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The 34-Hour Laptop Is Here. Here's Why Battery Life Has Exploded in Recent Years

We’ve tracked laptop battery performance for decades, and we’ve never seen a jump like this. Here’s why you can ditch your charger for longer, and which laptops go the distance.

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Jul 27 • 12:20 PM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
NYC Health + Hospitals Named on 2026 List of World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses

NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the

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Jul 27 • 10:14 AM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
'Losing Rodri would be a massive blow'

Joseph: Losing Rodri would be a massive blow to the team, he's been a fantastic servant over the past few years and has been a strong warrior regardless of injuries. To lose Rodri would put a hole in the team that would take time to fill. Rodri is just getting better, he proved that in his World Cup performances after a season of injuries.

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Jul 27 • 10:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Great Allentown Fair Returns in September, free entertainment lineup announced

According to organizers, most performances take place 2-3 times daily, with the full schedule listed online.

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Jul 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wfmz.com
Acxiom Recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business

CONWAY, Ark., July 27, 2026--Acxiom®, the connected data and technology foundation for the world’s leading brands, today announced that it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. Acxiom was recognized in the Advanced category, which reflects strong leadership and the successful integration of disability inclusion practices throughout the organization. P

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Jul 27 • 8:30 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Investment in energy efficiency can strengthen your business

Discover how DTE Energy rebates support modernization, operational performance and long-term business value.

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Jul 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Sal Stewart's Clutch Performances Fuel Reds' Recent Turnaround

Despite a mid-season slump, the slugging rookie is powering Cincinnati’s resurgence with high-stakes hits and a team-leading 21 home runs to spark a crucial postseason push.

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Jul 26 • 10:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs

Gaming trends have the Mario creator feeling that cutting edge graphics and performance are no longer the priority for customers, and the evidence seems to be on his side

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Jul 26 • 5:20 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Atlanta Braves’ Didier Fuentes Comments on Disappointing Performance

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes pitched in unfamiliar territory.

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Jul 26 • 2:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New York Yankees @ Philadelphia Phillies: Ryan Weathers vs. Tim Mayza

Can the lefty repeat Cam’s performance from last night?

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Jul 25 • 5:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tech firm Fever produces live shows worldwide, with local consequences

Unwrapping the complex puzzle of Fever, the company behind a nesting doll of live performances in Seattle and around the world.

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Jul 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch 2 Edition

It worked on performance & resolution

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Jul 25 • 2:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Has Oscar Health (OSCR) Run Too Far After Its 68% 90 Day Rally?

Oscar Health (OSCR) has been drawing attention after a strong share price run, with investors weighing that performance against mixed valuation signals that suggest the stock is not an obvious bargain. See our latest analysis for Oscar Health. Recent trading has cooled slightly, with the share price down around 3% over the past month and 7 days. That comes after a strong 90 day share price return of about 68% and a very large 3 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been...

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Jul 25 • 2:10 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
“Graphic Talk About Science: Adventures in Science Engagement”

Mount Wilson Observatory (MWO), Southern California’s esteemed home to several of the most groundbreaking astronomical discoveries in history, welcomes the public to the third Saturday Evening Talks & Telescopes of the season on Saturday, July 25, 2026. MWO is honored to present “Graphic Talk About Science: Adventures in Science Engagement,” a lecture by Clifford V. Johnson, from UCSB. This lecture explores how graphic storytelling can make cutting-edge physics more accessible, as Johnson discusses the science and creative process behind his illustrated book, “The Dialogues: Conversations About the Nature of the Universe.” Tickets are available here: www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture072526 During the six-month season, each Talks & Telescopes event runs from 5:30pm to 11:30pm with the “talk” portion of the evening beginning in the Observatory’s Auditorium. The 60+ minute presentation is followed by picnic dining—bring your own, or purchase from a food truck or caterer—and then, after the sun goes down, stargazing through Mount Wilson’s immense telescopes, the largest in the world made available to the public. Additional stargazing around the grounds will be available thanks to members of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Both the 60-inch telescope and the 100-inch—the latter famously used by Edwin Hubble to discover the expanding universe—will be available for viewing the night sky. Priced at $50, this event series offers the most economical stargazing event option on the mountain. Tickets and more information are available on Mount Wilson Observatory’s website here: www.mtwilson.edu/lectures. Advance purchases are highly recommended. UPCOMING SATURDAY EVENING TALKS & TELESCOPES OF THE 2026 SEASON August 22: “Towards a Functional Cosmology” www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture082226 Join artist Lita Albuquerque for a lecture on her multidisciplinary practice at the intersection of art, science, and cosmology. Drawing on decades of work across painting, land art, performance, and installation, she reflects on projects created in remote, astronomy-linked environments and how they shape her exploration of time, space, and human perception. September 19: “The Brightness of Stars: Henrietta Leavitt and the Transformative Nature of Attention in Art and Science” www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture091926 Visual artist and author Anna Von Mertens explores the life and legacy of Henrietta Leavitt, whose study of variable stars enabled the first reliable measurements of cosmic distances. Working among the Harvard Computers, Leavitt laid the foundation for breakthroughs at Mount Wilson, including Harlow Shapley’s mapping of the Milky Way and Edwin Hubble’s discovery of an expanding universe. Drawing from her book “Attention Is Discovery: The Life and Legacy of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt,” Von Mertens shares archival materials alongside her own artwork inspired by Leavitt’s life, to celebrate how careful attention leads to both scientific discovery and a meaningful life. October 17: “The Duality of Genius and Struggle: G.E. Hale” www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture101726 This talk, presented by Sam Hale, explores the extraordinary life and legacy of his grandfather, George Ellery Hale—the visionary behind some of the world’s most important astronomical institutions. Drawing on both history and personal connection, Sam Hale offers insight into a legacy that continues to shape science and culture today. VISITING MWO The gate to Mount Wilson’s campus opens at 10:00am daily and closes at 5:00pm from early April through November. Entrance to the grounds is free. Visitors can hike, gaze at the telescope domes and towers that dot the landscape, and take a look at historic Mount Wilson photos and letters in the Museum. The Cosmic Cafe (www.mtwilson.edu/cosmic-cafe), located above the main parking lot at the Observatory entrance, is open on weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. In addition to traditional menu items such as hot dogs, drinks, and snacks, the Cafe offers wraps, salads, and sweet treats from Little Flower. PARKING A U.S. Forest Service Adventure Pass is required to park at the Observatory. A $5 day pass or a $30 dollar annual pass may be purchased at the Cosmic Cafe on weekends between 10:00am and 5:00pm. During the week, passes are available at locations around Los Angeles. The most convenient location before heading up is at the Shell station in La Canada Flintridge at the bottom of the Angeles Crest Highway (https://find.shell.com/us/fuel/10007957-4530-angeles-crest-hwy/en_US). Visit the U.S. Forest Service website for more information about Passes and other locations to buy them: www.fs.usda.gov/r05/passes/adventure-pass For more information about Visiting Mount Wilson Observatory, please visit: www.mtwilson.edu/visiting NOT ADA-COMPLIANT Please be advised that access to the 100-inch dome is via an open-air, 53-step staircase inside the building. There is no ADA-compliant access.

