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Pistons capitalize on sloppy Cavaliers, take Game 1 to snap 12-game postseason losing streak to Cleveland
Nineteen turnovers proved too many for the Cavs to overcome in Game 1.
Columbus voters approve measure to change how first responders respond to mental health emergencies
House passes Farm Bill with pork producers long awaited 'fix' to Proposition 12
The massive farm bill approved by the U.S. House last week includes a provision that would essentially invalidate Proposition 12
Seattle professor says 'millionaires tax' could impact state business climate, relocations
Washington’s newly approved tax on millionaires is raising questions about whether some of the wealthiest residents could leave.
AMC Entertainment Q1 Revenue Jumps 20% Amid Box Office Recovery
Giant exhibitor AMC Entertainment saw strong domestic performance and “vastly improved” international results boost first quarter revenue.
AMC Entertainment Q1 Revenue Jumps 20% Amid Box Office Recovery
The biggest theater group in the U.S. and globally, AMC Entertainment, said strong domestic performance and “vastly improved” international results across its European footprint boosted first quarter revenue, which topped $1 billion from $862.5 million the year before. Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciated and amortization) was a positive $38.3 million compared to negative …
Microsoft's Windows 11 update just fixed memory leaks, slow startup, and File Explorer bugs
Microsoft is fixing Windows 11's biggest bugs. The new update stops the File Explorer white flash, lowers RAM usage, and speeds up PC startup.
Patient-centric health care ‘bundles’ can improve outcomes and cut costs
MyHealth Bundles have cut waiting times, improved maternity care and nonsurgical management of osteoarthritis, and saved patients and employers millions of dollars.
G.O.P. Proposes $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump’s Ballroom Project
The money would go toward security improvements as part of an East Wing construction project, including a new ballroom that President Trump has said would be built with private dollars.
Roku and TCL Accused of Bricking Smart TVs Through Software Updates
A class action lawsuit argues that marketing materials promise reliable performance and ongoing improvements through updates that actually ruined consumers' TVs.
Trump Pressures FDA Commissioner to Approve Flavored Vapes
President Trump upbraided Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes and nicotine products.
Google Home update delivers huge automation expansion, Nest Cam upgrades for all
Following months of improvements in early access, Google Home is launching some massive expansions to automations this week, as well...
Gemini for Home voice assistant gets Gemini 3.1 upgrade
Besides Nest Cam and automation improvements, the Gemini for Home voice assistant is getting an “intelligence upgrade” with Gemini 3.1.
Supreme Court abortion case could force Trump to take a public stance on mifepristone
The return of abortion to the Supreme Court is testing President Donald Trump’s strategy of avoiding the issue as the anti-abortion advocates grow increasingly frustrated that his administration hasn’t done more to crack down on access to mifepristone, the drug approved to terminate pregnancies.
No more Dell in Delaware
The Board of Directors of Dell Technologies announced on Monday, May 4, 2026, that they have unanimously approved recommending the company change its corporate domicile from Delaware to Texas.
Scientists boost strawberry flavor and nutrition without changing growth
A surprising genetic twist shows that boosting a seemingly ordinary “housekeeping” gene can dramatically improve fruit quality without any trade-offs. By increasing the activity of a tRNA-related gene in strawberries, researchers unlocked richer color, stronger aroma, and higher levels of health-boosting compounds like anthocyanins and terpenoids. Even more striking, these enhancements came with zero impact on plant growth, fruit size, or sweetness—avoiding the usual downsides of metabolic tinkering.
SecureFood School: Transforming Food System Risk Science into Real-World Education
Strengthening food system resilience requires not only technological innovation, but also an improved societal understanding of food system dynamics and risks.
[8-K] Sphere Entertainment Co. Reports Material Event
Sphere Entertainment Co. reported a sharply improved first quarter 2026. Revenue reached $386.4 million, up 38% from the prior-year quarter, driven mainly by the Sphere segment, where revenue rose to $266.0 million, a 69% increase.
What is the Titans' biggest remaining post-draft question?
Tennessee Titans' Cam Ward must take a significant step forward in his second season for the team to improve.
