These veterans often need help to understand health insurance rules, manage their treatment, and navigate between multiple health care systems. “Disabled veterans often have complex health challenges, and DAV’s advocacy work strives to minimize barriers to timely, high-quality care, primarily within VA., but increasingly between VA and private providers,” said DAV CEO and National Adjutant Barry Jesinoski. “Our partnership with Solace Health can offer support for veterans who are eligible for VA care and Medicare, particularly those who split their care between the VA and private health systems. Veterans who don’t use VA at all can also benefit from the care coordination services that Solace Health provides, usually with little or no out-of-pocket cost to them.” Solace Health provides professional health care advocacy services, connecting patients with experienced advocates who help schedule appointments, explain benefits, coordinate care among providers, and manage administrative burdens with private health care systems, thereby allowing veterans and their families to focus on health and recovery. “For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end when service does,” said Jeremy Gurewitz, CEO and co-founder of Solace Health. “Veterans living with serious medical conditions often encounter a private health care system outside of the VA that is fragmented and difficult to navigate. Through this partnership with DAV, Solace Health advocates can help cut through red tape, improve care coordination, and simplify scheduling of medical appointments. We’re proud to support DAV in helping veterans to successfully navigate health care systems so that veterans, particularly disabled veterans, receive the care they have earned.” DAV provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations, their families, caregivers, and survivors. Each year, DAV’s no-cost programs and services help more than 1 million veterans access the benefits and health care they have earned, connect with meaningful employment, and ensure their voices are heard on Capitol Hill. About DAV DAV is dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America’s veterans. DAV does this by helping veterans and their families access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, offering programs and services to empower them, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. A nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. About Solace Health Veterans face complex health challenges, and the path to care is far harder than it should be. They deal with fragmented services and providers, each with unique requirements and paperwork. Solace Health advocates—healthcare experts with 16 years’ experience on average—help veterans navigate this landscape when they need it most. Advocates schedule appointments, explain benefits and keep doctors aligned. They take the lead on calls and documentation, and their no-homework ethos eases burdens on veterans and their families. Solace Health is covered by Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and most veterans pay little or nothing out of pocket. We’re honored to support DAV members.

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Feb 18 • 1:37 PM EST • Health • dav.org
MSG Sports Explores Separating Knicks, Rangers

Madison Square Garden Sports said it will explore a potential spinoff to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers businesses into two publicly traded companies.

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Feb 18 • 11:08 AM EST • Sports • wsj.com
How Microbes Got Their Crawl

In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

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Feb 18 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
MLB Players Association head Tony Clark expected to resign, months before CBA expires, per report

Clark is currently under federal investigation regarding a licensing company

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Feb 17 • 9:33 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
No. 24 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown against Ohio State

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard promises the No. 24 Badgers will stay focused on the present when the giant killers play at Ohio State on Tuesday.

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Feb 16 • 7:39 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Why after 70-plus years of readership I won’t renew my Washington Post subscription

My brother and I read a lot growing up. Our Dad, a bomb-designing nuclear engineer with the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), purchased our first television the day after we graduated from high school. Yes, there was a statement therein regarding his opinion of a pernicious distraction from our academic pursuits. I can’t imagine what he […]

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Feb 16 • 2:45 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
A Look At Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Valuation After Strong Second Quarter Earnings

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) just posted second quarter results that caught investor attention, reporting revenue of US$459.94 million and net income of US$92.72 million, along with higher earnings per share from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The latest earnings release and the extended Infosys partnership come on top of a strong run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 38.42% and a 1 year total shareholder...

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Feb 15 • 8:14 PM EST • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Protest planned for Sunday to help save the Garden Oaks Theater on Shepherd

Arthouse Houston, an outgrowth of the non-profit that aided in coordinating the effort to save the River Oaks Theatre, is organizing the demonstration.

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Feb 14 • 8:39 AM EST • Entertainment • houstonchronicle.com
City hosts feedback meeting for entertainment zones

The city of Vacaville’s newly merged Department of Community and Economic Development hosted a community feedback discussion regarding the possibility of Entertainment Zones and a parklet program i…

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Feb 13 • 7:45 PM EST • Entertainment • thereporter.com
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Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Bundle Delays in North America

An update regarding Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Bundles in North America.

