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How Palantir and AI money is shaping the midterms
Palantir executives and leaders from OpenAI and venture capital are wading into the political fray, with more than $100 million already pledged by Leading the Future to boost candidates friendly to AI. They’re also cutting big checks to congressional leaders and President Donald Trump’s political network.
Royal Society calls for public’s help to build Women in STEM history map of the UK
The Royal Society has launched an online map to celebrate historical women in the UK who have made a positive contribution to science and is asking for the public’s help to map science history.
CVS Health Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) highlighted what executives described as a year of operational and financial progress during the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, while also addressing industry cost pressures, Medicare Advantage funding concerns, and the evolving regulatory backdrop for pharmacy be
ChatGPT’s deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports
You can also open a new table of contents that allows you to jump to specific sections of the report.
Florida manatees: Young deaths rise, but new protections and science offer hope
Florida's manatees faced near-record deaths for young sea cows in 2025, but also saw seagrass recovery, new legal protections, and scientific breakthroughs offering hope for the future.
YouTube TV reveals sports bundle pricing and lineup
Google-owned platform YouTube also shows interest in expanding its portfolio of NFL rights as it launches new sports TV offering.
One of the Winter Olympics’ oldest sports is facing steady decline. Its savior could be finally allowing women to compete
Nordic combined is one of the 16 original Winter Olympics events, dating back to the Games’ origins in 1924 in Chamonix, France. It’s also the only winter sport to never allow women to compete at the Games.
The physics of the Winter Olympics : Short Wave
Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson University and host Regina G. Barber – break down the science at play across some of the sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Because what’s a sport without a little friction, lift and conservation of energy? They also get into the new sport this year, ski mountaineering - or “skimo” as many call it - and the recent scandal involving the men’s ski jump suits. Interested in more science behind Olympic sports? Check out our episodes on how extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders, the physics of figure skating and the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold. Also, we’d love to know what science questions have you stumped. Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org – we may solve it for you on a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
What’s behind the rush to cash in on kids’ sports?
NEW LENOX, Ill. (WGN) — Most parents can attest to the time and financial drain of kids’ competitive sports. Private equity is also taking notice by gobbling up youth programs in the suburbs.…
Soybeans Correct with Corn and Wheat Awaiting WASDE, More China Business
Risk off in the outside markets also played a role in the selling pressure according to Lane Akre, economist with Pro Farmer. However, he doesn't think all the China demand is priced into the soybean market.
WHO Didn’t Recommend Lockdowns, Contrary to Health Officials' Suggestions
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, Trump administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend lockdowns, although it also did not advise countries not to implement them. It said it recognized that the measures might be needed in some cases.
AwardsWatch - Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards: ‘Sinners’ Wins 6, Including Best Picture
Sinners has won six awards at the 8th Annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards, including Best Picture. Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler also picked…
Trump T1 Phone: Specs and price proved inaccurate as manufacturer reveals final design
The Trump T1 Phone has been available for preorder since last June, but early buyers who’ve already paid a deposit may end up with a device that not only looks vastly different but also features altered specs compared with what was originally advertised. Trump Mobile has finally revealed the phone’s current design.
Some health care CEOs are praising TrumpRx for empowering consumers to compare drug prices
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See All the Best Photos from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
The Puerto Rican star took Levi's Stadium by storm, performing hits such as 'NuevaYol,' 'Tití Me Preguntó,' 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' and more. Bad Bunny also brought out special guests such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, while Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal and more were spotted dancing during the performance
Making science more visible
As he enters a laboratory with saltwater pools full of fish, Luka Žuvić explains how climate change is affecting the feeding ecology and reproductive biology of Atlantic bluefin tuna, and how the species is adapting.It is a topic that may seem remote to many people. But in a country where fishing and aquaculture are important to the economy and national identity, Žuvić’s research is at the intersection of science and society. “In Croatia, marine and environmental science are closely connected to people’s lives because fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and coastal development are a big part of our lives,” explains Žuvić, a doctoral student working at the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in the Adriatic coastal city of Split. He also serves as one of Croatia’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded project that aims to make scientific research more accessible, while inspiring young people to study the sciences. The project kicked off in Spilt on 20 January with a conference attended by partner institutions, community representatives, policymakers and scientists. Along with Split, Brest (in France) and Kiel (in Germany) will host a year of activities connecting scientists with the public.