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Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands

Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect

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Aug 27 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading

There is new 'Fable' combat circulating, which does not look great for the Xbox game, but there is more context needed than what's being shown.

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Aug 27 • 10:08 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Building the workforce your health system will need in 2027

Healthcare organizations are projected to face about 1.9 million job openings each year through 2034, driven by growing demand and the need to replace

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Aug 27 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • beckersbehavioralhealth.com
To match Denmark’s public health, we need more than its vaccine model

There are plenty of lessons the U.S. should take from countries such as Denmark, but vaccine policy is not one of them.

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Aug 27 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Examining LGBTQ+ Adults’ Experiences with Health Care Costs and Access

This report examines how LGBTQ+ adults' experiences with health care costs and access compare to those of non-LGBTQ+ adults, finding that LGBTQ+ adults face significantly greater challenges affording and accessing care.

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Aug 27 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • kff.org
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Predicting the 38 roster moves Broncos will make this weekend

The Broncos will need to make 38 moves to get down to a 53-man roster. We predict each move here.

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Aug 27 • 9:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Say ’Hello’ to family connection at the Children's Museum

Artistic exploration doesn’t always need a complicated brief or detailed description. Sometimes a simple word will suffice.

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Aug 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegoldentranscript.com
Is Germany benefitting yet from the crisis in US research?

Science|Business - Table.Media partnershipScience|Business has partnered with Table.Media, a leading source of news about higher education and research in Germany. Each week, we are publishing one of each other’s stories to give readers an even broader range of insight into R&D policy across Europe.Drawing over 500 participants, the German Academic International Network conference in San Francisco brings together researchers, universities, scientific organisations and policymakers in the US as part of an attempt to recruit international talent for Germany. It also serves as an annual barometer for the uncertainty triggered by the Trump administration’s science policies. As was the case last year, Germany’s political presence was unusually strong: federal lawmakers, nine state ministers of science and research, and federal research state secretary Marcus Pleyer all attended. Joybrato Mukherjee, president of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has observed a marked shift at US universities a year after the Trump administration began sweeping interventions: the initial state of "shock and paralysis" has given way to a strategic approach to the situation. Universities are seeking new funding sources, mounting legal challenges against interventions and opening themselves up more to international collaborations, including with Germany, he said. Early-career international researchers with expiring visas are considered particularly vulnerable. Germany is benefiting from increased demand among this pool of young talent; the country’s 1,000 Minds Plus programme, designed in part to lure German academics back home, has already filled up around one-third of its capacity. Meanwhile, Markus Blume, Bavaria’s science minister and current chair of the federal Conference of Science Ministers, sees an "enormous outflow of talent from the US." An increasing number of international researchers want to leave. Applications to Canada have risen by 42% January, and those to Europe by 32%. Meanwhile, the number of people drawn to the US is plummeting. "In this context, Germany must position itself as a prime destination offering reliable conditions, institutional stability and academic freedom, including through smart collaborations," Blume told Table.Briefings.“Darkest hour”At the get-together in San Francisco, the former president of the US National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, highlighted the gravity of the situation on the ground in a keynote address. She described the present moment as the "darkest hour for the US scientific system." At the same time, she said that cooperation should be maintained, especially during a crisis. Established researchers in the US are less likely to leave. Ulrike Malmendier, a former member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economist at Berkeley, explained why established researchers are not packing their bags and leaving the US in droves: working conditions and the concentration of talent at places like Berkeley and Stanford remain unparalleled. According to Peter-André Alt, managing director of the Wübben Foundation, which helps Germany attract international academics, political restrictions are not the only grievance voiced by US-based researchers. "There are evidently still many areas where, fortunately, unfettered research is possible," Alt told Table.Briefings. Instead, the primary complaint concerns the cost of living, which has "skyrocketed” to absurd levels. "Runaway inflation, like that currently seen in the US, is certainly no draw for young scientific talent,” he said. Return homeA growing number of early-career researchers from Germany appear to be considering a return home. Jörn Benzinger, who is responsible for recruiting early-career researchers from abroad at Ruhr University Bochum, reports numerous conversations with researchers who are taking a closer look at the German academic landscape."Germany has definitely moved more into the spotlight,” he said. States, university alliances and research organisations joined forces to recruit talent. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia were prominently represented, as were alliances such as the Berlin University Alliance and the University Alliance Ruhr. Benzinger sums up Germany’s approach with a new formula: "collaboration is the new competition." He notes that it is becoming increasingly difficult for individual universities to gain international visibility, while regional research ecosystems and collaborations are growing in importance. Afraid to leaveThe crisis in the US academic sector is also straining transatlantic research relations. Benzinger reports that some US-based researchers had to decline brief invitations to Germany because they could not be certain of being allowed to re-enter the US afterward.He considers the simple poaching of researchers to be the wrong approach; what is needed, he says, are "reliable offers and long-term partnerships."However, Green Party politician Ayşe Asar, who also attended the conference, sees a significant need for improvement, particularly regarding career paths in Germany.While lifetime professorships and academic freedom certainly make Germany attractive, young researchers also require predictable career paths, tenure-track positions and flatter hierarchies.

