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Cornerstone Energy Park names Director of Business Development and Marketing to help advance responsible development
For more than 70 years, Cornerstone Chemical Company, LLC has been a proud community partner in Jefferson Parish. Today, as the company advances a long-term vision centered on modernization, sustainability
Outrage at European science center as director fired after study on glyphosate
A leading European chemical safety institute has fired the director of its cancer research center after the director launched an extensive testing program into the safety of the pesticide glyphosate, sparking concerns about chemical industry influence into what has been an independent research institution.
Shocking stories behind how Walt Disney built Disneyland in 1 year: 'Out of his mind'
Disney's wild new documentary 'Disneyland Handcrafted' reveals shocking stories behind how Walt Disney built Disneyland in one year, with never-before-seen footage from director Leslie Iwerks.
Viewers want faith in films, TV. A new study provides a road map for writers, directors, producers
HarrisX showed more than 100 faith-related scenes to more than 12,000 people. Here’s what viewers said about how they want to see faith portrayed
HHS regional director touts administration’s ‘Make America Health Again’ agenda in OC
Victoria Seaman, a regional director for the federal department, visited Southern California and Sacramento to advocate for various health policies.
Omaha business partners with Nebraska's GUIDE program to provide dementia assistance
"I want families to know they're not out there dealing with this alone because it can feel very isolating," said director Sandra Miller.
Williams Named Assistant Athletic Director for Behavioral Health and Performance
Tulane's Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair David Harris announced on Friday that Bracely Williams, the Green Wave's Director of Clinical Behavioral Heal...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Officially Has A Title
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that the studio has finally settled on a subtitle for part three.
Beast of Reincarnation Game Director Answers All Our Burning Questions About the Pokemon Developer's Upcoming Action Game
Today, Game Freak's upcoming action game Beast of Reincarnation reemerged at the Xbox Developer Direct. So I sat down with Kota Furushima, game director of Beast of Reincarnation, to chat about what we saw, as well as get some further details on what exactly the game will be.
Couleecap Transfers Business Development to CAP Services to Expand Program Opportunities
“We are proud of this work and remain committed to supporting business development in our region,” says Hetti Brown, Executive Director of Couleecap.
The Abrupt Loss of Science Leaders from Government Will Have Real-world Consequences
I spent a lot of time debating with NIH IC Directors, but we should all mourn their loss.
Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”The precise meaning of his impromptu comments, and what they could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have alarmed former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Related articlesNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingUS set to close office responsible for global science and technology dealsTrump halts new NIH grants to international health-research partnersSince then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Alarm over US plan to prioritise citizens in research funding
The US’s leading science official has said the country will focus its research spending on scientists with US citizenship, triggering alarm that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”Kratsios’s precise meaning, and what it could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have stunned former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Since then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is one part of McAuliffe's legacy. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s.
“We Are Kidnapped by the Films”: Joachim Trier, Oliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Jafar Panahi on Intuition, Trauma and the Politics of Cinema
The directors behind four of the year’s most acclaimed films confront politics, violence and the limits of neutrality at the European Cinema Roundtable: “European Cinema on the Edge,” a collaboration between The Hollywood Reporter, German broadcaster DW and the European Film Academy.
Jenny Slate says filming 'It Ends With Us' was 'gross and disturbing' in text messages
Jenny Slate slams 'It Ends With Us' star and director Justin Baldoni in unsealed text messages: 'He's the biggest clown and the most intense narcissist.'
Senior CDC official: Loss of measles elimination status in U.S. would be ‘cost of doing business’
The principal deputy director of the CDC said he would not view the loss of the United States' measles elimination status as a significant event.
Ex-Nintendo of America Boss Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro, Owner of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering
Doug Bowser, the former president and chief operating officer at Nintendo of America, has joined the board of directors at Hasbro.
Former Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro's Board Of Directors
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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and More
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and more!
Former Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro Board Weeks After Retirement
Carla Vernón, CEO of The Honest Company, Inc, is also joining Hasbro's board of directors.
National Champion Derek Owings Named Director of Football Sports Performance - University of Tennessee Athletics
Derek Owings , who oversaw the strength and conditioning program during Indiana's rise to the pinnacle of college football, has been named Tennessee's new di...
WCVB, Denver 7 sports directors talk Pats upcoming AFC title matchup with Broncos
As the Patriots prepare to take on the Broncos in Sunday's AFC title game in Denver, SportsCenter 5's Duke Castiglione and Lionel Bienvenu, Sports Director at Denver 7, exchanged some friendly banter about the upcoming matchup.
Global Citizen Appoints Industry Leaders in Entertainment, Business, Technology and Sports to Board of Directors
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, today announced the appointment of five new members... Read More
Miranda Fisher among inaugural recipients of L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award
Shippensburg University Assistant Director of Sports Medicine Miranda Fisher is among the inaugural recipients of the L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award announced Monday by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Meet the scholar behind the science of better decisions
'The Scholar' - Insights from the Faculty of the Hebrew University Business School. Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director In conversation with Professor Shoham Choshen-Hillel.
Global Citizen Appoints Industry Leaders in Entertainment, Business, Technology and Sports to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, January 19, 2026--Global Board Welcomes John Legend, Avie Glazer, Mariam Almheiri, Omar Al-joulani, and Ankur Jain to Board of Directors
Science and Technology Directorate Shares 2025 Year in Review
To showcase the breadth of the Directorate’s accomplishments, S&T has shared its 2025 S&T Year in Review.
Trial launched in Ramsey to 'help spot health risks early'
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
Political interference, activism a constant under Polis’ Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Parks & Wildlife can’t catch a break. If polling were used to measure public trust in agencies, it would be a dreary picture. This, however, is the result of political interference with the agency, not as a result of the professionals managing wildlife in the state. Former CPW Director Jeff Davis was a political […]
2026 PGA Championship director resigns four months before tournament
Ryan Ogle, the PGA of America's tournament director for the 2026 PGA Championship, resigned just four months before the championship at Aronomink.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Vail Health senior director of emergency and trauma services receives Elevate Award for exceptional care
Sarah Drew, senior director of emergency and trauma services at Vail Health, has been named recipient of the Vail Health Elevate Award. Vail Health created the Elevate Award in June 2022 to give patients and...
New children's museum executive director, law firms announce fresh batches of partners
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
WCU honors former sports information director with E.J. Whitmire press box naming
Western Carolina University's Western Skybox at E.J. Whitmire Stadium will be named in honor of former sports information director Steve White.
Polk State’s Media Relations Manager earns national recognition as Sports Information Director of the Month
From his roots as a Polk County native and Florida State University alum, to his seasoned background in sports journalism and media relations, Mike Ferguson has built an award-winning reputation that is now national. College…
Letter from the NASA Planetary Science Director: the Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)
A Letter from the NASA Planetary Science Director, Dr. Louise M. Prockter: the Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)
Danny White 'can't wait' to see Neyland Entertainment District come to life
Tennessee athletic director Danny White said this week that he 'can't wait' to see the Neyland Entertainment District to come to life.
Trump economist Kevin Hassett: 'We're looking at one of the best years we've ever seen'
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to outline President Donald Trump’s sweeping affordability agenda aimed at lowering mortgage rates, cutting credit card interest and boosting economic growth.
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science
Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.
Duncan Lutz Named Director Of Sports Performance - University of Georgia Athletics
ATHENS, Ga.------ Duncan Lutz has been named director of sports performance for the Georgia Bulldog baseball program, Ike Cousins head coach Wes Johnson anno...
Josh Price Joins Sports Performance Staff - Boise State University Athletics
Price served as co-associate director of athletic performance at Oregon State.
Mel Brooks' son says director was 'intolerable' during early years of his career: 'Very volatile'
Mel Brooks' son is shedding light on a different side of the beloved funnyman, saying he 'became a very angry person' as he struggled to succeed in Hollywood, and could be 'intolerable' to live with.
Elevate Entertainment Signs Rampage Jackson & Producing Partner Joel Silverman
EXCLUSIVE: Elevate Entertainment has signed former MMA champion and actor Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and his writer-director producing partner, Joel Silverman. Elevate will also represent their company, Rampage ‘n J Productions, in all areas. Jackson, a UFC Champion with a career mark of 38-14 and helped pioneer MMA’s growth into a worldwide sport, moved into acting …
DDA Sets Matt Andrée Wiltens as SVP of Entertainment & Strategy, Ryan Smith as Film & Series Director
DDA has hired Matt Andrée Wiltens as SVP of U.S. entertainment and strategy and Ryan Smith as director of U.S. film and series
ICE deputy director resigns to run for Congress in Ohio
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan announced Thursday she is stepping away from her position to run for Congress in Ohio.
Bangladesh cricketers stage T20 league boycott
Bangladesh's players begin a boycott of all cricket after comments made by a national board director about T20 World Cup money, which have led to his removal.
FBI Search Journalist's Home, U.S. Greenland Talks, Mental Health Funding : Up First from NPR
The FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation, raising concerns among press advocates about an escalation against press freedom.U.S. talks with Denmark and Greenland end without a deal on Greenland’s future, but a new working group forms as allies push back on President Trump’s security-driven claims.And after widespread confusion and backlash, the Trump administration reverses course and restores roughly $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs nationwide.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Emily Kopp, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Kaity Kline, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.
