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I rented my ranch on Airbnb after losing millions. It taught me resilience.
Brent Phillips bought a Texas ranch for himself and his family. When he lost millions in a stock crash, he began renting it out on Airbnb.
San Diego County Fair reveals final concert headliners for 2026
Demi Lovato and Warren Zeiders have been announced as the final grandstand headliners for the 2026 San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series, with tickets going on sale in May.
Red-light therapy does have health benefits but not the ones you think
Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but evidence suggests it can have healing powers
All Of The Best Cosplay From Lvl Up Expo 2026
With fantastic cosplay from Clair Obscur, Dispatch and The Amazing Digital Circus
Intermountain Health Opens New Air Medical Base at Kingman Airport to Enhance Access to Life-Saving Emergency Care Across Mohave County
Intermountain Health celebrated the opening of its new air medical base at the Kingman Airport in northwestern Arizona with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony alongside the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, local emergency medical services partners, and community leaders.The new Intermountain Health base strengthens emergency medical transport services...
Post-spring college football bowl, CFP projections: Miami, Texas, Oregon, Notre Dame lead 12-team bracket
Predicted pairings for all 43 postseason games this fall, including the CFP first round and quarterfinals matchups
Meet these PVAMU men in nursing leading the future of health care
HOUSTON – At Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, this year’s graduating class is helping meet one of health care’s most urgent needs: a well-prepared, highly skilled workforce. Among them, a growing number of male graduates are entering the field at a time when men make up approximately 12–13% of the nation’s nursing workforce.
Remember Tim Eyman? He’s bearing bad news — for his own side
The anti-tax crusader is passing around internal poll results that show the "millionaires tax" would be easily upheld by voters this year.
'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Industry's Most Repairable Foldable
The leaker "Instant Digital" today revisited their February design report on the foldable iPhone, claiming the device's internal design will make it the easiest-to-disassemble and easiest-to-repair foldable phone in the industry. In a new post on Weibo, Instant Digital said the device's "incredibly rigorous underlying engineering logic" has "truly paid off," and predicted that teardown videos will vindicate the earlier claims once the device ships.
4 of Warren Buffett's Berkshire managers share how they're using AI
We spoke to the CEOs of See's Candies, Dairy Queen, Brooks Running, and Squishmallows-maker Jazwares about how they're harnessing AI.
RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits Local Buffalo Wild Wings to Meet with Small Business Owners, Employees, and Customers
Above: Gottheimer working in the kitchen with staff. FAIR LAWN, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Fair Lawn to meet with local franchise owners and employees, helping prepare and serve food for Jersey customers as part of his “Josh on the Job” series highlighting small, locally owned businesses across North […]
Ken Griffin vows to 'double down' on Miami move, says NYC 'doesn't welcome success'
Billionaire Ken Griffin reaffirmed Citadel's move to Miami at the Milken Conference, citing his feud with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over tax policy changes.
UMB Bank Fiesta Sports Foundation Football Kickoff presented by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to Feature Mike Gundy and Jack Swarbrick as Keynote Speakers
Former Oklahoma State University head football coach Mike Gundy, a two-time Fiesta Bowl winner and three-time Rate Bowl coach, and past Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick will take center stage to share decades worth of behind-the-scenes anecdotes with the audience at the 2026 UMB Bank Fiesta Sports Foundation Football Kickoff presented by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess as keynote speakers.
A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires
After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.
Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas: ‘I’m celebrating like NFL players, just in a more feminine way’
The Cal State Northridge player has attracted millions of views for his hair flicks and dismissive waves. He says navigating the fallout has been a career of its own
Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair Returns May 21 with Workshops, Entertainment, Resources and More
Placer County, in partnership with the local Campaign for Community Wellness, will host this year’s Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville.
AMC Entertainment Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) reported what Chairman and CEO Adam Aron called its “best Adjusted EBITDA first quarter result since 2019 pre-pandemic,” highlighting a $96 million year-over-year improvement as box office trends strengthened and per-patron economics hit records. First-quarter performan
Patients and providers share stories of health care despair as worries mount over coverage and costs
Higher premiums and losses in coverage weigh on patients as Denver Health physicians expect to see more uninsured patients.
Rising cost of gas forces local businesses to raise prices
From pizza shops to lawn care companies, local business owners are trying to keep their prices fair while dealing with something that’s out of their control: the price of gas.
Aldine ISD to Host More Good Days Together Mental Health Awareness Fair
The free, family-friendly event will connect the Aldine ISD community with wellness resources. Aldine ISD will host the More Good Days Together Mental Health Awareness Fair on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Davis High School, located at 12525 Ella Blvd. The free, family-friendly event is designed to connect the Aldine ISD community with mental health and wellness resources in a welcoming, supportive environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, discover local services, and connect directly with experts who can help address mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. Because sometimes, the first step toward a [...]
ECOSOC Science, Technology and Innovation Forum 2026 | UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
The two-day Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals, held 6-7 May, will focus on the theme "Transformative, equitable and coordinated science, technology and innovation for the 2030 Agenda and a sustainable future for all”. In the morning, Economic and Social Council President Lok Bahadur Thapa and Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Bjørg Sandkjær will make opening remarks. Wednesday will feature a ministerial session under the theme “Strengthening the science-policy nexus to drive sustainable development” and a session on "Transforming water systems with science, technology and innovation".
Entertainment complex plan sparks heated debate over Alpena County Fair’s future
ALPENA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The future of the Alpena County Fair discussion is taking place on Tuesday. The fair board is discussing what it should loo
Seattle professor says 'millionaires tax' could impact state business climate, relocations
Washington’s newly approved tax on millionaires is raising questions about whether some of the wealthiest residents could leave.
Winning science fair project in Vietnam beset by misconduct allegations as major high school competition looms
Comparison provided by Van Tu Duong A science competition for middle and high school students in Vietnam is embroiled in controversy as its winners head to next week’s Regeneron International Scien…
1 suspect in custody following the overnight vandalism of 3 Fairfax businesses
Dear Business Schools: Stop Teaching Like The World Is On Airplane Mode
Business schools face a new mandate: stop producing placement-ready grads and start building shock-ready leaders.
Ernst Marks National Small Business Week, Honors American Entrepreneurs | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)...
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves Houston flight attendants scrambling for jobs, health care
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left thousands of employees without jobs, income or health insurance, forcing many to scramble for work and basic benefits.
Divided in Politics, United in Science?
Amid growing U.S. polarization, there exists a small slice of research both Republicans and Democrats turn to for policy decisions.
Divided in Politics, United in Science?
Amid growing U.S. polarization, there exists a small slice of research both Republicans and Democrats turn to for policy decisions.
Miami Law launches endowed business law program amid AI-driven industry changes
University of Miami School of Law has established a newly endowed business law program, with Dean Patricia Sánchez Abril serving as the endowed chair leading the initiative.
Dodgers starting pitchers providing length
The National League pitcher of the month for March/April, who walked twice, drove in a run and scored a pair of runs as a hitter in Monday’s series opener at Daikin Park, makes his first pitching start of May on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros. Shohei Ohtani has allowed only four runs to date […]
$7.85M Sony PlayStation Store class action settlement
Sony Interactive Entertainment agreed to a $7.85 million class action settlement to resolve claims it violated federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market.
JetBlue's Lifeline to Stranded Spirit Airline Passengers Doubles as a Savvy Business Move
This launch could get passengers a cheaper way back home.
RWJBarnabas Health Names Christopher James Senior Vice President for Public Policy and External Affairs
RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has named Christopher James as Senior Vice President for Public Policy and External Affairs.
4 businesses burglarized within 3-block radius in Fairfax District
Several businesses located within a three-block radius in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles were burglarized overnight, prompting a search for suspects.
New NASA HEAT Coloring Book Blends Art, Science, and Cultural Perspectives
A new Sun-centered and science-focused coloring book produced by NASA in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is now available for people to learn while showing their artistic side.
Excitement, Entertainment, Attractions and More! All for Free at Lacey Event
Head to Saint Martin’s University May 16-17, 2026, for the free Lacey Spring Fun Fair that’s high on fun but low on cost!
Political Scientist Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Chris Warshaw, professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, is one of 24 fellows selected to study the causes of polarization in the U.S.
Amazon Business now delivers fresh groceries to businesses in more than 2,300 cities
Business customers can order fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, and frozen food alongside everyday essentials—all in one cart with Same-Day Delivery.
See inside one of the world's largest aircraft 'graveyards' in Arizona
Pinal Airpark is commonly known as the boneyard where aircraft go to die, but it's also a hub for maintenance and reconfiguration.
Webb space telescope reveals a scorching “super-Earth” that looks like Mercury
A scorching, airless world just 48 light-years away is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers studied LHS 3844 b—a tidally locked “super-Earth” with a permanent dayside hot enough to melt metal—and discovered it’s a dark, barren rock with no atmosphere.
William Blair Buys Inner Circle Sports in Sports Dealmaking Push
William Blair is buying Inner Circle Sports, a move that will bolster the investment bank's presence in sports dealmaking and M&A transactions.
Jester, Neel inducted into Greater Binghamton Sports HOF
VESTAL, N.Y. - Binghamton Athletics staff members Brian Jester and Roger Neel were inducted with the Class of 2026 in the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame. The pair were among 12 individuals and one team selected celebrated Monday night at the Doubletree by Hilton in downtown Binghamton. Legendary NFL Hall of Fame and New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson was the featured speaker.
These Black maternal health groups laid groundwork for perinatal grants, then they were left out
The work they helped lead has garnered state dollars, legislative support and public praise, but their community-rooted organizations weren’t selected to reap any of the funds.
As credit card swipe fees skyrocket, some businesses pass along the pain
Swipe fees have gone up 80% since the pandemic. "I don’t think it is fair business owners pay it or they will go under,” one Harrisburg restaurant owner says.
A Look At Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Valuation As Analyst Concerns And Dividend Move Draw Focus
Analyst Concerns and Dividend Move Put Tencent Music in Focus Recent analyst downgrades and slightly reduced fair value estimates have pushed Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) into the spotlight, as competition and earnings visibility stay front of mind for investors. At the same time, the company’s ordinary annual cash dividend of US$0.12 per share for 2025, with an ex dividend date of 1 April 2026, offers a degree of income continuity that some shareholders may welcome. See our latest...
'A revelation'
When Ao Tanaka's shot was parried into the warm Elland Road air on Friday night by a sprawling Martin Dubravka, there was one player in the penalty area, eyes-wide, that was more alert than anyone else. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's leap seemed to leave his outstretched boot dangling for an age before his touch clipped the ball into the Burnley net for Leeds' third goal on the night and the Englishman's 13th of the season. Leeds' number nine has matched his tally for his previous three campaigns at Everton combined; and part of the reason for his resurgence has been his fitness.
A game-changer for good health? Scientists believe ‘we are when we eat’
Decades of advice on what to eat and what not to might have been missing one key ingredient, according to new research, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results for Monday and updated pairings.
Met Gala 2026: Venus and Serena Williams, Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, Dwyane Wade among athletes to hit red carpet at annual costume gala
Met Gala co-chair Venus Williams and fellow tennis star Naomi Osaka hit the red carpet for the annual event on Monday.
Spirit Airlines lays off 999 workers in Las Vegas
An official notice apologized for not meeting a statutorily imposed deadline of notification at least 60 days in advance of a closure after the airline shut down its operations Saturday.
Berkshire Picks Gen Re Chairman as Insurance Star Ajit Jain’s Successor
Charlie Shamieh, an insurance-industry veteran, is slated to succeed Jain whenever he is ready to retire.
Radiological protection and public health experts discuss emerging challenges and future priorities
The 84th meeting of the NEA Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health (CRPPH) included topical sessions, discussed the 2027-2028 programme of work and marked a chair transition, with the appointment of Antony Bexon (United Kingdom) as the new Committee Chair, succeeding Thierry Schneide...
Bellaire breaks ground on recreation and entertainment complex
BELLAIRE – Ground was broken Monday morning for Bellaire’s recreation and entertainment complex. The project is made possible through a $1,468,912 through the federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program grant and $200,000 from the State Capital Budget Fund procured by Ohio State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta. Construction will begin June 15. The complex will […]
Bellaire breaks ground on recreation and entertainment complex
BELLAIRE – Ground was broken Monday morning for Bellaire’s recreation and entertainment complex. The project is made possible through a $1,468,912 through the federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program grant and $200,000 from the State Capital Budget Fund procured by Ohio State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta. Construction will begin June 15. The complex will […]
Met Gala 2026 Livestream: Watch The Red Carpet Arrivals
Hundreds of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion are descending upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art tonight for the annual Met Gala. The 2026 event is co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, V...
Around 100 union workers strike at Brookfield Zoo over health insurance, wages
Around 100 union workers walked off the job at Brookfield Zoo on Monday morning, calling for what they described as a a fair contract and urging the zoo to close to the public until an agreement is reached.
Local village breaks ground on recreation and entertainment complex
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – Leaders in Bellaire broke ground Monday on a $1.67 million recreation and entertainment complex they say will bring new energy to the village and serve as a long…
As Spirit Airlines shuts down, businesses inside Arnold Palmer Regional Airport feel impact
Bellaire breaks ground on Commerce Park recreation, entertainment complex on West 26th Street
The ballfields on West 26th Street in Bellaire will soon look a lot different, as village leaders move forward with a new recreation and entertainment complex t
Delta canceling flights: Memo shows crew, scheduling challenges
Delta is canceling hundreds of flights — far more than its rival airlines. An internal memo reveals crew and scheduling challenges.
Inside Palm Beach County’s newly signed Trump trademark deal for airport renaming
The deal could leave openings for Trump’s businesses and family members to benefit from the taxpayer-funded airport name change.
What's going on with Aaron Rodgers? Steelers reportedly have a deadline for QB to make a decision
Rodgers' future is once again up in the air.
A real WKRP radio comes to Cincinnati, decades after the sitcom about a fictional station
The radio station WKRP isn't dead, and it's now live on air in Cincinnati | 830 WCCO
Health department temporarily closes Dollar General in Fairmont
The Marion County Health Department has temporarily closed the Dollar General in Fairmont.
Mark Cuban says AI's 'biggest challenge' for businesses is consistency
The billionaire wrote on X that employees with a lot of domain expertise can capitalize on AI's "biggest problem."
Spirit Airlines is Going Out of Business. Here's What's Next for Investors.
Spirit shareholders are unlikely to get anything for their shares in the upcoming liquidation.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Tigers-Red Sox Game 3 Wednesday
The Detroit Tigers will play Game 3 of their series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 6, and there’s a new way to watch.
A real WKRP radio comes to Cincinnati, decades after the sitcom about a fictional station
The radio station WKRP isn't dead, it's now live on air in Cincinnati.
Jets Celebrate as Girls Flag Football Becomes a Sanctioned Sport in New Jersey
Chairman Woody Johnson: ‘To See New Jersey Embrace Girls Flag Football Is Truly Rewarding’
Secret Lair: Cats Are the Best Superdrop
Celebrate the triumph of the Multiverse's cutest cats when Secret Lair's Cats Are the Best Superdrop releases on June 15, 2026.
Ty Pennington Confirms ‘Rock the Block’ Season 7 Air Time Change
Find out when new episodes of the HGTV competition series will hit the small screen.
Scientists Identify Another Contributor to Global Warming—and It's Everywhere
Researchers found that airborne microplastics trap nearly one-fifth as much heat as black carbon.
Pollution Politics: The Uncertain Future of American Air Quality
Nearly half of US children are breathing polluted air as aggressive policy rollbacks threaten to erase decades of progress, new report warns.
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Dr. John Carter, an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician and chair of Otolaryngology at Ochsner Medical Center, holds a tiny scope used to examine breathing passages on infants on Monday,
The connection between money and mental health: Why it matters more than you think
With the arrival of May and Mental Health Awareness month, it's worth taking a closer look at how money and mental health interact — and what steps you can take to improve your relationship with both.
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
California’s billionaires are not the only ones fighting back against the state’s largest health workers union this election season.
Stanford Merges AI and Data Science Efforts Under Single Institute
The combined institute will retain the Stanford HAI name and be helmed by computer scientist James Landay. Co-founder Fei-Fei Li takes on a new university-wide role as Special Advisor on AI and joins John Hennessy as co-chair of the advisory council.
Stanford merges AI and data science efforts under single institute
The combined institute will retain the Stanford HAI name and be helmed by computer scientist James Landay. Co-founder Fei-Fei Li takes on a new university-wide role as Special Advisor on AI and joins John Hennessy as co-chair of the advisory council.
The Cost of Gutting Science Is Invisible Yet Enormous
Intelligence agencies often complain that they are judged unfairly because you hear about their failures, not their successes. It’s hard to evaluate anything based on what didn’t happen — even when that’s really the important thing. The problem is just as salient for those trying to create a better future as trying to avert a worse one. When it comes to research, we can see technologies and industries that exist. We can’t see the ones that were never invented because the science that should have
Don’t trust AI for help with citations, science-fair judges warn
Fake, AI-generated citations have begun disqualifying major science-fair projects. Such ‘ghost’ references even haunt research journals.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Environmental and Community Initiatives
Melco Resorts & Entertainment released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting environmental achievements and community engagement initiatives.Quiver AI SummaryMelco Resorts & Entertainment has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled “RISE to Go Above & Beyond,” highlighting advancements in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and corporate governance. Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho emphasized the integration of sustainabil
Pequea Valley 7th grader writes of sibling adventure in debut novel
Imagine you are a kid traveling with your big brother without your parents. The two of you are flying to Australia on an airplane that falls from the sky into
38 Fairfield eateries cited for serious health violations in March
Out of 77 total inspections, 38 eateries in Fairfield were cited for serious health violations, including two schools and one daycare.
Peqeua Valley 7th grader writes of sibling adventure in debut novel
Imagine you are a kid traveling with your big brother without your parents. The two of you are flying to Australia on an airplane that falls from the sky into
Gallery of Tropical Modernism Beyond Aesthetics: The Politics of Shade and Air - 5
Image 5 of 12 from gallery of Tropical Modernism Beyond Aesthetics: The Politics of Shade and Air. Redux House / studio mk27 © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG; Parikrama House / SPASM Design Architects © Umang Shah
'Salvation in sight' for De Zerbi's Spurs
Roberto de Zerbi had called on Tottenham to silence the voices as this traumatic and turbulent season reached the point of no return. The new head coach referred to the negativity surrounding Spurs as he attempted to mount a late salvage operation to avoid the prospect of the most embarrassing relegation in Premier League history. This was so emphatic and so transformed from what had been served up before De Zerbi's appointment on 31 March, that it's fair to ask pertinent questions.
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)
The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.
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