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Pophouse Entertainment Rewriting the Rules of Music Licensing
Pophouse Entertainment is doing something fundamentally different in music licensing, and the industry is starting to pay attention.
Breaking: Samsung starts rolling out stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S25 users in the US
A very good start to the week for Galaxy S25 users in the US.
Ravens GM recalls early days working beside Ozzie Newsome
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta reflects on his humble beginnings, starting in a tiny scouting department nearly 30 years ago.
Global One UI 8.5 update release day is finally here
May 11 is when the One UI 8.5 update will start rolling out widely around the world, following its debut in Korea on May 6.
“Public deserves to know”: Harvard Professor says official messaging contradicts hantavirus science
Today, for the first time, passengers started evacuating the cruise ship at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak, which has killed at least three people onboard. Joseph Allen, Professor of Exposure Assessment Science at Harvard University, joins “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss what he sees as contradictory messaging over how people contract hantavirus, and shares what he learned after speaking with a doctor on board the ship.
Comeback-kid Sox take game and series, 2-1
Eighth-inning rally stymies Seattle to start homestand
Assessing ManpowerGroup (MAN) Valuation After Q1 2026 Growth Governance Changes And Business Sale
ManpowerGroup (MAN) is back in focus after a busy start to 2026, with Q1 revenue growth of 10.3%, shareholder-approved equity and governance changes, and the completed sale of its Jefferson Wells U.S. business. See our latest analysis for ManpowerGroup. The recent governance changes, dividend declaration and the Jefferson Wells sale come at a time when ManpowerGroup’s share price has shown a 7.6% 30 day share price return but a 23.3% decline in 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests...
Southeast Georgia business owner creates community space inspired by daughter with autism
What started as a mother’s vision to support her daughter has grown into a community gathering space in southeast Georgia.
I built a working Android app with no coding experience using Google's free tools
The free version of Google's Antigravity IDE is all you need to start making your own Android apps — here's how.
Alex Bregman's Slow Start Should Cause Zero Concern
Alex Bregman’s $175 million tenure in Chicago is off to a frigid start. While the veteran third baseman struggles at the plate, history suggests he'll be just fine.
CONFIRMED lineups: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, 2026 El Clásico
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Barcelona in LaLiga. Barça have a golden opportunity to secure the title, but both teams will be missing big stars like Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal or Fede Valverde tonight. Who will win the last El Clásico of the 2025-26 season? STARTING LINEUPS Barcelona […]
Tigers Call Up Gage Workman After Strong Triple-A Start
After slashing strikeouts and simplifying his swing in Toledo, the former fourth-round pick returns to Detroit. His elite athleticism and newfound plate discipline could finally solidify his infield future.
Connections: Arkade forms startup support advisory board - Talk Business & Politics
Arkade, a Bentonville-based commercial growth platform supporting retail and supply chain technology companies, recently formed an advisory board. Following members include leaders across venture capital, enterprise strategy, legal and retail...
Connections: Arkade forms startup support advisory board - Talk Business & Politics
Arkade, a Bentonville-based commercial growth platform supporting retail and supply chain technology companies, recently formed an advisory board. Following members include leaders across venture capital, enterprise strategy, legal and retail...
Where to watch Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Game 4 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, odds, TV channel for Sunday, May 10
The Golden Knights and Ducks meet in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
How to Watch Bob's Burgers Season 16, Episode 13
Watch Bob's Burgers live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 16, Episode 13 on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.
Where to watch New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics on May 10: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Sunday's Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Where to watch Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun on May 10: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Sunday's Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Health insurance marketplace feels growing tremors from GOP cuts
State ObamaCare marketplaces are starting to feel tremors from the GOP-controlled Congress’s ending of enhanced subsidies, as millions of Americans are dropping coverage. Experts and st…
This Week in SC politics: Congressional map redraw could create unexpected do-over for candidates
What started as a debate over mid-decade congressional redistricting is now producing an unexpected political twist
The hot new breakup line: 'It's not you, it's my startup'
'Founder mode' is ending relationships — including mine
☕️ Laporta's latest stunt, Spalletti show and today's 5️⃣ stories
A Clásico Sunday deserves a proper start to the day. So make some coffee and toast, sit back, and enjoy the five stories shaping the football conversation first thing this morning.🥊 I don’t beli...