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Jul 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • discoverlosangeles.com
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Eleven Promotions at Northrim Bank

Eleven promotions at Northrim Bank recognize the leadership, strong performance, and ongoing contributions of several officers.

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Jul 24 • 2:10 PM EDT • Business • akbizmag.com
Insurtech providers recognized in 2026 Insurance Business global report

The honorees were assessed on usability, innovation, and real-world performance

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Jul 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • insurancebusinessmag.com
Geekbench 7 is out with overhauled performance tests for CPU and GPU workloads

Geekbench 7 today, promising benchmarks that more closely reflect how people use their devices across everyday tasks, gaming, and AI workloads.

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Jul 23 • 6:05 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
10 iOS 27 Performance Improvements You'll Actually Notice

With iOS 27, Apple focused on making improvements to iOS performance, optimizing everything from system animations to AirDrop transfer speeds. iPhone performance is smoother and faster on all iPhones able to run iOS 27, which includes the iPhone 11 and newer. There are over 80 iOS 27 improvements Apple announced, with 10 of the most useful listed below. App Launching Apps launch up to 30 percent faster in iOS 27, and that includes Apple's own apps and third-party apps.

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Jul 23 • 6:02 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS OF 2027 ANNOUNCED BY WALK OF FAMERS MING-NA WEN AND SHEILA E.

A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording and Sports Entertainment have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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Jul 23 • 4:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • walkoffame.com
Geekbench 7 Launches With Redesigned Multi-Core and GPU Benchmarks

Primate Labs today announced the launch of Geekbench 7, the newest version of the popular benchmarking suite for CPU and GPU performance. There's a redesigned multi-core benchmark in Geekbench 7 that's meant to better represent how applications work in the real world. A workload only runs in multi-threaded mode if the task it models runs multi-threaded in real applications.

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Jul 23 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
OSU’s Chet Udell builds instruments that measure the environment and bring science to life

This Thursday at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, a one-of-a-kind live performance will blend marine science, original music, and custom-built instruments into an immersive experience.

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Jul 23 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • opb.org
MacBook Neo 2: Here's everything we know so far

Apple's next MacBook Neo is reportedly coming in 2027 with the better performance, new colors, and more. Here's everything we know.

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Jul 22 • 8:55 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
In the game: New sports nutrition certificate prepares future dietitians

Texas A&M Department of Nutrition has stepped onto the sports nutrition field and is preparing students for peak career performance.

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Jul 22 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS OF 2027 TO BE ANNOUNCED BY WALK OF FAMERS MING-NA WEN AND SHEILA E. AND HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO RON FRIERSON DURING LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE AT FUNKO HOLLYWOOD

A new group of 32 entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Jul 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • walkoffame.com
UT Martin offers public health concentration at regional centers

UT Martin's six regional centers now offer a concentration in public health as part of the health and human performance degree.

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Jul 22 • 11:32 AM EDT • Health • news.utm.edu
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As Massachusetts codifies science of reading, experts expect results to take a few years

The state’s law takes effect in 2027-28, but one former state education chief doesn’t expect meaningful performance data until three years later.

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Jul 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • k12dive.com
Professor Chet Udell builds instruments that measure the environment and bring science to life

OSU artist-in-residence Chet Udell will blend marine science, custom instruments, and soundscapes in a free live performance at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport this Thursday.

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Jul 22 • 9:53 AM EDT • Science • klcc.org
Kylie Minogue Teams Up With Snow Patrol For ‘These Alarms’ Concert Video: Watch

Kylie joined forces with Snow Patrol on stage at Crystal Palace Park, for the debut performance of “These Alarms."

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Jul 22 • 1:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
“America’s Got Talent ”onstage mishap nearly derails country band’s performance

Judge Mel B was visibly surprised.

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Jul 21 • 10:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos

Google says it achieved “competitive performance” compared to larger models.

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Jul 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
90% of Organizations Report Strong AI and Cloud Foundations, but Business Performance Falls Short, Unisys Finds

/PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has released a new global report, "Unisys AI & Cloud Insights Report 2026: The benchmarks, the gaps, and what to do next,"...

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Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
Experts agree at landmark event that simulation should be built into health system

On 15 June 2026, over 80 representatives from simulation societies, ministries of health, hospitals, universities, international organizations, professional associations and industry partners met at the WHO Academy in Lyon for a joint event of WHO and the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM). Together they tackled a pressing question: how can simulation move from isolated initiatives to systematic integration within health systems? The consensus was clear: simulation is no longer a niche educational tool. Beyond training, it strengthens health systems by improving quality of care, patient safety, workforce preparedness, team performance and organizational resilience.Participants agreed the evidence for simulation’s value no longer needs to be demonstrated, but that implementation remains fragmented and too often dependent on individual local champions. Bridging that gap, they said, means both generating further evidence and raising awareness among decision-makers.Discussions pointed to a shared path forward. To achieve scale and lasting impact, simulation must be embedded in national policies, workforce development plans, education systems and financing mechanisms. No institution can do this alone; stronger collaboration between governments, health institutions, academia, professional societies, international organizations and industry partners will be essential.“At the WHO Academy, we see simulation not simply as a training methodology but as a strategic tool for capacity-building, workforce readiness and stronger health systems,” said Dr Bart Janssens, Unit Head, Health Learning and Capacity Building. “This event is not only about discussion; it is about moving from ideas to action.”As health systems worldwide face workforce shortages, growing complexity of care and rapidly evolving competency needs, participants concluded that the question is no longer “Why simulation?” but rather how to scale it, how to sustain it, and how to ensure it becomes an integral part of stronger health systems.Looking aheadThe event marked the beginning of a collaborative effort rather than the end of a conversation. Over the coming weeks, WHO and SESAM will consolidate the discussions, recommendations and priorities that emerged, with a joint WHO–SESAM report to be published soon.

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Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
See the best moments from AC/DC's Camp Randall concert

Relive AC/DC's Power Up Tour performance through photos from Camp Randall with opener The Pretty Reckless.

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Jul 20 • 12:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • jsonline.com
Foster Griffin Dazzles, Washington Nationals Down Athletics

The Washington Nationals rode another dominant performance from Foster Griffin on Sunday afternoon to take the three-game series against the Athletics

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Jul 19 • 7:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tre Donaldson: Another Miami Heat Uncovered Gem

Following a dominant Summer League performance, undrafted rookie Tre Donaldson looks to join the ranks of South Florida’s developmental success stories with elite playmaking and defensive intensity.

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Jul 19 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Is The MacBook Air M1 Still Worth Buying In 2026?

The MacBook Air M1 is still worth buying in 2026 for light work, thanks to its strong performance, long battery life, and affordable refurbished prices.

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Jul 19 • 2:17 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Shania Twain shows off bombshell looks in lacy bodysuit for milestone performance

Shania Twain looked like a true bombshell in a lacy bodysuit while performing at an Ontario bar ahead of the release of her Little Miss Twain album

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Jul 19 • 12:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Parker Arts celebrates 15 years with new entertainment lineup

From memorable performances and inspiring exhibitions to educational classes and cultural events, Parker Arts has become an integral part of the Parker community over the last 15 years, creating unique

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Jul 19 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • parkerchronicle.net
Why the Trump effect is different in 2026 than 2018

The brightest warning light for Democrats in this year’s election is the consistent finding in early national and state polls that they are not winning nearly as large a share of voters who disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as they did during his first term. Paradoxically, that dynamic could represent a major danger for Republicans if it proves unsustainable through November.

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Jul 19 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: A glowing upgrade

The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to improve performance, battery life, and deliver a unique Pixel Glow.

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Jul 19 • 2:51 AM EDT • Technology • androidcentral.com
Experience sights, sounds of Oregon Asian Celebration in Eugene

The Oregon Asian Celebration was held July 18 in Alton Baker Park, marking its 41st year. See performances and activities from the event.

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Jul 18 • 10:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • registerguard.com
Photos: Afrifest: Taste of Africa at Sawyer Point 2026

The festival features Africa and the Caribbean traditional drumming and cultural dance performances, music, attire and food at Sawyer Point Park.

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Jul 18 • 3:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Undervalued After Its CTF Life Awards Deal?

