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Lyndon Lea, Former Montecito Polo Player and International Business Tycoon, Appears in Epstein Files

The British investor owned a $38 million Channel Drive estate from 2008 to 2021.

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Feb 25 • 12:44 AM EST • Business • independent.com
Duke hands Notre Dame basketball historic 44-point loss

Notre Dame basketball was obliterated in an embarrassing loss to the Duke Blue Devils Tuesday night in South Bend.

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Feb 25 • 12:40 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Greeley special election too close to call on massive west side development
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Feb 24 • 11:35 PM EST • Entertainment • 9news.com
Maui businesses encouraged to participate in 2026 Maui Nui Business Health Check Survey

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is encouraging Maui County businesses to participate in the Maui Nui Business Health Check, a countywide survey focused on understanding current business conditions and identifying opportunities that support recovery, stability and long-term growth.

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Aston Martin releases new higher-performing Vantage S super sports car

Meet the newest aspirational ride from Aston Martin: the 2026 Vantage S.

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Feb 24 • 8:29 PM EST • Sports • abc7.com
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Historic Berkley Theatre building to become live entertainment venue

The building that once housed the Berkley Theatre is being transformed into a $4 million live entertainment venue.

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Feb 24 • 8:20 PM EST • Entertainment • wxyz.com
Trimming the Vikings’ Salary Cap

The Minnesota Vikings are about $42 million over the estimated $303.5 million NFL salary cap for 2026 (the projected range is between $301.2 million and $305.7 million) and must get salary cap compliant by 4pm ET on March 11th. Beyond trimming $42 million in cap space (the Vikings currently are the most over the salary […]

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Feb 24 • 7:50 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tuesday Game Thread vs. Evansville

4:30pm CT SECN+. After a three game sweep over Niles Crane’s ex-wife, Marist, the Dores welcome The Purple Aces for some mid-week action. On the Mound Tuesday @ 4:30pm SECN+ Vanderbilt #46 Fr. RHP Tyler “The Minstrel” Baird (0-1; 5.79 ERA) vs. Evansville #29 Jr. RHP Kellen “The Monroe-vian” Roberts (0-0; 0.00 ERA) The Lineup […]

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Feb 24 • 5:01 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Coming in 2026 With Dynamic Island and Redesigned macOS Controls

The rumored touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that Apple has in development will adopt the iPhone's Dynamic Island and a hole-punch camera, reports Bloomberg. The Dynamic Island will replace the notch, leaving more available screen space for content. As with the iPhone's Dynamic Island, the Mac Dynamic Island will be interactive and it will contextually expand based on the app or Mac feature in use. Apple is updating macOS to make it more touch friendly.

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Feb 24 • 4:23 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Mpls Fed survey: Upper Midwest businesses report falling profits, tariff uncertainty

A survey of businesses by the Minneapolis Fed shows profits are down across the Upper Midwest and many blame government policies such as tariffs.

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Feb 24 • 4:01 PM EST • Business • mprnews.org
READY, SET, IMPLEMENT! Lifelines in Crisis: Prioritizing Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health in Humanitarian and Conflict-affected Settings

Conflict, climate change and displacement are driving a global “permacrisis,” with over half of maternal and child deaths occurring in fragile settings. This PMNCH webinar explores rights-based, resilient approaches to protect WCAH and SRHR, strengthen local systems, and accelerate integrated health action in crisis contexts.

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New Volunteer Data from 143 Observatories Unveils the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, volunteers participating in NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie citizen science project all around the United States hurried to photograph the solar eclipse with the latest, greatest equipment, capturing groundbreaking images of the Sun’s corona.

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Feb 24 • 2:48 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
GALLERY: 2026 Crawford County Economic Development and Business Forecast Breakfast

Photo gallery from the 2026 Crawford County Economic Development and Business Forecast Breakfast, hosted by the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce.

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Feb 24 • 12:58 PM EST • Business • crawfordcountynow.com
Business Development is Not Magic! How Successful Lawyers Build Thriving Practices

Sustainable practice growth requires intentional strategy, authentic engagement, disciplined follow-up, and a long-term relationship mindset.