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Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Greenland research institutions halt new US collaborations citing mistrust

Although US President Donald Trump still harbours ambitions to take over Greenland, for US researchers his actions seem to have had the opposite effect. Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.Both institutions cite a mistrust of the US as a motivation for the decision. At the University of Greenland, the change of policy has already led to the rejection of specific proposals for new collaborations, rector Mari Kleist told Science|Business. “The reason is the changed political situation between the US and Kalaallit Nunaat [Greenland], and the uncertainty that the American interest in Kalaallit Nunaat has created,” she said.For the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, a partially state-funded environmental research institution, the decision was also prompted by a lack of trust in US intentions. In a July interview with local broadcaster KNR, director Josephine Nymand cited concerns about data ownership, US “influence operatives” and social media monitoring of researchers entering the US.The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has long collaborated with the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The policy change will not affect these existing partnerships but will apply to collaborations with new, “unknown” partners, Nymand said. At the University of Greenland, the policy is the same.The changes come amid proposals of severe cuts to the NSF, which would likely also see the US research presence in Greenland reduced. In spite of this, when asked about the Greenlandic policy change, the NSF remained optimistic of its continued presence in Greenland.“We are grateful to our partners in Greenland for their collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers. NSF remains committed to the long-term collaborations with Greenland that enable scientific research near communities and on Greenland’s ice sheet,” an NSF spokesperson told Science|Business.Fewer US researchers in GreenlandMost research published on Greenland is on natural science topics such as the cryosphere, ice dynamics, permafrost and climate change. In recent years, US researchers have been the most prolific publishers on Greenland.The US research presence in Greenland goes far beyond the capital of Nuuk, where the two research institutions are located. It includes the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, various projects in settlements and research stations along the coast, as well as research stations on the Greenland ice sheet itself.The largest of these sites, Summit Station, is located at the highest point of the Greenland ice sheet, about 3,200 metres above sea level, and since the 1980s it has been used for drilling cores out of the ice sheet. These ice cores provide valuable information on the global climate going back at least 100,000 years. About 30 kilometres from Summit Station, the Danish-led Greenland Ice-core Project (Grip), funded by the European Research Council, is also drilling ice cores. Although they initially competed, the relationship between the two research teams has “long been amiable,” Jørgen Peder Steffensen, a Danish researcher who has been part of Grip for more than 40 years, told Science|Business.However, since Trump took office in early 2025, Steffensen has noticed a reduction in US research in the country. “Several of our American partners did not make it into the field this year. Their field seasons were cancelled because they lacked the budget,” he said.He ascribed part of the reduction in US researchers to a renovation of Summit Station. “A very large share of NSF funding has gone into renewing the station. Money has been taken from research and allocated to rebuilding it,” he said.A report published in August by Arctic Hub confirms Steffensen's observations of fewer US researchers. It shows that US research publications on Greenland took a dip towards the end of the period spanning 2015 to 2024. In 2024, before Trump took office, the number of publications had fallen from an average of about 250 articles a year, to just 164, second behind Canada at 169.Data from the NSF logistics provider Battelle also shows a reduction in US research presence in Greenland in recent years. In 2023, Battelle counted 48 projects across 78 locations, but in 2025 that number had fallen to 40 projects across 38 locations. And while relations with US personnel in Greenland have remained strong, some tensions have arisen since Trump took office. “On a personal level, there is nothing. But it’s hanging in the air. It hangs unspoken,” Steffensen said.Cutting ties with US researchers entirely would come at a higher cost for the ice core researchers than the Nuuk-based institutions. To get cargo to and from their bases, both Grip and Summit Station rely on unique, ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 aircraft operated by the New York Air National Guard. Without these, maintaining a research base on the Greenland ice sheet would not be viable on current budgets, Steffensen said. “[If the Hercules planes were not available], we would have to think outside of the box. We would have to use smaller planes, and we would have to build a base closer to the coast. But staying in our current location would be too expensive and it would create a huge carbon footprint,” he said.Suspicious people in NuukIn her explanation of the severed US ties, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources director Josephine Nymand compared the decision to past situations when the institute had to cut ties with China and Russia, the latter due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And although the current situation is less severe, the comparison reflects the seriousness with which Nuuk sees the US threats. “From Greenland’s perspective, the US may not look so different from Russia right now: a much larger neighbouring power threatening to invade,” Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, a researcher of international politics in the Arctic at the Danish Institute for International Studies, told Science|Business. “From a European perspective, it is not a comparable situation, because we are entangled with the US on all possible fronts and do not want to destroy more than is absolutely necessary. But from Greenland’s side, there may well be a need to send a clear signal to the US,” she went on. Suspicions have been fuelled by instances of Trump-affiliated people in Greenland trying to persuade Greenlandic citizens to support a US takeover. The most prolific among them is Tom Dans, a former venture capitalist and pecan farmer who was appointed by Trump as the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission. Observers fear that he is now using research to achieve a US takeover.“Greenland is a small society with a small population, so when Americans with unclear affiliations wander around, trying to be good friends with people, and you don't know what they want, that creates mistrust. This probably played into the research institutions taking these drastic steps,” Mortensgaard said.Related articles:The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEU polar research melts into the backgroundAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateAnd although Greenland’s population is small at just 57,000, for Mortensgaard, it serves as a microcosm for the geopolitical situation as a whole: global powers fighting for their interests to the detriment of the common interest. Arctic research already suffered when collaborations with Russia broke down in 2022, she said, so a split with the US would be a serious hit to climate science.“The Arctic climate system does not respect borders or geopolitical divides. When collaboration across those lines suddenly becomes impossible, it is a huge problem for knowledge production,” she said. European alternatives?The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is funded partly by research grants from external sources like the NSF. To replace the US funding, the institute will have to look for alternative revenue sources, and Nymand said that she is looking to Europe for those. Aside from Denmark, of which Greenland is formally a part, she also noted increased interest in research collaborations from the UK, France and Switzerland. Kleist of the University of Greenland told Science|Business that it was too early to say if the severed US ties would lead to more collaborations with Europe. Meanwhile, Mortensgaard believed that the tensions in Arctic research could well leave room for closer European partnerships, or stronger links with Canada. “I spoke to Canadian researchers who had long-standing relationships with American colleagues and who collaborated with the US Navy, but who had gotten worried that their data on sea ice could be used if Trump suddenly decided to follow through on his threats of invading,” she said. “Like Canada, I think Greenland is considering creating closer ties to Europe and I think European capitals will be open to this,” she said.

