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'Rec Your Hood' brings block parties to Dayton neighborhoods

The goal of the event series is to bring communities together for family-friendly block parties.

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Jun 8 • 6:39 AM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumnews1.com
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during the World Cup, one of the largest and most globally diverse mass gatherings ever anticipated.

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Jun 8 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Trump allies wanted to ‘delete’ this consumer watchdog. Now it’s a political weapon.

The administration that tried to kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has found a new use for it: advancing its political goals.

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Jun 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Gossip: Brighton reject second Spurs bid for Van Hecke

Brighton have rejected a second bid from Tottenham for Netherlands centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, 25. Talksport) Meanwhile, Spurs' Guglielmo Vicario has emerged as the frontrunner as Juventus look to sign a new goalkeeper. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

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Jun 8 • 2:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rosie O'Donnell opens up about decision to go public with facelift: 'Authenticity is the goal'

Rosie O'Donnell explained the motivation behind her openness about getting a facelift, vowing to continue being honest about the 'complicated emotions' that surround the procedure.

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Jun 7 • 10:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Sporting director confirms Arsenal loan won’t be extended

Lucas Nygaard’s time with Brabrand IF is at an end, with the club’s sporting director confirming his initial loan spell won’t be extended.Photo via Brabrand IF on InstagramArsenal youth goalkeep...

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Jun 7 • 8:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead

Carolina is on the road to face the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.

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Jun 7 • 7:50 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Another Arsenal forward scores in pre-World Cup friendly

Leandro Trossard helped Belgium to extend their unbeaten run by scoring the opening goal in their friendly win over Tunisia on Saturday, their final pre-World Cup fixture.Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglin...

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Jun 7 • 6:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
It's Your Business | New business hopes to level up

Muhammad Iman opened Hidden Level Cyber Café at 110 E University Ave., Urbana, in late April with the goal of creating “a social space for people to come and play

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Jun 7 • 5:30 AM EDT • Business • news-gazette.com
Bruno Fernandes scores winner as Portugal beat Chile

Bruno Fernandes scored the decisive goal as Portugal beat Chile 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up fixture.The Manchester United continued his outstanding club form for the national team, sweeping in the seco...

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Jun 7 • 3:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tomas Hertl with a Powerplay Goal vs. Carolina Hurricanes
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Jun 6 • 9:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Germany gives USMNT a final reality check before the World Cup

The 2-1 defeat featured defensive frailty and Antonee Robinson’s thunderous tying goal late in the first half. It brought spells of quality play against a quality opponent but also worrying signs about the U.S. capability of making a deep run when teams such as Germany stand in the way.

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Jun 6 • 4:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The next goal for weight loss drugs? Fewer injections

Pfizer and Amgen are working on new GLP-1 shots designed to be taken once a month rather than weekly.

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Jun 6 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Guruzeta, credit for an up-and-down season

Although things did not go well for Athletic as a team, Guruzeta delivered with 17 goals and a personal best.📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2026 Getty ImagesIt has not been a good year for Athletic c...

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Jun 6 • 4:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Germany qualify in style for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Two full-back goals and two FC Bayern assists led the way as Germany won 2-0 over Norway.

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Jun 5 • 5:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wales 'not good enough' in Montenegro

Having been denied a second goal, Wales were left with red faces when Jasna Djokovic levelled late on.

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Jun 5 • 4:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
From The Sports Desk: Carolina storms back to beat Vegas, even Stanley Cup Final

The Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals in the third period and won 4-3 in overtime to even the series 1-1. Plus, Sweden’s Viktor Gyökeres is today’s World Cup spotlight.

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Jun 5 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Hazard 'over the moon' at joining Wycombe

New Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Conor Hazard says he is "over the moon" at joining the club from Plymouth Argyle.

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Jun 5 • 11:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Newcastle reach €28m agreement for Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen

Newcastle United and Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims have reached a €28.5m agreement over the transfer of France youth goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen (20), according to Canal+. The 20-year-old was a sought-af...

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Jun 5 • 5:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments

Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.

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Jun 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Juventus eyeing Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was on the cusp of a move back to Italy, but despite talks reaching an advanced stage, Inter Milan turned elsewhere.However, the Spurs shot-stopper is st...

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Jun 5 • 2:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger named UK’s fastest-growing business

Producer of The Rest is … podcasts reports sales of £37.9m, boosted by rise in subscriptions and live events

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Jun 5 • 2:01 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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Like father like son - international goals run in the family

After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.

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Jun 4 • 12:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Morning Skate: Bounceback

Welcome back to another Thursday! The Stanley Cup Final began with an absolute heater of a 5-4 win for the Vegas Golden Knights. It had a little bit of everything; comebacks, players that we generally agree are good looking like they are in hell, questionable goaltending, and the bad guys winning, setting up tonight’s contest […]

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Jun 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AC Milan’s Alessandro Longoni set to join PSG

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly on the verge of finalising the signing of young Italian goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni (18), according to L’Équipe.A member of AC Milan’s reserve team and an Ita...

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Jun 4 • 6:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A Celebration Worth a Thousand Words 🇮🇹📸 No. 7 in Best FIFA World Cup™ Moments

At the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final, Marco Tardelli scored a crucial goal for Italy against West Germany before unleashing one of the most iconic celebrations in sports history. His emotional sprint and unforgettable scream captured the joy, pressure, and passion of winning a World Cup.

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Jun 4 • 2:26 AM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Chelsea’s former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling dies aged 84

Tambling made his debut for the Stamford Bridge club as a 17-year-old in 1959

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Jun 4 • 1:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Football Extra's Dream Signings: Tottenham Hotspur

Another central midfielder, surely this is a wind-up. You could argue the former even saved them from relegation with his crucial goals against Wolves and Everton, though it seems unlikely Palhinha's loan from Bayern Munich will be made permanent at this point. Spurs may not be that right now – though signing Stiller would show serious aspiration to return to the Premier League's upper echelon.

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Jun 3 • 10:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mercy Health expands into New Carlisle, Fairborn

The hospital system said the goal was to increase access to care closer to home for residents.

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Jun 3 • 6:25 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Liverpool encouraged to move for England star

Ben Foster Makes Case for Jarrod Bowen MoveLiverpool have been encouraged to enter the race for Jarrod Bowen after former England goalkeeper Ben Foster backed the West Ham United captain as an ideal a...

