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Bioenergy Life Science adopts decentralised clinical research to support nutraceutical claims

The ingredient supplier says real-world decentralised studies can help brands generate finished-product evidence at lower cost while addressing growing regulatory expectations around substantiated health claims

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Jul 13 • 5:35 AM EDT • Science • nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com
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Handover of Health Commodities

Joint Handover of Health Commodities Speech of Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner (…) Thank you for joining us. I am here today to demonstrate how U.S. foreign assistance under President Trump’s America First Global Health Strategy and our bilateral health MOU makes America safer and stronger while helping Madagascar build a more self-reliant health system. Through our bilateral Global Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2025 with the Ministry of Public Health, our two governments outlined shared priorities and responsibilities, including a strong focus on infectious disease threats and Madagascar’s increasing ownership and co-investment in its own health system. The MOU outlines the structure and terms of U.S. support to Madagascar’s health sector from 2026 through 2030, with a total commitment of $134,305,000 from the U.S. government and $41,216,252 from the Government of Madagascar to work jointly to address malaria, maternal and child health, polio and global health security issues. Stronger health systems help prevent instability and reduce the risk that infectious diseases reach the United States, making both our countries safer. America First foreign assistance is clear and disciplined: It is a tool of strategic engagement, not global charity. Every U.S. taxpayer dollar must show measurable results, reduce long-term dependence on U.S. taxpayer resources, and support greater self-reliance in recipient countries. Support must be efficient and targeted, with zero tolerance for fraud, waste, or abuse. This year, through the U.S.-funded Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management project, we are distributing: 989,250 long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, worth $2,000,000 to 63 districts and 1,661 Community Health Centers across Madagascar, with the third and final delivery of these nets having arrived in late June. Through the U.S.-funded Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) project, we are funding: The full cost of Starlink internet connectivity equipment procurement, installation, and one-year subscription for 31 priority District and Regional Health Offices. Through the U.S.-funded Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems project, we are supplying: 908,523 pieces of critical medical equipment and a modernized digital surveillance system to the Ministry of Public Health. These materials will strengthen health systems, improve response capabilities, and help those most in need of protection from mosquito-borne diseases — particularly malaria, which continues to claim the lives of children and women at an unacceptable rate. Deployed effectively, they will contribute to reducing maternal and newborn mortality in rural and hard-to-reach communities where the need is greatest. In these same underserved areas, Starlink connectivity will play a critical role in enabling the rapid transmission of health data and information to central levels, ensuring that decision-makers receive timely, actionable intelligence and can mount swift, coordinated responses to protect populations. For Americans, this support delivers concrete benefits. Stronger health systems in Madagascar help detect and contain infectious diseases before they spread across borders, protecting American and Malagasy families. More stable, healthier countries can expand trade and economic cooperation with the United States. Our goal is not permanent support; it is temporary, targeted assistance that helps Madagascar save lives while achieving greater self-reliance and independence from foreign assistance. To the health workers and community health agents here that will use the products we’re delivering today: your dedication and skills save lives. Your work exemplifies the kind of local ownership that will enable Madagascar to reduce dependence on foreign assistance and manage the country’s health challenges. This targeted support delivers results today while helping Madagascar build toward a future where it can sustain and expand those health gains independently, ensuring that today’s U.S. support leads to Madagascar’s self-sufficiency. Thank you, Misaotra.

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Jul 13 • 4:49 AM EDT • Health • mg.usembassy.gov
Gossip: Sunderland among four clubs keen on Muharemovic

Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic remains a target for Premier League clubs with Sunderland, Newcastle, Leeds and Bournemouth all keen on the 23-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international. Corriere dello Sport via Football Italia) Meanwhile, the Black Cats are aiming to make Roma's 23-year-old Argentine winger Matias Soule their first signing of the summer. He is valued at about 35m euros (£30m) (Northern Echo)

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Jul 13 • 2:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues

A blaze tore through a pub in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens.

