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Tony Cannon Joins Life Science Connect as Chief Financial Officer

PITTSBURGH, May 28, 2026--Life Science Connect ( "LSC") is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Cannon as its Chief Financial Officer. LSC welcomes Mr. Cannon to the team at a pivotal moment as the Company continues to strengthen its financial infrastructure and capabilities to support its continued growth. LSC is a portfolio company of Latticework Capital Management and Edgehill Management.

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May 28 • 6:30 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message

Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate

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May 27 • 11:15 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Ford Just Launched a $2 Billion Energy Business to Power AI Data Centers. Is F Stock a Buy?

Will Ford's pivot from EVs to energy storage turn out to be a brilliant move?

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May 27 • 2:01 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The Thunder trusted everything they built, and it saved them in a pivotal Game 5 vs. the Spurs
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May 27 • 1:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Rachel Ward Had A Blunt Response To Critics Of Her Appearance — And It’s A Masterclass In Confidence

The British actor, best known for her role in 1983′s “The Thorn Birds,” recently returned to the public eye with a surprising career pivot.

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May 26 • 3:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
Rafe Pomerance, the Paul Revere of Climate Change, Dies at 79

An environmental lobbyist and activist, he was a pivotal figure in drawing public attention and political support to the existential issue.

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May 24 • 1:24 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Steelers' Broderick Jones Has Alarming 'Weight' Worry

A lingering neck injury and significant offseason weight loss leave the former first-round pick’s status in doubt as he fights for his future during a pivotal contract year.

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May 24 • 11:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration

After a year focused on immigrants here illegally, the Trump administration is now making it harder for legal migrants to stay in the country. It is a risky pivot.

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May 23 • 3:43 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI

Industry leaders warned in last-minute calls to the president that the proposed safety vetting system could inhibit development of the pivotal technology.

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May 21 • 9:41 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Climate Standard Setter SBTi Pivots to Advisory Role as It Targets Growth

The Science Based Targets initiative has traditionally focused on validating emissions-reduction goals.

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May 21 • 5:03 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
FDA approves first-in-class hypertension drug from AstraZeneca

The pivotal trial for baxdrostat showed nearly double-digit placebo-adjusted systolic blood pressure reduction.

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May 19 • 11:56 AM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Ford lands its first customer for energy business. Buy this pivot by the auto giant?

Shares have proven volatile after the carmaker unveiled its new Ford Energy unit, but investors should still watch the name, several analysts said.

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May 18 • 1:01 PM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Epic gains ground as acute care EHR purchasing slows

The recent KLAS U.S. Acute Care EHR Market Share report showed Epic adding hospitals among smaller health systems, and researchers said Oracle's new AI-enabled EHR would be a "pivotal proofpoint."

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May 18 • 12:42 PM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Business fuel-saving efforts give automakers software opportunities

Many fleet operators can't easily pivot to more fuel-efficient vehicles since they need vans and pickups to haul and tow. Telematics are one answer.

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May 18 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
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The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations

Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth.

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May 17 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
This founder was nearly homeless after 3 failed startup ideas. Then he built a $150 million business

His story is a master class in pulling off a pivot.

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May 15 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • fastcompany.com
Marysville's Silver Dollar Saloon pivots business model due to rising costs
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May 12 • 7:30 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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The No. 1 most underrated communication skill—it's a simple but 'powerful' technique that can save a conversation, says expert

Sometimes the most important skill is "knowing when not to say the thing you're about to say" and pivoting, says negotiation expert Kwame Christian.

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May 11 • 11:25 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Aetherflux Rebrands, Pivots Business—and Raises $275M

To better align with its new business, Aetherflux is rebranding to Cowboy Space Corporation.

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May 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • payloadspace.com
UK PM Starmer battles for political survival in pivotal speech as gilt yields rise

Starmer is expected to say that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.'s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.

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May 11 • 4:42 AM EDT • Politics • cnbc.com
Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraising, no investor exits, sources say

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms has pivoted to ​a pure fundraising for its planned Mumbai listing, ‌selling a 2.5% stake in the offering and dropping earlier plans that would have allowed some shareholders to exit, ​two sources said.

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May 11 • 12:22 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Denver Broncos roster review: Tackle Mike McGlinchey

McGlinchey is coming off his best season in Denver in 2025 and will play a pivotal role in Denver taking the next step.

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May 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Johnny Manziel pivots to boxing

Twelve years to the month after Johnny Manziel became a first-round pick in the NFL draft, he'll step into a boxing ring for the first time.

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May 8 • 7:47 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
A political pivot? Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson embraces corporate partnerships while standing by new taxes

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appears to be attempting to reset the conversation around her relationship with Seattle's biggest corporate employers.

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May 8 • 6:30 PM EDT • Politics • mynorthwest.com
Former football coach Derek Dooley explains his pivot to politics

Derek Dooley seeks to represent Georgia in the Senate seat after nearly three decades as football coach.

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May 8 • 4:34 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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MLB trade rumors: Mets already considering moving their ace, and at least one NL contender is interested

The Mets, at 14-23, need to turn their season around over the next three weeks, or they may pivot to trading away key pieces

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May 8 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
BioShock, game prices, GTA, the disappearing NFL deal and more: An interview with Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick

In 20 years of covering the video game beat, I’d probably not spoken more than 20 words with Take Two chairman Strauss Zelnick, who’s been running the company behind NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto, BioShock and Red Dead Redemption for, you guessed it, nearly 20 years. Last week, though, ahead of a panel I was hosting at the iicon event in Las Vegas, I had about 20 minutes to interview Zelnick. I could ask one question for each year, I joked, as we settled into our seats on opposite sides of a conference table. Take Two’s longtime head of corporate communications, Alan Lewis, was seated at Zelnick’s side. I didn’t quite conduct our chat that way, but we wound up going through a lot, including… The state of BioShock The ramifications of the rising costs of game development The fate of Take Two’s recent multi-game deal with the NFL Some hints about Take Two’s mobile plans Whether Zelnick’s answer to me about Civ VII was a good one The do’s and don’t’s of NBA 2K microtransactions Take Two’s take on the Switch 2 Oh, and GTA VI (Spoiler: if Zelnick had spilled the beans on the price of the game or a release date for a PC version or whether there will be a polka radio station, that would have been this article’s headline). Before all of that, I would learn what it’s like to interview Strauss Zelnick, who is confident, calm and focused on delivering precise answers. To wit, I thought I’d start our chat with something fun, a bit insidery but maybe safe for him to share. The team at Take Two’s Rockstar label delays their games a lot, I noted. Of course, those delays, however painful, tend to be worth it. So, I was wondering how Zelnick finds out about them. Take the most recent postponement back in November 2025, when Rockstar said that GTA VI would not hit its May 26, 2026 release date (just 20 days from now!) and would instead come out on November 19, 2026. Was that news delivered via a call? An email? How does it work? “I work super closely with my team,” Zelnick said. “It's a very thin team at Take Two. The entire senior management team is six executives who sit in one hallway and share two assistants. And then, basically, there are two people who head up each of our labels.” They meet weekly to discuss their business, he said. So no one emails him about a delay? Nothing like that? Zelnick craned his neck to look at my left hand. He asked if I was married. I am, I said. “Does your partner email you to give you information?” he asked. Fair enough. I didn’t get the sense Zelnick was going to read me the minutes of the management meeting where the GTA VI delay was discussed. Slight pivot, maybe I could get some personality insights about one of the most successful gaming execs of the last 20 years, before getting to my big list of questions about specific Take Two games, franchises and policies. I asked: How do you deal with delay news like that? Go for a run? Meditate? “I tend to default to being very calm,” he said. “I’m not a person who freaks out easily.” He noted that he has a daughter with special needs due to an illness, and he shared that that situation had gotten him worked up. It was a personal, family emergency. “But, you know, business is not that,” he said. “I have no trouble distinguishing between, like, a business challenge and an emergency.” He turned to his left to ask Lewis, his colleague of 17 years, a question. “Have you ever seen me freak out?” “Never,” Lewis replied. “You’ve seen me upset,” Zelnick told Lewis. “Have you seen me raise my voice? Maybe how many times? Be honest, because we might as well be.”

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May 6 • 1:58 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires

After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.

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May 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
What to watch in CNN’s California governor debate

The top seven contenders in a crowded and highly competitive race to become California’s next governor will face off in a CNN debate Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT (9 p.m. ET). The debate, moderated by CNN anchors Kaitlan Collins and Elex Michaelson, comes at a pivotal time, with the first mail ballots currently being delivered to voters in the June 2 primary.

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May 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Jane Castor set to talk community investment, preview final year in office with State of the City address

The address comes at a pivotal moment for Castor, who is entering the final year of her term.

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May 4 • 4:35 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Elections could be crucial for WI mental health legislation

This election year in WI may be pivotal for mental health legislation. There'll be new lawmakers in Madison, so let's be prepared to seek changes.

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May 4 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • jsonline.com
Insight: Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is aiming for quick wins on new health initiatives to help Republicans in November’s midterm elections, after the White House asked him to pivot from a widely criticized campaign to rewrite U.S. vaccine policy, senior administration officials told Reuters.

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May 4 • 6:03 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Africa CDC Launches the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics

I’m today announced the launch of the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics (ASAG), a new continental advisory mechanism established to provide independent, multidisciplinary, and trusted technical guidance on the strategic governance and implementation of genomics across Africa. The launch of ASAG marks a pivotal step in advancing Africa CDC’s vision to democratize access to […]

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May 4 • 3:47 AM EDT • Health • africacdc.org
Gatorade getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. PepsiCo, Gatorade’s parent company, says the brand wants to broaden

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May 3 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • telegraphherald.com
Surging gas prices loom over pivotal special election in Michigan

The special election in the 35th District will be an early test of where Michigan voters stand in a key election year.

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May 3 • 12:06 AM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Ted Cruz warns of high stakes during Iowa visit as 2026 midterms loom

As Republicans gathered at a conservative event in Clive ahead of a pivotal midterm election, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warned that what happens in Iowa could help determine the direction of the country.

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May 2 • 12:38 PM EDT • Politics • kcci.com
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Florida Yacht Charter Business Fights $1.5 Million Tax Bill

A Florida yachting venture that participated in high-stakes offshore fishing tournaments before unforeseen setbacks forced a pivot to luxury charters told the US Tax Court the IRS wrongly defined its business as a hobby and assessed more than $1.5 million in tax liabilities.

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May 1 • 2:04 PM EDT • Business • news.bloombergtax.com
Emerald Youth Foundation pivots to building its sports complex in Five Points

The Christian nonprofit planned to build on Chilhowee Park land, will was forced to change plans. It bought private property instead.

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May 1 • 8:28 AM EDT • Sports • knoxnews.com
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Stop-and-go science: Researchers pivot to try to salvage important work

The pace of climate change and funding disruptions force scientists to rethink how research is done.

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Apr 30 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • universityofcalifornia.edu
Orioles could explore 'dramatic pivot' with Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman

Baltimore needs brighter days ahead to avoid this scenario.

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Apr 30 • 2:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Research Day Showcases Translational Science’s Impact in Arkansas

The Translational Research Institute’s fifth annual Research Day highlighted the pivotal role of translational science in Arkansas, showcasing research presentations, panel discussions, and a poster session focused on scientific impact.

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Apr 28 • 1:04 PM EDT • Science • news.uams.edu
Major Studio Services Provider Quixote Pivots From Atlanta

Quixote, owned by soundstage operator Hudson Pacific, is offering pink slips to 70 employees and is also winding down multiple leases in Los Angeles.

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Apr 28 • 12:52 PM EDT • Business • hollywoodreporter.com
How a Spanish startup pivoted to video AI and built a $230 million ARR business with no VC funding

Freepik is rebranding itself as Magnific, as cofounder and CEO Joaquín Cuenca Abela rebuilds the company for an AI future.

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Apr 28 • 7:37 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
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Why Steph Curry's end-of-season admission can't be ignored by the Warriors

Steph Curry had an honest assessment of where the Golden State Warriors were at heading into a pivotal NBA offseason.

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Apr 27 • 3:06 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Stop-and-Go Science: Researchers Pivot to Try to Salvage Important Work

When climate change is faster than the speed of science and unstable funding threatens discovery, UC Davis scientists pivot to try to save important research.

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Apr 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • ucdavis.edu
The Guardian view on Starmer’s Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week

Editorial: Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadership

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Apr 26 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Trump said RFK Jr could run 'wild' with health policy. Instead he's reined him in

Some MAHA voters are frustrated with Kennedy's concessions on key issues, as he pivots away from vaccines.

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Apr 25 • 7:01 PM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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4 workers explain how they added AI to their job titles

Two Microsoft workers pivoted into AI roles from non-technical fields and said their humanities backgrounds were helpful.

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Apr 25 • 5:58 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Phillies lose 10th straight, first since 1999

The Phillies dropped their 10th straight game as a pivotal sixth inning and more offensive issues sealed another loss to Atlanta.

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Apr 24 • 9:56 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
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A career pivot took me from journalist to funeral celebrant

Mandy Appleyard harnessed her skills as a journalist and experience caring for her ailing mom to become a celebrant, specializing in funerals.

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Apr 24 • 5:25 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
2026 draft implications for Saints and Alvin Kamara, Cameron Jordan

The 2026 NFL Draft is a major pivot point not just for the New Orleans Saints, but for veteran players like Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan.

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Apr 23 • 4:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Marc Jacobs' Rachel Sennott Collab Kicks Off Pivot to Social Entertainment

Marc Jacobs teamed up with Rachel Sennott on a new microdrama as it shifts toward social-first entertainment.

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Apr 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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Apr 22 • 7:04 PM EDT • Business • bbc.com
Where Warriors' financial situation stands entering pivotal 2026 NBA offseason

The Golden State Warriors are entering a pivotal 2026 NBA offseason with some financial challenges, such as potentially going under the luxury tax.

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Apr 22 • 2:16 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Popular pasta sauce brand is launching new device to record conversations

Prego is pivoting to…surveillance? The popular pasta sauce brand announced it’s launching a new device that records your family’s dinner conversations. KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer has m…

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Apr 22 • 2:08 PM EDT • Technology • ktla.com
FCC commissioner backs frustrated American sports fans as leagues pivot to streaming services

FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."

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Apr 22 • 12:29 PM EDT • Sports • fox5atlanta.com
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Restrictions on obesity drug coverage force patients to pivot

Twelve million people lost coverage for Zepbound over the last year. The same number of people lost coverage for Wegovy, according to an analysis by GoodRx, a drug discount website.

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Apr 22 • 9:25 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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GM suspends next-gen electric trucks amid pivot back to gas engines, hybrids

The move has major implications for a pair of assembly plants in Michigan and the automakers' suppliers.

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Apr 22 • 6:39 AM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Special edition: POLITICO Health Care Summit highlights

Republicans and Democrats agree: Soaring health care costs will be a pivotal issue in the midterms. But they have very different ideas on what to do about it.

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Apr 21 • 3:41 PM EDT • Health • politico.com
Prego Pivots From Budget-Tier Pasta Sauce to Small Microphones That Listen to Your Family’s Intimate Conversations

Prego, the pasta sauce brand, announced a new lid-shaped device designed to record and preserve family dinner conversations.

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Apr 21 • 3:01 PM EDT • Technology • futurism.com
Pulitzer Prize winner shares historic nature of politics as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and New York Times bestselling author Jon Meacham discussed the nature of American politics through pivotal moments in U.S. history. Meacham said that the nation was originally founded on the notion of politics as “an aspirational arena of contention,” where different interests were disputed before reaching a consensus. He added that conflicts regarding power and other matters are inevitable.

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Apr 21 • 11:12 AM EDT • Politics • aha.org
Cornerback could be Ravens’ wildcard pick in Round 1

The Baltimore Ravens could pivot to cornerback in Round 1 if value aligns, adding depth and future flexibility in the secondary.

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Apr 21 • 7:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program

The program helps UConn researchers pivot to industry partnerships to offset funding challenges

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Apr 21 • 7:15 AM EDT • Business • today.uconn.edu
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Johny Srouji Taking Over as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO

Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji is set to take on an expanded role as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus transitions to his role as Apple's next CEO. Srouji is going to lead Hardware Engineering, reporting to Ternus. Current Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Srouji has been pivotal in Apple's transition to Apple silicon. Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with.

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Apr 20 • 4:46 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Family business pivots to aid special needs child

Stephanie Chain pulls a fresh pair of disposable gloves from a box, snapping them onto her practiced hands. Gently, she lines up pieces of crispy toast in neat rows. Nearby,

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Apr 17 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • thebrunswicknews.com
US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years

Sneaker company Allbirds' pivot to AI computing has revived a Wall Street trend in recent years: smaller companies leaning into tech-focused transformations to win over AI-hungry investors.

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Apr 16 • 1:40 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It's no longer focusing primarily on athletes.

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Apr 16 • 12:39 PM EDT • Sports • ksl.com
Shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI

In a surprising move, the shoe company Allbirds is fleeing the footwear business and pivoting to AI. The company announced it is changing its name to “NewBird AI” and struck a $50 million agreement to fund the new venture.

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Apr 16 • 10:58 AM EDT • Business • nbcnews.com
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Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes.

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Apr 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • wlrn.org
UNC Hussman offers new sports play-by-play class | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

This story, written by UNC Hussman alumna Caroline Daly ’24, was originally published on unc.edu. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has a new, hands-on class available for students interested in sports careers. Students in “MEJO 390: Sports Commentary and Play-By-Play” can call live radio broadcasts for Carolina sporting events, streamed live on the Go Heels website. This spring, 11 students are calling mostly softball games to gain experience and learn the preparation needed for a successful broadcast. The class is capped at a small number to provide consistent, individual feedback. Matt Krause, the radio voice of Carolina women’s basketball, teaches the class to help students sharpen their skills, using his experience with the Tar Heels and calling games for ACC Network and ACC Network Extra. “There is no substitute for live reps, and that is the only way you get better. The classroom component teaches you how to get better, but going about that requires sitting in that chair, making mistakes and being able to know your broadcast is going somewhere,” Krause said. “These students are doing real live games, and they will have tape where if they want to pursue this. They will have ready-made demos to send for jobs. Being able to utilize all the resources of UNC, GoHeels Productions and the Carolina Athletics brand and create these opportunities for students is really impactful.” In the class, students learn fundamentals like how to announce starting lineups for different sports and how to conduct research before games. Krause has led the class in mock preparation exercises, looking at game charts with information about the different teams and players that they can refer to at pivotal moments during the game. Krause and the students then critique each other, listening to clips from the past week to find ways to improve. It’s a rare class without a slew of quizzes or assignments. Their main tasks are calling games and making a portfolio or demo reel of their best calls at the end of the semester, all with the goal of being ready to step into similar roles after graduation. Laible live streams her coverage on the GoHeels website. Calling a live game while broadcasting her coverage allows her to get hands on experience. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Junior Anna Laible ’27 wished for a class just like this. Her first year at Carolina, she interned with the Coastal Plain League, where she was introduced to play-by-play for baseball. “I enjoy the challenge and uncertainty of each game being different because each sport looks a little different,” said Laible. “Each game is different — not just with teams but what could happen with certain records being broken or random trends. That’s what I enjoy most.” She wanted more opportunities for reps during college to prepare for a career after Carolina, so she pitched an idea for the class to Livis Freeman ’99, distinguished associate professor of sports communication. Laible and Freeman reached out to GoHeels Productions for a partnership and then connected with Krause. “This is how at UNC Hussman we separate ourselves: Our students go into the field ready,” said Freeman. “The biggest compliment we get it is when our students start their careers, they don’t need any hand-holding.” Laible calls a Carolina softball game at Kessing Stadium – after pitching the idea to Hussman faculty. Her interest in sports commentary allowed her to apply her interest as she attends Carolina. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Laible is now a student in the class, which has helped her strengthen her skills and deepen her passion for the field. The goal is to expand to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. “The hands-on experience I’ve gotten here is invaluable. I’ve loved the classes and professors because they’ve taught me a lot, but it’s also the things outside of class, too, that have helped me grow,” said Laible. “Since being at UNC, I’ve grown a lot in the versatility, from doing writing to production and commentating. UNC Hussman and Carolina have given me the ability to be strong and well rounded.”

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Apr 16 • 9:07 AM EDT • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes.

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Apr 16 • 7:43 AM EDT • Sports • wral.com
Bring on the Allbirds AI memes

The Allbirds AI pivot is prime meme fodder — and social media did not disappoint.

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Apr 16 • 3:07 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.

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Apr 15 • 8:31 PM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Allbirds ditches sneaker business to pivot to AI compute, stock surges over 700%

What looked like a humiliation now looks more like a setup for a wild AI pivot. Meet NewBird AI.

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Apr 15 • 2:19 PM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Allbirds Is Selling Its Sneaker Business to Become an AI Company. The Stock Just Surged 650%

After years of losses and a 99% stock collapse, the struggling shoemaker is betting on AI infrastructure.

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Apr 15 • 12:25 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI

Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility.

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Apr 15 • 10:24 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI

Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility.

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Apr 15 • 10:24 AM EDT • Business • techcrunch.com
Matt Crocker’s abrupt U.S. Soccer departure brings many questions. Here are the answers.

U.S. Soccer's sporting director is headed for Saudi Arabia. This is what it means for the federation – and what comes next at a pivotal time

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Apr 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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Colorado’s climate decisions are health decisions — and this moment matters

Colorado is at a pivotal moment. The state has made real progress transitioning to cleaner energy, but we still have much work to do.

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Apr 14 • 2:02 PM EDT • Health • coloradonewsline.com
The winner of the Mandeville-Newman regular season finale benefited from 14 free passes

Mandeville's errors and free passes are pivotal against Newman and offer valuable lessons for future playoff success in Division I nonselect.

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Apr 14 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • nola.com
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After shedding legacy units, Kustom cuts annual loss by nearly $12M

Revenue from continuing operations reached $13.8M as stockholders' equity rose $11.4M; stronger working capital backs Kustom's entertainment-only pivot.

