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You can now stream PS Plus games to Steam Deck without owning a PS5 - and without buying a PS Portal
A new cloud-streaming app that lets players stream PlayStation games to their Steam Deck and Steam Machine without a PS5 has just opened a playtest.
See ‘Michael’ behind-the-scenes photos shot by Michael Jackson’s nephew (exclusive)
Michael Jackson’s nephew Jourdynn Jackson is sharing a collection of exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the set of ‘Michael.’
Steam reportedly refunds Battlefield 6 player with 470 hours logged after EA quietly pulled Rush mode from Quickplay
A Battlefield 6 player "upset" at the removal of the popular Rush mode claims to have secured a full refund from Steam despite having clocked up 470 hours.
New Lies of P documentary teases next game "is going to be really fun and emotionally moving"
One of the teams behind Neowiz's Souls-like Lies of P has released a short documentary detailing how they kept "testing and refining" the game.
The Pixel 10 Pro is a flawed and inconsistent phone — and I'm still using it one year later
I've had my Pixel 10 Pro for almost a year, and through ups and downs, it is still the phone I use more than any other.
Revisiting the original No Man's Sky, 10 years on - and why it was always good in its own way
"Commencing Atlus suit initialisation system", crackles a synthesised female voice from out of my TV screen. "Life supp…
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 9, 2026, puzzle No. 685
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WNBA commissioner stresses integrity, respect on topic of transgender athletes in league-wide memo
Engelbert listed off three guiding principles for the league in the discussion, but did not clarify if trans athletes can play in the WNBA.
Driven Just 9K Miles, This 1977 BMW E21 Is About As Frozen In Time As It Gets
For more than 40 years, this E21-generation 3-Series remained under the stewardship of its original owner
Md. health officials report record-breaking 50 heat-related deaths this summer
The number of heat-related deaths soared in July, with 43 deaths reported just last month, according to a Wednesday update to the state’s weather-related illness dashboard.
I upgraded from the M1 MacBook Air to the M5, and here’s what changed for me
After four years with my M1 MacBook Air, the M5 changed more about my daily workflow than I expected.
Haiti and the politics of persecution
Haiti is not an abstraction. Haiti is a nation whose pain has too often been treated as policy collateral, a people whose labor is welcomed when needed and whose lives are discounted when convenient. Now, with the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, more than 350,000 […]
Sky’s DiJonai Carrington cites white privilege after ejection for flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham
Cunningham fell to the floor after a hit to the face from Carrington's arm.
Barbara Eden says Lucille Ball ‘appreciated’ her avoiding Desi Arnaz on ‘I Love Lucy’ (exclusive)
Barbara Eden tells EW about her memorable guest appearance on ‘I Love Lucy,’ and how she managed to get along with Lucille Ball.
Frankie Grande praises sister Ariana Grande following hiatus announcement: ‘I will have your back until the end of time’
Frankie Grande shared a message of support for his sister Ariana Grande after she announced she would ‘step back from visibility.’
Tommy John, whose elbow surgery changed baseball, dealing with ‘health issues,’ Yankees say
In his letter, John thanked the Yankees and the Steinbrenner family for "giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone.”
John Goodman runs into famous fan ahead of big-screen comeback
John Goodman bumped into a famous fan at the supermarket as the ‘Monsters, Inc.’ star nears a big-screen comeback in ‘Digger.’
Big Walk's voice chat volume issue has been resolved with its latest patch, but House House are sticking to their guns on its overall design
Tough luck if you're not a fan of its proximity chat.
‘Harry Potter’ star reveals how much money she’s made from OnlyFans
‘Harry Potter’ actress Jessie Cave shared a staggering milestone about how much she’s earned in her 1.5 years on OnlyFans: ‘It’s genuinely saved our lives.’
Taylor Swift removes multiple songs from Trump social media posts
An official Donald Trump campaign account used multiple Taylor Swift songs in TikTok posts supporting the president —until copyright claims removed the singer’s music from the account.
