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Two weeks of war: Inside Trump’s risky decision to attack Iran—and the scramble to contain the fallout
Two weeks in, the Trump administration is no closer to settling on a defined strategy for finishing a conflict that has grown only more complicated and unwieldy by the day, according to interviews with more than a half-dozen people familiar with the internal deliberations.
Chapel Hill's South Creek Neighborhood Celebrates Construction Milestone, Announces First Business Tenant
The South Creek neighborhood's development team gathered for a ceremony recognizing the completion of its first full building structure.
'Underrated' Matt Vierling shines in spring, looks like himself again
Matt Vierling isn't playing third base, but he is doing everything else for the Detroit Tigers in spring training in preparation for the 2026 season.
NHS and MoD will be urged to buy British tech to drive growth amid Iran crisis
Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertainty
Science Lost DEI Programs. Now It Needs Something Better
A new approach that integrates room for debate and collaboration with effective communication strategies can enable more diverse and more effective scientific teams.
Georgia lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Trump election case
State senators on Friday grilled the former special prosecutor who led the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump about communications his team had with federal investigators. But their efforts were largely frustrated by his repeated assertions that he couldn't remember details.
Trump says US ‘obliterated’ targets in strike on key Iranian oil hub
Trump said the U.S. bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, and warned against interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
Forging Health Partnerships Under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy in Honduras and Senegal - United States Department of State
The United States signed bilateral health cooperation Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Republic of Honduras and the Republic of Senegal, marking significant milestones in advancing the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy while strengthening our partnerships in the Western Hemisphere and Africa. In Honduras, the Department of State signed a five-year, $46.5 million […]
Volunteers Find Oddly High Solar Flare Rates
This study relied on inputs from NASA’s Solar Active Region Spotter citizen science project, which asked volunteers to answer a series of questions about
Match Preview presented by DigAlert: LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2026) – The LA Galaxy will host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 14 at Dignity Health Sports Park, presented by Sherwin-Williams (6:30 p.m. PT, Apple TV - Walmart Saturday Showcase). The club will celebrate Women’s History Month with all-women entertainment, merchandise discounts, and activations honoring
Let parents, not politics decide whether Iowa's children get vaccinated
"... I'm worried that some Washington officials are deliberately confusing the public debate" over childhood vaccinations.
Nonprofit coffee shop in Pittston celebrates major milestone with new business
At Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, it all started three years ago, with the hope for a more inclusive community for people with diverse abilities. Bartoli's daughter, Elle, Coffee Inclusive's Chief Amb...
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
Judge quashes Justice Department subpoena of Federal Reserve
Judge James Boasberg said that a "mountain of evidence suggests" that the purpose of the subpoenas was simply to pressure the Fed to cut its key interest rate
Apple Kicks Off 50th Anniversary With Surprise Alicia Keys Concert in New York
Apple mysteriously shut down its Grand Central Terminal store in New York City today, and it turns out it was for an impromptu Alicia Keys concert to celebrate Apple's upcoming 50th anniversary. Apple quietly invited select YouTubers and members of the media (including MacRumors) to the store location, but kept the performer secret until Alicia Keys took the stage.
Vermont’s 8-year ‘all-payer’ health care experiment sunset at the end of 2025. What did it teach us?
The statewide organization at the center of the project, OneCare Vermont, was expensive to launch and operate. Now legislators are trying to reimagine pieces of the program for primary care.
Entrepreneurs Shine at Business Pitch Competition
Wake Tech celebrated local innovation and entrepreneurship as finalists competed in the college’s Blueprint to Skyline Business Pitch Competition, held at the Western Wake Campus.
Live Nation employees mock fans in messages. 'Robbing them blind.'
"These people are so stupid," read one message between Live Nation employees about premier parking rates for concerts.
St. Patrick’s Day around Seattle 2026: Parade, Irish Festival and more
From the annual parade to Irish film screenings to live Celtic music, check out upcoming events that celebrate the Emerald Isle in the Emerald City.
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the camera for more than a minute.
Virtual Health Equity Summit
The Health Access and Strategic Innovation (HASI) department welcomes you to join us for the virtual Health Equity Summit. The event is open to everyone and registration is free.
The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam
The FBI believes a series of video games published on Steam in the last two years were embedded with malware by the same hacker.
Business selling its 39-acre Birmingham campus after 47 years as it moves into new headquarters
The sale comes in anticipation of the company’s plans to relocate to its new corporate headquarters and sales center.
Vikings Land Kyler Murray: Real QB Competition or McCarthy Funeral?
Kyler Murray's Vikings arrival ignites QB battle[?], questions McCarthy's future, and reshapes offseason strategy.
Slow downtown recovery testing Seattle’s pragmatic progressives
At Wednesday’s annual Downtown Seattle Association gala, local progressive politicians tried to demonstrate their practical, pro-business side.
US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington’s Jedd Fisch Considered Among CFB's Most Underrated Coaches
At 15-11 overall through his first 26 games at Washington, third-year coach Jedd Fisch is quietly building a contender in the Big Ten Conference.
Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds
Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plans
Parallels Confirms MacBook Neo Can Run Windows in a Virtual Machine
Parallels Desktop virtualization software is compatible with the new MacBook Neo, according to an update from the company – but Windows VM performance will depend on your intended use case. From Parallels' updated knowledge base article: Parallels Desktop runs on MacBook Neo in basic usability testing. The Parallels Engineering team has completed initial testing and confirmed that Parallels Desktop installs and virtual machines operate stably on MacBook Neo.
Shasta County health care shortage blamed on politics
A report blames political differences for Shasta County's healthcare crisis, citing high death rates and workforce shortages.
Pirates Prospect Update: Hunter Barco primed to have big year
The Pirates are presumably still searching for a fifth starting pitcher.
Mahjong might be the most fun way to boost your brain
It blends strategy, social time and mental agility.
How AI‑Driven ELNs Are Becoming the Center of Scientific Reasoning
Embedding AI agents in ELNs and LIMS brings reasoning directly into research. Using validated tools and clear audit trails, scientists accelerate discovery while maintaining governance, transparency, and accountability.
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
The bill would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals
Student-led Africa Health Conference explores innovative development strategies | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The fourth annual Africa Health Conference featured discussions of innovative strategies for driving public health change.
Anthropic's Claude can now draw interactive charts and diagrams
The new feature lets Claude generate interactive charts, diagrams, and visualizations inline during a conversation.
Windows 11 gets extreme display refresh rate support and new features in KB5079387
A preview of this month's non-security update for Windows 11 is here, and it brings support for extremely high display refresh rates, improved File Explorer, and more.
Celebrate STEAM Launches Atlanta Science Festival
Read Celebrate STEAM Launches Atlanta Science Festival by Georgia Tech for SaportaReport here.
McDonald's rolls out 'McValue 2.0' menu with $3 items, $4 meals after years of post-pandemic price hikes
The fast-food giant unveils its "McValue 2.0" strategy, with affordable breakfast and McNugget deals as franchisees align on fixing the chain's affordability gap.
Radian Shuts Down Mortgage Conduit Business, Refocuses On Insurance Strategy
Radian Group has ceased accepting new business for its mortgage conduit platform and will wind down the unit over the coming months. The company determined that discontinuing the operation was preferable to selling it, according to company statements.The conduit, which operated primarily through Radian Mortgage Capital, bought mortgages from lenders in the secondary market. It then sold these to investors or into private-label securitizations, sometimes retaining mortgage servicing rights on those loans.
Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans
Apple today announced that it plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary, which is on April 1. In addition, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a "50 Years of Thinking Different" letter.
4 poetry collections to check out ahead of National Poetry Month
The collections suggested here explore, celebrate and illuminate the vast, intricate lives and experiences of Black people throughout the world.
A Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler
McKay Coppins on his experiment with sports gambling—and why it’s a losing game for nearly everyone
How to Accelerate American Science | The Foundation for American Innovation
Over the holidays this winter, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Should You Lower Your Bedroom Temperature for Better Heart Health?
New research suggests that higher bedroom temperatures may be linked to a higher heart rate and lower heart rate variability.
Rice Business launches Moody Business Scholars Program to accelerate undergraduate career pathways
Rice’s Virani Undergraduate School of Business is introducing the Moody Business Scholars Program, a highly selective, cohort-based undergraduate experience designed to prepare high-achieving business students for high-profile careers in competitive industries.
Liza Minnelli Turns 80: Celebrating An Entertainment Icon
Today, we celebrate the legendary Liza Minnelli on her 80th birthday!
Why people believe conspiracy theories: A political scientist’s view
Political scientist Joseph Uscinski, a professor at the University of Miami, talks about conspiracy theories and the people who believe them. Uscinski’s research has found that conspiracy theories are not new, nor are they more prevalent than in the past. What has changed, he says, is that people at the highest echelons of power in the United States are embracing conspiracy theories, and conspiracy-mindedness is becoming more concentrated in one political party than in the past.
Morris Katz backed Cuomo, criticized Sanders before political career
The 26-year-old “mastermind” who orchestrated Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory once boosted Mamdani's foes and chided his allies before making a career of politics.
How Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady is 'the engine' of her own NIL empire
Texas Tech star NiJaree Canady is the face of college softball, which required a strategy with the future in mind to piece together her portfolio.
Honda expects FY2025/26 loss of up to $4.3 bln from review of EV strategy
Honda Motor revised down its earnings forecast to a loss of 420 billion yen to 690 billion yen ($2.6 billion to $4.3 billion) in the financial year ending this month due to reassessment of its electrification strategy, the company said on Thursday.
Coca-Cola plants and Emirati ports: doing business in a breakaway state
Recognised only by Israel, Somaliland is battling to gain greater access to world markets to accelerate its economic development
Allianz, Sun Life weigh bids for HSBC Singapore insurance business, Bloomberg News reports
Allianz SE and Sun Life Financial are considering bids for HSBC's Singapore insurance unit after the bank launched a strategic review of the business, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different
Apple today announced it will mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of thinking different and the innovations that helped shape the world.
Biomolecular profiling for noninvasive health monitoring
Nature Biotechnology - Kim et al. present mass spectrometry and wearable sensor technology as complementary approaches that, when integrated, can co-evolve to open new possibilities for noninvasive...
Two People Die at Paid Plasma Donation Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe opens new Health & Wellness Pharmacy in Roseburg
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians celebrated a milestone in community healthcare Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Cow Creek Healt
'Montana Plan' to prohibit corporate spending in politics green lit for signature gathering
After constitutional measure was found legally deficient, group submitted statutory initiative instead
North Star warns judge of ‘drastic cost-cutting measures’ without state funding
North Star Health Alliance, which operates hospitals in Carthage and Ogdensburg and an assisted living facility, may be standing on its last leg.
Elections 2026 Press Kit
Northwestern University faculty are available to discuss 2026 election topics including redistricting, voter behavior, campaign strategy, election law, misinformation, polarization and political history.
Joseph L. Moore on Why Minority-Owned Businesses Need Trusted Risk Advisors as Growth Expands Across the U.S. Middle Market
His firm specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance consulting, along with safety strategy and loss control advisory for businesses operating in the middle market.
Gov. Healey celebrates companies bringing business to Massachusetts
WATCH | Ms. Corporate America Maryland pageant spotlighting women in business
The Ms. Corporate America pagent will take place on Saturday. President of the organization and current Ms. Corporate America, joined 7News.
WATCH | Ms. Corporate America Maryland pageant spotlighting women in business
The Ms. Corporate America pagent will take place on Saturday. President of the organization and current Ms. Corporate America, joined 7News.
Small Business Owners Predict the Unemployment Rate
Small businesses account for a lion’s share of net new jobs. Labor-intensive and dominating the service sector, they provide opportunities to enter the labor force, gain some experience, and develop skills.
Gift Card Business and Investment Intelligence Report 2026: Market to Reach $865 Billion by 2030 - KPIs on Market Size, Retail & Corporate Spend, Competitive Landscape, and Consumer Demographics
Key opportunities in the global gift card market include the integration of gift cards into digital wallets and payment platforms, the shift toward programmable spend tools for corporate and B2B gifting, the consolidation into closed-loop ecosystem strategies by retailers to retain spending, and the tightening of fraud and regulation controls reshaping card design and distribution. Gift Card Market Gift Card Market Dublin, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Gift Card Business and Investment
Trump’s revolutionary sense of time is changing politics
The US president doesn’t think in terms of long-term strategy but rather in terms of deadlines
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Celebrates Critical Care Teams' AACN Silver Beacon and DAISY Awards for Nursing Excellence - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst today announced it received two distinguished national recognitions honoring its Critical Care and Medical Intensive Care
Healthcare Uses Specialized Language. It Needs Specialized AI, Too.
The potential generative AI in healthcare is enormous. They can generate patient education materials or clinical notes in seconds, flag incomplete documentation to keep care on track, or even suggest differential diagnoses . But when generalist models encounter the specialized “dialects” used across medical fields, they can miss critical clinical meaning—even when they read every word correctly. The result can be flawed decisions and eroding clinician trust. Healthcare organizations should treat AI like a supervised trainee: adapt models to clinical specialties, require transparent reasoning, and calibrate automation with human oversight.
Kraken Fall 4-2 To the Predators In Second Meeting This Season
Seattle's early lead evaporated as the Predators mounted a stunning comeback. A frustrating third-period rally fell short, extending the Kraken's losing streak.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Thickness and Weight Allegedly Revealed
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor, measuring in at 8.8mm, up from 8.75mm on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The information comes from oft-accurate Weibo-based leaker Ice Universe. The claim chimes with a report last year that alleged hardware changes in the iPhone 18 Pro Max will make it the heaviest iPhone yet.
How to Solve One of the Most Expensive Problems in Employer Healthcare
A small share of employees drives a disproportionate share of employer health-care spending: They are patients whose complex conditions go undiagnosed as they cycle through a fragmented care system. A diagnostic-focused “center of excellence” model—such as the Mayo Clinic Complex Care Program—offers a different approach: coordinated, multidisciplinary evaluations that identify the right diagnosis quickly. Evidence from employer claims shows that earlier, accurate diagnoses can improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary procedures, and lower costs by shifting care from repeated testing toward targeted treatment.
After using MacBook Neo, it's clear Windows needs to rethink its PC strategy (and fast)
Apple's new $599 laptop will force Windows PCs and Chromebooks to respond in turn. That's a good thing.
Celebrate STEAM Launches Atlanta Science Festival
To kick off the 13th annual Atlanta Science Festival (ASF), Georgia Tech hosted Celebrate STEAM on March 7, welcoming thousands of visitors to experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays showcasing the innovation and excitement at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says
More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase.
Spectrum Business and RingCentral Expand Partnership With AI Contact Center and Conversation Intelligence to Transform Customer Experiences
Spectrum and RingCentral, Inc. have expanded their partnership to make RingCentral’s RingCX, an AI-first omnichannel contact center, and its AI Conversation Expert (ACE), advanced conversation intelligence, available to Spectrum Business customers.
Scientists Are Trying to Train Lab-Grown Brains. The Brains Have Started to Solve Problems.
Scientists trained a brain organoid to solve a well-known engineering task, and its success demonstrates the increasing complexity of lab-grown brains.
CERN Science Gateway celebrates its 1000th science show
CERN Science Gateway has reached another milestone: the delivery of its 1000th science show! Since opening its doors in October 2023, Science Gateway has welcomed nearly 900 000 visitors of all ages to explore the fundamental questions of the Universe. Among its most popular activities are the science shows – dynamic, interactive demonstrations led by CERN guides and tailored to a broad audience of different age levels, including school groups, families and the general public. Designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining, these live shows combine spectacular experiments, multimedia elements and audience participation. From the physics of particle collisions to the properties of superconductivity, electromagnetism and cryogenics, the science shows translate the research carried out at CERN into engaging visual experiences. Visitors might see superconductors levitate, follow particles through different detector layers or discover the beauty in phase transitions. Each demonstration is carefully crafted to spark curiosity while maintaining scientific accuracy. Members of the CERN community are of course warmly invited to visit CERN Science Gateway with their family or friends and attend one of the science shows. To register, please visit this page, and don’t forget to check the programme for the coming days. Become a CERN guide and run your own super-cool science show (and more)! To become a CERN guide, you can join the introduction course held every 3–4 weeks, which will give you an overview of what being a CERN guide entails. From there, further courses are available depending on what type of guide you would like to be. Because, of course, CERN guides are needed everywhere at CERN. If you imagine yourself as a more ‘traditional’ guide, you should know that there are currently more than ten exciting visit points in CERN’s visits portfolio, such as the Antimatter Factory, the ALICE experiment (surface), the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) control room, the ATLAS experiment (surface), the CERN Control Centre (CCC), the Data Centre, the LHCb experiment (surface), the Synchrocyclotron (SC), the SM18 test facility and the newly inaugurated Linac2 visit point. Indeed, CERN’s Visits Service and Visual Impact and Exhibitions Section recently collaborated on redesigning the Linac2 visit tour, which has just reopened to the public after several months of renovation work. The new tour offers visitors and guides alike an enriched, more immersive experience, designed to highlight the history and scientific significance of this major facility. So, fancy becoming one of the insiders? Join the introduction course, check the guides website or contact guides.manager@cern.ch. And remember, becoming a guide can benefit you, too.
Husted set to testify remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial
Husted is likely to be asked to corroborate details of the many meetings, emails and texts referenced over the five weeks of the trial.
Health department: ‘Steep rise’ in uninsured Minnesotans
Rising costs and fewer people on public health insurance programs contributed to the highest rate of uninsured Minnesotans since 2017.
How Steve Jobs' intense meetings shaped Apple's culture
David Pogue's new book on Apple reveals how Steve Jobs' meeting strategy and leadership style cultivated the tech giant's collaborative culture.
We're aiming for a 100% growth rate of the AI server business in 2026: Asus co-CEO
S.Y. Hsu, co-CEO of Asus, says it's "highly possible" that enterprise and commercial products will be the highest revenue grossing segment of the company, and that they are aiming to begin mass production of Nvidia Vera Rubin servers in 2026. He also expects the current shortage of memory chips to last until Q4 of 2027.
Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media
Fake videos and images depicting fake attacks and fake troops have racked up tens of millions of views on social media platforms in the nearly two weeks since the Iran war began.
Northwestern alumni turn passion into full-time antique jewelry business
When Kasia Bogdanowicz (Weinberg ’89) retired from her career as a corporate lawyer, she turned to her passion for antique jewelry by founding Blu Dog World, a business specializing in vintage fine jewelry. Now, her company, which sells jewelry at booths and online and competes in international antique and trunk shows, is opening an independent...
Falcom to announce final Trails game during 50th anniversary
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu features a four-page interview with Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo on the company’s 45th anniversary, which it celebrated this week. Kondo discusses the T…
New book finds light in ‘Darkness’ of eco-terror, ski-town politics and 90s newspaper intrigue
“We Bring you an Hour of Darkness” by Michael Bourne is a fun, fast-paced thriller for fans of the mystery genre, especially readers who enjoy ski-town tales of enviro-terror, corporate corruption, shady land deals and...
Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses experienced up to 47% fewer pauses in breathing and improved oxygen levels during sleep. The drug helps stabilize breathing signals in the brain, reducing airway collapse. Scientists say the findings could pave the way for a pill-based alternative to CPAP machines.
A massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami
A long-running debate about the Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea has finally been resolved. Scientists now confirm it formed when a roughly 160-meter asteroid struck the seabed about 43–46 million years ago. New seismic imaging and rare shocked minerals in rock samples provided the crucial proof. The impact would have sent a massive plume skyward and unleashed a tsunami over 100 meters (330 feet) high.
Smart Plants in a Changing World Science
The Salk Institute is teaming up with the Del Mar Foundation for a three-part webinar series to highlight Salk's foundational research in brain health, cancer, and agriculture. Join us on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. to learn directly from Salk scientist Lucia Strader about how plants sense and respond to their environments, and how understanding these natural survival strategies can help us develop crops that thrive in a changing world. The Del Mar Foundation is offering a 1:1 Challenge Match through June. Gifts made during the webinar series will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact on critical research. Donors who give $1,000 or more to an area of greatest need will also join the Discovery Society, with special access to Salk news and events. Salk Institute on Facebook / Instagram
LA County sees drop in homeless deaths, the first in 10 years
While the news was welcomed by Los Angeles County supervisors and public health officials, they agreed that the mortality rate was still too high.
How Pope Leo's Catholic Church is Influencing U.S. Politics
Pope Leo is changing how the American Catholic Church operates, energizing progressive Catholics.
Kathy Ireland sues business managers for allegedly swindling multimillion-dollar fortune
Kathy Ireland sued her business managers for allegedly stealing tens of millions, which left the former Sports Illustrated model in debt after decades of trust.
Uninsured rate in Minnesota spikes, climbing to the highest level in 6 years
Uninsurance rates have risen across the state and among nearly all demographic groups, highlighting persistent disparities, the health department said.
Male fertility rates crash as doctors reveal health threats: 'Something very wrong'
Male fertility issues spark debate, as studies show conflicting results on sperm counts. Experts reveal the complex reality behind declining birth rates.
Minnesota’s uninsured rate jumped last year — and it could be going higher
Kids are especially hard hit, as Minnesota Health Department statistics say the number of uninsured children in the state climbed more than 70% in two years.