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is back in focus after CTF Life agreed to become the exclusive title sponsor of the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards, bringing the event to Hong Kong for the first time. See our latest analysis for Tencent Music Entertainment Group. Despite the CTF Life partnership putting Tencent Music Entertainment Group back in the headlines, the stock’s recent performance has been mixed, with a 1 month share price return of 4.95% contrasting with a year to...

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Jul 18 • 3:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Stephanie White Praises Caitlin Clark's Historic 45-Point Game Performance

Caitlin Clark dominated headlines following her historic game against the Seattle Storm. Many couldn't believe what they witnessed, including Stephanie White. During her postgame availability, the Indiana Fever coach discussed the superstar guard's performance.

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Jul 18 • 6:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bangkok voters reward performance over party politics

Neither Thailand's ruling coalition nor its leading opposition party was a match for an independent Bangkok governor with a proven track record of delivery.

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Jul 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • eastasiaforum.org
Honda’s Affordable New Performance Moto Is Its Most Rider-Friendly Yet

Thanks to its compact size and innovative tech, the sporty bike looks super-approachable right out of the gate.

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Jul 17 • 1:55 PM EDT • Technology • gearpatrol.com
UTulsa launches Bachelor of Science in applied data science in sports and human performance

The College of Engineering & Computer Science at The University of Tulsa is launching a Bachelor of Science in applied data science in sports and

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Jul 17 • 9:19 AM EDT • Science • utulsa.edu
UTulsa launches Bachelor of Science in applied data science in sports and human performance

The College of Engineering & Computer Science at The University of Tulsa is launching a Bachelor of Science in applied data science in sports and

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Jul 17 • 9:19 AM EDT • Sports • utulsa.edu
Alabama state health officer receives 7% raise

The raise, a 5% performance-based raise and a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, amounts to an increase of about $16,800, for a total salary of $352,800.

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Jul 17 • 5:57 AM EDT • Health • alabamareflector.com
MetroPlusHealth Achieves Best-Ever CAHPS Ratings

New York, NY – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high quality, affordable health plan, today announced its strongest-ever performance in the Fall 2025

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Jul 16 • 10:44 AM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Aston Martin Dreadnought designed exclusively for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Supercar performance,...

Aston Martin Dreadnought designed exclusively for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Supercar performance, combat ready: Dreadnought dominates every in-game environment while delivering an unmistakable Aston Martin experience Dramatic SUV design is paired with an equally dramatic V12 engine roar 16 July 2026, New York, USA: Aston Martin today unveils Dreadnought,…

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Jul 16 • 10:14 AM EDT • Technology • media.astonmartin.com
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D delivers fantastic gaming performance thanks to 3D V-Cache. Priced at $330, it offers more FPS than the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, at a similar price point. Energy efficiency is impressive with low temperatures, making it an strong choice for gamers wanting high-tier CPU performance without breaking the bank.

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Jul 16 • 10:10 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Wayne County Fair gears up for another year of family entertainment

The Wayne County Fair returns Thursday through Sunday, July 23-26, with a mix of livestock shows, motorsports, live music and family entertainment, highlighted by country music star Trace Adkins’ performance

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Jul 16 • 9:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • norfolkdailynews.com
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D 4.5 GHz "3D V-Cache" CPU Review: The Budget X3D Champ For AM5

AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D features 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB cache, & costs $329, offering strong gaming performance with 3D V-Cache technology.

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Jul 16 • 9:03 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Abbott Boosts 2026 Profit Guidance as Sales Across Business Rise

Abbott Laboratories raised its 2026 profit guidance after a stronger-than-expected second quarter driven by improved performance across most of its business lines.

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Jul 16 • 7:41 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Another strong SL performance

Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Another strong SL performance

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Jul 15 • 10:16 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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As US AI costs soar, global firms pivot to China’s cheap, open-weight models

A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives.

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Jul 15 • 9:25 PM EDT • Business • scmp.com
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How fuel additive science keeps pace with modern engines

Learn how a Chevron chemist helped produce Techron, a next-generation fuel additive designed to boost engine performance and help keep engines efficient.

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Jul 15 • 6:40 PM EDT • Science • chevron.com
'America's Got Talent' judges clash over country singer's bold original performance

Howie Mandel's lone "no" vote drew loud boos after a Mississippi country singer's original song divided "America's Got Talent" judges Tuesday.

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Jul 15 • 3:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxnews.com
Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will perform at Hershey Theatre on Nov. 18

Popular ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham will return to Hershey later this year with a show at Hershey Theatre, Hershey Entertainment announced Wednesday. "With headline-generating performances...

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Jul 15 • 2:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
UAMS Opens New Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic on Rodney Parham in Little Rock

UAMS Celebrates its Newest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic featuring traditional therapy, therapy for women, spine therapy and sports performance offerings.

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Jul 15 • 1:58 PM EDT • Sports • news.uams.edu
OU hires nutritionist Abigail O’Connor from Michigan for all sports

OU has hired Abigail O'Connor to be associate athletic director, performance nutrition of all sports, according to Doug Samuels of FootballScoop.

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Jul 15 • 9:52 AM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com
Timberwolves Make Pitch for LeBron James

Since entering the NBA in 1989, the Minnesota Timberwolves have never won an NBA Championship. But after several years of strong performances in the postseason, the team feels that it's close to finally breaking through, and they are hoping LeBron James joins Minnesota on its quest to end their ...

