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Trump administration under ‘increasing political pressure’ to secure Iran deal: Former Navy SEAL
Former Navy SEAL Jason Redman discusses President Donald Trump's optimism about an Iran deal and the ongoing U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on 'The Evening Edit.'
Seattle pauses Leschi marina redevelopment after outcry from disrupted local businesses
Local businesses in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood say they were caught off guard this week when city crews abruptly blocked access to storefronts as part of a m
Lockheed opposes Northrop bid to remove firewall on solid rocket motor business
Northrop argues that a 2018 consent order is hampering its ability to ramp up solid rocket motor production needed for critical munitions.
US Navy shot out rudder of Iran blockade runner with fighter jet gun
It's the second time the Navy has used force against an Iranian commercial vessel since the Trump administration's blockade began last month.
UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forces
Philly nonprofit spurs popups to give small businesses the spotlight on Market Street
An effort to give local entrepreneurs retail space in vacant storefronts will revitalize a block of Market Street through the end of July.
Pokemon scalpers steal Target displays to resell for thousands of dollars
It was Pokemon Day at Target on May 2, and tons of fans flocked to grab the exclusive merch and displays, the latter of which are being sold for thousands.
Trump strikes back: GOP lawmakers who opposed president on redistricting pay price
President Trump scored major victories in Indiana's GOP primary as his endorsed challengers defeated state senators who blocked his redistricting push.
OpenAI wants to ‘have their cake and eat it too’ with health AI policy recommendations
Policy recommendations in OpenAI's blueprint for unlocking AI’s potential to change health care are reasonable, but also self-serving, experts say.
The most coveted endorsement in SF politics — and why Pelosi hasn’t given it
The speaker emerita’s nod would have unlocked funding and allies in a heavily contested election.
Canada Antitrust Watchdog Seeks to Block Keyera Deal for Plains’ Canada Gas Business
The Competition Bureau said the planned $3.7 billion transaction would reduce competition at a crucial natural-gas liquids-processing hub in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Phobio Has Returned $244M to Business Budgets. Meet The Company's New CEO.
Meet Missy Taylor, the new CEO of Atlanta-based Phobio — the tech company that has returned $244M to business budgets by unlocking value in used devices. Here's how an advertising veteran is leading a circular economy business.
Update coming: Large police and DPS presence outside Carrollton Korean market
Police have blocked off part of a parking lot near a Korean market as they investigate. Officials say to avoid the area until it reopens.
4 businesses burglarized within 3-block radius in Fairfax District
Several businesses located within a three-block radius in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles were burglarized overnight, prompting a search for suspects.
Simons scoop up another property along downtown's South Meridian entertainment corridor
The building is on the same block as planned Simon-backed developments for a Ritz-Carlton hotel, Live Nation music venue and Ole Red bar, restaurant and country music hall.
History and Political Science Honors Its Best of 2025-26
The Arkansas Tech University Department of History and Political Science hosted its spring 2026 awards ceremony in the Witherspoon Hall Atrium at the close of the semester. Below are the awards that were bestowed during the departmental ceremony and the names of the students who received those honors. Fay Bullock…
Google hasn't forgotten about Keep's lock screen notes (yet)
We've seen evidence that Google is again working to let us take notes in Keep using a handy lock screen shortcut.
Fulton County asks court to stop DOJ subpoena of 2020 election workers’ personal information
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections in Georgia wants to block the Justice Department from gaining access to the personal information of thousands of 2020 election workers.
Webb space telescope reveals a scorching “super-Earth” that looks like Mercury
A scorching, airless world just 48 light-years away is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers studied LHS 3844 b—a tidally locked “super-Earth” with a permanent dayside hot enough to melt metal—and discovered it’s a dark, barren rock with no atmosphere.
Scientists boost strawberry flavor and nutrition without changing growth
A surprising genetic twist shows that boosting a seemingly ordinary “housekeeping” gene can dramatically improve fruit quality without any trade-offs. By increasing the activity of a tRNA-related gene in strawberries, researchers unlocked richer color, stronger aroma, and higher levels of health-boosting compounds like anthocyanins and terpenoids. Even more striking, these enhancements came with zero impact on plant growth, fruit size, or sweetness—avoiding the usual downsides of metabolic tinkering.
Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough
A strange kind of matter that “ticks” forever without energy input has just taken a major leap toward real-world use. Known as a time crystal, this quantum system repeats its motion endlessly—like a clock that never winds down—and scientists have now managed to connect it to an external device for the first time. By linking the time crystal to a tiny mechanical oscillator, researchers showed they can actually control its behavior, opening the door to powerful new technologies.
A Week Is 7 Days, Right? Except For The Many Times It Wasn't
It's sextidi, 16 Floréal, CCXXXIV, and the time is 5.2 o'clock.
Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website
Reddit REALLY wants you to use its app.
Ohio heads to polls as Ramaswamy hopes to lock in as Republican candidate for governor
Trump-endorsed candidate facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey Putsch
Live Results: Indiana state primaries
Seven GOP state senators who blocked President Donald Trump's push to redraw the state’s congressional districts now face primary challengers endorsed by him.
Applied Digital Completes Separation of Cloud Business, Establishing ChronoScale as Independent Public Company
ChronoScale to begin trading on Nasdaq under ticker CHRN Applied Digital to retain approximately 97% ownership and invest $15.75 million at…...
Victor Wembanyama sets NBA postseason record with 12 blocks, but can’t lead Spurs past Timberwolves in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama only needed three quarters to match the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record on Monday night.
Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers
The subpoena seeks personally identifying information for thousands of paid and volunteer election workers.
Conscious spending can unlock greener science
This Greening Chemistry column explores how to find savings in the lab and the false economy of buying supplies on sale
Man in mental health crisis dies in officer-involved shooting in southwest Wichita, police say
WPD says the incident happened in the 1400 block of W. Haskell, where a Wichita Police officer discharged their firearm.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit, avoid trial
The blockbuster lawsuit between "It Ends With Us" stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively over behind-the-scenes drama was settled ahead of trial.
Google’s new face unlock hardware reportedly not debuting in Pixel 11 after all
According to a Pixel 11 leak, Google’s next flagship smartphone lineup won’t be adopting the new “Project Toscana” face unlock...
Report: Readily available Colts QB reports for voluntary offseason workouts
Despite being on the trade block, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. reported for the team’s voluntary offseason workouts.
Scientists unlock new way to engineer next-generation glass
Scientists have adapted a centuries-old principle of chemistry to fine-tune a new type of glass made from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)—metal atoms connected by organic molecules—that efficiently trap ...
Android phones could get this impressive under-display face unlock tech pretty soon
Right as it’s been revealed that Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 probably won’t have new face unlock hardware, a new name...
Ty Pennington Confirms ‘Rock the Block’ Season 7 Air Time Change
Find out when new episodes of the HGTV competition series will hit the small screen.
How To Start To Unlock Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’s Secret Cow Level
The Secret Cow Level is back in Diablo 4 and it almost unlocked. There's a lot of prep work you need to do to get to the current point, however.
Small business confidence surges as Trump tax cuts deliver ‘blockbuster’ job growth
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to tout President Donald Trump’s small business agenda, highlight job growth from tax cuts and detail a crackdown on $22B in suspected fraud.
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
California’s billionaires are not the only ones fighting back against the state’s largest health workers union this election season.
The da Vinci bloodline is unlocking the genius’s genetic secrets
After centuries of mystery, scientists are edging closer to uncovering Leonardo da Vinci’s biological secrets. A massive 30-year effort has mapped his family across 21 generations, identified living male descendants, and even confirmed shared DNA markers that stretch back to the Renaissance. Meanwhile, excavations at a family tomb in Vinci could provide ancient remains for comparison, raising the possibility of reconstructing Leonardo’s genetic profile.
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)
The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.
Business Briefs May 4, 2025: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond
Business news from Lenox Garden Club, Greylock, MountainOne, Lee Bank, and more
'Watson' ending explained: How the CBS series says farewell to John Watson
The 'Watson' finale features a long-awaited reunion — as well as the arrival of a famous villain from the Sherlock Holmes canon. Here's how the CBS series, which was canceled earlier this year, says farewell to John Watson.
Calvin Duncan cleared to assume New Orleans court clerk role in federal court ruling
A federal judge blocked a Louisiana law abolishing the Orleans Parish criminal clerk's office, allowing Calvin Duncan, who won the November election with 68% of the vote, to take office Monday.
Bungie Confirms It Has Marathon Story Plans for 'the Next Few Years' But Nothing Is Completely 'Locked in' Yet
It looks like Marathon won’t be left behind anytime soon, as Bungie has confirmed it has plans to evolve its story over at least "the next few years."
Why Almost No One Needs An RFID Blocking Wallet Anymore
One of the more common wallet types you'll see are ones with RFID blocking technology, but it may not be as effective as deterring theft as you think.
Physicists just found a tiny flaw in time itself
Physicists are rethinking one of quantum mechanics’ biggest puzzles: how fuzzy possibilities become definite reality. New research suggests that spontaneous “collapse” processes—possibly linked to gravity—could subtly blur time itself. This wouldn’t affect clocks we use today, but it reveals a hidden limit to how precise time can ever be. The findings open a new path toward uniting quantum physics with gravity.
