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These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI

Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”

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Aug 14 • 6:45 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness

Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.

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Aug 14 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Sports fans never sleep: Ericsson says 5G is becoming central to game-day

Fans increasingly expect seamless digital experiences before, during and after sporting events, p | The World Cup may be over, but the race to improve fan experiences is not. Advanced 5G networks are increasingly shaping everything from stadium connectivity and concessions to media production and public safety.

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Aug 12 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • fiercewireless.com
Greektown 'open for business' after $20M streetscape project

As the historic district welcomes back visitors after a year-and-a-half-long redevelopment project, there’s a question of whether Greektown should remain pedestrian-only.

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Aug 12 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • bridgedetroit.com
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing

Organoids and tissues grown from human cells promise more accurate results, with £20m Cambridge project to create standardised models

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Aug 12 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
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Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the Misreading of Science Fiction

Beyond Elon Musk’s interpretation of ‘The Odyssey,’ Silicon Valley leaders have often misunderstood classic books like ‘Foundation’ and ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.’ It’s evident in their tech.

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Aug 11 • 6:30 AM EDT • Science • wired.com
Cook County Health CEO on Medicaid Cuts, $100M Increase in Charity Care
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Aug 10 • 7:56 PM EDT • Health • news.wttw.com
Free mad science event in September

Grab your lab coat because it’s going to get messy. There will be more than 30 different fun science experiments to watch, touch and experience at a free mad science event in Apache Junction in …

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Aug 10 • 11:01 AM EDT • Science • yourvalley.net
Aston Villa closing in on €20m Matteo Ruggeri deal

The deal is not yet finalised, but Villa are close to agreeing personal terms with the Italian left-back.

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Aug 8 • 2:52 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Lone Geniuses in Political Worlds | Los Angeles Review of Books

Comparing Andy Weir’s and Jules Verne’s political visions of science.

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Aug 7 • 8:30 AM EDT • Politics • lareviewofbooks.org
Penn to replace much of David Rittenhouse Laboratory with $520M project

University of Pennsylvania is investing $520 million in a new Physical Sciences Building at 33rd and Walnut, expected to open in 2031.

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Aug 6 • 2:51 PM EDT • Science • bizjournals.com
Scientists deploy AI agents to accelerate discovery of new materials

Researchers develop a system of AI agents to automate a powerful simulation method that accelerates discovery of new materials. The system makes these simulations easier to use and enables them to be much more widely adopted by the scientific community.

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Aug 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • anl.gov
Penn State Awarded $20M National Science Foundation Grant to Lead AI-Driven Semiconductor Research Initiative

Penn State will lead a new $20 million federal research initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence to speed the discovery and development of

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Aug 5 • 4:36 PM EDT • Science • statecollege.com
Live entertainment permit approved for Mills Modern Social in Tempe

The Tempe Design Review Commission recently approved a permit to allow live entertainment until 1:55 a.m. at the Mills Modern Social bar and billiards hall in a commercial center at the southeast …

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Aug 5 • 1:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • yourvalley.net
AHA urges CMS to prioritize hospitals, providers with Rural Health Transformation Program funding

The AHA Aug. 5 provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the distribution of funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program will fund $50 billion to rural providers from fiscal year 2026 to FY 2030.

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Aug 5 • 11:17 AM EDT • Health • aha.org
OHSU study: A handful of corporations now shape how kids in Medicaid get care

As youth mental health needs climb, millions of children’s access to care depends on which large, private firm runs their managed care organization.

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Aug 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.ohsu.edu
Qureight raises $20M to expand AI-powered imaging research platform

The company specializes in providing end-to-end imaging and enterprise services for clinical trials that focus on diseases of the lung and heart.

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Jul 31 • 1:58 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar

July 30 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. July 30 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliners Rising Star plays at 6 p.m. July …

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Jul 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • merrillfotonews.com
Milliman Acquires Blue Water MSR Valuation, Hedging Business

Milliman has acquired Blue Water’s mortgage servicing rights valuation and hedging services from Apex Analytics Corp., extending a wave of mortgage industry investment beyond servicing portfolios themselves to the technology and expertise used to manage their value.The transaction adds Blue Water’s MSR hedging platform, customer base, trading professionals, and quantitative analytics team to Milliman’s mortgage solutions practice. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Jul 28 • 7:06 AM EDT • Business • nationalmortgageprofessional.com
Trek Voluntarily Imposes E-Bike Speed Limits

All Trek e-mountain bikes sold in the US will have a 20mph maximum pedal assist speed.

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Jul 27 • 4:51 PM EDT • Technology • pinkbike.com
Eating oily fish may have a shocking health benefit for your muscles and grip strength

A study found positive associations between grip strength and intake of oily fish, retinol and magnesium in both sexes.

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Jul 26 • 3:00 PM EDT • Health • charlotteobserver.com
WV Superintendent of Schools Launches First AI and Digital Science Framework in the Nation

Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of its kind in the country, outlines an approach for digital science and AI literacy education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and credentials to succeed in this rapidly evolving workforce. It also offers educators a way to increase efficiencies in their work and better personalize learning for students.Earlier this year, Superintendent Blatt appeared before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee to share the state’s strategy on addressing the use of AI while also protecting students, their data and educational integrity. The Framework is the result of years of planning, collaboration and development. Digital science encompasses the evolving fields of computer science, AI literacy, data reasoning, cybersecurity awareness, media literacy and the practical application of digital technologies. The framework equips educators to prepare students with the AI and digital science knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workforce of the future.The West Virginia AI and Digital Science Framework establishes a statewide structure for sustained success. From policy to educator development and student learning, it defines how the state will implement digital science and AI readiness at scale. It serves two priority goals:Respond to the rapidly changing technology landscapeEstablish best practices as a leader for rural models of AI readiness, workforce development and digital science educationWith three statewide commitments, educators will be equipped with understanding and the tools to support implementation. These commitments are:Student Access - Every student will have access to AI literacy learning experiences and digital science instruction before graduationEducator Capacity - All counties will sustain local AI training capacity through a train-the-trainer modelWorkforce Alignment - Every approved pathway will connect to employer demand, postsecondary alignment, and portable or verified credentialsNext week, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will launch the framework during three educator and staff development sessions. These sessions include unique opportunities for new county central office hires, the Support, Appreciate, Invest, and Learn (SAIL) Conference, and the West Virginia Middle Schools: Bridging the Future Initiative launch. Each session is designed to meet the needs of K-12 educators, professionals, paraprofessionals, service personnel and others who serve in the education community.West Virginia is a national leader in developing a framework for AI and digital science education. We are determined to elevate our model because it prepares students and educators for the future. Our partners at Prodigy Learning and Microsoft understand this commitment and believe, as do we, that our work has national implications for accessibility and scalability because we are building systems that address learning at all levels that lead to post-graduation success.Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of SchoolsAs part of the partnership, Prodigy Learning is providing West Virginia educators, at no additional cost, their in-person and virtual training on all products and the materials required for license renewal.

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Jul 24 • 1:34 PM EDT • Science • wvde.us
Is SC a good state to own a business in 2026? See where it ranks in latest CNBC study

How does SC treat business owners compared to other states? See where the Palmetto State ranked in CNBC’s latest study.

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Jul 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • thestate.com
UT Secures $20M NSF Grant To Pioneer Breakthroughs in Automated Materials Discovery

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has secured $20 million from the National Science Foundation to accelerate breakthroughs in automated materials.

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Jul 23 • 11:02 AM EDT • Science • news.utk.edu
Olathe's $320M accessible entertainment district is taking shape

Developers say the Halo Care Collective is on track to open Jan. 1, while the larger accessible entertainment district is set for 2028.

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Jul 22 • 11:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • johnsoncountypost.com
Kyle Rudolph on Giving Back and the Business of Football

Kyle Rudolph on Altru's $20M raised, NFL's 18th game, private equity explained, and sports betting integrity.

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Jul 22 • 10:21 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kyle Rudolph on Giving Back and the Business of Football

Kyle Rudolph on Altru's $20M raised, NFL's 18th game, private equity explained, and sports betting integrity.