Molly Ringwald recalls John Hughes film that never got made and would have starred another ‘80s icon
Molly Ringwald recalls the John Hughes film ‘Oil and Vinegar’ that never got made and would have starred another ‘80s icon and collaborator of the late director.
Here’s every star who makes a cameo in ‘One Night Only’
See every actor, musician, and comedian who makes a surprise cameo in Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s new romantic comedy, ‘One Night Only.’
Barack Obama blames Larry David for his infamous tan suit scandal in new sketch
Former president Barack Obama pokes fun at his tan suit debacle with Larry David on the season finale of ‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.’
Missouri should dump the use of junk science in its courtrooms
Missouri patients deserve confidence that the science presented in our courtrooms is credible, reliable and grounded in evidence. When unreliable expert testimony is allowed to influence juries, the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom. Manufactured claims can scare patients away from proven treatments and make medical innovators think twice about investing in research and development […]
Sophie Cunningham and the Fever are focusing on basketball. Does anyone care?
The Fever and Aces played a highly entertaining basketball game Thursday night. Though other things happened around the basketball part.
Aston Villa closing in on €20m Matteo Ruggeri deal
The deal is not yet finalised, but Villa are close to agreeing personal terms with the Italian left-back.
Blinded by science: The Thomas Dolby interview
“To get out and play a show like this, in the summer, is really an antidote to academia.”…
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 8, 2026, puzzle No. 684
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because son believes in science, slams parents
In a new social media post, Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because her son believes in science and also slams her parents, saying she was ‘brainwashed into an ignorant system.’
Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because son believes in science, slams parents
In a new social media post, Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because her son believes in science and also slams her parents, saying she was ‘brainwashed into an ignorant system.’
Scientists create OnlyFans account for marmots to fund research
UCLA professor Daniel Blumstein and his team started an OnlyFans account to raise money for their research amid government funding cuts
President Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it
Trump urged Congress on Truth Social to pass the "Protect College Sports Act," warning that women's and Olympic sports will disappear without it.
Amanda Knox says new comedy show honors murdered roommate Meredith Kercher, as Kercher’s sister slams it
Amanda Knox has answered critics of her new comedy show. Here’s what the wrongly convicted woman says about ‘Cartwheel.’
Shane Gillis’ mom skipped out on his record-breaking standup show for vacation
Controversial comedian Shane Gillis broke two Guinness World Records for a recent standup show at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
Original ‘Blue Bloods’ family member joining Donnie Wahlberg on spinoff ‘Boston Blue’
Donnie Wahlberg announced that another Reagan family member from ‘Blue Bloods’ will appear on the spinoff series ‘Boston Blue.’
In the decade since rate cuts began, NH business tax revenues grew by an inflation-adjusted $3 billion - THE JOSIAH BARTLETT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
In 2015, the year New Hampshire legislators began a series of business tax cuts, revenues from the state’s two primary business taxes were a combined $561.7 million. In the decade since, business tax revenues grew by more than $3 billion. From 2016-2025, the state collected $3.02 billion in new business tax revenue above the 2015 […]
Entertainment center in Mesa hosting new First Friday event
One of the Valley’s most popular events is rebranding and moving to a different location after organizers were forced to scale back due to crime concerns.
First Fridays relocate from Roosevelt Row to Mesa entertainment center
One of the Valley’s most popular events is rebranding and moving to a different location after organizers were forced to scale back due to crime concerns.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts
The 2026 instalment of the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase took place today, offering gamers first and fresh looks at many upcoming titles. During the showcase, we released the highly anticipated, first chapter in the REANIMAL DLC campaign and kicked off the pre-order campaign for Way of the Hunter 2! In addition, we showed off new […]
A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation — and the scale of Asha Sharma's opportunity
New data from Statista Research shows how much Xbox has fallen against PlayStation in the U.S., but also the scale of the opportunity.