Crimson Desert rolls out huge patch to address end-game combat
Crimson Desert has just rolled out one of its biggest patches yet, introducing the Rematch and Re-blockade features alo…
NFL Draft Expert Reassures Bears Fans About Polarizing Pick
An NFL expert defends a surprising third-round tight end selection, revealing strategic foresight for the Bears' future personnel and blocking needs.
In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship
Scott Colom, a state prosecutor, is running against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican who denied him a seat on the federal bench. In a tough year for the G.O.P., Democrats see hope for his long-shot bid.
China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries
Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
Canes Dominate Flyers, Start Round 2 with 3-0 Victory
The Canes started on time, and were locked in on the defensive end.
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Kelvin Cato (1999-2004)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Cato wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 6.2 points, as many rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.
Photos from the 152nd Kentucky Derby: the best day in horse racing, the 'Sport of Kings'
Once again, tens of thousands flocked to Churchill Downs, dressed to the nines, to partake in one of the grandest spectacles in sport and, perhaps, travel back in time.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk can come to his ChatGPT 5.5 party
Sam Altman and Elon Musk, OpenAI cofounders turned rivals, are locked in a legal battle over the direction of the company.
Political blame game begins and upset passengers stuck after Spirit ceases operations
Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran war
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles locks in picks
Jody Demling, who hit a superfecta worth nearly $1,700 at last year's Kentucky Derby, reveals his picks for the Runs for the Roses
🚨 Osasuna and Barcelona name XIs for La Liga clash
Barcelona look to remain on the march from their seat of power on Spain's east coast as Hansi Flick's troops take to the road and lock horns with Osasuna this evening. Blaugrana are in a rich vein of ...
Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
The makers of the abortion pill mifepristone filed an emergency appeal at the Supreme Court on Saturday urging the justices to pause a lower-court ruling that temporarily blocked Americans from accessing the drug through the mail.
The 5 most top-secret places governments and scientists have locked away | BBC Science Focus Magazine
From sites housing deadly materials to the locations of precious artefacts, here's the science behind some of Earth's most restricted areas
Business Leaders Say Adapting to AI Is Essential to Survival
Executives from IBM, VaynerX and Deepblocks talk to TIME100 about the blistering pace of change all companies are facing in the age of artificial intelligence.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.5 Lets You Refight All 69 Bosses, as Pearl Abyss Doubles Down After 5M Sales
Crimson Desert's biggest patch yet adds a boss rematch system, re-blockades, legendary creature pets, and NVIDIA DLSS MFG support.
Roma keen on Summerville but West Ham block his exit
Roma is looking ahead and starting to plan for the future with clear ideas. The new coaching direction is under Gian Piero Gasperini, who has already identified the priorities for strengthening the sq...
Limited artisan collection features work of three Wyoming artists
The three pieces, created by artists Katie Coyne, Karen Barton and Breanna Whitlock, along with the “Buffalo” candle line will be available at the WYO Candle Co. in downtown Sheridan.
Iran deadlock: is Trump now ‘stuck’?
The president may be ‘trying to look relaxed’, but upcoming midterms and rising oil prices are ramping up pressure
Ben’s Chili Bowl is back in business
The grand reopening of Ben’s Chili Bowl transformed U Street NW into a block party on Friday.
CU-Lock Haven undergraduate’s research bridges gap between student science and large-scale conservation
LOCK HAVEN — In a lab where streams run indoors and ecosystems are built by hand, Emily Gonzalez, of Wilkes-Barre, is doing more than collecting data. She’s helping answer questions that could shape the future of Pennsylvania’s waterways — and directly support large-scale restoration efforts already underway in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. […]
Business owner and band members speak out following First Friday cancellation
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – For years, First Fridays has been a popular block party series in downtown Norfolk. However, following April’s event, the long-running party has been put on hold. The Do…
Appeals court limits abortion pill access nationwide
A federal appeals court issued a ruling that would temporarily block people from accessing abortion pills through telehealth providers and via mail.
The Iran War Is Terminated Because Trump Said So
Pro tip, Mr. President: If you are still blockading ports, that's an act of war.
Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated a nationwide requirement that abortion pills be obtained in person, undermining access to the method of abortion that has only grown more widespread since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘terminated’ as he hits congressional deadline
Trump’s statement came as the United States continues to enforce a naval blockade of Iran and as he declined to rule out additional strikes on the country.
Trump administration rejects need for Iran war Congressional approval despite deadline
Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’
A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted an ongoing ceasefire “pauses” the clock on the 60-day deadline to end hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval.
‘I crumbled’: Former Md. lobbyist launches podcast aimed at young adults navigating job loss, mental health
Juwan Blocker, a Prince George’s County native and former Maryland political aide, reflects on career loss, identity and purpose as he launches a new podcast for young professionals navigating uncertainty.
With mass firing, Trump deals a fresh blow to American science
Ambitious research is on the chopping block following yet more cuts at the National Science Foundation.
The state of women's health
Addressing women's health outcomes could unlock $1 trillion annually by 2040, but investment is still vital to closing the gap.
CMU partners with Bullock Creek to bring ‘mixed reality’ learning to science classes
Students at a Midland area high school are taking a hands-on approach with science through a partnership with Central Michigan University.
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
California health clinics are suing to stop a union ballot measure that would dictate how they spend money — and they say it could force hundreds of clinics to close.
4 things you missed from Musk v. Altman trial this week
Elon Musk faced another day of cross-examination. Jared Birchall, Musk's wealth manager, was the next witness called in the blockbuster OpenAI trial.
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key protein that keeps “bad” LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood. By blocking this protein, cells can absorb more cholesterol instead of letting it build up in arteries, dramatically lowering levels linked to heart disease.
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
MILTON, Mass. (AP) — Perched in a tower atop a hill, Matthew Douglas climbs a staircase and emerges from a hatch on the roof, where a heavy glass ball in a metal cradle has burned a thin streak into a strip of paper, recording the previous day’s sunlight. It’s part of a routine he and […]
Fire destroys business in Howard
HOWARD — Multiple fire crews from Centre and Clinton counties battled a blaze at a Howard area business Wednesday night into the early morning hours Thursday. According to reports, a call went out at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday for reports of a building fire along Spearing Street in the borough. Multiple calls were received […]
Press gala shooter / Political violence / Iran war price tag
Saturday’s attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was the third assassination attempt on President Trump.Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre and NPR Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas about what the attack says about the state of political violence in the U.S. and the debate over whether the Secret Service was ready to protect Trump and those around him. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.
Hegseth says clock paused ahead of key date in Iran conflict
Friday marks a critical day in the two-month-old war.
Monthly Momentos: April 2026
The James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation officially opens, breaking ground on a new AirMed hanger, unlocking secrets of human development, and more April highlights.
Unlocking SAP Business Context in Databricks with Semantic Metadata Delta Sharing
SAP Business Data Cloud integration with Databricks made it easy to Delta Share your SAP data sets natively into Databricks. But it is difficult to make use of this data without its rich semantic context. Now, SAP Business Data Cloud Delta Shares automatically sync semantic metadata into Unity Catalog — including column and table descriptions, primary/foreign key relationships, and data governance tags. This enables the Databricks Genie to immediately understand your SAP data, making it ready for natural language discovery and secure analytics.
How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders
Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation.
Alexander Blockx reacts after shocking Casper Ruud upset
Alexander Blockx secured a 6-4, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open quarter-finals. The Belgian put together another impressive showing, eliminating the defending champion in straight sets.
Black Female Driver Dystany Spurlock Set To Make NASCAR History
History is on the verge of being made by female driver Dystany Spurlock. Spurlock, who is Black, is set to make her NASCAR Truck Series debut next week. The Black female driver is set to drive the No. 69 truck for MBM Motorsports/Garage 66. She'll be competing at Watkins Glen. The female driver ...
Federal judge rejects Colorado GOP’s effort to block unaffiliated voters from participating in party’s 2026 primaries
U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer said excluding unaffiliated voters days before the state’s ballot certification deadline, and just weeks before ballots start being mailed out, would create too much confusion.
Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit wartime high
The U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones continue to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as each side bets the other will break first.
Salt shaker test: The Stetson poll is the real deal — but read the fine print
The real story is in the independent numbers — a large undecided bloc that neither party has locked up.
Santa Marta conference unlocks historic political momentum for just transitions that must translate into rights-centric action
The First conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels sent a strong political signal that the age of fossil fuels must end at Santa Marta.
Timeline of new entertainment district in downtown Phoenix unknown
Phoenix leaders want downtown to stay busy even when there’s no game or concert in town but roadblocks are slowing the plan.
Phoenix wants a downtown entertainment district, but delays remain
Phoenix leaders want downtown to stay busy even when there’s no game or concert in town but that vision is stuck in limbo. A long-discussed entertainment district could reshape the area around Chase Field, Footprint Center, and the convention center. But as Zach Prelutsky reports, while the city pushes for a more walkable urban core, new roadblocks are slowing the plan.
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