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How Sheng Wang finds 'Purple' comedy in a stuck drawer and a toothbrush choice
Comedian Sheng Wang discusses how his second special "Purple" represents a major evolution from his 2022 debut, reflecting his growth from intimate clubs to touring major theaters nationwide.
Ken Welch brings in just under $220K in Q1, but still falls further behind Charlie Crist in fundraising
Considering $85K of the Q1 funds came from a fund transfer, Welch raised just about $135K in new money.
NMSU political science students present at national research conference
New Mexico State University undergraduate students in the Department of Political Science, Public Law and Administration presented their research at this year’s Pi Sigma Alpha National Student...
NMSU political science students present at national research conference
New Mexico State University undergraduate students in the Department of Political Science, Public Law and Administration presented their research at this year’s Pi Sigma Alpha National Student...
Pokemon Champions Review
Pokemon Champions brings competitive battling to the masses but fails to adequately explain all of its intricacies.
Level-5 Release Dates Still Up In The Air For Some Potential 2026 Titles
Plus, Decapolice might just be coming to Switch 2 now
Trump is bullying NATO again. But Americans like the alliance
For the second time in the still-quite-young 2026 calendar year, President Donald Trump is threatening to blow up the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which Americans decidedly like, over a foreign policy adventure they decidedly do not.
These auto brands are still rolling after 100 years in business
Today’s automakers almost seem more like tech companies than car manufacturers, but several American auto brands have histories that trace back well past the century mark.
'Let's not underestimate the achievement' - Dallas on Leeds' season
Former Leeds United cult hero and promotion winner Stuart Dallas says the Whites have "more than enough" to avoid relegation this season and he is "confident" they will do so. Daniel Farke's side beat West Ham last weekend to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987 and are four points outside the Premier League relegation zone with seven games to play. "Let's not underestimate the achievement of the club getting to a semi-final of the FA Cup and still being in a strong position to stay up," he told BBC Radio Leeds as he opened a new padel court in the city.
2026 K League 2 Round 7 Preview
Round 7 in K League 2 brings together two sides tipped for an immediate return to the top flight, as Suwon FC and Daegu FC renew their rivalry in unfamiliar surroundings. With both teams still finding...
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
As San Diego prepares for splashdown, scientists excited about Artemis II discoveries
But once the Orion has come and gone, interplanetary enthusiasts at Scripps and beyond will still have a place in San Diego — in fact, they've been here all along.
Umatilla to celebrate grand opening of new business center
UMATILLA — The city of Umatilla announced it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on May 8 for the new Umatilla Business Center. The event takes place 5:30-8:30 […]
Searching for Truth Inside Viktor Orban’s Media Machine
In Hungary, politics often splits along generational lines. The election result may hinge on how many voters still trust what they see on state television.
Drip Bros founders giving back to the community through growing business
At a Little League game in San Luis Obispo, two young entrepreneurs are stepping up to the plate, both on the field and in the business world.
Hackers drain local jewelry business of its Shopify account
A local online jewelry business says hackers drained its Shopify account to 18 cents, leaving sales, restocks and shipping at a standstill.
More women in politics does not always mean more gender equality
Evidence on the policy impact of female politicians is mixed. This column uses data on bills sponsored in the Italian House of Representatives between 1987 and 2022 to show how female politicians’ engagement with women’s issues is systematically related to the gender norms of the environments in which they were born. The findings suggest that while increasing the number of women in politics remains essential to broaden representation and diversify policy priorities, if social norms remain traditional, progress on gender equality may still be slow.
Canadian distillery reports 'immense growth' after provinces pull U.S. liquors
One Canadian distillery said the retaliatory ban on U.S. alcohol products has caused a surge in sales of locally-produced liquor.
U.S. talks with Iran are still on despite tests of ceasefire
The ceasefire U.S.-Iran deal became even more fragile Thursday as Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.
Pulaski County business raises funds for Taylor Regional staff amid delayed paychecks
HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. — Concerns continue to grow surrounding Taylor Regional Hospital, as employees deal with delayed paychecks and ongoing uncertainty. Now, a loc
Making Friends In Politics Is Possible
I knew getting involved in politics was a great way to make enemies, but it never occurred to me until I saw it in action that it can also be a way to make friends. I’m still not very involve…
‘A clear and present danger to the country": Democratic Congresswoman on calls for Pres. Trump to be removed from office
‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair’ review: A lifeless revival
Save for Bryan Cranston, the "Malcolm in the Middle" revival is less an engaging revival than it is a tiresome dragging out of a television corpse.
We have no idea if Iran can still build a bomb
The central goal of the war is nowhere near a resolution.
Apple Apparently Still Undecided on iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island
Apple is weighing two options for the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island, and a final decision has yet to be made, according to the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station.
Warriors still waiting for a real glimpse at their highest on-court priority
After hoping to evaluate the Steph Curry-Kristaps Porziņģis synergy for at least four games, the Golden State Warriors now will have no more than two.
China's car sales extend declines in March
China's car sales fell for a sixth straight month in March, as rising fuel prices hit demand for gasoline models while electric vehicle sales still reeled from reduced incentives as the economic recovery is sputtering.
Strait of Hormuz traffic still stalled despite US-Iran ceasefire
Movements are dominated by smaller, risk-tolerant operators, while mainstream oil majors and large global shipping firms remain absent.
The war is on hold. But the economy is still in danger.
The best-case scenario for the Iran crisis is still pretty bad.
Iran war spurs renewed Democratic calls for war powers resolution
Democratic Party leaders are renewing calls to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers, including one Democrat who previously voted against ending U.S. involvement in Iran.
Opinion | NASA Flew by the Moon, but Behind the Scenes, Its Science Is a Chaotic Mess
Without science, the stunning images of Earth from space are only pretty pictures.
Oil is crashing, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why
Oil futures are plunging – but it could still take weeks or months before gas prices are dramatically lower.
NYT report details divisions inside Trump’s inner circle as the president weighed striking Iran
'Euphoria' made her a star. Now she's diving into the internet's darkest corners.
Barbie Ferreira opens up about her dark new role in "Faces of Death," navigating fame in the internet age and why she's still watching "Euphoria."
Darren Till signs with BKFC after Misfits split: 'I’m coming to be the face of violence'
The former UFC star and Misfits Boxing veteran announced a multi-fight deal Tuesday that will see Till debut on May 30 at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, England.
'Malcolm in the Middle' returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness
Hulu has revived “Malcolm in the Middle” with a four-part series subtitled “Life’s Still Unfair.” | KNSS Radio
'Malcolm in the Middle' returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness
Hulu has revived “Malcolm in the Middle” with a four-part series subtitled “Life’s Still Unfair.” | 1010 WINS
'Malcolm in the Middle' returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness
Hulu has revived “Malcolm in the Middle” with a four-part series subtitled “Life’s Still Unfair.” | KMBZ
With Orion still flying, NASA is nearing key decisions about Artemis III
One of the questions is what the initial orbit will be for Artemis III."
James Bond game 007: First Light delayed a bit on Nintendo Switch 2
IO Interactive's 007: First Light is still targeting a May release, but its Nintendo Switch 2 port won't arrive until later.
Pentagon says US forces ready to resume combat operations if ordered
WhatsApp starts rolling out usernames in beta, keeps your phone number private
WhatsApp has started rolling out support for usernames, allowing users to keep their phone numbers private while still using the app.
From classroom to the pros: Rice sport analytics program turning data into opportunity
Rice’s sport analytics program, a relatively new and still rare undergraduate major, is quickly becoming a pipeline into professional sports.
A new generation of politicians of colour is emerging in France. The backlash speaks volumes
Local elections have led to a surge of racism in a country that still struggles to see itself as anything other than white, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo
Why the U.S. Navy’s retail business is fighting Walmart and Amazon to fund its own future
The Navy runs more than 300 stores globablly but its operations are at risk because retail giants like Walmart, Amazon and Target are taking market share.
'I'm Still Beyond Confused Why They Didn't Go the Cyberpunk Route' — Crimson Desert Female Character Creator Mod Lets Players Unshackle Themselves From Premade Kliff
One of the major criticisms of Crimson Desert I’ve seen since launch is that it does not let you create your own character. Instead, you’re locked into playing as Kliff, who himself has been criticized for a lack of personality, and two other even less fleshed out playable characters. Well, now, like so many other things with Pearl Abyss’ open world action adventure, there’s a mod for that.
NASA chose an old DSLR as its primary Artemis II camera
It still beats the best mirrorless cameras where it matters most
🤔 Last season plagued by injuries: VfB star's future still unclear
His contract with VfB Stuttgart only runs until the summer. For many, it was surprising anyway that midfielder Nikolas Nartey had been given another contract by the Swabians last year. Above all, num...
Do adaptogens really work? What the science says
Adaptogens are popular plant and fungi compounds, but the science on their effectiveness and safety is still evolving.
Democrats lost in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old district. They still had one of their best election nights in recent memory
At this point, it’s not really news that Democrats are doing very well in special elections and other races held since the 2024 presidential contest. Their recent track record is abundantly clear. But even by their recent standards, Tuesday was a very good night – one of their best of the Trump era, in fact.
Viewpoint: FP10 should remain open, excellent and secure
Europe is right to worry about research security. Foreign interference is real. So is the misuse of sensitive knowledge. Universities working in sensitive areas such as AI, quantum, semiconductors and advanced materials cannot afford to ignore the geopolitical environment around them.But Europe is in danger of drawing the wrong conclusion, one that would increase, not reduce, its strategic vulnerabilities.If the EU applies an “EU preference” logic to the next Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10), it will weaken one of its greatest strategic assets: a research system built on openness, excellence and international collaboration. In the name of security, Europe could end up advancing science more slowly, innovating less effectively and making itself less attractive to global talent and partners in advanced science and technology.That would be a serious mistake.The EU preference included in Article 10 of the proposed European Competitiveness Fund may make sense in some industrial or deployment contexts, but is far harder to justify when applied to collaborative research in advanced science and technology, where excellence and global connectivity are crucial. Research is not procurement. It does not thrive when isolated. It advances through access to the best ideas, the best people, the best facilities and the best data, wherever they are found. This is why FP10 should not simply absorb industrial policy logic by default. Doing so would risk importing instruments that are ill-suited to research and that ultimately increase vulnerability rather than resilience.For universities of science and technology, the issue is especially acute. These institutions sit at the frontier of knowledge and technology creation in the very fields Europe sees as critical for its future competitiveness and resilience. They know better than most that security risks are real. But they also know that openness and security are not opposites. In practice, they have to be made to work together. Research security is not about closing doors. It is about building resilience through collective responsibility, trust, proportionate safeguards and better governance. That is a fundamentally different approach from default restriction.The risks of non-collaborationThe real danger in the current debate is that Europe talks too much about the risks of collaboration and not enough about the risks of non-collaboration. Those risks are strategic too. Cut researchers off from international networks and Europe loses access to knowledge, data, infrastructures and talent. Slow down global collaboration in critical technologies and Europe slows down its own progress on cutting-edge science. Make participation rules unpredictable and Europe weakens its attractiveness to researchers and investors alike.In other words, over-restricting collaboration will create strategic vulnerabilities, particularly in advanced science and technologies.This point is often underestimated in policy discussions that frame openness mainly as a value to be defended. Europe’s scientific strength, technological development and long-term competitiveness depend on remaining connected to the best research ecosystems in the world. For a continent that wants to accelerate deep tech, strengthen industrial capacity and reduce strategic dependencies, weakening the excellence base would be self-defeating. That does not mean ignoring risk. Quite the opposite. Universities are already strengthening due diligence, internal governance, awareness-raising, screening procedures and compliance support. Across Europe, institutions are working to manage risks linked to foreign interference, sanctions, export controls and the misuse of research. The right response is not complacency. It is better risk management. But that means targeted, evidence-based and proportionate measures, not blunt top-down restrictions with wide spillover effects. In the daily reality of universities, openness and restriction often coexist. The real challenge is how to apply safeguards without sliding into securitisation that damages academic freedom, open science and international cooperation. Restrict partners, not nationsMore restrictive treatment of collaborators from European Economic Area members Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, or from Switzerland and the UK, is strategically very difficult to justify. These are deeply embedded partners in Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem. Beyond that, Europe should still resist default exclusion and instead rely on case-by-case assessment. The relevant question is not nationality in the abstract. It is the actual risk profile of a collaboration: the institution, the affiliations, the field, the knowledge involved, the intended use and the safeguards available. Screening should focus on institutions and affiliations rather than nationality alone. Related articlesParliament ‘misreads’ link between Horizon Europe and ECF, Commission official saysFrustration grows at governance gap in next Horizon EuropeIf EU preference logic is imported into research without careful calibration, the likely result is a chilling effect. Researchers may step back from legitimate and beneficial collaboration, even where risks are manageable. International partners may see Europe as less predictable. And Europe may end up undermining the very excellence base it needs to compete, scale up and lead in strategic technologies, thereby increasing its dependence on others.FP10 should do the opposite. It should remain open by default, with restrictions used only exceptionally, and then on the basis of clear evidence. It should integrate research security into open science and research integrity frameworks, not set them against each other. And it should recognise that academic freedom, scientific excellence and responsible international collaboration are not obstacles to Europe’s security, they are part of it. Europe needs stronger tools to protect itself. But it also needs the discipline to avoid measures that would weaken it and increase its strategic vulnerabilities in the process. In FP10, that means staying open, excellent and secure.Louise Drogoul is senior advisor for innovation and sustainability at the Cesaer university association.
Cook Political Report's New York U.S. House race ratings unchanged from January
Cook still only labels one race a true "tossup" — Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the 17th Congressional District.
Vanguard Settles on ESG — BlackRock and State Street Fight On
Vanguard’s settlement in Texas v. BlackRock marks a historic victory for the anti-ESG movement. But BlackRock and State Street are still fighting for what remains of sustainability stewardship in the US.
Democratic opposition could stymy Trump's 2027 budget blueprint
Several Democrats said the proposed budget's cuts added to their concerns about cuts to non-defense programs that were passed into law in last year’s sweeping tax and spending law, known as the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money
The conservative legal activist thinks “radically woke culture” is the problem with America right now—not the climate-destroying oil and gas industry he lavishly supports.
View: AI is testing the oldest debate in business: Who’s the customer?
The oldest question in business — who is your customer — turns out to be the one OpenAI still can’t answer.
Is sports betting legal in Alabama? Here's what to know
Sports betting is booming nationwide, but is it still off limits in Alabama? Here's what we know about sports betting laws in AL.
Known unknowns
We asked some of Harvard’s leading thinkers to tell us what they still don’t know, and what the answers could mean for humanity.
The Boundless Deep: Young Tennyson, Science, and the Crisis of Belief by Richard Holmes
Pantheon Review by Walter Cummins The image of Alfred Tennyson I’ve carried for decades goes back to the childhood card game of Authors that depicts him with a stately continence sharpened by a jutting black beard. He’s formidable, his aura superior. Holmes opens his biography of the youthful Tennyson by describing the similar formality of the imposing Tennyson statue at Trinty College Cambridge, sharing the honor with other Trinity greats, including Isaac Newton, Francis Bacon, and Thomas Babington Macaulay. Holmes doesn’t want to chip away at that statue but rather reveal its inner youthful core of the man—tall, handsome, and talented but unformed, emerging from a disturbed family of addicted or insane male siblings and four unusual sisters struggling under a violent alcoholic clergyman father. Alfred was certainly statuesque, but would he end up a block of unformed stone like his equally promising brothers? He was youngest of three equally regarded Tennyson brothers at Cambridge, all bright, handsome, and talented, in fact Alfred regarded by some as less promising than his elders who also wrote poetry. Yet Alfred wrote one of his major poems, “The Kraken,” at twenty, revealing both his talent, his interest in geological forces, and the haunting creature that embodied his anxieties. While Holmes focuses on Tennyson of the 1830s and 1840s, he can’t tell his story without exploring his involvement with the Victorian intellectual upheaval. Tennyson was fascinated by new scientific perspectives, following the latest findings as soon as books and articles were published. He was especially taken with Charles Lyell’s deep studies of geology and the discovery of fossils and a timeline of the planet’s development that did much to question fundamental religious assumptions. The impact of these discoveries is reflected in Tennyson’s poetry and led to the crisis in belief he shared with so many contemporaries. He was especially taken by the cycles of destruction and renewal that informed the struggles he confronted in In Memoriam, Maud, and Idylls of the King. Tennyson was only one of the eventual major figures at Cambridge at the same time, young men just beginning to realize their potential. Charles Darwin was at Christ College, although there is no evidence that he and Tennyson even met as students or later in life. Yet evolution became significant in Tennyson’s thinking and the issues of his poetry. One of Tennyson’s best and most important Cambridge friends was Edward FitzGerald, who became the translator of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám and in their on and off relationship served as Tennyson’s harshest critic. FitzGerald was also a friend of the novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, the two of them partying in Paris as undergraduates. That connection led to a friendship between Thackeray and Tennyson. Others who came to play significant roles in Tennyson’s life were Thomas Carlyle, the Brownings, and the Pre-Raphaelites. Tennyson’s deepest friend at college was Arthur Hallam, who at twenty wrote a glowing review of Tennyson’s first poetry collection, travelled on European adventures with him, and fell in love with his sister Emily. Hallam was also regarded as one more very promising Cambridge student. His sudden death at twenty-two in Vienna from a stroke while travelling with his father devastated many friends, but perhaps Tennyson most of all. He did not write immediate poems of grief but took years to compile those collected in In Memoriam A.H.H., published in 1850, almost twenty years after Hallam’s death For all of Tennyson’s early poetic successes and successes, Holmes reveals him as an often troubled young man suffering periods of depression, fearing planetary upheaval, concerned about supporting himself, disappointed in romances, and worried that he would inherit the family’s mental illness tendencies. Yet despite his seeming withdrawals, he was always writing poetry that he kept private and would not let go, constantly revising. 1850 became a transformative year for Tennyson. He finally consented to publishing In Memoriam with a last-minute prologue that acknowledged God and perhaps convinced the religious Emily Sellwood to marry him after years of pursuit.. He opened up to Emily, revealing his struggles with fears of depression and “weird seizures.” The devastating event of that time was the stillborn death of his unnamed first son. It shook him, but Emily’s faith brought them closer and convinced him to believe in an afterlife. Two later sons survived. With the death of William Wordworth in April of 1950, Tennyson was named poet laureate at age forty-one, reluctantly accepting. It’s as if Tennyson’s life split in half in that year. He lived another forty years, now a recognized success, with the prestige of being an official poet writing patriotic verse, wealthy and revered, no longer the insecure young man seeking an outlet for his immense talent. He earned a place in the Authors deck, now dignified and in 1884 elevated to the peerage as Arthur, Lord Tennyson. Richard Holmes is the author of twenty previous books on the Romantics and Victorians, several of which received awards. The Boundless Deep was shortlisted for the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. He captures the complex vicissitudes of Tennyson’s youth, illustrated by frequent excerpts from the poetry, placing that life in the full context of the shattering discoveries that led to an upheaval of thought in the Victorian age.
A first for Michigan’s $2.4B SOAR business incentive program: New jobs
Companies say they’ve created 1,846 of the 14,559 jobs they originally promised in exchange for Michigan SOAR subsidies. They still have several years to meet their targets.
Microsoft explains why it still can’t fully kill Control Panel in Windows 11
Microsoft is phasing out the Control Panel in Windows 11 in favor of the Settings app, but the transition is careful due to old drivers.
Immunic COO highlights the importance of science-led innovation to mark World Health Day
Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX, FRA:10VA) chief operating officer Jason Tardio talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the importance of science-led innovation in tackling neurological diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis, on World Health Day 2026. Tardio highlighted that the biotech industry is fundamentally grounded in scientific research and data, noting that “everything we do is rooted in science.” He explained that Immunic is focused on developing innovative therapies designed to improve patient outcomes and address significant unmet medical needs. The discussion centred on multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological disease that continues to present challenges despite decades of progress. Tardio pointed out that while advancements have been made, “the disease is not solved for,” with many patients still experiencing disability progression and requiring safer, more tolerable treatments. He emphasised the urgent need for innovation, particularly in progressive forms of MS where treatment options remain extremely limited. Immunic’s lead asset, vidofludimus calcium, is being developed as a novel approach aimed at addressing the full spectrum of the disease. Tardio also reinforced the broader mission of the healthcare and biotech sectors, stating that the ultimate goal is to help individuals “live a better quality of life” and “a healthier life longer.” Watch the full interview to learn more about Immunic’s approach to advancing MS treatment through science. For more videos like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #Immunic #MultipleSclerosis #BiotechInnovation #Healthcare #MSResearch #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalTrials #Neurology #WorldHealthDay #ScienceDriven #VidofludimusCalcium #PharmaNews #BiotechNews
MAGA Is Winning Its War Against U.S. Science
Source: NBER With all the other terrible news right now, you may not have noticed that Donald Trump is in the process of killing American science. OK, that’s an exaggeration — but not that much of an exaggeration. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a gigantic increase in military spending combined with severe cuts to social programs. But as the chart above shows, it also calls for debilitating reductions in research funding. Furthermore, Trump appointees have already been strangling science by sharply reducing the rate at which research grants are approved. Here, for example, is the number of new grants approved by the National Science Foundation: Source: Nature Large numbers of existing grants have also been frozen or terminated, especially in the study of infectious diseases. Add to this a sharp drop in visas issued to foreign students, who often play a direct role in research and who help support academic departments that do research: Put all of this together, and much U.S. scientific research is set to come to a screeching halt — not a few years from now, but over the course of the next year or two. This new assault on U.S. science is taking place at a time when the role of American science in the world has already been greatly eroded. The chart below, based on research recently reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, measures national strength in science by the share of publications in highly ranked journals. In the 1990s the United States had more such publications than the rest of the world combined. Since then we’ve dropped into third place — well behind China and slightly below the European Union. And this was before the Trump administration’s attack on science had time to take its full effect. Source Some erosion in U.S. scientific preeminence was inevitable given China’s growing sophistication and wealth. But we’ve also fallen behind Europe, even though everyone says that Europe is lagging economically and technologically. Claims about Europe’s underperformance are, in fact, dubious if one looks hard at the data. But it’s still striking to see America lagging. What’s going on? There are presumably multiple factors behind America’s scientific lag. But even before Trump II the growing hostility of the U.S. right to science surely had some negative effect. And since the rise of MAGA G.O.P. attitudes toward science in general have become overwhelmingly hostile. This is true even for the Republican rank and file: And while I haven’t been able to find good survey data, it’s obvious that the anti-science turn has been even more pronounced — and began earlier — among the Republican political elite. Chris Mooney published The Republican War on Science in 2005, and even then was describing a longstanding trend. Why have Republicans turned so anti-science? Part of the answer is that they believe that scientists don’t support them. And they’re right! A study of who scientists give money to shows that only a small percentage gave money to Republicans even 20 years ago, and that almost none of them donate to Republicans now: Social scientists have always been strongly pro-Democratic, while there used to be a significant number of physical, “hard” scientists supporting the GOP. But these days physicists are almost as uniformly Democratic, or at least non-Republican, as sociologists. Why are there almost no Republican scientists? It’s not a mystery. GOP political orthodoxy includes positions that are at odds with the scientific consensus on multiple issues, ranging from the validity of the theory of evolution, to the reality of climate change, to the efficacy and safety of vaccines. In each case the scientific consensus is solidly grounded in evidence. But even before the rise of MAGA the U.S. right was increasingly hostile to evidence-based policymaking — especially, of course, where the evidence is unfavorable to fossil fuel interests or quack medicine, both financial mainstays of right-wing politics. So scientists don’t support Republicans, and the feeling is mutual. Today’s Republican Party doesn’t like science or scientists. It doesn’t like having its preconceived views challenged by appeals to evidence. It knows that very few scientists are on its side electorally. In general, it sees scientific research as a threat to its grasp on political power. Add in MAGA’s combination of rabid anti-intellectualism and allergy to any hint of criticism, and one has the makings of a drastic anti-science turn in policy. “Ignorance is strength” might was well be an official MAGA motto. And as I said, we aren’t talking about something that will happen over the course of multiple years: The U.S. scientific enterprise is threatened with severe damage, even collapse, over just the next year. There are many reasons to find this prospect horrifying: Think of all the beneficial advances, affecting almost every part of life, that won’t happen because U.S. science — still crucial to the world — has been eviscerated. But think, also, of America’s international standing. Can a nation that has forfeited its role as a leader, or even a contender, in global science, still be a Great Power? No. MUSICAL CODA
Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building.
Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags. Yet, as the American spirit faced a tumultuous market in 2025, the Kentucky company built a new, $200 million distillery in the heart of bourbon country, adding 155,000 barrels of capacity.
GOP War on Health Care Destroying Hospitals at Home and Abroad
More than 800 health care facilities are at risk or have already closed since Republicans severely cut funding last year. The worst is still ahead.
Salesforce, Microsoft new products, pricing in new era for software
Salesforce and Microsoft envision an AI future in which businesses still need their platforms — they just use them differently.
The Democrat vying to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene faces a tall task, but Republicans are still watching closely
A Democrat’s bid to pull off a major upset Tuesday in former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ruby-red Georgia district will be closely watched by national Republicans trying to maintain a razor-thin House majority.
Is David Jolly riding an off-shore blue wave? His Q1 fundraising suggests momentum is building
Jolly still trails Republican Byron Donalds — by a lot — but he has upped his game since 2 surprise Special Election victories.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals his favorite fighters
Everyone has favorite fighters they like to watch, or that they relate to for whatever reason. Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is no different. During a recent fan question and answer session, Du Plessis was asked which fighters he admired and why. "Stillknocks" listed mostly ...
Owner of Upstate arcade and game lounge blames liquor law changes for business shift
The owner of Pinky’s Revenge says South Carolina’s liquor law changes are driving up costs and forcing a business shift.
Instant observations: Sixers fall to Spurs despite Victor Wembanyama injury
Joel Embiid had 34 points and 12 rebounds and the Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama at halftime, but the Sixers still fell 115-102 to San Antonio in a critical playoff race...
Could Raiders still deal Maxx Crosby?
The rumors still persist, but are they viable?
NFL executive hints when, where A.J. Brown will be traded
The NFL offseason has featured a number of major transactions since the new league year began. Teams are focusing on the NFL Draft, but that doesn’t mean rosters are fully set. A few free-agent signings are still taking place. Teams…
Overwatch's Anran redesign is a massive improvement from Blizzard
Though it still features an 'Ozempic chic' nose
Reduced medical residencies if governor approves cuts to public health budget
The 2026 Idaho Legislature is adjourned sine die, but the fate of some bills are still unclear. Among those still awaiting decision include a Health and Welfare
Cooper continues to lead Whatley in polls seven months out
Seven months until Election Day the race is trending toward the Democrat, but it's still early.
Fire officials release findings from 2025 Millcreek business complex fire
Millcreek Township fire officials have released the findings of a formal After Action Review (AAR) following a massive fire at a business complex in December. The assessment evaluated the departmen…
Hochul: Length of expected second state budget extender still being determined
The current extension, passed on March 31, runs through Tuesday.
North Mississippi Allstars to bring ‘modern Mississippi music’ to the Englert
The North Mississippi Allstars are commemorating the 25th anniversary of their debut with their 12th studio album, "Still Shakin.’” The band will perform Sunday, April 12, at the Englert Theatre.
Tariffs still challenge Brookside business one year later
Last week marked one year since President Trump's "Liberation Day" - the launch of his sweeping tariff policy. The tariffs have impacted many people across the KC metro, particularly local businesses.
A key Medicare Advantage announcement is due today
Today's announcement will set the tone for how the Trump administration wants to work with private Medicare insurers.
NYC's top economic agency still leaderless under Mamdani. Business leaders are worried.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching 100 days in office. He still hasn't found someone to run the city's Economic Development Corporation.
Sportsball Monday: Giants still uneven, 49ers add WRs, Valkyries prep
We bring you up to speed on your favorite local teams.
SAWSC Scientists Share Latest Research Results at North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) Conference
Scientists Will Hamilton, Charlie Stillwell, and Rosemary Fanelli presented their latest research at the 2026 annual North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) conference.
RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period
Respiratory syncytial virus is continuing to spread later into the spring than usual, driving most states to extend the window for RSV immunizations for eligible infants and toddlers.
I'm still betting on AI after it shrank my business and staff
A marketing CEO of 17 years says AI boosted productivity but cut demand, forced layoffs, and changed pricing.
"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.
I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.
Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly
Far from acknowledging defeat, Stephen Miller appears to have adjusted his strategy in an effort to minimize political fallout. He has remained steadfast in his view that the administration should act to reverse openness to migration.