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Steelers QB Will Howard evaluated for unknown injury

According to reports, Steelers quarterback Will Howard was being evaluated for an unknown injury after Thursday's preseason game.

Aug 27 • 11:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury

Steelers QB Will Howard suffered injury vs. Bills.

Aug 27 • 10:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science

“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Aug 27 • 6:47 PM EDT • Science • wessiler.substack.com

Florence Harding Photographed Taught Me About Women Partaking in Politics

What would Florence Kling Harding think now? A week or so ago when I cast my ballot at my designated polling place this thought crossed my mind. I imagine the former first lady would be pleased about how routine voting has become for women in the United States. But perhaps she would not be satisfied. Today, a published essay I wrote for In Pursuit spotlights a lesson in leadership demonstrated by First Lady Florence Harding. In my research, I discovered there’s a lot to be said about this strong female historic figure. But it was the blurry photograph capturing Mrs. Harding voting for her husband Warren G. Harding, one of two presidential candidates from Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1920—Election Day—that drew my attention. It was the first presidential election held in the United States after the ratification and certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Its 106th anniversary was marked on Wednesday. I remember thinking what a shame it was that her presence in the image was imperfect while the mostly men surrounding her were in sharp focus. Perhaps cynically I thought, “No surprise!” On further examination, though, the clear reaction of the people surrounding Mrs. Harding was equally important. In that snapshot of time, many of their expressions were serious. One man stood elevated above the rest with a slight smile as he caught a glimpse of history. Mr. Harding hovered over his wife’s shoulder closely observing the last seconds of her vote being cast. Their gazes were locked in on who would hours later become first lady. Subscribe The attention she drew is worth noting, mostly because, as I learned, Mrs. Harding understood the power her image could have on women across the country. She and I share in common a career in newspapers—hers the business side and mine on the editorial side. Nevertheless, it became clear to me as I write in the essay that she understood if she was seen voting, other women would follow suit. That wouldn’t necessarily be the case in that 1920 election, though, Karen Kedrowski, the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, explained to me. Florence Harding was a suffrage advocate. But, suffrage was a contentious issue and women were far from united at the time of the election. In fact, a substantial number of women and active anti-suffrage organizations thought women participating in elections was a “bad idea and antithetical to their roles in the private sphere as mothers and homemakers,” Kedrowski said, adding that women were also viewed as the moral compass for their husbands and sons. If women got involved in politics they would become contaminated by it. Suffragists, on the other hand, wanted to bring that moral presence into politics to help clean things up. Only about 30% of women voted in that 1920 presidential election. That was a start. More than 100 years later in the 2024 presidential election, 66.9% of eligible women voted (91.3 million), compared to 63.7% of men who voted (82.6 million), according to the League of Women Voters. Yes, Florence Harding would be pleased. Subscribe That imperfect Election Day image was important symbolism about women’s potential during what was known as the “Modern Woman” era and the growing public role women were taking in the 1920s. I imagine Florence Harding might agree with other succeeding first ladies when it comes to gender equality and the importance of the vote. Like Michelle Obama when she said in her memoir Becoming, “We all play a role in this democracy. We need to remember the power of every vote.” Or Hillary Clinton during her unsuccessful run for president in 2016 when she remarked on International Women’s Day: “We celebrate the progress we’ve made to advance the full participation of women in economies and societies. And most importantly, we recommit to finishing the unfinished work that remains …” I hope if you are reading this, you will also read my essay on Florence Harding’s leadership lesson for In Pursuit. And perhaps that will move you to dig deeper and read more about Florence Harding’s life circumstances in biographies like First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy by Katherine A. S. Sibley. No, I do not think Florence Harding would be satisfied despite how far women have come from that day she first entered her polling place. She once wrote to the Camp Fire Girls, “The part that women play in the world has been greatly changed … It has been broadened and enlarged …” It has. And as women continue to engage in civics it continues to be. I imagine Florence Harding would want women to keep meeting the moment. Read the In Pursuit essay Watch on C-SPAN Share East Wing Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

Aug 27 • 5:01 PM EDT • Politics • eastwingmagazine.com

Supporting health and wellbeing this fall

This message is shared on behalf of the Health and Wellbeing team. The Health and Wellbeing team is excited to welcome you back to the Forest for another year of opportunities to thrive. Here are a few ways to care for yourself and support the [...]