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Feb 13 • 4:00 PM EST • Technology • magic.wizards.com
NFL puts an end to NFLPA team report cards

NFL wins its grievance against the NFL Players Association regarding the annual team report cards.

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Feb 13 • 11:17 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Creating Communities to Help Interdisciplinary Scientists Thrive

Solving complex challenges often requires diverse expertise, but skepticism remains within traditional academic institutions and mindsets regarding interdisciplinary science and scientists.

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Feb 13 • 9:23 AM EST • Science • eos.org
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

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Feb 12 • 8:35 AM EST • Technology • theguardian.com
Exclusive | Garden City Equity Raises $255 Million From Business Figures, Musicians and Athletes

Backers of the company include former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and ex-NFL quarterback Drew Brees.

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Feb 12 • 6:30 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
Ukrainian skeleton slider withdrawn from Olympics after ‘refusing to adhere’ to IOC rules on helmet honoring dead compatriots

Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladylsav Heraskevych has been withdrawn from competing at the Winter Olympics for “refusing to adhere” to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) athlete expression guidelines regarding his insistence on wearing a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine during competition.

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Feb 12 • 3:28 AM EST • Sports • cnn.com
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AFCON 2027: What is the truth behind the postponement rumors?

Is AFCON 2027 at risk of being postponed? The truth behind the speculationAFCON 2027 / @thecitizen.co.tzConflicting reports have emerged in recent hours regarding the date of the 2027 Africa Cup of Na...

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Feb 12 • 2:35 AM EST • Sports • foot-africa.com
Detroit Repertory Theatre stands the test of time creating opportunities, entertainment

For 69 years, the Detroit Repertory Theatre mission has been to cast the best actor for the job, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender.

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Feb 11 • 9:00 PM EST • Entertainment • fox2detroit.com
Meet the high-profile Emirati business leader lawmakers are linking to Epstein ‘torture’ email

U.S. officials have identified DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as the recipient of a 2009 email from Jeffrey Epstein regarding a supposed "torture video."

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Feb 11 • 8:50 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
2025 US ACT on Health Equity Community Investments Recipients

Author: Kennesha VanBurch, Director, Health Equity and Community Investment Partnerships 2025 marks the fifth year of the US Accelerate Change Together (ACT) on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge (CSC) and National Strategic Collaborations (NSC). This year, we received more than 250 applications from organizations across the country dedicated to prioritizing the social, cultural and linguistic needs of communities that have experienced barriers to care and opportunity. The overwhelming response underscores the vital role these organizations play in advancing health equity at the local level and across the nation. Since the launch of ACT on Health Equity in 2021, the initiative has invested more than $18 million in nonprofit organizations and their health equity programming through CSC and NSC. This year, $3.4 million in funding has been provided to 47 nonprofit organizations that focus on healthcare access, nutrition and lung health. Together, we are making meaningful progress toward health equity across the US. Supporting Organizations Advancing Community Well-being and Health Equity The awarded organizations address critical needs across health, education, and social support through initiatives aligned with AstraZeneca’s areas of expertise, including lung disease, lung and breast cancer, and cardiology. Their work spans across culturally competent senior care, equitable healthcare access, cancer and chronic disease support, and preventive health education, as well as hunger relief, community gardening, dental and transportation services, and resources for underserved families. Together, they are working to remove barriers to care, reduce preventable conditions, and empower individuals and communities of all ages and backgrounds to achieve better health outcomes. Photo courtesy of Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. Description: MMS driver speaking to a Wegmans shopper. GGWNY staff; Lincoln Memorial Church Community Garden and lead gardener Diane Learn more about our recipients and the impact they make within their communities below. Community Solutions Challenge Advocates for Women’s Health, Inc. Advocates for Women's Health exists to provide access to high quality prenatal care and gynecology care to lower-income communities in and around Fresno, CA. They operate a nonprofit OB/GYN clinic located in Fresno. American Rescue Workers (ARW) ARW is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing homelessness and hunger prevention services in Central PA since 1934. ARW cares holistically for men, women, and children who find themselves facing food insecurity, and emergency situations that may lead to homelessness, or an actual homeless crisis, by providing shelter and social services. ARW serves people no matter their faith, regardless of faith. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) AJSOCAL is a social justice organization that protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of AAPI communities, especially those that are most disadvantaged. Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy (BCEA) BCEA’s mission is to effectively assist individuals battling cancer by connecting them to vital support and resources. BCEA ensures that all relevant information reaches those in need, guiding them towards the resources necessary to fight their battle against cancer. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa creates access to opportunities for self-sufficiency by providing innovative and compassionate services to people of all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Chosen Hearts Chosen Hearts’ mission is to rebuild lives and restore hope by fostering a sense of community and creating lasting, positive change. Columbia Student Medical Outreach The Columbia Student Medical Outreach Program (CoSMO) Clinic is the oldest and largest student-run free clinic at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. At its core, CoSMO is guided by the belief that all people—regardless of immigration or insurance status—deserve access to high-quality, equitable medical care. Eagle’s Nest Community Kitchen and Resource Center and Mobile Pantry Eagle’s Nest Community Kitchen, Resource Center and Mobile Pantry’s mission is to empower underserved and rural communities through hands-on STEM education grounded in sustainable agriculture. By combining mobile workshops, community gardens, and mentorship, they deliver accessible training in science, technology, engineering, and math that builds practical skills, advances food security, and fosters environmental stewardship. Through collaborative partnerships and by honoring local knowledge, they cultivate resilient communities and inspire the next generation of agricultural innovators. eClose Institute eClose Institute’s mission is to make medically relevant scientific discoveries using an education platform that embraces equality and empowers participants to contribute ideas, life experience and experimental data to improve disease treatment. Equal Hope Equal Hope is an organization dedicated to saving lives and improving quality of life by eliminating health inequities. This organization challenges the status quo in striving to understand the context of people’s lives and the barriers they experience to help them achieve better health outcomes for their lives. Through research, quality assessment and improvements, advocacy, education, and patient navigation, they approach health holistically to achieve sustainable outcomes and true health equity. 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Regents of the University of California, Davis UC Davis Health is improving lives and transforming health care by providing excellent patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, fostering innovative, interprofessional education, and creating dynamic, productive partnerships with the community. RSVP Volunteers RSVP Volunteers creates and runs unique community programs powered by skilled volunteers to advance education and wellness for all ages and strengthen nonprofits through capacity-building and volunteer services. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, in collaboration with partners, provides dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. 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John Oliver leads Radio City comedy benefit for children facing obstacles

