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Arts and entertainment calendar

Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • reflector.com
Why a surge of election-related websites could spell rising cyber threats for the midterms

A new report, first reported by PBS News, warns that November’s midterm elections in the United States will drive “elevated” cyber threats to political organizations, fundraising and media platforms, and that some of the groundwork for election misinformation and disinformation likely is already being laid. Check Point, a cyber security company, found that in January of this year, approximately 1,300 newly registered domains contained the keyword “election,” and approximately 2,957 contained “vote.” Registering website domains

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Jun 1 • 5:55 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Science Group And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom

As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices face headwinds from weak global cues and faltering trade data from China, investors are increasingly seeking opportunities in less prominent areas of the market. In this environment, discovering small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be a rewarding strategy, as these companies often operate under the radar yet possess unique attributes that may offer resilience amid broader market challenges.

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Jun 1 • 2:33 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
LSU's near-record, 'unbelievable' day keeps Tigers' season alive

LSU rallied from 17 shots back of the top 15 to not only make the 54-hole cut Sunday at the NCAA Championship, but the Tigers are just three behind eighth after an 18-under day.

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Jun 1 • 1:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Spencer Leak Jr., leader of family funeral business, dies at 56

Leak spent more than four decades helping run the family funeral home business founded by his grandfather, the Rev. Andrew Leak, in 1933.

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May 31 • 9:47 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
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Your Entertainment Escape Ep. 54 Looking Forward To Fun LOCAL Events!

Fresno and Central Valley news, weather and sports

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May 31 • 9:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • yourcentralvalley.com
Ministry of Public Health, WHO Thailand and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand launch initiative to strengthen Thailand’s public health workforce

28 May 2026 | Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in ThailandA skilled and coordinated public health workforce is essential for protecting population health and responding to public health emergencies. Strengthening these capacities was the focus of a meeting held on 28 May 2026 at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand.Dr Ailan Li, WHO Representative to Thailand, together with Dr Watcharanan Tinnaitorn, Deputy Director of the Division of Public Health Emergency Management, Ministry of Public Health, and officials from WHO and the Ministry of Public Health, met with Counselor Zhang Xiaoxiao from the Economic & Commercial Counsellor's Office, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand to mark the launch of collaboration under the WHO Roadmap to strengthen the public health workforce.The initiative supports Thailand in strengthening its public health workforce across both health and non-health sectors. Public health emergencies require coordinated action across a wide range of professions and institutions, including health workers, border control officers, water safety specialists, communication professionals and local government authorities. Through the project, partners will work together to assess workforce capacities, strengthen competencies and promote coordination across sectors to support preparedness and response efforts.The discussion highlighted opportunities to enhance cross-country collaboration through knowledge exchange, communication activities and engagement at key project milestones, supporting workforce development and emergency preparedness efforts.Beyond its immediate objectives, the initiative also reflects Thailand’s contributions to public health at regional and global levels. The exchange highlighted the importance of sharing experiences, lessons learned and good practices through international cooperation to strengthen public health capacity and preparedness.WHO expressed appreciation to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand for supporting the project and recognizing the importance of investing in public health workforce development, preparedness and health security through partnership and multilateral cooperation. WHO also commended Thailand’s continued leadership and commitment to strengthening public health systems and emergency preparedness, including through cross-sector collaboration and workforce development.WHO remains committed to supporting Thailand and partners in advancing resilient and people-centred public health systems and strengthening preparedness for future health challengesAbout the EPHF Roadmap ProjectThailand is one of four countries selected in 2026 to initiate implementation of the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) Roadmap, alongside Maldives, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. The initiative is funded by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA). The project is led by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, with WHO Thailand serving as a co-implementing partner. Other partners include the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI), the Global Network for Academic Public Health/Public Health Interprofessional Leadership Alliance (GNAPH/PHILA) and the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA).

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May 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Marshall Health hosts Hope Blooms fundraiser to support Project Hope for Women & Children
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May 31 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • wchstv.com
Cancer fund invites vendors for Health & Wellness Fair

The Lake Almanor Cancer Fund invites individuals and organizations to be part of a Health & Wellness Fair July 31 dedicated to empowering the

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May 31 • 11:40 AM EDT • Health • plumassun.org
Westerman touts transportation funding, defense economy, outdoors act - Talk Business & Politics

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, said he will host a field hearing in Hot Springs during the second week in June to collect testimony for the Great American Outdoors...

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May 31 • 11:16 AM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Mike Pence says the Trump administration has ‘departed’ from conservative principles

The former vice president also called the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund “deeply offensive.”

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May 31 • 10:13 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Community Health launches Executive Physical program

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May 31 • 10:02 AM EDT • Health • insideindianabusiness.com
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Raiders TE Brock Bowers enjoys his new nickname

Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers got a cool nickname and he finds it pretty funny himself

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May 31 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A quantum metasurface breakthrough could finally close the terahertz gap

Researchers have developed a compact quantum detector that makes terahertz radiation much easier to detect. A specially designed metasurface funnels incoming energy into tiny active regions, greatly strengthening the electrical signal produced. The approach boosted efficiency by roughly 20 times compared to earlier designs and could pave the way for more practical THz devices in healthcare, communications, and scientific research.

