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All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship considered high-risk contacts, EU health agency says
All passengers on the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe's public health agency said ahead of the ship's expected anchoring on Sunday off the Spanish island of Tenerife.
Alabama softball’s offense goes cold in SEC championship game loss to Texas
Here's how Alabama softball dropped the SEC tournament championship game to Texas.
UCLA's Megan Grant sets NCAA softball record with 38th homer
UCLA slugger Megan Grant set the single-season home run record for Division I softball when she hit her 38th of the season on Saturday afternoon in the third inning of the Big Ten Championship Game against Nebraska in College Park, Maryland.
Americans to be evacuated from Hantavirus cruise ship as global health chief travels to quarantine island
The M/V Hondius cruise ship carrying 150 passengers, including 17 Americans, heads to Spain's Canary Islands amid a deadly Hantavirus outbreak at sea.
This day in Penguin history: Francis steps up
(Wrote this for tomorrow, and then realized the date was wrong. So pull up a chair for some bonus history content..) 1992: Ronnie tips the balance of the series, and playoffs Pittsburgh’s hopes to defend their 1991 Stanley Cup championship were in deep trouble on May 9th, ahead of Game 4 of the Patrick Division […]
Harmer and Porter help Essex to parity with Hants
Simon Harmer and Jamie Porter eke out an unlikely first-innings lead for Essex in the County Championship against Hampshire at Chelmsford.
Costa Mesa girls' swimming wins first CIF championship
The Mustangs stormed to the Division 3 title on Friday morning at Mt. San Antonio College.
Top of the Class for 2026 UMW Darden Award Honorees
byEach spring the University of Mary Washington Commencement sets the scene for years’ worth of accomplishments by students, with numerous credit hours in classrooms, labs, internships and extracurricular activities.Eight University of Mary Washington graduates in 2026 marked the moment with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning the Colgate W. Darden Jr. Award for Academic Achievement for […]
Junior Achievement honors Laredo business and community leaders
Junior Achievement of Laredo honored six community and business leaders during its Business Hall of Fame ceremony celebrating mentorship, philanthropy and leadership.
Health professionals say Hantavirus outbreak won’t lead to another pandemic
As health officials around the world monitor an outbreak of Hantavirus, related to a cruise ship that traveled across the Atlantic, professionals from the World Health Organization on down say it w…
Big Ten softball championship live updates: Time, TV for Nebraska vs UCLA
It's Nebraska vs. UCLA in the Big Ten softball championship game in College Park. Follow for live updates and highlights.
World health chief addresses worried Tenerife residents as hantavirus cruise ship prepares to dock
As the ship prepares to anchor in the Canary Islands on Sunday, protesters fearful of an outbreak shouted, “Yes to tourism, no to the virus.”
2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship
The CDC is issuing this HAN Health Advisory about a new cluster of hantavirus disease cases
Dear Abby | Man wishes good friendship was something more
Dear Abby: I'm a 60-year-old man. I have a close female friend who is 20 years younger. We see each other just about every day and call each other to
Rory McIlroy shoots 67 to move into contention at Truist Championship
The world's No. 2 player heated up on the back nine Friday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.
No, AI isn’t going to fix the loneliness epidemic — it may make it worse
Stories abound of people falling in love or developing friendship with a chatbot. But that doesn’t actually solve the loneliness problem.
"62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions
A new gaming study suggests audiences are moving away from ownership, and Xbox Game Pass may finally benefit from that shift.
Just Show Us the Spaceships Already
Until the U.S. government has data or samples of alien material that can be shared, the story of extraterrestrial visitors is just a story.
Penguins send three players to World Championships
Three players will be representing the Pittsburgh Penguins when the 2026 men’s world championship kicks off next weekend in Switzerland. Tommy Novak and Connor Clifton will be playing for the United States at the tournament, while Parker Wotherspoon will be skating for Canada. The Penguins will also be represented by assistant general manager Jason Spezza […]
Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery
May 9, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Michigan township moves to curb marijuana ‘funny business’
Legal fights could establish what rights local municipalities have to impact marijuana markets as New Buffalo Township tries to rein in its 35 licensed dispensaries.
Virginia public health expert urges calm response to hantavirus
As health officials in multiple countries are urgently working to track and contain a hantavirus outbreak, a Va. health expert says people should not be overly worried.
The new CEO flex: Bragging about how much AI code your company shipped
CEOs like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg can't stop talking about how agentic AI is changing how engineers code — and it's not just the Big Tech bosses.
A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.
DeSantis reveals which dictatorship should be 'put out to pasture' next
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Cuba's communist government should be "put out to pasture once and for all" as he signed law restricting Cuban-linked businesses in Florida.
Review: FRANKLINLAND Holds the Key to Entertainment at B St. Theatre
Forty years celebrating the iconic B St. Theatre continues with Franklinland, an engaging exploration of power, legacy, and the bonds between father and son. Lloyd Suh’s play about the complexities of Benjamin Franklin has an emotional core that centers on the volatile relationship between the founding father and his son, William. Director Sean Patrick Nill approaches the show with a balance of comedy and sincerity, wasting no time establishing the imbalance between icon and son.
High school students get hands-on look at health care careers through UMA Medical Bootcamp - University of Maine at Augusta
Oxford County high school students learn about UMA’s health care programs during the second annual Medical Bootcamp, a hands-on career exploration event offered in partnership with Community Concepts through a Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities grant. High school students from Oxford County explored the future of health care through UMA’s…
Good Sports: Torres High tennis turns tragedy into push for section championship
The Torres High tennis team is chasing history on the court, doing it all without one of their most impactful teammates.
A political pivot? Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson embraces corporate partnerships while standing by new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appears to be attempting to reset the conversation around her relationship with Seattle's biggest corporate employers.
Gov. DeSantis sign legislation banning Floridians' surrogacy contracts with Chinese, Russian citizens
'China ships people here for birth. It's really a seedy thing.'
Prosecutors aim to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-spy
The Trump administration moved this week to denaturalize 11 other people accused of crimes, including child sexual abuse and providing material support to terrorists.
Amber Glenn Opens Up About Mental Health, Milan-Cortina And Future Plans
Amber Glenn is redefining success. After Olympic gold and finding her voice online, the skater reveals her mental health strategy, her impactful partnership with CorePower Yoga and what’s next for her career.
Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Basketball got the beer money. Many smaller sports around the NCAA are still looking for a lifeline. The expansion of March Madness and the $300 million in extra revenue that comes with it through opening sponsorships to beer, wine and liquor companies offered a brief reprieve from the steady drip of headlines that underscore big-picture problems confronting college sports in an era of tightening budgets and revenue sharing with athletes.
A different kind of leader: Scaling impact in geospatial science
David Page, head of the Geographic Data Science Section at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, leads with a focus on judgment, collaboration and empowering teams. Drawing on experience in academia, entrepreneurship and national security science, he has helped advance faster, scalable geospatial analysis while building resilient, forward-looking research teams.
ANNE KEKE: Running while immigrant: Public education, purity politics and the cost of nuance
So the responsibility of state leadership is not to defend a system. It is to ensure quality, accountability, and results, across all schools.
Bayer Crop Science and bp partner to expand camelina market for biofuels
A new partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp could increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the collaboration will commercialize camelina to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. “It has a lot of great properties that allow it to be […]
Education, tuition support help Nebraska nurse couple grow their health care careers
Austin and Jaci Derby have a similar journey — one that led not only to careers in health care, but also a personal partnership.
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals.
Daily 5 report for May 8: Why this dealer sold his collision repair business
John Masano sold his collision repair business to Driving Force Collision in 2024 to focus on dealership sales and service operations instead.
How to Manage Your Health Anxiety About Hantavirus
A deadly hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship is reviving pandemic-era fears.
SoLa Foundation Opens New AI & Entertainment Center, Powered by Live Nation in Crenshaw
Images of The Center and the event can be found here The SoLa Foundation today announced the opening of the SoLa AI & Entertainment Center Powered by Live Nation, a creative and workforce training hub within Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighborhood. Developed in partnership with Live Nation, the 9,000-square-foot Center will…
Aston Villa owners V Sports in talks to buy controlling stake in French club FC Annecy
The Athletic revealed last November that Villa had established a partnership with the Ligue 2 club, such as exchanging details on players.
2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Award
First year Materials and Nanoscience graduate student Stéphane Miaule (Tolbert group) has been awarded the 2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, one of the country’s most prestigious honors for graduate students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The program, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, supports doctoral students across a broad range of scientific and technological fields of strategic importance. This highly competitive fellowship provides full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for three years. In 2026, only 102 fellowships were awarded nationwide, and Stéphane is the sole recipient from UCLA. Before transferring from Santa Monica College to UCLA, Stéphane interned at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Marshall Space Flight Center, where he researched the mechanical and thermodynamic properties of lunar regolith, as well as radiation shielding materials for lunar habitation development. At UCLA, he joined the Soft Materials Research Laboratory under Professor Qibing Pei, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of hafnium oxide nanocomposite scintillators. After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, he remained in the Soft Materials Research Laboratory as a post-baccalaureate researcher for one year before joining Professor Sarah Tolbert’s group as a Ph.D. student. Stéphane’s Ph.D. research is focused on improving the properties of conjugated polymers, which are a family of plastic materials that can conduct electricity. Stéphane is specifically looking at self-assembling polymers that can be processed in water to create light-weight, flexible, high-conductivity polymer devices without the need for toxic or volatile organic solvents. After completing his Ph.D., Stéphane hopes to work in a national laboratory, researching semiconducting polymers for applications in new electronic devices. “The Graduate (1967) featured a memorable scene in which the protagonist was told that ‘there’s a great future in plastics.’ We know this still holds true today, as polymer research has expanded rapidly due to the wide variety of applications these materials enable. Through my work on semiconducting polymers, I hope to contribute to the continued development of plastic electronics,” Stéphane said. Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.
Gorsuch says ideological divides on Supreme Court come down to ‘how you read law,’ not politics
Justice Gorsuch, who calls himself a “proud textualist," stressed that competing legal philosophies, not partisanship, shape rulings and relationships on the high court.
Seaport Entertainment Schedule 13G: 6.98% Holder
Thomas G. Kahn reports beneficial ownership of 893,227 shares of Seaport Entertainment Common Stock, representing 6.98% and sole voting/dispositive power as of 05/08/2026.
Funding crisis in Argentina sparks new wave of protests
Two years after the country’s research funding collapsed, scientists are demonstrating against the government’s failure to restore previously cut scholarships and increase salaries as required by a 2025 law.
Hertz Foundation awards fellowships for doctoral studies to four Princetonians
Tyler Hou, Elizabeth Kozlov, Zachary Siegel and Zain Zaidi are among the 19 fellowship recipients in the 2026 cohort for the prestigious award for doctoral studies in the applied sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Metabolic liver disease to hit 1.8bn by 2050, and other health stories
Top health news: Metabolic liver disease is on the rise; Global pandemic treaty deadline missed again; Hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship.
CAPE Announces 2026 New Writers Fellowship Class (EXCLUSIVE)
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment has announced the emerging screenwriters selected for its 2026 News Writers Fellowship class.
Public Health Nurse Awarded CMS School Nurse of the Year | Mecklenburg County News Releases
Mecklenburg County Public Health Nurse Caitlyn Mathis of Greenway Park Elementary School has been named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Nurse of the Year for 2026. Nurse Mathis received the award at a surprise ceremony with Public Health leadership and CMS colleagues and students on May 6, National School Nurse Day.
Pricing and censorship complaints be damned: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen sold over 4 million units in six weeks
Both versions managed to sell an impressive amount in the first month and a half on sale.
White Earth Nation leadership sets priorities for tribe: Land stewardship, tribal health services
White Earth Nation leadership addressed tribal members at an annual State of the Nation Thursday, setting out priorities for the upcoming year.
Steph Curry Gets a Special Edition Fitbit Air
As a part of yesterday's Fitbit Air release, Google also began selling a special edition version made in partnership with Steph Curry. This specific model is the version that Curry has been...
How One Bad Business Partner Cost Me Years of Business Growth — and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate
If it's clear that the partner fails to add value, they cannot hold the decision-vote. It's a dangerous red flag as a partner. Here's what you need to do.
Fitness wearable Whoop to offer on-demand clinician access to U.S. users
Whoop is introducing on-demand clinician access and AI-powered health guidance, largely included in the price of membership.
Military Spouses, Small Business Owners Lobby Congress on Entrepreneurship
The push for expanded SBA support was timed with National Small Business Week.
Military spouses want government to waive up to $1 million business loan fees
"...one of the biggest barriers to entrepreneurship is access to funding."
Clocking in Colorado: Business Incubator Center
Award-winning nonprofit offers workspace, mentorship, and funding to small businesses at every stage.
Startup Science Acquires Sphere, Launches Structured Mentorship Platform for Every Founder
/PRNewswire/ -- Mentored startups survive at 2x the rate of non-mentored ones, yet 97% of founders who apply to accelerator programs are rejected. The founders...
Virginian from hantavirus cruise ship is home, under public health monitoring
Passengers who were aboard the cruise ship at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak are now back in the U.S., and one passenger is in Virginia. For privacy reasons, the Virginia Department of Health is not releasing many details about the passenger who was on that ship, including what part of the commonwealth that person is from. That person is…
What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
Reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Public health experts say the risk of infection is low, but understanding the situation can help put the risk into perspective.
The Mentorship Model That Actually Builds Business Leaders
A psychiatrist's guide to immersive mentorship and the NBA Summer league program developing tomorrow's sports business leaders.
Political Science department concludes its two-term editorship of national undergraduate research journal
Since Fall 2020, Elon University’s Department of Political Science and Public Policy has hosted the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics, a publication of the Pi Sigma Alpha, the...
New Mexico health officials reassure residents about hantavirus risk following cruise ship outbreak
New Mexico health officials seek to reassure residents about hantavirus following cruise ship outbreak that sickened people
Flight attendant tests negative for hantavirus; new case suspected on remote island
The negative test dampens fears that the virus could already be spreading beyond passengers from the Hondius cruise ship.
Scientists make AI play Battleship to help it do science better
AI models and people played “collaborative” Battleship to test strategies for efficiently solving problems
Dr. Chloe Carmichael on political breakups destroying American friendships
Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael discusses a study revealing politics destroys American friendships, with Democrats leading in ending relationships.
Eight practical tips for effective business development
Commentary: Eight practical business development tips focused on relationship building, consistency, and value without aggressive tactics.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.
Martin Brundle reacts as Sky Sports extends F1 deal until 2034
Martin Brundle has praised Sky Sports’ renewed F1 deal as a major responsibility and proof of the broadcaster’s long-term commitment to the championship
Siemens Healthineers shakes up leadership team, cuts profit outlook
The Erlangen, Germany-based device manufacturer announced its quarterly earnings results on May 7, which included a 6.5% year-over-year decline in revenue for its diagnostics segment.
Hantavirus: the risks, the science and what you need to know
On May 2, the World Health Organization got an alarming report: People aboard a ship in the Atlantic Ocean were falling ill. The culprit is now confirmed as hantavirus, a pathogen that some rodents carry that can infect humans in rare, but often deadly, instances. Multiple passengers have died, and more people are showing symptoms. So, we’re talking to Emily Abdoler, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Michigan, about the news – how common is hantavirus in humans, what are the consequences of getting it, and how can at-risk people protect themselves from it? If you found this episode interesting, listen to our episode on Rocky Mountain spotted fever.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Protecting the integrity of Colorado’s legal profession
By Jason Wesoky and Loren Furman Private-equity profits should not influence legal decisions between Coloradans and their attorneys. This principle is the driving force behind House Bill 1421, a piece of bipartisan legislation designed to protect Coloradans and maintain trust in our justice system. Colorado has long prohibited non-lawyer ownership of law firms and fee-sharing […]
Nintendo Plans Switch 2 Price Increase as Outlook Disappoints
Nintendo Co. said it will increase the price of its Switch 2 console to $500 from $450, acknowledging pressure on profitability of its flagship device heading into its second year on the market.
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under Pressure as Millions Face Unemployment
Iranian officials argue the economic hardship is the result of what they describe as an unjust war imposed by the United States and Israel.
The bromance that never was: Why the budding relationship between Vicente Fox and George W. Bush failed
It wasn't only broccoli that nipped the budding bromance between George W. Bush and Vicente Fox in the bud. But the vegetable didn't help.
‘You are my business coach’: More workers use AI for career advice
The practice calls into question the future of traditional work mentor relationships. Some workers don’t view that as a bad thing.
Nihar Gala Scholarship Program for American Entrepreneurs Launches to Support Emerging American Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
Seaford, Delaware--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2026) - The Nihar Gala Scholarship for American Entrepreneurs officially opens its application cycle, offering a strategic opportunity for undergraduate students and aspiring business professionals across the United States. This initiative focuses on identifying the next generation of innovators who demonstrate resilience and a clear vision for the future of the American economy. By providing financial support and a platform for creative thought, Nihar
Minnesota Wild Support Mental Health Awareness Month at Playoff Home Games
Minnesota Wild Support Mental Health Awareness Month at Playoff Home Games The Minnesota Wild will host a monetary drive during Home Playoff Games 3 and 4 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena in support of Sophie’s Squad. As the nation recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wild are proud to spotlight this meaningful partnership and help advance [...]
PS5 shipments top 93.7 million
PlayStation 5 has shipped 93.7 million units worldwide, Sony announced in its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
TAMEST Executive Director Visits Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to Strengthen Research Collaboration
TTUHSC welcomed Terrence Henry, executive director of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST), for a campus visit aimed at strengthening partnerships and expanding research engagement opportunities across Texas.
2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club to bring "significant economic boost" to Delaware County
How to watch UFC 328 ‘Chimaev vs. Strickland’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will pitch its promotional tent in Newark, New Jersey, where UFC 328 “Chimaev vs. Strickland” touches down at Prudential Center.
Trends in Female First Authorship in Anatomical Science International: A 24-Year Analysis (2002-2025)
In recent years, the promotion of gender equity and diversity in academic research has attracted increasing international attention. However, studies examining gender differences in authorship w...
Communication, collaboration essential to the future of US public health, leaders say
The future of U.S. public health will require stronger partnerships, clearer messaging and more public involvement. That was the consensus of leaders who shared their insights this month during a discussion on challenges facing the field.
Johns Hopkins Business School Receives $50M Gift
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School has received a $50 million gift from the W. P. Carey Foundation to provide start-up funding for full-time M.B.A. students pursuing entrepreneurship, as well as support faculty professorships and foster their connection with industry partners.
N.Y. lawmaker calls budget process a 'dictatorship'
As the battle surrounding the state budget continues to unfold, lawmakers in both houses of the New York State Legislature are sounding off on how long the budget process is dragging out.
Geochemist brings science to wider audiences via prestigious storytelling fellowship
Where do the metals in everyday devices like mobile phones and electric car batteries come from, and where do they go when we’re done with them? These are the kinds of questions that drive the re...
Small business, big impact: Gunter thrift store funds scholarships for local students
A thrift store in Gunter is funding scholarships for local high school students while providing affordable shopping options for the community.
See all the Fort Collins-area high school spring sports playoff scores
See the postseason scores, playoff results for Fort Collins-area high school sports throughout spring championship season.
US forces strike military facilities in Iran as countries exchange fire
US forces targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for launching a series of “unprovoked” missile, drone and small boat attacks against American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said on Thursday.
Here's why the coaches association's 24-team College Football Playoff could ruin the sport
A 24-team College Football Playoff field would diminish the best regular season in sports and include teams with inadequate resumes to compete for a championship.
White House weighs how much it’s open for business with China
The wrangling over a business delegation for next week's summit in Beijing is just one sign of the delicate balancing act the administration is trying to strike on the commercial relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
New study finds increase in ‘political breakups’
UC Irvine psychologists report a third of Americans have lost relationships over political differences.
How Disneyland Remade American Politics
America is turning 250, and The Free Press is marking the occasion with a yearlong series of events, conversations, and stories celebrating our country’s history. Today, we’re taking a journey with historian Beverly Gage to Southern California. Beverly traded the archives for the open road for her new book, This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. We’re proud to publish an excerpt, on the theme park that shaped American politics—and the presidents who loved it. —The Editors On July 17, 1955, Ronald Reagan stood near a mocked-up wood-plank town in Anaheim, California, where a 13-star flag flew incongruously over an “Old West” landscape, and introduced the world to Disneyland. He had been invited by Walt Disney himself to co-host the park’s live ABC broadcast, alongside Art Linkletter and Bob Cummings—three Hollywood actors who seemed to embody a wholesome, all-American ethos. From the imagined past of Frontierland, the show leaped ahead to Tomorrowland, set in the far-off year of 1986, emphasizing the technical marvels yet to come: nuclear energy harnessed for civilian purposes, human beings riding rocket ships into space. Disney foretold great things for a 1980s in which the United States would serve as “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” But even he could not predict the most important political fact of the age: that his genial co-host would become president. Southern California was a strange place to build a park about the past, because the region at the time was all about newness and abundance and growth. For a lot of its history, Orange County had been Southern California’s version of flyover country: a vast agricultural expanse between two desirable places, Los Angeles and San Diego. But Disneyland was changing that. Before long, 50 miles south of deep-blue Hollywood, Orange County would become a region famed for its right-wing politics—but also for its mythmaking skills. Those two things, it turned out, went naturally together. ADVERTISEMENT The two presidents Southern California gave America both understood this instinctively. Richard Nixon and Reagan each built a national career on invoking a version of the American past in which the specificities of historical context mattered less than the big picture. For Nixon, progress meant proclaiming a “New American Revolution” on the eve of America’s bicentennial while dismantling the federal programs that had built the postwar middle class. For Reagan, it meant recapturing a lost optimism and an old-fashioned faith in America as an exceptional nation. Both men were less interested in history as it actually happened than in history as it felt—and Orange County, a place that had built itself almost entirely from scratch, turned out to be exactly where the myth of America’s future was getting made. I’m a historian—and historians tend to be myth-busters. With the country’s 250th birthday on the horizon, I figured it was a good time to step out of the ivory tower and check in with the past as it exists here and now, at the museums and monuments and roadside attractions where Americans go to learn about their history. After all my travels—to Davy Crockett’s Tennessee and Texas, to the real Erie Canal, to the birthplace of the American automobile and the actual Old West—I couldn’t miss out on Disneyland, the single most influential historic attraction in U.S. history.
InvestUP CEO Summit draws more than 100 business leaders
InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante was also presented a check for $1.4 million for the ISD Homebuilding Partnership
Hantavirus - Statement from the Virginia Department of Health - Virginia Department of Health
As of May 7, 2026, please see the Virginia Department of Health’s statement: The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring this situation closely and has been in active communication with our federal partners at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To date, one Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius disembarked the ship and has […]
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Statement from the Virginia Department of Health - Virginia Department of Health
As of May 7, 2026, please see the Virginia Department of Health’s statement below: The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring this situation closely and has been in active communication with our federal partners at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To date, one Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius disembarked the ship […]
First Wisconsin student to win Science Olympiad Founders’ Scholarship
He is the first student from Wisconsin to earn this scholarship.