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Donald Trump demands Xi Jinping ‘open’ China to US business
US president arrives in Beijing for two-day summit clouded by geopolitical tensions and conflict over trade and tech
This daily habit could lower dementia risk by 35%, scientists say
A huge long-term study found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day was linked to a much lower risk of dementia, especially before age 75. Researchers say caffeine may help keep brain cells active while reducing inflammation and harmful plaque buildup associated with Alzheimer’s disease. But more coffee wasn’t better — the protective effect appeared to level off after moderate intake.
Why a GOP PAC appears to be boosting a Democrat in California’s Central Valley
The mailer calls the candidate a “lifelong Democrat” who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Louisiana GOP lawmakers advance map eliminating one Democratic House district
Republicans currently have a 4-2 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation. The map would push that edge to 5-1, dropping one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black districts.
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate run builds on Palestine’s rich legacy in Michigan politics
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan’s Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping Democratic Party politics. But the success of his campaign is rooted in the long history of Palestinian solidarity in Detroit politics.
2-day 2026 Vintage Ohio is scheduled
The two-day event at Lake Metroparks Farmpark features Ohio wines, live music, cooking demonstrations and family entertainment with multiple ticket options available.
Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Democratic operatives have begun informal discussions about recruiting a new chair, even as most believe Martin’s job isn’t in serious jeopardy before the midterm elections.
COSI to review science demonstrations after experts allege 'spectacle over safety'
The science museum laid off about 40% of its education team earlier this year, prompting some to criticize its mission of science education.
Gustavus sweeps 2025-26 MIAC All-Sports Competition
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – With spring championships in the books and the 2025-26 academic year drawing to a close, the results have been tallied in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Men's and Women's All-Sports Competitions.
Democrats abandon rollback of business tax breaks to fund family tax credit after Colorado governor’s veto threat
House Bills 1221 and 1222 were killed in the Senate Finance Committee on Monday at their sponsors’ request in response to a veto threat from Gov. Jared Polis
Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary
Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
PepsiCo's Eugene Willemsen on meeting Chinese consumers' demand for experiential beverage experience
Eugene Willemsen, CEO of International Beverages at PepsiCo discusses emerging consumer trends in China and how the company uses AI to enhance operation efficiency.
Major declaration data shows English, Div. I up, computer science down
Students in the Class of 2028 declared their majors and concentrations on April 29, solidifying the academic paths they will pursue during their remaining time at the College. Registrar’s office data shared with the Record shows a sharp rise in Division I declarations, an all-time high in the number of English majors, and a continued decline in computer science majors.
Inside the craziest election in the country: Democrats pin their hopes on an Independent to flip a GOP Senate seat
All sides of politics backed ambitious gambling reforms. The government’s response is half-hearted at best
Australia’s gambling epidemic will likely continue because the government has only half-heartedly agreed to do more to protect Australians.
Rangers' Nimmo leaves game against Diamondbacks with apparent ankle injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo left Tuesday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning with an apparent left ankle injury. Nimmo's left foot hit the edge of first baseman Ildemaro Vargas' foot as he tried to leg out an infield single and he came up limping. The Rangers were up 7-1 on the Diamondbacks when the injury occurred and Nimmo went 3 for 4 with a triple.
Spencer Pratt's 'Pratt Factor' upends California politics
'Hot Mics' host Billy Bush discusses how California's political landscape has been shaken by newcomer Spencer Pratt as he mounts an unexpected rise against Democrats on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSO
Jacksonville Community Action Committee rallied at City Hall, urging a mental-health-led crisis response team. JSO says it’s aware and investigations continue. Recent bridge rescue and Walmart standoff highlight stakes.
Celebrating 15 years of investments in pandemic influenza preparedness at this year’s World Health Assembly
The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework marks 15 years in action at this year’s World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, to be held on 18–23 May. The innovative global approach to preparing for and responding to influenza pandemics was adopted in 2011, prompting WHO and its Member States to look back at what has been achieved and look ahead to the role it can continue to play in the future.
Angry crowd demands County Council president's resignation
A week before facing voters in a contested Democratic primary for a state House seat, Allegheny County Council President Patrick Catena is confronting...
Henry Adams, Democracy, and the Morality of Politics
AEI senior fellow Christopher J. Scalia joins Henry Oliver to discuss Henry Adams’s "Democracy."
DeepMind details Googlebook ‘Magic Pointer’ with demos you can try, also coming to Gemini in Chrome
The Magic Pointer on Googlebook was built with Google DeepMind. The research team behind this underlying capability...
Colorado Democrats pass stopgap funding for health insurance subsidies
Colorado Democrats have approved a stopgap plan to keep health insurance subsidies afloat, but not without prompting concerns from members of both parties about the sustainability of the funding. Senate Bill 178, which was introduced...
Secret Service Makes Case for Security Funding Amid G.O.P. Unease on Ballroom
The presidential protection agency detailed how it would use a proposed $1 billion as Republicans asked for more detail and Democrats went on the attack.
Barack Obama appears with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at Austin restaurant
The former president greeted patrons while stopping for tacos near the University of Texas at Austin campus — a notable show of support for the Democrats atop the ticket this fall.
Dems’ latest Virginia redistricting scheme draws mockery amid major court filing blunder
Democrats are facing Republican ridicule from a former prosecutor after reportedly filing their Virginia redistricting appeal to the wrong Supreme Court
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting
Republican leader acknowledges ‘likely consequences’ for resisting US president’s demands to redraw map
South Carolina state Senate rejects effort to tackle redistricting despite pressure from Trump
Five Republican lawmakers defected and voted against a plan to extend their legislative session in order to carve up the state’s lone Democratic U.S. House district.
South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat
Rep. James E. Clyburn has long been a power broker in the Democratic Party. A state Senate leader had warned that a new map could backfire for the GOP.
US adversaries using the 'political theater' Democrats created as a point of weakness: DHS Secretary Mullin
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses Chinese infiltration efforts in the United States and DHS funding issues on 'The Story.'
Sam Wang Runs to Protect Democracy, Science, and Neighbors
PRINCETON - If I couldn't find my keys on the way to my car, it was a good thing I was with Dr. Sam Wong, who literally wrote a book
Dem lawmakers question Trump firing of science advisers
Senate Democrats have requested records of communication between the White House and National Science Foundation leadership by May 29.
Relmada Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Positive 12-Month Phase 2 data for NDV-01 demonstrated a 95% complete response (CR) rate at any time and a durable 76% CR rate at 12 months in high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), and a 94% CR rate at any time and a durable 80% CR rate at 12 months in the BCG-unresponsive subpopulation, reinforcing best-in-class potential in NMIBCOn track to initiate Phase 3 RESCUE registrational program in second line (2L) BCG-unresponsive and adjuvant intermediate-risk NMIBC in mid-2026Filed p
Baton Rouge entrepreneur rebuilds life one loaf at a time
After surviving three heart attacks and open-heart surgery, Baton Rouge entrepreneur Matt Bolton traded the industrial construction business for a slower—but no less demanding—second act in artisan breadmaking, 225 writes. What began as a sourdough hobby in retirement has grown into BlueRabbit Bakehouse, a Jefferson Highway bakery drawing weekend lines for its small-batch loaves, spreads […]
Colorado Politics’ 8th CD primary debate canceled after Democrat Shannon Bird withdraws
Organizers on Tuesday canceled next week’s Democratic primary debate in Colorado’s toss-up 8th Congressional District after former state Rep. Shannon Bird withdrew, leaving just one candidate planning to take the stage. Three Democrats are seeking the nomination in the state’s June 30 primary for the chance to face first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in […]
Effort to roll back business tax breaks collapses at Colorado Capitol
Colorado Democrats in the final day of the legislative session largely abandoned their plan to reverse a suite of tax breaks for businesses and redirect that money to a new tax credit for lower-income families. ...
Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
Virginia Democrats’ irresponsible new plan to save their gerrymander
Democrats just handed the Supreme Court’s Republicans a loaded weapon.
Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism
Sen. John Fetterman responds after Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht sounds alarm about antisemitism in the Democratic Party.
Demi Moore leads 1st wave of Cannes fashion: See the standout looks
The Cannes Film Festival has always been about more than movies — and these stars prove it.
Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its
Live Results: Nebraska midterm state and congressional primaries
One of the more notable matchups in Nebraska’s state primary on Tuesday features two Democratic contenders for U.S. Senate who accuse each other of being “fake” candidates with no intention of competing to win the general election.
Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries
Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.
Dante Fowler says DeMarcus Lawrence lured him to sign with Seahawks with Super Bowl promise
GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ comment about Hakeem Jeffries
Kiggans, one of Democrats’ top targets in November, later said she did not condone that racist phrase. One top Democrat has called on her to resign.
IAM District 725 Business Representative Honored for Military Bravery
The USO (United Service Organizations Inc.) has recognized U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jon Osterhout, an IAM District 725 Business Representative, for his extraordinary service and bravery. Osterhout was honored for voluntarily accepting a high-risk, short-notice deployment to Saudi Arabia in 2025, demonstrating exceptional dedication to his country.
Growing group of Sonoma County small businesses hit by website-based discrimination claims
One plaintiff is linked to hundreds of lawsuits against Bay Area companies claiming their websites discriminate against him as a visually impaired person. The cases filed on his behalf share in common a Southern California law firm behind…
Cannes: Demi Moore Decries Self-Censorship, Park Chan-wook on Politics
The pointed remarks at a respectful jury press conference landed three months after an embattled Berlin Film Festival, where the jury led by Wim Wenders, became subsumed by political acrimony.
2026 Preakness Stakes horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who nailed 11 winners reveals picks
Jody Demling, who has called 11 Preakness winners, reveals his 2026 Preakness Stakes picks with Golden Tempo not running
Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about Jeffries
A Republican congresswoman from Virginia is defending herself amid calls for her to resign after she agreed with a radio host’s remark referring to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ “cotton-picking hands.”
Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait 'til the last minute to vote
Liberal California activists are urging Democrats to wait until the last minute to vote in the race for governor, then support the frontrunner in the polls.
Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
Kiggans later said she was agreeing that the first Black American to lead a party in Congress should stay out of Virginia politics.
Four Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Men’s Tennis Teams
College Sports Communicators recently released their Academic All-District® teams for men's tennis, and four Big Red were honored for their hard work in the classroom.
Three Lancers Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District in Women’s Tennis
Three Longwood women's tennis players have been named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District® NCAA Division I Team as selected by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday.
Four Lancers Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District in Men’s Tennis
Four Longwood men's tennis players have been named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District® NCAA Division I Team as selected by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday.
House Democrats Condemn Termination of National Science Board Members
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The unexpected road to a master’s in computer science
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, students from nursing, psychology, linguistics and other fields are changing careers, expanding their skills and moving into tech through the master’s program in computer science. Students pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science come from a range of academic and professional backgrounds, each with different experiences, goals and interdisciplinary strengths.
Here are primary runoffs to watch as Texas voters pick congressional nominees for November
Since many of the state’s congressional districts are drawn to favor one political party, Democratic and Republican voters this month can go a long way toward picking their next representatives in the U.S. House.
The Wildfire-Fighting Union Leader Who Could Change Montana Politics
Sam Forstag made a career of parachuting into forest fires. As Democrats fight to win races in solidly red districts, could a man who has dedicated his life to the most dangerous kind of public service signal a new way forward?
Netflix Content Spend 2015-2025 Revealed By Ted Sarandos
The Netflix content spend from 2015-2025 has been revealed by Ted Sarandos, who cited success of 'KPop Demon Hunters', Money Heist' and 'Squid Game'
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Democrats shouldn’t trust Marjorie Taylor Greene
The position puts her at odds with some on the left, such as Rep. Ro Khanna, another potential 2028 contender, who said he wants to find “common ground” with people like Greene.
How the Working Families Party Can Promote Black Political Independence
In many state and local races, the WFP ballot line has helped Black candidates win office without falling in line with the Democratic political establishment.
Tuesday’s primaries will set up midterm matchups for Nebraska, West Virginia
Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s 2nd District is a top target for Democrats, while Democratic drama in the Senate primary could shake up GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts’ re-election race.
Alcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other way
The Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.
6 takeaways from STAT’s investigation into the U.S. alcohol epidemic
Alcohol is the culprit behind the United States' most enduring and overlooked drug crisis. Here are 6 takeaways from STAT's new investigative series, The Deadliest Drug.
Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case
Several veterans’ benefits programs, payments for 9/11 families, a ban on TikTok on government devices, and changes Congress made to how presidential elections are certified in light of the January 6 Capitol attack are all in jeopardy with a case challenging how the Democratic-led US House relied on proxy votes to pass a massive, Covid-era funding bill.
Nebraska Senate race hinges on accusations of trying to 'trick' voters
The Democratic primary is an unusual proxy battle due to the general election between GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent populist Dan Osborn.
Bills rookie WR is all in on Buffalo and the Sabres playoff run
Skyler Bell was a multi-sport athlete growing up, and at one time hockey was his favorite. But now it's all football for the Bills' fourth-round pick.
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district
The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District.
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district
The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District.
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district
The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District.
How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi
Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is a capstone event meant to demonstrate the president’s indelible mark on world history.
High school sports results, playoff schedule for Monday, May 11, 2026
MONDAY’S RESULTS Baseball CITY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Championship Obama Academy 10, Brashear 0 WPIAL CLASS 4A PLAYOFFS First Round Derry 2, Beaver 1 Hampton...
Post-pandemic allowances for telehealth claims have not triggered runaway healthcare spending
If Congress doesn’t act soon, CMS’s flexible funding of telemedicine visits—a temporary holdover from the COVID era—will dry up next year. A new study may help persuade fiscally cautious representatives not to let that happen
Senate Republicans weigh whether to swallow Trump’s $1B push for ballroom security
Key Senate Republicans are signaling a willingness to support up to $1 billion in security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s ballroom renovation project, despite Democratic attacks, as the White House ramps up its lobbying push.
Bill would put executives on the hook for 'knowingly' causing a catastrophe
Democratic state Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and Democratic state Sen. Michelle Hinchey are sponsoring this legislation in their chambers.
Proxy war among top Democrats spills in NY-10 primary
Rep. Dan Goldman rallied with Gov. Kathy Hochul and labor unions Monday as he fends off a primary challenge from former City Comptroller Brad Lander.
Democrats try to corner Republicans on $1 billion proposal for Trump’s ballroom: From the Politics Desk
Plus, MAGA world fights over the “hottest ticket in town.”
Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday allowed Alabama to revert to a congressional map with one majority-Black district in a sudden ruling that drew a dissent from the court’s three liberal justices.
NKY native McGrath back in politics, running in Kentucky U.S. Senate primary
A proud Kentuckian who grew up in Edgewood and attended Notre Dame Academy, Amy McGrath said it’s time to put country over party.
How Democratic Divisions Are Playing Out in NYC’s Primary Races
Establishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.
Friends, frenemies and enemies in New York politics -
Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Plummer discusses uneasy alliances in Planet Albany and how Democrats should approach mid-decade redistricting in New York.
UT Health Henderson Achieves Elite National Status with Straight “As” For Patient Safety
Eighth consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate dedication to patients Henderson, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Henderson was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eight consecutive grading rounds by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates UT Health Henderson as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as […]
Why Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are Stuck
The G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
Iowa politics: Watch KCCI's full interviews with all 5 GOP candidates for governor
Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman and Adam Steen are competing for the GOP nomination and the chance to face Democrat Rob Sand in November.
Democratic strategist launches effort to repeal California’s two-top primary
Steven Maviglio submitted his “Undo the Top Two” proposal on Friday to state officials.
Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
Democratic officials in Virginia asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate a congressional map that would benefit their party ahead of this year’s midterm elections, the latest map drawing appeal to reach the high court amid a flurry of mid-decade redistricting.
Hims & Hers raises 2026 revenue forecast on strong demand for personalized care
Hims & Hers Health raised its 2026 revenue forecast on Monday, betting on increased sales for its personalized healthcare offerings.
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Colorado ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Democrat caucus leader
The colleagues of a Democrat unanimously concluded they have probable cause to believe she committed an ethical violation by mismanaging her party caucus’s funds as its co-chair. The House Ethics Committee was charged with examining a complaint from Rep. Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, alleging that Rep. Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, mishandled and improperly used caucus funds for […]
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
Business re-entry students prove no setback is permanent
Brian McGauley dropped out of high school and college and had two health scares. Carlos Torres worked too hard, partied too hard and was academically disqualified. Now, both students are graduating with honors from the Craig School of Business at Fresno State, proving that a late start and early difficulties don’t have to be permanent […]
THE WEEK OF MAY 11, 2026
- Agencies propose DEI prohibitions for contractors - Academies members call for NSB reinstatement - House to reveal DOE budget proposal
Nunn urges Iran ‘off‑ramp,’ won’t set limits on Trump war powers
As the Iran ceasefire falters, Rep. Zach Nunn says the U.S. needs an “off‑ramp” to the war but sidestepped limits on presidential military authority.
KCCI hosts US Senate Democratic debate Thursday, May 14
KCCI will host a U.S. Senate primary debate on May 14 featuring two Democrats — state Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs and state Sen. Zach Wahls of Coralville