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Portland removes 100-foot buffer between entertainment businesses
In 2007, Portland implemented an ordinance that regulated the location and density of businesses with both liquor licenses and entertainment licenses in the downtown and waterfront zones. In response to business owner complaints, the council removed this buffer on Monday.
Johnson finds $85 million budget fix — and unloads on City Council
The mayor plans to refinance debt and tap remaining federal relief dollars to close the city’s projected 2026 shortfall, while blaming the City Council for creating the mess.
Alpharetta OKs North Point sports and entertainment district
A plan to transform North Point Mall into a massive sports and entertainment district received city council approval Aug. 24, paving the way for a potential National Hockey League franchise in Alpharetta. In a 4-3 vote, council members approved a master plan amendment, rezoning, a conditional use permit and variances for a mixed-use development anchored by a 20,000-seat hockey arena.
Aurora City Council delays vote on so-called socioeconomic impact business permits
All of the proposed changes are expected to be on the Sept. 14 agenda.
Gardner entertainment district moves to City Council
Ambitious entertainment district clears first hurdle- moves to city council.
Gardner entertainment district moves to City Council
Ambitious entertainment district clears first hurdle- moves to city council.
Health Savings Account Participation on the Rise, Retirement Strategy Needs Attention, PSCA Finds
ARLINGTON, Va., August 25, 2026--The Plan Sponsor Council of America’s (PSCA) 2026 Health Savings Account Survey shows increased participation as 83% of employees contributed to their Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2025, up from 73.4% in 2024. Despite the growth, only one-quarter of employers position HSAs as part of a long-term retirement savings strategy.
North Point Mall: Redevelopment plan for hockey arena, entertainment district approved
The Alpharetta City Council has approved a plan to redevelop North Point Mall into a massive entertainment district.
Council advances youth sports complex with multiple amendments
Evanston’s City Council voted unanimously Monday to preliminarily approve a youth sports facility proposed at 2722 Green Bay Rd. in north Evanston, after
A Season of Change for Public Health Accreditor
The Council on Education for Public Health is changing language in its standards on racial disparity, prompting criticism from scholars. It also walked away from federal recognition.
Portland City Council repeals downtown entertainment buffer
Removing the 3-decade-old rule received broad support from officials after businesses said it's outdated and hindering nightlife.
TIPS & TRENDS: Meta’s New AI Tools Aim to Help Small Businesses Turn Data into Better Decisions - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For small business owners, the value of artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond generating content or answering questions. AI is being integrated into the platforms and tools entrepreneurs already use, helping them make sense of their own business data, identify opportunities, and make better decisions faster. As I noted in several […]
Proposal to limit 'socioeconomic impact' business density returns to Aurora City Council
The proposal targets vape and smoke shops, pawnshops and second-hand buyers, check-cashing businesses, cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores and extended-occupancy motels.
Sudan’s conflict worsening, UN political and peacebuilding chief warns
On 24 August, the Security Council held a briefing on Sudan at the request by Denmark to discuss the protection of civilians and the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. “The consequences of this conflict will be long-lasting and should shock us all,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.Civilians face one of the worst humanitarian crises, she said, as they deal with frequent drone attacks against markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure, and the rainy season. Some 13 million people have fled their homes, but access challenges have made it impossible to confirm the true death toll, "it is likely to be in the hundreds of thousands", she said. “Brutal mass killings and atrocities, abductions of women and girls and mass rapes are recurring patterns,” she warned.In North Kordofan, drone attacks continue as both parties compete for control of strategically important towns, she said, reiterating deep concern at the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El abdede. Drone strikes near Tina, on Sudan’s border with Chad, where the refugee influx has intensified pressure on already scarce land, have led to violent disputes over resources. Plus numerous armed movements are pursuing their own territorial and political interests. The UN continues to support efforts of the QUAD - United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates – for a humanitarian truce. And it is working with the Quintet partners, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States, and the European Union to help advance a viable political path. “Our goal is to build confidence in the political path and pave the way for an inclusive Sudanese-led dialogue for a shared vision for the country’s future,” she said. Sudanese authorities have also bolstered efforts to support civilian dialogue. “Their desire for an inclusive and durable peace is clear,” she said. Both parties must now make concrete commitments on releasing of prisioners, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children. “The Personal Envoy will travel to Sudan shortly to advance these conversations," she said.
Councilor Ed Flynn decries ‘petty Boston City Hall politics’ amid veterans leadership snafu
A Facebook post, later taken down by Councilor Henry Santana, got tongues wagging in Boston by suggesting Councilor Ed Flynn, a U.S. Navy veteran and critic of the mayor, was stripped of his veterans committee vice chairmanship.
Oxford traders count cost of extended congestion charge
Business owners warn of lost trade as a council expects to earn £7.7m from a charge on motorists.
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell.
North Canton rejects neighborhood business district proposal
After residents objected to the creation of a new neighborhood business district in the North Canton zoning code, council narrowly killed the idea.
North Canton rejects neighborhood business district proposal
After residents objected to the creation of a new neighborhood business district in the North Canton zoning code, council narrowly killed the idea.
Letters — McKinney council, Bill Ham, State Fair, health, faith
Readers question McKinney's City Council moves, remember ZZ Top's manager Bill Ham, don't agree with banning concealed carry at the State Fair and advocate support for global health.
Politics Unusual: NYC Councilmember Feliz, Fiscal Policy Institute Health Policy Director
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz about a seven hour 911 outage in the Bronx, and his role as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety. Also, a conversation with the Fiscal Policy Institute's Health Policy Director, Michael Kinnucan, about how nearly half a million New Yorkers are losing their health insurance coverage.
The Dangers of Problem Gambling in Mobile Sports Betting Apps - New York State Bar Association
The increasing prevalence of mobile sports betting and prediction markets comes with an increase in problem gambling. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar on the rise of mobile sports betting and prediction markets, which detailed how these platforms can feed into problematic gambling behaviors. Katie Mibaum, team leader at the New York Council on
Vanderbilt Health’s Mónica Santisteban to be honored by the American Heart Association
Mónica Santisteban, PhD, will be honored this fall by the American Heart Association Council on Hypertension for research that has helped define how high blood pressure can contribute to cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
Clearwater to vote on Scientology-backed entertainment center next month
A City Council member was frustrated the agenda item couldn’t hold another month because she has a family scheduling conflict.
Clearwater to vote on Scientology-backed entertainment center next month
The Clearwater City Council next month is expected to vote on requests from the Church of Scientology to take over two streets and an alleyway for a proposed $50 million entertainment complex. But Cou...
Martinez: City Council Approves Downtown Entertainment Zone
The Martinez City Council approved this week the creation of a Downtown Entertainment Zone, where businesses will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas.
KC contracting program for women and minority business owners ends
The city council repealed the program that steered contract dollars to minority- and women-owned businesses after the state sued.
Pfizer’s Albert Bourla on AI, health, and innovation in a changing world
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping drug discovery and healthcare.
Speaker Menin calls push against Mayor Mamdani at 9/11 ceremony ‘absolutely inappropriate’
City Council Speaker Julie Menin on Wednesday rejected calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from the 25th anniversary commemoration of the Sept. 11
Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of President Donald Trump's second-term health initiatives.
CCST Places a New AI Science Advisor at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)
CCST expands its AI Residency Program with the placement of Lawrence Chan, the second AI Science Science Advisor placed in the CalOES office.
Building in Bellingham? Now there's no required parking
The Bellingham City Council has passed new regulations removing requirements to build on-site parking, and establishing consistent and minimum bicycle parking requirements citywide.
MPR News group home investigation roils politics in Minnesota
Politicians in Minnesota and commentators in Liberia were stunned to learn the managing director of the West African country’s National Port Authority was simultaneously serving as the assisted living director for three group homes in the northwestern Twin Cities.
Turn Down the Temperature: Racism Has No Place in Fresno Politics
Fresno City Council District 7 candidate Nav Gurm calls out racist comments made in local campaigns and at a recent council meeting.
City Council to hold hearing on Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax rollout
The pied-à-terre tax applies to non-primary residences.
City Council to hold hearing on Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax rollout
The pied-à-terre tax applies to non-primary residences.
Southtown businesses ready for new Spurs arena after City Council rejects city funding vote
Small Business Opportunity Week Returns to Connect Georgia Businesses with Growth Opportunities
Read Small Business Opportunity Week Returns to Connect Georgia Businesses with Growth Opportunities by Georgia Business Council for SaportaReport here.
