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Sandra Bullock reveals why scammers pushed her to join social media
Sandra Bullock is revealing the real reason she finally decided to join social media, and it wasn't just to promote her new movie.
The case for promoting Padres’ Ethan Salas this September
A player promotion for the 2027 season.
J.M. Smucker promotes food science exec
Jeff Varcoe named senior VP of science and technical excellence.
Why 'science-backed' is becoming an important label in wellness
Social media is the go-to place for wellness content today. Influencers promote everything from health tips to supplements and provide education on numerous health issues. Wellness content has even led viewers to seek help or get a diagnosis. However, wellness content is largely riddled with misinformation and conflicting advice. Influencers are encouraged to make
Hot Ticket: From the Big Top to the beach
Double the thrills: Landry’s Select Club members can get twice the amusement for the price of one this weekend during a special promotion at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Governors Promote 'Dignity in Politics'
The new director of the National Governors Association is emphasizing bipartisanship and civility at a time of growing division.
NCAA lands new deal to promote championship events
The NCAA and Playfly Sports have agreed to a deal that will open the door to more marketing opportunities around championship events, including possible NIL deals for student-athletes.
Minor League Recap: LaViolette Breaks Through, Schubart Keeps Rolling
RubberDucks 6, Senators 10 Jace LaViolette is starting to show some life after being promoted to AA. He went 2-5 with a HR and three RBIs tonight. It’s not surprising to see him struggling at a new level. He had a super rought start to the season as well. It wouldn’t surprise me if he […]
Apple pulls AI ‘nudify’ app promoted in Meta ads
Meta ran ads for a now-pulled App Store app that let users create AI-generated pornographic deepfakes of real people, including one featuring a woman resembling a prominent US politician.
Vault Entertainment Ups Preslee Krout To Talent Manager
Vault Entertainment continues its commitment to internal growth with the promotion of Preslee Krout to Talent Manager.
Planned Parenthood endorses Matt Dunlap in Maine 2nd CD race
The Cook Political Report lists the race as “likely Republican,” although House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Maine on Monday as part of a tour to promote Republican candidates across the country.
Delaware North names Seth Rose president of its Patina Group business
Veteran hospitality leader to oversee Delaware North’s premium restaurant and hospitality business BUFFALO, N.Y. (Aug. 18, 2026) – Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, announced today that Seth Rose has been promoted to president of its Patina Group business. In this role, he will lead a nationwide portfolio of premium restaurants and catering […]
Newsom Promotes Affordable Insulin, But California's Generic Label Off To A Slow Start
By Angela Hart and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — At a Walgreens in San Francisco’s bustling Japantown neighborhood, pharmacist Margaret On stocks two boxes of long-acting insulin pens from California’s new prescription drug label, CalRx, emblazoned ...
🚨 Official: Le Mans sign a 2018 World Cup winner!
The last dance?It’s official: Djibril Sidibé is joining Le Mans for two seasons!The 2018 World Cup winner signed with the newly promoted Ligue 1 side this Tuesday morning.After two seasons with Tou...
New Windows 11 build brings redesigned context menu to Insiders
Check out what's included in the new builds 26340.9212 and 28120.2738 (26H1) for the Experimental channel of the Windows 11 Insider Program:
Fenix Entertainment, Maluma Sign Global Partnership For Colombian Star's Upcoming World Tour
Argentinian promoter Fenix Entertainment announced it has inked a global partnership with Maluma to lead the Latin music star’s development and strategy for
Pluto TV Bows 'Double Feature Fridays' Weekly Movie Promotion With 'Entertainment Tonight'
Pluto TV is rolling out a weekly classic movie promotion, “Double Feature Fridays,” with “Entertainment Tonight” beginning Aug 21. The free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) platform will pair a studio classic with a new indie title, streaming 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Each pairing is connected by shared talent, genre, or theme, and introduced through original … Continue reading "Pluto TV Bows ‘Double Feature Fridays’ Weekly Movie Promotion With ‘Entertainment Tonight’"
Woot’s Latest Promo Code Deal Knocks Several Switch 2 Games Down to All-Time Low Prices, but You Only Have a Few Hours Left to Save Big
Save an extra 20% on physical Nintendo Switch 2 games during Woot's flash sale using promo code GAMER20 before the deal expires tonight.
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?
