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Deepfake Influencers Push Supplements Online
AI-generated figures are promoting wellness products to unsuspecting consumers
A strange new quantum state appears when atoms get “frustrated”
Physicists at UC Santa Barbara have uncovered a new way to manipulate unusual magnetic states by exploiting “frustration” inside a crystal’s atomic structure. The team discovered a rare system where two different kinds of frustration—magnetic and electronic bond frustration—coexist and interact. By coupling these competing effects, researchers may be able to control exotic quantum states, potentially unlocking new ways to manipulate entangled spins for future quantum technologies.
Strengthening One Health Field Epidemiology Capacity in the WHO South-East Asia Region
Recent public health emergencies—including the COVID-19 pandemic, recurrent zoonotic disease outbreaks, and the high level of antimicrobial resistance—have underscored the urgent need for strong, multisectoral field epidemiology capacities. This reinforces the importance of a workforce equipped with One Health field epidemiology competencies. To address this need, WHO works with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), as part of Quadripartite Alliance for One Health, to strengthen field epidemiology training programmes using a One Health approach.These efforts are aligned with WHO SEARO’s Strategic Framework for Action for Strengthening Surveillance, Risk Assessment and Field Epidemiology and the Regional Roadmap to Advance Field Epidemiology Capacities 2025–2029 emphasize workforce development, multisectoral collaboration, and enhanced preparedness for health emergencies. With funding from the Pandemic Fund, The Competency for One Health Field Epidemiology (COHFE) integration within Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) or similar initiatives has been initiated in Bangladesh and India and is planned in Sri Lanka.BangladeshIn Bangladesh, COHFE is being adapted to strengthen the Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Bangladesh (FETP-B) Advanced programme. Initiated in July 2025 and led by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), the process brought together stakeholders from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, academia, and laboratories.A Multisectoral Working Group (MWG) was established to guide implementation, conduct readiness assessments, and identify opportunities to institutionalize One Health collaboration. Through national multisectoral consultations and a competency prioritization workshop held in Dhaka in November 2025, stakeholders identified priority technical competencies for surveillance, outbreak investigation, data analysis, and risk assessment, alongside functional competencies related to leadership, coordination, and the laboratory–epidemiology interface. The process also surfaced systemic barriers—such as challenges in data sharing and limited joint investigations—enabling targeted recommendations. These outcomes are guiding curriculum revision, the introduction of One Health simulations and joint field exercises, and the development of a national multisectoral mentorship pool, with updated training materials expected to be implemented in the upcoming cohort.Figure 1. Competency prioritization involving multisectoral stakeholders“COHFE represents a significant step forward in operationalizing the One Health approach. The collaboration between national institutions and the Quadripartite partners is critical for building resilient systems to address complex health challenges in the region.”, Prof. (Dr) Tahmina Sirin, Director, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh.Aligning India’s One Health Training with COHFEIn India, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has strengthened One Health workforce development through its SectorConnect initiative. WHO supported a comprehensive competency mapping and curriculum review to align the Field Epidemiology Programme in One Health (FEP-OH) with all 14 COHFE domains. The review identified strong foundations while generating actionable recommendations to strengthen One Health learning outcomes, expand joint field-based learning, and enhance competency-based assessment. These improvements are informing programme refinement and phased scale-up across additional states.Figure 2. Strengthening learning outcomes for the SectorConnect FEP OH CurriculumThrough these efforts, WHO SEARO will continue to support countries to move from separate sector-based training toward an integrated, impact-driven One Health field epidemiology workforce capable of addressing complex health threats at human-animal-environment interface.ReferencesFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization, & World Organisation for Animal Health. (2024). Competencies for One Health field epidemiology (COHFE) framework. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080058World Health Organization. (2023). Strategic framework for action for strengthening surveillance, risk assessment and field epidemiology for health security threats in the WHO South-East Asia Region. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290210030World Health Organization. (2024). Regional roadmap to advance field epidemiology capacities in the WHO South-East Asia Region 2025–2029. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290229544
St. Patrick's Day celebrated at Jupiter Irish Fest in Abacoa
At downtown Abacoa in Jupiter, the two-day festival in its sixth year featured authentic food, drinks, culture, entertainment, and live music.
iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that iOS 27 will be similar to 2009's Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that one of Apple's biggest priorities is bug fixes for improved performance and stability. At WWDC 2008, Apple showed a presentation that said Mac OS X Snow Leopard had "0 new features," as it opted to focus on performance and stability improvements.
Pete Buttigieg: ‘This is clearly amateur hour at the Pentagon and in the White House’
Scientists discover AI can make humans more creative
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a tool that replaces human work, but new research from Swansea University suggests a far more exciting role: creative collaborator. In a large study with more than 800 participants designing virtual cars, researchers found that AI-generated design galleries sparked deeper engagement, longer exploration, and better results.
How Paris Hilton turned a persona into a global business empire
Paris Hilton, often called the “original influencer,” takes Tania Bryer to a New York hotel steeped in history and shares how she turned personal pain into purpose — building a brand that has generated billions in sales.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
'Underrated' Matt Vierling shines in spring, looks like himself again
Matt Vierling isn't playing third base, but he is doing everything else for the Detroit Tigers in spring training in preparation for the 2026 season.
Georgia lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Trump election case
State senators on Friday grilled the former special prosecutor who led the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump about communications his team had with federal investigators. But their efforts were largely frustrated by his repeated assertions that he couldn't remember details.
Trump says US ‘obliterated’ targets in strike on key Iranian oil hub
Trump said the U.S. bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, and warned against interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
Entrepreneurs Shine at Business Pitch Competition
Wake Tech celebrated local innovation and entrepreneurship as finalists competed in the college’s Blueprint to Skyline Business Pitch Competition, held at the Western Wake Campus.
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the camera for more than a minute.
Washington’s Jedd Fisch Considered Among CFB's Most Underrated Coaches
At 15-11 overall through his first 26 games at Washington, third-year coach Jedd Fisch is quietly building a contender in the Big Ten Conference.
Radian Shuts Down Mortgage Conduit Business, Refocuses On Insurance Strategy
Radian Group has ceased accepting new business for its mortgage conduit platform and will wind down the unit over the coming months. The company determined that discontinuing the operation was preferable to selling it, according to company statements.The conduit, which operated primarily through Radian Mortgage Capital, bought mortgages from lenders in the secondary market. It then sold these to investors or into private-label securitizations, sometimes retaining mortgage servicing rights on those loans.
Why people believe conspiracy theories: A political scientist’s view
Political scientist Joseph Uscinski, a professor at the University of Miami, talks about conspiracy theories and the people who believe them. Uscinski’s research has found that conspiracy theories are not new, nor are they more prevalent than in the past. What has changed, he says, is that people at the highest echelons of power in the United States are embracing conspiracy theories, and conspiracy-mindedness is becoming more concentrated in one political party than in the past.
Morris Katz backed Cuomo, criticized Sanders before political career
The 26-year-old “mastermind” who orchestrated Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory once boosted Mamdani's foes and chided his allies before making a career of politics.
Biomolecular profiling for noninvasive health monitoring
Nature Biotechnology - Kim et al. present mass spectrometry and wearable sensor technology as complementary approaches that, when integrated, can co-evolve to open new possibilities for noninvasive...
Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe opens new Health & Wellness Pharmacy in Roseburg
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians celebrated a milestone in community healthcare Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Cow Creek Healt
Kraken Fall 4-2 To the Predators In Second Meeting This Season
Seattle's early lead evaporated as the Predators mounted a stunning comeback. A frustrating third-period rally fell short, extending the Kraken's losing streak.
CERN Science Gateway celebrates its 1000th science show
CERN Science Gateway has reached another milestone: the delivery of its 1000th science show! Since opening its doors in October 2023, Science Gateway has welcomed nearly 900 000 visitors of all ages to explore the fundamental questions of the Universe. Among its most popular activities are the science shows – dynamic, interactive demonstrations led by CERN guides and tailored to a broad audience of different age levels, including school groups, families and the general public. Designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining, these live shows combine spectacular experiments, multimedia elements and audience participation. From the physics of particle collisions to the properties of superconductivity, electromagnetism and cryogenics, the science shows translate the research carried out at CERN into engaging visual experiences. Visitors might see superconductors levitate, follow particles through different detector layers or discover the beauty in phase transitions. Each demonstration is carefully crafted to spark curiosity while maintaining scientific accuracy. Members of the CERN community are of course warmly invited to visit CERN Science Gateway with their family or friends and attend one of the science shows. To register, please visit this page, and don’t forget to check the programme for the coming days. Become a CERN guide and run your own super-cool science show (and more)! To become a CERN guide, you can join the introduction course held every 3–4 weeks, which will give you an overview of what being a CERN guide entails. From there, further courses are available depending on what type of guide you would like to be. Because, of course, CERN guides are needed everywhere at CERN. If you imagine yourself as a more ‘traditional’ guide, you should know that there are currently more than ten exciting visit points in CERN’s visits portfolio, such as the Antimatter Factory, the ALICE experiment (surface), the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) control room, the ATLAS experiment (surface), the CERN Control Centre (CCC), the Data Centre, the LHCb experiment (surface), the Synchrocyclotron (SC), the SM18 test facility and the newly inaugurated Linac2 visit point. Indeed, CERN’s Visits Service and Visual Impact and Exhibitions Section recently collaborated on redesigning the Linac2 visit tour, which has just reopened to the public after several months of renovation work. The new tour offers visitors and guides alike an enriched, more immersive experience, designed to highlight the history and scientific significance of this major facility. So, fancy becoming one of the insiders? Join the introduction course, check the guides website or contact guides.manager@cern.ch. And remember, becoming a guide can benefit you, too.
Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media
Fake videos and images depicting fake attacks and fake troops have racked up tens of millions of views on social media platforms in the nearly two weeks since the Iran war began.
Falcom to announce final Trails game during 50th anniversary
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu features a four-page interview with Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo on the company’s 45th anniversary, which it celebrated this week. Kondo discusses the T…
Kathy Ireland sues business managers for allegedly swindling multimillion-dollar fortune
Kathy Ireland sued her business managers for allegedly stealing tens of millions, which left the former Sports Illustrated model in debt after decades of trust.
ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environment
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.
Veterans Business Outreach Center provides programming for incarcerated veterans
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State is establishing partnerships with State Correctional Institutions across the commonwealth to help build, grow, and enhance entrepreneurial education programming for incarcerated veterans.
Veterans Business Outreach Center provides programming for incarcerated veterans
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State is establishing partnerships with state correctional institutions across the commonwealth to help build, grow, and enhance entrepreneurial education programming for incarcerated veterans.
All-access docu-series on Louisville basketball and coach Pat Kelsey to debut Friday
A new behind-the-scenes documentary series following Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey and the Cardinals program will debut this week on Sports Illustrated’s streaming platform.
Judge scolds Live Nation and Justice Department for secret settlement talks
A federal judge scolded attorneys for the Justice Department and Live Nation for secretly negotiating a settlement to resolve allegations the ticket giant operated as a monopoly while the trial was underway.
The Startup Trying a New Trick to Develop AI For Science Discovery
OpenAI and Anthropic have raised tens of billions of dollars on the promise of artificial intelligence that can make new discoveries in fields like medicine, biology and physics. And yet,we’re nowhere close to that. (You might recall this awkward moment from last fall when a ChatGPT-generated ...
YouTube Adds Politicians and Journalists to Deepfake Detection Tool
The tool, previously only available to Hollywood stars and some top YouTube creators, will allow these high-profile users to flag deepfakes or other AI-generated content that features their likeness.
Maine considers regulation of AI-generated political ads
Maine lawmakers advanced a proposal on Tuesday that would require political campaigns and political action committees to provide a disclosure label for any content significantly altered by artificial intelligence. Supporters argue such a requirement would provide needed clarity to ensure fair elections as high-quality “deepfakes” become easier to create and circulate. Opponents voiced apprehension about […]
Opinion: Youth Incarceration is a Public Health Crisis
Instead of receiving care, incarcerated youth are exposed to violence, isolation, chronic stress and medical neglect, write José Perez and Reggie Chatman.
In Trump’s Washington, Congress matters less than ever
Trump’s second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.
Steven Roth sells former Queens department store to Northwell Health for $236M
Two of New York’s frequent real estate shoppers just made a $236 million deal on an abandoned department store in Queens.The seller was Steven Roth, who acquired the 340,000-square-foot retail property in 1995 after a battle for control with now-President Donald Trump. Roth and partners stand to reap a nearly $150 million gain from selling the building near the Long Island Expressway to Northwell Health. The deal was disclosed Monday by Alexander’s Inc., a real estate firm Roth runs that is named after the big-in-its-time department store that once operated in the building. Alexander’s filed for bankruptcy in 1992 and closed all 11 of its locations. The site later became a Sears. It has been vacant since Burlington and Marshalls moved out last year.
HIMSS26 sees the convergence of AI governance and cybersecurity resilience
The industry's anxiety is concentrated at this intersection, says Phil Sobol of health IT consulting firm CereCore. Here's what hospital and health system IT leaders can be doing to tackle the challenges.
College football's most underrated coaches in 2026: Rhett Lashlee, Jeff Brohm among playoff hopefuls
These coaches seldom have lackluster seasons, but aren't often mentioned among the nation's best
Andexler Honored for Commitment to Science Advocacy
Northern Michigan University master's candidate Noah Andexler is one of 20 graduate students nationwide selected to receive the Ecological Society of America's (ESA) 2026 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award for their demonstrated commitment to science advocacy. This prestigious program is designed to bridge the gap between rigorous ecological research and impactful environmental policy.
A measles surge, AI in warfare and accelerated global warming
Why measles cases are rising in the U.S., how artificial intelligence is shaping warfare, and what accelerated global warming means for the world
The states where hospitals are most concentrated
Every hospital in Wyoming and the Dakotas is in a concentrated market.
Michael Jordan’s first Sports Illustrated cover sells for record $229,360
Here is why your 1983 Sports Illustrated copy of Jordan's first appearance on the magazine's cover is probably not worth as much.
‘I find it kind of gross’: GOP Commentator reacts to WH videos comparing Iran war to games
Energy Secretary says there are ‘no plans’ for the US to target Iran’s oil industry
GOP Senator calls on incoming DHS Secretary to fix department: ‘We’ve lost the debate over immigration’
‘Get used to it’: Jake Tapper responds to Trump admin’s criticism of Iran war coverage
Mr. Wizard’s science show held children spellbound
Each week on “Watch Mr. Wizard,” Don Herbert used household objects to conduct an easily replicated experiment that illustrated a scientific concept.
Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush is one of Nintendo's best and most underrated DLCs
W look at Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush mode, one of Nintendo's most underrated (and highest-value) DLC packages in recent times.
4 Underrated Smart TV Features You Need To Start Using
Smart TVs make the entertainment watching experience more enjoyable, but it's the more extraneous features that may prove useful outside of just watching TV.
Bruce Pearl celebrates Miami RedHawks' undefeated regular season
College hoops analyst Bruce Pearl, who had suggested the RedHawks' weren't worthy of an at-large bid, celebrated Miami's 31st win with a tweet.
MIO Multisource Integrated Observatory
Integration for Innovation: Accelerating Earth Understanding, Maximizing Impact.
How Messi's White House visit fits with his curated political image
Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.
WATCH LIVE: Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated in memorial service with Obama, Biden and Clinton
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Tropical Shipping Gift Supports Supply Chain Management Program at FAU
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business and Tropical Shipping recently celebrated the naming of the Tropical Shipping Study Room at the Schmidt Family Complex, Boca Raton campus.
Building climate-ready healthcare facilities across Indonesia
The World Health Organization (WHO), working with the Ministry of Health and partners, developed the Climate-Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities assessment tools. These were adapted from WHO's global framework and integrated into the SIKELIM platform, a digital system that maps disaster-affected facilities in real time. The tools help facilities assess vulnerabilities across systems including workforce capacity, water and sanitation WASH and waste, energy, infrastructure and technology.
Kristi Noem's departure from DHS spurs reactions from politicians
Politicians including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Lindsey Graham celebrated Kristi Noem's ouster as Homeland Security secretary.
Your pre-ceremony watchlist: Oscar®-nominated movies now playing on Delta
Before the red carpet rolls out at the March 15 Oscars®, Delta customers can already be watching this year’s most talked-about nominated films, curated by the expert inhouse team behind Delta's in-flight entertainment. With thousands of seatback screens and live satellite TV on select aircraft, customers can build their watchlist or even tune in to the awards live while flying.
Houston Texans Legend J.J. Watt Named to Houston Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has named J.J. Watt as the first inductee of the Houston Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The announcement took place at Rice University during an event celebrating the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, spent ten seasons with the Texans and remains the franchise leader in sacks. Beyond his legendary on-field performance, he is celebrated for raising over $41 million for Hurricane Harvey relief, a feat that earned him the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. He joins a prestigious group of local icons like Hakeem Olajuwon and Nolan Ryan.
Could Life on Earth Have Descended From Microbes That Traveled From Mars Long Ago?
Scientists demonstrated that an Earthly extremophile might withstand being ejected from the Red Planet on debris spewed into space due to an asteroid strike
3L Kevin Afiesh Learns to Translate Legal Risk Into Business Strategy as FinTech Extern - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
3L Kevin Afiesh strengthened his corporate and fintech skillset through an externship at Plaid, gaining real-world experience at the intersection of technology and financial services. 3L student Kevin Afiesh shares how UC Law San Francisco’s Corporate Counsel Externship provided immersive, practice-ready training inside Plaid’s in-house legal department. Reviewed and analyzed technology-focused agreements, including emerging AI provisions and liability terms Explored financial services regulation and data governance within a growth-stage company Learned how internal legal teams shape product, partnership, and compliance planning 3L student Kevin Afiesh: During my externship at Plaid, I worked with the in-house legal team supporting a rapidly growing company at the intersection of technology and financial services. My work focused primarily on corporate, commercial, and intellectual property matters. I helped review and analyze vendor and partnership agreements, paying close attention to emerging artificial intelligence-related provisions and risk allocation terms. I also investigated regulatory and compliance issues involving financial services and data governance, and I researched intellectual property litigation relevant to fintech companies. This work supported legal risk assessment to guide strategic decision making. I learned firsthand how an in-house legal team operates in a highly regulated, innovation-driven environment, where legal analysis is closely integrated with business decision making. I saw how attorneys balance legal risk with commercial priorities and how their advice shapes contracting, compliance, and intellectual property strategy. It reinforced that effective in-house lawyers need to understand both the law and the operational realities of the business. The experience also strengthened my ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers and to provide advice that is precise, practical, and commercially aware. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve worked with technology companies at different stages. Plaid added a distinct perspective within the tech ecosystem, showing me how a growth-stage fintech company approaches regulatory complexity, innovation, and risk tolerance. This sharpened my ability to adapt to clients with different structures, priorities, and compliance needs. As I prepare to practice corporate law in the technology industry, this exposure has strengthened my ability to align legal advice with a company’s stage of growth, strategic objectives, and internal dynamics. I would absolutely recommend the Corporate Counsel Externship Program. Working directly with an in-house legal team provided a meaningful sense of day-to-day practice inside a technology company, and the attorneys at Plaid were generous with their time and mentorship. The classroom component was equally valuable. Professors Nira Geevargis and Scott Darling created a thoughtful environment where we reflected on our experiences, discussed real-world challenges, and developed practical skills that complemented our fieldwork. More broadly, UC Law San Francisco’s location offers a clear advantage for students interested in technology, corporate practice, and public-interest work. Proximity to courts, law firms, and innovative companies — combined with programs like the Corporate Counsel Externship and an extensive Bay Area alumni network — make it a strong option for students who want to build their careers in the region. The Evidence of Success series highlights UC Law SF students as they share how the college’s opportunities equip them with the experience, skills, and confidence to excel in the legal profession.
CVS taps Google Cloud to roll out AI-powered health platform
CVS Health will launch an AI-enabled platform in partnership with Alphabet's Google Cloud unit that will bring together data from diverse sources to help customers manage their health in real time, they said on Thursday. Health100 will be an integrated health care engagement platform for customers, regardless of the pharmacy or insurer they use. The initial launch of Health100 will be in 2026, with details expected to be revealed at The Check Up, Google's annual health event later in March.
CVS unveils Health 100, its new Google-powered consumer engagement platform
CVS Health is teaming up with Google Cloud to launch Health 100, a new health technology unit that will be tasked with building an integrated health engagement platform for consumers. | CVS Health is teaming up with Google Cloud to launch Health 100, a new health technology unit that will be tasked with building an integrated health engagement platform for consumers.
From moonquakes to Mars rovers: Rice science open house sparks curiosity in local community
Rice's second annual Earth, environmental and planetary science (EEPS) open house generated interest in science
Is CVS Health (CVS) Still Attractive After A 27% One Year Share Price Gain
Some investors may be asking whether CVS Health offers good value at around its recent price, or whether much of the potential upside in the stock has already been realized. Over the past year, CVS Health has recorded a 26.8% return, with shorter term moves of 5.7% over 7 days and 6.8% over 30 days. These changes may have influenced how investors view its risk and reward profile. Recent coverage around CVS Health has focused on the company as a large, integrated healthcare player, with...
California Governor’s Race: Here’s Who’s Running in 2026
A cluster of lesser-known Democrats, two Republicans and a Green candidate will fight for the attention of frustrated voters.
‘It feels like more is on the line’ – How gravel has infiltrated WorldTour racing, and what the pros really think of it
As the argument for Strade Bianche as cycling's sixth Monument grows ever stronger, and more rough terrain seeps into the pro cycling calendar, Cyclingnews analyses the journey so far, and whether gravel is here to stay
Community science inspires curiosity, inclusion, and discovery
The Yale School of Public Health collaborated with Celentano Biotech, Health and Medical Magnet School, and New Haven Public Schools, to create The Tree of
Why Accel Entertainment Stock Accelerated Higher Today
The distributed gaming operator reported a solid fourth quarter.
Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a traffic controller during the parasite’s unusual cell division process, ensuring its genetic material is properly separated as it multiplies. When scientists switched off ARK1 in laboratory experiments, the parasite could no longer replicate correctly and failed to complete its life cycle in both humans and mosquitoes—effectively halting its ability to spread.
Apple Music introduces metadata tags to disclose AI-generated content
The new metadata tags that will let record labels and distributors disclose when AI was used in the creation of music, artwork, and more.
Civility, Federalism, and the Future of American Politics
In a week that could easily have been defined by division, the penultimate session of the 2026 NGA Winter Meeting offered something increasingly rare in American public life: two politicians, from opposite ends of the political spectrum speaking candidly about friendship, shared purpose, and the urgent need to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Moderated by Laura Collins, Director of the […]
Scientists capture a magnetic flip in 140 trillionths of a second
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have captured something never seen before: a frame-by-frame view of how electron spins flip inside an antiferromagnet, a material once thought to be magnetically “invisible.” By firing ultrafast electrical pulses into a thin layer of manganese–tin and tracking the response with precisely timed flashes of light, the team uncovered two distinct switching mechanisms. One relies on heat generated by strong currents, while the other flips spins directly with minimal heating — a far more efficient process.
Pokopia Joins A 3DS Entry As The Highest-Rated Pokémon Game On Metacritic
It's super-duper effective
Purim’s two heroines and the politics of moral choice
Yesterday, we celebrated Purim. I’ll share a secret: I hate the holiday. Or rather, I’ve long hated how we celebrate it. I don’t like costumes. And the carnival spirit set against a story that ends with 75,000 dead — even if killed in justified self-defense —...
Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court
Frustrated by the slow adoption of one of his signature efforts to get Californians with severe mental illness off the streets, Gov.
Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals
In the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran and in the frenetic days since, the president and his administration have offered several evolving explanations — at times exaggerated or at odds with US intelligence — to justify why the attacks were necessary and what the US ultimately hopes to achieve.
For every known vertebrate species, two more may be hiding in plain sight
Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there are about two nearly identical “cryptic” species hiding in plain sight—genetically distinct but visually almost impossible to tell apart. Thanks to advances in DNA sequencing, scientists are uncovering these long-separated lineages, some evolving independently for over a million years.
The Harvard Square Business Association CelebratesWomen’s History Monthand Invites You to a Special Reception - Havard Square Business Association
Across the US, the UK and Australia, the month of March is celebrated as Women’s History Month. To commemorate this occassion, the Harvard Square Business Association annually publishes a list […]
Arri Is Bringing its Celebrated Image Science to Honor Smartphones
Arri image science is coming to your pocket.
Pokopia Becomes Highest-Rated Pokémon Game On Metacritic
Pokémon Pokopia has surpassed Pokémon Y to become the most highly recommended Pokémon game ever, according to the aggregator
Cleveland Clinic Establishes Women’s Integrated Sports, Exercise and Research Center
New Center will support the health, wellness and performance goals for female athletes at any age or ability
Top YSU business students earn elite honor society induction
The Youngstown State University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma in the Williamson College of Business Administration celebrated academic excellence and leadership during its 27th annual Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony held Feb. 22 on campus.
Shops at Sharp End celebrates small business's expansion
Steep & Bloom celebrated graduating from the Shops at Sharp End entrepreneurship program and expanding to a bigger location.
NH's Business: Accelerated college degrees
Fred Kocher sits down with Paula Marie Buley with Rivier University to talk about changing how long it takes for students in NH to earn a degree.
Penelope's Soaps and Such is celebrating five years of business
Penelope’s Soaps and Such celebrated five years of being in its downtown storefront this weekend. The event lasted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the local shop […]
Teladoc Health Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that management said were generally in line with expectations, while outlining a 2026 plan centered on product innovation in integrated care, scaling BetterHelp’s insurance offering, and continued operational efficiency ef
Myrient announces March 31 shutdown for 390 TB video game preservation library
Myrient ROM index closing March 31, 2026, cost and bandwidth cited Myrient is a public "video game preservation service" that hosts a large set of curated
Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for Attacking Iran
The president made unsupported and exaggerated claims in a speech announcing the attack on Iran.
Panasonic's in-flight entertainment success shows path for renewed growth
Japanese group's systems used by all top 20 airlines rated for entertainment quality