Science & Medicine: For veterans with traumatic brain injuries, AI offers a new weapon against post-traumatic headaches
Hundreds of thousands of veterans live with traumatic brain injuries that can trigger chronic headaches, often made worse by PTSD. A researcher at UT Health San Antonio is using AI to help predict and prevent the pain before it starts.
Hapless Tigers Drop Another One In Kansas City
I’m almost at a loss for words. It’s truly shocking just how awful they look right now. Michael Wacha is a fine pitcher; in fact, he said he's had a bit of a career resurgence over the last several seasons. I gotta give him a lot of credit because he was one of those guys that really seemed like he was going through it for a while after starting his career off hot. He’s a very well-respected veteran presence, but he’s not a Cy Young caliber guy, except for when he pitches against Detroit.
New York Giants' John Harbaugh: Kicker 'competition' has already started
The New York Giants desperately need consistency and durability at kicker, and the competition for the starting role has already begun.
Alex and Ani founder embroiled in family dispute. What she alleges
Carolyn Rafaelian alleges that sister Rebecca Rafaelian Caruolo and her company Air & Anchor are misappropriating the business their father started.
Cardinals rookie Karson Sharar's patience paid off
Patience paid dividends for former Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar, as he turned starting reps as a senior into a shot at NFL glory.
Small-business development center coaches Fort Worth startups
A local small-business coaching center puts on its first in-person training since the pandemic.
Business Lookahead: Trump on Tour
STORY: From Trump's trip to China, to a slew of new U.S. data releases, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. :: Trump goes to Beijing U.S. President Donald Trump visits Beijing on Thursday and Friday.It will be his first visit to China in eight years.He'll try to lock in the trade truce agreed to in October in South Korea, and avoid a rerun of the tit-for-tat tariff battle that he set off a year ago.Fresh trade data should offer a reality check on whether a protectionist White House has managed to dent Americans' appetite for Chinese-made goods.:: Saudi Aramco posts resultsThe world's biggest exporter of crude oil, Saudi Aramco, reports first-quarter results on Sunday.The numbers are expected to show the pain from the more than two-month-old Iran war.This comes as efforts to end the conflict appeared to stall after the U.S. and Iran traded fire in recent days, with some of the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago.:: U.S. economic dataA bunch of new data should give a clearer view of inflation in the U.S.Tuesday's April consumer price index is expected to rise 0.6% according to a Reuters poll.Prices at the pump are likely to loom large in the numbers.Producer price data for April on Wednesday is another inflation checkpoint after the Fed’s last meeting exposed a more hawkish tilt among some policymakers who are increasingly uneasy about price pressures.And retail sales figures on Thursday should show whether higher gas prices and other costs are starting to bite into household spending.
The Biggest Summer Concerns for the Vikings Start Here
Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp opened up this week, and before too long, the club will transition to the summer. So, […]
Is ‘SNL’ new tonight? Host, musical guest, start time and how to watch
Matt Damon and Noah Kahan will appear on 'SNL' this weekend, with Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney closing out Season 51.
Where to watch Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever on May 9: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Saturday's Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Where to watch Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Game 3 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel for Saturday, May 9
The Avalanche and Wild meet in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
Where to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 4 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, odds, TV channel for Saturday, May 9
The Hurricanes can sweep their second-round playoff series with the Flyers with a victory in Game 4.
Dodgers' Blake Snell set for season debut vs. Braves
There is no time like the present for Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who will skip his final rehab start and make his season debut Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Braves.
Where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, May 9
The Thunder will take on the Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA second-round playoff series.
Dodgers, Freddie Freeman finally get to Braves' Chris Sale
Atlanta's left-handed starter suffered his first loss in five outings.
The Best Turn-Based Strategy Games To Play If You Love XCOM and XCOM 2
The 2012 remake of the titular XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now seen by the games industry as the moment turn-based strategy was not only revived, but got up, started running, and has never stopped since. In fact, looking at the up-and-coming strategy games releasing in 2026, it doesn't seem like it's going to be slowing down any time soon, with Star Wars: Zero Company shaping up nicely to become the big-hitter in the genre. So, to quench our thirst while we wait for its release, I have compiled the best turn-based strategy games to play if you love XCOM!
Johnson & Johnson CEO: America’s innovation advantage starts with health
From AI-accelerated drug discovery to a $55 billion domestic manufacturing push, the U.S. health innovation engine is just getting started.
My grandfather's advice helped me retire early from Google at age 55
A former Googler assumed only people who got rich from their startups being bought out could retire early. He shared the simple investment strategies he says helped him do it.
LIVE: ALLEGRI'S PRESS CONFERENCE
Back at San Siro to get back to winning ways and kick-start our run again. AC Milan v Atalanta is our fixture for Matchday 36 of Serie A, and on the eve of the game, Coach Allegri’s customary press ...
Revival of Blackberry nostalgia and keyboard fuels smartphone startups
Smartphone startups are bringing back the Blackberry idea through physical keyboards and the classic square-shaped smartphone.
Detroit's health woes don't daunt new director: 'We can do hard things'
Mayor Mary Sheffield recruited Ali Abazeed from Dearborn where he restarted the Wayne County community's public health department.
Jacob Misiorowski hits 103.6 mph vs. Yankees, unleashes hardest pitches ever tracked by MLB from starter
Misiorowski got a strikeout for every letter in his last name.
Roku Starts to Roll Out a Major Update to Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has initiated the deployment of its anticipated Spring software update, known as Roku OS 15.2, to compatible Roku TVs and standalone streaming players. The company has confirmed that the update process is underway, though the distribution follows Roku’s standard gradual rollout strategy. Users may need to wait anywhere from several weeks to over a […]
Why we need to talk more about menopause and its health consequences
More than 1 million women in the U.S. start menopause every year, yet this biological certainty is too often shrouded in secrecy or ignored by many mainstream researchers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do and don’t know about menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Lauren Streicher.
Montana commerce dept. announces funding for Native American owned tourism businesses
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 21 Montana businesses will share $210,000 dollars of funding to assist small start-up or expanding Native
Where to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Game 2 NHL playoffs: Live stream, start time, odds, TV channel for Friday, May 8
The Canadiens face the Sabres in Game 2 of their second-round series.
Steelers announce signings of six UDFAs
The Steelers signed six undrafted free agents at the start of their rookie minicamp.
Google will put more links to websites in AI Overviews
Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.
Warning: Instagram DMs Lose End-to-End Encryption Starting Today
As of today, end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages is no longer available. DMs that you send to people on Instagram will no longer feature full encryption, and your conversations are not protected from Meta. Meta can potentially see what's in messages shared between users on Instagram, and that information can be shared with law enforcement agencies worldwide. End-to-end encryption has been an opt-in messaging feature on Instagram since 2023, but Meta quietly removed it.
NYC business owner kickstarts million dollar campaign to combat Mamdani-driven business exodus
Andrew Murstein pledges $1 million for Operation Boomerang, an effort to lure businesses back to NYC amid Mayor Mamdani's policies targeting the wealthy.
Smith Entertainment Group restarts off-season redevelopment of the Delta Center
With the Jazz and Mammoth wrapping up their 2025-26 seasons, the Smith Entertainment Group has restarted its work to transform the Delta Center.At the start of
Big weekend for baseball, basketball and volleyball across Twin Cities
Hundreds of teams at the AAU, club and high school level will compete in marquee events at various venues this weekend.
Google starts rolling out big Snapseed 4.0 update for Android
In June of 2025, Google surprisingly released a major update for Snapseed after a long dormancy. After confirming at the...
Experts worry 'we are not prepared' for pandemic under Trump, RFK Jr.
The hantavirus outbreak is not the start of a pandemic, officials say. But experts worry about the nation's preparedness for public health threats.
Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died
Joni Lamb, who cofounded one of the world's largest Christian TV networks with her late husband, has died | KMBZ
Sanford Health merging with North Memorial as hospital deals keep coming
South Dakota-based health system would finally break into the Twin Cities market, more than a decade after it first proposed a merger with a health system in Minnesota.
Blackhawks Top Prospect Roman Kantserov Coming To North America
What a start to the weekend for the Chicago Blackhawks! Early on Friday morning, Metallurg Magnitogorsk announced on social media […] The post Blackhawks Top Prospect Roman Kantserov Coming To North America appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
Mookie Betts starts rehab assignment with Oklahoma City
Mookie Betts is starting a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and will play for the Comets on Friday and Saturday, the team announced on Thursday. Saturday marks the five-week mark since Betts strained his right oblique. Kiké Hernández is already with Oklahoma City and has played two games so far for the […]
As federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines
As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.
Startup Science Acquires Sphere, Launches Structured Mentorship Platform for Every Founder
/PRNewswire/ -- Mentored startups survive at 2x the rate of non-mentored ones, yet 97% of founders who apply to accelerator programs are rejected. The founders...
Mom's Health: Many women face a stressful surprise after starting a family
Doctors say a common source of anxiety can be addressed with a little planning.
Price Controversy Did Nothing To Stifle Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen On Switch
While Pokopia's off to a great start
Long Hours, Big Impact: St. Mary’s Celebrates Small Business Month
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — For Mike Hewitt, the reality of small business was learned long before adulthood — in the quiet hours of a Saturday morning, when work came first. During the May 5 commissioners meeting, Hewitt reflected on decades spent working alongside his father, sharing a lesson that began long before most people started their […]
How Trent Grindlinger turned into one of Tennessee baseball's best hitters
Freshman Trent Grindlinger wasn't an everyday starter for the first half of Tennessee baseball's season, but now he's a mainstay in the middle of the lineup.
MARY BRUNKOW
A chance discovery made around 80 years ago paved the way for Mary Brunkow’s painstaking work, which contributed to redefining how the immune system functions. From investigating an obscure gene dismissed as ‘junk’ by other scientists, to choosing to opt out of academia and conduct her research at a biotech startup, Brunkow has embraced the unexpected throughout her career.
Brewers host the Yankees to start 3-game series
New York Yankees (26-12, first in the AL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (19-16, fourth in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Max Fried (4-1, 2.39 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 59 strikeouts) LINE: Yankees -139, Brewers +117; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the New York Yankees on Friday to open a three-game series. Milwaukee has a 19-16 record overall and a 10-8 record at home.
Astros visit the Reds to start 3-game series
Houston Astros (15-23, fifth in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (20-18, fifth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Mike Burrows (1-4, 5.97 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Reds: Nick Lodolo (0-0) LINE: Reds -136, Astros +114; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Houston Astros on Friday to open a three-game series. Cincinnati is 20-18 overall and 10-8 in home games.
NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers fall 2-0 down to Oklahoma City Thunder as Detroit Pistons double advantage over Cleveland Cavaliers
Oklahoma City Thunder take 2-0 lead over Los Angeles Lakers; Thunder extend perfect start to playoffs to 6-0; Detroit Pistons double lead over Cleveland Cavaliers; Pistons have now won five straight games since being on brink of elimination in first round
Multi-use clinic River City Health & Wellness finds its solo space in Scott's Addition
“People can do their workout, do their recovery aspect, and they’ve got their providers all on-site,” owner Helen Robertson said. “I do think this model’s going to really start taking off…I know we’re the first ones in Virginia doing all of the things under one roof.”
Cubs beat Reds 8-3 for 9th straight win
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Reds and won their 15th straight game at Wrigley Field for their longest home winning streak since 1935. Reds starter Rhett Lowder left the game in the inning with what the team said was right shoulder tightness.
This New AI Business Degree Teaches What Most Programs Skip
Most of the new AI programs in the market start with the technology. Boston Questrom starts with the business problem instead.
Hot August Nights’ Spring Fever kickoff event starts Friday with classic cars, live music, and entertainment at Atlantis Casino
The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Johns Hopkins Business School Receives $50M Gift
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School has received a $50 million gift from the W. P. Carey Foundation to provide start-up funding for full-time M.B.A. students pursuing entrepreneurship, as well as support faculty professorships and foster their connection with industry partners.
ASU's Randy Bennett on NIL, retention
Randy Bennett shared his vision for roster building that runs counter to modern NIL when he was formally introduced Thursday, crediting his staff for getting the tenure started right while he dealt with a health situation.
Indosat CEO Vikram Sinha is building an AI for Indonesia’s local languages. Can he make a business case for sovereignty?
Vikram Sinha wants Sahabat AI to be a platform for Indonesia's startups—even if he admits his team can't quite think of a "business case" right now.
Pirates starter Jared Jones solid in rehab assignment with Indianapolis
Jones moved up three levels following his first rehab start to pitch in Triple-A.
New Arizona State coach Randy Bennett ‘catching my stride’ after health issue arose in March
Arizona State hired Bennett on March 23, but the 63-year-old coach started feeling ill shortly after his arrival to the Phoenix area.
UC Sports Network Returns to Full Force
The UC Sports Network received a fresh start this semester, thanks to two Ursinus seniors. Erin Ewing ‘26 and Kylie Ruggiero ‘26, both Media and […]
Healthy Returns: First Ozempic generics in Canada will be a test case for Novo Nordisk
New generics in Canada likely mark the start of a decline in international revenue of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo's Ozempic and Wegovy.
Former OpenAI Researcher To Raise $500 Million For AI Science Startup
Periodic Labs, which plans to push breakthroughs in physics and chemistry using artificial intelligence, has seen its valuation jump sixfold in just eight months.
Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care of Business Conference starts June 2
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host more than 500 state leaders at its annual Taking Care of Business Conference in Coralville and Iowa City from June 2 to 4, 2026, for three days of discussions on key economic and leadership issues. The conference agenda features a CEO panel moderated by Debi Durham, […]
Atlanta Startup BD4 Builds Business Development Platform for Attorneys, Consultants, and Wealth Managers
Founded by Atlanta entrepreneur Gregg Bedol, BD4 helps attorneys, consultants, wealth managers, and other professionals manage relationship-driven business development.
34-year-old competed on 'Survivor' after starting her own business from her apartment and NYC-to-D.C. train commute: It 'truly was a reset'
Bianca Roses competed on season 48 of "Survivor" while building her own PR agency back at home in Arlington, Virginia, after quitting her job.
How a free city program helped San Antonio entrepreneur land shelf space at retail stores
San Antonio entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business don’t have to do it alone or spend a dime to get started.
Marco Rubio’s campaign-style video sparks presidential run speculation
Comments with optimistic tone went viral on social media with some framing it as unofficial start of Rubio’s campaign
Oak Park celebrates National Small Business Week for the first time
Oak Park took part for the first time in National Small Business Week, hosting discussions on starting a business in the village.
Where to watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Thursday, May 7
The Cardinals and Padres begin their series in San Diego on Thursday.
MasterClass is 50% off today. It's worth it just for the entertainment
Until May 10th, MasterClass annual plans start at $60/year. It's great for casual learners who want high-quality, entertaining courses from big names.
Science diplomacy lessons from a North Korean volcano
Mount Paektu, a mythic, active volcano on the border between North Korea and China, is almost the epitome of a scientific challenge that crosses political lines. In 946 CE, it erupted in one of the five biggest volcanic events of the past 10,000 years, kicking up huge quantities of ash and sending destructive mud flows down river channels for hundreds of kilometres. Should this happen again, the entire region, including easternmost Russia, South Korea and even Japan could be hit. “It’s definitely got the potential to be big,” said James Hammond, a professor of geophysics at Birkbeck, University of London. An eruption on the scale of 946 would have “huge regional impact.” For the past 15 years, Hammond has helped lead a groundbreaking collaboration with North Korean scientists to study the volcano, navigating scientific sanctions, tough export controls on scientific equipment and a long, pandemic-enforced exodus from the country. Although he seems more at home on far-flung research expeditions – before speaking to Science|Business, Hammond was camping out on a Greenland ice sheet – he has also advised the European Commission on its changing science diplomacy strategy. His long experience with North Korea has made Hammond sceptical of blanket bans on science collaboration, no matter the country.This is a live question in Europe, where in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, institutional ties with Russian universities were almost entirely severed, although some scientists fear this could undermine our understanding of climate change’s impact on the Arctic. Here, Hammond tells the story of the Mount Paektu mission and the policy lessons he takes from it. Ominous rumblingsThe genesis of Hammond’s collaboration came in 2002, when Mount Paektu began to rumble ominously. Earthquake activity picked up and the volcano began to emit unusual gases. North Korean scientists took notice. “People felt we need to know more about this volcano,” said Hammond. In 2011, North Korean vulcanologists put out a request for international expertise to help them learn more. At the time, Hammond and his collaborator, Clive Oppenheimer, were working on a vulcanology project in another sanctioned country, Eritrea, and so decided to answer the call. Within a month, they had flown into Pyongyang. “It was pretty incredible,” recalls Hammond (left). “We were made to feel like honoured guests, and invited to official celebrations.” The scientific opportunity was huge. Paektu is unusually positioned, a thousand kilometres from where tectonic plates rub against each other in the Pacific. “It was an incredibly interesting volcano, but not much research had been done, at least not in the international community,” he said. “There was so much we felt we could do. And we had these partners that were super keen to engage.”The mission received an unusual visitor in the form of volcano-obsessed filmmaker Werner Herzog, who accompanied Hammond and Oppenheimer while directing his 2016 film Into the Inferno about volcanos across the world. Four days into the trip, the German director delivered a long speech about reunification to his North Korean hosts, recalls Hammond. “He got to the heart of the Koreans and how they felt, and how they thought, in a way that I'm not sure I ever will,” he said. UN sanctionsHowever, Hammond realised he’d been “naïve” about how difficult it would be to collaborate with North Korea, which was sanctioned far more heavily than Eritrea. “We didn’t fully appreciate the all-encompassing nature of restrictions,” he said. In 2016, as tensions escalated over Pyongyang’s nuclear tests, a United Nations resolution banned all joint scientific work with North Korea. However, the UN sanctions did allow countries to request carve outs, and the UK successfully requested an exemption for Hammond’s work. Related articlesEU pushes for joint science diplomacy, but care needed to avoid gridlock, experts sayRussia severs its last ties with German scienceAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateExport controls have also delayed Hammond’s work. In one case, it took 18 months to get approval from the UK government to take seismometers, which measure earthquakes, to North Korea. “It was frustrating,” he said. “But they didn’t just say no.” However, one instrument, called an induction coil, used to measure how the earth conducts electricity, was blocked entirely because it can in theory be used to detect submarines. Karaoke bondingSince the collaboration started in 2011, Hammond has visited the country around 15 times, although the pandemic closed off North Korea for more than five years. A trip last November was Hammond’s first since the outbreak. Despite this lengthy interlude, Hammond has deep bonds in the country. The North Korean scientists Hammond works with are somewhat isolated, as they struggle to access the latest research papers and travel to international conferences. That said, they are “excellent geophysicists” and are “very well trained in the field,” he said. Over karaoke and chats about their families, “we’ve made friendships, for sure,” he said. The authorities have to sign-off things like the placement of seismometers, for example, but Hammond said these requests have been approved. “Everything that we've asked for within a scientific context has been delivered.”Scientific backchannels? These kind of personal links between scientists across political lines are one purported benefit of science diplomacy. During the Cold War, some historians argue, scientific contact between the US and Soviet Union laid a groundwork of trust for other cooperation, such as on arms control. Hammond agrees that backchannel contacts to North Korean geophysicists are hardly likely to defuse a military crisis on the Korean peninsula, but the simple fact of the scientific collaboration makes contacts between diplomats that little bit easier. “It creates opportunities to understand each other a little bit better,” he said. “When maybe you have those more difficult discussions as diplomats, it's coming from a slightly better place.” Cutting tiesDrawing lessons from the Mount Paektu mission for today’s links with Russian science isn’t simple. The analogy is far from exact, Hammond said, “because one is essentially a Cold War, versus a pretty hot war in the case of Russia.” But Hammond’s broader argument is that the challenges we face, such as climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss, pollution and so on, have globalised in an unprecedented way, making blanket shutdowns in collaboration with any country unwise.He’s somewhat critical of the UN scientific sanctions imposed on North Korea in 2016, even though they did allow for exceptions. “I think a blanket halt to some of these things, when we face big global challenges [. . .] that’s quite a risky thing to do,” he said.Institutional endorsement?European academics are still by and large free to work individually with Russian counterparts. However, official, institutional partnerships have largely ended. Shortly following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian university rectors wrote a public letter endorsing the war, meaning European universities fear official collaboration could also be seen as a kind of endorsement. Hammond acknowledges there is a risk of legitimising regimes, and state-controlled universities, through scientific cooperation. “That’s the trade off you have to make,” he said. Strategic projectsWith Russia, instead of giving a green light to restart all Arctic science, a middle ground might be firing up a few carefully selected “strategic” projects, said Hammond. After all, European countries are still collaborating with Russia on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, an experimental nuclear fusion plant in the south of France. However, even if Europe did try to revive Arctic science with Russia, there’s no guarantee Russian scientists would play ball. A series of high-profile arrests of physicists in Russia accused of sharing their findings with the outside world has made collaboration fraught. Even before the invasion of 2022, “the Russian regime made it increasingly difficult, and this sort of discouraged people,” Dag Rune Olsen, rector of the Arctic University of Norway, told Science|Business last year.
Apple May Drop Base $599 MacBook Neo as Chip, DRAM Costs Climb
Apple is considering dropping the cheapest MacBook Neo configuration as one possible response to the rising cost of building the popular laptop, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. The Neo currently starts at $599 for a 256GB model, with a 512GB version at $699. Writing in his latest Culpium newsletter, Culpan says cutting the entry-level 256GB model is among the options Apple is weighing as component costs climb.
Downtown bars win better business amid Wild and Wolves playoff runs
After a rough winter, establishments are benefiting from excited fan bases in both Twin Cities.
If you want to reduce jail overcrowding, start on mental health before the crime happens
Montana keeps investing in mental health facilities for people who have broken the law, in part because of mental illness. Columnist and county attorney Matt Jennings says there's a cheaper, better way to focus on treatment and prevention.
The Spurs are back, plus the unicorn recipe for firing a coach
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I’m thinking about Chonkers this morning. Coming up: 🤠 Spurs look unstoppable 👀 Escaping the buyout trap 🙏 RIP, Ted Turner We had multiple playoff games again in both the NBA and NHL last night. They can be divided into two sections: interesting games and interesting results. Follow me here, starting with results: NBA: Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95. Boring game, as San Antonio was up 20 in the second quarter. Interesting...
‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Shirley Modlin started her manufacturing business 20 years ago in her garage with her husband. Now, she fears the company won’t survive.
Yankees news: Ryan Weathers scratched from Thursday start
Weathers scratched due to illness; Stanton not ready to be activated; Rodón likely to return Sunday; Offense dominant without much from the leadoff spot.
Bryce Miller solid in likely final rehab start
Bryce Miller goes five strong in what could be his final rehab start
This startup built Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country’s construction crisis
Japan’s construction industry is facing a productivity crisis — is 3D printing the answer?