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May 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
FULL SHOW: Inside INdiana Business 5/31/26

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May 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • insideindianabusiness.com
Scientists Say They’ve Found Fungi That Turn Dead Martian Soil Into Fertile Cropland

This certainly beats using human waste to grow potatoes on Mars.

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May 31 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Top U.S. science funder slows research grants to universities

It's not clear why the National Science Foundation may be limiting funding to certain U.S. universities

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May 31 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts

“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.

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May 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people'

Marxist influencer Hasan Piker defended the Singham-funded activist network at a New Jersey ICE protest and dismissed federal scrutiny of his Cuba travel.

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May 30 • 11:55 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
A New ‘Wounded Bear Caucus’ in the Senate Means More Trouble for Trump

Here is why the GOP’s split with the White House over a $1.8 billion fund could be the first of many public fights.

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May 30 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
WCADAMHS approves funding for local mental health and addiction services agencies for FY 27

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May 30 • 7:15 PM EDT • Health • bgindependentmedia.org
Sheriff, mental health experts sound alarm over loss of funding for mobile crisis teams in state budget

Mental health care experts gather to express concerns for behavioral health funding in Newsom's proposed budget.

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May 30 • 6:00 PM EDT • Health • timesofsandiego.com
Is Privia Health Stock a Buy After Hedge Fund Rubicon Founders Added Over 175,000 Shares to Its Position?

Privia Health Group delivers technology-driven solutions to optimize physician practices and support value-based care nationwide.

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May 30 • 4:27 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
State Airfields Receive Funding

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, has reported that 24 municipal airfields in Mississippi have been awarded just over $20 million for facility improvements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the third round of FY2026 Airport Improvement Program grants, which meet Airport Safety and Resilient […]

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May 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • deltabusinessjournal.com
Quantum light gives a 20-fold boost to ultrafast laser processes

Nonlinear interactions between light and matter are at the heart of some of the most powerful tools in modern optics, but pushing these processes to their limits has long been hampered by a fundamental ...

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May 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • phys.org
MSU Benefitted From Recent Legislative Session

The recently-completed 2026 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature saw encouraging gains for Mississippi State University, the state’s leading research university, as lawmakers invested in the land-grant institution’s core missions and in the university’s world-class faculty and staff. “While the bulk of our operations saw level funding, I’m extremely pleased that the Mississippi Legislature and […]

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May 30 • 12:58 PM EDT • Business • deltabusinessjournal.com
Rick Scott opposes proposed reconstruction fund for Iran

The President's ally broke it down during a cable news hit this weekend.

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May 30 • 12:05 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Mauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And Politics

After a volcanic eruption and funding threats, NOAA says Mauna Loa's world-famous CO₂ record is secure, accessible again, and undergoing major upgrades.

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May 30 • 8:41 AM EDT • Politics • forbes.com
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Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

They can back the president's fund to benefit his allies or defy a commander-in-chief who just ​ended the careers of two Republican senators.

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May 30 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Trump’s $50B rural health bet meets a healthcare desert in North Carolina

As Martin County residents struggle without a hospital, a federal rural health fund may offer little relief.

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May 30 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund: has the Don gone too far?

Such ‘brazen corruption’ makes the Watergate scandal look ‘almost quaint’

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May 30 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
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Trump remains in excellent health, White House memo says

U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, with strong ​cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall ‌physical function, the White House said in a memo on Friday, ​citing results from a medical ​examination this week.

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May 29 • 11:24 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Trump Remains in Excellent Health, White House Memo Says

May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. ⁠President ⁠Donald Trump remains ⁠in excellent health, with strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall ‌physical function, the ‌White House said ⁠in ⁠a memo on Friday, citing results from a medical examination this week. After his visit to Walter Reed National ...

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May 29 • 11:24 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
‘How dare you!’ Panel debates judge blocking Trump’s $1.8B fund
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May 29 • 10:51 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Family Fun Fest returns, focuses on mental health awareness

Family Fun Fest returned to Michiana as Mental Health Awareness month wrapped up.The popular community event turned Howard Park into a hub for fun, connection,

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May 29 • 8:55 PM EDT • Health • wsbt.com
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is currently stalled, with some allies urging the White House to scrap it altogether amid an unusually intense backlash from multiple Senate Republicans, sources familiar with the matter said.

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May 29 • 8:45 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Caffeine reversed memory problems caused by sleep deprivation

Scientists discovered that sleep deprivation damages a key brain circuit responsible for social memory, making it harder to recognize familiar individuals. In laboratory studies, caffeine restored communication between neurons in this pathway and reversed the memory deficits caused by lost sleep. The effect was remarkably targeted, helping the impaired circuit recover without overstimulating normal brain function.

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May 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Parent Review: New Lego space exhibit lands at Pacific Science Center

Artemis Adventure with Lego Bricks at Pacific Science Center features space-themed Lego builds, hands-on activities, and fun for all ages.

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May 29 • 6:53 PM EDT • Science • seattleschild.com
Science Night Live brings adults-only fun to Orlando Science Center

Sip wine, explore optical illusions and try a penguin-inspired board game during this after-hours event.

