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Mercer Health earns Numerous National Awards for Excellence in Care
Mercer Health continues to earn national recognition for delivering exceptional healthcare. Multiple prestigious organizations have honored Mercer Health for its outstanding patient experience, clinical excellence, and commitment to quality care. Newsweek Best-In-State Mercer Health has been named one of Newsweek’s Best‑In‑State Hospitals for 2026, a distinction awarded to hospitals that demonstrate superior performance across patient […]
Whole Hog Politics: Idiocracy alert
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audie…
The Weekly Closeout: Another entertainment exec at Gap Inc., and tariff refunds trickle in
The apparel conglomerate beefed up its "fashiontainment" roster, while retailers are getting their money back on import levies canceled by the Supreme Court.
Community: Assumption High rodeo raises funds for FFA program
Rodeo fans enjoyed a weekend of fun, festivities and western entertainment at the 14th annual Assumption High School FFA Benefit Rodeo at the Assumption Parish Agriculture Complex April 24-25.
Israel, Jews targeted worldwide as well-funded leftist, Islamist groups join for ‘Nakba 78’ protests
About 425 anti-Israel groups are mobilizing coordinated Nakba 78 protests worldwide, with 736 events planned across 39 countries this weekend.
Your Baby’s Gut Health: What Matters Most in the First Weeks of Life
A baby’s gut microbiome starts developing from the moment they’re born, and those early days can have a lasting impact on immune health and development.
America's most powerful CEOs don't have much to show from their China trip so far
With red-carpet treatment, selfies and culinary diplomacy, America's richest and most powerful executives - from Tesla's Elon Musk to Nvidia's Jensen Huang - sought to rekindle business ties with China this week at a leadership summit in Beijing.
Praise to the chief: A week of homage to Trump
Since returning to office, Trump hasn’t just solidified his grip on Republican politics and asserted his executive authority deep into the federal government. He has inspired, encouraged, and, at times, outright demanded to be showered with homage.
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet with police officers to discuss operational planning ahead of this weekend's protests in London, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Peter Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)
What crypto’s success means for American politics
The legislative triumph of the crypto industry in the Senate this week may be a Rubicon-crossing moment for the shape of U.S. capitalism.
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Commander Clair Haynes meet with police officers to discuss operational planning ahead of this weekend's protests in London, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Peter Nicholls/Pool
Everything to know about this year's PrideFest in Springfield
Springfield's annual PrideFest is this weekend. Here's a rundown for what you need to know.
Why isn't alcohol seen as a public health emergency?
Why isn't alcohol seen as a public health emergency? Alex Hogan talks to STAT's Isabella Cueto and Lev Facher about their new series on this week's STATus Report.
Chartbook 449: Voldemort on Threadneedle street. The Bank of England and the "haunted house" of English politics.
Imagine the scene: In some Harry Potter version of 21st-century London, a group of deathless UK Treasury officials gathered from across the last century huddle over warm pints and glasses of Chardonnay. Around the table there are officials from the 1920s, the 1930s, the 1970s, 2022 and today. Inevitably, in May 2026, the subject of conversation is the disintegration of the current Labour government. Despite its huge majority in parliament, it has been reduced to tatters by catastrophic local election result. These exposed the fact that rather than having a government with a clear popular majority, the UK is like most other modern societies divided into 5 segments each of which commands between 26 and 16 percent of the vote. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the leadership at Nos 10 and 11 Downing Street - where the Prime Minister and the Chancellor (Treasury Secretary) work - seem paralyzed. They are caught between mounting discontent over unfairness and the cost of living, and tough fiscal strictures that push them into making unpopular spending decisions. In the London pub, the Treasury officials from across the ages, can barely hide their satisfaction at the latest display of democratic politics caught in the vice-grip of financial logic. “Remember the mur d’argent and the banker’s ramp?” “Just like yesterday!” There are smirks around the table. Then the representative of 2026 pipes up: “One thing you have to say about the current lot (referring to the latest hapless Labour government), you don’t have to teach them about the bond market!” There is a murmur of ascent from the Treasury Mandarins. The trauma of the fiscal crisis of September-October 2022 sits deep. Back then, in the final stages of Tory decay, a ‘mini budget’ that challenged fiscal orthodoxy led to a brief but fierce panic in one of the oldest government bond markets in the world (aka gilt market). Now all you have to do is to mention the “bond market” to hush debate. [ Paul Mason@paulmasonnews In the name of public service, and as ex-economics editor of BBC Newsnight, I offer to do a zoom call, tonight, with any Labour MP who wants to understand why bond markets do not "fall into line" with governments. 1/ 3:57 PM · May 12, 2026 · 466K Views 224 Replies · 674 Reposts · 3.93K Likes ](https://x.com/paulmasonnews/status/2054229532404519082?s=20) “And the funny thing is”, the young man in the huddle continues, “they don’t even want to talk about … ”. There is a sudden hush. Significant looks are exchanged around the table. About? One of the senior figures puts down his glass with a decisive “clink”. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has entered their thoughts. Meanwhile, a few miles away in a grubby pub in Bloomsbury, two conspirators from the camp of Critical Macrofinance huddle over cans of low-alcohol IPA. They look at each other and blurt out loud: “The Bank!” “Everyone in the bloody Labour party is talking about the bond market. But why aren’t they even mentioning … the Bank of England!?” “Why is no one talking about Voldemort?” In Paul Mason’s blogpost, after much chest-thumping about basic fiscal logic, the basic point about the Bank of England is buried in the fine print at #3 in his list of suggestions as to what a radical Labour government might actually be able to do! [ Conflict & Democracy Down with the bond market! Down with gravity! It may seem unfair to focus on Labour MP Paula Barker for her off-the-cuff assertion that the bond market would have to “fall in line” with Andy Burnham, should he replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. But Burnham himself told the New Statesman that Labour had to “get beyond this thing of being in hock to the bond markets… Read more 2 days ago · 100 likes · 3 comments · Paul Mason ](https://htsf.substack.com/p/down-with-the-bond-market-down-with?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Back in Bloomsbury they shake their heads and ask: “Didn’t we learn anything from the Eurozone crisis?” Meanwhile, as if summoned to the conversation by some higher force, the “pink pages” announce: “The days of ultra-cheap government borrowing have come to an end” and Martin “Whizzard” Wolf publishes the graph of the season Look at the UK in 2026, perilously positioned on the upper edge of the pack. No wonder no one in London needs any lessons about the “bond market”. But, look again. Imagine how they feel in Rome. What is London’s nightmare in 2026? The nightmare is that you end up like Italy in the early 2010s during the Eurozone crisis. Once comfortably situated in the middle of the pack, watching with horror as your ten-year yields explode to 7 percent and “spreads” become a national nightmare. One of the largest economies in Europe, a founding member of the euro, stigmatized. But the message of the Italian experience is ambiguous. After all, the stigma didn’t last. In 2026, Italy borrows at rates lower not only than the UK but the US. The US, which, as everyone knows, enjoys the “exorbitant privilege” of being the issuer of reserve, safe asets. What kind of magic is this? How did Italy, in the space of fifteen years, go from being good, to bad and back again? Which brings us back to our dissident friends in their Bloombury boozer and their memories of the Eurozone crisis. Italy never was Britain - with its ongoing fiscal deficits. Without interest payments, on primary balance, from 2000 to 2020 Italy ran a tight fiscal ship. Even in 2008 it barely went into deficit and when it was being put on the rack in the early 20210s its primary surplus matched that of austere Germany. So, what happened? How did it end up stigmatized? Of course Italian politics didn’t help. Berlusconi was at the helm and he had legal issues. But amongst friends in the Bloomsbury pub, Berlusconi is a sideshow, the name we whisper to each other is “Trichet”. From 2004 to 2011 the ECB was headed by Jean-Claude Trichet, ex of the French Treasury, more German than the Germans. After 2009 as the news of the Greek fiscal disaster broke, the European bond markets wento into panic mode and Trichet began a brutal game of cat and mouse. Between 2009 and 2011, Trichet intervened in the bond market to help, only when he thought he had compliance with austerity. When he thought they were uncooperative, he withdrew. In the summer of 2011, he even made direct suggestions to his Italian counterparts in Rome, as to how Italy should be governed. It was this cat and mouse game that drove the bond markets crazy and exposed Italy to a violent squeeze. When Mario Draghi took over the ECB at the end of 2011 and declared “whatever it takes”, the pressure on Italy, gradually eased. It is that starring role that has made Draghi into the towering figure in European politics that he remains today. So now you see why voices in London hush when it comes to the Bank of England. “The bond market” isn’t an irresistible objective force like the weather or an avalanche. It can appear like that. But that depends on the way it is being handled, or not handled by the central bank. Which is why the silence about the Bank of England in London right now is so significant. If you think this all sounds a bit fishy, coming from a left-liberal Keynesian like myself, well, let me introduce you to Robin Brooks, who, to put it mildly, plays on a different quidditch team to me. Here, from the position of a fiscal hawk is Robin’s celebratory account of the Bank of England’s role since 2022; In October 2022, at the height of the bond market blow-up in the UK, something incredible happened. Governor Andrew Bailey told British pension funds the Bank of England would end its support program for the country’s fragile gilt market, drawing a line under how much help the central bank was willing to give to exposed pension funds and - implicitly - the government. By the end of that week, Kwasi Kwarteng - the finance minister - had resigned. Prime Minister Liz Truss would soon follow. This episode is so incredible because it contrasts with what happened in the Euro zone earlier that year. Bond markets in Spain and Italy were under pressure amid high inflation and rising interest rates. In the middle of this, Mario Draghi - Italy’s Prime Minister - resigned, compounding pressure on bond markets of high-debt countries on the Euro periphery. Unlike the Bank of England, the ECB caved. It bought Italian and Spanish government bonds in an effort to cap yields and introduced a new tool that signaled to markets it might do such caps more frequently going forward. Faced with pressure on bond markets, the ECB capitulated to political pressure from high-debt countries like Italy and Spain. The Bank of England stood its ground and toppled the Truss government. This kind of thing has long-lasting consequences. It means markets price a higher probability of yield caps in the Euro zone, which keeps Italian and Spanish yields artificially low, while markets feel free to push up UK yields without fear of central bank intervention. As I flagged in yesterday’s post, this means you really can’t compare UK yields to those of other high-debt countries. The UK looks worse, but only because its central bank isn’t interfering with markets. There’s more to this than just that 2022 episode. The Bank of England has also been much more aggressive in its quantitative tightening (QT) than other central banks. If one motivation for quantitative easing (QE) is to lower bond yields - especially longer-dated ones - then it stands to reason QT pushes yields up. The left chart above shows a four-quarter moving average of UK government debt issuance (black line) in percent of GDP and which sectors absorb this issuance, including the Bank of England (blue bars). The right chart above compares the Bank of England’s accumulation or run-off of government bonds (blue line) with that of other central banks, where this blue line is the same as the blue bars in the left chart. The Bank of England was quicker and more aggressive than other central banks in downsizing its bond holdings, so UK yields will have risen more than elsewhere also for this reason, not just because of Governor Andrew Bailey’s remarks in October 2022. Back in October 2025, after a conversation in New York with friends in British politics, my sense of dysphoria was such that I raised the issue of the Bank of England openly in the FT Since 2008, the UK has slid into a deep economic and political predicament. Growth has stagnated to a degree far worse even than in the 1970s. The Tory leadership’s wager on the Brexit referendum spectacularly backfired, leaving the UK isolated from Europe and at the mercy of its special relationship with the US, many of whose political class regard the UK as a basket case. After years of austerity, the Labour party lurched to the left and then back to the centre. The Tory party has been eclipsed by the populist nationalism of Reform. Any British government should be worrying first and foremost about how to restart growth. Instead, Keir Starmer is beset by shades of the gilt market panic triggered by the Liz Truss government in 2022. The debt level is higher than in recent years, but there is no cause for panic. UK debt is at far from critical levels and of long duration. Whether you want to “take back control” or launch progressive economic policy, a democracy dogged by fear of bond market vigilantes is unhealthy. In a country that is a monetary sovereign, this climate points to one thing: a disconnect between the government and the central bank. Since 1997, the independence of the Bank of England has become a sacred cow. But independence is what you make of it. And in the wake of the gilt market crisis of September 2022, relations between the Bank of England and the UK government need a reset. In normal times, there is no doubt that an inflation-targeting independent central bank can serve a country well. But since 2008, the UK and other advanced economies have not had the luxury of such simple problems. To their credit, central bankers around the world have not stood on orthodoxy. After 2008, the US Federal Reserve rescued the global banking system and, through quantitative easing, it stabilised the Treasury market in the face of huge deficits. In Europe, things were trickier. Both the Bank of England under Mervyn King and Jean-Claude Trichet’s European Central Bank played cat and mouse with national governments. This was a high stakes wager that between 2010 and 2012 escalated bond market tension and triggered a disastrous turn to austerity. Shaken by the impact of those shocks, their successors, Mark Carney and Mario Draghi adopted a more protective stance (assuming you were not the government of Greece). Recall that Draghi’s legendary slogan, “Whatever it takes”, was uttered to face down the City of London’s bond vigilantes. In 2015, Draghi launched QE — financial repression by another name. In 2016, Carney used the authority of the Bank of England to stabilise markets following the vote for Brexit, an exemplary demonstration of how central banks can underpin democratic choice, even when those choices are wrong headed. All these were independent central bankers steeped in the best practice of the 1990s, who recognised that historic crises demanded radical action. It was the price surge of 2021-2023 that poisoned the atmosphere. Though the shock came mainly from the supply side, central banks ended up in the dock. Nowhere more so than in the UK. The Bank of England reacted with aggressive normalisation. Faced with a cost of living crisis, the governor called for workers to accept real wage cuts. In early 2022, as gas prices were at record levels and Russia’s army was poised to invade Ukraine, the Bank adopted a stringent programme of quantitative tightening, elevating interest rates. When the Truss government got itself in trouble, the Bank took almost a week to come to the rescue. Rather than enacting a charade of normality, it is time to recognise that in 2025 the UK faces a period of historic transition. To meet this challenge, what is needed is a new concordat with the Bank. This should not ignore inflationary pressures or the long-run trajectory of debt, but should affirm the priority of reviving investment-led growth. One could follow Donald Trump in demanding interest rate cuts. The Bank could shadow the ECB in its commitment to capping Eurozone yields. But the top priority should be to lay the ghost of September 2022. The Bank’s slowing of QT last month was a concession. An immediate and complete end would send the right signal. Such a concordat will not by itself restore sanity to politics, solve the housing problem or rebuild the NHS. But it would help to lift the fear of bond market crisis, which is paralysing the effort by democratic politicians to answer the fundamental questions facing the nation. Now, that call for a new concordat between government and Bank of Englands seems more urgent than ever. The problem is that in October 2025, Starmer still had some authority. Today the government is in tatters. And when you are the “under the harrow” - to echo a phrase of Montagu Norman’s from the 1920s - it is the worst possible time to consider institutional change. To make general arguments at a time of crisis can only seem like special pleading rather than a general argument for long-term change. The same, unfortunately, is also true for the other basic institutional reform that Britain urgently needs i.e. the abolition of the out-dated first past the post electoral system and its replacement by a moderated form of proportional representation. And thirdly - whilst we are saying the quiet parts out loud - Britain needs to reopen the question of EU membership. What the local election results of 2026 show is that this remains a key issue. And what they also show is that there is a clear majority that would favor a return. Until these basic features of Britain’s political economy are addressed the country will carry on its politics as though in a haunted house, governed by governments that lack actual majorities, conjuring up false constraints whilst ignoring the real ones. This one is for DG and MI. I love writing the newsletter. If you enjoy it too and fancy buying me a coffee once a month, you know what to do. Click below! Subscribe
Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup final, NFL, Giro and Women’s Six Nations
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, boxing, cycling, golf and the NFL?
A chemical found in fish could help reinvent your sunscreen
It’s been over 25 years since the FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen in the United States. But a molecule called gadusol found in fish and coral reefs is a promising candidate. It absorbs U.V. rays — acting like a built-in sunscreen for fish. But there’s a big hurdle if scientists want to turn gadusol into human sunscreen: They’d need to make a lot of it. A new study out this week in the journal Trends in Biotechnology takes us a big step closer. Their solution? Using the bacteria best known for making your stomach hurt: e. Coli. Interested in more science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 15–17, 2026 Edition
MinneapoliMedia’s May 15–17 entertainment guide highlights Art-A-Whirl, live theater, concerts, festivals, sports, comedy, and family events across the Twin Cities.
Can flailing Trump hold on to the Senate in the midterms?
Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they’re hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it. This week, Jonathan Freedland is joined by Jonathan Martin of Politico to discuss the chances of such an upset and what it would mean for the president to lose the upper chamber
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
NFL 2026 schedule: Thanksgiving week expands again, five games headline holiday slate
The NFL schedule is officially here, and five games headline an ever-growing list of Thanksgiving-related football.
Georgia woman works through injuries as health insurance costs soar
This story is available through The Current GA. Carry Smith yawned as she fastened the driver’s side seat belt in her 2002 Toyota Sequoia. On a Sunday in early May, Smith headed to one of her four part-time jobs in Chatham County, part of her seven-day work week. Two years earlier, Smith suffered life-threatening injuries […]
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 11 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball and boys soccer top performers from Week 11 of the 2026 season.
Packers fail TE Luke Lachey’s physical
Green Bay’s waiver pickup from earlier this week will not be a Packer moving forward
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Local Colors Festival, concerts and outdoor movies are happening this weekend
Weekend Calendar: Travis Tritt and Raul Midón perform Friday night, and Local Colors is happening Saturday
Business resistance forming to Allegheny County’s paid parental leave proposal
A proposal by Allegheny County health officials to mandate 18 weeks of paid parental leave would increase time off for many working mothers and fathers in the county, but some business owners and their representatives argue it would come at too great a cost. The Allegheny County Board of Health
Saint Louis Science Center to be open 6 days a week starting in June
The Saint Louis Science Center will be open for a sixth day starting June 3.
Saint Louis Science Center to be open 6 days a week starting in June
The Saint Louis Science Center will be open for a sixth day starting June 3.
Maria Menounos opens up about health issues and "Heal Squad" podcast
The Medford native is holding a sold-out “health reset” event on Cape Cod this weekend.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 14-17
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons games this weekend
Fans can tune into the new Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network on Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 to watch the three final games of the series.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons games this weekend
Fans can tune into the new Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network on Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 to watch the three final games of the series.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons games this weekend
The Great Lakes Loons will play the West Michigan Whitecaps at Dow Diamond Thursday through Sunday, and there’s a new way to watch.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons games this weekend
The Great Lakes Loons will play the West Michigan Whitecaps at Dow Diamond Thursday through Sunday, and there’s a new way to watch.
Open Primaries Have Their Fans. The Parties Are Not Among Them.
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state’s first closed primary since 1978.
Wi-Fi confab, NorthPark playhouses in this week's business datebook
This week’s events in North Texas include earnings from major companies, including Eagle Materials, Lantern Pharma and GameSquare Holdings.
3 Biggest Storylines in Texans' Week 1 Opener vs. Bills
The Texans have a compelling first week of action in store this season.
New Hartford Fireworks Return in July
The Town of New Hartford will celebrate Independence Day weekend with a fireworks display for the first time in more than 20 years.
Senate passes John Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdowns
The resolution follows several lengthy shutdown that left federal workers without pay for weeks.
NFL schedule leaks: Cardinals to face Chargers in Week 1
The Cardinals' full NFL schedule doesn't drop until Thursday afternoon, but that hasn't stopped the leaks from pouring in.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - City leaders push for practical money skills in schools
Florida now requires a stand-alone personal financial literacy course for high school graduation - but guests on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition say the real question is whether it changes behavior. Host Kent Justice talks with Dr. Ronetta Wards of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) and Howard Dale of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville about what “financial literacy” should actually mean for 17- and 18-year-olds: credit, debt, taxes, budgeting, savings, investing, and even emerging currency like crypto.
A Look At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound And Ongoing Losses
Recent share performance snapshot PENN Entertainment (PENN) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a small gain over the past month contrasting with weaker moves over the past week and year. At a last close of US$15.83, the company has a market value of about US$2.0b. Recent returns show a gain over the past 3 months and year to date, but a decline over the past year and a steeper fall over 5 years. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. For PENN...
CFA Counselors Committee Concerns About Mental Health Misinformation
The CFA Counselors Committee sent the following letter to the members of the CSU Board of Trustees last week: Dear Members of the CSU Board of
Six Popular iPhone Apps Now Available on CarPlay
Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen has received six popular apps in recent weeks: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Google Meet, WhatsApp, and the indie artist streaming platform Audiomack. Make sure you have the latest version of each app and they will automatically appear on CarPlay. ChatGPT Starting with iOS 26.4, CarPlay supports voice-based conversational apps.
Report: Eagles-Seahawks set for Saturday matchup in Week 15
Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports the Eagles will host the Seahawks in a Week 15 Saturday matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.
Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump
It was less than two weeks after Todd Blanche took on his role of deputy attorney general in March 2025 when the Justice Department’s top ethics lawyer delivered some straightforward yet inconvenient news: His recusal from legal cases that involved President Donald Trump in his personal capacity was necessary.
'Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella' and 'Medea' productions coming to New Orlean stages
Explore the enchanting world of fairy tales and myth with two captivating shows featuring strong female leads opening this week in the metro area.
Entertainment this week: Fanny Bridge Dedication, CultureFest
Friday, May 15 Michelle Moonshine – 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, 10007 Bridge St. Singer-Songwriter Michelle Moonshine’s original songs have an upbeat tempo, catchy vocal lines and heartfelt lyrics; but it’s her unique...
Howard Community College Featured in 'State of Business' Address
In his Business Outlook Luncheon remarks at Turf Valley Resort last week, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball outlined how Howard County “stands on business” through five pillars: managing crises, investing in people, backing businesses, making strategic investments, and preparing for the future. Howard Community College appears by name in the pillar that anchors the others: investing in people. Dr. Ball highlighted the $11 million county investment in HCC’s Cathy and Danny Bell Workforce and Trades Center, which will open this fall. He described the facility as a world-class center with state-of-the-art training in key industries, championed by HCC President Dr. Daria J. Willis, and positioned to help Howard County compete with institutions worldwide. He also recognized HCC’s Complete4Success program, supported by a $3.5 million county investment in 2022, as a continuing driver of certifications and degrees that prepare students to enter Howard County’s workforce ready to contribute on day one. Dr. Ball connected HCC’s work to the broader economic moment in the county, including more than 1,580 apprentices now training across Howard County businesses, up from roughly 1,100 in 2018, and the SPARK program that bridges classroom learning to high-demand industries. Each of these efforts depends on the kind of workforce pipeline HCC is built to deliver. Educational Services is one of the top three employment sectors for county residents, alongside Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services and Health Care & Social Assistance. HCC will award 1,263 degrees next week at its annual commencement ceremony, and every year, that output feeds directly into the industries the County Executive named as drivers of Howard County’s growth. The full picture also includes the families who are not yet there. The 2024 ALICE update from United Way of Central Maryland found that 35,346 households in Howard County, 29% of the total, fell below the ALICE Threshold in 2022, meaning they earned more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living in the county. The Household Survival Budget for a Howard County family of two adults, an infant, and a preschooler reached $118,608 annually, requiring an hourly wage of $59.30 to cover housing, child care, food, transportation, and other essentials. Affluence and economic strain coexist within the same county lines. That gap is the reason higher education and economic development are inseparable. Every certification, associate degree, and apprenticeship credential issued at HCC represents a household closer to crossing the ALICE Threshold and into long-term financial stability. The Bell Center, Complete4Success, Howard P.R.I.D.E., Parent Scholars, and the institution’s transfer-rate gains are significant components of Howard County’s economic mobility infrastructure. HCC is grateful to Dr. Ball for his sustained partnership over nearly eight years of service and for recognizing that this college plays a central role in the economic story Howard County is telling. Standing on business in Howard County means standing alongside the flagship institution that prepares its workforce.
Buckle Up for Two Weeks of Motor Madness in GTA Online
Rev your engine and get ready for two weeks of automotive mayhem as Los Santos is engulfed in the high-octane, nitrous-infused action of Motor Madness.
Red Sox Pitchers Silencing Phillies' Phenomenal Offense
Boston's arms have gotten the better of Philadelphia's bats this week.
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
It's been a good week for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. ( NASDAQ:WBTN ) shareholders, because the company has just...
After numerous delays, new GTA 6 pre-order leaks suggest November release date finally locked in, and further delays unlikely
US retailer Best Buy has reportedly sent emails out to affiliates, with the pre-order date for Grand Theft Auto 6 listed for next week.
Free the Economy podcast: Pension politics with Jarrett Skorup
In this week’s episode we cover more legal headaches for the Trump tariffs, keeping kids safe in an AI world, and California’s latest government boondoggle. Our guest this week is Jarrett Skorup, vice president for marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. We talk about his latest study, “Unions […]
Take-Two stock jumps on GTA 6 pre-order speculation: What we know
Investing.com -- Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) climbed 5% on Thursday morning, trading at approximately $238, following viral social media speculation that a pre-order window for Grand Theft Auto VI is set to open as early as this weekend.
Royal Oak Taco Fest returns for another 4th of July weekend full of food and entertainment
Royal Oak Taco Fest returns this Fourth of July weekend with added activities in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
I've tested the Motorola Razr Fold for two weeks, and Samsung has a new reason to be nervous
I love Razr flip phones, but Motorola has made me fall in love with the Razr Fold.
Will Mauricio Dubon be a Brave in 2027?
Though he’s only been in games for a few weeks, it’d already feel weird without him
The Missing Cybersecurity Leader In Small Business
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
The third major Linux kernel flaw in two weeks has been found
AI is exposing Linux security holes faster than developers can patch them. Fragnesia is the latest. Here's what we know about it.
Best Buy May Have Leaked Grand Theft Auto VI Preorders Going Live Monday
Various Best Buy affiliate users have reportedly received emails detailing preorder compensation for next week.
The Real Brokerage, Genesco, and Sphere Entertainment Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Brent crude surged, erasing the brief oil relief from the previous week as consumer sentiment hit a record low, sparking concerns that shoppers will cut back on non-essential spending.
Report: Panthers will host the Bears in Week 1
The Bears were one of the teams under consideration for a season-opening trip to Seattle, but the NFL is reportedly going with a Super Bowl rematch so the defending NFC North champs will be heading elsewhere.
This Week in Sports Trivia: May 14, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Latvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions
Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.
Arts and entertainment events happening May 14 - May 17 across the Mid-Ohio Valley
Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
These Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down over health violations
Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
UToledo Health Staff Gives Back to the Community in Celebration of Hospital Week
UToledo Health staff packed 300 meals for area kids in need through the nonprofit Connecting Kids to Meals.
907 Sports: Spring Sports Teams That Stand Unbeaten
More than halfway through the spring sports seasons, there are just a few unbeaten teams remaining in soccer and baseball. Plus, we check an a growing activity called ‘air pitch soccer’ that took over Anchorage’s Dome over the weekend.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 20? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Weekly Entertainment Report, May 14-17: Live music and lively arts in Southern NH » Nashua Ink Link
Get up. Get down. Get out. Move around. Find your way to music this weekend.
The NFL Is Going Big With 3 Thanksgiving Week Games
The NFL is set to officially release its entire 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday, May 14. However, plenty of matchups have already trickled out. We know that the Seahawks will be hosting the Patriots in the season opener. We also know that the Rams and the 49ers will be playing the ...
'Remarkable Bright Creatures' doesn't aim high, but lands perfectly
Last week we had talking sheep, this week it’s an octopus. Based on the best-selling book of the same name, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” is another example of live action family
Steelers schedule rumors: Pittsburgh to host the Falcons Week One
According to reports, the Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons in a rare Week One home opener.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of May 11-15, 2026, includes nationally recognized scores for military hospitals, a U.S. Navy audiologist’s efforts to protect hearing, and a U.S. Armed Forces partnership that’s strengthening relationships between the U.S., Africa, and global allies.
As Trump fuels Vance vs. Rubio speculation, his vice president makes anti-fraud push
Vice President JD Vance — who compared himself to the kid in “Home Alone,” with both President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in China this week — had the White House campus to himself on Wednesday for an event on fraud.
How to Watch Seattle Sounders FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy: TV Channel & Live Stream
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the MLS Week 5 Seattle Sounders FC and Los Angeles Galaxy match.
A pro-Ala Stanford super PAC has pulled its ads from TV in the final stretch of the Philly congressional race
Sources said that 314’s move to pull its TV advertising came after the organization commissioned a poll that showed Stanford’s voter support declined precipitously in recent weeks.
Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health- Pharmacy
WFSB and Dr. Andy surprised the UConn Health Pharmacy team as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.
Can Conan O'Brien Single-Handedly Keep The Oscars Watchable?
Between late-night talk shows and entertainment awards ceremonies, Conan O'Brien is the master of all comedy formats doomed to be absorbed and destroyed by YouTube.PlayThis week, Disney and the Academ...
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Flower Day, Motor City Comic Con, art exhibits, concerts and more are on deck around town this weekend, May 15-17.
Here’s a First Look at the New Google Fitbit Air
The Google Fitbit Air was announced last week and immediately went up for pre-order with a ship date at around May 26. It costs either $99 or $129 depending on which version you want, is a...
Albany County Legislature approves tax on short-term rentals
Legislators approved a new “AirBnb Tax” this week.
Trump’s bizarre behavior often gets a pass. That’s starting to change
The week is still young. But it’s already been a humdinger for President Donald Trump.
Fragnesia Made Public As Latest Linux Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Following last week's disclosure of the Dirty Frag vulnerability for the Linux kernel, which only finished being patched up in mainline on Monday, Fragnesia is now public as a similar local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability.
Galaxy S24 explodes in a user’s hands for no apparent reason
A Reddit user in South Korea claims their Galaxy S24 exploded and caught fire earlier this week for no clear reason.
FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the week began, several senior positions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were already sitting empty.
Robbinsville's Kynadee Spencer tops girls spring sports playoff top performers
Robbinsville's Kynadee Spencer powered the Black Knights to a regional final, leading Week 12 WNC high school spring sports girls top performers.
Apple Maps is launching ads on iPhone soon, here’s what to expect
iOS 26.5 arrived this week and brought an Apple Maps popup notifying users that ads are coming soon. Here’s what to expect when they launch.
Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
As President Donald Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, Taiwan will be nervously monitoring from afar to ascertain whether its political status and critical arms purchases come up in discussions between the two leaders.
Welcome to the Super Bowl of NFL social media: The 2026 schedule release videos
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Mitchell's Bryce Miller leads boys spring sports playoff top performers
Mitchell's Bryce Miller won the 2A boys golf individual championship to lead Week 12 WNC boys high school spring sports top performers.
Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises
The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is listed on Oceanwide Expeditions' website as scheduled to depart on a cruise later in May that would take it to the Arctic for a series of cruises throughout the summer.
Champions League would make Villa's breakthrough 'sustainable'
The long, lumpy third act of Aston Villa's season, encapsulated in the past week by two entirely contrasting games, has been crawling towards this point. It is understandable that any nerves at Villa's failure to nail down Champions League qualification already have obscured just what an achievement it would be, especially after they were stuck in the starting blocks for a month. The past two games illustrate the junction Villa have now reached.
First Snapseed 4.0 update adds Camera shortcut on Android
Following last week’s launch, Snapseed 4.0.1 for Android is rolling out with a shortcut to quickly launch the new Camera experience.
What’s the Best Way to Brainwash an LLM?
I spent a weekend trying to convince a language model it was C-3PO. Here's what actually worked.
Here's where you can see the first look at Tom Cruise's wild physical transformation in “Digger”
You'll have to head to a movie theater to catch the first proper glimpse at Cruise's new look.