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Jul 22 • 10:21 AM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
ASU science workshop gets teens' 'minds in motion'

For Tristen McKenna, the path was clear — he would become a welder when he graduated from high school."My family never pushed for college," said McKenna, a senior in Arizona's foster care program. "They wanted me to go to a trade school — not college."But last week, McKenna was one of 20 teens who participated in an immersive STEM program at Arizona State University and it may have just changed the trajectory of his life.

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Jul 21 • 11:50 AM EDT • Science • news.asu.edu
Sigcho-Lopez, Macías Failed to Qualify for 4th District Congressional Race: Elections Board

If the board’s decision stands, Patty García will have a much smoother path to replacing U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, her former boss, in Congress.

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Jul 21 • 6:55 AM EDT • Politics • news.wttw.com
A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now

Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.

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Jul 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Connecting Monsoon Science and Services

In July 2022, Pakistan experienced one of the most devastating monsoon seasons in its history. A single weather station in Sindh province recorded more than 1 600 millimetres of rain in a single day. By the end of the season, the country had received 175% of its normal annual rainfall, severely disrupting the lives of around 12 million people.

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Jul 20 • 6:02 AM EDT • Science • wmo.int
The five most important Illini for the 2026-27 season

When these guys are at their best, opponents better watch out.

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Jul 18 • 9:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
As 100 ISRO Scientists Quit, Retire Early, Centre Tightens Exit Rule

An official directive acknowledged that there has been a "spate of requests" for voluntary retirement and resignation from Group 'A' Scientific/Technical personnel of ISRO.

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Jul 16 • 3:52 AM EDT • Science • ndtv.com
Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Review: A Whole New Direction

Tamron bring a fresh new look to its professional lenses. They may have brought fierce competition as well.

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Jul 15 • 12:01 AM EDT • Technology • petapixel.com
CIO: Digital transformation depends on strong foundations, unity of purpose

Endeavor Health Chief Information Officer Deb Anderson says lasting innovation requires infrastructure, governance and organizational agility – with technologies working holistically, not individually – before new IT investments can deliver value.

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Jul 13 • 11:52 AM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Inspiring Campers with Science and Summer Fun!

2026 Summer Camp at the Randall Davey Audubon Center

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Jul 9 • 4:54 PM EDT • Science • audubon.org
Health systems need data discipline for effective AI

Provider organizations that manage their data with the same rigor as financial assets will be better prepared for trustworthy AI, stronger decisions and safer care, says SE Health Chief Digital Officer Robert Slepin.

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Jul 9 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Titan OS adds 30 Radial Entertainment FAST channels in Europe

Titan OS is adding and expanding reach of 30 free ad-supported streaming TV channels from Radial Entertainment’s FilmRise to its smart TV OS-powered device footprint across Europe. | Expansion of FilmRise channels internationally is currently a top priority for Radial, the company said.

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Jul 7 • 12:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • streamtvinsider.com
Franciscan Health’s Marissa Adcock honored at Indiana Child Passenger Safety Conference

Franciscan Health Trauma Services Department Injury Prevention Coordinator Marissa Adcock was recently recognized for her role in helping keep kids safe. Marissa Adcock, injury prevention …

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Jul 4 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • buildingindiana.com
First human case of West Nile detected in Sacramento County, health officials say

A woman in her 60s tested positive for the disease and is still recovering, the county said Thursday.

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Jul 2 • 4:57 PM EDT • Health • sacbee.com
Healthy but Sedentary Individuals Show Early Decline in Cellular Energy Production

Healthy but Sedentary Individuals Show Early Decline in Cellular Energy Production

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Jun 29 • 1:33 PM EDT • Health • news.cuanschutz.edu
Maresca controversy grows as Manchester City and Chelsea trade statements

Manchester City have issued a counter-statement to Chelsea, as the controversy continues to grow over how and when they approached Italian Enzo Maresca, prompting a €20m compensation package.It was ...

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Jun 29 • 11:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.

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Jun 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Here's where you can stream “Gilmore Girls” once it leaves Netflix after 12 years

Netflix previously revived the beloved drama with a miniseries.

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Jun 24 • 11:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Assort Health scores $120M series C to scale voice AI agent platform for healthcare

Assort Health picked up $120 million in series C funding, hitting unicorn status, to fuel the company's work building out a voice AI agent platform for healthcare. | Assort Health has a large proprietary specialty dataset built on 190 million patient interactions, 62,000 care protocols and 1.6 million decision pathways.

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Jun 24 • 9:00 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
Bipartisan group of senators urges CMS to improve Rural Health Transformation Program implementation

A bipartisan group of senators June 18 urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to improve implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Jun 23 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • aha.org
Wallside Windows co-owner gives another $20M to Corewell Health

The health system said it will name its new 89,000-square-foot Royal Oak care center after Stuart Blanck's parents.

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Jun 22 • 1:27 PM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute Now Open, Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare

Digestive healthcare in Oklahoma took a gigantic leap forward Monday with the official grand opening of Mercy’s Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute.

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Jun 22 • 10:47 AM EDT • Health • mercy.net
Prosper AI lands $30M backed by Andreessen Horowitz to build AI workforce for healthcare operations

Nine months after announcing its seed funding round, Prosper AI banked $30 million to scale its agentic AI platform to power administrative tasks from patient scheduling to insurance verification a | Prosper AI banked $30 million to scale its agentic AI platform to power administrative tasks from patient scheduling to insurance verification and patient billing.

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Jun 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
22nd annual Car-B-Que classic cruise-in returns June 22 with food, entertainment, games, raffles and music

OGDENSBURG — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd annual Car-B-Que, a classic cruise-in and family event featuring food, entertainment, games, raffles and music. The …

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Jun 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • northcountrynow.com
PAVS eyes $15–20M cash deal for women's activewear brand Jabanero

Non-binding LOI would see Paranovus pay $15–20M in cash for 100% of Jabanero, a women's activewear brand, as it expands into proprietary brands.

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Jun 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • stocktitan.net
Atlanta entertainment 'campus' in 1920s building is days from debut

From the formerly moribund blocks of South Downtown to Decatur, the Beltline, the old CNN C

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Jun 11 • 1:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • atlanta.urbanize.city
UPS CEO’s $20M Gift Expands Full-Ride Scholars Program To University Of Wyoming Business School

UW alumni Carol and Ramon Tomé’s new gift will fund full-ride scholarships, expand applied learning, and launch a business-focused scholars program in 2027.

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Jun 6 • 12:11 PM EDT • Business • poetsandquantsforundergrads.com
Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity

SpaceX secured a $920M per month deal with Google for compute capacity, boosting its revenue before an anticipated IPO.

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Jun 5 • 5:31 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
How Coaching for Impact Helps Miami Small Businesses Thrive

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Jun 5 • 11:50 AM EDT • Business • miamiherald.com
Cam Heyward is still going strong as he closes in on the Steelers' record for longevity

If Cam Heyward keeps getting new contracts or years added to his deal, he will creep closer to a Steelers record not many players could ever sniff. Heyward’s...

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Jun 4 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • post-gazette.com
Would Hackney be an Everton fit?

Middlesbrough fan Tom Green has been speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport show about the Toffees' links with midfielder Hayden Hackney. Hackney is said to have a number of suitors but reports this week have said Everton are one of them. Supporter Green, from The Boro Breakdown podcast, says he would expect a fee of between £15-20m for 23-year-old Hackney, who is out of contract in June of 2027.

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Jun 4 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ASUS and Republic of Gamers Announce New Displays at Computex 2026

ASUS & ROG unveil new displays at Computex 2026: cutting-edge OLED gaming monitors, ProArt 4K QD-OLED for creators, and versatile ZenScreen & BE business monitors. Subscribe to ASUS Pressroom for the latest tech updates!

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Jun 1 • 1:37 PM EDT • Technology • press.asus.com
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Champion for Science Education Begins Term as 2026–2027 President of the National Science Teaching Association

Donna L. Governor, PhD, became NSTA’s 2026–2027 President on June 1, bringing decades of science education leadership experience.

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Jun 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • businesswire.com
Everyone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook Neo

Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.

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May 31 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • wired.com
New homes, hotel, entertainment district coming to Miramar as part of massive project

Developers say it will be the largest walkable village of its kind in the city.

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May 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • miramarflnews.com
Mickelson named interim department chair of food science and human nutrition

Steve Mickelson will return from retirement to become the next interim chair of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition beginning June 1.

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May 29 • 3:18 PM EDT • Science • cals.iastate.edu
Princeton scientists identify first experimental evidence of a 'co-extinction' connection: Without elephants, dung beetles disappear

A new study from Princeton University, the Smithsonian Institute, the Mpala Research Centre and many partner institutions has now documented the interconnection between the largest animals in the savanna and some of the smallest.

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May 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • princeton.edu
A Republican club is back in Miami Beach after 30 years. That’s not a fluke

Republicans are organizing again on Miami Beach as Florida’s political shift continues | Opinion

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May 28 • 3:53 PM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
Beyond the EHR: Why one CIO believes AI will dwarf every prior health IT shift

Dave Lundal of Children's Minnesota says health systems must move quickly to build governance, vision and flexibility as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves.

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May 28 • 12:30 PM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Bipartisan leaders gather to discuss challenges to American leadership at 2026 McCain Institute Sedona Forum

As global instability intensifies and political divisions deepen at home, the 2026 Sedona Forum convened some of the world’s most influential policymakers, military leaders, journalists and business voices to address a defining question: What will it take to sustain American leadership in a rapidly changing world?

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May 28 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • news.asu.edu
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Rochester to receive $20M in aid as part of state budget

It's part of a $135 million package of additional funding, on top of Gov. Kathy Hochul's original budget proposal, to help distressed cities across the state.

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May 28 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Semiconductor decoupling. Powell's politics. Industrializing Ogaden. Free trade and the Magna Carta.

Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. Feliks Topolski, 1907-1989 8th Army’s Front, Italy 1944 Semiconductor decoupling Source: FT One thing that Jerome Powell deeply understood is that chairing the Fed under current conditions is a deeply political job. “Powell has successes and mistakes to his name. But he stands out as having thought more carefully about the Fed’s democratic legitimacy than any chair since Paul Volcker,” said Paul Tucker, a former deputy governor at the Bank of England, referring to the Fed chair who successfully fought the great inflation of the 1970s and early 1980s. … While Powell was at the Treasury in the early 1990s, he watched Alan Greenspan build relationships within the government. That convinced Powell he needed to follow the former Fed chair’s lead and spend more time in Congress than his predecessors Yellen and Bernanke. “The accountability for the Fed runs through Congress,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Fed official who is now chief economist at New Century Advisors. “That’s not just about having people on speed dial — it’s answering questions, explaining policy and getting feedback.” Source: FT Ethiopia’s PM Abiy and Nigerian business tycoon, with Chinese engineering, are driving industrialization in Ogaden/Somali region of Ethiopia. - Michael Masri’s reporting for Africa Report if fascinating. Ethiopia has launched a cluster of large industrial schemes in the Somali region, laying foundation stones for a urea plant and an oil refinery in Gode while opening the first two phases of the Ogaden LNG project. Abiy Ahmed framed the push as part of a broader strategy to link energy, agriculture and industry. “These projects embody more than industrial growth,” he said. “They represent our shared responsibility to harness opportunities, strengthen co-operation and promote peace.” The Gode urea plant, backed by Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), is designed for 3m tonnes a year. Dangote owns 60%, while EIH holds 40%. Officials say Dangote’s equity totals about $2.5bn, while the state provides land and implementation oversight. Gas from the Calub fields will be piped 108km to the site. Construction is slated for 40 months, with operations targeted for 2028. Ethiopia imports most of its fertiliser, spending more than $1.2bn a year for 1.5m–2m tonnes. Usage was roughly 1.7m tonnes in 2023, almost half of it urea, and demand for 2024–25 is put above 2.4m tonnes. If delivered on time, the Gode plant could cover domestic needs and allow exports to neighbours. Brook Taye, chief executive of EIH, called the venture “a significant milestone in the journey toward industrial self-sufficiency”. Dangote told the groundbreaking crowd that the complex would be integrated with gas supply and a polypropylene unit to support local inputs. He pointed to Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with a capacity of more than 5,000MW, and noted his group’s cement operations and expansion plans. The Gode refinery is being developed by Golden Concord Group of China. It is designed to process 3.5m tonnes a year of crude and condensate from the Hilala field, with associated storage. Backers say it will ease foreign-exchange pressure from fuel imports and anchor further industrial activity, including a proposed steel smelting site in Dire Dawa. GCL’s chair, Zhu Gongshan, cast the project as “a key step in Ethiopia’s path to energy sovereignty”, underscoring the Beijing–Addis ties. Financing details are still being finalised, but the refinery is central to the government’s energy-security narrative. Source: The Africa Report Dangote’s Ethiopian vision: Dangote began with cement. His crown jewel, Dangote Cement, dominates Nigeria’s market and has 10 operations in other nations in Africa. The formula has been consistent: identify sectors with chronic shortages – cement, fertiliser, sugar – commit massive local investments, and scale up to serve regional demand. Ethiopia was a natural extension of that model. In 2015, Dangote launched the Mugher Cement Plant outside Addis Ababa at a cost of $600m, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes. The investment gave him a firm foothold in one of Africa’s fastest-growing construction markets. But success came with risks. In May 2018, violent unrest led to the killing of Dangote’s country manager and temporary shutdowns at Mugher. While other investors might have retreated, Dangote doubled down. Today, he is preparing to spend $400m to expand Mugher’s capacity to 5 million tonnes, alongside a new grinding unit near Addis Ababa. Cement is just one market Dangote is targeting. Ethiopia’s enormous state-controlled sugar industry, long plagued by inefficiency and debt, has struggled for years to reform. Its Omo Kuraz Sugar Development Project, touted as one of the continent’s largest initiatives, continues to face delays and mismanagement. … The most ambitious venture of all is the planned fertiliser production complex in Gode, Somali region. Publicised on 28 August 2025, the Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) deal plans one of the world’s largest single-site urea manufacturing plants. The project costs an estimated $2.5bn and has an estimated capacity of 3 million metric tonnes annually, a rate that would not only render Ethiopia independent, but even a net exporter of fertiliser. EIH, the state wealth fund of Ethiopia, will hold 40%, while 60% is held by Dangote Group. … For Dangote, Ethiopia is a trifecta: Cement demand is projected to grow by 10% annually, its sugar consumption is growing with rapid urbanisation, and fertiliser demand is all but insatiable, given that farming supports the livelihood of 70% of Ethiopians. Source: The Africa Report The stakes for Abiy are high: For Addis Ababa, the $4bn fertiliser project in Ethiopia’s Somali region is no longer simply a manufacturing investment. It is increasingly being framed as a strategic state project tied to food sovereignty, import substitution and the government’s broader attempt to build economic resilience under mounting fiscal pressure. “Becoming self-sufficient in food is our main agenda,” Abiy says during the visit. “Land is needed; we have it. Water is needed; we have it. Human resources are needed; we have it.” The scale is enormous even by African industrial standards. Once operational, the plant is expected to produce three million metric tonnes of urea annually, potentially making it one of the continent’s largest fertiliser complexes. Ethiopian officials say the project now includes a 110km gas pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant. For a government grappling with chronic foreign exchange shortages, ballooning import bills and pressure on agricultural productivity, the numbers matter politically as much as they do economically. The decision to anchor the project in Gode is deliberate. Long viewed as peripheral to Ethiopia’s industrial economy, the Somali region is now being repositioned by the federal government as a future irrigation and agro-industrial corridor. Officials argue that the area’s vast land reserves and access to water could eventually support large-scale commercial farming capable of reshaping Ethiopia’s food economy. The government is simultaneously building housing infrastructure for about 5,000 residents near the plant, while officials project broader industrial expansion along the corridor. Abiy goes further, comparing the long-term revenue potential of the Gode development zone with Ethiopia’s flagship state enterprise. “The investments we are making in this Gode area, combined, will generate high revenue for Ethiopia, at par with Ethiopian Airlines,” he says. Source: The Africa Report Feliks Topolski 1907-1982 Topolski’s Chronicle, ‘Nazi Revival’, Vol. 8, Is. 1-2, 1960 HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. Photo by Jakub Dziubak on Unsplash If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $50. 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Ocean Casino Resort unveils $20M upgrades for summer entertainment

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UM Health-Sparrow named among the top maternity hospitals in the country

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Rep. Blake Moore discusses health care affordability

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We must focus more on the mental health needs of our older adults

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Tech CEO accused of running $420M AI business scam

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