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Which businesses qualify for tariff refunds, and how do you apply?
The government expects to process refunds in phases, focusing first on more recent tariff payments.
3 NE Ohio businesses announce expansions: Restaurant, brewery, coffee shop
Three businesses in Northeast Ohio recently announced unique expansion projects. Here’s a look.
iOS 26.4.2: Apple Emergency iPhone Update Fixes Deleted Notification Bug
Apple has released a new iPhone update — that has taken many by surprise — to address a vulnerability that was recently exploited by the FBI.
A Simple Sugar in Ultra-Processed Foods May Drive Obesity, Metabolic Disease
Recent research shows that fructose in ultra-processed foods may drive disease, like metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity. Reducing your intake of this type of simple sugar could help lower the associated health risks.
Craig Counsell criticizes "Ohtani Rule" as Cubs rally past Dodgers
The Sporting Tribune's Fredo Cervantes writes about the Cubs win and Craig Counsell's recent comments on the "Ohtani rule".
Has Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Fallen Too Far After A 52% One-Year Share Price Drop?
If you are wondering whether Flutter Entertainment's share price reflects its true worth today, it helps to start with how the stock has actually been performing. The shares last closed at US$111.57, with a 1.4% gain over the past week and 7.9% over the past month, set against a 48.9% decline year to date and a 52.1% decline over the last year. Recent coverage has focused on the sharp pullback in the share price and what it may signal about changing sentiment toward the business. This...
NC Rep. Carla Cunningham switches party affiliation after losing March primary
Cunningham joins Tricia Cotham as the second Mecklenburg County legislator to switch her party affiliation in recent years.
Ventriloquist gives voice to comic characters in 2 musical shows for2026 at Bird-in-Hand Stage
Ventriloquist Ryan Bomgardner of Lititz recently opened another season of his family-friendly musical-comedy shows at Bird-in-Hand stage.
Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Missing These 5 Key Features Despite $2,000 Price Tag
Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed the "iPhone Ultra," could be missing at least five key features present on the iPhone 18 Pro models despite its $2,000 price point. Recent images of dummy models shared by Sonny Dickson and Vadim Yuryev seem to reveal two previously undiscussed missing features of the iPhone Ultra: MagSafe and the Action Button.
East Hempfield Twp. sauce maker plans upgrades creating 60+ jobs
Lancaster Sauce Co. has a five-year plan to double its workforce and increase production capacity at its East Hempfield Township manufacturing facility, which recently changed hands for $13.75 million.
How Investors Are Reacting To Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Upgraded Earnings Momentum And Analyst Sentiment
Sphere Entertainment recently attracted attention after Zacks assigned it a Momentum Style Score of A and a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), reflecting improved analyst sentiment and positive earnings estimate revisions in the period leading up to today. This shift in sentiment highlights how changing expectations for Sphere’s earnings power and momentum profile can influence how investors view its longer-term prospects. Next, we’ll examine how this stronger earnings momentum, highlighted by upgraded...
Mitchell Ryan Zagrodnik Joins Anchor Loans As Business Development Manager
Anchor Loans has appointed Mitchell Ryan Zagrodnik as a business development manager, according to a recent announcement shared on LinkedIn.In the role, Zagrodnik will focus on developing and expanding relationships with real estate investors, brokers, builders, and developers, helping connect them with financing solutions to execute investment projects.
Bringing the future of better care to Texas using AI - UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio recently hosted its inaugural AI Symposium in Clinical Healthcare. More than 100 physicians, nurses, faculty and leaders came together with national experts to explore how AI is making care faster, more connected and more personal.
Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME) Pricing Reflect Recent Slide And DCF Upside Potential
If you are wondering whether Tencent Music Entertainment Group's current share price reflects its underlying value, or if the market is mispricing it, this breakdown will help you frame that question with numbers rather than guesswork. The stock last closed at US$9.25, with returns of an 8.9% decline over 7 days, a 6.2% decline over 30 days, a 48.2% decline year to date, a 28.6% decline over 1 year, a 32.8% gain over 3 years, and a 45.6% decline over 5 years, which gives you a wide range of...
Washington’s Allies? Japan, Germany and South Korea
The recent increase in defense spending by Germany, Korea and Japan also signals a new phase in this relationship of dependency with the US.
Yakima small business owners raise concerns with recent legislation
Regional Director of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Kelly Chambers met with the Yakima Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to discuss the current landscap
WA cannabis businesses celebrate a high with federal shift
The recent announcement of the federal government rescheduling medical marijuana is a silver lining for the cannabis sector, which has struggled over the years.
Learfield CEO outlines college sports business, acquisition by TPG
Learfield CEO Cole Gahagan comes on Asking for a Trend to talk more about the multimedia company's role in promoting college sports — especially in the new age of name, image, likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes — and its recent acquisition by TPG (TPG). breaks down its business
iOS 26.4.2: Apple Fixes iPhone Flaw Used By FBI To Read Deleted Messages
Apple has released a new iPhone update — that has taken many by surprise — to address a vulnerability that was recently exploited by the FBI.
Google accidentally shares Pixel 11 Pro Fold wallpapers in Android 17 preview
Google seems to have accidentally included some Pixel 11 Pro Fold wallpaper thumbnails in a recent Android 17 preview build.
A Look At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Volatility
Assessing PENN Entertainment after recent performance PENN Entertainment (PENN) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed stretch in its share price, with a 1 day decline of about 4.5% contrasting with modest gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. At a share price of $14.77, PENN Entertainment has seen pressure in the very short term, with a 1 day share price return of about a 4.5% decline and a 7 day share price return of a 7.8% decline...
Lane Johnson's recent workout video is reason for continued optimism
A new workout clip shows the Eagles’ All-Pro tackle still looks like himself, and maybe then some.
Local small business broken into and vandalized in Enfield
Local small business owners are out thousands of dollars and years of memories after thieves broke in and stole merchandise and damaged property in Enfield. David LaBerge and his wife recently closed their store, Second Floor Games, at the Enfield Square Mall and are in the process of doing inventory and moving products to their new location, Twilight Cards &…
Innovators apply AI solutions to health systems problems at global hackathon | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
More than 12,000 people across the globe recently participated in the Health Systems Innovation Lab's Hackathon.
CBRE CEO on data centers: 'It's become a prominent part of our business'
Bob Sulentic, CEO of CBRE, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's data center business, its recent earnings report, trends in office leasing, and more.
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Scott had recently filed to run for a 13th congressional term
States ranked by how much of residents' income goes toward housing
A recent WalletHub study ranked all 50 US states by the housing burden of renters and homeowners as a share of the median income in each state.
Penn Entertainment CEO Snowden touts 'strong execution' for largest quarterly increase in three years
It’s fair to say Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden is bullish on the company’s recent performance. During Thursday’s first quarter earnings call, Snowden noted visitation rates at brick-and-...
Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has named the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting that was held Tuesday with his recently announced successor, John Ternus. The Maps app launched with mislabeled landmarks, faulty directions, and a user experience that fell well short of Google Maps at the time.
Companies Expand AI Health Offerings, Even as Accuracy Questions Remain — The Monitor
Five technology companies have launched dedicated consumer-facing AI health tools so far in 2026, reflecting though questions about AI’s reliability remain. And a decades-old WHO classification has been misrepresented online to suggest that hormonal birth control pills were recently found to cause cancer.
Public Health Command Europe Engineer Attends Iron Major Week
LANDSTUHL, Germany – Environmental Engineer with the Public Health Command Europe was recently selected to attend the Army Medical Department's prestigi...
"Worst patch ever:" World of Warcraft players beg Blizzard to slow down on its updates — for all the wrong reasons
I recently alluded to this idea that World of Warcraft is losing control of its quality ... well, control. And this concept really came to ahead this week with Midnight's 12.0.5 patch, which introduced a mountain of new bugs.
Grandway adds dispute resolution and entertainment partners
Grandway Law Offices has recently recruited two new partners, Lin Zexin and Chen Xinhao, to its Shanghai office, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in dispute resolution, and the entertainment and media sector
Poll: Most Americans believe Supreme Court avoids ruling against Trump
A new poll shows most Americans believe the Supreme Court avoids ruling against Donald Trump, despite a recent ruling against Trump's tariffs.
Physician-author Dr. Jeremy Faust shares science communication tips during visit to Yale
Faust talked about the importance of health and science communication during a recent visit to YSPH as an invited guest of the university’s Poynter Fellowship
Business contest ends in sweet smell of success for SCH students
Two Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students were among the top winners recently in a pitch competition to identify new business ideas from high school entrepreneurs.
Substantiation, Entity Indebtedness, and Business Expense Deductibility: An Analysis of the Simmons Case — Current Federal Tax Developments
Cathryn A. Simmons v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2026-34 (April 22, 2026) In a recent memorandum decision, the United States Tax Court addressed recurring substantiation issues surrounding closely held entities, commingled funds, and rental real estate deductions. The taxpayer, Cathryn A. Simmons, p
iOS 26.4.2 Patches Flaw That Let FBI Extract Deleted Signal Messages
The iOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 26.4.2, iOS 18.7.8, and iPadOS 18.7.8 updates that Apple released today address a security vulnerability that the FBI recently used to extract Signal message previews from an iPhone even after the app was deleted. A flaw with notification services allowed notifications that were supposed to be deleted to be retained on an iPhone or iPad. Apple says it fixed the logging issue with improved data redaction.
Buffalo Bills Mock Draft: Could WR edge out defense early?
This is one of the more interesting Buffalo Bills drafts to project in recent years, beginning with the No. 26 overall pick.
Trump political director on midterm outlook: ‘It’s way too soon to declare defeat’
President Trump’s political director James Blair expressed his confidence on Wednesday for GOP midterm election victories, despite falling economic approval ratings and a recent loss on a redistric…
Minnehaha County business fails liquor compliance check
One business in Minnehaha County failed the Sheriff‘s Office’s most recent liquor compliance check, conducted on Tuesday.
Miyamoto wants to adhere to Peach's backstory in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in future games
Without diving into spoilers, The Super Mario Galaxy delves more into Princess Peach as a character and her backstory. According to Shigeru Miyamoto, this is something Nintendo will look to adhere to moving forward. Nintendo Dream recently mentioned to Miyamoto that Peach has been expanded upon in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. He was asked if what’s shown can be...
Lily Sones ’25 Brings Science Down to Earth
The recent graduate has a unique role with the National Wildlife Federation: the Offshore Wind Energy team’s Storytelling Fellow.
Sam Altman: Anthropic is using 'fear' to tout Claude Mythos
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in contrast to Anthropic's recent moves, OpenAI would err on the side of giving more people access to AI models.
Australian Gas Exporter Santos Streamlines Business to Cut Costs
Santos Ltd. is restructuring the company’s oil and gas business in order to cut costs, according to an internal notice seen by Bloomberg, after a string of stymied takeover bids in recent years that have raised pressure to increase shareholder returns.
'We didn't run out of time... We wasted it'
Right now, Tottenham fans would do almost anything for a sliver more. As 2025 turned into 2026, the boardroom at Spurs refused to panic. Finally, the double act of Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange, perhaps the biggest wasters of time in our recent history, acted.
Ramstein Students Become Environmental Detectives for a Day
Ramstein, Germany– Seventh and eighth graders at Ramstein Middle School recently solved an environmental mystery with the help of local experts. Scienti...
A Look At Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Valuation As Upgraded Earnings Outlook Lifts Momentum
Momentum shift puts Sphere Entertainment in focus Recent favorable revisions to earnings estimates and a strong momentum score have pushed Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) onto more investors’ radars, as the stock’s performance has differed from both the broader market and its media peers. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. Despite a 2.8% decline in the latest session and a 4.4% 7 day share price pullback, Sphere Entertainment’s 30 day share price return of 18.8% and very large 1...
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Valuation Check As Digital Growth Offsets Mixed Long Term Returns
Recent performance snapshot and business mix Caesars Entertainment (CZR) has seen mixed share performance, with a small 1 day pullback following gains of about 4% over the past week and roughly 3% over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the stock shows a return of about 17%, while the 1 year total return is close to 3%. Longer horizons look weaker, with 3 year and 5 year total returns of about 35% and 73% declines respectively. The company reports annual revenue of about US$11.5b and a...
Dustin Poirier: Zuffa Boxing not an option for UFC fighters
In recent years. several former or retired UFC fighters have extended their combat sports careers by transitioning to boxing. Former champions Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Francis Ngannou have. Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvial, Mike Perry and Darren Till also have, among others. Former ...
Morrisey holds ceremonial signing for Small Business Growth Act
CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial signing Tuesday for a bill – the first to pass the West Virginia Legislature during the recent session – that focuses on benefiting existing small businesses in the state. Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday afternoon for Senate Bill 1, creating the West Virginia First Small […]
With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses Atlantic allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel, standing at a podium beside his boss Tuesday, publicly addressed recent allegations that he has drank to excess, interfering with his duties.
Walz: ‘Next Democratic president better figure out a way to get universal health care’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) advised the next Democratic president to focus on passing universal healthcare, a policy measure that has been hotly debated within the party in recent years. “We have t…
Kentucky governor blasts UK athletics' 'decision-making'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the "decision-making" at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit
National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic,…
Trump Is Creating a Whole New Class of War Profiteers
New evidence shows that there are certain pecuniary interests at play in our recent excursion into the Middle East.
At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation
At least 10 people tied to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting federal investigations into whether the cases are connected.
National Small Business Week is Coming Up – Here’s How You Can Support
Voice of Business Blog National Small Business Week is being celebrated from Sunday, May 3rd, through Saturday, May 9th around the country, including right here in Greater Rochester, NY. Our small businesses have a massive economic impact in our community. A recent report from NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that 98.9% of all businesses in…
Where Are All These Meteors Coming From?
The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.
FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists
The law enforcement agency’s announcement came after President Donald Trump highlighted the recent deaths of several scientists and government workers who may have had access to sensitive information
Area grade schoolers see money burn (among other experiments) at annual Badin Science Carnival
Hundreds of elementary students from area private schools recently watched, learned and even joined in dozens of science experiments by Badin High School students as part of the school’s annual
Assessing PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum
Event context and recent performance PENN Entertainment (PENN) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at US$15.84 and showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. Investors are weighing this against its 3 year and 5 year total return record. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The recent 30 day share price return of 15.87% and 90 day share price return of 15.37% contrast with a 3 year total shareholder return...
Focus on girls' health, social issues, safety and careers
On a recent Saturday, girls ages 8-14 and their mothers/guardians filled the first floor of LCMC’s Lakeview Hospital to take part in Girls Health Day, an event of the Junior
The Death of Public Health
During the recent measles outbreak, the largest in more than 30 years, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to clearly recommend the measles vaccine, saying instead that it was a “personal decision,” and that parents should “do their own research.” Similarly, during her recent confirmation hearing for United States Surgeon General, Casey Means was questioned by Senator William Cassidy (R, La). “You’re the nation’s doctor,” said Cassidy. “Would you encourage [a mother] to have her child vaccinated!” “I’m not an individual’s doctor,” Means said. “And every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body.” In June 2025, Marty Makary, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said that COVID vaccines for pregnant women should be a “personal choice”, even though every other country in the world recommended the COVID vaccine during pregnancy due to a higher risk for severe disease. It doesn’t end there. On January 5, 2026, RFK Jr. reduced the number of routinely recommended vaccines from 18 to 10. For vaccines that protected against influenza, COVID, and rotavirus, parents were urged to speak with their doctors—to make an individual choice. (On March 16, 2026, in a ruling by a federal court in Boston, RFK Jr.’s revised schedule was invalidated.) What’s happening? Why are public health officials moving away from making recommendations for the public? The origin of this change might be rooted in the first two years of the COVID pandemic. In 2020, during the first year on the pandemic, we didn’t have anything to stop a virus that was killing hundreds of people a day and could be spread asymptomatically. We didn’t have antivirals until October, monoclonal antibodies until November, and vaccines until December. All we could do was restrict travel, close businesses, shutter schools, and mask, isolate, quarantine, test, and social distance. During the second year of the pandemic, when we had vaccines to prevent COVID, people couldn’t go anywhere without their vaccine cards. They couldn’t go to their favorite bar or restaurant or sporting event or place of worship without proof of vaccination. Some people were fired from their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated. For many, this was seen as massive government overreach and energized what has been called the “medical freedom movement.” Indeed, a headline in the New York Times declared, “How Health Freedom Became a Winning Rally Cry.” As expressed in the comments of RFK Jr., Casey Means, and Marty Makary, the medical freedom movement focuses on the individual not the community—the opposite of public health. In an article titled “Ethics and Social Value Judgments in Public Health,” ethicists from Yale University distinguished public health from medical freedom. “Public health policies,” they wrote, “are population oriented. Because individual health affects the health of others, public health measures regulate individual behavior to achieve population health goals. All raise questions about how individual autonomy and freedom should be balanced against public health interests…which respects individuals’ sovereignty over their bodies and actions as long as their actions do not harm others.” The medical freedom movement fails to recognize that it often limits the freedom of others. For example, a parent who is afraid to send a child to school where many of the students are unvaccinated. Or immune compromised children who depend on those around them to for protection. The question then becomes “Freedom for whom?” Is it your right, in the name of medical freedom, to catch and transmit a potentially fatal infection—and in so doing, take away the freedom of others? In Four Essays on Liberty, Isaiah Berlin sums it up best. “Liberty for the wolves,” he wrote, “is death to the lambs.” Thanks for reading Beyond the Noise! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt business expands safe room offerings, First Piedmont names CEO, plus news from Roanoke, Lynchburg, NRV
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
Glowing ring of plankton surrounding New Zealand islands linked to deadly underwater plateau
A recent satellite photo captured a gleaming halo of phytoplankton encircling the remote Chatham Islands. The stunning sight is the result of a hidden underwater structure, which has also helped kill hundreds of cetaceans.
Goodwill Entertainment Holding's (Catalist:GEH) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Goodwill Entertainment Holding Limited's ( Catalist:GEH ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry...
Couple returns to Fairmont, brings business with
FAIRMONT— In the search for a slower pace and with a desire to help, Jill and Michael Boike have recently relocated to Fairmont, where Jill was born and raised, and they’ve brought their business, Therapy Connections, LLC, with. Jill and Michael met in Edina and have spent much of their life there, raising three daughters […]
New details about Louisiana gunman’s mental health
Shamar Elkins shot and killed eight young children, most of them his own on Sunday. His family says the 31-year-old recently sought mental health treatment through Veterans Affairs. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports from Shreveport.
After flooding hits Milwaukee’s south side, business owner and community group push cleanup efforts
After recent flooding, a business owner near 20th and Mitchell says trash and water keep piling up. Muskego Way Forward is now working to clean the area and connect residents with resources.
White House: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will leave job
Labor Department secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving the Trump administration. She's the third Cabinet secretary to depart in recent months.
Binghamton native announces plans for new entertainment venue
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -A Binghamton native who had a successful career in finance in the Boston area is looking to invest in his hometown. Nate Levy recently purchased the former CVS drugstore ...
Meta attracts more Thinking Machines Lab talent in AI shakeup
Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab faces an AI talent drain to Meta, with founders and a researcher among recent departures from the startup.
When will Cincinnati host major sports events? Commission wants Queen City on the map
The Cincinnati Sports Commission started decades ago but was recently reconstructed to have more dedicated employees and a larger budget.
MAD: Kepler Taps Garcia To Lead Social, Entertainment, Culture Intelligence Efforts
The VaynerMedia veteran most recently served at KMG Strategic Consultancy where she advised a range of startups, creators and more.
Recently-sued Highgrove Holdings president defends himself, business
The lawsuit, filed by the Milwaukee City Attorney on March 26, is asking a judge to declare Highgrove properties a public nuisance.
Trusted Care Home Health Distances Itself from CFO Arrest
Trusted Care Home Health acknowledges recent public attention surrounding the arrest of its chief financial officer.
How MLS is changing to compete with world football’s elite
Major League Soccer is preparing for one of the most ambitious transformations in its recent history. The goal is to position the league as a global benchmark capable of competing with Europe’s bigg...
Joe Rogan and Trump: From podcast praise to clashes
Joe Rogan joined the president in the Oval Office on April 18 in a show of support amid recent criticism from the podcaster toward Trump.
William Floyd Science Honor Society Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
William Floyd High School Science Honor Society (SHS), under the guidance of Ms. Anya Swiss, high school science teacher, SHS advisor and NYS Master Teacher, recently hosted two virtual “Science Exploration Days” for elementary students across the district. During these interactive sessions, high school students led younger students through an investigation of Oobleck — a unique non-Newtonian fluid made of cornstarch and water — to explore the fundamental properties of the states of matter.
USU track & field: Another record-setting weekend for Aggies
The most recent road trip to California was a memorable one for several Utah State track & field athletes.
Just a few minutes of intense exercise daily can reduce disease risk. Yes, really.
Vigorous activity may reduce your risk of multiple diseases, according to a recent study.
McLeod Health Pharmacy Services Team Receives Best Practice Award
The McLeod Health Pharmacy Services Team recently received the “Practice Advancement Initiative – Best Practice Award” during the South Carolina Society of Health-Systems
OpenAI Takes Aim at Google with New Image Model
If you’ve been on X or Reddit in recent weeks, you’ve likely seen images created by an upcoming model from OpenAI floating around. Sharp-eyed people have pointed out that the new model is potentially being tested with some ChatGPT users and on leaderboards under code names.The images generated ...
Recent HHS Leadership Changes Impacting Public Health
Get a rundown of recent HHS leadership changes that impact public health, including to CDC director, ACIP, and the U.S. Surgeon General.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts 2026 Northeast Regional Science Olympiad
The Northeast Regional Science Olympiad returned to Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently, drawing hundreds of middle and high school students to the campus for the annual science competition.
Measles case confirmed in Rhode Island
A man in his 40s from Providence County who contracted the disease had recently traveled internationally, public health officials said
Bulgaria headed for political stability as former president wins parliamentary majority
With about 130 out of 240 seats in Parliament, Rumen Radev has secured an outright majority in a country marked by deep political fragmentation in recent years. He will become the new prime minister, a position more powerful than president in Bulgaria.
Archana Puran Singh on how ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ stalled her acting career: 'I’m somebody who sits on a chair and laughs'
Archana Puran Singh, a veteran of Indian cinema for over four decades, recently opened up about the bittersweet impact of her television success. Whil.
Barcelona winter signing suffers unfortunate knee injury
Barcelona have been handed a concerning update regarding one of their emerging defensive prospects, Patricio Pacifico, following a worrying incident during the recent Barça Atletic fixture against UE...
UFC veteran breaks down Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
In what's turned into one of the bigger grudge matches in recent years, middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland headline the UFC 328 fight card on May 9th. The undefeated Chimaev and Strickland used to train together but their relationship deteriorated into ...
Is Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Starting To Look Attractive After A 50% Share Price Slide
If you are wondering whether Flutter Entertainment is starting to look attractively priced or still has more room to fall before it offers value, this article walks through what the current share price might really be telling you. The stock last closed at US$110.08, with recent returns of 4.5% over 7 days and 5.0% over 30 days, set against a much larger 49.6% decline year to date and a 50.3% decline over the past year. These price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on Flutter...
Psychoactive Drug Patterns Before, During and Just After Pregnancy
Fewer than one-fourth of women who had prescriptions for anti-depressives before becoming pregnant kept them throughout pregnancy, recent Cleveland Clinic research shows.
Advancing epidemic and pandemic preparedness through research readiness: SEAR Unity Studies Network Sites chart the way forward in 2026
On 25 March 2026, WHO Regional Office for the South‑East Asia Region (SEARO) convened the first meeting of the SEAR Chapter of the Unity Studies Network Meeting in 2026 to take stock of progress and plan next steps for strengthening epidemic and pandemic preparedness across the Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing adaptation of selected, standard Unity Study methodologies, sharing field implementation experiences from 2025, and identifying key priorities to guide collaborative work in 2026.Held virtually, the meeting brought together representatives from six Unity Studies network sites across five countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) as well as participants from all three levels of WHO.The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing regional efforts in South‑East Asia to strengthen early investigations and studies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on pandemic influenza and other emerging respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. In this context, and as part of preparedness for the rapid generation of evidence, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in SEAR (WHE/SEAR) encourages Unity Studies sites to adapt prioritized, standardized Unity Study protocols to their national contexts. This approach supports the generation of timely and reliable evidence to inform public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.These efforts are supported through a combination of experience sharing, participation in the global Unity Studies network webinars, capacity‑building of the national public health workforce, and regional collaboration that promotes inter‑country, inter‑agency, and inter‑ministerial action. In parallel, sites are encouraged to explore diversified funding sources to help sustain research preparedness over the long term.Discussions highlighted the importance of WHO’s catalytic financial support through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contributions (PIP‑PC). When combined with national and institutional resources, this support enables countries and sites to maintain continuity of activities at a core level and remain prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to future epidemics and pandemics.Regional and Global Updates: Opening the session, Dr Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Programme Area Manager, Pandemic and Epidemic Management (PEM) Unit, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, highlighted the progress made in operationalizing the Unity Studies Network across the Region and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of WHO at all three levels, together with country unity studies sites. He emphasized the availability of limited but catalytic funding through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PIP‑PC) workplan at SEARO to sustain network activities in 2026, while encouraging sites to leverage additional funding sources to expand implementation.Representing SEARO, Dr Ashok Basnet, consultant, Pandemic Influenza Preparedness reported that, at the regional level, the Unity Studies Network currently includes six sites across five countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He noted that in 2025, catalytic funding supported protocol adaptation, training, and pilot implementation. In addition, a regional Unity Studies symposium held during the Global Public Health Summit in Sri Lanka strengthened and advocated collaboration between the Unity Studies site, national decision‑making forum, relevant technical units of the ministry of health, WHO and other partners.The symposium also highlighted the role of early investigations and studies as a key component of a multi‑source surveillance system needed at country level to generate a broad range of evidence. It underscored the critical role of country Unity Studies sites and similar research entities in generating evidence to support public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.Participants of the WHO GISRS Unity Studies Sites Network- SEAR Chapter Meeting 2026 (Photo credit- PEM/WHE/SEARO). SEARO also updated participants on ongoing efforts to develop a regional Unity Studies webpage and to promote participation in global knowledge‑sharing platforms, including webinars and the WHO Community of Practice. Priorities for 2026 include supporting the implementation of Unity protocols, strengthening collaboration and experience sharing across sites, documenting and publishing findings, integrating Unity Studies activities as a component of multi-source national surveillance systems, and building workforce capacity.Dr Nickle Boddington of the Global Influenza Programme (GIP) at WHO Headquarters, which coordinates the Unity Studies Network globally, provided updates on global Unity Studies activities, noting that the network has expanded to 16 sites worldwide. New and updated protocols, including rapid clinical severity assessment tools and standardized data platforms, are being developed to support implementation. The global Community of Practice has also been launched to facilitate technical exchange, and continued support will be provided to sites for protocol adaptation, ethical approvals, and readiness for early investigation during outbreaks. Updates from Unity Studies sites in SEAR in 2025Unity Studies sites shared progress and experiences in implementing protocols across diverse country contexts. Sites initiated activities in 2025 using catalytic funding from SEARO, complemented by the mobilization of internal national resources. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, reported the adoption and piloting of investigation protocols on non‑seasonal influenza and emerging respiratory diseases during recent avian influenza outbreaks, demonstrating a multi‑source funding approach involving government, WHO and One Health partners.The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, India, highlighted the piloting of household transmission investigation studies, the expansion of the national Unity Studies network, and the contribution of study findings to global evidence through published outputs. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, shared experiences from large‑scale seroprevalence studies conducted during the COVID‑19 pandemic, recent efforts to strengthen national Unity network sites through training activities, and plans to initiate multi‑centre studies on respiratory viruses.Similarly, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, highlighted its experience in developing integrated surveillance and diagnostic protocols for multiple respiratory pathogens, enhancing readiness for targeted investigations of emerging threats. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, reported ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Health and exploration of additional funding sources to initiate studies. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Laboratory, Nepal, provided updates on continued coordination with national stakeholders to initiate implementation, despite delays related to the country context.Across sites, shared experiences underscored the importance of protocol adaptation, multisectoral collaboration, and sustainable funding to operationalize Unity Studies and generate evidence for public health action.Discussions and Way ForwardThe meeting reinforced key priorities for 2026, including strengthening unity studies protocol implementation, enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, integrating research as a component of national multi-source surveillance systems, and ensuring that generated evidence informs public health decision‑making. Participants also emphasized the importance of documentation, visibility, and leveraging multiple funding sources, and agreed on the following action points.Unity Studies Sites and WHO Country Offices:Advance adoption and implementation of at least one Unity protocol, continuing activities initiated in 2025 with catalytic funding, supplemented with other sources of funding where feasible.Document site-specific experiences, outcomes, and lessons learned; participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing platforms including WHO webinars and the Community of Practice.Work closely with ministries of health to establish unified national platforms for translating generated evidence into national public health decision-making. WHO Country Offices may facilitate technical support and complementary, synergistic funding opportunities where feasible. WHO Regional OfficeCoordinate with WHO Country Offices to support implementation of core unity studies activities by network sites through catalytic funding and provide technical guidance and virtual engagement opportunities throughout 2026.Facilitate the participation of all Unity Studies sites in the regional meeting on Unity Studies implementation in October 2026, to be held back‑to‑back with the Annual SEAR Regional PIP‑PC Meeting; develop and host a SEAR Unity Studies website; and mobilize support from academic institutions within the SEAR Unity Studies Network to support the development of regional manuscripts that showcase Unity Studies activities to scientific audiences and promote knowledge‑sharing.Explore complementary funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and expand network activities across the Region.WHO HeadquartersProvide global technical guidance, updated protocols, and toolkits to support the implementation of Unity Studies in SEAR.Facilitate engagement of SEAR sites in global webinars, the Community of Practice, and opportunities to showcase their work.Support joint publications, inclusion of SEAR experiences in global outputs, and identification of additional funding and collaborative opportunities to strengthen Unity Studies activities.
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