Aug 27 • 3:06 PM EDT • Health • inside.wfu.edu

GTA 6 Still Has Plenty to Satirize — Rockstar Just Has to ‘Be Careful’

Rockstar is still dedicated to making Grand Theft Auto a funny satire of modern America, but it’s being careful with its references to ensure GTA 6 doesn’t feel dated before it launches.

Aug 27 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com

El Niño is being supercharged by climate change, study finds

It's one of the biggest questions in climate science: Is human-caused climate change making El Niños worse? A new study weighs in.

Aug 27 • 2:01 PM EDT • Science • usatoday.com

2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared

Apple this week announced a new Mac Studio with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, discontinuing the M4 Max and M3 Ultra models that had been on sale since March 2025. The machine's design is unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, with all of the upgrades being internal. The table below details everything that changed regardless of whether you choose a Max or an Ultra chip. The two tables that follow break down the differences within each tier.

Aug 27 • 12:29 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

Best practices for launching albums and series in a crowded entertainment marketplace

In this era of personalized algorithms and nonstop content, getting an audience to notice a particular album or debuting TV show, let alone keep coming back, is harder than ever. And the line between a release being a drop in the ocean and a cannonball splash is razor thin — yet not impossible, This new special […]

Aug 27 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • luminatedata.com

Red Sox Minor Lines: Trevor Story continues to struggle

Worcester: L, 7-1 (BOX SCORE) Okay, folks, I’ll say it: Since 2022 I’ve disliked the Trevor Story contract. And in 2026, I’m worried about Trevor Story being brought back into this iteration of the Boston Red Sox, a playoff team who can make rallies appear out of thin air. Since arriving in Triple-A, Trevor Story […]

Aug 27 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Connor Bedard Predicted to Be Named Next Blackhawks Captain

Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard is being predicted to be named the next captain of the historic NHL franchise.Chicago has been without a captain since Nick Foligno was traded to the Minnesota Wild at this past season’s trade deadline.With the 2026-27 NHL season set to start in about a month, the Blackhawks will need to […] The post Connor Bedard Predicted to Be Named Next Blackhawks Captain appeared first on HEAVY.

Aug 27 • 10:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading

There is new 'Fable' combat circulating, which does not look great for the Xbox game, but there is more context needed than what's being shown.

Aug 27 • 10:08 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com

Samsung Introduces Three New Odyssey Series Gaming Monitors at Gamescom 2026

Samsung Electronics today announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom 2026, the world's largest gaming event, being held in Cologne, Germany from Aug. 26-30. The new lineup introduces multiple Odyssey models that feature world-first innovations, empowering players with greater...

Aug 27 • 8:46 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com

3 Secret Service officials placed on administrative leave pending investigation

The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct, the agency said

Aug 27 • 8:41 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com

Is Germany benefitting yet from the crisis in US research?

Science|Business - Table.Media partnershipScience|Business has partnered with Table.Media, a leading source of news about higher education and research in Germany. Each week, we are publishing one of each other’s stories to give readers an even broader range of insight into R&D policy across Europe.Drawing over 500 participants, the German Academic International Network conference in San Francisco brings together researchers, universities, scientific organisations and policymakers in the US as part of an attempt to recruit international talent for Germany. It also serves as an annual barometer for the uncertainty triggered by the Trump administration’s science policies. As was the case last year, Germany’s political presence was unusually strong: federal lawmakers, nine state ministers of science and research, and federal research state secretary Marcus Pleyer all attended. Joybrato Mukherjee, president of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has observed a marked shift at US universities a year after the Trump administration began sweeping interventions: the initial state of "shock and paralysis" has given way to a strategic approach to the situation. Universities are seeking new funding sources, mounting legal challenges against interventions and opening themselves up more to international collaborations, including with Germany, he said. Early-career international researchers with expiring visas are considered particularly vulnerable. Germany is benefiting from increased demand among this pool of young talent; the country’s 1,000 Minds Plus programme, designed in part to lure German academics back home, has already filled up around one-third of its capacity. Meanwhile, Markus Blume, Bavaria’s science minister and current chair of the federal Conference of Science Ministers, sees an "enormous outflow of talent from the US." An increasing number of international researchers want to leave. Applications to Canada have risen by 42% January, and those to Europe by 32%. Meanwhile, the number of people drawn to the US is plummeting. "In this context, Germany must position itself as a prime destination offering reliable conditions, institutional stability and academic freedom, including through smart collaborations," Blume told Table.Briefings.“Darkest hour”At the get-together in San Francisco, the former president of the US National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, highlighted the gravity of the situation on the ground in a keynote address. She described the present moment as the "darkest hour for the US scientific system." At the same time, she said that cooperation should be maintained, especially during a crisis. Established researchers in the US are less likely to leave. Ulrike Malmendier, a former member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economist at Berkeley, explained why established researchers are not packing their bags and leaving the US in droves: working conditions and the concentration of talent at places like Berkeley and Stanford remain unparalleled. According to Peter-André Alt, managing director of the Wübben Foundation, which helps Germany attract international academics, political restrictions are not the only grievance voiced by US-based researchers. "There are evidently still many areas where, fortunately, unfettered research is possible," Alt told Table.Briefings. Instead, the primary complaint concerns the cost of living, which has "skyrocketed” to absurd levels. "Runaway inflation, like that currently seen in the US, is certainly no draw for young scientific talent,” he said. Return homeA growing number of early-career researchers from Germany appear to be considering a return home. Jörn Benzinger, who is responsible for recruiting early-career researchers from abroad at Ruhr University Bochum, reports numerous conversations with researchers who are taking a closer look at the German academic landscape."Germany has definitely moved more into the spotlight,” he said. States, university alliances and research organisations joined forces to recruit talent. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia were prominently represented, as were alliances such as the Berlin University Alliance and the University Alliance Ruhr. Benzinger sums up Germany’s approach with a new formula: "collaboration is the new competition." He notes that it is becoming increasingly difficult for individual universities to gain international visibility, while regional research ecosystems and collaborations are growing in importance. Afraid to leaveThe crisis in the US academic sector is also straining transatlantic research relations. Benzinger reports that some US-based researchers had to decline brief invitations to Germany because they could not be certain of being allowed to re-enter the US afterward.He considers the simple poaching of researchers to be the wrong approach; what is needed, he says, are "reliable offers and long-term partnerships."However, Green Party politician Ayşe Asar, who also attended the conference, sees a significant need for improvement, particularly regarding career paths in Germany.While lifetime professorships and academic freedom certainly make Germany attractive, young researchers also require predictable career paths, tenure-track positions and flatter hierarchies.

Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net

Baby among 2 reported measles deaths Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, health officials say

Pennsylvania officials say an infant was among the two unvaccinated patients who died while being infected with measles.

Aug 27 • 5:55 AM EDT • Health • 6abc.com

‘Thank God’ – Fans react to NFL becoming the first major U.S. sports league to cancel Pro Bowl game

The NFL has taken the unprecedented step of cancelling their version of the All-Star Game, the Pro Bowl, from the 2026-27 season. The tradition of All-Star games being one of the biggest nights of a sports league’s calendar is an antiquated notion, as players are more focused on protecting themselves than playing in an exhibition.

