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Putnam Science Academy closes after losing accreditation, facing financial turmoil
Putnam Science Academy, a for-profit boarding school known for its standout basketball program, has closed, according to a letter attributed to school president Tieqiang Ding that was circulating on social […]
Mental health counselor charged with ethics violation
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals has disclosed disciplinary charges it filed last summer against a mental health counselor.
L.A. Tenants Union trying to save business owner given eviction notice ‘without reason or discussion’
The Los Angeles Tenants Union (LATU) is trying to save a Highland Park business after they say the owner was given 60 days notice to vacate “without any reason or discussion.” The tenants union sa…
Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science
Several scientific fields rely on visual evidence to illustrate their claims. Inaccurate AI-generated images put the credibility of science at risk.
Here’s what comes next for MacArthur Center businesses, days before mall’s closure
Just days before closure, MacArthur Center tenants are moving out and looking for new locations.
Lycoming College opens new exercise science academic program
Lycoming College is now offering an exercise science academic program, offering pathways for athletic training careers or pre-medical studies.
Science Over Tradition: Plymouth South Middle Schoolers Advocate for Later School Start Times
PLYMOUTH - June 15, 2026 - In a powerful demonstration of student advocacy, a delegation of eighth-grade students from Plymouth South Middle School presented compelling, science-based research to the School Committee, urging district leadership to push back school start times to improve adolescent mental health, well-being, and academic performance. The presentation sparked immediate commitment from the administration to formally evaluate the district’s schedule over the coming school year. Subscribe The Full Story The final in-person meeting of the academic year opened with a celebratory outdoor ceremony honoring dozens of elementary, middle, and high school student artists whose work was chosen for the biannual Central Office Artwork Awards. However, the evening’s primary policy focus quickly shifted to student-led civic action when eighth graders Sophia Scarini, Skye Togun, Leah Mansfield, James Moore, Avery Mahan and Lily Simpson took the podium. The students revealed that their presentation was the culmination of a year-long civics project involving local community assessments, interviews with former officials, and extensive literary analysis. The research sharply highlighted the biological mismatch between adolescent sleep patterns and current school schedules. Under the district’s current framework, Plymouth High Schools open at 7:20 a.m., Middle Schools at 8:12 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 9:05 a.m.. “The high school start times directly contradict students’ natural sleep patterns,” student Leah Mansfield explained, noting that the teenage brain does not naturally produce melatonin until around 11:00 p.m.. The student presentation underscored a harrowing correlation between sleep deprivation and severe mental health struggles, citing data that adolescents with insomnia are ten times more likely to develop depression. Conversely, data shows that just one additional hour of sleep results in a 28% reduction in students reporting feelings of depression or sadness.
Realignment in middle America: not left or right but local
Hoosiers are reeling from stacked crises. They are the middle - unrepresented by either major party with nowhere to go.
Basketball powerhouse Putnam Science Academy (Conn.) closing down
Basketball powerhouse Putnam Science Academy (Conn.) is reportedly shutting down due to financial crisis following recent reports.
Former high-level health officials think out loud about HHS, FDA
More than 15 years after the National Academy of Medicine summoned a blue-ribbon panel to “reimagine” the Department of Health and Human Services for the 21st century, the cabinet-level operation has yet to make good on the experts’ overarching directive.
Harry Collett on 'House of the Dragon' premiere cliffhanger and Jace's big gamble
'House of the Dragon' star Harry Collett goes behind Prince Jacaerys Velaryon's big gamble on the season 3 premiere and the cliffhanger aftermath.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Uruguay and Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by JP Dellacamera and Lori Lindsey.
Barbra Streisand posts photo celebrating Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy
Barbra Streisand cradles Anne Hathaway's baby bump in photo celebrating her pregnancy.
The Long Arm of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Far more than just a research institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a key investor behind many of China’s leading technology companies.
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax — will it affect your premium?
Legislators this week approved a health tax bill meant to continue critical federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program.
I took 30-year-old son on a vacation to Hawaii; these were the rules
My 30-year-old son is independent and lives across the county, so I rarely get to connect with him. I thought a trip to Hawaii would be perfect.
