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Andreas Rettig: 'You can't separate sports and politics'
The World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW.
NFIB small business optimism index barely budges in April; Iowa director cites inflation drag
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index edged up 0.1 points in April to 95.9, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month, according to the NFIB’s monthly survey released Friday, May 15. The NFIB Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, though it remains well […]
McMaster appoints Dr. Brannon Traxler acting director of Department of Public Health
Gov. Henry McMaster has named Dr. Brannon Traxler as acting director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health.Traxler currently serves as the agency’s
A Conversation on the Future of the UCF College of Business
Paul Jarley, dean of the College of Business, shares his vision after the largest gift in university history positions UCF to lead the future of technology-driven business education.
Marathon "overwhelming" for newcomers, director admits as plans for PvE and PvP-lite modes revealed
Game director Joe Ziegler has written a lengthy article about the future of Marathon.
UCF Materials Science Student Earns Notre Dame Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Jeonghyun Song traded the arts for engineering, where he found beauty in chemistry. Now, his pursuit of more sustainable materials is taking him to the University of Notre Dame to advance his research.
BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down
It was to be called The New Republic and make the Star Wars MMO feel much more like KOTOR. Key figures were on board with it. But the idea crashed on the rocks
NYU's Joshua Tucker on the politics of training AI
Joshua Tucker, New York University Center for Social Media & Politics co-director, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss details of the university's new research showing that AI chatbots generate more government-friendly responses when prompted in languages tied to countries with tighter media controls, the intersection of politics and AI, and more.
U.S. and Cuban officials: CIA director met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana
Ratcliffe also met with Interior Minister Lázaro Álvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services
Star Wars: The Old Republic Director James Ohlen Discusses BioWare Exit After EA Killed New Republic Reboot
James Ohlen, the former director of Star Wars: The Old Republic, has discussed his exit from BioWare in 2018, after an attempt to reboot the game that was squashed by publisher EA.
Chartbook 449: Voldemort on Threadneedle street. The Bank of England and the "haunted house" of English politics.
Imagine the scene: In some Harry Potter version of 21st-century London, a group of deathless UK Treasury officials gathered from across the last century huddle over warm pints and glasses of Chardonnay. Around the table there are officials from the 1920s, the 1930s, the 1970s, 2022 and today. Inevitably, in May 2026, the subject of conversation is the disintegration of the current Labour government. Despite its huge majority in parliament, it has been reduced to tatters by catastrophic local election result. These exposed the fact that rather than having a government with a clear popular majority, the UK is like most other modern societies divided into 5 segments each of which commands between 26 and 16 percent of the vote. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the leadership at Nos 10 and 11 Downing Street - where the Prime Minister and the Chancellor (Treasury Secretary) work - seem paralyzed. They are caught between mounting discontent over unfairness and the cost of living, and tough fiscal strictures that push them into making unpopular spending decisions. In the London pub, the Treasury officials from across the ages, can barely hide their satisfaction at the latest display of democratic politics caught in the vice-grip of financial logic. “Remember the mur d’argent and the banker’s ramp?” “Just like yesterday!” There are smirks around the table. Then the representative of 2026 pipes up: “One thing you have to say about the current lot (referring to the latest hapless Labour government), you don’t have to teach them about the bond market!” There is a murmur of ascent from the Treasury Mandarins. The trauma of the fiscal crisis of September-October 2022 sits deep. Back then, in the final stages of Tory decay, a ‘mini budget’ that challenged fiscal orthodoxy led to a brief but fierce panic in one of the oldest government bond markets in the world (aka gilt market). Now all you have to do is to mention the “bond market” to hush debate. [ Paul Mason@paulmasonnews In the name of public service, and as ex-economics editor of BBC Newsnight, I offer to do a zoom call, tonight, with any Labour MP who wants to understand why bond markets do not "fall into line" with governments. 1/ 3:57 PM · May 12, 2026 · 466K Views 224 Replies · 674 Reposts · 3.93K Likes ](https://x.com/paulmasonnews/status/2054229532404519082?s=20) “And the funny thing is”, the young man in the huddle continues, “they don’t even want to talk about … ”. There is a sudden hush. Significant looks are exchanged around the table. About? One of the senior figures puts down his glass with a decisive “clink”. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has entered their thoughts. Meanwhile, a few miles away in a grubby pub in Bloomsbury, two conspirators from the camp of Critical Macrofinance huddle over cans of low-alcohol IPA. They look at each other and blurt out loud: “The Bank!” “Everyone in the bloody Labour party is talking about the bond market. But why aren’t they even mentioning … the Bank of England!?” “Why is no one talking about Voldemort?” In Paul Mason’s blogpost, after much chest-thumping about basic fiscal logic, the basic point about the Bank of England is buried in the fine print at #3 in his list of suggestions as to what a radical Labour government might actually be able to do! [ Conflict & Democracy Down with the bond market! Down with gravity! It may seem unfair to focus on Labour MP Paula Barker for her off-the-cuff assertion that the bond market would have to “fall in line” with Andy Burnham, should he replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. But Burnham himself told the New Statesman that Labour had to “get beyond this thing of being in hock to the bond markets… Read more 2 days ago · 100 likes · 3 comments · Paul Mason ](https://htsf.substack.com/p/down-with-the-bond-market-down-with?