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I flew to Omaha to see if Berkshire bash is bigger than Warren Buffett
I spoke to more than 20 attendees, and many said that without Buffett as the main event, the meeting could lose its sparkle.
Rubio to visit Italy, Vatican amid troop drawdown call, tension with Trump, Pope Leo: reports
Marco Rubio is reportedly traveling to the Vatican and Italy this week for meetings aimed at steadying relations strained by Trump-Pope Leo disputes.
Milan vs. Juventus game draws criticism across Italy
The 0-0 draw between Milan and Juventus on April 26, 2026, has drawn criticism in Italy for the defensive playing styles of both teams, resulting in an inevitable stalemate.Milan’s recent meeting wi...
Sahil Bloom on meeting Warren Buffett, why Berkshire bash is unique
Berkshire Hathaway is "in many ways a media company," and its annual meeting boasts a "high density of really smart people," Sahil Bloom said.
Greg Abel: We have an exceptional group of leaders and businesses
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel presides over the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday
Attendance drops and a quieter tone mark Berkshire Hathaway's first annual meeting under CEO Greg Abel, as Warren Buffet steps back from leading the event.
Berkshire Profits More Than Double on Gains in Insurance, Railroad, Energy Businesses
The conglomerate reported results just ahead of its annual shareholder meeting, where new CEO Greg Abel will take the stage in Warren Buffett’s place.
The best Warren Buffett merch we found at Berkshire's shopping event
Warren Buffett appeared on everything from t-shirts and tote bags to plush toys at a shopping event ahead of Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting.
Colorado Politics Calendar May 4-10
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
BCE to announce 2026 Business Plan Competition winners on May 8
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Warriors, Steve Kerr had 'productive' meeting. What will happen next?
Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors met earlier this week. What's next for coach and team?
A career of meeting deadlines and interesting people has concluded
In his farewell column, science writer Ned Rozell remembers the many stories and adventures of his 30-year career.
SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake
Inside the SEC’s most consequential spring meetings — and what’s on the line.
What Businesses Are Saying: The Impact of the Conflict Has Been Limited ... For Now
Businesses reported limited impact from the Middle East conflict in the lead up to the April FOMC meeting, with consumers continuing to spend and more cost pressure and supply chain disruption still to come.
Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era
At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutions
Nashville business owners clash with property assessor over rising tax bills
Tensions ran high during a recent meeting in Nashville as local business owners voiced frustration over soaring property tax assessments, warning they are being
Health Policy Watch: African leaders declare end of aid era at Nairobi World Health Summit, but the data tell a more complicated story
African leaders opened the World Health Summit Regional Meeting with a unified declaration that two decades of dependence on foreign aid for health is over.
Williamstown Board of Health Backs Plastic Bag Amendment, Biosolids Bylaw
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Board of Health on Monday unanimously recommended the annual town meeting approve articles that would amend the town's existing plastic bag ordinance and ban...
“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline
Xbox Mode launches with support for aggregated game libraries, quick switching to desktop, and reduced background tasks to improve overall gaming performance.
Neyland Entertainment District: New renderings detail development plans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A meeting agenda from the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees revealed the latest renderings of the planned Neyland Entertainment District. Tennessee Athletics plans…
Research commissioner pitches EU to US scientists and investors
Research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva is just back from a two-day trip to San Francisco, where she pitched the EU as the place to be for US researchers looking to move and US venture capitalists looking to invest. A Commission spokesperson told Science|Business that Zaharieva used the trip to “promote Europe as a stable, rule-based and vibrant innovation destination.” She emphasised Europe’s excellent infrastructure and predictable funding, particularly through the European Research Council (ERC) and Europe Innovation Council.These are already proving tempting, with applications from US-based researchers to ERC and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) calls increasing substantially over the past few years. According to the Commission, the number of US-based applicants for the annual ERC Consolidator Grant call rose from 19 in 2025 to 64 in 2026, while US bids to the ERC Advanced Grant call rose from 23 in 2024 to 114 in 2025. Meanwhile, US applications to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme rose from 352 in 2024 to 998 in 2025.Pressure on US scientists to seek alternative employment has increased since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Jobs at federal science agencies have been slashed, funding cut in some research areas and international scientific partnerships turned upside down. He has also made unprecedented attempts to control university affairs.During her trip, Zaharieva made a point of highlighting the protection of academic freedom in Europe, “especially in areas like climate change, renewable energy, and health, where US funding has faced cuts,” the spokesperson said.She also underlined the EU’s “attractive long-term career opportunities and relocation support for top researchers from anywhere in the world,” especially through its new Choose Europe for Science initiative.“Transatlantic cooperation remains essential to tackle global challenges while safeguarding shared values such as academic freedom and openness,” Zaharieva wrote on social media ahead of her visit.Related articlesERC walks back stricter resubmission rules for 2027Don’t feel guilty about poaching scientists fleeing Trump, US science body tells EuropeHer itinerary took in Stanford University’s business school and school of medicine, where topics for discussion included entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration. She also met with venture capital firms, including Playground Global, Forgepoint Capital and Akkadian Venture Capital, as well as the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the largest public pension fund in the US.Other meetings included Jensen Huang, the chief executive of AI chip manufacturer Nvidia, and local business associations such as the Bay Area Council and EuroCham. European delegations in the area also received visits, including Advantage Austria and France’s La French Tech, and the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco.
In 1987, a Student Set Out to Fix a Mac Problem. The Code Spiraled Out of Control, and He Ended up Creating "Photoshop"
A routine display fix on a 1987 Macintosh mutated into an unwieldy codebase. Industry doors shut. Then a single meeting at Adobe altered software history.
Avoid scandal and play hardball politics in the BDN's town meeting game
The text-based game was created in part by training Claude AI on real Maine town meeting warrants.
Russia’s sports comeback fuels anger in Ukraine
Ahead of a key meeting about curling, a top Ukrainian minister tells POLITICO he is “deeply concerned” about the trend toward readmission.
Community leaders talk business at Lake to River meeting
It brought together hundreds of businesses, community leaders and elected officials from throughout the region.
Questions surround $282 million Bon Secours Arena expansion: What to know
Greenville residents shared feedback on the $282 million Bon Secours Wellness Arena renovation and new amphitheater plans.
Public hospital, private talks: Atrium board schedules four-hour closed session
Atrium Health’s planned four hour closed‑door meeting is raising eyebrows because it’s a public hospital authority expected to operate transparently.
Empty seats 'a symptom of staggering success'
The sight of empty seats in the Manchester City end at Wembley for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton has inevitably triggered the usual cycle of lazy jibes from rival fans. Under Pep Guardiola, a trip to England's showpiece venue has shifted from a once-in-a-generation opportunity to a routine commitment. Since 2011, City have visited the national stadium 33 times, and the weekend's clash against the Saints was Guardiola's 25th Wembley appearance alone, including the Premier League meetings with Tottenham in 2018.
Trump wants to turn Fed into another 'political animal': Sen. Warren
The Senate Banking Committee will vote on Wednesday, April 29, over whether to confirm Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. This comes on the same day as Jerome Powell's last FOMC meeting as the head of the US central bank. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) — the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee — speaks with Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger about her questioning of Warsh, the likelihood that Powell will stay on the Fed's Board of Governors, and her perspective on President Trump's economic agenda.
Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
As King Charles III and Queen Camilla were being greeted by the US president, first lady and pomp and circumstance designed for royalty at the White House Tuesday morning, a group of individuals who had been denied an in-person meeting with the king and queen took their chance to be heard a couple of miles down Pennsylvania Avenue.
2026 NFL Draft: Ty Simpson says he had secret meetings with Rams, Sean McVay before being taken in first round
Neuroinfectious Diseases Research Workshop: Advancing Translational Science and Clinical Innovation
The Neuroinfectious Diseases Research Workshop will be a two-day scientific meeting designed to accelerate research, foster collaboration, and build capacity in the field of neurological infections. Hosted at the NIH Neuroscience Center (NSC, Executive Boulevard), this meeting will bring together clinician-scientists, laboratory investigators, translational researchers, government partners, and trainees committed to advancing understanding of neuroinfectious
Africa CDC Launches African High-Level Ministerial Committee to Shape Global Health Architecture Reform
Nairobi, Kenya | 27 April 2026 — Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today launched the African High-Level Ministerial Committee on Global Health Architecture Reform (AHLMC) on the margins of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Committee brings together Ministers of Health and Finance from across the continent to […]
The Case for ‘Pothole Politics’ in Local Government
It’s about competence. To build residents’ trust, cities need to focus on delivering core services efficiently, setting measurable standards and meeting them consistently.
EUDA Health Holdings Limited Receives Nasdaq MVLS Notice with 180-Day Compliance Period to Regain Listing Status
EUDA Health Holdings received a Nasdaq notice for not meeting market value requirements, with a compliance period until October 2026.Quiver AI SummaryEUDA Health Holdings Limited received a notice from Nasdaq on April 23, 2026, indicating that it failed to maintain a Minimum Market Value of Listed Securities of $35 million for 32 consecutive business days, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2). The notice does not immediately affect the compan
Zeeland Twp. to discuss solar filing with MI Public Service Commission
There are several notable meetings coming April 27-May 1 near Holland.
Support Staff In Calvert County Schools Claim 21% Increase In Healthcare Premium Costs Caused Financial Hardship
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Stacy Tayman, president of the Calvert Association of Education Support Staff, said the change to Calvert County health care premiums is “unprecedented” for the support staff of the district. Speaking during the public comment period during the April 23 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Tayman said she represents more than 900 […]
Brookline Educators Union dives back into town politics with first School Committee endorsements in years
The union, which represents nearly 1,300 teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators in Brookline schools, endorsed Suzanne Federspiel and Faiza Khan.
Voice of Business: Area employers developing leaders
The energy inside the room at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting on April 14 was unmistakable. It wasn’t just optimism, it was a clear signal that our
Should Flutter’s Shift to U.S.-Style Governance and Blank-Check Preferred Shares Require Action From Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Investors?
At its 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 29, held in the past relative to today, Flutter Entertainment plc approved amendments to its Memorandum and Articles of Association to align governance with common U.S. public company practices, including plurality voting in contested director elections, flexible board size, and the ability to issue blank-check preferred shares. An important implication is Flutter’s move to formalize its status as a U.S. domestic issuer under the Securities Exchange...
Georgia public health board goes seventh straight month without meeting
For the seventh month in a row, the board of the Georgia Department of Public Health will not hold a meeting this month.
Elon Musk among donors to Cincinnati congressmen
Campaign contribution documents revealed notable donations made to congressional candidates in Greater Cincinnati.
Colorado Politics Calendar Apr. 27-May 3
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
The biggest questions for Berkshire at Greg Abel's first annual meeting
Close followers want to get to know Greg Abel, and hear his plans for Berkshire Hathaway's stocks, cash, and businesses.
Hibernian v Hearts: Pick of the stats
Hibernian have won both of their past two home league games against Hearts; they had won just one of their previous nine home Edinburgh derbies in the Scottish Premiership before this (D4 L4). After their 1-0 win in February, Hearts are looking to win back-to-back Scottish Premiership meetings with rivals Hibs for the first time since April 2014; this is the 28th top-flight game between the two sides since then. Hibs remain unbeaten in nine home league games (W6 D3), keeping a clean sheet in their last three; they haven't recorded four successive home shutouts in the top flight since December 2009 under John Hughes.
Full Committee Business Meeting - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
St Mirren v Livingston: Pick of the stats
St Mirren have lost just one of their past 16 Scottish Premiership meetings with Livingston (W7 D8), going down 1-0 away from home in February 2024. Livingston won their first-ever Premiership visit to St Mirren 2-0 in August 2018, but have since failed to win 10 such trips in the competition (D4 L6), losing their past four in a row and failing to score in their latest three. Depending on Kilmarnock's result at Aberdeen, Livingston could be relegated this weekend should they fail to beat St Mirren.
Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks
The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats.
Secretary of Navy Shows Up at White House to Confirm Firing
Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly sought a meeting with President Trump to confirm his abrupt ouster.
Missouri Senate rejects increase to school funding
Revenue from the Missouri Lottery and casino taxes are not meeting projections
CBS Sports Network to Broadcast Navy vs. Loyola Game Friday Night Under the Lights
After spending the last two weekends on the road, Navy (7-6, 3-4 Patriot League) returns home to play host to Loyola (8-5, 5-2 Patriot League) on Friday evening in its regular-season finale. Faceoff is slated for 7:06 pm at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the game is presented by First Command. Navy is led by Joe Amplo, who has put together a 50-39 record in his 7 seasons at the helm of the Mids' program, while Loyola's Charley Toomey has posted a 195-117 record in 21 seasons as the Greyhounds' head coach. The contest marks the 22nd meeting in a series that dates back to 1939. Friday's contest will be televised by CBS Sports Network with Chris Lewis and Evan Washburn calling the action. Additionally, the game will be carried live on 1430 WNAV with Joe Miller on the call. Radio coverage begins at 6:45 pm with the Navy Lacrosse Pregame Show. Live stats will also be available on NavySports.com(.)
Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has named the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting that was held Tuesday with his recently announced successor, John Ternus. The Maps app launched with mislabeled landmarks, faulty directions, and a user experience that fell well short of Google Maps at the time.
Hyundai Motor reports 31% drop in Q1 operating profit, meets forecasts
Hyundai Motor reported a 31% drop in first-quarter operating profit on Thursday, meeting analysts' estimates, as weaker demand in the Middle East and a recall of its Palisade SUV weighed on earnings.
Jackson County task force meets to plan future of Truman Sports Complex
The task force meetings are not open to the public. LeVota said the group does not qualify as a public government entity under Missouri law.
Meeting people where they are: Santa Ana launches street medicine program
The program allows eligible CalOptima members experiencing homelessness to receive proactive care to support their health and stability, including primary care, behavioral health services and case management.
Rural health task force meets for first time to lay out how to handle new federal money
The Rural Health Transformation Task Force meeting for the first time in the 2026 legislative interim. Hearing an overview of the program they're charged with o
Monongalia County Commission looks to sell health department property; commission also retains attorney to oppose MARL
Meeting held Wednesday in Morgantown.
Google Meet will take AI notes for in-person meetings too
AI summaries for meetings in-person or on Zoom and Teams.
Focusing in on human health research at annual space meeting
Long-duration spaceflight can chip away at an astronaut’s health, prompting scientists to find new ways to make living in space easier on the body. The journey to outer space is incredibly dangerous, but crews must also face day-to-day hazards, such as exposure to cancer-causing radiation, microgravity and extreme isolation. Understanding and ...
Cougar science sidelined as pressure takes over
Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a three-part series. By the time Washington’s cougar debate reached its peak intensity, the conflict was no longer limited to public meetings or policy discussions. It had infiltrated the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife itself. What had started as pressure from outside — from parents, hunters,
At 25, INSAR needs to bring autism scientists together more than ever
As the International Society for Autism Research’s annual meeting in Prague this week celebrates its quarter-century anniversary, its president reflects on the field’s past successes, current challenges and needs for the future
How Al Gore Politicized Climate Science
An Inconvenient Truth turns 20 next month. In the 2006 documentary, former vice president Al Gore argued that human-driven climate change was an urgent, civilization-threatening crisis. The film became a cultural phenomenon, winning two Academy Awards and making climate change one of the defining political issues of our time. I am sure that there will be many retrospectives seeking to relitigate the scientific claims in the film. But the far more important anniversary story is not about the accuracy of any of Gore’s individual claims but rather about what the film helped to unleash in the scientific community: bringing partisan politics into the institutions of science. Gore did not simply make a film about climate change: He implored the scientific community to join him in overt climate advocacy. The fuel that Gore added to the fire of pathological politicization of the climate science community is the most important legacy of An Inconvenient Truth. Almost three years after the film’s release, Gore took the stage at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)—the country’s largest and most prominent scientific organization—and delivered something much closer to a revival sermon than a scientific lecture. Gore told the assembled scientists that they could no longer “in good conscience accept this division between the work you do and the civilization in which you live.” His directive was clear:
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Expulsion Threat
Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down just moments before an ethics panel meeting on her fate.
‘I will never support another curfew’: Virginia Beach councilman wants to cancel Oceanfront restriction
At a community meeting Monday night, Remick said he’s not proud of the City Council’s near unanimous vote to approve the curfew and wants to eliminate the last one scheduled for Friday night.
GOP strategists required to sign NDAs at meeting on midterm plans
The unusual secrecy surrounding the Waldorf Astoria meeting has frustrated some looking for funding clues as Trump’s popularity has dropped to near historic lows.
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Britain's Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn leaves after a cabinet meeting at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Baroness Smith leaves after a cabinet meeting at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Britain's Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy arrives for a cabinet meeting at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Britain's Minister of State Anna Turley arrives for a cabinet meeting at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Exclusive: SpaceX tries to woo Wall Street with three-day analyst meeting this week, sources say
SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for one of the most anticipated IPOs in history as it hosts analysts this week for three days of closed-door meetings at its launch facility in Texas and mega-sized data center in Tennessee, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Adams' last-minute charter commission holds first meeting
The group’s procedural meeting lasted about 10 minutes.
Battle over Ingles heats up as April 30 meeting looms
Activist investor Summer Road is continuing its fight to win a board seat at Black Mountain-based Ingles Markets, stressing its view that the company should split off its real estate into a separate business.
Why Democrats with 2028 hopes are calling Lina Khan – and what she’s telling them about remaking the economy
Lina Khan is getting constant calls from Democrats, many of them thinking about presidential runs, to sound out problems and workshop potential solutions. That’s a shift from when she was Federal Trade Commission chair and some party leaders avoided meetings or events with her. Khan hasn’t changed so much as the world around her has. Many Americans are furious about rising costs, affordability, technological changes, and soaring profits for the rich. And President Donald Trump has maximized the levers of federal power in ways that were once considered off-limits in both parties. What Khan has in mind for the next Democrat in the White House isn’t a 1,000-page blueprint like the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. It’s more of an overall strategy rooted in her specialty: excavating long-forgotten laws already on the books, then finding ways to apply them to 21st century companies.
US imposed 2-week deadline during secret Cuba meeting
The US gave Cuba two weeks to free high-profile political prisoners during a secret meeting or face up to the Trump administration's consequences.
Indonesia advances One Health and pandemic preparedness through CARE-I
CARE-I is financed by the Pandemic Fund, a global financing mechanism established in 2022 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The programme focuses on advancing the One Health approach by strengthening collaboration across human, animal and environmental health sectors at both national and subnational levels. It will be implemented for three years from 2026 to 2028.
Advancing epidemic and pandemic preparedness through research readiness: SEAR Unity Studies Network Sites chart the way forward in 2026
On 25 March 2026, WHO Regional Office for the South‑East Asia Region (SEARO) convened the first meeting of the SEAR Chapter of the Unity Studies Network Meeting in 2026 to take stock of progress and plan next steps for strengthening epidemic and pandemic preparedness across the Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing adaptation of selected, standard Unity Study methodologies, sharing field implementation experiences from 2025, and identifying key priorities to guide collaborative work in 2026.Held virtually, the meeting brought together representatives from six Unity Studies network sites across five countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) as well as participants from all three levels of WHO.The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing regional efforts in South‑East Asia to strengthen early investigations and studies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on pandemic influenza and other emerging respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. In this context, and as part of preparedness for the rapid generation of evidence, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in SEAR (WHE/SEAR) encourages Unity Studies sites to adapt prioritized, standardized Unity Study protocols to their national contexts. This approach supports the generation of timely and reliable evidence to inform public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.These efforts are supported through a combination of experience sharing, participation in the global Unity Studies network webinars, capacity‑building of the national public health workforce, and regional collaboration that promotes inter‑country, inter‑agency, and inter‑ministerial action. In parallel, sites are encouraged to explore diversified funding sources to help sustain research preparedness over the long term.Discussions highlighted the importance of WHO’s catalytic financial support through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contributions (PIP‑PC). When combined with national and institutional resources, this support enables countries and sites to maintain continuity of activities at a core level and remain prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to future epidemics and pandemics.Regional and Global Updates: Opening the session, Dr Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Programme Area Manager, Pandemic and Epidemic Management (PEM) Unit, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, highlighted the progress made in operationalizing the Unity Studies Network across the Region and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of WHO at all three levels, together with country unity studies sites. He emphasized the availability of limited but catalytic funding through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PIP‑PC) workplan at SEARO to sustain network activities in 2026, while encouraging sites to leverage additional funding sources to expand implementation.Representing SEARO, Dr Ashok Basnet, consultant, Pandemic Influenza Preparedness reported that, at the regional level, the Unity Studies Network currently includes six sites across five countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He noted