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Fortissimo nears $400 million Blackstone deal for RGIS international business
Exclusive: Israeli private equity firm is in talks to acquire control of the inventory services company's operations in Israel and several overseas markets, marking a second major transaction with Blackstone.
Connections: Medical school, Washington Regional announce new hires
Several new hires in the Northwest Arkansas medical field were recently announced, including a new associate dean at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and advanced practice registered nurses...
In Graham Platner’s home county and across Maine, Troy Jackson gains early edge in Senate fight
Delegates supporting Jackson, a former state legislator with labor backing, won most of the spots up for grabs on Saturday for the upcoming Democratic nominating convention.
Best things to buy at Costco, from executive member and dietitian
I'm a registered dietitian with a Costco executive membership. I always buy frozen blueberries, rolled oats, and ground turkey in bulk for easy meals.
Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
What the regionality of Marx’s Republican primary win reveals about Colorado conservatives
Running for governor of Colorado, controversial outsider Victor Marx, 61, a self-proclaimed exorcist and a friendly ally to the late Charlie Kirk, pulled out a 39.9% Republican primary victory. State Sen. and Republican establishment candidate Barbara Kirkmeyer came in a close second with around 39.4% of the vote. Meanwhile, Scott Bottoms, a state legislator and […]
Bill Montevecchi, seabird ornithologist and science communicator
The North Atlantic can look empty until someone begins paying attention. A stretch of gray water off Newfoundland may appear to hold little more than waves and scattered birds. To Bill Montevecchi, those birds were evidence. Their breeding success, feeding trips, and changing numbers revealed what was happening beneath the surface, offering clues about fish [Continue reading]
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.
Lite Waite: How attending Boys State taught me that politics is a contact sport
by Bob Waite So how does one get pulled into politics? That was the gist of my recent Ipswich Museum talk. My earliest political memory comes from the old Shatswell School playground. This would have been in 1956. In those days, Ipswich tilted heavily Republican. John Dolan was our state rep, championing issues like wetland […]
Important Takeaways From Houston’s Summer League Blowout
A sluggish start derailed Houston’s championship hopes, but Quadir Copeland’s aggressive 24-point breakout and Bruce Thornton’s versatile playmaking provided silver linings despite a frustrating night in Vegas.
Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel says dinner parties combine healthy food, mental activity, social life and exercise into one simple longevity strategy.
Beware the unintended consequences of testosterone screening for military servicemembers
“I fear that the widespread rollout of testosterone screening may lead to some surprising and unintended consequences,” writes a urologist who studies testosterone.
Psychiatrists, psychologists spending more than other healthcare providers to lobby policymakers
Payments to lobbyists from healthcare providers fell 13% over a 10-year period ending in 2024. Yet lobbyist spending by one specialty—mental healthcare—rose by nearly 30%. What explains the against-the-current cash flow?
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (July 9-16)
There were 11 restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from July 9 to July 16.
California doesn’t need to put an ‘Out of Business’ sign on AI innovation
California should be leading the AI revolution, not regulating itself onto the sidelines.
Energized voters could be key to Democratic victories in midterms, poll finds
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds voters favoring Democrats by three points among registered voters overall, but the margin grows among those who are most motivated to vote.
What to know about the Trump administration's claim that 250K non-citizens are registered to vote in 4 states
N.Y. lawmakers react to Trump's election speech
“He didn't release anything that hasn't already been made available to the intelligence community and to members of the legislature," Morelle said.
Proposal Would Allow San Francisco Small Business Owners to Unionize
Supporters say the plan would help give small business owners a break as rent prices skyrocket in San Francisco.
Florida politics weekly recap: Voter data, campaign cash and 2 lawmakers in court
President Donald Trump's national address renewed the debate over election security this week, while newly released intelligence records put a spotlight on publicly available Florida voter-registration data.
Senator says key piece of college sports legislation 'probably' has 60 votes to clear upper chamber
A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation says he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber
UF Health lung transplant program earns top marks for patient outcomes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Health lung transplant program has again been recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR, for…
‘Everyone’s health has improved’: how tai chi energises these Chinese retirees
Tai chi practitioners at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven talk about learning the ancient Chinese practice and how it benefits health and spirit.