Business and labor square off in West Valley's 3rd District L.A. City Council race
Gaspar touts his experience as a small business owner, while Worth Girvan says her experience in the public sector will make her a stronger advocate for Valley constituents.
Business and labor square off in West Valley's 3rd District L.A. City Council race
Gaspar touts his experience as a small business owner, while Worth Girvan says her experience in the public sector will make her a stronger advocate for Valley constituents.
1,700-year-old church discovered under a lake in Turkey may be the location of the First Council of Nicaea
A small church discovered beneath a larger one may have hosted one of the most important meetings in the history of Christianity, but some scholars not involved with the excavation disagree.
Trump council’s Randy Levine: Congress must act to fix college sports
College sports need certainty. Student athletes need protection. Universities need a sustainable system. It is time to pass the Protect College Sports Act in both the Senate and the House.
Martinez Set to Finalize Entertainment Zone, Talk Downtown Parking
On Wednesday, the Martinez City Council will look to finalize its Entertainment Zone which could get activated later this fall.
Devon health maternity unit closure is 'a catastrophic failure'
County councillors discuss the closure of the maternity unit in North Devon District Hospital.
Lincoln petition fraud investigation becomes political
Lincoln City Council and Nebraska’s leading Republican consulting firm clash in the court of public opinion
Milpitas City Council approves business tax measure for Nov. 3 ballot
Measure would update city’s 50-year-old tax structure.
Going after the wrong butts
Mayor Mike Johnston proclaimed, “It is past time Big Tobacco cleaned up the big mess it’s created.” Yep. Denver is suing tobacco companies for the cigarette butts littering the city. Because Denver’s Big Mess couldn’t possibly be the fault of the mayor, the city council or the people actually dropping garbage on the ground. It […]
Covington Business Council luncheon to feature Sharmili Reddy, Covington city manager
Covington City Manager Sharmili Reddy will speak at the Covington Business Council’s monthly luncheon on August 20. She will speak on “Covington’s Resilience — Partnerships Powering Progress.
Scenes From LACDC Business Meet & Greet For County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov
From left, Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov and County Councilor Suzie Havemann mingle during the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation’s (LACDC) business meet & greet Thursday at SALA Event Center. The event welcomed Khudiakov to the community and gave local business owners an […]
New money and political comebacks punctuate otherwise sleepy Clearwater City Council races
2 candidates are making another go of it, while 2 others are scooping up conservative credentials and cash.
Colorado Politics Calendar Aug. 17-23
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
A disputed phone call sheds light on political maneuvering over Minneapolis public safety
Toddrick Barnette claims Council member Jamal Osman asked him for a political favor to earn his support. Osman calls it “a frickin’ lie.”
18th & Vine tour with KC council members highlights preservation and small business
An 18th & Vine walking tour showcases preservation projects, new development and support for Black-owned Vine Street businesses in Kansas City.
Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary
The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.
Summerville adopts long-debated outdoor entertainment district. Here's how it will work.
SUMMERVILLE — Summerville Town Council voted Aug. 13 to establish an outdoor entertainment district that will allow limited carrying of alcoholic beverages in the town's core, though concerns about th...
Data centers are good business but bad politics. Josh Shapiro tries to thread the needle.
Plus: Challengers line up to take on Councilmember Jeffery “Jay” Young Jr., and SEPTA police officers get ready for their close-up.
Summerville adopts long-debated outdoor entertainment district. Here's how it will work.
Summerville Town Council voted Aug. 13 to establish an outdoor entertainment district that will allow limited carrying of alcoholic beverages in the town's core, though concerns about the zone remain.
Kansas City ends a construction equality program. Business owners want a say on a new one
The city council approved a plan to repeal the city’s 45-year-old Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program after a lawsuit from Missouri’s attorney general alleged discrimination against white men. Business owners want input on the new small-business program meant to replace it.
Drinks to Go: Summerville approves new outdoor entertainment district
Drinks to-go are now a go in downtown Summerville. Town Council approved a new outdoor entertainment district Thursday night.
Santa Cruz could lower speed limits near schools, business areas
In 2023, Santa Cruz County ranked worst in the state in reported cyclist deaths and injuries according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local) 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 Santa Cruz Council Chambers, 809
How is the National Guard deployment changing D.C. politics?
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson speaks to WAMU about the anniversary of President Trump's federal troop surge and how a year of National Guard presence is shaping city politics.
Vaccine Clinic at the Council on Aging (COA)
The Central MA Regional Health Dept. is partnering with Shaw's for a vaccine clinic on 9/9/26 from 9am-11:30am at the C.O.A., 98 Maple Avenue. Walk-in appointments available for Flu & COVID shots
City Council set to vote on year-round outdoor dining
If approved, the changes would take effect immediately.
Summerville council to revisit proposed downtown entertainment district
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Summerville Town Council is expected to take up a proposed outdoor entertainment district during its meeting Thursday evening. Council members are scheduled to hold…
Summerville council to revisit proposed downtown entertainment district
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Summerville Town Council is expected to take up a proposed outdoor entertainment district during its meeting Thursday evening. Council members are scheduled to hold a second...
Five Takeaways: North Idaho Economic Activity
For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Wally Jacobson, executive director of the Panhandle Area Council and the interim executive director of the Coeur d’Alene Economic Development Corp., to discuss North Idaho economic activity.
LUC sends youth sports complex to City Council with lighting curfew and parking conditions
The Land Use Commission Wednesday approved a recommendation to the City Council for a youth sports facility on Green Bay Road — with conditions including
Fear as Policy: The Growing Mental Health Toll of Mass Deportation Policies
Immigration policies have created a climate of uncertainty that affects daily life and carries long-term mental health consequences.
City Council demands Bally’s restart casino construction
Bally's has threatened legal action if Chicago allows video gambling at bars and restaurants.
Portland Planning Board supports repeal of downtown entertainment buffer
Downtown businesses and organizations have said the current rule is outdated and restrictive. The City Council is slated to take up the issue Aug. 24.
I On Politics
CEC 26 CALENDAR MEETING AUGUST 13: Community District Education Council 26 Calendar Meeting followed by Working Business Meeting on Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 pm. Meeting is in-person with virtual option for community members. Meeting venue: M.S. 67Q, 51-60 Marathon Pkwy, Douglaston. Please email CEC26@schools.nyc.gov to reserve seats and bring photo ID to school
Northwestern earns CACREP accreditation for clinical mental health counseling
Northwestern College’s master’s program in clinical mental health counseling has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the premier nationally recognized accrediting organization for counseling education programs.
Casper City Council plans financing for final phase of business center remodel
CASPER, Wyo. — City officials discussed financing options for the final phase of the ongoing Casper Business Center remodeling project on Tuesday, with
Politics Report: Baños Cerrados
Last week, former San Diego City Councilmember Donna Frye sent one of the staffers for Mayor Todd Gloria a picture of poop. “This Kodak Moment is from Mission Bay Park this morning near one of the closed bathrooms. Please share with the mayor.”
KCMO City Council moves to repeal, replace 45-year-old minority, women's business program
The Kansas City, Missouri, Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee advanced two ordinances Tuesday that would dismantle the existing Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program.
Small business owner and veteran Sam Jimenez joins East Palo Alto council race
Sam Jimenez submitted papers to run for one of two open seats on the City council that will go before voters in the November election.
Council Bluffs coaches monitor heat during fall sports practices
With temperatures feeling near 100 degrees, fall sports practices are underway across the area, and coaches are adjusting schedules and protocols to keep players safe.
Jacobs Entertainment now wants two skyways (commentary)
A proposal for new skyways from J Resort faces review by the Reno Planning Commission and City Council following its debut at the Ward 1 NAB meeting.
City Council advances plan to replace KC's minority- and women-owned business program
Kansas City is replacing its Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise program with a broader program designed to help more businesses than before while still abiding by new legal rulings.
Doctors spanning the information gap to boost health literacy in Armenia
Council of Europe helps develop a more accessible and inclusive health system in the country
Nevada County and Sierra Business Council’s SBDC to Host Free Capital Summit
On Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m., the Sierra SBDC at Sierra Business Council and Nevada County are hosting a free Capital Summit at the LOVE Building (660 Minnie St., Grass Valley) in partnership with b
Nevada County & Sierra Business Council’s SBDC to Host Free Capital Summit
On Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m., the Sierra SBDC at Sierra Business Council and Nevada County are hosting a free Capital Summit at the LOVE Building (660 Minnie St., Grass Valley) in partnership with b
Why LA Council chief says Nithya Raman reached ‘political bottom of barrel'
Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson says despite Raman’s claims that she’s being punished for running for mayor against Karen Bass, she knew about her committee assignment change. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
Mamdani's Business Council Is Taking Shape With 5 Big Names. Some CEOs Reportedly Said No
Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya and AlleyCorp founder Kevin Ryan have joined three finance veterans on the list of reported invitees.
Canadian American Business Council (CABC) Launches New Economic Report on the Economic Impacts of US-Canada Tariff Escalation and USMCA
The Canadian American Business Council (CABC) announces the release of its latest economic report, Economic Impacts of US-Canada Tariff Escalation Under the USMCA, providing a comprehensive analysis of the bilateral commercial relationship and the likely economic consequences of three distinct potential outcomes of USMCA negotiations.
Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
Key Takeaways The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys combined more than 263,000 telescope exposures to make the largest 2D map of the universe in visible and near-infrared light. Astronomers can pair the Legacy Surveys map with their own observations to explore our universe and search for rare phenomena. The 2D map serves as the foundation for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument survey to measure the universe in 3D and investigate dark energy. Hold on to your telescopes: the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys team has released the largest-ever 2D color map of the universe. The 5.6-trillion-pixel map contains nearly 4 billion celestial objects, primarily stars and galaxies. The data is available for all to use and publicly viewable through the Legacy Survey Sky Viewer. Astronomers and citizen scientists can explore the map or combine it with their own observations to better understand our universe. Researchers can search for rare phenomena like gravitational lenses, observe fleeting events like supernovae, and investigate two of physics’ biggest mysteries: dark matter, the invisible substance that accounts for most of the mass in our universe, and dark energy, the force driving our universe’s accelerating expansion. The new map builds on earlier versions from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys that have already proved invaluable. To date, more than 1,800 science papers that reference the Legacy Surveys data have been published. “It’s part of the fabric of astronomy research now,” said David Schlegel, a co-lead of the Legacy Surveys and scientist at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). “When you’re working with astronomical objects today, you often start by pulling up the Legacy Imaging Viewer to see what you’re looking at.” Covering roughly 75% of the sky in visible and near-infrared light, the updated map provides a deep view of the extragalactic universe not blocked by the dust and stars of our own Milky Way. Researchers expect it will remain the most comprehensive 2D map of our universe for years to come. More than 160 scientists contributed to data collection for the project, and a team of 20 produced the final dataset released today. It was built by combining 263,407 telescope exposures from three ground-based sky surveys: the Dark Energy Camera Legacy Survey (DECaLS) at NSF Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Mayall z-band Legacy Survey (MzLS) at NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory, and the Beijing-Arizona Sky Survey (BASS) at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. That was supplemented by years of data from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) satellite mission and additional public data. “For our team, these data are fundamental to our investigation of the expansion history of the universe and the formation of our galaxy,” said Arjun Dey, co-lead of the Legacy Surveys and an astronomer at NSF NOIRLab. “But the skies belong to everyone, and this survey gives everyone the chance to explore the sky and marvel at its wonders.” Here be galaxies The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys were originally conducted to prepare for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) survey. The Legacy Surveys’ 2D map is essentially a deep photograph of the sky; it records where galaxies and stars appear and how bright they appear. This crucial step enables DESI to select objects and measure their light in different wavelengths to determine their distances, building the largest high-resolution 3D map ever made. Scientists study the way galaxies have clustered at different ages of the universe to track dark energy over time. In April 2026, DESI completed its original five-year survey ahead of schedule and with vastly more objects than expected. The early results have shown surprising hints that dark energy’s impact may be weakening over time — a paradigm shift that could potentially shape the predicted fate of our universe. DESI expects to publish improved results using their first five years of data in 2027 and is continuing observations into 2028. DESI was so efficient at observing galaxies, the Legacy Surveys map needed to expand. Early on, “it became clear we might run out of galaxies to look at and run out of sky, and we better start doing something about that,” said Schlegel, who also works on DESI. The new Legacy Surveys map has been used to select DESI targets since June 2026 and will guide the telescope’s operations over the coming years. Computing the cosmos Merging hundreds of thousands of images taken on 2,285 nights, each with unique atmospheric and telescope conditions, was a massive computational effort. It took about a year to develop the computer code and eight weeks to process all the images at the Perlmutter supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Berkeley Lab. Beyond supporting DESI, the Legacy Surveys will be a foundational reference for the next generation of telescopes. As new observatories like the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (jointly funded by NSF and DOE’s Office of Science) and NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope come online, researchers can compare their observations with one of the deepest and most comprehensive views of the sky ever assembled. The Legacy Surveys data will also help scientists train artificial intelligence tools to analyze petabytes of astronomical data and accelerate new discoveries. It will be among the datasets used in an astrophysics pilot project within the American Science Cloud, part of the DOE’s Genesis Mission. The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys are supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of High Energy Physics; the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science user facility; the U.S. National Science Foundation, Division of Astronomical Sciences; and the partner institutions. DESI is supported by the DOE Office of Science and NERSC. Additional support for DESI is provided by the NSF; the Science and Technology Facilities Council of the United Kingdom; the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; the Heising-Simons Foundation; the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA); the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI) of Mexico; the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain; and by the DESI member institutions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Lone Star Politics: Aug. 9, 2026
The Dallas City Council will vote on putting a $960 million public safety bond on the Nov. 3rd ballot. We spoke with the Dallas Police Chief about why Dallas needs the new Law Enforcement Training Center. Plus, an update on the Race for U.S. Senate.
VOTE: Do you think biological males should be allowed to play women’s sports?
KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Eagle, Mountain Home, Star, Melba, Payette, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Marsing, Homedale, Parma, New Plymouth, Murphy, Fruitland, Emmett, Wilder, Notus, McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Council, and Vale, Oregon, and Nyssa, Oregon, Ontario, Oregon.
AI Texas Gold named Business of the Month
ROCKPORT — Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce recognized A1 Texas Gold as Business of the Month for August. Chamber Board Members, Small Business Council, and staff along with special guests celebrated
In 2018, scientists found just 39 surviving clams in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon; they bred them and have since outplanted 65 million
After decades of environmental decline, Florida's Indian River Lagoon is beginning to show signs of recovery. With funding from NOAA Fisheries' Office of Habitat Conservation, the Indian River Lagoon Council is leading a system-wide effort to restore the habitats that once sustained the lagoon's fish and wildlife.
Colorado Politics Calendar Aug. 10-16
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Fort Worth Councilman Michael Crain’s lawsuit against former business partner dismissed
Will Northern also announced progress in the development of Woodhaven Country Club property that was central to the lawsuit.
Wall Streeters slam Mamdani’s new ‘Business Advisory Council’ — calling it ‘phony,’ ‘waste of time’
After going to war with the city's billionaires, the mayor is quietly recruiting Wall Street heavyweights for a new kitchen cabinet.
How North Texas council meetings became heated political spectacles
Crowded, rowdy North Texas council meetings are pushing local leaders to tighten public comment rules as city halls become heated political spectacles.
Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
Mamdani wants to form business panel with ex-Lazard, UBS bankers
Mamdani is courting UBS, Lazard and BofA veterans for an advisory council spanning finance, real estate and tech, people familiar with the matter say
PA Pork names new inaugural Penn State Sports Nutrition Fellow
Chritz will work closely with Penn State Sports Nutrition while serving as a nutrition ambassador for Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.
Mamdani Wants to Form Business Panel With Ex-Lazard, UBS Bankers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is asking a former top executive for UBS Group AG in the US, an ex-global head of investment banking at Lazard Inc. and Bank of America Corp.’s New York City president to be among the business leaders joining his administration’s advisory council.
Take Action: Stand with the Disneyland Entertainment Cast Members! | New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
The Character and Parade Cast Members who help bring the magic of Disneyland to life have been bargaining for their first union contract since October 2024. While there has been some progress at the negotiating table, Disneyland management will not come to terms for a deal. In fact, management is now trying to eliminate worker benefits!
Clearwater advances talks on $180 million sports complex
The council’s 3-0 vote on the proposal from Sunshine Recreational and Entertainment LLC is not a final approval for the project.