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How Trump has misjudged Iran
President Donald Trump offered a sharply revised review of Iran’s leaders as the tenuous ceasefire between the US and Tehran looks to be more endangered than ever.
The hottest rental markets in the US 2026
One Northeastern city surpassed New York and San Francisco as the hottest rental market in 2026, according to Zillow.
Trump denies disaster aid for four Democratic-led states
The move deepens what Democrats say is the president's politicization of federal emergency management decisions.
Appeals court clears way for Le Pen's presidential bid
Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds has been upheld, but the leader of France's far-right National Rally will be able to run for president if she chooses.
TV stars who have never been nominated for an Emmy Award
The nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, and these TV stars were snubbed yet again.
From Our Partners: Eastside Small Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore Cybersecurity Anymore
Today, alongside familiar challenges such as inflation, workforce pressures, and economic uncertainty, small-business owners face another growing risk that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: cybersecurity.
College student offers fresh look at downtown Sioux Falls businesses
Meet the college student who is showing social media viewers a new side of downtown this summer.
Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers
The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting."
Le Pen affirms presidential run after ruling
The French far-right leader will attempt to replace President Emmanuel Macron
Citadel Securities says AI will be a boon for US hustle culture
Citadel Securities says AI is bolstering one of America's biggest economic advantages, lowering barriers for side hustlers and entrepreneurs.
Charles Barkley has strong thoughts about where LeBron James should finish his career
LeBron James is rumored to be considering the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers.
Turkey's Erdogan hosts NATO summit as political rival Imamoglu defends himself in court
ISTANBUL (AP) — As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted NATO leaders in Ankara on Wednesday, his main political rival defended himself against corruption charges in court.
Scientists discovered that some invasive tropical plants evolved to reproduce without partners after spreading to new countries, allowing a single plant to start an entire takeover
Just one plant species can be enough to trigger an ecological invasion. Studies have shown that some tropical plants have evolved to reproduce without a mate, allowing a single individual to start a new colony.
Greenland is being swarmed by autonomous drones and underwater robots as scientists race to answer one question: How close is Earth to a climate tipping point?
Self-driving drones, robotic boats, and underwater vessels will be sent to Greenland to find the answer to one of the most important questions in the realm of climate science: how far are we from crossing the climate tipping point on our planet? In this expedition, scientists hope to collect data from some of the world's most difficult glaciers, improve sea-level projections and assess whether major ocean circulation systems are changing irreversibly.
50 Cent Shares Vision for Shreveport Entertainment Hub
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson outlined his growing vision for Shreveport's entertainment industry during a fireside chat at the Convention Center
Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership.
Assessor to hold training sessions for filing business personal property declaration
Washoe County Assessor Chris Sarman reminds residents that the deadline to file business personal property declaration is July 31, 2026. The Assessor’s Office will be offering training sessions on how to properly file your declaration beginning tomorrow, July 9.
Can soccer unite Bosnia beyond politics? | A Debrief With Jasmin Mujanović And Dženeta Karabegović
Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Jasmin Mujanović And Dzeneta Karabegović about Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup run and its significance for the country's political unity.
Local construction firm bets on Mid City in buying former Brew-Bacher's site
Grand Construction is giving one of Government Street's long-vacant restaurant buildings a second life. The Baton Rouge-based commercial contractor purchased the former Brew-Bacher's property last … Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
It was a dramatic departure from Trump’s more acerbic tone toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he once derided as ungrateful.
Football Hauls in 14 Selections to Athlon Sports Preseason All-CUSA Team
MIAMI — FIU's football program received a total of 14 student-athletes named to the 2026 Preseason All-CUSA Team, as released by Athlon Sports.
Tina Knowles: It 'irritates me a bit' that I'm underestimated
Tina Knowles opened up about embracing recognition, the business philosophies she's taught her daughters, and what's next for Mama Tina's Gumbo.
Small Business Spotlight: Business blooms beyond bouquets
BUSINESS: The Busy Bloom OWNERS: Amanda and Walter Adkins ADDRESS: 708 S. 17th St., Wilmington EMAIL: thebusybloomco@gmail.com WEBSITE: thebusybloomco.com PHONE NUMBER: (910) 742-0790 YEAR FOUNDED: 2024 NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 4 WHAT IS THE BUSY BLOOM? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom is a flower shop with a spin – a creative experience shop located in Wilmington’s Cargo District. Founded in 2024 by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Walter Adkins, we offer fresh flowers, botanical teas, a build-your-own bouquet bar, candle-making experiences, gifts, workshops, wedding florals and event services. Our mission is simple: to make flowers accessible, approachable and enjoyable for everyone – not just for special occasions.” WHY DID YOU START THE BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom was born from a lifelong connection to flowers and a desire to create meaningful experiences for people. After doing my own wedding florals and after years of working in healthcare management, I found myself returning to gardening and floral design as a creative outlet and source of healing. The loss of my mother-in-law, who always shared flowers from her garden, inspired me to pursue floristry full-time. My husband encouraged me and built a small flower cart for us to grow, and fast forward to now, two years later, it has grown into a community-centered business focused on bringing joy, connection and creativity through flowers.” WHAT KIND OF GROWTH ARE YOU HOPING FOR? AMANDA ADKINS: “We’re focused on sustainable growth that allows us to continue serving our community while expanding creative experiences. We hope to grow our wedding and event services, expand our educational workshops and creative programming and become a destination where people can gather, create and connect. We’re also passionate about creating opportunities that showcase floral design as an art form, such as our Fleur Couture fashion show and other community collaborations.” WHAT PAST EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD WITH STARTING/WORKING IN BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “Before opening The Busy Bloom, I worked as a clinical manager in healthcare and spent years building leadership, operations and customer service skills. I’ve also worked in education and nonprofit programming, teaching people about nature and local ecosystems. Along the way, I designed flowers for weddings and events on the side, gradually turning a passion into a business. Walter has years of welding and construction experience, combined with entrepreneurship and a drive to own his own company. …The Busy Bloom has been a journey of combining creativity with entrepreneurship alongside my husband ... learning every step of the way.”
Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland
The president insisted again at the meeting of 32 NATO leaders that the U.S. should control Greenland
How Portland’s sports bar scene has tapped into World Cup momentum
Residents of "Soccer City, USA" have been showing up at local sports bars in droves to view games. We'll speak with the owners of two local sports bars to discuss how business is going amid World Cup season.
Marshall Football Has 12 Players Honored By Athlon Sports
Marshall Football had 12 players recognized by Athlon Sports as 2026 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference selections, the magazine released recently. The Thunde...
Nexstar launches its first subscription streaming service with The Hill Insider, aimed at political junkies
The service, priced at $5.99 and $9.99 a month, will offer deeper looks at Washington-based news and trends.
Marine Le Pen Gives a Lesson in Power Politics
By Leo Klimm and René Pfister in Paris She saw her chance and wanted to seize it. Why wouldn’t she? For months it looked as though the French judiciary would rob Marine Le Pen of her dream of the French presidency, her dream of the Élysée Palace. It looked like the right-wing matriarch would be unable to run for the office – at precisely the moment her party leads the public opinion polls by a wide margin. But then, a French appeals court opened the door to another candidacy. It was just a crack, but the 57-year-old used the opportunity to kick the door wide open. DER SPIEGEL - The German View is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
AI helped scientists discover two new superconductors, bringing them closer to a room-temperature breakthrough that could change electronics
Artificial intelligence is now fast becoming an important component in scientific investigations, and its recent achievement may have very significant effects on the advancement of technology. Scientists devised a way to utilise artificial intelligence in scientific research, which has not only resulted in the discovery of two new superconductors, but has also expedited the process of discovering even more superconductors.
Michigan State to Play Arkansas in 2026 CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic in Detroit
East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State's men's basketball team will face the University of Arkansas for the second-straight year in a non-conference game, this...
Microsoft is reportedly considering making more of its first-party games exclusive to Xbox
Microsoft is reportedly planning to lean even harder on locking certain games to Xbox as exclusives.
DiDomizio Named College Sports Communicators 2nd Team Academic All-American
GREENWOOD, Ind. – On Wednesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large teams were announced with graduate student Nick DiDomizio (Cheshire, Conn.) being named as a 2nd Team Academic All-American.
Spectrum Science Appoints Industry Veteran Marie Emms as President of Clinical Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Science, an independent, full-service, strategic platform offering integrated clinical, commercial, and communications services, today...
Spectrum Science Appoints Industry Veteran Marie Emms as President of Clinical Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Science, an independent, full-service, strategic platform offering integrated clinical, commercial, and communications services, today...
VNA Health Group Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Rogers, CPA
NEPTUNE, NJ (July 8, 2026) – After more than two decades of service across two tenures with VNA Health Group and a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years in home-based healthcare, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Rogers, CPA, has announced his plans to retire from his full-time leadership role at the[...]
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over,’ so what now?
President Donald Trump said the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran is “over” after a fresh escalation that included attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes. CNN’s Kevin Liptak reports on what could happen now.
Sports creators Good Good, Dude Perfect team up on content, products
Two creator sports powerhouses, Good Good and Dude Perfect, are deepening their ties with an expansive partnership.
What to know about Delta’s expanded Basic fare options, available now
Starting today, Delta is offering Basic fares in premium products (Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One — known as Basic Business) alongside Classic and Extra fares in select markets. This expansion of the Basic experience allows customers to access premium products at a lower price point, giving them more choice and the ability to tailor their travel based on what matters most.
Supporters rally after Logan Health declines to renew Kalispell doctor's contract
Supporters, physicians, and union leaders gathered outside Logan Health Tuesday evening after the health system announced it would not renew family physician Dr
After Aidan Hutchinson, who will lead the Lions in sacks?
Besides Aidan Hutchinson, who will bring the “juice” in the Lions pass rush in 2026?
The ‘leading ladies’ of Science — inside the Microbiology Girls Club
It’s part science club, part mentorship program and part launchpad for the next generation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). But what really connects the girls inside this microbiology lab is curiosity and a community built on asking (and answering) questions.
Trump’s Foreign Licensing Business Grew 900% As He Returned To Power
The developer-in-chief is showing just how lucrative an unrestrained presidency can be.
Ohio tops the nation in ACA enrollment drop
Expiring subsidies led Ohio to lose 32.4% of its enrollment between February 2025 and 2026.
Trump denies disaster aid for four Democratic-led states
The move deepens what Democrats say is the president's politicization of federal emergency management decisions.
Washington Commanders Training Camp Primer: Tight Ends
Despite outside skepticism, could the tight end room prove to be a strength for the Washington Commanders?
Vendelux just raised $50 million to capitalize on live B2B events
Marketers want to get back to in-person gatherings, and Vendelux, a live events information platform, just raised $50 million to capitalize.
In Maine, voters consider their options as they await Platner’s decision
With the embattled Democratic Senate nominee under pressure to leave the key race, other politicians are maneuvering to replace him on the ballot.
DePaul Athletics and Playfly Sports Enter Multimedia Rights Partnership
CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2026 – DePaul University Athletics and Playfly Sports, the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company, today ...
SpaceX stock outlook: Interview with rare analyst without 'buy' rating
Most of the reservations around SpaceX relate to the company's lofty valuation, as well as the prospect of future regulation.
Hungary moves to overhaul university models banned from Horizon Europe
Hungary’s new government is aiming to overhaul the governance model of the institutions and universities that lost access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ funds “in a short timeframe,” according to Péter Horváth, the new state secretary for science policy and innovation. “As of today, the two non-university foundation-controlled institutions under my remit have been transformed,” he told Science|Business. “We hope the universities will follow and that this will be enough to satisfy the EU’s demands.”Under the previous government, led by Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party, many academic and scientific institutions were restructured and made into special public trust foundations, with members strongly linked to the government given lifelong mandates and significant decision-making powers with little oversight. The European Commission deemed that this undermined academic freedom and transparency in the country, leading to a ban on 34 institutions in 2022, including 21 universities, which saw academics in Hungary lose access to Horizon Europe grants. The new Hungarian government, elected in May and led by Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, has promised to dismantle this governance model and restore the institutions to EU programmes. As a result, the European Commission has promised to return access to the Erasmus+ education mobility programme, but so far no concrete agreement has been made on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. Hungary has already made legislative changes in June to allow the institutions to be reformed and set a timeline for the implementation.The non-university foundations, which are mainly cultural centres such as the Foundation for Hungarian Culture or the Makovecz Campus Foundation, will all be dissolved by August 31 this year, a date tied to EU-set milestones that Hungary must meet to unlock frozen funds, with control transferred to relevant ministries. Meanwhile, the universities will have until 31 August 2027. For each university foundation, the government will set the dissolution date and the body to take over operations. There is no final decision on a permanent new model for the universities, according to Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who is shadow rapporteur for the Horizon Europe specific programme, a separate piece of legislation detailing implementation rules for the EU’s next research programme, due to start in 2028. “The aim of the transition year is to settle this with [the universities], not to impose a model, and not to put them under state control,” she told Science|Business. “The goal is to give academic independence back to universities.”There are three models that are most likely to be implemented. One would be a return to a traditional, state-run model. Another could be a newer, more self-standing public institution. A third option would be a reformed version of the foundation models that meet EU standards. According to Lakos, the dismantling of the system put in place by the Orbán government is well underway and if all goes according to plan, Hungary could regain access to EU research money by the start of the next academic year in 2027. “I believe that the Hungarian government is doing the necessary changes so the universities could return as beneficiaries to Horizon from the next school year,” she said. In the meantime, “the universities, institutes and cultural assets carry on under proper public stewardship rather than a handful of unaccountable trustees,” said Lakos. The laws passed in June impose new safeguards: board terms are capped at four years and renewable only once, appointments are made through open competitions and sitting politicians cannot join joining these boards.It remains unclear whether a domestic science funding programme set up as a back-up scheme by the former government following the EU funding ban, called HU-rizon, could be continued. “This programme should never have had to have been established in the first place, but it has proven to be quite popular,” he said. “I am considering continuing this programme with a refined focus on helping international collaborations.”Re-organising the research network One of the first priorities for Horváth and his cabinet is to resolve questions over the future of the Hungarian Research Network, Hun-Ren. The network of academic institutes was taken away from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2019 and turned into a quasi-private organisation, with similarities in its governance to the public trust foundations.Horváth and his team have consulted over 5,000 representatives from the network and the conclusion is broad unhappiness with the directors of all the institutes involved. “We have presented the results to the president and the chief executive of the network and this is currently being discussed,” Horváth said. The plan is to re-integrate the network back into the Academy of Sciences but in an improved way, “learning from mistakes of the past,” he added. The government also wants to reintegrate four humanities and social science research centres into the network that the previous government had transferred to Eötvös Loránd University. The transfer brought sharp criticism from the academic community, with a group of Hungarian research heads, including European Research Council grant recipients, sending an open letter to Orbán warning that the transfer would “cause historically significant harm to the entirety of Hungarian scientific life.” The transfer was “one of the biggest shames in Hungarian research in the past 20 years,” Horváth said. “We want to immediately re-integrate them back into the research network and to regain the trust of these institutions, because the way they were treated was really unfair.”Another pressing issue is the Élvonal Excellence Research and Talent Development Foundation, led by Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz. The foundation signed a financing agreement with the former government earlier this year for a budget of over €730 million over the next five years. The goal is to create a world-class centre to attract top talent from abroad and to develop local researchers. But there was little transparency about this foundation, and news of its huge budget, which is nearly as much as Hungary’s entire research budget, caused a stir in the media following the recent elections. Another issue is that, as with the foundation boards of the institutes banned from Horizon Europe, there was little-to-no oversight of decisions led by Krausz. “It was an excellent idea but an unacceptable execution,” Horváth said of the foundation. “The fact that this is out of the Hungarian funding scheme, mostly concentrating on one person who decides on the budget is unacceptable for us.”The government plans to merge the centre with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, the country’s R&D funding agency, with a reduced budget. Horváth is hopeful that Krausz will still be involved. The new government’s R&D goalsA phrase that crops up regularly during the discussion with Horváth is “democratic process.” The new state secretary is determined to involve Hungary’s research community in shaping future policies. This marks a departure from the previous government’s approach, and several people in Hungary’s research community have commented on the openness of the new government. In terms of concrete goals, Horváth and his team already have plans. He wants to create a new science fund in Hungary, based on the best practices of other European countries. The fund would not be tied to annual government budgets and would provide long-term, stable financing. “If we were to succeed in creating this fund, then I think it would be one of the biggest achievements for me in this period of government,” Horváth said. On the innovation side, he is looking into how best to bring in the private sector. “We want to make sure that we are working with the private sector to support innovation,” Horváth said. One of his big aims is to introduce entrepreneurship teaching into high schools. Hungary already has a reputable national academy offering research and innovation training in the field of natural sciences, and Horváth wants to expand this to all disciplines and across the whole country. “One of the main ways to elevate our innovative businesses is to teach our children to be innovative,” he said. “This will probably need ten years to pay off, but this is what we should do. Our aim is to make Hungary strong in our region, and this is what is needed.” Related articlesHungary’s Horizon Europe performance in numbersCommission unlocks Erasmus+ cash for Hungary, Horizon could be next‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian researchers speak out on impact of EU ban A more difficult task will be funding. The new government is aiming to increase research spending to 2% of the GDP by 2030, and then increase it to 3% in line with EU objectives. Currently, spending sits around 1.3%. But according to Horváth, the current budget, inherited from the previous government, is “heavily in the negative,” so any plans to increase research spending will have to start next year. Achieving 2% by 2030 already needs a big push, almost doubling the research budget. “This is something we’d definitely like to reach, and something I can see us achieving,” he said. “From the 2030s, I’d like to see an innovative generation growing up that can help us reach the 3% target.” Positivity in the new governmentDespite the many challenges facing Horváth and his team, the mood is positive. “It feels a bit like a start-up right now. Everyone is working 24/7, day and night, trying to do as much as they can. There is a lot of energy,” he said. It is a big change for the state secretary who, like many in his cabinet, is coming from a background in research or business, and not in politics. “Six weeks ago, I was sitting with my microscope and my research PhDs, so it’s been a big change for me,” said the computer scientist, who was previously the director of the Institute of Biochemistry at the Hun-Ren Biological Research Centre in Hungary and worked at the Institute for AI for Health at Helmholtz Munich. But he is relishing the task to transform the country’s R&D landscape. “We feel enormous support from the Hungarian people, but also from Europe,” he said. “We’ve received a lot of letters of support from around Europe. There is big trust there, and huge responsibility on our side. We want to get everything back on track, and there’s a lot to do.”
The Instagram vs. reality lesson I learned visiting Niagara Falls
One hotel photo sent me chasing the wrong Niagara Falls stay. As a travel marketer, I should have known better.
I vibe coded a 7-figure tool for my startup; the 4 steps I followed
John Hu left a banking career and his MBA program to build Stan. He and his cofounder went on to vibe code Stanley, an AI tool, in just 14 days.
This 12-year-old created an AI receptionist to help small businesses
Mana Jampala is a Gen Alpha founder who is already building enterprise tools using ChatGPT and Claude Code.
The Unknown Universe Inside Your Gut
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists have only begun to understand why. Two researchers set out to map this largely uncharted terrain.
ACA premiums likely set for another double-digit rise next year
Insurers are proposing a rate hike of about 14%, driven by rising healthcare costs, inflation and the loss of enhanced tax subsidies.
Robinhood cofounder says he'll buy a 'baby-mobile' Ferrari Luce
During a stop on the TBPN podcast, Baiju Bhatt, a noted gearhead, said he's going to buy the Ferrari Luce. He's planning on giving it to his wife.
Officials search for source of Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak linked to 28 cases
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Young Americans, Gen Z, are living with their parents at a record rate
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NBA insider reveals meeting between Draymond Green and LeBron James
NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that LeBron James and Draymond Green were spending time with one another this week amid NBA free agency.
Political survivor Le Pen makes her boldest gamble yet for France's presidency
In launching her fourth bid for the French presidency, just hours after judges cleared her to run, Marine Le Pen portrayed herself as a fighter who had defied the odds to overcome a months-long legal battle that threatened to end her political ambitions.
A Boeing 737 plane has disappeared off the coast of Pakistan
The K2 Airways cargo plane from Pakistan, carrying five crew members, was recorded rapidly descending before losing contact.
Harry Styles realizes his fly is down during final song at record-breaking Wembley Stadium residency
‘Aperture’ singer Harry Styles realizes his fly is down during final song at record-breaking 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium in London.
The NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump’s strikes on Iran changed that
President Donald Trump has thrown a major twist into a NATO summit in Turkey by launching a series of strikes on Iran and revoking a license that allowed Tehran to sell its oil on the world market.
Neighbors pack public meeting over Midtown Costco’s planned conversion to business center
Residents packed a public meeting Tuesday night to confront Costco officials over plans to convert the Midtown Kansas City warehouse into a business center.
‘We deserve more:’ Costco customers refuse plans for Linwood business center
Kansas City residents and those who frequent the Costco on Linwood Boulevard attended a public meeting to hear the companies plans to to convert its warehouse into a Costco Business Center.
INCUBASE Studio Accelerates Collectible Entertainment with GochaGocha's 23-Location Asia Debut of a New Photo Card Experience
INCUBASE Studio is expanding its IP entertainment ecosystem with the launch of GochaGocha, a new smart photo card machine platform developed by subsidiary INCUTix. Following a rapid rollout across 23 locations in Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in early June, GochaGocha introduces a new channel connecting fans with officially licensed content through discovery, collectability and convenience.
Maine Democrats have begun to plan for how to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner if he steps aside
Oregon Health Authority Irks Residential Treatment Centers
In recent years, Oregon health officials, desperate to get people with severe mental illness and addiction into scarce residential treatment, have been throwing their weight around.
Trump Using Presidency to 'Boost' Family's Crypto Business While Families 'Crushed' by Rising Costs, Says Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) accused President Donald Trump on Sunday of using the presidency to advance his family’s cryptocurrency interests rather than working to lower costs for the people. Warr...
Rabid bat found in Marion County prompts county health warning
Marion County officials warn after a bat in the Marion area tested positive for rabies. Residents should avoid bats and other wildlife, keep kids and pets away, and ensure dogs and cats are up to date on rabies shots.
As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.
UC Berkeley locks down buildings around business school
Officials said police are searching the area, on the east side of the UC Berkeley campus, but did not immediately say for what.
Here's what Microsoft offers in severance in latest layoff plan
Microsoft plans to lay off 4,800 staff, impacting sales and Xbox divisions. It's offering severance up to 39 weeks for most laid-off US employees.
Secure-in-place order issued in UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, surrounding buildings
UC Berkeley officials issued a secure-in-place order to anyone inside Cheit Hall and Chou Hall near the Haas School of Business.
Judge rejects Justice Department's 'unreasonable' attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena, arguing it was meant to "target, harass and punish the President's perceived political opponents" and that it was "grossly over broad and untethered to any reasonable need."
Inside the McConnell health rumor mill
Majority Leader John Thune, Whip John Barrasso (and former aide Scott Jennings all described recent calls with McConnell.
Graham Platner's ruined campaign in Maine adds pressures for Democrats
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
Residents, businesses in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood clean up after dramatic flash flood
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Names A New COO But Is The Upside Already Priced In
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has drawn investor attention after appointing industry veteran Mark Pauls as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 15, 2026, along with Tim Fisher’s transition to Special Advisor to the CEO. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The Six Flags Entertainment share price has retreated in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 6.86% and a 30 day share price return of 5.65%. This comes even as the 90 day share price return of 11.21% and...
Delaware Chancery Court to rule on Wilmington City Council’s bid to oust member who switched political parties
Council President Trippi Congo argues Councilman James Spadola vacated his seat by switching parties, which Spadola denies.
Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Sentenced
The founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ruthia He of Done Global Inc., a California-based digital mental health company, was sentenced today to six years in prison and a $1 million fine for orchestrating a scheme that used her company’s technology platform, compensation structure, and clinical protocols to unlawfully distribute over 37 million pills of Adderall,
Trump weighed in on Cabinet squabble over ride for July Fourth flyover
The president encouraged acting attorney general Todd Blanche to fly on one of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s jets despite the FAA’s prior objection to the planes.
Mitch McConnell, Joe Biden and the growing epidemic of politicians hiding health problems
Politicians are increasingly hiding their health problems, despite a national reckoning over the problem during the presidency of Joe Biden.
RLI Launches Entertainment & Amusement Insurance Product, Names Kym Tormey, Vice President, Entertainment & Amusement
RLI launches Entertainment & Amusement insurance product and names Kym Tormey Vice President to lead the new business.
RLI Launches Entertainment & Amusement Insurance Product, Names Kym Tormey, Vice President, Entertainment & Amusement
PEORIA, Ill., July 07, 2026--RLI launches Entertainment & Amusement insurance product and names Kym Tormey Vice President to lead the new business.
'Big Brother' Alum Angela Murray Joins Season 28 Alongside Two 'Survivor' Players (Exclusive)
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Explaining The Comcast and NBCUniversal Divorce
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) I hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July in America, celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. Frankly, I am bummed the 250th wasn’t a bigger celebration, but that’s a different topic for a different Substack. While it was generally a quiet week on the entertainment/streaming/media business fronts, we still had some interesting news stories. Actually, that kinda undersells one of the stories, a huge, huge, huge divestment that could upend the entertainment landscape... So let’s get right to it. In today’s column, I’ll cover Comcast spinning off the rest of NBCUniversal, an entertainment company investing in an LLM company and an LLM-owner investing in a movie studio, the latest round of threats of digital tariffs, and more. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Most: Comcast/NBCU Breakup!!!! If I had to describe my reaction to Comcast spinning out NBCUniversal, it feels like a relationship ending, either breaking up or divorcing. Comcast’s decision to spin off the rest of NBCUniversal, after spinning off some of its cable assets into Versant last year, really does feel like a family breaking up under “irreconcilable differences”. Of my stereotypes of the entertainment moguls, my go-to for Comcast CEO Brian Roberts—heir to the Comcast fortune, but a man who’s been at the helm for 24 years now, and president for twelve years before that—is that he likes building empires. He cut his teeth acquiring cable rivals in the 1990s and tried to buy Disney repeatedly, then settled for NBCUniversal after a long court battle. (Contrast this with Rupert Murdoch, a man who also loved to buy, but would also sell when the price is right. Murdoch made Fox out of nothing, but then sold 20th Century Fox to Disney, arguably at the top of the market. So I understood why he sold.) But I don’t understand Roberts’ motivation to sell now. I have some explanations but no single, super-satisfying explanation. Strategically, it would just make more sense to have kept NBCUniversal in-house, especially for a one-time empire builder like Comcast. Yet one powerful force—arguably the decider in modern capitalism—likely overwhelmed all other considerations. At first, I thought I’d arrange my thoughts as a “Five Why” analysis, digging through each layer of the puzzle. But instead, I found myself asking, “But…why?” (And I only ended up with four sections.) So let’s look at Comcast from that angle. Then, at the end, I’ll give my biggest strategic recommendation for every company in Hollywood. It’s obvious, but sometimes, the obvious strategy is the most ignored. But…Why? The Stock Market, Conglomerations, and Sum of the Parts Analysis We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why Comcast could never get a “tech company” valuation The not-so-secret motivation for Comcast What Versant has to do with all of this The key strategic advice I think every entertainment exec should follow (though it’s really obvious) Some big AI investment news… Whether we’ll see digital tariffs… And more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
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