Electric bike and scooter injuries surge in Iowa, UnityPoint Health reports
In 2020, UnityPoint reported just 16 crash-related emergency room visits. This year alone, that number has already reached 79.
Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2
Arriving this September
Ecuador vs Curaçao Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Ecuador and Curaçao in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by JP Dellacamera and Lori Lindsey.
Ecuador vs Curaçao Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Ecuador and Curaçao in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by JP Dellacamera and Lori Lindsey.
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19). Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Tom Hanks admits he'll 'get up and leave the room' if this 'painful' scene of his comes on
Tom Hanks admitted that he will 'get up and leave the room' if this 'painful' scene from one of his most beloved movies comes on: 'I do this gesture that I just think is false.'
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (45-28) @ Atlanta Braves (47-27)
Kyle Harrison and the Brewers look to bounce back against Chris Sale and the Braves
Earth’s early life was terrible at sex, say scientists
Sexual reproduction only began to improve when early animals began facing more stress and competition, a study suggests.
World Cup 2026: Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.
The first primates may have evolved in the cold, not the tropics
A surprising new study suggests the earliest primates didn't originate in tropical forests but in cold, dry parts of North America. Some may have even survived seasonal Arctic conditions by slowing their metabolism or hibernating. Researchers found that dramatic climate shifts, rather than warmth, played a major role in driving primate evolution and expansion. The discovery reshapes our understanding of how our own lineage began.
UNC Health seeks approval for new hospital in Asheville
The state-owned, nonprofit, academic health system is appealing a separate Certificate of Need decision awarding 95 beds to Mission.
Missouri health department transfers $71.9 million in marijuana funds
The Department of Health and Senior Services has disbursed $194.6 million to various statewide agencies to date.
Nobel-winning AlphaFold pioneer leaves Google DeepMind for Anthropic
John Jumper, a key member of the team at Google DeepMind for nearly a decade, is decamping for Anthropic.
2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Caleb Bacon, LB, PSU
Penn State linebacker Caleb Bacon enters 2026 after a productive Iowa State career that included team captain honors, All-Big 12 recognition.
Could China make a sea-skimming hypersonic missile a real nightmare for the US?
The country’s top science institute is launching a research programme into the technology that might one day underpin such a weapon.
NE10 Announces Sport Excellence for 2026 Spring
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The Northeast 10 Conference recognized seven student-athletes from the spring season as Sport Excellence Award winners on Friday afternoon, honoring their outstanding athletic and academic achievements.
K-shaped economy impacts summer travel plans for many
Higher-earners are likely to keep spending on luxury vacations, but that doesn't mean you just have to sit by in jealousy.
#PostPulpit mailbag: What will happen at tight end?
The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about the tight end position, Gabe Jacas, and more.
Checking out Indiana's revamped health price platform
Indiana recently updated its healthcare transparency website with an AI chatbot, a sleek design and companion sites to help Hoosiers
It's a tech 'Toy Story'
It's not Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots or a round of Hungry Hungry Hippos, yet there's definitely a battle to be had in "Toy Story 5."
NYPD mistakes Knicks player for a fan, tries to kick him out of championship parade
Awkward. Police didn't recognize point guard Tyler Kolek at the event celebrating the New York Knicks' big win.
Albertville entertainment center opening as youth population surges
A new entertainment center is opening Saturday as city leaders respond to a surge in the youth population.
Andrews University Students and Faculty Win Awards at Business Conference
Graduate students and faculty in the Andrews University School of Business Administration (SBA) won five awards and presented 17 papers at the Midwest Business Administration Association (MBAA) International Conference, on March 25-26, 2026. Held annually in Chicago, the MBAA International Conference is a multidisciplinary academic gathering, bringing together more than 6,000 academics and professionals, with […]
How Healthcare Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Care for Vulnerable Patients
The Bronx is the poorest congressional district in America and the sickest county in the state of New York. Montefiore Einstein, the academic medical center in the Bronx, serves a population that is 85% dependent on Medicaid and Medicare. As federal Medicaid rules tighten and funding shrinks, more ...
Traumatized: The New Politics of Public Suffering by Catherine Liu
Verso Review by Brian Tanguay Catherine Liu doesn’t write like your typical academic. This is what I noticed first about her latest book, Traumatized, a slender volume that delivers in clarity wha…
Planned 'Police Academy' reboot starring Key and Peele was canceled after Michael Brown killing in Ferguson
Ike Barinholtz says he was writing a new 'Police Academy' film for Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, until Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Mo.
New York to Offer Music & Entertainment Job Training Via New Program
New York City will offer music & entertainment industry job training via a new program called the "Made in NY" Media Academy.
Oilers' next steps with Mike Babcock revealed
Edmonton is still trying to finish its head coach search.
Around the Southland: Scientists visit Glenwood Academy for fair prep, and more
News from around the Southland includes items from Glenwood, School District 230, Palos Heights, Orland Park, Tinley Park and more.
Business Briefs: June 19, 2026
Greenfield Business Association commissions pollinator mural to enliven vacant storefront GREENFIELD — Just in time for May’s 16th Annual Greenfield Bee Fest, the Greenfield Business Association partnered with the owner of 220 Main St. to transform a vacant storefront into a vibrant, pollinator-themed mural that injects fresh color and energy into downtown. Part of a […]
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were also at a record high.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice coming to Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan, September 4 worldwide
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking will release My Hero Academia: All’s Justice for Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan and September 4 worldwide, the companies announced. The physical …
NERF Action Xperience finally coming to Pigeon Forge, along with Peppa Pig
Here’s what to expect from The Play District: Powered by Hasbro, an indoor attraction featuring NERF, Peppa Pig and other brands near Gatlinburg.
Snap's $2,195 AR glasses may have cost an insane amount to develop, analyst estimates
Snap stock has had a down week following the hyped reveal of its latest AR glasses.
Golf Trio Earns College Sports Communicators Academic All-District
CHICAGO – A trio of DePaul golfers, Rohan Gopaldas , Dominic Lucchesi and Matthew Rastogi , has earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District hon...
A Career Powered by Curiosity: Jasna Jankovic’s Path from Industry to Academia
From industry scientist to award-winning educator and researcher, Jasna Jankovic has built a career at the intersection of materials science, clean energy, ...
Lynchburg Receives 11 CSC Academic All-District At-Large Selections
The University of Lynchburg placed 11 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).
Six from Lacrosse and Hockey Named to CSC Academic All-District Teams
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Six members of the Union College men's hockey and men's lacrosse teams were recognized for their work in competition and in the classroom with spots on the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large Team, selected by College Sports Communicators and announced on Tuesday.
UT San Antonio names Corey Pashea vice president for development, health affairs and health system
Beginning Aug. 17, Pashea will lead development efforts supporting the university’s academic health center.
May moving on as Hibs reshape backroom staff
Eddie May is to leave his coaching position at Hibernian at the end of June, ending 12 years of service at Easter Road. The 58-year-old made over 100 appearances for the club between 1985-89 and returned in 2014, working across different roles in the academy, player development and with the first team. In June 2024, May he was chosen as an assistant coach, along with Liam Craig, as David Gray took on the position of head coach.
World Cup panic meter: Brazil, Spain and Portugal all dropped points. Who should be most concerned?
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year.
India (W) play Uruguay in hockey Nations Cup, Macau Open, Boxing WC Stage 2 continue: Indian Sports LIVE, June 18
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on June 18, 2026.
Ghana vs Panama Extended Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Ghana and Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by JP Dellacamera and Lori Lindsey.
Dr. James Robbins appointed Senior Vice President for Research and Business Development - The Institute of World Politics
Dr. James Robbins, who has been serving as Dean of Academics, will take on a new leadership role as Senior Vice President of Research and Business
Ready for some vegetable-based entertainment this Father’s Day? | Los Gatan
Who’s ready for a day at the races? The legendary Annual Zucchini Car Races are making a comeback. They’re scheduled to return to the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market Sunday, June 21. Landing on Father’s Day, this will be a fun way to bond with the family and work together to design the perfect race car—out […]
Tennessee football offers 2028 in-state offensive lineman
Tennessee offers a 2028 offensive lineman from Lipscomb Academy.
