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Why Business Owners Delay Exit Planning
Most business owners know they should plan their exit—but identity, fear of loss, and complexity quietly make it far harder than it seems.
Expanding likeness detection to the entertainment industry
We’re expanding our likeness detection technology to the entertainment industry — talent agencies, management companies, and the celebrities they represent.
Try This 1 Movement To Predict How Mobile You'll Be as You Age
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer reveals how to assess your mobility and shares tips for staying mobile and strong as you age.
Tuesday letters: Decency in politics, airport spending and banking concerns
Call for decency in public life Our country needs another Joseph Welch moment. Welch was the lawyer hired by the U.S. Army in 1954 to defend it against allegations of lax security at a top-secret...
OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program
The program helps UConn researchers pivot to industry partnerships to offset funding challenges
The Death of Public Health
During the recent measles outbreak, the largest in more than 30 years, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to clearly recommend the measles vaccine, saying instead that it was a “personal decision,” and that parents should “do their own research.” Similarly, during her recent confirmation hearing for United States Surgeon General, Casey Means was questioned by Senator William Cassidy (R, La). “You’re the nation’s doctor,” said Cassidy. “Would you encourage [a mother] to have her child vaccinated!” “I’m not an individual’s doctor,” Means said. “And every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body.” In June 2025, Marty Makary, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said that COVID vaccines for pregnant women should be a “personal choice”, even though every other country in the world recommended the COVID vaccine during pregnancy due to a higher risk for severe disease. It doesn’t end there. On January 5, 2026, RFK Jr. reduced the number of routinely recommended vaccines from 18 to 10. For vaccines that protected against influenza, COVID, and rotavirus, parents were urged to speak with their doctors—to make an individual choice. (On March 16, 2026, in a ruling by a federal court in Boston, RFK Jr.’s revised schedule was invalidated.) What’s happening? Why are public health officials moving away from making recommendations for the public? The origin of this change might be rooted in the first two years of the COVID pandemic. In 2020, during the first year on the pandemic, we didn’t have anything to stop a virus that was killing hundreds of people a day and could be spread asymptomatically. We didn’t have antivirals until October, monoclonal antibodies until November, and vaccines until December. All we could do was restrict travel, close businesses, shutter schools, and mask, isolate, quarantine, test, and social distance. During the second year of the pandemic, when we had vaccines to prevent COVID, people couldn’t go anywhere without their vaccine cards. They couldn’t go to their favorite bar or restaurant or sporting event or place of worship without proof of vaccination. Some people were fired from their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated. For many, this was seen as massive government overreach and energized what has been called the “medical freedom movement.” Indeed, a headline in the New York Times declared, “How Health Freedom Became a Winning Rally Cry.” As expressed in the comments of RFK Jr., Casey Means, and Marty Makary, the medical freedom movement focuses on the individual not the community—the opposite of public health. In an article titled “Ethics and Social Value Judgments in Public Health,” ethicists from Yale University distinguished public health from medical freedom. “Public health policies,” they wrote, “are population oriented. Because individual health affects the health of others, public health measures regulate individual behavior to achieve population health goals. All raise questions about how individual autonomy and freedom should be balanced against public health interests…which respects individuals’ sovereignty over their bodies and actions as long as their actions do not harm others.” The medical freedom movement fails to recognize that it often limits the freedom of others. For example, a parent who is afraid to send a child to school where many of the students are unvaccinated. Or immune compromised children who depend on those around them to for protection. The question then becomes “Freedom for whom?” Is it your right, in the name of medical freedom, to catch and transmit a potentially fatal infection—and in so doing, take away the freedom of others? In Four Essays on Liberty, Isaiah Berlin sums it up best. “Liberty for the wolves,” he wrote, “is death to the lambs.” Thanks for reading Beyond the Noise! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
Prep talk: Another book is out from running coach Martin Dugard
Author and cross-country coach Martin Dugard continues to churn out new books. His newest book is "The Long Run," which discusses the 1970s running boom.
Opinion: An ode to my father and independent health care
Discover the challenges faced by independent health care providers, including an optometrist and midwife, as they navigate a changing industry.
Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising
The planned redesign will also allow users to customize their actions toolbar.
Scottish Parliament election 2026: Parties campaign ahead of postal vote application deadline
Politicians are campaigning for votes across the country ahead of the election on 7 May.
CFC pilots agentic AI system that underwrites in seconds
London firm is testing AI on live cyber business, marking what it calls a first for the industry
Data Breaches Announced by Mindpath Health; Springfield Hospital; Lone Peak Psychiatry
Data breaches have been announced by the California psychiatry and therapy provider Mindpath Health, Springfield Hospital in Vermont, and Lone Peak Data breaches have been announced by the California psychiatry and therapy provider Mindpath Health, Springfield Hospital in Vermont, and Lone Peak Psychiatry in Utah.
Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes
Valve adds Steam Controller unboxing video to SteamDB as launch signs grow
Valve's new Steam Controller launch is imminent Valve may be getting closer to a Steam Controller update. A new SteamDB entry called
Longtime Florida Official Named Head of EPA’s Science Office
The EPA on Monday announced the permanent head of a new science office created by the Trump administration that replaced the shuttered research and development wing.
Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want
Did the tech industry get high on its own supply?
LSU to Open $148M Science Building This Fall
A 148,000-square-foot facility set to open in the 2026-27 academic year will have research and teaching laboratories with technology supporting the biology, chemistry, geology, math, physics and astronomy disciplines.
EPA Adds More Pesticide Industry Reps to Science Board
While most appointees are academic scientists, Administrator Lee Zeldin also named employees of a company that makes forever chemicals.
Ruth Francis obituary
Other lives: Communications head for scientific publishers who also chaired her industry body
Dolphin Week: science, awareness, and conservation of local marine mammals
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry Dolphin Week is making waves of change in Charleston, promoting awareness, community, and conservation efforts for local wildlife. Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network...
Dolphin Week: science, awareness, and conservation of local marine mammals
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry Dolphin Week is making waves of change in Charleston, promoting awareness, community, and conservation efforts for local wildlife. Lowcountry Marine Mamma…
Taxpayer advocates back Trump push for medical price transparency in federal plans
Trump admin pushes health price transparency for federal workers; advocates support it, while industry leaders raise privacy concerns.
From Raines to Reel Life: How this creative is blazing a trail in the entertainment industry
When discussing Raines High School alumni, you typically hear about the athletes who have had professional careers, but this creative is blazing her own trail by representing Jacksonville in the entertainment industry.
FSU's Art in STEM returns for 12th year highlighting the beauty and artistry of science
Florida State University’s Art in STEM event returns for its 12th annual exhibition showcasing the artwork of FSU students conducting research in science,
Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP
The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.
April 20 "Colorado Chamber Office Hours": The housing debate from a business lens | The Sum and Substance
A leader in the homebuilding industry and a Senate Republican offer opposing viewpoints on this year's housing package.
U.S. Delivers Maternal Health Equipment Across Madagascar - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
U.S. Delivers Maternal Health Equipment Across Madagascar U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold today provided critical maternal and newborn health equipment that will reach healthcare facilities across Madagascar, demonstrating how U.S. foreign assistance builds a safer, healthier world by helping recipient countries build self-reliant health systems in line with the America First Global Health Strategy. Under President Trump’s America First foreign assistance policy and the America First Global Health Policy, U.S. support serves as a tool of strategic engagement – not global charity. Every U.S. taxpayer dollar is subject to rigorous oversight to ensure measurable results, maximum efficiency, and accountability, with zero tolerance for fraud, waste, or abuse. Through the bilateral Global Health Memorandum of Understanding with Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health, both governments agreed on shared priorities and responsibilities, including a strong focus on maternal and newborn health and Madagascar’s increasing co-investment in its own health system. Madagascar continues to face major challenges in maternal and newborn health, including high maternal mortality rates and significant gaps in access to quality delivery care. In rural regions, many women still give birth at home or in facilities without adequate infection-prevention supplies. Through the U.S.-funded Momentum Country and Global Leadership Project, the United States is providing essential equipment to healthcare facilities nationwide: calibrated reusable drapes for infection prevention in approximately 1,000 community health centers (CSBs), single-use calibrated drapes for 35 hospitals, and management tools for health workers to improve data collection and care coordination. “U.S. foreign assistance makes America safer by preventing instability and strengthening health systems that can detect and contain infectious diseases before they cross borders,” said Chargé d’Affaires Arnold during the handover ceremony. “Our support is temporary and targeted, designed to help Madagascar build greater self-reliance and reduce long-term dependence on U.S. taxpayer resources.” This U.S. support will help standardize safe delivery practices, strengthen infection prevention, and improve data management systems. Used effectively, these materials will contribute directly to reducing maternal and newborn deaths, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas where access to quality delivery care remains limited. From major hospitals to remote health centers, U.S.-funded equipment is already delivering results. The nationwide scope of this support ensures that women and newborns across Madagascar benefit from improved infection prevention and safer delivery practices. This targeted assistance helps save lives today while supporting Madagascar’s transition toward a self-sufficient health system, ensuring that today’s U.S. support leads to Madagascar’s future independence from foreign assistance.
Arts & Entertainment Year in Review 2025-26
Students surprise film professor with trip to Criterion Closet At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, film students at Grand Valley State University thanked their professor with a trip to the Criterion Closet. Students surprised Associate Professor Joel Potrykus with a trip to the Closet, located in New York. The Criterion Closet is a...
Education to Improve the Planet’s Health, and Our Own
As the planet’s health declines, human health increasingly suffers. We can change this trajectory through a global Planetary Health education campaign.
Memory and nostalgia: ‘The science and poetry of who you are’
Memory and nostalgia: ‘The science and poetry of who you are’
Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm
(Chicago) – Akin announced today that Rory Wellever has joined the Chicago office as head of its music practice, bringing deep music industry experience that expands the firm’s media, entertainment &…
Singer-songwriter John Gorka talks early inspiration, latest album
John Gorka’s newest album, “Unentitled,” marks his return after nearly a decade, showcasing fresh, optimistic tracks that reflect his belief in music’s healing power despite industry challenges.
Ushio Industry & Entertainment Appoints Takuya Matsumoto as President & CEO and Outlines Strategic Direction for the Next Phase
BERLIN, April 20, 2026--Ushio Industry & Entertainment (Ushio INE GmbH) announces the appointment of Takuya Matsumoto as President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a key milestone in the evolution of the business and its integration within the Ushio Group.
Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The center-left coalition of ex-president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, the country’s central electoral commission said Monday, ending half a decade of political fragmentation.
Palm Beach County professionals on the move for the week of April 20
Top Palm Beach County business professionals moving up within their industry or standing out in their community.
Elaine Luria, January 6 panel member seeking political comeback, says ‘the wind is on our back’ as Democrats try to flip House
Luria, who lost her seat to a Republican after standing up to Trump, has secured key endorsements in Virginia race
Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases
Sudan's health ministry says 37 percent of country's health facilities are out of service as war enters its fourth year.
Get a taste in photos of Jim's Smokin' Café's barbecue-focused menu
Jim's Smokin' Café owner Jim Morris left the car sale industry and took a chance on starting a barbecue restaurant.
Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall
Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.
Supreme Court justices are writing children’s books
The trend is fueled by their status as political celebrities in a deeply divided country.
Country singer lands major role at UFC White House card: ‘The whole world is watching’
UFC Freedom 250 is slated to take place on June 14.
For allergy help, baked goods try these new NJ businesses
Soulmate Bakery & Cafe is in Ringwood. ENT & Allergy Associates is in Morristown. Rosto serves rotisserie chicken in Tenafly.
Bulgaria headed for political stability as former president wins parliamentary majority
With about 130 out of 240 seats in Parliament, Rumen Radev has secured an outright majority in a country marked by deep political fragmentation in recent years. He will become the new prime minister, a position more powerful than president in Bulgaria.
Inconsistent Nationals face challenge in surging Braves
The Washington Nationals will try to cool off Michael Harris II and the surging Atlanta Braves when the teams open a four-game series on Monday night.
Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
Kalshi is in a make-or-break fight to preserve a lucrative new prediction-markets industry expected to grow to over $200 billion this year.
From Raines to Reel Life: How this creative is blazing a trail in the entertainment industry
When discussing Raines High School alumni, you typically hear about the athletes who have had professional careers, but this creative is blazing her own trail by representing Jacksonville in the entertainment industry.
When former friends conclude we are the problem, we have a problem
April arrived in Colorado this year displaying the Janus-like dual visages that characterize MAGA America. The ecstatic, giddy enthusiasm of the Artemis crew which just circled the moon before returning to a near perfect splashdown off San Diego reminded each of us why we are so proud of our country — its daring, its commitment […]
Despite tribal boundary disagreement, lawmakers try to tee up a sports betting deal
Whether the Oklahoma Legislature can strike and pass a sports betting deal in 2026 is one of the largest lingering questions of the session.
A Deep Dive into Hawai‘i’s Shell Jewelry Industry
The journey of a seashell from the reef to a pendant on a gold chain is a fascinating tale made increasingly relevant as a burgeoning business takes shape. Three Hawai‘i artisans who make jewelry from shells talk about their craft as well as the ethics of shelling for commerce and for personal collections.
Wisconsin ranked as 17th best state for business
Wisconsin ranked as the 17th best state in the country in which to do business, according to Chief Executive magazine’s annual Best & Worst States for
Amwins, Sentry join forces on contractors’ equipment inland marine program
Tie-up gives brokers another specialty option for crane and heavy-equipment accounts
San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar
Four-time candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar discusses his campaign for CA-48, one of the most-watched races in the country.
Advancing epidemic and pandemic preparedness through research readiness: SEAR Unity Studies Network Sites chart the way forward in 2026
On 25 March 2026, WHO Regional Office for the South‑East Asia Region (SEARO) convened the first meeting of the SEAR Chapter of the Unity Studies Network Meeting in 2026 to take stock of progress and plan next steps for strengthening epidemic and pandemic preparedness across the Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing adaptation of selected, standard Unity Study methodologies, sharing field implementation experiences from 2025, and identifying key priorities to guide collaborative work in 2026.Held virtually, the meeting brought together representatives from six Unity Studies network sites across five countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) as well as participants from all three levels of WHO.The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing regional efforts in South‑East Asia to strengthen early investigations and studies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on pandemic influenza and other emerging respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. In this context, and as part of preparedness for the rapid generation of evidence, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in SEAR (WHE/SEAR) encourages Unity Studies sites to adapt prioritized, standardized Unity Study protocols to their national contexts. This approach supports the generation of timely and reliable evidence to inform public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.These efforts are supported through a combination of experience sharing, participation in the global Unity Studies network webinars, capacity‑building of the national public health workforce, and regional collaboration that promotes inter‑country, inter‑agency, and inter‑ministerial action. In parallel, sites are encouraged to explore diversified funding sources to help sustain research preparedness over the long term.Discussions highlighted the importance of WHO’s catalytic financial support through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contributions (PIP‑PC). When combined with national and institutional resources, this support enables countries and sites to maintain continuity of activities at a core level and remain prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to future epidemics and pandemics.Regional and Global Updates: Opening the session, Dr Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Programme Area Manager, Pandemic and Epidemic Management (PEM) Unit, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, highlighted the progress made in operationalizing the Unity Studies Network across the Region and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of WHO at all three levels, together with country unity studies sites. He emphasized the availability of limited but catalytic funding through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PIP‑PC) workplan at SEARO to sustain network activities in 2026, while encouraging sites to leverage additional funding sources to expand implementation.Representing SEARO, Dr Ashok Basnet, consultant, Pandemic Influenza Preparedness reported that, at the regional level, the Unity Studies Network currently includes six sites across five countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He noted that in 2025, catalytic funding supported protocol adaptation, training, and pilot implementation. In addition, a regional Unity Studies symposium held during the Global Public Health Summit in Sri Lanka strengthened and advocated collaboration between the Unity Studies site, national decision‑making forum, relevant technical units of the ministry of health, WHO and other partners.The symposium also highlighted the role of early investigations and studies as a key component of a multi‑source surveillance system needed at country level to generate a broad range of evidence. It underscored the critical role of country Unity Studies sites and similar research entities in generating evidence to support public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.Participants of the WHO GISRS Unity Studies Sites Network- SEAR Chapter Meeting 2026 (Photo credit- PEM/WHE/SEARO). SEARO also updated participants on ongoing efforts to develop a regional Unity Studies webpage and to promote participation in global knowledge‑sharing platforms, including webinars and the WHO Community of Practice. Priorities for 2026 include supporting the implementation of Unity protocols, strengthening collaboration and experience sharing across sites, documenting and publishing findings, integrating Unity Studies activities as a component of multi-source national surveillance systems, and building workforce capacity.Dr Nickle Boddington of the Global Influenza Programme (GIP) at WHO Headquarters, which coordinates the Unity Studies Network globally, provided updates on global Unity Studies activities, noting that the network has expanded to 16 sites worldwide. New and updated protocols, including rapid clinical severity assessment tools and standardized data platforms, are being developed to support implementation. The global Community of Practice has also been launched to facilitate technical exchange, and continued support will be provided to sites for protocol adaptation, ethical approvals, and readiness for early investigation during outbreaks. Updates from Unity Studies sites in SEAR in 2025Unity Studies sites shared progress and experiences in implementing protocols across diverse country contexts. Sites initiated activities in 2025 using catalytic funding from SEARO, complemented by the mobilization of internal national resources. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, reported the adoption and piloting of investigation protocols on non‑seasonal influenza and emerging respiratory diseases during recent avian influenza outbreaks, demonstrating a multi‑source funding approach involving government, WHO and One Health partners.The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, India, highlighted the piloting of household transmission investigation studies, the expansion of the national Unity Studies network, and the contribution of study findings to global evidence through published outputs. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, shared experiences from large‑scale seroprevalence studies conducted during the COVID‑19 pandemic, recent efforts to strengthen national Unity network sites through training activities, and plans to initiate multi‑centre studies on respiratory viruses.Similarly, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, highlighted its experience in developing integrated surveillance and diagnostic protocols for multiple respiratory pathogens, enhancing readiness for targeted investigations of emerging threats. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, reported ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Health and exploration of additional funding sources to initiate studies. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Laboratory, Nepal, provided updates on continued coordination with national stakeholders to initiate implementation, despite delays related to the country context.Across sites, shared experiences underscored the importance of protocol adaptation, multisectoral collaboration, and sustainable funding to operationalize Unity Studies and generate evidence for public health action.Discussions and Way ForwardThe meeting reinforced key priorities for 2026, including strengthening unity studies protocol implementation, enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, integrating research as a component of national multi-source surveillance systems, and ensuring that generated evidence informs public health decision‑making. Participants also emphasized the importance of documentation, visibility, and leveraging multiple funding sources, and agreed on the following action points.Unity Studies Sites and WHO Country Offices:Advance adoption and implementation of at least one Unity protocol, continuing activities initiated in 2025 with catalytic funding, supplemented with other sources of funding where feasible.Document site-specific experiences, outcomes, and lessons learned; participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing platforms including WHO webinars and the Community of Practice.Work closely with ministries of health to establish unified national platforms for translating generated evidence into national public health decision-making. WHO Country Offices may facilitate technical support and complementary, synergistic funding opportunities where feasible. WHO Regional OfficeCoordinate with WHO Country Offices to support implementation of core unity studies activities by network sites through catalytic funding and provide technical guidance and virtual engagement opportunities throughout 2026.Facilitate the participation of all Unity Studies sites in the regional meeting on Unity Studies implementation in October 2026, to be held back‑to‑back with the Annual SEAR Regional PIP‑PC Meeting; develop and host a SEAR Unity Studies website; and mobilize support from academic institutions within the SEAR Unity Studies Network to support the development of regional manuscripts that showcase Unity Studies activities to scientific audiences and promote knowledge‑sharing.Explore complementary funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and expand network activities across the Region.WHO HeadquartersProvide global technical guidance, updated protocols, and toolkits to support the implementation of Unity Studies in SEAR.Facilitate engagement of SEAR sites in global webinars, the Community of Practice, and opportunities to showcase their work.Support joint publications, inclusion of SEAR experiences in global outputs, and identification of additional funding and collaborative opportunities to strengthen Unity Studies activities.
Sunday Sports: Thousand Islands Spirits find new home and more
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
BlackHawk to play Niswonger show on May 8
GREENEVILLE — The Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) is excited to announce that the CMA-nominated country music group BlackHawk will perform on Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open
Is Six Flags (FUN) Turning Ride Upgrades Into a Test of Its Per-Guest Value Strategy?
Six Flags New England recently held an exclusive press preview for Quantum Accelerator, New England’s first dual-launch straddle coaster, alongside broader upgrades to Crackaxle Canyon and park-wide dining and retail offerings. The combination of a headline coaster and enhanced food, beverage, and pass benefits highlights Six Flags’ focus on deepening guest engagement and extracting more value per visit. We’ll now look at how Quantum Accelerator’s debut and related guest-experience...
Healey signs bill reforming marijuana business governance, sales in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey will now appoint all members of a reformed Cannabis Control Commission. She signed a bill Sunday that included several changes to Massachusetts' marijuana industry.
VP Sports & Entertainment presents: Wheat Kings alumnus McQueen inks deal with Anaheim Ducks
Roger McQueen has officially joined the flock. The former Brandon Wheat Kings centreman has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Anaheim Ducks, the NHL club announced Saturday. McQueen’s contract is set to take effect in the 2026-27 season. Anaheim selected the 6-foot-6, 198-pound forward with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.…
Trump admin seeks health-care price transparency
(The Center Square) - Taxpayer advocates are applauding the Trump administration over its efforts calling for medical price transparency in federal employee health-care plans while health-care industry leaders are pushing
The Age of Overt Political Warfare
Great powers once meddled in other country’s elections secretly. Now they are happy for everyone to know.
Metro Creator Doesn't Think 2039 Should Be 'Called a Game'
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the creator of Metro, has said on social media that Metro 2039 should go beyond being called just a game.
A Look At AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has recently drawn fresh attention as the share price moved to US$1.86, with a one-month return of 89.7% and a three-month return of 15.5%. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. While the recent 1 month share price return of 89.7% suggests strong short term momentum, the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 33.1% and 5 year total shareholder return decline of 96.6% highlight how volatile the ride has been for long term holders. If fast...
How a little-known founder is trying to change Calif. politics — to the tune of $1 billion
You may not have heard of Maria Davidson, but tech investors like Joe Lonsdale and Garry Tan trust her with their political ambitions.
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part I
In 2008, much to their own surprise, leading Democrats unified around a program of major health care reform. Policy wonks had spent years developing the concepts behind what eventually became Obamacare; big Democratic victories in the 2006 midterms and the prospect of controlling both Congress and the presidency made it possible to imagine turning those ideas into reality. During the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama advocated similar plans, based on those ideas, for expanding insurance coverage. And it happened! The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010. When it was fully implemented in 2014, millions of Americans got health insurance: Impressive as the raw numbers are, they don’t tell the whole story. Before the ACA, even upper-middle-class Americans often found it impossible to get health insurance if they had pre-existing medical conditions. Many Americans were trapped in jobs they wanted to leave but couldn’t for fear of losing their employment-based coverage. Meanwhile, dire predictions from the usual suspects about runaway costs proved wrong. In fact, overall U.S. medical spending has grown much more slowly since the ACA was enacted than before. But the U.S., alone among advanced nations, still falls far short of providing universal health care. As you can see from the chart above, 8 percent of the population was still uninsured in 2024, a number that is set to rise over the next two years as a result of Republican policies. True, many of the uninsured in 2024 were undocumented immigrants, who we don’t try to cover. But there are still a lot of uninsured. Moreover, a significant number of Americans who have health insurance are in fact underinsured. As a result, they are at risk of incurring devastating healthcare costs and are sometimes forced to forgo needed care. This number is set to rise sharply in the next two years as a result of Republican policies adopted under Donald Trump. And not only is the U.S. unique among advanced countries in its under-provision of health care coverage, it also incurs by far the world’s highest healthcare costs per capita. So now may well be a good time to get behind a new push for major health reform — an effort, if you like, to finish the job begun under Obama. Today’s primer is devoted to the economics of health reform. During his failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Donald Trump famously complained, “Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated.” Actually, we did know — and it’s not that complicated. Health economists understand the principles very well. And because health policy varies greatly among advanced nations, we know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. This will be the first in a series about health reform. Beyond the paywall I’ll address the following: 1. Why markets can’t be trusted to deliver healthcare 2. Routes to universal healthcare 3. What works? In a follow-up post I’ll discuss the pros and cons of different approaches, and possible paths forward for the United States.
'Unsexy' side of robotaxis: The AV industry wants to grow up
Ride AI, an autonomous vehicle hype conference, showed an industry that wants to move away from the hype and focus on scaling.
Is It Too Late To Consider Guardant Health (GH) After Its 100% One Year Surge?
If you are wondering whether Guardant Health at around US$90.36 is still fairly priced or starting to look stretched, the key question is what that tag says about the underlying business. The stock has seen sharp swings, with a 15.0% move over the last 7 days, 6.1% over 30 days, a 100.9% return over 1 year and a 268.7% return over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits at a 42.9% decline and the year to date return at an 11.2% decline. Recent headlines around Guardant Health have focused on...
A Look At Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Valuation After Citi Downgrade And Buyback Delay Concerns
Why Citi’s downgrade has put Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) under closer scrutiny Citi’s downgrade of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) to sell, tied to concerns about US growth, profit targets, and possible delays to buybacks, has pushed investors to reassess the stock’s risk profile. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. At a share price of $110.08, Flutter’s 7 day share price return of 7.52% and 1 day gain of 0.94% sit against a 90 day share price return decline of 41.59%...
Michigan betting that space is next frontier to create jobs
Michigan is playing a key role in the US space industry, contributing to the Artemis II rocket mission. Products from Michigan-based companies, like Moeller Aerospace and Elmet Technologies, were part
Former U.S. Presidents, Entertainment, Sports and Media Leaders Convene in Rare Gathering to Celebrate Country’s 250th Anniversary
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Former U.S. Presidents, Entertainment, Sports and Media Leaders Convene in Rare Gathering to Celebrate Country’s 250th Anniversary
Former president Barack Obama appeared alongside former first lady Michelle Obama, five other former U.S. leaders, actors Nicole Kidman and Ted Danson, 'SNL' players Tina Fey and Colin Jost, NFL playe...
Eckerd students present research at scientific conferences around the world
This spring, Eckerd students travelled around the world to present their research at conferences. In February, marine science students attended the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. In March, chemistry
Over a thousand entertainment leaders sign letter supporting Israel’s Eurovision participation
Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.
Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time
The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office.
Saturday Sports: North Country lacrosse and baseball this weekend
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Saturday Sports: North Country lacrosse and baseball this weekend
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Young entrepreneurs showcase businesses at 1st Lowcountry Children’s Business Fair
Children became business owners at the first Lowcountry Children’s Business Fair.
Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer
Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.
Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer
Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.
Scientists Raise Concerns Over Newly Recognized Pollutant Found Everywhere in the Air
Scientists have uncovered unexpectedly high levels of methylsiloxanes in the air worldwide, suggesting a hidden and widespread form of pollution.
Don Schlitz, country songwriter behind 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
Schlitz was born in 1952 and raised in Durham before packing his bags and heading to Nashville.
AMC Entertainment price target raised to $2 from $1.50 at B. Riley
B. Riley raised the firm’s price target on AMC Entertainment (AMC) to $2 from $1.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Industry box office revenue rose 22% year over year in the period, outperforming expectations and driven by strong releases in March, particularly Project Hail Mary, alongside solid contributions from Scream 7 and Hoppers, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Looking ahead to Q2, box office is expected to grow slightly, with gains in June offset by weaker April
'It's just scale': Local mom-and-pop car dealerships are growing or dying amid industry consolidation, rise of mega-retailers
Multibillion-dollar dealerships have been on the rise amid a decadeslong consolidation that has led to a grow-or-die mentality for many U.S. auto retailers.
How is the business community going to tackle health care costs?
Twenty years after "Romneycare" passed in Massachusetts, the health care business community is trying to figure out how to rein in soaring costs.
How is the business community going to tackle health care costs?
Twenty years after "Romneycare" passed in Massachusetts, the health care business community is trying to figure out how to rein in soaring costs.
Carney’s Liberal Majority Reshapes Fortunes to the Left and the Right
Mark Carney’s brand of centrist politics and his invitation to floor crossers with conservative convictions into the Liberal Party’s ranks have reshaped the country’s political economy.
After the Live Nation monopoly verdict, artists say it's time for real change
Artists and organizers NPR spoke with say they don't expect to see any immediate changes in the live music industry following the Live Nation decision — but they see this is a first step in the right direction.
NAB 2026: Appear appoints Mike Burk as vice president of business development
Appear has appointed Mike Burk as vice president of business development for North America. Burk brings over two decades of experience in the broadcast and live production industry to the...
Hemp beverage bill puts profits over Colorado kids
By Rachel O’Bryan The hemp THC beverage industry wants to sell its high-inducing drinks in Colorado everywhere that beer or wine is sold — including stores and restaurants near schools. This self-serving bill, Senate Bill 164, would blow Colorado’s regulated marijuana system wide open. For the past 12 years, marijuana sales to persons 21 years […]
Damaged boxwood plants? Try these alternatives
Box Tree Moths are affecting gardens throughout the state and country Last year these insects were spreading out of these communities more aggressively. When they invade the truly catch homeowners off guard.
Seaspan Marine sells a piece of its barge business to Hodder Tugboat
Seaspan Marine, North Vancouver, British Columbia, announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to sell its chip and hog fuel barge division, along with remaining forestry industry transpor
'We just can’t go back': How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use
NEW YORK (CNN) — Ever wonder why your kid goes ballistic when you try to take their screen away? It’s mostly not their fault. That outsize reaction occurs because devices are designed to make us all desire them so badly that we don’t log off, writes Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff in her new book, “Dopamine Kids: […]
EPA appoints industry players and academics to its Science Advisory Board
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would appoint academics and players in chemical and other industries and additional scientists to its Science Advisory Board (SAB). The n…
Gas tax holiday, Tim Ackert, landlord registry: CT politics news
Plus: Eversource and the RWA respond to William Tong and the Senate passes bills on wage theft and homeowners renting out rooms.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Big Utility Business Could Be Worth Close to $100 Billion
It would probably be a top five utility in the country by market value if it were publicly traded.
K-Pop’s Biggest Labels Join Forces to Plan Coachella-Style Global Festival
A ‘K-pop Coachella’ might be coming. The industry’s biggest players are in talks to launch a massive global event.
Over 1,000 Entertainment Figures — Including Gene Simmons and Amy Schumer — Reject Eurovision Israel Boycott
More than 1,000 artists have signed a letter rejecting Israel boycotts and pushing for the country's continued inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive
Iron Galaxy is cutting employees to "evolve" with the changing game industry
The Trump team’s puzzling ‘all is well’ message on the economy
After spending the early part of the Iran war trying to sell Americans on an economic message of short-term pain for long-term gain, President Donald Trump and his team have increasingly reverted to their previous posture: that of Kevin Bacon in “Animal House.”