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Jul 15 • 9:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Campbell Steele Gallery to commemorate Liars Holographic Theatre

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the final performance of Liars Holographic Radio Theatre. To commemorate the enigmatic achievement of the program, Campbell Steele Gallery will host a series

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Jul 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Brighton to host family-friendly 'Wacky Science Show' on July 22

The performance includes goofy sound effects and plenty of laughs.

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Jul 15 • 4:33 AM EDT • Science • livingstondaily.com
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Marion Concert Band to host movie and space themed performance

The Marion Concert Band will perform a free movie and space themed concert at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand on July 24.

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Jul 15 • 4:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Cartier Owner Richemont Posts Sales Beat on Strong Jewelry Performance

Sales at the luxury group rose 20%, bolstered by its jewelry business and despite a volatile market for the sector.

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Jul 15 • 1:58 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Travis Hunter’s change in appearance gets noticed by NFL fans

Travis Hunter entered the NFL in 2025 with a lot of hype surrounding him. He won the 2024 Heisman Trophy for his outstanding two-way performances with the Colorado Buffaloes under his father, Deion Sanders. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected him as…

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Jul 15 • 12:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pete Davidson, 715 shows headline Rochester Fringe Festival lineup

Pete Davidson will headline the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival's 715 performances, free events, family programming and the return of the Spiegeltent.

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Jul 14 • 6:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Pete Davidson, 715 shows headline Rochester Fringe Festival lineup

Pete Davidson will headline the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival's 715 performances, free events, family programming and the return of the Spiegeltent.

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Jul 14 • 6:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • democratandchronicle.com
Landon Donovan: Lamine Yamal Instills 'Real Fear' In Defenders

FOX Sports analyst Landon Donovan praised Spain's Lamine Yamal for his performance in the World Cup semifinal victory over France.

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Jul 14 • 6:19 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Sold-out Henry Cho show boosts Bloomington Center for Performing Arts

The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts sold out over 1,100 tickets for comedian Henry Cho's July 12 performance, part of his The Empty Nest Tour, demonstrating the city's growing interest in arts ...

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Jul 14 • 4:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Why was Philly's Tattooed Mom barred from live music performances

According to this popular South Street bar, the city ordered no more live music entertainment, including drag and burlesque.

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Jul 14 • 10:41 AM EDT • Entertainment • usatoday.com
The Moment Victor Wembanyama Decided to Pass Up $50 Million

Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $251 million maximum contract with the San Antonio Spurs instead of a $300 million supermax deal with individual performance incentives.

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Jul 14 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Industry Sales Grow 2.5% in Q2 as Business Pressures Persist

Distributor growth accelerated from the first quarter, but inflation, delayed purchasing decisions and uneven performance continue to temper promo industry sales.

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Jul 14 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • members.asicentral.com
Public Betas For iOS 27, macOS 27 And More Apple Platforms Are Now Available

Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.

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Jul 13 • 4:45 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Handheld Performance Review

Whether you thought the original needed a remake or not, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is here, so let's see how it performs on some of the most popular handheld PCs on the market, including MSI's new Arc G3 Extreme Claw 8 EX.

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3 key reasons 'Moana' flopped at the box office

The new "Moana" movie fell flat in its box-office debut, and analysts say a few factors contributed to the weak performance.

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Essentia Health opens new clinic in West Duluth

The new location offers care for all ages with sports performance, physical therapy and rehabilitation services.

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Jul 13 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • duluthnewstribune.com
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Performance Benchmark Review

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced breathes new life into the classic with modern graphics, gameplay improvements and full ray tracing support. In our performance review, we examine its graphical fidelity, VRAM usage, upscaling options, and how well it runs across a wide range of modern GPUs.

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Jul 13 • 9:23 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Yo-Yo Ma, musical performances spotlight L.A. River revitalization

Yo-Yo Ma recently performed an intimate show on the L.A. River, highlighting a growing movement of musicians seeking to spotlight the beauty of the complex waterway.

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Jul 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
When regulation is good for business

By now, I think I have established both my view that I am a fan of ESG investing and the benefits of regulating what is and isn’t a sustainable investment, and my view that in Europe, ESG regulation has gone too far and become too costly. It almost feels like the old Aristotelian maxim of doing things in moderation that leads to the best outcomes is valid in regulatory efforts as well. To give you an example, let’s look at a study by the National Bank of Belgium on the impact of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) on fund flows of conventional and ESG funds. The SFDR was announced on 27 November 2019 and came into effect on 10 March 2021. It was implemented in several stages and split funds marketed in the EU into three broad categories: (i) Art. 6 funds that are basically conventional funds without any specific ESG integration, (ii) Art. 8 funds that ‘promote environmental or social characteristics’, which must provide additional reporting how they do that, and (iii) Art. 9 funds that are impact funds. The gaps between the announcement and the phased implementation give us an idea of how fund flows were affected by the regulation. It is clearly visible in the figure below that once the new regulation was announced and when it was initially implemented, fund flows in Art. 8 and Art. 9 funds increased significantly. Conventional Art. 6 funds also saw more inflows, but the increase was not statistically significant. I should add that the data below is pure fund flow, cleaned of performance effects and of any reclassified funds that moved from one classification to another. Note also that once the initial rush in ESG funds was over, additional, stricter regulatory requirements didn’t create that many new flows. This implies that with additional regulation, the funds incurred higher costs to comply but didn’t benefit in terms of new inflows and higher assets under management. Fund flows as the SFDR regulation was implemented in the EU Source: Emiris et al. (2026) When examining the drivers of these flows, the authors of the study found that institutional investors were more likely to switch to ESG funds and particularly so in countries where concerns about sustainability are culturally more accepted. In a society where buy-in into environmental and social risks is higher, private investors were shifting more of their assets into ESG funds as the regulation made it clear which funds are really green and which ones are not. And institutional investors in these countries did so as well, given the societal pressures and reputational risks of sticking with conventional funds. Meanwhile, fund managers reacted to the changing regulatory environment as well. Many funds that were mildly green before the regulation was announced became greener and more sustainable as the regulation was introduced to attract new assets and new investors. Cleverly, and unsurprisingly, these ESG funds also charge on average higher fees, which means that not only did fund managers gather fresh assets, but their profitability increased as well.

