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Old Navy turns to retail, entertainment vet to invigorate turnaround

Michael Francis has led marketing at Walmart, Target and Dreamworks and is now taking newly created roles at Gap Inc. and its value brand.

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May 6 • 8:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • retaildive.com
CVS blows past estimates, hikes outlook as insurance business outperforms

All of the health-care giant's business segments, including its insurer Aetna, its retail pharmacy and health services unit, surpassed expectations.

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May 6 • 6:31 AM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires

After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.

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May 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
OpenAI founder details partying with Elon Musk before parting ways

OpenAI President Greg Brockman told the jury about an explosive meeting with Musk days after celebratory drinks at the Tesla CEO's 'haunted mansion.'

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May 5 • 3:57 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
reMarkable Paper Pure leaks as a cheaper e-ink tablet with a 3-week runtime

With the reMarkable Paper Pure, the manufacturer will soon be launching a more affordable e-ink tablet with stylus. The e-note is now listed in advance by a retailer, who reveals the most important details about the Paper Pure.

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May 5 • 3:39 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6 headphones with pre-orders

A massive leak on Amazon UK and Germany has revealed the Sony Xperia 1 VIII ahead of schedule. The listings detail a June 26 release date, new colors, 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, a new telephoto lens, and a launch bundle. With prices starting at £1,728, Sony's next flagship faces scrutiny over a significant price hike compared to the Xperia 1 VII.

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May 5 • 11:28 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
The scientist designing a tailored attack on glioblastoma

At UCLA, Dr. David Nathanson develops drugs that target the unique biology of glioblastoma, offering new hope for patients with this aggressive cancer.

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • uclahealth.org
Sip a cocktail, enjoy some live entertainment and help make a new story shine

It’s time for another Cocktails Under the Stars. For a third year, Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (FPCTA) is hosting it’s annual fundraiser May 15!

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May 5 • 7:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • whnt.com
U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Business Delegation at 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia

U.S. EMBASSY SUPPORTS TUNISIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION AT 2026 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier U.S. investment event, connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to make deals happen. Media Note TUNIS, May 5, 2026 – U.S. Embassy Tunis is pleased to support a delegation of 11 Tunisian companies traveling to the United States to participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, Maryland, May 3-6, 2026. The Summit is an opportunity for these dynamic entrepreneurs to establish new connections and explore business and investment opportunities in the United States. This year, three Tunisian women entrepreneurs and members of the delegation representing Spiraw and Sotetel were accepted into the Select Global Women in Tech year-long mentoring program which will kick off at the summit. Since 2022, more than 50 Tunisian entrepreneurs in fields ranging from e-gaming, robotics, software engineering, coding, online fashion, and green tech have participated in SelectUSA Investment Summits, where they have taken their businesses to the next level. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides economic development organizations (EDOs) with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has attracted tens of thousands of companies and economic development representatives, generating over $250 billion in new investment projects that support more than 125,000 jobs across the United States and its territories. The previous SelectUSA Investment Summit saw record-breaking numbers with more than 5,500 participants, including EDOs from 54 U.S. states and territories and over 2,700 business investors from 100+ countries, including Tunisia. The following Tunisian businesses will take part in this year’s SelectUSA delegation: AquaDeep – Revolutionizes aquaculture with AI-powered monitoring solutions, including a real-time larva counting system and a SaaS platform for environmental monitoring. The company is expanding operations across Tunisia, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Bouraoui Group – Specializes in event venues, hospitality experiences, innovative real estate development, and technology driven customer solutions. The business develops experience- focused and tech enabled lifestyle destinations that combine entertainment, culture, retail, and smart services, and is seeking international partners to co-develop hospitality, PropTech, smart retail, and experiential digital projects. Digital Cook – Builds HR and recruitment software solutions, including HRMS, ATS, and custom tools that streamline hiring, employee management, and talent development. It provides custom software, system integration, and scalable HR platforms for SMEs, large enterprises, and recruitment agencies seeking efficient, user-friendly ways to manage their workforce and improve recruitment. El Kanaouet – Provides high-quality and low-cost hydraulic infrastructure for the supply and distribution of drinking water. The company manufactures prestressed concrete structures based on current technological developments in the field and trends in integrated and digitalized management. El Kanaouet aims to enter the U.S. market with its production of centrifugal prestressed concrete pipes and other technical products and services. Fluoink Nanotechnologies – A deep‑tech startup developing next‑generation antimicrobial additives for paints, coatings, and industrial materials, enabling everyday surfaces to act as long‑lasting barriers against harmful bacteria and pathogens without changing their appearance or performance. Mare Custos – A subsea robotics company specializing in ROV-based underwater inspection services for offshore energy, ports, and marine infrastructure, using high-precision imaging, PAUT, and NDT to inspect structures in challenging conditions. SmartMed SA – A fast-growing digital health company operating in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, offering an integrated ecosystem that helps patients book appointments (MedPro), enables clinics to digitize workflows and EMRs (MedLink), and supports targeted digital marketing for healthcare and pharma (MedAds). With millions of appointments and users, SmartMed has become a leading e-health platform in North Africa. Sototel – Builds telecommunications networks and services, including fixed, radio, and mobile networks. Sototel focuses on technological innovation and continuous improvement, providing high-value-added digital solutions. SOTUPRIN HGE – Specializes in manufacturing household electrical appliances under the brand HGE and OEM. Expanded from the local market to North Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Spiraw by Food4Future – Designs and manufactures smart, AI-powered cultivation systems allowing individuals and businesses to grow fresh, highly nutritious food – starting with spirulina – directly at the point of consumption. Combining patented hardware, controlled-environment agriculture, and a connected app with an AI assistant, Spiraw aims to decentralize food production and create a new category at the intersection of agri-tech, consumer health, and smart home ecosystems. WaterSec (Istidama) – A climate-tech startup that uses IoT, AI, and smart sensors to help high consumption facilities (such as industries, hotels, and commercial buildings) monitor water use in real time, detect leaks, and optimize consumption. The company’s digital platform turns raw water data into alerts and actionable insights, making water management more transparent, proactive, and sustainable. Learn more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit at https://www.selectusasummit.us/. Follow live developments from the summit on X at https://x.com/SelectUSA.