All-star Garden of Laughs hits Radio City April 13, with net proceeds to Garden of Dreams Foundation supporting children facing homelessness and illness.

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The Corruption of Science

Some readers may remember from September when I posted the excellent presentation regarding the corruption of science by Erik Molvar at the 2025 Healthy Public Lands Conference. If you didn't watch...

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Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released

Machado ally says 'there's a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela' after release.

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A Look At Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Valuation After Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations

Q2 earnings outperformance puts MSGE in focus Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) has moved onto more investor watchlists after its latest quarterly results, where revenue, net income and earnings per share all came in above analyst expectations. See our latest analysis for Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The stronger than expected Q2 numbers sit alongside a solid recent run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 10.62% and a 90 day share price return of 23.50%. Over...

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Analysis: Trump’s quest to name things after himself takes an even more desperate turn

Donald Trump’s insatiable desire to name things after himself has been clear for a very long time. And as president, he’s rapidly pushed the envelope in that regard, naming things after himself in ways it appears no previous president ever has.

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Saudi Pro League issues firm response to Cristiano Ronaldo

Saudi Pro League issues firm response to Cristiano RonaldoThe Saudi Pro League has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's concerns regarding the management of the PIF fund and its impact on Al Nassr. The Po...

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Rangers Vs. Hurricanes Preview, Projected Lineup, Notable Storylines

The New York Rangers are set to play the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7:00 PM EST at Madison Square Garden.

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Game Over: How NIL could reshape Mississippi high school sports

Some coaches and the MHSAA raise their concerns regarding an introduced bill allowing NIL in Mississippi high schools.

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Google goes from laggard to leader as it pulls ahead of OpenAI with stellar AI growth

Alphabet is taking on OpenAI with a gusto that underscores Wall Street's perception that the Google parent is the leader in AI, a turn of events from a year ago when investors thought it was badly lagging behind rivals and punished its stock.

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Google suggests Gemini-powered Siri will run on Google's servers

During Alphabet’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Sundar Pichai added to the confusion regarding where the upcoming Gemini-powered Siri will run.

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F.6 Science Activation Program Correction Regarding Table of Work Effort

The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results that management said reflected broad-based growth across the business, led by a record-setting run of the Christmas Spectacular. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer David Collins said the com

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The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

NEW YORK, February 03, 2026--Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2025.

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Joint statement on the renewed Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding regarding cooperation on One Health until 2030

Through the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on One Health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing the implementation of the One Health approach.

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Braves share update on plans for club's future broadcasts

The Atlanta Braves are aware of the reports regarding Main Street Sports Group. While disappointed with this development, we have been actively preparing for this outcome and are well on our way towards launching a new era in Braves broadcasting. Throughout Braves Country and beyond, we have one of the

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Toy Association Advocates for Science-Based Approach to California Microplastics Review

On January 30, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s request for information regarding consumer products that contain or generate microplastics, including c

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Hain Celestial sells North American snacks business for $115M

The sale of Garden Veggie Snacks,Terra chips and Garden of Eatin' will allow the company to pay down debt and sharpen its focus on tea, yogurt and home meals.

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Knicks boost win streak to six by beating LeBron's Lakers

The New York Knicks spoiled what might have been LeBron James's last game at Madison Square Garden, stretching their win streak to six games with a 112-100 victory.Washington rookie Will Riley scored 18 points off the bench to lead the host Wizards over Sacramento 116-112, stretching the Kings' losing streak to six games.

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Knicks reel off 6th straight win, beat Lakers in what might be LeBron James' final game at Madison Square Garden

The victory was New York's sixth straight following a 2-9 stretch that raised alarms in New York and reportedly prompted a players-only meeting.

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BKB 50 results, video highlights from ‘Evolution’ in Miami

BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing celebrated its 50th event last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) with BKB: “Evolution” from inside James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. BKB 50 was headlined by the super featherweight title fight pitting undefeated 130-pound phenom Alberto “El Indio” Blas opposite five-fight BKB veteran Harold “Lightning” McQueen, widely-regarded as one of […]

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Game Preview: Knicks vs Lakers, February 1, 2026

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AND NEW! Stevenson Dominates Lopez To Become Four-Division Champion

If there was ever any doubt as to how good Shaker Stevenson really is he put it all to rest last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) in New York City against Teofimo Lopez, dominating “The Takeover” for pretty much the whole fight inside Madison Square Garden. From the jump Stevenson made it clear to Lopez […]

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Face Off! Lopez Stares Down Shakur In New York!

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SF: Zoo Penguins Receive Annual Health Check-Up

Dozens of penguins at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens received their annual physical exam Thursday, getting their health checked from head to toe.

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Mike McCarthy makes bold statement about Steelers’ playcalling

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy didn’t mince words regarding the possibility of him calling plays on offense.

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New Jacksonville health center to bring expanded services, welcome patients regardless of insurance

A Jacksonville health center is expanding its reach to treat more people, especially those who do not have insurance.

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Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)­—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices­—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash

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Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now

The Toxic Tangle update is available now, expanding Grounded 2 with a massive new Garden biome,, new creatures and gear including a new mount, the mysterious Tang effect, and much more.

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Reality TV star brings sewing business talk to Cleveland event

Craig Conover will share his journey from home economics class to building a nationally recognized lifestyle brand during appearances at the Great Big Home + Garden Show.

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Bruins put home win streak on line vs. Predators

With two feet of snow on the ground and bitter cold in the air outside, the Boston Bruins look to keep turning up the heat inside TD Garden as they go for their eighth straight home win on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators.

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Jaylen Brown Reacts To ‘Weird’ Reunion With Former Celtics Stars

Nineteen months after beating the Dallas Mavericks together in the 2024 NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday shared a court as rivals rather than teammates. Brown’s Boston Celtics hosted Holiday’s Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at TD Garden. It was Holiday’s first time facing his former team since being traded to the Trail […]

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Mike Macdonald and Sam Darnold’s stoicism made Seahawks NFC Champions

"We did not care". Regardless of the Super Bowl’s result, you can bet on the Seahawks’ leaders staying stoic in their approach.

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Jan 26 • 6:52 PM EST • Sports • seahawkswire.usatoday.com
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Two promising young offensive coordinator candidates say no to the Eagles

Two highly regarded candidates for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator vacancy have withdrawn from consideration, the Athletic reported Monday.

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Jan 26 • 1:19 PM EST • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com