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Lost my job while living abroad: Unique challenges, struggles
I lost my job while living in Germany as a Canadian. Navigating unemployment abroad was difficult, but I've created a rhythm and routine for myself.
Eight Bulldog Greats Set For M-Club Sports Hall Of Fame Induction
Eight more Mississippi State greats are set to be inducted into the M-Club Sports Hall of Fame later this year.
North Star Health Alliance secures $60M loan from state following bankruptcy
Leaders say this is due to financial pressure caused by increased costs, workforce constraints and other challenges.
Temperament questions have dogged Katie Porter, but not her rivals
Former Rep. Katie Porter has been dogged by questions about her temperament, even as her male challengers have made televised outbursts and tangled with reporters.
Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians’ stripes from their photos
Guess the Party challenges players to pin candidates’ politics to their appearances, with guess rates varying wildly
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.
Wausau-based marine science program introduces kids to Clara the Whale
A Wausau-based marine science program introduced over 10,000 Wisconsin children to a 56-foot inflatable whale so far this year.
Technical college students pitch new business ideas in Stevens Point
Wisconsin technical college students pitched business ideas at the New Ideas Pitch Challenge in Stevens Point, gaining real-world experience.
How AI is transforming entertainment
AI is reshaping Hollywood, from scriptwriting to acting, with generative AI models creating new opportunities and challenges for the entertainment industry.
How a charity basketball game became a flashpoint in Louisiana’s tense redistricting fight
Democrats have few tools to halt Republican moves on redistricting, but they are making clear their displeasure at potentially losing majority-Black districts.
New Leon Mode Released for Resident Evil Requiem, Rather Than The Mercenaries Offering That Fans Were Expecting
Capcom has launched a new roguelike minigame for Resident Evil Requiem featuring fresh challenges for Leon S. Kennedy, rather than the series' usual Mercenaries mode that many fans were expecting.
Peoria entertainment company hopes to offer signature cocktails at shows
“We'd like to do some cocktails because that would be really fun to have signature cocktails for each show.\
Dragon Quest And Three Other Titles Inducted Into Video Game Hall Of Fame
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BOE, UNESCO introduce Asia-Pacific Science Club Network & 2026 Science Challenge
/PRNewswire/ -- On April 29, BOE joined forces with UNESCO to launch the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Science Club Network & 2026 Science Challenge at BOE Technology...
Communication, collaboration essential to the future of US public health, leaders say
The future of U.S. public health will require stronger partnerships, clearer messaging and more public involvement. That was the consensus of leaders who shared their insights this month during a discussion on challenges facing the field.
After health scare, ASU men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett finally introduced
After announcing the hiring of Randy Bennett nearly a month and a half ago, ASU officially introduced its new men’s basketball coach.
UCLA team awarded $5 million DARPA contract to develop AI for math advancement
Fields medalist Terence Tao is part of Team ALPHA, which aims to unlock progress in physics, cryptography and other challenging fields.
Anaheim entertainment district overhaul announces epic new foodhall with dozens of kitchens and bars
Fewer than half of US states adequately prepared for health emergency ahead of World Cup: Report
Fewer than half of U.S. states are sufficiently prepared for a health emergency, according to new research released on Thursday. Only 20 states scored “high” on the annual report from Trust for Am…
Seton Hall Program Helps Clifton Students Explore Health Careers
Through hands-on learning and mentorship, ACE Health helped one Clifton High senior pursue her goal of becoming a nursing student.
Simpler is better when it comes to saving lives
Teen, young adult suicides fall from long upward trend after national crisis hotline shifts to three digits.
Stonington Opera House: A center for island culture and entertainment
STONINGTON—If you were standing at the site of the Opera House in the late 1800s, you were one of 5,000 residents of this town. And if you were looking for entertainment after a long day in the quarry, the Opera House was your go-to. In 1886, Charles Russ constructed a music and dance hall that
Google's New 24/7 AI Agent Can Make Purchases on Your Behalf
Google is internally working on Remy, a Gemini-powered AI Agent that will have the ability to learn your preferences and take action your behalf. Currently being used and tested by Google...
Tyrese Haliburton says he will be 'full go' for Pacers summer minicamp after 2025 Achilles tear
‘Bit challenging’: Bindi Irwin’s family gives health update after she misses gala
A beloved member of the family was notably absent at the annual Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas over the weekend.
Robert Half wins two Stevie® awards in the 2026 American Business Awards
/PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has earned two Stevie awards in the 24th Annual American Business...
The National Academy of Sciences Elects Two Berkeley Lab Researchers
Two Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientists have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. They are part of a cohort of 120 new members and 25 international members. The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit institution that was established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It recognizes achievement in science by election to membership, and — alongside the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine — provides science, engineering, and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations. The 2026 electees bring the total number of active members to 2,705 with 557 international members. Gary Karpen is a biologist senior faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Biological Systems and Engineering Division and a Professor of Cell and Developmental Physiology in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. Karpen studies how the structure, organization, and maintenance of genetic material impact inheritance and cell function. His lab focuses on chromatin — a packaged form of DNA strands wrapped around proteins that comprises our chromosomes — with a particular emphasis on centromeres, rarely expressed sequences called heterochromatin, DNA repair, and regulatory RNAs. His research reveals insights into fundamental aspects of nuclear organization and genome regulation that are shared across the tree of life, broadening our understanding of cancer and other diseases, birth defects, and aging. Kam-Biu Luk is a Professor Emeritus of physics at UC Berkeley and a retired senior faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Physics Division. He is an experimental particle physicist whose research has focused on neutrinos: nearly massless, electrically neutral elementary particles that can pass through matter virtually undetected. Neutrinos are created during radioactive decay processes, including the fusion process occurring in stars and the fission process that powers nuclear reactors. Luk initiated and co-led the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment, a project based in China with more than 200 international collaborators. In 2012, the Daya Bay experiment discovered a new form of a phenomenon called “neutrino oscillation” in which neutrinos change from one type to another. For this discovery, Luk and his collaborator Yifan Wang received the 2014 American Physical Society Division of Particles and Fields W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for outstanding work in experimental particle physics, and he was also the co-recipient of the 2016 Breakthrough Prize. Luk is currently participating in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, which will investigate any potential difference in behavior between neutrinos and antineutrinos that may shed light on the evolution of the universe, especially why antimatter is absent in the present universe. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame winners announced
Get the full list of winners for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame.
Recognizing excellence in global health: Student Research Showcase winners
The 2026 Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase, held in partnership with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, brought together an interdisciplinary community of students, researchers, and faculty committed to addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.
Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health and Wellness Influencers?
Half of U.S. adults under 50 say they get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. About 4 in 10 of these influencers describe themselves as health care professionals; coaches and entrepreneurs are almost as common.
Who Are You Getting Your Health Advice From Online?
Half of U.S. adults under 50 now get wellness advice from influencers. A new report examines their qualifications.
Congress must secure the future of college sports
The NCAA is working to modernize college sports with new financial benefits, healthcare, and scholarship support for student-athletes, but is facing challenges from lawsuits and potential employmen…
‘People should be talking about it’: moves to curtail vaccine information obscures important science, doctors say
Quashed studies, halted publications and canceled research threaten damage to public health, critics say
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.
What California’s Next Governor Needs to Know about Health Care
Rising costs, an aging population, and the specter of major federal funding cuts are among the challenges the next governor will face.
The GOP’s enthusiasm problem
Republicans would have turnout challenges in the 2026 midterm elections regardless of how President Donald Trump was doing. After all, his base has proven they largely only come out in droves when his name is on the ballot.
China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’
China's top diplomat says ties with the U.S. remain generally stable despite many challenges | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’
China's top diplomat says ties with the U.S. remain generally stable despite many challenges | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate
Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.
Ensuring Fair Play
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
AI meets accessibility in this year’s Swift Student Challenge
Meet four Swift Student Challenge winners who are creating innovative apps that leverage AI and focus on accessibility.
Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told
31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors
People once risked everything just to keep their hats on
Centuries ago in England, hats weren’t just accessories—they were statements of power and rebellion. Refusing to remove a hat could challenge authority, even in courtrooms and before kings. People valued their hats so deeply that robbery victims sometimes begged to keep them over money. In a world where going bareheaded signaled poverty or madness, hats shaped identity, respect, and even family discipline.
Scientists accidentally discover DNA that breaks the rules of life
A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in a microscopic pond organism. Instead of following the near-universal “rules” of life, this newly identified protist rewrites how genes signal their end. This unexpected discovery challenges long-held assumptions about how genetic translation works and hints that nature may be far more flexible—and mysterious—than scientists realized.
World Patient Safety Day 2025 Webinar on Goal 4: Prevent health care-associated infections
Webinar Series on the World Patient Safety Day GoalsSafe care for every newborn and every childPatient safety for newborns and children remains a critical global health priority. Children are particularly vulnerable to preventable harm due to developmental factors, dependency on caregivers, complex medication dosing requirements, diagnostic uncertainty, and increased susceptibility to health care-associated infections.Ensuring safe care for every newborn and every child is therefore essential to improving health outcomes and strengthening quality of care across health systems.The World Patient Safety Day 2025 campaign, under the theme:“Safe care for every newborn and every child: Patient safety from the start!”emphasizes the importance of embedding patient safety principles early in life and across the continuum of maternal, newborn and child health services.The campaign identifies five priority goals, calling for coordinated action by governments, health professionals, professional associations, civil society, and families globally.Webinar 4: “Prevent health care-associated infections”Thursday 7 May 2026, 14.00–15.30 CESTJoin this five-part webinar series on the Patient Safety Goals for safe care for every newborn and every child, featuring global experts and practitioners discussing real-world implementation, challenges, and solutions to reduce avoidable harm.The webinar will address the following topics:• Why infection prevention and control is essential for safe newborn and childcare• How Goal 4 can be implemented in practice at the point of care• What health care workers, leaders, managers, and policymakers can do to Prevent healthcare-associated infections.Registration linkDownload the flyer
Abortion reemerges as election issue amid challenges to mifepristone
On Friday, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked a federal appeals court ruling that would have prevented the abortion pill mifepristone from being mailed.
Iowa mother and CEO shares challenges of finding mental health care for her daughter
Amanda Wanke, CEO of DART, shares her family's journey through her daughter's mental health challenges during mental health awareness month, aiming to support other families facing similar struggles.
ASU's Randy Bennett 'feeling great,' ready for Big 12 challenge
Arizona State head basketball coach Randy Bennett's early stages in his new role weren't what he drew up.
Harvey Shifrin jumps into HD 72 contest, setting up Democratic Primary against Luther Wilkins
The Democratic nominee would challenge either incumbent Lakewood Ranch Republican Rep. Bill Connerly or John Phillips III.
Trump-Backed Wins Redraw Indiana’s Political Landscape
Primary victories signal growing influence in state-level races and future policy debates.
A Legacy of Care: How Pathways Behavioral Health Grew with West Tennessee
We're trusted with the health and wellbeing of more than half a million people living across 9,000 square miles of West Tennessee.
Randy Moss Has Some Thoughts on Kyler Murray
Hall of Famer Randy Moss stays up to speed on all things Minnesota Vikings, the team that drafted him in […]
Sabres Have Big Challenge With Canadiens' Red-Hot Goalie
The Sabres will need to solve Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes in the second round.
Horsford Takes "Congressman on the Job" to the Kitchen, Spotlighting Small Business Crisis
NORTH LAS VEGAS- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) continued his “Congressman on the Job” series, a district-wide initiative where he steps directly into Nevada workplaces to experience firsthand the challenges facing workers, small businesses, and families across the Fourth District.
Gen Z Cancels Streaming Subs for One Show, Don't Buy Full-Price Games
A study has found that more than half of Gen Z cancels and renews streaming subscriptions based on the availability of one TV series or film.
BioShock, game prices, GTA, the disappearing NFL deal and more: An interview with Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick
In 20 years of covering the video game beat, I’d probably not spoken more than 20 words with Take Two chairman Strauss Zelnick, who’s been running the company behind NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto, BioShock and Red Dead Redemption for, you guessed it, nearly 20 years. Last week, though, ahead of a panel I was hosting at the iicon event in Las Vegas, I had about 20 minutes to interview Zelnick. I could ask one question for each year, I joked, as we settled into our seats on opposite sides of a conference table. Take Two’s longtime head of corporate communications, Alan Lewis, was seated at Zelnick’s side. I didn’t quite conduct our chat that way, but we wound up going through a lot, including… The state of BioShock The ramifications of the rising costs of game development The fate of Take Two’s recent multi-game deal with the NFL Some hints about Take Two’s mobile plans Whether Zelnick’s answer to me about Civ VII was a good one The do’s and don’t’s of NBA 2K microtransactions Take Two’s take on the Switch 2 Oh, and GTA VI (Spoiler: if Zelnick had spilled the beans on the price of the game or a release date for a PC version or whether there will be a polka radio station, that would have been this article’s headline). Before all of that, I would learn what it’s like to interview Strauss Zelnick, who is confident, calm and focused on delivering precise answers. To wit, I thought I’d start our chat with something fun, a bit insidery but maybe safe for him to share. The team at Take Two’s Rockstar label delays their games a lot, I noted. Of course, those delays, however painful, tend to be worth it. So, I was wondering how Zelnick finds out about them. Take the most recent postponement back in November 2025, when Rockstar said that GTA VI would not hit its May 26, 2026 release date (just 20 days from now!) and would instead come out on November 19, 2026. Was that news delivered via a call? An email? How does it work? “I work super closely with my team,” Zelnick said. “It's a very thin team at Take Two. The entire senior management team is six executives who sit in one hallway and share two assistants. And then, basically, there are two people who head up each of our labels.” They meet weekly to discuss their business, he said. So no one emails him about a delay? Nothing like that? Zelnick craned his neck to look at my left hand. He asked if I was married. I am, I said. “Does your partner email you to give you information?” he asked. Fair enough. I didn’t get the sense Zelnick was going to read me the minutes of the management meeting where the GTA VI delay was discussed. Slight pivot, maybe I could get some personality insights about one of the most successful gaming execs of the last 20 years, before getting to my big list of questions about specific Take Two games, franchises and policies. I asked: How do you deal with delay news like that? Go for a run? Meditate? “I tend to default to being very calm,” he said. “I’m not a person who freaks out easily.” He noted that he has a daughter with special needs due to an illness, and he shared that that situation had gotten him worked up. It was a personal, family emergency. “But, you know, business is not that,” he said. “I have no trouble distinguishing between, like, a business challenge and an emergency.” He turned to his left to ask Lewis, his colleague of 17 years, a question. “Have you ever seen me freak out?” “Never,” Lewis replied. “You’ve seen me upset,” Zelnick told Lewis. “Have you seen me raise my voice? Maybe how many times? Be honest, because we might as well be.”
New study shows higher rate of mental health challenges among LGBTQ+ youth
Eagles reportedly promote Adam Berry to assistant general manager
Alec Halaby’s replacement.
The WNBA’s 2026 TV distro plan is (almost) perfect. Let’s resolve that ‘almost’
This week's free sports business cheat sheet from The Athletic, name-dropping Met Gala standouts, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Torre and more.
What struggles do Sacramento’s small businesses face? We want to hear from you
The Sacramento Bee is writing a story exploring some of the challenges that small businesses face in the local economy.
Meet the Marshal: Business student marshal, Andrew Harshe
Meet Andrew Harshe, Penn State Scranton's business student marshal, who will lead the group of business grads at the campus' 58th commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Harshe shared insights about his Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
Trump's Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead
Tuesday's election results in Indiana prove President Donald Trump can still punish wayward party members after he endorsed a slate of challengers who defeated almost every one of those lawmakers he wanted to dislodge.
Walking’s impact on mental health; Walk This Way Challenge underway
While the physical benefits of movement-based exercise are well established, its impact on mental health is just as significant.
Trump strikes back: GOP lawmakers who opposed president on redistricting pay price
President Trump scored major victories in Indiana's GOP primary as his endorsed challengers defeated state senators who blocked his redistricting push.
Strengthening Knowledge of Wastewater Surveillance Ethics
Strengthen your knowledge of wastewater surveillance ethics, with firsthand insights on key challenges and considerations from state health agencies and partners.
Cancer treatments can take a toll on body image
The end of cancer treatment doesn't mean the challenges end. Sanford Health helps survivors navigate self-esteem and other concerns.
Baltic health ministers convene in Vilnius for 20th Baltic Policy Dialogue
Milestone anniversary edition focuses on long-term care investment as ageing populations place growing pressure on health and social systems across the region Vilnius, 6 May 2026 — Health ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are meeting in Vilnius today (5-6 May 2026) for the 20th edition of the Baltic Policy Dialogue (BPD), a milestone that marks two decades of structured, evidence-based health policy cooperation across the three Baltic States. Jointly organised by the governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the BPD has since 2004 served as a unique sub-regional platform where senior health decision-makers can candidly exchange experiences, examine comparative evidence, and explore policy options. Founded in the wake of the Baltic EU accession, the BPD series was born from a shared ambition: to open a wider window into health systems across Europe and to build lasting cooperation among countries with common aspirations and shared challenges.
Over half of all Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee hears
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A Progressive Hindu Bloc Emerges in American Politics
New groups are challenging right-wing dominance and organizing around values rather than identity
Small business relief has come, but more is needed, Sen. Marshall says
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall calls attention to tax breaks and reduced regulation; advocates for competition on credit card swipe fees.
Universities Can Bridge the Gap Between Climate Science and City Hall
Op-ed: Community-engaged partnerships between universities, governments and residents can turn academic knowledge into practical urban climate policy.
RFK Jr.’s dangerous crusade against antidepressants
The challenge facing Americans struggling with mental health isn’t overprescription. It’s insurance barriers, plus a stigma Kennedy risks increasing.
Ukraine war challenging the Western obsession with 'perfect' weapons
The West has long focused on making exquisite weapons, but the war is demonstrating that weapons that are adaptable and widely available is key.
Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care
A medical drone program in Missouri aims to speed up delivery of blood and lab samples, as rural patients face growing challenges accessing timely care.
Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".
Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
FDA halts publication of covid, shingles vaccine studies
News of the studies being pulled comes weeks after the CDC decided it wouldn’t publish a report showing last winter’s covid vaccine cut the likelihood of hospitalizations.
Verdict: How Trump-endorsed challengers fared in Indiana Senate primaries
It was the ultimate test of President Donald Trump's endorsement: low-level Indiana state Senate primaries. Here's how those races played out.
7 Indiana state senators face Trump-backed primary challengers after bucking him on redistricting
Trump's intervention has shined a bright national spotlight on what are usually quiet Republican primaries for Indiana state Senate seats.
Icy object beyond Pluto has an atmosphere that shouldn't exist, study suggests
Observations suggest there's a small, icy object with an atmosphere beyond Pluto, challenging assumptions about which bodies can sustain atmospheres.
Satellite Music Hall in Memphis announces first slate of shows
Live Nation's new Memphis concert venue, Satellite Music Hall, aims to reflect the \
UN resolution proposal would hit Iran with sanctions for halting freedom of navigation
The draft resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and Gulf nations and obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press, also demands that Iran “immediately participate in and enable” United Nations efforts to establish a humanitarian corridor in the strait to enable the delivery of vital aid, fertilizer and other goods.
Reservists sue Pentagon over denied transition health care benefits
A class action lawsuit challenges a DoD policy that conditions eligibility for the Transitional Assistance Management Program.
'I was not looking for this': Scientist accidentally finds shortcut to Mars that could slash travel time in half
A new study suggests early asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions, potentially cutting round-trip travel time to under a year.
Data center opposition is 'catching a fire' across North Carolina politics
As North Carolina localities consider data center projects or halt development with moratoriums, their decisions are having political repercussions.
Still Named to Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Still Named to Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
The Cost of AI Is Going Up | AI & Business for May 5
Plus, AI’s drug-discovery challenge, the capital-spending craze and Meta’s borrowing
Seton Hall and TCNJ Partner on Graduate Health Pathways
Seton Hall and TCNJ introduce streamlined pathways into graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training.
Student Startups Take Center Stage at Seton Hall’s 2026 Pirates Pitch
From AI-powered video editing to sustainable refill systems, Seton Hall students pitched innovative startup ideas at the 2026 Pirates Pitch Competition, competing for $16,000 in prizes.
Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
Back-to-back court rulings on abortion pill access are thrusting a contentious political issue back into the spotlight ahead of this year’s midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the second half of President Donald Trump's term.
Pasadena Youth Sports Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Over $242K From Local Athletic Club
PASADENA, Md. — A former treasurer for a Pasadena youth sports organization is accused of stealing more than $242,000 from the program over several years, prompting concern among families and an investigation by Anne Arundel County police. Kelley Ann Haley, 45, of Pasadena, was charged April 28, 2026, on a criminal summons following an investigation […]
Simons scoop up another property along downtown's South Meridian entertainment corridor
The building is on the same block as planned Simon-backed developments for a Ritz-Carlton hotel, Live Nation music venue and Ole Red bar, restaurant and country music hall.
Everything Dolly Parton Has Shared About Her Health Struggles
The country legend had to undergo a series of procedures to address health challenges.
History and Political Science Honors Its Best of 2025-26
The Arkansas Tech University Department of History and Political Science hosted its spring 2026 awards ceremony in the Witherspoon Hall Atrium at the close of the semester. Below are the awards that were bestowed during the departmental ceremony and the names of the students who received those honors. Fay Bullock…
What to watch in Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan
President Donald Trump's campaign to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way moves through Indiana on Tuesday, when seven state senators face Trump-backed primary challengers.
Gloria Townsend Can’t Stand Still
Many professors spend years studying their chosen discipline within a formal academic setting in order to prepare for the challenge of educating others. Gloria Townsend took a less conventional path.
OpenAI Fast-Tracking AI Phone for 2027 Launch, Says Kuo
OpenAI is said to be fast-tracking development of its first "AI agent phone," with the company now aiming to mass produce the device as early as the first half of next year, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Late last month, Kuo revealed OpenAI's work on a smartphone, contradicting earlier reports that the company had no plans to enter the mobile market.
Bose Challenges Sonos with $299 Alexa+ Speaker and $1,099 Soundbar
Bose Corp. announced a trio of products under a new “Lifestyle Collection” that’s intended to meld the company’s audio technologies and innovative engineering with elegant hardware, pitting it against familiar rivals like Sonos Inc. and Apple Inc.
Scientists Found a Surprising State of Matter That's Breaking Dimensional Rules
A new kind of anomalous Hall effect produces transdimensional matter.