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May 5 • 4:55 AM EDT • Business • tn.usembassy.gov
Microsoft Details Phishing Campaign Targeting 35,000 Users Across 26 Countries

Microsoft disclosed a credential theft campaign targeting 35,000+ users at 13,000+ organizations across 26 countries.

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May 5 • 2:35 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
‘This is going to change the rest of our lives’: New book details personal politics of race & gender

MS NOW’s Lawrence O'Donnell talks with distinguished law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw about her new book, "Backtalker: An American Memoir," and what she learned during the Supreme Court confirmation of Clarence Thomas, the George Floyd protests, and the return of Donald Trump.

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May 4 • 11:23 PM EDT • Politics • ms.now
Muscle Shoals leaders say sports complex will happen but details are limited

A community divided over whether it should be the home to a new sports complex.

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May 4 • 11:01 PM EDT • Sports • waff.com
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Blakeman to meet with Trump to discuss his campaign for governor

He declined to go into detail about whether he planned to ask Trump for help to fundraise for his underdog campaign.

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May 4 • 9:35 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
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Take-Two CEO Says Console Players Are Core Consumers for Rockstar

Take-Two's CEO has stated that console players are core consumers for Rockstar and GTA 6. Here are more details.

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May 4 • 4:13 PM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Feeding Texas celebrates Healthy Texan Week, highlights nutrition pilot

Feeding Texas and health-care partners kicked off Healthy Texan Week by highlighting a new pilot program providing medically tailored meals to Texans with chronic conditions.

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May 4 • 4:12 PM EDT • Health • kxan.com
FDA details Class I catheter recall due to safety risk

The FDA first shared a warning about this issue back in April. Now, the agency has shared a critical update.

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May 4 • 3:57 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards are back! Show details

The Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards will honor top athletes on May 28 at the SoFi Center. Get event details.

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May 4 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • palmbeachpost.com
iOS 26.5 adds beautiful wallpapers for your iPhone, here’s what’s new

iOS 26.5‘s new Pride wallpaper actually comes in 11 colorful variations, plus a custom option for creating your own. Here are the details.

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May 4 • 2:33 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Dolly Parton details health issues, 'still got some healing to do'

Dolly Parton revealed on social media that she's been suffering from various health issues in recent years, including chronic kidney stones.

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May 4 • 2:33 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Forza Horizon 6's Full Resolution & FPS Details Revealed For Xbox Series X|S

All the visual & performance info you need

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May 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
USDA Issues Nationwide Health Alert For Contaminated Frozen Pizzas As Salmonella Risk Spreads Across Major Retail Brands

A major food safety alert is raising concern across the United States after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a nationwide health alert for

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May 4 • 11:41 AM EDT • Health • nbsla.ca
Digital Archive Reveals How Research Agencies Fund Scientific Projects

A new digital archive developed by Northwestern scientists reveals how state-supported research funding agencies cooperate with the scientific community to decide to fund scientific research projects and support scientific innovation, as detailed in a recent study.