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Jun 3 • 3:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mancini not interested in joining Inter

Roma finished last season with the second-best defense, conceding just 31 goals in 38 games, bettered only by Fabregas’ Como (29). These numbers were crucial to finishing third, and therefore in the...

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Jun 3 • 2:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Bayern Munich reach agreement with Ismaël Saibari

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with PSV Eindhoven attacker Ismaël Saibari (25), according to a report by Foot Mercato.Saibari, who scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 27 Eredivisie...

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Jun 3 • 2:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roma reject Chelsea’s €50 million bid for Svilar

Mile Svilar isn’t leaving anytime soon. This is the message Roma sent to Chelsea after the English club attempted to open negotiations for the Giallorossi goalkeeper. A clear response, with no room ...

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Jun 3 • 2:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Late Koumas goal earns Wales draw with Ghana

Lewis Koumas heads in an equaliser in time added on to earn Wales a 1-1 friendly draw at home to World Cup-bound Ghana.

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Jun 2 • 5:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack struggles at Tuesday's OTA practice

Packers rookie Trey Smack missed four field goal attempts during a windy OTA session on Tuesday.

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Jun 2 • 4:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers OTA Recap: Josh Jacobs returns to practice

Packers kicker Trey Smack went 4 of 8 on field goals during Tuesday’s practice

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Jun 2 • 2:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brighton & Hove Albion announce Baggaley and Bance departures

Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the news that goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley and midfielder Libby Bance will be leaving the club when their contracts expire at the end of the month.WSL Full-Time wer...

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Jun 2 • 1:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
West Brom goalkeeper O'Leary signs new deal to 2029

West Bromwich Albion's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Max O'Leary has agreed a new three-year deal with the Championship club.

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Jun 2 • 10:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Everton leading the race to sign Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney

Everton have emerged as frontrunners to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. The 23-year-old deep-lying playmaker enjoyed a superb 2025–26 campaign, scoring five goals and providing eight a...

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Jun 2 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wales' Cain leaves Leicester after WSL relegation

Wales forward Hannah Cain is leaving Leicester City following the club's relegation from the WSL but Wales goalkeeper Olivia Clarke will stay.

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Jun 1 • 11:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Messi And Rashford? England International Spotted At Inter Miami Facility

Marcus Rashford has taken his World Cup preparations to the United States, linking up with Inter Miami's state-of-the-art facilities ahead of the tournament.

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Jun 1 • 8:06 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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Morehead State business programs prepare future leaders to succeed

Morehead State University's Department of Business Administration is nationally accredited (by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and nationally recognized by College of Distinction. It provides MSU students with opportunities to grow and succeed as they become more prepared to reach their professional goals. Students in MSU's business programs attest to the personal investment of faculty and staff in their success and to multiple opportunities to gain real-world experience. To learn more about programs in the Elmer R. Smith College of Business & Technology, email cbt@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2174.

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Jun 1 • 3:17 PM EDT • Business • moreheadstate.edu
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Introducing Shorts on the BBC Sport app

From stunning goals and shocking interviews to unforgettable celebrations, some sporting moments are made to be watched, not just read about - and that's why BBC Sport are launching Shorts.

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Jun 1 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 World Cup Odds: Who Will Be Team USA's Top Goal Scorer?

Which player from Team USA will be the top goalscorer for the Americans in the 2026 World Cup? Here are the latest odds.

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Jun 1 • 12:41 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Nothing About Us Without Us: A Call for Inclusive Health at the 79th World Health Assembly

Every year at the World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) convenes delegations from 194 member states to discuss the state of global health policy and goals for the future, working to usher in greater health and well-being for all.

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Jun 1 • 12:36 PM EDT • Health • specialolympics.org
Blue Cross foundation looks to address Mass. health care problems

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and law/consulting firm Manatt gathered around 20 business and civic leaders to discuss goals.

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Jun 1 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • bostonglobe.com
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Liverpool star keen on move to Serie A giants

Alisson to Juventus? Liverpool Goalkeeper Future Back Under SpotlightReports emerging from Gazzetta Italia suggest that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker could once again be a target for Juventus fo...

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Jun 1 • 4:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Video: Pulisic finally ends 2026 goal drought during USA friendly

Milan star Christian Pulisic has finally ended his 2026 goal drought, providing a goal and an assist within the opening 20 minutes of the USA’s friendly victory over Senegal late on Sunday evening.T...

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Jun 1 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The right seafood choices can help diets meet health and climate goals

Fish can support healthy and sustainable diets, especially when it replaces red and processed meat rather than adding to overall animal-food intake. However, its environmental value depends on species, production system, supply chain, local dietary patterns, and the scale of greenhouse gas reductions required.

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Jun 1 • 12:24 AM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
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Lamine Yamal Reveals Messi, Ronaldo-Themed Goal After Superstar Comparisons

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has addressed the constant comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, outlining his personal ambitions as he continues to break records for club and country.

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May 31 • 10:59 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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📹 Corinthians turn it round with quickfire goals, sink Grêmio

At the Arena in Porto Alegre, Corinthians came from behind to beat Grêmio 3-1 this Saturday (30), in the 18th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.Grêmio started the match pressing high, and before the 10...

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May 30 • 6:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Flyers Have Clear Backup Goalie Target in Canadiens Castaway
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PSG vs. Arsenal live updates: Champions League final heads to penalty kicks after goals from Kai Havertz, Ousmane Dembélé
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May 30 • 2:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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PSG vs. Arsenal live updates: Champions League final heads to extra time after goals from Kai Havertz, Ousmane Dembélé
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May 30 • 2:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
McLean backs Scotland youngsters for present as well as future

Midfielder Kenny McLean is adamant that the younger players in the Scotland squad aren't just for the future, but are "the present". McLean set up Findlay Curtis for the leveller in the 4-1 win over Curacao at Hampden - the Rangers player first goal for his country. Another 19-year-old, Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher, came on his his debut at half time.

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May 30 • 11:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Goalkeeper Startup to leave Manchester City

Manchester City goalkeeper Katie Startup will leave the club when her current contract expires next month.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Cityzens just a ...

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May 30 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Sets Lofty New Goal

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a new goal for the upcoming season as he works with a new offensive coordinator.

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May 29 • 4:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
RWJBarnabas Health Launches NJ’s First Ever Street Medicine Program

RWJBarnabas Health has launched New Jersey’s first Street Medicine Program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center to bring essential care and services directly to unhoused individuals across the City of Elizabeth with the goal of expanding to other areas in the state to improve access to care among a particularly vulnerable population.

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May 29 • 3:19 PM EDT • Health • rwjbh.org
Vipotnik named in BBC's Championship team of season

Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik has been included in BBC Sport's Championship team of the season. The Slovenian scored a total of 25 goals in his second season with Swansea - of which 23 goals were scored in 43 league games. Two former Swansea City players were also recognised after helping their respective clubs secure promotion to the Premier League.

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May 29 • 6:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Goal-Concordant Care Collaboration a Driver in Health Equity Improvement

Some hospices have found success employing more community-based methodologies in their health equity improvement efforts. Forging deeper relationships

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May 28 • 9:26 AM EDT • Health • hospicenews.com
Anthony Gordon to Barcelona: Why forward is in such high demand after scoring just six Premier League goals last season
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May 28 • 8:45 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
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The Milwaukee Socialists: Mayor Emil Seidel and working fast politics

In 1910 the Milwaukee Socialists won a trifecta in government. They were in power of the mayor's office, the Common Council and the County Board. But they had to work quickly if they were going to achieve a fraction of their goals.

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May 28 • 6:54 AM EDT • Politics • wuwm.com
Frederik Andersen Sets Franchise Record for Shutouts After Hurricanes' Game 4 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes are humming so far during the 2026 NHL playoffs. After a 4-0 Game 4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals, Carolina is ahead 3-1 in the series. Teammate Brandon Bussi saw more action in net for the Canes this season, with the first-year pro posting a 31-6-2 record, a 2.47 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage in 39 games.

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May 28 • 12:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Beyond the Save: Why Mental Health Matters to URFC’s Mandy McGlynn

By: Isabella Rubis The month of May was chosen by Mental Health America in 1949 as a dedicated time to focus on mental wellness. The month-long spotlight is important to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, educate the public and amplify the voices of athletes like URFC goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn

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May 27 • 5:29 PM EDT • Health • rsl.com
Scotland Health’s home-based care program earns AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award recognition

Scotland Health at Home began with one goal: Connect patients to treatment, no matter where they were.

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May 27 • 1:49 PM EDT • Health • aha.org
Mindy Kaling Says Her Weight Loss Was Motivated by Wanting to Be Healthy and ‘Look Hot’: 'Both Can Be True'

During a recent appearance on 'The View,' Mindy Kaling addressed public reactions to her weight loss, saying it’s been a personal goal since childhood.

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May 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • people.com
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more

As they say, bugs have ears. Public health has had a relentless May. Chemical plant (near) explosions, Ebola, hantavirus, and that's before you even get to the usual suspects: common colds, heat, and ticks. Here’s an attempt to keep you up to speed and, more importantly, what it means for you and your community. But first, an announcement: World Cup The World Cup starts in 15 days (not like anyone is counting down), and we are hanging TVs in the Health Security Operations Center. It’s going to be a gorgeous, chaotic celebration of basically every culture on earth. And it’s going to take a team effort—from communities to individuals, from public health to health care—to keep people healthy. That’s where you come in. If you’re going to the games or live within 30 miles of a stadium, we would love to hear from you. Sign up for a weekly survey here. Thanks to the more than 1,280 people who have already signed up…you will be hearing from us soon!! Global disease “weather report” Hantavirus: Two more cases The global count of cruise ship passengers with hantavirus has now increased to 13 cases (11 confirmed), with three deaths. The two new cases are overseas and among people who were already quarantining: A crew member in the Netherlands. A Spanish national passenger who was quarantining at home tested positive through daily monitoring. They are now in a biocontainment unit. In the U.S., everyone remains negative. There may be more cases, given that the incubation period of hantavirus (the time from exposure to infection) is 45 days. But this week, we will reach a major milestone: the median incubation window is 18 days, and that will pass on May 29. What this means for you: Your risk from this cruise ship outbreak remains essentially nil at this point. Ebola rages on in Central Africa Big thanks to Dr. Craig Spencer, a humanitarian physician who has treated and survived Ebola, for jumping in to provide the YLE community with an update. Craig, take it from here… The combined confirmed and suspected Ebola cases in DRC are now more than 1,000. All signs are pointing to a very long and catastrophic outbreak in Central Africa: This is a vast undercount. We know this because the test positivity rate is hovering around 50%, only 20% of contacts are being traced (and in some areas, no contacts at all), and more cases keep popping up with no known connection. This all points to widespread and undetected community transmission. This is in only a week of detection. Compared to previous outbreaks, the growth is very fast, as the huge West Africa outbreak in 2016 was first detected at 49 cases and rose to 208 cases a month later. It took four months for that outbreak to reach the size of the current one in the DR Congo. The cases are spread out across 16 health zones. There are now multiple epicenters, making containment very difficult. Next door in Uganda, the case count is seven. While this number is low compared to DRC, a concerning development is that two health care workers recently tested positive with uncertain exposure histories. If they weren’t treating known Ebola cases, this means it’s spreading undetected in Uganda as well. On the ground, backlash, including the burning of health centers, has emerged, a pattern seen in nearly every outbreak and rooted in deep community distrust. It often stems from outside actors working in communities without fully understanding or addressing local priorities. Affected populations may recognize the severity of Ebola while still holding other concerns as more pressing, such as where their loved ones are buried. Community trust is essential to an effective response, but difficult to build during an active emergency. It is best established long before a crisis begins. U.S. priorities are made clear, and may backfire. The U.S. Administration has shown that its first priority is keeping Ebola out, with helping end the outbreak in the DRC a secondary concern. That's meant travel restrictions broader than anything we've imposed before — covering travelers from across the region, and reportedly some green card holders and permanent residents as well. For example, just these past two days, news broke that high-risk American travelers will be subject to a mandatory quarantine in Kenya before they are allowed to return. If an American is infected, the U.S. government plans to send them to a hospital it is standing up from scratch in Kenya. (Currently, Americans who were in the area are allowed to return but are diverted to three airports—Houston, Atlanta, and DC—for further screening.) Past administrations have used travel notices and stepped-up screening; this goes much further. At first blush, these strict precautions may sound prudent. But this approach could backfire in three ways: Restrictions this blunt give people every reason to hide where they’ve been and whom they’ve been near — making the people we most need to find harder to track, not easier. They also breed a false sense that this is someone else’s problem. But diseases are humbling. They find the small cracks in even the most impenetrable-seeming defenses. Lives lost. There is no treatment for this Ebola strain, which means survival depends heavily on the quality of the health system. We have that system in the States, but we are choosing not to use it for infected Americans. This is unbelievable and infuriating. (See a deeper dive from me here.) The only real way to lower the risk to Americans — and everyone else — is to end the outbreak in the DRC and across the region. What this means for you: If you have travel plans to this region, it’s time to cancel them. This is a high-risk situation in Central Africa, and CDC released a Level 4 Travel Advisory. There is also great uncertainty if and when the Administration will let you back in. To the general public in the U.S., your risk remains very, very low right now. U.S. disease “weather report” Ticks: past peak season? Good news, especially for people in the Northeast and Midwest: tick numbers continue to decline. Though we are at the peak of the season, this unusually early year is trending favorably. Heat-related illnesses in the North Heat risk is certainly not blanketing the entire country yet, but this week it will be moderate in the Midwest and the Southeast. What this means for you: Be sure to check the CDC HeatRisk tool. A red day isn’t the best day for that soccer game for a kid with asthma, and a stretch of orange days is a great time to check on your elderly neighbor. Common colds surging As far as respiratory viruses go, the only thing really going around right now is the common cold. It is higher this year than last year, but should peak very soon before returning this fall. Spotlight: Chemical plants Over the weekend, YLE California covered the serious situation that unfolded around a chemical plant in Orange County, California. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario (a chemical explosion) was mitigated, but only through luck. The health implications in a densely populated area could have been catastrophic. As the situation was winding down, another chemical explosion struck Washington State. This one was fatal. Health officials say the risk to surrounding residents from chemicals in the air and ground remains low, though the community deserves far greater clarity. Clean air and clean water consistently rank as Americans’ top public health concerns — yet when chemical disasters strike, communities are too often met with reassurances rather than transparency and accountability. Residents near the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, for example, are still waiting to understand the long-term impact on their health, with few clear answers. What this means for you: Many are wondering if facilities processing potentially dangerous materials are in their neighborhoods. This interactive map allows you to enter your ZIP code and see all facilities monitored by the EPA, including any violations. Good news Ebola vaccines and treatment for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Two vaccine platforms are being explored, at least one of which may be deployable in as little as 2 months. One vaccine is being developed by Oxford, and the other uses the same biotechnology as the FDA-approved Zaire species of Ebola. (It may provide cross-protection, but it’s unclear at this point.) On the treatment side, two promising monoclonal antibody cocktails are likely to be deployed, though doses are limited and logistical hurdles remain significant challenges. Anni over at The Biotech Tea had a great explainer about the Ebola vaccine gap, if you want to read more. [ The Biotech Tea The Ebola vaccine gap, reading vessel damage, & the Makary exit 🗝️ Paid subscribers get the Biotech Term of the Week at $30/year (~$2.50/month). I try to keep it intentionally accessible, but if cost is ever a barrier, send me a message. A few people asked about expensing your subscription, so I put together a short email template… Read more 6 days ago · 10 likes · Annicka Evans, PhD ](https://www.thebiotechtea.com/p/the-ebola-vaccine-gap-reading-vessel?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), following more than a decade of debate and input from roughly 22,000 clinicians, researchers, and patients worldwide. This is good because the old name was medically misleading, leading to patients without visible cysts being dismissed or overlooked entirely. The WHO estimates that 70% of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. A more accurate name should improve recognition, reduce stigma, and ultimately help the millions of people living with this condition get diagnosed and treated sooner. Poll Loading... Bottom line Public health situations are everywhere right now. Staying healthy takes public health professionals and systems working tirelessly behind the scenes and each of us showing up for our neighbors and communities. Love, YLE Big thanks to Ed Nirenberg for staying on top of the Ebola vaccines, Hannah Totte for all the figures, Dr. Craig Spencer for the Ebola insight, and Dr. Matt Willis for covering the chemical situation in CA. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “Translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe

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Qdoba completes $435M whole business securitization

The transaction will allow the chain to refinance debt, providing liquidity to support its goal of reaching 2,000 units and its investments in remodels and digital makelines.

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NESN pulled Platner ad, but didn't stop it from scoring attention

A campaign ad Graham Platner booked to run on NESN may not have reached the baseball fans who tuned in to the cable network for a Red Sox game, but it might still have achieved its ultimate goal: getting the US Senate candidate attention.

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Delaware business students earn national titles and top finishes - State of Delaware News

Delaware middle and high school students earned outstanding results at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Nashville earlier this month. Supported by Delaware Department of Education staff, BPA gives students meaningful opportunities to apply technical knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and engage in real-world, career-connected learning experiences that align directly with the goals of the Delaware Department of Education’s Strategic Plan.

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In the AI era, NYC schools need a computer science reboot, this expert says

Ten years ago, NYC promised “computer science for all.” Access has grown but a new report shows equity goals aren’t being met. And the rise of AI changes the game entirely.

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Gift expands undergrad research opportunities in wildlife and fisheries science

Paul and Jane Miller, through a six-figure pledge, have created the Paul and Jane Miller Undergraduate Research Fund in the College of Agricultural Sciences' Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. With the goal of seeing their philanthropy in action, the Millers have also committed to a five-year, $25,000 pledge to early activate their research endowment.

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High-Level Climate, Clean Air, and Health Roundtable

Reducing air pollution and climate pollutants represents one of the most immediate opportunities to protect human health while advancing climate goals and driving economic growth. Actions to reduce super pollutants such as methane and black carbon can rapidly slow warming while significantly reducing the global burden of disease linked to air pollution. These health benefits reduce pressures on health systems and improve labour productivity, supporting economic growth.

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Mumade’s childhood experience guides her healthcare journey

Hamdiya Mumade, a senior majoring in biological Sciences and microbiology, speaks through her passion for medicine. Mumade walked us through how the spark for medical sciences first ignited her ambitious future goals to change the healthcare field itself.

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A ruse, a brave gamble or a fantasy? Why Trump’s most puzzling Iran move yet is unlikely to work

If Donald Trump’s search for a way out of the Iran war was not difficult enough, he’s added a new goal that threatens to vastly complicate the Middle East’s already splintered politics.

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Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is 'bad for the region'

The deal being discussed between the U.S. and Iran fails to achieve any of Israel’s goals for the war, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Monday, as he accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to influence a better agreement.

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Princeton wins first NCAA men's lacrosse title since 2001

Chad Palumbo scored all four of his goals in the first half, Colin Burns also had a hat trick, and Princeton beat Notre Dame 16-9 on Monday for its first NCAA men's lacrosse championship since 2001.

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NWSL Matchweek 9: Top goals and saves

Check out this week’s best goals and saves from a statistical perspective!

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Kylian Mbappé Matches Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi Goalscoring Feat

Kylian Mbappé secured a second straight Pichichi Trophy after scoring in Real Madrid's final-day win over Athletic Club.

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Whole health approach cuts chronic pain disruption in veterans after 12 months

A new study finds that an interdisciplinary, individualized approach to pain management, including coaching support and health goal planning, may reduce the impact of chronic pain on veterans. The findings ...

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Enhanced Games got its 'world record', but felt more like a glorified infomercial

The Enhanced Games succeeded in its goal of "breaking" a world record, but the event mostly felt like a commercial for its products.

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Semiconductor decoupling. Powell's politics. Industrializing Ogaden. Free trade and the Magna Carta.

Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. Feliks Topolski, 1907-1989 8th Army’s Front, Italy 1944 Semiconductor decoupling Source: FT One thing that Jerome Powell deeply understood is that chairing the Fed under current conditions is a deeply political job. “Powell has successes and mistakes to his name. But he stands out as having thought more carefully about the Fed’s democratic legitimacy than any chair since Paul Volcker,” said Paul Tucker, a former deputy governor at the Bank of England, referring to the Fed chair who successfully fought the great inflation of the 1970s and early 1980s. … While Powell was at the Treasury in the early 1990s, he watched Alan Greenspan build relationships within the government. That convinced Powell he needed to follow the former Fed chair’s lead and spend more time in Congress than his predecessors Yellen and Bernanke. “The accountability for the Fed runs through Congress,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Fed official who is now chief economist at New Century Advisors. “That’s not just about having people on speed dial — it’s answering questions, explaining policy and getting feedback.” Source: FT Ethiopia’s PM Abiy and Nigerian business tycoon, with Chinese engineering, are driving industrialization in Ogaden/Somali region of Ethiopia. - Michael Masri’s reporting for Africa Report if fascinating. Ethiopia has launched a cluster of large industrial schemes in the Somali region, laying foundation stones for a urea plant and an oil refinery in Gode while opening the first two phases of the Ogaden LNG project. Abiy Ahmed framed the push as part of a broader strategy to link energy, agriculture and industry. “These projects embody more than industrial growth,” he said. “They represent our shared responsibility to harness opportunities, strengthen co-operation and promote peace.” The Gode urea plant, backed by Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), is designed for 3m tonnes a year. Dangote owns 60%, while EIH holds 40%. Officials say Dangote’s equity totals about $2.5bn, while the state provides land and implementation oversight. Gas from the Calub fields will be piped 108km to the site. Construction is slated for 40 months, with operations targeted for 2028. Ethiopia imports most of its fertiliser, spending more than $1.2bn a year for 1.5m–2m tonnes. Usage was roughly 1.7m tonnes in 2023, almost half of it urea, and demand for 2024–25 is put above 2.4m tonnes. If delivered on time, the Gode plant could cover domestic needs and allow exports to neighbours. Brook Taye, chief executive of EIH, called the venture “a significant milestone in the journey toward industrial self-sufficiency”. Dangote told the groundbreaking crowd that the complex would be integrated with gas supply and a polypropylene unit to support local inputs. He pointed to Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with a capacity of more than 5,000MW, and noted his group’s cement operations and expansion plans. The Gode refinery is being developed by Golden Concord Group of China. It is designed to process 3.5m tonnes a year of crude and condensate from the Hilala field, with associated storage. Backers say it will ease foreign-exchange pressure from fuel imports and anchor further industrial activity, including a proposed steel smelting site in Dire Dawa. GCL’s chair, Zhu Gongshan, cast the project as “a key step in Ethiopia’s path to energy sovereignty”, underscoring the Beijing–Addis ties. Financing details are still being finalised, but the refinery is central to the government’s energy-security narrative. Source: The Africa Report Dangote’s Ethiopian vision: Dangote began with cement. His crown jewel, Dangote Cement, dominates Nigeria’s market and has 10 operations in other nations in Africa. The formula has been consistent: identify sectors with chronic shortages – cement, fertiliser, sugar – commit massive local investments, and scale up to serve regional demand. Ethiopia was a natural extension of that model. In 2015, Dangote launched the Mugher Cement Plant outside Addis Ababa at a cost of $600m, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes. The investment gave him a firm foothold in one of Africa’s fastest-growing construction markets. But success came with risks. In May 2018, violent unrest led to the killing of Dangote’s country manager and temporary shutdowns at Mugher. While other investors might have retreated, Dangote doubled down. Today, he is preparing to spend $400m to expand Mugher’s capacity to 5 million tonnes, alongside a new grinding unit near Addis Ababa. Cement is just one market Dangote is targeting. Ethiopia’s enormous state-controlled sugar industry, long plagued by inefficiency and debt, has struggled for years to reform. Its Omo Kuraz Sugar Development Project, touted as one of the continent’s largest initiatives, continues to face delays and mismanagement. … The most ambitious venture of all is the planned fertiliser production complex in Gode, Somali region. Publicised on 28 August 2025, the Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) deal plans one of the world’s largest single-site urea manufacturing plants. The project costs an estimated $2.5bn and has an estimated capacity of 3 million metric tonnes annually, a rate that would not only render Ethiopia independent, but even a net exporter of fertiliser. EIH, the state wealth fund of Ethiopia, will hold 40%, while 60% is held by Dangote Group. … For Dangote, Ethiopia is a trifecta: Cement demand is projected to grow by 10% annually, its sugar consumption is growing with rapid urbanisation, and fertiliser demand is all but insatiable, given that farming supports the livelihood of 70% of Ethiopians. Source: The Africa Report The stakes for Abiy are high: For Addis Ababa, the $4bn fertiliser project in Ethiopia’s Somali region is no longer simply a manufacturing investment. It is increasingly being framed as a strategic state project tied to food sovereignty, import substitution and the government’s broader attempt to build economic resilience under mounting fiscal pressure. “Becoming self-sufficient in food is our main agenda,” Abiy says during the visit. “Land is needed; we have it. Water is needed; we have it. Human resources are needed; we have it.” The scale is enormous even by African industrial standards. Once operational, the plant is expected to produce three million metric tonnes of urea annually, potentially making it one of the continent’s largest fertiliser complexes. Ethiopian officials say the project now includes a 110km gas pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant. For a government grappling with chronic foreign exchange shortages, ballooning import bills and pressure on agricultural productivity, the numbers matter politically as much as they do economically. The decision to anchor the project in Gode is deliberate. Long viewed as peripheral to Ethiopia’s industrial economy, the Somali region is now being repositioned by the federal government as a future irrigation and agro-industrial corridor. Officials argue that the area’s vast land reserves and access to water could eventually support large-scale commercial farming capable of reshaping Ethiopia’s food economy. The government is simultaneously building housing infrastructure for about 5,000 residents near the plant, while officials project broader industrial expansion along the corridor. Abiy goes further, comparing the long-term revenue potential of the Gode development zone with Ethiopia’s flagship state enterprise. “The investments we are making in this Gode area, combined, will generate high revenue for Ethiopia, at par with Ethiopian Airlines,” he says. Source: The Africa Report Feliks Topolski 1907-1982 Topolski’s Chronicle, ‘Nazi Revival’, Vol. 8, Is. 1-2, 1960 HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. Photo by Jakub Dziubak on Unsplash If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $50. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe Grim vision of drone warfare by Sylvie Kaufmann For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe The state of the art in Colbert-studies. Jean-Baptiste Colbert was Louis XIV chief minister from 1661 to 1683 and traditionally seen as an architect of absolutism and mercantilism. Alexander Hamilton later cited him as an inspiration in 1782. Now his legacy is disputed. Daniel Dessert, the chief critic, sees Colbert as the orchestrator not so much of an absolutist state as of an elite cabal. Would be great to have a good English-language review of this important debate. 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Trade Target: Red Wings’ Center Problem Needs Attention