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Apr 13 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • stocktitan.net
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OpenAI is pivoting to…socialism?

The AI company just released a set of oddly left-wing — and wildly hypocritical — policy ideas.

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Apr 13 • 6:45 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Polling stations close in pivotal Hungary election that could unseat long-time Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarians cast ballots Sunday in Europe's most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power.

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Apr 12 • 2:15 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader

President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China’s rise

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Apr 12 • 12:03 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Gulfstream's Skyward event draws global business aviation leaders to Savannah

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently hosted nearly 2,000 attendees from over 30 countries at Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah. The three-day conference served as a pivotal gathering to discuss the evolving landscape of business aviation.

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Apr 11 • 12:24 PM EDT • Business • griceconnect.com
France Kicks Windows to the Curb, Pivots to Linux OS

David Amiel, France’s Minister of Public Action and Accounts, said his country must 'break free' and 'become less reliant on American tools.'

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Apr 11 • 9:28 AM EDT • Technology • pcmag.com
Tesla's Big Pivot: Robotics, AI, and Energy Growth vs. a Slowing Car Business
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Apr 10 • 12:09 PM EDT • Business • fool.com
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Slotkin talks to Ohio voters amid questions about her national ambitions

Elissa Slotkin's national tour of states Trump won in 2024 has included Iowa and Ohio this week, two states pivotal to capturing the White House.

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Apr 9 • 10:17 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.

Is Microsoft's big AI push falling off the rails? Possibly, but not for the reasons you might think.

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Apr 9 • 1:13 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Big businesses in Downtown Pittsburgh pivot to remote work for 2026 NFL Draft

Some Downtown Pittsburgh businesses have a simple message for their employees during the 2026 NFL Draft: Stay home. Big companies like PPG, Highmark and PNC are telling workers they don’t have to fight traffic, navigate around the detours or deal with the hassle of finding a coveted parking spot during

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Apr 9 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • triblive.com
Harding University appoints leaders to business college

Following a national search conducted by an internal search committee and CarterBaldwin Executive Search, Harding University President Mike Williams announced Tuesday the appointment of two distinguished leaders to pivotal roles within the institution.

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Apr 8 • 11:26 PM EDT • Business • kait8.com
3 Big Questions New Browns' HC Todd Monken Must Answer

As the Cleveland Browns open up their offseason program this week, new head coach Todd Monken faces several pivotal questions that he must answer

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Apr 7 • 9:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Richard Lamondin pivots from congressional run to SD 38 challenge, drawing early party support

After months engaging voters in CD 27, Richard Lamondin is redirecting his campaign to a closely watched Miami-Dade Senate seat.

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Apr 7 • 7:25 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Bishop Feehan 6'9" senior pivots to MLB dreams after dominant run to basketball title
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Apr 6 • 10:24 AM EDT • Sports • cbsnews.com
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West Virginia renovation projects emblematic of college sports’ sudden pivot to fan-facing venue investment

WVU Athletics officials talk with Sports Business Journal about upcoming renovations to Milan Puskar Stadium and the Hope Coliseum.

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Apr 6 • 8:01 AM EDT • Sports • enews.wvu.edu
19-year-old pivots failing art studio to make $320,000 in 10 months

For Merida Lim, owner of Scuro in Singapore, it was sink or swim. After struggling to draw customers to her art studio, she pivoted her strategy.

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Apr 6 • 5:19 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Brian Nathan pivots from upset win to governing sprint as potential rematch with Josie Tomkow looms

Nathan said the importance of representing roughly half a million constituents is not lost on him.

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Apr 3 • 1:08 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
4 takeaways from Trump's address on the Iran war

President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to explain his rationale for the war against Iran at a pivotal moment at home and abroad, but he offered few new details as he amasses extraordinary executive authority to prosecute the military operation.

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Apr 2 • 10:46 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
FishBait Solutions rebrands as Pivotal Sports & Entertainment

Some 18 years after is after its founding by Rick Jones as FishBait Marketing, the boutique agency known as fishboat Solutions since 2021, is rebranding to Pivotal Sports & Entertainment.

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Apr 1 • 6:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Stockton sports roundup features chaos, pivotal matchups and a no-hitter

Chaos, league shakeups and a no-hitter highlight San Joaquin County sports action from March 23-28, including baseball, softball, volleyball and track.

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Mar 31 • 12:04 PM EDT • Sports • recordnet.com