Boilermaker Business: Realizing I Have Something To Offer At Purdue Daniels
Anisha Nanda is a senior at the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, majoring in Marketing and Business Analytics and Information Management (BAIM)
Translating Science into Practical Management Solutions
Biology in the barn can translate science into practical management solutions
How Cohere Health digitizes clinical policies using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
In this post, you learn how Cohere Health built a multi-tenant agentic architecture on AgentCore using AgentCore Runtime’s secure MicroVM isolation, unified tool access through AgentCore Gateway, AgentCore Memory, and the Agent Skills open standard to rapidly scale policy digitization capabilities, while preserving transparency, version control, and human oversight.
Leslie Jones reveals the ‘SNL’ host the entire cast thought would bomb
Leslie Jones is name-dropping the ‘SNL’ host who was ‘f---ing up so bad’ during rehearsals that the entire cast thought it’d be ‘one of the worst shows ever.’
Ryan Murphy addresses Ariana Grande’s ‘American Horror Story’ exit
Ryan Murphy is addressing Ariana Grande’s ‘American Horror Story’ exit days after the musician announced she would be ‘taking a step back’ from public life after her Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps.
Sadie Sink opens up about Marvel role and prepping for ‘X-Men’
Sadie Sink finally talks about her Marvel role and what comes after ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Visit Jersey Shore Farmers Markets for Local Produce, Entertainment
A network of Jersey Shore farmers markets continues to unfold throughout the summer. Multiple towns host weekly events showcasing fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment. The Philadelphia Inquirer offers…
War, Erasure, and the Politics of Culture in Sudan - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Two millennia of inhabitation by indigenous groups, immigrant and diaspora communities, and many others who made the land their home have shaped Sudan’s cultural legacy along the two Niles. Today, over 120 languages connect Sudan’s territories and diasporas, exemplifying the country’s immense diversity as the result of its complex history. However, contemporary legislation, such as […]
Lindsey Buckingham reveals where he and Stevie Nicks stand after longtime feud
Lindsey Buckingham is sharing a major update on his and Stevie Nicks’ relationship after their years-long drama.
PA Pork names new inaugural Penn State Sports Nutrition Fellow
Chritz will work closely with Penn State Sports Nutrition while serving as a nutrition ambassador for Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.
As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are "well over 90% digital"
First Capcom, now Take-Two: Strauss Zelnick doesn't appear phased by PlayStation's migration to an 'all-digital future'.
‘Big Brother’ host Julie Chen Moonves reacts to the icons’ big move against Red Corner
‘Big Brother’ host Julie Chen Moonves reacts to the icons making their big move against Red Corner, and if there could be sleeper candidate in the house.
Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency
Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles. What remains is an imperial president with almost no internal checks - using executive power to reshape everything from the economy to immigration and even the presidency itself.
Surprise! The original Quake gets a free expansion on all platforms to celebrate its 30th birthday
A 19-level campaign, a deathmatch map, a new soundtrack: now that's a 30th birthday present.
Alex Eala’s tennis phenomenon is growing and changing the sport
Eala, 21, has been making history for the Philippines since she was a junior. She is changing tennis culture in real time.
Colorado must continue finding common ground on wildfire policy
By John Herrick Colorado has never lacked for opinions about wildfire policy. We debate forest management, climate change, prescribed burns, land use, air quality and budgets. Those debates are familiar territory, but a new discussion is beginning to happen around the use of chemical retardant in aerial firefighting. Before I became an attorney and served […]
SHARE program allows students to experience medicine and science
As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start. “I...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 7, 2026, puzzle No. 683
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Naval parts supplier Goodwin explores sale of defence business
London-listed supplier to UK and US nuclear submarines has received bids from buyout firms
Netflix stuck a guy in a billboard to promote a new movie
Thirty feet above Sunset Boulevard, Netflix put a guy inside a billboard made up like a living room to promote the new sci-fi thriller ‘The Last House.’
As Michigan ages, are we overlooking a critical type of caregiver – the friend?
Friends may not see themselves as caregivers, yet when they help with activities of daily living, they are crucial to a person’s independence and longevity. That, in turn, can save tax dollars by curbing the odds at nursing home care.
You vs you: The other side of when you almost decide not to go
Discover how taking action and increasing your luck surface area can transform your farm business and open doors to new opportunities.