House of the Dragon: Season 3
Harry Collet (left), as Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon: Season 3."
Texas State, Sky Safety Flight Academy partner to offer Aviation Science degree across San Antonio
Texas State University and Sky Safety Flight Academy are expanding the Aviation Science degree to San Antonio, creating new pathways for pilot training and aviation careers starting Fall 2026.
Five From Softball Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team
Springfield, Mass. – June 17, 2026 – The Springfield College softball program had five student-athletes honored for their academic and athletic excellence by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) as they were all named to the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Softball Team.
New state bill seeks to make filling vacant elected positions more transparent
The OPEN Appointments Act seeks to force local and statewide offices to post a public notice for every vacant position.
Jelly Roll's daughter Bailee Ann breaks silence on dad's divorce
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO's daughter is speaking out following the news of her parents' divorce.
Where is Savannah Guthrie on 'Today' show? TV host's absence, explained
Savannah Guthrie is taking a little break from Studio 1A.
USF names new dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy
Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at USF for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role.She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.
Reid Sigmon Named Senior Deputy Director of Athletics/ Chief Business and Revenue Officer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Director of Athletics Michael Kelly has named Reid Sigmon senior deputy director of athletics/chief business and revenue officer, a newly created leadership position designed to accelerate revenue growth, expand business operations and enhance the long-term strategic positioning of Navy Athletics.
I tried to get away, but Tom Dundon still found me on vacation — sort of
On a family trip, our columnist stumbled into two books that helped illustrate why the Trail Blazers are so essential to Portland, and to him.
Six Named to CSC Academic All-District Women's At-Large Teams
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Six Union College student-athletes spanning three sports were recognized for their work in competition and in the classroom with spots on the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team, selected by College Sports Communicators and announced on Tuesday.
Spain-Cape Verde draw doesn’t alter Atlanta’s business recruitment goal
Atlanta leaders and their business counterparts in Spain have their eye on a different ball, a long-term goal of leveraging the World Cup to increase trade and investment.
MacArthur Park residents, business owners discuss their day-to-day since DEA raid two weeks ago
Addie and Baylor Foundation teams up with Kentucky Science Center for library renovation project
Siblings Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner were killed in a crash during a family vacation in December 2020
Latvia pilots citizen engagement in research grant evaluations
Latvia has introduced an element of citizen engagement to the evaluation of nationally funded research grants. The aim is to both create more connections between science and society, and to improve the quality of its evaluations. The move comes as research funders across Europe are experimenting with ways to improve evaluation processes in the face of a sharpened focus on science’s impact on society. Evaluators of grant applications submitted to Latvia’s Fundamental and Applied Research Programme (FLPP), the country’s main research funder, will this year have the option of consulting citizen feedback on challenges the public thinks science should focus on to inform their decisions. “In recent years, both public discussions and policy-level debates in Latvia have highlighted the importance of demonstrating how publicly funded research contributes to society, the economy and the resolution of real-world challenges,” said a source at the Latvian Council of Science (LCS), which manages the FLPP. “At the same time, research institutions themselves expressed interest in improving the project evaluation framework while continuing to ensure that funding is awarded to the highest-quality projects,” the source added. The citizen input comes from a survey that was conducted between 25 February and 16 March 2025, to which 1,737 people responded. It gathered information on what the public views as problem areas for Latvia, and the role of science and technology in providing solutions to these problems. A summary of these responses has been included as an annex to the FLPP 2026 call for proposals that evaluators can refer to, purely in an advisory manner, when judging proposals. Results from the survey show that the main problem areas identified by the public were in healthcare and public health, followed by the development of new treatment methods and medicines, and then digital technology, data security and cyber security. At the bottom of the list was research aimed at acquiring new knowledge about the universe, matter and the laws of nature. Further analysis looked at the public view of the possible role of science in solving these problems. The survey charted 4,167 individual responses based on open-ended questions that were derived from the participants’ answers. The analysis again found that medical and health sciences topped the scoring, with 788 responses referring to the field. Humanities and the arts were bottom of the list, with 625. Digging further into the details, the survey suggests citizens are aware of and concerned about a number of research areas. This includes technologies and innovation to improve the environment or reduce pollution, the development of modern military technologies and cybersecurity tools, and the development and application of artificial intelligence, among others. “We hope this initiative will help strengthen public trust in science and create a more meaningful dialogue between researchers and society,” the LCS source said, adding that it offers benefits to researchers, evaluators and to the general public. More space for citizen engagement in evaluationsThere is a gradual but increasing use of citizen engagement in research evaluation processes around Europe, especially in healthcare, but it remains relatively rare, said Henry Sauermann, a professor at the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin and an expert in citizen science.“Given that we are at a point where citizen involvement is extremely limited, there is presumably space for more, but it's not that we should do it just because we want to do it,” he told Science|Business. He said some research lends itself better to having citizen input, and this usually tends to be on the applied end of the science spectrum where the public can offer useful feedback based on their experiences. He added that advising scientists on certain topics to study is also a useful approach, in the way that Latvia is doing. “The public does fund a lot of science, there's a lot of tax money going into this. We of course do want to preserve academic freedom, but it's also not unreasonable to incorporate more feedback or input from citizens where possible,” he said. Related articlesCitizen science: where, when, and how to let the public contribute to researchHow can Europe cope with a flood of AI-assisted research grant proposals?Data Corner: Horizon Europe’s AI, digital and data call success rate is 5.2%There are several ways of involving citizens in science funding. The most minimal way is having a few representatives on a panel, such as members of a patient group or union. The most direct way is crowdsourcing funding for specific projects. There is an increasing number of online platforms that allow the public to chip in to support scientific proposals.Sauermann studied this in a recent paper and found that it can have its uses, but it still is not clear if there are benefits to it. There are various assumptions linked to citizen engagement, for example that it increases public trust in science, or that it provides a representative view of what the public thinks about science. These are not necessarily true, Sauermann found. People who participate in engagement activities tend to already be very trusting of science, and, on the whole, it is generally the well-off and well educated who contribute, giving a narrow view of public opinion. On whether citizen input can help manage the increasing number of proposals that are being submitted due to assistance from AI, Sauermann is more sceptical. “The obvious answer to the flood of AI-written proposals is AI-driven evaluation,” he said, adding that it doesn’t mean citizen engagement shouldn’t be a part of evaluations in a well thought-out manner. Southern Denmark’s successful approachOne successful example of citizen engagement in science evaluations was implemented in southern Denmark. Between 2019 and 2025, citizens in the region were invited to vote to fund one of five pre-selected projects in the field of healthcare. The project, called A Healthier Southern Denmark, was a collaboration between regional authorities, the University of Southern Denmark, and two media partners. Over the seven years, there were 75,000 votes and significant public engagement online and on social media. “It was a bit of a wild project, we’d never done something like that before and we were a bit nervous about what would be said in the media about it. But actually, people were very positive,” said Anne Kathrine Overgaard, one of the main organisers of the project from the University of Southern Denmark. The university and its researchers have learned a lot from the experience, particularly about engaging with society and shaping their research to match real-world needs. This is important with Europe’s increasing focus on competitiveness and bringing innovations to market faster, Overgaard said. She hopes to see more citizen engagement in evaluation processes and in science more broadly. “For many years, citizen engagement has been a bit of an add-on to proposals, just to check a box. But I think things are changing,” she said. It’s less about citizens just gathering data and more “about the dialogue between the public and the scientists,” she said. The initiative ended last year as the team wanted to regroup to find fresh momentum. The development of AI and AI-written proposals has made Overgaard reflect on how the project could be reworked to help evaluators. She hopes to bring it back in the future. “It could be a good idea to try this initiative again in a slightly re-worked format,” she said.
Merchants of Doubt and the attacks on Extreme Event Attribution science
Last week, I attended a meeting at Columbia University on attribution science and climate law, hosted by the Sabin Center. It was a fantastic event, bringing together scientists and legal experts working at the intersection of extreme event attribution and climate law. Subscribe For those unfamiliar with it, extreme event attribution attempts to quantify the contribution of climate change to an extreme event. For example, several groups analyzed the impact of climate change on Hurricane Harvey’s enormous rainfall totals over Houston, Texas and they found that climate change increased rainfall by 15 to 38%. One thing that came up again and again was how terrified fossil-fuel interests are of extreme event attribution science. They are acutely aware that this research could land them in court. And losing those cases would leave them legally liable for billions of dollars in climate damages. Because the legal stakes are so high, the blowback has turned ugly. I spoke with several scientists at the meeting who are facing ongoing harassment over their work. This blowback is a coordinated campaign to make the entire field look suspect. The goal is to create the impression that attribution science is too uncertain, too political, or too conflicted to be useful in court or in public policy. The strategy is not based on actual science or evidence of misconduct, but on the generation of doubt. The new Merchants of Doubt We’ve seen this before. In fact, not that long ago: We only have to go back a year to the Department of Energy (DOE) Climate Working Group (CWG) report to see an example of using doubt as the tool to push back against well-established science. This strategy is laid out in an email from a member of the CWG, Dr. Roy Spencer, that was released during litigation over the Climate Working Group process. The key quote is: About all I can hope is that what we write will provide sufficient “reasonable scientific doubt” regarding the science claims in the 2009 TSD [technical support document], based upon almost 2 decades of new science, to call into question the original reasoning for the EPA Administrator’s decision that CO2 presents a threat to human health and welfare. This statement is strong evidence that at least some members of the committee were working to support a particular policy outcome: revoking the Endangerment Finding. The email also explains how they planned to do it: by attempting to generate “reasonable doubt”. This is going to be hard, Spencer implies. Despite falsely claiming that “2 decades of new science” weakens the case, Spencer explicitly acknowledges that the actual peer-reviewed science of climate change overwhelmingly rejects his position: But if the science argument is decided upon by a vote, or by the number of published citations, we lose the science argument. We can go back even further: This CWG email shares unmistakable DNA with the infamous 1969 tobacco memo that declared: “Doubt is our product, since it is the best means of competing with the ‘body of fact’ that exists in the mind of the general public. It is also the means of establishing a controversy.” The tobacco memo also acknowledges the limit of this strategy: Like the CWG, they knew the science was not on their side. Share The new new Merchants of Doubt The people attacking the IPCC chapter on extreme event attribution are the newest iteration of the Merchants of Doubt. Their goal, like all Merchants before them, is to introduce doubt into the process. Because the report is not even out yet, they cannot attack its conclusions. So they are attacking the authors instead. Here is a press release from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee: In the letter, the Chairmen express concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving members of the Attribution Committee, stating that “publicly available information suggests a troubling pattern” in which committee members are affiliated with nonprofits that support climate accountability lawsuits, “raising the appearance of impropriety and member bias.” To be clear, this is just innuendo. There is no actual evidence of bias. And given the robust process that these reports go through, including multiple lines of peer review, it seems very unlikely that significant bias can survive into the report. When the report comes out, critics will have the opportunity to make legitimate criticisms of the report — if any exist. If none do, however, they’ll still make criticisms, but they’ll be bogus, simply designed to generate doubt. We’ll see. A note to the press: Fix your frame To any journalists reading this: The public debate over extreme event attribution science is not going away. The science is simply too dangerous to fossil-fuel interests for them to stop fighting it. You very well might be assigned to write an article about this area of research in the future. When you do, do not automatically adopt the framing that climate misinformers want you to use. They want you to frame the story around questions like: Are climate scientists trying to put their thumb on the scale to achieve a predetermined, politically motivated result? Are climate scientists improperly letting their politics invade the science of the IPCC? That frame is a trap. Instead, you need to view this through the historical lens of the Merchants of Doubt. How does the ecosystem of doubt operate? Who funds it? What methods do they use to misrepresent science and slime researchers? What scientific results are they trying to keep people from understanding are legitimate? Ultimately, you instead need to focus your article on the generation of doubt as a way to maintain the fossil fuel industry’s social and legal license to keep burning oil, gas, and coal. If you treat the misinformers’ frame as a legitimate, good-faith scientific critique, you are helping them produce doubt. Don’t do it. Don’t be a Merchant of Doubt. Thanks for reading The Climate Brink! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. Subscribe other stuff The Staying Curious Substack has an interesting post about the different flavors of climate sensitivity. This is crucial information if you want to understand how scientists think about how much warming the Earth will experience. I’d be grateful if you could hit the like button ❤️ below! It helps more people discover these ideas and lets me know what’s connecting with readers.
Northeastern appoints Mark Williams as dean of College of Science
Mark Williams, professor and chair of the Department of Physics, will assume the position of dean for the College of Science July 1, according to a June 11 email to the college’s faculty, staff and students. Williams, who joined Northeastern in 2001, will enter the role following physics professor and Senior Associate Dean for Academic...
SCAHOF Induction Ceremony & Banquet to air statewide on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network on Sunday, June 21, at 8 p.m.
If you missed the 64th Annual South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet last month, you’ll have another opportunity to watch it on television.
SCAHOF Induction Ceremony & Banquet to air statewide on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network on Sunday, June 21, at 8 p.m.
If you missed the 64th Annual South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet last month, you’ll have another opportunity to watch it on television.
Celebrating Geisel School of Medicine’s Health Sciences Education 2026 Investiture
On Friday, June 12, Geisel School of Medicine celebrated the academic accomplishments of 159 MPH and MS Health Science Education graduates, including the first online master’s degree cohort in impl…
Celebrating Geisel School of Medicine’s Health Sciences Education 2026 Investiture
On Friday, June 12, Geisel School of Medicine celebrated the academic accomplishments of 159 MPH and MS Health Science Education graduates, including the first online master’s degree cohort in impl…
Microsoft weighs DeepSeek for Copilot Cowork
Microsoft will also shift to usage-based pricing for the enterprise agent.
Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Small Business Roundtable
The Office of Advocacy is hosting a virtual roundtable focusing on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rule, “Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska.”Date: June 30, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ETMeeting Pla
The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist
The Recording Academy has announced changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including five new categories.
Judge orders historical signs to be reinstalled
In response, an Interior Department spokesperson told Spectrum News that the decision was issued by “a Biden appointed judge.”
Political contribution limits in Oregon take effect in January — but it’s unclear if election officials will
Three months after lawmakers provided more guidance and funding for the law's rollout, there are still several major unknowns.
Oregon Health Chief’s New York Times Essay Draws Response From State Primary Care Group
Oregon Academy of Family Physicians says maternal health care model promoted by Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi already exists in Oregon—but needs her support.
DeBenedetto Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District At-Large Team
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large teams were announced with sophomore Gabby DeBenedetto (Southbury, Conn.) of the Hartford women's golf team featured.
Four Women's Lacrosse Hawks Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District At-Large Team
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large teams were announced with four members of the Hartford women's lacrosse team featured.
Two Field Hockey Hawks Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District At-Large Team
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large teams were announced with two members of the Hartford field hockey team featured.
Oracle champions sustainable and responsible AI at the Global Data Science and AI Summit, iLabAfrica Centre at Strathmore University, Nairobi
Oracle champions sustainable and responsible AI at the Global Data Science and AI Summit, iLabAfrica Centre at Strathmore University, Nairobi
Why knowing who studies social science and humanities matters
In an increasingly financially constrained higher education system social science and humanities disciplines find themselves under increasing pressure. Discussing the British Academy’s new Who studies SHAPE dashboard, Almendra Guzman Rivas shows how better understanding student demographics and regional variation in provision intersect is key to framing debates about the future of social science and humanities.
Trump’s Research Policies Are Rattling The Career Plans Of Young Scientists
A recent survey of early-career scientists reveals that Donald Trump’s campaign to upend science policies is causing many to doubt whether they will stay in academia.
Toptal CEO shifts stance on hybrid work because of AI
Toptal CEO Taso Du Val says the company spent millions on quarterly off-sites and didn't find them that productive.
Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
By Julie Appleby and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, June 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to always be in a policy tug-of-war as its backers and critics spar over how it should work and who can qualify for coverage. This year is no different, with the ...
A day in the life: President of Bacardi North America, Tony Latham
Tony Latham took over as president of Bacardi North America in April 2023 and moved to Miami. He prioritizes good sleep and living a balanced life.