that in 2025, catalytic funding supported protocol adaptation, training, and pilot implementation. In addition, a regional Unity Studies symposium held during the Global Public Health Summit in Sri Lanka strengthened and advocated collaboration between the Unity Studies site, national decision‑making forum, relevant technical units of the ministry of health, WHO and other partners.The symposium also highlighted the role of early investigations and studies as a key component of a multi‑source surveillance system needed at country level to generate a broad range of evidence. It underscored the critical role of country Unity Studies sites and similar research entities in generating evidence to support public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.Participants of the WHO GISRS Unity Studies Sites Network- SEAR Chapter Meeting 2026 (Photo credit- PEM/WHE/SEARO). SEARO also updated participants on ongoing efforts to develop a regional Unity Studies webpage and to promote participation in global knowledge‑sharing platforms, including webinars and the WHO Community of Practice. Priorities for 2026 include supporting the implementation of Unity protocols, strengthening collaboration and experience sharing across sites, documenting and publishing findings, integrating Unity Studies activities as a component of multi-source national surveillance systems, and building workforce capacity.Dr Nickle Boddington of the Global Influenza Programme (GIP) at WHO Headquarters, which coordinates the Unity Studies Network globally, provided updates on global Unity Studies activities, noting that the network has expanded to 16 sites worldwide. New and updated protocols, including rapid clinical severity assessment tools and standardized data platforms, are being developed to support implementation. The global Community of Practice has also been launched to facilitate technical exchange, and continued support will be provided to sites for protocol adaptation, ethical approvals, and readiness for early investigation during outbreaks. Updates from Unity Studies sites in SEAR in 2025Unity Studies sites shared progress and experiences in implementing protocols across diverse country contexts. Sites initiated activities in 2025 using catalytic funding from SEARO, complemented by the mobilization of internal national resources. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, reported the adoption and piloting of investigation protocols on non‑seasonal influenza and emerging respiratory diseases during recent avian influenza outbreaks, demonstrating a multi‑source funding approach involving government, WHO and One Health partners.The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, India, highlighted the piloting of household transmission investigation studies, the expansion of the national Unity Studies network, and the contribution of study findings to global evidence through published outputs. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, shared experiences from large‑scale seroprevalence studies conducted during the COVID‑19 pandemic, recent efforts to strengthen national Unity network sites through training activities, and plans to initiate multi‑centre studies on respiratory viruses.Similarly, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, highlighted its experience in developing integrated surveillance and diagnostic protocols for multiple respiratory pathogens, enhancing readiness for targeted investigations of emerging threats. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, reported ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Health and exploration of additional funding sources to initiate studies. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Laboratory, Nepal, provided updates on continued coordination with national stakeholders to initiate implementation, despite delays related to the country context.Across sites, shared experiences underscored the importance of protocol adaptation, multisectoral collaboration, and sustainable funding to operationalize Unity Studies and generate evidence for public health action.Discussions and Way ForwardThe meeting reinforced key priorities for 2026, including strengthening unity studies protocol implementation, enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, integrating research as a component of national multi-source surveillance systems, and ensuring that generated evidence informs public health decision‑making. Participants also emphasized the importance of documentation, visibility, and leveraging multiple funding sources, and agreed on the following action points.Unity Studies Sites and WHO Country Offices:Advance adoption and implementation of at least one Unity protocol, continuing activities initiated in 2025 with catalytic funding, supplemented with other sources of funding where feasible.Document site-specific experiences, outcomes, and lessons learned; participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing platforms including WHO webinars and the Community of Practice.Work closely with ministries of health to establish unified national platforms for translating generated evidence into national public health decision-making. WHO Country Offices may facilitate technical support and complementary, synergistic funding opportunities where feasible. WHO Regional OfficeCoordinate with WHO Country Offices to support implementation of core unity studies activities by network sites through catalytic funding and provide technical guidance and virtual engagement opportunities throughout 2026.Facilitate the participation of all Unity Studies sites in the regional meeting on Unity Studies implementation in October 2026, to be held back‑to‑back with the Annual SEAR Regional PIP‑PC Meeting; develop and host a SEAR Unity Studies website; and mobilize support from academic institutions within the SEAR Unity Studies Network to support the development of regional manuscripts that showcase Unity Studies activities to scientific audiences and promote knowledge‑sharing.Explore complementary funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and expand network activities across the Region.WHO HeadquartersProvide global technical guidance, updated protocols, and toolkits to support the implementation of Unity Studies in SEAR.Facilitate engagement of SEAR sites in global webinars, the Community of Practice, and opportunities to showcase their work.Support joint publications, inclusion of SEAR experiences in global outputs, and identification of additional funding and collaborative opportunities to strengthen Unity Studies activities.
Council Discusses Business Notification As Second Street Project Begins
While the state Department of Transportation has begun their work on Second Street, a question was brought up about how to contact business owners on the street and let them know about what the current plans are during Monday’s City Council meeting. Councilman Daniel Gonzalez, D-At Large and chair of the Public Works Committee, mentioned […]
Liverpool beat Everton ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League spot next season ahead of a Premier League summit meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal.Manchester City host long-time leaders Arsenal at the Etihad in the late afternoon Sunday kick-off.
Homelessness update expected to lead discussion at Wausau Public Health and Safety meeting - Wausau Pilot & Review
By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review Homelessness, shelter trends and public safety pressures downtown are expected to draw close attention when
Bankrupt 'Housewives' star Pinky Cole reveals how she makes her money
"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Aisha "Pinky" Cole was also asked about her income from the reality TV show during a Friday creditors meeting.
Eckerd students present research at scientific conferences around the world
This spring, Eckerd students travelled around the world to present their research at conferences. In February, marine science students attended the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. In March, chemistry
NYU Langone Health neurologists present latest clinical findings and research at AAN 2026
This year’s meeting features more than 80 presentations from Department of Neurology faculty. Here are notable highlights: practical strategies to counter harmful medical myths and misinformation, phase 3 clinical results for a novel epilepsy medication, and the barriers patients with disabilities face while navigating outpatient facilities.
Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time
The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office.
Arsenal u21s to face Manchester City in PL2 play-off
Arsenal under-21s now know the scale of their Premier League 2 play-off test, with a trip to Manchester City setting up another meeting with the side that ended last season’s run.Photo by Lewis Stor...
Colorado Politics Calendar Apr. 20-26
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St. Clair Co. Medical Director Nevin pushes twist on public health
Dr. Remington Nevin, the county medical director, helps to lead the monthly meeting of the St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health.
White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new Mythos AI model
The meeting comes after tensions have run hot between the Trump administration and the safety-conscious Anthropic, which has sought to put guardrails on the development of AI to minimize any potential risks and maximize its economic and national security benefits for the U.S.
Unfinished business@ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR vs @TheNewEnglandFreeJacks
7 meetings. 2 Conference Finals. A one-point classic 📺 Sunday 4 PM ET ESPN+ | 🎟️ https://bit.ly/MLRMusicCity
Sheriff shuts down alleged sex-oriented business in Rusk County
Residents of Rusk County gathered en masse at the County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon to attend a Commissioners Court meeting in hopes of appealing to the court regarding LSX, or 'Little Somethin Xtra...
Productive tight end has pre-draft meeting with Jacksonville Jaguars
A productive tight end has met with the Jaguars as part of the pre-draft process.
Speaking with One Voice to Advance Health in America
Two days from now, the AHA will welcome more than 1,000 health care leaders to our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Global Leftist Leaders Gather in Spain to Counter Far-Right Surge
The meetings in Spain among leftist leaders reflect concerns among left-wing leaders following the rise of far-right parties in recent years.
Islanders Pack Board Of Health Meeting On Turf Field, But No Accord…
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ABA Business Law Annual Meeting | Insights
The ABA Business Law Section is holding its 2026 Annual Meeting in Atlanta on April 16, 2026 and will offer over several interactive programs by
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Will be Eligible for Awards After All
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be eligible for awards like MVP and All-NBA despite not meeting the minimum games played threshold. Doncic and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons were both granted their extraordinary circumstances challenges, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Doncic’s exemption was related to the birth of his daughter in Slovenia in […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Will be Eligible for Awards After All appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Caldwell University Students and Faculty Attend New Jersey Academy of Science Annual Meeting
Caldwell, NJ – Several Caldwell University students and faculty members attended the New Jersey Academy of Sciences (NJAS) Senior Program Annual Meeting on April 11, 2026, and multiple students won […]
Aurora community divided on service versus business approach
The meeting made clear that Aurora is a community divided on the issue.
Women and Family Health Research Community to host coffee-and-conversation interest meeting, April 22
The event invites scholars from across Marquette who are interested in advancing the health and well-being of women and families.
Chargé Arnold Speech - Implementation Plan of Five-Year Health MOU - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
Chargée d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold's Speech Discussion on the implementation plan for the five-year health Memorandum of Understanding (…) Colleagues, and honored guests, Good morning, and welcome to the United States Embassy. It is a pleasure to host you today for the second day of this important workshop to discuss the implementation of our bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding on U.S. Government health activities in Madagascar, made possible through the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. Today’s focus— discussing a shared vision and developing a preliminary draft for the health MOU Implementation Plan and the terms of reference for the two committees that will steer its implementation—is a decisive step in moving from commitments on paper to concrete action over the next five years. On December 22, 2025, the Governments of Madagascar and the United States signed a five-year bilateral health MOU, with a financial intention of approximately 554 billion Ariary from the United States and This jointly decided MOU intends to strengthen Madagascar’s health system, support lifesaving services, and improve disease prevention and response that matter to both our countries’ health security. For the United States, this means detecting and containing infectious disease outbreaks including malaria, polio, and emerging health threats before they can reach American shores through international travel and trade, protecting American families while reducing the need for costly domestic emergency responses Yesterday, technical experts from the Ministry of Public Health and the U.S. Government worked in thematic groups to draft a preliminary Implementation Plan. Today, your task is to review the shared vision and preliminary draft MOU implementation plan, and the proposed terms of reference for the Joint Steering Committee and the Operational Committee that will guide its implementation. These committees are not just administrative structures. They are the mechanisms that will ensure clear roles and responsibilities, regular dialogue between our two governments, consistent monitoring of progress, and real accountability for the results that will directly benefit the lives of Malagasy citizens. They will also track performance against the benchmarks we have jointly established, which will guide the continuation of U.S. support over the five-year period . Continued U.S. support will be contingent on meeting these performance benchmarks. This ensures accountability to both American and Malagasy taxpayers and guarantees that our partnership delivers measurable results. America First Foreign Assistance means that U.S. support must be strategic, results-driven, and accountable to our taxpayers. It also means we aim to support greater self-reliance and reduced long-term dependence on foreign assistance, with systems that are increasingly financed and led by Madagascar itself. This approach benefits both our nations: Madagascar gains sustainable health capacity, while the United States advances our health security interests and creates opportunities for American health innovations and companies to support Madagascar’s development. In that spirit, I want to recognize the presence of the Ministry’s leadership and the technical directors and program heads responsible for surveillance, basic health services, family health, immunization, countering malaria, laboratories, medicines, and health information systems. Your leadership and technical expertise are essential if this bilateral health MOU is to translate into real and lasting improvements for people in need across the country. Let me emphasize how important collaboration is to the United States in this effort. We can bring American resources, technical expertise, and tools. But this bilateral health MOU can only succeed if it reflects Madagascar’s priorities and if Malagasy institutions lead and maintain its implementation. We see this not as a U.S. project, but as a joint framework under Malagasy leadership, with U.S. support. That is why we are genuinely pleased to host this event here at the Embassy. Opening our doors to you today symbolizes our commitment to work side by side and to remain transparent about how we use U.S. resources in support of Madagascar’s health system. In closing, thank you for your time and your partnership. We are very happy to welcome you here and proud to accompany Madagascar in this next step of implementation planning for our bilateral health MOU. I wish you a productive and focused session. The work you do today will shape how our two governments cooperate on health in the years ahead; it will influence the quality and reliability of health services that Malagasy communities receive; and, most importantly, it will help protect both our nations from infectious disease threats while building Madagascar’s capacity for long-term health system sustainability. Thank you.
DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice
DeepL says its tech could be used for real-time translation with meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams