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PRESS RELEASE: Science Museum Oklahoma offers Memorial Day Weekend discount for military families
Science Museum Oklahoma sends this information as posted below: OKLAHOMA CITY — Science Museum Oklahoma is honoring military families with a special expanded Memorial Day weekend admission offer from May 22 through May 25. While Science Museum Oklahoma offers a regular military discount year-round, the museum will increase those savings over Memorial Day weekend. Guests with
Subway to Freeway: MLB Rivals Bring The Heat
It’s Rivalry Weekend in Major League Baseball. So, of course, we’re getting Yankees vs. Mets, and Cubs vs. White Sox, and Angels vs. Dodgers. But we’re getting a lot more than that - for better and for worse. Here’s a ranking of all 15 Rivalry Weekend matchups, from best to worst. Hate mail will ...
Florida city offers businesses year of free rent. How it works
Hialeah is offering businesses one year of free rent — if they're willing to move into a city-owned building.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, May 15
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, May 15: Politics-free trivia
No candidates. No polls. Just 10 answers about the week that was in Michigan.
Apple Card Promo to Offer Free AirPods Pro 3
Starting as early as next week, customers who sign up for an Apple Card at Apple's retail stores in the U.S. will receive $249 cash back when they purchase AirPods Pro 3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The promotion has yet to be officially announced by Apple, so exact terms and conditions are not available at this time. AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $249 in the U.S., so customers who sign up for an Apple Card will effectively get free AirPods Pro through this promotion.
Upcoming Apple Card promo will basically give you free AirPods Pro 3
Apple is planning a huge Apple Card sign-up bonus for new customers as soon as next week. If you sign...
Rome's Bellamy Harbor Park Hosts Free July 11 Concert and More
A free outdoor concert series will bring music and community celebration to Rome this summer as part of the Water Music NY: More Voices Festival.
Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.
Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
For over a decade, the ChromeOS desktop has been little more than a glorified wallpaper viewer. While there is definitely an appeal to that distraction-free, minimalist approach, users migrating...
Detroit’s Business of Food Summit brings chefs, food leaders together
The 2026 Business of Food Summit in Detroit is free to attend and features discussion panels and networking with food industry leaders.
Free primary care for all: Democratic think tank pushes the party on new health policy
The Searchlight Institute wants Democrats to shake up their approach to healthcare and offer a fresh vision for the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo adds free sports streamer to his business empire ahead of the World Cup
The channel will be responsible for showing 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup, live and at no cost to viewers, including all the matches of the Portuguese national football team.View on euronews
This Pennsylvania fundraising walk is bringing thousands of dollars to free mental health programs
Google explains why some new Gmail accounts only get 5GB storage
In a statement to Android Authority, Google confirmed it is testing a new storage policy that offers reduced free storage in select regions.
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
A chemical found in fish could help reinvent your sunscreen
It’s been over 25 years since the FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen in the United States. But a molecule called gadusol found in fish and coral reefs is a promising candidate. It absorbs U.V. rays — acting like a built-in sunscreen for fish. But there’s a big hurdle if scientists want to turn gadusol into human sunscreen: They’d need to make a lot of it. A new study out this week in the journal Trends in Biotechnology takes us a big step closer. Their solution? Using the bacteria best known for making your stomach hurt: e. Coli. Interested in more science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Can flailing Trump hold on to the Senate in the midterms?
Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they’re hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it. This week, Jonathan Freedland is joined by Jonathan Martin of Politico to discuss the chances of such an upset and what it would mean for the president to lose the upper chamber
Businesses flock to apply for 1 year of free rent in building owned by city of Hialeah
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Trump officials hit California with ‘largest ever’ freeze on Medicaid funds
The Trump administration suspended $1.1 billion in California Medicaid funds over fraud claims, threatening home care for 900,000 seniors and people with disabilities.
Minnesota State Fair Announces Their Free Shows and Entertainment for 2026
The Minnesota State Fair has just announced their free shows and entertainment for 2026. Your admission ticket to the fair gets you in to all of these performances.
Scientists Create Laser “Whirlpools” That Spin Tiny Cells Without Touching Them
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FOX One and Yahoo Sports team up for new fantasy soccer games
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Losing my 222-day Wordle streak was painful
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What Trump admin's new hospice, home health fraud crackdown means for Florida seniors
The Trump administration is freezing new hospice and home health Medicare enrollments for 6 months as part of a nationwide fraud crackdown.
Cruz, Durbin lead Senate efforts urging Trump to free 5 China prisoners
Sens. Ted Cruz and Dick Durbin led a Senate resolution urging Trump to push for the release of five Chinese political prisoners during his China visit.
A free concert, bigger parade and expanded entertainment: Buckhannon's investment helps Strawberry Festival festival reach new heights
Buckhannon boosted its support for the West Virginia Strawberry Festival with a record $50,000 contribution, helping fund a free Main Street concert headlined by Parmalee and expanded entertainment.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, May 14
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
I couldn't afford elder care for my mom. Free adult day care helped.
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The MAX offers free admission to military families all summer
Blue Star Museums program includes active duty service members and veterans through September
Essentia Health hosting free heart failure symposium
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Google accounts no longer get 15GB of free storage, only 5GB until you link a phone number
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Minnesota State Fair announces free entertainment lineup for 2026
Free the Economy podcast: Pension politics with Jarrett Skorup
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The era of 15GB free Gmail storage is ending
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Venezuela embarks on $150 billion restructuring of debt amid political turmoil
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Freeing Political Prisoners Should Be A Priority At Trump-Xi Summit
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White House freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice, home health
The moves are related to Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force, which has been accelerating its messaging before the November elections.
How to Launch Your Business Successfully
Business Launch Workshop covers the key steps to start a business, with practical guidance and resources, including free one on one advising through the Washington SBDC.
DETROIT PISTONS ANNOUNCE NEW LOCAL TELEVISION MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH SCRIPPS SPORTS
Pistons Basketball Returns to Free, Over‑the‑Air Television in Detroit and Michigan Beginning in 2026‑27
What Tele-ICUs Mean For Health Care In Critical Moments
In August 2024, 26-year-old Conor Hylton checked into Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut. Overnight, he was transferred to critical care, where he died.It was only after his passing that his family found out that Conor was treated at what’s known as a “tele-ICU.” His story shines a light on a practice that’s been around for decades despite a lack of substantial research about its outcomes.A tele-ICU is a hospital unit where patient care is handled off-site by remote doctors, nurses, or specialists. Up to a third of ICU beds in the U.S. are in tele-ICUs. That’s according to a study from the American Hospital Association.In Wisconsin, as of May 1, critical care physicians are no longer physically present in the ICUs of a few Ascension satellite hospitals. They remain available via video call to help bedside nurses and on-site hospital medicine doctors, known as hospitalists, who do not specialize in critical care.These facilities do present an opportunity to expand and improve the health care people receive. But what are the risks of replacing in-person care in the most critical, life or death moments?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Trump administration freezes Medicare enrollments for new home health care, hospice providers
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is placing a moratorium on new Medicare enrollments from home health care and hospice providers, as part of the Trump administration’s effort…
Star Wars Outlaws & Red Dead Redemption 2 Join PS Plus Extra
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Free Medicare wellness exams help seniors stay ahead of health concerns
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
Initiative was spurred by Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Wednesday, May 13
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
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Welcome to the Super Bowl of NFL social media: The 2026 schedule release videos
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Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice, home health agencies
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday pursued new efforts in a sweeping initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including ...
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday it is expanding its sweeping fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs with a nationwide six-month freeze on any new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies.
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs.
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies
The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs. On Wednesday, it announced a nationwide six-month freeze on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the moratorium will help prevent fraud and protect vulnerable patients. The initiative was spurred by Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force. Several alleged fraud schemes have been prosecuted in the hospice and home health care categories, and states have acknowledged it's a legitimate concern. But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns about punishing law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
NBA Star Kevin Love on Helping Kids Learn About Mental Health
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Yes, Valve's new Steam Controller screams if you drop it from a great enough height
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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
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UC Irvine researchers invent a wearable sweat sensor for long-term health monitoring
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AirTime, the new podcast from NAB, brings you brief advocacy updates each Wednesday. In this week’s episode, we share the latest on the debate in Washington about keeping marquee sports available on free broadcast TV. Recently, reporter Sharyl Attkisson asked President Donald Trump about a range of issues, including whether leagues are “price gouging” by
You should probably eat more fiber. Here's why — and how to do it
The average person eats 10-15 grams of fiber per day, according to the USDA. The problem? That’s WAY under the recommended daily amount. Fiber – a type of carb that our bodies are unable to digest – is prevalent in foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and beans. And it’s key for everything from feelings of fullness, to gut health, to good poop. That’s why a lot of people online are “fibermaxxing”: trying to meet or exceed the daily recommendation of fiber, in hopes it’ll improve their health. But how should YOU add fiber to your diet… and are the fibermaxxers overdoing it? Gastroenterologist Berkeley Limketkai is here to help parse the science on how little fiber is too little, how much fiber is too much – and, like Goldilocks, how we can figure out the amount that’s just right.Interested in more food and dietary science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Stephen A. Smith Predicts LeBron James Could 'Average 20 Assists' With One Free Agent Move
Following a sweep in the 2026 NBA playoffs, the four-time MVP LeBron James faces a massive decision.
Miami Dolphins Rookie Le'Veon Moss Retires Suddenly At 23
With training camp still over two months away, the Miami Dolphins have unfortunately announced that rookie running back Le’Veon Moss won't be present for it. The Dolphins signed Moss as an undrafted free agent on May 8. The talented running back from Texas A&M had 1,767 yards and 22 touchdowns ...
Should the Tennessee Titans sign DB Kenny Moore II?
Kenny Moore II is an intriguing free agent with a connection to the Tennessee Titans’ coaching staff.
Free Summer Programs for Kids in Utica
Kids in the City of Utica have a range of free summer programs to choose from, including sports clinics, swim lessons and playground activities.
Could the Nets pursue Lakers' Austin Reaves this NBA offseason?
The Brooklyn Nets are one of a few teams expected to have significant salary cap space and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is a free-agent.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, May 12
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
A once-popular Livingston Parish business event is returning after seven years
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is reviving its community expo and job fair after a seven-year hiatus. The free event is scheduled for Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Suma Hall C… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Student-staffed Portland clinic offers free law, business services
The clinic, a partnership between the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine Graduate School of Business, is based in downtown Portland.
Dodgers notes: Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, René Cárdenas
A busy Monday saw the Dodgers get Mookie Betts back from the injured list after missing five weeks, Alex Freeland got sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and the offense continued to scuffle in a blowout loss to the San Francisco Giants. While we wait to see which day Shohei Ohtani will get a day […]
Marvel Rivals - The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter
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Why Swedish scientists gave salmon cocaine
A recent study caught our eye: salmon on cocaine. Or really, researchers giving salmon cocaine…for science. See, scientists know human drugs pollute aquatic environments – past studies have shown even anti-anxiety drugs can change how fish act. But illicit drugs are less studied. And Jack Brand, an aquatic ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, wanted to know how illicit drugs like cocaine might change fish behavior, like foraging and mating. To answer that question, Jack and his team gave salmon cocaine. Interested in more science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
J.B. Bickerstaff calls out officials over free-throw disparity after Pistons' Game 4 loss to Cavaliers: 'It's unacceptable'
Kari Lake, Who Led Effort to Shutter Voice of America, Is Named Ambassador to Jamaica
Ms. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Mineru Construct amiibo release date finally revealed
We’ve been waiting a long time for this one, but Nintendo just provided the release date for the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mineru Construct amiibo. It’s slated for September 17, 2026. The Mineru Construct amiibo has articulated arms that can be moved around. Nintendo says that it has “a fair bit of freedom to its movement”, allowing for different...
Water main break turns downtown Lake Orion into ghost town
The closures have been especially rough on restaurant owners who had been looking forward to strong Mother's Day business.
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.
Free Uncharted 4 Theme and Avatars Adventure to PS5, But You'll Need These Codes
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Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, May 11
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Quincy Medical Group offers free sports physicals at regional locations
The Quincy Medical Group is offering free sports physicals for area student-athletes.
The sugar intake – oral diseases nexus: Leveraging food environments for better population nutrition and health
Across the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, our diets are changing rapidly. Globalization has made processed foods, which often do not align with healthy diets, easier to find, more affordable, and more heavily marketed than ever before. Unfortunately, many of these products are often high in saturated fat, trans-fatty acids, salts and free sugars, contributing to the burden of all forms of malnutrition, including diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The impact of these dietary changes is staggering. Sugars, in particular, are empty calories and are often hidden in processed foods and beverages. Over the last 20 years, the health burden linked to sugary drinks has nearly tripled, reaching 52.3 disability-adjusted life years per 100 000 in 2023. Excessive sugar is a leading cause of obesity, diabetes, and—most notably—oral diseases. Today, oral diseases affect over 960 million individuals in the Western Pacific Region. Tooth decay is the most common issue, especially for childre
Live Science crossword puzzle #42: First American to orbit Earth
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David Njoku, Chargers reportedly agree to 1-year deal after TE hit free agency for first time
The Browns drafted Njoku with the 29th overall pick in 2017.
Discord adds a free Xbox Game Pass ‘starter edition’ for Nitro subscribers
Nitro members will also get discounts off Logitech and SteelSeries gear.
David Njoku, Chargers reportedly agree to 1-year deal after veteran TE hit free agency for first time
The Browns drafted Njoku with the 29th overall pick in 2017.
European Football Alliance Expands North American Reach Through Distribution Agreement with Fubo Sports Network
Partnership brings live EFA games and original programming to Audiences in U.S. and Canada The European Football Alliance (EFA) today announced a new content distribution agreement with Fubo Sports Network, the owned-and-operated FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel from FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), significantly expanding the league's visibility and accessibility across the United States and Canada. Launching its inaugural season in May 2026, the EFA is dedicated to elevating the quality,
Jackson to host third annual business expo: It 'is a win-win'
The City of Jackson is gearing up to host its third annual Business Expo at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, a free way to connect with local vendors
Summer 2026 guide to free concerts and music series in Denver
DENVER — Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport. But which shows are actually worth seeing? Here’s a roundup of public, kid-friendly, totally-free
What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from May 11 to 17?
Find out where to enjoy live music and concerts across the Michiana area from May 11-17, 2026, including free events.
Meet 'Working-Class Mainer' Graham Platner's Oyster Farming Business Partner, an Elite Boarding School Graduate Who Drinks 'Foraged Spring Water' and Owns the Island Where the Farm Is Based
Maine's far-left Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, has leaned on his career as a "working-class" oyster farmer to cast himself as a blue-collar everyman. His Ivy League business partner—who owns the secluded island where the farm is based—is, well, anything but.
'There's stigma about men getting NHS health checks'
Only a third of people across the West took up their free health checks for 40-74 year-olds.