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Kzoo Co. health leaders lay groundwork for new childcare millage
Health leaders in Kalamazoo County lay groundwork for a new childcare millage. (Aug. 26, 2026)
Trump’s plan to import ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers, Republicans
Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices
Trump’s plan to import ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers, Republicans
Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices
What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial hasn’t just dominated headlines for its tragic story and true crime fascination. For many, it has prompted a groundswell of recognition and outrage around the barriers women face when seeking care, the lack of research on postpartum mental health conditions and little education for providers.
J. Cole grounded and commanding in sold-out Seattle show
The North Carolina hip-hop great released what has been teased as his final album earlier this year.
Sonoma County breaks ground on new behavioral health facility for teens, young adults
Sonoma County crews were beginning work this week on a new mental health and substance use disorder facility for local youth, advancing a project meant to reduce reliance on out-of-county facilities.
Merritt Properties Breaks Ground on RDU Business Park Near Raleigh-Durham International Airport
/PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties has broken ground on RDU Business Park, a 150-acre light industrial development located just three miles from Raleigh-Durham...
Scientists hunt for dark matter deep underground
A SLAC-led experiment more than a mile beneath a Canadian mine has begun collecting early scientific data ahead of a full-sensitivity search next year.
Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on
Playground Games gave us our biggest look yet at how Fable’s combat will work in the form of a first ever demo for press and creators - here's everything we learned.
Potential Effects of Washington Politics in Illinois Elections
Candidates this fall for statewide office in Illinois are running with national politics in the periphery. Despite not winning the state, President Donald Trump gained ground in Illinois in 2024 compared to 2020. The effect of the first half of his second term on that […]
Nex and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Announce Collaboration to Bring PAC-MAN™ to Nex Playground in Q3 2026
Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, has entered a licensing partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment ...
Where Are All the Gay People in the Provincetown of ‘Tony’?
Matt Johnson’s biopic is moving and well-made but relegates the Cape Cod town’s queerness to the background.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80, Just 4 Days After Saying, 'I Still Have so Many Things I Want to Achieve'
In addition to her groundbreaking work as a singer-songwriter, Parton also starred in movies like '9 to 5' and 'Steel Magnolias'
The Shifting Ground of Westside Politics
Most people will only see the election results and come out of the primary season with an understanding of who won and who lost. But there’s so much more to learn from an election than the final ta…
Unisun Sports announce landmark multi-conference media rights agreement with ESPN
On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights
New concert venue coming to this Arizona 'entertainment desert'
The Nox, a 2,000-capacity concert venue designed from the ground up in Mesa, is spearheaded by the family behind Potato Barn Unique Home Furnishings.
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
Jacksonville, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
Judge in Don Lemon indictment asks to see grand jury records, adding to growing scrutiny of Justice Department cases
A federal judge in Minnesota will probe this week whether grounds exist to toss the Justice Department’s case against journalist Don Lemon. It’s the latest example of judges’ growing skepticism of whether the department is behaving ethically behind closed doors in grand jury proceedings.
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
NFL Gets Brutal Criticism Over Bears, Packers Games for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings will open the 2026 NFL season with two division games against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 and the Chicago Bears in Week 2. As a result, the Vikings have to hit the ground running to ensure that they aren’t out of the NFC North picture. Minnesota will need to balance […] The post NFL Gets Brutal Criticism Over Bears, Packers Games for Vikings appeared first on HEAVY.
NEA Women in Business: Regina Winford
Residence: Luxora Education: Bachelor of Arts Professional background: As the county coordinator for the 100 Families Initiative, I can honestly say I have found where I belong. Every day, I...
NEA Women in Business: Katie Gurley Thomason
Residence: Blytheville Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing, Arkansas State University; Master of Science in nursing — family practice specialty, University of Memphis Professional background: I have dedicated more than...
NEA Women in Business: Tamara Roberson
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in fashion retail management and marketing, University of Alabama Professional background: I worked for Dillard’s as a children’s products buyer, AT&T in Jonesboro for 22...
NEA Women in Business: Heather Nelson
Residence: North Little Rock and Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas; master’s degree, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Professional background: I am the vice chancellor for external...
Trump wants cheaper beef. Republicans in key races warn his plan goes too far
Senate Republicans, including Tom Cotton and Tim Sheehy, push back on Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef to lower prices.
NEA Women in Business: Molly Houseworth Jackson
Residence: Blytheville Education: A 1996 graduate from Arkansas State University and 1999 certified hotel administrator, certified general manager with Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Intercontinental Hotel Group Professional background: As chief...
NEA Women in Business: Donna Holt
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Associate degree, Southern Baptist College (now Williams Baptist University); bachelor’s degree in business, Arkansas State University Professional background: After graduating from Arkansas State University, I learned about...
NEA Women in Business: Vanna Headley
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing with an emphasis in marketing management, Arkansas State University Professional background: I’ve been fortunate to build a career doing what I love, helping...
Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is this weekend. Here's what festgoers can expect.
Experience "sex, lies, and videotape" on the big screen again
NEA Women in Business: Janice Griffin
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degrees in political science and history, Arkansas Tech University; Master of Arts in sociology, Arkansas State University Professional background: I am currently the DHS County Manager...
Scientists reveal how proof of alien life could change everything tomorrow - Futura-Sciences
The approach depends on location. Within our solar system, probes sample rock, ice, and water on the ground. Farther out, astronomers have only starlight to go on. Close to home: the hunt for physical evidence NASA’s Perseverance rover has spent years scouring Mars for fossil biosignatures, chemical or geological traces...
Democrats don't agree on how to talk about trans athletes. Just look at Ohio.
Dr. Amy Acton's Trump-like statement in the governor’s race raises questions about how far candidates in battleground states can go before jeopardizing LGBTQ+ support.
Popular Tennessee music festival hits pause for 2027 after weather woes
The annual event will skip 2027 to give its Tennessee grounds time to recover from repeated storms, despite infrastructure improvements made ahead of the 2026 festival.
Bonnaroo's decision leaves Manchester business owner with memories and questions about what's next
Bonnaroo brought more than music to Manchester, Tennessee. A local cafe owner shares what the festival really meant to her community from packed grounds to local fundraisers and what she hopes comes next.
Local restaurant helps small businesses connect with the community
A local restaurant transformed its grounds into a bustling marketplace Sunday, hosting more than 30 independent businesses for its third annual end-of-summer vendor fair.
Schultz: What would a pro-growth agenda look like for Minnesota?
The numbers demonstrate Minnesota is losing ground to other states. We are not an economic wasteland, but we need change, Jim Schultz writes.
Patriots Executive Breaks Silence on Christian Gonzalez’s Contract Standoff
The New England Patriots have had a summer of trying to find common ground with Christian Gonzalez.With the regular season approaching and no extension in place, one of the Patriots’ top decision-makers gave a fresh perspective on the stalemate.Executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf addressed Gonzalez’s contract situation during his halftime interview with […] The post Patriots Executive Breaks Silence on Christian Gonzalez’s Contract Standoff appeared first on HEAVY.
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
Eleni Kounalakis explains why she should be California's next state treasurer
In a wide-ranging interview on California Politics 360, Kounalakis highlighted her background in housing, finance, and public service as key qualifications for the role.
Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music
People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. Their answers point toward turning New Orleans into a music industry city without leaving musicians behind or abandoning what makes us the greatest music city on earth.If a dusty city like Austin can transform itself into a major hub not just for music but the industry behind it, surely the birthplace of jazz — and pretty much all modern music by extension — can figure it out as well. +3 Mailbox Money: The Recording Academy’s Reid Wick on supporting, and growing, New Orleans’ music industry Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He'… California Dreaming: Pell discusses his time in L.A. and how New Orleans can help young musicians In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh … +2 Up from the street: To build a stronger music industry, support community first. At MaCCNO, most of our team aren’t just advocates, we’re also working musicians. Here are a … +2 Live and direct: Public investment in independent venues is key to a robust music economy. I’ve spent most of my adult life looking at the New Orleans music business from every side o… +2 Helping Hand: New Orleans doesn’t need more talent. It needs more infrastructure. People love to call New Orleans a music town. And they’re right. +2 \We out here: New Orleans doesn't need to be Austin. It's already a music industry city. +2 Futureshock: New Olreans has the music talent. Now it needs the innovation. New Orleans has long been known as a place for music creation and innovation. 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Dems turning more GOP Senate strongholds into midterm battlegrounds
Republicans' clear advantage in the battle for the chamber has all but evaporated.
Thawing Arctic riverbeds may erode up to 10 times faster than unfrozen ground
Sometimes science throws up the unexpected. When a team of researchers set out to model river erosion in Canada's High Arctic, they did not expect the findings to defy common sense.
Nebraska football hopes unique leadership will guide them to new heights
The Huskers are exactly two weeks away from their season opener against Ohio, but they're staying grounded thanks to their preparation. “As a leader, you have to lead and be willing to be led,” head coach Matt Rhule said to the media on Saturday afternoon.
In 2011, scientists injected yellow-green fluorescein dye into Maui’s wastewater wells; 84 days later, it appeared near the Pacific, supporting an underground wastewater connection
For years, environmental groups and residents near Lahaina, Maui, suspected that treated wastewater pumped underground was somehow finding its way into the Pacific Ocean, a concern later confirmed by a University of Hawaii tracer study that Earthjustice and other groups cited in their legal campaign against Maui County’s disposal practices. Divers had documented unusual submarine springs bubbling up off Kahekili Beach Park as early as 2007, and elevated nitrogen isotope readings in nearby macroalgae hinted that these springs carried something other than ordinary groundwater, according to USGS-led research on nearshore groundwater discharge at the site.
Pre-match thoughts: Jaka Bijol
With kick off at the City Ground just around the corner in today’s Premier League opener, defender Jaka Bijol is thrilled at the prospect of competitive football returning.Ahead of starting in a bac...
Apple TV's 'Acapulco,' Andy Garcia Lead Winners and Honorees at '41st Annual Imagen Awards' Celebrating Latino Entertainment
Andy Garcia recieving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Imagen Foundation Acclaimed actor, filmmaker, producer, and musician Andy Garcia received the Imagen Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his four-decade career, groundbreaking storytelling, and longstanding commitment to Latino representation. Actor Danny Pino presented him with his award. Following the presentation, Garcia and The CineSon All Stars took the stage for a special performance, joined by Grammy Award-winn
A new snake species discovered in the jungle has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash; here’s why scientists chose the rock star’s name
A newly described snake from the forests of New Guinea has been given a name familiar to rock fans around the world. Scientists have named the non-venomous species Lielaphis slashi, or Slash’s groundsnake, after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, whose real name is Saul Hudson.
Democrats pressure Treasury to reconsider placing Tubman on $20
Tubman is credited with conducting 13 missions on the Underground Railroad to free approximately 70 slaves
Democrats pressure Treasury to reconsider placing Tubman on $20
Tubman is credited with conducting 13 missions on the Underground Railroad to free approximately 70 slaves
Bonnaroo cancels 2027 edition as extreme weather pounds music festivals
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee will take a year off in 2027 after years of weather disruptions and efforts to improve the festival grounds.
Reimagining how scientists study the chemistry of the air
Professor Victoria Barber and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree are spearheading Keck Foundation-funded project charting a path toward better understanding atmospheric oxidation. by Álvaro Castillo, UCLA College of Letters and Science From the vantage point of Victoria Barber, a UCLA assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, understanding the chemical reactions that shape air quality and climate are among the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. And thanks to a recent grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, she and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree will spearhead a new research project exploring exactly how pollutants form in the atmosphere. Specifically, the project will examine how volatile organic compounds transform through atmospheric oxidation and explore how pollutants, like smog, form in the atmosphere. VOCs are released by sources ranging from trees and wildfires to vehicle exhaust pipes and consumer products such as cologne and perfume. As they undergo atmospheric oxidation, they can transform into a wide range of other compounds. Anyone in Southern California can attest to the urgency of this area of research — for example, in late July of this year, Los Angeles County was under an active ozone pollution advisory for almost a full week. While many people associate ozone with the protective ozone layer high in the stratosphere, ground-level or tropospheric ozone is a harmful secondary pollutant formed through atmospheric oxidation. Understanding how VOCs transform into pollutants like ozone is therefore critical to improving air-quality forecasts and informing strategies to reduce exposure. “My group is focused on trying accelerate our understanding of these networks of reactions so that we can do a better job of predicting how those pollutants form,” Barber said. “When we make decisions about how we might alter emissions, we can understand how that’s going to influence the production of these downstream pollutants.” With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, Barber and Crabtree are developing new experimental approaches that will combine — and improve — techniques to study hundreds of chemical systems more efficiently than traditional methods allow. Instead of spending years decoding a single VOC, the project seeks to dramatically expand the pace and scale of discovery. The grant comes at a particularly important moment for environmental research. Barber, who joined UCLA in 2023, says funding for climate and air-quality research, especially for early career scientists, has become increasingly difficult to secure, a challenge compounded for ambitious projects that require building entirely new research infrastructure. The Keck Foundation’s support, Barber said, provides the flexibility to pursue bold early-stage, high-risk ideas that may be more difficult to fund using conventional federal funding sources. “It’s really, really hard to do environmental research under the current federal paradigm,” Barber said. “By stepping in and providing stable and flexible funding to explore this new idea, the Keck Foundation is making a huge difference to my research program.” In addition to funding early-career faculty, the Keck Foundation’s support is also focused on empowering graduate students like Crabtree in their scientific growth. The project gives Crabtree the opportunity to help develop an entirely new experimental approach to studying atmospheric chemistry — an experience that will provide him with valuable technical skills, scientific training and preparation for the next stage of his career. Stable funding also allows doctoral students like Crabtree to devote themselves more fully to research rather than balancing their scientific work with additional teaching responsibilities needed to cover funding gaps. “Getting to devote more of my time to research this past school year has greatly improved the pace and quality of our experiments, data analysis and planning for our future work,” said Crabtree, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry. “I feel very lucky — especially amid the current uncertainty surrounding scientific funding — to be able to continue exploring exciting knowledge gaps in our field and growing as a scientific researcher.” For Barber, mentorship is among the most rewarding and important aspects of her role as a faculty member. “Our jobs as faculty are to do good science and make good scientists,” she said. “I believe the Keck Foundation shares this belief and sees the potential positive impact this project can have.”
Supreme Court's Roberts allows work on Trump’s White House ballroom to continue
The temporary order comes hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction
Supreme Court's Roberts allows work on Trump’s White House ballroom to continue
The temporary order comes hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction
Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
The temporary order comes hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction.
Scientists Planted Telecom Cables to Find 'Thunderquakes.' Here's What Happened
“A storm in the sky can help us see underground.”
The government is digging into who’s really doing work under small-business contracts
They're looking for, what is the lived reality on the ground, not what the corporate structure might otherwise suggest," said William Hart.
ARTMS show the Big Apple they are ‘Born Stunners’
ARTMS spent much of last month with their boots on the ground in New York City, hopping off the stage and into cafés, fan events and one unforgettable trip to
Ariana Grande Slams Trump for Using Her Song in Transphobic TikTok: “Never Use My Music Again”
The singer made it clear she has a “Problem” with her music being used for evil.
Talking Business with Becky Bradley: Facts, fears and what you need to know about the data center debate
Data centers are the most controversial land use of this era, and for valid reasons. But they’re also necessary.
BLM Southeastern States Office engages visitors at the Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show
The Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show, held July 24–26 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, brought together thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend celebrating hunting, fishing, land management, and recreation.
Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China
Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.
Most Americans aren't anti-vaccine. They're uncertain — and that's a growing public health challenge
The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.
Ear to the Ground: What's your dream business combination in Columbia?
Semi-regularly, Free Times will ask a question of you, dear readers, about an important facet of life in the Columbia area. Then we’ll share your anonymous responses, as well as the next question for ...
How Rahul Gandhi Is Rewriting Political Strategy With His Outreach To Gen Z, Women
Instead of relying solely on massive rally grounds, the strategy often centres on meeting students where their everyday anxieties lie. The broader push gained momentum through the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative.
The WNBA Has a Politics Problem
The WNBA has become a battleground for left versus right fighting, sparking culture wars over race, gender and sexual orientation.
25 2000s Trends Gen Z Forgot But Millennials Remember
"The early 2000s were a blur between house parties, underground raves, punk shows, days at Disneyland, and/or the beach. ... I remember it being fun."
Professional tools, real-world science: Bug Camp inspires future STEM leaders
Defense Health Agency-Public Health hosted its second annual Bug Camp, held from June 29 to July 2, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Trump keeps embracing data centers, an unpopular topic in midterm races
The race to build data centers, which power artificial intelligence and cloud computing, has run aground amid frustration from voters who don't want to live near the massive warehouse campuses.
The Trump administration’s false promise of a scientific ‘golden age’
Opinion: The Trump administration’s proposal to shift research funding from universities to corporations may be good for short-term profits but not for groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.
Business Briefs: Aug. 21, 2026
Greenfield Savings Bank names senior vice president in charge of wealth management, trust services GREENFIELD—Greenfield Savings Bank has announced that Rebecca M. Makas has joined the bank as senior vice president overseeing GSB wealth management and trust services. Makas brings more than two decades of experience in financial services and has a background spanning trust […]
Michelle Rodriguez says Hollywood felt like the 'devil's world' after religious upbringing
Michelle Rodriguez says her Jehovah's Witness background left her unfazed by her "Fast and the Furious" casting, as she was already in the "devil's world."
Sights and sounds of politics at the Iowa State Fair
With the 2026 midterm elections this fall, there have been candidates aplenty at the Fairgrounds, doing all of the things politicians at the Fair do.
The “Asian water tower” is losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater every year
The “Asian Water Tower” is losing roughly 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater every year, with some of the worst declines hitting densely populated farming regions. Glacier melt may temporarily soften the crisis around the 2060s, but without changes in water use, researchers expect depletion to accelerate afterward.
Three Binghamton University professors win prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
More than $1.8 million in grant funding will be used to pursue groundbreaking research in robotics, materials science, and urban planning.
Ballad Health breaks ground on new Unicoi County Hospital after Helene
Unicoi County took a major step forward in the Helene recovery Wednesday as Ballad Health broke ground on a new hospital.“I feel like whenever I come to Unicoi,
NASA Study Reveals Hidden Stage of Arctic Freeze
As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn’t immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing point for days or
This secular congressman is urging Democrats to fight Christian nationalism
A book out this week by Rep. Jared Huffman argues that secularism is gaining ground in the U.S.
GOP Rep. Donalds will run against Democrat Jolly in Florida's race for governor
November's election will test President Donald Trump’s grip on his adopted state and Democrats’ ability to resurrect Florida as a national political battleground.
Washington climbs in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking, but concerns about costs remain
The improvement reflects strengths in the state’s economy, workforce and quality of life, but the report also points to areas where Washington is losing ground.
Dickenson County Fair announces four days of family fun, music and entertainment Sept. 16-19
by ROD MULLINSmedia.rodmullins@gmail.com HAYSI, Va. — The Dickenson County Fair is set to return to the Haysi Fairgrounds Sept. 16-19, bringing four days of family entertainment, live music, rides, community activities and outstanding regional talent to Southwest Virginia. This year’s fair promises something for every age group, from gospel music and bluegrass to country music, children’s activities and a showcase of local talent. The fair kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 16, with Dickenson Sings Gospel, a special evening celebrating faith, fellowship and music. Several gospel groups from throughout the region will take the stage, providing an evening of inspirational music and community worship. […]
36.2.2 Patch Notes
Get the latest balance update details for Hearthstone and Battlegrounds.
Why workflow accountability may define healthcare AI's next phase
Oracle Health chief architect Manu Agrawal explains why healthcare-specific AI must be grounded, auditable and tailored to the risk of each workflow.
House Speaker Mike Johnson stumps for LePage in Maine 2nd CD race
With workers in hard hats behind him, Johnson touted LePage’s difficult childhood of abuse, his post-graduate degree, his business background and his two terms as governor.
TikTok helps scientists discover new underground, translucent eel in India
Finding 'Gangaichthys indonepalicus' required hand pumping over 600 gallons of water.
Trump administration pauses border construction project in Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”
Westrope earns first agri-business BBA from UWA
Lane Westrope’s search for a career that would build on his agricultural background led him to the University of West Alabama, where he became the first student to earn a degree in business administration with a concentration in agribusiness during the Aug. 14 summer commencement exercises.
Saint Paul, Virginia, is a year-round playground
Southwest Virginia is considered by some to be the heart of Appalachia. The area is filled with natural beauty and really is an outdoor wonderland. When you visit, you have
Stunned by a glowing green light: what happened when the ground lit up at night? - Futura-Sciences
The Aurora Hunter of Alaska Vincent Ledvina is a doctoral student in space physics, but don’t be fooled by the academic credentials—he’s also a social media star. Ledvina scours the Alaskan skies night after night, always on the lookout for the magical spectacle of the Northern Lights, and he regularly...
Two eyeless shrimp-like species found in Japan's groundwater are new to science
Researchers have identified two new species in the genus Bogidiella, small shrimp-like amphipods that live in subterranean aquatic environments, from cave waters on the Ryukyu Islands, a subtropical island ...
Professional tools, real-world science: Bug Camp inspires future STEM leaders
Defense Health Agency-Public Health hosted its second annual Bug Camp, held from June 29 to July 2, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, program is supported by the Army STEM Education Consortium. The camp puts high-tech tools in the hands of local students from Maryland and Pennsylvania. By studying how U.S. military scientists defend against insect-borne diseases, these young researchers get a first-hand look at military public health.
Scientists led by UCLA found that permanently shaded parts of pits on the Moon stay near a constant 17°C while the exposed surface swings between 127°C and −173°C — meaning humanity's first permanent lunar address may be underground.
LRO thermal data and UCLA-led modelling show why permanent shade in certain lunar pits can remain near 17°C, while cave habitability still depends on access, structure, air and power.
Going after the wrong butts
Mayor Mike Johnston proclaimed, “It is past time Big Tobacco cleaned up the big mess it’s created.” Yep. Denver is suing tobacco companies for the cigarette butts littering the city. Because Denver’s Big Mess couldn’t possibly be the fault of the mayor, the city council or the people actually dropping garbage on the ground. It […]
City breaks ground on MAPS 4 Mental Health Crisis Center
OKC’s summer of groundbreakings continued Monday as officials broke ground on the upcoming Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, a central project of MAPS 4
Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event
Dolly Parton appeared virtually at Dollywood's new roller coaster opening after her Nashville doctor grounded her travel over dizziness and dehydration.
Bank of America Finds a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Is Gaining Ground Fast
Gen Z is rapidly narrowing a once-massive generational gap as younger and lower-income Americans account for a growing share of new business formations.
Helaine Cohen
With a background in marketing and technology, Helaine Cohen founded ChicagoCondoFinder.com, a website for people searching for condos in Chicago. Last year, the site had 290,000 visitors who drove more than $40 million in buyer business. In 2018, Cohen announced a partnership to expand the brand and team with real estate veteran Sam Tarara. As a broker, Cohen represents sellers in a wide range of prices, but her expertise is primarily in the luxury condo market.
'Ghost town?' Colorado business leaders weigh all options as DSA gains ground
Local business owners and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce discuss corporate taxes, rising costs and the future of free enterprise as DSA-backed policies gain momentum in Colorado.
New Marlboro Co. campground combines outdoor fun, heart health and community
A new campground in Bennettsville is looking to become more than a place to park an RV or pitch a tent