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Coffee may help the body fight stress and aging through a hidden cellular switch
Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. These protective effects disappeared when the receptor was removed, strengthening the connection. Surprisingly, plant-based compounds such as caffeic acid seemed far more active than caffeine itself.
How Adam Sandler Apparently Wants To Help Travis Kelce's Acting Career
So are we getting Kelce in a Grown Ups film?
How the ‘famously’ phoneless Christopher Nolan gets in touch with actors
Matt Damon is revealing how the ‘famously’ phoneless Christopher Nolan reached out to him about starring in ‘The Odyssey.’
Hyde Park, Mount Lookout businesses hit hard by Friday flash flooding
Several businesses in the Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout area are dealing with the damage from the flash flooding Friday night.
A Guide to All 'The Odyssey' Characters, Mythical Creatures, Gods and Goddesses
‘The Odyssey’ includes several characters, mythical creatures and gods portrayed by Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya, among others. Here’s a complete guide to all the characters in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’
Pixelated 108: Rerun of a rerun
Welcome to Pixelated episode 108. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will briefly dive into Google and Epic’s decision to wrap...
Can Wisconsin spoil Notre Dame's college football playoff hopes?
The Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to do some serious damage to Notre Dame's college football playoff aspirations.
How Christopher Nolan weaponized Matt Damon's persona for 'The Odyssey'
What if Odysseus isn't the hero the songs sing about?
MLB Bans AI Dugout Tech After Ottavino Alert
MLB blocks AI on dugout iPads to stop strategy cheating, a move former reliever Adam Ottavino helped trigger.
The Odyssey to Gracie Abrams: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Matt Damon dons the sword and sandals in Christopher Nolan’s epic, while the LA singer-songwriter shares more arena-friendly scream-along anthems
Cinematic ‘The Odyssey’ does right by by Homer’s poem
Christopher Nolan and all-star cast tame a sprawling story for the screen
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
Lightning strike damages Woodland packaging business
A lightning strike damaged a packaging business in Woodland during storms early Thursday morning, according to Clark County Fire & Rescue.
Sex abuse victim family says they’re “tired of being used” for politics amid Talarico attacks
Talarico has been attacking Paxton on the campaign trail over his office’s handling of a case where a Waco man was charged with sexually abusing a young boy.
Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102
He received a 1992 Nobel Prize for developing a theory that explained fundamental processes behind photosynthesis, respiration, oxidation and even how fireflies produce light.
Amendment 62: New Opportunity: A.13 Accelerating Earth Solutions
A.13 Accelerating Earth Solutions (AES) seeks to accelerate the use of Earth-observing satellite measurements in decision-making.
NASA’s Psyche Mission Delivers Mars Flyby Data, Time-lapse Video
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on May 15, using the planet’s gravity to gain speed and slightly tilt its trajectory. The flyby also gave the team an
Did this scientist solve humanity’s biggest mystery? The surprising theory explained - Futura-Sciences
From behind the Iron Curtain Gánti was born in Vác, Hungary, on September 10, 1933. He grew up during World War II and the subsequent Soviet occupation. Though he trained as a chemical engineer and worked in industrial biochemistry, his lifelong obsession was a fundamental question: what actually defines something...
Where to find shelters, file claims after Texas Hill Country floods
Deadly floods hit the Texas Hill Country this week. Here is how to report damage, find shelter, and support recovery efforts.
GSK’s drops chronic cough drug, dampening $2bn Bellus Health bid
GSK will discontinue camlipixant’s late-stage RCC programme, though it will continue the drug’s development in two forms of IBS.
Adam Silver says WNBA star Caitlin Clark is a ‘political football’ amid Alyssa Thomas foul debate
Silver said the debate around Clark is “incredibly unfair to her” since she is such a great player who does not want attention like this.
National Academies: Climate attribution is maturing, but still has limits
New report says our ability to tie weather damages to climate change is improving.
West Nashville business damaged by fire
Music City Psychic on White Bridge Pike caught fire early Friday morning.
Permanent daylight savings is bad for Americans’ health—here’s what science says could be better
More sunlight in the evenings doesn’t always equate to better health
Permanent daylight savings is bad for Americans’ health—here’s what science says could be better
More sunlight in the evenings doesn’t always equate to better health
New Haven bus project could cut 44 downtown parking spaces by 2030
Business owners on eastern Elm Street said a proposed plan to eliminate street parking would be damaging to business.
Caitlin Clark is 'a political football in this country,' says NBA's Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answered questions about Caitlin Clark and WNBA officiating Thursday, saying "it's become political ping-pong with her."
Century-old water main floods West Hollywood, damages businesses as questions grow over aging infrastructure
Exclusive FOX 11 video captured the moment floodwaters rushed into Dialog Coffee, where owners now face costly damage and cleanup.
