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Vital Signs: Reading Critical Developments In Global Health

Last week, one phrase — “self-reliance” — did more work in global health than any medicine, as global agencies continue operationalising donor retreats they

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Jul 20 • 10:28 AM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news
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Google Maps on Android Auto finally gets up to speed with this Waze feature

Google Maps is finally rolling out a live speedometer to select Android Auto users, bringing a long-awaited mobile feature to the car screen.

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Jul 20 • 9:11 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Healthcare discrimination leads many Minnesotans to delay or avoid care

Findings from a Minnesota survey show that nearly half of the survey participants experienced healthcare discrimination.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Hendricks gave $25M to MAGA Inc., her largest recorded political donation ever

Many ultrawealthy people got access to President Trump after making major donations to his super PAC, MAGA Inc.

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Jul 20 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • wisconsinexaminer.com
DOE Advances Domestic Silicon and Germanium Isotope Supply Chains For Quantum Information Science

ORNL and PNNL have developed domestic technologies to produce ultra-high-purity silicon and germanium precursor materials.

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Jul 20 • 3:59 AM EDT • Science • thequantuminsider.com
Young Ohioans struggle to access mental health care, study finds

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — According to a new study from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, some young Ohioans find it difficult to access mental health care. Policy analyst Becky Ca…

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Jul 19 • 6:45 PM EDT • Health • nbc4i.com
Picklesburgh brings big business boost to local Pittsburgh shops

Picklesburgh draws thousands of visitors, helps small businesses turn one pickle-filled weekend into major monthly revenue.

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Jul 19 • 4:10 PM EDT • Business • usatoday.com
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Inside Picklesburgh: How one festival fuels local food icons
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Jul 19 • 4:09 PM EDT • Business • usatoday.com
Xbox Says More Exclusives Are Coming But Tells Players Not to 'Overly Fixate on Single-Player' Games

Executives at Xbox have once again attempted to clarify the company's approach to exclusives, promising that "Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not the only titles" it's planning.

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Jul 19 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Virginia: Rivers Casino wants to be the ‘entertainment capital of Hampton Roads’

It’s hard not to look. Digital screens on rows of slot machines, hundreds of them, are twice the size of iPads and three times as bright. Shapes, cowboys, lemon

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Jul 19 • 2:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • cdcgaming.com
I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno

1010Benja shows Suno can be more than a slop engine in the right hands.

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Jul 19 • 1:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • theverge.com
Best Entertainment Stocks To Follow Now

Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Autodesk, SEA, Take-Two Interactive Software, and FOX are the seven Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of companies involved in creating, distributing, or mo

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Jul 19 • 1:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
The New York Times’s magazone on “How to be cultured” completely neglects science

I used to pride myself on being “cultured”—knowing not only science but a decent amount about literature, art, the other humanities, and so on (about classical music, however, I’m…

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Jul 19 • 11:20 AM EDT • Science • whyevolutionistrue.com
Dr Haridopolos warns about impact of screen time on kids' health

National Health Communications Director Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos outlines the surgeon general's warning on the harmful effects of screen time.

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Jul 19 • 10:05 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
N.Y. state health officials monitoring nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak

As thousands of cases continue to be reported, the NYSDOH shares its medical impacts this infection has on consumers and the best practices to stay safe.

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Jul 19 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Dr. Haridopolos warns about screen time's impact on kids' health

National Health Communications Director Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos outlines the surgeon general's warning on the harmful effects of screen time.

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Jul 19 • 9:57 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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How to turn your phone into a personal health dashboard

Many medical providers let you import records from your doctor, and you can create a “medical ID” for your phone’s lock screen in case of emergency.

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Jul 19 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com
FedEx Delivery Driver Falling Into a Front Yard Pool Outside a Georgia Home Shows What Seconds of Screen Distraction Can Do

A viral video of a FedEx deliveryman falling into a front yard pool outside a Georgia home may have given him an unexpected way to cool off in the summer heat. The light-hearted video has ... Read mor...

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Jul 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • yahoo.com
UCLA scientists develop mineral sunscreen without the chalky white cast

Scientists have redesigned zinc oxide particles to create a mineral sunscreen that protects against ultraviolet radiation without leaving such a noticeable white cast. The SPF 30 formula could make sunscreen easier and more appealing to use across a wider range of skin tones.

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Jul 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Midway block party kicks off summer with live music, food, and local vendors

The Midway Business Association hosted a free summer block party on East Main Street with live music, crafts, and food vendors.

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Jul 18 • 10:42 PM EDT • Business • lex18.com
Caitlin Clark picks up sixth technical foul this season

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical foul in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the New York Liberty. Clark now has six technical fouls on the season, and if she reaches eight, she’ll receive a WNBA-mandated one-game suspension. Clark picked up a technical foul after she was leveled on a screen by Liberty center Jonquel Jones. The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official. Liberty star Breanna

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Jul 18 • 9:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Water main break cleanup continues as West Hollywood businesses count losses

Officials have replaced the ruptured pipe but still need to test it to ensure it is functioning properly.

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Jul 18 • 8:24 PM EDT • Business • nbclosangeles.com
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Android lockscreen bypass allows Gemini to send SMS without verification

It is apparently a known issue, and a fix is incoming. These things happen from time to time, especially when dealing with such complex software with so...

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Jul 18 • 5:43 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
Beware the unintended consequences of testosterone screening for military servicemembers

“I fear that the widespread rollout of testosterone screening may lead to some surprising and unintended consequences,” writes a urologist who studies testosterone.

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Jul 18 • 5:21 PM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Phoebe Sumter to Host Free Children’s Health Fair in Americus - Americus Times-Recorder

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center will host an upcoming Children’s Health Fair, a community-focused event offering free health screenings and family-friendly activities, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to […]

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Jul 18 • 3:15 PM EDT • Health • americustimesrecorder.com
Promising Entertainment Stocks To Watch Today

Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Autodesk, and SEA are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of companies that create, produce, distribute, or monetize leisure and media experiences, s

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Jul 18 • 1:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks
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Jul 18 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • wsj.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Military museum to screen Abe Lincoln documentary

The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History screens "Lincoln@Gettysburg" 6:30 p.m. Tuesday as part of the museum's Movies at MacArthur series.

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Jul 18 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Business founder, philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies

T. Denny Sanford, the founder and chairman of First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard and the most significant philanthropist in South Dakota history, has died at age 90.

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Jul 18 • 12:30 PM EDT • Business • siouxfalls.business
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Tom Cruise treats AMC workers to ‘Odyssey’ screening — and joins them to watch

Tom Cruise treated workers at a Manhattan AMC to a special IMAX screening of ‘The Odyssey’: ‘An amazing night in a movie theater.’

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Jul 18 • 12:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Smerconish: networks made the wrong call on Trump’s speech
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Jul 18 • 11:22 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Inside my surreal 4 a.m. 70mm Imax screening of 'The Odyssey'

I joined the sold-out 4 a.m. 70mm Imax screening of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in London. It was a scene.

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Jul 18 • 10:38 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Wisconsin Farm Tech Days highlights grain bin safety, farm history, health screenings, and volunteers

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is wrapping up its three-day event in Stratford, showcasing the latest technology in the agriculture industry. The event was held at Redetzke’s No Joke Dairy.

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Jul 18 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • weau.com
These 7 Android shortcuts changed how I use my phone every single day

Make every tap count

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Jul 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered annual testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older, which he says will help to maintain military readiness.

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Jul 18 • 6:03 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
The scores are in. Who received low, high scores in health inspections?

Health inspection shows Springfield Huddle House received a score of 64, observed mold-like substance.

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Jul 18 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • savannahnow.com
Learn Science with Dr. V: The science behind the working of an airplane

Magic? Science? Physics? Peer behind the vail at the magical science involved in airplanes.

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Jul 18 • 2:00 AM EDT • Science • ruidosonews.com
Cinematic ‘The Odyssey’ does right by by Homer’s poem

Christopher Nolan and all-star cast tame a sprawling story for the screen

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Jul 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • thecharlottepost.com
UVA Health doctor warns of smoky air effects, some still head to the trail
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Jul 17 • 7:25 PM EDT • Health • wjla.com
UVA Health doctor warns of smoky air effects, some still head to the trail
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Jul 17 • 7:25 PM EDT • Health • wset.com
Our Decade of Political Progress

I had covered the 2016 election as a blogger — and written about the candidates for Congress, including Montana’s Denise Juneau. But that election was Donald Trump’s first wave and not the historic moment we all expected. But the thing is, one thing always leads to another, and every loss builds a framework for the […]

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Jul 17 • 6:58 PM EDT • Politics • nativenewsonline.net
Ohio City Inc. urges Cleveland to create a relief fund for businesses hit with 50+ hour power outage

At least 19 businesses sat in the dark over the Fourth of July weekend due to a 50+ hour long power outage, losing thousands of dollars in inventory and revenue. The costly situation now has Ohio City Inc. asking for change.

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Jul 17 • 5:38 PM EDT • Business • news5cleveland.com
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The Future of Sports Prep Is Here: Nebraska Robot Prepares National Archery Stage

A robot made by a Nebraska company is helping prepare the stage for some of the country’s top young archers.The Lincoln Sports Foundation is using a GPS-guided

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Jul 17 • 3:54 PM EDT • Sports • nebraska.tv
Health experts urge caution over US military testosterone screenings

Medical professionals told the BBC the new policy could lead to an increase in incorrect diagnoses, as well as other issues.

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Jul 17 • 12:20 PM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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Thousands in copper wiring stolen from Pasadena business rooftop AC unit

The technician estimated that about $4,000 worth of copper wiring was stolen.

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Jul 17 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • nbclosangeles.com
Scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand

Imagine reaching for a record or glancing at a map and seeing a display bloom from a small box, offering interactive guidance—and then vanishing moments later. A new device, inspired by science fiction ...

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Jul 17 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • techxplore.com
Battlefield 6 is getting an evolved Carrier Assault mode in Season 4, and the Top Gun collab brings more than cosmetics

Battlefield 6 will deliver an evolution of Carrier Assault alongside a Top Gun collaboration in Season 4, but you'll have to wait a while for that.

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Jul 17 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Top business headlines: 7-17-26

Top business headlines: 7-17-26

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Jul 17 • 9:15 AM EDT • Business • wbrc.com
Spectrum Business Launches Spectrum TV Control Pro for Multi-Screen Venue Management

Spectrum Business has announced Spectrum TV Control Pro, a centralized app-based TV control system for bars, restaurants, and other venues with multiple screens. The product allows business owners and employees...

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Jul 17 • 8:28 AM EDT • Business • sportsvideo.org
In heated Minnesota Senate primary, barrage of political ads is omen of more to come this fall

In a closely contested battle for DFLers in the U.S. Senate primary, candidates and their backers are spending big on advertising. They’re bringing their case to every available screen they can find.

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Jul 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • mprnews.org
Franklin club tied to sex-trafficking investigation could lose its liquor and entertainment license

The Franklin Common Council is expected to vote on revoking the license of On the Border Gentlemen's Club amid a sex-trafficking investigation.

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Jul 16 • 10:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • tmj4.com
Sacramento business owners give back to local students through donations, community support

A successful Sacramento screen-printing company is giving back to its community. Their motivation: It turns out, the local business owners have never forgotten where they came from, and they're making a difference in the lives of young students.

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Jul 16 • 8:06 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Population-Wide CRC Screening Programs May Reduce Health Inequities

After launching an organized CRC screening program in Hong Kong, socioeconomic disparities have narrowed but persist among certain groups.

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Jul 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • medscape.com
Case introduces transit-oriented development bill

The legislation would expand tax-credit eligibility for projects in transit hubs like those around Honolulu Skyline stations

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Jul 16 • 6:26 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
What does medical science say about testosterone deficiency?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the military will now annually screen the testosterone levels of active service members over 30. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal explains the impacts of low testosterone, possible causes, treatments and the risks.

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Jul 16 • 6:20 PM EDT • Science • nbcnews.com
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Fort Worth cocktail bar announces closure after decade of business

The Basement Lounge announced its closure on social media after over a decade of business in Fort Worth.

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Jul 16 • 6:14 PM EDT • Business • star-telegram.com
Summer heat slowing business at Indian Creek Plaza, business owners say

On a hot summer day at Indian Creek Plaza, business owners say the heat can make it harder to draw daytime crowds.

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Jul 16 • 5:42 PM EDT • Business • idahonews.com
Traverse City business owner charged in child porn case after police seize 8,000 images

Jason Wayne Redman, 55, was arrested at his business Wednesday.

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Jul 16 • 2:58 PM EDT • Business • upnorthlive.com
Saint Louis Science Center's James S. McDonnell Planetarium Grand Reopening to Unveil Milestone Upgrades

/PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, July 18 (9:30 a.m.), the Saint Louis Science Center will debut milestone technology upgrades to the James S. McDonnell...

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Jul 16 • 2:32 PM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
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Women’s Health Week report shows equity investments increased 41% in 2025

Women’s Health Week report shows equity investments increased 41% in 2025

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Jul 16 • 2:06 PM EDT • Health • qz.com
This font uses an optical illusion to hide from AI

For now.

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Jul 16 • 2:04 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Arvest to open first Texas location

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank will open a loan production office in Frisco, Texas, later this year. It will be Arvest’s first Texas location. The new office will be in a new...

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Jul 16 • 1:46 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Community, business leaders back Hochul's pause on hyperscale data centers

Gov. Kathy Hochul held a roundtable Thursday morning, defending her decision to put a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers.

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Jul 16 • 1:38 PM EDT • Business • cbs6albany.com
$3B Motown sports project near Detroit airport is a scam, feds say

Developer Kenneth Bardwell is charged with blowing investor money on strippers, vehicles and luxury goods for himself, his wife and girlfriend.

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Jul 16 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • detroitnews.com
How wildfire smoke affects air quality and your health

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.

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Jul 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
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Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red screen stain is a software issue, not OLED burn-in

Earlier this week, we reported that some Galaxy S26 Ultra units displayed a rectangular red stain in the center of their screens. Users affected by the issue we

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Jul 16 • 9:04 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
As fires burn, Boundary Waters businesses confront lost peak season

After days spent evacuating campers from the Boundary Waters as wildfires spread, outfitters and tourism businesses are beginning to consider the financial fallout. With the wilderness closed during the height of the summer season, many are facing mounting cancellations and an uncertain future.

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Jul 16 • 8:57 AM EDT • Business • mprnews.org
Youth sports have turned into a five-figure-a-year commitment for many parents

But they’re willing to make sacrifices — and deals — to keep their kids playing

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Jul 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • marketplace.org
UChicago scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand

Designers hope ‘BloomBeacon’ approach could reduce screen clutter

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Jul 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.uchicago.edu
Cheer Together in Real Time With Spectrum TV Control Pro From Spectrum Business

With the launch of Spectrum TV Control Pro, bars, restaurants and other venues can control every screen from one device while also keeping them in sync.

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Jul 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • corporate.charter.com
Pokémon Go Fans React in Disgust as Players Hand-Picked to Attend Exclusive Times Square Event Sell Their Prized Mewtwo for Thousands of Dollars, Breaking the Game's Rules

Pokémon Go players are reacting in disgust after seeing fans who were hand-picked to attend the game's ultra-exclusive 10th anniversary Times Square event now selling off their unique Mewtwo on eBay for thousands of dollars — breaking the game's rules in the process.

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Jul 16 • 7:55 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
"High-T Department": Hegseth approves testosterone screening in military

Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

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Jul 16 • 5:10 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
Final Fantasy Resonance ‘Pixel’ trailer, latest details and screenshots

Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have Final Fantasy Resonance ■ The World Dilmagia, the Machinopolis Engineers abound in this steel-forged city, the birthplace of airship…

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Jul 15 • 11:11 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Trump rule that would politicize grants faces fight from scientists and many others

A Trump administration proposal would give political appointees power to screen and terminate federal grants. Scientists, local governments and a Republican senator are resisting.

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Jul 15 • 7:13 PM EDT • Science • nbcnews.com
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'I'm disappointed': Midtown neighbors continue to push for Costco to stay open, reject business center plans

Kansas City's Midtown Costco still has its sights set on transitioning to a business center, investing $20 million into improvements needed to change its business model.

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Jul 15 • 6:26 PM EDT • Business • kshb.com
Ohio's top health leader expects increase in cases of explosive diarrhea bug

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, leader of the Ohio Department of Health, says while Ohio has had 364 cases so far, Michigan has had thousands of cases.

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Jul 15 • 5:54 PM EDT • Health • statenews.org
‘The Odyssey’ Journeys Up the Top Titles Audiences Are Hyped For

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Jul 15 • 5:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Sunscreen gets an upgrade | Investors Lab

There are hundreds of brands of sunscreen available in the United States, but not one of them contains an ingredient we all need. Bemotrizinol, a highly effective, broad-spectrum chemical ultraviolet ray blocker, has been available in Europe for decades but absent from U.S. shelves. The regulatory bottleneck was driven by a 2011 U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy classifying sunscreens as drugs. While the classification remains, consumers and innovators can welcome the news that the FDA has officially approved bemotrizinol, effective August 9, 2026. Science News's Meghan Rosen provides the coverage.

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Jul 15 • 5:15 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
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?

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