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Beacon Hill lawmakers are mostly poised for a relaxing summer — excerpt in parts of Boston
Most House and Senate seats on Beacon Hill won't see competition in the Sept. 1 primary elections. But that's not the case in two Boston-area Senate districts.
AMC Entertainment delivers record Q2 results as summer releases boost results
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) shares rose 11% after the movie theater chain reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations,...
World Cup fuels Broward's summer business and hotel boom
Thank you to the Tartan Army and all of the international fans!
A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip; scientists have now confirmed it is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater
In late 2023, amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe was doing something very ordinary: Mapping out forest roads for a summer road trip in Quebec. While zooming around northern regions on Google Maps, he spotted something that looked anything but ordinary.
Commentary: Hollywood's guaranteed paydays for stars are bad bets now
Rather than making a summer splash, Disney’s live-action "Moana" remake floundered at the box office. Opening with $43 million domestically against a $250 million production budget, the film is already
Commentary: Hollywood's guaranteed paydays for stars are bad bets now
Rather than making a summer splash, Disney’s live-action "Moana" remake floundered at the box office. Opening with $43 million domestically against a $250 million production budget, the film is already
Up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower heart disease risk, doctors say
Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults, and regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure.
Kaneka pitches “mitoceuticals” as mechanism-led mitochondrial health supplements
Cellular health is becoming increasingly important as industry and science reveal that health systems are interconnected. The mitochondria are especially central in this understanding, as it addresses healthy aging, healthspan, and lifestage demands. Nutrition Insight speaks with Kaneka Corporation and Kaneka Ubiquinol’s consultant to learn about how nutrition is evolving on an industry and consumer level. “Over the past decade, we’ve seen nutrition evolve from addressing nutrient deficiencies to supporting specific conditions and now toward supporting healthspan — the health and well-being across life stages,” says Tsuyoshi Takakuwa, head of Marketing and Sales Team (APAC), Supplemental Nutrition Business Division at Kaneka Corporation.
West Hartford Business Buzz: July 20, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton I want the next week to happen in slow motion – and not just because we have some great summer weather
Cleveland Fed: Business activity up, but high fuel costs are increasing prices, hurting consumers
Cleveland Fed: Business activity is up, driven by data center construction. But high energy costs are driving prices up and consumption down.
Gossip: Hull close to signing Bailey and Targett
Hull City are in talks with Aston Villa over a deal for 28-year-old Jamaica winger Leon Bailey. Athletic - subscription required) The Tigers are closing in on the signing of 30-year-old former Newcastle left-back Matt Targett, who is a free agent after leaving the club this summer. (Mail)
Oil rises above $90 as US-Iran strikes escalate; Ryanair predicts lower fares this summer
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Even scientists need a doctor sometimes. Colorado physician makes house call to Greenland.
The CU doctor was there for checkups on researchers working at the cold and icy Summit Station.
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Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
Paris farmer sees business boost amid Kentucky cyclosporasis outbreak
A cyclosporasis outbreak affecting nearly 200 people across Kentucky, including more than a dozen combined cases in Fayette and Madison counties, is prompting some consumers to bypass major retailers and buy produce directly from local farms.
Free science program for middle-school students, offered by NSHS students
Through the Newton Summer Science Program (NSSP), Newton South HS students offer free, high-school-level, summer STEM classes for students entering Grades 7-9 in September. Classes are held for...
Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?
Statement Highlights: The latest research indicates that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (equivalent to up to 5, 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is generally safe for most adults and appears to be linked to a lower risk of several ...
Northern Virginia's Business Leaders Turn a Corner
Based on the Q2 2026 NVC/Pinkston Northern Virginia Business Leader Survey.
San Antonio Spurs Get Worrying Update About Rookie Jayden Quaintance
The San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the rookie missed all of Summer League and underwent major surgery on his knee.
Tre Donaldson: Another Miami Heat Uncovered Gem
Following a dominant Summer League performance, undrafted rookie Tre Donaldson looks to join the ranks of South Florida’s developmental success stories with elite playmaking and defensive intensity.
