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Nate Bargatze on comedy retirement, 'Big Dumb Eyes' tour and his surprising napkin phobia
The 46-year-old comedian and host opened up about his growing entertainment empire and plans for his future in stand-up comedy.
CRAWFORD | Louisville’s 80-75 loss at Clemson feels familiar
Three weeks into the season, Louisville looked like a team that might have something to say in April.
Iranian Americans divided in reactions to US attacks
The US launched military strikes against Iran, sparking divided reactions among Iranian Americans and Muslim groups.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Mask’ ends SoNA season; hotel hosts paranormal deep-dive
The Basin Park Hotel hosts “Parting the Veil,” which a news release describes as “an exclusive paranormal deep-dive weekend (with) guided investigations, hands-on equipment sessions and late-night explorations (that) will take you deeper into the hotel’s storied past,” Friday and Saturday.
Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.
2026 San Francisco Worlds Key Art Revealed; PokemonXP and Worlds...
The key art for this year's World Championships was just revealed during today's Pokemon Presents! TPCi also announced that starting April 2nd at 6 PM
Denver Broncos to start offseason program later than usual
A minor bit of offseason schedule news this week with head coach Sean Payton telling Pat McAfee on his show that Phase 1 of the Denver Broncos offseason program won’t start until around May 1st. Typically, that first start date happens in mid-April so it’ll be a few weeks later than what we’ve seen in […]
Spring sports events in Clarksville to generate up to $12 million in visitor spending
Through April, Visit Clarksville is hosting a series of sporting events expected to bring more than 23,000 athletes, coaches, and spectators to the area.
Variety Announces 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit Program Featuring Tina Knowles and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Pam Abdy
Variety has announced the first speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles, including Tina Knowles and Warner Bros Motion Picture Group co-...
Variety Announces 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit Programming
The summit on April 22, presented by Deloitte, will feature keynotes with Tina Knowles and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Pam Abdy
Variety Announces 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit Program Featuring Tina Knowles and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Pam Abdy
Variety has announced the first speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles, including Tina Knowles and Warner Bros Motion Picture Group co-...
RandBall: Which Minnesota pro sports team has the best "process"?
The Minnesota Wild could make a deep playoff run thanks to shrewd moves from Bill Guerin, like the Quinn Hughes trade and Kirill Kaprizov extension.
CEO of local business incubator Ascender to step down in April
After seven years at the helm of nonprofit business incubator Ascender, CEO Nadyli Nuñez is stepping down.
Register Now – Developing Leadership Through Sport Symposium (April 14)
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), in partnership with the CU-Boulder Center for Leadership, is excited to invite member schools to participate in the "Developing Leadership Through Sport" Symposium. This symposium is an opportunity to align athletic leadership mission with practical strategies, research-based insights and statewide collaboration. Student-athletes will leave with tangible tools they can implement immediately within their teams and school communities.
Flash sale drops ticket prices for NYC’s upcoming ‘Ballet of Lights’ show
The “Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show” comes to NYC on March 8 and April 4.
College of Arts and Architecture’s Art Business Idea Competition accepting entries
The College of Arts and Architecture's Arts Business Idea Competition — the college’s annual showcase of arts entrepreneurship — is accepting entries through April 1.
CVS Health put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in CVS Health (CVS) with 3,674 puts trading, or 1.5x expected. Most active are 2/27 weekly 74 puts and 2/27 weekly 73 calls, with total volume in those strikes near 2,800 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio is 1.51, while ATM IV is up nearly 2 points on the day. Earnings are expected on April 29th.Claim 50% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximi
New Volunteer Data from 143 Observatories Unveils the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, volunteers participating in NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie citizen science project all around the United States hurried to photograph the solar eclipse with the latest, greatest equipment, capturing groundbreaking images of the Sun’s corona.
New coworking space planned for Michigan Central Station in Detroit
The Michigan Central Mezz is expected to open in April at the Michigan Central campus that includes the popular Newlab at Michigan Central.
Las Vegas residents receive essential health, hygiene support during weekend event
Blake Shelton is set to play a private concert at Ole Red Nashville on April 29. Fans can enter to win tickets by visiting any Ole Red location nationwide betwe
NFL Films to premiere ‘The Football Town,’ a doc on the sport’s legacy in Western Pa.
Ahead of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh this April, a new NFL Films documentary will tell the story of how Pittsburgh’s gritty, blue-collar culture...
APPLY: Local Business Journalism Fellowship
Apply to NPF’s Local Business Journalism Fellowship, scheduled for April 26-29, 2026 in Washington, D.C., by March 23.
Dru Joyce Classic | April 10, 2026 | Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Dru Joyce Classic returns to Cleveland! Cleveland is set to host one of the nation’s premier youth basketball events. From April 10-12, 2026, the Dru Joyce Classic will take over the I-X Center, bringing elite competition and a significant economic boost to Northeast Ohio. This three-day tournament is a cornerstone of the...
NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict first round before NFL combine
The NFL combine starts on Feb. 26. The NFL draft begins on April 23. Here's how draft experts are predicting the first round before the combine.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
‘Eye-watering numbers’: food producers sound alarm on rise in energy charges
Indoor growers warn April price jump will hinder sector’s competitiveness and drive up costs for consumers
Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL draft profile: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The Washington pass catcher will hear his name called early in April.
Volunteers needed for rural healthcare clinic in Schuylerville this spring
Calling all volunteers! A rural health clinic is coming to Schuylerville in April.
VOS Selections owner Victor Schwartz risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs
When President Donald Trump announced plans to raise the nation’s effective tariff rate to levels not seen since 1930 on April 2, 2025, most CEOs were silent. They’d seen how voicing opposition to any of the president’s ambitions – let alone his signature economic policy – could quickly prove even more costly than the policies he enacted.
N.Y. health commissioner highlights key points of state budget proposal
The New York state budget is constitutionally mandated to be passed by April 1.
His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats from work on congressional redistricting bid
A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, handing the party another setback in its efforts to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the national redistricting battle.
Who is NBA tanking good for? Lakers, 76ers among playoff hopefuls with easiest matchups down the stretch
Playoff contenders will be happy to see tanking teams on the schedule in March and April
Meta is shuttering Messenger’s standalone website, which is a thing that exists
The standalone website for Facebook Messenger is not long for this world. Meta is shutting it down in April.
Peru congress elects Jose Balcazar as new interim president
Peruvian lawmakers on Wednesday elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president ahead of general elections in April, making him the country's eighth president in as many years.
RandBall: FanDuel Sports North layoff notice is another sign sports channel is winding down
Parent company Main Street Sports sent a notice of 20 layoffs starting in April at FanDuel Sports North’s Minneapolis headquarters.
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Xtreme One Entertainment Announces XFC’s Return to Iowa for Live MMA Event on April 25 with XFC 54: Ascension
Xtreme Fighting Championships Brings Professional MMA Back to the Hawkeye StateGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTCID: XONI), a leading media, entertainment, and live sports company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), will return to Iowa with a live professional mixed martial arts event on Saturday, April 25, with XFC 54: Ascension, continuing the organization’s national expansion strategy f
Main Street's FanDuel Sports Network RSNs set for April shutdown
RSN operator Main Street has issued notices to employees warning of company’s expected demise at end of NBA and NHL regular seasons.
Bulgaria to Hold Snap Vote April 19 as Ex-President Gains Ground
Bulgaria’s president said a snap vote will be held on April 19, a move which could break years of deadlock with the candidacy of a popular former president shaking up the political arena.
Main Street begins legal process toward winddown
Main Street Sports Group has initiated its legal pathway to a winddown on Tuesday by issuing WARN notices to all employees, alerting them that, as of now their jobs will end in approximately 60 days when the NBA and NHL regular seasons conclude in mid-April.
FanDuel Sports, which broadcasts Bucks games, to close Brookfield office
The era of FanDuel Sports Network in Wisconsin has an end date of April 14 when Main Street Sports Group plans to end its presence in the state.
Global health leaders convene to advance innovation, equity, and collective action
The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) has announced the full agenda and speaker lineup for its fourth annual Global Health Symposium, scheduled for April 16 at Harvard University and livestreamed via…
How to get tickets to Eagles new April Sphere shows before they sell out
The band now has 58 total shows at the venue, the most by any artist.
Report: Tony Clark to resign as head of MLBPA
The move was made ahead of an expected start of collective bargaining in April for an agreement to replace the five-year labor contract that expires Dec. 1.
Titans mock draft roundup: 13 experts torn between 5 1st-round options
Thirteen NFL draft experts were torn between five different options for the Tennessee Titans in recent mock drafts for this April's first round.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be shut down in April after Activision states it "did not meet our expectations with mobile-first players"
Activision Blizzard has announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be shutting down on the 17th April.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers to shut down in April 2026
Game "did not meet expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences," says Activision
Tech That Cares: Edward Marx to Headline April 22 Health Care Summit
Standout roster of executives and experts will explore AI-driven transformation and the leadership demands of complex organizations
April B & Shenelle Simone give the latest in entertainment headlines
Cynthia Erivo speaks out about she and Ariana Grande's friendship, and Brooklyn Beckham writes a note to wife Nicola Peltz.
How my best friend and I built a sandwich empire
A former banker and his lifelong friend turned a franchise obsession into owning Capriotti's and running the sandwich chain together.
Bulgarian Ex-President Radev Takes Lead Ahead of Snap Election
A political bloc led by Bulgaria’s former President Rumen Radev could win a snap parliamentary election planned for April, according to an opinion poll.
Rubio plugs Orbán’s bid for another term after April elections during a visit to Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ‘s bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming ele…
Kennedy Promises Action, Though Not Regulation, on Ultraprocessed Foods
The health secretary said the Food and Drug Administration would “act on” a request from a former F.D.A. commissioner to close a loophole on food safety.
Human "biology was never intended to handle" ultraprocessed foods, former FDA head David Kessler warns
Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections
'Illiberal' PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.
Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to move forward
Democrats placed a voter referendum on the ballot in April that could pave the way for a new congressional map that heavily favors their party.
TAD: Remember to File Required Business Personal Property Renditions
If you cannot file your rendition by April 15, businesses must request an extension in writing via mail or through the Tarrant Appraisal District's website’s online account service no later than April 15, 2026.
Eli Roth, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way & QC Entertainment Team On Jessica Chandler Exposé Film ‘Death Boom’
The exposé doc "pulls back the curtain on the mental and environmental impacts of the contemporary death care industry".
U.S. House to consider new election restrictions ahead of November midterms
A similar measure passed the House twice - last April and in 2024 - with support from a handful of Democrats. But it died in the Senate.
It isn't partisan politics to admit that stakeholder capitalism went too far, too fast
The quiet corporate governance revolution recognizes climate change isn't an immediate, existential risk that justifies radical change in everyday life.
Archer Music Hall to offer different kind of entertainment, and hopes for a knockout
Box Fest XVII, a professional boxing card, will take over the new downtown arena at 8 p.m. April 3, it was announced.
Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives
A majority of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed, packed with potentially harmful additives, sugars and salt, a new study found.
Tim Cook promises Apple will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary
Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, which means this year marks the company’s 50th anniversary. In a recent all-hands...
Trump to repeal EPA finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health
The Trump administration is rescinding an Obama-era scientific finding that has served as the legal basis for regulations targeting greenhouse gases.
Health care service providers FLPPS, Rochester RHIO to combine
The change is set to go into effect on April 1.
Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.77 lower at $237.52 and June live cattle closed $.52 lower at $233.80. March feeder cattle closed $2.67 lower at $364.77 and April feeder cattle closed $1.92 lower at $361.27. Direct cash cattle trade […]
Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic special election primary in New Jersey
Mejia would face Republican Joe Hathaway in the special general election on April 16. The district covers parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties.
John Oliver leads Radio City comedy benefit for children facing obstacles
All-star Garden of Laughs hits Radio City April 13, with net proceeds to Garden of Dreams Foundation supporting children facing homelessness and illness.
Super Bowl to the Olympics: The long history of protest, politics and sports
This weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades.
Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever - Live Score
View the Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever game played on April 30, 2026. Box score, stats, odds, highlights, play-by-play, social & more
Scott McTominay expected to recover for Roma clash
Napoli snatched the three points against Genoa thanks to a late penalty from Rasmus Hojlund, but the Neapolitans were concerned about Scott McTominay’s forced substitution. At the end of the first 4...
Saturday Morning Science Series Kicks Off on Feb. 14
The annual community science encompasses five free, public programs led by faculty and community experts through Saturday, April 18.
43rd Annual Business Women's Forum p/b Waterbury Regional Chamber
43rd Annual Business Women’s Forum Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville Join hundreds of professional women from across Connecticut for the 43rd […]
Roma fans’ appeal to TAR over banned away games upheld
Following clashes on the highway between Roma fans and Fiorentina supporters, the Ministry of the Interior ordered the closure of the away section to Roma fans until the end of the season. The measure...
Ultra Pro Entertainment Debuts Interactive Electronic Games at Toy Fair
Turbo Trivia and Magic Tim expand the company’s electronic game lineup for 2026.
Fall River's State of Business Luncheon set for April 1
The State of Business Luncheon will take place April 1 in Fall River.
Tim Cook Teases Plans for Apple's Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Apple turns 50 this year, and its CEO Tim Cook has promised to celebrate the milestone. The big day falls on April 1, 2026. "I've been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment," Cook told employees today, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "When you really stop and pause and think about the last 50 years, it makes your heart sing. It really does. I promise some celebration".
Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame
Basketball legend Emeka Okafor will be part of another acclaimed 'starting five' at the April 24 ceremony
Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn will compete despite torn ACL. Here’s how other athletes performed with injury
Change is in the air for the Chicago Bears
The Bears have already undergone a few changes, and that’s before the flurry of free agency gets started.
U.S. Bank Business Shield™ Visa® Card Offers Intro 0% APR for up to 18 Billing Cycles
New business credit card offers rewards and access to Spend Management platform to monitor, track, and control spending U.S. Bank, a leading provider of payment services and solutions, today announced a new business credit card designed to help small business owners navigate fluctuations in finances and resources: the U.S. Bank Business Shield™ Visa® Card . The U.S. Bank Business Shield™ Visa® Card offers small business owners a new solution for navigating expected and unexpected expenses. This new business credit card offers a 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 18 billing cycles when applying at any U.S. Bank branch and 12 billing cycles when applying in digital channels – all with no annual fee. Plus, cardholders can enjoy a suite of benefits to help navigate the foreseen - and the unforeseen - needs of their small business. “The Business Shield Visa card is designed to help business owners navigate the unpredictable financial and resource challenges that
MENALAC Awards 2026 to celebrate excellence across the MENA leisure, entertainment & attractions industry
DUBAI, U.A.E. — On 1 April 2026, the 8th MENALAC Awards Gala will bring together the region’s leisure, entertainment, and attractions industry for a landmark celebration of excellence. Taking place…
Bills hire Bobby April III as their outside linebackers coach
San Antonio Sports announces rosters for 2026 All-Star Basketball Game
More than 100 of the top high school senior basketball players in and around the Alamo City will suit up to compete on Sunday, April 12, at Northside Sports Gym.
UFC 325 Bonuses! Ruffy Banks $100K For Nasty TKO
Alexander Volkanovski added another UFC featherweight title defense to his record last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) at UFC 325 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, outworking Diego Lopes in a rematch from their first meeting back in April 2025. In co-main event action, lightweight contender Benoit Saint Denis put […]
Why some on Medicaid in NJ may need to find a new pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy sites are to remain in-network for people using Medicaid only through April 30.
Tickets on sale for Midland County Sports Hall of Fame’s 2026 induction
Buy $60 tickets now for the Midland County Sports Hall of Fame induction on April 11 at Dow Diamond; seating is limited.
Angelino responds to rumors about his health: “Don’t believe everything people say.”
After months of absence, Angelino finally got back to the pitch, returning to the pitch in the final minutes of Roma’s match against Panathinaikos. The Spanish full-back had last played against Vero...
Livingston v Motherwell: Pick of the stats
Tawanda Maswanhise has scored in his past three league appearances, while a goal here would make him the youngest player (23 years 72 days) to net in four successive Scottish Premiership outings since Malik Tillman for Rangers in April 2023 (20y 308d), and youngest for Motherwell in the top flight since Nick Blackman in November 2010 (21y 9d). Motherwell have only lost one of their past 15 league games (W9 D5), a 1-0 defeat at Rangers in December.
Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2026
The monthlong festival, presented by UNMC, will run throughout April with a series of science and technology-related activities.
Judge to weigh political motives in ICE surge
A federal judge has asked the Trump administration to respond to allegations from the state’s leaders that Operation Metro Surge is motivated by animosity toward Minnesota.
As quirky Switch 2 life sim Tomodachi Life gets a release date, Nintendo makes good on decade-old same-sex relationship promise
Nintendo has confirmed same-sex relationships in its Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reveal, alongside an April release date.
Fiesta Bowl to host women's flag football tourney
The Fiesta Bowl will host an eight-team women's collegiate flag football tournament in April, the Fiesta Sports Foundation announced Thursday.
Spring Health to buy Alma as AI rapidly reshapes mental healthcare market
Spring Health, a company that offers digital mental health care and navigation services, plans to acquire Alma to expand its offerings and tap into the startup's deep roster of health plan partners | Spring Health, a company that offers digital mental health care and navigation services, plans to acquire Alma to expand its offerings and tap into the startup's connections to health plans.
More naming opportunities planned for Altru Sports Complex; first part of Phase 2 expected to bid in April
The Grand Forks Park District is looking at options for other naming rights in the facility to help fundraise for the project.
Spring Health Set to Acquire Alma to Enhance Existing Care Infrastructure
Global mental health benefits platform Spring Health has entered into an agreement to acquire Alma, a digital platform that helps providers streamline