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Grammy Nominee Laura Veltz on Writing Songs in Nashville: ‘Hate Not Welcome’
Laura Veltz explains how she is able to write songs in Nashville with artists who may not share her political views, on 'Nashville Now' podcast.
Music notes: Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding and more
The video for Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" — the fifth single from her album 1989 — has become her latest to rack up 1 billion views on YouTube. It's her sixth video to hit that milestone, following “Blank Space,” “Shake It Off,” “You Belong With Me,” “Bad Blood” and “Look What You Made Me Do.”
Justin Bieber Performance Locked In for Music’s Biggest Night at the 2026 Grammys
Justin Bieber has announced that he will be performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1. Bieber is a two-time Grammy winner and also… The post Justin Bieber Performance Locked In for Music’s Biggest Night at the 2026 Grammys appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.I.V. Denialist, Dies
His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.
DeAPlaneta Entertainment Previews 2026 Slate at Spielwarenmesse
Series launches, franchise expansions, and a licensing portfolio are shared at Nuremberg.
Study Shows Google's Health-Focused AI Overviews Cite YouTube Over Any Medical Site
YouTube ranks 11th in traditional Google search results for health queries, but jumps to first place when it comes to AI Overview citations.
NMSU solar research cohort at world’s largest Earth and space science conference
Eight students from a solar physics research group led by Juie Shetye, New Mexico State University astronomy assistant professor, were selected to present their work at the American Geophysical...
AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode
AI Overviews may get it right more often with the move to Gemini 3.
Google AI Overviews follow up questions jump you directly to AI Mode
This will result in less traffic to your site and more traffic to Google's AI Mode. Plus, Gemini 3 is now powering all AI Overviews globally by default.
Google Search now lets you ask AI Overviews follow-up questions
‘A quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it.’
Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations
The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally.
Key Cowboys Coach Could Leave To Join Steelers' Mike McCarthy
A pivotal Cowboys coach interviews for a promotion with the Steelers, potentially reuniting with a former Dallas leader on Pittsburgh's offensive staff.
UFC's first Paramount+ fight card averages nearly 5 million views
UFC's first fight card on Paramount+ averaged nearly 5 million views, making it the streaming platform's largest exclusive live event since it launched in March 2021. UFC 324 from Las Vegas on Saturday averaged 4.96 million for the main card and saw a global household average of 7.18 million, according to Adobe Analytics and Channel Partner Data. Adobe Analytics and Nielsen also said Saturday's card reached more homes than any other live UFC event in nearly a decade across linear, broadcast and streaming.
UFC Makes Paramount+ Debut Averaging 4.96M Live Streaming Views
The UFC’s heavily promoted debut on Paramount+ delivered an average minute audience of 4.96M viewers on Saturday night, per data from parent company Paramount Global on Monday. The company says that UFC 324, which saw Justin Gaethje defeat a bloody Paddy Pimblett in the main event, marked the biggest exclusive live event on Paramount+ to-date. According …
HDUs help deliver quality and cost improvements, Medicaid leaders say
Melissa Kotrys of the Contexture health information exchange previews her HIMSS26 panel session exploring how health data utility capabilities support Medicaid and public health objectives.
Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from the NEC’s decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Plus, Pippa previews her trip to China with Keir Starmer
Daniyal Mueenuddin on the Depths of Business Relationships
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More than a quarter of Britons say they fear losing jobs to AI in next five years
Survey reveals ‘mismatched AI expectations’ between views of employers and staff over impact on careers
Is Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Pricing Fair After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?
If you are wondering whether Live Nation Entertainment is priced attractively today, it helps to step back from the headlines and look closely at what the numbers are saying about the stock. The shares recently closed at US$146.97, with returns of 1.8% over the past week, 0.8% over the last month, 1.1% year to date, 4.4% over 1 year, 82.9% over 3 years and 121.2% over 5 years. These figures may shape how the market currently views its potential and risks. Recent news coverage around Live...
What Elevance Health (ELV)'s Scale-Driven Efficiency Amid Membership Declines Means For Shareholders
In recent weeks, analysts including RBC Capital and Wolfe Research have reiterated positive views on Elevance Health, citing its scale advantages and strong capital efficiency ahead of its late-January 2026 earnings release. At the same time, Elevance’s shrinking customer base over the past two years raises important questions about how competition and product positioning are affecting long-term demand. We’ll now examine how analyst optimism around Elevance’s scale-driven efficiency shapes...
Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests
Exclusive: German research into responses to health queries raises fresh questions about summaries seen by 2bn people a month
Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries, study suggests
Exclusive: German research into responses to health queries raises fresh questions about summaries seen by 2bn people a month
How the ‘confident authority’ of Google AI Overviews is putting public health at risk
Experts say tool can give ‘completely wrong’ medical advice which could put users at risk of serious harm
A Look At Flutter Entertainment’s Valuation As Downgrades And UK Regulatory Shifts Weigh On Sentiment
Why Flutter Entertainment’s boardroom and regulatory news matters for shareholders Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) has been under pressure recently, with the stock down about 20% over the past month and roughly 28% over the past 3 months, against a backdrop of changing analyst sentiment. Several banks and brokers have reassessed their views, with a string of downgrades and lower price targets highlighting concerns around short term headwinds. At the same time, UK regulatory developments and a...
Alliance Entertainment and Processa Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance
Casio previews a portable standalone sampler at NAMM 2026
NAMM 2026: Casio previews a new portable standalone sampler with 16 pads, real-time recording, a sequencer, and more.
'We've Been Working on This Game for a Really, Really Long Time' — the Big Fable Interview With Microsoft Developer Playground
IGN interviews Playground Games' founder and general manager, Ralph Fulton, on Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot.
Bills coaching search: Brian Daboll interviews for vacant position
Brian Daboll called plays for the Buffalo Bills and may get the chance to lead the whole franchise
Will PENN Entertainment's (PENN) Leadership and Tech Shake-Up Redefine Its Integrated Gaming Narrative?
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Late-night and daytime talk shows must offer equal time for candidate interviews, FCC says
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez said the guidance contrasts with the FCC's longstanding view that such programs are entitled to editorial discretion based on newsworthiness, not political favoritism.
Trump revels in Davos about making the rich even richer
After it was announced that California Gov. Gavin Newsom would share his views on President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, MAGA influencer Katie Miller derided the Democrat for his presence at the event frequented by wealthy businessmen.
JaxCo Sports Complex Authority reviews future as Chiefs, Royals determine plans
News that the Chiefs secured a deal to relocate to WyCo, coupled with the Royals' plans to build a new stadium, left many in the community wondering what would happen to the Truman Sports Complex.
New in Home Entertainment: A romantic fantasy, an action series and a film that explores stand-up comedy
Screen Chatter Film Critic Tony Toscano reviews "Zoe", "Sandokan", which are both new in home entertainment and "Is This Thing On?", which is in selected theaters.
Steelers coaching search: Mike McCarthy, Brian Flores scheduled for interviews
Former head coaches Brian Flores and Mike McCarthy will interview for the Steelers job
Scott Bessent says Greenland is 'essential' for Trump's Golden Dome defense plan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration views Greenland as a critical part of America's national defense and plans for a Golden Dome.
Educational background key indicator of immigration views in UK, study finds
Research comparing UK and US finds people with fewer qualifications more likely to support rightwing movements
Report: Mike McCarthy initially interviewed with Titans in December
Did Mike McCarthy kick off the second round of interviews with the Tennessee Titans? One NFL Insider reports he did.
El Paso content creators interview movie, entertainment stars in Hollywood
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Without much forethought but driven by relentless motivation, three young content creators from El Paso took a five-day trip to Los Angeles and West Hollywood, capturing interviews with successful people in the movie and entertainment business as part of a motivational filming project. “You throw a bunch of young 20-year-olds […]
How AI Is Reshaping Science’s Most Trusted Tool
Systematic reviews take a long time, but are the gold standard in evaluating evidence and producing medical recommendations. AI could speed that up—in theory.
Overseas criminals hijack Google reviews of Middle Tennessee business
Jason Brown, who runs the website reviewfraud.org, said businesses across the country are having their Google reviews hijacked.
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Kate Hudson gives blunt bedroom advice, Brooks Nader slips on her bikini
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
Warren Buffett on parenting, horse betting and why he stopped talking politics
Warren Buffett and Becky Quick covered a wide variety of topics in the interviews that aired in a two-hour special on CNBC.
Ranking our 4 favorite candidates for the Steelers HC job
We rank our four favorite players rumored to have head coach interviews coming up with the Steelers.
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
A left-wing, atheist reality-TV host from Oklahoma is one of the most popular liberal podcasters, channelling outrage with MAGA and with Democrats she views as complacent.
Will Rams coaches be distracted by interviews?
The Rams coaches have a combined 9 interviews on Friday
Michigan officially fired Sherrone Moore for his relationship with staffer and 'untruthful statements' in interviews
Alliance Entertainment and Avalon Advanced Materials Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance
NFL.com previews Broncos-Bills (and experts make game picks)
Most pundits have picked the Bills to beat the Broncos in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Dolphins conducting two virtual interviews on Thursday
The Miami Dolphins continue their work to finding their next head coach with two virtual interviews on Thursday.
Americans’ views on the impact of science on society
Democrats continue to be more likely than Republicans to say science has had a mostly positive effect on society.
Gemini Personal Intelligence show what we can expect from Siri
The long-awaited launch of the new AI-powered Siri now looks much closer thanks to Apple’s partnership with Google. The company...
Mike McDaniel report could bode well for Detroit Lions' chances
An update on how Mike McDaniel views his situation could bode well for the Detroit Lions' chances to land him as their next OC.
Mike McDaniel reported preferences could benefit Detroit Lions
Mike McDaniel reportedly will consider a great offensive coordinator job, despite having head coach interviews.
Florida lawmakers discuss crisis in Iran
Members of Congress have differing views about support.
An SLC business supported an anti-ICE protest. Bad reviews followed, then a wave of positive comments.
Hundreds of five-star reviews poured in for a Salt Lake City business after its support for anti-ICE protesters last week prompted backlash.
‘Animal Control’ Boss Previews Romance & Rivalries in Season 4
'I actually think this is definitely our best season,' says showrunner Tad Quill.
‘Animal Control’ Boss Previews Romance & Rivalries in Season 4
'I actually think this is definitely our best season,' says showrunner Tad Quill.
Curbing Misalignment in American Politics
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
What Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)'s Earnings Beat but Revenue Miss Means For Shareholders
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Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments
Supreme Court justices debate state bans on transgender female students in women's sports, with both sides invoking contrasting views of 'fairness'.
Northwestern baseball 2026 position previews: newcomers
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Our politics podcast previews legislative session, recaps Chiefs deal
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US Small-Business Optimism Edges Higher on Economic Outlook
Sentiment among US small-business owners increased in December for a second straight month on more upbeat views about the economic outlook.
Circinus Galaxy (Hubble and Webb Compass Image)
This image shows two views of the Circinus galaxy, one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and the other by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRISS (Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph. It shows compass arrows, scale bar, and color key for reference.
Circinus Galaxy Zoom
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Dates, Pre-Order Offers And Pricing
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra at the next Galaxy Unpacked. When will this take place, when will pre-orders open and when will see the first reviews?
Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws
AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.
Alliance Entertainment and Processa Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
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Livermore Falls weighs possible moratorium on cannabis businesses
At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Select Board said current fees will stay the same while it reviews the cannabis ordinance.
Maren Morris says she ‘lost a lot of fans’ because of her political views
Maren Morris reveals how her outspoken political views cost her fans, friends and financial standing in country music industry over the past decade.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
John Harbaugh interviews, Matt LaFleur uncertainty fuel wild NFL coaching cycle
Harbaugh is preparing to interview amid multiple vacancies, while the Packers face a looming decision on LaFleur -- setting the stage for one of the most dramatic NFL coaching cycles in years
‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk
Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests
Wisconsin youth mental health report reviews findings from 2025
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health released its 2025 review, presenting its findings on the current state of youth mental health in Wisconsin.
John Harbaugh will narrow options in NFL head coaching search before interviews
John Harbaugh is not only taking his time before interviewing with teams, but the ex-Ravens coach will be choosy about his next opportunity.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Dates, Pre-Order Offers And Reviews
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra at the next Galaxy Unpacked. When will this take place, when will pre-orders open and when will see the first reviews?
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Bradley Cooper denies plastic surgery, Jenny McCarthy slams ‘The View’
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
How Seaport’s Upgrade Amid Mixed Fundamentals At Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Has Changed Its Investment Story
In recent days, Sphere Entertainment received an upgrade from Seaport Global from Neutral to Buy, following a series of earlier positive analyst views tied to venue performance, sponsorship activity, and attendance trends. At the same time, Sphere’s fundamentals remain mixed, with weak long-term sales growth and constrained free cash flow raising questions about how effectively it can reinvest behind its high-profile partnerships and expanding venue platform. We’ll now explore how Seaport...
San Francisco Bay Ferry riders treated to live music through new entertainment program
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Are Diverging Analyst Views Reframing the Policy Risk Narrative Around Universal Health Services (UHS)?
In early January 2026, Wells Fargo downgraded Universal Health Services’ rating and expressed a more cautious view on the hospital operator’s operating outlook, while TD Cowen reaffirmed a positive stance but trimmed its expectations. This divergence in analyst opinions highlights growing uncertainty around how sector-wide policy and reimbursement risks could influence Universal Health Services’ long-term positioning. We’ll now examine how this more cautious stance on hospital operating...
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Movie Reviews with Entertainment Correspondent Mike Marra
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Google pushing Gemini into Gmail, but you can turn it off
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Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
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