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Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?
Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.
Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers
A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.
Dan Marino on Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I think he was excellent’
Marino also states the Miami Dolphins need competition at the quarterback position.
Trump posts video that depicts Barack and Michelle Obama as apes
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina called the video racist and urged the president to take it down
Trump shares a racist video that depicts the Obamas as primates
President Donald Trump used his social media account to share a video about election conspiracy theories that includes a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle.
Trump shares racist video depicting Obamas as apes, sparking outrage
President Donald Trump shared a racist video on his social media platform Thursday night that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle, sparking intense condemnation.
Trump Shares Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes
The video, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, contains a brief clip of the faces of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, on the bodies of apes.
Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama
The US president posted a racist video on Truth Social that included disproven allegations about ballot-counting
They Came for Its Riches, but Big Business Is Souring on South Africa
The corporate exodus is accelerating, propelled by a toxic cocktail of corruption, lawlessness and poor infrastructure.
Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market
Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
Teddi Mellencamp recalls getting grounded in front of Sean Penn and Madonna: 'Oh no, I'm in trouble'
'Oh no, I'm in trouble': Teddi Mellencamp recalls the time her famous musician father, John Mellencamp, grounded her in front of Sean Penn and Madonna.
Mark Davis to be inducted in Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame
The Raiders and Aces owner will be honored for bringing a Commitment to Excellence to Las Vegas.
SAVR linked to ‘excellent’ long-term survival for patients with bicuspid aortic valves
Survival rates are high for both men and women presenting with BAV disease, according to a new analysis of nearly 28,000 SAVR patients.
Viking Athletics Has 58 Fall Sports Student-Athletes Earn Academic Honors
Portland State Athletics had 58 student-athletes recognized as Academic All-Big Sky Conference honorees for fall sports as released by the league today. Among fall sports teams, the women's volleyball program excelled with a 3.54 team GPA.
Canon Announces the Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM
Canon has announced the excellent Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM today. Read about the latest Canon VCM lens and why you need this in your kit.
Seattle teen reported missing; police say there’s a ‘credible threat to health and safety’
Abrielle Tubbs was last seen on Feb. 2 around 1 p.m. in Seattle, near Garfield High School.
'Becoming' media moguls? Michelle Obama, Melania Trump pursue Hollywood
"Melania," the first lady's documentary offers a differing approach to the Obamas' turn in Hollywood after they exited the White House.
Dubois v Harper to headline MVP's first UK event
MVP come to the UK with a stacked card - with Caroline Dubois, Terri Harper, Chantelle Cameron and Ellie Scotney all in world title fights.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Yesterday I joined leaders, business owners, and residents of the city of Deming and Luna County to learn about the progress they're making. My administration is proud to support this work with...
Delegation from Cleveland Clinic’s Global Network to Share Knowledge at World Health Expo Dubai
Experts from Cleveland Clinic’s international locations will share strategies for healthcare excellence and insights into innovative treatments and medical research at World Health Expo Dubai.
Is flu coming back to New England? South Shore Health doctor weighs in
Flu cases are rising again nationally. Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses timing for New England, differences between Flu A and B, and a Wayland assisted-living norovirus outbreak.
Nicki Minaj says 'bullying' of Trump propelled her into politics
Nicki Minaj made an appearance on "The Katie Miller Podcast," which airs on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Launch Imminent as Reseller Stock Dwindles
New M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are slated to launch in the near future, according to information shared with MacRumors by an Apple Premium Reseller. The third-party Apple retailer said that MacBook Pro stock is very low currently because there is an imminent new product introduction. Apple typically coordinates supply with retail stores ahead of a new model launch to avoid leaving resellers with too many outdated machines.
Supplemental Health Care Earns Ninth Best of Staffing Talent and Client Awards in 2026
Supplemental Health Care (SHC), a leading tech-enabled workforce solutions provider, has been named a winner of ClearlyRated's 2026 Best of Staffing Client and Talent awards, underscoring the company's commitment to world-class service in behavioral health, education, and healthcare. In addition, SHC has maintained its prestigious Gold status, reflecting a sustained track record of excellence for five or more consecutive years.
Bellevue University Online Data Science Ranked #3
Bellevue University earned the No. 3 spot for its online Bachelor of Science in Data Science program in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Online Bachelor’s in Data Science Programs rankings.The ranking marks a significant rise from last year, when the program placed No. 11. The move reflects continued development of the program and sustained academic pe...
Columbia college features new pitch competition at 7th annual B.L.A.C.K Business Expo
Columbia College, Saturday, in partnership with the James and Anelle Whitt Entrepreneurial Development Foundation, held the seventh annual B.L.A.C.K or Business
’60 Minutes’: Scott Pelley Interviews Fierce Trump Critic Over ICE Killings
The long-running news program continues to take aim at Trump.
Manatee Regional Science & Engineering Fair Results - Celebrating Student Innovation & Excellence
We were proud to recognize more than 100 outstanding middle and high school students from 13 Manate...
MENALAC Awards 2026 to celebrate excellence across the MENA leisure, entertainment & attractions industry
DUBAI, U.A.E. — On 1 April 2026, the 8th MENALAC Awards Gala will bring together the region’s leisure, entertainment, and attractions industry for a landmark celebration of excellence. Taking place…
The EPA just erased a century of public health progress
Former Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle A. Williams on the EPA’s incorrect and morally wrong decision.
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Reveals Plan For NBA Trade Deadline
The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up on Feb. 5, and players are already starting to change teams. The Boston Celtics are in an interesting position this year. While they were expected to be deadline sellers coming into the season, they’ve wildly surpassed expectations, going 31-18 and ranking second in net rating. Accordingly, the Celtics […]
E is for Entertainment
Want to hear from the biggest stars in Hollywood? You're in the right place! This week, Paul Milliken catches up with Emmy-winning actress Claire Foy, director Philippa Lowthorpe, and author Helen Macdonald for a first look at the soaring drama "H is for Hawk." Next up, we celebrate recent Oscar nominee Elle Fanning with a look back at last year's critical and commercial hit "Predator: Badlands." And finally, we're backstage at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre, where "The Play That Goes Wrong" is sending audiences into hysterics.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: First official promotional poster leaked
It is widely known how the camera of the Galaxy S26 Ultra will change, but now we can see it in large format in a first leaked official promotional poster, in the primary color option purple and without any distracting watermarks.
A “spiritual entertainment” inspired by faith, international intrigue, and Cardinal Zen
Crafting an interesting story is more difficult than simply pulling something from today’s headlines. However, in the hands of a gifted storyteller, current events can be an inspiration for profoundly interesting and edifying stories. David […]
World Laureates Summit: Can science give a blueprint for our future?
In a landmark convergence of intellect and governance, the World Laureates Summit (WLS) opens on Sunday in Dubai, gathering over 150 of the world's most eminent scientists, policymakers, and institutional leaders.Convened alongside the 2026 World Governments
From Nouvelle Vague to Mock the Week: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Richard Linklater pens a love letter to the greats of French cinema, and the satirical panel show finds a new home
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Date: Cancelled Model Confirmed
A brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra leak confirms Samsung's cancelled model and new camera design.
UFC cancel fight after weigh-in mishap
Aaron Tau's flyweight bout against Namsrai Batbayar at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday is cancelled after a mishap at the weigh-ins.
'Our nursery rhyme business began in a bedroom'
The founder of a children's music firm tells how their songs have travelled from cassette to YouTube.
FGCU secures 72-64 victory over North Alabama
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Jordan Ellerbee had 18 points in FGCU's 72-64 win over North Alabama on Thursday.
Philadelphia nonprofit helps people with mental health, intellectual challenges find job opportunities
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Rep. Morelle calls for lawmakers to extend ACA tax credits
The House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would extend those tax credits for three years. It has yet to be voted on in the Senate.
Raptors hope to continue road excellence at Magic
The Toronto Raptors put their four-game road winning streak on the line Friday night when they visit the Orlando Magic.
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties
Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
cbdMD Strengthens Regulatory Science Platform to Support Emerging Regulatory Cannabinoid Evaluation Pathways
cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), a leading innovator in hemp-derived wellness products, today announced a strategic initiative to integrate and expand its regulatory science, safety, and intellectual property assets to establish a differentiated cannabinoid compliance and evidence platform aligned with evolving federal healthcare evaluation frameworks, including emerging CMS and CMMI innovation initiatives.
The Next Era of Sports and Entertainment Technology: Info-Tech Research Group Partners With SEAT to Advance Innovation and Digital Excellence Across Industry
Rapid advances in AI, analytics, and immersive technology are redefining fan experience and operational excellence across sports and entertainment...
The Next Era of Sports and Entertainment Technology: Info-Tech Research Group Partners With SEAT to Advance Innovation and Digital Excellence Across Industry
Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has announced a new partnership with SEAT, the Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology, to empower technology, marketing, and operations executives across the global sports and entertainment industry. The collaboration will bring Info-Tech's expertise to SEAT's influential community of North American entertainment venues, sports teams, and league leaders who are driving innovation in fan engagement, digital experience,
“Entertainment Weekly” reveals Breaking Big honorees for 2026 SCAD TVfest
Sean Kaufman ("For All Mankind"), Michelle Randolph ("Landman"), Amirah J ("High Potential"), and Taylor Dearden ("The Pitt") will speak on a panel moderated by EW's Gerrad Hall.
Civic Science Media: Reimagining How We Communicate Science
A 2022 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, J.D. Allen discusses his civic science media framework, his nuclear energy broadcast initiative, and how incorporating community engagement and solutions-focused journalism improves science storytelling.
Short-seller report accuses Carvana of overstating earnings
After the report, written by Gotham City Research but not naming an author, was released, the share value tumbled about 14%.
Black History Celebration to feature special concession offerings, in-arena entertainment
The Sabres will celebrate Black excellence in WNY during their game against the Kings on Jan. 29.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The Best Just Got Better
The AMD Ryzen 9850X3D builds on the already excellent 9800X3D without trying to shake up the market. Instead, it focuses on refining what already works. AMD delivers modest improvements with smarter tuning, and the same cache magic that gamers love. Thanks to a reasonable price increase, this processor will be a no-brainer pick for future high-end gaming rigs.
Getting yelled at comes with the job. Why Sacramento youth sports officials still show up
Youth sports officials in the Sacramento region face unsportsmanlike fans that make them sometimes question the work.
Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart to pair up for Ohio show
The two outspoken comedians will talk about independent journalism and other topics during an event benefiting Yellow Springs radio station WYSO.
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
Historic $300-billion wave of business acquisitions set to reshape Canada’s economy: BDC study
Key findings: 61% of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are led by owners aged 50+; nearly one in five plan to exit within five yearsCompanies that acquire other businesses earn four times the profits of non-acquirersFor every 10 buyers, only seven are sellers—competition for strong businesses is fierce MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s business landscape is on the brink of a major transformation. A new study by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) reveals thou
India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thai, Malaysia step up screening
India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step up scrutiny of air travellers.
Man douses Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall in Minneapolis
The congresswoman pledged to keep speaking. People close to her said the substance smelled "terrible" and called on her to "go get checked."
Some Amazon staff get calendar invitation discussing upcoming job cuts
The invitation was written by Amazon executive Colleen Aubrey. It was cancelled soon after being sent, stoking confusion among some employees.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Trains Nearly 500 Professionals to Strengthen Special Pathogen Readiness across HHS Region 2 - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue announced today that it has trained close to 500 health care and public health professionals across four jurisdictions in
Veolia Expands US Hazardous Waste Business
French environmental services giant Veolia is expanding aggressively in the US, agreeing to buy Enviri’s hazardous waste unit for $3 billion and doubling its footprint here. As demand surges for clean water, PFAS cleanup, and sustainable solutions for AI data centers and manufacturing, Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about company's future. (Source: Bloomberg)
Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Coming To NSO In 2026, Including F-Zero Spin-Off
Alongside an Intelligent Systems top-down adventure
SellYourWay.org Publishes a New White Paper on the Role of Seller Financing in Closing Small Business Sales
Today, SellYourWay.org, a website dedicated to the education of small business owners, is pleased to announce the release of a new, in-depth white paper titled, The Role of Seller Financing in Closing Deals. Lauren Drummond Dale, MCBI, shares expert insights on what seller financing is, how frequently it is used and what small business owners should know before selling their businesses. Ms. Dale is Principal and M&A Advisor at Coastal Consultants, LLC. SellYourWay.org is powered by the Internati
Gossip: Lascelles will be allowed St James' Park exit
Newcastle defender Jamal Lascelles has been told he can leave the club if the right deal is found. (Chronicle)
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar of events for this week: Today * Photography exhibit by Michael Mueller, WesBanco, Market Street * Art exhibit by Savannah Schroll Guz, Parkersburg Art Center * Downtown Parkersburg Restaurant Week, Downtown Parkersburg * Rinse and Repeat, an exhibit by ArtBeat Studio, Parkersburg Art Center * Coffee, Cards and Conversation, adults […]
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring P&G’s Top-Performing External Business Partners
P&G recognizes 40 top-performing suppliers committed to performance, partnership and excellence.
Prep Sports Report: Basketball game between highly ranked teams will likely be rescheduled this week
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter If severe winter weather continues to force local school closings on Tuesday, a game between Northern Kentucky’s highest ranked girls basketball teams will likely be cancelled that night. Simon Kenton (21-1) has a game scheduled at Cooper (15-3) on Tuesday. Both schools were closed on Monday and after-school activities...
Michigan high school girls basketball rankings, Jan. 25: Top 10 teams
Here are the top 10 girls high school basketball teams in Michigan and the top 10 for all four divisions as of Jan. 25, 2026.
"Watch Dogs" Franchise Is 'Completely Dead'?
Ubisoft announced the other day a corporate restructure, one that led to multiple projects being cancelled, including “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” remake. In addition, two of its studios (Ubisoft Halifax and Ubisoft Stockholm) were being shut down, while others would be hit by smaller impacts. The reasoning was put down to a […]
Iraq Shia alliance nominates former PM Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate
Al-Maliki remains potent force despite longstanding claims he fuelled sectarianism and failed to stop ISIL expansion.
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
California sticks with WHO as US exits
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California sticks with WHO as US exits Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) affirmed his state’s conti…
Hamm v. Smith: The Limits of Legal Certainty when Science Evolves - Petrie-Flom Center
Can states keep IQ testing people sentenced to death until they get the “right” score for execution? What is really at the heart of the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on executing people who have an intellectual disability?
Collaborative Science Is Key to Conserving Highly Mobile Marine Species
Research from Pew marine fellows is a critical resource for helping to protect large ocean species and can offer invaluable input as a network of high seas marine protected areas (MPAs) nears reality.
Patagonia CEO advises businesses on how to adapt to this political moment
Before he was the CEO of the outdoor gear company Patagonia, Ryan Gellert was just a kid who liked going outside.
UK retail sales rebound in December as online jewellery spending jumps
Volumes rose unexpectedly in December, beating forecasts as demand for gold and silver strengthened
10 Cybersecurity Must-Checks for Small Business Leaders in Central Florida
Kelley Information Technology outlines key cybersecurity actions every SMB executive in Central Florida should take to mitigate risks and ensure...
NS2 Best-Seller as Sales Top 16M LT - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for December 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling console worldwide with 3,813,393 units sold for December 2025, according to [...]
Video: Why Climate Isn’t a Top Business Priority at Davos
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was once ground zero for an unofficial climate movement in the business community. David Gelles, a climate reporter for The Times, describes why climate is no longer a key focus in Davos today.
Lovet Pet Health Care℠ Wins Two VETTY Awards® for Excellence in Animal Health Care Marketing
Lovet Pet Health Care℠, a new kind of veterinary care making it easier for pets to stay healthy and for pet parents to get the support and guidance they need every step of the way, has been recognized with two VETTY Awards® for excellence in marketing.
BOB COSTAS RETURNS TO NBC SPORTS, TO HOST SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL PREGAME SHOW
Costas Served as a Play-by-Play Voice and Host for NBC Sports’ MLB Coverage for 15 Seasons & Was Honored in 2018 by Baseball Hall of Fame with Historic Ford Frick Award for Excellence in Baseball Broadcasting
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland : The NPR Politics Podcast
The president continued his fight to acquire the Danish self-governing territory of Greenland during a speech billed as an address related to domestic affordability issues. We explain what happened.Then, members of Congress met with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen last week to discuss the increased tensions with the U.S. We talk about how the meetings went, and what Danes are thinking about it all.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Concerts, stage events and more around town this weekend, Jan. 23-25.
Strategic Plan 2025–2030 | College of Science
The College of Science Strategic Plan 2025–2030 outlines five pillars guiding student success, research, and academic excellence at RIT.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Adult Intensive Care Unit Earns 2025 Gold Beacon Award for Excellence for Third Time in a Row - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan today announced that its Adult Intensive Care Unit has earned the 2025 Gold Beacon Award for Excellence from the
Michelle Obama says US moving toward having a woman president
Former first lady Michelle Obama said in a new interview that the country is moving toward the direction of having a woman president — taking a softer approach after previously saying the country is not ready for one.
OpenAI is hiring engineers, not ad sellers, first to build its ad business
OpenAI is still in the foothills of building an ads business, and its looking for ad execs to help map the climb.
Omaha scholar athletes honored by sports commission for finding success on and off the field
The athletes were honored for excellence both on the field of play and in the classroom while also performing community service.
LAND O'LAKES, INC. AND IMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO REDEFINE STORYTELLING AND NARRATIVES OF RURAL AMERICA
Ahead of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Land O'Lakes, Inc., has collaborated with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment to develop a toolkit for storytellers aimed at changing the way rural America is depicted across film and television.
Fallout 76 | Notes de mise à jour de Fallout 76
Notre nouvelle mise à jour pour Fallout 76 contient plusieurs améliorations pour les Appalaches.
Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital Earns New Award
Best Clinical Program in Signet Health’s 2025 Excellence in Advocacy Awards
Column | ‘Ball and gun’ gamers and the plague of uninformed expertise
Sports games and shooters are often excellent. But the conversation around them is a symptom of a wider culture that treats participation as knowledge.
‘Today’: Hoda Kotb Gets Candid About Jenna Bush Hager & Sheinelle Jones Hosting 4th Hour
Here's what she said about slot she used to host.
Delta will introduce ‘basic’ business and first class fares in 2026
Delta plans to introduce 'basic' business and first class fares to make booking seats up-front more attractive to price-sensitive travellers.
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton grabs attention with perfect night vs. Raptors
Star center Deandre Ayton put together an excellent performance as he helped the Lakers beat the Raptors on Sunday night.
TECH & INNOVATION: When politics overrides engineering
Politics is based on projection. Engineering is based on tangible results...It would be better if the makers in the world supervised the storytellers, rather than the other way around.