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This Olympic sport doesn’t include women. Now the men’s side is at risk.
Nordic combined has been part of every Winter Games program since 1924, but it’s facing existential questions stemming from participation numbers and gender equity.
Public Health Workers Are Quitting Over Assignments to Guantánamo
Doctors, nurses, and other officers are increasingly being deployed to ICE detention centers. Some have resigned in protest, while others offer a rare look into bleak conditions.
Seahawks-Patriots Preview
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Nobody on the Seattle Seahawks has supported Sam Darnold quite like Ernest Jones IV.
Qualcomm: Memory shortage may impact phone business for '6-8 quarters'
After eking out an earnings and revenue beat for its fiscal first quarter, Qualcomm stock (QCOM) is sinking on Thursday over its disappointing revenue outlook. CFRA Research senior vice president and equity analyst Angelo Zino — who has a Buy rating on the stock — examines the long-term impacts that the memory chip shortage may have on Qualcomm's PC and smartphone hardware businesses. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
Leading sports investment firm Arctos acquired by private equity giant KKR
The acquisition gives KKR a range of ownership across virtually every major pro sports league.
Black Castle Capital Partners Wins Best Venture Capital & Private Equity Business of the Year 2026
LONDON, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London-based consultancy Black Castle Capital Partners has been honoured with the Global 100 – 2026 award for Best Venture Capital & Private Equity Business of the Year in the United Kingdom, recognising its boutique expertise in guiding companies through successful and efficient fundraising processes. Black Castle Capital Partners specialises in tailored introduction services across Private Equity, Venture Capital and Real Estate. The firm’s lean and ni
What were the best 49ers games this season?
The 49ers had quite a few entertaining games this year.
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings: report
Baltimore health department reportedly separated employees by race for DEI training using taxpayer funds, sparking widespread controversy.
OpenAI snags Anthropic safety researcher for head of preparedness role
OpenAI hired an Anthropic safety researcher as its head of preparedness, which pays up to $555,000 plus equity.
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings, records show
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) separated employees by race for a series of taxpayer-funded equity meetings, according to internal documents obtaine
The Daily Question: That left a mark!
The Diamondbacks don’t have as long a history as many clubs. But it feels like they have crammed quite a lot in – good and bad – as we prepare to enter their 29th season. There was the World Series in 2001, of course. But just three years later, they had the worst National League […]
Actors' Equity, IATSE, Other Entertainment Unions Condemn Kennedy Center Closure
Trump recently announced that the Center would be closed for two years for renovations.
Becoming a parent pushed me to leave corporate life
Shawn Asselin explains how frustration with men's underwear led him to quit corporate life and build a fast-growing brand.
AI will supercharge sports team valuations, says Arctos Partners’ Charles
Arctos is the only private equity firm approved to own equity in teams across all five major North American professional leagues: the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS.
How a married couple quit 6-figure jobs to start a business together
A couple in Vancouver transitioned from corporate careers in fashion and tech to cofound No Reception Club and create travel products for parents.
Are Investors Undervaluing Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC) By 50%?
Key Insights Nine Entertainment Holdings' estimated fair value is AU$2.43 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Norton Rose Fulbright expands business practice with five partners in two cities
New arrivals advance firm’s transactional and healthcare capabilities in key US marketsChicago, IL, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced a powerful expansion of its business practice with the addition of an impressive group of corporate, private equity, healthcare, finance and tax lawyers who further enhance the firm’s robust transactional capabilities. Andrew Smolik and Michael Flood join Norton Rose Fulbright’s St. Louis office, as Seth Aigner
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Advancing health equity through collaborative care
Collaborative care models offer a proven blueprint for improving outcomes among Black Americans with HIV.
Newly-Released MMO Ashes of Creation Left in Tatters as Senior Team Quits and Management Issues Layoff Warning — and Now Steam Is Reportedly Investigating
The future of the newly released Ashes of Creation is in doubt after its leadership team quit following a dispute with the management board — and now Steam is reportedly investigating.
Mandelson quits Labour as Epstein documents reveal he promised to amend tax on bank bonuses
The peer said he resigned his membership of the party to avoid causing it ‘further embarrassment’
Bridging the STEM Gap: Women, Science, and Why Prevention Starts with Equity
Women’s inclusion in STEM is critical for ethical AI, equitable health systems and social justice – data shows closing the gap transforms society.