Recall update: FDA now urging clinicians to return vascular device linked to 3 deaths
Cardiologists and vascular surgeons were previously told they could still use the device if necessary. Now, however, the message is that they should return the product to the manufacturer.
McMahon calls on Dems to accept veto of term limits bill over 'clerical error'
The Onondaga County executive has been vocally opposed to efforts by the county legislature to pass bills implementing term limits for county offices.
Gov. Greg Abbott names Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state
Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
Irvine video game maker Obsidian Entertainment lays off 52
Irvine-based video game development studio Obsidian Entertainment is laying off 52 workers as part of a larger restructuring to reset Microsoft’s Xbox video game business.
Addressing air quality health concerns: how you can protect yourself
NYC Sleep Physician & Pulmonologist Dr. Saema Tahir sits down with Eyewitness News.
U.S. Forest Policy: A Path Forward for Healthy Forests and Communities
Executive Summary America’s forests are facing three interconnected challenges: While the conditions for policy to address these challenges are ripe, current legislative and funding proposals fall short of the scale required. Closing the gap will demand greater ambition, coordination, and resources from across the forestry community. Introduction America’s forests are at a critical inflection point. … Continued
Whole Hog Politics: Trump’s election obsession is a midterm loser
It isn’t that Republicans couldn’t pass a single major piece of immigration legislation in the 18 months that their party has had unified control of Washington. It’s that they wouldn’t. None other than the late Sen. Lindsey...
The Best Test to Know If Your Gut Is Healthy, According to a GI Doctor
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a gastroenterologist reveals her answer to the common question, “What’s the best test to know if my gut is healthy?”
Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
Energy security starts at home
By Carly West With Colorado’s legislative session behind us and a new group of lawmakers preparing to take office next year, now is a good time to step back and consider a broader question: What role should Colorado play in America’s energy future? For most Americans, energy security isn’t something they think about every day. […]
Strategists weigh the issues shaping N.Y. governor's race
Both Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are trying to persuade voters they have the better answer to what appears to be the big issue of 2026: New York’s high cost of living.
Case introduces transit-oriented development bill
The legislation would expand tax-credit eligibility for projects in transit hubs like those around Honolulu Skyline stations
Republican candidates for secretary of state share priorities for elections administration, business regulation
Four republicans are vying for the post, which is responsible for overseeing elections and registering and authorizing businesses in the state.
How AI can help heart teams identify TAVR patients
Many heart patients who would benefit from TAVR are still missing out on the care they need. AI, it turns out, can help cardiologists find those patients. An upcoming webinar is set to explore this topic at length.
GOP leaders forced to abandon signature veterans benefits bill amid intra-party dispute
Speaker Mike Johnson suffered another humiliating political defeat at the hands of his own party on Thursday when he was forced to abandon plans to pass a veterans’ benefits bill designed to be one of the GOP’s big legislative wins before the midterms.
Senators bullish on chances for a July vote on college sports bill - Live Updates
But others familiar with the state of negotiations say the legislation doesn't yet have support.
Senators Coons, Lankford introduce bill to help unemployed workers start small businesses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act today, legislation that would modernize the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program so that laid off workers can more easily receive their normal unemployment insurance even while working full-time to start […]
Congress debates: Should daylight saving or standard time be year-round?
Legislation to make daylight saving time year-round passed the U.S. House this week and is now being considered by the Senate. It comes as many Americans disapprove of how the U.S. manages time.
Man accused of breaking into Cynthiana business and stealing from cash register
A man was arrested after police say he broke into Gasser Landscaping by prying the door open with a crowbar.
Darden Alum’s AI Finance Platform Lightens the Load for Startups and Small Businesses
For Michael Fajardo (MBA ’20), the word is a nod first to Michael Porter, the strategist whose Five Forces framework he studied at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. But it also meant something simpler: a person who carries the bags, lightens the load and helps someone keep moving.