In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
"We Walk Detroit" encourages health, promotes the city
The program in Detroit meets on Sunday mornings to go on walks along the city, promoting health and wellbeing.
Ralph C Wilson Jr Centennial Parks promotes youth sports
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Project Play hosted dozens of sports organizations
Medical business hosts pickleball tournament to promote healthy activity
A pickleball tournament was held this weekend as a way to bring a fun way to exercise the community.
Detroit Tigers Promote Brett Callahan, DFA Trei Cruz
The Tigers have rewarded one of their fastest-rising prospects with his first trip to the major leagues.
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for Aug. 16, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
LSU New Orleans hires ex-NOPD chief; PR vet launches own firm; new staff at education nonprofit
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Honkamp, P.C., of Dubuque, announced the following new hires:
People in Business: FOCUS names; Nitrous Effect appoints; EDC names; West Community promotes
Catch up on local business appointments, hires and promotiions.
Are You Really ‘Maxxing’ Your Health? What to Know About 4 Viral Health Hacks
“Maxxing” trends are growing in popularity on social media, but experts say these health hacks, which promote optimizing nutrition, sleep, and fertility, may be ineffective or even pose health risks.
Bernie-backed California House candidate called DEI a ‘social justice-driven duty,’ embraced activist role
Bernie Sanders-backed California candidate Randy Villegas promoted DEI as a "social justice-driven duty" in his academic writings on community colleges.
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Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
Scientists have uncovered why two seemingly opposite ways of targeting the same brain receptor can both promote weight loss. In mice, activating the GIP receptor in the brainstem reduced appetite, while blocking it in the hypothalamus removed a kind of “brake” on fullness signals. The discovery helps explain why very different obesity drugs can achieve similar results and suggests that carefully combining GIP-targeting treatments with GLP-1 drugs like those related to Wegovy and Ozempic could produce stronger effects.
Super PACs try to game Alaska’s open primary for U.S. Senate by elevating political unknowns
Groups have spent $2 million to promote fringe or perennial candidates. It’s a false-flag strategy to help the major candidates but ranked choice voting blunts its impact.
Live Updates: Luigi Mangione Will Plead Guilty to Federal Charges
Mr. Mangione and his lawyers said that he plans to plead guilty to charges in connection with the 2024 killing of a health insurance executive, Brian Thompson, whose family is also in the courtroom in Manhattan.
Askey hopes Harvey can replicate Truro scoring form
Truro City boss John Askey hopes Tyler Harvey can replicate his promotion-winning goalscoring form of two seasons ago.
Alumni Spotlight: Naya Moser, MSPH '24 | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Alumna Naya Moser is a health promotion & programs manager for the Lung Health Foundation in Toronto.
Flutter Entertainment’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
Flutter Entertainment’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns about profitability despite solid revenue growth. Management pointed to deliberate investments in the U.S. business—especially increased customer promotions and the rollout of an expanded loyalty program—as factors that weighed on near-term earnings. CEO Peter Jackson acknowledged, “We recognize that this weighs on near-term earnings, but we're convinced it's the righ
Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with China
Taipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.
Google Play Has a Secret Pixel 11 Pro Deal
We've talked about the Google Store promos on the Pixel 11 series, as well as Amazon's instant discount, but there's another you should be aware of that is stackable and sizable. Google Play is...
Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental-health start-up
Singer and actor Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say the "Only Murders in the Building" star committed fraud by failing to fulfill duties to build and promote her mental health start-up.
Selena Gomez Accused of Fraud by Mental-Health Startup Investors
Pop star Selena Gomez is being accused of fraud by investors who claim she failed to deliver on promises to leverage her global celebrity and social-media following to promote her mental-health startup, which collapsed last year.
Selena Gomez Accused of Fraud by Mental-Health Startup Investors
Pop star Selena Gomez is being accused of fraud by investors who claim she failed to deliver on promises to leverage her global celebrity and social-media following to promote her mental-health startup, which collapsed last year.
Memphis People in Business for Aug. 13, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Attorneys ‘On the Move’: Latham Adds Partner to Capital Markets Practice; Entertainment Lawyer Joins Dorf Nelson & Zauderer
And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe
Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now live in the United Kingdom and 18 other European countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey. The European launch follows the company's back-to-school promotion rollout in the United States and several other regions and territories last month.
Asia-Pacific parliamentarians urge bolder action for universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI
Parliamentarians representing 16 countries from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded the Ninth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) today, reaffirming their key role in advancing universal health coverage (UHC) amid the risks and opportunities posed by AI and climate change. In adopting the Phnom Penh Communiqué, parliamentarians urged fellow legislators regionwide to strengthen sustainable financing for UHC to widen access to health for all, including the most vulnerable populations; promote responsible governance of AI amid ethical concerns over this fast-evolving technology; and build climate-resilient health systems to anticipate and respond to mounting pressures ranging from rising sea levels in coastal areas to air pollution and other environmental degradation.The National Assembly of Cambodia, with support from Cambodia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted the Forum in Phnom Penh from 11 to 13 August 2026 – the first time the Forum has convened in a Mekong country.Parliamentarians urge action to close gaps in accessIn the Communiqué, parliamentarians recognized that at-risk and marginalized groups are the ones most severely affected by gaps in access to health services. These groups include people living in poverty, women and children, persons with disabilities, older people, migrants, refugees, and those in rural, remote or island communities. The Communiqué urges fellow parliamentarians and policy-makers to advocate for laws and policies that support sustainable financing to protect people from financial hardship, with a focus on primary health care, prevention and equity. "The Communiqué is a call to action. It sets out ambitious, concrete measures that deliver meaningful impact on the ground. We are all accountable for advancing universal health coverage and translating our commitments into tangible results. Cambodia is fully committed to advancing UHC, including the promotion of ‘healthy people, prosperous country’ campaign,” said Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia.His Excellency Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted the need for collaboration beyond the health sector. “Universal health coverage cannot be achieved by the Ministry of Health alone. It requires support, particularly from parliamentarians, across political, legislative, financial, social protection, education, infrastructure, and environmental domains. While each country follows its own path, one factor is universally critical for success: strong governance and leadership. We all believe in this principle, and in our respective political roles, we remain committed to strengthening these key success factors to ensure that no one is left behind.”Promoting responsible AI adoption Parliamentarians acknowledged that, while AI has already demonstrated its ability to improve access to health services and support delivery, careful and ethical governance is necessary to safeguard quality, safety, privacy and public trust. This underscores the importance of parliamentarians in promoting legal and regulatory frameworks addressing liability, records ownership and data governance, while embracing innovation that protects ethical practice.“Without strong governance, safeguards for privacy and data security, sustainable financing, and attention to those most at risk of exclusion, new technologies may widen existing gaps instead of closing them. This is why parliamentarians matter. We pass laws. We approve budgets. We scrutinize government action. We represent communities. We can ask whether health services are reaching rural, remote, ageing, poor, and marginalized populations. We can ask whether innovation is being guided by equity, evidence, and ethics,” said Hon. Man Hee Lee, President of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health.Building climate-resilient health systemsParliamentarians also reiterated that the climate crisis is a direct threat to people’s health and to achieving UHC more broadly, deepening the same gaps in access already faced by at-risk and marginalized communities. They recognized the need for WHO Member States to ensure sufficient national appropriations and oversight, and for parliamentarians to raise awareness in their constituencies and mobilize local action in building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.“Universal health coverage, climate change and AI cannot be addressed in isolation. The same communities struggling to access health services today are often the ones most exposed to climate shocks, and most in need of the opportunities AI can offer if this technology is governed responsibly,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Having served previously in this Forum myself as a parliamentarian from Tonga, I recognize how the Phnom Penh Communiqué reflects the shared resolve of legislators across the Asia-Pacific region: the laws parliamentarians pass and the budgets they approve help ensure this progress reaches the people who need it most.”As the Forum drew to a close, delegates reflected on what they would carry back to their own parliaments and constituencies.“I wish to share three points here worth carrying home from Phnom Penh: we need to invest in primary health care as the foundation of coverage; we need to remove the barriers that keep people from care, whether financial, geographic or social; and we need to build systems that are inclusive by design, protecting those most at risk of being left behind,” added Hon. Ouch Borith, First Vice-President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia.###Notes for editors:The Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) is a platform for parliamentarians to exchange ideas, build political will, strengthen capacity and foster collaboration towards sustainable health action. This was the ninth meeting of the APPFGH, with the theme “Universal Health Coverage in the era of Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence”. Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls on countries to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health services, and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. In the Western Pacific, UHC service coverage index (SDG 3.8.1) rose from 63 in 2000 to 81 in 2023 (figures include Indonesia), and roughly one in four people in the Western Pacific have experienced financial hardship (SDG 3.8.2). Progress towards UHC in the Asia-Pacific region remains uneven, with hundreds of millions of people still lacking access to essential health services or facing financial hardship due to health-related expenses. Strengthening the role of parliaments – through legislation, financing and oversight – is central to closing this gap and accelerating progress towards UHC across the region.Parliamentarians participating in APPFGH in Cambodia this week include: Hon. Pehin Dato Adanan YUSOF, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. Rosmawatty ABDUL MUMIN, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. LORK Kheng, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. YOS Phanita, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOUN Khundy, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. HENG Halim, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOENG Noupheap, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. SENG Nhak, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. LY Sukry, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. NHOEURN Raden, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. Dr Ratu Atonio LALABALAVU, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Vijay NATH, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Man Hee LEE, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Jiho CHA, Republic of Korea; Hon. Jonghun BAEK, Republic of Korea; Hon. Youngsuk SEO, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Phayvanh KEOPASEUTH, Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Hon. Suhaizan Bin KAIAT, Malaysia; Hon. Dr Perpetua KONMAN, Federated States of Micronesia; Hon. Ganmaa DAVAASAMBUU, Mongolia; Hon. Charmaine SCOTTY, Republic of Naoero; Hon. Vincent Ambance KUMURA, Papua New Guinea; Hon. Dr Edwin CRUZADO, Republic of the Philippines; Hon. AUUAPAAU Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola, Samoa; Hon. ASIATA TAVUI Tafu Salevao, Samoa; Hon. Dr Alani Petelo TANGITAU, Tonga; Hon. Paul PAOLO, Republic of Vanuatu; Hon. Franklyn Ezra WILLIAM, Republic of Vanuatu.For more information, contact: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific: wprocom@who.int National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia (International Relations Department): ir.nacambodia@gmail.com
Mamdani promotes budget; spending critiqued by Financial Control Board
The board is made up of the mayor himself, Gov. Kathy Hochul, the city and state comptrollers, and other appointees.
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Victory Promotions worker allegedly stole $90K from business
A longtime employee at Victory Promotions is accused of embezzling nearly $90,000 from the Watertown business.
Mercosur is at risk from US tariffs and politics
Some 35 years ago, at a time of economic and political turmoil in South America, a group of farsighted countries signed the Treaty of Asunción, establishing a common market to promote economic development and social justice through economic integration. Since then, the Southern Common Market, or Mercosur, has increased regional trade and delivered an integrated industrial core that has survived to the benefit of its members, comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Student-led SPARK program promotes health and wellness at Wright State
A team of students are making conversations about wellness more approachable by providing peer support and campus resources to fellow students. Continue reading →
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business faculty promotions
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of nine faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of
The Weekly Bobbins: Will This Season Be The One?
For Bobbins, a number of factors mean this probably won’t be Reading’s year for promotion.
Advancing the science of dietary nitrate with integrated vascular assessment
Standardised beetroot-derived dietary nitrate supports endothelial function, arterial compliance, central haemodynamics and nitric oxide bioavailability, thereby promoting systems-based research in vascular nutrition
As deaths mount at Michigan's women's prison, critics impugn health care
Five women have died at Michigan's women's prison since May, sparking allegations of poor medical care. State officials insist it is adequate.
Hochul, Blakeman campaign in NYC with less than 3 months until Election Day
Hochul spent time on the Lower East Side promoting a food benefits program for kids, and Blakeman was in Flushing, Queens, with business leaders.
Apple Extends 2026 Back to School Promotion Until September 24
Apple today extended its 2026 Back to School Promotion until September 24, which means it will last almost a month longer than planned. The extension is applicable in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and multiple countries in Asia. The Back to School promotion offers a free item or gift card when students or educators purchase an eligible Mac or iPad model, plus an educational discount.
Sports hospitality veteran Don Dierig named chief operating officer of Sportservice
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced the promotion of Don Dierig to chief operating officer of Sportservice, its sports hospitality business. As chief operating officer, Dierig will lead Sportservice’s day-to-day food, beverage and retail operations across the company’s portfolio of sports venues spanning Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the […]
CBS announces Week 1 changes to 2026 NFL broadcast booths
The biggest question CBS Sports had to answer at its media days on Tuesday was asked and answered in under three minutes. After acknowledging the Tony Romo-sized elephant in the room, the network was forced to explain the down-ballot impact on the rest of its broadcast booths, with J.J. Watt being promoted to the lead…
Wingers and defenders needed with tough season ahead
After Saturday's EFL Cup win over Swindon, we asked Cardiff City fans what manager Brian Barry-Murphy's promoted side still needs for the Championship season which kicks off against Wrexham on Monday. Mark: Unless Cardiff bring in at least another three or four players we will be in a dog fight at the wrong end of the table. Dafydd: The Championship looks really tough this year.
Webtoon Entertainment bets on gaming to expand its global IP business
Webtoon Entertainment CFO David Lee says he is optimistic about its business outlook, with the company betting on gaming to expand its global IP business, while leveraging AI to promote human creativity and deepen fan engagement.
Webtoon Entertainment bets on gaming to expand its global IP business
Webtoon Entertainment CFO David Lee says he is optimistic about its business outlook, with the company betting on gaming to expand its global IP business, while leveraging AI to promote human creativity and deepen fan engagement.
Gencom Divides Into Two Business Lines With Leadership Promotions
Real estate investment firm Gencom is reorganizing into two different business lines, with new hires and promotions to match.
Roundup: AI construction jobs / Jalapeño recall / US battery production
BlackRock partnership: BlackRock and its AI Infrastructure Partnership are partnering with North America’s Building Trades Unions to connect upcoming data center and energy projects with skilled construction workers. The agreement aims to address labor shortages while promoting fair wages, job protections and training, amid concerns about AI’s impact on employment and communities affected by large […]
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Scientists discover a hidden switch inside silver nanocatalysts
Silver nanocatalysts have been found to switch where they perform their most important reactions depending on whether a solid oxide cell is making electricity or hydrogen. The discovery could enable smarter catalyst designs that boost clean power generation while making green hydrogen more energy-efficient.
Intel launches Star Wars and Tomb Raider game bundle for Core Ultra 200/300, 14th Gen Core and Arc G3 CPUs
Intel is offering two games with qualifying Core and Arc hardware through September. The promotion covers products ranging from 14th Gen Core to Core Ultra 300 and Arc G3.
2026 College of Science faculty promoted
Twenty-two members of the College of Science faculty at Clemson University have been promoted. Twenty-two members of the College of Science faculty at Clemson University have been promoted
The best and worst places to build a tech career
A new database reveals the best tech jobs for promotions, pay, and stability.
Can This Squad Really Get Promoted? I’m Not Convinced
Reading FC’s starting XI looks good, but surely the bench is just as important?
Matt Maglodi Racing Announces New Small Business Motorsports Sponsorship Program Combining Grassroots Racing With Digital Marketing
Matt Maglodi Racing today announced plans to launch a new grassroots motorsports sponsorship program designed to provide small businesses with affordable digital marketing and promotional exposure while helping amateur and hobbyist racers offset the costs of competition.
Health-care facilities promote ways to protect seniors during dangerous heat waves
Senior Helpers of Central Mississippi promotes ways to keep seniors protected during high temperatures.
Group promoting science urges Kelly to run for president
314 Action Fund has raised its profile this cycle, elevating candidates with STEM backgrounds.
Simmons Foods promotes 2 executives, creates chief commercial officer position
Siloam Springs-based Simmons Foods has promoted Scott Salmon, president of Simmons Pet Food, to the newly created role of chief commercial officer and that Jacob Rogers will succeed him. Salmon...
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for Aug. 9, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
Port NOLA hires new VP to shepherd Violet terminal; arts nonprofit names new board members
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Blue Jays' JoJo Parker: Pushing for promotion
Blue Jays' JoJo Parker: Pushing for promotion
Sports memorabilia, frame shop latest addition to downtown Redding
This week in the Buzz. This husband-and-wife team has opened two businesses downtown. An update on Mount Shasta Brewing in Siskiyou County.
Washington Nationals Expected to Promote 2026 First Round Pick
First round pick and former Texas A&M infielder Chris Hacopian is expected to be promoted this weekend
US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant scheme promoting ‘shared values’
Documents published on US embassy’s website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK
Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debate
Politicians divided over proposal to ban Chinese Unification Promotion Party after ministry says it jeopardises free and democratic constitutional order.
The burnout crisis among cardiac CT specialists is getting worse
Six in 10 cardiovascular imagers report feelings of burnout, and many of them are thinking about leaving the field altogether.
Black Wealth Crawl promotion designed to support independent businesses
Customers are encouraged to shop at participating Black-owned businesses from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, when purchases qualify shoppers for the chance to win $150 gift cards and other raffle prizes.
Celebratory Fanfare Promo Revealed for 2026 Season!
The annual "Celebration Fanfare" promo card has now been revealed for the 2026 season! Like every year, players in Japan who earn at least 30 Championship
Netflix stuck a guy in a billboard to promote a new movie
The stunt is meant to hype “The Last House,” a sci-fi thriller about a family trapped inside their residence with dwindling resources.
Netflix stuck a guy in a billboard to promote a new movie
Thirty feet above Sunset Boulevard, Netflix put a guy inside a billboard made up like a living room to promote the new sci-fi thriller ‘The Last House.’
Vanderbilt Health physical therapist bound for Nationals after winning four medals at Tennessee Senior Olympics
Vanderbilt Health physical therapist Grant Schlisner, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, won four medals in the recent Tennessee Senior Olympics, which qualifies him to compete in the national Senior Olympics, set for July 2027 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Senior Olympians are athletes 50 years or older who compete in regional events for an opportunity to move to state events, and eventually to the Nationals. Schlisner’s medals were in the javelin, discus and softball throw (gold) and shot put (bronze). Schlisner, who is based at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, grew up in the Chattanooga area in a family that valued physical fitness and playing sports, and he says, with considerable understatement, “The whole family is quite athletic.” Grant Schlisner (R) with brother Bret and sister Sue, all of whom won medals in the Tennessee State Senior Olympics. (photo courtesy Grant Schlisner) His brother Bret also competed in the Senior Olympics. So did his sister Sue. (His other sister Tammy did not compete, but, Schlisner said, “We’re still going to work on her.”) And their father, who now lives in South Dakota, competed in that state’s Senior Olympics in the category for athletes aged 84 to 89. Schlisner was a high school athlete in several sports, including stints as a baseball pitcher and a football quarterback. Since he was already playing positions in other sports in which he was throwing things, he was also recruited to the school’s track and field team, which is where he gained experience in the events that were his ticket to the 2027 Nationals. The medals are a reward for the hard work of training and preparation, but Schlisner said the real reward is the fitness that the medals represent. Schlisner competes in one of his medal-winning events, the shot put. (photo courtesy Grant Schlisner) “[Preparing for competition] got me working out to train for these events. I added more extensive weight training to promote injury prevention and building flexibility and strength have made me feel better overall.” He also said that, in addition to the physical rewards, he enjoys the camaraderie of the other athletes and a feeling of accomplishment. “It’s great to be able to have a goal,” he said. “If you aim low, you’ll hit it. This is aiming high. I want to bring home a medal in the Nationals.” His physical therapy patients, especially those who may be discouraged or need a little extra motivation, also benefit from his example. “I can connect with patients and say, ‘I’m 57 with previous injuries, and I’ve been doing these events, and you can get back to your ‘sport’ as well, whether that is chasing grandkids or participating in a competitive activity,’” he said. And being around the other Senior Olympians, especially in the older age groups, is motivating for him, as well. “One competitor was 90 years old,” he said. “She’s not just sitting around. That was super motivating and cool to see. I don’t want to be a lump on the couch at 90.”
Butterfly lilies wing their way to Science
Many animals and plants show left-right differences in how their bodies or organs are arranged, but we still know little about how such asymmetries evolve or how genes control them in natural populations. Mirror-image flowers, in which female and male sex organs are deflected to opposite sides in left- and right-handed forms, provide a notable example of such asymmetry. Here, we studied South African butterfly lilies, where individual plants produce only left- or right-handed flowers. Their mirror-image flowers promote outcrossing by depositing pollen from each floral form onto a specific region of a pollinator’s body that matches the stigma position of the opposite form. This suggests that selection for efficient pollen transfer between forms maintains this natural polymorphism. Our work uncovers a hemizygous supergene that coordinates the left-right orientation of female and male sex organs in mirror-image flowers by linking two independently acting genes for style and stamen handedness in a single, nonrecombining genomic segment. This architecture ensures the coinheritance of a matched pair of organ orientations that is essential for efficient cross-pollination between floral forms. At the developmental level, we show that floral handedness emerges from the interaction between an intrinsic tissue chirality and a gravitropic response that orients the style and median stamen relative to gravity. Together, these findings reveal how a supergene, hormone and microRNA signaling, tissue chirality, and an external physical cue combine to produce and maintain a stable left-right polymorphism in natural plant populations.
Memphis People in Business for Aug. 6, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Does He Have the Most Stressful Job in Sports?
Brian Cashman has presided over four titles and zero losing seasons. Yankees fans want more.
Science|Business summer reads of 2026
As most people in the European research and innovation policy bubble are going on a well-deserved summer break, we have come up with a list of our favourite books, podcasts and essays from the past year that ask deeper questions about science, technology and politics.BooksPasteur’s Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation, by Donald StokesIf you haven’t read Pasteur’s Quadrant yet, now is the time. In the EU and elsewhere, we’re living through a period of dwindling faith that curiosity-driven research automatically leads to economic growth and technological progress. Pasteur’s Quadrant, published in 1997 by the Princeton academic Donald Stokes, is the most influential critique of the standard “linear model” of R&D: the idea that new discoveries made in ivory-tower labs get neatly passed on for commercialisation by start-ups. In reality, Stokes argues, practical applications often inspire more theorical lines of inquiry. Of course, we have long known that things are more complex than the linear model, but even today, it’s still often assumed in Brussels discourse. The book is a useful corrective, and is being used now to argue for new types of scientific institutions. David MatthewsThe Weaponization of Expertise: How Elites Fuel Populism, by Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis PattersonAre society’s problems solvable by technical expertise alone? “If only the benighted would listen,” say Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis Patterson, two professors at Rutgers Law School who got frustrated with how scientists and politicians handled public health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the book, they argue that clichéd mantras about scientific evidence and expertise perpetrated by academics, journalists and politicians have harmed public trust in the very institutions they were trying to defend. Paradoxically, slogans such as “we believe in science,” “follow the science” and “defer to the experts” can fuel mistrust in science, experts and democratic institutions. The authors criticise “condescension” and “technocratic paternalism” in the public discourse and make the case for a more nuanced approach to scientific and expert policy advice that rests on humility, doubt, scepticism and open dialogue. “Most complex social questions in fact revolve around values, not the recitation of unambiguous facts,” they say. Florin ZubascuBreakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan WangIn this book, Dan Wang compares the structural differences between the US and Chinese industrial policies, but raises a very timely question for innovation policy wonks: how can advanced manufacturing know-how contribute to technology-intensive economic growth? Wang says technology has three components: the tools, the blueprints and patents, and the process knowledge. The third component represents the “proficiency gained from practical experience, which isn’t easily communicated and requires years of implementation.” According to Wang, rather than seeing tools and blueprints as the ultimate ends of technological progress, policymakers should see them as milestones in the training of better scientists and manufacturers. Over the past decades, China has amassed “process knowledge” because capital flowed to complex fabrication facilities, while investors in the West have parked their money in capital-light businesses such as digital platforms or chip companies that focus on design. As it turns out, thanks to its oversized focus on manufacturing, China has gained remarkable advantages in the global technology race. Florin ZubascuBaltic: The Future of Europe, by Oliver MoodyWhat can Europe learn from the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea? Alongside the familiar stories about Estonia's digital transformation, the book examines how the region has used technology, resilience, education, governance and long-term thinking to respond to geopolitical, economic and security challenges. Innovation policy wonks might find fresh perspectives on how innovation can strengthen defence, societal resilience and Europe's capacity to adapt in an uncertain world. Whether or not you agree with all of Oliver Moody's conclusions, the book is a useful guide to a region that is increasingly shaping European debates on security, competitiveness and technology. Goda NaujokaityteThe Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf This book chronicles the wild and adventurous life of natural science pioneer Alexander von Humboldt who at some point in the 19th century seems to have been just about the most famous person in the world. Through scientific expeditions to the Andes Mountains and to the depths of Siberia, von Humboldt contributed a host of discoveries and concepts. During his life he met and formed relationships with historical figures as different as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Darwin. He is also claimed to be the person in the world with most things named after him, a list that includes an ocean current, a penguin and a region of the Moon. Still venerated in Germany, with numerous scientific institutions named after him, von Humboldt has slipped out of public consciousness in most of the rest of the world. For anyone not familiar with him, this book does a good job of describing his fascinating life. Ole EllekrogCareless People, by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsYou may have heard this referred to as the book Meta doesn’t want you to read. The 2025 memoir from Sarah Wynn-Williams, former director of global public policy at Meta, then just called Facebook, includes explosive claims about everything from a toxic workplace culture to how the company worked with advertisers to target vulnerable teens, and the lengths it was prepared to go to in order to break into China. It’s a fascinating insight into how and why the tech company gradually shifted its approach to policy, whether in the US, Europe or Asia. Meta has denied the allegations in the book, and last year won an emergency ruling to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting it. In response, the author is now suing her former employer. If that doesn’t make you want to read it. Martin GreenacrePodcastsThe Europeans: Europe’s anti-ElonThis podcast is a great choice for a light-hearted dose of European policy and culture news. Most of it has little to do with research, innovation and technology, but this particular podcast features an interview with Mastadon’s founder Eugen Rochko. He talks about his experience running an open-source, federated, European-made social media platform, and leaving it all behind. The conversation, which starts 14 minutes in, gently encourages us to reflect on what kind of technology we, as Europeans, want to make. Goda NaujokaityteSolarpunk and how we escape dystopiaNew technologies are very often taken from science fiction. Alberto Santos-Dumont, inventor the airship, was inspired as a child by the adventure stories of Jules Verne. OpenAI’s attempt to build a personal assistant with the voice of Scarlett Johansson was lifted from the 2013 film Her, completely ignoring the movie’s cautionary message. So if we want better tech, we need to imagine it first. Unfortunately, the state of current sci-fi is relentlessly dystopian, giving inventors precious few ideas or hope. However, a new genre, Solarpunk, which envisages a technologically advanced but ecologically harmonious future, is now taking off. The actual tech the genre imagines, such as permaculture, renewable energy or community repair workshops, while nice, isn’t all that inspiring or ambitious. But it’s a first step towards rescuing sci-fi from its pessimistic Blade Runner rut. David MatthewsEveryday AbundanceLaunched in June, Everyday Abundance is a podcast that tells the stories of the inventions we now take so for granted that we barely given them a second thought. For example, the washing machine, which liberated women from a lifetime “bent over washtubs and washboards.” Or modern dentistry, which ended the reality that “tooth pain was simply part of human life.” Historians of technology, Virginia Postrel and Charles C Mann are very much on the optimistic end of the spectrum when it comes to the capacity of invention to improve human life. Here, they set out their case: if it wasn’t for progress, you might be hunched over a washtub with toothache rather than reading these words. David Matthews‘We will not know what we lost’: Conservation fallout a year after USAID shutdownSince his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been on a mission to undermine science. He slashed jobs at federal agencies, terminated grants in some research areas, took unprecedented control over university affairs and, within hours of his inauguration, suspended the US Agency for International Development. While its initial focus was to administer health and food aid around the world, it had since expanded to conservation projects. The result? Some of these projects were stopped abruptly. In this Mongabay podcast, environmental reporter Michelle Nijhuis tells the story of the EcoGuard conservation programme in Liberia, whose local patrols had helped protect rainforests, monitor endangered wildlife and track illegal threats. From one day to the next, these were left without salaries. Luckily, she notes, the initiative was able to get emergency funding from international NGOs, but its future remains “incredibly uncertain.” Juliette PortalaEssaysThe Mars Delusion, by Henry WismayerWhy is humankind so fixated on establishing a colony on Mars? asks London-based writer Henry Wismayer. From space evangelists promoting Martian settlement as an insurance policy, to billionaire Jeff Bezos, who said humans should settle on Mars “because it’s cool,” the mission is not running short of advocates. However, in this essay, Wismayer reminds us that some critics expect any future Mars pioneer to end up “irradiated, sick, mad and dead.” Scientists have already looked into the possible effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity, and it’s not pretty: muscle shrinking, bones weakening, changes to the central nervous system and other biological modifications to make us all reconsider the journey. “Some researchers have forecast that the future settler, after generations of evolutionary conditioning, will look less like an Übermensch and more like ET,” Wismayer writes. Juliette Portala
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