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May 29 • 6:30 PM EDT • Science • mynews13.com
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Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS

The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.

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May 29 • 5:57 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Secures Federal Funding to Establish Behavioral Health Clinics

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton today announced the Trump administration selected Montana as one of ten states to receive federal funding to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment across the state.

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May 29 • 5:54 PM EDT • Health • news.mt.gov
White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Friday moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into the hands of partisans without relevant expertise.

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May 29 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • wral.com
White House Moves to Give Political Appointees More Power Over Federal Grants

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Friday moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into the hands of partisans without relevant expertise. In what ...

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May 29 • 1:44 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Why a federal judge is blocking Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ (for now)
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May 29 • 1:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Eastern North Carolina health centers receive more than $10.4 million in federal funding

Six community health centers serving eastern North Carolina will receive more than $10.4 million in continued federal funding through the U.S. Department of Hea

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May 29 • 1:21 PM EDT • Health • wcti12.com
Legislation would extend funding for rural Maine hospitals

The current test program is set to expire at the end of this year: “We have a very high reliance on public payers. And oftentimes, those payers don’t reimburse the hospitals that provide care even at the level that it costs hospitals to provide that care."

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May 29 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
New grant program targets lingering Helene recovery gaps for Asheville businesses

More than $14 million in grant funding will soon be available to small businesses across Asheville as part of a new effort to support their Helene recovery.

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May 29 • 12:58 PM EDT • Business • wlos.com
Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

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May 29 • 11:59 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
National Science Foundation reportedly imposed rare funding freeze on Duke for nearly 2 months

According to an exclusive report in Nature, the NSF’s Office of Award Management placed a hold on new funding April 9 to Duke, Harvard, Yale and Princeton. Since publication of their article, some grants have been released to Duke.

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May 29 • 11:01 AM EDT • Science • dukechronicle.com
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.

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May 29 • 10:38 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

Judge Leonie Brinkema also barred the government from moving forward with the fund's creation while litigation is pending to challenge it

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May 29 • 9:54 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
$3 million awarded for small and minority businesses in Maryland

The Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded six businesses with a total of $3 million in loans and equity investments through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA). MSBDFA provides various funds to small and...

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May 29 • 9:19 AM EDT • Business • business.maryland.gov
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Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump Administration for Plan to Politicize Research Funding Process, Undermine Expert Review

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • democrats-science.house.gov
NL science teacher earns state, national awards

A Northern Lehigh science teacher has been named a recipient of two highly-esteemed awards. Superintendent Matthew J. Link, Ed.D., recently recognized high school science teacher Gabryella Wilder for ...

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • tnonline.com
WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel amended

WHO Member States adopted a resolution to amend the ‘WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel’ (the Code) and strengthen its implementation, following Member State-led consultations in the lead up to the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly. The resolution marks an important step towards the vision that everyone, everywhere can access competent and motivated health and care workers, as a foundation for both universal health coverage and global health security. Key additions to the Code focus on: inclusion of provisions on health personnel recruited internationally for employment as care workers; applicability of the Code recommendations during emergencies; and encouraging co-investment in health systems and health workforce to ensure international recruitment results in proportional benefits for source and destination countries.Since its adoption by the Sixty-third World Health Assembly in 2010, the Code has undergone three rounds of review of its relevance and effectiveness. “We welcome the resolution’s focus on sustainable and ethical mobility of health personnel,” explained Dr Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General, Health Systems, Access and Data. “The Code’s adoption in 2010 was a landmark achievement. Following this update, we encourage all countries to enhance implementation, including by viewing co-investment as a win-win.” The additions were recommended by an Expert Advisory Group appointed by the WHO Director-General. The Expert Advisory Group’s final report noted the progress in health workforce data availability, provision of migrant health worker rights and the embedding of ethical recruitment principles in national policies. It also highlighted areas of possible improvement in the Code implementation, including support for the strengthening of health systems in source countries.The adoption of the resolution follows extensive consultations led by Member States, underscoring the continued relevance of the Code in a context of increasing international mobility of health workers and growing pressure on health systems resulting from global health emergencies and funding constraints.WHO is already taking forward actions called for in the resolution. An updated version of the ‘WHO health workforce support and safeguards list’, that guides ethical recruitment practices by identifying countries facing the most pressing health workforce challenges, will be published later in 2026. As recommended by the Expert Advisory Group, this will include additional flexibility enabling countries to indicate their willingness to allow active international recruitment, or for Member States not on the list to request tailored support and safeguards. This approach reflects a more nuanced, country-led framework that balances workforce mobility with the need to protect and strengthen health systems in vulnerable settings.“I thank the members of the Expert Advisory Group, the group of Member States who led the resolution, and all Member States for their constructive engagement,” added Dr Nakatani. “Let’s bring this spirit of collaboration to our collective efforts to implement the resolution, strengthen the health workforce and build resilient and equitable health systems.”

