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Study: In Arizona, party politics play outsized role in passing bills

Arizona's Democrats have been nearly shut out of getting their legislation into law — much more so than the minority party in other states, a study says.

May 3 • 9:15 AM EDT • Politics • tucson.com

'I'm a big fan' - Amad gets Carrick backing

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has defended Amad Diallo and insists the winger is playing well, even though he has not registered a goal or an assist in 2026. The Ivory Coast international was one of the players who benefited from Ruben Amorim's time at Old Trafford. Used as either a wing-back or in one of the number 10 roles, Amad scored 11 goals and claimed 10 assists last season, with 18 of his contributions coming after the former Sporting boss' arrival in November 2024.

May 3 • 7:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

The body’s most mysterious organ may play a key role in longevity and cancer

A raft of research is recasting the thymus from a bit player to a potent regulator of aging and immune health.

May 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com

‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field

‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field ‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field A field that once seemed like a direct path to stable, lucrative work is becoming less certain under AI, students and faculty told Spectator. By Ria Vasishtha and Arjun Menon May 3, 2026 Shanying Liu / Deputy Illustrations Editor Asia Genawi, SEAS ’29, first encountered artificial intelligence during her sophomore year at her high school in Indiana. Back in 2023, policies on AI varied widely—even within the same district—and some schools had no guidance at all. As Genawi began to see the effects of AI trickle into her classroom, she turned to guidance from her home state’s Department of Education, which she said she found “outdated and inaccessible.” Genawi spent the rest of her high school career dedicated to the issue, including writing a 15-page memo exploring varying AI policies across Indiana schools, which she sent to every Indiana state senator and representative whose contact information she was able to find. She later helped draft a bill that would have required public high schools to establish and share their own AI policies with students in an accessible format. But with so many other bills already awaiting referral, hers never made it to committee. When Genawi arrived at Columbia to study computer science, she found that the gaps she had spent years trying to address in Indiana had followed her there. Many students and professors were also grappling with what AI meant for the field. Across Columbia’s undergraduate schools, computer science has become the most popular major—accounting for around 11 percent of degrees awarded in Columbia College, 32 percent in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and 12 percent in the School of General Studies in 2024. While the number of computer science majors in SEAS grew from 166 to 173 during the 2024-25 academic year, the total number across the three schools fell around 4.5 percent from 393 to 375, driven by declines at Columbia College and General Studies. At Barnard, it has grown to become the second most popular major as of 2025, up from third the year prior. The number of degrees awarded have grown fivefold since 2016. Faculty members and students in the department told Spectator that the surge in the major’s popularity has been driven in large part by its apparent promise of a secure, well-paid career path. However, they noted that the recent rise of generative AI has compromised the sense of stability that once defined the field, even as interest in technical skills among students persists. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2024, out of 74 majors tracked, computer science had the fifth highest unemployment rate among majors at 7 percent, while computer engineering had the second highest at 7.8 percent. “Anecdotally, people are moving away from CS as a major,” Daniel Bauer, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, said. “They’re still taking some of our classes, right, because they think they need that, but they’re instead majoring in other things.” Bauer described a field that had shifted from what he called a “nerdy outlier discipline” to one that “everyone needs,” a sign that technical skills have become a baseline expectation across industries with the emergence of AI. “A lot of people thought, ‘Oh, it’s a guaranteed path to a stable income. You get a six-figure job right out of your undergrad,’” Bauer said. Now, companies may see AI as a way to reduce demand for entry-level programmers, especially in what he calls “code monkey jobs,” roles where a large number of employees are “just writing out code nine-to-five.” Chris Murphy, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, described the current moment as the convergence of two forces: the downturn of the job market and generative AI coming onto the scene. “Things kind of started to really pick up in 2014, 16,” he said, recalling the years after the weaker 2010 market. Murphy added that this was also a period where “students were getting more experience outside of class than they were inside of class” through internships, jobs, and side projects. Murphy suggested that the earlier momentum helped make computer science feel like both an academic program and a reliable pathway into work. That feeling is harder to sustain now as the industry reconfigures, which is a shift that students are seeing firsthand. Rebecca Yu, SEAS ’27, said that during a recent internship in Big Tech, she saw that “every single tech company was racing to integrate” large language models. She added that her manager said her intern class was the first to complete their assigned projects, which she attributed to the increased efficiency that comes with AI. Frank Liu, SEAS ’29, said that with AI lowering the barrier to coding, companies now expect everyone to write code. “A lot of companies outright say if you’re not using coding in your job, you might get fired for not being productive enough,” Liu said. Yu similarly expressed that students increasingly have to accept AI being a part of industry workflow, adding that many also “make use of it to maximize their productivity.” Richard Li, CC ’28, described a “franticness” among his peers as the pace of change accelerates. He explained how “some new tool” is released regularly, noting that tools rise and fall in prominence within weeks. He has come to believe that he doesn’t need to “match that speed all the time” and keep up with every development. Li has learned that AI tools allow him to “take a breath” and “get back into the loop much easier than before” when he needs to. While some companies specifically target Columbia when hiring, sending representatives to campus career fairs and recruiting large numbers from Columbia, a computer science degree cannot be treated as a static credential, Yu described. “You can’t just get your degree and stop learning after that. You have to always be learning,” Yu said. “That is something you basically have to expect for your job.” AI has not only affected students’ decisions to major in computer science, but also reshaped how the subject is taught. Across departments, faculty members no longer treat work done outside the classroom as a reliable measure of understanding, shifting instead toward in-person exams, quizzes, and attendance checks. While homework once made up as much as 60 to 70 percent of a student’s grade in computer science classes, Murphy said that breakdown has since flipped, with exams and quizzes now accounting for the majority. “The assumption—especially among pessimists—is that they’re using it to do their homework,” Murphy said. “They take the homework assignment. They put it into generative AI. Out comes the solution. Submit solution. The end.” Murphy said that faculty members ranged in their responses from fully prohibiting AI use to actively teaching students how to effectively work with AI. He said he shifted his approach this year after his teaching assistants called his belief that students weren’t using the technology “naïve,” and now permits students to use AI on assignments. His surveys of students in his introductory classes have told a more complicated story than the one so-called pessimists offer: Around 60 to 70 percent of students who reported using AI said they used it to have concepts explained to them, to clarify assignment instructions, to generate test cases, or to create practice questions. “Those are all ways that you might have had a tutor in the past to do that, and now you have this AI essentially as your tutor,” he said. Bauer has taken a different approach, teaching students how to use AI productively without sacrificing the core principles of the discipline. “People who are trained to actually use AI tools productively, while being in charge of designing the overall project, will be very much in demand in the next couple of years,” he said. Over the past year, a working group of computer science faculty has been redesigning the introductory and intermediate programming sequence to integrate generative AI as both a subject and a tool, representatives from SEAS wrote in a statement to Spectator. The effort is “coordinated” across the department, “not course-by-course,” with a systematic assessment of how AI integration is affecting student outcomes underway to shape the next round of changes. The goal, the department explained, is for students to be able to “read, verify, and reason about code, whether they or a model wrote it.” Tony Dear, senior lecturer in the computer science department, is piloting individualized AI feedback in a discrete mathematics course, while a machine learning course is also testing a Socratic AI dialogue system designed to “guide inquiry rather than supply answers,” the statement reads. Beyond individual courses, SEAS funded seven cross-departmental faculty projects in generative AI this past academic year, spanning biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science, according to the statement. This phenomenon extends beyond the computer science department. SEAS’ new AI minor, which it announced in November 2025, reflects the University’s attempt to adapt. The minor is specifically designed for noncomputer science majors and aims to provide “essential AI knowledge” while emphasizing practical and responsible use across disciplines, according to the SEAS website. At the center of the minor is AI in Context, a course taught by a team of faculty from the departments of computer science, applied mathematics, philosophy, music, literature, and the Writing Center, the representatives told Spectator. Bauer described it as targeted at students who want to bring AI into fields like economics or biology, rather than as a path into software engineering itself. At the graduate level, SEAS announced a new Master of Science in artificial intelligence in February, with the inaugural cohort starting in the fall. While recognizing how AI has helped them navigate coursework, students also described its rise as isolating, even among members of the Application Development Initiative, one of Columbia’s largest computer science clubs. “As people start to ask AI for questions that they would normally ask students and members, it starts to isolate people” Li said. Alexa Kafka, BC ’27, echoed Li’s sentiment, pointing out that computer science has always been a collaborative discipline with code reviews and pull requests, even as AI makes independent work easier. Despite this, Kafka noted that she hasn’t been to office hours “in at least a year.” Bauer added that faculty are exploring long-term solutions to the assessment problem. “One of the things that we’re trying to do at the department or school level is to maybe move towards computerized testing facilities,” Bauer said, referring to ideas in the department to revitalize computer labs as an alternative to pen-and-paper exams. “We have to accept that this is the reality, for better or worse.” But more exams, students say, does not mean better learning, nor does it reflect how computer science is actually done. “Code is so variable and can be approached in so many directions, there’s never just going to be one correct answer. There can be multiple optimal solutions,” Kafka said. Students also expressed concern that the shift toward exam-heavy grading pulls focus away from the applied, project-based work that better reflects both discipline and industry expectations. ADI has tried to respond more quickly than the curriculum can. Through a vibe coding workshop this past semester, club members said they wanted to help students understand not just that AI exists, but how to use it deliberately. “Vibe coding” refers to the practice of prompting AI to write code for a task or project, and has become widespread enough that ADI felt the gap in formal instruction was worth addressing, according to Sophia Huang, BC ’29. The workshop introduced students to the concept of context engineering, which Shaina Sahu, SEAS ’27, described as not just writing a prompt, but optimizing “the rest of the relevant information that you would feed into the model.” Without that, students said that AI-generated code can fail at scale or introduce difficult-to-detect bugs. Genawi said the shift toward AI has changed what it means to be good at computer science. “I think the shift has kind of gone towards what can you create and what can you do, instead of, what do you know,” she said. Indeed, during ADI DevFest, its annual hackathon, Li said more teams are trying to complete their projects than in years past. While sign-ups have historically outpaced submissions, Li said this is beginning to change because teams “have a tool that completes the vision for them.” While many students see AI as an equalizer that lowers the barrier to entry for coding and technical work, Murphy said it also creates new equity concerns inside the classroom around who can afford stronger tools and who already knows how to use them. “The equity issues I worry about are students who have access to paid versions of things versus free versions of things,” he said. Although popular AI models like ChatGPT and Claude have free versions available, both have paid models that can reach over $100 per month, which output different qualities of code. Murphy also pointed to differences in prior exposure to AI literacy itself. “Students who go to high schools or K-12 education, where they’re taught AI literacy, prompt engineering, context engineering, they understand how to do this, as opposed to students who go to schools who don’t teach that,” he said. “Then they come in, and then they’re somehow expected to know how to use these tools.” For Genawi, those disparities begin long before students arrive on campus. “It’s very interesting to consider how lucky you were geographically,” she said. “To be born where you were is influencing your ability to get access to these spaces.” Students like Yu, though broadly apprehensive about the future of computer science, are not without hope. “I’m optimistic, because I think if you’re truly passionate about CS, there will definitely be a place in the field to do something you want to do,” she said. Senior Staff Writer Ria Vasishtha can be contacted at ria.vasishtha@columbiaspectator.com. Follow Spectator on X @ColumbiaSpec. Staff Writer Arjun Menon can be contacted at arjun.menon@columbiaspectator.com. Follow Spectator on X @ColumbiaSpec. Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter and like Spectator on Facebook. Produced with Spectate by Emily Ta

May 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • columbiaspectator.com

Experts: Midwives are the solution to Black maternal health disparities

Midwives do more than birth babies, and their role in pregnancy and childbirth is being re-evaluated as a way to reduce the high rate of maternal mortality ...

May 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • toledoblade.com

It can be hard to conceptualize the money spent on politics, comms expert says

Bluestack Strategies founder Maura Gillespie sheds light on the role that ‘big money’ plays in politics and protests on ‘Fox Report.’

May 2 • 4:09 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com

Country star Louie TheSinger, actors and more join 'Horses for Mental Health' campaign

Texas-born Country Star Louie TheSinger is saddling up to spotlight how horses can play a role in mental health support.

May 2 • 12:09 PM EDT • Health • fox17.com

Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

May 2 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

May 2 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

Palmetto Sports Shorts: The Cat Guy

WATCH: Palmetto Sports Director Carmine Gemei speaks with Clemson Coach Brad Brownell, senior forward RJ Godfrey about embracing the role of being a cat guy.

May 1 • 9:35 PM EDT • Sports • foxcarolina.com

Watch India's Woes Bigger Than Any One Political Figure, Amitav Ghosh Says

"The problem for India goes beyond any one political figure." Amitav Ghosh tells Mishal Husain that India is struggling to find its role in the world amid continental competition from China, Russia and Iran.

May 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com

Hunnicutt, national wellness leader, joins North Dakota’s rural health transformation effort | Health and Human Services North Dakota

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced Dr. David Hunnicutt, as a Rural Health Transformation Program strategist. Hunnicutt brings more than two decades of nationally recognized leadership to this role, having served 20 years as CEO of WELCOA—one of the largest and most influential corporate health and wellness organizations in the U.S. As principal of his own consulting firm, he spent seven years partnering with Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and the Impact Institute to design and launch initiatives that elevate leaders across North Dakota and strengthen the state’s capacity for long-term community well-being.

May 1 • 3:20 PM EDT • Health • hhs.nd.gov

SGMC Health Names Jones Director of Patient Support & Transportation Services

SGMC Health has named John Jones as Director of Patient Support and Transportation Services, a system‑wide leadership role

May 1 • 1:01 PM EDT • Health • sgmc.org

Forget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026—and some of the hottest roles are gloriously AI-proof

While financial analysts and software engineers have suffered the biggest decline in share of the new grad job market, AI engineers and service technicians are at the top.

May 1 • 11:59 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com

Growing veteran careers and businesses with DAV employment services

Whether preparing for their first civilian role or launching a business, DAV supports every stage of a veterans’ career, turning uncertainty into opportunity and connections into lasting success.

May 1 • 11:27 AM EDT • Business • dav.org

Taylor would consider permanent Exeter City role

Matt Taylor says he will have talks about the vacant manager's role at Exeter City once the season ends.

May 1 • 7:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Aviation Day spotlights how Vermont’s regional airports support small business growth

Representatives from airports, flight training programs and aerospace companies highlighted aviation’s role in Vermont on Thursday.

Apr 30 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • wcax.com

Trump withdraws Casey Means for surgeon general after nomination stalls

Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.

Apr 30 • 3:31 PM EDT • Health • bbc.com

President Trump nominates radiologist to serve as surgeon general

He’s picking Nicole B. Saphier, MD, a board-certified breast specialist with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Fox News contributor, to fill the key role.

Apr 30 • 2:28 PM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com

White House drops embattled surgeon general pick Casey Means, announces new nominee

Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials. The new nominee, Trump’s third pick for the role, is Nicole Saphier a radiologist and Fox News contributor.

Apr 30 • 1:06 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com

Prescribing Better Health: YSM Formalizes Nutrition Education Throughout MD Curriculum

Starting in 2026, the MD program will launch a longitudinal thread that enhances nutrition content in the curriculum and emphasizes the role physicians play in

Apr 30 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • medicine.yale.edu

What Does the National Science Board Do? Experts Warn Board’s Firing Could Endanger NSF Independence, U.S. Scientific Leadership

The recent news that President Trump notified all 22 members of the National Science Board that they were being dismissed, effective immediately, has caused alarm in the scientific community because of the body’s unique role in leading the National Science Foundation – one of the world’s premiere research-funding agencies.

Apr 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • aau.edu

Matt Law names three “confirmed” candidates for Chelsea manager’s job

Matt Law named the three outstanding candidates for the Chelsea managerial role as things stand on a podcast.If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source...

Apr 30 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Keith Andrews on life at Brentford: ‘Push boundaries, find marginal gains — that’s the challenge with elite sport’

Many thought the Irishman would struggle in his first managerial role – instead he has thrived, hoisting Brentford within sight of Europe

Apr 30 • 12:15 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com

Samba TV Appoints Entertainment, Technology, and Consumer Growth Executive Katie Soo to its Board of Directors

Brand-building trailblazer will contribute to Samba TV’s mission to help connect advertisers with consumers, wherever they view mediaSAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samba TV, the global leader in AI-driven media intelligence, today announced that media, technology, and cultural strategist Katie Soo has joined its board of directors. Having served in a variety of recent executive roles, including as COO of Dice, CMO of KiwiCo, and SVP Marketing at HBO Max, Soo has turned her foc

Apr 29 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com

UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR DEJORIA AT SGMP

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (APRIL 29, 2026) – John Force Racing’s Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team rolls into the May 1-3 NHRA Southern Nationals with

Apr 29 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • johnforceracing.com

Chelsea Kardos Promoted To Vice President Of Television At Alloy Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea Kardos has been promoted to vice president of Alloy Entertainment’s television division. In her new role, she will report to Alloy’s president and chief creative officer, Leslie Mor...

Apr 28 • 7:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Former Microsoft engineer shares the question he asked before quitting

Kun Chen, an ex-Microsoft and Meta engineer, said that he asked himself a question to determine whether he was still growing in his role.

Apr 28 • 6:09 PM EDT • Technology • businessinsider.com

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

As the United States and United Kingdom sought to bolster their “special relationship” on Tuesday, Queen Camilla and first lady Melania Trump were seen but not heard.

Apr 28 • 5:50 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com

Reimaging Data Intelligence To Supercharge Agentic Business Outcomes

The vital role of reimaging data intelligence to deliver improved agentic business outcomes

Apr 28 • 3:26 PM EDT • Business • forbes.com

Research Day Showcases Translational Science’s Impact in Arkansas

The Translational Research Institute’s fifth annual Research Day highlighted the pivotal role of translational science in Arkansas, showcasing research presentations, panel discussions, and a poster session focused on scientific impact.

Apr 28 • 1:04 PM EDT • Science • news.uams.edu

Scientists create first-ever 'smell map' of the nose's smell receptors

For most of us, the sense of smell is an integral part of everyday life; it plays a critical role in providing information about our surroundings, alerting us to potential dangers, enhancing our sense ...

Apr 28 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com

Iraq Politicians Chose New Candidate for PM After Trump Pressure

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki ended his bid to reclaim the role after pressure from the US, which was concerned by his close links to Iran.

Apr 28 • 9:24 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com

Amidst Concerns Over Respiratory Viruses, Austinites Encouraged to Get Vaccinated for World Immunization Week

The end of April marks World Immunization Week, a time to recognize the importance of vaccinations and the role they play in making the world a healthier place.

Apr 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • austintexas.gov

Flutter Entertainment updates board committee roles

Flutter Entertainment’s 8-K/A details new board committee roles for Sally Susman and David Kenny, effective after the May 29, 2026 AGM, via RNS Exhibit 99.1.

Apr 28 • 6:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • stocktitan.net

Social media's role in rising political violence in America in spotlight

Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, discusses the explosion of violent political rhetoric on social media platforms.

Apr 28 • 6:16 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com

How I built a tool to filter 700 job listings, landed head of AI role

A job seeker in Spain created an AI tool to make his search more efficient. The open-source, community-backed tool helped him land a head of AI role.

Apr 28 • 5:49 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

State Treasurer John Fleming proudly waves the MAGA flag as he campaigns for Senate

John Fleming plays up his White House role in President Donald Trump’s first term and the fact that he is a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. Can he unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy?

Apr 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nola.com

To Lower Health Care Costs, ‘We Have to Address Prices’

Health care spending in the United States continues to climb, with price growth playing a significant role, according to health policy researchers in a recent episode of NCSL’s “Our American...

Apr 28 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • ncsl.org

Microsoft Patches Entra ID Role Flaw That Enabled Service Principal Takeover

Agent ID Administrator enabled service principal takeover before April 9, 2026 patch, exposing privilege escalation risk in Entra ID tenants.

Apr 28 • 2:37 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com

Brain Health Across the Life Span: A Framework for Future Studies

This Scientific Statement focuses on the role of nonvascular physical and psychological factors that impact brain health, which is described as the optimal functioning of the brain across cognitive, emotional and behavioral domains throughout life.

Apr 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • professional.heart.org

The Science Behind the Headlines: Understanding Attribution Science

When devastating weather events make headlines, a question increasingly follows: Did climate change play a role? Where did the emissions driving that risk come from? And what harms result when those risks materialize? This isn't just casual curiosity. Communities facing floods, families displace

Apr 27 • 9:30 AM EDT • Science • blog.ucs.org

'He realised he had beaten me in ‘Sarfarosh’': Nawazuddin recalls moment with Aamir Khan; REVEALS he is fan of Dada Kondke

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has consistently entertained audiences with his distinct and unconventional roles in the film industry. His recent outings, includ.

Apr 27 • 7:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Medieval art makes the body a site of theology and politics

Medieval artists depicted bodies as vehicles for politics and hierarchy. Repeated enough, these roles began to appear natural

Apr 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • aeon.co

Turn health data into impact: Browns University's online master in biostatistics & health data science

Trained biostatisticians play a central role in clinical science and public health. Brown’s online master’s in biostatistics (health data science concentration), prepares you with a strong foundation in biostatistical and data science methods combined with rigorous training in applied skills to make critical data-driven decisions and meet the growing demand for leaders in this industry – on your schedule

Apr 27 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • biospace.com

Sydney Sweeney's business strategy: A blank canvas for roles and brand deals

Sydney Sweeney is back in the news thanks to HBO's hit show "Euphoria." Like her character, Cassie, Sweeney is a magnet for controversy and discourse.

Apr 26 • 10:00 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Speakers highlight AI’s role in business at 1st United AI summit

United AI, a student organization at SU focused on AI education, held its first AI summit Saturday.

Apr 26 • 8:13 PM EDT • Business • dailyorange.com

Italy referee chief suspends himself over sports fraud investigation

The man in charge of assigning Serie A and B referees, Gianluca Rocchi, has suspended himself from the ​role with immediate effect while under investigation for ‌sports fraud by Milan's Public Prosecutor's Office.

Apr 26 • 12:09 PM EDT • Sports • reuters.com

National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: Report

The Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White…

Apr 25 • 6:06 PM EDT • Science • thehill.com

Sheridan College to Host Lecture on Careers in Medical Science Liaison Field

Sheridan College will host a public lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, featuring Jenny McDonald, Ph.D., director and medical science liaison at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The event is free and open to the public. The presentation, titled “From Bench to Industry: The Role of Medical Science Liaison,” will take place in Room 153 of […]

Apr 25 • 6:46 AM EDT • Science • sheridanmedia.com

4 workers explain how they added AI to their job titles

Two Microsoft workers pivoted into AI roles from non-technical fields and said their humanities backgrounds were helpful.

Apr 25 • 5:58 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

I landed a job from a hack I found on Reddit

A job-seeker landed a role at a major retailer by using a free, AI hack she found on Reddit for locating recruiter emails.

Apr 25 • 5:11 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Hackers Can Abuse Entra Agent ID Administrator Role to Hijack Service Principals

A flaw in Microsoft Entra let the Agent ID Administrator role hijack service principals and escalate tenant privileges.

Apr 25 • 2:37 AM EDT • Technology • cybersecuritynews.com

Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role

President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

Apr 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

Enzo Maresca in Manchester City talks as Pep Guardiola emerges as candidate for Italy job

Saturdays top stories include: Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has significant Premier League and European transfer interest; former Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has insisted he is focused on his role at Como; Chelsea Women have made a contract offer to Man Citys Khadija Bunny Shaw

Apr 24 • 7:45 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com

Blue Jays demote Jeff Hoffman from closer role after early struggles, World Series infamy

Apr 24 • 7:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Eberly College of Science honors three with Outstanding Science Alumni Award

The Penn State Eberly College of Science has honored three alumni with the Outstanding Science Alumni Award for 2026. The board of directors of the Eberly College of Science Alumni Society established this award in 1995 to recognize alumni who have a record of significant professional achievements in their field and who are outstanding role models for students in the college.

Apr 24 • 4:33 PM EDT • Science • psu.edu

Florida manufacturing firms have benefited the most from SBA loans

Here's how the Small Business Administration has played a role in local manufacturing.

Apr 24 • 3:55 PM EDT • Business • tcpalm.com

Adrian Wojnarowski's anti-Trump politics reportedly causing friction with St. Bonaventure community

A report from The Athletic suggests Adrian Wojnarowski's partisan political views may be hurting his role as St. Bonaventure's basketball GM.

Apr 24 • 3:10 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com

Mitchell Ryan Zagrodnik Joins Anchor Loans As Business Development Manager

Anchor Loans has appointed Mitchell Ryan Zagrodnik as a business development manager, according to a recent announcement shared on LinkedIn.In the role, Zagrodnik will focus on developing and expanding relationships with real estate investors, brokers, builders, and developers, helping connect them with financing solutions to execute investment projects.

Apr 24 • 10:10 AM EDT • Business • nationalmortgageprofessional.com

No. 6 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Danny Burgess

Burgess has continued to expand his role within the Legislature by consistently delivering results.

Apr 24 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com

Elmet Group: Some Questions On This Rare And Critical Materials Business

Elmet Group debuted strongly, leveraging its role in securing US critical component supply chains and reducing reliance on foreign imports. See why ELMT stock is a Hold.

Apr 24 • 8:02 AM EDT • Business • seekingalpha.com

Scientists just uncovered a 3 million-year climate mystery in Antarctic ice

Ancient Antarctic ice is revealing a surprising new chapter in Earth’s climate story, stretching back 3 million years. By analyzing tiny pockets of trapped air and rare gases, scientists have discovered that while the planet cooled significantly—especially in the oceans—levels of key greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane changed only modestly. This unexpected mismatch suggests other powerful forces, such as shifting ice sheets, ocean circulation, and Earth’s reflectivity, played major roles in driving long-term climate change.

Apr 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Tourism Business Gathering Conference 2026: CRTC Continues to Affirm Its Role in Supporting Khanh Hoa’s Tourism Development

By participating in the Conference announcing the master planning for the Ninh Chu National Tourism Area through 2045, combined with the 2026 tourism business gathering, CRTC continues to demonstrate its meaningful contribution to air connectivity and the development of Khanh Hoa as a destination.

Apr 24 • 6:11 AM EDT • Business • routesonline.com

SLB Seen Acquiring S&P Global’s Subsurface Oil Software Business

SLB, the world’s largest oilfield service provider, is expected to announce Friday plans to acquire S&P Global Energy Inc.’s geoscience and petroleum-engineering software business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Apr 24 • 5:50 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com

GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce Return of “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2026--GK Digital Ventures, in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), today announced the return of “The Global Game: The Future of …

Apr 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yourvalley.net

Your letters: Trump and Leo, church decline and bishops in politics

Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about President Donald Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV, the unlikeliness of a Catholic revival and the role of bishops in politics.

Apr 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • ncronline.org

Learfield CEO outlines college sports business, acquisition by TPG

Learfield CEO Cole Gahagan comes on Asking for a Trend to talk more about the multimedia company's role in promoting college sports — especially in the new age of name, image, likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes — and its recent acquisition by TPG (TPG). breaks down its business

Apr 23 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

A brief history of the underground White House bunker at the heart of Trump's ballroom legal case

Secrecy surrounding White House security makes details hard to come by, but President Donald Trump's court fight over his $400 million ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site that has had a role in history.

Apr 23 • 4:41 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

PGA Tour lays off 4% of staff amid organizational right-sizing

The PGA Tour laid off 56 full-time employees, about 4% of its 1,300-plus staff, and froze hiring for 73 open roles as part of a right-sizing tied to its transition to a player-owned, for-profit structure.

Apr 23 • 1:02 PM EDT • Business • sportsbusinessjournal.com

‘Dame’ Sarah Day retires from American Players Theatre after 40 years

From ingenue to grand dame, the Madison native has played dozens of roles at the classical Spring Green repertory theater.

Apr 23 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com

Do the papacy and politics mix?

Northeastern professors weigh in on the political role of Pope Leo XIV, amid a media feud with President Trump.

Apr 23 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • news.northeastern.edu

FWD.us and Georgia Chamber of Commerce Host Georgia Business Leaders to Discuss Protecting America’s Workforce

Leaders from Georgia’s business and legal communities joined FWD.us and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta to discuss immigrants’ vital role in the state’s economy and the need to preserve protections Atlanta, GA – Today, FWD.us and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a roundtable event bringing together Georgia business leaders and workforce experts […]

Apr 23 • 11:35 AM EDT • Business • fwd.us

Are Health Insurance Companies the Reason for Our Health System’s Ills?

In this JAMA Health Forum column, KFF's Larry Levitt examines the criticism that health insurance companies are facing from political leaders, and explores the industry's role in both causing and addressing some of the health systems' biggest problems, including rising costs and prior authorization review.

Apr 23 • 11:02 AM EDT • Health • kff.org

Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO

Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has named the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting that was held Tuesday with his recently announced successor, John Ternus. The Maps app launched with mislabeled landmarks, faulty directions, and a user experience that fell well short of Google Maps at the time.

Apr 23 • 8:29 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

Tottenham hold talks with leading contender Sebastian Kehl over co-sporting director role

Spurs are searching for a replacement for Fabio Paratici, who left the club in February to take up a position at Serie A side Fiorentina.

Apr 23 • 6:38 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com

This Natick athlete will study history. He's already made it on the field

Gavin Weddle is one of 16 seniors on Natick High’s baseball team, and most of them are multi-sport athletes in leadership roles.

Apr 23 • 5:08 AM EDT • Sports • metrowestdailynews.com

Brain to behavior to belief: Stanford Veritas Forum advocates role of science and faith in a fulfilled life

Arthur Brooks and Andrew Huberman shared the science behind fulfillment and how their Christian faith has played a role in their pursuit of happiness.

Apr 23 • 3:53 AM EDT • Science • stanforddaily.com

Keldon Johnson wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year after breaking Manu Ginóbili's Spurs record for bench points

The 2020 Draft pick found a valuable role for himself off the bench

Apr 22 • 6:19 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com

Pavement Made from Algae Could Cut Toxic Asphalt Fumes by 100 Times and Make Roads Last Longer

Scientists are turning toxic, petroleum-based asphalt into sustainable, self-healing roads using fast-growing algae.

Apr 22 • 1:55 PM EDT • Science • zmescience.com

Showing Up, Still Misread: The Perception Gap Facing Black Men In Politics

Black men keep showing up in democracy, but media and politics misread their role—fueling disillusionment and opening space for alternatives.

Apr 22 • 11:21 AM EDT • Politics • forbes.com

CBL Scholars Program Opens Pathways to Business Law Careers  - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

First-year law students and 2026 CBL Scholars Deniz Masjedi, Alvaro Flores, and Tavia Pappaly gain mentorship connections with leading industry professionals as they prepare for careers in business law. Created by the UC Center for Business Law San Francisco (CBL), the CBL Scholars Program aims to develop the next generation of business law leaders, supported by contributions from individuals and corporate sponsors. The highly competitive program provides funding along with academic and professional mentorship to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Scholars gain exposure to the Bay Area’s technology and venture capital ecosystems and access to UC Law SF’s broad network of senior legal professionals. Now in its sixth year, the CBL Scholars Program provides a scholarship and academic and professional mentorship to students entering the business law community from disadvantaged educational, economic, social, or physical backgrounds. The program is generously sponsored by the law firms Gunderson Dettmer and Goodwin Procter. Meet this year’s CBL Scholars: Deniz Masjedi, Alvaro Flores, and Tavia Pappaly. All three have secured summer associate positions at prestigious law firms. Deniz Masjedi: A Passion for Helping Founders Grow Companies Deniz Masjedi, who was born in Iran and moved to Southern California as a teenager, traces her interest in law to her family’s immigration journey and her desire to advocate for herself and her family. She earned a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, where she studied political science and sociology. At UC Law SF, she serves as a 1L representative for the Iranian Law Students Association and is active in the Business Law Society and Technology & Law Society. Next fall, she will serve as director of mentorship for the Technology & Law Society and director of professional development for the Business Law Society. She will join Sidley Austin this year as a 1L/2L summer associate. Q: What draws you to business law? A: Prior to law school, I worked in Cooley LLP’s Private Companies practice group as a corporate paralegal for three years, supporting over 100 venture-backed startups and venture capital funds. I found purpose in helping founders transform their vision into successful companies. It was incredibly rewarding being part of their journeys—from company formation and initial financing to major transactions such as M&A deals. What excites me most about this field is the potential for a small, innovative company to become the next Google or Zoom, shaping how people communicate and access information. I hope to continue supporting entrepreneurs and investors as a corporate attorney. Q: What does it mean to you to have been awarded this scholarship? A: As the first person in my family to attend law school in the United States, receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor. My parents and I left everything behind so that I could enjoy the freedom to practice my religion without persecution and pursue a career in law as a woman. This award is an acknowledgment of my dedication to business law and motivates me to continue pursuing excellence in this field. It also recognizes years of hard work—learning a new language, navigating the college and law school application process, and ultimately building a career in the legal profession. Q: How will this scholarship help support your future goals? A: This scholarship will provide access to mentorship from leaders in the field, enabling me to develop the skills necessary to offer practical advice and effective representation to future clients. It also eases the financial burden of law school, letting me focus on my coursework and deepen my commitment to corporate law. As an immigrant, breaking into the legal profession has not always been easy, and the time that mentors have invested in me has been instrumental to my progress. This scholarship will allow me to continue building those relationships while positioning me to one day mentor others pursuing similar paths. Alvaro Flores: Inspired by Entrepreneurs The son of Mexican immigrants raised in San Antonio, Texas, Alvaro Flores says he has long been interested in how policy, markets, and culture shape society. He studied international relations and global economy at the University of Southern California, with minors in business finance and legal studies. His experiences span local political organizing, venture capital and startup work, and teaching entrepreneurship. At UC Law SF, he is involved in the Business Law Society, Technology & Law Society, and the Latinx Law Student Association. He will join Perkins Coie as a 1L/2L summer associate with the firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice. Q: What draws you to business law? A: I’m drawn to stories of entrepreneurs whose simple ideas become companies that shape the economy and society. Spending time in venture capital and working directly with founders has shown me that many important decisions in the scaling process are ultimately legal ones, particularly how companies are structured and how capital is raised. Business law sits at the intersection of innovation and equity. It offers a way to stay close to the pace of technological change while also helping expand who gets to participate in it. There is something special about being part of that process here in the Bay Area, where the American Dream feels like it is reimagined in real time. Q: What does it mean to you to have been awarded this scholarship? A: I am truly grateful for the support and belief this scholarship represents. I see it not just as recognition, but also as alignment. The CBL Scholars Program’s focus on developing individuals who engage deeply with the business and technology ecosystem reflects the path I have been intentionally building. More than anything, it feels like an investment in that journey. I have been thoughtful about each next step–whether teaching, working in venture capital, or building multidisciplinary experiences–and this scholarship reinforces that those efforts come together in a meaningful way. Q: How will this scholarship help support your future goals? A: It allows me to focus more on developing as a business lawyer, without the distraction of financial constraints. Beyond that, the mentorship and access to the Bay Area network are just as valuable. I’m especially interested in working with early-stage companies and investors, so the opportunity to learn directly from people operating at a high level in that space is huge. Tavia Pappaly: Working in the Wine Industry Sparked Interest in Business and Law Tavia Pappaly spent five years in the wine industry before deciding to pursue law school with a goal of becoming a corporate transactions attorney. Pappaly says she wants to use her legal skills to help business grow and thrive. A first-generation law student from Fairfield, California, she is a member of the Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP) and will serve as vice president of social planning for the UC Law SF Sports Law Society in her 2L year. She plans to work as a summer associate at Gibson Dunn in San Francisco after her 2L year. Q: What draws you to business law? A: Business law brings together many of my interests and personal experiences. As the daughter of immigrants who grew up around a family-owned small business, I saw firsthand both the opportunities and challenges of building something from the ground up. That perspective, combined with my experience in the wine industry, solidified my interest in helping businesses of all sizes tackle evolving legal challenges. I’m excited to grow within the corporate law space and develop the skills and experience to support businesses at every stage. I’m deeply motivated to give back to immigrant communities and small business owners, whose experiences often intersect. By building a strong foundation in corporate law, I hope to support those working to create generational stability and to contribute in a meaningful way to the communities that have shaped me. Q: What does it mean to you to have been awarded this scholarship? A: Receiving this scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me. I take great pride in my background as a first-generation student and a woman of color, so being recognized for my potential in a field that has historically underrepresented those communities is both affirming and empowering. This program will help connect me to the resources and committed mentors that will help me succeed. Beyond that, it is no secret that law school is a significant financial commitment. This scholarship helps ease both the financial burden and the stress that comes with it, allowing me to focus more on my education and long-term goals. I am incredibly grateful! Q: How will this scholarship help support your future goals? A: This scholarship has already connected me with an incredible network of faculty, business law professionals, and like-minded students. The community fostered by the Center for Business Law is deeply supportive, and I’m excited to grow alongside my cohort. I truly believe this network will play an important role in helping me thrive in law school and position me for success in business law. As I have seen firsthand how impactful both financial scholarship and mentorship are, I hope to give back in this same way later in my career.

Apr 22 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • uclawsf.edu

Joe Buck reportedly closing in on deal to host sports version of 'Jeopardy!' on ESPN

Joe Buck might have a new broadcasting role soon.

Apr 22 • 10:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Tottenham advertise sport psychologist roles

Tottenham are looking to appoint a lead psychologist for their men's first team after head coach Roberto de Zerbi said they need to "change the mentality".

Apr 22 • 9:55 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com

The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your Business

Brick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerful drivers of demand and brand equity. Rising digital acquisition costs and operational challenges are pushing companies to integrate physical and online channels, using stores to improve fulfillment, customer engagement, and marketing effectiveness. The broader lesson for leaders: assets once viewed as liabilities can become competitive advantages when their role is reimagined and aligned with changing economics and customer behavior.

Apr 22 • 8:05 AM EDT • Business • hbr.org

Lily Sones ’25 Brings Science Down to Earth

The recent graduate has a unique role with the National Wildlife Federation: the Offshore Wind Energy team’s Storytelling Fellow.

Apr 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • barnard.edu

Britain's JD Sports says chairman Higginson to step down

British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion ​said on Wednesday its chairman Andrew ‌Higginson will step down from the role in July.

Apr 22 • 3:11 AM EDT • Sports • reuters.com

Petroleum infuses a multitude of everyday items the Iran war could make more expensive

The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices.

Apr 22 • 12:11 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com

Report: Apple executive in charge of Siri revamp has considered stepping back

Mike Rockwell, who created the Vision Pro and now oversees efforts to revamp Siri, has considered leaving or reducing his role at the company.

Apr 21 • 8:02 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump global health approach

The ​chief science officer for the U.S. flagship HIV/AIDS program left his role this week and criticized the Trump administration's cuts ‌to foreign assistance and what he said was its use of aid as leverage for U.S. commercial interests.

Apr 21 • 6:35 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com

Expert Quits US HIV Role, Rebukes Trump Global Health Approach

By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - The chief science officer for the U.S. flagship ⁠HIV/AIDS ⁠program left his role this week and ⁠criticized the Trump administration's cuts to foreign assistance and what he said was its use of aid as leverage for U.S. commercial interests. Republican ...

Apr 21 • 6:35 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com

Trump, Pope Leo, William F. Buckley and John XXIII: An overview of Popes and Politics in America

A literary spat between ‘America’ and William F. Buckley 65 years ago is proving to have been eerily proleptic in light of Mr. Trump’s war of words against the pope and the latter’s assertion of church teaching on just war.

Apr 21 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • americamagazine.org

Artificial scientists

AI has already proved itself a valuable scientific tool. Could it take on a more central role in the research process?

Apr 21 • 4:45 PM EDT • Science • technologyreview.com