Monica Barbaro details deleted ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ scene with Jon Hamm
Monica Barbaro recalled shooting scenes for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ with Jon Hamm and Lewis Pullman that got ‘cut’ from the film.
Perez Hilton’s Children ‘Fled’ His Home Moments Before His ‘Severe Mental Health Crisis,’ Family Says
Perez Hilton’s family members fled his home moments before his mental health crisis, his family shared in an Aug. 6 statement.
Davenport University, U-M Health-West create innovative partnership; collaborative experience for healthcare professionals
Photo credit: Ning Zhu Davenport University’s nursing program recently hosted University of Michigan Health-West emergency medicine residents to the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus to participate in simulation-based education using Davenport’s state-of-the-art technology. During the July 29 event, approximately 30 University of Michigan Health-West residents
Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
Rapid City, SD, the Rapid City Sports Commission and Sanford Health are partnering on naming rights for the new community sports complex.
Bruce Willis’ wife makes rare comment on meeting actor while engaged to someone else
Bruce Willis wife Emma Heming Willis made rare comments about first meeting the actor while she was engaged to someone else: ‘Loved being around him,’ she said.
Martha Stewart burns Meghan Markle with shady comment about her lifestyle show
Martha Stewart called out Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show, and her transition from actress to royal to TV personality.
‘Super Troopers’ crew tricked actors into chugging too much maple syrup, found them lying on the ground
The stars of ‘Super Troopers 3’ explain how the crew once pranked them. Of course it involved maple syrup.
Which type of thinker are you? + US explosive diarrhoea outbreak
Madeleine Finlay is joined by Ian Sample, Guardian science editor, to discuss three eye-catching science stories including an investigation that has identified four distinct types of thinker. Also on the agenda is the unprecedented cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US which has now been linked to two fatalities, and the funding cuts that threaten the iconic Jodrell Bank world heritage site, home to the Lovell telescope
Vanderbilt Health physical therapist bound for Nationals after winning four medals at Tennessee Senior Olympics
Vanderbilt Health physical therapist Grant Schlisner, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, won four medals in the recent Tennessee Senior Olympics, which qualifies him to compete in the national Senior Olympics, set for July 2027 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Senior Olympians are athletes 50 years or older who compete in regional events for an opportunity to move to state events, and eventually to the Nationals. Schlisner’s medals were in the javelin, discus and softball throw (gold) and shot put (bronze). Schlisner, who is based at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, grew up in the Chattanooga area in a family that valued physical fitness and playing sports, and he says, with considerable understatement, “The whole family is quite athletic.” Grant Schlisner (R) with brother Bret and sister Sue, all of whom won medals in the Tennessee State Senior Olympics. (photo courtesy Grant Schlisner) His brother Bret also competed in the Senior Olympics. So did his sister Sue. (His other sister Tammy did not compete, but, Schlisner said, “We’re still going to work on her.”) And their father, who now lives in South Dakota, competed in that state’s Senior Olympics in the category for athletes aged 84 to 89. Schlisner was a high school athlete in several sports, including stints as a baseball pitcher and a football quarterback. Since he was already playing positions in other sports in which he was throwing things, he was also recruited to the school’s track and field team, which is where he gained experience in the events that were his ticket to the 2027 Nationals. The medals are a reward for the hard work of training and preparation, but Schlisner said the real reward is the fitness that the medals represent. Schlisner competes in one of his medal-winning events, the shot put. (photo courtesy Grant Schlisner) “[Preparing for competition] got me working out to train for these events. I added more extensive weight training to promote injury prevention and building flexibility and strength have made me feel better overall.” He also said that, in addition to the physical rewards, he enjoys the camaraderie of the other athletes and a feeling of accomplishment. “It’s great to be able to have a goal,” he said. “If you aim low, you’ll hit it. This is aiming high. I want to bring home a medal in the Nationals.” His physical therapy patients, especially those who may be discouraged or need a little extra motivation, also benefit from his example. “I can connect with patients and say, ‘I’m 57 with previous injuries, and I’ve been doing these events, and you can get back to your ‘sport’ as well, whether that is chasing grandkids or participating in a competitive activity,’” he said. And being around the other Senior Olympians, especially in the older age groups, is motivating for him, as well. “One competitor was 90 years old,” he said. “She’s not just sitting around. That was super motivating and cool to see. I don’t want to be a lump on the couch at 90.”