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Feb 24 • 12:15 PM EST • Business • ipwatchdog.com
Darrell Scott Educates about Loan Options at Business Watch in Jennings

Local business owners, city employees in attendance at Jennings City Hall On Feb. 20, Darrell Scott, vice president of business finance at St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership), educated…

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Feb 24 • 11:17 AM EST • Business • stlpartnership.com
There's a new Overwatch game in development

But...

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Feb 24 • 10:24 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Is the YIMBY movement doomed?

For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them?

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Feb 24 • 6:30 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Cleveland's next big sports destination: Cosm

The venue will serve as an anchor for Cleveland's riverfront development plan.

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Feb 24 • 6:20 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources

There are restrictions on how and when public officials can receive gifts in Minnesota. But Monday, lawmakers discussed a bipartisan bill that would make sure those restrictions don't apply to mental health resources.

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Feb 24 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • mprnews.org
Olaplex links with ‘SNL’ star to blend science, style and humor in new ads

Chloe Fineman serves as Chief Hair Officer for “Science Never Looked So Good,” a campaign that promotes the hair care brand’s bond repair treatment.

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Feb 24 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • marketingdive.com
Gossip: Reds consider Szoboszlai-Rodrygo swap deal

Liverpool could consider a swap deal with Real Madrid which would bring Brazil winger Rodrygo, 25, to Anfield and allow midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to join the Spanish giants. Fichajes - in Spanish) Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Wolves are among the clubs interested in signing Andy Robertson, should the left-back leave Anfield this summer. (Caught Offside)

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Gossip: Palace keen on Robertson

Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Wolves are among the clubs interested in signing Scotland left-back Andy Robertson, should the 31-year-old leave Liverpool this summer. Caught Offside) Palace will allow Austrian manager Oliver Glasner to continue to lead the team until the end of the season. (Football Insider)

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Feb 24 • 2:22 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Special election could delay large Greeley entertainment district development
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Feb 23 • 7:47 PM EST • Entertainment • 9news.com
Special election could delay large Greeley entertainment district development
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Feb 23 • 7:47 PM EST • Entertainment • 9news.com
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Special election could delay large Greeley entertainment district development

Voters in Greeley will decide Tuesday whether to repeal already-approved zoning for a massive entertainment district and housing development on the city’s western edge. The proposed development spans...

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Feb 23 • 7:26 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study

Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: Embracing Multiple Perspectives

The Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) project, part of the NASA Science Activation program, aims to measurably enhance student STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) engagement via middle school, high school, and community college science teacher professional development.

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Feb 23 • 3:03 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Enhabit’s stock soars as home health firm gets buyout offer worth $1.1 billion

The Dallas-based company is part of a growing demand story for home-based health care.

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Feb 23 • 1:50 PM EST • Health • dallasnews.com
Signs of a health care AI bubble emerge

The developments could upend the AI business landscape, akin to the dot-com bust.

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Feb 23 • 1:38 PM EST • Health • axios.com
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Spring sports roundup: Pelham edges McGill-Toolen in wild walk-off fashion

Check out the highlights from high-school spring sports from this weekend.

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Feb 23 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • al.com
3 Amazon AI data centers planned for north Louisiana: ‘Something unlike we have ever seen’

“The massive amount of development that will result in this is something unlike anything that we've ever seen.” Here’s what we know.

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Feb 23 • 11:41 AM EST • Business • nola.com
Nationwide recall issued for popular supplement, consumer health risk: Return ASAP

The product is being recalled because it contains a higher level of a potent compound than is listed on the label, which poses a health risk.

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Feb 23 • 11:36 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
The High Rates of Mental Health Struggles

New research from Special Olympics Health, authored by SOI Chief Health Officer, Dr. Dimitri Christakis was published in JAMA Network Open titled: Anxiety, Depression, and Care Barriers in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Feb 23 • 10:26 AM EST • Health • specialolympics.org
AMC Entertainment beats revenue estimates as box office recovers

AMC Entertainment beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, offering a sign of confidence in the slow recovery of cinema traffic from pandemic-era lows.

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Feb 23 • 9:31 AM EST • Entertainment • reuters.com
People with intellectual and development disabilities have higher rates of anxiety, depression

And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter

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Feb 23 • 9:19 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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State initiative will preserve history, draw growth to east Fort Worth business district

City and community leaders are partnering as they determine plans for redevelopment of historic Handley.

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Feb 23 • 8:00 AM EST • Business • fortworthreport.org
New cardiology-OB-GYN continuing education to launch with $1 million gift from leading media voice on health Dr. Jennifer Ashton and husband Tom Werner

Embargoed until 1pm ET, Monday, February 23, 2026 DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2026 — The American Heart Association today announced a bold new initiative designed to transform how clinicians identify and treat cardiovascular risk in midlife women. The...

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Feb 23 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • newsroom.heart.org
With billions on the line, Chicago faces turning point on publicly funded stadiums

Chicago's professional sports teams have shaped its global identity for decades. Now they're at the heart of a rare, generational choice for local officials: Should taxpayers foot the bill?

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Feb 23 • 6:51 AM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.com
The growing number of US scientists moving to Spain: ‘My colleagues are having a very hard time’

One in three recipients of the state-funded Atrae program comes from the United States

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Feb 23 • 6:36 AM EST • Science • english.elpais.com
House Science Committee takes on data center permitting

The panel will discuss barriers that may slow the development of infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

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Feb 23 • 6:33 AM EST • Science • eenews.net
'Small margins cost titles'

Fair play to the Livi goalkeeper though but his MOTM says it all. Stewart: There was large parts of that game where the Rangers players looked like "if we turn up we'll win" which I felt was quite obvious. Livingston didn't play that well, we made them look like a top six team and that's not what makes teams title contenders.

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Feb 23 • 6:10 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Robin Vos looks back his tenure as Wisconsin's longest serving speaker

As Wisconsin's longest-serving Assembly speaker prepares to step away, his advice to lawmakers moving forward revolves around common ground.

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Feb 23 • 6:04 AM EST • Politics • jsonline.com
A new era for Dutch politics with Rob Jetten set to be sworn in as prime minister

The Netherlands is getting a new minority government led by Rob Jetten, the country’s youngest-ever prime minister

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Feb 23 • 2:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hicks Commentary: Quality of Life Is a Smart Business Attraction Tool

This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks February 22, 2026 Quality of life matters more to businesses than it does to households. That may seem counterintuitive, but the data are unambiguous and the implications for economic development are profound.

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Feb 23 • 1:37 AM EST • Business • indianacitizen.org
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Board Of Health Greenlights Septic Systems For 19-Bedroom Elder…

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

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Josh Shapiro, in his own words, on political violence and antisemitism

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is opening up about his Jewish faith at a pivotal moment in his political rise

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Feb 23 • 12:14 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be the nation’s most prominent Jewish politician as antisemitism surges across America

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Feb 23 • 12:06 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Did E! Entertainment's 2026 BAFTA Awards Airing Edit N-Word Moment?

It doesn't seem E! edited the moment when Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson yelled the N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.

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Feb 22 • 10:29 PM EST • Entertainment • bleedingcool.com
Budget, housing, business development: Concord City Council sets its priorities

Responsible monetary decisions. Clear and widely disseminated communication with the public, especially on the city’s finances and taxes. Helping people keep their homes and find new ones. Regulatory and cultural changes to make it easier for businesses and development, and investments in the roads, sewers and other infrastructure to support them. These pursuits are what […]

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UNM Researchers Link Heavy Wildfire Smoke Exposure to Poorer Mental Health Measures

University of New Mexico researchers report that acute exposure to wildfire smoke filled with ultrafine PM 2.5 particles is associated with poorer outcomes on mental health measures.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • hscnews.unm.edu
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

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Trump Administration Ending Humanitarian Aid to Seven African Countries

The State Department will let lifesaving projects expire because “there is no strong nexus between the humanitarian response and U.S. national interests,” according to an internal email.

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Feb 22 • 6:24 PM EST • Health • theatlantic.com
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Eagles News: Saquon Barkley says Sean Mannion’s offense is “refreshing”

Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/22/26.

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Feb 22 • 1:35 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can OpenAI Build Alexa Before Amazon Can Build ChatGPT?

Actually, their impending partnership may start to make more sense...

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Feb 22 • 9:39 AM EST • Technology • spyglass.org
Ultrafast quantum chemistry engine could speed up the development of new medicines and materials

The powerful software can reduce the time needed to simulate reactions with large molecules from weeks to just minutes.

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Curling faces identity crisis as cheating controversy forces rethink of regulations

After being shaken by claims of cheating at the Winter Olympics, curling finds itself between a rock and a hard place as it looks to regulate an increasingly competitive sport while keeping alive the long-standing honour-based system it so cherishes.

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Feb 22 • 7:03 AM EST • Sports • reuters.com
New York Jets Flight Connections 02/22/26

Happy Sunday, Jets fans! Here are your daily links to kick your day off. Michael Nania – Which Jets free agents are worth keeping at their market values?\ Michael Nania – NY Jets’ Breece Hall pushes for ‘better infrastructure’ with ‘Free20’ Antwan Staley – Jets should avoid drafting QB in 2026 NFL Draft, says NFL […]

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Royal Business Equipment in Elyria has served community since 1962

The Royal Business Equipment, 591 Cleveland St. in Elyria, has been a part of the community since 1962. Glenn Pubal, owner of Royal Business Equipment, said his father owned a gas station and also …

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Feb 22 • 6:05 AM EST • Business • morningjournal.com
310 elderly public housing residents could be displaced from Guste Homes High Rise

The Department of Housing and Urban Development says the Central City high-rise has too few residents to justify keeping it open.

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Feb 22 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • nola.com
Annual Jewel Awards recognizes the best of the best in local business

Annual Jewel Awards recognizes local businesses

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Feb 22 • 12:27 AM EST • Business • wbbjtv.com
Colorado Springs man discovers business using his home address without permission

A Colorado Springs man is sharing his story after he discovered someone registered a business to his home address without his permission.

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Feb 21 • 11:01 PM EST • Business • koaa.com
Woodland Park business forced to close after mold contamination discovery

Hunt & Homestead Marketplace in Woodland Park closes due to mold contamination as owner proposes new landlord safety requirements to city council.

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Feb 21 • 9:30 PM EST • Business • koaa.com
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New Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma says “hear you” to complaints about a lack of Xbox exclusives.

Over the last few years, Microsoft has been bringing its big exclusive franchises to rival platforms like PlayStation and Switch. Satya Nadella even said he wanted to “get rid of” console exclusives — that might not be a great move. But the new Xbox boss seems open to the idea that the console’s identity hinges on exclusives. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-21-at-4.17.14%E2%80%AFPM.png?quality=90&strip=all]

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Feb 21 • 4:45 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6 attack

JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Feb 21 • 3:59 PM EST • Business • seattletimes.com
Can businesses claw back tariffs after Supreme Court ruling? The outlook is murky

It remains to be seen how much relief businesses and consumers will actually get from Friday’s ruling.

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Feb 21 • 2:49 PM EST • Business • oregonlive.com
Colorado businesses and development advocates react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
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Feb 21 • 9:38 AM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Strike! Reflecting on 'Wii Sports' role in video game development 20 years later

20 years ago Wii Sports released for people to play worldwide. It became a staple for many members of Gen Z and had a significant impact on the gaming world.

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Feb 21 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • statenews.com
Hamtramck dedicates basketball court to Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich

On Friday, Hamtramck honored and dedicated its basketball court to 1966 alumnus and Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich.

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Feb 21 • 5:07 AM EST • Sports • freep.com
Some Atlanta business owners say tariffs hurt sales, but others say they got a boost

Business owners on both sides say they're optimistic about how the Supreme Court's decision will help.

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Feb 20 • 11:58 PM EST • Business • wsbtv.com
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Supreme Court tariff decision sparks hope among Orange County businesses

Business owners in downtown Santa Ana say tariffs have translated to higher prices and difficult conversations with customers.

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Feb 20 • 11:34 PM EST • Business • nbclosangeles.com
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Alabama Neurodevelopment Center aims to boost mental health resources in Birmingham, the state

The Alabama Neurodevelopment Center in Birmingham is addressing the state's mental health resource challenges by providing faster access to diagnoses and training clinicians.

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Feb 20 • 11:14 PM EST • Health • wvtm13.com
Andrew Yang on tariff ruling: ‘People should be furious at this mismanagement of the economy on the part of the president.’
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Feb 20 • 4:19 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Bill allows Medicaid coverage for inmate mental health care

The bill will provide covered services within 90 days of release from prison or jail, and provide a 30-day supply of medication after release.

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Feb 20 • 2:18 PM EST • Health • jsonline.com
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Scientists Shot Lasers at Charles Darwin’s Preserved Specimens. For Real.

A new method is giving researchers a better understanding of what’s been in those jars all these years.

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Feb 20 • 1:30 PM EST • Science • popularmechanics.com
Phaedra Solutions Announces New Rapid AI Services for Accelerated Business Outcomes

Phaedra Solutions, a leading AI development and consultancy firm, has unveiled its new rapid AI development model designed to help startups and enterprises implement AI systems more quickly and efficiently.Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - February 20, 2026) - Phaedra Solutions, a leading AI development and consultancy firm, has unveiled its new rapid AI development model designed to help startups and enterprises implement AI systems more quickly and efficiently. The company's new..

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Feb 20 • 1:18 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
RWJBarnabas Health’s Nancy Holecek Named Chief Nursing Officer of the Year

Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, compassionate, and high-quality care, and prioritized staff education and development.

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Feb 20 • 12:37 PM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
Ubisoft confirms a lot of new Far Cry and Assassin's Creed games are in development

Ubisoft has not one, but two Far Cry games currently in development.

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Feb 20 • 11:57 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Ubisoft Confirms Two Far Cry Games are in Development and 'Multiple' Assassin's Creed Titles

In a new interview, Ubisoft Co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed that two new Far Cry projects and multiple Assassin's Creed games are in development.

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Feb 20 • 9:58 AM EST • Technology • insider-gaming.com
American cowboy legend Chad Berger discusses challenges of the cattle business

Chad Berger, owner of Chad Berger Bucking Bulls, discusses the changing American cattle business, highlighting rising steer prices, decreasing cattle numbers due to land development and an aging rancher population.

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Feb 20 • 9:22 AM EST • Business • foxnews.com
Inside the OpenAI Team Developing its AI Devices

OpenAI has more than 200 people working on a family of AI-powered devices that will include a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, according to a person with knowledge of the plans. New details are starting to emerge about the group and its development strategy. The smart ...

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Feb 20 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theinformation.com
Florida lawmakers aim to boost high school sports, extracurriculars

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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Feb 20 • 6:58 AM EST • Sports • tampabay.com
Ubisoft Toronto impacted by layoffs, 40 roles impacted

Development on Splinter Cell remake and other co-development projects not affected by cuts

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Feb 20 • 6:05 AM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Euro zone business activity improved in February as manufacturing bounced back, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity accelerated faster than forecast this month as manufacturing swung back to growth for the first time since October, though the dominant services sector marginally underperformed expectations, a survey showed.

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Feb 20 • 4:03 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Arizona Cardinals making Rod Wilson their new inside linebackers coach

Rod Wilson joins Mike LaFleur's staff after only working under Andy Reid in the NFL.

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Feb 20 • 12:13 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Robin Vos, powerful Assembly speaker, announces his retirement

Robin Vos, the powerful Republican Assembly speaker, announced his plans to retire as the body began its final meeting of the legislative session.

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Feb 19 • 3:04 PM EST • Politics • jsonline.com
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Copilot coding agent model picker for Copilot Business and Enterprise

Copilot coding agent is our asynchronous, autonomous background agent. Delegate a task to Copilot, and Copilot works in the background in its own development environment in the cloud. Once Copilot…

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Feb 19 • 2:55 PM EST • Business • github.blog
Sony Shuts Down Video-Game Studio Bluepoint

The PlayStation subsidiary previously made remakes of games like ‘Demon’s Souls’

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Feb 19 • 1:50 PM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
JPMorgan analysis finds Trump’s tariffs are working on China—at a huge cost to American small business

Outflows from midsize U.S. firms to China have dropped by approximately 20% since 2024, but there’s a price.

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Feb 19 • 12:18 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
JPMorgan analysis finds Trump's tariffs are working on China—at a huge cost to small American business

Outflows from midsize U.S. firms to China have dropped by approximately 20% since 2024, but there's a price.

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Feb 19 • 12:18 PM EST • Business • fortune.com
'Public servant' James Uthmeier says he needs 6-figure adjunct teaching gig to support 'growing family'

'100 grand is not that crazy.'

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Feb 19 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Inter Miami CF Renews Longstanding Multilayered Partnership with Baptist Health

Baptist Health Continues Partnership as Inter Miami CF’s Official Medical Team and becomes a Founding Partner of Miami Freedom Park Baptist Health Commits to Community Development with the Baptist Health Sports Fields located within Miami Freedom Park District and the Baptist Heath Family Fan Zone

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Feb 19 • 8:59 AM EST • Health • intermiamicf.com
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district

Coliseum Plaza purchase could pave the way for UK athletic fan district and future development projects.

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Feb 19 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district

Coliseum Plaza purchase could pave the way for UK athletic fan district and future development projects.

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Feb 19 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • aseaofblue.com
We All Need To Go To Business School

Ten years ago, I started teaching at Bard’s Green MBA Program, where I now teach classes in economics, economic development, community investment funds, and “sustaining mission.” And what I can report is that the several hundred students I taught have created, run, or improved an amazing assortment of mission-oriented enterprises.

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Feb 19 • 5:22 AM EST • Business • resilience.org
Did grants given to Fairfax Co. businesses during COVID actually help?

Fairfax County’s pandemic grant programs helped hundreds of local businesses survive the steep economic downturn of 2020.

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Feb 19 • 4:35 AM EST • Business • wtop.com
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Governor Bob Ferguson

Under my proposal for a Millionaires' Tax, 170,000 small businesses would pay nothing in B&O taxes. Zero. Another 30,000 businesses would have their B&O tax reduced. Small businesses are going...

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Feb 19 • 12:05 AM EST • Business • facebook.com
Ohio State students, health care workers demand removal of Les Wexner's name from campus

There are calls to remove Les Wexner's name from Ohio State University campus facilities, including the medical center.

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Feb 18 • 8:42 PM EST • Health • abc6onyourside.com
Unpaid taxes at center of popular Harrisburg venue’s closure

a development that owners of the popular concert venue and bar cited as their reason the operations are shutting down.

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Feb 18 • 8:22 PM EST • Business • wgal.com
Water agencies voice continued concerns about health of Stagecoach Reservoir

Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, which owns and operates Stagecoach Reservoir, continues to address two major issues regarding the reservoir’s future related to the proposed 6,100-acre Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development — water supply and water...

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Feb 18 • 7:52 PM EST • Health • steamboatpilot.com
Davids Hosts Johnson County Small Business Roundtable to Discuss Growth, Challenges

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a roundtable discussion with Johnson County small business owners and economic development leaders to talk about the successes and challenges facing local businesses and to highlight new data on the region’s growing small business ecosystem. She has hosted similar discussions in each of the other counties across Kansas’ Third District to ensure local perspectives are shaping her work in Congress.

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Feb 18 • 4:41 PM EST • Business • davids.house.gov