Žuvić, 31, is part of the Young Researchers' Career Development Project, a doctoral programme funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. His research on Atlantic bluefin tuna builds on a foundation-backed project focusing on the reproductive potential of farmed tuna, including their sexual maturation and spontaneous spawning in captivity, which has implications for the restoration of the Adriatic Sea's natural tuna populations. He also studies the tuna's feeding ecology through stomach-content analysis, using DNA metabarcoding and morphological approaches, and employs geometric morphometrics to improve the identification of juvenile tuna and related species. The research aims to enhance understanding of the tuna farming ecology, improve fish farm management and contribute to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research.Engaging with local communitiesConnecting with the community is crucial for Žuvić’s research. Conversations with fishermen help him better understand the bluefin tuna's habits and how marine pollution affects the fish. “They are also curious about the biology and ecology of bluefin tuna,” he says of local fishermen, adding that sharing research with non-scientists benefits everyone. “Sometimes scientific research is invisible,” he explains. “That's why we as researchers need to go out from our institutions and labs to the public so that we can show them what we are working on. This helps create more trust in the scientists and their research.”Engaging the public also raises awareness about the anthropogenic changes to the marine environment resulting from human activities and pollution. Žuvić helps remove plastic and other rubbish from the Adriatic Sea that pose a direct threat to marine species. Predators, such as bluefin tuna, are especially vulnerable to ingesting waste churned up by fishing trawlers. “They are very opportunistic fish that follow trawlers and ingest everything,” he notes. To illustrate the impact, he has shown students the contents of bluefin tuna stomachs. “Finding a plastic bottle cap in the stomach of a bluefin tuna is concerning,” he says. "Science can be a powerful way to turn curiosity into practical solutions,” Žuvić adds, and sharing research outcomes “helps increase public awareness and improve understanding of human impacts on the marine environment.”The research also has implications for Croatia's economy. The Atlantic bluefin tuna’s rich, flavourful meat is highly valued for sushi and other raw fish dishes. However, overfishing nearly brought its population to collapse by the early 2000s. Although the species has made a comeback in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, catches continue to be managed through agreements with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Croatia was a pioneer in developing commercial aquaculture as an alternative to open-sea fishing and accounts for about 10% of the EU’s farmed production of the bluefin tuna, with Japan being a key export market.A history of European collaborationCroatia has participated in Europe’s framework programmes for research and innovation since 2007, six years before officially joining the EU. Žuvić believes that EU funding and collaboration with other European researchers is vital for Croatian science. As part of the SCTT opening conference, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, the University of Split and other local institutions were part of a science fair to showcase research on topics, such as robotics and an EU LIFE project on the protection of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean. “I hope that Science Comes to Town will help increase scientific literacy and curiosity among citizens, particularly students, and show that science is not something that is distant or abstract, but something that directly affects everyday life,” Žuvić concludes. “Ultimately, I hope that projects like it contribute to building a society that values knowledge and critical thinking, and that we can think about long-term sustainability using knowledge from science.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
This tiny organism refused to die under Mars-like conditions
Baker’s yeast isn’t just useful in the kitchen — it may also be built for space. Researchers found that yeast cells can survive intense shock waves and toxic chemicals similar to those on Mars. The cells protect themselves by forming special stress-response structures that help them endure extreme conditions. This resilience could make yeast a powerful model for astrobiology and future space missions.
Best 2026 Super Bowl LX ads
The Seahawks and Patriots are not the only ones competing in Super Bowl LX. Advertisers are also going head-to-head.
How Epstein and Bannon tried to reshape EU politics, hated Merkel
The Epstein files show not only how he abused women and girls while mixing with powerful people, but also how he tried to influence politics in Europe.
Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: What happened to the three-sport athlete?
Years ago, I had the opportunity to speak with an Olympic athlete. She earned 12 varsity letters throughout her highly decorated high school career as a multi-sport athlete and then proceeded to win two conference championships in her main collegiate sport. She was also voted a three-year captain of her college team, which is beyond […]
Tier list that predicts how characters will be adjusted in the upcoming balance patch for Street Fighter 6 released by Broski
Alex will be joining Street Fighter 6 as the next character of the Season 3 Pass on March 17, 2025. A major balance patch featuring changes for every fighter will also be released on that date.The community's dissatisfaction ...
Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Tyler Heineman
Tyler Heineman is a 34-year-old journeyman catcher. He’s 35 in June, so it will go down as his age 35 season He’s played parts of six seasons in the majors. His 174 PA in 2025, tied his career high. Also, his .289 batting average was a career high, as well as the 3 home runs. […]
Gurman: iPhone 17e Launch 'Imminent' With Four New Features
Apple's iPhone 17e is set to launch "imminently" with at least four new features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the new lost-cost iPhone will feature the A19 chip first introduced with the iPhone 17 last year. The device will also address one of the most glaring omissions from the current generation and add MagSage connectivity.
Apple Prepares to Kick Off 2026 With the iPhone 17e, New iPads and Macs
Apple is going to begin a 2026 product blitz with the iPhone 17e, updated iPads and fresh Macs. Also: Here’s exactly what CEO Tim Cook told employees about immigration, artificial intelligence and the company’s 50th anniversary during an all-hands meeting. Lastly, the iPhone maker scales back plans for a major new health service.
Scientists may have found the brain network behind Parkinson’s
A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and other bodily functions. When researchers targeted it with non-invasive brain stimulation, patients showed much stronger symptom improvement than with conventional stimulation. The discovery could reshape how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and treated.
Will the World Cup in Kansas City bring business 'spillover' to nearby cities? Columbia plans on it
Although Kansas City's six World Cup matches will be hosted at Arrowhead Stadium, local leaders believe Columbia, Missouri, will also benefit as visitors travel before and after games — as long as businesses are prepared.
Last minute Super Bowl party shopping ticks up business for local stores
While the average person might be spending more this year, the big game is also a good time for stores to use discounts to draw customers in.
He Built A Million-Dollar Business, Then Stopped Filing Taxes — Dave Ramsey Says '2,561 People Went To Jail Last Year' For That'
Early success can mask slow-moving financial disasters until they are impossible to ignore. Carlos called "The Ramsey Show,” saying his janitorial business grew into a million-dollar operation before years of unfiled tax returns, unpaid payroll taxes, and mounting debt left him considering bankruptcy. "I haven't filed taxes since 2017 or 2018," he told personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, saying he also has not paid payroll taxes since that time. Don't Miss: Fast Company Calls It a ‘Groundbreaki
South Korean scientists create life-saving spray to stop bleeding...
Scientists have developed a new, lifesaving spray that stops heavy bleeding in one second. The spray was developed for use on the battlefield, but it is also to be used in civilian hospital emergency...
6 Healthiest Citrus Fruits for a Natural Immunity Boost
Citrus fruits are known for being high in immune-supporting vitamin C, but they also contain other antioxidants and nutrients that support overall health.
Not-so-American football: the Super Bowl's overseas stars
The Super Bowl may be as American as apple pie, but a surprising number of this year's stars hail from overseas.That international expansion was also a key motivation behind the selection of this year's Super Bowl performer Bad Bunny, who is expected to provide the first half-time show sung entirely in Spanish. amz/bb
TAVR valve for AR , a recent Edwards acquisition, delivers long-term value
The J-Valve System is associated with positive 10-year outcomes for patients with severe AR, according to new research out of China. It also performs well in patients with severe AS.
Video: How the science of saltwater-tolerating plants could protect coastlines
Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater. Researchers have, in response, sought ...
Our Partnership with the Women's Sport Foundation
Each year, the Mystics join thousands of women’s sports organizations in celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day—an initiative created by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) to honor female athletic achievement and expand opportunities for girls in sports. But our support and partnership with WSF goes well beyond this day of celebration. The Mystics participate in WSF’s annual National Girls & Women In Sports Convening, bringing together leaders committed to increasing access and equity for girls. We also partner with WSF to host a hands on sports clinic, giving girls the chance to try multiple sports, including basketball. These […]
Commentary: Yes, Trump's video showing the Obamas as apes is racist. But it's also about the election
The video posted by Trump depicting the Obamas as apes is an escalation in the assault that is likely to come on voting rights in the midterm elections.
Dan Marino on Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I think he was excellent’
Marino also states the Miami Dolphins need competition at the quarterback position.
IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants
The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.
College basketball power rankings: Darryn Peterson's resurgence sparks Kansas' revival
Illinois also makes a major move up to No. 3 as it rides a 12-game winning streak into the weekend
‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM
In this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Lindsay Ragsdale, chief medical officer of Golisano Children’s at UK, discusses her career at the university, the role of palliative care, the growth of the children’s hospital and her own son’s experience as a pediatric cardiology patient. As a “Woman of Impact” nominee for the American Heart Association’s current fundraising campaign, she also highlights how AHA helps fund an important initiative overseen by a Golisano team — Project ADAM in Kentucky.
Phibro Animal Health Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Phibro Animal Health (NASDAQ:PAHC) reported fiscal second-quarter results that management said reflected continued momentum from its animal health strategy and the integration of its medicated feed additive (MFA) acquisition, while also raising its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance. Second-quarter res
Five things America, and California, might not know about Gavin Newsom
Governor’s memoir reportedly offers revelations but also draws attention to details of Newsom’s early years that may have been forgotten.
Myra MacPherson, Who Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies at 91
A political reporter at The Washington Post, she also wrote “Long Time Passing,” about the Vietnam War’s social, political and psychological aftereffects.
Bad Bunny doesn’t need the NFL as much as the NFL needs him
The National Football League is not new to global superstars nor controversy. The Puerto Rican superstar’s selection as the halftime show performer has come with both – but will also bring more eyes from around the world onto the sport in a way the league has been craving.
Arcade-Only Ridge Racer Sequel Rave Racer Is Finally Making Its Home Console Debut, 31 Years On
Also, Console Archives is announced
Frozen on the Ice: The Brain Science Behind Perfect Olympic Timing
Research from Carnegie Mellon University helps explain why that split-second pause happens and how the brain controls it, offering insight not only into elite athletic performance, but also how people make everyday decisions when the outcome isn’t clear.
Measles continues to spread in the US, but with some letup
As South Carolina's outbreak grows to 876 confirmed cases, vaccinations in the state surged in January. Cases have also been reported in two ICE detention facilities.
The Winter Olympics gets 8 new events, including its first new sport in decades
Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.
As Olympic athletes prepare to compete, politics will also be at play
On the Boston Globe's Rhode Island Report podcast, Salve Regina University’s Erin Redihan talks about Russia’s ban, the history of doping, the presence of ICE, and Lindsey Vonn.
International science cooperation must go on, say research leaders
Science leaders in Europe and Canada say international cooperation must go on amid geopolitical turmoil. At the same time, Europe and like-minded countries should continue to enhance and diversify international partnerships, a Science|Business conference hears. Hugh Brady, president of Imperial College London, told delegates that Europe’s response to the current geopolitical climate should be to “diversify in terms of research partnerships and build resilience and scale into our own system.”A first priority should be for the EU to sort out the scope of the upcoming European Competitiveness Fund and ensure that, together with the next iteration of Horizon Europe, it can drive the development and scale up of new technologies. The EU and the countries associated to the Horizon Europe programme represent “the world's most successful research innovation ecosystem,” Brady said. In order to mitigate the negative effects of shifting geopolitics, the EU together with the UK, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea and others should talk about “building resilience” and address their own “regional needs,” he added. Responding to TrumpUnder Donald Trump’s leadership, the US government has slashed science budgets and shut down international research programmes. Nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. While Europe may persuade a few thousand disgruntled scientists to move across the ocean to work on topics that have been de-funded in the US, it’s unclear what should happen next with transatlantic scientific cooperation more broadly.“Now is the time for us to show [US researchers] our support as much as we can,” Brady said.The European Research Council (ERC), the EU’s basic science funder, has seen a surge in applicants from the US. According its latest data, US-based researchers submitted 347 proposals to the last three big funding rounds, up from 158 in the previous set of calls. The European Commission has also launched a €22.5 million pilot call in 2025 for the Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions, the EU’s researcher training scheme. It plans to extend this support with a €51.25 million call in 2027 as part of the Choose Europe initiative, which is intended to make the continent a more attractive place to pursue a career in research. Related articlesData corner: US researchers are choosing EuropeEU-India deal highlights growing alignment on technology policyMeanwhile, in the private non-profit sector, the Volkswagen Foundation is experimenting with a new type of grant that would allow US researchers to split their time between the US and Germany. While these schemes are useful, Europe should not bet on an exodus of scientists from the US. “The idea that we might all see them flocking over to Europe is naïve and counterproductive,” said Maria Leptin, president of the ERC, also speaking at the Science|Business conference on February 5. “We need research in the US to be as healthy as possible. I really admire those who are staying there with a will to fight and an optimism that the world will turn into a better place again,” Leptin said. Preserving dataDespite political disruption, academics have found ways to continue cooperating and sharing research data. Leslie Weir, president of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions and Canada’s national librarian, said the US cuts have raised concerns about research data security, after ideologically sensitive databases were limited or deleted by the Trump administration. But international organisations teamed up to ensure that the data is not lost. “It's interesting to see that researchers and libraries across North America are collaborating to make sure that data at risk is duplicated elsewhere outside [the US],” Weir said.
New US Army software predicts ammo, supply needs, enemy actions
NGC2 analyzes supply and maintenance needs, getting fixes to soldiers faster. The software also simulates how enemy attacks could influence logistics.
'Behemoth star,' previously thought to be dying, is 'rising from the ashes' like a pheonix
A new study suggests that the red supergiant WOH G64, also known as the "behemoth star," has not transitioned into a yellow hypergiant as previous research suggested. This means it is now unlikely to imminently explode in a colossal supernova.
Texas A&M remains 100% healthy before facing Alabama on Wednesday
Texas A&M, outside of forward Mackenzie Mgbako, is entirely healthy before facing Alabama, while the Crimson Tide are also in good shape.
How Colorado’s immigrant communities — and their health care providers — are bracing for impact under Trump’s budget bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as H.R. 1, will block refugees and asylees from Medicare and Medicaid, among other restrictions
Ricky Gervais Advises Celebrities to Leave Politics Out of Speeches After Bad Bunny Slams ICE at Grammys
Billie Eilish also spoke out against ICE during her time on stage Sunday night, adding in her speech, "No one is illegal on stolen land."
Bulls reportedly sending Nikola Vučević to Celtics for Anfernee Simons
The teams will also exchange second-round picks in the deal, per ESPN's report.
California Academy of Sciences team finds ocean warming reaching deeper than expected
Researchers also uncovered evidence of corral damage at lower depths during a survey in the Indian Ocean. The data is helping to drive an initiative at the Academy known as Hope for Reefs - with the goal of reversing the damage in oceans around the world.
Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures
The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia and business - both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges, including soliciting an underage girl. Evidence in multiple legal and criminal cases has also shed light on these connections.
Broncos promote Davis Webb to offensive coordinator
According to multiple reports, including NFL Network’s insider Tom Pelissero, the Denver Broncos are promoting Davis Webb to offensive coordinator. They’re also reporting that the Broncos are promoting Logan Kilgore to Webb’s previous role as quarterbacks coach. We will have more on this developing story soon…
International companies cut off business in the U.S. because of ICE
French multinational Capgemini moved to distance itself “immediately” from ICE after criticism from French officials; a Canadian company has also canceled a sale to the agency.
Regal Ware revives historic West Bend Co. name for cookware factory
West Bend Co., which operates a manufacturing facility in West Bend, also serves as a contract manufacturer for other cookware companies.
Disney’s Entertainment Profits Fall Despite Higher Streaming Results
Walt Disney Co. reported a sharp drop in profits from its entertainment segment for the December quarter, as lower profits from its TV networks offset better results from its streaming business. Profits from Disney’s sports segment, which includes ESPN, also fell. Overall Disney reported 5% higher revenue but 9% lower operating income. The company’s entertainment segment, which includes the
Vanderbilt Health acquires Tennova’s Clarksville hospital and related physician clinics from Community Health Systems
Leaders with Vanderbilt Health announced today completion of the acquisition of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville Hospital and freestanding emergency room Tennova ER-Sango, along with the hospital’s related businesses, including physician clinics and outpatient services, from Community Health Systems Inc. (CHS). Vanderbilt Health has held a 20% minority interest in these operations since 2021. Under Vanderbilt Health’s ownership, the 270-bed hospital will be named Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (VCH) while the freestanding Sango ER will be named Vanderbilt Emergency Sango. Also joining the Vanderbilt Health system through the acquisition are physician practice locations in Clarksville, Dover, Pleasant View and Tiny Town offering, depending on location, orthopaedics, primary care, wound care, digestive health, urology and surgical services. Acquisition of the hospital and its related physician practices expands Vanderbilt Health’s ability to serve patients across the region, supporting its ability to provide high-quality care in more convenient, community settings that are also more cost-effective. “We are thrilled to welcome Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into our health system. Providing exceptional care close to home is invaluable, and we are eager to serve the citizens of Clarksville and Montgomery County by expanding the hospital’s programs and services,” said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. This acquisition marks Vanderbilt Health’s fourth regional hospital expansion, further strengthening its presence across Middle Tennessee beyond its already extensive inpatient and ambulatory services in Nashville. VCH joins Vanderbilt Health’s network of regional medical centers that now include Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital in Coffee County, and Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville. With a strong record of growth and investment in people, programs and services for its regional hospitals, residents of Clarksville, Montgomery County and the surrounding region can expect that Vanderbilt Health will bring a host of adult and pediatric services to the area. Initial plans for VCH over the upcoming year include increased staffing for the hospital’s emergency services, including the addition of pediatric emergency medicine specialists with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, along with increased surgical specialty offerings. Longer term, physicians and staff will be recruited to bring a broader array of adult and pediatric specialty services to the community. “I am delighted to welcome the physicians, nurses and staff of Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into the Vanderbilt Health family and look forward to working closely with the hospital’s medical staff and members of the local health care community to ensure we excel at meeting their needs as caregivers as we pursue the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of the patients we serve,” said Jane Freedman, MD, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health System Officer for Vanderbilt Health. Currently, VCH employs approximately 1,100 staff and more than 30 physicians. Through this acquisition Vanderbilt Health has committed to hire substantially all current employees who are in good standing. Services already established by Vanderbilt Health at VCH include an OB-GYN hospitalist program, an array of oncology services provided by a multidisciplinary team with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, and neonatal care in the hospital’s Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provided by specialists with Monroe Carell. VCH has been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Wound Care Center of Distinction and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. More information about Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is available at: vanderbilthealth.com/hospital/vanderbilt-clarksville-hospital
Scientists Warn: This “miracle cure” works only by damaging human cells
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows it’s essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only works at levels that also damage human cells and beneficial gut microbes. Scientists warn that homemade MMS mixtures are especially dangerous due to wildly inconsistent dosing. The study calls MMS a clear case where the risks are high—and the benefits are effectively zero.
NFL quiz: Name every Super Bowl MVP winner since 2000
With each Super Bowl winning team there's also a Super Bowl MVP. Can you name them all since 2000?
Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.
Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.
Analysis: New document dump does little to answer Epstein questions or the pain of survivors
The latest release of millions of items from the Jeffrey Epstein files sharpened a public reckoning but also deepened the recurring tragedy of his victims.
Who Is Seattle Seahawks Sam Darnold’s Fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle?
Sam Darnold will be playing in the biggest game of his life at Super Bowl LX, but his biggest supporter will also be there cheering him on.
UND Nistler College of Business of Public Administration to introduce new real estate major
Also, Department of Economics and Finance has been renamed the Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics and Finance in honor of Robert "Bob" Fransen, who helped the real estate major come to be.
Bob on Business: Rural-focused network with large Fort Worth presence lassos new content
Also, H-E-B madness and Southlake development.
“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness
Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling.
Target’s New C.E.O. Faces Hometown Crisis as He Begins Turnaround Effort
Michael Fiddelke takes the top job at the struggling retailer amid continued unrest in the Twin Cities. A new boss also steps in at Walmart, where things are quieter.
The Reason Why OLED TVs Are So Expensive
OLED TVs are more expensive due to how they are manufactured, the materials used, and the size they are made in. Additional tech features can also raise costs.
Jeannot ‘all business’ facing Lightning at Stadium Series with Bruins
Forward played parts of 2 seasons for Tampa Bay, also went up against former team outdoors with Predators
Jim Cramer Discuses Halliburton’s (HAL) Infrastructure Business
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Oil and gas exploration equipment provider Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL)’s shares, like those of its peer SLB, have also performed well recently. They are up by 28.8% over the past year and by 13% year-to-date. […]
A history of Dodgers brothers playing together
The Dodgers have River Ryan returning from 2024 Tommy John surgery, and is expected to be part of the team’s starting rotation puzzle in the 2026 season. There’s also at least a chance that he might be teammates with his brother Ryder Ryan, who was signed by the Dodgers to a minor league deal that […]
'Tell Me Lies' and why Gen Z is obsessed with sexy TV
'Tell Me Lies' and 'Heated Rivalry' are insanely popular. These shows are also filled with sex scenes.
Electric fields flip the rules of water chemistry
nside electrochemical devices, strong electric fields dramatically alter how water molecules behave. New research shows that these fields speed up water dissociation not by lowering energy costs, but by increasing molecular disorder once ions form. The reaction becomes entropy-driven—exactly the opposite of what happens in ordinary water. The findings also reveal that intense fields can push water from neutral to highly acidic, with major implications for hydrogen production.
2 deaths, high cases reported in meningitis outbreak, Chicago Department of Public Health warns
The Chicago Department of Public Health has issued a new alert after two people recently died from a form of meningitis, and more cases than usual have also been reported in recent months.
How PFAS harm our health — and why they’re everywhere
What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores these chemicals and how we can protect ourselves with investigative journalist Mariah Blake and scientist Laurel Schaider.
How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere
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Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash