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Affordability and Preventive Public Health Policy
Affordability pressures increasingly shape health risk in the United States, influencing both the upstream conditions that sustain health and the downstream ability to access health promoting resources. Financial stability is a key driver of health, affecting patterns of health, health care use, and the tradeoffs people must make among competing needs. The economic policy landscape aimed at improving financial security for Americans is expansive, complex, and often difficult to organize, making it challenging to discuss how different policies influence financial resilience and population health. We propose the Earn–Keep–Grow framework as a practical way to organize and guide discussion of these policies in population health research and policy decision-making.
RFK Jr. rewrites rules on CDC panel after judge blocks vaccine changes
After a federal judge said members of the influential vaccine committee were "distinctly unqualified," an updated charter broadens the list of expertise for membership.
Small Businesses Cut Back Hiring Plans as Inflation Concerns Grow
The U.S. Chamber's Q1 2026 Small Business Index reflects rising concerns among small businesses about inflation and the economy.
NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals take Rueben Bain 3rd overall
Sam Monson dropped his mock draft on his podcast. See who the Arizona Cardinals' pick is at third overall.
Report: Iran, inflation concern small businesses
(The Center Square) - U.S. small businesses reported reduced spending and hiring amid concerns over military strikes against Iran and looming inflation data, according to a new report.
Eagles could reload defensive line in 2026 NFL Draft
While they have outstanding depth at defensive tackle, Howie Roseman could look to add a true defensive end or a versatile edge rusher to enhance their explosive potential and reinforce their depth.
Ex-Dolphins teammate reacts to Jaylen Waddle joining Broncos
Terron Armstead, who played under Sean Payton in New Orleans and played with Jaylen Waddle in Miami, reacted to the trade on NFL Network.
Patriots to release former third-round draft pick
Marte Mapu will be let go by the team ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.
Georgia Runoff Puts Trump Influence to the Test in MAGA Stronghold
By Nathan Layne April 7 (Reuters) - Voters in northwest Georgia go to the polls on Tuesday in a congressional race between a moderate Democrat and a Republican backed by President Donald Trump, in a test of Trump's sway over his base and a possible barometer for the November midterms. The two-way ...
Fernando Mendoza partnership to bring financial education to NFL players
The 2026 NFL draft's likely No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, is partnering with U.S. Bank to educate players about business and finance.
'He's a throwback': Fernando Mendoza keeps business focus as NFL Draft waits
Fernando Mendoza's passion for finance has helped him become a better football player, he says, as the Heisman winner prepares for the 2026 NFL draft.
After a Rural Hospital Closed, a Health Center Fills Gaps in Patient Care
Providers at Lone Star Family Health Center have seen an influx of young patients following the closure of a rural hospital that also offered primary care in Trinity, Texas. Most of the patients li…
Small-business optimism falls for second straight quarter
The numbers signal a "growing unease" over rising inflation and the Iran war, the Chamber said.
‘Neighbors’ finds entertainment in the mundane
For fans of reality TV, a new series has entered the world of streaming services. “Neighbors,” an American television series, was released on Feb. 13. Directed by Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford, “Neighbors” aims to bring out the world’s craziness by showcasing real-life conflicts over mundane topics between various neighbors and neighborhoods. At the moment,...
Yet again, when rights are in conflict
I admit, it is going to take quite a bit of self-control to not have this entire column end up being yet another screed about a certain president who continues to shock the world in his race to the bottom of intellectual discourse. Like many, I suspect, when I first read the social media post […]
Oil rises above $110 as Trump deadline looms for Iran to reopen strait
IMF head warns Middle East war will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth
2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals, Garrett Nussmeier matched
SI.com's Justin Melo matched a developmental prospect with every NFL team. The Cardinals' match is a QB.
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…
Earthquake science unites threatened scholar with Cornell researchers
A team of geophysicists from Cornell, Cameroon and South Africa is using machine learning tools to unearth new information from earthquake data collected by Cornell 15 years ago – providing a lifeline for a scholar whose career was upended by conflict.
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: “God wants to see people taken care of,” he said.
Rochester business leaders back Hochul in state budget negotiations
They say that the state is at a "inflection point" for families and small businesses due to rising costs.
Black-owned businesses considering Draft Bash event one mile from NFL Draft theater
Nearly 100 Black-owned businesses might set up at Allegheny Commons Park when the NFL Draft kicks off on the North Shore.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Wright Projects Jets Pick a QB; Eagles, Rams Get WR Help
Ty Simpson to the Jets? Makai Lemon to the Rams? Here's how Nick Wright projects the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will go.
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
As director of the FBI, Robert S. Mueller III transformed the agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. But Mueller, who died in March, is perhaps
From Jurassic Park to dreams of AI doom, pop culture shapes science more than we like to admit
We all know science influences books, movies and TV – but the influence goes both ways.
Live one-of-a-kind Titans draft show announced
The Tennessee Titans announced a live, one-of-a-kind NFL draft show highlighting the Titans' draft room during the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chiefs make 'aggressive' 2026 scheduling request with NFL: Kansas City pushing hard to play in these two games
The Chiefs have circles two dates on the 2026 schedule that they definitely want to play in
Mass. business confidence slips back into pessimistic territory
Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Massachusetts’ business confidence returned to pessimistic territory in March.
U.S. service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has boosted global oil prices by more than 50%
Rams QB Fits: Ranking 2026 NFL Draft Quarterbacks
Ranking 2026 NFL Draft quarterbacks based on how they fit the Los Angeles Rams offense.
Packers host DT Kaleb Proctor for pre-draft visit
Proctor is projected as a borderline day 2/day 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Three Perfect Trade Suitors for Philadelphia Eagles' QB Tanner McKee
Here are three teams that would be perfect trade suitors for Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Tanner McKee before the 2026 NFL Draft.
Health care costs are Americans' top worry, a new poll finds
A new Gallup poll reveals health care access and affordability is Americans' top concern, surpassing the economy and inflation.
Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction
The influential right-wing podcaster spent four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins 'GMFB' to discuss his new book
Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss his new book "The Comeback - A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories" and the 30th anniversary of "Jerry Maguire" film.
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate on May 5
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate next month, a potential inflection point in a crowded campaign that Democrats are concerned could provide an opening for Republicans.
Detroit Lions NFL Draft Injury Report: Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson NFL Draft medical report. Full injury analysis heading into the 2026 NFL draft. How will it affect Detroit Lions draft strategy?
Broncos' order of picks in 2026 NFL draft
Take a look at the Broncos' order of picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
Jamie Dimon Cites Risks From War, Private Credit, Inflation and More
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.
Makai Lemon or Carnell Tate? | Prospect Pendulum With NBC Sports' Connor Rogers
NBC Sports' Connor Rogers compares several of the 2026 NFL Draft's top prospects in this week's Prospect Pendulum. Hear his thoughts on USC WR Makai Lemon and several of the classes top pass catchers.
Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff In WSJ Interview | WSJ Politics Newsletter for April 6
Plus, Jamie Dimon warns of higher inflation and interest rates from the Iran War
2026 NFL mock draft: Projected trades get Cowboys a pass rusher, Ty Simpson into Round 1
There will be trades on the first night of the 2026 NFL Draft, so let's project a few here – including one that doubles the QB haul in Round 1.
America’s Diplomat Shortage Is a Self-Inflicted Wound
The White House’s struggles to negotiate an off-ramp in Iran are a reminder of how crucial skilled diplomacy can be. Yet the State Department appears intent on purging and politicizing the ranks of the nation’s top envoys. Congress has a duty to push back.
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe is ready to turn his activism into a political career
Chris Kluwe never imagined a life in politics, but after years of speaking out, he's now running for a California Assembly seat.
How the US-Iran conflict impacts political opinion
Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen and American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Danielle Pletka discuss the political perception of the U.S.-Iran conflict on 'One Nation.'
In Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Iran War Is a Dividing Line
Tuesday’s special House election runoff in a conservative stretch of Georgia is one of the first to showcase disagreements over the conflict, including within the G.O.P.
What the peptide craze reveals about Americans’ relationship with risk
Why do RFK Jr. and other health influencers embrace unproven peptides while calling for more research into well-studied vaccines?
Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers
Citigroup has pushed back its Fed rate-cut timeline, citing unexpectedly strong U.S. job gains and persistent inflation risks.
On plant health and embracing new plant-breeding techniques in South Africa
The major challenge currently confronting South Africa’s agriculture is the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. For many farmers across the country, the most urgent tasks are both securing sufficient vaccines and rolling them out quickly in the coming months, particularly as the beef and dairy industries continue to suffer big losses. There is also pressure on sheep, goats, and other livestock to prevent the disease from spreading. As efforts to get the country through this monumental challenge continue, I believe it is important to sharpen our focus on the broader task at hand: strengthening biosecurity. This covers both animal and plant health. In recent years, we haven’t focused much on plant health, except a few times, such as when we had a goss’s wilt scare in the maize industry, a few cases of citrus black spot, or cases of sclerotinia in sunflower seeds. But the fact that South Africa managed to control the outbreaks of these particular diseases when they occurred a few years ago was due to organized agricultural and government scientific capabilities, and, most importantly, the availability of crop protection or agrochemicals necessary to address some of them. Therefore, as the animal health division in the Department of Agriculture focuses on the pressing challenge of the day, the foot-and-mouth disease, there is an opportunity for the plant health division to assess if they have all the requirements to tackle any outbreak that may occur on fruits, vegetables or crops in future. The challenge with crop diseases is that they can spread quickly and cause much more rapid damage in the field than we typically see with livestock. Therefore, speed is everything in ensuring the appropriate controls are available. I raise this as an important area, particularly given the drastic climate variation we observe across the country. The production conditions in some areas have changed noticeably over time, which may introduce new risks. The other essential part is ensuring that South Africa has access to the best crop protection technology available in the market. Many technology developers worldwide have operations in South Africa. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture, along with the Agricultural Research Council, must continuously interact with technology developers to assess the various crop protection technologies they are releasing globally and determine their suitability and need in South Africa. This will require a proactive approach from the government, unlike the current approach, in which technology developers typically approach regulators with new technologies. The government, recognising the food security risks, must take a proactive approach to ensure that South African farmers have access to the latest crop protection technologies, thereby safeguarding the country’s food security. Beyond crop protection, we must never forget that South Africa’s agriculture is key to ensuring that the country is the most food-secure country at the national level in sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is also the only African country in the top-40 global agricultural exporters, having more than doubled since 1994 on the back of the adoption of high-yielding seed cultivars. South Africa has been the only African country to adopt a bold approach to embracing science and adopting genetically engineered seeds for grains and oilseeds in the early 2000s. Since then, we have seen crop yields improve noticeably, contributing to the gains we mentioned above. But ensuring that South Africa improves further is not a given. The key lies in South African regulators’ attitudes towards new technologies. We have to maintain a progressive approach and not give in to the politics of non-food and non-scientific voices that shout on the sidelines. Food security is national security, and the government must ensure we progress, leaning on science. Therefore, the registration of high-yielding new genomic techniques is required. South Africa cannot afford to fall behind the EU, the USA, South America, and many of its competitors in global agriculture. The Department of Agriculture’s crop science division must adopt a progress-and-science-embracing approach for the good of the country. Thanks for reading AgriView! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe Share
UFL is outperforming NFL in one key area
The NFL reviewed several rule changes this offseason. As football continues to evolve, the league has looked to other leagues for ideas in the past. The XFL — now merged with the USFL to form the UFL — introduced the…
WHO commends Indonesia’s leadership in One Health action to reduce risks from priority zoonotic diseases
On World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights Indonesia’s progress in reducing health risks from zoonotic diseases through a strengthened One Health approach. One Health recognizes that the health of people, animals and the environment are closely connected and must be addressed together. Led by the Government of Indonesia and supported by WHO and partners, the country has expanded joint prevention, surveillance and response efforts across sectors.
NFL draft profile 2026: Carson Beck (Quarterback, Miami)
Is Beck on of the 2026 draft’s top quarterbacks?
It Was John Wayne’s Political Club. Now It’s Spending Millions on Online Influence
A conservative organization with decades of influence in California has quietly turned attention, and millions of dollars, to a national initiative of right-leaning news operations, records show.
NFL.com grades Broncos’ 2025 draft class after Year 1
One year later, what grade would you give the Broncos' 2025 draft class?
New York Jets Flight Connections 04/05/26
Happy Easter Sunday, Jets fans! Below are your links for the day. Brian Costello – What Jets might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft Rich Cimini – With Sabres playoff berth, Jets own longest active playoff drought Andrew Crane – Jets now by themselves for longest-active playoff drought with Sabres clinching berth after 14 […]
What is latest Trump approval rating amid economic woes, gas prices?
Donald Trump hits his lowest approval rating over economy fueled by inflation and concerns over gas prices. See what New Jersey polls show about Trump
Where is the NFC East ranked after NFL free agency?
Two NFC East teams have had a much better offseason than the other two.
Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Antonio Williams
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for wide receiver Antonio Williams of Clemson.
Influencers tout injectable peptides as key to youth and beauty. Scientists say they're 'a giant scam'
Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point in history these wildly popular — and wildly unproven — treatments were how people tried to stay young. Right now, plenty of influencers will tell you that injectable peptides are the answer. But the scientists? Not so much.
Commanders to host USC star ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Commanders continue doing their due diligence on wide receivers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
49ers reportedly interested in freakishly athletic draft prospect
The 49ers have invested a bit in their defensive line room over the last year, but an underrated 2026 NFL draft prospect could be a perfect fit.
Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows
Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August 2020, as the war in the Middle East snarled up supply chains, a business survey showed on Sunday.
Iran conflict to forefront of UK religious and political leaders’ Easter messages
Archbishop of Canterbury to issue urgent call for peace, as PM exhorts Britons to ‘choose community over division’
Opinion: The business case for adjusting school funding for inflation and passing Prop 9
The math is simple: You cannot run a 2026 business on a 2017 budget.
Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Draft Preview
Despite having undeniable star power, the 2025 season was the worst for the Cincinnati Bengals since Joe Burrow‘s rookie season in 2020. From August to December, Cincinnati fans had to put up with one of the worst defenses in the league, a still-struggling offensive line and questionable play calling. Bengals Draft Picks: Thankfully, the Bengals […] The post Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
It's back, Albuquerque! The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science reopens today, April 4th after eight months of renovations! Expect a revamped lobby, the brand-new Animal Armor traveling...
Bucs to talk with Tampa Sports Authority about Raymond James Stadium renovations
Discussions about needs and costs come as the NFL team nears a 2027 decision on extending its lease, and the Rays are seeking about $1.15 billion in public money for a new ballpark across the street.
Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: G Jalen Farmer
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for offensive guard Jalen Farmer of Kentucky.
Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: RB Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
The Browns seem set at RB for the moment. But if Washington is there on Day 2, could he be in play?
Detroit Lions NFL Draft Injury Report: Missouri LB Josiah Trotter
Josiah Trotter NFL Draft medical report. Full injury analysis heading into the 2026 NFL draft. How will it affect Detroit Loins draft strategy?
2026 NFL Draft Profile: Michigan edge rusher Jaishawn Barham
Michigan standout Jaishawn Barham would be an intriguing draft day addition for the Denver Broncos.
NFC executive rips New York Giants offseason moves
As the NFL heads toward the 2026 NFL Draft, teams are reviewing their roster plans and finalizing their draft boards. Many teams have added fresh talent and new faces in key leadership positions. The New York Giants hired a new…
UC execs’ ties to vendors draw scrutiny as Calif. lawmaker pushes ban
A new bill would block UC executives from being paid by university vendors, a first-in-the-nation proposal targeting potential conflicts of interest.
Entertainment schedule taking shape for NFL Draft
Pittsburgh’s turn in the spotlight is getting a little brighter this month thanks to even more festivities announced this week in conjunction with the NFL Draft.
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Cincinnati Bengals boost offensive line
With the 10th overall pick in the 2026 Bleeding Green Nation community mock draft, Cincinnati Bengals GM chuckelberryfinn selects ...
All Pittsburgh Steelers Picks 2026 NFL Draft
How many picks do the Pittsburgh Steelers have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds
Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White.
Super sports agent Leigh Steinberg talks to ASU Law students about success in the business
Leigh Steinberg is considered one of the most powerful sports agents in history.He has negotiated record-setting contracts for elite NFL quarterbacks, represented hundreds of professional athletes and hosted annual Super Bowl parties for 5,000 of his closest friends. His career even inspired the film “Jerry Maguire” and the iconic line, “Show me the money.”
NFL execs have ‘conflicting’ thoughts on 49ers offseason
How did others around the NFL view the 49ers offseason?
Sizing up Nevada's Pro Day prospects and their NFL chances
Editor's note: Every other week, Nevada Sports Net will spotlight a local athlete or athletes as part of our "Legendary Athletes" series, which is presented in
Georgia lawmakers fail to settle voting machines conflict before end of annual session
The Georgia General Assembly ended its annual session early Friday without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state's voting system by a July deadline, plunging into doubt the future of elections in the political battleground.
Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed
Having written a lot of model release blog posts, there’s something much harder about reviewing open models when they drop relative to closed models, especially in 2026. In recent years, there were so few open models, so when Llama 3 was released most people were still doing research on Llama 2 and super happy to get an update. When Qwen 3 was released, the Llama 4 fiasco had just gone down, and a whole research community was emerging to study RL on Qwen 2.5 — it was a no brainer to upgrade. Today, when an open model releases, it’s competing with Qwen 3.5, Kimi K2.5, GLM 5, MiniMax M2.5, GPT-OSS, Arcee Large, Nemotron 3, Olmo 3, and others. The space is populated, but still feels full of hidden opportunity. The potential of open models feels like a dark matter, a potential we know is huge, but few clear recipes and examples for how to unlock it are out there. Agentic AI, OpenClaw, and everything brewing in that space is going to spur mass experimentation in open models to complement the likes of Claude and Codex, not replace them. Especially with open models, the benchmarks at release are an extremely incomplete story. In some ways this is exciting, as new open models have a much higher variance and ability to surprise, but it also points at some structural reasons that make building businesses and great AI experiences around open models harder than the closed alternatives. When a new Claude Opus or GPT drops, spending a few hours with them in my agentic workflows is genuinely a good vibe test. For open models, putting them through this test is a category error. Something else to be said about open models in the era of agents is that they get out of the debate of integration, harnesses, and tools and let us see close to the ground on what exactly is the ability of just a model. Of course, we can’t test some things like search abilities without some tool, but being able to measure exactly the pace of progress of the model alone is a welcome simplification to a systematically opaque AI space. Share The list of factors I’d use to assess a new open-weight model I’m considering investing in includes: Model performance (and size) — how this model performs on benchmarks I care about and how it compares to other models of a similar size. Country of origin — some businesses care deeply about provenance, and if a model was built in China or not. Model license — if a model needs legal approval for use, uptake will be slower at mid-sized and large companies. Tooling at release — many models release with half-broken, or at least substantially slower, implementations in popular software like vLLM, Transformers, SGLANG, etc due to pushing the envelope of architectures or tools. Model fine-tunability — how easy or hard it is to modify the given model to your use-case when you actually try and use it. The core problem is that some of these are immediately available at release, e.g. general performance, license, origin, etc. but others such as tooling take day(s) to week(s) to stabilize, and others are open research questions — with no group systematically monitoring fine-tunability. In the early era of open models, the days of Llama 2 or 3 and Qwen pre v3.5, the architectures were fairly simple and the models tended to work out of the box. Some of this was due to the extremely hard work of the Llama, Qwen, Mistral, etc. developer teams. Some is due to the new models being genuinely harder to work with. When it comes to something like Qwen 3.5 or Nemotron 3, with hybrid models (either gated delta net or mamba layers), the tooling is very rough at release. Things you would expect to “just work” often don’t. I’ve been following this area closely since we released Olmo Hybrid with a similar architecture, and Qwen 3.5 is just starting to work well in the various open-source tools that need to all play nice together for RL research. That’s 1.5 months after the release date! This is just to start really investing more into understanding the behavior of the models. Of course, others started working on these models sooner by investing more engineering resources or relying on partially closed software. The fully open and distributed ecosystem takes a long time to get going on some new models. All of this is lead-in for the most important question for open models — how easy is it to adapt to specific use-cases? This is a different problem for different model sizes. Large MoE open-weight models may be used by entities like Cursor who need complex capabilities in their domain, e.g. Composer 2 trained on Kimi K2.5. Other applications can be built on much smaller models, such as Chroma’s Context-1 model for agentic search, built on GPT-OSS 20B. The question of “which models are fine-tunable” is largely background knowledge known by engineers across the industry. There should be a thriving research area here to support the open ecosystem model. The first step is to understand characteristics of different base and post-trained models to understand what they look like. The second step is to tune pretraining recipes for open models so they’re more flexible. Interconnects AI is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Subscribe For The ATOM Project and other Interconnects endeavors, we’ve put in substantial effort to measuring adoption trends in the open ecosystem. Everything takes a long time to unfold after a model is first publicly available — and adaptability is why. What we know for sure now, when Qwen has been going from strength to strength with its releases, is that technical staff across the industry has gotten comfortable working with Qwen models. Countless research methods and datasets were made to work with Qwen. It’ll take patience for any other model family to get to this point — a patience I’m not sure many open model builders have. This takes us to Gemma 4, Google’s latest open models. Gemma 3 was released more than a year ago, in March of 2025, and is a bit underrated. Gemma 4 comes in 4 sizes for now, with a bigger, MoE model of over 100B total parameters rumored but not released yet. The models we have today come in sizes of ~5B dense, 8B dense, 26B total 4B active MoE, and 31B dense. I’m most excited that they’re finally adopting a standard Apache 2.0 open source license. This’ll massively boost adoption. The standard of better licenses for strong open-weight LLMs was set by mostly Chinese open model labs in the last 1-2 years, and now U.S. companies are following suit. I will personally be so happy if the horrible Llama licenses and Gemma terms of service were an ~18-month transient dynamic of the industry being nervous about releasing strong open models. The Gemma 4 scores look very solid, the small models have incredible benchmark scores (especially in general domains like LMArena) and the 31B model rivals the recent Qwen 3.5 27B, which is the leading member of that class. The ~30B size range is an important one, as it’s accessible both to researchers and to enterprises looking to deploy the model in real use-cases. Where the 7B model scale is the default for tinkering and research, a 30B model is the default for seeing if an open model can unlock substantial value in your specific workflow — a good mix of intelligence, low price, tractability for downstream training, etc. This takes us back to the above adoption criteria I mentioned for open models and the bigger question — do I think Gemma 4 will be an overwhelming success? Previous Gemma models have been plagued by tooling issues and poorer performance when being finetuned. Gemma 4’s success is going to be entirely determined by ease of use, to a point where a 5-10% swing on benchmarks wouldn’t matter at all. It’s strong enough, small enough, with the right license, and from the U.S., so many companies are going to slot it in. I’m cautiously optimistic that Gemma 4 is going to work better here. Winds are shifting for open models built in America. We saw GPT-OSS go through a bumpy launch to become an overwhelming success. There’s a collective energy around the likes of Reflection, Arcee, Nemotron, Gemma, Olmo, and peers that show substantial demand for building new stacks around open models. There’s capital to be spent on AI stacks across the economy by those who want more ownership of everything, including the model. After launching The ATOM Project 240 days ago, the conversation is shifting into the next stage. Summer of 2025 was a crisis moment where the U.S. AI scene realized it can’t wait and figure out open models after building AGI. The two markets will capture different areas and proceed in parallel. Now that more companies in the U.S. are releasing strong models, we need to improve the ecosystem so that these models are easy to use, understand, and build value around. It’s the hard work to build another inflection point in these adoption plots I’ve been updating consistently, but that’s the work to be done. Join me in it. More data coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek:
NFL world reacts to Kirk Cousins' contract with Raiders
NFL world reacts to Kirk Cousins' latest contract with Raiders
Kirk Cousins getting paid by Raiders: How QB has cashed in to become one of NFL's richest players
Only two players in NFL history have made more money than Cousins and they are both locks for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The health benefits of spicy foods
Spice up your plate: learn how capsaicin in chile peppers may support heart health, reduce inflammation, boost mood, and fit into a balanced diet.
Packers warn possible changes to Sports Broadcasting Act pose ‘existential threat’ to team
The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 allows professional sports leagues like the NFL to negotiate broadcast deals collectively. However, a review of the law by the House Judiciary Committee could bring changes.
March job gains outshine forecasts amid inflation pressures
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, topping forecasts, as unemployment held at 4.3% and wages rose despite inflation pressures.
NFL executives criticize Bills trading for Bears WR DJ Moore
The Buffalo Bills traded for Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason, but NFL executives have criticized them over the move.
WHO’s head of emergencies reaffirms support to Lebanon’s health system amid escalating needs
Lebanon’s health system continues to function despite the mounting pressures of conflict, displacement and repeated attacks on health care – but without urgent action and sustained international support, access to essential health services is increasingly at risk.
Slay the Spire 2 nerfs card removal, buffs shivs, and adds a new reward system
New Slay the Spire 2 patch notes include a rework for Borrowed Time, a replacement for the Gloom Ascension, and a system called Badges.
NFL.com Names the Best Two Draft Prospects for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have nine picks on tap when the NFL draft kicks off in three weeks, and according to […]
Who did Commanders land in CBS Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft?
The Washington Commanders are predicted to select an edge rusher with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in CBS Sports latest mock draft.
We all need to become better science storytellers. Here’s why and how.
Last week, in a lovely New Haven bar, six people gathered in front of a crowd to tell stories that were somehow related to science and public health. It was magical. One person talked about learning how social determinants of health helped them forgive their mother’s alcoholism. Another shared what it’s been like navigating a dementia diagnosis. Another described their last dinner with their mother before they left Nigeria to come to the U.S. and how that moment, plus the diagnosis that followed, shapes their career goals today. As the Executive Director of The Evidence Collective at Your Local Epidemiologist, I was ecstatic to bring this event, “Science and Storytelling,” to the community surrounding the Yale School of Public Health. Stories are not the default way most people communicate about science and public health. In fact, we are taught to take all the emotion out of data, but that makes it pretty darn boring to everyone else. And if people can’t see themselves in it, feel themselves in it, or influence it, how can we ask them to support it? Why do stories stick? How can we all—from community members to public health scientists—do better? And what are some examples?
2026 NFL mock draft: Could Ty Simpson get Jaxson Dart treatment?
Here's USA TODAY Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft with both Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson's Pro Days now in the book.
Georgia Lawmakers End Annual Session Without Settling Conflict on Voting Machines
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia General Assembly ended its annual session early Friday without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state's voting system by a July deadline, plunging into doubt the future of elections in the political battleground. The lawmakers' failure to offer a solution after ...
Morning Sports: April 3, 2026
Sheridan/Johnson County HS Spring Sports: Most of the Wyoming High School sports action took place during the mid-week to avoid conflicting with the Easter Holiday weekend. On the soccer field, the Sheridan boys and girls both won at Worland yesterday, by scores of 10-1 and 5-nil respectively. Buffalo split games at Powell. The Bison won […]
Thunder inflict one of Lakers' heaviest defeats
The Oklahoma City Thunder condemn the Los Angeles Lakers to one of the heaviest defeats in their history, as Luka Doncic suffers an injury.
BOJ to raise rates with eye on Iran war fallout, central bank official says
The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates while keeping a close eye on how the Middle East conflict affects the economy and underlying inflation, a senior central bank official said on Friday.