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Advancing Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health: Key Advocacy Messages for the 39th African Union Summit

At the 39th African Union Summit, PMNCH underscores urgent priorities to advance women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health across Africa, where preventable deaths remain disproportionately high despite longstanding commitments. In 2023, more than 70% of global maternal deaths occurred on the continent, with an estimated 182,000 women dying from pregnancy-related causes, alongside nearly 58% of global under-five deaths, almost half of newborn deaths and a stillbirth rate of 21.7 per 1,000 total births. PMNCH’s key messages call for accelerated implementation of existing commitments, stronger financing for sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, prioritization of fragile settings, and reinforced partnerships to translate political will into measurable progress.

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Feb 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • pmnch.who.int
2025 US ACT on Health Equity Community Investments Recipients

Author: Kennesha VanBurch, Director, Health Equity and Community Investment Partnerships 2025 marks the fifth year of the US Accelerate Change Together (ACT) on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge (CSC) and National Strategic Collaborations (NSC). This year, we received more than 250 applications from organizations across the country dedicated to prioritizing the social, cultural and linguistic needs of communities that have experienced barriers to care and opportunity. The overwhelming response underscores the vital role these organizations play in advancing health equity at the local level and across the nation. Since the launch of ACT on Health Equity in 2021, the initiative has invested more than $18 million in nonprofit organizations and their health equity programming through CSC and NSC. This year, $3.4 million in funding has been provided to 47 nonprofit organizations that focus on healthcare access, nutrition and lung health. Together, we are making meaningful progress toward health equity across the US. Supporting Organizations Advancing Community Well-being and Health Equity The awarded organizations address critical needs across health, education, and social support through initiatives aligned with AstraZeneca’s areas of expertise, including lung disease, lung and breast cancer, and cardiology. Their work spans across culturally competent senior care, equitable healthcare access, cancer and chronic disease support, and preventive health education, as well as hunger relief, community gardening, dental and transportation services, and resources for underserved families. Together, they are working to remove barriers to care, reduce preventable conditions, and empower individuals and communities of all ages and backgrounds to achieve better health outcomes. Photo courtesy of Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. Description: MMS driver speaking to a Wegmans shopper. GGWNY staff; Lincoln Memorial Church Community Garden and lead gardener Diane Learn more about our recipients and the impact they make within their communities below. Community Solutions Challenge Advocates for Women’s Health, Inc. Advocates for Women's Health exists to provide access to high quality prenatal care and gynecology care to lower-income communities in and around Fresno, CA. They operate a nonprofit OB/GYN clinic located in Fresno. American Rescue Workers (ARW) ARW is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing homelessness and hunger prevention services in Central PA since 1934. ARW cares holistically for men, women, and children who find themselves facing food insecurity, and emergency situations that may lead to homelessness, or an actual homeless crisis, by providing shelter and social services. ARW serves people no matter their faith, regardless of faith. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) AJSOCAL is a social justice organization that protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of AAPI communities, especially those that are most disadvantaged. Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy (BCEA) BCEA’s mission is to effectively assist individuals battling cancer by connecting them to vital support and resources. BCEA ensures that all relevant information reaches those in need, guiding them towards the resources necessary to fight their battle against cancer. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa creates access to opportunities for self-sufficiency by providing innovative and compassionate services to people of all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Chosen Hearts Chosen Hearts’ mission is to rebuild lives and restore hope by fostering a sense of community and creating lasting, positive change. Columbia Student Medical Outreach The Columbia Student Medical Outreach Program (CoSMO) Clinic is the oldest and largest student-run free clinic at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. At its core, CoSMO is guided by the belief that all people—regardless of immigration or insurance status—deserve access to high-quality, equitable medical care. Eagle’s Nest Community Kitchen and Resource Center and Mobile Pantry Eagle’s Nest Community Kitchen, Resource Center and Mobile Pantry’s mission is to empower underserved and rural communities through hands-on STEM education grounded in sustainable agriculture. By combining mobile workshops, community gardens, and mentorship, they deliver accessible training in science, technology, engineering, and math that builds practical skills, advances food security, and fosters environmental stewardship. Through collaborative partnerships and by honoring local knowledge, they cultivate resilient communities and inspire the next generation of agricultural innovators. eClose Institute eClose Institute’s mission is to make medically relevant scientific discoveries using an education platform that embraces equality and empowers participants to contribute ideas, life experience and experimental data to improve disease treatment. Equal Hope Equal Hope is an organization dedicated to saving lives and improving quality of life by eliminating health inequities. This organization challenges the status quo in striving to understand the context of people’s lives and the barriers they experience to help them achieve better health outcomes for their lives. Through research, quality assessment and improvements, advocacy, education, and patient navigation, they approach health holistically to achieve sustainable outcomes and true health equity. Food For Free Committee Food For Free improves access to healthy food through establishing innovative programming and partnerships to overcome barriers and strengthen the community food system. They believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental right. Grassroots Gardens of Western New York (GGRWNY) The missions of GGRWNY is to share knowledge, powers, and resources to grow health food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens. Greater Providence YMCA (GPYMCA) GPYMCA builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, through inclusive programs and relationships grounded in core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Programs are intentionally designed to close equity gaps in health, education, and wellness. GPYMCA serves individuals and families across all life stages and income levels, including medically vulnerable and underserved populations. Hearts of Valor INC Hearts of Valor’s missions it to keep the heart pumping through advocacy, collaboration, education, and support. Ibn Sina Foundation Ibn Sina Foundation ensures the health of the community by providing integrated, preventive, and primary care in a clinical setting through the dissemination and application of health-related knowledge, thereby enhancing the quality of life for future generations. India Home India Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of and empowering the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrant community in New York City through culturally competent services. At India Home’s centers, seniors find community and resources through a diverse range of programs and activities. Programs include congregate meals, creative aging programs, case management programs, and educational talks on health, nutrition, financial safeguards and elder law. La Colaborativa La Colaborativa empowers the Latinx community, enhancing social and economic health, and holding institutional decision-makers accountable. Lancaster County Food Hub At the heart of the Lancaster County Food Hub’s (LCFH) work is a strong commitment to meeting basic human needs, fostering respectful relationships, and connecting neighbors with supportive services in a nurturing and welcoming environment. Guided by their vision of a Lancaster County where every individual is supported and empowered to live with dignity and stability, they strive to not only provide immediate relief but also to create pathways to lasting self-sufficiency. Maryland Foundation of Dentistry (MFD) MFD is dedicated to improving oral health outcomes and preserving dental function for one of the state’s most vulnerable populations: adults with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities who are unable to afford the cost of dental care. Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) The missions of MCC is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 0-3. MCC achieves this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County’s mission is to provide specialized transportation for community organizations, as well as individuals with disabilities and special needs to improve their independence and quality of life. Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health (MCHH) MCHH’s mission is to create a thriving and healthy Southeast Asian and Hispanic community by empowering families through education and screenings. MCHH utilizes established community health workers and focuses on addressing health disparities related to cancer and chronic disease among the Hmong, Bumese, Karen, Karenni, Lao, and Hispanic populations living in Milwaukee, WI and other areas if needed. Mission Hospice and Home Care Mission Hospice and Home Care is delivering compassionate support and exceptional care in the home for individuals and communities, guiding them with choice and dignity to navigate significant care decisions. North Alabama AHEC (NAAHEC) The mission of the NAAHEC is to improve healthcare access, quality, and equity in rural and underserved communities across North Alabama. They strengthen the health workforce - particularly through the development of community health workers by providing comprehensive training, resources, and advocacy. By fostering strong community partnerships and promoting healthcare literacy, NAAHEC aims to address disparities, improve outcomes, and cultivate a healthier future for North Alabama. Our Neighbors’ Table Hunger comes in many forms. Our Neighbors’ Table is committed to establishing a community that provides for the whole person with nourishing food, kindness and dignity. Panhandle Breast Health Panhandle Breast Health works to decrease breast cancer deaths by providing education and reducing financial barriers to increase screening rates. Pitney Meadows Community Farm Founded in 2026, Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s mission is to celebrate and explore agricultural education, healthy food production, and recreation. Located on 166 acres in the heart of the city of Saratoga Springs and preserved in perpetuity as a working farm, Pitney Meadows is a unique resource. Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) PWCCF’s mission is to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community by addressing critical needs in food insecurity, health & wellness, scholarship, and philanthropy. PWCCF is committed to empowering individuals and families through equitable access to nutritious food, comprehensive healthcare, educational opportunities, and community-driven support. By fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable solutions, PWCCF aims to enhance the quality of life for all, ensuring a brighter future for every member of their community. Raytown Christian Church (Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry) Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry’s mission is to provide nutritious and kid-friendly meals to children during the summer months when they are not in school and receiving school meals. Regents of the University of California, Davis UC Davis Health is improving lives and transforming health care by providing excellent patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, fostering innovative, interprofessional education, and creating dynamic, productive partnerships with the community. RSVP Volunteers RSVP Volunteers creates and runs unique community programs powered by skilled volunteers to advance education and wellness for all ages and strengthen nonprofits through capacity-building and volunteer services. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, in collaboration with partners, provides dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. The Icla da Silva Foundation The mission of the Icla da Silva Foundation is to save the lives of patients whose only cure is a bone marrow transplant by providing financial, emotional, and logistical support to remove barriers to treatment. There With Care of the Bay Area Founded in 2012, the mission of There With Care of the Bay Area is to provide a wide range of meaningful and fundamental services to children and families during the critical phase of a medical crisis. Universal Community Health Center Universal Community Health Center’s mission is to provide quality and accessible healthcare to under-served communities and to provide a patient centered model of care to empower communities towards wellness. West Cancer Foundation West Cancer Foundation breaks through barriers to cancer care and improves patient outcomes by providing accessible patient resources, early detection and education, and community-based research. Westside Family Healthcare Westside Family Healthcare’s mission is to improve the health of communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. National Strategic Collaborations Foundation of Asthma and Allergy Impact Rescue (AAIR) The mission of The Foundation for Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR) is to make sure that every child is rescued at school, healthy at home, and connected to care. Family Reach Foundation Family Reach is a nonprofit that provides non-medical financial support to families facing cancer. Cancer treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. If a family can’t meet these basic needs, cancer treatment takes a back seat. They work with patients, providers, and community organizations to challenge the systems that force families to choose between their health and their home. LUNGevity Foundation LUNGevity Foundation is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, advocacy, and community. This mission brings them closer to their vision: a world where no one dies of lung cancer. Association of Black Cardiologists The Association of Black Cardiologists is dedicated to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease, including stroke, through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement, striving for optimal health for all by eliminating disparities. Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s (CCF) mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Founded in 2006, in Salt Lake City, UT, by a family who lost a loved one to cholangiocarcinoma, CCF has grown to become the leading global resource in research, education, and public awareness. ZERO Prostate Cancer Zero Prostate Cancer’s mission is to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. GO2 for Lung Cancer GO2 for Lung Cancer relentlessly confronts lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone. As the nation’s leading lung cancer advocacy organization that was founded by patients and survivors, they are dedicated to increasing survival and quality of life for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. National Minority Quality Forum The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is a national 501(c)(3) with a mission to reduce patient risk for all. Young Survival Coalition (Breast) Young Survival Coalition supports the young breast cancer community and ignites global collaboration to improve quality of life worldwide. Black Women’s Health Imperative Black Women’s Health Imperative’s mission is to solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and lifesaving policies.

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Feb 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • astrazeneca.com
ISC Rebrands Abacus as ISC Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, February 10, 2026--Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC) announced today the formal rebrand of Abacus as ISC Entertainment, marking the next phase in the evolution of ISC’s entertainment practice. The rebrand reflects years of investment following ISC’s acquisition of Abacus, and signals strengthened leadership, expanded offerings, and enhanced service and technology capabilities.

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Feb 10 • 8:20 AM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Vibe coding Nothing’s apps is fun, until you try to make them useful

Nothing wants to make an ecosystem of AI-generated apps, but it has a long way to go.

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Feb 10 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
IndiGo Selects West Entertainment to Power A321XLR In-Flight Experience

IndiGo partners with West Entertainment to deliver a curated device-based IFE program across its new A321XLR long-haul fleet.

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Feb 10 • 12:39 AM EST • Entertainment • apex.aero
Shore Acres neighborhood association President Kevin Batdorf set to join St. Pete mayoral contest

He is frustrated with the current administration’s handling of major city issues, including hurricane response, infrastructure conditions and the failed Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal.

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Feb 9 • 6:57 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
RWJBarnabas Health Opens New Food Farmacy at RWJUH Hamilton

RWJBarnabas Health celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community health outcomes across New Jersey.

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Feb 9 • 5:33 PM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
Afraid of getting older? A study links health worries to faster epigenetic aging

Having anxiety about aging—particularly fears about declining health—may manifest on a cellular level and contribute to accelerated aging among women, according to a study by researchers at NYU School ...

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Feb 9 • 1:00 PM EST • Health • medicalxpress.com
Amazon Showcases Addison Care(R) at National Rural Health Leadership Conference, Showcasing the First Fully Orchestrated AI-Driven Care Infrastructure Built for Rural America

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / At the 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference,

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Feb 9 • 12:26 PM EST • Health • usatoday.xpr-gannett.com
Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: What happened to the three-sport athlete?

Years ago, I had the opportunity to speak with an Olympic athlete. She earned 12 varsity letters throughout her highly decorated high school career as a multi-sport athlete and then proceeded to win two conference championships in her main collegiate sport. She was also voted a three-year captain of her college team, which is beyond […]

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Feb 8 • 12:12 PM EST • Sports • recorder.com
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Feb 8 • 11:34 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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‘It does not make any sense to me,’ Gov. Moore on Democratic resistance to redrawing Maryland’s Congressional maps
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Feb 8 • 10:52 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Tina Knowles, Black businesses honored at Fifteen Percent Pledge gala

Tina Knowles was celebrated alongside Black businesses and Black excellence at the star-studded Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles.

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Feb 8 • 10:52 AM EST • Business • usatoday.com
Should I Get Married? The Science Behind the 'I Do'

Forget the fairy tale. Discover the real science on how marriage affects your bank account, brain health, and long-term happiness.

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Feb 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psychologytoday.com
Statistics and data science symposium hosts early-career scientists

Researchers celebrated the role of numerical data in scientific research at a Jan. 26 event at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. The Lange Symposium on Computational Statics and Biomedical Data Science – hosted by the UCLA Department of Computational Medicine and Human Genetics – invited six speakers from across the country to discuss their research.

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Feb 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • dailybruin.com
Sports Illustrated party draws stars to Cow Palace for Super Bowl weekend

The Sports Illustrated party featuring The Chainsmokers brought celebrity guests, top performers, and high-energy crowds to Daly City as Super Bowl weekend ramped up.

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Feb 8 • 4:22 AM EST • Sports • ktvu.com
10 Mobile Apps You Should Be Using On Your Phone In 2026

From smoother scrolling to smarter sharing, underrated apps can make your phone feel easier and more thoughtful to use every day.

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Feb 7 • 9:30 PM EST • Technology • slashgear.com
Record-Breaking One-Off Bugatti Brouillard Could Become the Most Expensive Bugatti Ever

A one-off aimed at a historic record Bugatti’s latest one-off, the Brouillard, steps onto the hypercar stage with the quiet confidence of a record-breaker. The brand’s tradition of bespoke excellence meets a bold new aesthetic, positioning this unique commission to potentially become the marque’s most expensive creation. Built on the proven underpinnings of the Chiron/Mistral architecture, yet transformed by distinctive craft, the Brouillard is both homage and innovation. A name born from equestrian legend More than a century ago, a striking white horse captivated Ettore Bugatti in Molsheim. That equine myth now informs the car’s name and its sensory identity. The result is an automotive portrait of athletic grace—surfaces that read like muscle, curves that suggest motion, and details that quietly speak of discipline and heritage. Embroidered horse motifs on door panels and seat backs echo the story, while a miniature glass sculpture of the steed crowns the shifter. Sculptural design with purpose The Brouillard’s silhouette favors sinuous surfaces over hard creases, allowing light to glide over its form like a tendon under skin. Aerodynamics inform elegance: an integrated ducktail replaces a deployable wing, cleansing the airflow and boosting stability at speed. Its stance is athletic, its volumes taut, and its visual language unmistakably Bugatti. “Sculptural, organic forms—like a tendon beneath the skin—hide immense power behind noble simplicity,” said design chief Frank Heyl, capturing the car’s philosophy in a single stroke. Craft elevated to an art The cabin embraces craftsmanship at an uncommon level. Custom-woven textiles from Paris introduce a discreet tartan pattern, while green-tinted carbon fiber nods to the exterior’s hue. A glazed roof creates a cathedral atmosphere, bathing the cockpit in natural light. A central spine appears to flow from exterior to interior, emphasizing continuity and structure. Highlights include: Custom textiles with subtle tartan motifs Green-tinted carbon fiber matched to the exterior finish A “cathedral” glass roof that elevates cabin ambience A sculptural centerline linking outside to inside Bespoke embroidery and glass equine detail W16 power at its absolute apex Under the sculpted skin, the final evolution of Bugatti’s 8.0‑liter, quad‑turbo W16 delivers a thunderous 1,600 hp at 7,050 rpm and 1,600 Nm of torque. This represents the pinnacle of nearly two decades of Bugatti engineering, honed to an ultimate state. The lightweight monocoque blends carbon fiber with aluminum, holding mass to around 1,900 kg for poise and control. Experts suggest the Brouillard could surpass the 282 mph (454 km/h) achieved by the Mistral, aided by more aerodynamic bodywork and the fixed ducktail. Whether or not it sets a new benchmark, its intent is clear: relentless speed paired with refinement. Exclusivity with an exacting timeline The commissioning process is intensive, with roughly 18 months of development leading to a 2027 delivery. Bugatti’s program limits itself to no more than two creations per year, ensuring focus and rarity. Each example leaves the atelier as a singular vision, shaped to the client’s collection and the brand’s ethos. An unveiling is planned for Monterey Car Week 2025, placing the Brouillard amid the world’s most discerning enthusiasts. Its patron is a European collector deeply invested in the Bugatti universe, from historic and modern cars to Carlo Bugatti furniture and Rembrandt Bugatti bronzes. A valuation poised to make history While Bugatti has not disclosed an official price, informed estimates place the Brouillard between €10 million and €30 million. Context matters: a series Mistral begins near €5 million, while the Brouillard adds profound personalization, sculptural changes, and a pace of production that keeps scarcity front and center. In an arena where uniqueness drives value, the path to a brand record is unmistakably open. What it signals for the marque The Brouillard crystallizes Bugatti’s dual identity: traditional savoir‑faire intertwined with boundary-pushing performance. It exhibits a narrative soul—the white horse of Molsheim—woven into modern materials and world-class aerodynamics. As a rolling statement, it reaffirms that the Bugatti idea is larger than speed alone; it is about story, craft, and the courage to pursue an ideal to its logical limit.

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Feb 7 • 6:12 PM EST • Technology • iowaparkleader.com
No, North Carolina’s wild horses were not wrapped in insulation

AI-generated images spread fast ahead of a record-breaking winter storm, fooling plenty of people along the way.

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Feb 7 • 9:12 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
New type of magnetism discovered in 2D materials

In collaboration with international partners, researchers at the University of Stuttgart have experimentally demonstrated a previously unknown form of magnetism in atomically thin material layers. The ...

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Feb 7 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • phys.org
2026 NFL Super Bowl picks, AI-generated score prediction for Patriots vs. Seahawks

SportsLine's self-learning AI has generated best bets for Seattle vs. New England in Super Bowl 60

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Feb 7 • 8:47 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
The science of how Olympian Lindsey Vonn can ski on injured knees

The decorated Olympic skier has had numerous injuries and a partial knee replacement but still plans to go for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Feb 7 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
Milan Cortina Olympics open with a ceremonial attempt at harmony

MILAN — Four locations, one Olympic heartbeat. For the first time in Olympic Games history, Friday’s opening ceremony unfolded across multiple locations, all in northern Italy, the culmination of more than 700 hours of rehearsal and 1,200 performers from ages 10 to 70 officially enshrining a month-long sports festival that will capture worldwide attention. In the San Siro Stadium in Milan as well as the town center in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the snowboard and freestyle skiing venue in Livigno and the ski jumping stadium in Predazzo, Italy celebrated “Armonia,” a narrative designed to...

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Feb 6 • 5:43 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research

The USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.

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Feb 6 • 12:26 PM EST • Health • usf.edu
United Kingdom Loyalty Business Report 2026: A $4.06 Billion Market by 2030 from $2.33 Billion in 2025 - Competition is Centred on Optimisation Rather Than Program Creation

The UK loyalty market presents key opportunities by evolving beyond "points" to personalized, app-led models integrated into daily shopping, emphasizing frictionless digital experiences. Expanding into financial services enhances retention, while partnerships increase ecosystem value, maintaining compliance in a competitive landscape. United Kingdom Loyalty Market United Kingdom Loyalty Market Dublin, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United Kingdom Loyalty Market Size & Forecast by Spend V

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Feb 6 • 6:13 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Brittany Mahomes takes center stage on 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover

Mahomes wore Chiefs red, white and yellow in a series of jaw-dropping photos.

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Feb 5 • 5:03 PM EST • Sports • kctv5.com
Politics Professor Speaks in the Great Hall at the Library of Congress

Brian Alexander, associate professor of politics at Washington and Lee University, participated in a moderated discussion at the John W. Kluge Center’s Member Dinner held Jan. 14 in the Great Hall …

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Feb 5 • 11:54 AM EST • Politics • columns.wlu.edu
How Award Show Speeches Are Slowly Going Activist Again

The Ted Cruz-Ted Sarandos Capitol Hill dustup illustrated how they've moved from fluff to freighted. But many screen stars are still scared.

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Feb 5 • 9:15 AM EST • Politics • hollywoodreporter.com
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This paper-thin chip turns invisible light into a steerable beam

Researchers have built a paper-thin chip that converts infrared light into visible light and directs it precisely, all without mechanical motion. The design overcomes a long-standing efficiency-versus-control problem in light-shaping materials. This opens the door to tiny, highly efficient light sources integrated directly onto chips.

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Feb 5 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia

Justice Antonin Scalia’s sudden death 10 years ago this month reordered the Supreme Court, presidential politics and, as seen at the court today, invigorated the status of the man himself.

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Feb 5 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Timing of Sorensen axe 'a surprise'

The timing of Everton's decision to sack Brian Sorensen came as a surprise, just hours after the transfer deadline closed and the addition of Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar to their ranks. Supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by their performances with Sorensen seemingly still unsure on his best XI and often using players out of position.

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Feb 5 • 2:34 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Kuzmenko's Birthday Goals Not Enough As Kings Drop Home Game

Kuzmenko celebrated his birthday with two goals, but the Kings still came up short at home against Seattle.

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Feb 5 • 1:47 AM EST • Sports • thehockeynews.com
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Despite saturated live sports calendar, Super Bowl remains north star for brands

Brands are pouring budget into TV tentpole coverage during a congested live sports calendar. Not all events are equal, however.

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Feb 5 • 12:01 AM EST • Sports • digiday.com
Forest Health Work Resumes at Pescadero Creek Park

As of late January 2026, crews have returned to Pescadero Creek Park to continue a multi-year project to ecologically restore forest health and reduce fire fuels over approximately 541 acres strategically located throughout the park.

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Feb 4 • 7:21 PM EST • Health • smcgov.org
Hollywood and Washington converge as celebrities, lawmakers speak out on grievances

This last week has demonstrated, once again, that politics and pop culture are deeply intertwined.

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Feb 4 • 7:08 PM EST • Politics • foxbaltimore.com
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings: report

Baltimore health department reportedly separated employees by race for DEI training using taxpayer funds, sparking widespread controversy.

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Feb 4 • 1:27 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
AI Won’t Kill the Software Business, Just Its Growth Story

Fears that software companies are facing an extinction event are exaggerated, but other dangers are real.

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Feb 4 • 11:49 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings, records show

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) separated employees by race for a series of taxpayer-funded equity meetings, according to internal documents obtaine

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Feb 3 • 10:00 PM EST • Health • foxbaltimore.com
Exposure to low-credibility online health content is limited and is concentrated among older adults

Nature Aging - Concerns over health misinformation online are becoming increasingly important. Here the authors show that older adults are more likely than younger people to encounter...

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Feb 3 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nature.com
Supplemental Health Care Earns Ninth Best of Staffing Talent and Client Awards in 2026

Supplemental Health Care (SHC), a leading tech-enabled workforce solutions provider, has been named a winner of ClearlyRated's 2026 Best of Staffing Client and Talent awards, underscoring the company's commitment to world-class service in behavioral health, education, and healthcare. In addition, SHC has maintained its prestigious Gold status, reflecting a sustained track record of excellence for five or more consecutive years.

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Feb 3 • 3:12 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross fund $10M campaign to relocate CEOs to Florida's business-friendly environment

Florida business leaders launched the "Ambition Accelerated" campaign, backed by Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross, to attract even more CEOs and investors to South Florida.

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Feb 3 • 1:26 PM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
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US carrier shoots down Iranian drone and armed boats threaten US tanker as tensions in with Iran escalate

A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively approached” the ship in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday hours before two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps approached a US-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to board and seize the ship, according to a US military spokesman.

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Feb 3 • 12:58 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Crockett Intermediate Students Shine at Annual Science Fair

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1770137038103{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}"]Students at Crockett Intermediate School recently demonstrated creativity, critical…

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Feb 3 • 11:44 AM EST • Science • myparistexas.com
Physicists push thousands of atoms to a 'Schrödinger's cat' state — bringing the quantum world closer to reality than ever before

Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting superposition.

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Climate enters the overshoot era—science and policy need to react

The International Court of Justice reiterated in 2025 that the 1.5°C limit is the countries' primary agreed target under the Paris Agreement. With record-high global temperatures in recent years, the ...

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Anker's Cool New USB Charger Gadget Is On Sale For Only $30

In the market for a new phone charger for your iPhone?? A highly-rated and surprisingly feature-packed phone charger from Anker is currently on sale.

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Vendor Notebook: Tackling deployment gaps with agentic AI

Epic, Oracle and Humana have all announced new integrated capabilities. Meanwhile, Corti says through its new infrastructure on NVIDIA that healthcare organizations can create artificial intelligence agents and scale without clinical risk.

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Final preparations underway ahead of Winter Olympics
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Integration of health check-ups into school and healthcare systems can improve adolescent health in LMICs

Nature Medicine - In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), adolescents have limited access to healthcare. A study in urban Zimbabwe demonstrated that routine check-up visits integrated within...

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UF Health patients left confused, frustrated after gender-affirming care ban

The SHCC encouraged students utilizing gender-affirming care to seek alternative health care providers. It offered assistance in finding alternative providers and transferring medical records.

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A tiny light trap could unlock million qubit quantum computers

A new light-based breakthrough could help quantum computers finally scale up. Stanford researchers created miniature optical cavities that efficiently collect light from individual atoms, allowing many qubits to be read at once. The team has already demonstrated working arrays with dozens and even hundreds of cavities. The approach could eventually support massive quantum networks with millions of qubits.

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Q&A With 3 Star Edge Troy Mailo

Happy Sunday Husky fans. I’m sorry this is late today but I’m in Hawaii having some family time. I got the chance to talk to 3 star edge Troy Mailo from Mullen HS, CO about his recruitment and interest in UW. Mailo is rated as the 42nd best edge in the country and besides UW […]

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New PS5 Exclusive Is the Highest-Rated Game of 2026

A new PS5 console exclusive game is the 2nd highest-rated of 2026, according to review scores on Metacritic.

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‘We are witnessing a full-blown cover-up’: Rep. Raskin responds to DOJ release of Epstein files
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GOP pollster: ‘There’s been a big shift here’ on immigration
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GOP Sen. Ron Johnson pans Democrats’ proposed DHS reforms: They are ‘neutering our ability to enforce any immigration laws’
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BKB 50 results, video highlights from ‘Evolution’ in Miami

BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing celebrated its 50th event last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) with BKB: “Evolution” from inside James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. BKB 50 was headlined by the super featherweight title fight pitting undefeated 130-pound phenom Alberto “El Indio” Blas opposite five-fight BKB veteran Harold “Lightning” McQueen, widely-regarded as one of […]

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How Thoughtful Experience Design Leads to Better Business Outcomes

See how CG Infinity’s Salesforce Practice delivers scalable, integrated Marketing Cloud solutions that turn platform capabilities into real business outcomes.

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Offseason open thread: January 31

We’re officially one sleep away from entering into February, which means that spring training will be here before you know it. Excited yet? I know, it’s just spring training but that’s one step closer to the regular season so every little bit needs to be celebrated at this point, right? Anyways, I hope y’all are […]

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Family-owned Seabrook restaurant shuts down after 25 years in business

A longtime Seabrook restaurant is preparing to close its doors after more than two decades of serving the community. Las Anita’s, a family-owned restaurant that has operated in Seabrook for 25 years, announced on Facebook that it would be shutting down. The restaurant’s final day of business was Saturday, Jan. 31.

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Mamdani names new Department of Correction commissioner

Stanley Richards will become the first formerly incarcerated person to lead the city’s jails.

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Book Review: “Do Aliens Speak Physics?” asks whether science is truly universal or shaped by the limits of human experience

Andy Warner and Daniel Whiteson have created a witty, illustrated inquiry into what the search …

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NOCO Healthcare’s Greeley Primary Care Redefines Community-Focused Medicine

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Gaming Stocks Plunge As Google AI Clones 60 Seconds Of ‘Fortnite’

Google Genie 3 has caused market fears that big video games are going to start being easily generated by AI. That is not even close to the case.

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PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages

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Another government shutdown looms -- what you need to know : The NPR Politics Podcast

After immigration officials killed two people in Minneapolis this month, congressional Democrats demanded funding for immigration action be separated from other government funding. That's leading to a potential, partial, government shutdown. We unpack the latest from Capitol Hill.Then, why did the FBI raid Fulton County, Ga.'s election center this week, and what does it have to do with President Trump's continued false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen?And, we bid a fond farewell to one of our podcast stalwarts.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, political reporter Stephen Fowler, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.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.

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Oregon politician decries doxxing after stranger shows up at her home

“I am sad and frustrated that this has to be stated,” state Rep. Dacia Grayber wrote.

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Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass

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Intermountain Health freezes pension plans. What does it mean for employees?

Intermountain has been a holdout in a business sector that has mostly migrated to contribution-based retirement plans

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ICYMI: Rep. Smucker Questions Health CEOs on Rising Health Care Costs

Rep. Smucker: "You would expect if a marketplace is working properly, that perhaps under consolidation, we would see lower or at least slower growing premiums in highly concentrated markets. But that's just simply not happening today."

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“Entertainment Weekly” reveals Breaking Big honorees for 2026 SCAD TVfest

Sean Kaufman ("For All Mankind"), Michelle Randolph ("Landman"), Amirah J ("High Potential"), and Taylor Dearden ("The Pitt") will speak on a panel moderated by EW's Gerrad Hall.

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Hims & Hers Super Bowl Ad To Spotlight The Health-Wealth Gap

Narrated by Common, HIms and Hers' 2026 Super Bowl ad highlights how income disparities shape health outcomes—and position affordability as part of the solution.

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Abortion Pill Safety Decisions by FDA Were Science-Based, New JAMA Study Finds — The Monitor

A new study found the FDA’s abortion pill decisions followed scientific evidence, as misleading claims about the drug’s safety continue to shape public understanding. And Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries contained false and potentially dangerous health information.

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Throwback Thursday: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football VS Michigan, 1992

This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to one of the most emotionally charged games ever played inside Notre Dame Stadium — the 1992 showdown between Notre Dame and Michigan. I chose this game in honor of Reggie Brooks, whose birthday we just celebrated on January 19th. Reggie’s legacy at Notre Dame extends far beyond […]

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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in ‘The Rip’
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The Most Underrated and Disrespected Player on the Chicago Cubs
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Paramount+ plans move into short-form video, UGC: internal docs

Paramount executives want to add short-form video and user-generated content to Paramount+, according to leaked emails and presentations.

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New Doc by Former Colleagues Explores Asian Americans' Growing Political Leadership

Two Asian American professors with ties to York College have collaborated on a timely and engaging new documentary examining the growing political influence of Asian Americans.

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Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)­—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices­—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash

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Datavault AI Announces Agreement with Sports Illustrated in Connection with The Development of a Proprietary, Sports-Focused Digital Asset Exchange Platform

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider…...

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Organ recipients, donor celebrate as Intermountain Health reaches 500 transplants last year

The Intermountain Transplant Program celebrated completing 515 transplants and changing lives in an event at Intermountain Medical Center on Tuesday, where doctors and patients shared their experiences.

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Dark energy: what if the universe changed its destiny right before our eyes? - Futura-Sciences

A team of scientists—one of them among the original discoverers of dark energy and the accelerated expansion of space—has found a sharper, more reliable way to study this mysterious force. Their latest findings are raising ... Read more

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AFEELA Studio Beverly Hills Celebrates Grand Opening, Showcasing the Future of Mobility with AFEELA 1

Sony Honda Mobility of America celebrated the grand opening of AFEELA Studio Beverly Hills on Saturday, January 17, marking a major milestone for the AFEELA brand in one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

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Artist View Entertainment Inks Deal To Sell AI Film ‘The Great Reset’ At EFM

'The Great Reset,' an AI-generated film about a tech apocalypse, is heading to the European Film Market.

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Intel Panther Lake Arc B390 performance and efficiency analysis: Intel's new iGPU trades blows with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050

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White House presents 3-point plan for Minneapolis law enforcement

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Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day Returns To Hilo

HILO, Hawaiʻi – On the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, the life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s first NASA astronaut was celebrated.

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Doing Business in ... Woodinville

Woodinville is a young city, incorporated only 33 years ago, but it has aged well — not unlike the wine for which it is widely known.

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Distant entangled atoms acting as one sensor deliver stunning precision

Researchers have demonstrated that quantum entanglement can link atoms across space to improve measurement accuracy. By splitting an entangled group of atoms into separate clouds, they were able to measure electromagnetic fields more precisely than before. The technique takes advantage of quantum connections acting at a distance. It could enhance tools such as atomic clocks and gravity sensors.

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AMD to use RDNA5 for premium iGPU solutions, but RDNA3.5 to remain the core of AMD portfolio until 2029

VEGA RDNA3.5 lives AMD's integrated graphics roadmap has become hard to follow. The current APU lineup keeps circling back to the same iGPU architecture,

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AI-generated British schoolgirl becomes far-right social media meme

Amelia, created to deter young people from extremism, has been subverted and is breaking out of niche online silos

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Surprise! Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated

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What Elevance Health (ELV)'s Scale-Driven Efficiency Amid Membership Declines Means For Shareholders

In recent weeks, analysts including RBC Capital and Wolfe Research have reiterated positive views on Elevance Health, citing its scale advantages and strong capital efficiency ahead of its late-January 2026 earnings release. At the same time, Elevance’s shrinking customer base over the past two years raises important questions about how competition and product positioning are affecting long-term demand. We’ll now examine how analyst optimism around Elevance’s scale-driven efficiency shapes...

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William & Mary’s New Integrated Science Center Building Opens to Students

WILLIAMSBURG — This week, Williams & Mary officially started holding classes at its Integrated Science Center Building Four, home to the School of Computing, Data Science, and Physics. While the School of Computing, Data Science, and Physics is William & Mary’s first new school in 50 years, the departments are not. The new school began […]

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You Must Leave! Binghamton Plaza Shop Owners Have Been Warned

The husband and wife who've operated Leather Corner Shoe Repair in Binghamton for nearly 54 years have been officially advised to leave the building.

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Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos

The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the chaotic scenes unfolding in the state.

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Barcelona complete signing of highly-rated African talent talent

Barcelona can finally relax after securing the signing of Hamza Abdelkarim, a move that had required patience, calm negotiation and, above all, the player’s desire to wear the Blaugrana shirt. Acco...

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Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump : The NPR Politics Podcast

NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, feel frustrated with Trump and why they say the latest immigration enforcement tactics have gone too far.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.

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