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Solar flares may show predictable warning signs hours before erupting
Scientists spotted patterns hours before a major solar flare, a discovery that could help forecast dangerous eruptions.
‘We need Michael’: Emily Gregory endorses Michael Ferguson for HD 100
The House’s newest Democratic member is adding her name to a growing list of people backing Ferguson’s bid.
Holding the Veterans Affairs Secretary Accountable for the Severely Damaged Veterans’ Health Care System | American Postal Workers Union
In February 2025, representatives from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began working with the newly appointed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to identify alleged wasteful contracts and improve VA operations. DOGE cancelled hundreds of VA contracts and carried out thousands of staffing reductions, including the dismissal of probationary employees, under […]
STEP - Health Alert: Worldwide Caution - U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg
STEP – Health Alert: Worldwide Caution STEP Alert Health Alert: Worldwide Caution – Updated Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening – May 22, 2026 Event: U.S.-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through the following airports for enhanced screening: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 21, 2026 Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 22, 2026 George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (IAH), Houston, for flights departing after 11:59 PM on May 26, 2026 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens and LPRs, who were present in those countries. Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations. Actions to take: Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports Regarding Arrival Restrictions Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Read the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening. Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak. If you are planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. You may also contact the State Department – Consular Affairs: Phone: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates.
10 Shows Like 'The Boroughs' You Should Watch Next
'The Boroughs' is a sci-fi mystery set in a retirement community, with a cast packed with people-you-like-from-those-other-things. If you're into it, here are some shows you're sure to like.
2026 MLB Odds: Are Yankees Best Bet To Win AL East?
Even though the Yankees have been an up-and-down squad all season, Will Hill believes they're still the best bet to win the AL East.
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would redraw one majority-Black district.
How worried should you be about Ebola?
Infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Whittaker on how public health can stop a pandemic.
World Digestive Health Day: Habits to Keep Your Gut Healthy
Key Takeaways:Daily habits such as drinking water and eating fiber are key to gut health.Ultra-processed foods may cause inflammation and digestive problems over time.Short walks after meals can improve digestion, and ongoing symptoms shouldn’t be ignored.
Wildeboer Dellelce Launches Sports & Entertainment Articling Student Secondment Program
A One-of-a-Kind Articling ExperienceToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 26, 2026) - Wildeboer Dellelce is proud to announce the launch of its Sports & Entertainment Articling Student Secondment Program, an innovative initiative that will provide Articling Students with immersive in-house experience at Canada's leading sports and entertainment organizations beginning in September 2026.Through the program, the firm's Articling Students will have the opportunity to complete a four- to six-week.
Tech leasing picks up in Seattle as giant firms eye expansion
AI powerhouse Anthropic is leading a small wave of leasing activity in Seattle.
Politics & Power: How thousands of departures from the DOJ are reshaping justice
A rapid, high‑profile exodus of experienced DOJ attorneys has drained legal expertise, shifted enforcement priorities, strained remaining staff, and prompted growing concern from judges, former officials and legal observers about the department’s capacity and credibility.
Study finds voting can help you live longer
Voting is typically associated with politics and civil engagement, but a new study finds evidence that voting helps older people live longer.
White House touts Trump's 'excellent health' ahead of annual physical
"President Trump is the sharpest and most accessible President in American history," spokesperson Davis Ingle said.
Mental Health Law Needs a Family Bill of Rights
More consensus is emerging that mental health law should better inform and engage loved ones of those with serious mental illness.
Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal spray
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that appears to reverse brain aging by calming inflammation and restoring the brain’s energy systems. After just two doses, memory and cognitive function improved for months, raising hopes for future treatments targeting dementia and brain fog.
Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits
Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form. By combining thousands of rock samples with seismic images of Earth’s deep interior, the team discovered that these metal-rich rocks tend to appear along the ancient, thick roots of continents. These unusual rocks, once seen as geological oddities, are now incredibly important because they hold many of the materials used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.
Women’s sports are a movement, not a moment, says Tinuiti’s Shasta Cafarelli
The agency’s head of media investment on the top upfront trends and how brands should advertise against live sports.
Opinion: Why is Chicago handing its parking meters to a firm tied to ICE deportation flights?
City Council should closely examine Stonepeak’s broader business operations and infrastructure footprint before approving the transfer.
Logitech unveils a cushioned mouse for all-day use
Ideal for aching palms – though only if you're right-handed
Minnesota organizations are trying to keep youth sports affordable
Organized leagues and competitive teams for which parents pay hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for a few months of adult-supervised games is the new reality.
Should Mississippi voters choose their politicians, or politicians choose their voters?
Mississippi Today's politics team gives a rundown on a monumental week in the Magnolia State that saw thousands of people marching and rallying in Jackson over voting rights and the gerrymandering battle embroiling much of the nation.
Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Should You Take Nutrition Advice From a Chatbot?
Many people are turning to artificial intelligence for help with their diet. Experts weigh the potential pros and cons.
‘The patient is a VIP’: Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s close ties to Mount Sinai Hospital
Epstein’s special treatment from the hospital included doctors being at his beck-and-call, including for house calls, and giving preferential treatment to his friends for medical care and job prospects.
A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy aging, study finds
Turns out 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep a night might be ideal. Here are some tips on how to get the “just right” amount.
Trump faces questions about age and health as he heads to Walter Reed
Donald Trump built his 2024 campaign on questions about Joe Biden's health. Now, as he approaches his 80th birthday, he faces scrutiny of his own.
Tuj lub players want more Minnesotans to give the Hmong sport a whirl
Keller Regional Park in Maplewood recently hosted a weekend tuj lub tournament on renovated courts. Tuj lub, a time-honored sport in Hmong culture, dates back thousands of years.
New business development is popping up across Houston County. We checked it out from the sky.
Scientists detected a mysterious signal from deep space lasting seven hours. Now they believe they've cracked it | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
In 2025 astronomers detected a mysterious seven-hour blast from space. Now they may have uncovered the secret of the powerful cosmic outburst.
'As big a shambles as it is possible to imagine'
Now the curtain has come down on the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, here is my end-of-season review - with a look back to what I predicted in August. The job proved too much for Thomas Frank, who found the expectations and dysfunction of Tottenham a sharp contrast to the stability of Brentford. Just when you thought it could not get worse, matters hit a new low with the bizarre appointment of Igor Tudor, an arrival that posed serious questions of CEO Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange.
7 things patients should know about VO2 max
This episode of the "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast introduces listeners to what a VO2 max measurement is and why their score could be important to know.
How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
Reel Thoughts: Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ eschews politics in favor of his signature grace, humility
In what may be the last hurrah for New York’s nearly century-old Ed Sullivan Theater, the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” didn’t feature the most uproarious jokes. Or the most biting political takedowns. Or a tearful, thank-you-filled farewell speech from its host, per the norm when late-night talk shows conclude. But...
Gemini user hits 5-hour usage cap after a single prompt, Google responds
"Yikes!" is exactly the right reaction for this situation.
Pirated Sports Streams Are Warping TV’s Most Important Ratings
Advertisers love live sports. But good luck measuring that investment. Although tides of ad revenue flow based on the ratings of certain tentpole TV events, a new crop of scammers now operate illicit sports livestreaming rings, and there’s almost nothing broadcasters can do about it. According to a new report released Tuesday by ad tech […]
Yerba mate has lots of health benefits but Chinese may be drinking it wrong
Ancient South American fusion may reduce risks of Parkinson’s and is enjoyed by top footballers, but the indigenous drink should be shared.
Should the Cavaliers blow it up? Anything is on the table after embarrassing sweep to Knicks
Houston Astros Toss Combined No-Hitter Against Texas Rangers
The Houston Astros threw the first combined no-hitter of the 2026 MLB season to defeat the Texas Rangers.
Is Gardner Minshew the Cardinals answer at quarterback in 2026?
GLENDALE – With mandatory minicamps well on its way, the Arizona Cardinals are still without last year’s starting QB Jacoby Brissett. The 33-year-old is holding out for a new deal in 2026, after setting career marks in passing yards and touchdowns.
Trump faces his annual physical. Here’s what to know about his health
The president, who turns 80 next month, has faced questions about bruises and how much he sleeps. The White House doctor is about to set the record straight
Area malls grapple with closures of former ‘anchors’
The shutdown this month of the Saks Fifth Avenue department store chain leaves a dozen retail landlords with hundreds of thousands of square feet to refill or repurpose, and has retail experts rethinking the traditional mall anchor store.
Global Mitochondrial Health Summit 2026: How nutraceuticals power cellular energy for longevity
Mitochondrial health is now recognized as vital for overall well-being and longevity. Leading clinicians, researchers, and educators on the emerging science behind the cellular powerhouse will be meeting on June 26 at the inaugural Global Mitochondrial Health Summit, hosted by Kaneka Ubiquinol.Ahead of the event in Sydney, Australia, Nutrition Insight speaks with Dr. Kazunori Hosoe, scientist and researcher at Kaneka Corporation, about advancements in mitochondrial science, gaps in nutraceutical products, and how the industry can communicate complex science with consumer-friendly messaging.
Why SoundHound's Oasys Platform Could Be a Game Changer for Its Business
The company's new platform uses AI to build AI.
Barricade case ends without incident; individual to receive medical, mental health care
An hours-long standoff on West Washington Center Road Monday ended without incident after first responders persuaded a male who said he was armed to come out.
Top five things to watch at Texans OTA practices
So, what do Houston Texans fans need to see by the end of OTAs later next month to feel confident in their roster heading into the 2026 season?
Should the Thunder make a play for Giannis Antetokounmpo in an attempt to Wemby-proof their future?
What a 29-2 score says about the state of low-level minor-league baseball — and why MLB fans should care
The Vikings Should Trade for Kyler Murray’s Old Teammate
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of running backs, so much so that trading for one might be perceived as strange. […]
1969 Hit, Written by Three Rock Legends, Became an Ultimate Road Trip Anthem
The song was released on a 1969 album.
Myrtle Beach dedicates Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Warbird Park
Over a thousand people gathered to celebrate the opening of the veterans memorial at Warbird, which sits very close to where the front gate of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base was located.
Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
Sprinkle list: Tampa Bay lands big bucks for Sheriff’s training facility, African American cultural center
Mental health, affordable housing and advanced metering also landed supplemental funds.
Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 Months
President Donald Trump will see his doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, May 26, for his third scheduled health checkup in just over a year.
Microsoft reveals what happens to Windows 11 PCs if you ignore the Secure Boot deadline in June 2026
Microsoft warns Windows 11 PCs without the new Secure Boot certificates may lose future protections, boot security updates, and upgrades.
Guardians lineup today, live score updates vs. Nationals
The Cleveland Guardians host the Washington Nationals on May 25. Follow along for live updates throughout the game tonight.
Trump calls on Arab nations to sign Abraham Accords
Trump says Muslim-majority nations should sign onto the Abraham Accords if they want to participate in a developing Iran agreement, per reports.
Trump says it should be ‘mandatory’ for more countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
The president said Saudi Arabia and Qatar should “immediately” sign on to the agreements, first signed in 2020 during his first administration.
Former head nurse turns business owner after moving to America
One long time restaurant manager finally got a chance to own her own restaurant. Yaqui Dai, who owns Gotcha Smokehouse Bar-B-Que said it’s been difficult, but her dreams have been fulfilled.
Blood pressure swings over 24 hours tied to poorer brain health
Frequent changes in blood pressure could affect cognitive health and contribute to brain changes associated with dementia risk, according to new research from Monash University.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs linked to A.J. Brown
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was one of the most disgruntled players in the league last season, as he struggled to consistently be on the same page as quarterback Jalen Hurts. Although Brown remains a rostered member of the Eagles, Philadelphia is widely expected to trade the wideout, with ESPN’s senior NFL insider Adam…
🚨Official: Colombia announce their squad for the World Cup
In the last few hours, it has been announced that Néstor Lorenzo has unveiled the Tricolor squad for the upcoming World Cup event.Farewell and key friendliesThe coaching staff’s plan includes two c...
Jim Cramer Reveals Why International Business Machines (IBM) Should Be Doing Better
We recently published Jim Cramer Discussed These 10 Stocks Including A Hidden Gem & An AI Short. International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer. International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)’s shares have struggled recently as they are down by 1.9% over the past year and by 12.9% year-to-date. RBC […]
I joined my family's warehouse business after college
Ryan Saltzman joined his family's wholesale grocery business after college and now helps lead the century-old company.
Ebola health screenings at Bush Airport for certain passengers begin Tuesday
Houston is one of three airports in the entire country that will accept travelers from the outbreak zone in Central Africa, and passengers from impacted areas are expected to arrive as early as Tuesday.
In HelloNation, Business Strategy Expert Martin Rowan of Naperville, IL, Details How SAP Misuse Impacts EBITDA and Enterprise Value
What happens when companies treat SAP as a reporting tool rather than a system of execution? That's the question answered in a HelloNation article featuring Business Strategy Expert Martin Rowan of Reveal USA, Inc. in Naperville, Illinois. The article explains how underusing SAP contributes to a slow but steady erosion of EBITDA, cash flow, and enterprise value—often without triggering any immediate alarms.
I visited the 'Hawaii of the Atlantic;' what I thought of the Azores
This nature-filled archipelago is less than 1,000 miles from Portugal, and the direct flights from Boston and New York are less than six hours long.
How NASCAR Recognizes Memorial Day at the Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR remembers fallen United States Military service members throughout its Coca-Cola 600 event.
Budget conference: House, Senate aligned on $1M for off-world data backups
Lawmakers may strap a rocket to the 3-2-1 rule.
The 15 best cities to live in 2026
The best cities to live in 2026 are more affordable, smaller cities throughout the Midwest and Sun Belt.
All of the best Apple Memorial Day deals 9to5Mac
The clock is now ticking with less than 24 hours remaining in the Amazon 2026 Memorial Day sale alongside sale events...
Why Some Phone Manufacturers Stopped Using Gorilla Glass
Not every phone manufacturer is sticking with Gorilla Glass. Some are developing in-house alternatives, and their explanations vary by brand.
Plush Toy Manufacturer Yortoob Enters Licensed Character Manufacturing Supply Chain for Global Entertainment IP
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, plush toy manufacturer Yangzhou Home Ka Crafts Co., Ltd. (Yortoob) announced its official entry into the licensed character...
This summer, I'm intentionally doing less with my 4 kids
Summer should be relaxing, but I always come out exhausted. This year, I'm determined to do less with my four kids.
Trump’s Science Advisor Calls Nuclear EO ‘Most Consequential Day’ Since Atoms for Peace in 1953
When a sitting administration’s top science advisor invokes Eisenhower’s 1953 Atoms for Peace speech to frame a present-day policy move, investors should pay attention. That is exactly what happened at the Operation Gigawatt Summit, where Michael Kratsios, Chief Science and Tech Policy Advisor to President Trump, anchored the case for a structural reordering of US ... Trump’s Science Advisor Calls Nuclear EO ‘Most Consequential Day’ Since Atoms for Peace in 1953
Trump's Science Advisor Calls Nuclear EO 'Most Consequential Day' Since Atoms for Peace in 1953
When a sitting administration’s top science advisor invokes Eisenhower’s 1953 Atoms for Peace speech to frame a present-day policy move, investors should pay attention. That is exactly what happened at the Operation Gigawatt Summit, where Michael Kratsios, Chief Science and Tech Policy Advisor to President Trump, anchored the case for a structural reordering of US ... Trump’s Science Advisor Calls Nuclear EO ‘Most Consequential Day’ Since Atoms for Peace in 1953
Health benefits boosted for top county school officials, records show
Ventura County Superintendent of Schools César Morales gave his top deputies lifetime health benefits without the Board of Education's knowledge.
Budget conference: House and Senate strike land deal on USF transfer to New College
The biggest concern for lawmakers to bridge an agreement stemmed from money — not land.
7 Things in Your Home You Should Be Swapping Out Regularly To Protect Your Health
There's more to staying healthy than just exercising and eating right. Sometimes protecting your health also means keeping your environment safe.
Let Out of PS3 Jail, Here's an Hour of Metal Gear Solid 4's New PS5 Version
See the opening act played on PS5
Colts: Players Returning from Injury a Source of Optimism
The Indianapolis Colts should get significant contributions in 2026 from players who were injured last year.
‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ leaks, but it’s probably not for the foldable you thought
One of Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones seems to exist mainly as a counter to Apple’s rumored “iPhone Ultra” and, with...
Reform MP refuses to say whether Farage should produce evidence for Russian hack claim
Danny Kruger says matter is ‘private’, after party leader claimed hack was behind Guardian story about £5m gift
Semiconductor decoupling. Powell's politics. Industrializing Ogaden. Free trade and the Magna Carta.
Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. Feliks Topolski, 1907-1989 8th Army’s Front, Italy 1944 Semiconductor decoupling Source: FT One thing that Jerome Powell deeply understood is that chairing the Fed under current conditions is a deeply political job. “Powell has successes and mistakes to his name. But he stands out as having thought more carefully about the Fed’s democratic legitimacy than any chair since Paul Volcker,” said Paul Tucker, a former deputy governor at the Bank of England, referring to the Fed chair who successfully fought the great inflation of the 1970s and early 1980s. … While Powell was at the Treasury in the early 1990s, he watched Alan Greenspan build relationships within the government. That convinced Powell he needed to follow the former Fed chair’s lead and spend more time in Congress than his predecessors Yellen and Bernanke. “The accountability for the Fed runs through Congress,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Fed official who is now chief economist at New Century Advisors. “That’s not just about having people on speed dial — it’s answering questions, explaining policy and getting feedback.” Source: FT Ethiopia’s PM Abiy and Nigerian business tycoon, with Chinese engineering, are driving industrialization in Ogaden/Somali region of Ethiopia. - Michael Masri’s reporting for Africa Report if fascinating. Ethiopia has launched a cluster of large industrial schemes in the Somali region, laying foundation stones for a urea plant and an oil refinery in Gode while opening the first two phases of the Ogaden LNG project. Abiy Ahmed framed the push as part of a broader strategy to link energy, agriculture and industry. “These projects embody more than industrial growth,” he said. “They represent our shared responsibility to harness opportunities, strengthen co-operation and promote peace.” The Gode urea plant, backed by Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), is designed for 3m tonnes a year. Dangote owns 60%, while EIH holds 40%. Officials say Dangote’s equity totals about $2.5bn, while the state provides land and implementation oversight. Gas from the Calub fields will be piped 108km to the site. Construction is slated for 40 months, with operations targeted for 2028. Ethiopia imports most of its fertiliser, spending more than $1.2bn a year for 1.5m–2m tonnes. Usage was roughly 1.7m tonnes in 2023, almost half of it urea, and demand for 2024–25 is put above 2.4m tonnes. If delivered on time, the Gode plant could cover domestic needs and allow exports to neighbours. Brook Taye, chief executive of EIH, called the venture “a significant milestone in the journey toward industrial self-sufficiency”. Dangote told the groundbreaking crowd that the complex would be integrated with gas supply and a polypropylene unit to support local inputs. He pointed to Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with a capacity of more than 5,000MW, and noted his group’s cement operations and expansion plans. The Gode refinery is being developed by Golden Concord Group of China. It is designed to process 3.5m tonnes a year of crude and condensate from the Hilala field, with associated storage. Backers say it will ease foreign-exchange pressure from fuel imports and anchor further industrial activity, including a proposed steel smelting site in Dire Dawa. GCL’s chair, Zhu Gongshan, cast the project as “a key