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Microsoft: Windows 11 users can't access C: drive on some Samsung PCs
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications.
Congressman Scott Perry tours Camp Hill business with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is back in Pennsylvania to tout the Trump Administration’s economic agenda. On Friday, Loeffler joined Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10) in Lower Allen Township, Cu...
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year
AI is coming to your Xbox.
Bright pink insect stands out to blend in, scientists say
A tropical insect has been found to change color from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which scientists believe may mimic the young leaves of rainforest plants. The findings, published this ...
How Waterford trained all its K-5 teachers in science of reading
The Michigan Department of Education wants all K-5 teachers to go through a training called LETRS. Waterford Public Schools has already done that.
USF begins national search for next women's basketball coach
USF will decline a WBIT bid and begin a national search for its next women's basketball coach. Interim coach Michele Woods-Baxter is being considered.
Multiple House Republicans post openly anti-Muslim statements
At least four House Republicans have expressed anti-Islamic sentiments on social media in the wake of the Iran War and recent violent attacks in the U.S.
Centennial Students Earn 3rd Place at Iowa Regional Science Bowl
Michael Stevens, Ian Anderson, Anna Bruns, Jared Bond, Alice Baghdasaryan and teacher Madison Greif. (Not pictured: Team Manager Vivian Zhang.) Congratulations to our outstanding team for earning 3rd place at the 2026 Iowa Regional High School Science Bowl, held on the campus of Iowa State University on March 7! We’re proud of these students for representing our school with excellence in this challenging academic competition that tests knowledge in science, mathematics, and teamwork.
Have the Giants Been Aggressive Enough in Free Agency?
Though they haven’t made any groundbreaking additions, the New York Giants have been quite active in free agency. The Giants have brought back players like Jermaine Eluemunor and Micah McFadden, while adding newcomers such as Isaiah Likely, Tremaine Edmunds, and Patrick Ricard. But after restructuring and cuts before free agency, there were hopes of retaining more […] The post Have the Giants Been Aggressive Enough in Free Agency? appeared first on The Lead.
Spotify’s newest feature will let you control your recommendations
Spotify was early to the algorithmically recommended music game. Now the company is testing a feature that lets listeners have...
Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.
Micah Bob Finds His Foundation in Materials Science
UC Davis materials science and engineering student Micah Bob studies sustainable cement alternatives to reduce carbon emissions. As graduation approaches, he reflects on the transformative course, research experiences and campus life — including MASC and Video Game Orchestra — that shaped his journey.
Microsoft’s New Healthcare Chatbot, an Aneurysm as a Gateway for Romantasy and the Decline of Male Therapists | WSJ Health for March 13
Plus, how an aneurysm led to a love of romantasy and a look at the decline of male therapists
After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?
It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.
Worcester Six business park misses 5,000 new jobs target
Brexit and the pandemic are cited as factors behind the Worcester park not matching expectations.
Big Ten basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Michigan vs. Ohio State
Rise of the Bot Masters, Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool and Aaru, the Billion-Dollar Startup Founded by Teens | Future of Everything for March 13
Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers
Safer space travel: Scientists create a cosmic ray simulator
Cosmic rays are one of the greatest challenges for space travel and pose a considerable risk to humans and materials. For the first time on European soil, an international research team in collaboration ...
U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.
Bracketology: Michigan, Arizona lurking as Duke looks shaky in race for No. 1 overall seed at NCAA Tournament
The Blue Devils' apparent vulnerability makes the race for the No. 1 overall seed interesting
Roush Review: In Woeful ‘Madison,’ Michelle Pfeiffer Gives Emmy-Worthy Performance
Michelle Pfeiffer stars as an elegant city mouse who ventures into a gorgeous Montana river valley to heal after a tragedy in Taylor Sheridan's cathartic and elegiac drama.
Starbucks union revised economic proposal to restart contract talks
Contract negotiations have stalled since 2024, even though Starbucks management has repeatedly said it's prepared to reach a deal with its union.
Xbox Gaming Copilot Coming to Consoles This Year
Microsoft has confirmed that the Gaming Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year.
Scientists Just Figured Out How to Make Aluminum More Valuable Than Gold
Precious metals like palladium and platinum are often used as chemical catalysts, but true to their name, they’re expensive to source. Scientists may have just found a cheaper alternative.
Microsoft updates official Windows 11 ISO tool with the latest system updates
A new version of the Media Creation Tool app is here, offering you the latest Windows 11 release with all available updates.
US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Record We Kept: America’s Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed American Politics
INTRODUCTION America's Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed Everything For more than five decades, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has served as America's Black think tank. Founded in 1970, when the number of Black elected officials in the United States stood at roughly 1,500, while today there are over 10,000
How Are We Preparing For the Next Pandemic? | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site
Six years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, here’s a snapshot of preparedness at a time of global health funding cuts, policy shifts and the spread of misinformation.
Xbox Ally X handhelds will soon get a performance boost
Microsoft has announced that ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds will get a performance boost in April, thanks to Automatic Super Resolution.
NVIDIA, Intel join Microsoft for Advanced Shader Delivery, confirmed for Lunar/Panther Lake and GeForce RTX 50
Intel and NVIDIA promote Advanced Shader Delivery Advanced Shader Delivery is currently supported through the Xbox PC app, while Intel and NVIDIA say they
Mavericks Miriam Adelson political donations
Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson tops all Texas pro sports owners, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in political donations.
'Major Discovery': After Years of Research, Scientists Found a New Chemical Reaction
"Useful in so many fields and applications."
Irish comic David Nihill used storytelling to overcome stage fright
Irish comedian and storyteller David Nihill brings his conversational 'Taking Tangents' show to Irvine, Pasadena and Los Angeles from March 13 to 17.
Pete Hegseth wanted an ‘American Crusade.’ Now he’s leading a war in the Middle East
In the war the US launched on the Islamic Republic, the US secretary of war, as he prefers to be called, likes to talk about how the Christian God is on his side.
Microsoft DirectX Gears Up For ML Era On Windows, Advanced Shader Delivery Solves Game Stutter & Load Times, DXR 2.0 Teased
Microsoft has announced two new updates at GDC 2026: ML-Powered DirectX & Advanced Shader Delivery for the next chapter in gaming.
January GDP report to show if UK economy was growing before Iran war energy shock
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Australian jury convicts Sydney business consultant over deals with suspected Chinese spies
A Sydney business consultant was convicted Friday of breaking Australia’s foreign interference laws by providing reports to two people he should have suspected were Chinese spies. Alexander Csergo, 5...
Michigan State Rep. & synagogue member says attack left her ‘absolutely shaken’
Steve Carell improvising 1 line on 'The Office' made Craig Robinson realize he's a 'genius'
Craig Robinson recalls the exact moment he knew his 'Office' costar Steve Carell was a genius: When he improvised a now widely quoted Michael Scott line on the season 3 episode 'The Negotiation.'
Whittaker: Get money out of politics
Michigan voters face rising utility bills and fees as DTE and Consumers Energy donate hundreds of thousands to state legislators.
Scientists crack a 20-year nuclear mystery behind the creation of gold
Gold and other heavy elements are born in some of the universe’s most violent events—but scientists still struggle to understand the nuclear steps that create them. Now, nuclear physicists have uncovered three key discoveries about how unstable atomic nuclei decay during the rapid neutron-capture process, the chain reaction responsible for forging elements like gold and platinum.
The surprising new ways bacteria spread without propellers
Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were found to spread across moist surfaces by fermenting sugars and creating tiny fluid currents that carry them forward — a newly identified behavior researchers call “swashing.” In another study, a different group of bacteria was shown to control its movement using a microscopic molecular “gearbox” that can reverse direction like a biological snowmobile.
How AI‑Driven ELNs Are Becoming the Center of Scientific Reasoning
Embedding AI agents in ELNs and LIMS brings reasoning directly into research. Using validated tools and clear audit trails, scientists accelerate discovery while maintaining governance, transparency, and accountability.
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize 2025 Business Award Winners
Thursday, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly joined the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) in recognizing recipients of the 2025 Business Awards, honoring entrepreneurs and businesses that are strengthening communities and expanding economic opportunity across the state.
Scientists Warn: Earthquakes Are Migrating Toward Istanbul Along the Marmara Fault
Researchers analyzing two decades of seismic data have uncovered a striking eastward migration of earthquakes along the Main Marmara Fault.
Eleven business students named Spears Distinguished Seniors for 2025-26 academic year
Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business has named 11 students Spears Distinguished Seniors for the 2025-26 academic year.
Former Microsoft lead reviews the MacBook Neo
Steven Sinofsky published an interesting review of the MacBook Neo, where he also explores what went wrong with Microsoft’s similar idea.
UofL announces permanent closure of Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium amidst economic challenges
The University of Louisville announced that the Gheens Science Hall & Planetarium will be permanently closed due to financial challenges.
Should the U.S. be in business of assassinating foreign leaders?
In the opening strike of their war on Iran, the US and Israel killed the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is an exceedingly rare instance of democracies killing a foreign head of state.It’s not the first time the United States has been involved in the killing of a foreign leader, but it’s something U.S. leaders and the American public have long wrestled with. NPR’s Ryan Lucas reports. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Mallory Yu and Erika Ryan, with audio engineering by Jay Czys.It was edited by John Ketchum and Anna Yukhanov. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
U.S. is in the dark on Mojtaba Khamenei's views on the bomb
Khamenei's deep alliance with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has raised concern that Iran's new leader will depart from his father's long-standing position against building a bomb.
Steelers 2026 NFL Draft picks following Michael Pittman Jr. trade
Here’s where the Steelers will pick in April.
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered now available for Switch 2, iOS, and Android alongside ‘Challenge Mode’ update
Publisher Aspyr and developer Crystal Dynamics have released a Switch 2, iOS, and Android versions of Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered alongside a free “Challenge Mode” update for existi…
Key Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha is retiring. Read the memos.
Jha has been a key Microsoft executive. Business Insider reported in December that he was considering retirement.
We study pandemics. The resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
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Time to pay your last respects to Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, as it appears to have been killed off
Microsoft appears to have quietly removed its marketing campaign which proclaimed the Xbox was less of a console and more of a platform.
McDonald's rolls out 'McValue 2.0' menu with $3 items, $4 meals after years of post-pandemic price hikes
The fast-food giant unveils its "McValue 2.0" strategy, with affordable breakfast and McNugget deals as franchisees align on fixing the chain's affordability gap.
Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables
Analyze wearable data with Copilot.
A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.
Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
Microsoft previews Copilot Health AI tool
Microsoft bets that its health care track record will help it beat OpenAI.
Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool Can Read Your Medical Records and Give Advice
A new feature within the Copilot app will offer personalized healthcare advice and make it easy to upload test results, fitness data and more.
Microsoft Joins Crowd With Health Assistant for Copilot Chatbot
Microsoft Corp. is adding a dedicated health assistant to its Copilot chatbot, joining the ranks of technology companies betting that customers will turn to artificial intelligence tools for medical care.
ExxonMobil to move its legal home from New Jersey to Texas, citing business friendly environment
ExxonMobil is poised to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas in search of a more friendly business environment, the company announced Tuesday morning. The board of directors for the largest U.S.-based oil producing company, which already runs its operations from the Houston suburb of Spring, unanimously recommended to its shareholders that they vote to redomicile the company…
Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life
Researchers have uncovered a universal pattern showing how temperature affects life on Earth. Across thousands of species—from microbes to reptiles—performance rises gradually with warming until an optimal temperature is reached, after which it drops sharply. Although each species has its own preferred temperature range, they all follow the same underlying curve. This surprising constraint suggests evolution may have limited room to help species cope with rapid climate warming.
When startups become a family business
This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team. This week we’re exploring different kinds of co-founder dynamics and what it takes to build a startup with your family.
Trump administration live updates: Poll finds widespread distrust of economic and political systems
Get live updates and the latest news as an NBC News poll finds widespread political and economic distrust, the U.S. launches tariff probes, and Trump seeks passage of the SAVE America Act.
‘Mayor has not returned his call’: How city staff intervened to get Dallas mayor’s attention
Emails reviewed by The Dallas Morning News show the mayor was not always easy to reach during key economic development discussions.
Congressman Neal, BHS Talk Local Health Care in 2026
Congressman Neal says access to health care is also important as an economic factor in the area. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In a time of federal funding uncertainties,...
Poll: Voters who say economic and political systems are stacked against them tie a record high
Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt said the numbers indicate “historic levels of anger and disgust with our political and economic systems.”
Coca-Cola plants and Emirati ports: doing business in a breakaway state
Recognised only by Israel, Somaliland is battling to gain greater access to world markets to accelerate its economic development
Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
President Donald Trump has tried — at least occasionally — to maintain focus on the domestic priority his advisers believe is essential for GOP success in November’s midterm elections. But the Iran war has badly complicated his attempts at an economic pivot.
Trump visits northern Kentucky, pushes economic record and midterm message
Trump visits a logistics facility to promote his economic record, highlight tax law and weigh in on the midterms and Rep. Thomas Massie’s reelection.
I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all
Microsoft is no longer promoting Xbox by telling people what an Xbox is.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
Exploring Michigan: The state's biggest family entertainment center debuts in Portage
If you're looking for fun but don't know what to do, Zap Zone XL could be the place for you.
Grammarly Is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit Over Its AI ‘Expert Review’ Feature
The feature, which Grammarly shut down Wednesday, presented editing suggestions as if they came from established authors and academics—without their consent.
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
KBE discusses science standards, assessments and student performance during March virtual meeting
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) discussed science education in Kentucky, including a closer look at the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, how Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems measure science proficiency, and student performance,
How one CMU student danced her way into international business
CMU student Hannah Beardsley combined dance and HR during a Barcelona study abroad, gaining confidence, global perspective, and career insight.
Siekerka to Talk the Impact of FY27 State Budget Proposal on Business
NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka will discuss the impact of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s FY27 budget proposal on the business community during two
Project Helix alpha development kits to ship in 2027; Xbox mode coming to Windows 11 in April
Microsoft Gaming shared updates on its newly announced next-generation hardware Project Helix during the Xbox Developer Summit keynote address at Game Developer Conference 2026, including that it p…
Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April
Today at GDC, Microsoft revealed that its big screen Xbox UI is headed to all Windows 11 devices.
What to know about CDC’s new polio alert
Polio is not endemic in the United States, but the disease is circulating in 30 other countries now. A doctor explains how to protect against polio when traveling.
Microsoft will start providing game studios with Project Helix consoles in 2027
Microsoft plans to begin shipping early units of its next generation console to game studios starting sometime next year.
One possible recipe for life on Titan is a bust
An experiment mimicking conditions on the Saturn moon suggests that cell-like bubbles don’t form in methane lakes, puncturing hopes for alien life.
Scientists Just Used Some of Earth’s Worst Chemicals to Produce Battery-Grade Lithium
A new method transforms a "persistent environmental liability" into a much-desired resource, the researchers say.
Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, will barely reach alpha by 2027
We’ll have to wait a while for the new Xbox.
Michigan reports 1st measles case of 2026: What you need to know
Health officials say an adult with measles exposed others to the virus between March 4-8 at multiple locations across two Michigan counties.
Microsoft says you should build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC.
We’re in line for Microsoft’s keynote, but look what we spotted at its booth at GDC! “Cross-platform is the future of the Xbox ecosystem,” it writes. “Build for Xbox on PC.” Again, the future of Xbox is W. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/20260311_085610.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/slack-upload-1773247555310.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/slack-upload-1773247563110.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all]
Scientists squished microbes into a steel 'sandwich' — and made a profound discovery about life in space
"Extremophile" bacteria could survive asteroid impacts that are strong enough to launch them into space, suggesting that life could travel between planetary bodies.
CEO Economic Outlook Index Q1 2026
The Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Index is based on a survey, conducted quarterly since the fourth quarter of 2002, of our member CEOs' plans for hiring and capital spending, and their expectations for sales, over the next six months.
Michigan Senate panel votes to move the state's primary in 2028
The 10-bill Senate package would eliminate the August election date, beginning in 2028.
Washington House passes 9.9% ‘millionaires tax’ as business leaders warn of ‘seismic shift’
Some tech leaders and entrepreneurs worry the legislation could undermine their sector by souring Washington’s relatively favorable tax laws for startup founders, investors and high-wage earners.
Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix
Microsoft has confirmed that a hacker who successfully exploits a zero-day SQL vulnerability could gain system administrator privileges. Here’s how to fix it.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
Pontifical Academy for Life launches “Scientists for peace” appeal
The Pontifical Academy for Life launches an international appeal to all scientists, researchers, and academics to enact concrete actions to promote ...