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Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.
GameStop Proposes Acquiring eBay for $55 Billion
Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)
The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.
Hackaday Links: May 3, 2026
Software that collects public data from the Internet and uses it to provide half-assed answers to your questions might seem like a modern craze, but today we bid farewell to a website that helped p…
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Banana Ball, featuring Tino Martinez
DJ bids a belated farewell, and the Bananas take over Yankee Stadium (with the help of Broadway)!
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
The race to lead the country’s biggest blue state has been defined by voter concerns about their quality of life in California and the influence of special interests in Sacramento.
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part II
On March 23, 2010 President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — usually referred to either as the Affordable Care Act or as Obamacare — into law. Joe Biden, then the vice president, could be overheard whispering “This is a big fucking deal.” And it was. The ACA, which went into full effect in 2014, created a system of subsidies and regulations designed to make health insurance available to many Americans who had previously been left out. It worked: In 2010 there were 47 million uninsured people in America, but by 2016 this number had dropped to 27 million. This still fell short of the universal health insurance that every other advanced nation has, but it was real progress. In 2017, during his first term, Donald Trump tried to destroy the ACA, replacing it with the American Health Care Act — legislation that would have eliminated most of the provisions that expanded health insurance under Obama. At the time the Congressional Budget Office projected that the G.O.P.’s replacement bill would nearly double the number of Americans without health insurance, increasing the total uninsured population by 23 million and undoing all of the progress achieved under the ACA. However, the attack on Obamacare failed by one vote in the Senate, and the ensuing public backlash against the G.O.P. delivered a large victory in the 2018 midterms to the Democrats. After these developments many observers assumed that the ACA had become a more or less permanent feature of American life. Such assessments, however, failed to take into account the deep hostility of the U.S. right toward policies that expand access to healthcare. As we’ll see, this hostility goes back generations. And the second Trump administration has taken actions that the CBO projects will add 16 million people to the rolls of the uninsured by 2034. How did we get here? And now what? Today’s primer will analyze the political economy of U.S. healthcare since the 1940s and the combination of danger and opportunity created by the current crisis. Beyond the paywall I will discuss the following: US health care on the eve of Trump II 80 years of US health politics The Obamacare story The new assault on healthcare
In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship
Scott Colom, a state prosecutor, is running against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican who denied him a seat on the federal bench. In a tough year for the G.O.P., Democrats see hope for his long-shot bid.
Political blame game begins and upset passengers stuck after Spirit ceases operations
Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran war
Brad Galli bids heartfelt goodbye to Channel 7, stays mum on future
Brad Galli, 36, who has worked at WXYZ-TV for 15 years, said during his final appearance that he'd be revealing his future plans "very soon."
Third annual 'Swing Fore Cesar' event in Chico raises officer mental health awareness
The third annual 'Swing Fore Cesar' Golf Tournament at the Bidwell Park Golf Course took place in Chico on Friday, raising awareness for the mental health of fi
The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer's researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.
Rabid bat found in Pasadena, officials warn of health risk
The discovery of a rabies-infected bat in Pasadena has prompted officials to warn residents to use caution. “This is the first bat to test positive for rabies in Pasadena this year,” Director of Pu…
Cboe is Slashing 20% of its Staff in Bid to Focus on Core Businesses
The derivatives exchange will also tighten its work-from-home policies and offer voluntary-retirement packages to older employees.
Political firm with ties to people accused of stealing from Xavier Becerra is supporting his bid for governor
A political firm previously associated with individuals accused of stealing campaign funds from Xavier Becerra is now running an independent campaign to support his bid for California governor.
Community-Based Preventive Health Interventions and Their Impact on Population Health Outcomes: A Narrative Review
Community-based preventive health interventions have emerged as central strategies for improving population health and reducing preventable morbidity and mortality across diverse communities. Th...
Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’
Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.
How Janet Mills’ Maine Senate bid fell apart
Conversations with nearly a dozen Democrats reveal how deeply the campaign struggled to raise funds and counter Graham Platner’s meteoric rise.
Longwood Men’s Tennis Accepts Bid to 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship
MIAMI, Fla. — Fresh off its first appearance in the Big South championship match, the Longwood men's tennis team's season will continue as the Lancers accepted a bid to compete in the 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship, announced by the organization on Thursday.
Janet Mills quits Maine Senate bid leaving Democrat novice in running
Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.
NCCU Men’s Tennis Earns Berth in UTR Sports NIT Championship Field
MIAMI, Fla. – The North Carolina Central men's tennis team extends its postseason with a bid in the UTR Sports NIT Championship, taking place at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia on May 5-8. It marks the second consecutive year the Eagles will compete in the postseason tournament.
Longwood Men’s Tennis Accepts Bid to 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship
Fresh off its first appearance in the Big South championship match, the Longwood men's tennis team's season will continue as the Lancers accepted a bid to compete in the 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship, announced by the organization on Thursday.
Trump Administration Casts Host of Policies Under Biden as Anti-Christian
A new report is the latest effort by the Justice Department to argue that it is removing political bias from prosecutorial decision-making.
Women’s Tennis earns bid to UTR Sports NIT Championships
Women’s Tennis earns bid to UTR Sports NIT Championships
Seahawks Sale Watch: Zuckerberg, Cook Among Rumored Bidders
Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook have expressed interest in buying the Seahawks, according to multiple sources.
Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’
A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your city or a way to read ebooks.
The Big Business of Marathons
Marathons have ballooned into an almost year-round opportunity for brands. Here’s how they’re capturing running share in 2026.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before Democratic primary
Mills has struggled to outshine first-time candidate Graham Platner, her opponent in the June 9 Democratic primary.
Research commissioner pitches EU to US scientists and investors
Research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva is just back from a two-day trip to San Francisco, where she pitched the EU as the place to be for US researchers looking to move and US venture capitalists looking to invest. A Commission spokesperson told Science|Business that Zaharieva used the trip to “promote Europe as a stable, rule-based and vibrant innovation destination.” She emphasised Europe’s excellent infrastructure and predictable funding, particularly through the European Research Council (ERC) and Europe Innovation Council.These are already proving tempting, with applications from US-based researchers to ERC and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) calls increasing substantially over the past few years. According to the Commission, the number of US-based applicants for the annual ERC Consolidator Grant call rose from 19 in 2025 to 64 in 2026, while US bids to the ERC Advanced Grant call rose from 23 in 2024 to 114 in 2025. Meanwhile, US applications to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme rose from 352 in 2024 to 998 in 2025.Pressure on US scientists to seek alternative employment has increased since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Jobs at federal science agencies have been slashed, funding cut in some research areas and international scientific partnerships turned upside down. He has also made unprecedented attempts to control university affairs.During her trip, Zaharieva made a point of highlighting the protection of academic freedom in Europe, “especially in areas like climate change, renewable energy, and health, where US funding has faced cuts,” the spokesperson said.She also underlined the EU’s “attractive long-term career opportunities and relocation support for top researchers from anywhere in the world,” especially through its new Choose Europe for Science initiative.“Transatlantic cooperation remains essential to tackle global challenges while safeguarding shared values such as academic freedom and openness,” Zaharieva wrote on social media ahead of her visit.Related articlesERC walks back stricter resubmission rules for 2027Don’t feel guilty about poaching scientists fleeing Trump, US science body tells EuropeHer itinerary took in Stanford University’s business school and school of medicine, where topics for discussion included entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration. She also met with venture capital firms, including Playground Global, Forgepoint Capital and Akkadian Venture Capital, as well as the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the largest public pension fund in the US.Other meetings included Jensen Huang, the chief executive of AI chip manufacturer Nvidia, and local business associations such as the Bay Area Council and EuroCham. European delegations in the area also received visits, including Advantage Austria and France’s La French Tech, and the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco.
Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion
The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”
Mark Sanford suspending congressional bid. Will launch advocacy targeting national debt instead.
Mark Sanford has dropped out of the SC 1st District race after a month and will start a nonprofit aimed at tackling the federal debt. He says he can do more outside Congress.
Chi Ossé Is Powerlifting His Way Through Politics
The New York City Council member on competitions, protein, and exercise as resistance.
Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants
Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.
GalaxyBids Announces New Auction Platform That Blends Entertainment and Luxury
Part of GalaxyBids’s allure is meant to come from its ability to make online shopping a more active and, therefore, interesting process.
Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor
Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor.
Court reverses pause on Epic Games ruling ahead of Apple’s Supreme Court bid
Epic convinced the Court of Appeals to reverse a decision that paused enforcement of a ruling requiring Apple to loosen certain App Store rules.
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI's coding agent instructions.
MindsEye Has a New Update and a Cheaper Price as Developer Launches Comeback Bid
MindsEye has begun staging its comeback, seemingly hoping for a Cyberpunk 2077-level redemption story.
How Massie’s Kentucky primary may test Trump’s hold on the Republican Party
Massie emerged as one of Trump's most prominent Republican critics. Can his re-election bid survive the president's ire?
Iraq Politicians Chose New Candidate for PM After Trump Pressure
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki ended his bid to reclaim the role after pressure from the US, which was concerned by his close links to Iran.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after morbid joke about first lady
Kimmel last week described Melania Trump as having "the glow of an expectant widow"
Xavier Becerra wants to talk about his experience. So do his rivals for California governor
In the wake of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s campaign is drawing support as a potential safe harbor for Democrats lacking a clear front-runner. Becerra offers a long record in state and federal government as well as a steady, if understated, presence amid a race shaken by scandal. The question now is how he’ll withstand increased scrutiny from voters and rivals, particularly over his record at HHS and criticism from both inside and outside former President Joe Biden’s administration.
The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck
On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.
Conversation with a Health-Care-Provider Support Bot
Here are a few things I’d rather do than log in to a portal: Get three mosquito bites. Drive all the way to Encino to have something notarized.
Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants
Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.
Why Are So Many Influencers Speaking at Harvard Business School?
Posing next to the acclaimed university’s signpost has become an Instagram fixture for creators invited to campus. What’s going on?
New One UI 8.5 Beta adds little value to your old Galaxy flagship
Is it time to bid farewell to the Galaxy S23?
Rock Island alderman’s family business withdraws bid for city catering contract amid conflict concerns
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short when a man armed with guns and knives tried to enter the Washington ballroom where the Trumps and much of the nation's political leadership had gathered.
Federal appeals court upholds conviction of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
The news from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes less than three weeks after oral argument and will likely prompt a bid by Madigan to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper
Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.
Chicago Skyway’s Australian owner fields takeover bid
Atlas Arteria owns toll roads in France, Germany and the US, including the Chicago Skyway.
Palmeiras reject multi-million Manchester City bid for Heittor Vinicius
Manchester City have seen an initial €20 million offer for Palmeiras’ Heittor Vinicius turned down.A strategic Etihad recruitment model substantiates the pursuit of emerging Brazilian talent.Playe...
Xavier Becerra explains why he should be California's next governor
The former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary under President Joe Biden is running as a Democrat in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who terms out at the end of 2026.
Ikea's New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats
Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it's taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.
It's Your Business | Special delivery: St. Joseph woman's business creates care packages for UI students
Nikki Setterdahl, creator of Orange and Blue Hugs From Home, has put together care packages for occasions such as the start of classes, sorority bid day, finals, the Final Four,
‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks
The new game from the creators of “Returnal” goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.
Democrats could actually retake the Senate. Here are the races to watch.
The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever before.
MA bill would stop online surveillance from harming business
Many technology companies track users' every move through the digital world and repeatedly sell that data to the highest bidders.
Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross Panama Canal, they say ‘it’s safer and less expensive’ than the Strait of Hormuz
While passage through the canal usually comes at a flat rate via reservations, companies without bookings can pay more to cross through an auction that awards slots to the highest bidder. The alternative would be waiting for days off the coast of Panama City.
Epsom protests were 'disastrous' for business, say local traders
Epsom BID say visitors avoided coming to the town, fearing they would encounter protesters.
Health officials warn public after 6 rabid animals found in Providence County
The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning the public after at least six animals tested positive for rabies over the last six weeks
Nike Just Reissued the Original ACG Sneaker
The running shoes that inspired the Swoosh’s influential outdoors line—and helped two intrepid climbers scale K2—are back and better than ever.
Potential 2028 presidential candidates gather in L.A. for Democratic fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Businesses have doled out up as much as $4 million to move boats through the Panama Canal with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, according to the Panama Canal Authority, in a move that has created a seismic shift in global trade flows. While passage through the waterway usually comes at a flat rate via reservations, companies without reservations can cross by paying an additional fee in an auction for slots, which are awarded to the highest bidder rather than waiting for days off the coast of Panama City. Ships have increasingly traveled through the Panama Canal as shipments are rerouted and buyers purchase from other countries to avoid commerce through now-treacherous Middle Eastern waterway.
Rabid bat discovered on Fullerton College campus, health officials issue warning
Orange County health officials have issued a warning after a rabid bat was discovered on the campus of Fullerton College. The bat was found on the stairs near the music building on the northeast co…
Rabid bat found at Fullerton College, OC health officials say
A bat tested positive for rabies after being found at Fullerton College last week, health officials in Orange County said Thursday.
“Michael,” Reviewed: A Sanitized Bio-Pic That’s All Business
The new movie details the backstage maneuvers that catapulted Michael Jackson to stardom but leaves his personal life out of the picture.
‘FBoy Island’ star’s bet on his own Senate bid exposes perils of Kalshi
A former reality TV contestant turned candidate in Virginia and two U.S. House hopefuls in Texas and Minnesota have been banned from the prediction market for five years.
U.S. reclassifies medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Here’s what to know.
The process of rescheduling recreational marijuana, which began under former President Joe Biden in 2022, remains in limbo.
Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.
The Benefits of Beet Juice For Women’s Health
Beets, and by extension, beet juice, are packed with nutrients that benefit different stages of women's health, including menstruation, pregnancy, and post-menopause.
Hochul order bars state workers from insider trading on prediction markets
The governor said the order forbids covered state officers and employees from using confidential information acquired in the course of their official duties to further their personal financial interests through these markets.
Kustom Entertainment enacts 1-for-5 reverse split
Kustom Entertainment implements a 1-for-5 reverse stock split and reduces authorized shares, aiming to meet Nasdaq’s $1.00 bid price requirement while trading begins on a split-adjusted basis.
Can stress affect sperm? What men should know about fertility
Most men know stress can affect the libido. But they don’t realize stress may also affect sperm health. Here’s what men can do to produce healthy sperm.
Australian Gas Exporter Santos Streamlines Business to Cut Costs
Santos Ltd. is restructuring the company’s oil and gas business in order to cut costs, according to an internal notice seen by Bloomberg, after a string of stymied takeover bids in recent years that have raised pressure to increase shareholder returns.
Stetson Bennett’s bid to succeed Matthew Stafford takes a hit
The Rams don't sound too convinced Stetson Bennett can takeover for Matthew Stafford.
Orlando adopts small business contract program
Small and local businesses in Orlando will get an advantage when bidding on city contracts under policy approved Monday. The initiative follows a similar Orange County program.
The Business of the Biebers
Bieberchella cemented Justin and Hailey Bieber’s cultural and commercial power, as they scale their own brands and drive virality for others.
OpenAI Beefs Up ChatGPT's Image Generation Model
The ChatGPT Images 2.0 model is here. Our testing shows it's better at creating more detailed images and rendering text, but it still struggles with languages other than English.
Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 151 Bugs in Firefox
The Firefox team doesn’t think emerging AI capabilities will upend cybersecurity long term, but they warn that software developers are likely in for a rocky transition.
Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription
The soon-to-exit Apple CEO went all in on services. Now, the incoming CEO, John Ternus, will need to embrace the AI era.
Columbus makes bid for NWSL team. Get the latest updates here
A group of potential owners that includes the Haslam Sports Group, Dr. Pete Edwards and Nationwide Insurance has been looking to bring professional women's soccer to Columbus.
Clackamas County commission race 2026: 2 ousted members challenge 15-year incumbent
Jim Bernard and Mark Shull, both defeated in past elections, are mounting separate bids to unseat Paul Savas.
They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
There’s a lot of love all over the world for GrapheneOS, the gold standard of mobile security. There’s very little love between the two guys at the center of its history.
A workhorse emerges in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District?
Do we have a workhorse emerging from Colorado’s Third Congressional District? I’m not sure, but an interesting bit of legislation U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced is at least a bit suggestive that he just might be in Washington, D.C. to get work done, even if the cameras are not aimed his way. As my regular […]
Luke drops re-election bid amid ongoing investigation
Luke drops re-election bid amid ongoing investigation
Prego Has a Dinner-Conversation-Recording Device, Capisce?
The pasta-sauce company has partnered with the nonprofit StoryCorps on a device designed to record family conversations around the table and save them for all time.
Jenna Bush Hager sits down with former Presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden
The former presidents shared a message for the American people ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.
UNE’s fourth Health Care Story Slam puts a human face on chronic illness
UNE’s fourth Health Care Story Slam on April 15 put a human face on chronic illness and the long road to diagnosis as seven speakers took the stage to explore this year's theme of balance in the Harold Alfond Forum on UNE's Biddeford Campus.
Garrett Crochet's Redemption Bid Takes Shocking Turn Vs. Tigers
Crochet suddenly unraveled against Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR
Meta is unquestionably winning the face-wearable war. Can you trust the company? Maybe not. But these are some of the nicest glasses I've ever worn.
The Spurs Are the Most Exciting Team in the N.B.A.
How the San Antonio Spurs became the most exciting team in the N.B.A.
Opinion | When politics becomes performance: From ‘Jesus-Trump’ to the Pale Blue Dot
When a political figure begins to frame himself as a kind of national redeemer, the boundaries of democratic discourse begin to shift, Dingman Yu writes.
Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In
Schematik is a program that aims to help people vibe code for physical devices. Hopefully, it won’t blow anything up.
Guardians rookie Parker Messick's no-hit bid broken up by Orioles in the 9th inning
Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June
Co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid.