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Easter Bunny Leaves Sweet Surprises Across Jay’s Hoppy Trails

JAY - The Easter Bunny took a scenic route through Orleans County this weekend, leaving a trail of treasures for local children to discover on the Jay Community Recreational Centre’s

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Apr 5 • 2:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • newportvermontdailyexpress.com
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Casual Is Out: State Department Adds First-Ever Business Formal Dress Code

The State Department added business formal dress code guidance to its policy manual for the first time, setting attire standards for diplomats and staff in official settings.

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Apr 5 • 9:30 AM EDT • Business • dallasexpress.com
State treasurers says tariffs continue to create chaos in Colorado

Colorado businesses paid $1.1 billion in tariffs in 2025, according to state treasurer Dave Young.

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Apr 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • kunc.org
Book Review: Streetwear's Conquest - Culture Captured, Politics Ignored

Concentrating on the strategies that enabled casualwear to grow worldwide, the book ignores the broader historical and political conditions that encouraged that success in the first place.

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Apr 5 • 7:42 AM EDT • Politics • artsfuse.org
Patient experience remains top priority at Treasure Coast Community Health

Treasure Coast Community Health is expanding services with two new centers and consolidating operations in Indian River County.

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Apr 5 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • tcpalm.com
How to measure bad smells: the citizen science that is challenging the stench of rotten eggs and cabbage soup

The growing public awareness of odor pollution in countries like Spain clashes with the lack of regulation

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Apr 4 • 11:30 PM EDT • Science • english.elpais.com
Judge halts requirement that colleges show race isn't considered in admissions

The states argue the data collection effort threats student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations of colleges and universities

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Apr 4 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Judge halts requirement that colleges show race isn't considered in admissions

The states argue the data collection effort threats student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations of colleges and universities

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Apr 4 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Judge halts requirement that colleges show race isn't considered in admissions

The states argue the data collection effort threats student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations of colleges and universities

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Apr 4 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Microsoft Warns Copilot AI Is For 'Entertainment Purposes' Only: 'Use At Your Own Risk'

Microsoft updates Copilot terms and conditions, warning that the AI tool is for entertainment only and users assume all risks.

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Apr 4 • 6:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • ndtv.com
Super sports agent Leigh Steinberg talks to ASU Law students about success in the business

Leigh Steinberg is considered one of the most powerful sports agents in history.He has negotiated record-setting contracts for elite NFL quarterbacks, represented hundreds of professional athletes and hosted annual Super Bowl parties for 5,000 of his closest friends. His career even inspired the film “Jerry Maguire” and the iconic line, “Show me the money.”

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Apr 3 • 5:57 PM EDT • Sports • news.asu.edu
50-year-old expired salmon found: the shocking discovery that baffles scientists - Futura-Sciences

Unexpected Treasures in Forgotten Cans Decades-old cans tucked away on a shelf might sound like the start of a food safety nightmare, but recently, they’ve become a scientific goldmine instead. In April 2024, the journal Ecology and Evolution published a study that lifted the lid—literally—on an astonishing scientific resource: canned...

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Apr 3 • 1:30 PM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed

Having written a lot of model release blog posts, there’s something much harder about reviewing open models when they drop relative to closed models, especially in 2026. In recent years, there were so few open models, so when Llama 3 was released most people were still doing research on Llama 2 and super happy to get an update. When Qwen 3 was released, the Llama 4 fiasco had just gone down, and a whole research community was emerging to study RL on Qwen 2.5 — it was a no brainer to upgrade. Today, when an open model releases, it’s competing with Qwen 3.5, Kimi K2.5, GLM 5, MiniMax M2.5, GPT-OSS, Arcee Large, Nemotron 3, Olmo 3, and others. The space is populated, but still feels full of hidden opportunity. The potential of open models feels like a dark matter, a potential we know is huge, but few clear recipes and examples for how to unlock it are out there. Agentic AI, OpenClaw, and everything brewing in that space is going to spur mass experimentation in open models to complement the likes of Claude and Codex, not replace them. Especially with open models, the benchmarks at release are an extremely incomplete story. In some ways this is exciting, as new open models have a much higher variance and ability to surprise, but it also points at some structural reasons that make building businesses and great AI experiences around open models harder than the closed alternatives. When a new Claude Opus or GPT drops, spending a few hours with them in my agentic workflows is genuinely a good vibe test. For open models, putting them through this test is a category error. Something else to be said about open models in the era of agents is that they get out of the debate of integration, harnesses, and tools and let us see close to the ground on what exactly is the ability of just a model. Of course, we can’t test some things like search abilities without some tool, but being able to measure exactly the pace of progress of the model alone is a welcome simplification to a systematically opaque AI space. Share The list of factors I’d use to assess a new open-weight model I’m considering investing in includes: Model performance (and size) — how this model performs on benchmarks I care about and how it compares to other models of a similar size. Country of origin — some businesses care deeply about provenance, and if a model was built in China or not. Model license — if a model needs legal approval for use, uptake will be slower at mid-sized and large companies. Tooling at release — many models release with half-broken, or at least substantially slower, implementations in popular software like vLLM, Transformers, SGLANG, etc due to pushing the envelope of architectures or tools. Model fine-tunability — how easy or hard it is to modify the given model to your use-case when you actually try and use it. The core problem is that some of these are immediately available at release, e.g. general performance, license, origin, etc. but others such as tooling take day(s) to week(s) to stabilize, and others are open research questions — with no group systematically monitoring fine-tunability. In the early era of open models, the days of Llama 2 or 3 and Qwen pre v3.5, the architectures were fairly simple and the models tended to work out of the box. Some of this was due to the extremely hard work of the Llama, Qwen, Mistral, etc. developer teams. Some is due to the new models being genuinely harder to work with. When it comes to something like Qwen 3.5 or Nemotron 3, with hybrid models (either gated delta net or mamba layers), the tooling is very rough at release. Things you would expect to “just work” often don’t. I’ve been following this area closely since we released Olmo Hybrid with a similar architecture, and Qwen 3.5 is just starting to work well in the various open-source tools that need to all play nice together for RL research. That’s 1.5 months after the release date! This is just to start really investing more into understanding the behavior of the models. Of course, others started working on these models sooner by investing more engineering resources or relying on partially closed software. The fully open and distributed ecosystem takes a long time to get going on some new models. All of this is lead-in for the most important question for open models — how easy is it to adapt to specific use-cases? This is a different problem for different model sizes. Large MoE open-weight models may be used by entities like Cursor who need complex capabilities in their domain, e.g. Composer 2 trained on Kimi K2.5. Other applications can be built on much smaller models, such as Chroma’s Context-1 model for agentic search, built on GPT-OSS 20B. The question of “which models are fine-tunable” is largely background knowledge known by engineers across the industry. There should be a thriving research area here to support the open ecosystem model. The first step is to understand characteristics of different base and post-trained models to understand what they look like. The second step is to tune pretraining recipes for open models so they’re more flexible. Interconnects AI is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Subscribe For The ATOM Project and other Interconnects endeavors, we’ve put in substantial effort to measuring adoption trends in the open ecosystem. Everything takes a long time to unfold after a model is first publicly available — and adaptability is why. What we know for sure now, when Qwen has been going from strength to strength with its releases, is that technical staff across the industry has gotten comfortable working with Qwen models. Countless research methods and datasets were made to work with Qwen. It’ll take patience for any other model family to get to this point — a patience I’m not sure many open model builders have. This takes us to Gemma 4, Google’s latest open models. Gemma 3 was released more than a year ago, in March of 2025, and is a bit underrated. Gemma 4 comes in 4 sizes for now, with a bigger, MoE model of over 100B total parameters rumored but not released yet. The models we have today come in sizes of ~5B dense, 8B dense, 26B total 4B active MoE, and 31B dense. I’m most excited that they’re finally adopting a standard Apache 2.0 open source license. This’ll massively boost adoption. The standard of better licenses for strong open-weight LLMs was set by mostly Chinese open model labs in the last 1-2 years, and now U.S. companies are following suit. I will personally be so happy if the horrible Llama licenses and Gemma terms of service were an ~18-month transient dynamic of the industry being nervous about releasing strong open models. The Gemma 4 scores look very solid, the small models have incredible benchmark scores (especially in general domains like LMArena) and the 31B model rivals the recent Qwen 3.5 27B, which is the leading member of that class. The ~30B size range is an important one, as it’s accessible both to researchers and to enterprises looking to deploy the model in real use-cases. Where the 7B model scale is the default for tinkering and research, a 30B model is the default for seeing if an open model can unlock substantial value in your specific workflow — a good mix of intelligence, low price, tractability for downstream training, etc. This takes us back to the above adoption criteria I mentioned for open models and the bigger question — do I think Gemma 4 will be an overwhelming success? Previous Gemma models have been plagued by tooling issues and poorer performance when being finetuned. Gemma 4’s success is going to be entirely determined by ease of use, to a point where a 5-10% swing on benchmarks wouldn’t matter at all. It’s strong enough, small enough, with the right license, and from the U.S., so many companies are going to slot it in. I’m cautiously optimistic that Gemma 4 is going to work better here. Winds are shifting for open models built in America. We saw GPT-OSS go through a bumpy launch to become an overwhelming success. There’s a collective energy around the likes of Reflection, Arcee, Nemotron, Gemma, Olmo, and peers that show substantial demand for building new stacks around open models. There’s capital to be spent on AI stacks across the economy by those who want more ownership of everything, including the model. After launching The ATOM Project 240 days ago, the conversation is shifting into the next stage. Summer of 2025 was a crisis moment where the U.S. AI scene realized it can’t wait and figure out open models after building AGI. The two markets will capture different areas and proceed in parallel. Now that more companies in the U.S. are releasing strong models, we need to improve the ecosystem so that these models are easy to use, understand, and build value around. It’s the hard work to build another inflection point in these adoption plots I’ve been updating consistently, but that’s the work to be done. Join me in it. More data coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek:

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Apr 3 • 12:57 PM EDT • Technology • interconnects.ai
‘Bigger Than Fashion’ Review: Business That Keeps It Casual

The first streetwear retailers were small-scale operations. One designer sold jeans from the back of his car.

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Apr 3 • 10:54 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
LeBron James unloads on Memphis, Grizzlies in Bob Does Sports video

LeBron James is the latest NBA player to express displeasure over playing in Memphis.

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Apr 3 • 12:06 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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How the Chattanooga INCubator became a powerhouse for small business growth and innovation

In 2025, the Chattanooga Chamber's INCubator program solidified its role as one of the Chattanooga region's most powerful engines for small business growth, innovation, and economic resilience. As a flagship program of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and manager of the 127,000-square-foot Hamilton County Business Development Center, the INCubator exists for one clear purpose: to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, create jobs, and strengthen the economic heartbeat of the region. The programs progress in 2025 demonstrated that mission in action -- through expanded programming, deeper engagement, and measurable impact across the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Apr 3 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • timesfreepress.com
Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults

A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion of the population. By comparing BMI classifications with precise body fat measurements using advanced DXA scans, researchers found that more than one-third of adults were placed in incorrect weight categories. Many people labeled as overweight or obese did not actually have the corresponding body fat levels, while others were missed entirely.

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Apr 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

Roberts’ tone about Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship was especially biting for a chief justice known for his measured public comments.

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Apr 2 • 9:58 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Submit your nominations for Business Report’s Excellence in Health Care Awards

Nominations are now open for Business Report’s Excellence in Health Care Awards, which will celebrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact across the region’s health care ecosystem.

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Apr 2 • 9:33 AM EDT • Business • inregister.com
Sharing her passion for science

By Danielle Rush Communications Specialist, Indiana University Kokomo Hisako Masuda, Indiana University Kokomo professor of biochemistry, was honored by the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) as its 2026 Distinguished Scholar. The award is given to an individual who is recognized by the IAS as having an exceptional record of scholarship. Recipients are selected from nominations submitted to its awards committee. “I was surprised,” said Masuda, who joined IU Kokomo’s faculty in 2013. “I feel there are many good scientists in the Academy, so I wasn’t expecting it at all.” Patrick Motl, dean of the School of Sciences, said the Academy recognizes up to one member per year, and that Masuda is the second or third IU Kokomo faculty member to receive the commendation. “Clearly this speaks to the strength of Dr. Masuda’s accomplishments in research and scholarship and that her work stands out amongst her peers in Indiana,” said Motl, who received the award in 2019. “Many of the institutions that participate in the IAS are undergraduate institutions or primarily undergraduate institutions, but even having that caveat, Dr. Masuda has built and maintains a very active research program in her lab, working exclusively with undergraduates. She is passionate about science and can share that passion with her students. To carry on a quality research program with so many students involved in so many projects is truly remarkable and I am glad that the IAS acknowledged that for Dr. Masuda.” The IAS specifically commended her for involving more than 50 undergraduates in her research in bacterial metabolism, genomics, and their phenotypic plasticity at IU Kokomo, and publishing 23 articles with many student co-authors. Masuda’s current work primarily focuses on biodegradation and chemical repurposing of nylon. Using soil bacteria, her lab studies bacterial biodegradation of nylon and other environmental pollutants. She applies principles of green chemistry while developing a method to convert nylon waste into other nontoxic polymers. In collaborative work with health scientists, her lab investigates gut microbiomes of Indiana native birds as well as human subjects in a clinical study. She became interested in converting plastic waste while earning her Ph.D. at Rutgers University, working on methods to remove environmental waste not using chemicals or other intrusive methods. She learned about Nylon 11, which is used in pipes for transferring oil, interior components for cars, catheters, and in other industrial hard plastics. Nylon 11 is nontoxic, she added, so it is safe to include students in the research. “Those are considered to be nonbiodegradable, and have to go to a landfill,” she said. “I thought if we could come up with a way to biodegrade it, that would make some kind of impact.” Eventually, she wants to develop a product that would convert nylon waste to something useful, and to reduce waste and microplastics in the environment. “That would be my goal at some point, that we can make that change, and also make people more aware of their use of plastics,” she said. “I hope students stop to think about what we can do as scientists to address issues currently impacting us.” She appreciates the IAS for its support of scientific research at Indiana institutions, and IU Kokomo and the School of Sciences for providing funding for students to attend the Academy’s annual meeting. She added that IU Kokomo has also supported her research with funding from the School of Sciences and Academic Affairs. “Without that, I couldn’t do my research,” she said. Masuda has also earned a Senior Research Grant from the IAS, IU Kokomo’s Distinguished Research Award, and the IU Kokomo Junior Faculty Annual Research Award. She is a Fellow of the Indiana Academy of Science. Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.

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Apr 2 • 8:48 AM EDT • Science • kokomolantern.substack.com
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From evidence to action: WHO consultation advances public health and social measures for public health emergencies

For its third global technical consultation on Public Health and Social Measures (PHSM) during health emergencies, held on 24–26 March, WHO brought together over 120 experts from 44 Member States representing ministries of health, national institutes of public health and academia as well as civil society and international organizations.

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Apr 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
Dayton health dept. launches hub showing community health data

The data includes community health outcomes, environmental measures, emergency preparedness data and more.

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Apr 2 • 6:34 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief

Exclusive: Pressure intensifies for Gabbard after president’s displeasure with Iran war testimony

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Apr 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Saving biodiversity: Can innovation stop extinction?

Nearly a third of all species are at risk. New tools—from biodiversity credits to AI like BirdNET and measures against the Asian tiger mosquito—aim to protect ecosystems and human health.

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Apr 2 • 5:29 AM EDT • Science • dw.com
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ART ON PARK, 180 N. Park Ave., Warren: Collab on Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, free. ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Greig Leach: Past in the Present Will Be the Future” and “Cheryl Capezzuti: Some of Us,” both through May 21. Hours are 11 a.m. […]

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Apr 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • vindy.com
Portland City Council moves toward small measure of business tax relief

City councilors took an initial step Wednesday to help the smallest of Portland businesses.

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Apr 1 • 7:41 PM EDT • Business • opb.org
Kelly Ripa Reveals She Underwent a Cosmetic Procedure on Her Butt

'Desperate times call for desperate measures.'

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Apr 1 • 5:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • wfxg.com
Who's building the strongest health care organization in this region? Nominate them.