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s

Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery responsible for building proteins begins to jam and malfunction over time. Tiny structures called ribosomes start colliding and stalling while reading genetic instructions, triggering a chain reaction that leads to faulty proteins and harmful clumps linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Northwestern researchers pitch ideas with environmental and health impact

Interdisciplinary teams compete for $200,000 in seed funding

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.northwestern.edu
EU co-funded project UNITE announces first digital health winners, as remote care and data-sharing push gains ground

The UNITE initiative has selected its first three joint interregional projects, marking a significant milestone in building a borderless European digital health ecosystem

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • eismea.ec.europa.eu
IFF Enters Into Agreement to Sell Its Food Ingredients Business to CVC

IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners, a leading global private markets manager, in a transaction that values the business at approximately $4.3 billion, representing an enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple of approximately 10x.

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May 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • cvc.com
Upstate N.Y. cities receive millions from state budget to help with deficits

Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan for more than 830,000 public employees hired after April 2012 included in the state budget is anticipated to take a bite out of this funding.

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Wisconsin congressional delegation sends letter urging Trump for FEMA funding

The letter was signed by seven members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, excluding Sen. Ron Johnson.

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Anthropic raises $65 billion, now valued at $965 billion

Anthropic ​said on ‌Thursday ​it ​has raised $65 ⁠billion ​in ​a series ​H ​funding round, valuing ‌it ⁠at $965 billion ​post-money.

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May 28 • 2:16 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Florida Clerks of Courts relieved by measure allowing them to retain more funding

The legislation allows Clerks of Courts to keep more funding from fines and fees.

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May 28 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Crossing party lines: Shad Khan, Mori Hosseini, Patrick Zalupski on host committee for Donna Deegan fundraiser

A serious opponent for the Duval Democrat has yet to emerge.

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May 28 • 12:27 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other boondoggles

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, calling it a reward for Jan. 6 rioters.

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NYC Health + Hospitals System Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Services and Population Health Dr. Ted Long Receives 2026 Sloan Public Service Award - NYC Health + Hospitals

New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals and the Fund for the City of New York today announced that Ted Long, MD, MHS, Senior Vice President, System Chief

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Rural Health Transformation: Insights from States

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will provide $50 billion to states over the next five years to transform rural health care. States received award decisions in late 2025 and are moving fast, with funding deadlines and reporting requirements already on the horizon. This program is rolling out as rural areas face significant federal Medicaid cuts over the next decade. What does this mean for Congress? Join the Bipartisan … Continued

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Rochester to receive $20M in aid as part of state budget

It's part of a $135 million package of additional funding, on top of Gov. Kathy Hochul's original budget proposal, to help distressed cities across the state.

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Mint and Rice Robotics Launch Joint Venture to Expand AI Companion Robot Business with HK$15M in funding

Hong Kong, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mint Incorporation Limited (“Mint” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”,...

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Black Women Political Candidates Are Expected to Be 'Likable,' Qualified and Tireless. Men Aren’t.

What I had experienced during that run wasn’t entirely unfamiliar to me. The year before, in 2013, I had run for president of the Young Democrats of America (YDA), a national political party office role, against a popular opponent. The opponent was a Black man, so race wasn’t a factor in the election; however, gender was. Before my campaign, I was vice president of YDA and had heard only good things about my service: my fundraising efforts, the partnerships I had engineered with progressive organizations, and programming coordination for the membership. However, when I decided to run for president, I instantly became ‘difficult to work with’ and ‘mean.’ Research on women candidates confirms that voters are less likely to vote for a woman if they don’t like her; by comparison, voters don’t need to like men to elect them. But when I was running as the Black woman candidate in a seven-candidate primary for public office, with two other women in the race, I noticed almost nothing about my being ‘difficult’ and more about my ability and work ethic. My experience running for public office reflected the systemic bias and double standards not just for women candidates, but Black women candidates who dare to aspire to any sort of political leadership—and that needed to change. We need more progressive Black women in public office for a myriad reasons, but we also specifically need the younger generation of Instigators in office, candidates who understand the times in which we live currently. Electing more Black women will take real investment in changing the biases and attitudes (conscious and unconscious) of mostly white donors, media, campaign staff, consultants and institutional leaders to help shift the culture and systems. But this support needs to be substantively increased so that we can rebuild an inclusive, multiracial democracy with the leaders we want and need. (Excerpted from The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy by Atima Omara.)

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Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's lawyers send cease-and-desist letter to Underdog Sports

A cease-and-desist letter was sent to Underdog Sports regarding a promotion making fun of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's efforts to draw fouls, according to The Athletic.

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Curing MAHA: How to Protect Public Health After Kennedy

INTRODUCTION When President Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become his secretary of health and human services, it was possible to conjure a few faint reasons for optimism. Yes, his well-known rejection of mainstream vaccine science and general penchant for medical quackery were frightening. But Kennedy also offered one fundamentally correct critique of America’s […]

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Clean Water, Hospital Construction Among Tribal Health Concerns at Senate Budget Hearing

Health care was the focus of last week’s Senate Indian Affairs Committee budget hearing as lawmakers pressed agency leaders on Indian Health Service funding cuts. While the FY 2027 budget requests $9.1 billion in discretionary funding for the IHS, the budget cuts several key programs, including sanitation facilities, special diabetes programs and scholarships for health […]

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Heastie: State budget includes additional funding for Buffalo

State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said at least $55 million is coming to Buffalo, including $30 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance.