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Bret Michaels concert in Dauphin County cut short by storm threat

The casino cited safety concerns after a lightning cell moved into the area during the Poison frontman's performance.

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Potter Center announces 2026-27 entertainment lineup with country, rock and circus acts

Jackson College's Potter Center has unveiled its 2026-27 entertainment season, featuring 11 shows spanning country music, rock tributes, circus performances and wildlife education.

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England Coach Thomas Tuchel Happy With Result, Not Performance, vs. Norway

England coach Thomas Tuchel expected more out of his team in their 2-1 win over Norway on Saturday.

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Orlando Magic's Noah Penda Building Immense Confidence for Upcoming Season

After a standout 23-point performance in Las Vegas, the French forward discusses how rigorous offseason shooting drills are preparing him to space the floor for Orlando’s stars.

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NVIDIA GPU Hotspot Temperature Has Been Unlocked Through Mods, & Shows Widespread Thermal Issues Affecting RTX 50 GPUs That Throttle Gaming Performance

Mods have unlocked NVIDIA's GPU Hotspot measurement, which can give you a clue why your latest card is running at lower performance.

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Arts Fest 2026 Saturday event, entertainment lineup

With dozens of performances ranging from young violin and cello students to a Latin music sextet, there’s something for everyone at day four of the 60th annual Central Pennsylvania Festival

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Deana Carter To Headline Marshall County Fair Entertainment Lineup

MOUNDSVILLE — This year’s Marshall County Fair, slated July 19-25, will include a performance by country music star Deana Carter, known for hit songs like “Strawberry Wine.” Carter is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on the main festival stage at the Marshall County Fairgrounds, 1433 12th St., Moundsville. Opening for Carter […]

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Tilly Norwood’s New Movie Rekindles Hollywood Concerns That AI ‘Actor’ Is Just Ripping Off Human Performances

The news of Tilly Norwood’s feature-length movie debut again brought out the digital pitchforks surrounding her existence, with commenters weighing in on everything from the concept of an AI actress l...

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Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance

Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78.

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I Singer The Body Electric: Phillies 1, Reds 0

The Queen City saw two kingly pitching performances.

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SLED charges business owner with forgery after alleged fake bond

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has arrested a man after he allegedly submitted a fake performance and payment bond to land a construction job.

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Fort Bend County Fair Announces 2026 Entertainment Lineup Featuring Sawyer Brown, Pat Green

ROSENBERG, Texas (Covering Katy News) — The Fort Bend County Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for its 90th annual celebration, featuring a mix of Texas country stars, Tejano favorites and nationally recognized performers during Championship BBQ Weekend and the fair's 10-day run. The 2026 Fort Bend County Fair begins with Championship BBQ Weekend on Sept. 18-19, followed by the fair Sept. 25 through Oct. 4. The entertainment schedule opens Friday, Sept. 18, with Tejano group Los Morales, followed by Texas country artist Cole Phillips on Saturday, Sept. 19. Phillips has gained attention for his traditional country sound influenced by classic honky-tonk music. The fair officially opens Friday, Sept. 25, with Tyce Delk, a New Mexico native whose touring schedule has expanded across the country. Country music veterans Sawyer Brown will headline Saturday, Sept. 26. The band, whose career spans more than four decades, remains known for hits including "Some Girls Do," "The Race Is On" and "Thank God for You." Go Tejano Day on Sunday, Sept. 27, will feature Prófugos de Nuevo León, along with performances by Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio. The second week of the fair begins Wednesday, Sept. 30, with Bellville singer-songwriter David Lewis, a recent Texas Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year nominee. Oklahoma Red Dirt artist Josh Meloy will perform Thursday, Oct. 1. Texas country star Pat Green returns to the Fort Bend County Fair stage Friday, Oct. 2. Green, whose career includes three Grammy Award nominations, has sold more than 2 million albums and amassed more than 200 million career streams. He is best known for songs including "Wave on Wave" and "Carry On." Country newcomer Vincent Mason will perform Saturday, Oct. 3. Mason has accumulated more than 500 million career streams and was recently nominated for Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year. The fair concludes Sunday, Oct. 4, with Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn, whose "London Homesick Blues" remains one of the state's most recognizable songs. Weekend visitors also can enjoy performances on Music Row by J Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds, Southern County Line, Los Rangerz and Horizon. The Fort Bend County Fair Association, a nonprofit organization, supports youth, agriculture and education. According to the association, it has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships during the past decade and generated $1.4 million through its 2025 youth auctions. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and select the specific day they plan to attend, as tickets are valid only for the date purchased. Admission includes entry to the fairgrounds, access to the carnival, shopping, exhibits, food vendors and, when scheduled, admission to the rodeo and that day's concert. Season passes and single-day tickets will be available. For tickets and additional information, visit fortbendcountyfair.com or call the Fair Office at 281-342-6171. The address of the Fairgrounds is 4310 Texas 36 S in Rosenberg. 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Entertainment Schedule Championship BBQ Weekend Friday, Sept. 18: Los Morales Saturday, Sept. 19: Cole Phillips Fair Entertainment Friday, Sept. 25: Tyce Delk Saturday, Sept. 26: Sawyer Brown Sunday, Sept. 27 (Go Tejano Day): Prófugos de Nuevo León, Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio Wednesday, Sept. 30: David Lewis Thursday, Oct. 1: Josh Meloy Friday, Oct. 2: Pat Green Saturday, Oct. 3: Vincent Mason Sunday, Oct. 4: Gary P. Nunn × Expand FBCF Fort Bend County Fair 2026 Artist Lineup

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Jul 9 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • coveringkaty.com
This one number measures your athletic performance

Sanford SCORE combines an athlete's overall strengths and weaknesses into a single number based on four physical tests.

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Tensor G7 Could Arrive With A Key Upgrade That’ll Make Nearly Everything Better About The Pixel 12, Assuming You’re Incredibly Patient

What the Tensor G7 lacks in raw performance, it could make up for in the form of a major upgrade that could make you wait for the Pixel 12

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Bringing the data to every sideline

MIT PhD student Henry Wang studies how data and technology can improve the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed. Working in the MIT Sports Lab in collaboration with FIFA, he develops systems with the goals of helping referees make faster, more accurate decisions and expanding access to performance analytics across the globe.

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Hungary moves to overhaul university models banned from Horizon Europe

Hungary’s new government is aiming to overhaul the governance model of the institutions and universities that lost access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ funds “in a short timeframe,” according to Péter Horváth, the new state secretary for science policy and innovation. “As of today, the two non-university foundation-controlled institutions under my remit have been transformed,” he told Science|Business. “We hope the universities will follow and that this will be enough to satisfy the EU’s demands.”Under the previous government, led by Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party, many academic and scientific institutions were restructured and made into special public trust foundations, with members strongly linked to the government given lifelong mandates and significant decision-making powers with little oversight. The European Commission deemed that this undermined academic freedom and transparency in the country, leading to a ban on 34 institutions in 2022, including 21 universities, which saw academics in Hungary lose access to Horizon Europe grants. The new Hungarian government, elected in May and led by Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, has promised to dismantle this governance model and restore the institutions to EU programmes. As a result, the European Commission has promised to return access to the Erasmus+ education mobility programme, but so far no concrete agreement has been made on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. Hungary has already made legislative changes in June to allow the institutions to be reformed and set a timeline for the implementation.The non-university foundations, which are mainly cultural centres such as the Foundation for Hungarian Culture or the Makovecz Campus Foundation, will all be dissolved by August 31 this year, a date tied to EU-set milestones that Hungary must meet to unlock frozen funds, with control transferred to relevant ministries. Meanwhile, the universities will have until 31 August 2027. For each university foundation, the government will set the dissolution date and the body to take over operations. There is no final decision on a permanent new model for the universities, according to Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who is shadow rapporteur for the Horizon Europe specific programme, a separate piece of legislation detailing implementation rules for the EU’s next research programme, due to start in 2028. “The aim of the transition year is to settle this with [the universities], not to impose a model, and not to put them under state control,” she told Science|Business. “The goal is to give academic independence back to universities.”There are three models that are most likely to be implemented. One would be a return to a traditional, state-run model. Another could be a newer, more self-standing public institution. A third option would be a reformed version of the foundation models that meet EU standards. According to Lakos, the dismantling of the system put in place by the Orbán government is well underway and if all goes according to plan, Hungary could regain access to EU research money by the start of the next academic year in 2027. “I believe that the Hungarian government is doing the necessary changes so the universities could return as beneficiaries to Horizon from the next school year,” she said. In the meantime, “the universities, institutes and cultural assets carry on under proper public stewardship rather than a handful of unaccountable trustees,” said Lakos. The laws passed in June impose new safeguards: board terms are capped at four years and renewable only once, appointments are made through open competitions and sitting politicians cannot join joining these boards.It remains unclear whether a domestic science funding programme set up as a back-up scheme by the former government following the EU funding ban, called HU-rizon, could be continued. “This programme should never have had to have been established in the first place, but it has proven to be quite popular,” he said. “I am considering continuing this programme with a refined focus on helping international collaborations.”Re-organising the research network One of the first priorities for Horváth and his cabinet is to resolve questions over the future of the Hungarian Research Network, Hun-Ren. The network of academic institutes was taken away from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2019 and turned into a quasi-private organisation, with similarities in its governance to the public trust foundations.Horváth and his team have consulted over 5,000 representatives from the network and the conclusion is broad unhappiness with the directors of all the institutes involved. “We have presented the results to the president and the chief executive of the network and this is currently being discussed,” Horváth said. The plan is to re-integrate the network back into the Academy of Sciences but in an improved way, “learning from mistakes of the past,” he added. The government also wants to reintegrate four humanities and social science research centres into the network that the previous government had transferred to Eötvös Loránd University. The transfer brought sharp criticism from the academic community, with a group of Hungarian research heads, including European Research Council grant recipients, sending an open letter to Orbán warning that the transfer would “cause historically significant harm to the entirety of Hungarian scientific life.” The transfer was “one of the biggest shames in Hungarian research in the past 20 years,” Horváth said. “We want to immediately re-integrate them back into the research network and to regain the trust of these institutions, because the way they were treated was really unfair.”Another pressing issue is the Élvonal Excellence Research and Talent Development Foundation, led by Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz. The foundation signed a financing agreement with the former government earlier this year for a budget of over €730 million over the next five years. The goal is to create a world-class centre to attract top talent from abroad and to develop local researchers. But there was little transparency about this foundation, and news of its huge budget, which is nearly as much as Hungary’s entire research budget, caused a stir in the media following the recent elections. Another issue is that, as with the foundation boards of the institutes banned from Horizon Europe, there was little-to-no oversight of decisions led by Krausz. “It was an excellent idea but an unacceptable execution,” Horváth said of the foundation. “The fact that this is out of the Hungarian funding scheme, mostly concentrating on one person who decides on the budget is unacceptable for us.”The government plans to merge the centre with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, the country’s R&D funding agency, with a reduced budget. Horváth is hopeful that Krausz will still be involved. The new government’s R&D goalsA phrase that crops up regularly during the discussion with Horváth is “democratic process.” The new state secretary is determined to involve Hungary’s research community in shaping future policies. This marks a departure from the previous government’s approach, and several people in Hungary’s research community have commented on the openness of the new government. In terms of concrete goals, Horváth and his team already have plans. He wants to create a new science fund in Hungary, based on the best practices of other European countries. The fund would not be tied to annual government budgets and would provide long-term, stable financing. “If we were to succeed in creating this fund, then I think it would be one of the biggest achievements for me in this period of government,” Horváth said. On the innovation side, he is looking into how best to bring in the private sector. “We want to make sure that we are working with the private sector to support innovation,” Horváth said. One of his big aims is to introduce entrepreneurship teaching into high schools. Hungary already has a reputable national academy offering research and innovation training in the field of natural sciences, and Horváth wants to expand this to all disciplines and across the whole country. “One of the main ways to elevate our innovative businesses is to teach our children to be innovative,” he said. “This will probably need ten years to pay off, but this is what we should do. Our aim is to make Hungary strong in our region, and this is what is needed.” Related articlesHungary’s Horizon Europe performance in numbersCommission unlocks Erasmus+ cash for Hungary, Horizon could be next‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian researchers speak out on impact of EU ban A more difficult task will be funding. The new government is aiming to increase research spending to 2% of the GDP by 2030, and then increase it to 3% in line with EU objectives. Currently, spending sits around 1.3%. But according to Horváth, the current budget, inherited from the previous government, is “heavily in the negative,” so any plans to increase research spending will have to start next year. Achieving 2% by 2030 already needs a big push, almost doubling the research budget. “This is something we’d definitely like to reach, and something I can see us achieving,” he said. “From the 2030s, I’d like to see an innovative generation growing up that can help us reach the 3% target.” Positivity in the new governmentDespite the many challenges facing Horváth and his team, the mood is positive. “It feels a bit like a start-up right now. Everyone is working 24/7, day and night, trying to do as much as they can. There is a lot of energy,” he said. It is a big change for the state secretary who, like many in his cabinet, is coming from a background in research or business, and not in politics. “Six weeks ago, I was sitting with my microscope and my research PhDs, so it’s been a big change for me,” said the computer scientist, who was previously the director of the Institute of Biochemistry at the Hun-Ren Biological Research Centre in Hungary and worked at the Institute for AI for Health at Helmholtz Munich. But he is relishing the task to transform the country’s R&D landscape. “We feel enormous support from the Hungarian people, but also from Europe,” he said. “We’ve received a lot of letters of support from around Europe. There is big trust there, and huge responsibility on our side. We want to get everything back on track, and there’s a lot to do.”

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Jul 8 • 5:47 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Illinois State Fair reveals 2026 concert opening acts lineup

The Illinois State Fair has added opening acts to its 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, with performances scheduled Aug. 14 through Aug. 23.

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Can Sphere Entertainment's (SPHR) Wizard of Oz Bet Justify Its Rich Venue-Driven Valuation?

In recent days, Sphere Entertainment drew attention as investors reacted to renewed optimism around its flagship Sphere venue and an expanded content slate, including immersive productions such as The Wizard of Oz. The key tension now is that while some valuation models suggest the shares may be trading below intrinsic value, others imply the company already carries a premium earnings multiple, highlighting how sensitive sentiment could be to venue performance and cost control. We’ll now...

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