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BTS, Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Sharks, sutures & science
From learning how to do surgical sutures on a silicone mat to exploring the anatomy of sharks, frogs and other animals, students are diving into hands-on wildlife science this summer during the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's Conservation Summer Camp. With various camps designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, CROW's annual camp combines wildlife conservation, veterinary medicine and outdoor discovery through
Virtual town hall confronts high healthcare costs in SB
In response to the affordable health care crisis, Health Access, along with a coalition of health, consumer, patient, labor, and small business partners,
Grading Northwestern Alumni in the Summer League
A Summer League splattered with purple and white.
Apple Has Reportedly Started Recording and AI-Summarizing Conversations at the Genius Bar
It's limited in scope; it's opt-in; and managers don't get to see the summaries. Employees are still nervous.
Scientists used children’s ‘silly sprinklers’ to solve a physics problem Richard Feynman could not; the reverse version spins 50 times slower
If you’ve ever watched a “silly sprinkler” in action (those bright, looping contraptions that twist and spray water in wild patterns) you’ve probably just seen them as summer fun. But a group of mathematicians have turned these backyard toys into tools for solving a famous physics puzzle that stumped even Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard Feynman.
Broadway Utica Stage Ready students present Grease
Broadway Utica's Stage Ready Summer Intensive students will perform "GREASE School Edition" on July 24 at Proctor High School. Tickets are on sale now.
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Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2026 Summer Series: ‘The Genetics Of Vice’ By Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden July 22
Cover of ‘Original Sin’ by Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden. Courtesy/LAF&S LAF&S News: The Los Alamos Faith and Science (LAF&S) Forum 2026 Summer Series continues Wednesday, July 22, with a presentation on “The Genetics of Vice” by Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Harden will present her talk via Zoom […]
Recruiting Roundup: Husky Commits Shine During Summer Events
Happy Sunday Husky fans. The Huskies are in a quiet period for recruiting with the coaches on break before they get ready for the season to start. Today I wanted to showcase some current commits that have been having strong summers with their high school and 7v7 teams this summer. 4 star wide receiver Tre […]
N.Y. state health officials monitoring nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak
As thousands of cases continue to be reported, the NYSDOH shares its medical impacts this infection has on consumers and the best practices to stay safe.
Florida Hemp Businesses Hope Trump Can Save Them From Planned Federal Ban On THC Products
“The category’s too big to fail. The consumer demand is there. The infrastructure is in place. I don’t think that it’s going anywhere. It’s a matter of when and how we get regulated.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix On Saturday, St. Petersburg retailer Herban Flow hosted its third High and Dry Festival, which featured dozens […]
Does summer actually make your hair grow faster?
Probably not, but it might affect beard growth.
FedEx Delivery Driver Falling Into a Front Yard Pool Outside a Georgia Home Shows What Seconds of Screen Distraction Can Do
A viral video of a FedEx deliveryman falling into a front yard pool outside a Georgia home may have given him an unexpected way to cool off in the summer heat. The light-hearted video has ... Read mor...
Students graduate from Carus Summer Science Camp
The 24th annual Carus Summer Science Camp concluded Friday with a graduation celebration at St. Bede Academy, marking the successful completion of another week of hands-on science exploration for local students entering sixth grade.
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Red Wings Prospect Enjoying His Michigan Summer
The post Red Wings Prospect Enjoying His Michigan Summer appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. When JP Hurlbert heard his name called by the Detroit Red Wings on the night of the NHL Entry Draft […] The post Red Wings Prospect Enjoying His Michigan Summer appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.
Amarillo Public Library, city health department to offer free summer vaccination clinics
The Amarillo Public Library is partnering with the City of Amarillo’s Department of Public Health to offer vaccination clinics at library locations throughout the summer.
Midway block party kicks off summer with live music, food, and local vendors
The Midway Business Association hosted a free summer block party on East Main Street with live music, crafts, and food vendors.
Important Takeaways From Houston’s Summer League Blowout
A sluggish start derailed Houston’s championship hopes, but Quadir Copeland’s aggressive 24-point breakout and Bruce Thornton’s versatile playmaking provided silver linings despite a frustrating night in Vegas.
Nets' Brown Ranked No. 6 Rookie in Summer League
Mikel Brown Jr. is electrifying Brooklyn fans with elite two-way play, showcasing the shifty shot-creation and defensive length that cement his status as a cornerstone of the Nets' future.
Saturday Sports: Summertime golf, softball, and lacrosse updates
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Kings’ Darnell Credits Team for Ending Summer on High Note
Sacramento salvaged their tournament with a balanced offensive clinic, providing coach Chris Darnell vital evaluations of playmaking prospects and rookie shooters ahead of the regular season.
Inside Iowa Politics: Warning from U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to Iowans
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson had a warning for Iowans when he addressed the Family Leadership Summit.
Inside Iowa Politics: Warning from U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to Iowans
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson had a warning for Iowans when he addressed the Family Leadership Summit.
Women's pain normalised in NHS, Cardiff health summit told
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters navigates business impacts from BWCAW closures, wildfires
Summer days at the end of the Gunflint Trail usually begin with tow-boats idling at the dock, canoes entering the water, and the excited chatter of guests and outfitter guides before a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) trip begins. This week, however, the atmosphere around Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and other outfitter businesses along the...
Phoebe Sumter to Host Free Children’s Health Fair in Americus - Americus Times-Recorder
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center will host an upcoming Children’s Health Fair, a community-focused event offering free health screenings and family-friendly activities, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to […]
How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry
Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her...
Perspective: Extreme heat is a fact of summer. Its health harms don’t have to be
As yet another heat dome settles over part of the U.S., a depressingly predictable news cycle is unfolding. This week, the headlines will warn of dangerously high temperatures; next week, they'll chronicle the human toll.
Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: SummerKnicks finale, Brunson’s business, Ant’s cheat code
You would believe there was a regular-season game played on Friday, as the SummerKnicks and the SummerMavs combined for a dumb 198 points in both team’s Summer League Consolation game. New York used 15 players, and Pacome Dadiet had himself a day to preserve his value entering next season while big man Liam Robbins put […]
How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry
Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her...
Japanese business culture focus of new study abroad offering at MSU
BOZEMAN — This summer, the inaugural faculty-led trip to Japan was jam-packed with new experiences for Montana State University students, helping instill valuable business and cultural knowledge about a unique
What should we take away from Hornets’ NBA Las Vegas Summer League run?
Charlotte concluded 2026 stay in the desert with a 92-90 loss to Memphis Grizzlies.
LeBron James Conquers Fanatics Fest to Cement NY Sports Dominance
LeBron James and Tom Brady electrify Fanatics Fest, proving New York is the undisputed summer capital of sports and pop culture.
Boston businesses hope energy from World Cup crowds can have lasting impact on nightlife
Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.
Businesses hope that Boston can maintain high nightlife energy after summer of events
New dashboard launched to help people find relief in the summer heat
"When temperatures never drop below 70 at night, the body doesn't get the chance to recover, and that's when heat becomes dangerous," said Deputy Health Director, Dr. Justin Frederick.
Proposal to ban DTE, Consumers political donations has enough signatures
The petition initiative from Michiganders for Money out of Politics has enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Only 10 blue-chip prospects remain uncommitted in 2027 cycle
The summer is now the heart of the recruiting cycle. Prospects are eager to lock up their spots in a class and coaching staffs want to lock down pledges as best they can. That’s led to a majority of the meat coming off the bone during official visits and the offseason. While some will decommit […]
How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry
Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her...
Ranking Member Markey, Senator Hirono Reject Trump’s SBA Policy Proposal that Harms Underserved Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Letter (PDF) (Washington, July 17) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump’s SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs. The 8(a) Business Development Program was created by Congress more than 50 years ago to level the playing field for small business owners and entrepreneurs who have faced discrimination in starting and operating their businesses. The SBA’s proposed change ignores the existence of historic discrimination that minority and underserved small businesses have faced and continue to face. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote, “SBA’s proposed rule ignores present-day barriers that entrepreneurs from minority and underserved communities face. Discrimination is not dead; minority entrepreneurs continue to face reduced access to contracting opportunities and capital, as well as racial threats and targeting, including unequal treatment, refusal by others to work with minority-owned firms, being called racial slurs, and bias in the workplace. These barriers lead to wide underutilization of, and less revenue for, minority-owned businesses compared to majority-owned businesses, as supported by decades of disparity studies. The proposed rule diminishes the history of systemic racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States by claiming that remedies for discrimination create discrimination in and of themselves.” The lawmakers continued, “The program has always been open to anyone who can prove they have experienced prejudice or cultural bias in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and other facets of our society. Nonetheless SBA has moved forward with the proposed rule. It lacks a reasoned basis, purporting that the federal government has discriminated against White Americans, but offering no substantive qualitative or quantitative data or research in support. If the examples provided in the proposed rule are the only basis for what constitutes discrimination to the agency, they are woefully insufficient. The final rule must provide strong evidence that there is discrimination against White individuals and show how the rule is narrowly tailored to address it. The record remains devoid of evidence of discrimination against White individuals on the basis of race.” Ranking Member Markey is fighting to protect federal programs that address historic discrimination against small business owners from minority and underserved communities, and for a small business agenda that ensures economic opportunity for all. In June, Ranking Member Markey released a statement condemning the SBA’s proposed changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Also in June, Ranking Markey released a new report highlighting Trump’s drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses, including minority-owned small businesses. In February, Ranking Member Markey, alongside Senators Hirono and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and increase access to capital and resources for underserved entrepreneurs nationwide. Ranking Member Markey previously held a field hearing in Roxbury, Massachusetts, to discuss how government and the private sector can come together to make entrepreneurship more accessible for underserved communities. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey secured funding with the Appropriations Committee for Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE Chapters, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers and provisions to rein in the Administration’s attempts to eliminate programs that support women, veterans, and underserved entrepreneurs. In January, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to oppose rule changes that would gut protections against discriminatory lending practices that harm small businesses. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler expressing significant concerns with the SBA’s overly burdensome request and unclear guidance for extensive financial documentation over the holidays, as a part of their sweeping attempts to dismantle the 8(a) Business Development Program. In July and December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator demanding answers about the Trump administration’s efforts to limit economic opportunity for American entrepreneurs, including immigrants. In May 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the SBA Administrator rejecting President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal and calling on SBA to immediately release funding for the entrepreneurial development programs, which include programs like the Women’s Business Centers and the Veteran’s Business Development Centers that support underserved small business owners. In April 2025, Ranking Member Markey introduced the New Start Act of 2025 to establish a five-year pilot program providing grants to support entrepreneurial development training for currently or formerly incarcerated individuals. In February 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator and Government Accountability Office (GAO) condemning President Trump’s war on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and asking how the SBA intends to implement Trump’s anti-DEIA executive orders. ###
The Zoom hack that says, 'Don't record me'
If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?
Fanatics’ Michael Rubin on taking the sports platform to the next level
Michael Rubin has built one of the most influential platforms in sports, evolving Fanatics from a merchandise leader to a multi-pronged, billion-dollar platform. Rubin spoke with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom Game Plan Summit about the opportunities he sees for Fanatics.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: July 17, 2026
On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller discussed the Chicago White Sox and Cubs going into the second half, and Bulls draft pick Caleb Wilson's successful Summer League.
Lettuce at Taco Bell confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
The CDC warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia
Spotting Winners: Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) And Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Stocks In Q1
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how consumer discretionary - casino operator stocks fared in Q1, starting with Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT).
Even with sentiment shaky, U.S. Bancorp says consumers and businesses look healthy
The Minneapolis-based bank is seeing accelerated discretionary spending across credit scores.
By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session
The 19th cohort of the Business Opportunities Summer Session hosted by the Penn State Smeal College of Business wrapped up earlier this summer.
