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The World's Best Business Class Airline Lounges: My Top Picks Globally
What are the best business class lounges in the world? Here are my top picks, from Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong, to Delta in New York.
Space Needle, Pacific Science Center finalize $17M property purchase
This week, owners of the Space Needle closed on the $17.25 million purchase of 21% of Pacific Science Center's property.
Space Needle purchases part of Pacific Science Center for $17 million
This week, owners of the Space Needle closed on the $17.25 million purchase of 21% of Pacific Science Center's property.
APAC Buy-Side Firms Embrace AI, Automation To Optimize Business Processes | Insights
In this new survey of 50 buy-side firms across Asia-Pacific, Bloomberg and WatersTechnology reveal an industry that has moved decisively past experimentation and into live, production-grade adoption of AI and automation.
Asia-Pacific allies ink $57 billion in deals with US companies, Burgum says
Asia-Pacific allies agreed to $57 billion in 22 deals with American companies during this weekend's Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday.
Reign crumble against Firebirds in third straight overtime loss
Koehn Ziemmer's two-goal night wasn't enough as the Ontario Reign lose 4-3 in overtime to the Coachella Valley Firebirds Saturday night at Toyota Arena. This is the Reign's first time experiencing three losses in a row this season but they remain in first place in the AHL Pacific Division with 81 points and a record of 38-16-3-2.
Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan
Global Issues Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum will take place March 14-15, 2026 in Tokyo. IPEM is a premier, high-level platform for announcing and advancing energy deals, partnerships and investments that strengthen regional integration and secure critical supply chains across the Indo-Pacific. IPEM is co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the National Energy Dominance Council of the United States. It is sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency in partnership with the U.S. Departments of State, Interior, Energy, and Commerce, as well as the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). IPEM Forum main page Mission Japan Press Release Feb. 24, 2026 Announcement from the Department of Energy Submit your proposal to join senior government leaders and industry executives shaping the future of global energy security.
Undergrad Business Roundup: A 3-Year Business Degree In Hawaii + Rotman's New Student-Led Investment Fund
Plus Gies College of Business gets $5 million commitment from Morningstar Direct and Spain's IE Business School teams up with Cambridge for A-level entrepreneurship.
Entertainment this week: Pride Weekend at Northstar, Magoo and more!
Friday, March 13 RGXC Masters Weekly Friday Training Groups 9-11 a.m. | Royal Gorge Cross Country, Soda Springs. Join us for our Weekly Master’s Groups! On Friday’s we host our Technique Group, focused on develop...
Old NASA science satellite falls back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite is no more. The U.S. Space Force says the Van Allen Probe A plunged uncontrolled from orbit on Wednesday, reentering over the Pacific west of the Galapagos Islands.
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite plunged uncontrolled from orbit and reentered over the Pacific on Wednesday. The U.S. Space Force said the Van Allen Probe A came in west of the Galapagos Islands. NASA...
Traditional Pacific navigators bring the intricate science of
Organized by Sophia Perez, Indigenous Technologies Coordinator for the Berkeley Center for New Media, a weeklong series of public workshops beginning March 9 will feature master navigators teaching
Traditional Pacific navigators bring the intricate science of wayfinding to the Bay Area
Organized by Sophia Perez, Indigenous Technology Coordinator for the Berkeley Center for New Media, a weeklong series of public workshops beginning March 9 will feature master navigators teaching everything from traditional canoe technology to ancient star-mapping.
Variety and Gold House to Spotlight Asian Pacific Creatives in Entertainment With Third Annual 8 Up Next List
Variety will publish its third 8 Asian Pacifics Up Next in Entertainment list on May 6. Once again, Variety will work with a team at Gold House to select the eight Asian Pacifics making an impact acro...
Seattle’s Pacific Science Center lays off staff
The announcement comes weeks after the organization announced it was selling part of its property.
Seattle’s Pacific Science Center lays off staff
The announcement comes weeks after the organization announced it was selling part of its property.
'It was a deal': Bellingham native buys Pacific Science Center's stegosaurus head for thousands
A Bellingham native invests in the Pacific Science Center's stegosaurus head as the dinosaur exhibit faces closure and disrepair.
