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Iranian resistance is ‘actively working’ in the fight for freedom, former political prisoner in Iran says
Former political prisoner in Iran Homeira Hesami discusses Iranian celebrations after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the armed resistance's efforts for regime change on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
As Trump urges GOP to retreat from anti-vax rhetoric, DeSantis doubles down on exemption bill amid rising measles cases
Florida advances exemptions as national GOP moderates vaccine tone
Inside the competitive business of flying political candidates
Gregg Brunson-Pitts' company specializes in campaign travel and has worked with prominent figures like Joe Biden, Ron DeSantis, and Kamala Harris.
Inside the competitive business of flying political candidates
Gregg Brunson-Pitts' company specializes in campaign travel and has worked with prominent figures like Joe Biden, Ron DeSantis, and Kamala Harris.
Liverpool ready to replace Federico Chiesa with €60m transfer
A €60m star could now replace Federico Chiesa at Anfield. For much of this season, Liverpool’s attacking output has frustrated fans.Despite bringing in high‑profile forwards over the last year a...
LCA scoreboard, horn malfunction pauses Pistons/Cavs game
A malfunction at Little Caesars Arena caused the buzzer to go off midway through the 3rd quarter of the Pistons' game against the Cavaliers on Friday.
The 29 Most Expensive and Must-Have Cards in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Whether you’re preparing yourself for the local Prerelease or thinking about getting the new EDH precon or some Play Boosters, it’s important to know what you could pull from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worth value.
Report: Caesars Entertainment considering takeover offers
Caesars Entertainment is reportedly considering takeover offers.
USU College of Allied Health Sciences Graduate Plays Key Role in Lifesaving Response
Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Adam Altreche, a 2023 USU graduate, utilized his military medical training to revive an unresponsive man ...
Foreign aid is back from the dead — but it’s in the hands of the people who tried to kill it
Both parties just approved billions for lifesaving aid abroad. Will Trump actually spend it?
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Skyrockets 19% on Acquisition Buzz
We recently published Wall Street Can’t Keep Up: 10 Big Names on a High. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) was one of the best performers on Thursday. Caesars Entertainment saw its share prices jump by 19.11 percent on Thursday to finish at $24.74 apiece, as investors gobbled up shares following reports that it is set to be […]
Trump College Sports Reform Commission Is Led By Levine, DeSantis
President Donald Trump is putting together a working group to explore college sports reform. It includes Adam Silver, Randy Levine and Ron DeSantis.
Johnson scores 25, Kennesaw State knocks off Liberty 74-65
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) RJ Johnson scored 25 points as Kennesaw State beat Liberty 74-65 on Thursday night.
Caesars Entertainment considering takeover offers; Tilman Fertitta could bid: report
The Financial Times reported Thursday that Caesars Entertainment is weighing takeover offers, and cited a potential bid from Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta, who currently is serving as U.S. ambassador to... Read more »
Caesars considering takeover offers, according to report
The Financial Times is reporting that Caesars Entertainment, which merged with Eldorado Resorts in 2020, is considering takeover offers.
Stock Movers: Nvidia, Caesar's Entertainment, Block
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street.
Ron DeSantis carves out a distinct GOP lane on AI: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration launches its "war on fraud."
Caesars Entertainment soars amid takeover talk; MGM and Wynn also higher
Caesars (CZR) stock jumps on takeover talk: Tilman Fertitta bid, possible management buyout, $16B enterprise value and sector impact.
Caesars Entertainment stock surges 18% on takeover interest reports
Caesars Entertainment stock surges 18% on takeover interest reports
Las Vegas casino group Caesars weighs takeover interest
Company’s shares have fallen to a five-year low after being absorbed into smaller rival in 2020
Mesa sports grill, Scottsdale Chinese restaurant cited by health inspectors
Health inspectors found employees not washing up and vegetables stored in to-go bags at several Valley restaurants in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Mesa sports grill, Scottsdale Chinese restaurant cited by health inspectors
Health inspectors found employees not washing up and vegetables stored in to-go bags at several Valley restaurants in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Health inspectors cite Mesa sports bar, Scottsdale Chinese restaurant
Health inspectors found employees not washing up and vegetables stored in to-go bags at several Valley restaurants in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Mesa County's new public health tool is designed to better track disease outbreak data
The online system allows child care centers to report information, gathering data faster
First Diocesan Science Fair Celebrates Creativity, Experimentation
The Catholic Schools Office hosted its first-ever diocesan-wide science fair on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Mat Ishbia's United Wholesale Mortgage notches profitable year
The Pontiac-based mortgage lender saw a boost in mortgage refinancing activity in the later half of 2025.
Top 5 Ways Broken Triage Increases Business Risk Instead of Reducing It
Execution-based triage cuts MTTR by 21 minutes, reduces escalations 30%, and exposes full attack chains in under 60 seconds.
Uber Health Launches Self-Booking Feature to Empower Riders and Streamline Operations
Industry-first capability reduces administrative burden for providers, health systems, and I/DD organizations while boosting rider independenceSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uber Health today announced the launch of its rider self-booking feature, a new platform capability that enables healthcare and disability service organizations to offer their riders the ability to book their own organization-funded trips directly in the Uber app. The launch marks the latest milestone in Ub
Punch the sad viral TikTok monkey sends Ikea plush sales soaring
A viral baby monkey hugging an Ikea plush has sent the $19.99 toy flying off shelves and surging on resale sites.
Politics Aside Season 2, Episode 4
On this episode of Politics Aside, Chris Cillizza runs drills at M&T Bank Stadium with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and later, shoots hoops with Virgina Rep. Suhas Subramanyam at Wizards legend Gheorghe Muresan’s Giant Basketball Academy in Ashburn. Along the way, Chris explores how youth sports and community shape political leadership.
Opinion: Women’s sports should be a priority
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, after the men’s basketball game against Monmouth College, I watched the crowd empty out while I started my warm ups. Feb. 4 is National Girls and Women in Sports Day, yet as the stands became vacant, I could not help but wonder how much that day truly meant to the people...
Gary Borman, Keith Urban’s Longtime Manager, Announces Retirement & Closure of Borman Entertainment After 50 Years
Artist manager Gary Borman is retiring and closing down his namesake management company, Borman Entertainment, after a 50-year run.
Ron DeSantis doubts deal possible with 'tottering' Iran regime, thinks Donald Trump will 'follow through' with attacks
'They don't want to have a peaceful world like we would want to enjoy with our allies.'
Trump Administration Ending Humanitarian Aid to Seven African Countries
The State Department will let lifesaving projects expire because “there is no strong nexus between the humanitarian response and U.S. national interests,” according to an internal email.
Oyster recall expanded by months, more Health Headlines
A nationwide recall of oysters over potential norovirus contamination was recently expanded, according to Mesa County Public Health.
Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training
An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Want the latest Cubs news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our Cubs Insider newsletter. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Casino Icon Caesars Entertainment Navigates Debt and Digital Transition as Progeny 3 Exits
Caesars is known for packed casino floors and bright Las Vegas lights, but the company is also working to strengthen its balance sheet and improve digital profitability. As debt levels decline and online betting operations mature, investors are watching whether the next phase can unlock more stable growth.
Casino Icon Caesars Entertainment Navigates Debt and Digital Transition as Progeny 3 Exits
Caesars may be known for packed casino floors and bright Las Vegas lights, but the company is also working to strengthen its balance sheet and improve digital profitability. As debt levels decline and online betting operations mature, investors are watching whether the next phase can unlock more stable growth.
Alumnus builds career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health
Before leading national biomedical research projects, Jacob Davis ’17 was deployed overseas in the U.S. Army, taking night classes on base and searching for direction. Today, the Kennesaw State University graduate is a biomedical engineer and section chief at the National Institutes of Health, using data and collaboration to drive public-health impact.
Why have Americans turned against this lifesaving medication?
Statin hysteria has made it hard to convince people that this effective drug is actually very safe.
ASU student group brings hands-on science to local elementary classrooms
Science Detectives offers free, experiment-based STEM lessons to Tempe and Mesa elementary students.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) climbs 13% as 6 analysts firm up bullish ratings
We recently published 10 Market Winners With Stunning Gains. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) was one of the best performers on Wednesday. Caesars Entertainment rallied for a second day on Wednesday, jumping 13.03 percent to close at $21.42 apiece as investors took heart from maintained bullish ratings from six investment firms despite lower price targets for […]
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Annapolis, health officials say
A raccoon that was found on Tuesday in Annapolis has tested positive for rabies, according to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
New sodium ion battery stores twice the energy and desalinates seawater
A surprising breakthrough could help sodium-ion batteries rival lithium—and even turn seawater into drinking water. Scientists discovered that keeping water inside a key battery material, instead of removing it as traditionally done, dramatically boosts performance. The “wet” version stores nearly twice as much charge, charges faster, and remains stable for hundreds of cycles, placing it among the top-performing sodium battery materials ever reported.
Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training
An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Want the latest Cubs news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our Cubs Insider newsletter. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Revealed: 10 new insights in climate science
Each year, the world’s leading climate scientists evaluate the most critical evidence on how our planet is changing. Their assessments draw heavily on data from Earth-observing satellites – and the latest report delivers a stark warning: the planet’s energy balance is drifting further out of alignment, ocean warming is now accelerating, and the land’s capacity to absorb carbon is declining, along with other troubling trends.
Citizens cuts Caesars Entertainment stock price target on weak demand By Investing.com
Citizens cuts Caesars Entertainment stock price target on weak demand
Caesars Entertainment repeats ‘no crisis’ theme, citing Las Vegas tourism cycle that CEO sees as normal
After all the slicing and dicing, all the macro- and the microanalysis, the top executive at Caesars Entertainment says the tourism decline that weighed so heavily on Las Vegas last year wasn’…
Caesars Entertainment Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) reported what management described as “solid results” for 2025, driven by portfolio diversity, an omni-channel strategy, and continued investment in its loyalty platform and flagship properties. On the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, exec
Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ:CZR) Q4 CY2025 Sales Beat Estimates
Hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 4.2% year on year to $2.92 billion. Its GAAP loss of $1.23 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ:CZR) Q4 CY2025 Sales Beat Estimates
Hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment NASDAQ:CZR beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 4.2% year on year to $2.92 billion. Its GAAP loss of $1.23 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates. Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Q4 CY20…
Visionary business leader behind Alabama motorsports park dead at 85
"We are grateful for his vision and leadership," his namesake museum posted.
ITS applauds senior Computer Science major
Cesar Firmat, a senior from Bronx, NY, was named January Student of the Month by the Office of Residence Life.
Wireless carrier moves store to Cumberland County shopping center
The shopping center is anchored by BJ’s Wholesale, and also includes Raising Cane’s.
Earnings To Watch: Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow
Earnings To Watch: Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow
Earnings To Watch: Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow
Hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.
Earnings To Watch: Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow
Hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment NASDAQ:CZRwill be reporting earnings this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what to expect. Caesars Entertainment missed analysts’ revenue expectations by 0.9% last quarter, reporting revenues of $2.87 billion, flat year on year. It was a so…
Assad healthy and prepared to balance Cubs camp, Classic with Mexico
MESA – Last year’s adversity is already in Javier Assad’s rearview mirror. The last thing he needed in 2026 was more.
Sam Houston defeats Kennesaw State 83-79
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) Damon Nicholas Jr.'s 21 points helped Sam Houston defeat Kennesaw State 83-79 on Saturday.
Costa Mesa girls' water polo bows out in CIF quarterfinals
The Mustangs grew a lot over the course of the season, but host Rowland rallied late for the win on Friday.
Charlotte man's survival highlights CPR's lifesaving power, spurs focus on cardiac health in Mecklenburg County
Travis Kelce, Ron DeSantis leave Pebble Beach to the pros as Taylor Swift dashes hopes
Only the pros remain, as the amateurs move on.
Uber for Business and Mazda Team Up to Enhance Customer Experience at U.S. Dealerships
Collaboration gives Mazda dealerships a new way to support service and sales customers through courtesy rides, vehicle delivery, and moreSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uber for Business, Uber’s enterprise arm, today announced a collaboration with Mazda North American Operations to help its dealerships enhance the customer experience by offering courtesy rides on Uber’s platform. Through this integration, dealerships across the U.S. can tap into Uber’s network to easily arrange
Trinity Health Initiative Expands Access to Lifesaving Medication
In response to the opioid epidemic, four Trinity Health hospitals — Livonia, Oakland, Livingston and Ann Arbor — launched a regional initiative to expand access to Narcan (naloxone), a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
With offseason additions in tow, Cubs hunger to take care of 'unfinished business'
MESA, Ariz. -- Jameson Taillon did his best to describe the feeling that has been permeating through the Cubs’ facility since players began arriving in Arizona. Excitement is often paired with high expectations in the early days of Spring Training, but the veteran pitcher senses a shift around Chicago’s complex.
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. Food For Free Committee Food For Free improves access to healthy food through establishing innovative programming and partnerships to overcome barriers and strengthen the community food system. They believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental right. Grassroots Gardens of Western New York (GGRWNY) The missions of GGRWNY is to share knowledge, powers, and resources to grow health food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens. Greater Providence YMCA (GPYMCA) GPYMCA builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, through inclusive programs and relationships grounded in core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Programs are intentionally designed to close equity gaps in health, education, and wellness. GPYMCA serves individuals and families across all life stages and income levels, including medically vulnerable and underserved populations. Hearts of Valor INC Hearts of Valor’s missions it to keep the heart pumping through advocacy, collaboration, education, and support. Ibn Sina Foundation Ibn Sina Foundation ensures the health of the community by providing integrated, preventive, and primary care in a clinical setting through the dissemination and application of health-related knowledge, thereby enhancing the quality of life for future generations. India Home India Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of and empowering the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrant community in New York City through culturally competent services. At India Home’s centers, seniors find community and resources through a diverse range of programs and activities. Programs include congregate meals, creative aging programs, case management programs, and educational talks on health, nutrition, financial safeguards and elder law. La Colaborativa La Colaborativa empowers the Latinx community, enhancing social and economic health, and holding institutional decision-makers accountable. Lancaster County Food Hub At the heart of the Lancaster County Food Hub’s (LCFH) work is a strong commitment to meeting basic human needs, fostering respectful relationships, and connecting neighbors with supportive services in a nurturing and welcoming environment. Guided by their vision of a Lancaster County where every individual is supported and empowered to live with dignity and stability, they strive to not only provide immediate relief but also to create pathways to lasting self-sufficiency. Maryland Foundation of Dentistry (MFD) MFD is dedicated to improving oral health outcomes and preserving dental function for one of the state’s most vulnerable populations: adults with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities who are unable to afford the cost of dental care. Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) The missions of MCC is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 0-3. MCC achieves this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County’s mission is to provide specialized transportation for community organizations, as well as individuals with disabilities and special needs to improve their independence and quality of life. Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health (MCHH) MCHH’s mission is to create a thriving and healthy Southeast Asian and Hispanic community by empowering families through education and screenings. MCHH utilizes established community health workers and focuses on addressing health disparities related to cancer and chronic disease among the Hmong, Bumese, Karen, Karenni, Lao, and Hispanic populations living in Milwaukee, WI and other areas if needed. Mission Hospice and Home Care Mission Hospice and Home Care is delivering compassionate support and exceptional care in the home for individuals and communities, guiding them with choice and dignity to navigate significant care decisions. North Alabama AHEC (NAAHEC) The mission of the NAAHEC is to improve healthcare access, quality, and equity in rural and underserved communities across North Alabama. They strengthen the health workforce - particularly through the development of community health workers by providing comprehensive training, resources, and advocacy. By fostering strong community partnerships and promoting healthcare literacy, NAAHEC aims to address disparities, improve outcomes, and cultivate a healthier future for North Alabama. Our Neighbors’ Table Hunger comes in many forms. Our Neighbors’ Table is committed to establishing a community that provides for the whole person with nourishing food, kindness and dignity. Panhandle Breast Health Panhandle Breast Health works to decrease breast cancer deaths by providing education and reducing financial barriers to increase screening rates. Pitney Meadows Community Farm Founded in 2026, Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s mission is to celebrate and explore agricultural education, healthy food production, and recreation. Located on 166 acres in the heart of the city of Saratoga Springs and preserved in perpetuity as a working farm, Pitney Meadows is a unique resource. Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) PWCCF’s mission is to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community by addressing critical needs in food insecurity, health & wellness, scholarship, and philanthropy. PWCCF is committed to empowering individuals and families through equitable access to nutritious food, comprehensive healthcare, educational opportunities, and community-driven support. By fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable solutions, PWCCF aims to enhance the quality of life for all, ensuring a brighter future for every member of their community. Raytown Christian Church (Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry) Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry’s mission is to provide nutritious and kid-friendly meals to children during the summer months when they are not in school and receiving school meals. 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. The Icla da Silva Foundation The mission of the Icla da Silva Foundation is to save the lives of patients whose only cure is a bone marrow transplant by providing financial, emotional, and logistical support to remove barriers to treatment. There With Care of the Bay Area Founded in 2012, the mission of There With Care of the Bay Area is to provide a wide range of meaningful and fundamental services to children and families during the critical phase of a medical crisis. Universal Community Health Center Universal Community Health Center’s mission is to provide quality and accessible healthcare to under-served communities and to provide a patient centered model of care to empower communities towards wellness. West Cancer Foundation West Cancer Foundation breaks through barriers to cancer care and improves patient outcomes by providing accessible patient resources, early detection and education, and community-based research. Westside Family Healthcare Westside Family Healthcare’s mission is to improve the health of communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. National Strategic Collaborations Foundation of Asthma and Allergy Impact Rescue (AAIR) The mission of The Foundation for Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR) is to make sure that every child is rescued at school, healthy at home, and connected to care. Family Reach Foundation Family Reach is a nonprofit that provides non-medical financial support to families facing cancer. Cancer treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. If a family can’t meet these basic needs, cancer treatment takes a back seat. They work with patients, providers, and community organizations to challenge the systems that force families to choose between their health and their home. LUNGevity Foundation LUNGevity Foundation is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, advocacy, and community. This mission brings them closer to their vision: a world where no one dies of lung cancer. Association of Black Cardiologists The Association of Black Cardiologists is dedicated to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease, including stroke, through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement, striving for optimal health for all by eliminating disparities. Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s (CCF) mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Founded in 2006, in Salt Lake City, UT, by a family who lost a loved one to cholangiocarcinoma, CCF has grown to become the leading global resource in research, education, and public awareness. ZERO Prostate Cancer Zero Prostate Cancer’s mission is to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. GO2 for Lung Cancer GO2 for Lung Cancer relentlessly confronts lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone. As the nation’s leading lung cancer advocacy organization that was founded by patients and survivors, they are dedicated to increasing survival and quality of life for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. National Minority Quality Forum The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is a national 501(c)(3) with a mission to reduce patient risk for all. Young Survival Coalition (Breast) Young Survival Coalition supports the young breast cancer community and ignites global collaboration to improve quality of life worldwide. Black Women’s Health Imperative Black Women’s Health Imperative’s mission is to solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and lifesaving policies.
Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026
Kennesaw State University (KSU) continues to be a state leader in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence, with the addition of a bachelor's degree in AI approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. KSU becomes the first institution in Georgia to offer both bachelor’s and graduate degrees in artificial intelligence.
Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and hopes to sell about 200 of its namesake outdoor sportswear stores in the United States and Canada, blaming declining sales and supply chain challenges.
Telehealth Nurse honored for lifesaving bond with Veteran | VA Central Alabama health care
For most patients, a telehealth nurse is a reassuring voice on the phone or a face on a screen, a distant guide navigating the complexities of health care. For Veteran Jacqueline, however, that voice became a lifeline that transcended the digital divide and pulled her back from the brink of death.
What's Coming to Frontwave Arena in 2026: Sports, Shows & New League Debuts
Frontwave Arena in Oceanside has packed its 2026 calendar with everything from USA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers to a brand-new professional BMX racing
Face of a 'vampire' revealed: Science rebuilds likeness of man decapitated after death to stop him coming back
Discovered in a fortress in eastern Croatia, the body had been exhumed, beheaded and reburied face down.
South Korean scientists create life-saving spray to stop bleeding...
Scientists have developed a new, lifesaving spray that stops heavy bleeding in one second. The spray was developed for use on the battlefield, but it is also to be used in civilian hospital emergency...
Caesars Entertainment hosts Super Bowl LX celebrations
Caesars Entertainment put together an extensive lineup for its three downtown Reno properties.
Caesars Entertainment hosts Super Bowl LIX celebrations
Caesars Entertainment put together an extensive lineup for its three downtown Reno properties.
Judge orders Kalshi to cease its sports-betting business in Massachusetts
A court order barring the New York-based company from operating its sports-betting prediction market in Massachusetts went into effect on Friday.
Governor Abbott meets with Webb County leaders on jobs, small business challenges
Abbott traveled from the state Capitol to Laredo, where he met privately with Webb County entrepreneurs, business leaders, realtors and bankers to discuss ways to increase jobs in the workforce.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting
A lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade
Ron DeSantis rips media for smearing Casey DeSantis in Hope Florida Foundation coverage
'It was all a political scam, and there was a political agenda.'
Why The Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME) Story Is Shifting After Mixed Analyst Calls
Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s latest update keeps its fair value estimate broadly steady, shifting only slightly from US$26.92 to US$26.84 as the model digests mixed analyst reactions to recent earnings. With the discount rate adjusted marginally lower from 9.72% to 9.63% and revenue growth assumptions held effectively unchanged at about 15.19%, the price target move reflects a fine tuning of risk and growth expectations rather than a wholesale rethink of the story. Stay tuned as we...
Aqua-Tots Swim School Named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Independent Franchisee Survey Confirms Strong Satisfaction with Support, Leadership and Overall Performance Aqua-Tots Named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review Aqua-Tots ranks number one in Recreational and number fourteen in the Top Large Franchises, according to the 2026 Top Franchise list. Mesa, Arizona, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua-Tots Swim School has been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, an honor based entirely on feedback from the people who
How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health
The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants that increase the likelihood of lifelong health concerns—such as asthma, autism, ADHD, and cancer—while undercutting the administration’s own “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.
Inside Nutrien’s Business Mandate: Commit To the Customer, Deliver Efficiency
Eight years after the merger of Agrium and Potash Corp. to form Nutrien, the company deploys an updated strategy unifying wholesale and retail operations.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
This month's rash of indictments over alleged point-shaving in college basketball seems unlikely to prompt immediate wholesale changes within the NCAA, with the organization instead looking...
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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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