A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau
The expansive mudflats, sandy beaches, and mangrove forests of the Bijagós archipelago support an array of migratory shorebirds and large numbers of sea turtles.
Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' as the WNBA keeps dodging reality
Adam Silver called the Caitlin Clark debate "political ping-pong" but declined to directly address reports he intervened in Alyssa Thomas' suspension.
NBA's Silver says Fever's Clark has become 'political football'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA.
Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA, spurred by a recent play involving the star guard and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.
New Alzheimer's drug repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
A drug originally developed for spinal cord injury may offer a fresh approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. In mouse studies, KCL-286 repaired dangerous DNA damage, reduced inflammation, and targeted multiple disease-related pathways instead of focusing on just amyloid or tau. Since it has already cleared an initial human safety trial, researchers believe it could move more quickly into Alzheimer’s clinical testing.
Hattiesburg lands Mississippi Soccer Association State Cup, strengthening reputation as a sports tourism destination
City and tourism leaders say years of investment in athletic facilities and partnerships are paying off as Hattiesburg prepares to host the Mississippi Soccer Association State Cup for the first time in 2027.
Adam Silver, Pat Riley among the many people waiting for LeBron James' free agent decision
Matt Damon calls Ben Affleck ‘one of the great loves of my life’
Matt Damon said that his BFF Affleck — whom he called ‘one of the great loves of my life’ — had an overwhelmingly positive reaction to ‘The Odyssey’: ‘He didn’t stop talking for an hour.’
Matt Damon gets caught not knowing his ‘Odyssey’ costar Zendaya’s last name
Zendaya and Matt Damon both star in ‘The Odyssey,’ but he struggled to summon her last name while promoting the new film: ‘Uhhhh…’
Can Notre Dame Handle The Pressure In 2026?
With a Heisman favorite under center and a veteran coaching staff, Marcus Freeman’s most talented roster yet must overcome past snubs to finally secure a national title.
National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
Nevada Engineering professor named a 2026 fellow of The Electrochemical Society
Chidambaram is one of 11 scientists from around the world selected for the honor this year.
Ontario Wildfire Smoke Moves East
Canadian wildfires sent plumes of smoke streaming over Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.
Business owners ask city of Richmond to address drainage after flooding
Bethany and Jason Freeman, owners of Prosigns on Big Hill Avenue, said the flooding caused them to lose tens of thousands of dollars in inventory and left nearly $20,000 in damage to their building during a city commission meeting on Tuesday.
Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying this weak point, the team designed a decoy protein that successfully blocked the toxin in mice. The discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent inflammation and colon tumors.
Chico City Council approves entertainment zones for downtown and Meriam Park
CHICO, Calif. - Chico City Council voted 6 to 0 to approve an ordinance creating entertainment zones in downtown Chico and Meriam Park.The ordinance, taking effect September 18, 2026, will allow customers to carry approved alcoholic beverages and walk around outside within those designated areas."I feel like the downtown could use all the help it could get right now," said Celeste Cramer, general manager of Downtown Chico Business Association. "In the other areas where they have been doing the entertainment zones and throughout California, it has increased their sales. They haven't seen an increase in violence, or tickets, or anything like that. It's a good thing to try out."Numerous other cities around California such as Redding, Sacramento and San Francisco have put their own entertainment zones into effect and have had success.Action News Now stopped by both designated locations and spoke with organizers and bar owners."I'm super excited, I think this is an opportunity for us," said Scott Baldwin, owner of Argus. "We can get a booth at the farmers market. You can order a cocktail from that booth and then we'll have it ready for you at the door as you walk through. Think of it as a picnic situation. You can grab some tacos, you can get a Kentucky Buck. You can sit down anywhere in the entertainment zone and enjoy Argus outside of Argus."Chico's Chamber of Commerce hosted community stakeholder meetings and community engagement sessions to tailor the ordinance to the city's needs as a university town and rural area.The ordinance will allow people 21 and older to walk around with open containers of alcohol within the entertainment zones as long as they have a wristband, stamp or another visible marker showing they're allowed to do so."To us it's more than an ordinance," said Jen Rothenwander, marketing manager at Meriam Park. "It's an opportunity to invest back into the community, and to continue to do what Chico does well – which is to create the spaces for people to stick around and gather, and shop and spend."The Meriam Park entertainment zone will be enclosed by Springfield Drive, Alcott Avenue, Notre Dame Boulevard and E. 20th Street.The Downtown Chico entertainment zone will span mostly from Highway 32 to Lost Park.Chico Chief of Police Billy Aldridge spoke with Redding Police and was informed they had zero problems with their entertainment zone.Chief Aldridge endorses the ordinance in Chico. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "actionnewsnow-com_blox_yup-rectangle-one", slotId: "actionnewsnow-com_blox_yup-rectangle-one", targeting: { "pos": "yup-rectangle-one" } });
‘The Odyssey’ reviews: What critics are saying about Christopher Nolan’s take on the epic
Before you watch ‘The Odyssey,’ see what critics are saying about the new Christopher Nolan epic.
Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres
The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?
Who pays the cost when Americans opt out of science?
Astronomer Adam Frank used to think the consequences would play out on the individual level. Today, he's changed his mind.
Matt Damon reveals insane advice he got from Sean Penn about his daughters dating
Matt Damon hasn’t run into any trouble when it comes to his daughters’ dating lives — but if he ever does, he has some memorable advice from Sean Penn to guide him.
Elissa Slotkin picks side in Democratic primary for her former seat in Congress
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin endorsed a former Navy SEAL in the swing district Democratic primary for her former U.S. House seat in mid-Michigan.
Joey, Jesse Buss pursuing NBA Europe ownership: Sources
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that NBA Europe is expected to make decisions regarding bids in the upcoming weeks.
Scientists discover a ‘remarkable’ new monkey species with orange lips and a froglike roar
The new species, Colobus congoensis, may already be endangered
Viking Project
NASA’s Viking Project found a place in history when it became the first U.S. mission to land a spacecraft safely on the surface of Mars and return images of
Cassidy to Trump public health nominee: ‘Why would you repeat those damn lies?’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health Committee, grew angry with President Trump’s nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) during his…
THE ODYSSEY Review: Potent As Political Message, Flawed As Entertainment
Christopher Nolan's new film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Benny Safdie, and a cast of thousands.
Is ‘The Odyssey’ Christopher Nolan’s best movie?
Is it possible that Christopher Nolan is only just now hitting his peak as a filmmaker with ‘The Odyssey’?
Indonesia's New Capital Is Changing the Borneo Rainforest Forever. Science is Listening to the Change
Indonesia is building a new capital city in the heart of Borneo to replace sinking Jakarta. As construction transforms one of the world's most biodiverse rainforests, scientists and their indigenous collaborators are racing to record the sounds of the forest—and preserve generations of ecological knowledge before it's lost.
Alpharetta business owners slam road construction project delays
Alpharetta business owners say they are frustrated that a road construction project has been delayed for years, citing damaged driveways, lane closures and other issues that hinder customers from reaching them.
Sources: Silver persuaded Engelbert to suspend Thomas after Clark incident
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was not going to suspend Alyssa Thomas for burying a fist onto Caitlin Clark’s throat three weeks ago until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver implored her to reverse course and issue a suspension, multiple sources told SBJ Tuesday.
Sources: Silver persuaded Engelbert to suspend Thomas after Clark incident
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was not going to suspend Alyssa Thomas for burying a fist onto Caitlin Clark’s throat three weeks ago until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver implored her to reverse course and issue a suspension, multiple sources told SBJ Tuesday.
Account Takeover Fraud: How to Protect Your Business
Protect your business from account takeover fraud with tested prevention strategies. Learn to spot red flags and respond effectively.
Launching research careers
A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
NASA’s Webb Discovers Hidden Planet in Famous Star System
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a giant planet outside our solar system, called an exoplanet, hiding within one of the
August's solar eclipse inspires science involving jets, balloons and Einstein’s general theory of relativity
Solar eclipses are a rare and brief opportunity for scientists to gather data on everything from the physics of the sun to air pressure in the upper atmosphere
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4947-4953: Gale Crater Then and Now
Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University, Toronto
Adam Silver says NBA didn't 'pause' Kawhi Leonard trade, that Raptors, Clippers did; confident probe will end before new season
Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S.
A ridge of high pressure fueled record-breaking temperatures in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026.
Matt Damon recalls George Clooney stealing his identify to prank Amy Poehler and Tina Fey: ‘I was so bewildered’
Matt Damon recalls feeling ‘bewildered’ after getting a fruit basket from Amy Poehler and Tina Fey — but after one phone call, he realized it was all part of a prank orchestrated by George Clooney.
Small Business Administration pop-up office opens in Janesville to provide aid after April floods
The federal Small Business Administration officially open a service center in Janesville on Wednesday, launching a set of services for residents and local organizations hit by flooding and storm damage
3 businesses recovering after fire in Lebanon County
The cleanup continues after a fire damaged three businesses and an apartment in Lebanon County on Saturday morning.
Watchdog science journalism: Crucial yet precarious work, according to study
How do journalists act as watchdogs of science? New qualitative research led by University of Amsterdam media scholar Alice Fleerackers sheds light on the labor-intensive nature of watchdog science journalism, ...
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Stock Trades Below Fair Value Following Its 62% Slump
Flutter Entertainment has had a tough run over the past year, with the stock down 61.9%, yet current valuation checks still flag it as looking cheap against its fundamentals. High profile interest from investors such as Michael Burry has sharpened the focus on whether the market has pushed Flutter too far to the downside or is correctly pricing in regulatory and competitive risks. Over the last 12 months, Flutter Entertainment's share price has fallen 61.9%, which puts recent interest from...
Knox County business damaged after dryer catches fire, Rural Metro says
The fire was extinguished within minutes of crews arriving on the scene.
Columbus Marketing Experts Launches Specialized Web Development and AEO Upgrades to Stop Local Business Traffic Losses
Hilliard, OHIO, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The local search landscape has fundamentally fragmented. With the rapid acceleration of AI Ove...
Utah Helicopter Flights Test NASA’s DAVINCI Mission to Venus
To prepare their spacecraft for Venus, NASA's DAVINCI scientists traveled to the most Venus-like place on Earth.
Did scientists just create synthetic life?
The SpudCell certainly resembles a living cell, but a key structure inside the cell falls short of the real thing
Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' trailer is every parent's worst nightmare
Adam Scott and Robert DeNiro team up to search for a missing child.
Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard
Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard
Americans hate AI so much that politicians are starting to lose their jobs over it
Only 26% of Americans view AI positively, and Utah's ouster of Senate leader Stuart Adams over a data center deal suggests the anger is now costing jobs.
Fans of the Arctic
Sediment eroded from ice-capped mountains splays out across a broad river valley on Russia’s Severny Island.
Notre Dame's Leonard Moore Is Every Wide Receiver's Nightmare
Cornerback Leonard Moore is an absolute shutdown artist for Notre Dame, and he'll be the same for the team that takes him early in the 2027 NFL Draft.
NASA’s SunRISE Mission Changes Launch Vehicle to SpaceX Falcon Heavy
NASA’s SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in
John P. Morgan honored with emeritus status
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years, Morgan provided many years of distinguished contributions and leadership to the Department of Statistics and the College of Science.
Green Bay Police investigating vandalism at Arnie Wolff Sports Complex
Green Bay Police confirmed with Action 2 News on Monday that they’re investigating the soccer field damage at Arnie Wolff Sports Complex.
UW Health agreement adds Beaver Dam medical center to its growing system
MADISON (WKOW) — UW Health and Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam have officially reached an agreement to bring the medical center into the UW Health system of care, according to a
Scientists overwhelmingly against rule change that would give political appointees say over science grants
Hundreds of thousands of scientists, including Nobel laureates, warn that changes to the way federal grants are approved would greatly damage American science
UW Health Finalizes Agreement To Acquire Marshfield Medical Center–Beaver Dam
BEAVER DAM — UW Health has finalized an agreement to bring Marshfield Medical Center–Beaver Dam into its health system, a move officials say will strengthen ... Read more
Photos: Every surprise celebrity guest at Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium show
Jay-Z concluded his Yankee Stadium residency with stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna. Not even a delay due to security issues could dampen the finale.
Nova Entertainment Presents “Hail Mary/Maria” by Playwright RJ Silva and Directed by Adam Reed, August 14 – 23 at Theater Wit
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Scientists spot sugar in interstellar space for the first time ever
Erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries—is also prevalent in a giant molecular cloud close to our galaxy’s core, scientists have discovered
EA SPORTS™ presents Beckham, Zidane and Zlatan together for the first time.
EA SPORTS™ Presents Icons of Football brings together David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane and Zlatan Ibrahimović for a first-ever football conversation, premiering July 18.
NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes
Archival data from Hubble and supportive observations from Webb have located their first stellar-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.
Star Orbiting Black Hole Animation
The precise data collected by NASA’s Hubble and James Webb space telescopes enabled a team of astronomers to chart the visible star’s orbital path over a 20 year-plus period. Researchers recorded this segment of the star’s orbit during its closest approach to it...
The State of Politics: How Evers ‘Fixed the Damn Roads’
He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.
Back to school at 26: Former UNC two-sport commit returns to college football
Jordyn Adams chose pro baseball over college football in 2018. Eight years later, the former Green Hope High School standout is headed back to school.
What Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri wants to see when he's hiring
"If you've got fire in your belly, you learn quickly, and you're self-aware, you can kind of get good at anything eventually," Instagram's CEO said.
Gossip: Chelsea consider move for Wharton
Chelsea are looking at a move for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton after Liverpool and Manchester United both cooled their interest in the 22-year-old. Caught Offside) Serie A side Roma want Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho. Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) With Garnacho's expected departure, Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of Bologna's English winger Jonathan Rowe, 23.
Syria to host 1st US business forum after sanctions eased
Event in Damascus to bring together officials and business leaders as economic ties begin to recover | Anadolu
Wild, Scenic, and Increasingly Rusty
Orange streams are now being spotted in hundreds of watersheds in permafrost areas throughout Alaska’s Brooks Range.