Florida Politics: Florida is leading the next nuclear revolution
With advanced nuclear reactors nearing real-world testing in Idaho, it’s happening now. Florida can either wait and watch — or prepare and lead.
Here's When You Can Pre-Order the iPhone 17e, New Studio Displays and More in Every Time Zone
Apple is going to be accepting pre-orders for a slew of new devices starting tomorrow, with orders set to begin at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time. To give users around the world an idea of when pre-orders will be accepted in their time zone, we've compiled a list of time zone conversions for several countries. Our list isn't exhaustive, so if you're planning to order one of Apple's new devices, make sure to verify the exact time for your location.
US Government Is Accelerating Coral Reef Collapse, Scientists Warn
Proposed Endangered Species Act rollbacks and military expansions are leaving the Pacific’s most diverse coral reefs legally defenseless.
Entertainment this week: SnowFest, Beer and girl scout cookie pairing and more!
Friday, February 27 The Nomads SnowFest Concert & Fireworks 5-8 p.m. | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Tahoe City It’s time for our favorite show of the year!! February 27 The Nomads will perform their...
Enerflex Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Results, Agreement to Divest Non-Core Business and Provides Preliminary Outlook for 2026
ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $123 MILLION AND RECORD FREE CASH FLOW OF $141 MILLIONREDUCED NET DEBT TO $501 MILLION OR APPROXIMATELY 1.0x TTM ADJUSTED EBITDA AT THE END OF Q4/25STRONG OPERATIONAL VISIBILITY WITH ES AND EI BACKLOG OF $1.1 BILLION AND $1.3 BILLION, RESPECTIVELYSIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO DIVEST OPERATIONS IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION, CONTINUING EFFORTS TO OPTIMIZE AND SIMPLIFY ENERFLEX’S BUSINESSCAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR 2026 TARGETED AT $175 TO $195 MILLION, INCLUDING $90 TO $100 MILLION FOR GROWTH O
Senators pitch business incentives to keep Union Pacific in Nebraska during merger
Several state senators are again eyeing business tax incentives to try to keep big businesses, such as Union Pacific, in the state.
Regional Director’s return to Samoa centres on science and collaboration for health
The WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, returned to Samoa in February 2026 for a three-day visit to discuss science, partnership, and how to strengthen health for all in the Pacific.
Pacific leaders gather in Hawaii for business summit
Leaders from Pacific Island nations and territories gathered this week at the East-West Center in Manoa for an inaugural diplomatic and business summit aimed at promoting private sector investments and contracts across island communities in Oceania.
POLITICO Expands to Australia
Expansion to Indo-Pacific is part of POLITICO’s commitment to linking global power centers
HMSA Proposal: Hawaiʻi Health Care Could See Radical Transformation
Changes could touch 760,000 HMSA members and their doctors.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
Texas Pacific Land Corporation: Fantastic Business Deserving Of A Premium Pricing
Texas Pacific Land's water services segment, now 21% of revenue, is rapidly expanding and poised to outpace land management. Read why TPL stock is a strong buy.
Mark Few Won’t Underestimate the Much-Improved Pacific Tigers
The Zags’ second-to-last game at home welcomes coach Dave Smart and a underrated group in the West Coast Conference.
US strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing three people, according to US Southern Command.
Entertainment this week: Chicago Teen Edition, Mother Hips and more!
Friday, February 20 CHICAGO Teen Edition – 7 p.m., Truckee Community Theater, 10046 Church Street. ✨ CHICAGO: Teen Edition is coming to the Truckee Community Arts Center Set in the roaring 1920s, Chicago: Teen Edition...
McCord: Run Huntington Beach Like a Service Business
Run Huntington Beach like a service business—not a political stage. Demand accounting on the 25-year Pacific Airshow deal, stop “balanced” budgets that rely on reserve raids and one-time patches, and tackle deferred maintenance and real hazard risks. November 2026: vote for competence, not drama.
Wazzu’s three-point barrage buries Pacific in 887-71 win
The Washington State Cougars snapped their three-game losing streak in a big way on Wednesday night, defeating the Pacific Tigers 87-71. WSU’s (12-16 overall, 7-8 in conference) offense went nuclear, finishing with an absurd 1.403 points per possession, their second-best mark of the season, and splashed 14 three-pointers. What makes the performance even more remarkable […]
The Genesis Invitational Preview - The Genesis Invitational 2026
Preview, news, and information for the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, played at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA.
Business Restructuring Review
In This Issue: The Year in Bankruptcy: 2025 A brief chronicle of the year's notable developments in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring, including business bankruptcy filings, significant court rulings, and legislative developments. [read more …] U.S. Bankruptcy Court Denies Chapter 15 Recognition of Maltese Liquidation Absent Evidence of Meaningful Activities Supporting Finding of COMI or Establishment in Malta In In re Geden Holdings, Ltd., No. 25-90138, 2025 WL 2484883 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Aug. 28, 2025), stay pending appeal denied, No. 25-90138, 2026 WL 97993 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Jan. 13, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that, for purposes of recognition under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, although a foreign debtor may have had its center of main interests ("COMI") or an establishment in Malta when a liquidation proceeding was commenced for it in a Maltese court in 2017, the absence of any meaningful activity by the debtor's liquidator from that time until the liquidator filed a chapter 15 petition in the United States more than five years later meant that the debtor had neither a COMI nor an establishment in Malta on the chapter 15 petition date. The court accordingly denied the petition for recognition. [read more …] The Ninth Circuit's Expansive Reading of "Financial Accommodations" that Cannot Be Assumed or Assigned in Bankruptcy It is generally well understood that agreements to extend credit or provide financing to a debtor cannot be assumed or assigned in bankruptcy. Even so, the provision of the Bankruptcy Code that precludes assumption or assignment—section 365(c)(2)—also extends to "financial accommodations," a term that is not defined in the Bankruptcy Code and has been the subject of relatively few bankruptcy and appellate court rulings. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit examined the meaning of the term in In re Svenhard's Swedish Bakery, 154 F.4th 1100 (9th Cir. 2025). The court of appeals ruled that a deeply discounted settlement of pension plan withdrawal liability is a "financial accommodation" that cannot be assumed or assigned, thereby extending the reach of section 365(c)(2) well beyond conventional lending arrangements. [read more …] Pennsylvania District Court Applies "Hypothetical Test" in Determining that Patent License Agreement Is Assignable in Bankruptcy In Crivella Holdings Ltd. v. Mesearch Media Technologies Ltd., No. 2:25-cv-333, 2025 WL 2443400 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 25, 2025), the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling denying a software licensor's motion for relief from the automatic stay to terminate the license agreement. The court found the license was assumable in bankruptcy under the Third Circuit's hypothetical test as a result of language in the agreement stating that it could be assigned to a "successor in interest" of the debtor without the licensor's further consent, thereby overriding federal patent law's general prohibition against the assignment of patents. [read more …] New York Bankruptcy Court Denies Motion to Terminate Chapter 15 Recognition and Dismiss Chapter 15 Case In In re Oi S.A., No. 23-10193 (LGB), 2025 WL 2806591 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 1, 2025), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York considered whether chapter 15 recognition of a debtor's Brazilian restructuring proceeding should be terminated and the case dismissed due to the debtors' financial deterioration and inability to satisfy its restructuring plan obligations after entry of the recognition order. The court denied the motion, concluding that recognition of the Brazilian proceeding and a court-approved restructuring plan for the debtors should not be terminated under section 1519(d) of the Bankruptcy Code—according to the court, the sole authority for revocation of chapter 15 recognition—because, among other things, the restructuring proceeding was still pending, the debtors might still need relief authorized under chapter 15, and the debtors' prospects for reorganizing under a hypothetical chapter 11 case were uncertain at best. It also found that no provision of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes the dismissal of a chapter 15 case. [read more …] Newsworthy Effective January 1, 2026, Jones Day welcomed Isel M. Perez (Miami), Andrew M. Butler (New York), Sid Pepels (Amsterdam), and Anna C. Bretting (Munich) to the partnership in the Business Restructuring & Reorganization Practice. Sid Pepels (Amsterdam) has been nominated for the Future Leader Award by the Global Restructuring Review, an organization that acknowledges and honors excellence within the global restructuring and insolvency sector. This award is designed to recognize exceptional contributions made by both individuals and firms in the field. The 2026 edition of Chambers UK recognized Ben Larkin (London) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency and Adam R. Brown (London) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation. The 2026 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked Roger Dobson (Sydney) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York) titled "Backstop Fees for Lenders in Chapter 11 Plans: Absent Market Test, Equality of Treatment Now Required in Fifth Circuit After 'ConvergeOne'" was published on November 12, 2025, in the New York Law Journal. An article written by Oliver S. Zeltner (Houston) titled "Delaware Bankruptcy Court: No Legal Authority for Chapter 11 Plan Gatekeeping Provision" was published on November 20, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Daniel J. Merrett (Atlanta) titled "First Impressions: Eleventh Circuit Rules that Annulment of Automatic Stay Does Not Violate U.S. Supreme Court's Prohibition of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders" was published on November 21, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Genna Ghaul (New York) titled "Iowa District Court: Avoidance Claims Cannot Be Encumbered by Pre-Bankruptcy Liens" was published on November 20, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York), Corinne Ball (New York), David S. Torborg (Washington), and Ben Rosenblum (New York) titled "New York Bankruptcy Court Rejects Challenge to Barnet Rule Permitting Foreign Debtors to Obtain Chapter 15 Recognition With Only Minimal U.S. Assets" was published on November 21, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. The M&A Advisor has recognized the Silvergate Capital Corporation Bankruptcy case as the Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (over $5 billion) during its 20th Annual Turnaround Awards. Jones Day is listed among the professionals for the representation of Exploration Capital, which was led by Joshua M. Mester (Los Angeles). Lawyer Spotlight: Sid Pepels Sid Pepels, a partner in Jones Day's Amsterdam Office, litigates and advises clients on commercial and international insolvency matters, with a focus on complex restructurings and insolvencies. He has advised and litigated high-profile cases, including: the cross-border WHOA (Wet Homologatie Onderhands Akkoord) proceedings concerning Vroon Group and Diebold Nixdorf; proceedings on behalf of expropriated SNS Reaal bond holders against the Dutch State; the bankruptcy of Intertoys, the leading Dutch toys retailer; the restructuring of Oi, the Dutch finance vehicle of the Brazilian telecom giant; and Blokker, the leading Dutch home appliances retailer. Sid holds a Ph.D. in European insolvency law and regularly publishes in academic journals on topics of cross-border insolvency. He has been recognized in The Legal 500 Netherlands and was noted by his peers for being client-minded and a creative thinker with a "strong grasp of the law and strong interpersonal skills." Sid was also nominated for the "Future Leader" award at the Global Restructuring Review Awards 2025. He is a board member for the Netherlands Association for Comparative and International Insolvency Law and a NextGen member of the International Insolvency Institute.
NASA Captures an Extremely Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon Above the Pacific - Futura-Sciences
However, these aren’t actually rainbows but a phenomenon known as “glory.” It’s an optical event often spotted from airplanes, caused by the refraction of sunlight on the water droplets that make up the clouds. In reality, there is a single glory, stretching about 480 kilometers, consisting of two multicolored edges....
Pacific Science Center to sell part of campus to Space Needle for financial stability, new partnership
Pacific Science Center selling Boeing IMAX Theater, other buildings
Parts of the Pacific Science Center, including the Boeing IMAX Theater, are being sold to the owners of the Space Needle.
PacSci to sell IMAX theater, part of property
About 20-25% of Pacific Science Center’s property at Seattle Center will be sold, the private nonprofit confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
Asia-Pacific Digital Ad Spend Business Databook Report 2026: Market to Reach 489.3 Billion by 2029 - Platform Competition is Intensifying Across Performance and Video Budgets
Asia-Pacific's digital ad market is poised for growth driven by retail media, CTV adoption, AI in campaign execution, and privacy-led strategies. Regional platforms are expanding ad options, enhancing competition. Localization in tier-2 cities and regulatory adaptations are reshaping ad strategies. Asia-Pacific Digital Ad Spend Market Asia-Pacific Digital Ad Spend Market Dublin, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Asia-Pacific Digital Ad Spend Market Size & Forecast by Spend Value Across 100+
‘A free limo is hard to turn away’: how car diplomacy turbo charges politics in the Pacific
A luxury Chinese sedan gifted to Fiji is the latest in a string of vehicles donated by foreign countries to deepen partnerships and seek influence in the region
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
A small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest is closing its doors after nearly 40 years.
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
A small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest is closing its doors after nearly 40 years.
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
Kasala Modern Home Furnishings, a small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest, is closing its doors after nearly 40 years.
Entertainment this week: Truckee Art Walk, Mardi Gras Masquerade and more
Friday, February 6 Kanekoa – 8-11 p.m., 14 State Route 28. Kanekoa returns to the Crown Room on Friday February 6th 2026. Doors 7PM, Show 8PM $20 ADV/ $25 DOS For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1371198487770284/....
Patricio Pacifico’s agent reveals how Barcelona can make transfer permanent
The defender has joined on loan but the deal can be made permanent.
Golden Knights battle Canucks in duel between floundering Pacific teams
This certainly was not the first idea that came to mind as a must-win game, but it has certainly turned into one for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Relay Resources Adds Vice Presidents of Employee Experience, Business Transformation
PORTLAND, Ore., February 04, 2026--Relay Resources, the Pacific Northwest’s leading social enterprise nonprofit committed to advancing disability inclusion in the workplace, has added two senior leaders to its executive team: Oscar Rico-Cazares was named Vice President, Employee Experience and Talent Management, while Paulien van Uden was promoted to Vice President of Business Transformation.
Iowa aims to take advantage of beaten-up Oregon
Iowa looks to run its winning streak to four games when the Hawkeyes open a two-game road trip in the Pacific Northwest against Oregon in Big Ten action on Sunday night in Eugene, Ore.
Watsonville’s Guillen records five goals in trounce over King City
Watsonville senior forward Diego Guillen notched five goals in the Wildcatz's 7-2 thumping win over King City in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division boys soccer action Friday evening.
Testing the system: regional simulation exercises advance global health security
These exercises – South-East Asia Regional Practice of All-Hazard IHR Event Communications (SAPHIRE), Joint Assessment and Detection of Events (JADE) in the European Region, and IHR Exercise Crystal in the Western Pacific Region – bring together National Focal points (NFPs), who play a critical role under the IHR in safeguarding global health security. These annual exercises stress-test IHR event communication procedures and contingency plans, demonstrating a sustained commitment by countries to strengthening preparedness and learning.
Entertainment this week: Ullr Fest, Grateful Shred and more
Friday, January 30 Kilowatt Hours – 9 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Additional dates: 1/30, 1/31. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call (530) 587-2626. Manzanita – 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moody’s Bistro, Bar...
Reign dominate Canucks in 6th straight home victory
The Ontario Reign (28-12-1-1; 58 points) take a commanding 5-2 victory over the Abbotsford Canucks (15-23-3-3; 36 points) Wednesday night at Toyota Arena. Five different skaters scored for the Reign, coming together for a full team-effort. Ontario remains in first place in the AHL Pacific Division.
Tigers Pounce on Pilots for 74-51 Victory on Dignity Health Night
Taking control early in the game, the Pacific men's basketball program overwhelmed Portland in a 74-51 win Wednesday on Dignity Health Night at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
Martens are focus of Yampatika community science program
Pacific martens are the focus of a community science program being offered by the local nonprofit Yampatika. “Caught on Camera: Using Trail Cams for Science” will teach attendees about the elusive Pacific marten, a small,...
Tahoe Forest Health System celebrates Heart Health Month
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System invites local residents to join a month-long celebration of Heart Health Month this February. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States,...
The Republic of Korea–WHO country cooperation strategy 2026–2030
The Republic of Korea–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2026–2030 encapsulates our collective commitment to advance health and well-being for all. Rooted in mutual respect and collaboration, this country cooperation strategy (CCS) aligns with the shared regional vision of Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025−2029), emphasizing the interconnectedness of our efforts.
Gates come down at Seattle Center's Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center in Seattle Center has restored public access to its Yamasaki Courtyard by removing the gates and ticket booth at its north entrance.
Smart Lock Market Global Strategic Business Report 2026 | Now Available with Latest Forecasts to 2033
The smart lock market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increased demand for smart home integration, enhanced security, and convenience, with North America currently dominating, and Asia-Pacific showing fast expansion.Chicago, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to recent data from Astute Analytica, the global smart lock market was valued at US$ 6.76 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 16.47 billion by the end of 2033 at a robust CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period 20
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Vancouver Canucks 1/25/2026
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (25-14-11, 61 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) @ Vancouver Canucks (17-29-5, 39 points, 8th place Pacific Division) When: 6:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, SN and TVAS in Canada, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: There’s another extended break after this one for the Pens, who don’t play again until a […]
Wainwright scores 15, Pacific downs Seattle U 56-54
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) TJ Wainwright had 15 points in Pacific's 56-54 victory over Seattle U on Saturday.
Oregon’s elk show genetic fortitude against a fast-moving and deadly disease
natural Chronic wasting disease arrived in the Pacific Northwest
Entertainment this week: Smoked Out Soul, Dead Winter Carpenters and more
Friday, January 23 Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop. Join us each Friday at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar in Truckee for a fun night of...
Pacific Science Center removes entrance gates, allow public to access iconic courtyard
The iconic Pacific Science Center (PacSci) courtyard will now be accessible to the public, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Calgary Flames 1/21/26
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (23-14-11, 57 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Calgary Flames (21-23-5, 47 points, 7th place Pacific Division) When: 9:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, SN1 and TVAS in Canada, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The road trip continues tomorrow night in Edmonton, then an uncharacteristic two-day break gives […]
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Seattle Kraken 1/19/26
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-12, 55 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Seattle Kraken (21-17-9, 51 points, 3rd place Pacific Division) When: 5:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and KONG, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Today starts another three-in-four stretch; the Pens will be in Calgary on Wednesday night, followed by a […]
China, Chile to explore Atacama Trench with ‘tools no other country possesses’
Three-month expedition will plumb uncharted depths of eastern Pacific in quest for new life forms and insights into quakes and tsunamis.
Editorial: More scrutiny for HMSA-HPH health care tie-up
Is it a good idea for Hawaii’s largest health insurer, the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), to partner up in business with one of Hawaii’s larger health care systems, Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH)? State senators and representatives had plenty of questions and concerns to express at a Tuesday briefing on the issue — and Hawaii residents who depend on private insurance should, too.
Governor Needs To Step Into Proposed Hawaiʻi Health Care Consolidation
The proposed deeper integration between Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and HMSA would only intensify the problem with lack of access to providers and care. Gov. Josh Green must act now.
Del Monte Foods to sell core businesses
Fresh Del Monte Produce, B&G Foods, Pacific Coast Producers ink asset purchase deals.
Entertainment in Tahoe: BoomBox & The Polish Ambassador, Mad Caddies and more!
Friday, January 16 BoomBox & The Polish Ambassador – 9 p.m., 14 State Route 28. We are very excited to announce a 2 Night Run with BoomBox & The Polish Ambassador “Tahoe Vacation” on Jan....
Free program aims to help small business owners, entrepreneurs
Fresno Pacific University's Center for Community Transformation is gearing up to give small business owners expert training on a variety of targeted topics.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
The Latest: Golden Globes to kick off Hollywood's 2026 awards season
Hollywood’s awards season is kicking off with the 83rd Golden Globe Awards at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. Comedian Nikki Glaser returns for a second year to host the ceremony
Barton Health welcomes first baby of 2026
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health welcomed the first baby of the New Year on January 6 at 2:36 p.m. Murphy Vera Ross, female, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long, was born to Ashley Brier Ross and Barret Ross of South Lake Tahoe, CA. Dr. Megan Jewell, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist...
Entertainment this week: Starlight Strolls, Eric Johnson Trio, Winter Wildlife Nordic Ski and more!
Friday, January 9 2nd Friday Starlight Strolls – 3-8 p.m., Join Tahoe City and West Shore businesses on the second Friday of each month from January through April 2026 for the new Starlight Strolls where...
HMSA plans merger with Hawaii Pacific Health hospitals
Insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health, which owns several major hospitals, have agreed to join forces in one of the biggest mergers in Hawaii history.
(Video) What is it Like to Reopen a Business in Post-Wildfire Pacific Palisades?
From temporary lumber yards to new customer bases, local businesses are navigating life after disaster. https://youtube.com/shorts/zS74DdcLyoQ
A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something scientists didn’t expect
When a huge earthquake struck near Kamchatka, the SWOT satellite captured an unprecedented, high-resolution view of the resulting tsunami as it crossed the Pacific. The data revealed the waves were far more complex and scattered than scientists expected, overturning the idea that large tsunamis travel as a single, stable wave. Ocean sensors confirmed the quake’s rupture was longer than earlier models suggested. Together, the findings could reshape how tsunamis are modeled and predicted.
Coast Guard suspends search for people who abandoned ship after US strikes on alleged drug boats
The US Coast Guard announced Friday night it has suspended its search for people in the water after US strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean earlier this week.
Google ex-CEO Eric Schmidt jumps into the AI data center business with a failed, 150-year-old Texas railroad turned oil giant
Bolt and Texas Pacific Land aim to attract hyperscalers with bespoke land, power, and water services for data center campuses.
Entertainment this week: Alpenglow Speaker Series, Ozomatli, Pickle Barrel and more!
Friday, January 2 Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series x Chris Benchetler – Illuminating the Threads of Connection – 6 p.m., 415 N Lake Blvd.. The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by the North Tahoe...
Loyola Marymount beats Pacific 80-71
LOS ANGELES (AP) Myron Amey Jr. scored 20 points as Loyola Marymount beat Pacific 80-71 on Tuesday.
Oregon Health Plan to remain in network at Salem Health in 2026
Salem Health and PacificSource reached a new contract agreement to cover patients on Medicaid, a Salem Health spokeswoman said Tuesday. The news comes a day before the existing contract was set to expire.
2025: The year of the starfish (and the Pacific Northwest scientists trying to save them)
Research groups from several universities and institutes have been tackling the problem of dying sea stars, each looking for ways to help these important apex predators recover.
AHF • AHF Rose Parade® Float Honors ‘Food for Health’ Wildfire & Hunger Relief Efforts
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.
Free rural business accelerator launches in Central Valley 2026
Fresno Pacific University’s Center for Community Transformation (CCT) is launching a new program aimed at spurring growth for rural entrepreneurs and small business owners starting in 2026.
Entertainment this week: Drinking with Clowns, Mark Mackay and New Year’s Eve celebrations!
Friday, December 26 Drinking with Clowns – 9 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Additional dates: 12/26, 12/27. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call (530) 587-2626. Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant...
US strikes another vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 1
The US military conducted a strike against a “low-profile vessel” allegedly trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing one person, according to US Southern Command.
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
AHF • 'Food for Health’ Ho, Ho, Hosts Holiday Party and Food Pantry in Westlake
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.
Entertainment this week: Handel’s Messiah, Tahoe Philharmonic, Curtis Woodman’s Wayfinder Tour and more!
Friday, December 19 Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop. Join us each Friday at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar in Truckee for a fun night of...
Russia says it hopes Trump did not make ‘fatal mistake’ after latest US strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills four
Pete Hegseth says attack took place on Wednesday as Russian foreign ministry warns of ‘unpredictable consequences for the entire western Hemisphere’
US military strikes another boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing 4
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing 4 people, according to US Southern Command.
Pacific Tigers at BYU Cougars odds, picks and predictions
The Pacific Tigers and No. 10 BYU Cougars meet Tuesday in Provo, Utah, with tip-off scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
US politics live updates: Hegseth and Rubio to brief members of Congress on boat strikes as questions mount
On Monday night, the US military said it attacked three more boats believed to have been smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight people
A Subtle Return of La Niña
A weak La Niña emerged in the equatorial Pacific in late 2025, and scientists are watching how it may help shape weather and climate in the months ahead.