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World Cup watch parties fuel Bay Area business surge as Team USA ticket prices skyrocket
World Cup watch parties across the Bay Area are driving major crowds and sales for local businesses, while rising Team USA ticket prices push more fans toward community viewing events.
One common fat may fuel type 2 diabetes while another helps fight it
Not all fats affect your body the same way. Researchers found that palmitic acid, a saturated fat common in many foods, may contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by triggering inflammation, toxic fat buildup, and cellular stress. In contrast, oleic acid—the heart-healthy fat abundant in olive oil—appears to help protect insulin function and may even counter some of the harmful effects of palmitic acid.
4 Common Problems With Inline-6 Engines
Inline-sixes tend to have problems tied to their size and length, higher camshaft flex and torsion, uneven air/fuel distribution, and timing chain problems.
Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup
The sellers' profit margins are really what are up for bid.
The Belfast riots: an anti-migrant ‘pogrom’
Disorder over migrant knife attack shines a light on new era of political violence fuelled by social media
Philadelphia-area STI disparities still fueled by stigma and misinformation, health care leaders say
At a Philadelphia panel on HIV and health equity, experts pointed to gaps in education, funding and access to care.
Ebola's spread fueled by cuts in humanitarian aid | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Chan School's Phuong Pham shares how the shuttering of USAID and other foreign aid cuts have contributed to the current spread of Ebola—and what it might mean for global health security in the future.
Bronco Women’s Sports Programs Gifted $30K from Maddyn Homes Matching Gift Initiative
Bronco Women's Sports Gifted $30K from Maddyn Homes Matching Gift Initiative EmpowHER Play fuels the future of female athletes at Boise State and beyond
AMC Entertainment Stock Advances As Retail Traders Fuel Volatility Following Latest Corporate Equity Capital Raise
AMC Entertainment stock jumps 9.8% on record May attendance, CEO insider buying, and improving U.S. box office — but balance sheet risks remain elevated.
Fox News and Donald Trump's Divorce
For a decade, the network and the president have fueled each other’s rise. As the midterms approach, both are learning who really owns the Republican base.
How sports betting became Colorado’s ticket to funding $140 million in water conservation projects
Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend. Critics say legalized sports betting has come at a cost — fueling an addiction crisis that Colorado is unprepared for.
Sports team values keep climbing as media rights fuel growth
Chris Marangi, Co-CIO at Gabelli Funds, and Mike Ozanian, CNBC Senior Sports Reporter, say sports franchises remain scarce, growing assets supported by media rights, betting and rising fan engagement.
Democratic socialists are on the rise in Trump-era mayoral races
The rise is fueled by a backlash to Trump policies, economic strain and fatigue with the Democratic establishment. A possible win in Washington, D.C., might be next.
Science 'under attack' from fossil fuel interests at UN climate talks
A coalition of some rich nations and the world's most vulnerable have vowed to protect climate science in UN negotiations
Nations allege 'attacks' on science at key climate talks
Crucial negotiations ahead of the COP31 summit have been frustrated by a "small group of fossil fuels interests" attacking the science of climate change behind closed doors, envoys said Wednesday.The ...
A far-right backlash is surging in Latin America as crime fears fuel Bukele-style crackdowns
At the start of this decade, Latin America leaned left as progressive politicians gained power amid public outrage over inequities worsened by the pandemic
Merchants of Doubt and the attacks on Extreme Event Attribution science
Last week, I attended a meeting at Columbia University on attribution science and climate law, hosted by the Sabin Center. It was a fantastic event, bringing together scientists and legal experts working at the intersection of extreme event attribution and climate law. Subscribe For those unfamiliar with it, extreme event attribution attempts to quantify the contribution of climate change to an extreme event. For example, several groups analyzed the impact of climate change on Hurricane Harvey’s enormous rainfall totals over Houston, Texas and they found that climate change increased rainfall by 15 to 38%. One thing that came up again and again was how terrified fossil-fuel interests are of extreme event attribution science. They are acutely aware that this research could land them in court. And losing those cases would leave them legally liable for billions of dollars in climate damages. Because the legal stakes are so high, the blowback has turned ugly. I spoke with several scientists at the meeting who are facing ongoing harassment over their work. This blowback is a coordinated campaign to make the entire field look suspect. The goal is to create the impression that attribution science is too uncertain, too political, or too conflicted to be useful in court or in public policy. The strategy is not based on actual science or evidence of misconduct, but on the generation of doubt. The new Merchants of Doubt We’ve seen this before. In fact, not that long ago: We only have to go back a year to the Department of Energy (DOE) Climate Working Group (CWG) report to see an example of using doubt as the tool to push back against well-established science. This strategy is laid out in an email from a member of the CWG, Dr. Roy Spencer, that was released during litigation over the Climate Working Group process. The key quote is: About all I can hope is that what we write will provide sufficient “reasonable scientific doubt” regarding the science claims in the 2009 TSD [technical support document], based upon almost 2 decades of new science, to call into question the original reasoning for the EPA Administrator’s decision that CO2 presents a threat to human health and welfare. This statement is strong evidence that at least some members of the committee were working to support a particular policy outcome: revoking the Endangerment Finding. The email also explains how they planned to do it: by attempting to generate “reasonable doubt”. This is going to be hard, Spencer implies. Despite falsely claiming that “2 decades of new science” weakens the case, Spencer explicitly acknowledges that the actual peer-reviewed science of climate change overwhelmingly rejects his position: But if the science argument is decided upon by a vote, or by the number of published citations, we lose the science argument. We can go back even further: This CWG email shares unmistakable DNA with the infamous 1969 tobacco memo that declared: “Doubt is our product, since it is the best means of competing with the ‘body of fact’ that exists in the mind of the general public. It is also the means of establishing a controversy.” The tobacco memo also acknowledges the limit of this strategy: Like the CWG, they knew the science was not on their side. Share The new new Merchants of Doubt The people attacking the IPCC chapter on extreme event attribution are the newest iteration of the Merchants of Doubt. Their goal, like all Merchants before them, is to introduce doubt into the process. Because the report is not even out yet, they cannot attack its conclusions. So they are attacking the authors instead. Here is a press release from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee: In the letter, the Chairmen express concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving members of the Attribution Committee, stating that “publicly available information suggests a troubling pattern” in which committee members are affiliated with nonprofits that support climate accountability lawsuits, “raising the appearance of impropriety and member bias.” To be clear, this is just innuendo. There is no actual evidence of bias. And given the robust process that these reports go through, including multiple lines of peer review, it seems very unlikely that significant bias can survive into the report. When the report comes out, critics will have the opportunity to make legitimate criticisms of the report — if any exist. If none do, however, they’ll still make criticisms, but they’ll be bogus, simply designed to generate doubt. We’ll see. A note to the press: Fix your frame To any journalists reading this: The public debate over extreme event attribution science is not going away. The science is simply too dangerous to fossil-fuel interests for them to stop fighting it. You very well might be assigned to write an article about this area of research in the future. When you do, do not automatically adopt the framing that climate misinformers want you to use. They want you to frame the story around questions like: Are climate scientists trying to put their thumb on the scale to achieve a predetermined, politically motivated result? Are climate scientists improperly letting their politics invade the science of the IPCC? That frame is a trap. Instead, you need to view this through the historical lens of the Merchants of Doubt. How does the ecosystem of doubt operate? Who funds it? What methods do they use to misrepresent science and slime researchers? What scientific results are they trying to keep people from understanding are legitimate? Ultimately, you instead need to focus your article on the generation of doubt as a way to maintain the fossil fuel industry’s social and legal license to keep burning oil, gas, and coal. If you treat the misinformers’ frame as a legitimate, good-faith scientific critique, you are helping them produce doubt. Don’t do it. Don’t be a Merchant of Doubt. Thanks for reading The Climate Brink! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. Subscribe other stuff The Staying Curious Substack has an interesting post about the different flavors of climate sensitivity. This is crucial information if you want to understand how scientists think about how much warming the Earth will experience. I’d be grateful if you could hit the like button ❤️ below! It helps more people discover these ideas and lets me know what’s connecting with readers.
Economic Check-In: How rising fuel costs, tariffs are impacting American Science & Surplus
American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed last year. Now under employee ownership, the store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.
Financing, regulatory concerns stall SunGas’ Louisiana biofuels ambitions
SunGas Renewables has halted development of its Beaver Lake Biofuels Project near Alexandria, ending plans for a major renewable fuels facility that would have converted sustainably sourced wood fiber into low-carbon methanol, 10/12 Industry Report reports. The project was expected to produce more than half a million metric tons of methanol annually while capturing and […]
Highest possible ambition: science-aligned fossil fuel phase-out…
This brief presents some timelines on what transitioning away from fossil fuels could look like at both the global and national level, building on the Highest Possible Ambition scenario released last year by Climate Analytics and PIK. Focusing on fossil fuel demand, this brief provides data on the…
90% of Global Businesses Expect to Electrify Operations by 2035
Global business leaders overwhelmingly expect to electrify their operations by 2035, citing energy security, competitiveness, and growing concerns about fossil fuel supply disruptions.
InStride Health lands $30M series C to expand pediatric mental health services
InStride Health, a provider of specialty mental healthcare to children, teens and young adults, landed $30 million in series C funding to fuel its growth as it expands to new markets and broadens i | InStride Health, a provider of specialty mental healthcare to children, teens and young adults, landed $30 million in series C funding to fuel its growth as it expands to new markets and broadens its network of payer partners.
Amid confusion over Pfizer's emergency penicillin program, newborn is diagnosed with preventable syphilis
Congenital syphilis should be preventable. An Arizona case shows how drug shortages and procedural hurdles are fueling a growing public health crisis.
NFL Analyst Makes Prediction for Bucs' Season
Former Super Bowl champion Logan Ryan envisions a dominant NFC South run for Tampa Bay, forecasting a double-digit win season fueled by Todd Bowles’ sophisticated defensive schemes.
Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe
Distrust in health care during infectious disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences. Here’s what we can do about it.
‘Disclosure Day’: The truth is out there
Solid acting fuels this impressive sci-fi chiller
Cal Fire expands aerial fleet amid jetfuel concerns
Cal Fire is enhancing its firefighting capabilities with new aircraft and increased staffing as it prepares for another challenging fire season in California, even as the state faces budget issues and uncertainty around fuel this summer.
Trump's rural support slips as fuel and food prices climb, poll shows
Rural disapproval of Trump rises, driven by concerns over cost of living and economy.
I deleted most Android Auto apps, but only 6 earned a permanent spot on my dashboard
I can't drive without these apps
Scientists crack a decades-old CO2 problem and triple fuel production
A new catalyst design could significantly improve the conversion of CO2 into methanol, an important fuel and chemical feedstock. Researchers separated key reaction steps across different catalyst sites, avoiding a long-standing trade-off between speed and efficiency. The result was about three times more methanol production than standard commercial catalysts.
Continuity could fuel another dominant Broncos defense
The Broncos defense isn’t starting over. That consistency and continuity could be key to another standout season.
'The Office' star blasts political 'hypocrisy,' explains why sitcom couldn't be made today
Rainn Wilson says cancel culture means you couldn't make The Office today, calls out partisan hypocrisy on both sides for fueling divisions.
3 Dietitians Share What to Eat Before Every Type of Workout
Learn what to eat before strength training, running, HIIT, and yoga, plus expert tips on when to fuel for better performance.
Gas price solutions from around the world
While other countries have embraced renewable energy, President Donald Trump has doubled down on fossil fuels
Champion Pizza founder sees Knicks-fueled business boom
Champion Pizza founder Hakki Akdeniz says sales at his New York City restaurants have doubled on Knicks game days, driven by excitement surrounding the team's playoff run on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Ugly scenes in Belfast expose a broken politics
Letters: Readers respond to nights of rioting in the city fuelled by anti-migrant rhetoric
Science Says This Is The Absolute Best Time To Have A Snack
A snack can help provide your body with the fuel it needs to get through the day with energy, but according to science it matters what time you eat it.
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuel
Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that essentially regulates itself, eliminating the need for batteries used in many current designs. The key innovation is an electrolyzer that automatically adapts to changing sunlight by altering its electrical properties as it heats up. This keeps solar fuel production more stable while reducing cost and complexity.
Inside the war to sideline stronger climate science, before it’s used in court
An emerging field of research that can measure how much climate change has worsened individual disasters is under attack by friends of the fossil fuel industry. Billions of dollars are at stake.
Poll: Voter cynicism remains a potent threat to incumbents across the globe
New research from London-based Public First suggests many of the grievances that fueled the widespread anti-incumbent backlash in 2024 remain entrenched.
WHO urges targeted action to strengthen emergency workforce capacities for shared health risks across the Asia-Pacific region
At a time when the world is more interconnected than ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is disseminating a comprehensive regional analysis of shared health risks across Asia and the Pacific, urging Member States to invest in enhancing workforce capacities regionwide to mitigate these risks and ensure health systems are better prepared to anticipate, tackle and withstand a range of crises and shocks. Over 100 delegates from 49 countries and areas in the Asia-Pacific region reviewed results from the regional risk analysis during the WHO-led Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework (APHSAF) Stakeholders Meeting in Malaysia. Synthesizing insights from 21 strategic risk assessments and more than 800 multisectoral experts, the regional analysis highlighted an urgent imperative: countries must proactively invest in emergency workforce preparedness to navigate a landscape where climate hazards, disease outbreaks and geophysical events increasingly overlap. These complex converging crises create devastating, compounding impacts on health systems and communities – reiterating the need for investing in a fit-for-purpose regional health workforce and multisectoral action.Key findings: an evolving risk landscape More than half of the participating countries ranked flooding, cyclones, dengue and pandemic-potential respiratory pathogens as being of high or very high risk, while antimicrobial resistance, landslides and gastroenteritis remain widespread concerns as well. “Given that 51% – over half – of these assessed hazards are deeply interconnected, isolated health interventions are no longer sufficient,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Extreme weather events like cyclones and floods directly trigger subsequent disease outbreaks, while environmental degradation – driven by sea-level rise, coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion – fuels health risks across the Pacific. Mitigating these cascading risks requires unified, cross-sectoral action linking environmental, agricultural and public health policies to build true regional resilience.” Priority recommendations for action To address critical vulnerabilities, WHO calls on Member States in the Asia-Pacific region to urgently prioritize the following strategic actions: Bridge workforce capacity gaps. Embed and standardize emergency preparedness within academia to promote regional workforce interoperability. Foster multisectoral coordination. Address ad-hoc taskforce responses and fragmented surge support through formalized contingency plans and standard operating procedures that are frequently updated and tested. Secure sustainable financing for emergencies. Overcome systemic barriers to access dedicated funding for both immediate anticipatory actions and long-term emergency preparedness initiatives. Enable emergency-ready primary health care. Embed emergency management into public health workforce readiness planning. Ensure that emergency planning is inclusive. Establish clear pathways for inclusive emergency planning that actively involves communities most at risk and other vulnerable groups. Optimize communication. Update risk communication and community engagement strategies, aligning them with seasonal risk calendars. Elevating workforce readiness to meet regional health risks While the gaps identified are significant, the Asia-Pacific region possesses solid foundational pillars, including dedicated clinicians, laboratory staff, rapid response teams, emergency medical teams and extensive community networks. However, to adequately address the compounding nature of modern crises, the various components of the emergency workforce must collaborate cohesively. True resilience depends entirely on transforming this currently fragmented workforce into a highly trained, interconnected and rapidly deployable asset. To achieve this, WHO is actively advancing regional workforce capacities through the Global Health Emergency Corps initiative. This initiative – supported by the Gates Foundation and the Institute of Philanthropy – seeks to build a seamless network of emergency workforce across borders and sectors, ensuring that when a crisis strikes, a standardized, well-coordinated and trained workforce is immediately ready to respond. “Scaling up emergency workforce readiness is no longer optional,” said Dr Gina Samaan, Regional Emergency Director for WHO in the Western Pacific. “It is the definitive factor that will determine how effectively the Asia-Pacific region safeguards health and protects lives in an increasingly unpredictable future.” ____________________For more information, or to arrange media interviews, contact: Ara Johannes, WHO Western Pacific Health Emergencies Division: johannesa@who.int WHO Western Pacific Communications: wprocom@who.int
20 Most Disturbing Science Facts That Are Pure Nightmare Fuel
Warning: Do NOT read any of these facts before bed tonight.
Big money fuels 2 Portland initiatives targeting November ballot
The ballot initiatives have until July 6 to submit over 40,000 to quality for the general city election.
Johns Hopkins announces major new investment in cutting-edge life sciences research
The Life Sciences Research Initiative will direct $80 million annually over the next two years to fuel breakthroughs and discoveries to improve human health
The Dinosaur-killing Asteroid May Have Fueled Life Underground for 8 Million Years
Scientists found evidence that Chicxulub remained hydrothermally active four times longer than earlier estimates.
Business Travel Holds Steady as Travel Costs Rise
SAP Concur data shows companies have maintained business travel in 2026 despite rising fuel prices and higher travel costs. Learn more.
Inflation rose again in May as elevated energy prices squeeze consumers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index (CPI) inflation data for May which showed that inflation rose and remained persistently high last month.
How the Iran war could drive conflicts in countries thousands of miles away
Fuel and food prices are rising. Mass protests could follow.
Seattle slips in ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign investment, fueling concerns about business climate
The fourth annual list compiled by British newspaper Financial Times and stock market index Nikkei ranks Seattle 13th among 95 U.S. cities — a drop of 11 places from last year's second-place position.
Exclusive: SBA's Kelly Loeffler predicts AI will fuel Main Street growth
Despite economic fears, Americans are filing to start new businesses at near-record rates.
NFIB small business optimism index falls in May 2026
Soaring fuel prices are driving inflation fears among small business owners, who are pulling back on hiring and capital spending plans
“Tech-Driven Prosperity & Right-Wing Racist Politics”: Quinn Slobodian on Elon Musk and SpaceX IPO
Ahead of the initial public offering for SpaceX, we speak with historian Quinn Slobodian, author of Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed. He says Elon Musk is “creating a situation where he becomes deeply reliant on state contracts” as the U.S. government then becomes reliant on Musk. “It’s not about demolishing the government,” Slobodian says of his work with DOGE, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency that Musk led for the Trump administration. “It’s about making the government more compatible, ready for the kind of products that Musk offers, and to make him then an indispensable part of the infrastructure.” Slobodian goes on to warn that Musk’s wealth is helping to fuel his anti-immigrant, racist political ideology. “We really should be worried about the possibility of those things to live together: tech-driven prosperity and right-wing racist politics.”
Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as stronger carriers keep investing in lounges, premium seating, technology and international networks that weaker rivals may struggle to match.
Alibaba and WuXi AppTec decline in Hong Kong after addition to US blacklist
Designation of Chinese firms fuels investor unease, with markets bracing for potential Fed tightening and unwinding of AI trade.
US consumers are rethinking their spending, retailers say
U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores. They […]
New York businesses cash in as Knicks' historic NBA Finals run sparks economic boom
Former Modell's Sporting Goods CEO Mitch Modell joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss how the Knicks' NBA Finals run is fueling a major economic boost for New York City businesses.
Dates gain popularity as health-conscious shoppers seek cleaner snacks
Consumers are increasingly turning to dates for natural sweetness and versatility, fueling a trend that could help push the market to new highs over the next decade.
Planet nine mystery deepens as new discovery challenges hidden planet theory
Astronomers have spent years searching for a possible hidden giant planet far beyond Neptune. Unusual orbits among distant Kuiper Belt objects have fueled the Planet Nine theory, but recent discoveries are challenging the idea by showing more stable motion than expected. If Planet Nine exists, it may be much farther away than originally thought.
How a few AI chip giants warped Asia's stock picking game
Sam Konrad's stocks are having a fantastic year, thanks to AI-fueled rallies in Taiwan and South Korea, but his fund is so top heavy with winners, he now needs to ditch his best performers.
China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand
China's e-commerce export engine is faltering as surging jet fuel costs and weak demand from lower-income consumers in the West linked to the Iran war threaten profits for big online platforms like Temu , Shein and AliExpress .
LATAM CEO sees more airline capacity cuts if fuel shock persists
LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said the airline industry may need to cut capacity further if elevated fuel prices persist into 2027, warning that carriers with weaker balance sheets and greater exposure to price-sensitive traffic will face mounting pressure.
Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air corridors and exposed the fragility of a sector operating on thin margins.
‘A driver of political violence’: how the breakneck AI boom is fueling anti-tech extremism
Backlash against AI is taking an extremist turn, following in the footsteps of earlier techno-pessimist militants
WHO urges targeted action to strengthen emergency workforce capacities for shared health risks across the Asia-Pacific region
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 June 2026 – At a time when the world is more interconnected than ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is disseminating a comprehensive regional analysis of shared health risks across Asia and the Pacific, urging Member States to invest in enhancing workforce capacities regionwide to mitigate these risks and ensure health systems are better prepared to anticipate, tackle and withstand a range of crises and shocks. Over 100 delegates from 49 countries and areas in the Asia-Pacific region reviewed results from the regional risk analysis during the WHO-led Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework (APSHAF) Stakeholders Meeting in Malaysia. Synthesizing insights from 21 strategic risk assessments and more than 800 multisectoral experts, the regional analysis highlighted an urgent imperative: countries must proactively invest in emergency workforce preparedness to navigate a landscape where climate hazards, disease outbreaks and geophysical events increasingly overlap. These complex converging crises create devastating, compounding impacts on health systems and communities - reiterating the need for investing in a fit-for-purpose regional health workforce and multisectoral action. Key findings: an evolving risk landscape More than half of the participating countries ranked flooding, cyclones, dengue and pandemic-potential respiratory pathogens as being of high or very high risk, while antimicrobial resistance, landslides and gastroenteritis remain widespread concerns as well. “Given that 51% - over half - of these assessed hazards are deeply interconnected, isolated health interventions are no longer sufficient,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Extreme weather events like cyclones and floods directly trigger subsequent disease outbreaks, while environmental degradation - driven by sea-level rise, coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion - fuels health risks across the Pacific. Mitigating these cascading risks requires unified, cross-sectoral action linking environmental, agricultural and public health policies to build true regional resilience.” Priority recommendations for action To address critical vulnerabilities, WHO calls on Member States in the Asia-Pacific region to urgently prioritize the following strategic actions: Bridge workforce capacity gaps. Embed and standardize emergency preparedness within academia to promote regional workforce interoperability. Foster multisectoral coordination. Address ad-hoc taskforce responses and fragmented surge support through formalized contingency plans and standard operating procedures that are frequently updated and tested. Secure sustainable financing for emergencies. Overcome systemic barriers to access dedicated funding for both immediate anticipatory actions and long-term emergency preparedness initiatives. Enable emergency-ready primary health care. Embed emergency management into public health workforce readiness planning. Ensure that emergency planning is inclusive. Establish clear pathways for inclusive emergency planning that actively involves communities most at risk and other vulnerable groups. Optimize communication. Update risk communication and community engagement strategies, aligning them with seasonal risk calendars. Elevating workforce readiness to meet regional health risks While the gaps identified are significant, the Asia-Pacific region possesses solid foundational pillars, including dedicated clinicians, laboratory staff, rapid response teams, emergency medical teams and extensive community networks. However, to adequately address the compounding nature of modern crises, the various components of the emergency workforce must collaborate cohesively. True resilience depends entirely on transforming this currently fragmented workforce into a highly trained, interconnected and rapidly deployable asset. To achieve this, WHO is actively advancing regional workforce capacities through the Global Health Emergency Corps initiative. This initiative - supported by the Gates Foundation and Institute of Philanthropy - seeks to build a seamless network of emergency workforce across borders and sectors, ensuring that when a crisis strikes, a standardized, well-coordinated and trained workforce is immediately ready to respond. “Scaling up emergency workforce readiness is no longer optional,” said Dr Gina Samaan, Regional Emergency Director for WHO in the Western Pacific. “It is the definitive factor that will determine how effectively the Asia-Pacific region safeguards health and protects lives in an increasingly unpredictable future.” For more information, or to arrange media interviews, contact: Ara Johannes, WHO Western Pacific Health Emergencies Division: johannesa@who.int WHO Western Pacific Communications: wprocom@who.int
As Iran threatens regional fuel shipping, Azerbaijan becomes Israel’s gas buffer
Backup supplies from SOCAR are giving Egypt and Jordan alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel linked to regional customers that may avoid direct purchases.
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices.
Bethany business owner says shoplifting impacts more than just inventory
A Bethany business owner says a recent shoplifting incident that cost his store nearly a third of its daily sales highlights the ripple effects theft can have on small businesses.
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says
Soaring jet fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are likely to push more airlines into bankruptcy and spur more sector consolidation this year and next, the head of the global airline body said on Saturday.
Spencer Pratt's Race for Mayor Shows How Climate Disasters Can Fuel Anti-Establishment Politics
Research has long shown that poorly managed disasters foment distrust in institutions.
Des Moines Performing Arts investments fuel 30 Tony Award nominations
Des Moines Performing Arts invested in three Broadway shows that earned 30 Tony Award nominations this season.
Trump Greets Farmers in Wisconsin, but Says He Could Be Home Watching TV
President Trump was in Wisconsin to reassure farmers who have been stung by his tariff policies and rising fuel prices from the war in Iran.
How a simple mix-up fueled false conspiracies about L.A. vote count
An update of votes for Los Angeles mayor, reported by media outlets, led some observers to believe there was a large batch of votes counted that included zero votes for candidate Spencer Pratt. There was no such batch, but there was a misleading update.
As inflation and fuel prices stay high, region’s business community feels the pinch
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, heard from members of Lane County’s small business community about their challenges amid a volatile economy.
Trump visits Wisconsin in bid to reassure farmers squeezed by surging costs
Besides higher fertilizer and fuel prices, the president also talked at length about D.C.’s fountains and his border policies.
FIA and Liberty push to find F1 2027 engine solution to be approved over Spanish GP
New fuel flow increase limits could salvage proposed tweaks to the 2027 engine formula following objections from Ferrari and Audi
No jet fuel shortage in Europe, transport chief says, despite Middle East conflict
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV) sales slows, betting on rising global demand for renewable energy storage to cut reliance on fossil fuels.
Court blocks mental health diversion for suspect in Santa Monica hate-fueled pipe attacks
A man accused of carrying out a series of racially motivated attacks in Santa Monica, including an attempted murder, will face trial after the California Supreme Court declined to review a ruling o…
Cracks emerge in GOP support for Trump’s agenda: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Florida redistricting fuels a Democratic clash.
Davenport helps student launch her education and a business
“What I like most about Davenport’s program is how involved and supportive the professors are, and that they challenge us to think in different ways rather than just memorizing information,” she said. “Many of the assignments encourage creativity, critical thinking and applying concepts to real-world situations, which I think has helped me grow
Packers’ Keisean Nixon facing backlash after blunt words for Bears
The 2026 NFL season is still months away, but the rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears never stops. It simply does not take a pause. Just recently, Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon further fueled that with a statement on Chicago. Via Dave Schroeder of WBAY-TV: Keisean Nixon on the Bears: “Free [...]
Scientists finally crack an “undruggable” pancreatic cancer target and nearly double survival
For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of the most lethal cancers, with few effective treatment options. A new drug, daraxonrasib, targets the KRAS mutation that fuels most pancreatic tumors—something many scientists once thought couldn't be done. In a major clinical trial, the treatment nearly doubled survival for patients with advanced disease and reduced the risk of death by 60%.
Trump’s Disappearing Hair-Loss Drug Fuels Fresh Health Mystery
Trump’s medical report suggests he is no longer taking the anti-balding medication.
Brunson vows no let up after Knicks comeback sinks Spurs
Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can't afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.The Knicks, chasing their first title since 1973, are in the Finals for the first time since they fell to San Antonio in 1999.
Alphabet's capital raise signals the end of low capex, high earnings business model: Expert
Blind Squirrel Macro's Rupert Mitchell hints at how investors may be underestimating a key transition underway when Big Tech moves to capital-intensive AI infrastructure operations. This move, the veteran capital market banker suggests could reshape the market dynamics that helped fuel U.S. equity outperformance over the past decade.
Kemp’s gas tax suspension ends, local business plans for high prices
For more than two months, the suspension has saved Georgia drivers 33 cents per gallon on regular gas and 37 cents per gallon on diesel fuel.
Parking prices, Costco ‘waiver’ fuel frustration among Fresno's downtown entrepreneurs
Downtown Fresno business owners are voicing frustration over rising parking costs, ongoing construction disruptions and what some describe as a lack of support for local entrepreneurs. The concerns came to a head May 7 when
Americans Opposing AI Will Become America’s ‘Biggest Political Crisis,’ Top Investor Says
The former U.S. energy advisor warned the industry must change how it talks to the public or risk being blocked from building data centers and power plants fueling AI.
Wall Street is betting big on the live entertainment boom
‘The Big Money Show’ examines why investors are growing increasingly bullish on live entertainment as Americans flock to concerts, sporting events and movie theaters, fueling growth across the experience economy.
Live entertainment boom fuels growth for MSG and Las Vegas Sphere
‘The Big Money Show’ highlights the booming live entertainment industry as Madison Square Garden benefits from the Knicks’ Finals run and Sphere reports strong growth amid rising demand for in-person experiences.
Kelp-powered planes, super El Niño and the science of sunburn
In this news roundup: climate crisis fuels hantavirus spread, extreme heat kills 3,400 Indians per day and countries endorse ICJ opinion
Is the military fueling eating disorders?
A brief hantavirus update, some good news about death, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Anthony Weaver says Ravens defense is fueled by unfinished business
Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver says his players are motivated to reclaim the team's elite defensive standard.
School IB business management class: Airlines draw up contingency plans over jet fuel shortage fears
Crisis management and contingency planning
The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting
Studies released in recent weeks are fueling optimism — and fresh questions — about GLP-1 drugs' potential role in cancer prevention and treatment.
New York, 6 other states sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
The federal goverment is giving French company TotalEnergies $1 billion — essentially a refund of its leases for offshore wind projects off New York and North Carolina — if it invests the money in fossil fuel projects instead.