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Maren Morris says she ‘lost a lot of fans’ because of her political views
Maren Morris reveals how her outspoken political views cost her fans, friends and financial standing in country music industry over the past decade.
Commentary: It's premature to call cannabis equity journey a failure
The cannabis industry should be afforded the opportunity to mature as other industries have, writes an industry advocate.
Texas health regulators propose major fee hikes, new rules for hemp-derived THC products
Texas health regulators are considering sweeping changes that could dramatically reshape the hemp-derived THC industry, and many small business owners say the cost alone could put them out of business.
Alliance Entertainment Named Exclusive Physical Media Distribution Partner for Amazon MGM Studios in North America
Deal strengthens Alliance’s leadership in premium home entertainment distribution across major franchises and catalog titlesPLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, supplying more than 340,000 unique SKUs across music, video, video games, licensed merchandise, and exclusive collectibles to over 35,000 retail an
Northwood University Launches New MBA in Health Leadership & Innovation
New Program Blends Northwood’s Free-Enterprise Emphasis with Specialized Coursework to Help Professionals Lead System-Level Change as Industry Faces
Mary Peltola Runs for Senate in Alaska, Lifting Democrats’ Hopes
The former congresswoman is the latest top-tier recruit for Democrats, who face a difficult Senate map this year as they try to retake control of the chamber.
From Borges to Jennifer Aniston: Science begins to illuminate the mysteries of memory
How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel the secrets of one of the brain’s most common and least understood functions
Funding “Rural Health Care Transformation” Without Shoring Up Failing Hospitals
The unusual policy symmetry involved in the Big Beautiful Bill’s Medicaid cuts and new rural health innovation initiative may not bode well for rural health care quality and outcomes.
Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patients
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued provisional licenses to nine new medical marijuana operators while existing ones have started opening new manufacturing and cultivating facilities.
Solar Projects Face Turmoil Under Trump, but Big Business Is Still Banking on Them
New solar sites are a bright spot for an industry feeling the heat from the Trump administration.
The Battle Over House Maps Spills Into 2026, Where an X-Factor Awaits
As the race to gerrymander House districts narrows to a few states, Democrats are trying to go on offense. But a Supreme Court ruling could give Republicans a major edge.
‘An undoing of the scientific method’: Flagship CEO warns of government threats to US biotech industry
The Trump administration spent 2025 taking a sledgehammer to science, obliteratin | The Trump administration spent 2025 taking a sledgehammer to science, obliterating funding and reshaping agencies like the FDA and National Institutes of Health through layoffs and restrictive new policies. In a new letter, Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., co-founder of Moderna and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, warns that these actions risk undermining the foundations of science itself to the ultimate detriment of health and biotech innovation in America.
Christine O'Brien, UnitedHealthcare CEO for La.-Miss., wants to lower insurance costs. Here's how
At a time when health insurers are under fire for raising premiums and rejecting claims while health care costs continue to rise, Christine O'Brien is trying to grow UnitedHealthcare's book of commercial business in Louisiana and Mississippi.
A new entry in the dietary guidelines: advice on maintaining healthy testosterone levels
New U.S. dietary guidelines for the first time include advice for men on maintaining healthy testosterone levels.
Scientists say Trump's second term has been defined by slashed funding, layoffs and uncertainty
Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? 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.
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? 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.
HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx
HSBC is opening an asset management business in the UAE and launching 10 onshore funds, it said on Monday, as the bank deepens its investment in the region and taps into an influx of wealth into the Gulf country.
Opinion - Richard Nelson: Raising state's sports gambling age to 21 should be a 'no-brainer'
Sports gambling has gone mainstream, sweeping the country. Today, 39 states have legalized it, including Kentucky. Unlike most states, Kentucky allows 18-year-olds to gamble on sporting events — 32 of the 39 states set the minimum age at 21. Perhaps the state legislature overlooked this detail when mainstreaming sports gambling in 2023. But considering the...
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Heirloom Lodge in Housatonic—an urbane food journey in a country setting
The chef-driven, community-oriented restaurant is "devoted to serving fresh, delicious food by using as many local Berkshire County ingredients as possible, in concert with brilliant wines from many of the greatest family-run wineries in the world."
Five MCPS Seniors Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars
Five Montgomery County Public Schools seniors have been named among the 300 scholars selected nationwide for the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the country’s most prestigious science and […]
Dell tested NVIDIA N1X laptop just two months ago
New NVIDIA N1X laptop spotted, so is it still coming? Watching NVIDIA CES keynotes reminds me of Knives Out movies. You are trying to solve the riddle of
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
Sunday Sports: Girl’s wrestling tournament and the last Highmark Stadium flyover
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Selma expands access to specialty care with new Rural Health Medical Program Podiatry Center
Access to specialty health care is expanding in Selma following the grand opening of the new podiatry center operated by Rural Health Medical Program.
Navigating the rising costs of youth sports
The Aspen Institute estimates that the youth sports industry generates $40 billion in annual revenue.
Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran
President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests in the country, two US officials told CNN, as he considers following through on his recent threats to strike the country should they use lethal force against the Iranian people.
NH's Business: Upcoming business-related legislations to look out for in 2026
Fred Kocher sits down with Michael Skelton with the Business and Industry Association of NH to talk about the hundreds of proposed business-related legislations in the Granite State so far this year
What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?
Since early December the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned, all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since President Donald Trump began a pressure campaign against the leadership of the country during his first term.
With YouTube and TikTok, dentists are trying to get Gen Z to show up
Young adults are the most likely age group to skip dental care, with a recent study finding that one in three didn’t see a dentist during the previous year.
A new theory of gravity could explain cosmic acceleration without dark energy
The accelerating expansion of the universe is usually explained by an invisible force known as dark energy. But a new study suggests this mysterious ingredient may not be necessary after all. Using an extended version of Einstein’s gravity, researchers found that cosmic acceleration can arise naturally from a more general geometry of spacetime. The result hints at a radical new way to understand why the universe keeps speeding up.
The Most Shouted-At Politician in America
Scott Wiener—a pro-trans Zionist who wants California to allow more homes—has an extreme tolerance for pushback.
GYESME: A New Design-Led Downstream Of GNOME Being Explored
A new project trying to get off the ground and currently in an 'exploratory phase' is GYESME that describes itself as a 'design-led' downstream of GNOME with plans ot only fork when needed that is 'minimal by default.'
Samsung Weekly: Galaxy S27 Camera, Galaxy S26 Launch Date, One UI 8.5 Beta 3, 60W charging, CES 2026, AI Profit and more
Samsung is keeping its preparations steady for the Galaxy S26 series launch with new certifications and leaks surfacing online, and a fresh input indicates that the Galaxy S27 series will bring an even bigger camera upgrade to date. This past week marked the celebration of the tech industry via the CES 2026, and Samsung revealed […]
POINT: Global entertainment industry is changing fast
The contest between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros. has storylines and personalities that would make gossip mongers from Louella Parsons to Maria Menounos gape.
Calls for SMA screening ignored before Jesy Nelson campaign, say families
For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’
A Look At Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After Its $1b Debt Refinancing Transaction
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has just priced and completed a US$1b offering of 8.625% senior notes due 2032, using the proceeds to fully redeem senior notes maturing in 2027 and reshape its debt schedule. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The refinancing news comes after a busy few months for Six Flags Entertainment, including the grand opening of Six Flags Qiddiya City and decisions around its Six Flags Over Texas stake. The 1 day share price return of 4.25% and 30 day...
Kings PG Dennis Schröder suspended 3 games for reportedly trying to strike Luka Dončić after game
Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue
The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.
Country legend to miss her star-studded birthday celebration amid health concerns
The "Jolene" singer turns 80 later this month.
Champions Cup: Bulls 49-61 Bristol - Bears win astonishing 16-try contest
Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup knockout stage by winning an astonishing 16-try contest with the Bulls in Pretoria.
Greenland's political parties respond to Trump's threats
The country's five political parties issued a joint statement rejecting Trump's attempts to acquire the island.
Intel Panther Lake: Mobile Graphics, Entry-Level Desktop Performance
2026 looks set to deliver a laptop/handheld battle royale.
From robots to Trump, WA legislators eye forces beyond their control
The annual Legislative session begins Monday. On the table is trying to control everything from falling in love with robots to Donald Trump's excesses to the weather.
WA ranks dead last in business survival
A new study found that WA is dead last in the country for its business survival rate, concluding that nearly 60% of businesses fail in their first five years.
This Flu Season Is Rough—And All Too Normal
The virus is storming the country, a reminder of how terrible its toll can be.
The AI industry's getting political. Keep an eye on these super PACs.
The AI industry is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
How Seaport’s Upgrade Amid Mixed Fundamentals At Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Has Changed Its Investment Story
In recent days, Sphere Entertainment received an upgrade from Seaport Global from Neutral to Buy, following a series of earlier positive analyst views tied to venue performance, sponsorship activity, and attendance trends. At the same time, Sphere’s fundamentals remain mixed, with weak long-term sales growth and constrained free cash flow raising questions about how effectively it can reinvest behind its high-profile partnerships and expanding venue platform. We’ll now explore how Seaport...
Utah gymnastics faces off against the country’s best this weekend
Utah’s gymnastics team opened its season last Friday with a win over Minnesota and Iowa at home. The meet had bright spots and areas for improvement the No. 3 Red Rocks will need to overcome as they compete against three of the best teams in the country in Oklahoma, LSU and UCLA this Saturday. The Sprouts Quad meet will feature two sessions at the Maverik Center, with Utah’s grouping starting at 2 p.m. and Cal, Kentucky, Michigan and Michigan State competing at 6 p.m.
Black business owners say proposed restrictions will harm Buchanan community
Hundreds gathered at City Hall Thursday to talk about a potential zoning ordinance impacting the Buchanan Arts District. Metro Planning Commissioners called it the classic zoning problem — trying to figure out how commercial and residential properties can coexist. The ordinance would limit the hours of operation and impose noise restrictions on future businesses in the area. It was born out of a new “Commercial Compatibility” zoning overlay created by the Metro Council earlier this fall. (Overlays add an additional set of rules to the existing restrictions in place, as a way of managing development). That overlay was sponsored by […]
Trump Says Venezuela Is Open for Business
President Donald Trump says China and Russia can buy all the oil they want from the US or Venezuela. He says there was no need for a second attack on the country after capturing former President Nicolás Maduro. (Source: Bloomberg)
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it
The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “History That Doesn’t Suck”
As our nation prepares to turn 250 this year, there's a unique show dedicated to portraying the birth of our country.
'They're trying to break us': Trump's focus on Minnesota boils over with ICE shooting
The president and his allies have for weeks intensified scrutiny on Minnesota and its governor, Democrat Tim Walz.
Promoter Peachtree Entertainment Adds Brain Lowe As Talent Buyer, Names Candice Baker Director of Touring
Independent concert promoter Peachtree Entertainment has added two industry veterans to its team, with Brian Lowe named talent buyer and Candice Baker named
This week in HS Sports: Patrick Nix following God’s call into another area of ministry
Why now was the right time for Patrick Nix to leave high school coaching and follow the Lord's lead
Trump to meet with oil executives as Venezuela releases political prisoners
Trump is encouraging U.S. oil executives to invest $100 billion in Venezuela to help rebuild that country after removing its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Real Chemistry Establishes RC Resolve, an Advisory Practice for Healthcare’s Most Critical Business, Regulatory and Value Inflection Points
NEW YORK, January 09, 2026--Real Chemistry launches RC Resolve, a healthcare advisory practice helping leaders navigate value inflection points.
Why Trump's plan to ban institutional homebuying isn't scaring insiders
Industry insiders say Trump's call to ban big investors is out of sync with how those players actually buy homes.
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to cooperation
US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he had cancelled a “previously expected” second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country’s cooperation with the US.
Why Venezuela remains a high-risk market for business
Political shifts in the South American country may not translate into safe investment opportunities, warns FIU Business professor Jerry Haar.
Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad business arrived at CES in a holding pattern
Behind the stage demos and glossy AI announcements, the advertising industry arrived in Las Vegas with a quieter set of questions than previous years.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
AEW's MVP Discusses The Importance Of Body Language In Wrestling
MVP brought up a former WWE co-worker while discussing the importance of body language for performers in the pro wrestling industry.
Energy executives strategize to try and preempt Trump demands on Venezuela
Top energy executives are weighing telling President Donald Trump that the industry can increase Venezuela’s oil output by hundreds of thousands of barrels per day over the coming months, people familiar with the preparations for Friday’s White House meeting told CNN.
Blacksburg High School student’s bird research ranks him semifinalist in prestigious science contest
A Blacksburg High School student was recently placed as one of the top 300 science students in the country, his award-winning research fueled by a longtime hobby turned career passion.
Highest-paid mayors in the US, ranked by salary
Zohran Mamdani earns $258,750 as New York City's mayor, putting him among the country's top-earning mayors.
Health district concerns mount over new chicken plant
TIFFIN — Seneca County’s health commissioner has raised concerns with state environmental regulators about a controversial livestock facility recently ...
How the Sphere Morphed Into an Interactive Lego Death Star
Lego and Lucasfilm turned the Las Vegas landmark into the Death Star, letting visitors get into a full-size Lego X-Wing to try and tackle the trench run.
Supermajority, group organizing women around politics, is shutting down
Founders of the group, which started in 2019, pointed to the legacy of women organizers responding to the Trump administration and how the country thinks about gender.
Apple’s best-tested iPad sold out before Christmas. Now it’s back at $50 off
It’s been hard to find Apple’s latest entry-level iPad in stock as of late, but now Amazon has launched the first discount of the year at $50 off our pick for the best tablet.
TEA and IAAPA announce collaborative partnership to bring themed entertainment and attractions industry professionals together in the Middle East
BURBANK, Calif. — Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the association for the global community of creators, innovators, and fabricators of themed experiences, and IAAPA, the global association …
Country singer Chris Stapleton to perform in Hershey this summer
Grammy Award-winning country singer Chris Stapleton will perform in Hershey this summer.
Energy secretary says Chevron expansion, US oil role in Venezuela could come ‘pretty quickly’
Energy Secretary Christopher Wright reveals how American oil giants plan to help rebuild Venezuela's industry after decades of socialist mismanagement and economic collapse.
WellSpan Health Announces Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
Add to FavoritesWellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced plans for a comprehensive cloud migration of its full technology infrastructure. Together with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider, WellSpan will transition its applications, data and environments from traditional data centers to AWS. This migration will establish the foundation for delivering next-generation, AI-enabled health care solutions that reduce administrative burden and improve outcomes for patients across the region and beyond. Supercharging Innovation, Efficiency and Patient Outcomes WellSpan's migration of systems and clinical applications, which serve 1.2 million patients across nine hospitals and 250+ facilities, is expected to be complete by April 2026, one of the fastest full-scale migrations in the health care industry. This transformation enables WellSpan to unify disparate data systems for care teams and patients alike, achieving operational efficiencies and care improvements that fragmented systems are unable to deliver. “Our comprehensive migration to the cloud accelerates our ability to deploy new clinical capabilities that transform patient care while advancing our overall innovation strategy,” said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health. “When a physician can access complete patient imaging in seconds instead of hours, we're not just modernizing technology—we're improving patient outcomes. Our new cloud infrastructure also enables us to quickly implement solutions that will free our clinicians from thousands of hours of administrative work annually so they can focus on what they do best: caring for our communities.” The transition allows WellSpan to move away from a data center-based model and enables the rapid deployment and scale of AI technology. WellSpan’s strategic partner, General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo), facilitated the collaboration with AWS to support the migration. WellSpan’s transformation journey benefits from HATCo’s specialized technology solutions, as well as General Catalyst and AWS’s significant partnership to improve patient outcomes, which was announced in January 2025. “Our decision to go all-in on AWS will enable insights and innovations impossible in traditional siloed environments,” said Kasey Paulus, executive vice president and chief operating officer, WellSpan Health. “This is the largest health care technology transformation in our region's history, and it positions WellSpan to be a premier partner for technology leaders across the country.” “WellSpan is building a foundation with AWS that will improve care and outcomes for patients across their health system by bringing data together into standardized formats that are optimized for AI applications,” said Dan Sheeran, vice president and general manager, Healthcare and Life Science, AWS. “To do this, it is essential to have the most secure and compliant cloud when handling patient data, along with AWS’s built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks that follow the industry’s highest standards to protect patient information. We look forward to continuing to work alongside WellSpan as they unlock the cloud and AI’s full potential to deliver exceptional care to their patients.” Key Benefits of the AWS Collaboration Full Portfolio Migration: WellSpan will transition its applications and data from on-premises data centers to AWS, including full IT environments and specialized applications for functions such as nursing, cardiology, pharmacy and the company’s supply chain systems. This represents approximately 7.5 petabytes of clinical and non-clinical data and more than 300 applications—the most comprehensive health system cloud migration in the Mid-Atlantic region. Approved Architectures: AWS will deliver secure, WellSpan-specific architectures tailored to each build, ensuring compliance and reliability across the health system. Unified, AI-Ready Data: Migrating to AWS enables WellSpan to harmonize data across separate systems, transforming unstructured clinical notes and multi-modal datasets into standardized, AI-ready formats. Accelerated Results and Improved Outcomes: Automated data normalization and processing will enable the deployment of applications that reduce turnaround times for items such as analyzing medical imaging or patient records from days to minutes, helping clinicians get patient results faster and improving overall health outcomes. Reduced Administrative Burden: The transition to AWS will enable swift deployment of AI-powered solutions that reclaim thousands of hours for WellSpan’s clinical and corporate teams, allowing them to focus on patient care rather than paperwork. Elastic Infrastructure: Cloud architecture will enable WellSpan to scale computing resources dynamically, supporting seasonal demand fluctuations without infrastructure investments, as well as the rapid deployment of new services across multiple locations simultaneously. Most Secure, Compliant Cloud: AWS offers the highest network availability of any cloud provider, with more than 166 HIPAA-eligible services and certifications for global compliance standards, including HITRUST CSF. Built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks ensure that WellSpan’s data is protected under the industry’s most rigorous standards. Tags:News releaseInnovation and partnerships
Nurse executives named American Organization for Nursing Leadership Fellows
First time any ECU Health team member has represented the system as an AONL Fellow, let alone two, and they join a group of only 25 leaders from across the country.
Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
Government to U-turn over business rates for pubs
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.
Obesity, M&A, Biotech Resurgence: A 2026 Guide to Health Stocks
The health-care corner of the US equity market has traditionally been viewed as defensive, thanks to steady growth and healthy dividend yields among the industry’s stalwarts. That narrative is changing.
ICE Shooting Creates New Crack in a Fractured Country
Plus, RFK Jr. says Americans should eat more protein, and Trump has big plans for Venezuelan oil.
This Is the Blood Glucose Monitor We’ve Been Waiting For
Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt Issac does just that, and you wear it like a necklace.
CT set aside $120 million to help cover residents’ health insurance costs. How to get help
Unlike 26 million Americans across the country who saw their healthcare subsidies cut off on New Year’s Day, Connecticut residents can still sign up for state-paid subsidies for at least thre…
Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028
The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.
In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last For Years
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.
Pop-up experiment reinvents an Aroostook business
“I knew that toys were only going to sell in December and then I was trying to figure out how to pay to heat an 8,000-square-foot building."
Venezuelan business owner in Tempe shares story of fleeing his country
While the country has remained stable, some business owners in the Valley are already anticipating disruptions in merchandise.
All the Head-Turning Security Tech I Saw at CES 2026
CES brought a crowd of security companies all trying to impress with new cameras, sensors and locks. However, what really caught my attention is...
Building the future of separation science
Jennifer Kingston was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry's Technical Excellence Prize, which honours the vital role of technical staff in the chemical sciences community
Virginia health report finds no childhood cancer cluster in Scott County
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Cancer Registry released a new report Wednesday morning providing an update on whether there is a childhood c
Trump threatens Raytheon's business with the US government
President Donald Trump targeted Raytheon amid a broader stream of criticism of the entire industry.
Venezuelan politics are a ‘blood sport.’ The U.S. is entering the ring.
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
Hands-on: The Galaxy Z TriFold is all the more impressive in person [Gallery]
During CES 2026 this week, I had a brief minute to try out Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold and, I’ve...
Entertainment industry ramps up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES
CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI.
California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax
It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
Keir Starmer urged to rethink business rate reform to save pubs
Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.
Game Preview: Washington at #5 Purdue
Washington 9-5 (1-2) heads into Mackey Arena to take on the #5 Purdue Boilermakers 13-1 (3-0) Wednesday night. Matt Painter didn’t take long to get to the crux of the problem trying to defend Danny Sprinkle’s Washington Huskies: Washington will and wants to get to the rim at all times. Washington is one of the […]
Essays: Prices, Volumes, And Passion: The Business Of Watches In 2025 And What To Expect In 2026
How the watch industry navigated its most structurally challenging year in a decade and what to look out for in 2026.
The soaring price of youth sports: $50 to try out, $3,000 to play
Parents are struggling to keep up as costs and luxury options rise. Investors see an opportunity.