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Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles

As console prices skyrocket, Xbox leader Asha Sharma has called for change in the way companies sell them.

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Aug 27 • 7:16 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Like Lindsay Clancy, I begged for help. Doctors didn't listen.

Like Lindsay Clancy, I knew something was wrong, but my words weren't enough to receive the health care I so desperately needed.

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Aug 27 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say

States must submit Rural Health Transformation Program progress reports to the federal government, but they aren’t required to proactively post those reports, or related information, publicly.

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Aug 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Republicans worry Trump’s midterms convention will flop

President Donald Trump has touted his one-of-a-kind midterm convention as the spectacle his party needs to reenergize voters and alter its political fortunes ahead of the midterms.

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Aug 27 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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UT San Antonio launches new undergraduate degree to address healthcare workforce needs in Texas

Students in the new Health Sciences program will be able to choose from six specialized tracks aligned with pre-professional pathways.

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Aug 27 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • news.utsa.edu
Oilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen

The Edmonton Oilers made a major move to try and shore up their goaltending, their biggest position of need, earlier this summer by signing veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen.Andersen, who has had a lengthy history of injury issues, is once again dealing with a setback that is going to make him unavailable for the first several […] The post Oilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 27 • 1:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Essex mental health trust's leaders need to improve, says CQC

It issues its latest report on an NHS trust under scrutiny at an inquiry into mental health deaths.

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Aug 27 • 1:12 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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Barry Manilow announces hiatus days after canceling third show

Barry Manilow has announced he needs to step away from the stage to recover after a busy summer tour. The 'Copacabana' crooner canceled three shows this month, citing 'technical difficulties' among other issues.

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Aug 26 • 6:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
‘There’s a whole process’: Bangor business owner highlights needle disposal challenges after patio incident

James Gallagher owns Bangin’ Whoopie in Bangor. He said he was first alerted to the person injecting drugs by a five-year-old and her grandmother.

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Aug 26 • 6:03 PM EDT • Business • wabi.tv
What do you need to know before Tapatío v Alebrijes?

Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca will be the stage where Tapatío will look to earn points away from home once again. Against Alebrijes, the Young Flock will have the chance to confirm its good form in ...

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Aug 26 • 3:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bill Gates Says AI Needs A Transition Plan. Business Doesn't Have One Either.

Bill Gates's new essay urges urgent global deliberation on AI, predicting a turbulent era where policy choices now will determine if it becomes an equalizer or a source of injustice.

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Aug 26 • 1:12 PM EDT • Business • forbes.com
What Lee Health patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance need to do before Jan. 1

Lee Health patients with UnitedHealthcare should review appointments, coverage options and continuity of care before Jan. 1, 2027, when Lee Health will no longer accept United as in-network.

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Aug 26 • 11:52 AM EDT • Health • gulfcoastnewsnow.com
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Add Genlock Support for Camera Syncing

Apple's new Mac mini and Mac Studio feature genlock support over USB-C, allowing users to precisely synchronize a display with a camera such as the iPhone 17 Pro, without the need for additional equipment. Apple's new Mac mini and Mac Studio feature genlock support over USB-C, allowing users to precisely synchronize a display with a camera such as the iPhone 17 Pro, without the need for additional equipment.

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Aug 26 • 10:25 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Bill Gates proposes major limits on AI development

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says there need to be significant limits placed on artificial intelligence or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good.

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Aug 26 • 10:09 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Without Trump’s name, Kennedy Center may need to be demolished, DOJ says

The Justice Department made the claim in a court filing in the saga over whether the president's name can be added to the cultural institution

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Aug 26 • 9:10 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Without Trump’s name, Kennedy Center may need to be demolished, DOJ says

The Justice Department made the claim in a court filing in the saga over whether the president's name can be added to the cultural institution

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Aug 26 • 9:10 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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No gym needed: scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle grafts

The team says ‘myografts’ could provide health benefits to those who cannot exercise easily, such as bedridden people.

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Aug 26 • 8:53 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
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15 L.A. comics you need to know now, according to club bookers

We've tapped the expertise of some of the city's most seasoned bookers from major comedy clubs to alt shows to bring us this list of 15 up-and-coming comics to watch.

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Aug 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Trump needs to get tough on China to get tough on Iran’s economy. He’s been reluctant to do that

The Trump administration appears to have landed on a fallback strategy in the Iran war after military strikes and negotiations failed to deliver victory: threats of very harsh economic sanctions.

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Aug 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Persona 4 Revival Hands-On: The New Stuff Still Needs to Be Dialed In, but It Remains Awesome at Its Core

In the pantheon of the Persona series, its fourth entry is held in high regard, and time will tell if Persona 4 Revival will prove to be the best of the bunch. The little bit I got to see is at least making it a pretty strong contender for that award, and it still very much feels like Persona 4. But anyone who has played it before knows it’s a very long game, so we will have to wait and see whether it's worth tuning in for or changing the channel.

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Aug 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
7 (free) events in Lancaster County this weekend, from a blues festival to block parties

Need a free — or cheap — way to spend your weekend?

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Aug 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Food industry’s next challenge: Building a future-ready science workforce

The future of the food system may depend on more than scientific breakthroughs and technological innovation. According to a new white paper from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the industry must also address a growing workforce challenge: ensuring food professionals have the skills needed to apply those innovations effectively.