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Garner Health Raises $100 Million to Expand Best-Doctor Ranking

Garner Health, a startup that’s developed a financial incentive for patients to go to high-quality doctors, raised $100 million in a late-stage funding round to expand the company’s reach.

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iOS 27's New Siri App and 'Search or Ask' Feature Leaked in Screenshots

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today shared a series of re-created screenshots that reveal iOS 27's all-new Siri app and "Search or Ask" functionality. The images are renders that were created based on information obtained by Bloomberg. With the Siri app, iPhone, iPad, and Mac users will be able to interact with Apple's assistant in both text and voice modes. The app will allow for back-and-forth conversations, complete with messaging history that can be set to expire.

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Polish scientists and students rally in campaign for 3% funding target

Polish scientists and students have been flooding social media with calls on the government to raise research and development spending as part of 3% for Science, 100% for Poland, a campaign born earlier this month out of frustration with chronic underfunding in the academic sector. On May 27, thousands took the slogan on to the streets.The EU has been trying to convince member states to raise their R&D expenditures to 3% of GDP for more than two decades, but the idea has never gained traction in capitals. Finance ministers were too busy plugging budget holes created in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, then the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.Critics say that countries missed or ignored the target because it is voluntary, but also because research communities have rarely raised their voice to put pressure on national governments. The European Commission hopes to make the target legally binding in the upcoming European Research Area Act, an EU-wide regulation that should be announced by the end of the year. Academia in Poland has been faced with a funding crisis for years, often leaving its members with no other choice but to work abroad in order to access better resources, or leave the sector altogether in the hope of earning a decent living. The risk, in the long-term, is that brain drain stifles local innovation capacity and technological competitiveness.In just a few weeks, the movement rallied nationwide support, including from major academic bodies and trade unions such as the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its public petition collected more than 23,000 signatures. On May 27, it formed the first large protest for science in Poland, gathering thousands of people in front of the parliament building in Warsaw.Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, representative of the Marie Curie Alumni Association Poland Chapter, was there. “The protest was peaceful, with no incidents reported, and the entire event took place in a respectful and calm atmosphere,” she said. Banners she saw in the crowd carried slogans such as “A little longer and I’ll be teaching in a supermarket,” “National culture, starvation salary,” “Stop the destruction of science,” “Passion will not pay the rent,” “Without action, don’t expect a better future,” and “Pull science out of the hole.” She also observed a strong presence of young researchers, who are on the frontline of Poland’s academic crisis.“Academics are usually people who prefer discussion, analysis, dialogue and compromise. We are not a group that protests easily,” said Katarzyna Marzec, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Jagiellonian University Medical College and AGH University of Krakow, who also took part. “But many of us feel that we have been pushed against the wall.”Aleksandra Rutkowska, translational neuroscientist and research group leader at the Medical University of Gdańsk, agreed. “Frustration in the scientific community is very high,” she said. “Science is often used politically as a symbol of innovation and modernity, but the everyday reality inside many institutions is much more difficult. There is a large gap between the public narrative and the actual condition of the sector.”Maria Wiktoria Górna, head of the structural biology group at the University of Warsaw and one of the organisers of the movement, told Science|Business that the campaign would continue without proven results. This might involve another strike in the autumn, she said. “Empty promises are not enough by now.”Campaign demandsAccording to Uryga-Bugajska, the organisers officially presented their demands and concerns to representatives of the government present at the event. These included Marek Gzik, deputy minister of science and higher education, and Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, secretary of state of that same ministry.The headline demand, for the government to increase national spending on R&D to 3% of GDP by 2030, should be within Poland’s economic capacity, Rutkowska said. “The real question is whether there is genuine long-term political commitment to treating science as a strategic priority rather than a slogan.”In 2024, R&D expenditure in Poland stood at 1.41% of GDP, which is slightly above the average for central and eastern Europe, with countries such as Czechia recording 1.82%, Hungary 1.31% and Romania 0.46%. However, it falls noticeably short of the EU average of 2.24%, which just a handful of countries exceed, including Germany, Belgium and Sweden.Campaigners are also asking for fair wages for scientific staff, including PhD stipends and junior academic salaries, which are widely considered uncompetitive. Starting doctoral scholarships amount to some €843 gross per month, when the statutory minimum wage stands at €1,135. By pushing early-career researchers out of Poland, growing precarity has caused a generational gap in the academic workforce, with just 25% of lecturers aged under 40. In this context, the movement fears that scientific careers could soon be accessible to a privileged minority only.Grzegorz Spólnik is a case in point. After 15 years working in mass spectrometry at the Polish Academy of Sciences, he decided to leave partly “to earn enough money to live a normal life,” he said. “At that time, my earnings were similar to those of people working in grocery shops, and the work-life balance is something that does not exist in science, or is very hard to achieve.”Now a senior field service engineer for Polish laboratory equipment supplier Bioanalytic, he would consider going back to research, “but never in the public sector, maybe some start-up or a big private company with ambitious R&D.”The campaigners want to see more support for basic research and have called for €236 million to be added to the budget of the National Science Centre (NCN) in 2027 so that the average grant application success rate does not fall below 25%.“At the protest, there was a banner I particularly liked: ‘NCN is not a lottery.’ Unfortunately, for many researchers, it increasingly feels exactly like one,” Marzec said. “Personally, I am one of the lucky ones. I work at two of the strongest institutions in the country, where the research standards are very high. I know that in many other institutions, the situation is much worse and obtaining funding for research at an early-career stage is becoming nearly impossible.”Rutkowska also considers herself fortunate. After studying abroad and holding a postdoctoral position, she returned to Poland, where her pay was supported through an NCN-funded project linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. “This also made me very aware that good research conditions in Poland often depend on external competitive funding rather than on stable support from the system itself,” she said.Long-term strategyBeyond the lack of funds for both salaries and grants, scientists believe that the issue is structural. “The biggest problem at the moment is the complete lack of a clear long-term strategy for the development of science and research from the current government,” Marzec said. “Everything ends with declarations and promises that are never truly followed by concrete actions or structural reforms.”Rutkowska agreed, citing a lack of infrastructure, continuity and long-term institutional support.“Running a research group in Poland often means functioning as an entire institution at once,” she said. “I am a principal investigator, a mentor, a recruiter, a project administrator and, when needed, still someone who returns to the lab bench to help with experiments,” she went on. “This creates a large hidden workload that takes time and energy away from actual science. At times, it feels as though scientists are no longer expecting extra help; we simply hope the system will stop creating additional obstacles that make research unnecessarily difficult.”Related articlesStrategic thinking: Germany funds joint research with Poland and FrancePoland to transfer €30M of regional funds to boost Horizon Europe participationPoland is funding fewer basic research grants as high inflation hitsIn short, “academics are expected to teach, publish papers, apply for grants and conduct high-quality research, while funding and salaries remain very limited,” said Uryga-Bugajska, who returned to her home country after 13 years in the UK.According to Marzec, another issue is the way that research institutions are evaluated. Previously, this took place every four years, with a clear differentiation between stronger and weaker institutions. “The current government, perhaps to avoid political backlash, effectively concluded that everyone is doing well, so in practice no meaningful evaluation took place,” she said.But in her view, “some form of serious assessment is necessary” to ensure the excellence and international competitiveness of Polish institutions, and to determine how to best use public resources and where institutional structures need reform. “Some institutions may need to rethink hiring practices in order to attract ambitious young researchers who are capable of obtaining competitive grants and building internationally visible research groups.” Rutkowska has already had to adapt. “When hiring PhD students, I often have to combine different funding sources creatively to make positions attractive enough for talented people to stay in science,” she said. “Many young researchers do not see a stable future in academia in Poland, and that is deeply worrying.”