U.S. Embassy Supports Tunisian Business Delegation at 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
U.S. EMBASSY SUPPORTS TUNISIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION AT 2026 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier U.S. investment event, connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to make deals happen. Media Note TUNIS, May 5, 2026 – U.S. Embassy Tunis is pleased to support a delegation of 11 Tunisian companies traveling to the United States to participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, Maryland, May 3-6, 2026. The Summit is an opportunity for these dynamic entrepreneurs to establish new connections and explore business and investment opportunities in the United States. This year, three Tunisian women entrepreneurs and members of the delegation representing Spiraw and Sotetel were accepted into the Select Global Women in Tech year-long mentoring program which will kick off at the summit. Since 2022, more than 50 Tunisian entrepreneurs in fields ranging from e-gaming, robotics, software engineering, coding, online fashion, and green tech have participated in SelectUSA Investment Summits, where they have taken their businesses to the next level. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides economic development organizations (EDOs) with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has attracted tens of thousands of companies and economic development representatives, generating over $250 billion in new investment projects that support more than 125,000 jobs across the United States and its territories. The previous SelectUSA Investment Summit saw record-breaking numbers with more than 5,500 participants, including EDOs from 54 U.S. states and territories and over 2,700 business investors from 100+ countries, including Tunisia. The following Tunisian businesses will take part in this year’s SelectUSA delegation: AquaDeep – Revolutionizes aquaculture with AI-powered monitoring solutions, including a real-time larva counting system and a SaaS platform for environmental monitoring. The company is expanding operations across Tunisia, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Bouraoui Group – Specializes in event venues, hospitality experiences, innovative real estate development, and technology driven customer solutions. The business develops experience- focused and tech enabled lifestyle destinations that combine entertainment, culture, retail, and smart services, and is seeking international partners to co-develop hospitality, PropTech, smart retail, and experiential digital projects. Digital Cook – Builds HR and recruitment software solutions, including HRMS, ATS, and custom tools that streamline hiring, employee management, and talent development. It provides custom software, system integration, and scalable HR platforms for SMEs, large enterprises, and recruitment agencies seeking efficient, user-friendly ways to manage their workforce and improve recruitment. El Kanaouet – Provides high-quality and low-cost hydraulic infrastructure for the supply and distribution of drinking water. The company manufactures prestressed concrete structures based on current technological developments in the field and trends in integrated and digitalized management. El Kanaouet aims to enter the U.S. market with its production of centrifugal prestressed concrete pipes and other technical products and services. Fluoink Nanotechnologies – A deep‑tech startup developing next‑generation antimicrobial additives for paints, coatings, and industrial materials, enabling everyday surfaces to act as long‑lasting barriers against harmful bacteria and pathogens without changing their appearance or performance. Mare Custos – A subsea robotics company specializing in ROV-based underwater inspection services for offshore energy, ports, and marine infrastructure, using high-precision imaging, PAUT, and NDT to inspect structures in challenging conditions. SmartMed SA – A fast-growing digital health company operating in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, offering an integrated ecosystem that helps patients book appointments (MedPro), enables clinics to digitize workflows and EMRs (MedLink), and supports targeted digital marketing for healthcare and pharma (MedAds). With millions of appointments and users, SmartMed has become a leading e-health platform in North Africa. Sototel – Builds telecommunications networks and services, including fixed, radio, and mobile networks. Sototel focuses on technological innovation and continuous improvement, providing high-value-added digital solutions. SOTUPRIN HGE – Specializes in manufacturing household electrical appliances under the brand HGE and OEM. Expanded from the local market to North Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Spiraw by Food4Future – Designs and manufactures smart, AI-powered cultivation systems allowing individuals and businesses to grow fresh, highly nutritious food – starting with spirulina – directly at the point of consumption. Combining patented hardware, controlled-environment agriculture, and a connected app with an AI assistant, Spiraw aims to decentralize food production and create a new category at the intersection of agri-tech, consumer health, and smart home ecosystems. WaterSec (Istidama) – A climate-tech startup that uses IoT, AI, and smart sensors to help high consumption facilities (such as industries, hotels, and commercial buildings) monitor water use in real time, detect leaks, and optimize consumption. The company’s digital platform turns raw water data into alerts and actionable insights, making water management more transparent, proactive, and sustainable. Learn more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit at https://www.selectusasummit.us/. Follow live developments from the summit on X at https://x.com/SelectUSA.
Deadline Looms For Healthcare Providers To Improve Accessibility
New rules mandating greater disability access in healthcare are about to take effect, but recent actions suggest that federal officials may be mulling a delay.
Fox Sports proves why the Cleveland Guardians are one of the best franchises going
The Cleveland Guardians remain one of the best-run organizations in baseball for a reason.