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May 4 • 10:34 AM EDT • Science • news.feinberg.northwestern.edu
Tennessee approves $280M Neyland Entertainment District, new G10 garage

University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approved construction of Neyland Entertainment District and new G10 parking garage. Here are details.

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May 4 • 10:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • knoxnews.com
Fast 15: Justin Macedo - Talk Business & Politics

Justin Macedo was 23 when he purchased the outdoor retail business he had joined the day after graduating from Farmington High School. He started at Uncle Sam’s Safari Outfitters in...

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May 4 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Introducing Autodesk for Small Business for the small businesses shaping Design and Make

Autodesk for Small Business launches with a new hub, flexible access, and pricing tailored to small Design and Make teams.

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May 4 • 9:56 AM EDT • Business • adsknews.autodesk.com
Chicago's best restaurants for business 2026

Whether you're looking for a power lunch, a steakhouse splurge or a cocktail that extends the conversation, we’ve got you covered.

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May 4 • 9:45 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Small business confidence surges as Trump tax cuts deliver ‘blockbuster’ job growth

Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to tout President Donald Trump’s small business agenda, highlight job growth from tax cuts and detail a crackdown on $22B in suspected fraud.

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May 4 • 9:02 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
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Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt ‌to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why negotiations with Washington over two proposed agreements have stalled.

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May 4 • 8:51 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Zambia Says US Health Deal Must Be Uncoupled From Minerals Access

LUSAKA, May 4 (Reuters) - Zambia's government said on ⁠Monday ⁠that it opposed a U.S. ⁠attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why negotiations with Washington over two ‌proposed agreements have stalled. Zambia's Foreign ‌Minister ...

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May 4 • 8:51 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Pixel 11 leak reveals new camera hardware, Tensor G6 details, more specs

A major leak has just revealed virtually every important detail about the Pixel 11 series including a breakdown of Tensor...

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May 4 • 8:35 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
NRF | Highlighting tools for small business retailers this National Small Business Week

NRF’s Small Retail Business Hub provides resources for small businesses to thrive year-round

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May 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • nrf.com
MIT scientists finally reveal the hidden structure of a mysterious high-tech material

For decades, relaxor ferroelectrics have powered everything from medical ultrasounds to sonar systems, yet their inner atomic structure remained a mystery—until now. Researchers have finally mapped their three-dimensional structure in unprecedented detail, uncovering hidden patterns in how electric charges are arranged at the nanoscale. The breakthrough not only challenges long-standing assumptions about how these materials behave but also allows scientists to refine the models used to design them.

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May 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen $56B eBay offer: 'An opportunity to build a much larger business'

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss details of the company's offer to buy eBay for $56 billion, the rationale behind the offer, how the combined company would rival Amazon, and more.

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May 4 • 7:23 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
GameStop Proposes Acquiring eBay for $55 Billion

Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.

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May 4 • 5:03 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
State officials, lawmakers press for delay on WakeMed/Atrium deal

After initial media reports detailed the proposed combination of the Raleigh- and Charlotte-based systems, Wake County commissioners may move to slow down decision-making.

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May 4 • 4:13 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
SBA Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year: CT RUN CO. (Ridgefield Running Co. LLC)

CT RUN CO. is a specialty retailer focused on footwear, apparel and accessories for walking, running and everyday use. The company operates three locations and provides personalized fitting services and […]

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May 4 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
SBA Microenterprise Business of the Year: Troy Anthony Fashion

Troy Anthony Fashion provides tailoring, alterations and custom garment services, combining style and function to meet everyday needs through thoughtful design and skilled craftsmanship. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the company […]

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May 4 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)

The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.

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May 4 • 3:59 AM EDT • Health • impactfunding.substack.com
Enquirer announces winners, details of 2026 High School Sports Awards

The Cincinnati Enquirer announces the fall and winter sports winners for the 2026 High School Sports Awards. Here's what all honorees need to know.

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May 4 • 12:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Winx Health has tripled its retail revenue in the last three months. Now, it’s launching into Walmart

Winx Health, a women's health startup, is continuing its push into more U.S. doors through a partnership with Walmart.

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May 4 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • modernretail.co
Detroit Pistons Second Round Opponent Now Set

Detroit Pistons Round 2 opponent revealed as Cavaliers take control of Game 7. Full playoff schedule and matchup details.

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May 3 • 10:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Political violence is reshaping who runs’: Report details threats to LGBTQ+ candidates

More than half of candidates changed how they campaigned due to safety concerns, limiting visibility and voter engagement.

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May 3 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
A New Atlas Reveals Hidden Details of The Human Body Like Never Before

A new gold standard in medical imaging?

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May 3 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Broncos map proposed entertainment zone, parking and tailgate park for Burnham Yard

The verbal fireworks didn’t begin until the second hour of a meeting that began by passing around a peace pipe.

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May 3 • 8:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • denverpost.com
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Life after basic income: More savings, but back to working two jobs

Cepia Harper, 43, received $850 a month between 2022 and 2024. She earned a new teaching certification, but is back at a part-time retail job.

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May 3 • 5:07 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
iOS 27 Camera Leaks: Every New AI Feature Revealed

Leaked iOS 27 features point to camera-first AI; business card capture can save contact details automatically, signaling broader device plans.

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May 3 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • geeky-gadgets.com
New retailers, restaurants coming to Strip

Five new retailers and restaurants are slated to open this spring at the massive BLVD shopping center on the Las Vegas Strip.

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May 3 • 1:00 AM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com
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How States and Communities Can Strengthen Student Mental Health Supports

A guide details three pillars for strengthening school-based mental health services. Read its recommendations for state and local leaders.

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Bizfeed: New retailers, restaurants planned for Strip, more

Plus, former Las Vegas-based Nothing Bundt Cakes will be acquired by private equity firm KKR for over $2 billion.

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May 2 • 10:59 PM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com
A Look At WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) Valuation As Genies Partnership Expands 3D Avatar Opportunities

WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) recently announced a partnership with AI avatar company Genies to bring its English platform characters into interactive 3D chat experiences, digital collectibles, and creator tailored avatar tools. See our latest analysis for WEBTOON Entertainment. The Genies partnership arrives after a sharp pickup in momentum, with WEBTOON Entertainment’s 30-day share price return of 35.79% and 7-day return of 18.96% lifting the latest price to $13.24. The 1-year total...

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Why eBay, in Its Latest Incarnation, Is a Takeover Target for GameStop

A focus on collectibles could make the online marketplace a match for the videogame retailer.

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May 2 • 7:20 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Google explains why Android AICore occasionally takes up more storage

AI are inherently large, but Google now has a more detailed explanation of why Android AICore storage occasionally spikes.

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Global entertainment brand plans unique new experience at Mall of Georgia

Bandai Namco, a global leader in entertainment and collectibles, is continuing its U.S. retail expansion with the opening this summer of a new ONE PIECE CARD GAME Official Shop at

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What time does the BTS concert start? Details on schedule at Sun Bowl

Here's what to know about tonight's schedule for the BTS concert at the Sun Bowl.

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May 2 • 12:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • elpasotimes.com
78-year-old furniture retailer closes business, plans bankruptcy

The home and office furniture retailer, which opened its business 78 years ago, is ceasing operations and plans to file for bankruptcy.

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The politics of Trump's ballroom

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Trump was about a half-hour into his second speech of the day, musing about the danger he faced last week at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “Saturday night, it was good for one thing. People are loving my ballroom now,” Trump told a crowd last night. “That’s the only thing. They love my ballroom.” Ever since he was hustled off stage at the Washington Hilton last week, after an attempted shooter breached the dinner’s security perimeter and sent guests diving to the floor, the president has argued that the incident is proof for why his White House ballroom is needed. Only his planned $400 million, 90,000-square-foot project, Trump has reasoned, can keep a president truly safe at major events. It’s true that a bunch of GOP lawmakers have jumped on board with new legislation and words of support for Trump’s project. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Rand Paul and other prominent Republicans went on TV to talk about the need for a ballroom. But as we reported at The Washington Post this week, “people” aren’t really changing their minds on Trump’s ballroom. A new Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that most Americans still oppose the ballroom project: 56 percent against it versus 28 percent in favor. The numbers are the same as a poll from last year, the Post’s polling whiz Scott Clement found. Other new polls have found similar margins, too. “I’m just not a giant fan, especially of extravagance,” one independent voter told me. “I mean, in the era we’re in right now, given how much people are struggling, it just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me to spend $400 million on a ballroom.” How we got here The Washington Post has followed Trump’s ballroom project very closely. (My colleague Jonathan Edwards may have written the most total words of any reporter about the project; I may be second.) The project exploded as a national issue after Trump tore down the White House’s East Wing after initially promising not to touch it.1 Historic preservationists sued, and about a month ago, a federal judge ordered a halt to ballroom construction.2 The only way the ballroom could proceed, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled, was if Congress explicitly authorized Trump’s plans. (An appeals court has stayed Leon’s order for now.) The judge’s ruling raised an obvious question: would Congress authorize the project? Keep in mind, “authorization” doesn’t mean that Congress needs to necessarily fund the planned $400 million project; they could just sign off on the private donations that Trump has solicited to pay for the ballroom.3 But GOP lawmakers really didn’t want to talk about the ballroom, we reported at The Post just a few weeks ago. One major reason was the ballroom’s bad polling — not a small detail with many of their own midterm elections looming. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident, and Trump’s advocacy, may have changed the political conversation around the ballroom. As this week’s polling shows, it doesn’t seem to have affected the fundamental questions surrounding the project. To put it another way, voters still say that cost-of-living concerns are top-of-mind heading into the midterms. Some Republican and independent voters have told me that they see the ballroom as a vanity project that will help Trump but do nothing for their own lives. It might not help Republicans that Trump has dismissed some of the cost-of-living concerns. He’s described “affordability” as a buzzword manufactured by Democrats whose policies helped cause inflation. “They’ve got one good line of bullshit,” Trump said in his first speech yesterday, delivered at a Florida retirement community known as The Villages. Thanks for reading Dan Diamond's newsletter! Subscribe for free to stay up-to-date on my work. Subscribe Speaking of Trump’s speeches… I’m down in Florida because it’s my “duty week” as a White House reporter — basically, I follow the president wherever he goes. (And then hand the baton off to one of my Washington Post colleagues next week.) As part of my duty week, I’ve spent a few days covering the White House’s reaction to Saturday’s attempted shooting, including officials’ review of the security protocols to protect the president. Trump was restrained in the wake of the incident, addressing the nation from the White House briefing room about the need for peaceful dialogue and trying to lower the temperature. But he’s clearly been itching to get back out of the White House, and I was curious to hear how his Florida speeches would go. And — to my ears — it was an unburdened Trump. Not the one we saw Saturday night in the White House briefing room, but the one we witnessed on the campaign trail in 2024. Loose, dropping profanities, mocking everyone, including members of his team. “We have a man here who knows more about Medicaid, Medicare, medical crap than any human being. Where’s Dr. Oz? Where the hell are you, stand up,” Trump said, referring to Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “It’s the most boring trip I’ve ever made. He’s telling me about Medicare, Medicaid. All I want to do is take care of you, I don’t care. I said, ‘You work out the details.’” I wrote up the speech, as Trump headed to West Palm Beach to deliver more remarks a few hours later. The White House didn’t like my story. Their rapid-response team called it the work of a “total loser”4 and “a miserable TDS-ridden moron.” You can be the judge of whether it’s a fair story or the product of someone afflicted with “TDS.” (The White House’s shorthand for “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”) I’ve pasted the story below with a gift link, meaning that you don’t need to be a Washington Post subscriber to read it. It might prompt you for an email address, though. Meanwhile, I’ll be down in Florida for the rest of the weekend, covering the president. It’s TBD whether those stories will be deemed TDS-afflicted, too. 1 Jonathan details the past six months of ballroom fallout, reactions and the implications for executive authority here. I also had a great time talking about Trump’s ballroom and other projects with Australia’s ABC News Daily on a podcast this week. 2 The judge allowed underground construction and national security-related work to continue. But that hasn’t been enough for Trump, who says the ballroom itself is essential for his protection. 3 The ballroom donors include companies like Palantir, Google and Amazon. For transparency, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post, where I work. No one has ever interfered with our team’s coverage of the ballroom or our mentions of Amazon or Bezos, and if that changed, I’d speak out. 4 To be fair, I’ve spent the morning working on stories and writing this Substack post rather than enjoying the beautiful Florida weather. So they may be onto something about who’s winning and who’s losing.

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May 2 • 10:34 AM EDT • Politics • dandiamond.substack.com
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Mobican expands entertainment line and product mix for U.S market

Mobican broadens its product portfolio with new entertainment units and adjusts designs to capture more u.s. retail buyers from its new Montreal facility.

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May 2 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • designerstoday.com
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Full Card: Ringwalk Times

Inoue vs. Nakatani ringwalk times, full fight card, DAZN broadcast details, and everything you need for the all-Japanese undisputed super bantamweight title showdown.

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Philadelphia-area sports bars, retailers prepare for packed playoff weekend

With multiple high-profile sporting events on the schedule, local businesses say they are bracing for a full day of customers.

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May 1 • 11:58 PM EDT • Sports • 6abc.com
Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats

GOP-led states are rushing to take advantage of the Supreme Court’s decision to curtail the Voting Rights Act with new maps that could end the careers of several Black Democratic House members.

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May 1 • 8:09 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Player Availability Report: #SKCvSEA

Player Availability Report is SportingKC.com’s look at the latest status updates around the team ahead of upcoming matches and is presented by Saint Luke’s. All details listed are from the league’s official Player Status Report that is submitted the day prior to the match. Sporting Kansas City returns home this

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Microsoft details Windows 11 improvements it brought to Windows 11 in April

Over the last few weeks, Windows 11 received plenty of much-needed fixes and improvements, and Microsoft has now recapped them all.

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May 1 • 4:56 PM EDT • Technology • neowin.net
New details, renderings obtained for Neyland Entertainment District at Tennessee

Tennessee will break ground on the Neyland Entertainment District in summer 2026. Here's everything you need to know about the $280 million project.

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May 1 • 3:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • knoxnews.com
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Watch Out For Those Fees

Obviously, going to print with piddly retail squabbles is the stuff of hacks. But I’m hacky enough, and still stunned enough by the upselling tactics, that I just gotta share. I’ve previously noted that some power people here at Defector have occasionally suggested I try to write regularly about food, because they think I’m a…

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James Bond Is Officially Back, and This Month's New Release Looks Phenomenal

Years later, James Bond officially returns this month with a new release, 007 First Light. Catch up on all the details here.

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May 1 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • collider.com
Price war: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to $1,699

Apple retailers are embroiled in a MacBook Pro price war this weekend, offering a $200 discount on the 1TB M5 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB of memory.

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May 1 • 12:14 PM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Immersive and magical retail experiences at Broadway at the Beach for summer 2026

The Cloak and Wand is expected to open June 1, welcoming customers into a whimsical world of witchcraft and wizardry.

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May 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
JAKKS Pacific Balances Q1 Headwinds, Builds Toward Entertainment-Driven Year

Retail caution lingers as Mario, Disney, and licensing fuel the pipeline.

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May 1 • 7:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • toybook.com
Kingdom Come devs respond to Lord of the Rings game rumour: "I cannot disclose details but I can tell it is a huge, immersive RPG"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developers Warhorse Studios are refusing to confirm or deny a rumour that they're making a Lord of the Rings game for Embracer.

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iPhone Ultra Leak: Why Apple’s 4.5mm Foldable Design Changes Everything

Leaked iPhone Ultra design details reveal a record 4.5mm thickness, creaseless 7.8" display, and A20 chip. Coming later this year.

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Alliance Entertainment Relaunches 'Movies Unlimited' Retail Platform Targeting Collectors

Alliance Entertainment has relaunched “Movies Unlimited” into a collector-led, platform selling classic movies and TV show seasons across DVD, 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc, and Blu-ray. The platform is structured to drive higher-margin revenue growth, build durable brand equity, and scale efficiently without proportional increases in operating complexity or cost, according to Alliance. The platform’s redesign … Continue reading "Alliance Entertainment Relaunches ‘Movies Unlimited’ Retail Platform Targeting Collectors"

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Apr 30 • 7:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • mediaplaynews.com
Mariano Rivera On The Key To New York Yankees Winning World Series, Details Latest Business Venture

Mariano Rivera reveals the key to the New York Yankees winning a World Series this season in this one-on-one interview.

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Apr 30 • 7:43 PM EDT • Business • forbes.com
UT’s G10 garage could be demolished this summer if Neyland Entertainment District gets final approva

Students and longtime tailgaters express concerns about parking disruptions as $280 million project awaits Board of Trustees vote

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Apr 30 • 6:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • wvlt.tv
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Neyland Entertainment District: New renderings detail development plans

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Apr 30 • 6:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • wate.com
UT’s G10 garage could be demolished this summer if Neyland Entertainment District gets final approval

For longtime tailgaters, the potential loss of G10 represents more than just a parking disruption.

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Valencia Town Center Announces New Dining, Entertainment, Lifestyle Destinations

In a significant expansion of its retail and dining portfolio, Centennial has announced a wave of ten new openings at Valencia Town Center that will bring fresh experiences and increased economic...

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Apr 30 • 5:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • scvnews.com
Mobican expands entertainment line and product mix for U.S market

Mobican broadens its product portfolio with new entertainment units and adjusts designs to capture more u.s. retail buyers from its new Montreal facility.

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Neyland Entertainment District: New renderings detail development plans

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A meeting agenda from the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees revealed the latest renderings of the planned Neyland Entertainment District. Tennessee Athletics plans…

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Apr 30 • 3:31 PM EDT • Entertainment • wate.com
Registered nurses, allies to demand Maine Health cancel contract with Palantir Technologies

Maine Medical Center registered nurses will hold a press conference on Friday, May 1 in Portland to demand Maine Health cancel its contract with Palantir Technologies. Joined by their allies in the Purge Palantir campaign, nurses will detail why leaders of Maine’s public institutions and health care organizations should refuse collaborations with the surveillance software giant.

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Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware update

Apple has just released brand new firmware for users of AirPods Pro 3. Here are the details on what to expect.

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Apr 30 • 2:18 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Amazon to televise 3 marquee Duke basketball games as part of landmark deal

Duke is entering into a first-of-its-kind enterprise partnership with Amazon that also includes the retail giant and streaming service televising three marquee men's college basketball games next season.

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Apr 30 • 11:59 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven Airs Next Wednesday - Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Tune in next Wednesday for Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven – here are all the details on how to watch.

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Apr 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Eric DeCosta details Ravens' response to Maxx Crosby setback

Jesse Minter reveals how the Baltimore Ravens navigate adversity and tough decisions, emphasizing adaptation and moving forward.

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Regions Bank Names Veteran Banker Amy Barrentine as Head of Regions Business Capital

Barrentine brings over 30 years of industry experience to lead teams delivering asset-based lending solutions to clients. Regions Bank on Thursday announced Amy Barrentine has been elevated to serve as head of Regions Business Capital , a specialty finance team within the bank’s Corporate Banking Group . Regions Bank announced veteran banker Amy Barrentine has been elevated to serve as head of Regions Business Capital, a specialty finance team within the bank’s Corporate Banking Group. An important competitive differentiator for Regions Bank, Regions Business Capital develops tailored services for companies at all stages of their life cycles. From managing periods of rapid growth, to navigating performance volatility, strategically leveraging acquisitions, to managing shareholder distributions, and more, Barrentine’s team specializes in helping clients build responsible growth and achieve clear goals. Examples of solutions provided by the team include: Asset-Based Lending :

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StanChart Sells Some Card Business to India Lender in Pullback

Standard Chartered Bank Plc has agreed to sell part of its Indian credit card business to Blackstone-backed Federal Bank Ltd., joining a slew of US and European lenders exiting the crowded retail segment dominated by local players.

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Apr 30 • 6:06 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
The 5 Most Interesting Analyst Questions From PENN Entertainment’s Q1 Earnings Call

PENN Entertainment’s first quarter was marked by strong performance in both its retail and interactive businesses, leading to a notable positive market react...

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Apr 30 • 1:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • stockstory.org
Downtown Owensboro hosting multi-day Derby celebration with shopping, entertainment

Downtown Owensboro is hosting a Kentucky Derby celebration today through Saturday, aiming to bring together local restaurants, retailers, and entertainment across multiple locations.

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Apr 30 • 1:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • owensborotimes.com
First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer

The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized contact zone that lets them destroy dangerous cells without harming their neighbors. Now, scientists have captured this process in unprecedented detail, revealing a hidden world of molecular choreography.

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Apr 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update

PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.

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Apr 29 • 7:24 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Cole Allen case reveals Secret Service failures that could have led to tragedy

New details about alleged gunman Cole Allen's dash into the White House correspondents' dinner while President Trump and other Cabinet officials were in attendance has raised hard questions for the U.S. Secret Service.

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Apr 29 • 5:05 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Apple's AI Smart Glasses Likely to Support Hand Gesture Controls

Apple is developing a set of AI smart glasses to rival products like the Meta Ray-Bans, and MacRumors has learned a few more details about Apple's work on the device from an inside source. The AI glasses will include two cameras. A high-resolution camera will be included for capturing photos and videos that can be shared on social media and used like iPhone photos. A second lower-resolution wide-angle lens will read hand gestures and provide visual input for Siri.

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Apr 29 • 4:23 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Packers News: Jayden Reed contract extension details drop

Green Bay receiver Jayden Reed received $20 million in full guarantees on his $50.25 million deal

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Apr 29 • 3:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Palm Springs businesses feel strain during festival season, calling for action

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Palm Springs business owners are raising concerns about the economic impact of festival season, saying the annual influx of visitors doesn’t translate into local spending. While hotels and large-scale event industries benefit, many retailers report slower sales as visitors spend most of their time at festival grounds outside the city.

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New court filing details timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

A Secret Service officer saw a shotgun-wielding suspect fire his weapon toward the stairs that led to a hotel ballroom where President Donald Trump, members of his Cabinet and some of the nation’s top journalists had gathered Saturday for the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, federal prosecutors alleged in a new court filing Wednesday.

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Motorola Razr Fold officially costs $1,899 in the US, available in May

The Razr Fold’s details and pricing are officially out from behind the curtain, and Motorola has confirmed pre-orders will open...

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Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ might have several lights as laptop animation surfaces [Video]

Google's new "Pixel Glow" feature has shown up in code with a few more details, including how many lights it has.

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Northwood University Celebrates 2026 Class of Outstanding Business Leaders

Gala honors achievement, raises scholarship funds, and inspires students to pursue lives of meaning, leadership, and earned success Northwood University celebrated five honorees whose vision and leadership have transformed industries and communities on Saturday, April 18, during the 46th Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. The gala brought together honorees, alumni, students, donors, and university leaders for a signature event rooted in Northwood’s mission to develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress. This year’s honorees represented an array of industries, including entertainment, entrepreneurship, construction, manufacturing, motorsports, and automotive retail. “Outstanding Business Leader Awards is one of the most meaningful traditions at Northwood University,” said Dr. Kent MacDonald. “It gives our students the opportunity to learn directly from leaders who have built exceptional careers through vision, perseverance, personal responsibility, and service to others. What makes these honorees special is that their impact reaches far beyond business success. They create jobs, strengthen communities, open doors for others, and lead with purpose. They remind our students that free enterprise, when guided by character and integrity, can be a powerful force for good.” Since 1981, the Outstanding Business Leader Awards have recognized exceptional business leadership while supporting student opportunity through the Outstanding Business Leader Endowed Scholarship Fund. Prior to the gala, honorees met with Northwood students during a roundtable conversation designed to give students direct access to first-hand mentorship and career insight. The student-centered experience continued that evening, as each honoree was formally introduced by a Northwood student selected through a competitive process that drew more than 50 applicants this year. The experience reflects Northwood’s emphasis on learning through experience and providing students with meaningful opportunities to build confidence, connections, and professional momentum before graduation. The following honorees and presenters were featured at this year’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala: Paul A. Glantz, chairman and CEO, EH Real Estate LLC; chairman emeritus, Emagine Entertainment Inc., was introduced by Kennedy Williams, a marketing communications and automotive aftermarket management student from Farmington Hills, Michigan. They are pictured with Gala Emcee Steve Madincea (far left) and Northwood University President Kent MacDonald. Jennifer Tenaglia Panning ’92, president, Artisan Tile Inc., was introduced by Karley Baker, a finance and marketing student from Washington Township who is enrolled in Northwood’s four-year bachelor/MBA track. Danny Sullivan, 1985 Indianapolis 500 champion, 1988 IndyCar World champion, and 1994 Rolex 24 at Daytona champion, was introduced by Max Hart, an automotive marketing and management student from Cheboygan, Michigan. Reagan Cordes, a sales management student from Davison, Michigan, is pictured introducing Linzie Venegas, chief operating officer of Ideal Group, who was unable to attend the gala. Larry Zinn, executive general manager of Warren Henry Auto Group and a 2008 Northwood alumnus, was honored to accept the Outstanding Business Leader Award on behalf of his father, Warren Henry Zinn ‘77, who was unable to attend Saturday’s gala. Larry Zinn was introduced by Bella Smylie, a data analytics student from Clare, Michigan. “This gala is about more than recognizing business excellence; it’s also about investing in students and reinforcing the relationships that make Northwood special,” said Advancement Vice President Murray Kyte. “We celebrate leaders whose lives reflect The Northwood Idea while raising scholarship funds to invest in students whose ambition, character, and entrepreneurial spirit reflect the values Northwood seeks to advance.” “During my time at Northwood, I’ve been fortunate to experience things I never could have imagined,” said Baker, who added she was honored to form a meaningful connection with her Outstanding Business Leader honoree. “…Northwood builds a network that stretches far beyond these walls, one shaped by shared values, a belief in free enterprise, and a conviction that business, done right, can change lives.” To learn more about this year’s honorees and gala sponsors, visit the Outstanding Business Leaders Awards webpage at www.northwood.edu/advancement/signature-events/outstanding-business-leader-awards/. Share this page

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'Korean Messiah': Book details how North Korea historically intertwined politics and faith

Christianity was so dominant in Pyongyang that the city was known as the "Jerusalem of the East."

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Apr 29 • 8:02 AM EDT • Politics • wbur.org
My first 32er mountain bike test ride suggests the hype is outrunning the tech. But not for long.

My first 32er test ride felt great. Still, the big-wheel bikes aren't perfect and won't be for everyone.

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How governor candidates Ramaswamy, Acton want to fix Ohio's mental health crisis

Both frontrunners for governor want to improve Ohio's mental health care system, and each has a vision for a better state, but neither outlined detailed plans for how they would accomplish these goals.

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