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Google is getting flak for changing Lake Ontario name to Lake America
Canadian politicians are also scrubbing government websites that embed Google Maps to ensure the lake is labeled Lake Ontario.
LSSU’s Lukenda School of Business among 84 institutions worldwide featured in AI in Business Education Report
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Lukenda School of Business at Lake Superior State University has been recognized among 84 business schools worldwide for its efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into business education as part of the July 2026 edition of A Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Business Education. The report, developed by Inspire Higher Ed […]
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order: 'It's official!'
Google Maps has updated Lake Ontario to “Lake America" for U.S. users following Trump’s executive order and the federal government’s official name change.
Google Maps adds 'Lake America' as Ford compares change to 'SNL' skit
"No one's going to call it Lake of America. It's been Lake Ontario for hundreds of years," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.
Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.
Kuminga Agent Reveals Why Defense Won Over Lakers Money
Jonathan Kuminga's agent explains the real reason he chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers. Defense, not cash, drove the move.
Lakers’ Biggest Roster Hole and How They Can Fix It
Where is the gap for the Lakers?
How Josh Kushner became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers
How Josh Kushner rose to became the newest owner of the L.A. Lakers
Space News: NASA Johnson pilots chase Moon’s shadow for eclipse science
During the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, is far hotter than its visible surface. Capturing the data they needed meant being in exactly the right place at the right time.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Saturday
The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates will convene again Saturday afternoon for game 2 of their weekend series. Kyle Leahy is the scheduled starter for the Cardinals while the Pirates will send RHP Lake Bachar to the mound. First pitch is 1:15pm central time with the game broadcast available via Cardinals.tv.
Blakeman says Lake America is 'fun' as other NY pols push back
Republican Western New York state Sen. George Borrello told Spectrum News 1 it’s a distraction from actually addressing trade issues with Canada.
Cordell, Miguez, Edmonds
Misti Cordell, left, Blake Miguez, center, and Rick Edmonds, right, all received endorsements from the Louisiana Republican Party this week after a contentious process that has left some in the
Hochul, Blakeman turn up the heat on campaign trail this week
The rivals traded barbs over Penn Station and ICE.
Ex-Broncos running back gets tryout with Lions
Ex-Broncos running back Blake Watson had a tryout with the Lions.
The Trouble With Trump’s Attempt to Rename Lake Ontario
Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is symbolic political theater aimed at diverting our attention away from the fallout of his trade war with Canada, write Reuben Rose-Redwood and Derek Alderman.
County board allows housing with retail at Reston’s Lake Fairfax Business Park
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Fairfax County officials are on board with the idea of redeveloping Lake Fairfax Business Park in Reston into a large residential neighborhood. After a public hearing on Tuesday (Aug. 25), the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to its comprehensive plan to allow up to 1,250 residential units with supporting
‘Housewives’ Star Jen Shah Finishes Federal Prison Sentence: “I Feel Blessed. I Feel Free” (Exclusive)
The former 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star shares a statement with THR about her release: "For a very long time, I wasn’t in a position to speak for myself while my story continued to be told...
Hochul, New York leaders reject Trump’s plan to rename Lake Ontario
Hochul rejected the name, saying, “New York won’t be calling it that.”
Trump’s ‘Lake America’ move revives one of his biggest political flops
It increasingly feels as though President Donald Trump is trying to do unpopular things ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Mark Carney says Lake Ontario's historic name is here to stay
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he said would "immediately" rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
Lake Ontario Didn’t Ask for Trump to Rename It
There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump’s latest priority seems to be “Making The Great Lakes Even Greater.”
National issues continue to dominate race for N.Y. governor
Both candidates had opportunities to make their points this week.
The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science
“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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WATCH: Trump signs order changing Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
The president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the lake's name in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to follow his preferred naming convention, however.
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada .
Lake Lure business given eviction date as legal dispute with town continues
The owners of a Lake Lure business said they have received an eviction date amid an ongoing dispute with the town.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons-Lugnuts match Sunday
Fans can tune into the new Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to watch the Loons game on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons-Lugnuts match Sunday
The Great Lakes Loons will face off against the Lansing Lugnuts on Sunday and there’s a new way to watch.
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the U.S.
The move comes amid a trade fight with Canada
Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada.
Bear Lake rental businesses prepare for changing seasons
The seasons are about to change, and for businesses that depend on summer traffic, that means a tangible change in pace at the Caribbean of the Rockies.
Brevard's newest food destination. Lakeside Social welcomes first guests
Lakeside Socialopens Aug. 27, featuring six dining concepts, two bars, live entertainment and year-round community events.
LA Lakers' Superstar Leaves Victor Wembanyama 'Gutted'
Victor Wembanyama has been busy this summer, but he's yet to check off a bucket list item in FIBA play.
Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers received bad news of free agent Jonathan Kuminga picking the Minnesota Timberwolves over them. Kuminga was considered the top free agent left on the market with both teams trying to add him. The Lakers were considered 50% likely favorites to land Kuminga just a few days ago, but he decided the […] The post Reason Revealed For Jonathan Kuminga Turning Down Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
Blake Griffin to host new late night sports talk show
The weekly talk show will debut Oct. 20, opening day of the NBA regular season, and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
Blake Griffin to host new late night sports talk show
The weekly talk show will debut Oct. 20, opening day of the NBA regular season, and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
Buss Brothers Purchase Stake in New Sports Team
The former owners of the Los Angeles Lakers are expanding into baseball, but not with the Dodgers. The post Buss Brothers Purchase Stake in New Sports Team appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Ryan Reynolds marks 39th birthday of his ‘unreasonably cute’ wife Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds marks 39th birthday of his ‘unreasonably cute’ and ‘courageous’ wife Blake Lively with sweet throwback photos
Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group
The Buss brothers new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.
Joey and Jesse Buss make post-Lakers move with Padres investment: Sources
After decades with the Lakers, Joey and Jesse Buss are beginning their next chapter in sports: A stake with the San Diego Padres.
Some Lake Chelan businesses ‘haven’t made a dime since the fires’
Much of Washington is on fire, and businesses serving the region around Lake Chelan, a tourist destination, are watching their revenue wither.
Canadians balk at the idea of Trump renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
As the president proposed the idea of renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," America’s northern neighbors quickly panned the idea.
Washington business owner buys fire engine to defend community from wildfire threat
With wildfires raging across Washington and smoke forcing the closure of a popular lake for the first time in history, one local business owner has taken wildfire defense into his own hands — by buying a used fire engine.
Stuck on science
MOSES LAKE — It was just another Saturday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, with Program Assistant Savannah Betz explaining non-Newtonian physics and the scientific method to a group of grade-school children. “We know that something is solid because we can feel that it’s solid,” Betz said. “We know that something is liquid because it looks like liquid and feels like liquid. And you know that something is a gas because, well, you can’t see it, really. Sometimes you can smell a gas, and you kind of feel it as you wave your arms around. (Oobleck) is called a non-Newtonian fluid because it doesn’t conform to those states of matter.”
Trump targets a Great Lake and a great American in his latest quest for power
Take that, Canada and Camelot.
Scheffler, McIlroy Headline Tour Championship Field At East Lake
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club as the PGA Tour’s top 30 FedEx Cup players compete for a $10 million winner’s prize.
New Yorkers share opinions about Trump's idea to change the name of Lake Ontario
The trade war between the United States and Canada took an unexpected turn Tuesday morning, when President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario.
LeBron James’ $300M business deal has a surprising tie to former Lakers owner Mark Walter
LeBron found a clever way to turn future earnings into serious cash years before he needed it.
Lakers predicted to trade Bronny James to Clippers for $60M former first-rounder in 3-team deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a couple of holes to fill. In this deal, they let go of Bronny James for a paint beast.
Brand New Semester, Brand New Building: The OLOL Interdisciplinary Science Building.
It’s a brand new semester here at LSU, and right behind me is LSU’s brand new building, the Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building. The ribbon-cutting day was last spring semester, on April 17th The building will focus on disciplines such as biological sciences, chemistry, geology and geophysics, mathematics, and more. It...
Kent County Health Dept. lifts no body contact advisory for Wabasis Lake after tests
A no body contact advisory has been lifted for Wabasis Lake in Kent County.