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Aug 26 • 3:33 AM EDT • Science • foodingredientsfirst.com
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907 Sports: The northernmost football field in U.S. may need to be replaced soon

In this edition of 907 Sports, we speak with Barrow administrators about the eventual replacement of the football team’s iconic blue turf after nearly 20 years in the elements. Plus, we learn about the northernmost pep band in the U.S. and recount the trip to Utqiagvik from searching for polar bears to a polar bear plunge in the Arctic Ocean.

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Aug 26 • 2:10 AM EDT • Sports • alaskasnewssource.com
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‘He’s human’: Mason Miller’s rare mistake costs Padres against Pirates

The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about a rare mistake from closer Mason Miller cost the Padres a much needed victory.

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Aug 26 • 12:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Why Falcons must make trade with Bears for Gervon Dexter

NFL teams in need of a defensive tackle have suddenly found another option after Gervon Dexter Sr. of the Chicago Bears was added to the trade block . There should be a fair share of suitors for the 24-year-old. Dexter has appeared in 49 games, starting 33 of them since his arrival to Chicago in 2023. He started all 17 games in 2025, putting up 44 […] The post Why Falcons must make trade with Bears for Gervon Dexter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 25 • 11:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Astros Outslug Yankees in 9-7 Victory

The Astros took their first bite out the big apple on Tuesday Night, and it was a big one. Astros 9 Yankees 7. Game one of the post-Dana Brown era had a different feel with a much-needed result. Call it desperation, call it sharper focus, patience at the plate, or just unwavering […]

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Aug 25 • 10:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hoosier businesses need a stable world order, group says

Indiana companies export more than $68 billion of goods annually, while trade supports about 750,000 jobs in the state, according to the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

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Aug 25 • 10:18 PM EDT • Business • ibj.com
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Turmeric compound may protect blood vessels from diabetes damage

A compound found in turmeric may help protect blood vessels from some of the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes. In rats, curcumin reduced inflammation, improved cellular signaling, and restored vascular health to levels resembling those of nondiabetic animals. The results hint at a possible new way to reduce the long-term cardiovascular risks of diabetes, but human trials are still needed.

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Aug 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The Warhammer 40,000 August Update – Everything you need to know

New updates for points, maps, and detachments.

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Aug 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • warhammer-community.com
R.I. Governor McKee is 15 points down with 15 days to go

With just over two weeks to go until the Democratic primary, McKee would need something approaching a political miracle to come from behind and defeat challenger Helena Foulkes.

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Aug 25 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • bostonglobe.com
LeBron James’ $300M business deal has a surprising tie to former Lakers owner Mark Walter

LeBron found a clever way to turn future earnings into serious cash years before he needed it.

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Aug 25 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
Health Brief: Washington’s AI biosecurity gap

AI’s biological capabilities are advancing, but safeguards are needed to manage the risks

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Aug 25 • 4:32 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Hospital expanding mental health services with new inpatient care floor in Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Mental health care is an important resource for some people in Central Illinois, and for those who need care, there will soon be more opportunities to get help. OSF Sacr…

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Aug 25 • 4:22 PM EDT • Health • wcia.com
Forget 8 hours — new research reveals how much sleep adults really need
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Aug 25 • 3:50 PM EDT • Health • nypost.com
21 North Bay eateries receive $5,000 business grants

Started to help businesses hard-hit by the pandemic, the California Restaurant Foundation’s grants help pay for equipment, technology, employee training and other business needs.

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Aug 25 • 3:43 PM EDT • Business • pressdemocrat.com
AB 1776 would make things even harder for California small businesses

California small businesses need smart laws that help us make the most of today’s integrated digital tools and allow us to grow and compete — not radical policies that jeopardize our future.

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Aug 25 • 1:53 PM EDT • Business • ocregister.com
Crop health falls six weeks in a row

For six weeks in a row, Minnesota’s corn and soybean health has fallen, per USDA crop progress reports. In many parts of the state, one would need to dig down at least three feet to find much in the way of even ‘adequate’ water.

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Aug 25 • 1:15 PM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
The Least-Vaccinated Kindergartners in Decades

American children are going back to school without the protection they need.

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Aug 25 • 12:59 PM EDT • Health • theatlantic.com
Penobscot Community Health Care needs $3M to avoid bankruptcy

Maine's largest federally qualified health center, Penobscot Community Health Care, faces a $3 million deficit that could force it into bankruptcy.

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Aug 25 • 12:56 PM EDT • Health • bangordailynews.com
GLP-1 Benefits Beyond Weight Loss: Heart Health, Lower Cancer Risk And More

Doctors say GLP-1 drugs seem to have “profound benefits” beyond weight loss and diabetes. Some wonder whether they can help people live longer, but stress need for more research.

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Aug 25 • 12:26 PM EDT • Health • today.com
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Lakers predicted to trade Bronny James to Clippers for $60M former first-rounder in 3-team deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a couple of holes to fill. In this deal, they let go of Bronny James for a paint beast.

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Aug 25 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How to Save Science

Trump has killed the postwar social contract, but its demise was long in the making. To protect science as a public good, we need a different approach.

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Aug 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • bostonreview.net
Health Savings Account Participation on the Rise, Retirement Strategy Needs Attention, PSCA Finds

ARLINGTON, Va., August 25, 2026--The Plan Sponsor Council of America’s (PSCA) 2026 Health Savings Account Survey shows increased participation as 83% of employees contributed to their Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2025, up from 73.4% in 2024. Despite the growth, only one-quarter of employers position HSAs as part of a long-term retirement savings strategy.

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Aug 25 • 8:53 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Syringe litter did not increase after a needle exchange ban was overturned in Pueblo, Colorado, but health services suffered

Evidence suggests that people who receive syringes from a needle exchange are less likely to dispose of them improperly.

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Aug 25 • 8:51 AM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band

Luffu Link combines all day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.

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Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
3 Ways Scientists Can Help Hold Major Polluters Accountable Under the Trump Administration

The impacts of climate change have been on full display this Danger Season, from record-breaking heatwaves to devastating wildfires, making evident the urgent need for accountability for the harms caused by supercharged extreme events and long-term changes. These harms have been inescapable across the western US, particularly when it comes to water. As fossil-fueled climate […]

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Aug 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • blog.ucs.org
Internal body awareness does not predict mental health, study finds

The human brain continuously receives information from inside the body that helps detect physical needs and emotional states, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, hunger, thirst, pain and ...

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Aug 25 • 6:10 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
The data center era that's reshaping America

Everyone needs to understand the size, scope and sentiment surrounding them.

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Aug 25 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • axios.com
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Howey: When disaster strikes, Hoosiers need FEMA, not politics

In not a single instance did one of our first responders ask these folks whether they were a Republican or Democrat before stepping onto the boat.

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Aug 25 • 5:06 AM EDT • Politics • courierpress.com
4 Commanders most in need of a big preseason finish

Identifying four Commanders who are most in need of a big showing in the last preseason game.

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There is still some unsettled business in the NHL offseason: Red Wings GM, Dylan Larkin, Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Fantilli and more

The start of the 2026-27 NHL season is a little more than a month away, and there are still a few big storylines that still need to be settled around the league. Let’s talk about some of them… 1. The Detroit Red Wings still need a general manager, and that person has to figure out what to do with Dylan Larkin The Red Wings are definitely not the worst team in the league, but this is still a pretty chaotic situation where things are looking quite grim from the outside. They have not really done much to meaningfully improve a roster that has proven time and time again it is not good enough to make the playoffs or be a contender. They still have $19 million in unused salary cap space. The Yzer-plan has officially come to an end with general manager Steve Yzerman being moved elsewhere in the organization, while ownership seems to be taking its sweet time finding a replacement. One of their top young players, defenseman Simon Edvinsson, remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and has nobody to negotiate a new contract with at the moment. The longer that drags out into training camp, the worse that is going to be for the team, himself and his development. They still have the Dylan Larkin situation lingering over everything as their captain, longest-tenured player, and one of their best players has a trade request that has yet to be fulfilled. The entire situation is also on hold until a new general manager comes in and figures out what to do with Larkin and whether or not his request will be honored. But the latter point brings up another potential question and issue: What if a new general manager comes in and is able to convince Larkin to stay in Detroit? Is that beyond the realm of possibility? Is it really a stretch to think that Larkin’s issue was more of an Yzerman issue than a Red Wings issue? While Larkin has never said anything specifically about his relationship with Yzerman, it’s pretty clear that he did not share the vision for the franchise, or the way the team was being run and constructed. Now that somebody else is going to be running the show, there might be a door for Larkin to walk back in through. Even that brings its own set of potentially chaotic outcomes and questions, ranging from whether or not the Red Wings locker room will welcome him back as their captain, to whether or not the fan-base will be willing to do the same. I imagine the former will be a far easier sell than the latter, and even then nothing cures issues in professional sports quite like winning. They just need to find somebody that can actually turn them back into winners. For now, and based on everything we know, Larkin’s trade request still stands, and still includes just four teams he is willing to accept a trade to, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars. Minnesota remains the best potential fit from a hockey and positional standpoint, but the Wild simply do not have the type of trade assets or young talent that should interest the Red Wings. None of the other three teams seem to be in any better of a situation. Nothing about this seems fun for the Red Wings. 2. Will Connor Hellebuyck be a Winnipeg Jet this season? Subscribe