The post Trade Target: Red Wings’ Center Problem Needs Attention appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Arguably, the Detroit Red Wings possess the deepest pool of goaltending prospects in the NHL. In future considerations, the team […] The post Trade Target: Red Wings’ Center Problem Needs Attention appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

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Golden Knights stage a comeback for the ages

Down 3-0, Vegas scores five unanswered goals to win Game 3 over Colorado 5-3 and take a 3-0 series lead.

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Enhanced Games results: Did anyone set a world record?

Did Enhanced achieve its goal of seeing what humans can do with the help of science?

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Analysis: Bedlam at Stadium of Light

In truth, the party had been ongoing hours before kick-off but it was bedlam by the end of the match, as fans held heads in hands in disbelief at their remarkable achievement. It is only four years since the Black Cats were in League One, with Luke O'Nien and Trai Hume having been with them throughout the journey and combining here for the first goal. Having only gone up via the Championship play-offs, it is little surprise many predicted Sunderland would struggle.

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Analysis: Gibbs-White omission could still haunt Tuchel

Only time will tell if Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Morgan Gibbs-White at home for the World Cup is the right one. The Nottingham Forest playmaker and the City Ground clearly think it was the wrong one after the best and most consistent season of the 26-year-old's career. Gibbs-White's 15 Premier League goals this season leaves him as the second top English scorer in the top flight, only beaten by Ollie Watkins following the Aston Villa striker's double at Manchester City on the final day.

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California Air Resources Board tries to balance gas prices, climate goals with upcoming vote

The California Air Resources Board is set to vote on updates to a key clean air program known as "cap and invest" as the state tries to balance its environmental goals and affordability.

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School workers pass first goal post towards health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

On the last day of the Minnesota legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.

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Savings tips from early retirees, financially independent individuals

Savvy savers say the goal isn't necessarily to cut out every small pleasure. It's to be more intentional about where your money is going.

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Recap: Sporting KC sees comeback fall short in 2-1 defeat to Red Bull New York

Sporting Kansas City (3-9-2, 11 pts.) saw the team’s attempted comeback fall just short in a 2-1 setback against Red Bull New York (6-5-4, 22 pts.) at Sporting Park on Saturday night. Calvin Harris scored his second goal of the season to reduce the deficit in the second half, but

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📹 Player triggers anti-racism protocol against own fan

This Saturday (23), Juventude was defeated by Sport 1-0 at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Serra Gaúcha, in the 10th round of the 2026 Série B.The goal that secured Leão’s victory was scored by Iury C...

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Latvia hands U.S. their third loss at the ice hockey worlds

Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals to help Latvia upset the United States 4-2 on Saturday at the ice hockey world championship in Zurich.

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What's the goal of kids sports? World Series champ offers perspective

It's Memorial Day weekend. Are you racing off to a travel tournament? Ryan Zimmerman shares how we can lose our grip on reality with youth sports.

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Bond breakout? Big effects of bad data. Immigration and thermostatic politics & dad-chat is coming for dad-books.

Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. Anna Airy, A Shell Forge at a National Projectile Factory, Hackney Marshes, London, 1918 Bond breakout - John Authers Across the developed markets, bond markets are staging a slow-motion car wreck. Looking at the drastic moves in the US, Japan, the UK and France, Barclays’ Ajay Rajadhyaksha commented: “Last week, long bonds broke. Not in one country. In all of them. Simultaneously. Four countries. Four different political systems. Four different central banks. But the same trade — “get me out of duration!”” Each country has its own contributing political problems, but the uniformity of the shift out of long-term bonds with high duration makes clear that something broader is afoot. For Rajadhyaksha, it is “simple and uncomfortable.” The developed​ world “has too much debt, too little fiscal discipline, and no political appetite for fixing either.” If there’s a trigger, it has been the Iran war and the resulting shock to oil supply. Source: Bloomberg G7 countries are now borrowing at rates that were enjoyed by EM in the early 2020s For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Trade between China and Russia has grown in recent years For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Big effects of bad data A decade ago nearly nine in ten Americans, when approached, agreed to fill out the Current Population Survey, which is administered to about 60,000 households each month and asks about, among other things, employment. Fewer than seven in ten do so now (see chart 1). For the Consumer Expenditure Survey, which tries to capture 3,700 households monthly, the response rate is down from 68% to 40%. … When the information becomes less reliable, investment decisions get more difficult to make. Some may be delayed, creating a potential drag on the economy. A new working paper by Nicholas Bloom of Stanford University, Erica Groshen, former head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) now at Cornell University, and Duncan Hobbs and Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute, a think-tank, hazards an estimate. Preserving trust in “the integrity and quality of official statistics”, the authors claim, generates economic benefits of about $25 for every $1 spent on the BLS, the agency with an annual budget of $700m that is responsible for many of these data. To arrive at their conclusion the quartet analysed an ignoble episode in the BLS’s recent history. On August 1st 2025 Donald Trump sacked Erika McEntarfer, appointed as the agency’s commissioner by his predecessor, Joe Biden. The president alleged, without evidence, that the BLS’s steep downward revision to recent jobs numbers had been “RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad”. In fact, it was the wanton dismissal that looked bad in the eyes of many observers. In the following seven days there was a 50% leap, relative to the week before, in the average value of the index of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU), which tracks the number of articles mentioning such uncertainty that are published daily in American newspapers. This was a discernible jump even when compared to the chaos caused by Mr Trump’s trade war in April 2025 and his real one in Iran in the past two months (see chart 2). Based on Mr Bloom’s earlier study with other colleagues of the EPU’s impact on business investment, industrial production and employment, the authors estimate that the jump reduced American GDP by over $100bn (0.3%) and non-farm payrolls by 168,000 (0.1%). Source: The Economist Immigration and thermostatic politics (Sarah O’Connor in the FT) A strange thing happened a year and a half ago. No sooner had Americans elected Donald Trump as president on an explicitly anti-immigration platform than US public opinion began to swing much more favourably towards immigration. … to political scientists who study “thermostatic” politics, this development is no surprise at all. Public opinion often moves against the prevailing party, especially if they are perceived to have gone “too far” in one direction. The phenomenon was first explored in the 1990s with reference to fiscal policy, but in recent years it has been particularly evident in the realm of immigration policy. While these swings in opinion polls can make it seem as if people don’t know their own minds, they can be a useful democratic check on governments by sending bright flashing warning lights when policies stray too far from the public’s comfort zone. The problem comes when politicians misinterpret those signals. When people tell pollsters they want less immigration, or think it is bad for the country overall (or the converse), they are often expressing an opinion about how things appear to be going in that moment relative to their preferences, rather than a deep shift in their underlying views. According to Alexander Kustov, a political scientist, most Americans’ views are quite stable and moderate: they support immigration that is controlled and in the national interest, and oppose flows that are disorderly or under-enforced. In the US, he argues the Trump administration over-interpreted dissatisfaction with high immigration under Joe Biden, and implemented policies that went too far for many voters. “People don’t necessarily change their idea about their ideal immigration policy, but they can react to what the government is currently doing,” he told me. “A lot of people are not happy with what the Trump administration are doing — right now we’re not talking about border enforcement, we’re talking about people not just getting harassed, but killed.” But similarly, he added, pro-immigration advocates would be making a mistake to interpret the recent, more favourable swing towards immigration as a deep-seated ideological shift in attitudes. The recent history of UK immigration policy offers another cautionary tale. After the 2016 Brexit referendum, public concern about immigration fell. This was partly because net migration statistics declined, but also because people felt a sense of catharsis and control, says Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, a think-tank. By 2019, the public ranked immigration as only the ninth biggest issue of concern, according to Ipsos polling. But when the Conservative government liberalised visa routes for students and care workers between 2019 and 2022, that helped net migration to surge. And so, too, did public concern. Today’s Labour government has implemented another sharply restrictive turn in immigration policy. As Kustov and researcher Caitlyn Yates argue, thermostatic public opinion should be a useful check on politicians. Instead it seems to have helped to magnify the pendulum swing in the UK. The government over-interprets and overreacts to a change in public opinion, which reacts in turn, prompting a sudden swing the other way. Source: Financial Times HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $50. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe Anna Airy, Shop for Machining 15-Inch Shells: Singer Manufacturing Company, Clydebank, Glasgow, 1918 Racing for a vaccine … we have been here before! The deadly Ebola outbreak in two African countries driven by a virus species with no vaccine has triggered an urgent search for a potential jab, in a test of troubled global efforts to avert threats posed by emerging diseases. A World Health Organization advisory group is due to would meet on Tuesday to recommend candidate jabs to prioritise for clinical trials, the global health body said. It will assess data including an analysis by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (Cepi), which was set up after failures in the international response to a previous Ebola crisis. The latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has infected hundreds of people and killed more than 80, health authorities say. Cepi’s reaction will be a crucial indicator of its progress towards its wider goal of producing vaccines for pandemic threats in just 100 days, despite steep cuts to international health funding. “If there was ever a time that we could show the world why Cepi is needed and show the world why the 100-day mission is needed, it’s now,” Nicole Lurie, the organisation’s executive director for preparedness and response, told the FT. “We’re happy to accept that responsibility, but obviously we need help from partners — particularly financial help in the long run.” DR Congo and Uganda would make the final decision on whether to press ahead with any vaccine candidates endorsed for clinical trials by the WHO experts, the global health body said. “Other ethical and community acceptability issues will be considered,” said the WHO, which declared the latest outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday. “This will be important to make sure that the trial, if it happens, will be adequately communicated to the population.” Lurie said Cepi had provided information from a survey of research teams and companies working on drugs that might be effective against the Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak. The organisation hoped soon to announce partners in the quest for a jab, she added, although she declined to give a timescale for when one might be developed. Cepi’s Nicole Laurie said global health bodies were ‘getting some live-fire drills’ with hantavirus and the latest Ebola outbreak. The hunt for a vaccine should be helped by scientific advances including the use of artificial intelligence to find drugs active against viruses, Lurie said. Existing jabs against the Zaire Ebola virus responsible for many previous outbreaks might provide a basis for tackling the Bundibugyo species, she added. “We’ll see how far and how fast we can get,” Lurie said, adding that Cepi had done preliminary work recently on a possible jab for the rat-borne hantavirus responsible for a recent fatal outbreak on a cruise ship. “Both with hantavirus and now with Ebola, [we] are getting some live-fire drills.” Source: Michael Peel in the Financial Times Dad-chat is coming for dad-books. (By Pamela Paul and Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg in the WSJ) They were the go-to gifts for Father’s Day: a book about some little-known chapter of World War II, the sweeping narrative of a shipwreck, perhaps the latest presidential biography. These days, dad books are a dying breed. Nonfiction book sales have been in decline for the past four years, and are now the most challenged segment of the print book market. Publishers say certain types of books still fare well—including celebrity memoirs and religious titles. But in recent years, print sales in such categories as biography, current affairs and business and economics—what publishers refer to as “serious nonfiction” and which tend to resonate especially with men—have fallen considerably. Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan. Publishing has long been subject to cyclical changes, with trends in format and genre taking over bookshelves in grand sweeps. (Remember the adult coloring-book craze? Or the stratospheric rise of romantasy?) But many in publishing believe the decline in serious nonfiction is more existential. “The trend couldn’t be clearer,” said Jonathan Karp, the former chief executive of Simon & Schuster and publisher of the new Simon Six imprint. “This is a sea change and people should wake up and realize we’re living in a new world.” One culprit for the shift: a new media diet for fans of more serious nonfiction. … Sixty-two percent of men and 54% of women consumed a podcast in the prior month, according to a recent survey by Edison Research at SSRS, up from 46% and 39%, respectively, in 2023. “When we have internal meetings to talk about this problem, it always comes around to podcasts,” said Jonathan Burnham, president and publisher of the Harper Group at HarperCollins Publishers. “The man who wants to read American history is now tuning into one of the many good podcasts about history that lends the quiet attention to a serious subject he’s looking for. It makes the idea of sitting down with a 700-page Ron Chernow book less appealing. You’ve scratched that itch.” Source: Wall Street Journal Remarkable report by Novara from the nationalist rally in London in mid May. Anna Airy, Leopard Moth and Plums, 1915 If you’ve scrolled this far, you know you want to click: Subscribe

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Notable Standouts and Disappointments in the Sabres’ Playoff Run

​The Buffalo Sabres’ season came to an abrupt end when Alex Newhook scored the Game 7 overtime goal to bring the Montreal Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Finals. Buffalo’s season is over, but it was a year of triumph and memories that will stick with the Sabrehood. ​In the playoffs, some players stood out, while […] The post Notable Standouts and Disappointments in the Sabres’ Playoff Run appeared first on The Lead.

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May 22 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
To achieve major goals, NASA seeks to streamline its organization

It is imperative to concentrate resources towards the highest priority objectives."

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May 22 • 10:28 AM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
World Health Assembly endorses resolution on precision medicine

At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly, Member States endorsed a new resolution on Precision medicine: a path towards targeted, personalized and equitable care, taking an important step towards advancing precision medicine as part of efforts to strengthen equitable, effective and sustainable health systems. Precision medicine refers to the use of clinical, molecular, genomic and other health data to inform prevention, diagnosis and treatment, taking into account variability while applying appropriate ethical and legal safeguards. When integrated responsibly into health systems, precision approaches can improve outcomes across different disease areas and across the life course – from cancer and rare diseases to infectious diseases, maternal, newborn and child health, mental health and noncommunicable diseases. The resolution reflects rapid advances in genomics, diagnostics, data science and digital health, alongside widening global inequities in access to these innovations. Many populations – particularly in low- and middle-income countries – remain underrepresented in data and research, limiting the public health impact of precision medicine and risking the widening of health disparities if action is not taken now. "Precision medicine is not an aspirational idea for health delivery in the future – it is already transforming lives across the world. But its benefits remain out of reach for too many and the research driving progress is concentrated in high income countries. This WHA resolution gives global health leaders, ministries of health, and WHO a clear mandate: to act. From infant screening to setting up genomic databases WHO will work with countries to bring about the power of these innovations." Dr Meg Doherty, Director Science for HealthThrough the resolution, Member States commit to developing and strengthening national policies, infrastructure, workforce capacity and governance frameworks to support the safe, ethical and equitable integration of precision medicine into health systems, aligned with universal health coverage. This includes promoting affordability, ensuring inclusive research and data systems, strengthening regulation and data governance, and fostering collaboration across sectors and regions.WHO is requested to provide technical and normative support, review and coordinate existing guidance, facilitate global and regional collaboration, and develop a Global Strategy on Precision Medicine to guide equitable and context‑appropriate implementation. WHO stands ready to support Member States through tools such as a country maturity model for countries to self-assess capacity in implementing precision medicine depending on their context. In the immediate term WHO will map all existing guidance and frameworks and host extensive consultations with interest holders globally.By placing equity, inclusion and public value at the centre of precision medicine, the resolution reinforces WHO’s commitment to ensuring that scientific advances benefit all people, everywhere, and that no one is left behind in the next era of health innovation."By uniting people-centered healthcare with innovation, precision medicine has the potential to transform lives. This resolution helps ensure those advances serve the shared goal of health for all." Dr Sylvie Briand, Chief Scientist For further information please visit the Health Topic: Genomics

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May 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
Google I/O showed how the path for AI-driven science is shifting

Two years ago, an AI tool won Google DeepMind a Nobel. Researchers are now climbing toward a new goal.

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May 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • technologyreview.com
What Will Graf’s Next Contract Look Like? (+)

What will Collin Graf’s next contract look like? Graf, 23, emerged as a likely core piece of the San Jose Sharks’ rebuild this season. The 6-foot-1 winger dropped 21 goals and 46 points, averaging 16:27 a night. That was sixth among Sharks forwards. Notably, Graf also led San Jose up front in overall penalty kill […] The post What Will Graf’s Next Contract Look Like? (+) appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.

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