SBART Press Luncheon: Fall Sports Teams Make First Impressions
Samuel Boeddeker and Blake Saunders are the SBART Athletes of the week.
‘Devastating’: Supporters speak out as Lake Lure business faces eviction
As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue in western North Carolina, questions loom over the future of a beloved Lake Lure business facing potential eviction from town-owned property.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario amid dispute with Canada
Canada and the United States share one of the world’s largest trading relationships, with deeply integrated supply chains.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario amid dispute with Canada
Canada and the United States share one of the world’s largest trading relationships, with deeply integrated supply chains.
Lakers Kuminga Deal Shifts Hawks Trade Power
The Lakers' push for Jonathan Kuminga just got real. Sports Illustrated reports a new trade piece is on the table. Here is why Atlanta must act now.
In 2007, scientists used NASA satellite measurements to reveal 14 areas of moving water beneath West Antarctica; one hidden lake had drained about 2 cubic kilometres in three years
Antarctica may look like a vast, frozen and unchanging landscape, but deep beneath its thick ice lies a surprisingly active world. In 2007, scientists reported findings based on measurements collected by NASA’s ICESat satellite between 2003 and 2006, revealing major changes in the surface of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and signs of water moving through hidden lakes far below.
Michigan’s Les Cheneaux Islands
These glacial landforms jut into northern Lake Huron, surrounded by sheltered channels and coves frequented by fish and small watercraft.
Guest columnist: Bill appears more political than science-based
Senate Bill 39, initially “An Act Relating to Fishing in Privately Owned Lakes and Ponds,” was passed by the 2026 General Assembly this year. In the last minutes of the […]
Los Angeles Lakers worth 'every bit' of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris
The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."
Legal wrangling over $12.5B Lakers sale shows how family trusts don’t guarantee a business stays in the family
Investors want to buy the basketball team for a record sum.
Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River cuts
The state of Nevada on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, seeking to block the Colorado River management plan. On Friday, Burgum released a “record of decision” that would reduce water allocations to California, Nevada and Arizona, the Lower Basin states of the Colorado River. The record of […]
Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards Winners
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-The Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards are presented by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Points are awarded to a school based on its finish in FHSAA State Series competition in each sport in the classification in which it has been assigned to compete. The results are in, and the points have been totaled for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to Winter Park (7A), St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (6A), Ponte Vedra (5A), Bishop Moore (Orlando) (4A), Bolles (Jacksonville) (3A), Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens) (2A), Victory Christian (Lakeland) (1A), and Williston (1R) for being overall classifications winners!
Want to buy a sports team? You better hurry, and bring a ton of cash
The Los Angeles Lakers, the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, a chunk of the New York Yankees. Teams are turning over at a rapid pace, driving the values to stratospheric heights.
Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the back of left-hander Blake Snell’s scoreless start. Snell kept the Pirates off the board for six innings, but didn’t sound too pleased with how his start went.“I just got to be better,” Snell told Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA. “I need […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $165M rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic in mega deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for some more players to add. In this potential deal, they land someone with NBA Finals experience that will bolster the center room.
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
‘Running is so much more than the performance’: Hall discusses memoir, career in Santa Rosa visit
Long before Sara Hall was running marathons on the world stage, she was a Santa Rosa kid exploring the trails around Spring Lake and Trione-Annadel State Park.
Cook County fall sports season begins with volleyball, cross-country competition
The Cook County High School fall sports season gets underway next week as the volleyball and cross-country teams begin competition on the road. The boys cross-country team will compete in its first meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Chub Lake Cross Country Course. The meet will feature 10 other teams from across the...
Mark Walter’s sports empire offers a glimpse of the money machine behind private credit—and the plumbing keeping it together
Where did the money come from for Walter to buy the Dodgers, Lakers and Chelsea FC? And what does it have to do with insurance?
Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, August 23 vs. Pirates
The Dodgers finish things off with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. Blake Snell makes his third start since returning from the injured list, having pitched six strong innings in each of his first two times out. Sunday game info
Lakers' Luka Doncic's chemistry with Jaden Hardy is Bronny James' worst nightmare come true
The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out their roster and rotations for the upcoming season. It seems Bronny James could already be doomed.
Yankees Pitching Coach Comments on Max Fried Update
Yankees' pitcher Max Fried threw a bullpen session for the first time since hitting the 15-day injured list. Sparking a comment from pitching coach Matt Blake.
Player status report, presented by Orlando Health: Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake
Here is the Player Status Report, presented by Orlando Health, for Saturday's home match vs vs Real Salt Lake
Why do private equity firms take interest in buying pro sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.
‘Parent Trap’ star compares Margot Robbie’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ outfit to Meredith Blake
‘Parent Trap’ star Elaine Hendrix compared Margot Robbie’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ outfit to her own look as Meredith Blake in the Lindsay Lohan-starring comedy: ‘This looks familiar,’ Hendrix wrote.
Thurston County health officials issue warning after swimmer’s itch reported at Clear Lake
Swimmers at Clear Lake are being urged to take precautions after multiple people reported symptoms consistent with swimmer’s itch, Thurston County Public Health
As LA's star-studded rotation nears full-health, Sasaki shows why he belongs
DENVER -- Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki doesn’t draw a lot of fanfare, not with the likes of Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal in the starting rotation.
LeBron James leaving Los Angeles looks even better now
This NBA offseason has been arguably the most chaotic of all time. Massive trades have occurred, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat and Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. No news was bigger than LeBron James leaving the Lakers, and…
Why Don't Insects Live in the Ocean? Scientists Just Ruled Out One Possible Explanation Thanks to Deep-Diving Fly Larvae
Researchers thought that insects might not live there because their respiratory systems would implode from water pressure. But certain fly larvae in East Africa make daily trips toward the bottom of Lake Malawi with the help of strong air sacs that contain a stretchy protein
No body contact advisory issued for Wabasis Lake and Myers Lake after E. coli tests
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) issued a no body contact advisory Wednesday for two lakes.
Lakers sale leaves Rob Pelinka's job 'very much in question'
The status of Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is a situation to monitor as the team's sale continues to be a hot-button topic.
Should Lakers fans be optimistic about the new ownership?
Will the new ownership of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner breed success for the Lakers?
Orlando Health holds hiring event Saturday for new Lakeland Highlands Hospital
Registered nurses and allied health pros can attend Orlando Health's upcoming hiring event on Aug. 22 at Polk State College.
New York Comic Con 2026 confirms movie and TV panels (exclusive)
New York Comic Con 2026 panels confirmed for Marvel TV, ‘American Horror Story,’ ‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Yaga,’ and more. Get the details.
What next for Mark Walter, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Lakers?
This week's sports-business newsletter from The Athletic, featuring discussion of the Dodgers, Lakers, Liverpool, Jayden Daniels and more.
Report: Lakers continue usual business despite sale, Buss family dispute
Sources said that L.A. Lakers were business as usual Monday despite the looming team sale to the Iger/Kushner group and the Buss family dispute.
Odyssey Entertainment Launches Originals Division for Creators
Nashville-based Odyssey Entertainment has launched an original content division designed to work with creatives on properties that they will own.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk 's killing pointed Tuesday to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Longtime NJ sports announcer's dream comes true at Phillies game
73-year-old sports announcer Lewis Kalb is known as a legend in Medford Lakes. Thanks to a viral Phillies radio clip, the world is getting to know him.
Lightspeed Launches AI Command Center™
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed, the leading provider of dealership management software for the powersports, marine...
A Freshwater Giant Living in the Great Lakes May Be Older than the United States
Decades of tagging data suggest lake sturgeon could live well past 400 years old.
A very normal day in L.A., plus the AP Top 25
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Watch your shoelaces today. Coming up: 🫠 Inside the Lakers’ drama 🙃 The Clippers, too 🏈 AP Top 25 takes In 1979, Jerry Buss bought the Lakers. For 46 years, even after Buss died in 2013, the team’s ownership remained relatively stable. To describe the last 14 months as “chaos” feels light, at this point. Let’s just do a quick timeline recap, punctuated by yesterday’s wild updates: June 2025: The Buss family...
Jeanie Buss Refutes That Lakers Stake is Being Sold
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is reportedly fighting her family's decision to sell their stake in the team. The post Jeanie Buss Refutes That Lakers Stake is Being Sold appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Buss family clashes over report of Lakers sale
Family drama is swirling around the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.