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NFL Gets Brutal Criticism Over Bears, Packers Games for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings will open the 2026 NFL season with two division games against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 and the Chicago Bears in Week 2. As a result, the Vikings have to hit the ground running to ensure that they aren’t out of the NFC North picture. Minnesota will need to balance […] The post NFL Gets Brutal Criticism Over Bears, Packers Games for Vikings appeared first on HEAVY.

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CCTA programs need a strategic C-suite case to drive growth and efficiency

Advocates say the shift to CCTA can translate into a broader financial impacts, with some cath labs potentially seeing margin increases of as much as 40%.

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Edmonton Star Forward Speaks about Coach Mike Babcock

Before Mike Babcock coached a game for the Columbus Blue Jackets, he was dismissed from the organization.Now, he steps into his fourth head coaching job in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers in a few weeks at training camp.According to star forward Leon Draisaitl, this is the coach that the Oilers need to get over […] The post Edmonton Star Forward Speaks about Coach Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe

There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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What your calf muscles can reveal about your heart health

A ‘second heart’ is located below your knees, and you need to get it pumping

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Vikings land Harrison Smith replacement in 2027 NFL Mock Draft

The Vikings will need to find a replacement for Harrison Smith soon and the 2027 NFL Draft may be when they do that.

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Bill Belichick needs some ‘Luck of the Irish’

Bill Belichick can only hope that his second season at UNC is better than the first.

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From social media to politics: Poland’s Ukraine debate

Polish society’s relationship with Ukraine currently faces numerous problems. An early enthusiasm for aiding Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression has often given way to anti-migrant sentiment. New thinking is needed in both Poland and Ukraine in order to maintain constructive bilateral links.

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Coaches on the hot seat: FSU's Mike Norvell, UNC's Bill Belichick among college football bosses who need to win now
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Always tired and not sure why? You may need to close your ‘loops’

Procrastinating on some tasks may feel harmless, but the perpetual mental hum of unfinished business may cause more stress than you realize.

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Always tired and not sure why? You may need to close your ‘loops’

Procrastinating on some tasks may feel harmless, but the perpetual mental hum of unfinished business may cause more stress than you realize.

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Mozambique strengthens regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, boosting health protection

Mozambique has reached a major milestone in strengthening the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, with its national regulatory authority recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system.The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique (ANARME) has achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines under WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities.Mozambique becomes the 10th country in Africa to reach ML3, joining Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and marking further momentum in strengthening regulatory systems across the region.For people in Mozambique, stronger regulation means greater assurance that medicines and vaccines are appropriately evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy and monitored throughout their lifecycle. It also strengthens the country’s ability to identify and respond to safety concerns and substandard or falsified products, while supporting timely access to quality-assured health products.“Mozambique’s achievement is the result of sustained investment in regulatory capacity that will deliver crucial benefits for public health,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist and Assistant Director-General a.i. for Health Systems, Access and Data. “Strong regulatory systems protect people, build confidence in health products and help countries respond more effectively to evolving public health needs and challenges. Mozambique’s progress also contributes to advancing regulatory capacity across Africa and promoting more equitable access to safe and quality-assured medicines and vaccines.”Building a stronger regulatory systemMozambique’s achievement follows years of sustained efforts to build the institutions and capabilities needed for effective regulation.WHO worked closely with ANARME throughout this process, assessing the national regulatory system and supporting the authority in addressing identified gaps and strengthening priority areas.WHO evaluates national regulatory systems using its Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), which assesses the regulatory functions required to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. These include registration and marketing authorization, licensing, market surveillance and control, pharmacovigilance, regulatory inspection, laboratory testing and oversight of clinical trials, as applicable. WHO’s maturity levels range from 1 to 4. Reaching ML3 confirms a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system, while ML4 represents an advanced system focused on continuous improvement.Benefits for Mozambique and the African continentAn ML3 regulatory system can support more timely and predictable regulatory decisions, reinforce safety monitoring and help ensure that health products entering and remaining on the market meet appropriate standards.It also creates greater opportunities for regulatory cooperation and reliance – approaches that help authorities make use of the work and decisions of trusted regulators, reduce unnecessary duplication and allocate limited resources more efficiently, while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety and efficacy.As the first Portuguese-speaking country in Africa to reach ML3, Mozambique’s experience can also contribute to strengthening regulatory systems and fostering greater cooperation, knowledge sharing and reliance among Portuguese-speaking countries and across the African continent. Its achievement further reinforces a more connected African regulatory ecosystem, providing a solid foundation on which the newly established African Medicines Agency can build to advance regulatory convergence and cooperation across the region.Strengthening confidence in regulatory recognitionMozambique’s achievement comes as WHO strengthens the process through which the performance of national regulatory systems is recognized.The newly established Technical Advisory Group on Regulatory Systems Strengthening (TAG-RSS) brings together independent international experts to advise WHO on whether recommendations concerning regulatory authorities reaching ML3 and ML4 and WHO-Listed Authorities, are supported by the findings of WHO evaluation processes. Its recommendations provide an additional level of independent assurance, strengthening the impartiality, transparency and credibility of WHO’s recognition process.Mozambique is among the first countries to achieve ML3 following consideration and recommendation by the TAG-RSS. As part of the same TAG-RSS process, South Africa was recommended to retain its ML3 status for the regulation of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country, following an additional WHO assessment. This extends the recognition first granted in 2022 and underscores the sustained performance of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).The two recognitions highlight continued progress in strengthening regulatory systems across Africa, as well as the importance of continued performance, improvement and assessment in sustaining regulatory maturity.WHO will continue working with ANARME and SAHPRA to sustain these gains and support continuous improvement as science, technologies and public health needs evolve.

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You Don’t Need Speed To Feel A Thrill, Science Explains Why

Castrol research with Brainbox tracks brain waves, heart rate, skin response and eye movement to pinpoint when driving feels thrilling instead of scary.

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Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough

Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous driving

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Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough

Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous driving

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Livestock grazing regulations need flexible updates

The Bureau of Land Management last updated their livestock grazing regulations the year I graduated from high school. I am 49. Assessing rangeland health can’t be done once and not revisited. This year is a prime example that managers must be able to make decisions not just year by year, but week by week. This […]

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Dr. Annie Andrews attends Upstate health forum

“This urgent conversation will center on the needs of women and families of color in the Upstate and across South Carolina," Andrews said.

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the back of left-hander Blake Snell’s scoreless start. Snell kept the Pirates off the board for six innings, but didn’t sound too pleased with how his start went.“I just got to be better,” Snell told Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA. “I need […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty diagnosed with sprained ankle

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty needed help off the practice field on Sunday after injuring his right leg.

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I Still Need Charlie Hunnam's New Sons Of Anarchy Show To Get One Star Back To Have Me 100% On Board

Plenty of additional wants, but just one "need" here.

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A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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49ers hold tryouts for 3 pass rushers

The 49ers might need bodies for the preseason finale if they know they're going to hold certain players, like Kion White or Gracen Halton, out.

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Red Sox may need to wait on Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa despite imminent returns

To keep a good thing going, Boston should try to hold off on calling back their injured veterans.

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Kirkwood bond would pay for needed equipment and technology upgrades for health care students

Voters across 18 Iowa counties will decide this fall whether to approve an $88 million bond to upgrade Kirkwood Community College, including new equipment for nursing and EMT students.

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You no longer need clean install for a free Windows 11-exclusive performance boost feature

Microsoft removed the mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature that's said to boost performance.

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When Farm Animals Get Sick, Human Health Is Often Next

New editorial reviews 10 studies on zoonotic pathogens, AMR, and vaccine advances, underscoring One Health surveillance needs for biosecurity professionals.

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Schultz: What would a pro-growth agenda look like for Minnesota?

The numbers demonstrate Minnesota is losing ground to other states. We are not an economic wasteland, but we need change, Jim Schultz writes.

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Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy

“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

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