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Entertainment Notebook: Artemis II — The Screening; Bourassa Quartet; The Big Top; Tight Lettuce & Engelbert
The Montreal Science Centre has introduced a special screening dedicated to Artemis II, the historic mission that marked the return of crewed flights to the Moon and enabled Canadian Jeremy
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Apple’s Strategic Decision To Defeat Android
Apple’s September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro allows it to learn from its Android rivals. Samsung and Google will take the pain as Apple reaps the benefits.
McConnell breaks silence on his health, says a fall led to hospitalisation
After weeks of speculation about the Republican’s wellbeing McConnell, 84, said he developed pneumonia while hospitalised for the fall.
Jellyfish videos reveal why science content sparks curiosity for some viewers
It can be easy to get sucked into social media for hours on end. Funny, cartoony science videos may be especially interesting, but not to everyone, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia.
McConnell says fall led to hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence on health
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he was “briefly unconscious” around the time he was first taken to the hospital and has undergone a battery of…
After weeks of questions, McConnell provides information on health
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday ended weeks of speculation about his health with a statement saying he’s on the mend. The Republican, who was hospitalized June 14, issued a letter to fellow Kentuckians telling them he has been recovering from a fall, followed by what he termed “a mild case of pneumonia.” […]
Mitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence
Senator says in statement he has undergone battery of tests after weeks of mounting speculation about his health
Special Microsoft Flight Simulator controller is coming to Xbox
So far, the Echo Aviation Controller has only been available for PC, where it supports Microsoft Flight Simulator and other titles. It can also be used on Mac for Laminar Research's X-Plane. A new model with console support is expected to follow soon.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
Sen. Mitch McConnell releases photo from hospital, breaking silence on health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell says he was hospitalized last month after a fall
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, why he had been hospitalized and away from Capital Hill.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell Says a Fall Led to His Hospitalization, Breaking Weeks of Silence About Health Condition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health. The statement comes following his hospitalization on June 14.
Why The AI Layoff Story Is Missing The Small Business Boom Underneath
The AI layoff coverage is missing the other side of the ledger: 1.56 million new business applications and the three skills that separate founders from bots.
Police working to identify suspect accused of burglarizing Scottsville business
The Scottsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who allegedly broke into a local business on multiple occasions.
Police: speculation during Widdecombe murder investigation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’
Politicians should not comment before facts are established, says former chief constable, after Farage describes killing as ‘premeditated murder’
Don Iwerks, special effects pioneer, dies at 96
The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.
Value Creators Or Self-Dealers? The Choice Facing Business And Society
Businesses & society must choose: Value Creators like Henry Ford (real innovation for customers) or Self-Dealers like Claude Hopkins. Data favor the Value Creators
Unidentified suspect seen on security cameras stealing brass from Scottsville business
The Scottsville Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual seen on security cameras stealing from a local business.
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 12th 2026)
Super Mario Bros. Special! Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure! Evercade price hike!
Two giant Asian praying mantis species are spreading across Europe, helped by climate change and urbanisation, and scientists warn they are threatening pollinators, frogs and lizards
Two giant Asian praying mantis species are rapidly spreading across Europe, leading scientists to officially classify them as invasive threats to native wildlife.
Steelers top offensive lineman gets no respect from NFL execs
Three true centers made ESPN's list of top interior offensive linemen but Zach Frazier wasn't one of them.
Supporting Science Is An Act Of Patriotism
As America turns 250, a look at why curiosity, evidence and discovery have always been at the heart of the American experiment.
Two New Apple Pencils Reportedly Launching Next Year
Two new Apple Pencil models are in development for release alongside next-generation iPad Pro models next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said new versions of the lower-end Apple Pencil with a USB-C port and the higher-end Apple Pencil Pro are in the works.
Daily Bean: Bruins Prospect Retires; Center Trade Talk; Goalies
We are almost two weeks removed from the start of free agency, the big names that have moved, and the […] The post Daily Bean: Bruins Prospect Retires; Center Trade Talk; Goalies appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
Bears' Darnell Wright dubbed among best tackles in NFL
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright is garnering massive respect around the NFL as he ranked among the top six tackles in the league.
Natrona County health and food inspections (7/3/26–7/9/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (7/3/26–7/9/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: New iOS Update Reveals September Plan
The schedule that runs up to the release of the next iPhones is meticulously staged. So far, it looks like the iPhone 18 Pro timetable is proceeding according to plan.
What happens next with Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
South Carolina's Republican governor is tasked with naming a replacement to serve out the rest of Graham's term, and a special primary is set for August.
Second season a challenge
John McGlynn believes Falkirk will be given "more respect" in the coming campaign and matching last season will be "a challenge".
Lindsey Graham Was Facing Re-election in November. What Happens Now?
South Carolina law suggests his death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state’s governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January.
Google Store discounts base Pixel 10 Pro by $300
The US Google Store has curiously discounted a specific Pixel 10 Pro model by $300 in the deepest official sale to date.
Special Report: Looking back on the political legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had held his Senate seat since 2003 and was seen as a war hawk and significant voice on defense and foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 from a “sudden illness.” NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin and Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker report on Graham’s rise in Congress, his relationship with President Donald Trump, and his views on the wars in Iran and between Russia and Ukraine.
Small Business Technology News Roundup: Microsoft Makes A Major AI U-Turn
Microsoft gives users more AI control in Teams as AI coding, dictation and actors reshape business, while rising Google Ads costs push SMBs toward new marketing strategies.
The State Fair of Louisiana announces dates, special admission pass for 120th annual fair
The State Fair of Louisiana will be from October 29 to November 15 this year, and guests can expect thrilling rides, live entertainment, delicious food and more.
Can Corn Really Make Maryland More Humid? Here’s The Science
CALIFORNIA, Md. — If you have spent a late summer afternoon in Maryland and wondered why the air feels especially sticky, you may have heard the term “corn sweat.” While the phrase sounds unusual, it describes a real process that can contribute to humid conditions during the growing season. Corn, like many plants, releases water vapor into […]
He Sold His Sports Equipment Company To New Balance. Now He’s Changing The Cannabis Game
Once an elite lacrosse player, David Morrow took what he learned at Warrior Sports and built Lume into the biggest cannabis company in Michigan, with a plan to go national. “They’re not ready for this knife fight.”
3 fashion choices I saw at Wimbledon again and again
Tennis players must wear white at Wimbledon, but spectators have their own unofficial uniform featuring hats, slacks, and strawberries.
Yankees news: Top prospect Lombard could be nearing call-up
Yankees make Day 1 draft picks; Cashman scouting Twins’ Jeffers; Expectations for Domínguez still high; Lombard Jr. with a chance to reach majors soon?
Jaguars' Rookie Labeled Team's 'Biggest Bust' for 2026
Jacksonville stunned draft experts by reaching for Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher, triggering immediate scrutiny over whether the blocking specialist can ever justify his second-round price tag.
They're Building Half A Bridge to Save Science...
Today’s post is about science: what you can do now to protect it from unprecedented threats, and how your action is the first half of a long-term program that Congress must take up next. Let me start with describing the embryonic state of science advocacy. There are many well-meaning organizations: the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Research!America, and subject-specific organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience and the American Physical Society. Their general approach is to emphasize the common good: the remarkable value that science and innovation have provided to all Americans. However, these organizations are offering an incomplete solution. Before I start, a preliminary: If you already know about the threat, go ahead and weigh in with OMB at this link. Ideas about what to say come from Research!America and the American Physical Society. You have until Monday, July 13 at 11:59pm Eastern. Then come back here and read the rest of this post. Finally, get in touch with whoever is likely to be your next member of Congress in 2027. The threat: An end to merit-based science… The onslaught of attacks on science is accelerating. It’s not just cuts to grants, which was the last battle. That battle is not done yet, but there is a new and worse threat. Now comes a proposed public rule from the Office of Management and Budget. The rule would take decision-making power over grants away from experts and put it into the hands of political appointees. Former NIH official Elizabeth Ginexi wrote an excellent summary of what OMB is trying to do, which is codify the executive branch’s ability to award or terminate grants, for arbitrary cause or no stated cause. Since World War II, a necessary step in scientific grant-making has been consideration of scientific merit. This approach has made America into a dominant scientific superpower, the envy of the world. Of course, political considerations do come into the mix. The proposed rule tilts the balance dramatically away from merit. …but why? Many people have difficulty comprehending why Russell Vought and OMB would want to damage science in this way. If you’re a working scientist, you are likely to be particularly uncomprehending. Who would hurt an activity so self-evidently good? The answer is: this is part of the program to replace the rule of law with a personalist regime. OMB Director Russell Vought, a Christian nationalist, would like to implement what legal scholars call a “unitary executive,” and what I would call a dictatorship. Or if you like, a personalist authoritarian regime. I am a working scientist. This rule will debilitate my research. It may chill the speech of scientists for speaking freely in the public sphere. It is a form of personalizing power and decision-making within the executive branch. In short, it sacrifices science in the service of tyranny. To Russell Vought, a decrease in the quality of science might be an acceptable cost. He might even consider it an added benefit to weaken a pillar of soft U.S. power based on knowledge and skepticism. The professional societies are building half a bridge The nonprofits are asking you to make public comment. Public comment is like building the first half of a bridge. Before implementation, OMB is compelled by law to have a period of public comment. Rules have to be consistent with the law and the Constitution. They express the federal government’s stance toward how those laws will be implemented. When a presidential administration works in good faith, these public comments are used to inform their eventual action, and sometimes mitigate it. The comment period reflects our First Amendment right to petition our government. The executive branch is then supposed to take those comments into account - completing the bridge between us, the people, and our government. Project 2025 seeks to take away the second half of the bridge. We have to replace it. The first half of the bridge Organizations like AAAS, Research!America, and SfN are partly right. You should certainly comment. Their core model is earnest: if enough of us make noise, then we will achieve change. This idealistic point of view is offered in good faith. That point of view is also currently bullshit. The fundamental reason is that the federal rulemaking process has two parts: There has to be a period of public comment. OMB makes the final rule…but is free to disregard public comment. Oops. That’s a loophole. However, not all is lost. Congress can complete the bridge Congress has enormous power. That power suggests a roadmap for how to proceed. This lawless administration is still going to issue that rule. Nonetheless, your comments still play an essential role. Here are two steps you can take. Step 1: Send your comment to your Representative and Senator. Whether they are Democrats or Republicans, many of them support science. Whatever you wrote as public comment in the Federal Register, also send it to your member of Congress. You can include information about jobs in your district or state by looking at Joshua Weitz’s ScienceMatters interactive map. Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and give your town, zip code, or state, then deliver your message. Step 2: Politicize the hell out of science. You heard me, politicize it as an issue. We hear a lot from the old scientific establishment about science being nonpartisan. This is obsolete, sentimental thinking. Under normal conditions, it was true. But we can no longer make that assumption. We can keep on pretending, but we’re putting science at risk. There is a way forward. Rules are subordinate to the law…and Congress makes laws. Therefore Congress can step in. In this fall’s election, it is likely that Democrats will retake the House of Representatives. That puts at least one chamber of Congress in the hands of Democrats. They are far more inclined than the current Congress to investigate and legislate. This opens a path to undoing the damage. It also creates a permission structure for pro-science Republicans to find a way back from the brink. We have to encourage them. In the House, every district is up every two years. In your district, contact both of the major party candidates. If your state has a Senate race, contact those candidates too. Specifically mention the proposed OMB rule. Ask for two things: For this year’s appropriations process in August and September, ask that amendments be added to stop the implementation of the new rule. Those amendments should support peer-reviewed science and stop political interference. Looking ahead to next year, ask the Congressman/Congresswoman/Senator to work to hold hearings in 2027 on the importance and benefits of peer-reviewed science for health and prosperity. What hearings and amendments will accomplish Congress can use its investigatory power to summon heads of agencies and the director of the OMB. That will allow fact-finding regarding the consequences of this rule. Congress can override the rule through the appropriations process. They can write into statute a requirement to follow peer review and best scientific practices. In this way, Congress can stop the attacks on science. Postscript: Moving forward Now I have a request for you, to help me. As many of you know, I ran for Congress in order to save democracy and science. Although I did not win, that battle continues by other means. I met and heard from thousands of supporters both here in New Jersey and nationally. I learned that pro-science, pro-democracy activists have the potential to become a much greater force. In the weeks and months ahead, I will be building ways to harness that energy. I will be announcing those plans soon. In the meantime, an important step is to wind down the Congressional campaign, which has a few remaining bills to pay. Please help me retire that last debt.
MLB World Reacts To San Francisco Giants Drafting Intriguing Pitcher
On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants played the third game of their series with the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park.They won by a score of 4-2.MLB World Reacts To SF Giants Drafting PitcherAlso on Saturday, the Giants selected Carson Bolemon in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.SFGProspects wrote: “With the 29th pick in […] The post MLB World Reacts To San Francisco Giants Drafting Intriguing Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
Off Brazil, scientists discover 31 new midwater species, including a gossamer worm and creepy fish
The deep ocean can feel more like science fiction than part of our own planet.
The Skills Gap Small Businesses Talk About? Here’s How To Close It.
The small business skills gap is real, and NFIB survey data shows it. Here's how students can close it before graduation and become the hire employers are fighting for.
Scientists finally solved the mystery of Earth's greatest mass extinction
Why do beaches today have seashells from clams and snails instead of brachiopods? A new study suggests the answer lies in Earth's greatest mass extinction, when warming oceans and falling oxygen levels wiped out animals that couldn't adapt. Species with body plans and metabolisms better suited to the changing conditions survived and went on to dominate the seas, offering a glimpse of how modern marine life could respond to climate change.
Cavaliers Get Conflicting LeBron Update After Rumored Homecoming
A LeBron James homecoming to Cleveland gained momentum—until two respected NBA insiders changed the conversation. The post Cavaliers Get Conflicting LeBron Update After Rumored Homecoming appeared first on HEAVY.
Warriors Get Discouraging LeBron Update From NBA Insider
The Warriors got a discouraging LeBron James update after a respected NBA insider revealed a surprising new twist. The post Warriors Get Discouraging LeBron Update From NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
The First Test of Bar Harbor's New Entertainment Rules.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The Finback Alehouse was the first real test of the town’s new special amusement permit process, July 7 while eight other permits sailed through the process last week. The permit allows music in places where liquor is served. The town’s ordinance which was recently tweaked for a new process allows for the regulation of noise and hours of activity. The only discussion at the July Town Council meeting was about the Finback Alehouse on Cottage Street, in the heart of Bar Harbor’s downtown district. The Finback’s distinctive design—a front wall that is like a garage door that can be opened and closed—was a key to that discussion. The restaurant, which often hosts live bands, singers, and karaoke, at night, has had one substantiated noise complaint this season, which is documented on its application. According to Bar Harbor Police Chief David Kerns, most complaints about noise happen after 10 p.m., and if the Finback had two more violations within a year, they’d have to stop having music. One town councilor said that he’d have no problem reissuing the permit if the door was down. The permit passed through the process with no conditions. Vice Chair Earl Brechlin moved the motion with two time changes for two holiday weekend dates. It passed unanimously. The council asked the Finback why they’d chosen an indoor license with a wall that can be opened to the street. Dale Stockburger, representing the Finback, said he’d applied for an indoor permit rather than an outdoor structure or partial structure (which is usually applied to tents or pavilions). The restaurant has traditionally had an indoor license. Stockburger said that whether the door is open or closed is immaterial because he now stands outside with a decibel reader to make sure that the music isn’t too loud. OTHER SPECIAL AMUSEMENT PERMITS New Councilor Deborah Vickers worried that she had potential conflicts of interests on two other renewals due to the location of her employee housing. Vickers co-owns the Black Friar Inn. They have employee housing directly behind the Finback, which is also 300 yards from the Bar Harbor Inn, she explained. The Bar Harbor Inn also had a permit up for renewal. The councilors unanimously voted she did not have a conflict of interest. The councilors approved permits at The Bluenose Inn, 90 Eden St, Class A; Acadia Hotel Downtown, 20 Mount Desert St, Class A and C; the Bar Harbor Inn, 8 Newport Dr, Class A, B, C and D; C-Ray Lobster, 882 State Hwy 3, Class D; Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street, Class B; Finback Alehouse, 30 Cottage St, Class B; Project Social, 278 Main St, Class C and D; Bar Harbor Beer Works, 119 Main St, Class B and D; and Mainely Meat BBQ Dreamwood Hill, 369 State Hwy 3, Class D. That process is laid out in the Special Amusement Ordinance of the Bar Harbor Town Code which is Chapter 14 of the town code. Special amusement permits have class codes. These are the meanings: Number - how many musicians are allowed by the permit. Class A - Indoor non-amplified entertainment. Class B - Indoor amplified entertainment or dancing. Class C - Outdoor non-amplified entertainment. Class D - Outdoor amplified entertainment. RESIDENCE LICENSES RENEWED AND A TAXI LICENSE The councilors also renewed the licenses for three specific sorts of residences that require that yearly renewal per the town code. The employee living quarters at Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, 119 Eden St and another at 278 Main Street were renewed. The shared accommodations license renewal at 39 Kebo Street also occurred. These are annual renewals. Bernard Taxi Services’ license was also renewed. This license had been added to the agenda at the meeting. Bar Harbor Update on Leaf and Grass Clipping Disposal BAR HARBOR — Bar Harbor residents will still have a place to throw away their leaf and grass clippings this summer. The town’s agreement with EMR in Southwest Harbor for disposing of those items will continue through November 30. The agreement, according to a town press release, will continue “while the Town continues evaluating long term composting solutions and the required state permitting process.” As of July 1, residents bringing their grass and leaves across the island to the facility in Southwest Harbor will have to fill out a property registration card. Each property can throw out up to 85 pounds of the grass and leaves. “Any disposal exceeding the 85 pound allowance during this period will be the responsibility of the property owner at the applicable disposal rate,” the press release explains. 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‘I'm not gonna be the fifth option': Zack Wheeler declines late All-Star invite
With a first-half résumé as one of baseball’s most effective pitchers, Zack Wheeler feels disrespected by a late All-Star Game invite.
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Apple’s Strategic Decision To Defeat Rivals
Apple’s September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro allows it to learn from its Android rivals. Samsung and Google will take the pain as Apple reaps the benefits.
Trump says he 'just finished' a physical at Walter Reed
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had "just finished" a physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, without specifying when the exam was conducted.
Pixel 11 Series Release Date, Price, Specs, Expectations
The number of days before Google brings us new phones to obsess over are dwindling quickly. Assuming Google keeps to a familiar timeline for Pixel releases, the Pixel 11 series should arrive...
Both ‘Palworld’ And ‘Palworld 1.0’ Are In Steam’s Best-Ever Playercount List
Palworld has now launched its 1.0 version, the “true” release of the game that collects a number of updates over the past few years. Its numbers are incredible.
Search Rochester restaurant inspection reports and health violations
Check the latest restaurant inspection reports to see if your favorite local dining spots are meeting safety standards.
Mitch McConnell and wife Elaine Chao's relationship timeline
Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for nearly four weeks, prompting speculation about his health.
Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI antidepressants and carry a specific genetic variant may develop severe valve damage sooner, potentially requiring surgery at a younger age.
Scientists warn invasive Asian mantises are threatening Europe's wildlife
Two striking Asian praying mantis species that have rapidly spread across Europe have now been officially classified as invasive, raising new concerns about their impact on native wildlife. Boosted by climate change and urban environments, these fast-breeding predators are expanding northward, where they prey on native insects, pollinators, and even small vertebrates while also reducing native mantis populations through deadly mating interactions.
Where Have You Gone, Health Equity?
Health equity dominated US healthcare discourse after the murder of George Floyd. Today, fewer organizations are talking about it and even fewer are doing anything. Why?
Habs Daily: Top Prospect Fan Vote, Konyushkov Contract, Price HHoF
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Friday. Montreal Canadiens News Several former […]
I wish someone told me about these 5 Android Auto settings before I bought my new car
I just bought my first car with Android Auto. And so far it's been great — especially after I learned about these 5 settings.
UK fish fossil sat sealed since the Carboniferous, and its brain tissue is still helping science
The specimen also followed an unusual path into the scientific record.
‘Growing by the day’: Midwifery health care expanding across Pittsburgh area
Allegheny Health Network is expanding its Nurse Midwife Services with a newly opened office in Penn Hills. As the practice grows, providers are working to educate patients about what modern-day midwives do. A “midwife” doesn’t have one specific definition, which is why there are misconceptions about what they do. At
Mitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered
Senator’s office has released only sparse details about hospital stay, leaving fevered speculation to fill vacuum
Trump budget cuts to science would be a disaster for Lancaster County farmers and all of us [column]
For generations, Americans of all political persuasions understood the fundamental importance of science in shaping U.S. prominence in nearly every aspect of our lives.
UK police release man arrested over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe
LONDON (AP) — British police on Saturday released a 26-year-old man they arrested as a suspect in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant.
Typology Of AI-Based Therapy Micro-Bursts Reveals How People Lean Into Chatbots For Mental Health Advice
I've previously defined AI-based therapy micro-bursts, which is how people tend to use AI for mental health advice. Now, here's my typology. An AI Insider scoop.
Yankees Draft Buzz Points to ‘Advanced’ High School Hitter
The Yankees are increasingly being linked to an advanced high school hitter in the MLB Draft. Here's why the prospect could be headed to the Bronx. The post Yankees Draft Buzz Points to ‘Advanced’ High School Hitter appeared first on HEAVY.
Why new BBC series Evolution is a giant leap forward for science on TV
Adam Rutherford salutes a show that finally links the spectacle of natural history with the science that explains it
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Reps. Hefner & Harris weigh in on East Texas groundwater fight
State Rep. Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, discusses efforts to create a new regional groundwater conservation district. Holland asks Hefner about the process, how the district would be funded and his response to those who worry about adding another layer of bureaucracy and regulation. Hefner also reacts to Gov. Greg Abbott calling for a ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods and whether he thinks a special session should be called to create new legislation related to data centers.
Nominate a local Las Vegas business for the Perspective Awards before July 31
Channel 13 and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance are teaming up to recognize local businesses at the Perspective Awards Dinner.
Cyclospora in Kids: Symptoms, Produce Safety & Prevention Tips - CHOC
Cyclospora outbreaks are in the news. A Rady Children’s infectious disease specialist explains symptoms in kids, when to call the doctor and how to wash produce safely.
Fears erupt over Iran’s desire to kill Trump
A reported new threat by Iran to assassinate President Trump served as a reminder this week of the risk that the hard-line Tehran regime poses to him, especially as a tenuous ceasefire between the …
\'90s R&B act will headline Celebrate Lancaster in August
Fans of '90s R&B will have special reason to check out Celebrate Lancaster this year.
This \'90s R&B act will headline Celebrate Lancaster in August
Fans of '90s R&B will have special reason to check out Celebrate Lancaster this year.
A demand for debates and Trump on voting: CT Politics news
Plus: Fazio's energy plan, CSCU chancellor investigation, a Sikorsky helipad at the White House and Chris Murphy on special education.
Judge rules Washington health inspectors can enter ICE facility facing 3,500+ complaints, gov announces
A federal judge in Washington ruled in favor of the state on Thursday, ruling that state health inspectors can enter a Tacoma immigration facility.
Google's SensorFM Reveals Where AI Takes Wearable Health
Google's trillion-minute SensorFM data shows wearables shifting from raw metrics to AI health agents, a trend already reshaping Whoop and Oura.
Federal judge orders Tacoma ICE center to allow health and safety inspections
A federal judge has ordered the immigration detention center in Tacoma to allow Washington state officials access to conduct health and safety inspections.
East Austin business staff ‘frustrated’ by repeat thefts, burglaries
“The investigation determined that the burglary occurred around 4 a.m. after a suspect shattered the glass of the business’s east-side double doors to gain entry,” APD said. ̶…
Joe Klein: At 80, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Politics—and Life
I am 80 years old, this year of our 250th anniversary, and I find myself a cliché. My life has been a common political journey, from left to center. I recently took the Pew Research Center’s “political typology” test and found that I was a “pragmatic and polite conservative,” which seemed a rather abstruse basket: A politically mixed (though Republican-tilting) group, they lean conservative on economics and the role of government, while tilting more liberal on issues related to race and foreign policy. They prize civility and cooperation in politics. Well, that sounds pretty mushy—and I find it hard to square with the strong opinions I have on many issues. I’ve voted for Democrats in federal elections, but I grow more Republican the closer I get to local politics. Democrats, I’ve found, simply aren’t very good at running things, especially school systems, where they are in the thrall of the teachers unions. My friends joke about my obsession with the unions. They know all my lines. If industrial unions are organized against the power of capital, who are the public employees organized against? But enough of that. I’ve ranted that rant too often, and my political journey has been more complicated than that one issue. It has been empirical, based on actual experience—on a lifetime of reporting and a lot of reading. An early example: I was a journalist with the underground press in Boston at the turn of the 1970s and considered myself a member of the antiwar and civil rights movements. The first big issue I covered was busing to achieve school integration. Yes, the white bigots were disgusting. But I couldn’t find any black parents who favored the plan to bus their children to schools outside their neighborhoods either. Black activists and politicians—and white liberals—were gung ho, but not actual parents of black kids in school. Busing was a form of social engineering imposed from on high, by a judge—W. Arthur Garrity—who lived in a wealthy liberal suburb. Wealthy liberal suburbs were not affected by his plan, of course. I began to see that there were limits to what government could do, especially when it came to changing a society’s culture.
What the Politics of Tears Means for Iran’s Future
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MAGA's attack on science is even worse than it looks
In my post on America’s 250-year anniversary, I argued that respect for the individual was the “secret sauce” in the U.S.’ long-lasting preeminence among nations. But it was certainly not the only factor. There were plenty of institutional innovations that helped the U.S. stay on top — economically, militarily, and in terms of the attractiveness of its society. One of these was American science. Today we take things like the modern research university, government grants for science, public-to-private research spinoffs, etc. for granted, but a lot of that infrastructure wasn’t there before World War 2. It was either invented or scaled up massively by the U.S. government in the postwar period, led by far-sighted scientist-bureaucrats like Vannevar Bush (pictured above). If you want to read about this history, a good place to start would be Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson’s excellent book Jump-Starting America. Those scientific institutions didn’t exist in a vacuum, however. They were backed by the U.S. government’s abiding faith in the power of science — and, even more fundamentally, by deep popular trust in the scientific enterprise. Science gave us radar and the atom bomb in wartime, and in peacetime it gave us plastics, vaccines, cheap food, and a thousand other things that made our lives easier. Science was also the driver behind American industry — chemicals, aerospace, telecommunications, computers, electronics, and so on. We owed science our jobs, our livelihoods, our comfortable living standards, and our greatness and power as a nation. It’s little wonder that both political parties, even as they fought viciously over other issues, were steadfast in their support of science. For a long time, the only people who distrusted science were a hippie fringe on the left who disliked modernity (or thought they did, anyway), who also disliked American industry and American power, and who subscribed to an early version of degrowth environmentalism. America’s scientific enterprise is still strong, especially compared to the systems in Europe, Japan, Korea, and other developed countries. It has lost a lot of ground to China in a relative sense, but a lot of that is because of China’s incredible growth; as China has poured untold amounts of money and talent into its research labs, spending and output have overtaken the U.S. by some measures. There are a few ways in which China’s rise creates problems for American science — for example, top scientists can choose to work in China instead of in the U.S. — and of course there’s the concern that China’s technological strength will help its military to reign supreme. But overall, China’s rise in science should be good for American science, since American scientists can use Chinese discoveries for free and build on them. The much bigger problem is that the scientific enterprise America built during and after World War 2 is now being threatened with absolute decline. The biggest problem, of course, is that much of the country — the Republican half — has basically lost faith in the scientific enterprise. To what degree this loss of faith is justified is an open question, and deserves to be discussed openly. But the larger point — that the system that powered American dominance is under threat — is true either way. Most Americans still trust science, but MAGA Republicans don’t There’s a myth, popular in right-wing circles, that scientists have lost the trust of regular Americans — either due to the increasingly left-wing composition of academic departments, or to misbehavior during Covid, or to DEI-related research taking over science, etc. This also fits with a wider narrative that Americans are losing trust in all of our institutions. But it just isn’t true. Poll after poll shows that on the whole, Americans still trust scientists and want to spend more on science. For example, here’s a Pew poll from late 2025 showing that although about a fifth of Republicans did lose confidence in science in 2020, two thirds still have at least “a fair amount” of confidence: That same poll found that scientists are among America’s most trusted groups — even better trusted than the military! In fact, Americans trust scientists more than people in most other countries do. Other polls show that although Republican trust in science has dropped somewhat, Republican support for spending more on science remains very strong: A Pew poll in 2023 found the exact same thing: So when MAGA types tell you about scientists losing their credibility, or a drop in trust in science, they’re only talking about themselves. Whatever left-wing politicization of science happened during the Biden administration — and there was definitely some of that — it was not enough to make most Republicans lose faith in the scientific enterprise, or favor research cuts in order to purge unwanted ideology from the system. That doesn’t mean I think progressives should continue down the path of politicizing scientific research. They should not, and Biden made real missteps in this area. Objectivity clearly matters for public trust of science in the long term. But as of right now, there’s no crisis of trust in science, except among the smallish minority of people who are running around screaming that there’s a crisis of trust in science. But despite science’s overwhelming popularity and public trust, Trump and his administration are launching an unprecedented and devastating attack on American science — cutting funding, and forcing science projects to undergo ideological review by government commissars. Trump’s comprehensive attack on science
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