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Catch a falling star: cosmic dust may reveal how life began, and a Sydney lab is making it from scratch
Recreating cosmic dust may help answer questions about how meteorites hitting Earth came to contain the organic matter that they do
Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says
CIPS warns of ‘cracks’ in global supply chain affecting computers, electrical machinery and transport equipment
Baldur’s Gate 3 Made Me Stop Buying Games
Baldur’s Gate 3, the epic, legendary, all-encompassing RPG that was a must-play in 2023 and remains one to this very day, had eluded me for a considerable amount of time until recently. It was one of those games that sat collecting dust on my shelf, watching me as I paced back and forth in a […]
IRS proposes using NAICS to determine lines of business for certain fringe benefit exclusions
The North American Industry Classification System, already in use for other tax purposes, replaces a specified manual that has not been updated since 1974.
LaRussell joins Super Bowl 60 entertainment lineup with game-day performance
The Vallejo rapper’s rise has never followed the industry playbook. Now, his hometown ethos is taking center stage at Super
When “The Cost Of Doing Business” Stops Making Sense In Healthcare
The healthcare industry has normalized a decadent sales culture. It’s time to rethink these industry normas.
Student scientists share findings at 25th High School Science & Engineering Fair
Three hundred students from Westfield HIgh School and Westfield Technical Academy presented their science and engineering projects in the WHS auditorium to over 100 judges; scientists, industry professionals and educators with backgrounds in science and engineering at the 25th annual High School Science and Engineering Fair on Jan. 29.
The video games industry is killing itself and no one seems to care
After a week of bad news for games companies, a reader worries that Western publishers are too far gone for any kind of recovery to be possible.
Catherine O’Hara remembered by Austin film, entertainment institutions
The sudden death of Catherine O’Hara on Friday shocked the TV and film industry, prompting countless social media tributes from co-stars, friends, and celebrities. Austin’s film institu…
One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows
University researchers say growth of the hidden fast food industry may pose risks to public health
Central Nebraska to host Ag Health and Safety Day Feb. 3
An agricultural health and safety event will take place Feb. 3 at the Dayspring Bank Event Center in Gothenburg, offering farmers and ranchers a comprehensive look at industry safety beyond traditional approaches.
Sad News in the Entertainment Industry-actress Catherine O'Hara, has passed
Sad News in the Entertainment Industry-Catherine O’Hara, an actress best known for her roles in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, and The Studio has sadly passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends, and fans. #catherineohara
Bill Maher Says Hollywood Hurting Democratic Party: “Just Shut the F*** Up”
The HBO host and comic is blaming the "woke" entertainment industry for election losses and chiming in on the local state of play in California and L.A.
The Next Crisis Won’t Wait: Why Pandemic Preparedness Is a Business Imperative
Global health security —the ability to protect against the negative impacts of disease outbreaks — is too important to be left solely to the public sector. Industry has a vital interest in helping countries better prepare for future epidemics and pandemics.
Local Small Business Owner Opens Pak Mail Inside of His Existing Accounting Business in Springville, Alabama--Offering Shipping and Office Services
Annex Brands, Inc., one of the leading franchisors in the packing, shipping and office services industries, is excited to announce the opening of its newest Pak Mail location inside of Chapman Accounting Solutions in Springville, AL to new owner, Edward Chapman. This new Pak Mail is set to offer a wide range of essential shipping and office services to the local community, making it easier to provide more service to more people in more places.
"Built On Theft And Plagiarism" - A Growing Number Of Game Developers Are Sick To Death Of Generative AI
"I'd rather quit the industry than use Generative AI"
Birmingham’s political dust-up and a quiz for you: Down in Alabama
Listen to "Down in Alabama" wherever you get your podcasts.
‘Heated Rivalry’ can single-handedly save the entertainment industry
Ever since COVID and the rise of streaming services, the entertainment industry has been in a slump.
One third of surveyed US games industry workers were laid off in the last two years, GDC reports
A report from GDC states one third of surveyed US workers within the industry were laid off in the last two years.
Winter weather hits local businesses hard as snow forces closures
Local business owners are grappling with the financial strain of consecutive winter weather weekends, with closures significantly impacting service industry employees and small retailers.
More than 80 Maine businesses will be closed Friday as part of ICE protest
Dozens of Portland area businesses have signed on to close for the day as part of what's being called a service industry strike, which is happening nationwide.
Google disrupts IPIDEA residential proxy networks fueled by malware
IPIDEA, one of the largest residential proxy networks used by threat actors, was disrupted earlier this week by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in collaboration with industry partners.
Honeywell's business and stock are looking good — Cramer has this advice for investors
Honeywell shares jumped on Thursday after the industrial conglomerate capped off 2025 with a strong fourth quarter and moved up its aerospace spinoff.
Michigan State business school to host ‘Rails to the Future' conference
TROY, Mich. — Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business will host “Rails to the Future: 200 Year of Progress, Building What’s Next,” a conference featuring key rail industry officials May 11-13 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy. Keynote speakers will include Federal Railroad Adminstration Administrator David Fink; Surface Transportation Board [...] Read More...
The Next Era of Sports and Entertainment Technology: Info-Tech Research Group Partners With SEAT to Advance Innovation and Digital Excellence Across Industry
Rapid advances in AI, analytics, and immersive technology are redefining fan experience and operational excellence across sports and entertainment...
The Next Era of Sports and Entertainment Technology: Info-Tech Research Group Partners With SEAT to Advance Innovation and Digital Excellence Across Industry
Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has announced a new partnership with SEAT, the Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology, to empower technology, marketing, and operations executives across the global sports and entertainment industry. The collaboration will bring Info-Tech's expertise to SEAT's influential community of North American entertainment venues, sports teams, and league leaders who are driving innovation in fan engagement, digital experience,
Rice Business launches new graduate healthcare certificate program to advance leadership in dynamic industry
Rice’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business today announced the launch of its Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management program, a 10-month, credit-bearing professional credential designed for current and aspiring leaders seeking deep expertise in the business of healthcare. Situated at the crossroads of Houston’s renowned Texas Medical Center and global healthcare innovation, the program blends rigorous business fundamentals with healthcare-specific strategy, operations and management.
Minnesota women business leaders respond to big company CEOs
In today's North Star Insider: The small business response to big company CEOs; First Ave.'s plea to music industry, and Travis Kelce invests in Sleep Number.
Trump directs team to beef up his public schedule to combat questions about his stamina
Vague descriptions of presidential signing ceremonies, policy meetings and industry executive sit downs — mostly behind closed doors — began peppering President Donald Trump’s public schedule at the end of last year.
Brown & Root shifts engineering hub to Metairie
Brown & Root Industrial Services has relocated its engineering and construction operations from Baton Rouge to Three Lakeway Place in Metairie, marking a strategic investment in the Greater Ne… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Accelerating Science: A Blueprint for a Renewed National Quantum Initiative
Sustained U.S. leadership in quantum information science is critical to ensuring that breakthroughs in computing, sensing, networking and materials translate into secure technologies and industries, a skilled domestic workforce and long-term strategic advantage. To secure this future, Congress must act and reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative (NQI).
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
Mental Health Crisis Line For Music Industry Launches A Year After Chappell Roan’s Grammy Speech
One year ago Chappell Roan used her time on stage at the Grammys to implore the music industry to provide artists with health insurance and a livable wage. This week Backline debuts B-LINE, a mental health and crisis support line the organization says is rooted in the movement Roan sparked at the podium.
‘Out of Bounds: The Sports Betting Boom’ Review: Gambling on Every Game
A documentary on Vice highlights the serious risks and potential for scandal that have come with the rise of the sports-wagering industry.
After a decade in business, Deep Ellum patio bar to close
The latest closure in Dallas-Fort Worth’s restaurant industry is a patio bar that’s been a go-to for revelers in Deep Ellum for nearly a decade.
Elizabeth Lopez to Drive Outbound Business Attraction for Southern Nevada at LVGEA
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Liz) Lopez, MBA, CEcD, will join the organization as Vice President of Business Development & Outbound Strategy, effective Feb 9, 2026. In this role, Lopez will lead LVGEA's regional business attraction and expansion initiatives, strengthen community and industry partnerships, and advance strategies that drive Southern Nevada's economic competitiveness and long-term growth.
Congress Should Prioritize Transparency and Accessibility in Live Entertainment Industry
January 27, 2026 The Honorable Marsha Blackburn Chairman Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Hickenlooper Ranking Member Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Chairman Blackburn, Ranking Membe, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone
Emails show Bank of America struggles with Nvidia AI Factory adoption
Internal emails show Bank of America having difficulties with Nvidia's AI Factory, showing the challenges of integrating AI in regulated industries.
Wildlight Entertainment says it wishes Highguard "had been received better" after Game Awards reveal
"We could have made something that did a better job of highlighting the unique loop of the game," says Dusty Welch
Wildlight Entertainment says it wishes Highguard "had been received better" after Game Awards reveal
"We could have made something that did a better job of highlighting the unique loop of the game," says Dusty Welch
Moon dust has earthly elements thanks to a magnetic bridge
The substances could help supply a lunar base
The Business of Beauty Global Awards Are Back – Apply Now for 2026
BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty and wellness industry at The Business of Beauty Global Forum in June. Apply now for your chance to pitch your brand to industry leaders from Sephora, Rare Beauty, Amouage and more. The early bird application deadline is February 27, 2026.
Industry Leaders Predict Life Science Trends for 2026
2026 will be the year that artificial intelligence accelerates multiple aspects of the drug discovery and development pipeline, industry leaders predict.
Japan Business Lobby Warns of Tariff Impact as Wage Talks Start
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby warned that the impact of US tariffs on the nation’s industry needs to be carefully monitored, in comments signaling caution as formal wage negotiations between employers and labor unions get underway.
Iranian businesses suffer new blow as internet blackout lingers
Ali Hakim Javadi, head of the Computer Industry Organization, has estimated that the internet outages have caused economic damage of between $18 million and $27 million. Iranian businesses are reeling from an internet blackout, imposed while authorities used massive force to crush large-scale protests, which have crippled commerce in an already battered economy.
Beyond the Box: How West Entertainment is Re-Engineering the IFEC Ecosystem
As the IFE industry pivots toward a dynamic, data-driven, and rights-aware content ecosystem, West Entertainment is positioning itself as a technical bridge between airlines and the latest technology.
The Alcohol Alternative Industry Is Exploding. But Are These Products Really Safer? Experts Weigh in
From CBD to kratom to nootropics, the active ingredients at the center of this growing industry may lead to serious health consequences.
Alcohol health warning plan sparks drinks industry outcry
Executives are worried about prospect of explicit labelling showing cancer and other health risks
Utah celebrates expanding role as national entertainment hub after milestone year in film
Utah Film Industry celebrates milestone year as Sundance prepares to relocate
Kipu Health Survey: AI Becomes a Clinical and Workforce Imperative in Behavioral Health
Artificial intelligence has crossed a tipping point in behavioral health, moving from experimentation to expectation, according to new survey findings released today by Kipu Health, the leading behavioral healthcare technology provider and creator of the industry's first intelligent operating system.
Axios House: Trust presents the biggest challenge in health care AI, industry leaders say
Leaders in the health care and tech space said transparency, feedback and narrative play a crucial role in building provider and patient trust in AI
Takeaways From the 2025 IADMS Conference on Occupational Health Hazards
The 35th annual IADMS conference, in Las Vegas in September, hosted more than 650 dance medicine providers, researchers, and educators representing 28 countries. Dr. David Hinkamp’s keynote on occupational health encouraged the dance community to consider the environmental factors that contribute to the industry’s injury rates—things like moving sets, dangerous props, lighting, sound, dry ice, improper flooring, or inadequate breaks between performances or rehearsals.
Gap’s New Chief Entertainment Officer Role Could Be A Game Changer For Gap (GAP)
Gap Inc. recently appointed Pam Kaufman as Executive Vice President, Chief Entertainment Officer, and is opening a new entertainment-focused office on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles to expand its content, licensing, and pop culture collaborations across music, film, sports, gaming, and more. This move signals Gap Inc.’s push to reposition its brands at the center of “fashiontainment,” using entertainment partnerships and cultural storytelling to broaden audience engagement while core brand...
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After US$1b Debt Refinancing And Extended Maturities
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) recently completed a private offering of US$1b in 8.625% senior notes due 2032, using the proceeds to redeem its existing 2027 notes and to extend its debt maturity profile. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The refinancing news comes after a sharp 30 day share price return of 16.25% that partly offsets a 90 day share price return decline of 33.35%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 61.75% shows that longer term investors...
Health care leaders to share expertise
Executives and experts representing the major health care sectors convene Feb. 6 for the University of Miami Business of Health Care Conference to provide insights on how to best navigate the fast-changing seas within the nation’s largest industry.
Opinion | Ro and Our New Health Sherpas
Direct-to-consumer medical companies could revolutionize the industry.
NH's Business: The impact of tariffs on the timber industry
Fred Kocher sits down with Jasen Stock, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association, about the state of the industry and the potential impact of tariffs.
Will Apple be raising its memory prices with upcoming Mac releases?
Across the computing industry, computer memory (both in the form of RAM and flash storage) has only been getting more...
Michael Smolens: San Diego life science industry still faces ‘headwinds,’ despite reversal of Trump cuts
Biocom CEO says congressional budget action is “encouraging” but great uncertainty still exists in the science world.
The Week in Playback: A Paradigm Shift in Home Entertainment
CE Pro recaps smart home and professional AV news stories throughout the week to find what's impacting the custom integration industry.
Is Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) Attractive After Recent Share Price Swings?
If you are wondering whether Melco Resorts & Entertainment is a bargain or a value trap at around US$6.35, you are not alone. The answer starts with looking closely at what you are really paying for its business today. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 3.6% gain over the last 7 days, a 20.7% decline over the last 30 days, a 15.4% decline year to date, but a 13.4% gain over the last year, set against much larger declines of 53.1% and 60.3% over the last 3 and 5 years. Recent coverage of...
Is Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Pricing Fair After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?
If you are wondering whether Live Nation Entertainment is priced attractively today, it helps to step back from the headlines and look closely at what the numbers are saying about the stock. The shares recently closed at US$146.97, with returns of 1.8% over the past week, 0.8% over the last month, 1.1% year to date, 4.4% over 1 year, 82.9% over 3 years and 121.2% over 5 years. These figures may shape how the market currently views its potential and risks. Recent news coverage around Live...
“Stars like the Sun don’t just stop shining,” but this one did
A distant Sun-like star suddenly went dark for months, stunning astronomers who quickly realized something massive was passing in front of it. Observations revealed a gigantic disk of gas and dust filled with vaporized metals, swirling around an unseen companion object. For the first time, scientists directly measured the motion of these metallic winds inside such a disk. The findings suggest that even ancient star systems can still experience catastrophic planetary smashups.
A Look At Gap’s Valuation As New Entertainment Chief Signals Push Into Content And Licensing
Entertainment push puts Gap stock in a different spotlight Gap (GAP) is drawing fresh attention after naming Pam Kaufman as Executive Vice President, Chief Entertainment Officer, a new role aimed at building its entertainment, content, and licensing platform across multiple media and cultural channels. See our latest analysis for Gap. Recent moves, including the creation of the Chief Entertainment Officer role and a new Los Angeles hub, come as Gap’s share price sits at US$27.10, with a 90...
COLUMN: Top 20 EIU sports moments of 2025
The year 2025 will be thought of as the year of an exhilarating half time show and a runaway joke that has left six or seven braincells remaining in my head. Closer to home, EIU sports experienced a successful year that included personal achievements, milestones, and Ohio Valley Conference championships. Now that the dust has settled on 2025, here are the top 20...
Outrage at European science center as director fired after study on glyphosate
A leading European chemical safety institute has fired the director of its cancer research center after the director launched an extensive testing program into the safety of the pesticide glyphosate, sparking concerns about chemical industry influence into what has been an independent research institution.
'Team Freedom': Gov. DeSantis tightens Florida's ties with Germany
The accord promotes 'strategic investment, industrial ties and economic growth.'
A Look At Flutter Entertainment’s Valuation As Downgrades And UK Regulatory Shifts Weigh On Sentiment
Why Flutter Entertainment’s boardroom and regulatory news matters for shareholders Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) has been under pressure recently, with the stock down about 20% over the past month and roughly 28% over the past 3 months, against a backdrop of changing analyst sentiment. Several banks and brokers have reassessed their views, with a string of downgrades and lower price targets highlighting concerns around short term headwinds. At the same time, UK regulatory developments and a...
January 23, 2026
An epidemiology study finds that variations in one gene play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. What can we do about deepfakes? And, Louisiana communities continue collecting data on industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
International Paper Completes Sale of Global Cellulose Fibers Business to American Industrial Partners (AIP)
/PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has completed the sale of its Global Cellulose...
The Coors Family Is Building a Massive New Entertainment District in Golden—and Uncovering Its History Along the Way
Construction on the Clayworks district has unearthed artifacts from the late 1800s and Prohibition, when Coors pivoted industries to turn a profit.
The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up
A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.
Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Research 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031
The monoclonal antibodies in veterinary health market face growth opportunities due to rising animal chronic diseases and pet humanization trends. Advanced, safer biologic therapies are favored over traditional drugs, supported by increased pet insurance. However, high costs present a major market entry barrier. Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Dublin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Hea
Euro zone business activity expands more slowly than expected in January
Euro zone business activity expanded more slowly than expected this month as weaker growth in the dominant services industry offset milder factory contraction, according to a survey, while price pressures picked up.
M.B.A. Student Explores Data Center Opportunities with UToledo Business Incubator
Alex Li brings a wealth of industry experience to his master’s program, inspiring the business plan he's developing to improve the sustainability of data centers.
'Just a start': Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate
The 16 members of Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” represent different Oregon regions and sectors such as labor, technology and construction.
Will PENN Entertainment's (PENN) Leadership and Tech Shake-Up Redefine Its Integrated Gaming Narrative?
PENN Entertainment recently announced an overhaul of its corporate leadership and technology structure, aiming to cut overheads, streamline decision-making, and more tightly integrate its digital wagering and brick‑and‑mortar casino operations. The company’s focus on eliminating duplicative executive roles and tightening cost controls highlights management’s attempt to address efficiency concerns amid mixed earnings expectations and industry views. Next, we’ll examine how PENN...
As political dust settles, Portland’s new council president wants to focus on city’s ‘real crises’
Jamie Dunphy wants a divided City Council to stop the infighting and tackle homelessness, jobs, crumbling infrastructure and what he calls an increasingly tyrannical federal government.
Adobe is developing “IP-safe” gen AI models for the entertainment industry
Adobe’s Firefly Foundry models are coming.
Industrial rezoning near Ankeny clears hurdle
The Polk County Zoning Commission recommended that supervisors deny the request.
Avala Global continues to make money despite staff turnover
The Viking Global spin-off was one of the industry's most-anticipated launches in recent years.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 32%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PLAY ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a...
The business of saving nature
Global financing is heavily skewed to industries that harm rather than preserve nature, according to a new report that calls for an urgent scale-up of nature-positive spending.
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Sphere Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios and Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Sphere, Lionsgate and Madison Square Garden are thriving in the OTT-driven media surge, leveraging original content, partnerships, and live events.
Business School Expands Professional Certification Access with CeriFi
The Cameron School of Business (CSB) at the University of St. Thomas has established a new academic partnership with CeriFi, a national provider of professional finance certification preparation materials, expanding access to industry-aligned learning resources for faculty and students. The partnership provides Cameron School of Business faculty...
The 2026 Entertainment Law Forecast: Navigating Fair Use, AI Training, and Trademark Trends
The year 2025 left the media and entertainment industry with a series of significant, unresolved legal questions. As we move into 2026, several high-profile cases are poised to redefine the...
N.J. reshapes its vaccine policy after controversial federal guidance. Health care industry applauds it.
Officials said the changes will make vaccine policy in the state more dependable.
Pfizer CEO lays blame for US vaccine woes on RFK Jr.'s 'anti-science' stance: WSJ
While much of the biopharma industry has spent the past 12 months treading lightly around the Trump administration and the tumult it has wrought on U.S. | While much of the biopharma industry has spent the past 12 months treading lightly around the Trump administration and the tumult it has wrought on U.S. medical research and regulation, Pfizer’s CEO cut to the chase this week in a blatant rebuke of HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to The Wall Street Journal.
Do Caesars Palace Luxury Upgrades Reveal a Strategic Shift in Caesars Entertainment’s (CZR) Risk Profile?
In recent weeks, Caesars Entertainment has drawn mixed analyst reactions and increased insider buying while unveiling major luxury villa expansions and renovation plans at Caesars Palace as part of its 60th anniversary. Despite these visible investments in high-end hospitality, investors remain focused on Caesars’ weak long-term revenue growth, thin free cash flow, and sizeable debt load that heightens financial risk. We’ll now examine how the tension between Caesars’ new luxury...
Life’s chemistry may begin in the cold darkness of space
New experiments reveal that protein precursors can form naturally in deep space under extreme cold and radiation. Scientists found that simple amino acids bond into peptides on interstellar dust, long before stars and planets exist. This challenges the idea that complex life chemistry only happens on planets. It also boosts the odds that life-friendly ingredients are widespread across the universe.
NIST’s Most Popular Reference Materials and What They Tell Us About the Science of Measurement
NIST develops and sells more than 1,300 standard reference materials that are critical to supporting American industry and conducting research.
CineFi intros digital credit union for entertainment industry
First Entertainment Credit Union launched CineFi as a digital credit union for TV, content creation and influencer professionals in the Atlanta area. This credit union aims to bridge the gap between financial services and the entertainment industry, according to a press release.
Florida’s signature industry shows up for Tourism Day at the Capitol
Tourism spending produces an estimated $2K in tax savings per Florida family, VISIT FLORIDA says.
This new building material pulls carbon out of the air
A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material cures in hours and locks away carbon instead of releasing it. It’s strong, repairable, recyclable, and far cleaner than concrete. If adopted widely, it could slash emissions across the construction industry.
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
He transformed his Japanese photo booth business into a gaming industry game giant that created Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.
Scientists unveil crawling robot hand that can grasp multiple objects
Invention’s advantages in dexterity over human counterpart raise prospect of industrial uses
'Art May Still Be Created With the Same Tools That Created the Slop' — Razer CEO Believes Gamers Will Eventually Come Around on Generative AI Use in Development
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has weighed in on the discussion surrounding generative AI in game development, claiming that the controversial technology has a place in the industry, but gamers just aren’t aware of the art it will produce yet.
Women's Health Investment Outlook
Despite women and girls making up nearly half the world’s population, women’s health has captured just 6% of private healthcare investment. More than 25 organizations from the investment community, industry, philanthropies and beyond provided insights for this report, which addresses critical gaps in understanding investment flows in women’s health, market opportunity and unmet need. To quantify private investment flows in women’s healthcare over the past five years, the report introduces the Women’s Health Investment Index. Major areas of unmet need and opportunity across high-burden, high-prevalence conditions that affect women uniquely, differently and disproportionately – such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, menopause and Alzheimer’s disease – have been overlooked. A recent analysis by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimates that effectively addressing these four therapeutic areas for women in the US could unlock a $100 billion-plus market opportunity by 2030.
QinetiQ to align US business with Trump's defense priorities
British defence and security group QinetiQ said on Tuesday it is aligning its U.S. business to the administration's priorities, after President Donald Trump's recent call for sweeping changes to America's defense industry.
SM Entertainment founder eyes return as non-compete nears end
With several high-profile K-pop comebacks lined up this year — including BTS, Big Bang, Exo and Wanna One — industry attention is also turning to a different ki