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How Summer Break Can Affect Your Child’s Mental Health

Summer break can be fun—but for some kids, losing school routines can affect their mental health. Learn simple ways to help your child thrive all summer long.

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Polish scientists and students rally in campaign for better conditions

Polish scientists and students have been flooding social media with calls on the government to raise research and development spending as part of 3% for Science, 100% for Poland, a campaign born earlier this month out of frustration with chronic underfunding in the academic sector. On May 27, thousands took the slogan on to the streets.The EU has been trying to convince member states to raise their R&D expenditures to 3% of GDP for more than two decades, but the idea has never gained traction in capitals. Finance ministers were too busy plugging budget holes created in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, then the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.Critics say that countries missed or ignored the target because it is voluntary, but also because research communities have rarely raised their voice to put pressure on national governments. The European Commission hopes to make the target legally binding in the upcoming European Research Area Act, an EU-wide regulation that should be announced by the end of the year. Academia in Poland has been faced with a funding crisis for years, often leaving its members with no other choice but to work abroad in order to access better resources, or leave the sector altogether in the hope of earning a decent living. The risk, in the long-term, is that brain drain stifles local innovation capacity and technological competitiveness.In just a few weeks, the movement rallied nationwide support, including from major academic bodies and trade unions such as the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its public petition collected more than 23,000 signatures. On May 27, it formed the first large protest for science in Poland, gathering thousands of people in front of the parliament building in Warsaw.Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, representative of the Marie Curie Alumni Association Poland Chapter, was there. “The protest was peaceful, with no incidents reported, and the entire event took place in a respectful and calm atmosphere,” she said. Banners she saw in the crowd carried slogans such as “A little longer and I’ll be teaching in a supermarket,” “National culture, starvation salary,” “Stop the destruction of science,” “Passion will not pay the rent,” “Without action, don’t expect a better future,” and “Pull science out of the hole.” She also observed a strong presence of young researchers, who are on the frontline of Poland’s academic crisis.“Academics are usually people who prefer discussion, analysis, dialogue and compromise. We are not a group that protests easily,” said Katarzyna Marzec, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Jagiellonian University Medical College and AGH University of Krakow, who also took part. “But many of us feel that we have been pushed against the wall.”Aleksandra Rutkowska, translational neuroscientist and research group leader at the Medical University of Gdańsk, agreed. “Frustration in the scientific community is very high,” she said. “Science is often used politically as a symbol of innovation and modernity, but the everyday reality inside many institutions is much more difficult. There is a large gap between the public narrative and the actual condition of the sector.”Maria Wiktoria Górna, head of the structural biology group at the University of Warsaw and one of the organisers of the movement, told Science|Business that the campaign would continue without proven results. This might involve another strike in the autumn, she said. “Empty promises are not enough by now.”Campaign demandsAccording to Uryga-Bugajska, the organisers officially presented their demands and concerns to representatives of the government present at the event. These included Marek Gzik, deputy minister of science and higher education, and Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, secretary of state of that same ministry.The headline demand, for the government to increase national spending on R&D to 3% of GDP by 2030, should be within Poland’s economic capacity, Rutkowska said. “The real question is whether there is genuine long-term political commitment to treating science as a strategic priority rather than a slogan.”In 2024, R&D expenditure in Poland stood at 1.41% of GDP, which is slightly above the average for central and eastern Europe, with countries such as Czechia recording 1.82%, Hungary 1.31% and Romania 0.46%. However, it falls noticeably short of the EU average of 2.24%, which just a handful of countries exceed, including Germany, Belgium and Sweden.Campaigners are also asking for fair wages for scientific staff, including PhD stipends and junior academic salaries, which are widely considered uncompetitive. Starting doctoral scholarships amount to some €843 gross per month, when the statutory minimum wage stands at €1,135. By pushing early-career researchers out of Poland, growing precarity has caused a generational gap in the academic workforce, with just 25% of lecturers aged under 40. In this context, the movement fears that scientific careers could soon be accessible to a privileged minority only.Grzegorz Spólnik is a case in point. After 15 years working in mass spectrometry at the Polish Academy of Sciences, he decided to leave partly “to earn enough money to live a normal life,” he said. “At that time, my earnings were similar to those of people working in grocery shops, and the work-life balance is something that does not exist in science, or is very hard to achieve.”Now a senior field service engineer for Polish laboratory equipment supplier Bioanalytic, he would consider going back to research, “but never in the public sector, maybe some start-up or a big private company with ambitious R&D.”The campaigners want to see more support for basic research and have called for €236 million to be added to the budget of the National Science Centre (NCN) in 2027 so that the average grant application success rate does not fall below 25%.“At the protest, there was a banner I particularly liked: ‘NCN is not a lottery.’ Unfortunately, for many researchers, it increasingly feels exactly like one,” Marzec said. “Personally, I am one of the lucky ones. I work at two of the strongest institutions in the country, where the research standards are very high. I know that in many other institutions, the situation is much worse and obtaining funding for research at an early-career stage is becoming nearly impossible.”Rutkowska also considers herself fortunate. After studying abroad and holding a postdoctoral position, she returned to Poland, where her pay was supported through an NCN-funded project linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. “This also made me very aware that good research conditions in Poland often depend on external competitive funding rather than on stable support from the system itself,” she said.Long-term strategyBeyond the lack of funds for both salaries and grants, scientists believe that the issue is structural. “The biggest problem at the moment is the complete lack of a clear long-term strategy for the development of science and research from the current government,” Marzec said. “Everything ends with declarations and promises that are never truly followed by concrete actions or structural reforms.”Rutkowska agreed, citing a lack of infrastructure, continuity and long-term institutional support.“Running a research group in Poland often means functioning as an entire institution at once,” she said. “I am a principal investigator, a mentor, a recruiter, a project administrator and, when needed, still someone who returns to the lab bench to help with experiments,” she went on. “This creates a large hidden workload that takes time and energy away from actual science. At times, it feels as though scientists are no longer expecting extra help; we simply hope the system will stop creating additional obstacles that make research unnecessarily difficult.”Related articlesStrategic thinking: Germany funds joint research with Poland and FrancePoland to transfer €30M of regional funds to boost Horizon Europe participationPoland is funding fewer basic research grants as high inflation hitsIn short, “academics are expected to teach, publish papers, apply for grants and conduct high-quality research, while funding and salaries remain very limited,” said Uryga-Bugajska, who returned to her home country after 13 years in the UK.According to Marzec, another issue is the way that research institutions are evaluated. Previously, this took place every four years, with a clear differentiation between stronger and weaker institutions. “The current government, perhaps to avoid political backlash, effectively concluded that everyone is doing well, so in practice no meaningful evaluation took place,” she said.But in her view, “some form of serious assessment is necessary” to ensure the excellence and international competitiveness of Polish institutions, and to determine how to best use public resources and where institutional structures need reform. “Some institutions may need to rethink hiring practices in order to attract ambitious young researchers who are capable of obtaining competitive grants and building internationally visible research groups.” Rutkowska has already had to adapt. “When hiring PhD students, I often have to combine different funding sources creatively to make positions attractive enough for talented people to stay in science,” she said. “Many young researchers do not see a stable future in academia in Poland, and that is deeply worrying.”

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The Poynter Institute launches fully funded fellowship for journalists covering brain health

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.

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May 28 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • poynter.org
Sirio bets on longevity with science-backed ingredients in fun formats

Amid a trend for healthy aging, Sirio built a longevity platform for daily habits that it introduced at Vitafoods Europe 2026. Nutrition Insight meets up with the company to discuss its take on longevity — science-backed ingredients in fun formats for daily adherence that are marketed responsibly.“We’re really just getting started,” Maria Pavlidou, head of Marketing at Sirio Europe, tells us. “It’s fascinating what is going on with longevity in different fields.”

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Javon Kinlaw's funny NSFW response on Commanders' offseason additions

Javon Kinlaw had a hilarious, NSFW response regarding the Commanders' offseason additions.

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High-potency hemp products are hurting Colorado kids

By Heidi Lawrence Six years ago, my daughter, by most metrics, was a typical overachieving teenager. She was a straight-A, pre-professional ballet dancer. She loved school and art, had lots of friends, and above all else, she was kind, funny and driven. Unfortunately, her life was derailed upon her discovery and usage of THC. I […]

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Exclusive | The Trump Administration Is in Talks to Fund U.S. Drone Companies

Neros and Donald Trump Jr.-linked Unusual Machines are among the companies in deal talks.

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Exclusive | The Trump Administration Is in Talks to Fund U.S. Drone Companies

Neros and Donald Trump Jr.-linked Unusual Machines are among the companies in deal talks.

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California advances $12 billion bond for science research in rebuke to Trump cuts

UCSF researchers say the bond could help protect studies, jobs and clinical trials from delays in federal NIH funding

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How a health clinic in South Africa is navigating Trump's cuts to HIV funding

Community health programs in South Africa have been heavily impacted by U.S. cuts to global aid. Which means there are fewer community and health workers to support low-income people with HIV and AIDS.We recently visited one of those programs, called We Care, to learn more about the experiences of the few employees who still remain.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.This episode was produced by Matt Ozug, Karen Zamora and Elena Burnett, with audio engineering by Peter Ellena.It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and William Troop.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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Expected NC budget won’t restore GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage for state employees, treasurer says

State Treasurer Brad Briner doesn’t expect North Carolina lawmakers to include funding in the upcoming budget to restore State Health Plan coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, as costs and competing budget priorities keep the benefit off the table.

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Q&A: Program Officer Jan Delatorre on building health strategies that are rooted in real communities

Kresge’s Health Program recently welcomed Jan M. Delatorre as a new program officer. Delatorre, who most recently served as a program officer at the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, will support the team’s grantmaking work with a focus on the Climate Change, Health and Equity initiative. In this Q&A, Communications Officer Kate McLaughlin asks Delatorre a … Continue reading Q&A: Program Officer Jan Delatorre on building health strategies that are rooted in real communities

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Heart-healthy lipid profile benefits brain health in adolescents, study finds

A new Finnish study shows that blood markers of dysfunctional lipid metabolism are associated with poorer cognitive function in 15–17-year-olds. The findings are significant because brain development ...

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Are We Still Taking The Wrong Supplements For Our Gut-Health?

Experts question modern gut health and supplement culture, as Professor Paul Clayton of LYMA warns many probiotics and wellness formulas may be fundamentally incomplete.

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Girl Scouts Event Brings Space Science to the Next Generation

In early May 2026, NASA employees, contractors, and volunteers helped to bring Heliophysics to girls of all ages in a fun-filled weekend of hands-on science activities and experiments.

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La Union uses Business Community Ownership Fund to build community with their commercial space

As interior designers, Sonia-Lynn Abenojar and Sergio Max Legon-Talmoni know what it takes to turn an idea into a reality. “Our role as designers is taking the big idea from the client, any inspiration they have from aesthetics to function, and putting them into drawing form so the City can review and approve it. Then […]

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Gov. DeSantis backs Hillsborough College campus funding, defends Rays’ $10 lease

The potential benefit to the school is tied to $50M currently included in Public Education Capital Outlay funding for needed Dale Mabry campus renovations.

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Chicago comedians could get help buying health insurance from new fundraising alliance

Comedy is often an overlooked artform though Chicago is known for producing national talent. But many local comedians are struggling to afford healthcare. The newly formed Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians is trying to change that.

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Semnox Powers new entertainment venue with Scalable Solutions

BACĂU, Romania — Semnox Solutions, a global provider of integrated technology solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry, has partnered with Funzy Playground, a new indoor family entertai…

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May 27 • 10:48 AM EDT • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
First Cases for Apple's Foldable iPhone Surface Online

Accessory maker iFunSmart has begun listing the first protective cases for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, corroborating rumors about the device's design. Case makers routinely begin mass producing accessories ahead of a new iPhone announcement, working from dummy units or leaked CAD files to size their molds. Their designs are speculative, but they have historically proven accurate to the millimeter, since accessory makers cannot afford to be left without product on launch day.

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May 27 • 10:43 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Rethinking Alcohol: Societal Costs, Health Risks, and Recovery

The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.

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May 27 • 10:03 AM EDT • Health • oneill.law.georgetown.edu
Health Care Industry Trend Watch: Week of May 25, 2026

Attention now shifts to how states will deploy and account for Rural Health Transformation Program funding.

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May 27 • 9:40 AM EDT • Health • realeconomy.rsmus.com
‘The Office’ Editor Thinks AI Can Make Comedy Funnier

Welcome to Rendering, a Deadline column reporting at the intersection of AI and showbiz. Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key ...

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May 27 • 9:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com