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Federal court will hear if Wake schools wrongly suspended GOP candidate from job
Scott Lassiter charges Wake suspended him as an assistant principal in 2024 to help his Democratic opponent running for NC Senate.
49ers Greenlaw suspended one game without pay for helmetless headbutt
Greenlaw has been suspended for the October 19th matchup against the Washington Commanders, barring an appeal.
Early voting suspended today due to 'technical issue'
"Voting will resume Monday Oct 5, 2026, at 8:30am," the county clerk's office said. "We apologize for any inconvenience."
Oil falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an unexpected build in U.S. crude inventories, while investors assessed supply risks after Saudi Arabia suspended oil loadings at its Yanbu port following an attack on its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea.
Suspended UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid complaint, investigation
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Michael Lombardi’s tenure at the University of North Carolina was a short one. The Tar Heels’ football general manager resigned from his position on Thursday, according
When Will Bills Vs. Browns Resume After Being Suspended?
The Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns are currently playing in a preseason game at Huntington Bank Field. But the game didn’t start well. Buffalo started with the ball and moved down the field in the first two minutes, but the action stopped due to a lightning delay. The NFL will stop a game due […] The post When Will Bills Vs. Browns Resume After Being Suspended? appeared first on HEAVY.
Midnight Mania! EPOezdemir Suspended 16 Months
Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight!
‘Why Isn’t He Suspended?’ ‘He’s Getting Reckless on an Everyday Basis’ — NFL Legend Tears Into Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Despicable’ Comments on Mental Health
Stephen A. Smith has been a very popular voice in the sports industry, and he is not new to controversy for his unfiltered takes.
Will Alaric Jackson be suspended after Rams player punched Bills' Bradley Chubb?
Rams OT Alaric Jackson threw a punch at Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb after their Week 5 "Monday Night Football" game. Will Jackson be suspended?
Rayo-Athletic to be played behind closed doors
The Rayo-Athletic Club match was suspended after 20 minutes of play on October 10. Now, the sole competition judge has decided that the match will be played at a press conference.The match was suspend...
Top global climate science body suspends meeting without deal on major review timeline
By Sudarshan Varadhan Oct 16 (Reuters) - A meeting of the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was suspended without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of
3 prominent Chicago-area hospitals to suspend OB services, Prime Healthcare announces
Obstetrical services at three major Chicago-area hospitals will soon be suspended by Prime Healthcare, the company announced in a new release.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' ratings surge after wild year and Trump feud
Late night comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel is constantly be saying and doing things that make national headlines, from feuding with President Donald Trump, getting temporarily suspended from the
Roseland Community Hospital's labor and delivery suspension draws calls for state action
Healthcare workers, community advocates, and elected officials gathered Monday evening outside Roseland Community Hospital, calling on state leaders to intervene after the hospital announced labor and delivery services would be suspended by the end of October.
CMMC nurses in Lewiston vote to form union
The situation prompted Gov. Janet Mills earlier this week to call on Prime Healthcare to reinstate the nurses fired or suspended.
Nurses demand immediate reinstatement of colleagues unlawfully suspended by Prime Healthcare for speaking up for patients at two of its Chicago hospitals
In gross violation of national labor laws, Prime Healthcare over the past week has retaliated against registered nurses for speaking up and fighting for their patients at two of its Chicago-area hospitals, suspending six nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Ill. and one nurse at Saint Francis Hospital in Chicago, Ill.
Dog Drowns at Santa Barbara Daycare Facility; Police Investigating as Business Suspends Operations
A local dog daycare and boarding facility has temporarily suspended operations after a dog drowned while in its care Thursday afternoon
Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended for their part in the chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg against Lyon.Last month's 2-1 victory for Fenerbahce in France meant the Turks progressed 3-2 on aggregate and after the final whistle Greenwood and Guendouzi, who both previously played for Lyon's bitter rivals Marseille, were involved in a brawl with players and coaching staff from both sides.
Exclusive: NCAA suspends Tennessee football star Arion Carter two games for $427 flight
Tennessee star LB Arion Carter has been suspended for two games by the NCAA because he returned to college after his NFL agent paid for a $427 flight.
Oliver suspends campaign for lieutenant governor
Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, has suspended his campaign hours after he was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence late Saturday night.
Former Bengals draft pick suspended by NFL
A former high-profile Bengals draft pick will start next season suspended.
Chinese bots on X posting about data centers had no reach: researcher
A Clemson researcher found that at least 59 of the bots had no followers or engagement and only posted a few times before they were suspended.
Tiger Woods plea deal includes suspended driver’s license for five years
Tiger Woods accepted a plea deal in his DUI case. His driver’s license will be suspended for five years, and he will pay a $1,500 fine.
New Orleans Saints Rookie Wide Receiver and Son of WWE Star Suspended 6 Games
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner catches a six game suspension from the NFL league office. While the current reason for the suspension in unknown, suspensions for performance enhancing drugs start at four games. They increase to six games when there is an attempted manipulation. Brock Rechsteiner has been suspended by the Commissioner […] The post New Orleans Saints Rookie Wide Receiver and Son of WWE Star Suspended 6 Games appeared first on HEAVY.
Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong suspended one game
The NFL suspended Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong for one game for violating its personal conduct policy.
SAPD officers suspended after man in mental health crisis brought gun into hospital, records show
Two San Antonio police officers were handed a month-long suspension after records show they failed to search a man experiencing a mental health crisis who was carrying a stolen gun, according to records reviewed by KSAT Investigates.
Delaware State Trooper accused of taking advantage of woman experiencing mental health crisis
A suspended Delaware State Trooper has been indicted for allegedly taking sexual advantage of a 21-year-old woman who was experiencing a mental health crisis in his patrol car.
Reports: Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portuguese FA
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after walking out of the national team camp, Portuguese media reported on Saturday. There is at yet no decision from the federation's disciplinary committee on the extent of his long-term punishment.
Rams’ Alaric Jackson suspended 2 games for striking Bills LB Bradley Chubb
Jackson struck Chubb after the two exchanged words following the Bills’ 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Scientists Push Molecules on a Surface to the Ultimate Quantum Limit
An ultra-clean crystal surface allowed individual molecules to preserve quantum coherence at the fundamental Fourier limit. A molecule placed on a surface should be easier to probe and manipulate than one hidden inside a solid or suspended in vacuum. In practice, however, surface contamination creates an unstable, noisy environment that can quickly degrade the molecule’s
Meta's AI program prompted internal revolt, program suspended
Meta's elite AI unit sought employee data to train models. A leak and worker revolt brought it to a halt.
Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid ‘allegations concerning’ him
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended amid ‘allegations concerning’ him, a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television tells EW.
Suspended glass bead entangled with light: Maybe a quantum memory?
Getting a glass bead to act like a quantum object by entangling it with light.
Lehigh Valley Dunkin’ location’s health license suspended until fixes are made
Following inspection, the Easton Health Bureau closed the Dunkin’ restaurant at 54 Centre Square in downtown Easton due to flooring issues.
South Carolina star Dylan Stewart suspended indefinitely by Shane Beamer
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer announced that star edge rusher Dylan Stewart has been suspended.
J.J. Watt to Fill in for Suspended Tony Romo in CBS Sports’ NFL Booth
A week after his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his post at CBS Sports until further notice. CBS’ lead NFL color commentator since 2017, Romo is being benched six weeks before he and play-by-play veteran Jim Nantz were set to kick …
🧩 Grêmio puzzle: Renato tests options to solve problem
Grêmio coach Renato Gaúcho has been using the FIFA break to test options and find the best setup for the midfield.The Tricolor manager knows he will not be able to count on the suspended Noriega in ...
Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway
Amazon says it has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier’s planes careened off a Miami runway last week and killed five people.
Colts CB Cam Taylor-Britt suspended one game
The Colts won't be able to put cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in the lineup for their season opener against the Ravens.
NSW regulator upholds Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group said on Friday its Sydney casino licence would remain suspended after the New South Wales gaming regulator extended oversight of the property.
Insight hospital in Coldwater temporarily suspending inpatient behavioral health services
Inpatient behavioral health services will be temporarily suspended at Insight hospital in one week.
How the Democratic establishment beat the odds in Wisconsin
One month after he suspended his campaign, David Crowley’s victory in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday marked an astonishing turn around.
Farage and Jenrick to speak on final day of Reform conference marred by scandal and protests
Farage, who had earlier suspended two close aides, had his keynote speech interrupted multiple times by protesters on Friday
Aged aircraft exhaust poses a rising threat to human health
Fine particulate matter consists of tiny particles with diameters in the nanometer range. They are produced, for example, by fuel combustion, remain suspended in the air and can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract.
Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. Hertha BSC
Timo Schultz makes one change from the victory over Braunschweig as Leonhard Münster comes in for Ismail Badjie. Stefan Leitl is forced into swapping the suspended Paul Seguin for Pascal Klemens. Ol...
Florida Panthers, Team USA staff member arrested and suspended
The Florida Panthers have suspended head equipment manager Teddy Richards following his arrest.
The Beaver Brown Waters of Rupert Bay
Dissolved organic matter and suspended sediment mingle in the southernmost extent of James Bay.
NFL suspends official Jeff Seeman for two games for swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride
The NFL suspended two officials for separate incidents on Sunday, including Jeff Seeman after he was caught swearing at Arizonas Trey McBride; watch the second NFL London game of the season between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles at 2.30pm Sunday, live on Sky Sports
Mesa County judge suspended, Missy Woods sentenced
Welcome to Court Crawl, Colorado Politics’ roundup of news from the third branch of government. The Colorado Supreme Court has suspended a judge as his misconduct investigation unfolds, plus a former state DNA analyst has been criminally sentenced for her own misconduct. Supreme Court news • The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Mesa County Court Judge […]
NFL suspends Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner for the first six games
The NFL has suspended Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner for the first six games of the 2026 season.
Former Dallas Cowboys Star Suspended for Season Opener
Former Cowboys star and current Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong has been suspended 1 game for violating NFL's personal conduct policy. The post Former Dallas Cowboys Star Suspended for Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
#1 Nebraska Volleyball and Missouri Game Suspended
Unfortunately, the match was not safe to play.
Drive game suspended Friday night
Following the Upstate rain, Friday’s game between the Greenville Drive and Winston-Salem Dash has been suspended. The two competitors will now play a doubleheader on Saturday, with Game 1 set to begin at 4:30 PM. Game 1 will resume at 4:30 PM and go the full nine innings. Greenville will bat in the bottom of […]
Jets news: Connor Hellebuyck suspended amid ongoing trade request
The Winnipeg Jets are working through the Connor Hellebuyck trade situation . Hellebuyck has not been traded at this time. However, the Jets star made his trade request public before training camp opened. Now, there is another twist in the story. Winnipeg has announced that Hellebuyck has been suspended by the team. He has not reported for training […] The post Jets news: Connor Hellebuyck suspended amid ongoing trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means
Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.
Suspended Columbus home health provider disputes patient, investigation claims
A home health care provider facing a Medicaid fraud investigation has provided ABC6 Investigates proof of its Ohio business registration and is disputing a pati
Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension
Rayo Vallecano’s long-awaited return to their Vallecas stadium ended in chaos on Saturday. The La Liga match against Athletic Club was suspended after local fans repeatedly interrupted play by throwing hundreds of small plastic balls and paper airplanes onto the pitch, a coordinated protest against club president Raúl Martín Presa, in what should have been […] The post Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension appeared first on HEAVY.
U.S. Women's Amateur weathers third suspension in 3 days
Severe weather suspended Round of 16 play at the 2026 U.S.
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law.”
Trump-endorsed candidate loses to Michigan man who dropped out of race
Thomas J. Smith suspended his campaign for Michigan’s 8th District. Yet he is projected to beat Amir Hassan, a rival backed by the president.
After US Embassy Monitors Went Offline, Air Pollution Spiked
New research found that after the US sdministration suspended its embassy air pollution monitoring initiative, air pollution increased by 23-33%, particularly
Penn Wood High School suspends all sporting activities
Penn Wood High School, in Lansdowne, has paused all sporting activities.
Colts CB Cam Taylor-Britt suspended 1 game for violating NFL's personal conduct policy, will sit out Week 1
Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended 1 game by WNBA for 'protected species' remark about Angel Reese
North Carolina football coach resigns while serving suspension
Jonathan Simmons had been with the team since 2022 but was suspended before the season kicked off.
Top global climate science body suspends meeting without deal on major review timeline
By Sudarshan VaradhanA meeting of the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was suspended without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on the warming planet, the IPCC said on Friday.The impasse over the timeline, which has lasted near…
Southwest Virginia schools lose on-campus health clinics as funding cuts suspend program
US-Canada trade negotiations suspended, Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation against Trump's 50% tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. and announced retaliatory tariffs after calling Trump's last-minute proposed terms unfair.
Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension
The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.
ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After Attackers Compromise Microsoft 365 Tenants
ConnectWise disabled seven application identities and suspended Cloud Backup after attackers compromised Microsoft 365 tenants.
Nebraska commit suspended for remainder of senior season
Nebraska football commit Jailen Hill was suspended for the rest of his senior season earlier this week.
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team."Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo," said the federation in a statement, classifying the case as "urgent" and confirming Ronaldo is currently suspended pending a decision on the final punishment.
NFL Insider Reveals Potential Josh Jacobs Deadline
The Green Bay Packers are still waiting for an update on how long running back Josh Jacobs will be suspended. While NFL Insider Ian Rapoport does not have a definitive timeline for when Jacobs’ punishment will be handed down, he does think there could be a deadline. Rapoport said that he does not expect an […] The post NFL Insider Reveals Potential Josh Jacobs Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
California judge suspends license for salvage inspection business
A California judge has suspended the license of a Los Angeles-based automotive dealer after a Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) investigation found the business performed fraudulent vehicle safety …
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation Board
Incumbent Barbara Bleiweis is running for reelection. She faces Michael Betterly, Makenzie Pearce and Long Tran. Jillian King will also appear on the ballot, but her campaign has been suspended.
Papa John’s Cuts Sales Forecast and Suspends Dividend
Papa John’s cut its outlook for the year and suspended its dividend, as the pizza chain’s North American business continues to face a soft consumer environment.
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar Hits Back At NHL After Suspension
The struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who are 1-5 to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign, lost forward Frank Nazar for two games after he was tossed from their recent contest against the New York Islanders for an illegal check to the head of forward Bo Horvat.Nazar, who had never been suspended earlier in his NHL career, was […] The post Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar Hits Back At NHL After Suspension appeared first on HEAVY.
Atlético Güímar-Sporting Hortaleza Copa tie suspended after trouble
Sporting de Hortaleza’s bus was attacked upon its arrival in Tenerife for the Copa del Rey. A group of unidentified individuals threw stones at the Madrid side’s vehicle before the match.Fortunate...
Can doctors temporarily “pause” the human body? Scientists are trying to buy the body more time
Suspended animation sounds like science fiction: slow the body almost to a standstill, pause the damage caused by injury or blood loss, then restart normal function later. Scientists cannot place heal...
Several restaurants across Chicago have licenses suspended after failing health inspections
A "license suspended" sign hangs on the door of a downtown bakery after a failed health inspection, just one of many across the city recently.
Portugal suspends Cristiano Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout
The Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the player for walking out on the team.
What China's internet is saying about Moonshot's hot new Kimi model
Just days after launching Kimi K3, Moonshot AI temporarily suspended new subscriptions, saying demand had overwhelmed its computing capacity.
The politics behind chess, with Russia as a major fault line
The international governing body of chess is in the process of choosing a new leader, as president Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties, after being placed on a European Union sanctions list. Sports editor Julien Pretot lined up the players on the board.
Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine and is provisionally suspended: Australian tennis player admits to 'huge mistake'
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency has announced.
Trump awards science medals to Musk, Nadella and 4 other tech titans — 5 immigrants — hours after Vance targets them
Vance called foreign tech workers “indentured servants” and suspended Microsoft’s PERM program. Hours later, Trump gave its immigrant CEO a national medal.
Should California Backfill Science Funding After Trump Cuts? Voters Could Decide in 2028
Last year the White House suspended or cancelled more than 1,000 California science grants. This bond measure would restore some of that funding.
JioStar Executive Asks India To Restore TV Ratings Before Festive Season
JioStar's Kevin Vaz asked India's government to bring back suspended BARC TV ratings, saying the gap is hurting festive-season ad planning.
Bills DT Phidarian Mathis suspended three games
The NFL has suspended defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis for the first three games of the season for violating its substances of abuse policy.
Charges suspended against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course
He appeared in a Torrance courtroom Wednesday, weeks after his Aug. 5 arrest
Dylan Larkin Showed Up. Connor Hellebuyck Did Not.
Dylan Larkin is playing through his trade request while Connor Hellebuyck sits suspended without pay. #RedWings
UNC football GM Lombardi resigns
Lombardi, who came to UNC in December 2024 with head coach Bill Belichick, was suspended on July 27 due to an investigation.
Carolina Hurricanes Get Major News Regarding Top Trade Target
The Winnipeg Jets announced on Wednesday evening that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended by the team after failing to report to training camp for the team. About a month ago, the 3X Vezina winner made a bombshell statement that indicated he wanted a trade from the Jets. Well, it seems the development has reached […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Get Major News Regarding Top Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY.
Former Gunner receives 4-match Champions League ban
Matteo Guendouzi has received a four-match Champions League ban after insults and provocations during Fenerbahce’s recent game against Lyon, though two matches are suspended.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Gett...
Trump-backed Republican loses to little-known rival who had suspended his bid
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Science|Business summer reads of 2026
As most people in the European research and innovation policy bubble are going on a well-deserved summer break, we have come up with a list of our favourite books, podcasts and essays from the past year that ask deeper questions about science, technology and politics.BooksPasteur’s Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation, by Donald StokesIf you haven’t read Pasteur’s Quadrant yet, now is the time. In the EU and elsewhere, we’re living through a period of dwindling faith that curiosity-driven research automatically leads to economic growth and technological progress. Pasteur’s Quadrant, published in 1997 by the Princeton academic Donald Stokes, is the most influential critique of the standard “linear model” of R&D: the idea that new discoveries made in ivory-tower labs get neatly passed on for commercialisation by start-ups. In reality, Stokes argues, practical applications often inspire more theorical lines of inquiry. Of course, we have long known that things are more complex than the linear model, but even today, it’s still often assumed in Brussels discourse. The book is a useful corrective, and is being used now to argue for new types of scientific institutions. David MatthewsThe Weaponization of Expertise: How Elites Fuel Populism, by Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis PattersonAre society’s problems solvable by technical expertise alone? “If only the benighted would listen,” say Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis Patterson, two professors at Rutgers Law School who got frustrated with how scientists and politicians handled public health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the book, they argue that clichéd mantras about scientific evidence and expertise perpetrated by academics, journalists and politicians have harmed public trust in the very institutions they were trying to defend. Paradoxically, slogans such as “we believe in science,” “follow the science” and “defer to the experts” can fuel mistrust in science, experts and democratic institutions. The authors criticise “condescension” and “technocratic paternalism” in the public discourse and make the case for a more nuanced approach to scientific and expert policy advice that rests on humility, doubt, scepticism and open dialogue. “Most complex social questions in fact revolve around values, not the recitation of unambiguous facts,” they say. Florin ZubascuBreakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan WangIn this book, Dan Wang compares the structural differences between the US and Chinese industrial policies, but raises a very timely question for innovation policy wonks: how can advanced manufacturing know-how contribute to technology-intensive economic growth? Wang says technology has three components: the tools, the blueprints and patents, and the process knowledge. The third component represents the “proficiency gained from practical experience, which isn’t easily communicated and requires years of implementation.” According to Wang, rather than seeing tools and blueprints as the ultimate ends of technological progress, policymakers should see them as milestones in the training of better scientists and manufacturers. Over the past decades, China has amassed “process knowledge” because capital flowed to complex fabrication facilities, while investors in the West have parked their money in capital-light businesses such as digital platforms or chip companies that focus on design. As it turns out, thanks to its oversized focus on manufacturing, China has gained remarkable advantages in the global technology race. Florin ZubascuBaltic: The Future of Europe, by Oliver MoodyWhat can Europe learn from the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea? Alongside the familiar stories about Estonia's digital transformation, the book examines how the region has used technology, resilience, education, governance and long-term thinking to respond to geopolitical, economic and security challenges. Innovation policy wonks might find fresh perspectives on how innovation can strengthen defence, societal resilience and Europe's capacity to adapt in an uncertain world. Whether or not you agree with all of Oliver Moody's conclusions, the book is a useful guide to a region that is increasingly shaping European debates on security, competitiveness and technology. Goda NaujokaityteThe Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf This book chronicles the wild and adventurous life of natural science pioneer Alexander von Humboldt who at some point in the 19th century seems to have been just about the most famous person in the world. Through scientific expeditions to the Andes Mountains and to the depths of Siberia, von Humboldt contributed a host of discoveries and concepts. During his life he met and formed relationships with historical figures as different as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Darwin. He is also claimed to be the person in the world with most things named after him, a list that includes an ocean current, a penguin and a region of the Moon. Still venerated in Germany, with numerous scientific institutions named after him, von Humboldt has slipped out of public consciousness in most of the rest of the world. For anyone not familiar with him, this book does a good job of describing his fascinating life. Ole EllekrogCareless People, by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsYou may have heard this referred to as the book Meta doesn’t want you to read. The 2025 memoir from Sarah Wynn-Williams, former director of global public policy at Meta, then just called Facebook, includes explosive claims about everything from a toxic workplace culture to how the company worked with advertisers to target vulnerable teens, and the lengths it was prepared to go to in order to break into China. It’s a fascinating insight into how and why the tech company gradually shifted its approach to policy, whether in the US, Europe or Asia. Meta has denied the allegations in the book, and last year won an emergency ruling to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting it. In response, the author is now suing her former employer. If that doesn’t make you want to read it. Martin GreenacrePodcastsThe Europeans: Europe’s anti-ElonThis podcast is a great choice for a light-hearted dose of European policy and culture news. Most of it has little to do with research, innovation and technology, but this particular podcast features an interview with Mastadon’s founder Eugen Rochko. He talks about his experience running an open-source, federated, European-made social media platform, and leaving it all behind. The conversation, which starts 14 minutes in, gently encourages us to reflect on what kind of technology we, as Europeans, want to make. Goda NaujokaityteSolarpunk and how we escape dystopiaNew technologies are very often taken from science fiction. Alberto Santos-Dumont, inventor the airship, was inspired as a child by the adventure stories of Jules Verne. OpenAI’s attempt to build a personal assistant with the voice of Scarlett Johansson was lifted from the 2013 film Her, completely ignoring the movie’s cautionary message. So if we want better tech, we need to imagine it first. Unfortunately, the state of current sci-fi is relentlessly dystopian, giving inventors precious few ideas or hope. However, a new genre, Solarpunk, which envisages a technologically advanced but ecologically harmonious future, is now taking off. The actual tech the genre imagines, such as permaculture, renewable energy or community repair workshops, while nice, isn’t all that inspiring or ambitious. But it’s a first step towards rescuing sci-fi from its pessimistic Blade Runner rut. David MatthewsEveryday AbundanceLaunched in June, Everyday Abundance is a podcast that tells the stories of the inventions we now take so for granted that we barely given them a second thought. For example, the washing machine, which liberated women from a lifetime “bent over washtubs and washboards.” Or modern dentistry, which ended the reality that “tooth pain was simply part of human life.” Historians of technology, Virginia Postrel and Charles C Mann are very much on the optimistic end of the spectrum when it comes to the capacity of invention to improve human life. Here, they set out their case: if it wasn’t for progress, you might be hunched over a washtub with toothache rather than reading these words. David Matthews‘We will not know what we lost’: Conservation fallout a year after USAID shutdownSince his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been on a mission to undermine science. He slashed jobs at federal agencies, terminated grants in some research areas, took unprecedented control over university affairs and, within hours of his inauguration, suspended the US Agency for International Development. While its initial focus was to administer health and food aid around the world, it had since expanded to conservation projects. The result? Some of these projects were stopped abruptly. In this Mongabay podcast, environmental reporter Michelle Nijhuis tells the story of the EcoGuard conservation programme in Liberia, whose local patrols had helped protect rainforests, monitor endangered wildlife and track illegal threats. From one day to the next, these were left without salaries. Luckily, she notes, the initiative was able to get emergency funding from international NGOs, but its future remains “incredibly uncertain.” Juliette PortalaEssaysThe Mars Delusion, by Henry WismayerWhy is humankind so fixated on establishing a colony on Mars? asks London-based writer Henry Wismayer. From space evangelists promoting Martian settlement as an insurance policy, to billionaire Jeff Bezos, who said humans should settle on Mars “because it’s cool,” the mission is not running short of advocates. However, in this essay, Wismayer reminds us that some critics expect any future Mars pioneer to end up “irradiated, sick, mad and dead.” Scientists have already looked into the possible effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity, and it’s not pretty: muscle shrinking, bones weakening, changes to the central nervous system and other biological modifications to make us all reconsider the journey. “Some researchers have forecast that the future settler, after generations of evolutionary conditioning, will look less like an Übermensch and more like ET,” Wismayer writes. Juliette Portala