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Science with Stevie: Why do sunflowers chase the sun?
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains how sunflowers can actually chase the sunshine in this Science with Stevie article!
US Stand Up for Science movement expands to Europe
A grassroots movement by scientists in the US pushing back against threats to academic freedom is setting up a Swiss outpost to take the movement global. Stand Up for Science started in February 2025 to protest against politically-motivated grant cancellations by the Trump administration. Since then, it has organised numerous rallies by scientists and turned into a broader campaigning organisation, supporting “pro-science” political candidates and attempting to impeach Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the health and human services secretary the group accuses of advancing “quack” science. Now, Stand Up for Science is establishing a Swiss office to take some of its campaigning beyond the US, and its leader is urging European academics to organise similar pro-science groups in case they face similar threats in Europe. There will likely be “spillover” to Europe from what the Trump administration is attempting in the US, said Colette Delawalla, chief executive of Stand Up for Science, who last month returned from a tour of Europe. “Are we going to see a Trump-style scientific [. . .] take over in the same way?” she asked.Delawalla, who is doing a PhD in clinical psychology, said she was driven to help found the organisation after the Trump administration started cancelling health research grants in politically taboo topics, such as transgender people, diversity and HIV, in early 2025. Since then, the administration has introduced several other measures that infringe academic and institutional autonomy.It threatened to cut Harvard University’s federal funding unless the university accepted a “critical mass” of new faculty and students to create “viewpoint diversity.” And this year, it proposed explosive new rules that would allow political appointees at research funders to screen grants to make sure they “advance the president's policy priorities.”US scientists have been at times stunned by the volume of announcements, and the country’s researchers were relatively unprepared. “We sit in front of the fire hose every day,” said Delawalla. For this reason, European scientists need to prepare now for similar assaults. “If you've got a little bit of extra time to start thinking through, and making those preparations and building community and solidarity,” then European researchers will “start five steps ahead of where we were.” She plans to return to Paris in September to share experiences with concerned French academics. Is Le Pen the same?During her European tour, Delawalla said that French academics were beginning to worry about a National Rally (RN) victory in presidential elections next year. She said there were “chilling similarities” between Trump and Marine Le Pen, the RN’s likely candidate. However, so far, the RN hasn’t proposed anything nearly as radical as the Trump administration has carried out. Its current manifesto is all but silent on university and research policy. Le Pen’s 2022 manifesto bemoaned a lack of French R&D spending, including in fundamental research, and promised to modernise labs and strip away grant bureaucracy. The party’s 2024 European election manifesto explicitly supported the Erasmus+ student exchange programme, scientific exchange and joint European technology projects. However, a Le Pen victory next year could see France drastically cut its contribution to the EU, which would hit the budget for science and innovation. Meanwhile, more restrictive immigration policies could hit university recruitment of faculty and students. Climate science denial?As heatwaves and wildfires have ravaged France, the RN has sought to distance itself from previous comments casting doubt on climate science.In the UK, the radical-right party Reform UK, now second in the polls, denied climate research in a draft of its 2024 election manifesto, but its leader, Nigel Farage, then appeared to quietly U-turn and said he was “not arguing the science.” By contrast, Trump has repeatedly and explicitly denied climate change science, in 2025 calling it “the greatest con job.” Like the RN, Reform UK has been light on research and university policy. However, it did say in its 2024 manifesto that universities should suffer “heavy financial penalties” for allowing “political bias or cancel culture” on campus, building on laws brought in by a previous Conservative government. Ahead of September state elections in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany, the poll-leading Alternative for Germany has proposed abolishing gender studies and postcolonial studies, and promised money for “critical” climate research and studies of Islam. Starts with rhetoricEven if European radical right parties aren’t currently planning the draconian policy measures of the Trump administration, Delawalla said that academics should not be complacent, and fight even small funding restrictions or anti-science talk from the start. “It starts off with sowing distrust about institutions,” she said. “It starts off with these small things, and then all of a sudden it's there.” There are other, more established science and university advocacy groups in the US aside from Stand Up for Science. But the group stands out because of Delawalla’s refusal to attempt to appear politically bipartisan or conciliatory. “I firmly believe that the US is experiencing fascism,” she said. “We’re not trying to win over the super Maga people,” she said, “and we never have been.” The lesson of the US is that even if universities or other institutions capitulate to government demands, this doesn’t save them from cuts and restrictions. “It doesn’t matter what people do,” she said. Global “pseudoscience”Another aim of Stand Up for Science’s push into Europe is to better coordinate a campaign to protect people in poorer countries from what the group describes as “pseudoscientific exploitation,” trials outside the US used to build a case against things like vaccines. Earlier this year, the group sent an investigator to Guinea-Bissau to investigate a controversial, Danish-run Hepatitis B vaccine project funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The study would have withheld a proven vaccine from newborns, Stand Up for Science argued in a briefing it presented to Congress, risking their health. Significantly, the research group based in Guinea-Bissau, known as Bandim, focuses on the “non-specific effects” of vaccines: impacts on health beyond preventing the target disease. Related articlesEuropean researchers sound the alarm that Trump rule changes will hit cooperationData corner: which fields of health science is the US curbing? The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to know The suspicion is that the study was funded as part of an attempt to shop around for results that could help build a case against vaccines in the US, said Delawalla. “This is just code for vaccines cause autism,” she said.Bandim has put out a rebuttal of Stand Up for Science’s criticisms, arguing its work has uncovered a number of vaccine side effects, both positive and negative, which need to be taken into account in public health. However, Congressional Democrats took up the Stand Up for Science cause, and in February, Guinea-Bissau said it had permanently halted the study. WatchdogBut for Delawalla, this is not the end of the fight. Kennedy has made a number of health claims that scientists think lack evidence, such as the idea that seed oils cause inflammation, for example. Delawalla worries that more studies could be launched in poorer countries to fish around for evidence to support this agenda. Stand Up for Science is talking to African science organisations to create a kind of “watchdog” to scrutinise any further trials. “Outsourcing the investigation to some of the most vulnerable children in the world who are desperate [. . .] is fundamentally wrong,” she said.
Tax money would make Mamdani's food discounts 'viable'
The city is looking to contract with a private operator willing to run multiple stores.
Viewpoint: Europe needs a new scientific contract
The White House's new science strategy should be required reading in the Berlaymont and every European capital.Not because Europe should copy it. Parts of it should concern Europeans deeply. But because it asks the question Europe has so far avoided while steadily losing ground in the global race for technological leadership.Europe already possesses many of the world's finest universities, scientists and research-intensive companies. It produces world-leading research in fields ranging from quantum technologies and biotechnology to climate science. Yet time and again Europe generates the scientific breakthroughs while others build the companies, industries and strategic advantages around them, particularly in digital technologies. Increasingly, we find ourselves regulating technologies whose underlying capabilities were developed elsewhere.This is not primarily a scientific failure. It is an institutional one.The settlement that shaped modern science policy emerged after the Second World War. In Science, the Endless Frontier, Vannevar Bush argued that governments should invest in fundamental research while protecting scientists from political direction. Public investment was justified precisely because no government, university or company could predict where the next transformative discovery would emerge.That scientific contract served liberal democracies extraordinarily well. It underpinned decades of advances in medicine, computing, energy and communications, but the world for which it was designed no longer exists.Artificial intelligence is transforming not only technology but the production of knowledge itself. Advanced chips, computing power, data and scientific instruments have become strategic assets. Scientific knowledge now diffuses globally almost instantly. Competitive advantage increasingly lies not in making discoveries first, but in possessing the infrastructure, capital, engineering capability and institutions required to translate those ideas into products, industries and strategic advantage.The old boundaries between science, industrial policy, national security and geopolitics have largely disappeared. Dual-use technologies now underpin both economic power and military deterrence.The US has recognised this shift. In July, the White House published Science: A New Golden Age, a comprehensive attempt to rethink the relationship between science and national power. The report builds on Bush's legacy, but departs from his framework in important ways. Science is no longer treated simply as the source of future discoveries. It is presented as the foundation of economic resilience, technological leadership and national security. AI, advanced infrastructure and the capacity to build become as important as discovery itself.Yet the report also reveals a striking paradox. The same administration calling for “a new golden age” of US science has simultaneously proposed deep cuts to the federal research enterprise while expanding political influence over the allocation of public research funding. Europe should therefore distinguish between the report's diagnosis and its prescription. The diagnosis, that science has become a strategic asset, is compelling. But the prescription is self-defeating. Long-term technological leadership depends on strong universities, academic freedom and the institutional autonomy that makes scientific discovery possible. This distinction matters. Bush's achievement was never simply to make science serve national strength. It was to establish a division of labour in which governments invested in research without attempting to direct discovery itself. Scientific breakthroughs emerge precisely because researchers retain the freedom to pursue questions whose value cannot yet be demonstrated and whose conclusions cannot be anticipated.Neither China, nor the USAs science becomes more strategically important, the temptation to politicise it inevitably grows. But scientific freedom is not an obstacle to technological leadership, it is an essential precondition.China represents the opposite model. For decades it has integrated science, manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial policy into a single national strategy. Its ability to mobilise resources around critical technologies is formidable. But it does so within an authoritarian system where scientific priorities are increasingly inseparable from political power.Europe should imitate neither model. It should learn from the strategic ambition of the US without importing its growing politicisation of science. And it should learn from China's capacity to build without adopting its concentration of power.Instead, Europe needs a scientific contract of its own. Bush's scientific contract protected the freedom to discover because the defining challenge of the 20th century was producing new knowledge. Europe's next scientific contract must preserve that freedom while ensuring that scientific discoveries can be converted into technological, industrial and strategic capability. Because in a transactional world, Europe's freedom to shape its own future depends on its capacity to build it.Related articlesThe US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEuropean researchers sound the alarm that Trump rule changes will hit cooperationNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingThis does not mean subordinating free science to competitiveness or industrial policy. On the contrary. Scientific autonomy remains the first principle of Europe's next scientific contract. Governments should not direct scientific discovery. Their responsibility is to ensure that Europe's scientific, industrial, financial and regulatory institutions work together rather than in isolation.Meeting that responsibility requires far more than research funding. European researchers need access to world-class computing infrastructure, advanced laboratories, shared datasets and scientific facilities. Innovative companies need patient capital, testing environments and a genuine single market in which they can scale without facing 27 different regulatory regimes. Public procurement must evolve from purchasing existing technologies to creating markets for new ones. Regulators must become partners in experimentation rather than guardians of yesterday's rules.A connecting architectureEurope does not need to invent the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) model from scratch. Britain's Aria, Germany's Sprind and Wellcome Leap already show that Europe can build institutions capable of taking high-risk, mission-oriented bets while preserving democratic accountability. The challenge now is not to create more isolated initiatives, but to connect them to Europe's broader scientific, industrial and financial system so that breakthrough discoveries can scale.Above all, Europe must stop treating research, innovation, industrial policy, finance and security as separate policy domains. The challenge is no longer to create excellent institutions in each of these fields, but to make them work as one European innovation system. Europe's strength will increasingly depend not on excellence within institutions, but on excellence across them.Europe's ambition should be neither to imitate the US nor to emulate China. It should demonstrate that scientific freedom, democratic legitimacy and technological capability are not competing objectives, but mutually reinforcing strengths. In an age of geopolitical rivalry, Europe's greatest advantage may ultimately be its ability to attract the world's best talent by combining scientific freedom, democratic openness and technological ambition.Bush's scientific contract helped define the 20th century because it protected the freedom to discover. Europe's challenge is not to abandon that achievement but to extend it. The defining task of Europe's next scientific contract is to preserve the freedom to discover while building Europe's capacity to translate scientific discovery into technological power.Kaare Nielsen is founder of Pomus, a Danish think tank on science and innovation.
City warns retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes
The mayor put companies on notice Wednesday, sending cease-and-desist letters to over 40 online retailers.
2026 Fantasy Football Fallout: Stefon Diggs changes the Commanders outlooks for McLaurin and Daniels
Stefon Diggs is joining the Commanders and here are the Fantasy Football implications
NY Small Business Development Center to honor founder of Rochester skin care brand
Danielle King, founder of Skinmuvaa, receives veteran entrepreneur award from New York Small Business Development Center for business leadership and community impact.
Mamdani Is Shunning New York Business Leaders Who Are Used to Calling the Shots
The mayor fired corporate leaders from a city fund’s advisory board in the latest sign that he is changing the way such power brokers access City Hall.
Mayor Mamdani announces milestone in 2-K rollout
About 2,000 families received offers for a spot in the 2-K program.
Ken Griffin to stick with Park Ave. skyscraper plans despite Mamdani’s personal attack, anti-business policies
Ames Science Stars of the Month - August 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud.
Tom Garfinkel Steps Away After Transformational 13-Year Tenure as President and CEO of Miami Dolphins
Garfinkel steps away from day-to-day responsibilities as Miami Dolphins President and CEO, will remain as Vice Chairman and partner in the Miami Grand Prix; Daniel Sillman named CEO of Ross Sports & Entertainment.
Tom Garfinkel Steps Away After Transformational 13-Year Tenure as President and CEO of Miami Dolphins
Garfinkel steps away from day-to-day responsibilities as Miami Dolphins President and CEO, will remain as Vice Chairman and partner in the Miami Grand Prix; Daniel Sillman named CEO of Ross Sports & Entertainment.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Terminates Business Leaders Advising Multimillion-Dollar Mayor’s Fund
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is changing up what the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City advisory board will look like. On Monday, August 3, Bloomberg reported that the entire board of adviser...
Socialist Mamdani launches new war on NYC business leaders -- kicking them off mayor's fund that backs city programs
Mamdani defends second home tax following deadline extension
Only the approximately 17,000 owners who got a letter needed to pay or prove an exemption.
Mamdani Offers 50 Ways to Aid Small Business, From Barbershops to Bingo
As a mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani focused on the difficulties of running a small business in New York City, coining the term “halalflation” in a viral video.
'The Brink of War' tells story of Reagan-Gorbachev nuclear discussions
Jeff Daniels stars as Ronald Reagan in "The Brink of War," a film about the Reykjavik summit that paved the way for the historic INF Treaty.
Mamdani Dismisses Business Leaders Advising NYC’s Mayor’s Fund
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dismissed the business and civic leaders who advised a multimillion-dollar fund that channels private donations into public programs, removing a longstanding group of corporate advisers from City Hall’s philanthropic arm.
Science with Stevie: Summertime storms
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains why thunderstorms often develop during hot summer days in this Science with Stevie article!
Danielle Ignace: Bringing One’s Whole Self to Science and Beyond
As a scientist, mentor, artist, advocate, and more, Ignace wears many hats. The key to balancing it all is to integrate the varied aspects of her life.
The hidden cost of Mamdani’s plan for cheap groceries
New York City probably can’t deliver “Costco For All.”
From Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson to vaunted CB tandem, 4 takeaways from Colts training camp
C.J. Daniels not only receiver surprising at Rams camp
Could he be the next Mario Williams to make a name for himself in the NFL?
Can Mamdani plan for city-owned stores deliver cheap food for New Yorkers?
Food costs have soared but existing businesses fear unfair competition and programs elsewhere yielded mixed results
Biggest Winners, Loser From UFC Belgrade
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) touched down in Serbia for the first time yesterday (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) to stage UFC Belgrade from inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, which saw Uros Medic absolutely destroy Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds (see it again here). In the co-main event, Navajo Stirling secured one of the biggest […]
Deadline to apply for exemption from second home tax extended to Sept. 18
The extension comes as the Mamdani administration has faced criticism over its rollout, which is supposed to be targeting out-of-towners.
UFC Belgrade Start Time, Full Fight Card Details
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed to Belgrade, Serbia, for the first time ever TODAY (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026), staging UFC Belgrade from inside Belgrade Arena, streaming live on Paramount+. Headlining the event will be a Welterweight fight between Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez. In the Light Heavyweight co-main event, former division champion, Jan Błachowicz, […]
He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy's mental health spiralled after he took missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.
Upstate discount grocery store urges Mamdani to emulate model in NYC
Bargain Grocery in Utica has been run by a nonprofit group and in business for over 20 years.
New Orleans Pelicans Trade Profile: Maverick C Daniel Gafford
Should the New Orleans Pelicans explore a trade for Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford?
Digital Science appoints Stephen Leicht as CEO; Daniel Hook joins Holtzbrinck Group as Chief Scientific Officer
Digital Science has announced that Daniel Hook will take up the role of Chief Scientific Officer at parent company Holtzbrinck Group, with company President Stephen Leicht succeeding him as CEO.
Fantasy Football Sleepers, Busts & Predictions: 2026 San Francisco 49ers
(Every roster is different, but there are traits on each one. All summer, Daniel Kelley will go roster-by-roster to identify the top fantasy football sleeper and bust on each roster and make a bold prediction for each team. This is…
AOC 2028: could she be the first female US president?
Leftwing Democrats are having their political moment in the sun, with Zohran Mamdani in New York, Adbul El-Sayed in Michigan and the endless calls for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028
New CEO for Digital Science
Stephen Leicht appointed Chief Executive Officer; Daniel Hook joins parent company Holtzbrinck Group as Chief Scientific Officer
UFC Belgrade: Medic vs. Rodriguez weigh-in results
The 28 fighters competing on Saturday's UFC Belgrade fight card will step on the scale on Friday in Belgrade, Serbia. The event marks the first time the fight promotion has held an event in Serbia. The fight card is headlined by a welterweight bout between No. 13 ranked Daniel Rodriguez and ...
UFC Belgrade weigh-in video: Medic vs. Rodriguez
Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez clash in the main event of UFC Belgrade
What Mamdani is doing with city-run stores is illegal and irresponsible, small business owner says
Multicultural Business Coalition Chairman Frank Garcia says the mayor did not want to meet with his group over concerns about the city-run grocery store project on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Fiscal watchdogs weigh in on Mamdani’s savings directive
City Hall is projecting a budget gap of over $6 billion next year.
Immigrant Business Owners Preparing to Sue NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Over Supermarket Plan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s plan to open taxpayer-funded supermarkets is angering some immigrant business owners. The New York Post reported on Tuesday, July 28, that the Multicultural Busine...
Experience the Science of Speed on the North Shore
I actually had fun driving in Pittsburgh today thanks to science. The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center’s new immersive experience allows
UC Health to close assisted living facility on Daniel Drake Campus
UC Health announced Thursday it's closing its assisted living facility on the Daniel Drake Campus.
What Is “The Hum”? The Strange Sound Science Still Can’t Explain
On the latest episode of “The Astounding Pop Mech Show,” Andrew Daniels, Shawn Gorman, and John Gilpatrick discuss a shared sonic mystery.
Tanor Bortolini and Charvarius Ward Sr. on team's health, near-retirement decision | 2026 Training camp media availability
Center Tanor Bortolini breaks down how Daniel Jones' return from injury helps the offensive line and the communication the group has with the quarterback. Then, cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr., joined by a special guest, discusses how he was 85% sure he wa
Mamdani takes heat from NYC business leaders over pied-à-terre tax
‘The Big Money Show’ discusses why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax and publication of targeted property owners are fueling backlash from New York's business community.
City launches online map to track affordable housing projects
The tracker is part of Mamdani's broader housing plan.
Packers rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton talks about Micah Parsons
Green Bay Packers rookie defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton talks about fellow Penn State alum Micah Parsons.
Colts' Shane Steichen Commented On Daniel Jones' First Camp Practice
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen gave his thoughts on the performance of quarterback Daniel Jones on Day 1 of training camp practice.
"A rep for Daniel Theis, after initially showing …
"A rep for Daniel Theis, after initially showing …
Clinton, Obama-era Democratic heavyweights Penn and Emanuel rip NYC's Mamdani over taxes, Israel, blast DSA
Democratic power players Mark Penn and Rahm Emanuel publicly criticize NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his property tax plan and Israel positions.
Mamdani tries to clear up confusion on new tax on luxury second homes
Only the approximately 17,000 owners who got a letter needed to pay or prove an exemption.
Science with Stevie: Scud Clouds
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels breaks down the eerie fog-like clouds that formed in the wake of strong thunderstorms in this Science with Stevie article!
3 takeaways from Mamdani's city-run grocery stores
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised city-run grocery stores. This week, he announced kitchen staples will have a 30% discount over private retailers.
Rider professor appointed to NJ One Health Task Force
Daniel Druckenbrod will work to improve human, animal and environmental health within New Jersey
Jewish lawyers say they feel snubbed from Mamdani judicial panel
The 18 legal professionals Mamdani appointed will evaluate judges for family court and criminal court.
Exclusive | Immigrant-led business group votes to sue NYC over Mamdani's taxpayer-funded grocery stores, alleging unfair competition
The board of an immigrant led business group is preparing to sue New York City over its plan to open five subsidized grocery stores that will undercut existing food stores in the neighborhood, The...
Science with Stevie: The Full Buck Moon
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels talks about the upcoming summer full moon that peaks in the month of July!
Zohran Mamdani and the Politics of Joy
And it’s backed up by actions and initiatives that seem designed to genuinely foster a joyful city.
Democratic Socialists of America is a 'flesh-eating virus,' political strategist says
Political and legal strategist Katie Zacharia discusses the Democratic Socialists of America's platform and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-run grocery stores on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Mamdani Is Makes City-Owned Grocery Stores Sound Pretty Good
The mayor revealed that the five planned municipal stores will sell staples like produce, meat, and cheese at 30 percent below retail prices.
Science with Stevie: Rainbows
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels discusses the reason behind how rainbows form in the sky in this Science with Stevie segment!
Mamdani and Netanyahu Are in a Vicious War of Words
Mamdani has accused Netanyahu of committing genocide while the prime minister claims the mayor is “fomenting hate.”
Will Justin Herbert Increase His Rushing Attempts?
Justin Herbert showed last season that his mobility is an underrated part of his game. With Mike McDaniel now running the offense, could the Chargers lean on Herbert’s legs even more? A slight increase in rushing attempts might make the offense even more dangerous in 2026.
Yes, Mamdani just made a business-basher his NYC 'economic development' czar
As Gotham struggles to compete against fast-growing, low-tax Sun Belt cities, Lina Khan’s influence could make New York even less business-friendly.
Daniel Cormier: Magomed Ankalaev Next for 205 lbs Title Shot
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Magomed Ankalaev has done enough to get another title shot at 205 lbs.Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi to get back into the win column after losing the UFC light heavyweight title in his last fight to Alex Pereira at […] The post Daniel Cormier: Magomed Ankalaev Next for 205 lbs Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.
Political strategists talk Mamdani-Netanyahu and the week that was in NYC politics
Mamdani's politics linked to Muslim Brotherhood ideology as New York violence escalates: report
ISGAP research traces Zohran Mamdani's ties to Muslim Brotherhood-linked organizations as antisemitic violence escalates on Manhattan streets.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city.
Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia News During Pirates Series
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. They are looking to go for the sweep after winning each of the first two games. Most recently, the Cubs won by a score of 11-0 on Saturday. Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia News During their series with the […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia News During Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY.
From 6 staffers to 75: Mamdani expands coastal resilience workforce amid growing flood threat
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is spending $43.2 million to expand New York City’s coastal resilience bureau from six employees to roughly 75.
U.Va. Health becomes first health system in Virginia to offer new melanoma treatment
U.Va. Health interventional radiologist Dr. Daniel Sheeran and U.Va. Health Cardiac Anesthesiologist Dr. Paul Gallo helped bring the treatment to U.Va. Health.
Insider: Lakers haven't talked about P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford
According to one insider, the Lakers haven't had any real trade discussions with the Mavericks about P.J. Washington or Daniel Gafford.
UT Health sleep expert warns of health impacts if clocks stop changing
Dr. Daniel Rongo, a physician and sleep expert, said darker mornings could reduce exposure to early-day light that helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm.
Dean Conway's Return to the Faculty: Politics at Work?
Austen Parrish offered a wonderful post on Dean Danielle Conway’s legacy as dean at Penn State Dickinson Law. A true visionary and dear friend to many, Dean Conway is returning to faculty as a Distinguished Professor of Law after a tremendously impactful seven years as dean at Penn State Dickinson Law. She is the current President of […]
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
Initiatives including cutting permits just to serve ice-cream amount to a sweeping program of deregulation
Andy Burnham and the rise of ‘aura farming’ in politics
Is “aura farming” the new political superpower? There are some days in TV news when you find yourself standing in the middle of a farm, surrounded by baby goats, trying to explain internet slang. Subscribe This was one of those days. There I was, in wellies, trying to unpack aura farming - a Gen Z term for carefully cultivating your image online so that you look effortlessly cool, authentic and charismatic. The trick, apparently, is that it can’t look like you’re trying too hard. Which, I’ll admit, felt slightly ironic as we filmed an entire report on a farm purely because the word farming is in the title. ‘Shaped by algorithms’ Whether you like it or not, politics increasingly feels like it’s being shaped by algorithms as much as manifestos. Take Andy Burnham. Since arriving at Number 10, he’s been impossible to miss online. One minute he’s out for a casual jog with Mo Farah. Next he’s announcing policy alongside TikTok high priestess Bus Aunty. His social media paints a very deliberate picture: less polished Westminster operator, more bloke from the North who just happens to be running the country. It’s not accidental. Burnham’s “King of the North”, New Order-loving persona has become part of a carefully constructed political brand. Authenticity is now something politicians work incredibly hard to make look effortless. But Burnham isn’t inventing this playbook. Like so many of us doomscrolling on an evening, he’s been influenced online. The digital strategy of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured above right, has become a case study in viral political communication, and some of the people behind that campaign have recently been advising the Labour Party in Britain. Their message is simple: if you want to reach younger voters, you need to show up where they already spend their time. Embracing content creators And increasingly, that doesn’t mean traditional news interviews (awkward). It means speaking to content creators like Max from The Career Ladder, whose channels reach around 20 million followers worldwide. His interview with Burnham, pictured below, was posted almost immediately after he became Prime Minister. What struck me wasn’t just the audience size, but something Max told me afterwards: many people in the comments said they’d discovered Britain had a new Prime Minister through his interview. Think about that for a moment. Not through rolling news. Not through newspapers. Through a creator they were already following while scrolling. Share That’s a profound shift in how political information reaches people, one that’s been gathering momentum for some time. It also explains why politicians are embracing content creators and spending millions on digital marketing. Of course, this isn’t unique to one party. ‘Personality before policy’ In many ways, the right were quicker off the mark in building their aura online. Donald Trump built much of his political identity on social media. Nigel Farage remains one of Britain’s strongest political performers on TikTok. Politicians across the spectrum now understand that personality often reaches people before policy does. During a six-week UK general election campaign alone, overall digital ad spending routinely tops £11m. Share Channel 4 News Former Number 10 social media adviser Andrew Wong put it well when he told me that “vibes” can help someone get noticed, but they only work if they’re rooted in a genuine personality. Force it, and audiences spot it instantly. The bigger question is whether internet charisma can backfire on you - especially when you’re Prime Minister. Because behind Burnham’s carefully curated videos is a veteran politician with decades of Westminster experience. The spontaneity is produced. While the authenticity may be genuine, it’s managed. That’s not necessarily a criticism. It’s simply the reality of modern political communication. Aura farming alone is not enough to harvest change. But in the age of algorithms, winning attention may be the first battle. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Mike Perry Headlines Upcoming Card for New MMA Promotion
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry is set to headline an upcoming card for a new MMA promotion when he takes on Dillon Danis.Duel: Arena is a new MMA organization and revealed that Perry vs. Danis will headline its upcoming fight card on August 29 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Perry vs. […] The post Mike Perry Headlines Upcoming Card for New MMA Promotion appeared first on HEAVY.
Mike McDaniel Could Be Under a Microscope This Season
Mike McDaniel has another opportunity to prove he’s one of the NFL’s brightest offensive minds. With Justin Herbert under center, success could put him back in the head coaching conversation while failure could reshape his reputation.
Hospital, local officials support WVU Health System takeover of Independence Health
Danielle Yackovich had a simple message for state regulators who will have the final say over the proposed takeover of Independence Health System by West Virginia University Health System. “When we talk about an investment of this magnitude, we need to ask the simple question: What will it mean for
Inspiration for film ‘Safety’ is tourney’s special guest
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA COLORADO Denver News: Ray McElrathbey, a former Clemson University football player whose story of fighting to keep his brother out of foster care inspired the Disney+ movie “Safety,” will be the special guest when Volunteers of America Colorado hosts its 23rd Legends Golf Tournament. The Sept. 9 event will be held at Sanctuary, 7549 Daniels Park Road, […]
Mamdani warning to wealthy New Yorkers about 'fair share' sparks online firestorm: 'Full blown communist'
Zohran Mamdani's viral post celebrating New York City's new pied-à-terre tax on $5M+ second homes drew sharp backlash from conservative critics.
Fast-tracked, but falling short? Mamdani’s efficiency measures head to NYC voters
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s government-efficiency panel unanimously approved five proposed City Charter changes for the November ballot Thursday evening, setting
Mamdani's 'small-biz' plan is a complete bait-and-switch
It shouldn’t surprise you that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new “help small businesses” plan won’t do much for what most folks think “small business” means....
Zohran Mamdani shakes politics far away from New York City
These days, everyone wants a piece of Zohran Mamdani. Progressives hang on to his every word and say more Democratic politicians should be like him. Moderates fear him and worry he has too mu…
Police identify O.C. man fatally shot amid mental health crisis
A 20-year-old man fatally shot by Irvine police during a mental health crisis has been identified as Daniel Alfons Meltvedt of Irvine, authorities announced Wednesday. Meltvedt called the Irvine Po…
Mamdani battles politics tied to Legionnaires', failed Israeli PM arrest threat
Since discovering the outbreak in early July, five New Yorkers have died from Legionnaires' disease.
A closer look at Mamdani’s small-business agenda
The New York mayor wants every business owner to have a sherpa to navigate regulations.
Daniel Barker Flores Receives the 2026 Gabriel A. Almond Award for “Coercion, Capital, and The Latin American City: Understanding Territorial Control and Governance in Marginalised Urban Communities” -
The Gabriel A. Almond Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best doctoral dissertation in the field of comparative politics. Citation from the Award Committee: We are pleased [...]
Mamdani names new Economic Development Corporation president and chair
Anthony Shorris will be the EDC president.
Mamdani throws businesses a curveball with Biden's antitrust firebrand
Zohran Mamdani has tapped ally Lina Khan and McKinsey partner Anthony Shorris to lead New York City's Economic Development Corporation.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Just Rolled Out 50 Small Business Reforms. An Advocate Says It's Only the Beginning
While the reforms aim to ease some of the day-to-day burdens facing small businesses, not everyone agrees they go far enough.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Launches David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health
/PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced today a $50 million gift from Einhorn Collaborative to establish the David M. Einhorn...
Inside the "We Buy Houses" Business
Have you ever gotten a text asking if you'd sell your house? Or maybe someone called out of the blue wanting to buy a property you didn't even know was connected to your name. In this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani and Chelsey sit down with Rhen Bartlett, CEO of Heartland Buys, to answer the questions so many homeowners have. How do these companies find you? Why do they target certain properties? And when does selling directly to a home buyer actually make sense? From inherited homes and rental properties to fixer-uppers and probate, Rhen pulls back the curtain on an industry most people know very little about. He also shares red flags to watch for and practical advice to help homeowners make informed decisions when they're approached about selling.
Mamdani says U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu as ‘architect of a horrific genocide’
The New York mayor has repeatedly denounced the Israeli leader despite criticism from other Democrats. He challenged the federal government to ensure that Netanyahu be tried for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.
In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a new video Tuesday that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City.
Speaker Menin criticizes Mamdani administration's response to Legionnaires'
City health officials said the source of the Upper East Side outbreak has likely been identified.