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Milwaukee Brewers Abruptly Release 2-Year MLB Veteran Outfielder
The Milwaukee Brewers had a completely dominant 2026 season.The Brewers had the best record in baseball and then went on to win the World Series. Thus, there is no question that this was an incredible year for Milwaukee.Now, with the offseason getting started, the Brewers have parted ways with one of their depth outfielders.Milwaukee Brewers […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Abruptly Release 2-Year MLB Veteran Outfielder appeared first on HEAVY.
How one of Trump’s most controversial advisers rose to chief of staff
President Donald Trump responded to this week’s GOP drubbing by initially suggesting he might soften his approach. But after growing increasingly agitated by the midterm results, he abruptly changed course.
Katseye 'incredibly sorry' after string of concert cancellations
The show must go on, but even Katseye needs a break. The Grammy-nominated girl group shocked fans after abruptly canceling their concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday,
The Next Ice Age Began 2,000 Years Ago. Then, in 1960, Humans Abruptly Ended It.
Ancient moss frozen beneath Baffin Island’s ice tells the story of a glaciation humans snuffed out.
NBC’s Steve Kornacki explains why he walked off set during live election coverage
NBC News personality Steve Kornacki explained why he abruptly walked off set during the network’s live midterm election coverage.
Katseye's 'last-minute' concert cancellation draws criticism, fan concern
The show must go on, but even Katseye needs a break. The Grammy-nominated girl group shocked fans after abruptly canceling their concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday,
Don Jr's Investor Business Partner Abruptly Resigns from Fannie Mae Board
Conservative businessman and Donald Trump Jr. business partner Omeed Malik has stepped down from the board of Fannie Mae.
Menlo Park: Cook’s Seafood shutters after 98 years in business
Following nearly a century in business, Cook’s Seafood abruptly announced that it would be closing all of its locations effective Oct. 28.
Cook's Seafood suddenly closes Pleasanton location after just a year in business
Cook's Seafood in Pleasanton abruptly closed for good Wednesday, according to a notice posted on the restaurant's front door. The company's flagship location in Menlo Park also closed the same day.
UFC abruptly cancels Nov. 7 main event
Well, this sucks. No. 5-ranked welterweight contender Sean Brady has withdrawn from his UFC Vegas 124 main event against No. 6-ranked Gabriel Bonfim due to injury, giving the promotion roughly one week to cook up a replacement or find a new headliner altogether. Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana first reported the change on Thursday. The current UFC […]
“Some UFOs can disappear without a trace.” Why scientists still struggle to explain certain reports
Some UFOs seem to vanish so abruptly that the footage looks almost impossible. The real mystery is determining if the object disappeared—or if our ability to see it did.
Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign
Massachusetts Republican Shawn Oliver suspended his lieutenant governor campaign after a DUI arrest following a rollover crash in New Bedford.
Justice Department cuts off evidence sharing with Minnesota investigators probing fatal ICE shootings
Federal investigators in Minnesota abruptly stopped sharing evidence last month with state authorities investigating the fatal ICE shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Barry Manilow walks off stage after two songs, cancels weekend shows
After returning from a hiatus, Barry Manilow abruptly stopped his Las Vegas concert after just two songs and nixed weekend performances because of health issues.
Netflix star and musician boyfriend abruptly split after four years of dating
A Hollywood power couple has called it quits
Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson abruptly retires citing ‘mental health’
The six-time Pro Bowl right tackle says he is stepping away after 14 seasons to focus on his mental health and spend more time with his family
A hearing on Kilmar Ábrego Garcia’s deportation case is abruptly canceled
Kilmar Ábrego Garcia's deportation saga continues as a federal court hearing in Maryland has been abruptly canceled. The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to deport him, initially sending him to
Popular cookie chain abruptly closes all locations after years of rapid expansion
Chip City abruptly closed all of its locations after expanding from a New York cookie shop into a multistate chain backed by millions in outside investment
Israel boss shuns politics before Republic of Ireland clash
Israel boss Ran Ben-Shimon insisted he is “not dealing with any politics” ahead of his side’s behind-closed-doors Nations League meeting with the Republic of Ireland in Serbia on Sunday. Republic manager Heimir Hallgrimsson’s press conference on Saturday morning in Backa Topola ended abruptly following a confrontational conclusion, after an Israeli journalist accused Irish players of calling their opponents "monkeys" in Hungary, where the reverse fixture was held.
Alison Hammond Shares Update After Scary On-Air Health Incident Lands Her In Hospital
Alison Hammond sparked concern after abruptly leaving ITV's 'This Morning' while visibly unwell. The 'Bake Off' host later shared an update from the hospital.
Baltimore schools commissioner resigns amid FBI raid on nonprofit business on Liberty Road
A Baltimore City schools commissioner abruptly resigned amid an FBI raid of his nonprofit business.
'Very disappointing:' Schools scramble after lawmakers spike behavioral health grants
Ten districts and charters applied for $1.2 million for optional in-school services. A legislative committee abruptly tabled the idea last week.
Guantanamo Dispatch: Military Ends USS Cole Hearing Early for Health Emergency
Pretrial hearings in the USS Cole bombing case ended abruptly on Wednesday after the defense lawyer had a health emergency.
When “DEI” research is cut, what happens to community health?
“I’m just going to run to the grocery store!” How many times have we said this without thinking about it? For most of us, it's usually an easy walk or a short drive to get the cheese we forgot. In reality, though, 13% of the U.S. population (about 39 million people) live in “food deserts,” which means living more than a mile from a grocery store in urban areas and more than 10 miles in rural areas. This was the case for people in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where a quick run to buy food wasn’t an option. In the 1930s, federal maps marked the Hill as "hazardous" for lending, a practice known as redlining that steered investment away from Black neighborhoods. Decades of disinvestment followed, and residents went about 30 years without a nearby grocery store. This made it hard to keep healthy eating habits and contributed to chronic disease. When a grocery store finally opened in the area in 2013, researchers saw the opportunity and launched the PHRESH study, which initially compared the health of participants from the Hill district to those in the Homewood district. Over time, the study expanded to other factors such as brain health and Alzheimer's risk. Residents like Roderick Blair overcame initial hesitation to share their health data, trusting it would benefit their neighborhood. Then, in August 2026, the NIH abruptly canceled the study’s grant, citing that it was “subjective” and fell outside their scientific scope—an effect of the administration’s interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Research like PHRESH can help determine what changes in a neighborhood actually improve health, so cutting it has left that question unanswered. Other canceled studies have examined health issues like maternal health, preterm birth rates, or sickle cell disease. Courts have reversed some of these grant cancellations, but not all of them. If we really want America to be healthier, research into why some communities get sicker than others is absolutely critical. The law that created the federal minority health research institute passed with bipartisan support in 2000. But these days, as evidenced by grant cancellations, the political shift in attitudes toward DEI means we often lose access to the health information we need to help all communities thrive. DEI vs. health equity vs. equality and the overlap (or lack thereof) The letters “DEI” evoke very different reactions depending on who you are in the U.S. DEI programs can address gender, disability, age, and other factors, but the fiercest debate centers on race. For some people, hearing DEI brings to mind policies that may have cost them a job or a college seat because they are white. Others see DEI as a matter of justice: a way to expand representation and opportunity for groups that have been historically marginalized. Both perspectives are rooted in lived experience, and both center on the same question: whether hiring and admissions practices are fair. Hiring and admission practices, though related, are not the same as health equity. Health equity is “the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” It’s the recognition that some groups of people consistently experience worse health outcomes than others. For instance, black mothers die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white mothers, and rural Americans are more likely to die from issues such as heart disease and cancer. Equity is also often conflated with “equality,” which leads to misunderstanding of how to actually best support communities. Equality ignores the fact that we aren’t all starting life with the same resources or circumstances, whereas equity is about helping people get what they specifically need based on their situation so they have the chance to achieve the same outcome as anyone else. For example, if every household in Pittsburgh got a $30 grocery gift card, that would be equal. But during the decades the Hill District went without a grocery store, that card wouldn’t have helped much. Equity means making sure everyone can actually access a store in the first place. DEI policies can overlap with health equity in many ways. For example, they may help expand access to quality education and stable, well-paying jobs, which in turn can provide health insurance, safer housing, and improved finances—all of which can reduce health disparities. But to make that happen, we first need data to identify disparities in communities and to develop solutions that effectively address them. What we lose when the research stops Community data is important to health equity because: You can’t fix what you don’t see: Data show which communities are most affected by health factors such as infection, heart disease, and cancer. If we don’t know what is happening and where, then we can’t develop interventions to help. Poor health costs everyone: Chronic disease is expensive—both to the individual person and to the overall economy. Understanding what groups of people are most at risk allows us to develop interventions that can save everyone money. Disparities exist for many communities: Health equity includes disparities that exist due to a whole host of factors, such as family background, race and ethnicity, rural vs. suburban residence, gender and sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, and lower income. This means many Americans can benefit from research into differences in health outcomes and how to improve them. Trust is easy to lose: Some participants in the PHRESH study were initially vocal about their concerns about participating. But that trust was earned because the researchers kept their promises and centered their work on the community. When projects are canceled mid-cycle, researchers have no choice but to leave behind communities they had promised to help. This hurts trust in the long run. It’s also a very inefficient use of resources, and it will take significant time and effort to redo the work when the government realizes this work is important again. How should we talk about health equity? This is hard because the words “equity” and “DEI” are currently very politically charged. So whether you’re a public health professional, teacher, or friend, how we talk about this topic matters. The right framing can help people who might otherwise be skeptical see why health equity research is important and deserves funding. Here are some suggestions to help your conversations: Choose your words strategically: Who are you trying to reach with your message? Are they likely to be resistant to terms like “diversity” and “equity”? If so, find alternative words to use to still get the message across. It is frustrating to be in that position, but the goal of improving health is too important not to try to make inroads. Sometimes simply reframing can help the message reach those who need to hear it. Focus on the problem: The terms “health equity” and “DEI” are abstract. Make it more specific. For example, discuss differences in maternal death or ways to improve health outcomes in rural communities. These still have equity at their core but will likely be better understood by those you’re talking with. Focus on systems: Disparities exist, but if they are communicated poorly, people can mistakenly think the issue is the individual’s fault. Disparities are largely driven by failures of the system—such as lack of access to health care and a long legacy of racism. When discussing the disparities, frame them around these systemic issues to ensure blame isn’t placed on the individuals impacted. Tell stories: Personalize these policies by using stories from those impacted that connect to the data you’re trying to convey. This helps make the policies and outcomes more concrete and meaningful. Bottom line Some communities end up sicker than others. That’s just the facts. We can argue about the best way to do that research, but canceling it simply because it may be linked to DEI doesn’t make anyone healthier. It just leaves communities like the Hill district behind. And in the end, it causes us all to move backward in our efforts to improve health in this country. Love, EM Big thanks to MacKenzie Isaac & Legairre Radden, who reviewed this piece and generously shared their expertise and lived experience to help improve it. Dr. Liz Marnik, PhD, is Executive Director of The Evidence Collective and a science communicator and immunologist working at the intersection of public trust, science, and public health. To discuss communication training on topics like health equity and storytelling, email Liz at liz@yle.health or learn more on our website. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Your Local Epidemiologist is a reader-supported publication. 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Beloved Carleton burger joint Fat Stax abruptly closes amid business dispute
A beloved small-town burger joint is expected to close its doors and the owner as well as the community is devastated. Fat Stax, on Telegraph Road in Carleton recently shut down and the owner, Barb Little, was spending the day cleaning it out.
Al Roker’s sudden ‘Today’ show departure explained
Al Roker abruptly stepped away from his ‘Today’ show gig on Monday, explaining where he ran off to in a social media video.
Legislators abruptly stop a school behavioral health program
The $1.2 million would have paid for onsite "hubs" offering in-person or telehealth support. Ten school districts had already applied for a share of the money.
California high school football team abruptly cancels season amid investigation
Less than a month into the 2026 high school football season, one prominent California high school has called the rest of their season off.
For the first time, scientists watch sound jump between quantum states
Stanford researchers have recorded the first real-time quantum jumps of sound, watching single phonons abruptly vanish from one energy state to another. The breakthrough could open new paths for quantum computing, error correction, highly sensitive biological sensors, and next-generation sound-based devices.
48 hours after $15M lawsuit text drop, Carrot Top attempts to take his life; Vegas headliner hospitalized...
His long-running headlining residency at the Luxor was abruptly canceled following the emergency.
Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support
The American Geophysical Union is taking over management of the Arctic Report Card after the Trump administration abruptly ended support from NOAA.
Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support
The American Geophysical Union is taking over management of the Arctic Report Card after the Trump administration abruptly ended support.
Dave McCormick and John Fetterman press Trump administration for answers on health funding cuts
In an Aug. 25 letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr., the senators requested a briefing on the decisions and expressed concern over the impacts of abruptly ending health research projects.
New York state abruptly withdraws plans to build new prison
Plans to build a new 3,000-plus bed prison in New York were scrapped just days after becoming public.
New York state abruptly withdraws plans to build new prison
Plans to build a new 3,000-plus bed prison in New York were scrapped just days after becoming public.
SoCal party business abruptly shuts down, leaving families out thousands of dollars before events
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023.
Barbara Eden, 95, Shares Health Update After Abruptly Canceling Film Festival Appearance
The 'I Dream of Jeannie' star set the record straight after fans expressed concern.
Barbara Eden abruptly cancels festival appearance after falling ill
Barbara Eden, who was scheduled to appear at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, pulled out of the event due to a "sudden illness."
Chiefs Abruptly Part Ways With Quarterback After Injury
The Kansas City Chiefs had the day off from practice on Friday, but the front office and coaching staff kept busy. They will return to the practice field Monday and begin ramping up to host the Denver Broncos in the Week 1 season opener. For now, however, the Chiefs are still fine-tuning their roster and […] The post Chiefs Abruptly Part Ways With Quarterback After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Three leaders in the Panhandle Health District resign abruptly as agency shifts focus
Three top officials resigned Thursday night from the health district overseeing five counties in North Idaho.
The Trump Administration Halted a Great Lakes Project. Then Whitmer Called Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Army Corps had ...
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned “Coyote vs. Acme,” the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend. For the fifth weekend in a row, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” topped…
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned the Looney Tunes feature “Coyote vs. Acme,” it has a new lease on life thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. The movie debuted with an estimated $15.5...
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned the Looney Tunes feature “Coyote vs. Acme,” it has a new lease on life thanks to Ketchup Entertainment.
Trump says 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker will be reported to FCC
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Kristen Welker, the moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," after abruptly exiting an interview with her earlier this year.
Lee Health drops United Healthcare as in-network provider
Lee Health, the system that dominates Lee County in terms of hospitals and clinics, has abruptly announced that it is dropping United Healthcare as an in-network provider as of 2027.
Jets Abruptly Cut 3 Players After Beating Steelers
The New York Jets abruptly cut three players off the roster following the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason. The post Jets Abruptly Cut 3 Players After Beating Steelers appeared first on HEAVY.
Giants Sign Ex-Saints Quarterback After Surprise Retirement
The New York Giants had a surprise retirement this past weekend, when veteran cornerback Sam Webb abruptly retired just one day after the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings.To replace Webb’s spot on the 90-man roster, the Giants are signing veteran quarterback Jake Haener, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, who was drafted by the New […] The post Giants Sign Ex-Saints Quarterback After Surprise Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to win back seat in Parliament in widely mocked election
Farage, leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party who some see as a possible next prime minister, abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a 5 million pound ($6.7 million) gift from a crypto billionaire overseas.
Raleigh staple Adventure Landing abruptly shuts its doors after 38 years
Known for laser tag and go-kart racing, this business will permanently close its doors after decades on Capital Boulevard.
When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash
The Trump administration abruptly declined to renew a contract for a cybersecurity firm it hired to examine voting equipment in Puerto Rico after the company didn’t echo administration officials’ false claims of voter fraud, the firm’s executives said in their first extensive public remarks on the episode.
KCK abruptly stops key health services. Advocates say it speaks to a bigger need
Local health advocates said they think area collaboration, increased funding could make a difference to health outcomes in Wyandotte.
Billionaire Trump Pal Ron Lauder Spent More Than $70 Million On Politics—Now He’s Apparently Bowing Out
The billionaire has reportedly abruptly ended his longtime political giving.
We now know where GE HealthCare’s ex-finance chief is going next
Jay Saccaro, who abruptly resigned from GE last month, is going into animal healthcare as CFO and COO of New Jersey-based Zoetis.
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
Former Husky, 2024 second round pick abruptly retires
The Saints had hoped Ja’Lynn Polk would be another weapon for Tyler Shough, but Polk apparently had other plans.
Country star breaks down on stage, abruptly cancels concert mid-show: ‘My worst nightmare’
Megan Moroney’s fans then invaded an AC/DC concert nearby: “Weirdest best night ever,” one concertgoer wrote.
Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show after health setback
Jon Bon Jovi stopped his Madison Square Garden residency show after just 90 minutes due to a health issue, with Train frontman Pat Monahan stepping in to help.
How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing
Trump abruptly announced Thursday that the deal was subject to a new condition: Saudi Arabia would have to join the Abraham Accords.
The Other Cardenas In Politics
Two years ago, a powerful Democratic political consultant named Jesus Cardenas abruptly vanished from public life. He pleaded guilty to two felony fraud counts, shuttered his political consulting business and […]
Trump administration ends $1.2M in federal grants for Wisconsin teen health programs
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services notified funding recipients on Saturday that the federal government had abruptly terminated a $1.2 million annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention grant, according to a letter shared with Wisconsin Public Radio.
Scott Eastwood recalls entitled costar who exited movie mid-production: 'Don't be a piece of s---'
Scott Eastwood recently looked back on working with an entitled costar who abruptly left a movie while production was underway.
Lionel Richie postpones concerts after falling ill during tour opener
Lionel Richie is pausing his return to the stage after abruptly falling ill during the opening of his new tour.
Lionel Richie falls sick, abruptly ends All Night Long tour opener
Lionel Richie abruptly cut his Minnesota concert tour opener short after "feeling dizzy" on stage.
Trump abruptly cancels signing housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
Trump is pressuring senators to focus on his proof-of-citizenship voting bill even though it doesn't have the votes to pass
Bangor council rejects proposed rules limiting ICE cooperation
One councilor left abruptly in protest during a heated discussion over ICE.
Trump abruptly cancels signing housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
Trump is pressuring senators to focus on his proof-of-citizenship voting bill even though it doesn't have the votes to pass
Trump abruptly cancels signing housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
Trump is pressuring senators to focus on his proof-of-citizenship voting bill even though it doesn't have the votes to pass
Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing
The president posted on social media that the signing was off until the Senate passes his election integrity bill. It is unclear whether he intends to kill the housing bill.
Italy's Meloni pushes back on Trump's 'fabricated' claim as top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
ROME (AP) — The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested the longtime U.S. ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and all
Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay
A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday as talks with Iran scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed.
How To Unlock Destiny 2’s Two Secret, Final Endings
Destiny 2 may be ending abruptly, but Bungie has put in two secret endings that you'll have to work to see. And they are worth seeing.
Feds will abruptly dismantle system monitoring climate change, oceans
Critics say the move to retire the $360 million system doesn't make sense. The National Science Foundation cites new scientific priorities.
Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly
President Donald Trump told a bunch of lies before he abruptly walked out of an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” One of them was about what he had promised Americans about war.
Frankie Valli, 92, abruptly cancels remainder of Four Seasons farewell tour to focus on his health
Frankie Valli cancels remaining Four Seasons farewell tour dates, saying he needs to take the rest of the year off to focus on his health at age 92.
GOP immigration enforcement bill stalls amid backlash to $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington on Thursday without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, frustrated with the White House and at an impasse over whether to try to block a new $1.776 billion settlement fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they have been politically prosecuted.
GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences.
First Hand Foundation steps up to save free health screenings for 18,000 KC metro elementary students
A nonprofit is stepping in to save a free health screening program that serves 18,000 Kansas City metro elementary school students each year after Oracle abruptly cut its funding last month.
How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks
In President Donald Trump’s telling, he was an hour away from ordering new strikes on Iran when he abruptly announced on social media Monday that he would allow more time for diplomacy.
Jack’s Deli ‘unexpectedly’ closing for 4-6 months
After 40 years, Jack’s Deli and Restaurant in University Heights abruptly closed its doors on May 17.
Pep Guardiola ends TNT Sports interview abruptly after Manchester City future question
Guardiola deflects question on his future with a characteristically witty “Have a lovely evening!”Man City boss insists “the future is bright” after his side beat Chelsea in the FA Cup finalCa...
St. Louis Science Center’s YES program pauses abruptly, leaving students without resources
For more than two decades, Youth Exploring Science, known as the YES program, served as a safe space for St. Louis area students who wanted hands-on STEM learning, mentorship, and college preparation.
Report: Tigers' Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez fired over 'inappropriate' text message to colleague
The Triple-A Toledo manager was abruptly dismissed on May 5 for a "violation of club policy."
Seattle pauses Leschi marina redevelopment after outcry from disrupted local businesses
Local businesses in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood say they were caught off guard this week when city crews abruptly blocked access to storefronts as part of a m
The Board Room abruptly closes in Clarendon after eight years of business
A game bar and brewery in Clarendon closed its doors last week after eight years in business, citing high rent and labor costs. The Board Room's last day in business at 925 N. Garfield Street was Thursday, owner Mark Handwerger told ARLnow. A 35-year veteran of the D.C.-area bar space, he said that business never
AZ business helping sellers affected by Painted Tree Boutique closure
Many small sellers are in trouble after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed their doors, but now, a business in Arizona is offering a helping hand to those affected.
Alarm over Trump’s dismissal of entire science advisory board
Leaders dismayed as 22-member panel advising on National Science Foundation abruptly let go
Smokey Bones abruptly closes locations as NY closure sparks wave of surprise shutdowns
The BBQ chain abruptly shut down its Colonie, NY location on April 28, part of a fast-moving wave of closures sweeping across the country after its parent company FAT Brands Inc. filed for bankruptcy...
‘A String Of Erratic Decisions’: National Science Foundation Advisory Board Abruptly Dismissed
The White House firing of all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the group that advises the National Science Foundation (NSF), is yet another
Trump dismisses UTEP president, others from National Science Foundation Board
UTEP President Heather Wilson was among National Science Board members abruptly dismissed by President Donald Trump, ending her term weeks early without explanation from the White House.
Marion County's top two health department officials abruptly leave
The top two administrators in Marion County’s Health and Human Services department left the county at the same time.
Alabama Department of Corrections abruptly cancels $1 billion health care contract
Lawmakers told ADOC of the company's financial problems in 2023 before it awarded the contract to provide health care at its facilities.
Marion County Health & Human Services leaders abruptly depart under unclear circumstances
Ryan Matthews, Marion County’s Health & Human Services administrator, and Deputy Director Katrina Griffith are no longer working for the county as of Wednesday, April 22, according to an email to staff obtained by Salem Reporter. It did not clarify the circumstances of their departure. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
Navy Secretary abruptly leaves job as US naval blockade of Iran continues
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on Wednesday evening.
U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas in John Brennan Inquiry
The vacillation came after the Justice Department replaced a career prosecutor with a loyalist to President Trump in the administration’s effort to charge the former C.I.A. chief with a crime.