Daiwa Profit Beats Estimates on Equity Trading, Wealth Business
Daiwa Securities Group Inc.’s profit beat estimates last quarter, as Japan’s stock market boom bolstered its equity trading and wealth management businesses.
UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say
Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to the governing party.
Pixel 10 Pro Laughs at Profit Margins With $250 Off Sale
Pixel 10 Pro deal sends it to $200 off, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL drops by $250. We talk quite often about how you should never pay full price for any of the Pixel devices made by... #Deals #Google
Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain
Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects. They found that statins jam open a critical muscle protein, causing a toxic calcium leak. The discovery could lead to safer statins that keep their life-saving benefits without the muscle damage.
I Let Google's ‘Auto Browse’ AI Agent Take Over Chrome. It Didn't Quite Click
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that's the idea.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) is a Trending Stock
Zacks.com users have recently been watching AMC Entertainment (AMC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
"Built On Theft And Plagiarism" - A Growing Number Of Game Developers Are Sick To Death Of Generative AI
"I'd rather quit the industry than use Generative AI"
Survey: Parents a top reason youth coaches quit
Most of America's youth-sport coaches are feeling burned out and fed up with verbal harassment and abuse, mainly from parents of athletes, according to a national survey released Thursday by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad
Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
Henry Cavill suits up for eternal battle in first look at long-gestating 'Highlander' reboot
After a long wait, Henry Cavill shares the first look at his turn as Connor MacLeod in Chad Stahelski's upcoming 'Highlander' reboot: 'This has been quite the journey for me.'
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
Reds' newest LHP acquisition admits that he sleepwalks
This is quite the honesty from the southpaw.
The 'Wonder Man' TV show might be too weird for Marvel
Marvel tries something totally different with meta Hollywood and superhero show "Wonder Man" (streaming now on Disney+). It doesn't quite work.
AI Won't Save Your Business. Your Brand Might.
What's your competitive advantage when AI can do everything everyone does? 20 years of Kantar's BrandZ data point to one answer: brand equity.
ON Culture | A Full Dance Card of Performances, Films, Art and Entertainment
ON the Stage Our dance card is quite joyously full for the next few weeks, with hip hop from the French company Compagnie Hervé Koubi performing Sol
European investment firm Gimv calls it quits on new life science financing
European investment firm Gimv will no longer put funds into the li | European investment firm Gimv will no longer put funds into the life sciences sector, choosing instead to focus on its long-term investments and finding new value in four other key areas.
On Politics: The unwritten rule of politics Mamdani faces with 11 inches of snow
There’s little that bedevils a New York City mayor quite like a snowstorm.John Lindsay, running for re-election in 1969, could not get Queens properly plowed, and 42 people across the city would end up dead. Neither Michael Bloomberg nor Bill de Blasio encountered such carnage, but each of them faced down snow-related controversies: the billionaire Bloomberg for apparently being at his Bermuda retreat when snow struck the city in late 2010, and Bill de Blasio, in early 2014, for not allegedly sufficiently plowing the Upper East Side.Now it’s Zohran Mamdani’s turn to confront the snow. The 34-year-old newly-elected mayor, wildly popular with young leftists, must prove he can manage the city through a monster snowstorm. Partisanship is out the window. More than 11 inches fell on Central Park by the end of Sunday — a Jan. 25 record — and extreme cold is expected to remain in the city for the rest of the week.New Yorkers will, to a degree, be in danger. And it’ll be up to Mamdani to prove he can lead.
Cboe names new COO, equities chief as part of executive shake-up
Two new hires are set to take over duties held by long-time company executive Chris Isaacson, who is retiring from his role as COO and executive vice president in March.
Contrasting Apple standing up to FBI with Microsoft BitLocker keys isn't fair
Confirmation that Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to the FBI for three Windows laptops is being contrasted with Apple standing...
New Mexico law has triggered review of two health care mergers since 2024
Lawmakers and advocates argue the law still has loopholes allowing some private equity transactions to avoid scrutiny.
New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline
While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.
Baltimore Ravens Legend Speaks on Potentially Playing With Pittsburgh Steelers
As Joe Flacco continues to navigate the final chapters of his NFL career, the veteran quarterback has been around the league quite a bit. Still, even for a player who has played with multiple teams in recent years, he doesn’t sound ready to ever put on a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey.
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Neil Allen
Allen has had quite the run in his baseball life.
Hugely popular KC-area doughnut business opens store. ‘Never get used to it’
Here’s when you can secure one of the famed sourdough doughnuts. Just expect to wait in quite the line.
Moolec Science S.A. Receives Nasdaq Staff Memo Supporting Panel Exception Through June 29, 2026 to Regain Compliance with Stockholders' Equity Requirement
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Moolec Science S.A. ("Moolec" or the "Company") today announced that Nasdaq Staff has issued a memorandum to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") concluding that there is sufficient ...
GTCR Leans Into Youth Sports With $400M Deal for LiveBarn
GTCR, a Chicago private equity firm, is buying LiveBarn, a youth sports streaming service.
Cutting Back On Red Meat Is Good For Health & Equity
Cutting back on red meat is not about deprivation. It is about replacing it with options that support longer, healthier lives and a more equitable food system.
This Mom Quit Corporate and Started an ‘Accidental’ 8-Figure Business Above Her Garage — Here’s Her Underrated Secret for Explosive Success
Stacey Fraser saw serious white space in the childrenswear market.
MPH student takes an interdisciplinary approach to climate-related health inequities
Sanchita Gera, MPH ’26, is exploring how social and environmental factors outside the hospital walls affect some patients’ health more than others.
12 Small Business Grants to Apply for in 2026
These business grant programs won't cost your company any equity—but deadlines are approaching fast.
US set to quit World Health Organization
The U.S. is due to officially exit the World Health Organization on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both U.S. health and global health and also in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the UN health agency $260 million in fees that it owes.
US Set to Quit World Health Organization
By Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. is due to officially exit the World Health Organization on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both U.S. health and global health and also in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the UN health ...
Marginal gains, deception and entertainment: This is why players take Panenkas
Chipping a penalty down the middle is seen as a huge risk — great when it works, disastrous when it doesn't. But it's not quite that simple
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Goodwill Entertainment Holding Limited (Catalist:GEH)
Key Insights Goodwill Entertainment Holding's estimated fair value is S$0.18 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Sports-Betting Scandals Are Ubiquitous. Whether Fans Will Care Is an Open Question.
Breaches of ethics in sports are almost as old as professional competitions. Here’s when they have affected the business — and when they haven’t.
NASA quietly ends financial support for planetary science groups
The space agency will quit funding several independent science advisory groups this year
Microsoft Surface Pro (12-inch) Review: Smaller, Cheaper, Longer Lasting
The 12-inch version of Microsoft's detachable two-in-one will suffice for most users, but getting nickel-and-dimed by optional accessories that feel quite necessary is annoying.
35th MLK Humanitarian Awards highlight tribute concert
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COLORADO HOLIDAY COMMISSION Denver News: A charitable foundation that was founded in 1931 to address inequities for Black Americans, an Eaglecrest High School senior who plans to attend college in Japan and the Denver Police Department’s first female African American division chief were among those honored when the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado […]
Pinterest Hires Lee Brown as Chief Business Officer
Pinterest named former Spotify ads chief Lee Brown as its first Chief Business Officer, overseeing sales, content, “ad product marketing” and “customer-facing operations.” The appointment comes days after Brown quit DoorDash after just a few months. At the same time, Pinterest said Chief Revenue Officer Bill Watkins has decided to leave the company. Watkins had been with the firm for 12 years,
North Carolina begins planning for $1B rural health initiative
State officials outline next steps to spending federal funds to improve care in rural communities as lawmakers raise concerns about equity.
GTCR Announces Partnership with Gary Swidler to Form Ascent Sports Group
/PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has partnered with Gary Swidler, an experienced consumer technology executive, to...
PSAC announces inaugural L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award honorees
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award honorees for the 2025-26 season. The award recognizes the contributions of an individual or group on each member campus that, through intercollegiate athletics, epitomizes the promise of Unity, Equity, and Access For All.
Why more patients are paying doctors directly — and what it says about our health system
Patients and doctors are bypassing insurance for faster, simpler care — a trend highlighting a desire for relief from bureaucracy and widening inequities in the health care system.
How equitable healthcare means a healthier future
The healthcare sector can drive better outcomes with fewer resources through use of digital, AI-enabled and sustainable solutions, and equity at its core.
I quit my $390K job to start my company. I still question my decision.
Shiyao Tang quit her $390K job at DoorDash to build a silk womenswear brand. Five months of careful planning helped her exit her corporate job.
Patriots’ Potential Next Playoff Opponent Revealed After Bills-Broncos Thriller
The New England Patriots still need to win in their divisional round matchup with the Houston Texans on Sunday. It’ll be quite intriguing if they can take care of business, however… New England is just one victory away from visiting the one-seed Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in the 2026 AFC Championship […]
Why Transparent Business Models and Human-Centered Innovation Are Central to Global Progress at Davos 2026
AffirmedRx’s Chief Information Officer, Laurel Cipriani, brings a unique clinical and technological perspective to this challenge, emphasizing that innovation with responsibility at its core leads to better protection against harm and more equitable access to care. As a scheduled speaker at Davos 20
MediaTek’s Upcoming Dimensity 9600 Chip Is Likely To Be Quite Popular Among Chinese Flagship Smartphones
A number of smartphone OEMs are likely to turn to the Dimensity 9600 as a viable contender to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chips.
Dallas mayor reveals why businesses are flooding Texas
Dallas Mayor Eric Jackson predicts big firms will quit working in the Big Apple on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
JPMorgan's Newest Division Wants to Help Your Small Business Raise Money
The investment bank is assembling a new team focused on equity raises and M&A.
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science ...
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist
The oldest members who aren't ready to quit Congress: From the Politics Desk
Plus, why Vance's Venezuela vote could be a 2028 landmark.
Legendary Entertainment Enters Strategic Partnership With Tokyo Broadcasting System
Tokyo Broadcasting System and Legendary Entertainment have entered into a non-exclusive agreement to source and develop Japanese IP. As part of the agreement, TBS has acquired $150 million of equity from the company and existing shareholders of Legendary, representing a small minority ownership stake in Legendary. Following the transaction, the remaining equity continues to be owned by Legendary …
Without forests, mosquitoes turn to human blood
Deforestation might lead to more deadly mosquito bites.
Betr Entertainment Limited's (ASX:BBT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 17% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Betr Entertainment fair value estimate is AU$0.22 Betr...
51-year-old quit policy career to start a business—now the wealthy buy $175,000 'protection dogs' from her
Svalinn breeds, trains and sells family protection dogs. Co-founder Kim Greene quit her previous career in international policy to start the business.
Hytale's early access launch isn't quite ready to step out of Minecraft's shadow, but as a block-loving survival fan I'm still having a blast
I did not anticipate it'd take me an hour to start my first game of Hytale after loading it up, but you can thank its s…
Entertainment Listing: Jan. 14
Wednesday Jan. 14 Booby’s • Carbondale Local band benefit night: Pet Mosquito, Burgers Gone Wild, and thee Ultraviolets, 8 p.m. Hangar 9 • Carbondale Open deck competition and dollar night, 8 p.m. Hawthorne Art • Carbondale Advertisement Hey Neighborino Club – comedy and storytelling open mic, 7 p.m. PK’s • Carbondale Trivia, 8 p.m. ...
How the sports world looked when Mike Tomlin didn't coach the Steelers
It's been quite a long time since Mike Tomlin didn't serve as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach.
Small Town Politics: City concerns on display in the city of Quitman
The city of Quitman is under the microscope after a recent special called city meeting sparked concerns about the council’s decisions to hire, fire, and re-interview city employees. WALB’s Investigative Reporter Brittanye Blake explains what’s next for the city.
Free speech isn’t a presidential call
There are so many things I want to write about this week. My kindly editor strongly desires that, in Colorado Politics, I write on Colorado politics (Ed: absolutely!). That’s quite reasonable and he is the boss so here goes… So, about President Donald Trump (don’t worry, a Colorado connection is coming). I’ve oft penned remarks […]
Commentary: It's premature to call cannabis equity journey a failure
The cannabis industry should be afforded the opportunity to mature as other industries have, writes an industry advocate.
Illinois lending for social equity cannabis businesses tops $62 million
Forgivable loans an acknowledgment of problems many license holders face in raising cash from traditional sources.
California Diver Spots Rare Deep-Sea King-Of-The-Salmon Just 4.6 Meters Below The Surface
Usually found hundreds of meters down in the twilight zone, this fish isn't a salmon, but it is quite regal.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
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