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I Don’t Wanna Gatekeep, So I’m Putting These 27 Cool Things On Your Radar
This is me being nice, so...you're welcome or whatever.
Business Notes for Jan. 25, 2026
The Gazette's Business Notes is a compendium of the week's promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
A big earnings week nationally and locally will also feature the Dallas Regional Chamber’s annual meeting with Ross Perot Jr.
STAY INFORMED: Over 280 churches, businesses closed ahead of winter storm
Over 280 churches and businesses have closed ahead of the winter storm this weekend.
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Origin Design, of Dubuque, announced the following new hires:
Politics: Hinson's bill supporting pregnant students passes House
A bill introduced by a local congressional representative to support college students who are pregnant passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen debut new movies at Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival hosted the world premieres of two comedies on Saturday. Olivia Wilde's “The Invite” debuted at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah. It marks her third
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.
Milei says moon mission satellite shows efficient science spending. Researchers disagree
An Argentine small satellite will be part of the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972 — but scientists say that’s not the flex Milei thinks it is
Beth Israel Lahey Health’s CEO had a vision. It’s finally paying off.
Despite challenges, the state's second-largest health system posted a $100 million operating gain last year for the first time in four years.
Lenovo’s 13-inch ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet just checked another box on my high-end wish list
As we approach the actual release of ‘Sapphire’ - the highly anticipated, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet with some decidedly Google-y features - this device just keeps getting better. Over the past...
120,000 Ohio families lost health insurance this month. Here’s who to blame
How Republican lawmakers blocked health insurance subsidies while enjoying taxpayer-funded coverage themselves, leaving working Ohioans to suffer the consequences.
Wondering what to watch/eat/play/read/listen to while you’re hunkering down? The Living Arts staff has ideas.
The Patriots game will take up a few hours. We have some recommendations for how to spend the rest of them.
OHSU board contemplates closure of primate research center; its scientists plead for support
Scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center say their work is driving critical medical advances. But leadership at the federal level has questioned the value of the research model, and committed to ending animal experiments.
2 pediatric patients treated for measles at Baptist Health emergency room, hospital says
Baptist Health said it treated two young patients from the same household for measles last Friday at its main campus in downtown Jacksonville.
The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up
A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.
Vegas-Style Sphere Planned for Maryland Entertainment Complex
No contractor has been named for the estimated $1-billion Sphere project outside Washington, D.C.
The liberal Western Mass. city where the left is eating its young — and old
The personal has always been political in Northampton, but rarely has local politics seemed so intensely personal.
5 arrested in burglary ring that targeted area business owners, police say
Officers said that they gathered information that a home was a potential target.
149 Million Usernames and Passwords Exposed by Unsecured Database
This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.
Boston Health Care for the Homeless CEO resigns amid staff layoffs, internal discord
The city’s largest homeless services provider is under pressure from looming Medicaid cuts and staff dissent.
The Politics Hour: MD Gov. Wes Moore & D.C. CM Doni Crawford
Maryland Governor Wes Moore on plans to close the state's budget gap. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Doni Crawford and WAMU's Margaret Barthel on the new Virginia governor's first week.
Ballard business closures raise questions about local economy
Several Ballard businesses have closed recently. We spoke with the Ballard Alliance and Councilmember Dan Strauss about what the numbers show.
Ohio to require teachers to retrain in science of reading every 5 years
New professional development courses will be developed for literacy instruction known as the science of reading, a phonics-intensive approach the state requires in classrooms for Ohio's 1.6 million public school students.
How Stephen Vogt’s leadership landed him among sports’ most admired figures
Here's why Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt ranks alongside established sports icons despite his brief managerial career, highlighting his remarkable ability to connect with players.
Westchester students named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists
Westchester students among 40 students nationwide recognized for their original science research, achievement and leadership.
Oregon’s elk show genetic fortitude against a fast-moving and deadly disease
natural Chronic wasting disease arrived in the Pacific Northwest
Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing
DPH confirmed it will be leaving 112,000 square feet at 250 Washington St. this fall to move into 51,000 square feet at 100 Cambridge St., a privately owned tower.
If only the US was being run like a business
President Trump's failure to honor even basic principles of business is on full display now.
UN to Haiti’s political leaders: ‘Time for political maneuvering is over’
United Nations issues warning to Haiti’s ruling politicians
Canton police resolve armed mental health crisis at station without injuries, officials say
Officers spoke to the 36-year-old through a closed lobby door in an effort to de-escalate the situation through conversation, officials said.
Fewer Ohioans sign up for healthcare coverage after ACA subsidies expire
Fewer Ohioans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year—and cost appears to be a big reason why.
Man charged after knife assault at Cartersville massage business
The victim was able to break free and run from the building.
Zoning Committee leadership standoff enters new phase at City Hall
Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, introduced a resolution today to cement himself as chair of the committee he's led on and off for two years.
Matt Caja
First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to announce Matt Caja has been promoted to VP/Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager. Matt is responsible for collateral and personal financial analysis and preparing loan presentations, while also managing and servicing his own clients. Matt has over 30 years of expertise in commercial and consumer lending and joined the Bank in 2016.
Window unit sparks fire at North Georgia barbecue joint, destroying business
Henry’s BBQ in Summerville has been in business for more than 20 years
In the round: 'Sphere' venue planned to roll into MD
Sphere Entertainment Co., the State of Maryland and others announced plans to develop a Sphere venue at National Harbor.
Takeda inks big expansion at former Motorola Mobility campus
The pharmaceutical giant is beefing up its distribution space at Innovation Park Lake County, a win for the Chicago developer that bought it just more than a year ago.
Gov. Tina Kotek has a plan to boost Oregon businesses, but challenges remain steep
Lawmakers and business leaders in Oregon have argued the state's tax and regulatory landscape is too harsh for businesses. Gov. Tina Kotek has signaled she wants to change Oregon's business reputation.
The North Texas singer inspired by The Cure, Olivia Dean and ... ‘My Little Pony’?
Five questions with Remy Reilly, one of the most nominated performers in the upcoming Dallas Entertainment Awards.
The obscure physics theory that helped Chinese science emerge from the shadows
Robert P Crease reveals the curious twist in the development of Chinese physics in the 1960s
Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial
The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.
Healthcare group projects anti-RFK Jr. messages onto HHS building
Protect Our Care, a healthcare advocacy group, on Tuesday projected two critical messages onto the facade of the Health and Human Services (HHS) building in Washington, D.C., blaming HHS Secretary …
Thieves take $10k worth of hot sauce business product from Pike Street Drummer’s van
“Somebody has all that right now – playing drums and eating hot sauce, probably," the business owner said.
University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes as UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes as UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
Coventry Village rolls out $200,000 in American Rescue Plan small business grants
Individual grants are available in sums from $15,000 to $75,000, for new or existing businesses
TV Talk: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson pitches city as business refuge
The Republican mayor credits Dallas’ policing and business climate for attracting companies from Democratic-run cities, a link others say oversimplifies...
Northeast Ohio sports betting scandals: What we know
Separate FBI cases connect athletes with Northeast Ohio connections to prop bet manipulation schemes spanning MLB, NBA and college basketball from 2023 to 2025.
Tickets on sale for Titanic exhibition at Cleveland science center
The May 21 opening features more than 200 artifacts from the wreck site, life-size reconstructions and stories of passengers with Ohio ties.
Congress revives health care deal with PBM reforms
This is the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine.
‘This isn’t theoretical for me anymore’: R.I. gubernatorial candidate discusses his struggles with addiction, mental health
Aaron Guckian’s perspective on the need for better mental health and addiction recovering services in Rhode Island stems from personal experience.
China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own
Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI boyfriends.
Just 28 Products That'll Transform Your Bed Into The Ultimate Hibernation Station
Alex, play "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars.
‘An antidote to hopelessness’: At MLK Jr. Day events across Boston, people call for action amid political turmoil
The work Martin Luther King Jr. fought for is being dismantled by the Trump administration, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones said.
Miss Manners: Do business owners really expect tips from customers?
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the longstanding question of whether barbershop owners should receive tips.
Developers plan Las Vegas-style mini Sphere venue for Maryland's National Harbor
Developers want to bring a piece of Las Vegas to the DMV. Sphere Entertainment and state officials in Maryland announced plans for a mini Sphere for the Washington, D.C. region at National Harbor.
Sphere Entertainment reveals first ‘mini Sphere’ location in US
The company has confirmed plans to develop a 6,000-capacity ‘mini Sphere’ at National Harbor in the Washington, D.C.
Heather McBreen’s new novel is a witty second-chance romance
Seattle author Heather McBreen chatted with us about her new book, "Sunk in Love," and its characters.
Georgia issues $25 million in fines against health insurance companies
Thousands of violations were found by the Insurance Commissioner's Office.
Move Over, Vegas: D.C. Is Getting A 'Mini-Sphere'
If you thought immersive entertainment was only for Las Vegas, the party is officially coming to the nation’s capital. Officials just announced plans for a ... Read More
Millennial generation knocking early in Texas Senate race, trying to push out Boomers
Millennial Senate candidates giving up safe seats to challenge Boomers for higher office.
Years in the making, R.I.’s first life science incubator labs prepare to open
With six companies set to move into the new state-of-the-art Ocean State Labs, it’s a big year for the Rhode Island Life Science Hub, said Dr. Mark A. Turco, president and CEO.
Why more patients are paying doctors directly — and what it says about our health system
Patients and doctors are bypassing insurance for faster, simpler care — a trend highlighting a desire for relief from bureaucracy and widening inequities in the health care system.
Looking ahead: New Jersey business leaders weigh in on 2026
NJBIZ surveyed New Jersey business leaders on growth, uncertainty and emerging tech as they share how they are preparing for 2026.
NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026: Top business risks in New Jersey
New Jersey leaders share the biggest risks for 2026, including labor, supply chains, inflation, geopolitics, and energy challenges.
NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026: Lessons from 2025 shaping NJ business
New Jersey leaders say 2025 taught the value of adaptability, collaboration, planning and disciplined execution to drive success in 2026.
The Next Sphere Is Coming To Washington D.C.
Sphere Entertainment says it plans to build its first smaller-scale version of the Sphere at National Harbor in Maryland.
A 6,000-seat immersive ‘mini-Sphere’ venue is planned for D.C. region
The company behind the Las Vegas attraction plans to expand to National Harbor, financed with $200 million in public and private tax incentives and other subsidies.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Stuart Altman, former Brandeis president and economic adviser to US presidents, dies at 88
In various capacities, Stuart Altman was an adviser in the administrations of five presidents: Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
AI answering systems are ‘saving the day’ for New England pizzerias. Customers aren’t so sure.
The artificial receptionists, being used to take orders and field calls, have been met with resistance from some customers who said they can’t get the service they are used to.
Politics: Behind the scenes at the Iowa Capitol
After a rather action-packed first week in the Iowa Legislature, the Telegraph Herald takes a look at some of the most notable developments that didn’t earn a mention in our
Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland Would Become Second U.S. Location For Sphere And First To Utilize Smaller-Scale Venue Design Model Project Would Receive Approximately $200 Million In State, Local, And Private Incentives Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ), the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced today their intent to develop a new Sphere venue – which would be the second in the U.S. and first to utilize a smaller-scale design model – at National Harbor, a premier destination in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The addition of Sphere would create a new Maryland landmark that drives significant economic, cultural and community benefits for the County, State, and region, and provides unparalleled immersive experiences powered by advanced technologies. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
What was ICE even doing in Minnesota?
Officers have the legal authority to arrest unauthorized immigrants. But Americans should protest the way the administration has turned enforcement into dangerous political theater.
Eugene Science Center is raising funds to build outdoor science park
If the museum achieves its funding goals, the park could double the center’s square footage for hands-on exhibits and educational programs.
Network and share ideas at Richmond Heights’ Business Roundtable event Jan. 22
The city of Richmond Heights is holding a Business Roundtable event Jan. 22 at the Richmond Heights Community Center. The event gives business owners and associates an opportunity to network and share ideas.
Seahawks’ playoff run could lead to big returns for local businesses
The Seattle Seahawks will face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, with local businesses expecting a big boost in sales due to the NFL playoffs.
Does Clipse’s 2025 Comeback of the Year Run Set a New Standard for Veteran Hip-Hop Acts?
This Greatest Pop Stars podcast episode looks at the Clipse's Comeback of the Year run for our Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 list.
Walmart Inc. Reshuffles Top Management
Walmart Inc. reshuffles top management as incoming president and CEO John Furner reorganizes the top management.
Cavaliers’ 2016 memories to be featured at Greater Cleveland Sports Awards
The 26th annual sports awards will include a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship.
Wiener pitches $23B ‘science bond’ to backfill Trump research cuts
The proposed ballot measure would fund research grants as federal grant freezes threaten California labs and universities.
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026
As national business leaders gathered in Washinton D.C Thursday for the 2026 State of American Business Address, the message says the future of American business must be growth oriented, market driven and future focused.
The Politics Hour: Local officials deal with immigration crackdown
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses what federal cuts mean for county spending and Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on demanding answers from MPD about its relationship with ICE.
R.I. Governor McKee’s next big decision: Judges
In an election year, McKee has several significant openings to fill in the judiciary.
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‘Segregated schools’ comment sparks uproar; N.H. lawmaker says leaked message referred to politics not race
The chairperson for an education policy committee allegedly wrote “imagine the scores though if we had schools for them and some for us.”
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?
Pingree's fight was a rare instance of a Democrat tapping the political coalition associated with Kennedy.
Luxe in the City: What you can buy for $10 million+ in Boston
What does $10 million get you in Boston? Here's a look at some properties high-end properties on the market.
‘Callous and cruel:’ Mass. agencies reeling from $1.9 billion Trump cuts to addiction, mental health grants
The canceled funding imperils scores of programs that serve children and other vulnerable populations.
Small Business Focus: A seat at the table — why BizLaunch’s Small Business Coordinating Council is a must for local entrepreneurs
This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. Since 2003, Arlington’s Small Business Coordinating Council (SBCC) has convened business leaders from across the D.C. region to exchange insights, tackle shared challenges and stay ahead of the trends shaping today’s entrepreneurial landscape. More than a meeting, SBCC serves as a collaborative forum where ideas
Congressional redistricting effort in N.H. effectively dead, as sympathetic GOP lawmaker cites lack of ‘political will’
A key Republican state lawmaker in New Hampshire came out against a mid-decade redistricting proposal Wednesday, all but guaranteeing an end to the push to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election.
Healey to eliminate insurer prior authorizations for some drugs and services
Prior authorizations have long been hated by many, but insurers call them an essential tool they use to control spending.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek taps Republican rival to boost business relations
Tim Knopp, a former state senator from Bend, will join Kotek’s administration.
I Honestly Was Not Ready For How Hard I Laughed At These Random People Who Dropped The Funniest Replies Out Of Nowhere
Absolutely nailed it.
Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds
Washington, D.C., 14 January 2026 (PAHO) – Drug use disorders are a major and growing public health problem in the Americas. Drug use is among the top 10 risk factors contributing to all-cause mortality and disability in the Region, according to findings published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.In 2021, an estimated 17.7 million people in the Americas were living with a drug use disorder, resulting in nearly 78,000 deaths directly attributable to these disorders, representing a mortality rate four times higher than the global average.
How Portland taxes have grown since the pandemic
Businesses operating in the Rose City have seen an increasing number of taxes to pay and keep track of since 2019.
Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to 'uncivilized' D.C. politics
Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State speech is a call for sustained political civility and investment in education, mental health and water reform.
Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to 'uncivilized' D.C. politics
Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State speech is a call for sustained political civility and investment in education, mental health and water reform.