step in Ethiopia’s path to energy sovereignty”, underscoring the Beijing–Addis ties. Financing details are still being finalised, but the refinery is central to the government’s energy-security narrative. Source: The Africa Report Dangote’s Ethiopian vision: Dangote began with cement. His crown jewel, Dangote Cement, dominates Nigeria’s market and has 10 operations in other nations in Africa. The formula has been consistent: identify sectors with chronic shortages – cement, fertiliser, sugar – commit massive local investments, and scale up to serve regional demand. Ethiopia was a natural extension of that model. In 2015, Dangote launched the Mugher Cement Plant outside Addis Ababa at a cost of $600m, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes. The investment gave him a firm foothold in one of Africa’s fastest-growing construction markets. But success came with risks. In May 2018, violent unrest led to the killing of Dangote’s country manager and temporary shutdowns at Mugher. While other investors might have retreated, Dangote doubled down. Today, he is preparing to spend $400m to expand Mugher’s capacity to 5 million tonnes, alongside a new grinding unit near Addis Ababa. Cement is just one market Dangote is targeting. Ethiopia’s enormous state-controlled sugar industry, long plagued by inefficiency and debt, has struggled for years to reform. Its Omo Kuraz Sugar Development Project, touted as one of the continent’s largest initiatives, continues to face delays and mismanagement. … The most ambitious venture of all is the planned fertiliser production complex in Gode, Somali region. Publicised on 28 August 2025, the Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) deal plans one of the world’s largest single-site urea manufacturing plants. The project costs an estimated $2.5bn and has an estimated capacity of 3 million metric tonnes annually, a rate that would not only render Ethiopia independent, but even a net exporter of fertiliser. EIH, the state wealth fund of Ethiopia, will hold 40%, while 60% is held by Dangote Group. … For Dangote, Ethiopia is a trifecta: Cement demand is projected to grow by 10% annually, its sugar consumption is growing with rapid urbanisation, and fertiliser demand is all but insatiable, given that farming supports the livelihood of 70% of Ethiopians. Source: The Africa Report The stakes for Abiy are high: For Addis Ababa, the $4bn fertiliser project in Ethiopia’s Somali region is no longer simply a manufacturing investment. It is increasingly being framed as a strategic state project tied to food sovereignty, import substitution and the government’s broader attempt to build economic resilience under mounting fiscal pressure. “Becoming self-sufficient in food is our main agenda,” Abiy says during the visit. “Land is needed; we have it. Water is needed; we have it. Human resources are needed; we have it.” The scale is enormous even by African industrial standards. Once operational, the plant is expected to produce three million metric tonnes of urea annually, potentially making it one of the continent’s largest fertiliser complexes. Ethiopian officials say the project now includes a 110km gas pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant. For a government grappling with chronic foreign exchange shortages, ballooning import bills and pressure on agricultural productivity, the numbers matter politically as much as they do economically. The decision to anchor the project in Gode is deliberate. Long viewed as peripheral to Ethiopia’s industrial economy, the Somali region is now being repositioned by the federal government as a future irrigation and agro-industrial corridor. Officials argue that the area’s vast land reserves and access to water could eventually support large-scale commercial farming capable of reshaping Ethiopia’s food economy. The government is simultaneously building housing infrastructure for about 5,000 residents near the plant, while officials project broader industrial expansion along the corridor. Abiy goes further, comparing the long-term revenue potential of the Gode development zone with Ethiopia’s flagship state enterprise. “The investments we are making in this Gode area, combined, will generate high revenue for Ethiopia, at par with Ethiopian Airlines,” he says. Source: The Africa Report Feliks Topolski 1907-1982 Topolski’s Chronicle, ‘Nazi Revival’, Vol. 8, Is. 1-2, 1960 HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. Photo by Jakub Dziubak on Unsplash If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $50. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe Grim vision of drone warfare by Sylvie Kaufmann For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe The state of the art in Colbert-studies. Jean-Baptiste Colbert was Louis XIV chief minister from 1661 to 1683 and traditionally seen as an architect of absolutism and mercantilism. Alexander Hamilton later cited him as an inspiration in 1782. Now his legacy is disputed. Daniel Dessert, the chief critic, sees Colbert as the orchestrator not so much of an absolutist state as of an elite cabal. Would be great to have a good English-language review of this important debate. 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Get Real With SOMD Politics: J.W. Abney Talks Taxes, Housing, Education And Keeping Southern Maryland’s Identity
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Republican candidate J.W. Abney says rising costs, housing shortages and preserving Southern Maryland’s rural character are among the top issues driving his campaign for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C, according to a recent appearance on The BayNet’s podcast “Get Real With Southern Maryland Politics” hosted by Chris Hill. Abney, […]
She learned AI coding at 73 — and to not fear pressing 'enter'
Carol Merlo wanted to build her own website without Weebly or Wix. She asked her son, Kevin Masterson, to help.
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
The president trumpets claims that he is in excellent health, but independent physicians say the White House hasn't answered key questions ahead of his third visit in 13 months.
House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
House and Senate Republicans were fuming as they left Washington last week for a long holiday break. The source of the torment, however, was notably different on each side of the Capitol, and the d…
Why Pennsylvania is moving to regulate firms offering home equity investments
Wendy Gilch wasn’t looking for a new financial threat lurking in the housing market when she opened TikTok. The Franklin Park consumer advocate was...
Cancer nearly left my kids without a mom. Funding cuts may halt the science that saved me.
Jenney Bitner: I'm not a scientist or policy expert. But I know that the drug that kept me alive for my children was built on a foundation of public investment.
Cancer nearly left my kids without a mom. Funding cuts may halt the science that saved me.
The Trump administration proposes cutting $6 billion from the National Institutes of Health. Philanthropy cannot replicate the scale of government-backed research.
Why were GOP Knox County commissioners so fired up? Consider the timing
Knox News exclusively revealed a tense exchange between Republican Knox County commissioners. The texts came hours after a tension-filled meeting.
Jewish Democrats grapple with a changing party and Israel’s entrenched leadership
Speakers at a conference blame Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for alienating Democrats and say there’s room to criticize his government without turning on the nation.
Michigan housing gap tightens for workers and businesses statewide
Michigan faces a severe housing shortage driving up costs, limiting growth and squeezing workers, as leaders push faster building and policy reforms.
Pontiac’s comeback: A new chapter led by partnership and purpose
Oakland County leads downtown Pontiac revival with major public and private investment, creating jobs, housing and renewed opportunity for residents.
Will Howard is 'wired' the right way, and the Steelers believe it's been showing at OTAs
By now, Will Howard should be accustomed to learning a new playbook. After all, Mike McCarthy’s offense is his fourth in four years. But according...
More warehousing, another entertainment venue, much more on this week's HCC agenda 97.5 Glory FM | North Georgia's Family Radio Station
The Hall County Commission (HCC) will be facing a lengthy agenda when it meets for a work session and voting meeting this week. There are plans for another ...
Katie Aselton conjures emotional alchemy in ‘Magic Hour’
Katie Aselton faced several sizable challenges with the dramatic storytelling that is at the heart of her “Magic Hour” movie.
3 competing for Democratic nomination in Iowa House District 2
Three Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination to Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District will face off in the primary election June 2.
Hawaii Business Spotlight: Electrician entrepreneur eyes expansion with franchise model
Kalihi native and electrician Johny Le founded Grand Hawaii Electric in 2018 after spending over 15 years working on major construction projects throughout Hawaii.