SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " bright " 7,820 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Norco receives No. 1 seed for revamped Division 1 baseball playoffs
Four four-team pools will be used only for the Division 1 playoffs this postseason. All other divisions will be a traditional single-elimination bracket.
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditions
Nurses accuse Endeavor of staffing too few nurses, putting patients at risk. The mobilization effort would unionize nurses at four of Endeavor’s nine hospitals.
Union for hospitality workers calls on Disney to end new business with restaurant company
A labor union representing Disney food workers is calling on Disney not to offer new business with one of its contracted restaurant companies.
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditions
Nurses accuse Endeavor of staffing too few nurses, putting patients at risk. The mobilization effort would unionize nurses at four of Endeavor’s nine hospitals.
Arizona Science Center's new experience features Bad Bunny's music and visuals of Puerto Rico
The experience features a program with original immersive visuals and 360-degree cinematography set to Bad Bunny’s music.
ISU trustees approve $84 million for new science complex facilities
With a combination of state funding and repayment from student fees, the ISU Board of Trustees approved $84 million in funds for three new STEM facilities. These include a new teaching building, an annex and a greenhouse.
House Republicans Propose Cutting Science Budgets, but by Less than Trump
The House budget proposal for 2027 would cut funding across several agencies, but by far less than what the Trump administration has proposed.
Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off with music and family-friendly entertainment happening all weekend
The Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off Friday at Bernie Fisher Park with carnival games, food, music, and family fun all weekend long.
In California governor race, single-payer healthcare is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it
Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but providing few details about how they’d accomplish it.
Prime Video delivers a new way to discover entertainment with Clips
Whether you have a few minutes to scroll or need help deciding what to watch next, Clips delivers quick hits of movies, shows and more straight to your phone.
As federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines
As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
North Kansas City small businesses prepare for FIFA World Cup despite visitor number speculations
Pro Apparel KC and other North Kansas City businesses are preparing for an influx of FIFA World Cup visitors, even as hotel booking reports show Kansas City trailing other host cities.
Science with Stevie: Droughts & Wildfire Risk
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels discusses the ongoing severe drought in Maryland and how it can lead to an increased risk of wildfire spread in this Science with Stevie segment.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.
Business leaders say closing USF Sarasota-Manatee would hurt local economy
Four chambers of commerce, from Venice to Lakewood Ranch, warn of the fallout of losing a USF campus in the area.
Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
Weird Science: Research using everyday trash to figure out how litter travels from city streets to the ocean.
Led by NC State and NC Sea Grant, the study involves releasing GPS-equipped plastic bottles into the Neuse River to track their movement in real time. The goal is to solve the mystery of how land-based waste transforms into the marine debris that clutters our coastlines.
This Ohio business makes the referee stripes seen on courts across the country
Smitty Officials Apparel in Canton helps sports officials make calls with style.
Hantavirus: the risks, the science and what you need to know
On May 2, the World Health Organization got an alarming report: People aboard a ship in the Atlantic Ocean were falling ill. The culprit is now confirmed as hantavirus, a pathogen that some rodents carry that can infect humans in rare, but often deadly, instances. Multiple passengers have died, and more people are showing symptoms. So, we’re talking to Emily Abdoler, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Michigan, about the news – how common is hantavirus in humans, what are the consequences of getting it, and how can at-risk people protect themselves from it? If you found this episode interesting, listen to our episode on Rocky Mountain spotted fever.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.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.
Golf simulator helps Henrico students learn math, science, and coding
Fairfield Middle School uses a golf simulator to teach math, science, coding, and robotics through hands-on STEAM lessons.
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's City Section scores
CIF City Section baseball and softball results from Thursday, May 7.
High school boys' volleyball: City Section playoff scores
CIF City Section boys' volleyball playoff scores
AT&T Fiber expands into more Lafayette-area homes and business
If you're looking for more internet options, AT&T Fiber is continuing to expand across the Lafayette area.
Seattle mayor praises Amazon, big businesses for housing contributions
He added that the Brighton housing is intended for frontline workers, seniors and service providers, not Amazon corporate employees.
NFL announces in email blast schedule release "is almost here"
It's an announcement of the announcement of the announcement.
BioHive Week celebrates Utah's growing life science and healthcare industries
Utah’s life science and healthcare sectors are significant contributors to the Beehive State’s economy. The nonprofit BioHive plays an important role.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Hit With Bowling Alley Monopoly Suit
Private equity-backed Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp. was sued in federal court by consumers who allege the company unlawfully acquired bowling centers across the US to gain monopoly power and drive up prices, making the sport no longer an affordable pastime for families and leagues.
Surprising Signs of an Atmosphere Around a Tiny World, Billions of Miles Away
A gradual dimming and brightening when a star passed behind it suggested the mini-Pluto was wrapped in a thin layer of air.
Govee's More Color-Accurate Lighting Comes to Its New Floor Lamp
The colorful, rigid, upright rod of accent lighting has smooth, band-less gradients even at the lowest brightness.
Servite, Notre Dame to qualify athletes at Division 3 track prelims
Servite, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will be preparing to compete for next week's Southern Section Division 3 championships.
As federal scientists faced turmoil, the Devils Hole pupfish reached a crisis point
The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed this iconic fish for decades, and last spring, just as the Trump administration was laying off all kinds of scientists, the wild population of this fish plummeted to only 20 individuals. Officials then took an irrevocable step.
Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem
The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.
California under pressure — again — as redistricting wars escalate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.
In new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Wednesday's games.
Bayern Munich are not done yet
Failing to make the Champions League final will sting but Vincent Kompany's side have exceeded expectations and the future looks bright
High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results for Wednesday and updated pairings.
KU Health System to end PICU services by end of June; health system leaders respond to parents' concerns
The University of Kansas Health System will be shutting down its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) services by the end of June 2026.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains why Amazon is opening its supply chain to every business
In a recent interview, Jassy explained how Amazon built its logistics network for its own retail business—and why it's now offering those services to companies of all sizes.
Brighton, Hartland boys volleyball players quickly learning new sport
The movie Top Gun was part of the inspiration for the start of boys volleyball at Hartland two years ago.
Clavicular is charged in connection with alligator shooting
Clavicular faces a misdemeanor charge after a viral video appears to show the manosphere celebrity shooting the body of an alligator from an airboat in the Everglades.
Sports Exchange owners mark 10 years in Missoula
While the Sports Exchange has been around for 43 years in the community, its current owners have just hit 10 years at the helm.
Trump-Backed Wins Redraw Indiana’s Political Landscape
Primary victories signal growing influence in state-level races and future policy debates.
May 13 is the deadline to declare political party affiliation in Wyoming
Registered voters must choose a party before all candidates have filed for the Aug. 18 primary.
The night sky could get three times brighter as new satellites launch — all but ruining the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's survey of the universe
Extremely bright satellites and megaconstellations could make the night sky up to three times brighter than it is now, a new study warns. This would seriously hinder astronomical imaging devices, like the enormous camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
These companies help parents try to pick their babies' traits. Experts are wary
Prospective parents can now pick embryos based on risk predictions for thousands of diseases and odds for specific traits. But should they?
Giant slide at new Griffin Museum of Science and Industry exhibit set to be a scene stealer
The new permanent exhibit titled 'Powering the Future' features a 28-foot-high slide and opens May 8.
Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan
Republicans in Congress are proposing $1 billion in funding for security for President Trump's White House ballroom as part of their partisan plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Preserving pollinators is good for health -- and income
Pollinators have economic and health benefits, but those benefits have been difficult to quantify. A new study puts some numbers to how important pollinators are for both nutrition and income.
Small business hiring grew in April
Small businesses with less than 50 employees continued to add jobs last month despite the growth in gas prices, according to a report from Paychex.
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas' business raided by FBI
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas' business was seen being raided on Wednesday, according to News 3 reporter Brendan Ponton.
Here's the age when we're most unhappy according to science - Futura-Sciences
Over the course of a lifetime, people move through brighter periods and darker ones. These shifts can happen early in life and return again later on. But when do people truly hit their lowest point? That is the question a British economist set out to answer. His analysis draws on...
Garfield faces South Gate for Eastern League baseball title
A three-way tie for first place is possible in the Eastern League as baseball regular season ends.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes blends motherhood with her funny tia tendencies in 'Ugly Baby'
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes releases her seventh special, 'Ugly Baby,' on Mother's Day, marking a vulnerable shift from material about not wanting kids to exploring motherhood.
Now in hospice care, Barney Frank urges political left to avoid ‘litmus tests’ in new interview
The last act of the legendary congressman from Massachusetts is to push a pragmatic theory of political change.
Pennsylvania community health centers request $5M for ‘crumbling’ safety net backbone
Organizations under a coalition of health centers assist more than 1 million patients across 450-plus centers each year.
Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.
#OTGYpsi: SPARK East's Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for Ypsilanti's entrepreneurs
Starting a new business—even a small business—takes a lot of work and resources. Fortunately, Ann Arbor SPARK East in Ypsilanti is there to provide such resources with its Small Business Support Hub. Lee Van Roth talked all about what the program does for budding entrepreneurs with Ann Arbor SPARK's director of entrepreneurial services, Kristine Nash-Wong.
How science is taking tripping mainstream
President Trump recently signed an order to speed up the evaluation of psychedelics to treat the brain. That’s coming after decades of strict prohibition on psychedelic drug use dating back to President Nixon. So how did we go from that to a psychedelic renaissance? A look into a key institution in the world of psychedelic research may give us some clues. This episode, NPR’s brain correspondent Jon Hamilton shares insight from a recent trip. (No pun intended.) Want more psychedelic content? Catch our episode on ketamine therapy here, or learn why some scientists want to take the trip out of psychedelics here. Have other questions about psychedelics and the brain? Let us know by emailing shortwave@npr.org!
UT Health San Antonio honors those who donated their bodies to science
UT Health San Antonio held its annual interment ceremony to honor body donors whose contributions support medical education and research, with students and faculty expressing gratitude to their families.
Local Fond du Lac metalworks business receives national recognition
Things move fast at Spark Ops Metalworks in Fond du Lac. But owner Maria Perl is used to rapid change. Before joining the world of manufacturing, she was working in a completely different field.
Whitney Leavitt is leaving 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'
Whitney Leavitt says Season 5 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will be her last. She didn't envision her path to fame would be through the reality series, but said she wouldn't change a thing.
Trump-backed Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor primary, setting up a competitive Nov. race
In Ohio, where a Democrat hasn't won an election for governor in 20 years, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton could be in for a tight race this fall.
News | Science and innovation take-up hits record in Cambridge
Knight Frank says the wider Golden Triangle is seeing continued demand
7 Indiana state senators face Trump-backed primary challengers after bucking him on redistricting
Trump's intervention has shined a bright national spotlight on what are usually quiet Republican primaries for Indiana state Senate seats.
Data center opposition is 'catching a fire' across North Carolina politics
As North Carolina localities consider data center projects or halt development with moratoriums, their decisions are having political repercussions.
'Ceasefire is not over,' Hegseth says as U.S. acts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth said "Project Freedom" is a temporary and defensive operation meant to resume the flow of traffic through the vital waterway.
Zambia blasts the U.S. over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources.
California’s political climate is what led us to this oil uncertainty
'Why not take some, or all, of the high-speed rail money and build out the green infrastructure California needs? Or create a climate where California produces and refines the oil it needs? Because we have the oil,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Mina Kimes to host revamped Scripps National Spelling Bee
Audiences will notice a refreshed, revamped 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee when the competition returns to television later this month.
High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland
Norco is No. 1 going into the final week of the regular season in softball. Here's how the rest of the top 20 shapes up.
Amazon Business now delivers fresh groceries to businesses in more than 2,300 cities
Business customers can order fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, and frozen food alongside everyday essentials—all in one cart with Same-Day Delivery.
Tony nominations 2026: Full list of nominees
The nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Preview - Dark Knight, Bright Future
I've been nothing short of ravenous to get my hands on the new Lego Batman game. Now that I have, I'm eagerly looking forward to the final release.
Contributor: How the waste in healthcare drives the U.S. debt
About half of U.S. healthcare spending yields no added health benefit. Taxpayers foot much of that bill.
Austin music leaders rethink the idea of 'selling out' as business support becomes a necessity
Once considered evil, panelists agreed corporate support might be one of the best ways to protect the artists and venues that make Austin unique.
Tony Awards 2026: 10 standout performances and shows
Moments that stand out from the 2025-2026 Broadway season include two performances by Laurie Metcalf, a radical reframing of 'Cats' and John Lithgow's towering performance in 'Giant.'
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
Herzog: Torah and science integration a ‘tremendous asset’ for Israel
The Israeli president was joined by Jerusalem College of Technology students and academic leaders to promote respectful dialogue in Israeli society.
Tanzania’s purpose-built Star Homes brighten health outcomes
The houses’ architecture is both cleaner and greener
High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results for Monday and updated pairings.
Mysterious green rocks in Pyrenees cave hint that prehistoric people were working copper there for 4,000 years
Dozens of pieces of bright-green rock discovered in a cave in the Pyrenees may be evidence of copper smelting 7,000 years ago.
LG Display has a 27-inch 5K OLED screen.
If you thought 4K at 166ppi was endgame, I have news: 27-inch OLED screens are going 5K, too. LG Display’s new panel at SID 2026 only does 120Hz right now, with full-screen brightness of 250 nits, but way more pixels and “a newly designed RGB stripe structure that enhances the aperture ratio.” No photos yet. Samsung Display has a 27-inch 5K OLED, too.
Tomato prices hit 8-year high, straining small businesses like Detroit Salsa Company
Tomato prices hit an 8-year high in March, and the Detroit Salsa Company in Lincoln Park is feeling the pressure.
How BMO uses AI to get more of business clients' business
The Canadian bank is using machine learning to analyze customers' payments and provide recommendations to salespeople.
Fresh attacks in the Gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran
A wave of fresh strikes on the UAE and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between the United States and Iran.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency amid health struggles
Dolly Parton announced Monday she is canceling her planned Las Vegas residency as she continues recovering from ongoing health issues.
Higher Ed Has New Business Model: Uncertainty
An exclusive Chronicle survey shows the starkness of the challenge.
THE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2026
- House appropriators reject deepest science cuts - Former NSB and NSF leaders pen letter - Golden Dome budget draws scrutiny
Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith to reunite for a day on 'First Take'
Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.
Entertainment News: May 4, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
How Sen. Richard Neuberger transformed Oregon politics
Historian Stephen Forrester examines how Richard Neuberger reshaped Oregon politics and advanced conservation in the U.S. Senate.
Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL leak with improved cameras and 'Pixel Glow' RGB LEDs
Brighter displays may be coming too!
Column: California isn't so cutting-edge when it comes to electing governors
"Enlightened" California has never elected a woman governor. Will Katie Porter be the first?
Agricultural science ‘doesn’t know politics,’ says Israeli-American, whose nonprofit CultivAid wins Bronfman prize
“When we talk about irrigation or plants, we see that this common language can overcome many political difficulties,” Tomer Malchi told JNS.
President Trump to celebrate small business owners
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a small business summit Monday afternoon, as the White House touts the impact of its economic agenda for small business owners.
Banks have a unique business model; they can still fail at it
Community Bank & Trust in Georgia, the second bank failure this year, shows what happens when bankers don't keep things simple.
John Williams returns to North Hollywood High, which honors him with new performing arts center
John Williams cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art performing arts center named for him at his alma mater, North Hollywood High School, where he honed his craft in the 1940s.