Governor signs bill to expand mental health coverage for volunteer first responders in NH
Gov. Kelly Ayotte was surrounded by legislators and first responders for a signing of a bill that expands access to mental health coverage for volunteer first responders.
Amid political division, Alaska lawmakers close in on final compromise gasline bill
Legislative leaders say they will introduce a final compromise tax bill for the proposed AKLNG gasline on Thursday, which is then scheduled to be taken up for a vote by the full House and Senate.
Dermatologist Reveals No. 1 Skin Symptom That Can Be a Sign of Heart Issues
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dermatologist explains the links between skin health and heart health.
Why standard time is better for your health than daylight saving time
Proposed legislation would make daylight saving time permanent. But standard time is actually better for your body, according to science.
Heid’s of Liverpool added to Historic Business Preservation Registry
Heid's of Liverpool has been named to the Historic Business Preservation Registry.This is according to State Senator Chris Ryan who nominated the business to th
Waste, fraud, abuse… and the politics of power
One of the oldest tricks in politics is knowing when to use a number and when to use a percentage. If you want something to sound enormous, you use the raw number. If you want it to sound insignificant, you use the percentage. Politicians, statisticians and public relations strategists know this. Every citizen should understand […]
Physician lawmakers introduce bipartisan fix for radiologist Medicare pay woes
Members of the Democratic and GOP Doctors Caucuses are proposing the Patients First Act, bolstering incentives to save independent practices and “reversing decades of consolidation.”
Michigan health expert talks impact of Canadian wildfire smoke: There's really a long list of who is at risk"
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
‘Social media bans are likely to make things worse’: psychologist Candice Odgers on kids, tech and mental health
She has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years and fears the debate obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the health of their adult caregivers
Republican candidates for secretary of state share priorities for elections administration, business regulation
Four republicans are vying for the post, which is responsible for overseeing elections and registering and authorizing businesses in the state
Langrisser: Sea of Sword announced for PC, iOS, Android, and more
BlackJack Studio has announced Langrisser: Sea of Sword, a “next-generation fantasy tactical RPG” in the Langrisser series, coming to PC, iOS, Android, and other platforms. Pre-registra…
This middle-finger politics is 'dangerous': Reince Priebus
Fox News contributor Reince Priebus and Republican strategist Erin Maguire discuss the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party as the midterms approach on 'Hannity.'
Onondaga Co. Dems: Moving ahead with term limit bill
The proposed legislation would limit both the county executive and county comptroller to three four-year terms.
CMS proposes Medicare payment cuts in 2027—physician groups pledge to bring about change
Cardiologists received a nice bump in pay in 2026 thanks to a one-time 2.5% conversion factor increase. That expires at the end of the year, however, and physicians will see their payments decrease as a result.
Laredo hosts first Port Laredo Global Trade Summit
Business and government leaders gathered in Laredo for the inaugural Port Laredo Global Trade Summit focused on trade, infrastructure and logistics.
Dr. Hillary Porter of Marshall Health Network named 2025 West Virginia Pediatrician of the Year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hillary N. Porter, D.O., associate professor of pediatrics at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and board-certified pediatrician, psychologist and child and adolescent psychiatrist with Marshall Health Network, has been named the 2025 West Virginia Pediatrician of the Year by the West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in recognition of her dedication to children’s […]
AHA comments on health bills considered during House committee markup
The AHA provided a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee for a markup July 15 on various pieces of health legislation. The AHA offered feedback on the Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act, which would codify and expand hospital price transparency requirements.
Many at Onondaga Co. term limits hearing support proposal
The legislation, if signed, would need voter approval before becoming law, and it would take effect to coincide with 2030 elections.
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble pre-registration now available
Pre-registration for free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is now available for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play, publisher Sony Interactive Entert…
Why Singing Is One of Sports' Most Enduring Rituals
Whether their team is winning or losing, people have an odd tendency to sing. Psychologists explain why.
Ulster County Legislature approves tax surcharge on higher earners
The Ulster County Legislature on Tuesday approved the 'Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act.'
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Biomedical Innovation
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Markup of Three Bills Combatting Illicit Drug Threats
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Young people are afraid to run for office
The threat of political violence is testing the future of state and local legislators.
Medicare releases 2027 physician fee schedule with ‘devastating’ cuts to radiologist payments
"These cuts ignore the burden that rising practice costs are placing on ... radiology practices and our healthcare system," one imaging society told Radiology Business.
Job board ranks the top available radiologist positions
Marit Health compiled the rankings based on 5,000 job listings, separating its lists based on practice settings including academia, hospital systems, medical groups and remote reading.
China’s rare earth weakness, new rocket to rival SpaceX: 7 science highlights
From China unveiling microwave weapons to top neurobiologist leaving US, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of July 14
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
Scientists Found Gold in the Most Ironic Place Possible
Geologists found what they call “invisible gold” hidden within a surprising mineral near undersea hydrothermal vents.
Fall sports updates and information
The fall sports season will be here before we know it! Here are some key summer details for students and families as we look forward to the coming season. Registration begins: High school football (grades 9-12): July 17 All other high school fall sports (grades 9-12): July 24 Modified football (grades 7-8): July 27 All other modified fall sports (grades 7-8): July 31 Please register via Final Forms. Sports physicals: All student-athletes interested in trying out for a fall sport must have an up-to-date physical submitted to Final Forms in advance of the first day of tryouts and practices. Families are encouraged to get a completed physical from their child's physician. If you are unable to get a physical from your child's physician, you can schedule a physical with Whitney Young's school-based health center by calling (518) 573-2556. Appointments will be available at Albany High School in room 4253 during July on the following dates: Thursday, July 16 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Again, you must call (518) 573-2556 to schedule your appointment and receive instructions. Whitney Young does require paperwork that must be filled out by the child's parent or guardian in order for them to be seen by the provider. Tryouts & practices begin: High school football (grades 9-12): Aug. 17 All other high school fall sports (grades 9-12): Aug. 24 Modified football (grades 7-8): Aug. 27 All other modified fall sports (grades 7-8): Aug. 31 High school student-athletes are encouraged to take part in our open gym sessions during July and August in preparation for the fall sports season. Stay tuned for fall practice schedules and competition schedules, which will be posted on our Athletics page! If you have additional questions, please contact the Athletics Department at (518) 475-6310. Let's go Falcons!
'Plants get sick!': WashU scientists, U. City students research plants together
Biologist Rachel Penczykowski, in WashU Arts & Sciences, is an expert in infectious disease in plants. She conducts much of her research in the field — rural farmland, urban parks and, on this sunny day, a garden bed at Jackson Park Elementary School in the University City School District.
Johnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill
House conservatives blocked legislation to pressure Senate action on the SAVE America Act, but Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a deal to end the standoff.
How birders in Chad ‘found’ the rusty lark, a bird lost to science for nearly a century
The morning of Feb. 2, 2026, started like many others for Pierre Defos du Rau and Julien Birard: It was hot and sunny with a gentle breeze, ideal birding weather. The two French ornithologists, who have been birding since their teens and have traveled the world in search of birds, were at Abou Telfane Game […]
New Legislation in Hawaii Strengthens Public Health Reporting
On July 9, Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) signed Act 222, legislation to ensure the continuation of the state’s syndromic surveillance program, which serves as a critical early warning system for emerging health threats.
Meet Des Moines Register retail business reporter Israel Schuman
Des Moines Register retail business reporter Israel Schuman is a Purdue Boilermaker who moved to the Hawkeye State.
Yahoo Sports opens registration for new college fantasy football game
Yahoo Sports has opened registration for its new college fantasy football platform, giving Florida fans another way to follow the Gators.
Vaccine skeptic Dr. Ryan Cole to stay on board of Idaho’s largest public health district
Dr. Ryan Cole, an Idaho pathologist who has been a vocal critic of COVID vaccines, is staying on the Central District Health board.
Get a sneak peek at the St. Louis Science Center’s upgraded planetarium before it opens Saturday
The upgrades include a Chiron star projector and a Digistar projection system, which will make the hybrid planetarium one of the largest and most advanced in the United States.
Sale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big headache for scientists
Palaeontologists warn before auction at Sotheby’s in New York that super-rich collectors are harming research
Report raises questions over Attorney General Ken Paxton’s voter registration
A new investigation scrutinizes whether the Republican Senate nominee may have violated the same voting laws his office has aggressively enforced.
Hand recounts underway in three primaries
Hand recounts are underway at Board of Election offices for three undecided primary contests for state legislative seats.
Legislation announced with goal of improving protections for Michigan’s mental health patients
There’s a new push to protect vulnerable patients in Michigan’s five mental health hospitals.
Health Subcommittee Markup
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
See the newest businesses registered in Fresno County
Restaurants, retail shops, health care providers and service businesses headline the latest new business registrations across Fresno County.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
AMC Entertainment (AMC) closed at $1.87 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.06% move from the prior day.
Cardiologist’s lawsuit against former employer dismissed
The lawsuit Hemal Gada, MD, filed against UPMC has been dismissed with prejudice.
Acute kidney injury after TAVR: Simple biomarker helps cardiologists identify high-risk patients
The CALLY index, a biomarker that examines systemic inflammation, immune system activity and nutrition, could provide care teams with significant value.
New SCCT president, a veteran cardiologist, highlights importance of listening and teamwork
New SCCT president Ronen Rubinshtein, MD, says the fields of interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging are two of his greatest interests.
The Quintessential Trump-era Politician
In 2020, I wrote an article about collaboration and collaborators. The title was History Will Judge the Complicit, and it started with the story of two famous East Germans, Markus Wolf and Wolfgang Leonhard, who both landed in East Berlin just after the end of the war. Although they came from very similar backgrounds, the former stuck with the regime, eventually becoming its spy boss; the latter, horrified by the brutal reality of Soviet-style communism, escaped. By way of juxtaposition, I also wrote about Lyndsey Graham and Mitt Romney. These two men also made very different decisions when confronted by Donald Trump’s assault on the ideals that they had both grown up believing: A glance at their biographies would not have led many to predict what happened next. On paper, Graham would have seemed, in 2016, like the man with deeper ties to the military, to the rule of law, and to an old-fashioned idea of American patriotism and American responsibility in the world. Romney, by contrast, with his shifts between the center and the right, with his multiple careers in business and politics, would have seemed less deeply attached to those same old-fashioned patriotic ideals. Most of us register soldiers as loyal patriots, and management consultants as self-interested. We assume people from small towns in South Carolina are more likely to resist political pressure than people who have lived in many places. Intuitively, we think that loyalty to a particular place implies loyalty to a set of values. But in this case the clichés were wrong. It was Graham who made excuses for Trump’s abuse of power. It was Graham—a JAG Corps lawyer—who downplayed the evidence that the president had attempted to manipulate foreign courts and blackmail a foreign leader into launching a phony investigation into a political rival. It was Graham who abandoned his own stated support for bipartisanship and instead pushed for a hyperpartisan Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden’s son. It was Graham who played golf with Trump, who made excuses for him on television, who supported the president even as he slowly destroyed the American alliances—with Europeans, with the Kurds—that Graham had defended all his life. By contrast, it was Romney who, in February, became the only Republican senator to break ranks with his colleagues, voting to impeach the president. “Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office,” he said, is “perhaps the most abusive and destructive violation of one’s oath of office that I can imagine.” In the wake of Graham’s unexpected death on Saturday, I wrote about him again. He was, in many ways, the quintessential politician of Trump’s Washington, a man who shifted 180 degrees. Graham had been a fervent American patriot, proud reserve officer and military lawyer; he became one of the most important defenders of a president who believes soldiers are “suckers and losers” and shows no respect for law of any kind. As his politics changed, his language grew coarser and his behavior grew worse: He urged Israel to “level the place” in Gaza, and insulted the Danish prime minister in Munich, prompting a colleague, Senator Elissa Slotkin, to issue an apology. Here’s an excerpt from the article, which you can read in The Atlantic (gift link here) Like his close friend John McCain, Graham believed that America should stand at the center of a broad democratic alliance. The few times I met him were in that context, at the Munich Security Conference or at other European-American gatherings, which he once attended with great regularity. He also took seriously the practice of American democracy at home. In a 2014 conversation with The Atlantic, he described himself as a pragmatic politician who eschewed populist slogans. “I know Washington is broken, but what’s broken about it is everybody yelling and nobody trying to fix it,” he said. “I’m trying.” When Donald Trump first appeared in U.S. politics, Graham recognized him immediately for what he was: the spokesman for an alien ideology, one radically different from the idealistic patriotism that Graham had practiced and preached since childhood. Trump privately mocked the military that Graham loved as nothing but “suckers and losers.” He put falsehoods, cynicism, and personal greed at the center of his politics, while expressing disdain for transparency, accountability, and democracy itself. In 2015, Graham described Trump as a “race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot” who should “go to hell.” Also as a “nutjob.” When Trump won, Graham understood, as did so many others, that he would have to make some important choices. For a while, he went silent. In the spring of 2016, I saw him at one of those conferences in Europe. He seemed too depressed to speak. But then, like many other Republicans—and, more important, like many other people who have lived under political occupation or experienced radical regime change—he made the decision to abandon his previous ideals, to bury the patriotism that was once so important to him, and to become, instead, a loud, opportunistic collaborator. As I wrote in 2020, it’s very hard to look in to anyone’s heart and to understand their motivations from the outside. But it does seem that Graham had a deep need to be relevant, to be in the game, to be a player, at any cost. And that, rather than any particular achievement, is what he will be remembered for. Continuing to monitor conflicts of interest, ostentatious emoluments, outright corruption and policy changes that will facilitate outright corruption. (Read my original article, Kleptocracy Inc and check out the SNF Agora Institute chart) June 27 Trump diverted funds from more than 900 projects nationwide—including safety upgrades at national parks—to finance beautification projects around Washington, including $700,000 used to fix a White House walkway. June 28 After a years-long Department of Justice investigation into Abbott Laboratories over its management of a baby formula facility where potentially deadly bacteria turned up enough evidence to criminally charge the firm, top department officials instead opted for a financial penalty—illustrating the department’s move away from strict corporate enforcement under the Trump administration. June 29 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stacked the Defense Policy Board—which is charged with providing independent national security recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense—with Trump allies, including tech billionaire Marc Andreessen, who has invested in defense contractors like OpenAI and SpaceX, after purging the panel last year. Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of stock in Axon—which makes about 90% of US tasers—two weeks before ICE solicited bids for a $220 million taser contract. The White House unveiled limited-edition US passports for America’s 250th birthday, featuring a portrait of Trump overlaid on the Declaration of Independence. June 30 Trump made around $1.2 billion from his various crypto companies last year, including more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from sales of his meme coin. Trump is considering issuing 250 pardons to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. These are expected to be largely doled out through the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s informal network of intermediaries. White-collar defense attorneys say they can typically win pardons for clients for $2 million. Last year, Trump administration officials awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million to Clark Construction for the White House ballroom—negotiations in which the president was directly involved. July 1 The Amazon MGM Studios documentary about Melania Trump earned the First Lady more than $10 million. Trump made hundreds of individual stock purchases worth as much as $12.8 million the day before his announcement pausing “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days sent the S&P 500 soaring nearly 10%—one of the largest single-day gains ever. Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral saw record surges in revenue during Trump’s first year in office, earning $77.5 million and $121.9 million respectively, compared to average annual revenues of $25 million and $75 million during Trump’s first term. Entities across the Persian Gulf paid more than $300 million to Trump’s businesses last year, including $263 million from the sale of half his stake in World Liberty Financial to a firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a top UAE royal and brother of the country’s president. Kash Patel failed to properly disclose his stock purchase of a Department of Justice contractor, MicroStrategy, worth up to $250,000 last year, despite laws requiring disclosure within 45 days of the trade. July 2 Trump has been directing administration officials to steer more government contracts—so far worth more than $2.4 billion—to Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aerospace firm, after Amazon gave $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, donated to the White House ballroom project, and reached a $40 million deal to license a Melania Trump documentary. Alongside the billions he made from cryptocurrency last year, Trump earned millions of dollars from real estate licensing fees, including $21 million from organizations in the UAE and $9.2 million in Saudi Arabia, along with smaller sums from merchandise sales, including $4.7 million from Trump Watches and $35,920 from 45 Guitar, a guitar brand endorsed by the president. House Democrats accused consultants tied to the Trump administration of financial fraud, alleging they gave prospective donors to America250—the bipartisan committee created by Congress to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial—the banking and routing numbers for Freedom 250, the White House’s fund for events like the UFC cage fight. Democrats also allege that Freedom 250’s CEO traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos to solicit donations from foreign government officials and business leaders. The Trump administration’s proposed rollback of gun regulations would lift the prohibition on mailing handguns to individuals, a significant win for GrabAGun—the direct-to-consumer firearm retailer on whose board Donald Trump Jr. sits and in which he holds a 1.1% ownership stake. GrabAGun currently must rely on a middleman to transfer firearms to customers. Trump’s financial disclosure revealed that he made more than 21,000 securities trades during his first year back in office, growing his investment account to at least $858 million across stakes in around 1,600 companies, compared to the 13 total trades Joe Biden made during his entire presidency. July 4 Nearly 1 million people who bought the president’s meme coin—Trump Coin—collectively lost $3.8 billion on the token, while he walked away with $636 million. July 6 Shares of Dell closed up 4.4% after Trump recommended people buy the firm’s computers during a speech announcing the launch of Trump investment accounts for children, boosting the more than $1 million worth of shares the president owns in the company. July 9 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh named crypto investor and Trump ally Marc Andreessen to a task force aimed at modernizing the Federal Reserve, including rethinking its approach to inflation—a key factor keeping interest rates elevated. Palm Beach International Airport has officially changed its name to Trump International Airport—a move that will require Florida to pay royalties to the president’s family for licensing his name. I was there a few months ago, during a trip to Barcelona. The sculptures were a revelation, I’d never seen so many together before. Each one has its own personality. Enjoy the good weather, if you are lucky enough to have it. History Will Judge the Complicit The Quintessential Politician Autocracy Inc Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
FSU researcher creates seawater isotope database to improve climate reconstructions, projections
A Florida State University paleoclimatologist led the creation of a global database hosting thousands of seawater isotope measurements collected over
Amazon's Next Business Is Hiding Inside Its Delivery Network
Amazon launches Supply Chain Services to offer cheaper parcel delivery and boost logistics efficiency. Click here to read my most recent analysis of AMZN.
‘Check Your Political Identities at the Door’: Lawmakers Come to UVA Darden to Practice Leadership
A select group of state legislators gathered at UVA Darden for a nonpartisan leadership program focused on productive disagreement, values-based decision-making and leading across political differences.
Health insurers’ $1.7 trillion revenue sparks concern
Physician-legislator Greg Murphy is calling for the breakup of the seven largest for-profit health insurance conglomerates, which he says are taking almost $2 trillion annually from the American pe…
Business Monday: Hawaiʻi Island resident creates a new app to streamline hiring process nationwide
Jessica Cockrell of Hilo has launched ShiftPass, an innovative app that aims to ease the hiring process in the short-term and improve career possibilities for Hawaiʻi residents in the long-term.
Penny Wise: Businesses Adapt to Cent Stoppage
The US Treasury stopped minting pennies, so how are local businesses adapting to the imminent extinction of the little red cent?
The State of Politics: How Evers ‘Fixed the Damn Roads’
He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.
2 brain-healthy habits a neurologist swears by to prevent disease
A neurologist shared why emotional health is so important for reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's.