Faculty Senate approves motions on AI-free zones, Early Decision admissions, trans students in intramural sports
University of Michigan Faculty Senate met in the Ruthven Building April 27 to discuss AI-free zones, early decision admissions and trans student athletes.
UT Board of Trustees approves plan for Neyland Entertainment District and new parking project
UT Board of Trustees approves plan for Neyland Entertainment District and new parking project
Entertainment district approved near Neyland Stadium: What happens next
Plans for a mixed-use entertainment district and hotel/condo project at Neyland Stadium receive approval from University of Tennessee Board of Trustees Executive Committee
UT board approves plan for Neyland Entertainment District, and 'restructure' of G10 parking garage
Flag football approved as sanctioned sport for high school girls in New Jersey
NJSIAA Approves Girls Flag Football as Varsity Sport
The NJSIAA approves girls flag football as a varsity sport beginning in 2027, passing the measure by a 311–18 vote.
Leveraging PHIG to Advance Policy Infrastructure at Austin Public Health
Learn how Austin's health department used PHIG funding and assistance from ASTHO to improve their processes in this blog.
Tennessee's entertainment district is one step closer to becoming a reality
Tennessee's entertainment district is one step closer to a reality as the University's Board of Trustees approved the project on Monday.
DOJ: Eight indicted for illegal gambling business at Fort Wayne charity casino
Last month, a federal grand jury approved an indictment charging eight people in connection with an illegal gambling business in Fort Wayne.
Basic Apps Can Improve Business Decision-Making
A Q&A with Chicago Booth’s Pradeep K. Chintagunta about how technology can build human capital.
Tennessee approves $280M Neyland Entertainment District, new G10 garage
University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approved construction of Neyland Entertainment District and new G10 parking garage. Here are details.
Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL leak with improved cameras and 'Pixel Glow' RGB LEDs
Brighter displays may be coming too!
Louisiana constitutional amendment could change who gets civil service job protections
Proponents say the change would be a move toward improved government efficiency. Opponents say it would increase political influence in government jobs that should be nonpartisan.
Three things we learned from the Miami Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli proved that age is no barrier and that he is on track to becoming a Formula One great with his stunning third straight career win. Wolff’s decision to fast-track Antonelli into Mercedes in 2024, before he had passed his normal road car driving test, raised eyebrows.
The connection between money and mental health: Why it matters more than you think
With the arrival of May and Mental Health Awareness month, it's worth taking a closer look at how money and mental health interact — and what steps you can take to improve your relationship with both.
This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins in the brain, a hallmark of the disease. In animal models, oral arginine not only lowered harmful protein deposits but also improved behavior and reduced brain inflammation.
Norwich owner delighted by 'special' Clement
Norwich City owner Mark Attanasio hails Philippe Clement as a "special manager" following the team's dramatic improvement under the Belgian.
Why Texas health care inequity exists and how to improve it
A new report ranks Texas among the worst states for healthcare access, racial disparities across multiple groups.
Data center OK'd, restaurants closing highlight April business news
Sangamon County saw a $500 million data center approved and a fraud investigation continue in April, alongside business openings and closings.
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)
The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.
Colorado needs another Bill Owens — who kept up our roads
By Dick Wadhams The silence is deafening within the Democratic primary for governor on the need to build and improve roads in Colorado after 20 years of neglect. The Democratic contestants, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser, talk about liberal touchstones such as mass transit and bike lanes that few Coloradans find […]
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ weekly releases prove successful
You could say that Daredevil and I go way back. When I started reading comic books in middle school, “Daredevil” is where I started. I watched the original “Daredevil” series
Barney Frank, in hospice, says he remains hopeful but warns Democrats on ‘litmus test’ politics
Speaking from his home in Ogunquit, Maine, the 86-year-old former congressman told CNN that his own experience gives him reason to believe the political landscape can improve.
Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off the success of previous events held by PWC, like the 2024 Industry Day (pictured above). Photo provided by PWC. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will host the inaugural 2026 Veterans Business Expo on May 14 at the PWC Main Operations Complex at 955 Old Wilmington Road, seeking to connect former U.S. Military members with vital business opportunities in their community. The event, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is part of a partnership between PWC and the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University (VBOC) and Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB).Aaron Harris, PWC’s manager of economic inclusion programs, said the event is designed to connect Veteran-owned businesses with partners and decision-makers who can help move opportunities forward.“This event brings together Veteran entrepreneurs alongside government agencies, public entities, contractors and resource partners in one place, creating a purposeful space to build relationships, exploring procurement and contracting possibilities and strengthening our region’s Veteran-owned business community,” Harris said. The Veterans Business Expo was devised to feature, highlight and facilitate direct connections and commerce. “We want to get our Veterans a platform for their businesses,” said Camille Little, the supplier diversity analyst at PWC. “Here at PWC, we have 20 departments, and we procure… I can’t tell you all the goods and services. This is our first expo. We’re looking for general contractors, electricians, landscapers, janitorial, construction suppliers, architecture, farms and engineering firms.” Little said, much like businesses in every industry, Veterans are often in need of assistance getting their foot in the door.“When Veterans are starting up, they have to know what resources are [available],” Little noted. “They have this ample amount of resources, but they need to know how to get started.” Identifying those resources and connecting Veteran business owners with opportunities and business development programs are made possible by the partnership between PWC and VBOC, Little said. The partnership has allowed the expo to flourish, she added.“There are opportunities, there are consultant workshops and different things that we partner with them for all the time,” Little said. “It’s about easing that transition because starting a business is hard. Having the dedication to continue after that first year is even harder right now.” That is why, Little said, the partnership with resources from Fayetteville State University brings decision makers to the table. “If you are a Veteran business owner, you may not know how to do business with PWC or the City of Fayetteville or FSU, or partners,” Little said. “‘Where do I get started?’ ‘How do I get contracts?’ Bringing people to an understanding and then having an opportunity like this, where you’re talking to that person who’s making the decision… that is our goal.”Those meetings between Veteran-owned businesses and other decision-makers will present a chance to showcase products and services directly to organizations seeking qualified vendors and capable partners, Harris said. Agencies and contractors, he added, can meet and engage businesses ready to support upcoming needs. Little said PWC and all of its departments, as well as the City of Fayetteville, and FSU will be on hand. Additionally, there will be procurement officers from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Resource partners who support small business development will also be on hand, helping make introductions and reinforcing pathways that support growth for Veteran entrepreneurs,” Harris said.For Veteran entrepreneurs, Little said she recommends two things: an answer to “why?” and a business plan.“I would ask them, what problem are they solving with their business?” she noted. “Then I would also tell them to start making a business plan. I run into a lot of firms, and it’s like, ‘What is your plan?’ So just knowing where you want to go with your business is important.”Little said it is important to differentiate between a business that helps transition servicemembers away from the U.S. Military versus a business that Veterans consider the next chapter of their lives.“How much dedication are you going to give to this business to make it successful?” Little noted. “So I would always start with what’s your business plan.”For Harris, the event will be able to cover the needs of all types of Veteran-owned businesses.“Another important lesson is the need to meet businesses where they are,” he said. “Veteran-owned businesses are at different stages of development, so offering multiple entry points, networking, education and referrals has proven essential.”Registration information can be found at: www.eventbrite. com/e/2026-veterans-business-expo-connecting-heroes-to-opportunity-tickets-1984308563329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
‘I didn’t see’: Mother of MAC bombing suspect said his mental health seemed improved before attack
The suspect in Saturday’s fiery attack on the private club was beloved by family and friends but faced mental health challenges.
Direct air capture has substantial health and climate opportunity costs
Communications Sustainability - Renewable energy remains more cost effective for climate and health outcomes than direct air capture except under highly optimistic technology improvements,...
Memorial Health Foundation awards $15K to Red Cross
MARIETTA – The American Red Cross Ohio River Valley Chapter has received a $15,000 Community Impact grant to improve how blood is collected for local patients from the Memorial Health Foundation. The contribution, made ahead of the summer months when the Red Cross often sees a dip in blood donations, helped the Red Cross purchase […]
Raptors vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, line, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers best bets for the 2026 NBA playoffs
Strengthening maternal health starts after families leave the hospital
In a country where most maternal deaths are preventable, expanding proven, community-based visiting support must be part of how we move forward.
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
We Compared Similar Tool Boxes From Home Depot & Lowe's, And One Is Way Cheaper Online
Both of these home improvement stores had similar offerings in the tool box department, but one pulled ahead of its competitor when it came to price.
Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain
Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress. Decaf even improved learning and memory, while caffeine boosted focus and reduced anxiety. Together, they show coffee works through multiple pathways beyond just caffeine.
Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain
Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress. Decaf even improved learning and memory, while caffeine boosted focus and reduced anxiety. Together, they show coffee works through multiple pathways beyond just caffeine.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) Outlook Improves, Yet Challenges Persist
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) is among the best fundamentally strong penny stocks to invest in now. On April 23, Eric Handler from Roth Capital lifted the price target on AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) to $2 from $1.50 and reiterated a Neutral rating. According to the analyst, a multi-year positive content cycle could positively […]
Scientists built a memory chip that breaks the rules of miniaturization
A new kind of memory device may finally solve the problem of overheating and battery drain in electronics. By shrinking components to an extreme scale and redesigning their structure, researchers found a way to reduce energy loss instead of increasing it. The result is a tiny memory unit that improves as it gets smaller—something once thought impossible. This could pave the way for ultra-efficient smartphones, wearables, and AI systems.
2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, post time: Surprising picks by proven horse racing handicapper
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET
2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, post time: Surprising picks by proven horse racing expert
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET
2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, post time: Surprising picks from proven horse racing expert
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET
Analysis: Howe's calls pay off
This was an afternoon when Eddie Howe's big calls paid off when he needed them most. The head coach justifiably kept faith with the bulk of players who put in an improved performance in a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal last week. Having again decided to name £124m worth of forwards on the bench, in Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, Osula repaid the faith of his manager once more with the opener.
Grand Forks Public Health advises against using kratom products without medical oversight
Kratom is a plant, native to Southeast Asia, that is used in products that people ingest to self-treat pain, anxiety, depression and opioid withdrawal. The products are not FDA approved.
Amazon: Why Is There No Focus On The Chip Business, Mr. Market?
Amazon delivered a breakout Q1 2026, with AWS revenue up 28% and robust sequential improvements across all segments. Read why AMZN stock is a strong buy.
First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’
WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older children
Austin March for Babies to support maternal and infant health
This weekend, March of Dimes will host a community walk with the goal of raising funds to improve the health of moms and babies in Central Texas.
Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed.
Microsoft details Windows 11 improvements it brought to Windows 11 in April
Over the last few weeks, Windows 11 received plenty of much-needed fixes and improvements, and Microsoft has now recapped them all.
Atrium Health + WakeMed propose $2B merger, many jobs in major NC healthcare move
If approved, the deal would create 3,300 new healthcare jobs and expand services to 1 million North Carolinians.
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated'
Yet President Donald Trump also made it clear in a letter to Congress that the war may be far from over.
FDA authorizes early access for experimental pancreatic cancer pill
The FDA said the action recognizes the dire need for a drug to improve survival for pancreatic cancer patients, who face the worst survival odds in oncology.
Apotex becomes the first Canadian‑based pharmaceutical company to receive Health Canada approval for a generic equivalent of Ozempic®
/PRNewswire/ - Apotex Inc. ("Apotex" or the "Company"), Canada's largest Canadian‑based global health company, today announced that Health Canada has approved...
After a Down Year at Entertainment Venues, JAC Expects Improvement
The city's three entertainment venues showed an operational deficit of $484,728 in 2025, according to Eric Ryan, president of JAC Management.
Big Bend youth sports complex; $175 million project approved
Big Bend has approved plans for a $175 million multi-sport facility at Highway 164 and I-43 set to be the largest of its kind in Wisconsin.
Commitment to Physical Fitness Leads Alumna to College of Public Health
Jennifer Wessel J.D., MPH, works to improve health outcomes, and her love for health and wellness paved the way for her to become a public health professional. “We tackle a multitude of issues to have a broader lens on ways to improve Arkansas’ health status. Therefore, I’m learning something new…
Yup, Oblivion Remastered Is Still Broken a Year After Release
We re-tested it to prove it.
Peptides are unproven as health aids. FDA may unleash them anyway
Rather than reining in the compounds, the FDA may be poised to broaden access, perhapas even adding peptides to supplements. Experts say “buyer beware.”
VICI Properties Closes $1.16 Billion Golden Entertainment Sale-Leaseback Deal
VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) has completed its previously announced $1.16 billion acquisition of the land, real estate and improvements... Read More
Five Heart Podcast: New Huskers in the NFL, Stadium Renovations, Spring Sports
The latest Five Heart Podcast opens with Greg and Fred returning after a missed week, chatting casually about life, weather, and Husker fandom before diving into key topics. The primary discussion centers on Nebraska’s approved $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation, framed as a necessary long-term investment rather than cosmetic upgrades. They highlight structural needs, maintaining […]
Using Data Science to Get Food and Volunteers Where They’re Needed Most
Researchers helped VolunteerMatch and Feeding America improve the algorithms behind their work.
It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
Starting May 1, many people covered by Medicaid in Nebraska have to prove they are working. It's a requirement most states will have to implement under President Trump's budget law, beginning in January.
🚨 Official: Barça unveil special shirt for El Clasico!
Do you approve of the choice?In 10 days, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet one last time this season for a Clasico that could definitively decide the fate of La Liga.As every year since Spotify b...
San Francisco to create 2 more entertainment zones
This week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved ordinances that would allow the city to create two more so-called entertainment zones.
How to Build a Superteam That Keeps Getting Better
In periods of rapid change, the teams that outperform everyone else are not those with the best plans or the most talent but those that learn the fastest. Research across thousands of teams reveals a consistent pattern: High-performing teams—“superteams”—build cultures of continuous improvement. Their leaders encourage experimentation even when things are going well, make curiosity and intellectual humility contagious, surface problems early, stay close to the work, give feedback that supports learning rather than punishing mistakes, and invest in people’s growth even when it doesn’t pay off immediately. When work is tied to shared meaning and progress matters more than perfection, teams become more resilient, adaptable, and capable of sustained success—in business settings and beyond.
New Jersey Politics (Episode 513)
On New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, Governor Mikie Sherrill gives NJ Transit a tight deadline to improve rider experience, cleaner stations, better
Williamstown Board of Health Backs Plastic Bag Amendment, Biosolids Bylaw
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Board of Health on Monday unanimously recommended the annual town meeting approve articles that would amend the town's existing plastic bag ordinance and ban...
“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline
Xbox Mode launches with support for aggregated game libraries, quick switching to desktop, and reduced background tasks to improve overall gaming performance.
5 tips for safely using AI to improve your health and nutrition
While instant answers to health and nutrition questions might seem appealing, these AI-generated responses can be risky.
Johnson & Johnson to acquire Atraverse Medical
The move, once finalized, helps Johnson & Johnson add multiple FDA-approved technologies to its EP portfolio.
Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years
Xbox consoles and Xbox on PC just got upgraded with huge customization features and gameplay options.
House approves bill to fund Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: politicising a generation of researchers
Editorial: By attacking the basic settlement between scientists and the state, the US president has proved that experts can’t avoid these fights
Clemson Rural Health receives $7.7M Maternal Care Access Grant to Improve Care of Mothers and Babies in South Carolina
Clemson Rural Health (CRH) received $7.7 million from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to implement the Maternal Care Access Project
Valtteri Bottas says stronger mental health support in F1 helped him open up about his battles
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas believes support in motorsports for mental health struggles has greatly improved during his career and gave him the courage to reveal his own personal battles
April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More.
The April Xbox Update is rolling out today featuring an array of improvements for console, PC, mobile, and more.
New ROG Xbox Ally Updates: Docking Improvements, Auto SR Preview, Collective Library, Enhanced Vibration, and More
For ROG Xbox Ally, we’re rolling out updates that deliver an improved experience, including docking improvements, an Auto Super Resolution preview, and more.
UNITE HERE Urges Other PENN Entertainment Shareholders to Support Proposal to Declassify the Board
UNITE HERE urges PENN (NASDAQ: PENN) shareholders to vote to declassify the Board and move to annual director elections at the AGM on June 16, 2026. The group says shareholders previously backed declassification in 2010 and cites industry norms, peer comparators, and 2025 proxy-vote statistics to argue annual elections improve accountability.UNITE HERE challenges PENN's regulatory and stability defenses, notes PENN reported 42 properties in 19 states and operations in 28 jurisdictions, and calls for alignment with peers that already use annual elections.
Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital Breaks Ground on Emergency Department Expansion to Enhance Access to Care for Residents
Community leaders, hospital caregivers, and project partners celebrated a major milestone for local healthcare as Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital officially broke ground on a long‑awaited Emergency Department expansion that will improve access to care for residents.The ceremony on April 22 marked the beginning of a project des...
Bears banking on health, better coaching to improve pass rush
The Bears say with improved coaching and better health, they have a D-line capable of rushing the passer.