'RNA can do things which we have never seen before': New study challenges assumptions about what RNA was up to at the dawn of life
RNA can fold into more complex configurations than scientists thought, raising questions about how important these 3D structures were when life on Earth began.
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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Orlando Magic Summer League Guard Ready to Take Major Leap
After transforming his physique and sharpening his perimeter shooting, Alex Morales is embracing a defensive-first mindset to transition from G League standout to a permanent NBA roster spot.
BBC mini-documentary shines a light on community health workers in Arizona
When people think of health care professionals, what often comes to mind are doctors and nurses. In reality, there are more than 250 distinct professions in the field. This summer, a new BBC mini-documentary is bringing attention to one of them: community health workers.
Two Religions, One Purpose: Business Leaders on Faith at Work
Sumreen Ahmad and Paul Lambert, two friends of different faiths, discuss their journeys towards championing pluralism and religious inclusion at work.
Summer is for STEM: Students learn science, engineering at East Elementary camp
Summer is for STEM: Students learn science, engineering at East Elementary camp - The Cullman Tribune - Featured
Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) This Year?
Here is how PENN Entertainment (PENN) and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
U.S. Forest Policy: A Path Forward for Healthy Forests and Communities
Executive Summary America’s forests are facing three interconnected challenges: While the conditions for policy to address these challenges are ripe, current legislative and funding proposals fall short of the scale required. Closing the gap will demand greater ambition, coordination, and resources from across the forestry community. Introduction America’s forests are at a critical inflection point. … Continued
VOICES: Wildfire smoke exposes a hard truth — why staying indoors isn't enough in Michigan
I have lived my entire life in Southeast Michigan, and until the summer of 2023, wildfire smoke was not something we regularly experienced here. Today,
Positive outlook for cattle business
Policy discussions at the gathering focused on emerging challenges like conservation programs and disease prevention measures.
Summer is winding down: Health tips for parents ahead of the school year
Summer break is wrapping up for students across the Piedmont Triad, and many parents may be wondering how to ensure their children have a good start to the school year. Here's what health experts suggest.
Has the World Cup Turned Me Into … a Sports Guy?
The pleasures of watching the TV show of the summer as a bandwagon fan.
CT Congressman Wants Legal Support For Patients Denied Health Coverage
The act would establish a grant program through the Department of Labor to help law schools set up consumer advocate programs where patients can receive no-cost legal assistance with their insurance claim appeal.
Analytics Expert: Nashville’s Acquisition of Young Star Highlights Strong Summer
At the direction of new GM Chris MacFarland, the Nashville Predators have been aggressive. The post Analytics Expert: Nashville’s Acquisition of Young Star Highlights Strong Summer appeared first on HEAVY.
Admin. Officials, Energy Industry Execs. & Business Leaders Attend Iraq Business Summit
Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi join administration officials, energy industry stakeholders and business leaders at the U.S.-Iraq High-Level Business Summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.
Illinois takes action against new business promoted by Chicago businessman 'Brandon Mr. Finance'
The Illinois secretary of state is warning consumers about a new business being promoted by "Brandon Mr. Finance," and has issued a cease-and-desist order against the venture.
Spotting Winners: Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) And Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Stocks In Q1
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how consumer discretionary...
Duke Freshman Delivers Scouting Report on Himself
A Duke Basketball freshman delivered a very good scouting report on himself as Summer work continues.
Northeast Wisconsin heads indoors for summer entertainment to avoid wildfire smoke
BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- Our smoky skies have turned summer staples like Bay Beach, the pools, and parks into ghost towns.“It's really bad because you can't even
Mourners remember George E. Johnson as builder of Black business
At his visitation service Thursday, mourners said the Johnson Products Company founder "created a demand for the city and the country to recognize that Black people are consumers." His funeral is scheduled for Friday.
“AI Science at Scale” Summit Showcases Advances in AI-Enabled Research and Innovation
Recently, the University of California (UC), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) convened researchers and leaders from across the UC system in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the first annual AI Science at Scale summit.
Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it
From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.
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