Aug 27 • 2:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

'Devastated' Weston-super-Mare business owners return after fire

The blaze which destroyed units at the Locking Farm Industrial Estate is being investigated.

Aug 27 • 1:23 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com

Packers’ Tucker Kraft Fires Definitive Message on Injury Return

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft told reporters he is done being on a repetitions count because of his return from injury. The post Packers’ Tucker Kraft Fires Definitive Message on Injury Return appeared first on HEAVY.

Aug 26 • 8:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Investing in Pandemic Preparedness for Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems

Pandemic preparedness and resilient health systems are inseparable. This message featured prominently during Symposium 5, “Resilient Health Systems for Future Well-being”, at the Public Health Summit held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 22 to 24 July. The WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO SEARO) participated in the symposium, contributing to discussions on how countries can prepare for future health emergencies while sustaining essential health services, contributing to health security, and advancing universal health coverage.Photo: Public Health Summit, where the main theme was 100 years of organised community health services in Sri Lanka. The summit was supported by the WHO Country Office for Sri Lanka. The SEARO presentation at the symposium, titled “Pandemic Preparedness for Resilient Health Systems”, highlighted how lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global health initiatives are shaping stronger, more resilient health systems capable of protecting populations during future crises.Photo : WHO South-East Asia Regional Office’s Health Emergencies Programme highlighted that pandemic preparedness strengthens resilient health systems, advances health security, reinforces primary health care, and supports progress towards universal health coverage.

Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int

Adam and Eve store sues Fort Bend County over sexually oriented-business label

An Adam and Eve store in the Richmond area is suing Fort Bend County after being forced to register as a sexually-oriented business.

Aug 26 • 7:42 PM EDT • Business • abc13.com

City rescinds hundreds of pied-à-terre tax letters

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still banking on getting $500 million a year from the surcharge being rolled out.

Aug 26 • 7:42 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com

From sandwiches to murals, Dolly Parton is being honored across New York

As condolences continue to pour in for Dolly Parton, we are seeing firsthand the impact her life is having in our communities.

Aug 26 • 5:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com

‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis

Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under way

Aug 26 • 5:30 PM EDT • Health • theguardian.com

Reggie Watts dropped from festivals after abuse allegations

Reggie Watts has reportedly been dropped from the lineups of multiple festivals after being accused of 'reckless' and 'abusive' behavior.

Aug 26 • 3:28 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquito

Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.

Aug 26 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • aljazeera.com

Rams rookie class stock watch: Who is rising and falling?

Ty Simpson’s stock with the Rams has grown steadily since being drafted 13th overall in April

Aug 26 • 2:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Jefferson County WIC, health district host breastfeeding awareness event for moms

Mothers and families in Jefferson County had a chance Wednesday to connect with breastfeeding resources and information as a community event returned after bein

Aug 26 • 1:58 PM EDT • Health • wtov9.com

SGMC Health Presents Weber with BEE Award

SGMC Health is proud to recognize nurse intern Jonathan Weber as this month's recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award.

Aug 26 • 1:43 PM EDT • Health • sgmc.org

Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future

Most" Xbox One and Series games are compatible; discs will still work after being claimed.

Aug 26 • 12:59 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com

Sword Health to acquire Headspace in all-cash deal

Virtual physical therapy platform Sword Health is planning to acquire digital mental health company Headspace in an all-cash deal, according to a regulatory filing from the latter. | The virtual physical therapy and mental health platforms are targeting a September close, per a regulatory filing. A price tag was not disclosed, but is being reported to land between $200 million and $300 million.

Aug 26 • 12:28 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com

Fast and Furious Star Formation in Starburst Galaxies

While our Sun was born almost five billion years ago, there are brand new stars forming today. Within our Milky Way galaxy, the vibrant glowing regions such as the Orion, Eagle, and Carina Nebulas are places where stars are currently being born. In some galaxies, such as many ell...

Aug 26 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov

Apple upgrading recent Mac mini orders to M6, M5 Pro models for free

Apple launched a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and reports online show that recent M4 purchases are being upgraded for free.

Aug 26 • 9:39 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com

190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species

DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen has helped scientists confirm a distinct Himalayan pangolin species hiding in plain sight in Nepal and northern India. The discovery could give conservationists a powerful new way to trace illegally traded pangolin scales back to the species and regions being targeted by poachers.

Aug 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives update on Jordan Lawlar

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave a positive update on outfielder Jordan Lawlar after he was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs after being hit by a pitch. Mar 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Aug 26 • 1:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Meta trial reveals low adoption of Instagram 'Take a Break' feature

The head of Instagram testified during a high-stakes trial that the company spent years trying to persuade teens to use its well-being feature.

Aug 25 • 9:03 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

In Guam, scientists trace a snake invasion from a few stowaways to 30,000 per square mile

Instead of being undone by inbreeding, the species prospered.

Aug 25 • 6:25 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com

Inside Swiss Brand NIANCE’s Longevity Ecosystem That Is Science-Backed

NIANCE is expanding to China and Cyprus while proving that true beauty lies in a holistic approach that treats skin and wellbeing from the inside out.

Aug 25 • 4:43 PM EDT • Science • forbes.com

Actors, politicians react to Dolly Parton’s death at 80

"No matter how big her star got, she never stopped being one of us," said Rep. Diana Harshbarger, who represents Sevier County, Tennessee, where Parton was raised.

Aug 25 • 2:50 PM EDT • Politics • ms.now

Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report

A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.

Aug 25 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • alaskapublic.org

Entertainment headlines with Christina "Ms. Basketball" Granville

Reports of Pierre Thomas being on the mend, there's a new Wendy Williams documentary coming to streaming, and will there be a sequel to a popular 90's rom com?

Aug 25 • 12:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox5atlanta.com

Dinosaurs on Display at Gateway Science Museum Spark Wonder for All Ages

A new hands-on exhibit pairs replicas of prehistoric giants with real fossils being restored in Gateway's demo lab.

Aug 25 • 11:32 AM EDT • Science • today.csuchico.edu

Several Renown Health sites reopen on August 25 after Hawk Fire closures

The following Renown Health locations have reopened Tuesday, Aug. 25 after being closed on Monday, Aug. 24 due to the Hawk Fire:Renown Urgent Care – AmbassadorR

Aug 25 • 11:24 AM EDT • Health • mynews4.com

Whale Song Appears To Travel Faster Than The Speed Of Sound Without Breaking Einstein's Theory Of Special Relativity

A phenomenon observed in whale song makes soundwaves appear faster than they should be. It's possible in light, too, but despite whales being very smart, they haven't found a way to break the speed limit of the universe… yet.

Aug 25 • 11:15 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com

Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game

There's an Iron Man game being made by EA. But there was once an Iron Man game being made by Mad Max and Just Cause dev Avalanche, and we've seen footage of it.

Aug 25 • 8:42 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net

Pacific Recognized As Leader In Mental Health Awareness, Well-Being

Insight Into Academia magazine's Excellence In Mental Health and Well-Being Award honors Pacific's commitment to developing programming and awareness on mental health topics for its entire community.

Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • pacificu.edu

Crooked Media Acquires Nate Silver's 'FiveThirtyEight Politics' Podcast, Which Is Being Renamed 'Still Counting'

Crooked Media announced a deal to acquire and revive the podcast "FiveThirtyEight Politics" hosted by Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke, relaunching it as "Still Counting."

Aug 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • variety.com

Final takeaways from Cowboys' win over Cardinals: Unique situations

Major Takeaways from the Cowboys' second preseason game include clearing up questions about the 53-man roster and Christian Parker being the real deal.

Aug 25 • 5:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Cheaper health insurance changed their lives. Then it went away.

Part 1 of an occasional series on how people are being affected by the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies. EDWARDS, Miss. — Every now and then a freight train rumbles through, creaking and groaning on the rusted tracks that run along the edge of the largely deserted downtown. On some days, that train is […]

Aug 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • stateline.org

Drug mix-up at Ascension impacts at least 4 surgeries, leaves 1 patient paralyzed

The details are still unclear, but an anesthetic used during joint replacement surgeries may have been contaminated with potassium. The number of victims and the full extent of the injuries are still being investigated by the hospital and the state.

Aug 25 • 12:55 AM EDT • Health • healthexec.com

Yankees' Elmer Rodriguez Could Get One Final Chance Before Trade

New York Yankees pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez could get one last chance to prove himself before being used as trade bait.

Aug 24 • 10:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report

A status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach that considers socioeconomic and environmental factors.

Aug 24 • 9:48 PM EDT • Health • alaskabeacon.com

How Being a Wine Connoisseur Became the Ultimate Business Flex

For the high-powered set, being able to read a wine list—and order for the table—can still offer a leg up at work.

Aug 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com

Microsoft employees reveal how much cash they're burning on AI

The figures offer a rare glimpse into how AI is being used inside Microsoft.

Aug 24 • 4:55 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

A new survey suggests teen mental health in Vermont is finally improving

About a quarter — 23% — of high school students in Vermont reported being sad or hopeless in 2025. That’s significantly down from a high of 31% in 2019.

Aug 24 • 4:25 PM EDT • Health • vermontpublic.org

Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage

As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.

Aug 24 • 3:54 PM EDT • Technology • finance.yahoo.com

Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60 percent, blaming memory shortage

As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.

Aug 24 • 3:54 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com

Edward Furlong has rare reunion with his ‘Terminator’ parents

Decades after being dropped from the third ‘Terminator’ film due to addiction issues, Edward Furlong reunited with his onscreen parents and the T-1000 himself.

Aug 24 • 2:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com

Packers Could Make ‘High-Profile’ Trade at Roster Cuts

If the Green Bay Packers make a big move before roster cuts, it would likely be a trade or release of cornerback Keisean Nixon, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.Demovsky noted that the cornerback room is deep, and it could lead to Nixon being a high-profile move.“If there is going to be a high-profile move […] The post Packers Could Make ‘High-Profile’ Trade at Roster Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.

Aug 24 • 2:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Deshaun Watson apologizes for remarks after being named Browns starter

Deshaun Watson gave an apology to the fans for his postgame remarks from Aug. 22 after being named the Browns' starting quarterback.

Aug 24 • 1:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Chaka Khan resists ‘straight icon’ label: ‘How do you know what the f--- I am?’

Chaka Khan pushed back against being labeled a ‘straight icon’ in a new interview: ‘How do you know what the f--- I am?’ she asked, adding, ‘I don’t ever share that part of my life.’

Aug 24 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com

Apple Watch Series 12: Everything to Expect Next Month

The Apple Watch Series 12 is almost certain to be introduced at Apple's annual iPhone event next month, and the rumors point to another quieter upgrade year for the device. Apple has not altered the Apple Watch's design since the Series 10 arrived in 2024, and it is not expected to change this year either, making 2026 the third year of the current case. This isn't unusual since every Apple Watch casing design has lasted through three successive generations before being refreshed.

Aug 24 • 11:55 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

Traffic lights, businesses along Pelham Road affected by power outage

Traffic and businesses along a portion of Pelham Road in Greenville County are being impacted by a power outage on Monday morning.

Aug 24 • 10:41 AM EDT • Business • wyff4.com

TIPS & TRENDS: Meta’s New AI Tools Aim to Help Small Businesses Turn Data into Better Decisions - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

By Karen Kerrigan – For small business owners, the value of artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond generating content or answering questions. AI is being integrated into the platforms and tools entrepreneurs already use, helping them make sense of their own business data, identify opportunities, and make better decisions faster. As I noted in several […]

Aug 24 • 10:29 AM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org

These Are The Cars You Wish You Bought When They Were Cheap

We all made the grave mistake of being born too late to be able to buy anything important at a reasonable cost.

Aug 24 • 10:25 AM EDT • Technology • jalopnik.com

Franklin County increases free Narcan access to fight overdoses

Health officials in Franklin County, New York, say overdoses are likely being underreported. Now, they're distributing free Narcan through "red boxes" and partnering with first responders to leave the life-saving drug at homes where it's warranted.

Aug 24 • 8:08 AM EDT • Health • mynbc5.com

Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards Winners

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-The Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards are presented by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Points are awarded to a school based on its finish in FHSAA State Series competition in each sport in the classification in which it has been assigned to compete. The results are in, and the points have been totaled for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to Winter Park (7A), St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (6A), Ponte Vedra (5A), Bishop Moore (Orlando) (4A), Bolles (Jacksonville) (3A), Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens) (2A), Victory Christian (Lakeland) (1A), and Williston (1R) for being overall classifications winners!

Aug 24 • 6:05 AM EDT • Sports • fhsaa.com

‘Radical’ has become the political word of the summer

As campaigns prepare for the crucial fall stretch ahead of the midterm elections, the word “radical” is being slung against candidates on both sides of the aisle. It’s happening as both parti…

Aug 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com

King Harald's health 'deteriorated' at weekend, Norway's palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads to fatigue, paleness and shortness of breath.

Aug 24 • 3:35 AM EDT • Health • euronews.com

Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at...

Aug 24 • 2:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Hundreds turn out for Slough community sport event

Residents attend a Slough sports event promoting activity, well-being and community health services.

Aug 24 • 1:53 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com

A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net

A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net

Las Vegas Raiders' Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent injury during practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had to be helped off the field after apparently being injured late in Sunday's practice and was unable to put pressure on his right leg. The Raiders did not provide a statement on Jeanty's status and there was no indication of when an update would come. Coach Klint Kubiak is not scheduled to speak with reporters until Tuesday.

Aug 23 • 6:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Devon Witherspoon congratulated by teammates on Hard Knocks

ICYMI: Devon Witherspoon being congratulated by his teammates is must-see wholesome content.

Aug 23 • 4:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo 2026 celebrating 110 years at Kaonoulu Ranch

The Oskie Rice Event Center will host the Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo 2026 from Oct. 23-25, marking the 110th anniversary of Kaonoulu Ranch, according to event organizers. This year’s rodeo is being held in conjunction with the Festivals of Aloha celebrations.

Aug 23 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • mauinow.com

Cyclosporiasis cases are still being reported in N.C. Here’s what to know

New cases of the food-borne illness continue to be identified but not as many as during the June-July surge.

Aug 23 • 3:53 PM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com

That Weird 'Other' Section in Apple Stores Is Reportedly Being Revamped for a New Line of Home Products

The "Avenues," as they're apparently known, reportedly must be revamped to introduce consumers to a whole new device.

Aug 23 • 3:20 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com

Gen Z Is Wearing the Same Watch as Your Grandmother and It's Become the Most Coveted Accessory of Summer 2026

You glance down at your wrist and see a notification about your sleep score, a reminder to stand up, and three unread texts – all before you have even finished your morning coffee. At some point, the thing on your wrist stopped being an accessory and became a tiny taskmaster. But what if the most...

Aug 23 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • graziamagazine.com

Eastlake science students make district history

Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.

Aug 23 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • thestarnews.com

Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music

People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. Their answers point toward turning New Orleans into a music industry city without leaving musicians behind or abandoning what makes us the greatest music city on earth.If a dusty city like Austin can transform itself into a major hub not just for music but the industry behind it, surely the birthplace of jazz — and pretty much all modern music by extension — can figure it out as well. +3 Mailbox Money: The Recording Academy’s Reid Wick on supporting, and growing, New Orleans’ music industry Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He'… California Dreaming: Pell discusses his time in L.A. and how New Orleans can help young musicians In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh … +2 Up from the street: To build a stronger music industry, support community first. At MaCCNO, most of our team aren’t just advocates, we’re also working musicians. Here are a … +2 Live and direct: Public investment in independent venues is key to a robust music economy. I’ve spent most of my adult life looking at the New Orleans music business from every side o… +2 Helping Hand: New Orleans doesn’t need more talent. It needs more infrastructure. People love to call New Orleans a music town. And they’re right. +2 \We out here: New Orleans doesn't need to be Austin. It's already a music industry city. +2 Futureshock: New Olreans has the music talent. Now it needs the innovation. New Orleans has long been known as a place for music creation and innovation. 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Aug 23 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com

‘Loneliness influencers’ have no friends, but they say they’re happy. What they can teach us

The rise of “loneliness influencers” on social media shows how being alone doesn’t mean you have to hate your life. And for some, it has brought a sense of community.

Aug 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com

New Orleans women focus on health and connection at 'Shake Back' fit camp

Women in New Orleans gathered at the Dew Drop Inn for a fitness event featuring cardio workouts, smoothies, and a pool party to promote physical and mental well-being.

Aug 22 • 8:29 PM EDT • Health • wdsu.com

Black holes keep tearing these stars apart, but they survive

Astronomers have found stars that repeatedly skim past supermassive black holes, surviving each encounter while producing a new burst of light. In some systems, those flares mysteriously fade with every return. Researchers now think the key may be stars that were already spinning extremely fast before being captured. That rapid rotation could explain both the fading flares and how the stars ended up in such extraordinarily tight black hole orbits.

Aug 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Students prioritize health amid college life

Today’s generation of college students rate their well-being as a priority, with a pandemic experience and online resources providing a foundation for it. ...

Aug 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • toledoblade.com

Shedeur Sanders didn't appreciate the booing of Deshaun Watson

There was a theory that quarterback Deshaun Watson got his preseason start last week because the game was not being played in Cleveland.

Aug 22 • 7:31 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com

When Will Bills Vs. Browns Resume After Being Suspended?

The Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns are currently playing in a preseason game at Huntington Bank Field. But the game didn’t start well. Buffalo started with the ball and moved down the field in the first two minutes, but the action stopped due to a lightning delay. The NFL will stop a game due […] The post When Will Bills Vs. Browns Resume After Being Suspended? appeared first on HEAVY.

Aug 22 • 4:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Dolly Parton, 80, shares concerning health update after being forced to skip Dollywood event

Aug 22 • 9:59 AM EDT • Health • pagesix.com

Analysis: Tigers show tenacity and talent

Since Hull were relegated from the Premier League in 2017, they have been down to League One and back before beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final to seal promotion last season. Slater, who joined the club initially on loan from Sheffield United in League One - and only cost £50,000 when he signed permanently - swung in a ball for Mendy - a £20m-plus purchase from Rayo Vallecano - to power in a header past Lammens. Sergej Jakirovic, the first manager in the Premier League from Bosnia-Herzegovina, will not let his Tigers get too carried away after being written off as relegation candidates by many on the eve of the campaign.

Aug 22 • 9:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Country music star undergoes surgery, calls off shows after being injured in wreck

The singer shared the frightening news on social media.

Aug 22 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com

Vikings' Jalen Redmond named by PFF as a breakout candidate

Vikings DL Jalen Redmond could be set to have a breakout season after being a surprise standout through two years.

Aug 21 • 11:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Coast Guard launches brain health initiative for crews facing rough waters

New concerns are being raised about Coast Guard members who spend years working in rough waters.

Aug 21 • 10:38 PM EDT • Health • nbcmiami.com