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Stealing campaign signs is a Chicago tradition steeped in machine politics
Campaign hijinks are par for the course for municipal elections in the Chicago area.
Banijay, All3Media to merge entertainment businesses
Banijay Group and All3Media, owned by investment firm RedBird IMI, have agreed to merge their entertainment production businesses to create one of Europe's largest multimedia production groups, the companies said on Tuesday.
The Dazey Phase Boards Best Yet Entertainment Co-Founder Kareem J. Mortimer’s ‘House On Fire’
EXCLUSIVE: New York State-based production, sales and distribution company The Dazey Phase has boarded Bahamian director Kareem J. Mortimer’s upcoming psychological thriller House On Fire. The Dazey P...
Prolonged Mideast crisis could shut oil output itself
If export routes via the Strait of Hormuz remain blocked, producers could be forced to halt production as storage fills up.
RSC's ‘Hamnet’ disappoints a little
I've been thinking about my reactions to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions' “Hamnet” ever since Lolita Chakrabarti's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 historical novel had its North
Matthew Berry’s 35 Most Interesting Things He Heard At 2026 NFL Combine
Matthew Berry reveals the 35 most interesting things he heard at the NFL Combine from a dizzying QB carousel to intriguing RB moves.
Jesse Collins Entertainment to Produce This Year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Jesse Collins Entertainment, the production company behind the Emmys and so many more live events, has been tapped to produce the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. This year’s event takes place at Los An...
Great Entertainment
Director Jamil A.C. Mangan and actor Torrey Linder, who stars as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., preview Playhouse on Park's production of "The Mountaintop".
Apple Discusses Google Hosting New Siri as Need for Cloud Help Grows
In January, when Apple announced an agreement to use Google’s Gemini models in Apple products, it was an admission that the iPhone maker hasn’t been able to compete in AI on its own over the past couple years. But the deal also showed that Apple is again relying on an outside company to help it ...
Jesse Jackson’s lyrical swagger and political ‘juice’ resonates as students learn about his legacy
At King College Prep on Chicago’s South Side, high schoolers got a crash course about the civil rights leader after his death. Their takeaway? ‘That man was a boss.’
U-M study finds noise pollution affects birds' reproduction and health
Of nine different behavioral or fitness-related responses in 160 bird species examined, noise pollution had negative impacts on eight of them.
Hitachi Energy powers up $457M expansion in South Boston
Hitachi Energy will invest $457 million to expand power transformer production in South Boston, creating 825 jobs and building the nation’s largest large transformer plant.
School politics class: Supreme Court torpedoes Donald Trump’s tariff regime in check on executive power
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Panasonic's in-flight entertainment success shows path for renewed growth
Japanese group's systems used by all top 20 airlines rated for entertainment quality
Swiss defence ambitions run into ‘political blockade’
Push for more assertive role in European security clashes with Switzerland’s ‘debt brake’ and neutrality politics
‘I rely heavily on instinct’: entertainment mogul Hassan Smith on the art he collects and why
John Legend’s manager, a prolific collector of Black post-war and contemporary art, tells us about a recent acquisition and the artists he regrets missing out on
AI Impact Summit Commitments Must Counter ‘AI Unreality’ in Politics
Democracies must invest in systems and institutions that help citizens discern fact from fiction, write GMF's Lindsay Gorman and Sharinee Jagtiani.
Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise
Researchers found that cutting two amino acids common in animal protein—methionine and cysteine—made mice burn significantly more energy. The boost in heat production was nearly as powerful as constant exposure to cold temperatures. The mice didn’t eat less or exercise more; they simply generated more heat in their beige fat. The discovery hints that diet alone might activate the body’s calorie-burning machinery.
Shell grapples with debt crisis at Brazilian biofuels business Raízen
Lula intervenes as UK oil major holds crunch talks to rescue one of its biggest bets on clean energy
FCC opens inquiry into movement of live sports from broadcast TV to streaming
The NFL's pivot to streaming isn't as seamless as the league would hope.
Las Vegas casino group Caesars weighs takeover interest
Company’s shares have fallen to a five-year low after being absorbed into smaller rival in 2020
Covington Municipal Airport Partners with Air Charter Advisors to Expand Business Aviation Access
Strategic collaboration streamlines on-demand private jet travel for East Atlanta's growing industrial and film production sectors.Covington, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2026) - Covington Municipal Airport (KCVC) has announced a formal partnership with Air Charter Advisors to coordinate on-demand private aviation services from its Newton County facility. The agreement strengthens transportation infrastructure for the region's expanding bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and film...
Diversified Protective Services Expands Executive Protection Services, Strengthening Security Support for the Entertainment and Film Industry
Diversified Protective Services, a premier security firm headquartered in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the expansion of its Executive Protection Services, with a specialized focus on the entertainment and film industry. As demand for discreet, high–level personal security continues to increase throughout Hollywood and the broader entertainment community, the company is positioned to deliver tailored protection solutions for actors, executives, production teams, and high–profile industry pro
British politics gets religion
In Reform, socially conservative Christianity has finally found a UK vehicle for its agenda on traditional families
How will British history remember this political scandal?
Fresh revelations can initially seem bigger than past indiscretions, from Partygate to MPs’ expenses
WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk
WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk
Top 10 under-the-radar Fantasy basketball streamers emerging as late-season difference-makers
These overlooked fantasy basketball streamers are turning opportunity into production.
Salesforce issues soft outlook amid concerns about AI’s threat to software
San Francisco group projects revenue could be short of Wall Street’s expectations
Scientists Found a Protein That Could Keep Your Brain From Growing Old
As we age, neuron production declines in the human brain, but scientists just identified the protein key to regenerating neural stem cells.
NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic Returns to Palm Coast on March 28, 2026
The National Christian College Athletic Association NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic will return to Palm Coast on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This completely free community event offers local youth the chance to learn, play, and grow through sports at no cost to families.
Constantin Entertainment Produces First Vertical Dramas With Crisp
The German production-distribution powerhouse has just produced two series with 60 episodes each for international microdrama platform Crisp Momentum
Sean Payton: Last year's tush push opposition wasn't about health and safety
Broncos coach Sean Payton is back on the Competition Committee.
Here are the PC specs for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Kojima Productions has shared the PC specs for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Guala Closures buys Vinventions’ screwcap production business
The move enhances the company’s supply capabilities for the US wine and spirits’ sector.
Panasonic turns off US TV business with handover to Chinese rival
Skyworth to take over most of Japanese electronics group’s foreign television operations
Apple kicks off production testing of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
There are less than seven months from now before Apple introduces the 2026 iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
AbbVie to invest $380 million to expand US manufacturing in Illinois
AbbVie on Monday said it would invest $380 million to build two new active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facilities at its Illinois campus, expanding its domestic production capacity for its neuroscience and obesity medicines.
How I booked my first business-class flight with points
These are the steps I took to book my first business-class flight with Virgin Atlantic for a trip to London, including how I transferred Amex points for the redemption.
iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Enters Trial Production Stage
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro has entered production testing ahead of a launch later this year, a Chinese leaker reported today. In a Weibo post, the leaker account known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the Pro models had already entered "mass-production testing," likely referring to late-stage manufacturing validation for the devices ahead of a September launch.
Business license fees increased this year, some by as high as 400%
Some advocates contend higher business license fees are yet another burden for small businesses facing economic headwinds.
Ways to save liberal democracy — the pick of the latest political books
A welcome shot of serious thought about populism, a bold argument for citizen rule, Gordon Brown revisited — and a work by Cass Sunstein that all politicians should digest
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
Casino Icon Caesars Entertainment Navigates Debt and Digital Transition as Progeny 3 Exits
Caesars may be known for packed casino floors and bright Las Vegas lights, but the company is also working to strengthen its balance sheet and improve digital profitability. As debt levels decline and online betting operations mature, investors are watching whether the next phase can unlock more stable growth.
iPhone Fold And iPhone 18 Pro Mass Production Timeline Mentioned In Latest Rumor, With Apple Launching Both Flagships Simultaneously To Avoid Launch Hiccups
Apple is rumored to commence the mass production of both the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro in July as it prepares for a September launch
Small businesses survive with support from their communities, Chicago's Next Voices columnist writes
A 2025 survey found a drop in future confidence among small business owners. Next Voices columnist Lashaunta Moore's response was to make a 12-month plan to buy products and services from local firms.
Foldable iPhone display production timetable says it loud and clear: get your wallets ready
Get your wallets ready, folks. Apple's foldable iPhone is on track to hit shelves right when you'll be wanting it to.
Borderlands 4: Legend of the Stone Demon Details
Players can collect 24 new cosmetics and more as part of the game's upcoming Bounty Pack 2.
MAHA activists warn Trump could lose their support over glyphosate order
Members of the U.S. Make America Healthy Again movement that backs Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say an executive order this week to boost domestic production of the weedkiller glyphosate risks their support in November's midterm elections.
New York Knicks spin-off puts quirks of sports M&A at centre court
Separating its two assets would be a whole new ball game for Madison Square Garden Sports
Inside the OpenAI Team Developing its AI Devices
OpenAI has more than 200 people working on a family of AI-powered devices that will include a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, according to a person with knowledge of the plans. New details are starting to emerge about the group and its development strategy. The smart ...
Business Books: What to read this month
How to run good meetings, the economy of self-improvement, and a new kind of intelligence
Ubisoft is laying off 40 devs at studio working on Splinter Cell remake, but confirms the game is still in production
Ubisoft is laying off 40 employees at its Toronto studio, which is currently working on the company's long-in-the-works Splinter Cell remake.
New cybersecurity rules for US defense industry create barrier for some small suppliers
New U.S. cybersecurity rules for the defense sector are leading some small suppliers to rethink military work due to high compliance costs, raising production risks at a time when the Trump administration is pressuring contractors to boost output and diversify the supply base.
'Baywatch' casting call brings back '90s with in-person auditions, red suits and ripped bods
About 2,000 people flocked to Marina del Rey on Wednesday in hopes of landing a role in the upcoming 'Baywatch' reboot, which the production hopes will be a boon for Hollywood.
Anglo American cuts value of De Beers business by half
Third writedown for London-listed miner’s gem unit in three years as sale process has moved slowly
The ANC’s sudden embrace of South African business
Once instinctively hostile to corporate interests, the party is now working with the private sector to shore up the economy
Doctors implant dopamine-producing stem cells in Parkinson’s patients
A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson’s disease. Because the condition is driven by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells—leading to tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement—researchers are implanting lab-grown cells directly into the brain’s movement center to replace what’s been lost.
Crisfield Arts and Entertainment Talks New Theater
(CRISFIELD, Md) – The Crisfield Arts and Entertainment Council planning on bringing a new theater to the city. The goal is for the theater to welcome in traveling production companies to help revitalize Crisfield’s arts scene. They’re also wanting to do more with the space as an attachment to Gallery 413. Arts and Entertainment District Board Chairman, Brian Sutherland says...
Elon Musk reveals price of Tesla's Cybercab
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company will sell its fully autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for under $30,000 before 2027, as production officially begins.
How Jack Silverstein became Chicago's sports historian
“That’s a self-applied title,” Silverstein said. “I love history, I love sports. I thought that was good branding. I thought ‘Chicago sports historian’ was crisp and gave me something it live up to.”
Trump administration slashes away at science, but scientists are pushing back
Pulling the plug on the National Center for Atmospheric Research is part of a "systematic destruction" of American science.
Lights, camera, sports: Student athletics productions put learners at the center of the action
Students take leading roles in Marquette athletics productions, gaining valuable professional experience along the way.
Trump’s Order Aims to Boost Ingredient Used in Roundup
An executive order aimed at ramping up production of glyphosate set off alarms among supporters of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Meta Revives Plan for Smart Watch, Targets 2026 Launch
Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch in 2026, according to two people familiar with the matter. Meta’s plans come as other big tech companies, including Apple, OpenAI and Google, are stepping up their plans for new consumer devices. The company has revived a previously shelved ...
What AI Means for Software Builders—and Software Business Models
The impact of AI on software is showing up both on the engineering side and in the economics of the industry. Tools that automate coding are altering productivity assumptions, while AI-driven workflows are challenging how providers price and package their products. We asked Deep Research to ...
From Operation Breadbasket to presidential politics, here's how Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago
A protege of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson left an indelible mark on Chicago. WBEZ's Somer Van Benton has the story of his legacy in the city.
Cricket legends join outcry over Imran Khan’s health in prison
Anger grows in Pakistan and elsewhere over fate of former prime minister and sporting captain
German drone maker Stark faces political backlash over Peter Thiel links
Defence minister calls for clarification of US tech billionaire’s role in start-up set to win Bundeswehr contract
Brain drain is undermining America’s scientific edge
Policy decisions grounded in Maga talking points are helping to fuel a PhD exodus from government
AI Film Studio Launched by India’s Abundantia Entertainment, InVideo (EXCLUSIVE)
India's Abundantia Entertainment and AI video technology company InVideo have teamed to launch an AI-driven film production studio.
Jake Weiner Exiting Good Fear to Launch Production, Management Firm Harvest Hill Entertainment (Exclusive)
The longtime industry player is opening his shingle with a roster that includes filmmaker David Robert Mitchell and Oscar nominated scribe Allison Schroeder.
Jalen Rose And Tom Gores Partner To Launch Detroit-Based Same Page Entertainment
Same Page Entertainment, a new production company from Jalen Rose and Tom Gores, announced its launch on Tuesday.
Northbrook small business joins national campaign against tariffs
The $5 million campaign, called Small Businesses Against Tariffs, aims to spotlight the impact of tariffs on small businesses, workers and consumers.
Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes politicians and business leaders
Personal documents including passports belonging to hundreds of attendees of ADFW found online
Report: Tony Clark to resign as head of MLBPA
The move was made ahead of an expected start of collective bargaining in April for an agreement to replace the five-year labor contract that expires Dec. 1.
Northland seen as paradigm of film industry development
A panel at Explore Minnesota's annual tourism conference highlighted the successes Duluth and the Iron Range have had attracting filmmakers and audiences.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a symbol of Black politics and Black America, dies at 84
Jackson may have been the most recognizable civil rights icon the past half century, but his journey always led him right back to the South Side of Chicago.
Herrera’s meat science path winds from quiz bowl to lab
After a quiz bowl changed her path, Dr. Zena Herrera returns to Arkansas to study how pregnancy stress and production shape meat quality.
Software isn’t dead, but its cozy business model might be
Companies must rethink their charging policy to reflect tasks completed rather than number of users
Priya Mani, Mohit Raina to Star in Indo-U.S. Immigrant Family Drama for Red Bison, Azure Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
U.S.-based Red Bison Productions has partnered with Mumbai's Azure Entertainment on a cross-border feature film.
BHP Group's first-half profit jumps 22% on higher commodity prices
BHP Group on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected half-year underlying profit, driven by record first-half iron ore production and higher prices for its key commodities, iron ore and copper.
The Entertainment Tech Company Behind the NBA All-Star Game, plus Adele & Beyoncé Concerts, Expands to Atlanta
Disguise brings its virtual production and experiential entertainment technology to Atlanta with a new 8,000-square-foot Experience Center in West Midtown.
How business banking is becoming a strategic partner
Area financial experts highlight the evolution of their organizations
Bloodstained Director Shutaro Iida Passes Away At 52 As Sequel Production Enters Its Final Stages
ArtPlay announces the passing of Bloodstained director Shutaro Iida at 52 as Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement nears completion.
2026 SuperMotocross Round 6 450 Updates from Seattle
Hunter Lawrence looks to hold onto the red plate as Ken Roczen and Eli Tomac hope to take it away from the Australian.
FF Passes Key Proposals Supporting Embodied AI Robot Business Expansion
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In Sickness and in Health: Wellness-Obsessed Techies Adopt Oura Rings as Wedding Bands
When AI researcher Sebastian Raschka got married in November 2023, he and his now-wife, Liza, went nontraditional. They wedded in Las Vegas at an Elvis-themed chapel, then celebrated by attending a U2 concert at the Sphere, the futuristic orb-shaped theater on the Strip. The Raschkas also bucked ...
A&W Contractors navigates changes in federal diversity guidelines
Former respiratory therapist Adrian Mobley founded the company in 2014 and has since expanded the business into general contracting, flooring and joint sealant work, while still offering respiratory health services.
Fancy parties and crude emails reveal the entertainment world's ties to Epstein
Some of the celebrities mentioned maintained friendships with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting underage sex.
Bills add several to coaching staff, including John Fox
The Bills have announced their coaching staff under new head coach Joe Brady and it notably includes a former head coach.
Politics is now driving the dollar
The normal order of what influences the world’s most important reserve currency is breaking down
City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
Need more 'Heated Rivalry'? Read these sexy sports romances by local authors to quench your thirst
Sexy hockey, sexy football: Chicago is home to a proliferating number of authors taking inspiration from a high-stakes combo of sports and love.
Yes Minister update I’m Sorry, Prime Minister shows that politics may be beyond a joke
Stage version of the beloved sitcom relies on jokes about social progress and cancel culture rather than Westminster machinations
Starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500
Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green in the 68th running of the Great American Race.