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Back in Bloomsbury they shake their heads and ask: “Didn’t we learn anything from the Eurozone crisis?” Meanwhile, as if summoned to the conversation by some higher force, the “pink pages” announce: “The days of ultra-cheap government borrowing have come to an end” and Martin “Whizzard” Wolf publishes the graph of the season Look at the UK in 2026, perilously positioned on the upper edge of the pack. No wonder no one in London needs any lessons about the “bond market”. But, look again. Imagine how they feel in Rome. What is London’s nightmare in 2026? The nightmare is that you end up like Italy in the early 2010s during the Eurozone crisis. Once comfortably situated in the middle of the pack, watching with horror as your ten-year yields explode to 7 percent and “spreads” become a national nightmare. One of the largest economies in Europe, a founding member of the euro, stigmatized. But the message of the Italian experience is ambiguous. After all, the stigma didn’t last. In 2026, Italy borrows at rates lower not only than the UK but the US. The US, which, as everyone knows, enjoys the “exorbitant privilege” of being the issuer of reserve, safe asets. What kind of magic is this? How did Italy, in the space of fifteen years, go from being good, to bad and back again? Which brings us back to our dissident friends in their Bloombury boozer and their memories of the Eurozone crisis. Italy never was Britain - with its ongoing fiscal deficits. Without interest payments, on primary balance, from 2000 to 2020 Italy ran a tight fiscal ship. Even in 2008 it barely went into deficit and when it was being put on the rack in the early 20210s its primary surplus matched that of austere Germany. So, what happened? How did it end up stigmatized? Of course Italian politics didn’t help. Berlusconi was at the helm and he had legal issues. But amongst friends in the Bloomsbury pub, Berlusconi is a sideshow, the name we whisper to each other is “Trichet”. From 2004 to 2011 the ECB was headed by Jean-Claude Trichet, ex of the French Treasury, more German than the Germans. After 2009 as the news of the Greek fiscal disaster broke, the European bond markets wento into panic mode and Trichet began a brutal game of cat and mouse. Between 2009 and 2011, Trichet intervened in the bond market to help, only when he thought he had compliance with austerity. When he thought they were uncooperative, he withdrew. In the summer of 2011, he even made direct suggestions to his Italian counterparts in Rome, as to how Italy should be governed. It was this cat and mouse game that drove the bond markets crazy and exposed Italy to a violent squeeze. When Mario Draghi took over the ECB at the end of 2011 and declared “whatever it takes”, the pressure on Italy, gradually eased. It is that starring role that has made Draghi into the towering figure in European politics that he remains today. So now you see why voices in London hush when it comes to the Bank of England. “The bond market” isn’t an irresistible objective force like the weather or an avalanche. It can appear like that. But that depends on the way it is being handled, or not handled by the central bank. Which is why the silence about the Bank of England in London right now is so significant. If you think this all sounds a bit fishy, coming from a left-liberal Keynesian like myself, well, let me introduce you to Robin Brooks, who, to put it mildly, plays on a different quidditch team to me. Here, from the position of a fiscal hawk is Robin’s celebratory account of the Bank of England’s role since 2022; In October 2022, at the height of the bond market blow-up in the UK, something incredible happened. Governor Andrew Bailey told British pension funds the Bank of England would end its support program for the country’s fragile gilt market, drawing a line under how much help the central bank was willing to give to exposed pension funds and - implicitly - the government. By the end of that week, Kwasi Kwarteng - the finance minister - had resigned. Prime Minister Liz Truss would soon follow. This episode is so incredible because it contrasts with what happened in the Euro zone earlier that year. Bond markets in Spain and Italy were under pressure amid high inflation and rising interest rates. In the middle of this, Mario Draghi - Italy’s Prime Minister - resigned, compounding pressure on bond markets of high-debt countries on the Euro periphery. Unlike the Bank of England, the ECB caved. It bought Italian and Spanish government bonds in an effort to cap yields and introduced a new tool that signaled to markets it might do such caps more frequently going forward. Faced with pressure on bond markets, the ECB capitulated to political pressure from high-debt countries like Italy and Spain. The Bank of England stood its ground and toppled the Truss government. This kind of thing has long-lasting consequences. It means markets price a higher probability of yield caps in the Euro zone, which keeps Italian and Spanish yields artificially low, while markets feel free to push up UK yields without fear of central bank intervention. As I flagged in yesterday’s post, this means you really can’t compare UK yields to those of other high-debt countries. The UK looks worse, but only because its central bank isn’t interfering with markets. There’s more to this than just that 2022 episode. The Bank of England has also been much more aggressive in its quantitative tightening (QT) than other central banks. If one motivation for quantitative easing (QE) is to lower bond yields - especially longer-dated ones - then it stands to reason QT pushes yields up. The left chart above shows a four-quarter moving average of UK government debt issuance (black line) in percent of GDP and which sectors absorb this issuance, including the Bank of England (blue bars). The right chart above compares the Bank of England’s accumulation or run-off of government bonds (blue line) with that of other central banks, where this blue line is the same as the blue bars in the left chart. The Bank of England was quicker and more aggressive than other central banks in downsizing its bond holdings, so UK yields will have risen more