Behind every patient who receives great care is an organization that made it possible—one that built the right team, invested in the right capabilities and executed at a high level, day after day. The Outstanding Health Organization category in Business Report‘s inaugural Excellence in Health Care Awards recognizes the institutions that have measurably strengthened health […]

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Apr 1 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • businessreport.com
USC Big Ten ranking in one preseason prediction model unveiled

The new offseason SP+ rankings are out. See where USC landed in this first preseason measurement of the Big Ten's 18 programs:

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Apr 1 • 8:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eureka! Scientists develop new way to detect breakthroughs in science

The history of science and technology is marked by major breakthroughs — the theory of evolution, the splitting of the atom, the development of antibiotics — and a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has developed a method to help pinpoint discoveries that reshaped the course of science. A study publishing in Science Advances on April 1 maps the landscape of innovation to identify disruptive studies and patents that challenge existing paradigms and inspire waves of follow-up research. The measure was developed by a team including Sadamori Kojaku, assistant professor of systems science and industrial engineering at Binghamton University, along with his colleagues Munjung Kim and Yong-­Yeol Ahn at the University of Virginia.

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Apr 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Why Health Taxes Alone Won't Fix Malnutrition in Poor Countries

Health taxes on sugar seem to have captured the zeitgeist: Mexico's soda tax, the UK's sugar levy, South Africa's Health Promotion Levy, a sugar tax in the Philippines, and so on. The evidence on these policies suggests real benefits: (1) reduced consumption of sugary drinks, (2) measurable revenue for governments, and, (3) in theory, a nudge toward healthier choices. But the conversation is increasingly moving past sugar with increasing calls for health taxes on so-called ultra-processed foods.

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Apr 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • cgdev.org
Proposal to ban prop bets on sports dies in Louisiana. It would have cost the state millions.

A ban on prop betting and live betting on sports died in the Legislature after a state lawmaker sponsoring the measure said it would cost the state too much money.

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Apr 1 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • nola.com
Health officials stress safety measures after Helena measles exposure at local hospital

With five measles cases recently identified, Lewis and Clark County health experts encouraged caution to prevent further transmission.

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Mar 31 • 6:54 PM EDT • Health • montanafreepress.org
Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy cost

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the first batch of bills passed by state lawmakers before they adjourned in mid-March, advancing measures on health care, housing and energy affordability.

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Mar 31 • 4:40 PM EDT • Health • wtop.com
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David vs Goliath: How locally owned Cactus Sports competes with official ASU merchandise sellers

Troy Scomas’ Cactus Sports has thrived for 30-plus years in Tempe , competing with official ASU merchandise stores by offering custom fan gear, personal service, and community connections.

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Mar 31 • 4:36 PM EDT • Sports • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
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Samsung’s Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature Now Available to U.S. Users in Samsung Health

Select Galaxy Watch users in the U.S. can now measure and track blood pressure using Samsung Health

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Mar 31 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • news.samsung.com
Samsung’s Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature Now Available to U.S. Users in Samsung Health

Select Galaxy Watch users in the U.S. can now measure and track blood pressure using Samsung Health

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Mar 31 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • news.samsung.com
SFA business students, alumnus and associate professor earn awards at international management conference

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management received several awards at the SAM International Business Conference in March in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In addition, Dr. Gina Harden, SAM faculty advisor and associate professor of management information systems in SFA’s Nelson Rusche College of Business, and SFA alumnus Corey Johnson ’17 and ’22, senior culture shaping specialist at Pilot Company, received prestigious national awards from SAM at the event.

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Mar 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • sfasu.edu
Trump’s Clout Faces Its First Real Test of 2026

A slate of early races in Indiana, Georgia, Louisiana and more will measure Trump’s hold on Republican voters.

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Mar 31 • 5:55 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent  visits Long Island to tout small business under Trump
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Mar 30 • 9:29 PM EDT • Business • nypost.com
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This new “phonon laser” could measure gravity more precisely than ever before

Scientists have taken lasers beyond light and into the realm of sound, creating a breakthrough “phonon laser” that manipulates tiny vibrations at the quantum level. By dramatically reducing noise in these systems, researchers can now measure motion and forces with unprecedented precision. This advance could unlock new ways to study gravity, probe quantum physics, and even revolutionize navigation with ultra-accurate, satellite-free systems.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
New York looking to impose new gambling safeguards

Gov. Kathy Hochul has previewed sweeping new measures that would block minors from accessing betting apps and limit how companies target users.

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Mar 30 • 5:23 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
ASU's Randy Bennett 'working through' health situation

ASU's Randy Bennett continues to work through a health situation, though says he's in good hands and the program's momentum hasn't waned.

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Mar 30 • 2:47 PM EDT • Health • arizonasports.com
Germany Eyes €60 Billion in Potential Healthcare Cost Cuts

Germany can impose more than €60 billion ($68.8 billion) in cost cuts in its healthcare system by 2030 with measures such as restricting doctors’ pay, reining in drug costs and shifting the financing for welfare recipients.

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Mar 30 • 1:19 PM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
Progressive groups in Maine push for wealth taxes

On Friday, a coalition of 21 business groups, led by the Maine Association of Realtors, said they are urging lawmakers to reject the 2% tax on incomes over $1 million and a measure to increase taxes on individual high earners.

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Mar 30 • 12:59 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law

Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Mar 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Recession warning: Walmart's stock suggests more economic pain is coming

The Walmart Recession Signal, a measure of Walmart's stock price relative to luxury stocks, has spiked leading up to the last four US downturns.

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Mar 30 • 10:08 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Enthusiast gets Intel Core 9 273PQE "Bartlett Lake-S" boot on consumer Z790 board

Intel Bartlett Lake-S enters POST screen on ASUS Z790, still a lot of work ahead Intel refused to launch its 12 P-Core CPUs for consumer boards, but

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Mar 30 • 8:10 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Q&A with Dallas County public health director

Dr. Philip Huang has worked on HIV prevention efforts, tobacco and secondhand smoke measures and more.

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Mar 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • dallasnews.com
Q&A with Dallas County public health director

Dr. Philip Huang has worked on HIV prevention efforts, tobacco and secondhand smoke measures and more.

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Mar 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • dallasnews.com
Improved Assessment of Health Care Worker Attitudes about Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders May Improve Prevention and Treatment

The authors of a recent study have recommended improvements to commonly used assessments of health care and social service providers’ attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The recommendations follow a thorough evaluation of assessments that had not previously been psychometrically validated and represent a first step toward establishing reliable and valid measures to assess attitudes toward these conditions. More accurately understanding providers’ a

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Mar 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com
Brent Crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran; Starmer to gather business leaders to discuss emergency measures

Asian stocks fall and Brent rises to over $115 a barrel; Trump says US could seize Iran’s export hub on Kharg Island

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Mar 30 • 2:45 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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ASUS launches GeForce RTX 5080 PRIMO EVO series with vapor chamber missing

ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 EVO launched ASUS has quietly added two GeForce RTX 5080 cards to its PRIME series with the EVO suffix. At first glance, it is not

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Mar 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Navigating the social media minefield

Scientists and researchers seeking to announce promising findings, exchange ideas or contribute to policy discussions outside of academic circles may find social media an expedient tool.But increasingly, scientists and other professionals are discovering that online platforms can be a double-edged sword: while sharing their work and expertise is crucial for visibility and meeting funder expectations, it also exposes them to baseless criticism and even accusations of spreading false information."It is getting harder and harder for scientists, and researchers in general, to convey their findings without facing attacks on their legitimacy and accuracy of their research," says Valère Ndior, a professor of public law at the University of Western Brittany in Brest, France, who has spent more than a decade studying misinformation on social media. Researchers attempting to challenge deceptive online information may themselves be accused of political bias or not being objective in their research, he explains, adding that some scientists disengage because they feel overwhelmed and unable to sustain meaningful dialogue. "It is quite sad to see in some instances that researchers end up leaving social media altogether because they feel like the pressure is getting too intense or feel threatened," he says.Ndior, a past president of the Francophone Network of International Law, is also involved in European efforts to make science and research findings more accessible to the public. As an ambassador for the Science Comes to Town (SCTT) project, he has participated in recent discussions on public perceptions of science and online misinformation. The European Commission-funded initiative connects Brest and two other cities — Kiel in Germany and Split in Croatia — and aims to strengthen ties between communities, universities and research institutions to promote science awareness and cooperation across Europe.Coordinated campaigns around contentious topicsNdior draws a clear distinction between critical thinking and thoughtless criticism. Yet he sees online discussions being increasingly shaped by suspicious behaviour and coordinated information campaigns — including "raids" aimed at dominating discussions and "astroturfing," where small groups act as larger movements to sway debates. Tracking these patterns has become harder because some platforms have restricted data or charge for it, despite provisions of the European Union's Digital Securities Act aimed at ensuring researchers can have access to such data. According to Ndior, "platforms became more reluctant from the moment access to data became a legal requirement rather than a voluntary initiative."Unfounded claims and scepticism about science existed long before Internet chat groups. But the noticeable rise in online hostility has intensified around contentious topics, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, alongside the weakening of gatekeepers to moderate content.For Ndior, dubious claims about pandemic countermeasures and vaccine safety highlighted the struggle between "balancing freedom of expression and the protection of public health and order." Efforts to remove social media content deemed false or risky for public health triggered accusations of censorship and the silencing of legitimate discussion, and in some cases, legal challenges.Concerns about attacks on the credibility of scientists and researchers have generated a flurry of academic papers in recent years and prompted professional communities to address ways to counter online attacks. Such unease extends to the generation that has grown up with digital media. Ndior points out that his students, some of whom research artificial intelligence regulation, hate speech, online surveillance and other controversial topics, hesitate to share their work or viewpoints online. "Many of them don't want to expose themselves too much because they don't feel ready to be faced with the backlash of other people criticising their research," he explains.Safer harbours for engagementLegal challenges against false or defamatory posts are not necessarily a solution — especially given the trans-jurisdictional nature of the Internet. Lawsuits also take time and money, and if they fail, can be counterproductive. Instead, Ndior advises scientists and researchers to be selective in how and where they communicate. Professional online platforms and moderated discussion spaces offer a better environment for engagement. He also highlights the value of more traditional formats, such as radio interviews and in-person discussions at schools, libraries and science fairs, which encourage dialogue with the public. "Personal contact makes a big difference," he says, while acknowledging that these approaches lack the global reach of social media.Ndior’s interest in digital law and online misinformation stems from his time as a doctoral student in international law in the early days of social media. He began analysing posts from governments and heads of state to determine if they could be considered official and thus used as evidence in litigation. His work attracted media attention and led to conference and speaking invitations. "This was not part of my plan," he says, "but this is what happens as a researcher — your interest is sparked by a certain event or phenomenon, and it suddenly becomes your focus."Ndior believes SCTT provides "a double benefit" for researchers, enabling them to connect with peers and interact with the public. "There is a wide community of people who are not in academia who are critical thinkers looking for opportunities to ask questions, to get information and contribute their ideas,” he says. "I really value that kind of feedback."Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Navigating the social media minefield

Scientists and researchers seeking to announce promising findings, exchange ideas or contribute to policy discussions outside of academic circles may find social media an expedient tool.But increasingly, scientists and other professionals are discovering that online platforms can be a double-edged sword: while sharing their work and expertise is crucial for visibility and meeting funder expectations, it also exposes them to baseless criticism and even accusations of spreading false information."It is getting harder and harder for scientists, and researchers in general, to convey their findings without facing attacks on their legitimacy and accuracy of their research," says Valère Ndior, a professor of public law at the University of Western Brittany in Brest, France, who has spent more than a decade studying misinformation on social media. Researchers attempting to challenge deceptive online information may themselves be accused of political bias or not being objective in their research, he explains, adding that some scientists disengage because they feel overwhelmed and unable to sustain meaningful dialogue. "It is quite sad to see in some instances that researchers end up leaving social media altogether because they feel like the pressure is getting too intense or feel threatened," he says.Ndior, a past president of the Francophone Network of International Law, is also involved in European efforts to make science and research findings more accessible to the public. As an ambassador for the Science Comes to Town (SCTT) project, he has participated in recent discussions on public perceptions of science and online misinformation. The European Commission-funded initiative connects Brest and two other cities — Kiel in Germany and Split in Croatia — and aims to strengthen ties between communities, universities and research institutions to promote science awareness and cooperation across Europe.Coordinated campaigns around contentious topicsNdior draws a clear distinction between critical thinking and thoughtless criticism. Yet he sees online discussions being increasingly shaped by suspicious behaviour and coordinated information campaigns — including "raids" aimed at dominating discussions and "astroturfing," where small groups act as larger movements to sway debates. Tracking these patterns has become harder because some platforms have restricted data or charge for it, despite provisions of the European Union's Digital Securities Act aimed at ensuring researchers can have access to such data. According to Ndior, "platforms became more reluctant from the moment access to data became a legal requirement rather than a voluntary initiative."Unfounded claims and scepticism about science existed long before Internet chat groups. But the noticeable rise in online hostility has intensified around contentious topics, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, alongside the weakening of gatekeepers to moderate content.For Ndior, dubious claims about pandemic countermeasures and vaccine safety highlighted the struggle between "balancing freedom of expression and the protection of public health and order." Efforts to remove social media content deemed false or risky for public health triggered accusations of censorship and the silencing of legitimate discussion, and in some cases, legal challenges.Concerns about attacks on the credibility of scientists and researchers have generated a flurry of academic papers in recent years and prompted professional communities to address ways to counter online attacks. Such unease extends to the generation that has grown up with digital media. Ndior points out that his students, some of whom research artificial intelligence regulation, hate speech, online surveillance and other controversial topics, hesitate to share their work or viewpoints online. "Many of them don't want to expose themselves too much because they don't feel ready to be faced with the backlash of other people criticising their research," he explains.Safer harbours for engagementLegal challenges against false or defamatory posts are not necessarily a solution — especially given the trans-jurisdictional nature of the Internet. Lawsuits also take time and money, and if they fail, can be counterproductive. Instead, Ndior advises scientists and researchers to be selective in how and where they communicate. Professional online platforms and moderated discussion spaces offer a better environment for engagement. He also highlights the value of more traditional formats, such as radio interviews and in-person discussions at schools, libraries and science fairs, which encourage dialogue with the public. "Personal contact makes a big difference," he says, while acknowledging that these approaches lack the global reach of social media.Ndior’s interest in digital law and online misinformation stems from his time as a doctoral student in international law in the early days of social media. He began analysing posts from governments and heads of state to determine if they could be considered official and thus used as evidence in litigation. His work attracted media attention and led to conference and speaking invitations. "This was not part of my plan," he says, "but this is what happens as a researcher — your interest is sparked by a certain event or phenomenon, and it suddenly becomes your focus."Ndior believes SCTT provides "a double benefit" for researchers, enabling them to connect with peers and interact with the public. "There is a wide community of people who are not in academia who are critical thinkers looking for opportunities to ask questions, to get information and contribute their ideas,” he says. "I really value that kind of feedback."Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Mysterious Ancient Culture Forged a Weapon From a Fallen Star

A treasure beyond treasures.

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How Are Health Systems Assessing ROI for AI Tools?

Michael Meucci, CEO of health data platform Arcadia, thinks health systems are changing their thinking about ROI when it comes to AI projects. As providers face tighter budgets, he said they’re broadening how they measure AI’s ROI, including benefits like reducing clinician burnout.

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State bill aims to expand access to mental health evaluations. Will it help?

Measure would broaden access to court-ordered assessments and reach people who advocates say are slipping through the cracks

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Overpaid Executive Tax fight divisive, costly

Billionaires spend to battle labor's ballot measure.

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North Wales NHS is 'dire' - how can political parties fix Betsi?

Betsi Cadwaladr health board has spent most of its existence in special measures.

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His party called him ‘repugnant’ for defying Trump. Brad Raffensperger still thinks he could win GOP nod for Georgia governor

Brad Raffensperger, who resisted President Donald Trump’s 2020 push to “find” votes in Georgia, is running for the Republican nomination for governor. How he does will measure not just the mood of the GOP in a critical swing state but whether candidates who defy the president have a place in Trump’s GOP.

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On Massachusetts income tax cut, business community is split

While some support the ballot measure that would lower the state income tax, others worry about the impact it could have on the state budget

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China proposes a departure from impact factor to measure academic influence
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OU offensive lineman Michael Fasusi 'more agressive,' as group develops in spring

OU sophomore offensive lineman Michael Fasusi spoke to the media Thursday with high hopes going into the 2026 season.

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Dear Abby | Friend with benefits was never really even a friend

Dear Abby: Six months ago, I started spending time with a woman I knew casually for about a year following her traumatic breakup with her ex-boyfriend. At first, we were

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Treasure Coast Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: GHO Homes

We're in the final stretch! Ready to recognize your favorite local businesses? Submit your Treasure Coast Community’s Choice Awards nominations today.

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Treasure Coast Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Duffy's Sports Grill

Nominations for the Treasure Coast Community's Choice Awards are rolling in! Don't miss your chance to recognize your favorite local businesses.

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Putting the pieces of health care together

ASU Health has embarked on its mission to transform health care and create a new kind of health professional.

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'Families Not Politics' launches campaign against anti-trans Colorado ballot measures

Colorado LGBTQ advocates launched a campaign Friday to encourage “no” votes on two anti-trans measures on the 2026 ballot.

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment hires Philip D’Ambrosio under new employment agreement

Madison Square Garden Entertainment entered into a new employment agreement with Philip D’Ambrosio, Executive Vice President and Treasurer, effective April 1, 2026.Original SEC Filing: Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. [ MSGE ] - 8-K - Mar. 27, 2026This is an AI-powered summary. It may cont…

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Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency in break with tradition

The plans come in tandem with an ongoing effort to get Trump’s face on a coin, which has also drawn criticism since federal law prohibits the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency.

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Planned Parenthood, groups launch campaign against transgender ballot measures in Colorado

Planned Parenthood and other groups have launched a coalition to oppose two ballot measures that would ban transgender surgeries among children and require student athletes to only join sports teams that correspond to their biological sex. The two measures will appear in this year’s November ballot, setting the stage for a statewide debate over sports, […]

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‘Families not Politics’ coalition launches to oppose Colorado ballot measures targeting transgender minors

Advocacy organizations in Colorado have launched a campaign opposing two November ballot measures that would regulate transgender minors’ participation in school sports and access to certain medical procedures, setting the stage for a statewide debate over youth policy and parental decision‑making. Dubbed “Families Not Politics,” the coalition was established to “defend the freedoms, privacy, and […]

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Understanding protein motion could greatly aid new drug design

For many of us, “protein” is the key element of a food order. However, beyond your preferred choice of meats or plant-based alternatives, proteins encompass a large class of complex biomolecules whose chemical structure is encoded in our genes. Proteins have critical functions in living cells: They help repair and build body tissues, drive metabolic reactions, maintain pH and fluid balance, and keep our immune systems strong.

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Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices

President Donald Trump announced new measures on Friday to support U.S. farmers who are reeling from the administration's trade policies and the Iran war and suggested farm equipment makers cut

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House GOP erupts over Senate’s overnight move to fund pieces of DHS

Speaker Mike Johnson does not currently have the House votes to approve the Senate’s early morning funding measure to fund large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Ability to remain positive during conflict associated with better overall mental health in young children

Staying positive in stressful situations is a sign of resilience in young children — and it protects against mental health problems.An examination of how young children reacted to challenging and stressful situations by the Arizona State University Department of Psychology has found that those who were able to maintain positive emotions during an argument with their parents experienced fewer mental health problems, such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, behavioral outbursts and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder behaviors.

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Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success

President Donald Trump is weighing several options for dramatically escalating the war against Iran should his latest push for diplomacy fail.

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Where is money from Sonoma County’s voter-approved tax for mental health, drug addiction, homeless services going?

Sonoma County’s Measure O, which funds mental health, drug abuse and homeless services, generated $33 million in fiscal year 2024-25, according to latest annual report.

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Trump's signature to appear on future currency, Treasury announces

The move breaks with longstanding precedent. For more than a century, US banknotes carried the signatures of Treasury officials, not the president.

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Trump’s signature will soon appear on US dollar bills, a first for a sitting president

US paper currency will soon feature President Donald Trump’s signature going forward, the US Treasury Department announced Thursday, the latest of the president’s efforts to leave his mark across the federal government.

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Trump’s Signature to Appear on U.S. Paper Currency

The Treasury Department said he was set to be the first sitting president to have his name on American money

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AZ Digest. ASU baseball, softball and swimming take care of business

Here are the news and events happening around Arizona sports.

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Is a computer science degree still relevant? ASU enrollment trends suggest a shift

Declining computer science enrollment at ASU reflects growing student's uncertainty about the job market and AI.

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Good Morning, Nashville! Talking Immigration Data Politics at Vanderbilt University

After a busy day on Capitol Hill yesterday, I landed in Nashville, Tennessee, last night for an exciting two days on campus at Vanderbilt University. Carwil Bjork-James, an anthropologist whose creative use of database construction to support critical scholarship resonates strongly with my own work, generously invited me to give a talk today about the politics of immigration data and to join a Wikipedia edit-a-thon tomorrow on the topic of immigrant detention. I encourage you to check out Carwil’s database project “Ultimate Consequences” about political deaths in Bolivia after 1982, and his book The Sovereign Street: Making Revolution in Urban Bolivia. My talk today is titled “Untangling the Messy Politics of Immigrant Detention Data.” I’ll focus on how immigrant detention data (not just detention centers themselves) become sites of controversy—from the collection and classification choices that shape what we can know, to the strategic withholding and distortion of data for political ends. Drawing on research spanning multiple administrations, I’ll trace how current data controversies in the second Trump administration connect to long-standing tensions in how we measure, interpret, and communicate about immigration. My goal is to move beyond simple partisan narratives and offer a practical guide for anyone working with immigration data to explore both the pitfalls to avoid and the creative opportunities for more transparent, rigorous public communication about immigration realities. If you are on campus, please stop by. Tomorrow I will join Carwil and Vanderbilt students for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon to edit and update Wikipedia entries related to immigrant detention with the latest robust information and data. This event is designed to orient participants into how to edit on Wikipedia, provide them with data-driven starter templates on detention facilities, and allow each person to produce an initial article on one element of the network of ICE facilities or one death in custody this year. The workshop is also a demonstration of how to use open data sources to build public knowledge—something I am deeply passionate about. Thank you to Vanderbilt University, the Spatial Histories series, and Carwil for hosting me. I would love to be a part of conversations and workshops related to immigration data on your campus. Students are really eager these days to have informed, critical, and data-driven explorations of our current immigration system. Reach out anytime if you want to discuss the possibility of bringing me to your campus. Subscribe

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Prediction market bets on sports, election, war would be verboten under new legislation

Lawmakers have introduced a flurry of measures to rein-in prediction markets in recent weeks, as the platforms have come under increased scrutiny.

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In Rural Ukraine, Basic Health Care Is a Casualty of War

Elderly people in isolated villages are going without medicine. One woman said she hadn’t seen a doctor in four years.

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I treasure the moment I fell in love with sport as dearly as a first kiss

On Friday, August 26, 1988, England’s floppy-hatted wicketkeeper Jack Russell made 94 in a Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord’s.

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Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance

In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. Love, YLE Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is founded and operated by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. Hannah Totte, MPH, is an epidemiologist and YLE Community Manager. YLE reaches more than 425,000 people in over 132 countries with one goal: “Translate” the ever-evolving public health science so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe

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CEO Letter to Shareholders 2025

Dear Shareholders, 2025 was a remarkable year for Amer Sports and our teammates, partners, and shareholders. It gives me great pleasure to share with you some winning moments from the last 12 months…

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From idea to publication: How RISE Ambassadors are impacting science education

When Sara Brownell began the RISE Ambassadors program three years ago as part of her Charter Professorship, she hoped to make a positive impact on STEM learning environments by empowering undergraduate students to have greater agency in both the research conducted and its translation into meaningful change.

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Patience and Hard Work Paying Off for Karl - Kansas State University Athletics

Cadyn Karl remembers the at-bat so perfectly, as you'd expect from a guy who had never reached such heights before in his three seasons as centerfielder on t...

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State health plan for teachers faces 'death spiral,' Treasury warns

Rates expected to go up at least 10%, actuarial report says, as local districts pull their employees from system in search of lower premiums

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Report: Mental health and homelessness services are expanding in Sonoma County under Measure O

Access to mental health care, substance use treatment and homelessness services has expanded across Sonoma County as voter-approved Measure O approaches the midpoint of its 10-year term, according to a new report presented today to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.

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Highly and casually active citizen scientists contribute equally valuable data

The word "nemotia" is a neologism, a newly coined term that in this case, describes the sense of overwhelmingness and disconnect accompanying the thought that nothing you do will ever make a difference. ...

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Mar 24 • 5:40 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
ASU lands former Saint Mary's recruit JRob Croy

Arizona State basketball earned a commitment from JRob Croy, who was set to join Randy Bennett's 2026 recruiting class at Saint Mary's.

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Mar 24 • 3:54 PM EDT • Sports • arizonasports.com
Pacers Sports & Entertainment Launches Fieldhouse Media Network, Delivering First-Of-Its-Kind Global Media Channel for Partners

Deloitte and Yieldmo help PS&E to grow market size through first-party fan data while producing convertible ROI INDIANAPOLIS, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacers Sports & Entertainment today launched the Fieldhouse Media Network, a first-of-its-kind global AI-powered media platform built on authenticated sports fandom, giving brands measurable access to one of the most engaged audiences – the fan. Developed in collaboration with Deloitte and Yieldmo, the network leverages Yieldmo’s YMax.ai

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Mar 24 • 12:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Scientists Develop New Gut Health Measure That Tracks Disease

Scientists have identified a new way to distinguish healthy guts from diseased ones and track how some illnesses progress by measuring how gut bacteria interact with one another. According to a study published in Science, a Rutgers-led team of scientists found that healthy and diseased digestive systems behave like two distinct ecological states, driven not by individual microbes but […]

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Mar 24 • 10:33 AM EDT • Health • sebsnjaesnews.rutgers.edu
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Iowa House passes restrictions on foreign involvement in health care, ballot issues

The Iowa House passed two measures Monday restricting foreign entities from health care ownership and ballot issue campaigns.

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Mar 24 • 9:08 AM EDT • Health • kcrg.com
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Pacers Sports & Entertainment Launches Fieldhouse Media Network, Delivering First-Of-Its-Kind Global Media Channel for Partners

Deloitte and Yieldmo help PS&E to grow market size through first-party fan data while producing convertible ROI INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2026) – Pacers Sports & Entertainment today launched the Fieldhouse Media Network, a first-of-its-kind global AI-powered media platform built on authenticated sports fandom, giving brands measurable access to one of the most engaged audiences – the fan. Developed in collaboration with Deloitte and Yieldmo, the network leverages Yieldmo’s Ymax.ai, an advertising platform with a dedicated sports vertical, and Converge™ by Deloitte for Sports fan data platform built on Deloitte Ascend™ to activate first-party, authenticated data from approximately 250 million sports and entertainment fans worldwide in a privacy-safe, cookieless […]

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Mar 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • fever.wnba.com