VA accelerates electronic health record rollout
After years of delays, the Department of Veterans Affairs says its federal electronic health record (EHR) program is now firmly back on track. VA Secretary Douglas Collins has accelerated the program with a renewed goal: full deployment across all VA medical centers by 2031. A major governance overhaul, replacing multiple competing councils with a single decision-making body, has cut through bureaucratic delays and allowed the VA to move faster and more consistently. Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence has taken a hands-on role, including visiting deployment sites and holding daily meetings with Oracle Health to ensure front-line clinicians have what they need. Here’s how the rollout is going, according to the VA: The federal EHR has only experienced four outages since December 2025. The system has gone nearly two consecutive years without a major incident. It is currently live at six sites, supporting care for over 188,000 veterans. The system creates a lifelong medical record, integrating data across the VA, the Department of Defense and private community providers. With the first new deployments underway and four Michigan medical centers already live in 2026, the VA is entering its first true expansion phase since the program’s reset. Officials say the system’s improved stability, streamlined governance and standardized national workflows have cleared the obstacles that once stalled progress. With 13 sites scheduled for deployment in 2026 and a market‑based rollout strategy guiding future waves, the department believes it’s finally positioned to move at scale toward a modern, fully interoperable EHR, advancing steadily toward its goal of reaching every VA medical center in five years.
Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI
Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.
AI bots started a religion
AI models are trying desperately to accomplish mysterious goals. ‘Spiralism’ was the first time they tried it on a mass scale.
Big Walk simulates the strange, childlike sensation of being unexpectedly separated from your friends, and the joy and relief of finding your way back
It might be disconcerting to wander out of voice range in Big Walk, but half the fun is working out ways to regain contact.
Pokémon Pokopia's free 2.0 update is here, and it's making a splash with new underwater features and improvements
Pokémon Pokopia's 2.0 update has added a bunch of underwater features and fixes to the popular spin-off title.
Sony Forces PSSR 2.0 On Every PS5 Pro Game, As New Beta Update Flips The Upscaler Toggle On By Default
Sony's new PS5 Pro beta update enables "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" by default to sharpen unpatched games
This Week in Sports Trivia: August 6, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
The most interesting sports on ESPN8: The Ocho: Jugglers, archers and racing dinosaurs
The Ocho returns to ESPN this weekend, What started as a joke from "Dodgeball" has become an enduring celebration of experimental sports.
Halo Studios hit by layoffs after release of Halo: Campaign Evolved
An unconfirmed number of developers have been let go from Halo Studios just over a week since Campaign Evolved's release.
Minecraft finally has a Switch 2 release date, but there may be bad news for Switch 1 owners
Mojang is done teasing us about an imminent release of Minecraft on Switch 2.
Coco Gauff says she supports trans community and fairness in women’s sports amid new WTA policy
Gauff was asked about a new eligibility policy in professional women's tennis, which is based on a one-off gene test.
Now federally recognized, the Lumbee want better healthcare. They may be on their own.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina secured federal recognition as a sovereign nation, but getting health care benefits may prove complicated.
Another huge Pixel Watch 5 leak showcases everything from design to health features
New Pixel Watch 5 leak showcases health features such as heart rate variability tracking, "Ask Coach," and more alongside Gemini Intelligence.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 6, 2026, puzzle No. 682
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state
CASPER, Wyo. — Four Republicans running to be Wyoming’s next secretary of state took the stage at Washington Park on Wednesday, agreeing on much of what the office does and dividing mainly over how easy it should be to vote. The seat is open because Secretary of State Chuck Gray is running for Congress. The […]
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state
CASPER, Wyo. — Four Republicans running to be Wyoming's next secretary of state took the stage at Washington Park on Wednesday, agreeing on much of what
Politics in the Park: Ballot access divides Republicans vying for Wyoming secretary of state
CASPER, Wyo. — Four Republicans running to be Wyoming's next secretary of state took the stage at Washington Park on Wednesday, agreeing on much of what
Politics in the Park: Harshman, Kelly spar over school-funding overhaul, standards and screen time
CASPER, Wyo. — Two sitting state representatives running for superintendent of public instruction made their case at Washington Park on Wednesday,
Snoop Dogg and Backstreet Boys’ Kevin Richardson meet after ‘separated at birth?’ twin meme
For years, the internet has said Snoop Dogg and Kevin Richardson look alike. Here’s what happened when they were photographed together: ‘It finally happened… iykyk’
Viewpoint: Europe needs a new scientific contract
The White House's new science strategy should be required reading in the Berlaymont and every European capital.Not because Europe should copy it. Parts of it should concern Europeans deeply. But because it asks the question Europe has so far avoided while steadily losing ground in the global race for technological leadership.Europe already possesses many of the world's finest universities, scientists and research-intensive companies. It produces world-leading research in fields ranging from quantum technologies and biotechnology to climate science. Yet time and again Europe generates the scientific breakthroughs while others build the companies, industries and strategic advantages around them, particularly in digital technologies. Increasingly, we find ourselves regulating technologies whose underlying capabilities were developed elsewhere.This is not primarily a scientific failure. It is an institutional one.The settlement that shaped modern science policy emerged after the Second World War. In Science, the Endless Frontier, Vannevar Bush argued that governments should invest in fundamental research while protecting scientists from political direction. Public investment was justified precisely because no government, university or company could predict where the next transformative discovery would emerge.That scientific contract served liberal democracies extraordinarily well. It underpinned decades of advances in medicine, computing, energy and communications, but the world for which it was designed no longer exists.Artificial intelligence is transforming not only technology but the production of knowledge itself. Advanced chips, computing power, data and scientific instruments have become strategic assets. Scientific knowledge now diffuses globally almost instantly. Competitive advantage increasingly lies not in making discoveries first, but in possessing the infrastructure, capital, engineering capability and institutions required to translate those ideas into products, industries and strategic advantage.The old boundaries between science, industrial policy, national security and geopolitics have largely disappeared. Dual-use technologies now underpin both economic power and military deterrence.The US has recognised this shift. In July, the White House published Science: A New Golden Age, a comprehensive attempt to rethink the relationship between science and national power. The report builds on Bush's legacy, but departs from his framework in important ways. Science is no longer treated simply as the source of future discoveries. It is presented as the foundation of economic resilience, technological leadership and national security. AI, advanced infrastructure and the capacity to build become as important as discovery itself.Yet the report also reveals a striking paradox. The same administration calling for “a new golden age” of US science has simultaneously proposed deep cuts to the federal research enterprise while expanding political influence over the allocation of public research funding. Europe should therefore distinguish between the report's diagnosis and its prescription. The diagnosis, that science has become a strategic asset, is compelling. But the prescription is self-defeating. Long-term technological leadership depends on strong universities, academic freedom and the institutional autonomy that makes scientific discovery possible. This distinction matters. Bush's achievement was never simply to make science serve national strength. It was to establish a division of labour in which governments invested in research without attempting to direct discovery itself. Scientific breakthroughs emerge precisely because researchers retain the freedom to pursue questions whose value cannot yet be demonstrated and whose conclusions cannot be anticipated.Neither China, nor the USAs science becomes more strategically important, the temptation to politicise it inevitably grows. But scientific freedom is not an obstacle to technological leadership, it is an essential precondition.China represents the opposite model. For decades it has integrated science, manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial policy into a single national strategy. Its ability to mobilise resources around critical technologies is formidable. But it does so within an authoritarian system where scientific priorities are increasingly inseparable from political power.Europe should imitate neither model. It should learn from the strategic ambition of the US without importing its growing politicisation of science. And it should learn from China's capacity to build without adopting its concentration of power.Instead, Europe needs a scientific contract of its own. Bush's scientific contract protected the freedom to discover because the defining challenge of the 20th century was producing new knowledge. Europe's next scientific contract must preserve that freedom while ensuring that scientific discoveries can be converted into technological, industrial and strategic capability. Because in a transactional world, Europe's freedom to shape its own future depends on its capacity to build it.Related articlesThe US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEuropean researchers sound the alarm that Trump rule changes will hit cooperationNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingThis does not mean subordinating free science to competitiveness or industrial policy. On the contrary. Scientific autonomy remains the first principle of Europe's next scientific contract. Governments should not direct scientific discovery. Their responsibility is to ensure that Europe's scientific, industrial, financial and regulatory institutions work together rather than in isolation.Meeting that responsibility requires far more than research funding. European researchers need access to world-class computing infrastructure, advanced laboratories, shared datasets and scientific facilities. Innovative companies need patient capital, testing environments and a genuine single market in which they can scale without facing 27 different regulatory regimes. Public procurement must evolve from purchasing existing technologies to creating markets for new ones. Regulators must become partners in experimentation rather than guardians of yesterday's rules.A connecting architectureEurope does not need to invent the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) model from scratch. Britain's Aria, Germany's Sprind and Wellcome Leap already show that Europe can build institutions capable of taking high-risk, mission-oriented bets while preserving democratic accountability. The challenge now is not to create more isolated initiatives, but to connect them to Europe's broader scientific, industrial and financial system so that breakthrough discoveries can scale.Above all, Europe must stop treating research, innovation, industrial policy, finance and security as separate policy domains. The challenge is no longer to create excellent institutions in each of these fields, but to make them work as one European innovation system. Europe's strength will increasingly depend not on excellence within institutions, but on excellence across them.Europe's ambition should be neither to imitate the US nor to emulate China. It should demonstrate that scientific freedom, democratic legitimacy and technological capability are not competing objectives, but mutually reinforcing strengths. In an age of geopolitical rivalry, Europe's greatest advantage may ultimately be its ability to attract the world's best talent by combining scientific freedom, democratic openness and technological ambition.Bush's scientific contract helped define the 20th century because it protected the freedom to discover. Europe's challenge is not to abandon that achievement but to extend it. The defining task of Europe's next scientific contract is to preserve the freedom to discover while building Europe's capacity to translate scientific discovery into technological power.Kaare Nielsen is founder of Pomus, a Danish think tank on science and innovation.
Adam Sandler’s daughter reveals his bizarre swimming pool ritual
Sunny Sandler revealed her dad Adam Sandler’s unusual swimming pool habit during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, who didn’t believe her: ‘That is not true at all.’
Bella Thorne’s ex taught her ‘how to be an adult’ amid hard times with mom
Bella Thorne credited ex-boyfriend Gregg Sulkin for teaching her key parts of adulthood at 18 after she moved out of her mom’s house.
Cycling organization rolls out national Bicycle Benefits program
A national program to encourage bicycling while supporting small businesses has launched in Sioux Falls.
Travis Kelce’s coach Andy Reid defends athlete from ‘dad body’ claims in wake of Taylor Swift wedding
Travis Kelce’s coach Andy Reid defended the tight end from ‘dad body’ claims weeks after marrying Taylor Swift.
Katey Sagal says she’s surprised to still be ‘very sexual’ at age 72
Katey Sagal said she imagined that sex ‘would be a distant memory’ when she reached her 70s: ‘I’m at this age of my life and still into it.’
Aware Recovery Care Caught in Multiple Financial, Operational Crises
Aware Recovery Care, a Connecticut-based addiction treatment provider with locations in 11 states, is embroiled in a tangle of legal issues and lost
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Unveils Art Exhibit for Behavioral Health Patients with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Bronx, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center (CATC) unveiled a new art exhibit from NYC Health + Hospitals’ art
SSM Health appealing certification of union vote at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison
National Labor Relations Board staff certified the union election late last month after nurses voted 511-63 to unionize with the Service Employees International Union of Wisconsin.
COOL: Bad math makes for bad business
While some claim the cost of the program is “just pennies per pound,” those pennies add up – to an estimated nearly $30/head.