than elsewhere also for this reason, not just because of Governor Andrew Bailey’s remarks in October 2022. Back in October 2025, after a conversation in New York with friends in British politics, my sense of dysphoria was such that I raised the issue of the Bank of England openly in the FT Since 2008, the UK has slid into a deep economic and political predicament. Growth has stagnated to a degree far worse even than in the 1970s. The Tory leadership’s wager on the Brexit referendum spectacularly backfired, leaving the UK isolated from Europe and at the mercy of its special relationship with the US, many of whose political class regard the UK as a basket case. After years of austerity, the Labour party lurched to the left and then back to the centre. The Tory party has been eclipsed by the populist nationalism of Reform. Any British government should be worrying first and foremost about how to restart growth. Instead, Keir Starmer is beset by shades of the gilt market panic triggered by the Liz Truss government in 2022. The debt level is higher than in recent years, but there is no cause for panic. UK debt is at far from critical levels and of long duration. Whether you want to “take back control” or launch progressive economic policy, a democracy dogged by fear of bond market vigilantes is unhealthy. In a country that is a monetary sovereign, this climate points to one thing: a disconnect between the government and the central bank. Since 1997, the independence of the Bank of England has become a sacred cow. But independence is what you make of it. And in the wake of the gilt market crisis of September 2022, relations between the Bank of England and the UK government need a reset. In normal times, there is no doubt that an inflation-targeting independent central bank can serve a country well. But since 2008, the UK and other advanced economies have not had the luxury of such simple problems. To their credit, central bankers around the world have not stood on orthodoxy. After 2008, the US Federal Reserve rescued the global banking system and, through quantitative easing, it stabilised the Treasury market in the face of huge deficits. In Europe, things were trickier. Both the Bank of England under Mervyn King and Jean-Claude Trichet’s European Central Bank played cat and mouse with national governments. This was a high stakes wager that between 2010 and 2012 escalated bond market tension and triggered a disastrous turn to austerity. Shaken by the impact of those shocks, their successors, Mark Carney and Mario Draghi adopted a more protective stance (assuming you were not the government of Greece). Recall that Draghi’s legendary slogan, “Whatever it takes”, was uttered to face down the City of London’s bond vigilantes. In 2015, Draghi launched QE — financial repression by another name. In 2016, Carney used the authority of the Bank of England to stabilise markets following the vote for Brexit, an exemplary demonstration of how central banks can underpin democratic choice, even when those choices are wrong headed. All these were independent central bankers steeped in the best practice of the 1990s, who recognised that historic crises demanded radical action. It was the price surge of 2021-2023 that poisoned the atmosphere. Though the shock came mainly from the supply side, central banks ended up in the dock. Nowhere more so than in the UK. The Bank of England reacted with aggressive normalisation. Faced with a cost of living crisis, the governor called for workers to accept real wage cuts. In early 2022, as gas prices were at record levels and Russia’s army was poised to invade Ukraine, the Bank adopted a stringent programme of quantitative tightening, elevating interest rates. When the Truss government got itself in trouble, the Bank took almost a week to come to the rescue. Rather than enacting a charade of normality, it is time to recognise that in 2025 the UK faces a period of historic transition. To meet this challenge, what is needed is a new concordat with the Bank. This should not ignore inflationary pressures or the long-run trajectory of debt, but should affirm the priority of reviving investment-led growth. One could follow Donald Trump in demanding interest rate cuts. The Bank could shadow the ECB in its commitment to capping Eurozone yields. But the top priority should be to lay the ghost of September 2022. The Bank’s slowing of QT last month was a concession. An immediate and complete end would send the right signal. Such a concordat will not by itself restore sanity to politics, solve the housing problem or rebuild the NHS. But it would help to lift the fear of bond market crisis, which is paralysing the effort by democratic politicians to answer the fundamental questions facing the nation. Now, that call for a new concordat between government and Bank of Englands seems more urgent than ever. The problem is that in October 2025, Starmer still had some authority. Today the government is in tatters. And when you are the “under the harrow” - to echo a phrase of Montagu Norman’s from the 1920s - it is the worst possible time to consider institutional change. To make general arguments at a time of crisis can only seem like special pleading rather than a general argument for long-term change. The same, unfortunately, is also true for the other basic institutional reform that Britain urgently needs i.e. the abolition of the out-dated first past the post electoral system and its replacement by a moderated form of proportional representation. And thirdly - whilst we are saying the quiet parts out loud - Britain needs to reopen the question of EU membership. What the local election results of 2026 show is that this remains a key issue. And what they also show is that there is a clear majority that would favor a return. Until these basic features of Britain’s political economy are addressed the country will carry on its politics as though in a haunted house, governed by governments that lack actual majorities, conjuring up false constraints whilst ignoring the real ones. This one is for DG and MI. I love writing the newsletter. If you enjoy it too and fancy buying me a coffee once a month, you know what to do. Click below! Subscribe
Linux's Latest Vulnerability Allows Reading Root-Owned Files By Unprivileged Users
Following Dirty Frag, Fragnesia, and other Linux kernel vulnerabilities making themselves known in recent days, the latest now is ssh-keysign-pwn.
The brain’s “feel good” chemical may be secretly fueling tinnitus
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin — the same brain chemical boosted by many antidepressants — may actually worsen tinnitus. Using advanced light-based brain stimulation in mice, researchers identified a serotonin-driven circuit linked directly to tinnitus-like behavior. The findings may explain why some people experience louder ringing in their ears while taking SSRIs.
Former ABC13 sports director Dennis Carter raises funds for student-athlete scholarships
Former ABC13 sports director Dennis Carter spent time on the golf course raising money to help local student-athletes take their next step.
Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana
The meeting was reportedly held to foster political dialogue between the two long-strained adversaries
Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana
The meeting was reportedly held to foster political dialogue between the two long-strained adversaries
Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher wins Amplify “Science of Reading Rookie Award”
GRAND ISLAND - Johanna Vargas; a young first-grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, is hitting the grou...
Opinion | No One Is Leading Our Health Agencies.
We have no F.D.A. director, no permanent C.D.C. director and no surgeon general.
Scientists Create Laser “Whirlpools” That Spin Tiny Cells Without Touching Them
Researchers have developed a new laser-based method that can rotate microscopic samples in all three spatial directions without touching them.
Nemaha Sports Construction completes major renovations at Ryder Park baseball field ahead of Fightin’ Cranes opening season
GRAND ISLAND - The City of Grand Island selected Nemaha Sports Construction as the general contractor for a co...
News4 On The Record | Talking entertainment in Dothan
News4's Ken Curtis sits down with Dothan Performing Arts Director Clay Dempsey about all things entertainment in the city, including the proposed new arena.
Science Pub: Fifty Years of Paleontology at John Day
With Nicholas Famoso, PhD, Paleontology Program Manager and Museum Curator at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and Colin Deverell, Acting Northwest Regional Director for the National Parks Conservation Association. Bringing one of Oregon’s great national parks to you, learn about the incredible paleontological history preserved and studied at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument from its chief paleontologist, Nick Famoso, as the park celebrates its 50th anniversary. In addition, learn from the National Parks Conservation Association about efforts to protect the greater John Day landscape so its remarkable history and natural wonders are preserved for generations to come. Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
With sports fragmentation, following the fans is crucial
Drew Groner, svp, head of sales and marketing, DIRECTV Advertising Live sports remain one of the last true appointment-viewing experiences — audiences don’t just tune in; they plan their schedules around it. That kind of attention is increasingly rare in modern media, and it is precisely why advertising inventory during live sports commands a premium. […]
Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.
Gunter Named 2025-26 CIAA Sports Information Director of the Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bowie State University's Tristian "TJ" Gunter has been named the 2025-26 John Holley Sports Information Director of the Year by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the CIAA Spring Administrators Awards celebration on Tuesday.
Howard Community College Featured in 'State of Business' Address
In his Business Outlook Luncheon remarks at Turf Valley Resort last week, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball outlined how Howard County “stands on business” through five pillars: managing crises, investing in people, backing businesses, making strategic investments, and preparing for the future. Howard Community College appears by name in the pillar that anchors the others: investing in people. Dr. Ball highlighted the $11 million county investment in HCC’s Cathy and Danny Bell Workforce and Trades Center, which will open this fall. He described the facility as a world-class center with state-of-the-art training in key industries, championed by HCC President Dr. Daria J. Willis, and positioned to help Howard County compete with institutions worldwide. He also recognized HCC’s Complete4Success program, supported by a $3.5 million county investment in 2022, as a continuing driver of certifications and degrees that prepare students to enter Howard County’s workforce ready to contribute on day one. Dr. Ball connected HCC’s work to the broader economic moment in the county, including more than 1,580 apprentices now training across Howard County businesses, up from roughly 1,100 in 2018, and the SPARK program that bridges classroom learning to high-demand industries. Each of these efforts depends on the kind of workforce pipeline HCC is built to deliver. Educational Services is one of the top three employment sectors for county residents, alongside Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services and Health Care & Social Assistance. HCC will award 1,263 degrees next week at its annual commencement ceremony, and every year, that output feeds directly into the industries the County Executive named as drivers of Howard County’s growth. The full picture also includes the families who are not yet there. The 2024 ALICE update from United Way of Central Maryland found that 35,346 households in Howard County, 29% of the total, fell below the ALICE Threshold in 2022, meaning they earned more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living in the county. The Household Survival Budget for a Howard County family of two adults, an infant, and a preschooler reached $118,608 annually, requiring an hourly wage of $59.30 to cover housing, child care, food, transportation, and other essentials. Affluence and economic strain coexist within the same county lines. That gap is the reason higher education and economic development are inseparable. Every certification, associate degree, and apprenticeship credential issued at HCC represents a household closer to crossing the ALICE Threshold and into long-term financial stability. The Bell Center, Complete4Success, Howard P.R.I.D.E., Parent Scholars, and the institution’s transfer-rate gains are significant components of Howard County’s economic mobility infrastructure. HCC is grateful to Dr. Ball for his sustained partnership over nearly eight years of service and for recognizing that this college plays a central role in the economic story Howard County is telling. Standing on business in Howard County means standing alongside the flagship institution that prepares its workforce.
A Look at New or Expanded Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships from 2025: Findings from A Survey of State Medicaid Programs
To improve understanding of Medicaid / Public Health agency partnerships, the 25th annual Medicaid budget survey, conducted by KFF and Health Management Associates (HMA) in collaboration with the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD), asked state Medicaid directors about new or enhanced initiatives involving public health implemented in FY 2025 or planned for FY 2026
Predictions of a mass exodus from Obamacare are coming true
The GOP is directly responsible for millions of Americans becoming unable to afford health insurance.
Trump’s Chronic Health Problem Takes Center Stage on His Big Trip
The president is trying to assert himself as the world’s toughest leader—while covered in bruises.
Venus Williams Returns to French Open After Five Years
At 45, Venus Williams is heading back to Roland Garros. The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion will team up with Hailey Baptiste in the doubles draw, entering directly on their combined rankings without needing a wildcard.
Summary of 2026 Honda Business Briefing | Honda Global Corporate Website
Honda Global | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative Executive Officer (Global CEO) Toshihiro Mibe held a press briefing today, on Honda initiatives toward rebuilding of its automobile business and the future direction of Honda business.
Community Health Alliance celebrates expansion of the Neil Road Health Center
"We're all very excited, because we kind of just never imagined that it would look like this," saidMaria Fernandez, medical director at the Neil Road Health Ce
BioHarvest Sciences Appoints New Head of Business Development for its CDMO Division
Business development appointment is aligned with securing long-term customers for development and manufacturing partnershipsVancouver, British Columbia and Rehovot, Israel--(Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2026) - BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: BHST) (FSE: 8MV0) ("BioHarvest" or the "Company"), a leader in Botanical Synthesis technology and sustainable plant-based molecule development, today announced the appointment of Nedira Salzman-Frenkel to Vice President of Business Development. Ms....
Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business
Investor support for Ford Motor's energy storage business sent its stock soaring 13% Wednesday, the biggest single-day increase in about six years, following a note from Morgan Stanley highlighting details released by the company on Monday. Ford announced its wholly-owned energy subsidiary late last year, and it is being directed by Lisa Drake, who has been a key leader in the company's efforts around electric vehicles.
Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business
Investor support for Ford Motor's energy storage business sent its stock soaring 13% Wednesday, the biggest single-day increase in about six years, following a note from Morgan Stanley highlighting details released by the company on Monday. Ford announced its wholly-owned energy subsidiary late last year, and it is being directed by Lisa Drake, who has been a key leader in the company's efforts around electric vehicles. • After a $19.5 billion writedown on its EV programs in December, Ford announced it would launch an energy storage business, utilizing plant space in Kentucky that was previously meant to produce batteries for electric vehicles.
Forget Chromebooks and Pixelbooks: Google just introduced Googlebooks, which are specifically designed for AI
The new laptops, due this fall, mark Google's biggest laptop reset since 2011 — and are a direct shot at Apple and Microsoft.
Olivier Assayas’s Coming of Political Age
The director—whose newest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” examines the ascent of Vladimir Putin—discusses a few of the books that have helped to shape his ideals.
Governor Newsom Taps Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to Lead New Business and Consumer Super‑Agency in California
Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Rohit Chopra, former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
State retirement program for Minnesota small businesses, employees is rolling out
Secure Choice Executive Director Chad Roberts told Morning Edition that the state’s responsibility to help people save — in addition to social security — for life after their careers eases the burden for the rest of the public.
Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Republican senators left a meeting with the director of the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday saying they need more details on a $1 billion security plan for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom.
What's in the billion dollar paragraph behind the White House ballroom debate
The $1 billion request is tied directly to the transformation of the East Wing into a massive ballroom, though limited to “security”-related needs. Here's what we know.
Pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, emerging research suggests
A growing body of research is showing how long-term exposure to air pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, raising new concerns about the unseen toll of dirty air.
Fragnesia Made Public As Latest Linux Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Following last week's disclosure of the Dirty Frag vulnerability for the Linux kernel, which only finished being patched up in mainline on Monday, Fragnesia is now public as a similar local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability.
Questlove named as entertainment for Lafayette College’s Student Bicentennial Ball
Questlove will headline the Oct. 16 celebration on the Quad
Moscow invites far-right German politicians to ‘Putin’s Davos’
At least two lawmakers in the Kremlin-friendly AfD intend to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June.
Introducing Northwood Insights, a New Blog for the Next Generation of Business Leaders
New content platform strengthens the university’s digital presence, broadens its reach among prospective students, and establishes Northwood as a thought leader in business, free enterprise, and entrepreneurial education. Northwood University has launched Northwood Insights, a new blog designed to position the university as a leading voice in business education, free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and career development. The platform delivers expert, research-informed content to prospective students, current students, and the broader professional community, meeting audiences where they already are online and searching for answers. “Northwood has always been about preparing people to move forward with clarity and confidence,” said Marketing and Communications Officer Rachel Valdiserri. “With Northwood Insights, we’re meeting students where they are with content that’s relevant, direct, and built for how they discover and learn today. It’s not about adding more noise; it’s about delivering ideas, perspectives, and insights that help them make more informed decisions earlier in their journey.” The blog features a growing library of articles spanning Northwood’s core academic strengths, including business administration, automotive and mobility studies, sports management, and entrepreneurship. Each piece is written to inform and guide, answering the real questions students are asking while organically connecting readers to the academic programs, faculty expertise, and career outcomes that define a Northwood education. Each article is crafted to reflect Northwood’s institutional voice while being optimized for the search behaviors of today’s prospective students, a generation that begins researching universities long before they apply. By appearing in those early search results, Northwood establishes credibility, builds familiarity, and creates a meaningful connection with students the moment they are most open to influence. “This platform is a natural extension of our enrollment strategy,” said Dr. Matthew Bennett, vice president of enrollment and strategic alliances. “When a prospective student searches for career paths, we want Northwood to be the source they trust. Northwood Insights makes that possible at a global scale.” Beyond enrollment, Northwood Insights serves the university’s broader advancement mission. As a platform built to demonstrate expertise and institutional relevance, it reinforces Northwood’s standing as a thought leader in free enterprise education and entrepreneurial leadership, directly supporting alumni engagement, donor confidence, and community partnerships. The content signals that Northwood is not only preparing students for the careers of today but actively shaping the conversations defining the industries of tomorrow. “Attention isn’t given anymore; it’s earned,” said Milada Dzevitski, Northwood’s digital content and technical writer who manages the Northwood Insights blog. “This platform is built to meet that standard, with content that’s relevant, direct, and worth engaging with.” Northwood Insights is live now and will continue to grow with new content published regularly. Share this page
Business Transformation Management Helps Lay the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise
Business Transformation Management solutions from SAP support the Autonomous Enterprise, bringing together insights and enterprise knowledge.
Apreo Health® Adds Independent Director and Strategic Investor to Advance Novel Airway Scaffold for Severe Emphysema
Apreo Health, a clinical-stage medical device company pioneering a tissue-sparing treatment for severe emphysema, today announced the appointment of David Amerson to its Board of Directors and a strategic investment from OSF Ventures, the corporate investment arm of OSF HealthCare. The company also announced it will present new clinical data at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2026 International Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Dolly Chandler has been named Director of Programming & Entertainment at Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel
Announcing an exciting addition to its leadership team, Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel has appointed Dolly Chandler as Director of Programming & Entertainment. A Nashville native with deep roots in the music industry and more than a decade of leadership in live entertainment programming, Chandler will lead the hotel’s entertainment vision, curating a dynamic slate of performances and experiences that celebrate storytelling through music.
The fall of an MLB superstar, plus a sad day in the NBA
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Consider basket weaving today. Inside: ⚾ Yasiel Puig’s tough reality 🥅 Sabres grit out a win 💔 RIP, Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke There was a brief period where Yasiel Puig was probably MLB’s most talented player. His story was inspirational, that of a talented Cuban player defecting to the United States. He put together an unforgettable debut season, where pundits wondered if he should be an All-Star in his rookie...
Napoli block Roma’s talks for Giovanni Manna
Roma continues to work on the search for a new sporting director to succeed Frederic Massara. At the top of the Friedkins’ list is Giovanni Manna, currently director of Napoli, considered the ideal ...
Public health at risk across Asia as price of gas for cooking soars
Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transition
David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
Immigration official David Venturella is expected to serve as the next acting ICE director, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
Las Vegas tourism agency approves spending up to $464M on marketing city
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors approved extensions and updates to five contracts, emphasizing the need for speed, flexibility and scale in promoting the destinat...
Trump Administration Expected to Tap Longtime ICE Official to Lead Agency
David Venturella’s expected appointment is in line with a push by Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, to keep his department under the radar and out of headlines.
ACC coaches, athletic directors in support of 24-team College Football Playoff expansion model
An ACC endorsement of the 24-team CFP would side with the Big Ten and Big 12 while putting major pressure on the SEC in future expansion talks
Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
Since last year, CIA operatives inside Mexico have directly participated in deadly attacks on several, mostly mid-level cartel members, the sources said.
Navigating Leave Laws, the ADA, and Mental Health in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know (Video Chat)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a timely reminder for employers to take a fresh, thoughtful look at how workplace policies and practices support
FBI Director Patel spars with lawmaker who raises reports of his behavior during Hill testimony
FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with a lawmaker briefly during a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Senate Appropriations Committee when asked about media reports alleging he drinks to excess.
Effort to roll back business tax breaks collapses at Colorado Capitol
Colorado Democrats in the final day of the legislative session largely abandoned their plan to reverse a suite of tax breaks for businesses and redirect that money to a new tax credit for lower-income families. ...
Becky Nelson
BSI Engineering welcomes Becky Nelson as Business Development Director, supporting growth and client engagement in the Chicago market.
Seth Goldman Built a Business Before the Market Existed
When distributors said no and budgets were tight, Goldman relied on direct contact with customers to build momentum from nothing.
Action News Sports Director Ducis Rodgers speaks at Radnor Middle School career symposium
More than 50 speakers shared details about their careers with students.
ICE ‘materially violated’ order on warrantless arrests, Colorado judge says
A federal judge ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday to immediately train its Colorado employees about how to lawfully perform warrantless arrests, after the evidence showed officers had little understanding of the requirements. U.S. District Court Senior Judge R. Brooke Jackson wrote that ICE had “materially violated” his prior order that directed immigration […]
Dr. Nicholas J. Van Sickels, Public Health Hero Recipient, Honored Guest at Board Meeting
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] We were honored to welcome Dr. Nicholas J. Van Sickels to our May 11 Board of Health meeting. As Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Van Sickels has been an invaluable partner in our efforts to protect the community from infectious diseases. We’re grateful for partners
New Software: Introducing Rivian Assistant and Rivian Unified Intelligence
Unlike basic voice command tools found in phone-mirroring systems, Rivian Assistant is built directly into your vehicle’s hardware and software, providing the unique power to talk to every aspect of the vehicle and get things done for you.
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today
The long-awaited PS5 adventure game developed by a beloved adventure game studio is finally making its way to the PS Store today.
🇩🇪 Bundesliga milestone: Krüger, HSV’s first female sporting director
Hamburger SV has marked a before and after in the history of German football. The club of the "red shorts" has officially appointed Kathleen Krüger as its new sporting director. This move is not only...
SAP and Anthropic Plan to Bring Claude to SAP Business AI Platform
SAP and Anthropic will embed Claude across SAP's AI-enabled solution portfolio, powered by Joule and Joule agents.
[Form 4] Melco Resorts & Entertainment LTD Insider Trading Activity
GALANTE FRANCESCA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.Melco Resorts & Entertainment LTD director Francesca Galante received a compensation grant of 97,767 ordinary shares on May 8, 2026.
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A Philanthropic Tree of Life: Seeding Health Equity Through Influence and Innovation
Editor’s Note: This article was first published by Grantmakers in Health here and was authored by: Gaea A. Daniel, Assistant Professor, Emory University (Direct Relief Fund for Health Equity …
Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia subject of Al-Ittihad approach
It has already been confirmed that Medhi Benatia will leave Olympique de Marseille at the end of the season. He initially departed back in February, alongside Roberto De Zerbi, who left OM by mutual c...
‘Angel City’ Starring Chris Kattan, Tonya Pinkins & Dwight Hicks Heading To Cannes Market With Braham Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Braham Entertainment will be at the Cannes Market this year with Angel City, the debut feature from Noel Braham. Noel Braham wrote, directed, and produced the film. He also stars in the fil...
'All politics is theatre'
Brecht to the future: a review of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertold Brecht, directed by Seán Linnen for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The balance between direct instruction and project-based science
Experience and research point to the need for teachers to strike a balance between direct instruction of facts and developing students' scientific curiosity as they pursue team projects.
From Lab Bench to Lens: Using Film to Tell Science Stories
Sarah Goodwin, director of the Science Communication Lab, dives into how video storytelling can showcase the collaborative, curious nature of scientific discovery.
After lengthy absence, WFRV's Burke Griffin excited to be back on air
Longtime WFRV-TV sports director Burke Griffin had been off the air since last summer. He returned to the evening newscast on Monday.
LHU student revolutionizing stream restoration with rock-powered science
Natalie Brown kneels beside a humming wet lab setup at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven, calipers in hand, measuring the promise of Pennsylvania’s streams. The master’s candidate in biology regularly tests how everyday rocks could supercharge freshwater mussel recovery in the West Branch Susquehanna River, blending her geology roots with cutting-edge experiments. Her work is directly supporting […]
Political expert slams Bernie Sanders proposed ‘data center moratorium’ bill under guise of AI safety
Government Accountability Institute executive director Seamus Bruner analyzes Sen. Bernie Sanders’, I-Vt., artificial intelligence criticisms on ‘The Bottom Line.’
How to make the ROI business case for direct tax automation
Discover the ROI of automated direct tax software. Learn how to build a compelling business case with measurable financial benefits and strategic advantages.
A journey of persistence, passion and public health
Nalani Thomas, a doctoral graduate from Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions, defended her dissertation and will graduate this May with a PhD in population health. Her path to this moment was not straightforward — she faced challenges adjusting to college, and at one point was advised to leave school altogether.Instead, she persisted. Through exploration and redirection, she found her way into public health through community work and research focused on maternal and child health, ethics and policy.
What do you think of political gerrymandering?
The redistricting of Tennessee carves out the northwest corner of Montgomery County and puts it in the same District 5 as Memphis. What do you think?
AST SpaceMobile Provides Business Update and First Quarter 2026 Results
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly ...
AST SpaceMobile Provides Business Update and First Quarter 2026 Results
MIDLAND, Texas, May 11, 2026--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ("AST SpaceMobile") (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, and designed for both commercial and government applications, is providing its business update and results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Unions, businesses urge legislators in opposite directions on independent contractor rules
Business groups and freelances urged lawmakers to undo recently adopted rules on worker classification. Unions said they should persist.
Uncharted 4 Deep Dive Reveals Cut Content And Much More
The 2016 game underwent a significant rework after the departure of original creative director Amy Hennig
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Sci-Fi Horror Game Directive 8020
The Dark Pictures heads to space
Review: Directive 8020 (PS5) - Dull Sci-Fi Thriller Is a Supermassive Letdown
Ridley Carpenter's The Alien
Boothbay Harbor businesses ready for tourism season
A report released late last month by the Maine Office of Tourism showed visits statewide were down 4.4% in 2025, although direct tourism spending exceeded $9 billion, a record high.
‘Directive 8020’ Review – Supermassive’s Derivative But Effective Sci-Fi Horror Evolution
Since 2015’s Until Dawn, Supermassive has made a name for themselves by transforming the B-movie thrills into choice-based gameplay. Their games were never the deepest experiences narratively or mechanically, but there’s a distinct charm to them, capturing the feel of a late night movie marathon, especially when played alongside friends. There’s a very unique thrill […]
Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences
The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
Science Based Targets initiative Appoints McKenna Smith to Lead SBTi Services
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced the appointment of McKenna Smith as Managing Director of its target validation unit, SBTi Services. SBTi launched SBTi services in 2024, creating a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on conducting target validations. Organizations develop science-based targets and submit them to SBTi Services, which in turn checks that the emissions reduction targets […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the new food pyramid
U.S. Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hosts U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at the HHS Headquarters for the celebration of a major announcement. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary kicked off the event. Speakers included Kelly Loeffler, United States Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health of the United States, Ben Carson, National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Jim O’Neill, United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, Brian Christine, Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and Kyle Diamantas, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Ask Dr. Mike: Let's Talk About Poop
From the color and shape of poop to something horrific-sounding called Hirschsprung's megacolon, we get down and dirty about what – um – moves through us.
New Rocket League Paris Major Bundle: All Net Sales Going to Competing Players & Teams
Net sales from the Paris Major Bundle will go directly to competing players and the teams that got them there.
Turner Construction manager Faber joins Newark Regional Business Partnership board of directors
The Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) said May 7 that it named Stacie Faber to its board of directors.
Lee Health: Knowing your wishes – Why advance directives matter
Do you know how you want to be cared for if you are too sick or injured to speak for yourself?
ATTORNEY DOUG CLAYTON NAMED CHAIR OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BOARD
Doug Clayton, a Partner at Cantey Hanger LLP law firm, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail