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Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland Would Become Second U.S. Location For Sphere And First To Utilize Smaller-Scale Venue Design Model Project Would Receive Approximately $200 Million In State, Local, And Private Incentives Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ), the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced today their intent to develop a new Sphere venue – which would be the second in the U.S. and first to utilize a smaller-scale design model – at National Harbor, a premier destination in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The addition of Sphere would create a new Maryland landmark that drives significant economic, cultural and community benefits for the County, State, and region, and provides unparalleled immersive experiences powered by advanced technologies. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
AMD Expected To Focus More On RX 9070 XT Than Its Non-XT Variant As It Needs Less Price Adjustments
AMD is reportedly going to focus more on the Radeon RX 9070 XT card instead of the RX 9070 amid DRAM shortages as it reduces the burden of price adjustments.
Gap Inc. GAP Valuation Check As New Chief Entertainment Officer Expands Fashiontainment Ambitions
Why Gap’s new entertainment push matters for shareholders Gap (GAP) is reshaping its brand playbook by appointing Pam Kaufman as Chief Entertainment Officer and opening a Los Angeles office, aiming to plug its apparel labels more deeply into entertainment and pop culture. For you as an investor, the key question is how this new Fashiontainment focus, built around content, licensing, and collaborations, fits alongside Gap’s existing value profile and recent share performance, and what it could...
AMD reportedly now prioritizes RX 9070 XT over non-XT variant
AMD reportedly shifts focus to RX 9070 XT, RX 9070 left behind The "memory panic" is starting to mess with GPU lineups. When memory gets pricier, cards
LGBTQ bills fly under the radar amid Legislative focus on taxes, immigration and (eventually) redistricting
The result is a collection of proposals sitting quietly outside the Session’s brightest spotlight.
New public health facility opens in Wake County with modern features, expanded services
The new facility on Swinburn Street has a design focused on improving efficiency and enhancing the patient experience.
Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Valuation After Live Event Momentum And New Technology Leadership
Event snapshot and why Sphere Entertainment is on investors’ radar Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) is in focus after strong live event momentum around its Wizard of Oz production, fresh sponsorship deals, and the appointment of Felicia Yue as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the Sphere division. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. Sphere Entertainment’s share price has been volatile, with a 10.22% 1 month share price return and a 64.29% 3 month share price...
JPMorgan's Newest Division Wants to Help Your Small Business Raise Money
The investment bank is assembling a new team focused on equity raises and M&A.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address cost of living.
ChatGPT's AI Health-Care Push Has a Fatal Flaw
OpenAI and Anthropic have both announced big plans to enter healthcare, with a consumer-focused tool called ChatGPT Health and a version of the chatbot Claude that can help clinicians figure out a diagnosis and write medical notes. Notably absent from this flurry of announcements is Google. Its Gemini chatbot is one of the most popular and capable, so why not jump into the lucrative health market too? Perhaps because Google knows from experience that such an effort can backfire spectacularly.
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026
As national business leaders gathered in Washinton D.C Thursday for the 2026 State of American Business Address, the message says the future of American business must be growth oriented, market driven and future focused.
Baltimore meeting focuses on police response to mental health crises
Baltimore meeting focuses on police response to mental health crises
Class of 2025: Kiersten Fultz found her focus in forensic science
The transfer student is among the first graduates from VCU’s accelerated master’s program, and she is heading way out west to work as a DNA analyst.
Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch live here. Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled […]
Extracurriculars at VMX focus on wellness, giving back and entertainment
Hosted by the North American Veterinary Community, the event features a variety of activities that include celebrity appearances, physical fitness, and several ways to perform community service.
If You Skip Doing Even One of These 3 Things, Your Business Will Never Grow
Focus on these three things to take your business to the next level.
Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
Fallout Is Returning To Magic: The Gathering With A Twist
The Prime Video show will be the focus of MTG's next Fallout adventure.
New political science lecture series to focus on contemporary politics
Monday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. in the Nott Memorial
‘Never seen anything like this’: ICE delving deep into Minnesota workplaces
Immigration lawyers say ICE is focusing on smaller employers in workplace enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term.
Center for Healthy Living focuses on optimizing health in January webinar
The January 2026 featured webinar offered by the Center for Healthy Living (CHL) is titled “Optimizing Your Health” and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. ET Jan. 21. “A balanced life looks different…
Yankees news: Suarez signs with Red Sox
Boston lands All-Star lefty; what’s next after Weathers trade; a Yankee lineage is born; Ben Rice focusing on first; spring training schedules
New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption
Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By focusing on a chaotic early era known as post-inflationary reheating, researchers reveal that “red-hot” dark matter could survive long enough to become the calm, structure-building force we see today.
What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.
Robot learns to lip sync by watching YouTube
Almost half of our attention during face-to-face conversation focuses on lip motion. Yet, robots still struggle to move their lips correctly. Even the most advanced humanoids make little more than muppet ...
Small Business Focus: A seat at the table — why BizLaunch’s Small Business Coordinating Council is a must for local entrepreneurs
This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. Since 2003, Arlington’s Small Business Coordinating Council (SBCC) has convened business leaders from across the D.C. region to exchange insights, tackle shared challenges and stay ahead of the trends shaping today’s entrepreneurial landscape. More than a meeting, SBCC serves as a collaborative forum where ideas
UCR awarded $4 million for civic engagement science initiative
UCR's School of Public Policy has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a four-year initiative aimed at improving civic engagement and public policy discourse with a focus on science-based policies.
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox give update on shared commitment to safer gaming
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have provide an update on their shared commitment to safer gaming. At the end of 2020, the three sides announced their collaboration with a focus on online gaming. The three sides have been working behind-the-scenes on improving player safety across platforms since then. An updated list of their shared principles was shared today. These “reflect new innovations...
EPA to stop calculating deaths avoided and health care savings from air pollution rules
The change means the EPA will focus rules for two pollutants only on the cost to industry, part of a realignment under President Trump toward a business-friendly approach.
Synopsys Enters Definitive Agreement with GlobalFoundries For Sale of Processor IP Solutions Business
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS ) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF). Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. This transaction enhances the focus of Synopsys' IP business on strengthening its leadership position in interface and foundation IP while pursuing the highest-value, AI-driven opportunities from the cloud to the edge for customers spanning HPC, mobile, automotive and consumer. "We are focusing our IP resources and roadmap to further our leadership in essential interface and foundation IP while winning new, high-value opportunities that advance our position as the leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems," said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. "GF will be an excellent future
Rumour Mongering: Centre-Back to be Focus of Summer
Konaté is still expected to leave, which may lead to a rush of business on centre-backs in the summer.
Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists’ impact but contract science’s focus
Nature - Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists’ output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating...
Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
Focusing on improving sleep, diet and exercise may work together to add more years to life, according to a new study.
President Trump tries to refocus on the economy : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump is giving a speech about the economy Tuesday in Detroit after weeks of drifting away from the subject. We discuss how the White House is responding to voters’ concerns about stubbornly high prices and Trump’s growing pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Prof. Dorit Reiss Wins National Award for Distinguished Service in Health Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. She is a leading expert on vaccine law, advising policymakers and providing expert analysis to journalists. Reiss mentors future health law scholars and combats misinformation online through evidence-based public education. Professor Dorit Reiss, a leading voice on vaccine law and policy, has won a national award recognizing her contributions to health law. She received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. Presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in January, the award honors sustained service to public health and the health law academy through advocacy, public education, and mentorship. In presenting the award, Professor Doron Dorfman of Seton Hall Law School, chair-elect of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care, described Reiss as “a committed public health advocate who has used her expertise to influence vaccine policy, research, and practice at both the state and federal levels for nearly two decades.” Reiss leads a widely read vaccine law listserv that provides real-time updates on litigation, regulatory developments, advisory committee proceedings, and public comment opportunities. The resource has become an important tool for lawyers, scholars, journalists, and public health professionals tracking fast-moving developments in vaccine policy. Her service extends to policymaking as well. She has supported vaccine-related legislation in California, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on vaccine mandates and non-medical exemptions, and serves on the Parent Advisory Board of Voices for Vaccines, a parent-led organization focused on reducing vaccine-preventable disease. Dorfman also highlighted Reiss’ active role in robust debates over vaccine safety and related laws and policies. “She directly engages misinformation by responding to anti-vaccination claims on social media with careful, evidence-based rebuttals,” Dorfman said. As federal vaccine policy undergoes significant change, Reiss has become a trusted source for major national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, which regularly seek her expert analysis on new policies and decisions. Dorfman noted that Reiss is widely respected for her mentorship of health law faculty and scholars. “She is consistently generous with her time—approachable, willing to provide feedback, and a mentor to many in the field, including myself,” he said. At UC Law SF, Reiss brings the spirit of public service into the classroom, helping students understand how legal frameworks translate into real-world public health outcomes. She holds the James Edgar Hervey ’50 Chair of Litigation, a position that recognizes faculty excellence in the field of litigation. The Distinguished Service Award highlights her sustained commitment to evidence-based vaccine policy, public education, and mentorship during a pivotal time for public health law.
Republicans and Democrats argue over which party is improving affordability
Republicans on Tuesday cited tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while Democrats praised a recent vote to extend health care subsidies
Republicans and Democrats argue over which party is improving affordability
Republicans on Tuesday cited tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while Democrats praised a recent vote to extend health care subsidies
Kuo: Apple's AI Deal With Google Is Temporary and Buys It Time
Apple is preparing to mass-produce its own AI-focused server chips in the second half of 2026 amid reliance on a short-term partnership with Google to meet immediate AI expectations, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a new post on X, Kuo said that Apple is facing mounting short-term pressure in artificial intelligence that is shaping its current strategy, even as it continues to pursue long-term control over core AI technologies.
City, Advocate Health Launch gBETA Charlotte Health at The Pearl
City of Charlotte, Advocate Health expand gBETA Charlotte with new health-focused cohort at The Pearl.
Legislative Session preview: SW Florida lawmakers seek over $670M for roads, water systems, ports and health care
The biggest asks focus on storm resilience and growth, road construction, dredging projects, sewer and wastewater upgrades, and emergency response.
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
The CTO of Slack says this is how he makes time for deep work
Slack CTO Parker Harris said he limits distractions when he's doing focused work. "We all need to find a way to concentrate," he said.
Slack CTO explains how he makes time for deep work
Slack CTO Parker Harris said he limits distractions when he's doing focused work. "We all need to find a way to concentrate," he said.
NVIDIA reportedly shifts RTX 50 supply toward RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti 8GB in 2026
NVIDIA said to be focusing on 8GB models now A new report from China claims NVIDIA adjusted its RTX 50 series supply plan for 2026 due to rising memory
Ubisoft hits The Division and Avatar studio, Massive Entertainment, with layoffs
Around 55 roles could be affected; Studio remains focused on future of The Division…
Meta plans layoffs at Reality Labs, impacting VR, Horizon Worlds teams
Meta plans layoffs in its Reality Labs division, impacting VR headset and Horizon Worlds teams, as it shifts focus to AI.
Elizabeth Warren says Democrats hoping to win in 2026 need to ‘read the room’
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on her party to “read the room” and begin appealing to a wider swath of the working-class public by keeping a stringent focus on the economy.
Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s
ICYMI: Smucker Applauds New Dietary Guidelines for Americans to Improve Health
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), co-chair of the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus, joined Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy to announce the release of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which focuses on a simple message: eat real food – a diet consisting of whole foods, including protein-rich foods, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Shifting Sports Culture
Partnering with national and local organizations, the UNCG Center of Athlete Well-Being keeps the focus on the whole person.
Legislative Session preview: Shevrin Jones prioritizes fleet of people-focused proposals
His priorities range from ensuring continuity in health care and banning discrimination based on hairstyles to protecting schoolchildren from violence.
KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. COMPLETES THE DIVESTITURE OF ITS NOBILITY HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIARY; SHARPENS ITS FOCUS ON $100 BILLION LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND ONLINE TICKETING MARKETS
OVERLAND PARK, KS, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: KUST) (the “Company”), today announced that it has closed the sale of its 51% ownership interest in Nobility Healthcare, LLC, its healthcare billing and revenue cycle management subsidiary. This step is in conjunction with its previously announced major corporate rebranding, by changing its name to Kustom Entertainment, Inc. and its Nasdaq ticker symbol to “KUST”. The divestiture of the Company’s healthcare
A Honda-Sony joint car project shows off 2nd EV prototype focused on entertainment
As is becoming traditional for Sony Honda Mobility, details on the car part of the car are scarce.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
For District A's Aimee McCarron, good government starts with the basics
Aimee McCarron takes over the District A seat on the New Orleans City Council with a focus on getting the basics of city government right.
Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 rookie season grades
With the Ravens’ season now officially over after an early conclusion, all focus has immediately shifted towards the ongoing search for a new head coach. This is also an appropriate time to reflect on the 2025 season and how certain players performed, including the team’s rookie class. Let’s review how each of Baltimore’s drafted rookies […]
Los Alamos to Play Key Role in Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Department of Energy has renewed funding for the Quantum Science Center, with Los Alamos National Laboratory continuing to play a vital role along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the center’s mission to advance quantum science and technology. The center will be funded for $125 million over five years to focus on quantum-accelerated high-performance computing.
Get tickets to Business Report's Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team
Leadership today demands resilience, creativity and a willingness to challenge assumptions. Business Report’s annual Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team event on February 11 brings those ideas into focus with two speakers who approach leadership from very different — and highly relevant — angles: Nina Sossamon-Pogue and Kyle Scheele. Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a tech executive, […]
Inside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Public Health Policies
At the start of the new year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services formally recommended fewer vaccines for American children and offered a new approach to nutrition with a revamped food pyramid. So what does it all mean for public health police in the United States? NBC’s Anne Thompson reports in this week’s Sunday Focus.
Has Cardinal Health (CAH) Run Too Far After A 309% Five Year Share Price Gain?
If you are wondering whether Cardinal Health's share price still offers value after a strong run, this breakdown will help you frame what the current price could be telling you. The stock recently closed at US$201.11, with returns of 1.5% over the last 30 days, a 2.2% decline year to date, and gains of 67.5% over 1 year, 176.1% over 3 years, and 309.3% over 5 years. Recent coverage around Cardinal Health has largely focused on its role as a major healthcare distributor and its exposure to...
Climate change has now shrunk US salaries by 12%. And worse is to come | BBC Science Focus Magazine
No matter where you live, a new study has found warmer temperatures are picking your pocket
Med Center Health hosts annual Health & Wellness Expo
Med Center Health's annual Health & Wellness Expo featured dozens of vendors, free health screenings and debuted a new test kitchen demonstration focused on practical healthy cooking as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary.
Killington area businesses thrive despite missing FIS World Cup
Local ski shops report steady revenue as resort focuses on infrastructure upgrades.
Former Google, Apple Researchers Raising $50 Million for New Visual AI Startup
Andrew Dai, a veteran AI researcher who recently left Google DeepMind after 14 years, is launching a new startup focused on AI models that understand and process text, images, video and audio simultaneously, Dai said. The new startup, Elorian, is in talks with investors to raise a seed round of ...
Florida GOP backs James Uthmeier for Attorney General
'United and focused on winning.'
Council Member Matthew Willard: New Orleans needs ‘a cultural reboot within City Hall’
In his first term, the former state legislator says he'll focus on fixing street lights, finishing road projects in a timely manner and a long-term plan to grow the city’s economy.
State House Spotlight: Back to business
The first days of 2026 began much like 2025 ended, with state focus on reaction to Trump administration policies.
Trump's Minnesota focus: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a flashpoint in the immigration debate.
'They're trying to break us': Trump's focus on Minnesota boils over with ICE shooting
The president and his allies have for weeks intensified scrutiny on Minnesota and its governor, Democrat Tim Walz.
NFL Playoffs 2026: NBC Sports Is Set To Roll Out New Scorebar, Insert Graphics This Weekend
NBC Sports is clearly focused on getting set for its “Legendary February,” but this weekend’s effort for its first 2026 NFL Playoff game, between ...
A Look At Elevance Health (ELV) Valuation After Recent Analyst Upgrades And Long Term Growth Optimism
Multiple analyst upgrades, led by Wolfe Research and Wells Fargo, have pushed Elevance Health (ELV) into focus as investors weigh the company’s Medicare Advantage and Medicaid exposure against expectations for earnings to bottom in 2026. See our latest analysis for Elevance Health. The recent Wolfe Research and Wells Fargo upgrades came on top of a strong run, with Elevance Health’s 30 day share price return of 13.63% and 90 day share price return of 6.09%. At the same time, the 1 year total...
New study highlights heart health risks for young adults
New research from the University of South Carolina suggests that focusing on long-term health habits during young adulthood may improve heart health.
We’ve finally found the mental ‘brake’ behind procrastination | BBC Science Focus Magazine
A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.
Harassment toward Somali businesses surges after viral video
As national attention focused on Minnesota’s Somali community over allegations of day care fraud, business owners from the community say they’re seeing a rise in threats.
Kroger sells Vitacost as it sharpens focus on core grocery business
The sale of the online health and wellness retailer to iHerb follows several moves by the grocer to make its operations leaner and more store focused.
Walmart’s New Better Care Digital Health Push Could Be A Game Changer For Walmart (WMT)
Earlier this month, Walmart launched Better Care Services, a digital health platform connecting customers to third-party urgent and behavioral care providers, nutrition tools, and discounted telehealth, while also expanding wellness assortments and hosting nationwide wellness events across nearly 4,600 pharmacies. At the same time, Walmart strengthened its technology focus by adding longtime tech leader Shishir Mehrotra to its board and broadening AI-powered, wellness-linked offerings that...
IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses
IXI’s autofocusing glasses are designed for age-related farsightedness, a condition that affects many. They combine cameraless eye tracking with liquid crystal lenses that automatically activate when the glasses detect a shift in the user’s focus.
Accel Entertainment Evaluates Chicago Market Opportunities Following City’s VGT Announcement
CHICAGO, January 08, 2026--Accel Entertainment, (NYSE: ACEL) ("Accel" or "the Company"), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, is evaluating the potential to bring its distributed gaming and local entertainment model to the city of Chicago following recent public announcements regarding the possible introduction of Video Gaming Terminals ("VGT
A Look At AMC Entertainment (AMC) Valuation After Stranger Things Finale Partnership With Netflix
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) is back in focus after its Netflix Stranger Things finale event pulled in more than 753,000 attendees across 231 theatres and generated over US$15 million in food and beverage sales. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. The Stranger Things finale tie up comes after a choppy stretch for AMC, with a 30 day share price return of 34.48% decline at a last close of US$1.52 and a 1 year total shareholder return of 61.52% loss. This suggests recent...
Republicans See Defending the ICE Shooting As Good Politics
Well before the facts were known, Team Trump had seized on the opportunity to shift focus to immigration and “law and order” issues.
Romer: 2026 business outlook
As we enter 2026, many Eagle County businesses are asking the same questions: What will the economic landscape look like? Where should we focus our energy? And how do we prepare for the uncertainties that...
Benson says health care affordability a priority if elected governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said lowering health care costs would be a key focus of her administration if elected as Michigan's next governor.
WellSpan Health Announces Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
Add to FavoritesWellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced plans for a comprehensive cloud migration of its full technology infrastructure. Together with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider, WellSpan will transition its applications, data and environments from traditional data centers to AWS. This migration will establish the foundation for delivering next-generation, AI-enabled health care solutions that reduce administrative burden and improve outcomes for patients across the region and beyond. Supercharging Innovation, Efficiency and Patient Outcomes WellSpan's migration of systems and clinical applications, which serve 1.2 million patients across nine hospitals and 250+ facilities, is expected to be complete by April 2026, one of the fastest full-scale migrations in the health care industry. This transformation enables WellSpan to unify disparate data systems for care teams and patients alike, achieving operational efficiencies and care improvements that fragmented systems are unable to deliver. “Our comprehensive migration to the cloud accelerates our ability to deploy new clinical capabilities that transform patient care while advancing our overall innovation strategy,” said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health. “When a physician can access complete patient imaging in seconds instead of hours, we're not just modernizing technology—we're improving patient outcomes. Our new cloud infrastructure also enables us to quickly implement solutions that will free our clinicians from thousands of hours of administrative work annually so they can focus on what they do best: caring for our communities.” The transition allows WellSpan to move away from a data center-based model and enables the rapid deployment and scale of AI technology. WellSpan’s strategic partner, General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo), facilitated the collaboration with AWS to support the migration. WellSpan’s transformation journey benefits from HATCo’s specialized technology solutions, as well as General Catalyst and AWS’s significant partnership to improve patient outcomes, which was announced in January 2025. “Our decision to go all-in on AWS will enable insights and innovations impossible in traditional siloed environments,” said Kasey Paulus, executive vice president and chief operating officer, WellSpan Health. “This is the largest health care technology transformation in our region's history, and it positions WellSpan to be a premier partner for technology leaders across the country.” “WellSpan is building a foundation with AWS that will improve care and outcomes for patients across their health system by bringing data together into standardized formats that are optimized for AI applications,” said Dan Sheeran, vice president and general manager, Healthcare and Life Science, AWS. “To do this, it is essential to have the most secure and compliant cloud when handling patient data, along with AWS’s built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks that follow the industry’s highest standards to protect patient information. We look forward to continuing to work alongside WellSpan as they unlock the cloud and AI’s full potential to deliver exceptional care to their patients.” Key Benefits of the AWS Collaboration Full Portfolio Migration: WellSpan will transition its applications and data from on-premises data centers to AWS, including full IT environments and specialized applications for functions such as nursing, cardiology, pharmacy and the company’s supply chain systems. This represents approximately 7.5 petabytes of clinical and non-clinical data and more than 300 applications—the most comprehensive health system cloud migration in the Mid-Atlantic region. Approved Architectures: AWS will deliver secure, WellSpan-specific architectures tailored to each build, ensuring compliance and reliability across the health system. Unified, AI-Ready Data: Migrating to AWS enables WellSpan to harmonize data across separate systems, transforming unstructured clinical notes and multi-modal datasets into standardized, AI-ready formats. Accelerated Results and Improved Outcomes: Automated data normalization and processing will enable the deployment of applications that reduce turnaround times for items such as analyzing medical imaging or patient records from days to minutes, helping clinicians get patient results faster and improving overall health outcomes. Reduced Administrative Burden: The transition to AWS will enable swift deployment of AI-powered solutions that reclaim thousands of hours for WellSpan’s clinical and corporate teams, allowing them to focus on patient care rather than paperwork. Elastic Infrastructure: Cloud architecture will enable WellSpan to scale computing resources dynamically, supporting seasonal demand fluctuations without infrastructure investments, as well as the rapid deployment of new services across multiple locations simultaneously. Most Secure, Compliant Cloud: AWS offers the highest network availability of any cloud provider, with more than 166 HIPAA-eligible services and certifications for global compliance standards, including HITRUST CSF. Built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks ensure that WellSpan’s data is protected under the industry’s most rigorous standards. Tags:News releaseInnovation and partnerships
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