Personnel note: Julia Canady King promoted to VP at BGR Group
She joined the firm last year as a Director for Washington and Florida.
Unlocking the secrets of dreams and nightmares
Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on dreams and nightmares to Dr Michelle Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, and author of the new book Into the Dream Lab
WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO SUPPORT CHICAGO'S NEXT PHASE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, welcoming senior business leaders whose experience spans entrepreneurship, global finance, and professional services—sectors central to Chicago's economic strength and future growth. The new board members are:
White House Science & Tech Policy Director Testifies on U.S. AI Strategy
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on the administration's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Fabio Paratici: Tottenham sporting director to leave club just three months after returning
Fabio Paratici to leave Tottenham and join Fiorentina at end of transfer window, three months after returning to north London club; Paratici saw out two-and-a-half-year ban before being named joint sporting director in October
Fabio Paratici: Tottenham sporting director to leave club just three months after returning
Fabio Paratici to leave Tottenham and join Fiorentina at end of transfer window, three months since returning to north London club; Paratici saw out two-and-a-half-year ban before being named joint sporting director in October
School Sports Fans Are Getting Meaner. Do Hawaiʻi Laws Fall Short?
The recent assault of Moanalua High School’s assistant athletic director has sparked calls to better protect sports officials. Teachers say the DOE needs to do more to keep them safe, too.
White House Science & Tech Policy Director Testifies on U.S. AI Strategy
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on the administration's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to New Mexico authorities after being sought on child sex abuse charges
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-container first-paragraph”] Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ … Continue reading “The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being”
Goldman Sachs partner Amit Sinha new chair of Stanford Health Care’s board of directors
Amit Sinha, chief investment officer and head of life sciences investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, assumed chair of Stanford Health Care’s board of directors Jan. 1.
F.6 Science Activation Corrections and Other Documents posted
The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed
Voices: A new rural health care grant isn’t enough. Utah’s children deserve better.
“Accepting deep Medicaid cuts while celebrating a limited rural grant sends the wrong message and puts families at risk,” writes Moe Hickey, Executive Director of Voices for Utah Children, in an op-ed.
Adirondack Loon Center welcomes new director of science and conservation
Comings and goings highlights organizations across the Adirondacks as they welcome a new team member and post job opportunities.
Hamburg accuse former sporting director of not complying with investigation into sexual harassment allegations
Hamburg originally announced Kuntz’s departure on January 2, stating that he requested a release from his contract after Christmas.
Here’s How Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Paid Subtle Tribute to Rob Reiner
The host had previously teased her plans to pay tribute to the late great actor and director.
Trump administration ‘using ICE as a political football’: Former chief
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director John Sandweg on Friday said the Trump administration is “using ICE a political football” amid its widespread crackdown o…
GOP-led Michigan House sues all state departments, directors to maintain $645M in cuts
House Republicans responded to an attorney general's opinion that they can't legally cut programs unilaterally by suing multiple state agencies.
FBI picks career agent to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director
FBI Director Kash Patel has named Christopher Raia, a seasoned career agent, to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director, according to people briefed on the matter.
Bengals' Duke Tobin defends front office after disappointing season
Duke Tobin did make one change in the wake of a disappointing 6-11 season by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals director of player personnel did an end of the season availability on Friday to discuss missing the postseason for the third straight season, instead of waiting three weeks until the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, to discuss the state of the team. Tobin's news conference also came four days after owner and president Mike Brown announced Tobin and coach Zac Taylor would remain in place for another season.
Promoter Peachtree Entertainment Adds Brain Lowe As Talent Buyer, Names Candice Baker Director of Touring
Independent concert promoter Peachtree Entertainment has added two industry veterans to its team, with Brian Lowe named talent buyer and Candice Baker named
Peachtree Entertainment Adds Two
Peachtree Entertainment has added Brian Lowe as Talent Buyer and Candice Baker as Director [...]
SGMC Health Names Willis Executive Director of Foundation
SGMC Health announces the promotion of Hilary Willis to Executive Director of the SGMC Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the health system.
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the first film in director Peter Jackson's
Dave Walls introduced as WDBJ7 sports director
Southwest Virginia TV veteran Dave Walls is WDBJ7’s new sports director, making his debut Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Greater Cleveland Partnership's small business group names new board chair
Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), the small business group of Greater Cleveland Partnership, has named a new board chair. Taylor Evans, the president of Rust Belt Recruiting, took the position this month, succeeding Cheryl Perez, CEO of Cheryl C Perez Brand of Companies, who finished her two-year term with the group. Evans steps into the role following a long history with COSE, initially joining the organization in the summer of 2018 and becoming a board member six months later, the organization said in a news release."Taylor has an incredible passion for small business," Megan Kim, executive director of COSE, said in an emailed statement to Crain's. "He is equally invested in the growth of his own business and the business community in Greater Cleveland. He is well connected, collaborative, and a natural leader."
Entertainment center construction culminates this year
Construction continues on the Food, Beverage and Entertainment Center, one of two Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate projects on the...
Video Politics have played 'biggest role' in Venezuela's low oil output: Expert
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University, discusses the financial stakes regarding Venezuelan oil.
Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
Deco: No serious knee injury for Barca keeper Ter Stegen
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has no serious knee injury, the club's sporting director Deco has said after medical examinations. German international Ter Stegen left the Barca camp at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia to have the knee examined back in Spain.
Entertainment Inbound: The Zone Expansion Nearing Completion
The long-awaited opening of The Zone at the Northwest Arena is coming later this year. Arena officials have been long working on an expansion project that will bring various new and exciting options to the space. After the completion of a large expansion that added about 5,000 square feet to the space, the group has […]
Access Health CT urges residents to enroll as deadline extended
State officials are urging people to take advantage of health insurance subsidies before the enrollment period closes at the end of the month. Access Health Connecticut Executive Director James Michel also suggested people contact a broker, even if they selected a plan last year, to see if they qualify for enough help to afford a better plan. “We’re going to…
Is Stamford a 'unicorn'? New ad campaign wants businesses to think so
Director of Economic Development Leah Kagan said the campaign will end in June.
Entertainment center construction culminates this year
Construction continues on the Food, Beverage and Entertainment Center, one of two Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate projects on the northeast end of Redstone expected to be finished
Former Colorado wildlife director heads to Wyoming
Jeff Davis, the former director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife who oversaw the introduction of wolves in Colorado, is headed to Wyoming, where he will take on a new job as deputy director for that state’s game and fish agency. The Polis administration replaced Davis as head of Colorado Parks and Wildlife after Washington’s wildlife […]
Deep Robotics on Business Strategy, US Expansion
Eric Wang, Director for Americas at Deep Robotics, discusses the company's business strategy and its expansion into the US market. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Annabelle Droulers from the sidelines of the CES trade show on "Bloomberg Tech: Asia". (Source: Bloomberg)
Texarkana Entertainment District implements new hours, alcohol rules
Changes are coming to the Entertainment District in downtown Texarkana, Ark. after Monday night’s (Jan. 5) Board of Director’s meeting.
Leader of county Health Care Agency steps down from post
Dr. Theresa Cho, who recently returned from a leave of absence, is leaving her position as director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency.
Ex-UFC champ Lawler to advise XFC fighters
UFC Hall of Fame fighter Robbie Lawler joins the board of directors of Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc., the parent company of regional MMA promotion Xtreme Fighting Championships.
CT Mirror hires new education reporter, business team members
CT Mirror is starting 2026 with three new staff members — an education reporter, director of leadership giving and manager of membership.
Washington County chamber appoints new director of Latino business development
Aligning with efforts to strengthen outreach and advocacy for local Latino-owned businesses, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce has named Yohana Parra as its new director of Latino business development. […]
Personnel note: Deirdre Finn named Executive Director at ACEC Florida, FES
Finn started the job on Jan. 1.
Mark Kiszla: What CU sports needs more than a bright new athletic director is a billionaire sugar daddy
BOULDER – The first thing eager new CU athletic director Fernando Lovo must learn is the massive gap between wishful thinking and what it actually takes to win the Big 12 Conference football championship. Here’s a hint: Start with a $5 million quarterback. In 2026, that’s the going rate for success in college athletics. Are […]
Venezuela needs elections to resolve political legitimacy crisis: CSIS Americas Program director
CSIS Americas Program director Ryan Berg discusses the U.S. mission in Venezuela and how it aligns with the ‘America First’ agenda on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Political transition in Venezuela, geopolitical uncertainty could impact markets: UBS managing director
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz discusses how Venezuela’s political transition could affect markets in the short and long term on ‘Varney & Co.’
Has Amorim created a 'him or me' situation?
There were some eyebrows raised when Jason Wilcox landed the technical director's job at Manchester United in April 2024, given he had only done the job for a short period at Southampton, having previously been academy director at Manchester City. Wilcox had his role beefed up even more when Dan Ashworth left United just five months after arriving from Newcastle. Wilcox did speak to United's in-house media but perhaps his most revealing comments came at a gala dinner for the Association of Manchester United players in September, which the club did not know was going to be recorded and posted online.
Bill Maher Makes Candid Admission About Rob Reiner’s Death
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