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Jul 13 • 2:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • apnews.com
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When regulation is good for business

By now, I think I have established both my view that I am a fan of ESG investing and the benefits of regulating what is and isn’t a sustainable investment, and my view that in Europe, ESG regulation has gone too far and become too costly. It almost feels like the old Aristotelian maxim of doing things in moderation that leads to the best outcomes is valid in regulatory efforts as well. To give you an example, let’s look at a study by the National Bank of Belgium on the impact of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) on fund flows of conventional and ESG funds. The SFDR was announced on 27 November 2019 and came into effect on 10 March 2021. It was implemented in several stages and split funds marketed in the EU into three broad categories: (i) Art. 6 funds that are basically conventional funds without any specific ESG integration, (ii) Art. 8 funds that ‘promote environmental or social characteristics’, which must provide additional reporting how they do that, and (iii) Art. 9 funds that are impact funds. The gaps between the announcement and the phased implementation give us an idea of how fund flows were affected by the regulation. It is clearly visible in the figure below that once the new regulation was announced and when it was initially implemented, fund flows in Art. 8 and Art. 9 funds increased significantly. Conventional Art. 6 funds also saw more inflows, but the increase was not statistically significant. I should add that the data below is pure fund flow, cleaned of performance effects and of any reclassified funds that moved from one classification to another. Note also that once the initial rush in ESG funds was over, additional, stricter regulatory requirements didn’t create that many new flows. This implies that with additional regulation, the funds incurred higher costs to comply but didn’t benefit in terms of new inflows and higher assets under management. Fund flows as the SFDR regulation was implemented in the EU Source: Emiris et al. (2026) When examining the drivers of these flows, the authors of the study found that institutional investors were more likely to switch to ESG funds and particularly so in countries where concerns about sustainability are culturally more accepted. In a society where buy-in into environmental and social risks is higher, private investors were shifting more of their assets into ESG funds as the regulation made it clear which funds are really green and which ones are not. And institutional investors in these countries did so as well, given the societal pressures and reputational risks of sticking with conventional funds. Meanwhile, fund managers reacted to the changing regulatory environment as well. Many funds that were mildly green before the regulation was announced became greener and more sustainable as the regulation was introduced to attract new assets and new investors. Cleverly, and unsurprisingly, these ESG funds also charge on average higher fees, which means that not only did fund managers gather fresh assets, but their profitability increased as well.

Bausch Health’s (BHC) Canadian Subsidiary Lists PrOKEDI Dosages in RAMQ Formulary

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC) is one of the 15 best NYSE penny stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On July 6, Bausch Health Companies Inc.’s (NYSE:BHC) subsidiary, Bausch Health Canada, shared the listing of PrOKEDI’s 75mg and 100mg dosages in the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) formulary. PrOKEDI is an injectable […]

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Jul 12 • 1:21 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Scientists decipher how a psychedelic substance is created, then engineer a plant to produce several at once

Long before scientists began studying them in the lab, mind-altering substances were already being gathered from plants, fungi and even animals for use in rituals, healing practices and mental health ...

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Jul 12 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
At Family Science Night, Wonder Comes Before Answers.

BAR HARBOR—Family Science Night isn’t really about science. It’s about wonder. It’s about watching a five-year-old realize that the tiny creature under a microscope is a real living thing. It’s about a teenager discovering that the scientist explaining genetics or regeneration isn’t much older than they are. It’s about parents seeing curiosity spread across a child’s face the way excitement spreads across a crowd at a Fourth of July parade. For one evening, families realize that the laboratory isn’t some secretive place where knowledge is hidden behind white coats and closed doors. They learn that the lab is a place their neighbors work, their friends’ parents work, and it becomes a place where questions matter more than answers. It’s a place where wonder is the origin for knowledge. At the lab, children learn that it’s okay not to know. Adults remember that they once asked “Why?” about everything. Scientists are reminded why they fell in love with discovery in the first place. There are experiments, games, obstacle courses, and demonstrations, of course. But those are really just invitations—to touch, to explore, to laugh, to make mistakes, and to ask one more question. In a world that often rewards certainty, Family Science Night celebrates curiosity. And perhaps that’s its greatest gift. Long after the microscopes are packed away and the experiments are over, what families take home isn’t just a few new facts about biology. They take home the feeling that discovery belongs to everyone—that science isn’t something happening somewhere else by someone else. It’s simply what happens when people are given permission to wonder. A Family Science Night at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory is one of those rare community events where children and adults can experience science as something they do, not just something they read about. Hands on discovery allows hands-on learning and joy. Real scientists, some local, some scientist-interns (but still scientists) just in college make science real, approachable, and exciting. And there, complex ideas like forever chemical-filtration, DNA and so much more become not complex. Instead, they become fun. Summer fellows are challenged to explain cutting-edge biomedical research in ways a first-grader—and their grandparent—can understand. Past activities have explored gene expression, kidney function, axolotl regeneration, worms, microplastics, and phytoplankton through games and creative demonstrations. Though it’s called family night, you can also see adults going from station to station, exploring, learning together across ages. Family Science Night reflects the laboratory’s broader mission of breaking down barriers between researchers and the public, helping people understand how scientific discoveries relate to everyday life and the health of Maine’s environment. Family Science Night transforms a world-class research laboratory into a giant interactive classroom, where curiosity is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and families discover that science isn’t just something that happens in a lab—it’s an adventure anyone can join. About MDI Biological Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Photos: Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? Just send Shaun an email at sfarrar86@gmail.com, he’d love to hear from you. Subscribe Share Bar Harbor Story Share Leave a comment

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Jul 12 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • barharborstory.substack.com
Ohio officials approve co-responder program for behavioral health calls

A MetroHealth social worker will respond with Parma and Parma Heights police and firefighters to mental health, substance use, homelessness and other crisis calls

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Jul 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • ems1.com
Chicago Cubs news

Shota Imanaga kept the Cubs in the game with five solid innings against the Reds before the Cubs succumbed in a 4-0 loss.

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Jul 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Disney+ Will Be Adding a Live TV Streaming Service From Hulu

So what’s happening to Hulu+ Live TV after the Hulu app shuts down? Disney has announced it will integrate Hulu with Live TV directly into the Disney+ application later this year. This development signals a significant shift in how the company delivers content to millions of subscribers across the United States. The move comes amid […]

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Jul 12 • 7:38 AM EDT • Technology • cordcuttersnews.com
‘Islamic Republic of Japan’: Trump’s verbal flubs are piling up

President Donald Trump has not been charitable about politicians’ verbal gaffes. He’s got his own increasing collection.

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Jul 12 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Xbox gets over 40 new games next week including five new Game Pass titles

Next week, a ridiculous 43 new games launch for Xbox consoles and PC, including five new additions for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

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Jul 12 • 4:59 AM EDT • Technology • trueachievements.com
Families using tech to help seniors age at home, ease caregiving bills

Families are experimenting with technology like cameras and robots in hopes of swapping $10,000-a-month assisted living bills for $100 subscriptions.

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Jul 12 • 4:05 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Italian & German interest in Rangers' Barron

Three clubs track Rangers midfielder as Celtic consider Manchester United goalkeeper.

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Jul 12 • 3:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
They're Building Half A Bridge to Save Science...

Today’s post is about science: what you can do now to protect it from unprecedented threats, and how your action is the first half of a long-term program that Congress must take up next. Let me start with describing the embryonic state of science advocacy. There are many well-meaning organizations: the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Research!America, and subject-specific organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience and the American Physical Society. Their general approach is to emphasize the common good: the remarkable value that science and innovation have provided to all Americans. However, these organizations are offering an incomplete solution. Before I start, a preliminary: If you already know about the threat, go ahead and weigh in with OMB at this link. Ideas about what to say come from Research!America and the American Physical Society. You have until Monday, July 13 at 11:59pm Eastern. Then come back here and read the rest of this post. Finally, get in touch with whoever is likely to be your next member of Congress in 2027. The threat: An end to merit-based science… The onslaught of attacks on science is accelerating. It’s not just cuts to grants, which was the last battle. That battle is not done yet, but there is a new and worse threat. Now comes a proposed public rule from the Office of Management and Budget. The rule would take decision-making power over grants away from experts and put it into the hands of political appointees. Former NIH official Elizabeth Ginexi wrote an excellent summary of what OMB is trying to do, which is codify the executive branch’s ability to award or terminate grants, for arbitrary cause or no stated cause. Since World War II, a necessary step in scientific grant-making has been consideration of scientific merit. This approach has made America into a dominant scientific superpower, the envy of the world. Of course, political considerations do come into the mix. The proposed rule tilts the balance dramatically away from merit. …but why? Many people have difficulty comprehending why Russell Vought and OMB would want to damage science in this way. If you’re a working scientist, you are likely to be particularly uncomprehending. Who would hurt an activity so self-evidently good? The answer is: this is part of the program to replace the rule of law with a personalist regime. OMB Director Russell Vought, a Christian nationalist, would like to implement what legal scholars call a “unitary executive,” and what I would call a dictatorship. Or if you like, a personalist authoritarian regime. I am a working scientist. This rule will debilitate my research. It may chill the speech of scientists for speaking freely in the public sphere. It is a form of personalizing power and decision-making within the executive branch. In short, it sacrifices science in the service of tyranny. To Russell Vought, a decrease in the quality of science might be an acceptable cost. He might even consider it an added benefit to weaken a pillar of soft U.S. power based on knowledge and skepticism. The professional societies are building half a bridge The nonprofits are asking you to make public comment. Public comment is like building the first half of a bridge. Before implementation, OMB is compelled by law to have a period of public comment. Rules have to be consistent with the law and the Constitution. They express the federal government’s stance toward how those laws will be implemented. When a presidential administration works in good faith, these public comments are used to inform their eventual action, and sometimes mitigate it. The comment period reflects our First Amendment right to petition our government. The executive branch is then supposed to take those comments into account - completing the bridge between us, the people, and our government. Project 2025 seeks to take away the second half of the bridge. We have to replace it. The first half of the bridge Organizations like AAAS, Research!America, and SfN are partly right. You should certainly comment. Their core model is earnest: if enough of us make noise, then we will achieve change. This idealistic point of view is offered in good faith. That point of view is also currently bullshit. The fundamental reason is that the federal rulemaking process has two parts: There has to be a period of public comment. OMB makes the final rule…but is free to disregard public comment. Oops. That’s a loophole. However, not all is lost. Congress can complete the bridge Congress has enormous power. That power suggests a roadmap for how to proceed. This lawless administration is still going to issue that rule. Nonetheless, your comments still play an essential role. Here are two steps you can take. Step 1: Send your comment to your Representative and Senator. Whether they are Democrats or Republicans, many of them support science. Whatever you wrote as public comment in the Federal Register, also send it to your member of Congress. You can include information about jobs in your district or state by looking at Joshua Weitz’s ScienceMatters interactive map. Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and give your town, zip code, or state, then deliver your message. Step 2: Politicize the hell out of science. You heard me, politicize it as an issue. We hear a lot from the old scientific establishment about science being nonpartisan. This is obsolete, sentimental thinking. Under normal conditions, it was true. But we can no longer make that assumption. We can keep on pretending, but we’re putting science at risk. There is a way forward. Rules are subordinate to the law…and Congress makes laws. Therefore Congress can step in. In this fall’s election, it is likely that Democrats will retake the House of Representatives. That puts at least one chamber of Congress in the hands of Democrats. They are far more inclined than the current Congress to investigate and legislate. This opens a path to undoing the damage. It also creates a permission structure for pro-science Republicans to find a way back from the brink. We have to encourage them. In the House, every district is up every two years. In your district, contact both of the major party candidates. If your state has a Senate race, contact those candidates too. Specifically mention the proposed OMB rule. Ask for two things: For this year’s appropriations process in August and September, ask that amendments be added to stop the implementation of the new rule. Those amendments should support peer-reviewed science and stop political interference. Looking ahead to next year, ask the Congressman/Congresswoman/Senator to work to hold hearings in 2027 on the importance and benefits of peer-reviewed science for health and prosperity. What hearings and amendments will accomplish Congress can use its investigatory power to summon heads of agencies and the director of the OMB. That will allow fact-finding regarding the consequences of this rule. Congress can override the rule through the appropriations process. They can write into statute a requirement to follow peer review and best scientific practices. In this way, Congress can stop the attacks on science. Postscript: Moving forward Now I have a request for you, to help me. As many of you know, I ran for Congress in order to save democracy and science. Although I did not win, that battle continues by other means. I met and heard from thousands of supporters both here in New Jersey and nationally. I learned that pro-science, pro-democracy activists have the potential to become a much greater force. In the weeks and months ahead, I will be building ways to harness that energy. I will be announcing those plans soon. In the meantime, an important step is to wind down the Congressional campaign, which has a few remaining bills to pay. Please help me retire that last debt.

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Jul 12 • 2:14 AM EDT • Science • samwang.substack.com
Azerbaijan health officials deny mumps epidemic in Baku

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan reports posts have been circulating on social networks about the widespread spread of epidemic mumps in Baku do not reflect the current epidemiological situation. Health officials say the epidemiological situation of mumps in the country is stable. The registered cases of infection consist of individual sporadic cases, no epidemics or mass spread have been recorded. The current situation is constantly under epidemiological surveillance by relevant medical institutions, and the necessary preventive and counter-epidemic measures are consistently implemented. Epidemic mumps is observed more often among unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individuals. The disease is transmitted mainly by airborne droplets - during coughing, sneezing and close contact. The incubation period usually lasts 11–23 days. The main symptoms of the disease are fever, swelling and pain in the parotid salivary glands, discomfort when chewing and swallowing, general weakness, headache and loss of appetite. In most cases, mumps is mild and results in complete recovery. However, in rare cases, certain complications may develop in unvaccinated adolescents and adults. Therefore, timely vaccination is of particular importance in preventing the disease. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube In accordance with the National Vaccination Schedule in Azerbaijan, the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is administered to children at 12 months of age, with a booster dose at 6 years of age. The MMR vaccine is the most reliable and effective means of protection against mumps. The Ministry of Health recommends that parents check their children’s vaccination status. If for any reason the vaccination has been delayed or missed, it is recommended to contact the medical facility in your area of ​​residence and consult a doctor. To protect yourself from the disease, it is recommended to follow preventive measures such as avoiding close contact with sick people, following personal hygiene rules, washing hands regularly, and frequently ventilating closed spaces. If you experience symptoms of the disease, avoid self-medication, seek medical attention, and do not return to work until you are fully recovered. Citizens are asked to refer only to official sources and not to believe or share unverified information circulating on social networks. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Jul 11 • 10:12 PM EDT • Health • outbreaknewstoday.substack.com
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What SoundHound AI (SOUN)'s S-4 Business Combination and Platform Expansion Means For Shareholders

In recent days, SoundHound AI, Inc. filed an S-4 registration statement for a planned business combination and confirmed strong year-over-year revenue growth alongside ongoing quarterly losses and a solid cash balance with no debt. At the same time, the company is pushing beyond its automotive roots into a broader enterprise AI platform, using acquisitions and subscription services to expand use cases across restaurants, healthcare, retail, financial services, and telecom. We’ll now examine...

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Jul 11 • 6:07 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The First Test of Bar Harbor's New Entertainment Rules.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The Finback Alehouse was the first real test of the town’s new special amusement permit process, July 7 while eight other permits sailed through the process last week. The permit allows music in places where liquor is served. The town’s ordinance which was recently tweaked for a new process allows for the regulation of noise and hours of activity. The only discussion at the July Town Council meeting was about the Finback Alehouse on Cottage Street, in the heart of Bar Harbor’s downtown district. The Finback’s distinctive design—a front wall that is like a garage door that can be opened and closed—was a key to that discussion. The restaurant, which often hosts live bands, singers, and karaoke, at night, has had one substantiated noise complaint this season, which is documented on its application. According to Bar Harbor Police Chief David Kerns, most complaints about noise happen after 10 p.m., and if the Finback had two more violations within a year, they’d have to stop having music. One town councilor said that he’d have no problem reissuing the permit if the door was down. The permit passed through the process with no conditions. Vice Chair Earl Brechlin moved the motion with two time changes for two holiday weekend dates. It passed unanimously. The council asked the Finback why they’d chosen an indoor license with a wall that can be opened to the street. Dale Stockburger, representing the Finback, said he’d applied for an indoor permit rather than an outdoor structure or partial structure (which is usually applied to tents or pavilions). The restaurant has traditionally had an indoor license. Stockburger said that whether the door is open or closed is immaterial because he now stands outside with a decibel reader to make sure that the music isn’t too loud. OTHER SPECIAL AMUSEMENT PERMITS New Councilor Deborah Vickers worried that she had potential conflicts of interests on two other renewals due to the location of her employee housing. Vickers co-owns the Black Friar Inn. They have employee housing directly behind the Finback, which is also 300 yards from the Bar Harbor Inn, she explained. The Bar Harbor Inn also had a permit up for renewal. The councilors unanimously voted she did not have a conflict of interest. The councilors approved permits at The Bluenose Inn, 90 Eden St, Class A; Acadia Hotel Downtown, 20 Mount Desert St, Class A and C; the Bar Harbor Inn, 8 Newport Dr, Class A, B, C and D; C-Ray Lobster, 882 State Hwy 3, Class D; Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street, Class B; Finback Alehouse, 30 Cottage St, Class B; Project Social, 278 Main St, Class C and D; Bar Harbor Beer Works, 119 Main St, Class B and D; and Mainely Meat BBQ Dreamwood Hill, 369 State Hwy 3, Class D. That process is laid out in the Special Amusement Ordinance of the Bar Harbor Town Code which is Chapter 14 of the town code. Special amusement permits have class codes. These are the meanings: Number - how many musicians are allowed by the permit. Class A - Indoor non-amplified entertainment. Class B - Indoor amplified entertainment or dancing. Class C - Outdoor non-amplified entertainment. Class D - Outdoor amplified entertainment. RESIDENCE LICENSES RENEWED AND A TAXI LICENSE The councilors also renewed the licenses for three specific sorts of residences that require that yearly renewal per the town code. The employee living quarters at Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, 119 Eden St and another at 278 Main Street were renewed. The shared accommodations license renewal at 39 Kebo Street also occurred. These are annual renewals. Bernard Taxi Services’ license was also renewed. This license had been added to the agenda at the meeting. Bar Harbor Update on Leaf and Grass Clipping Disposal BAR HARBOR — Bar Harbor residents will still have a place to throw away their leaf and grass clippings this summer. The town’s agreement with EMR in Southwest Harbor for disposing of those items will continue through November 30. The agreement, according to a town press release, will continue “while the Town continues evaluating long term composting solutions and the required state permitting process.” As of July 1, residents bringing their grass and leaves across the island to the facility in Southwest Harbor will have to fill out a property registration card. Each property can throw out up to 85 pounds of the grass and leaves. “Any disposal exceeding the 85 pound allowance during this period will be the responsibility of the property owner at the applicable disposal rate,” the press release explains. LINKS TO LEARN MORE Watch the meeting Meeting agenda QUICK NOTE: We’d released the Bar Harbor Leaf information as a brief, but wanted to make sure that people saw it, so we’ve included it here, too. HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? Just send Shaun an email at sfarrar86@gmail.com, he’d love to hear from you. Subscribe Share Bar Harbor Story Share Leave a comment

The Highest Grossing Movies Across 9 Sports

It began in 1894 with a boxing match filmed with Thomas Edison’s new invention. Here are some subsequent blockbusters.

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Jul 11 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • wsj.com
Focused Health 250 Live Stream: How To Watch NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

Watch Focused Health 250 on CW at 7 p.m. ET. Live stream NASCAR on Fubo -- free trial, no subscription required.

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Jul 11 • 10:52 AM EDT • Health • fubo.tv
Colorado Politics Calendar July 13-19

CoPo’s weekly political calendar helps you find political and public policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]

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Jul 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Screen time: grab the remote and embrace this remarkable sporting smorgasbord

With content-stacking and spoiler-avoiding, a fan with the right subscriptions can expect to enjoy 13 uninterrupted hours on the sofa on Saturday

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Jul 11 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
Nevada sees drop in health insurance marketplace enrollment as subsidies lapse

Higher premiums are causing thousands of Nevadans to drop their Affordable Care Act coverage, raising concerns about healthcare affordability.

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Jul 10 • 10:00 PM EDT • Health • thenevadaindependent.com
Greene gets back to business, twirls 12-K gem against Cubs

CINCINNATI -- From Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene's right arm, the strikes were being pumped out one after another on Friday against the Cubs. Greene struck out 12 batters over seven scoreless innings as the Reds took a 4-0 victory over Chicago in the series opener at Great American Ball

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Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs at GABP. See photos

The Cincinnati Reds begin their series against the Chicago Cubs at home at Great American Ball Park.

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Jul 10 • 9:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Recently Cut Chicago Cubs Pitcher Lands with Kansas City Royals

The Chicago Cubs are set to begin their final MLB series before the All-Star break against the Cincinnati Reds in an NL Central showdown. Before the Reds series, the Chicago Cubs received some news adjacent to their organization regarding a former pitcher who recently suited up for the Cubbies. More MLB on Heavy: Recently Cut […] The post Recently Cut Chicago Cubs Pitcher Lands with Kansas City Royals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mamdani administration aims to crack down on 'junk fees'

A second rule would make canceling subscriptions as easy as one click.

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Jul 10 • 8:30 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Recent Chicago Cubs Pitcher Recalled By New Team

A recent Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever is hoping to revive his MLB career after being recalled by his new team. The post Recent Chicago Cubs Pitcher Recalled By New Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 10 • 5:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Joe Klein: At 80, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Politics—and Life

I am 80 years old, this year of our 250th anniversary, and I find myself a cliché. My life has been a common political journey, from left to center. I recently took the Pew Research Center’s “political typology” test and found that I was a “pragmatic and polite conservative,” which seemed a rather abstruse basket: A politically mixed (though Republican-tilting) group, they lean conservative on economics and the role of government, while tilting more liberal on issues related to race and foreign policy. They prize civility and cooperation in politics. Well, that sounds pretty mushy—and I find it hard to square with the strong opinions I have on many issues. I’ve voted for Democrats in federal elections, but I grow more Republican the closer I get to local politics. Democrats, I’ve found, simply aren’t very good at running things, especially school systems, where they are in the thrall of the teachers unions. My friends joke about my obsession with the unions. They know all my lines. If industrial unions are organized against the power of capital, who are the public employees organized against? But enough of that. I’ve ranted that rant too often, and my political journey has been more complicated than that one issue. It has been empirical, based on actual experience—on a lifetime of reporting and a lot of reading. An early example: I was a journalist with the underground press in Boston at the turn of the 1970s and considered myself a member of the antiwar and civil rights movements. The first big issue I covered was busing to achieve school integration. Yes, the white bigots were disgusting. But I couldn’t find any black parents who favored the plan to bus their children to schools outside their neighborhoods either. Black activists and politicians—and white liberals—were gung ho, but not actual parents of black kids in school. Busing was a form of social engineering imposed from on high, by a judge—W. Arthur Garrity—who lived in a wealthy liberal suburb. Wealthy liberal suburbs were not affected by his plan, of course. I began to see that there were limits to what government could do, especially when it came to changing a society’s culture.

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Jul 10 • 4:21 PM EDT • Politics • thefp.com
Recent Chicago Cubs Player Called Up By New Team

A recent Chicago Cubs player is back in the big leagues after earning a call-up from his new National League team. The post Recent Chicago Cubs Player Called Up By New Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 10 • 3:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How did Missouri and Kansas politicians vote on housing bill Trump won’t sign?

Trump won’t sign what’s been hailed as the most substantial legislation on housing in decades. How did Missouri and Kansas politicians vote?

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Jul 10 • 2:39 PM EDT • Politics • kansascity.com
The World Cup Is Triggering a Massive Economic Boom. Here's Why Some Major Business Hubs Are Missing Out

Two major economic powerhouses have not been participating in the FIFA groundswell.

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Jul 10 • 12:01 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
Smith Entertainment Group appoints new chief communications officer

Julie Kehoe, who was comms head for SEG subsidiaries the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, has retired.

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Jul 10 • 11:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • prweek.com
MAGA's attack on science is even worse than it looks

In my post on America’s 250-year anniversary, I argued that respect for the individual was the “secret sauce” in the U.S.’ long-lasting preeminence among nations. But it was certainly not the only factor. There were plenty of institutional innovations that helped the U.S. stay on top — economically, militarily, and in terms of the attractiveness of its society. One of these was American science. Today we take things like the modern research university, government grants for science, public-to-private research spinoffs, etc. for granted, but a lot of that infrastructure wasn’t there before World War 2. It was either invented or scaled up massively by the U.S. government in the postwar period, led by far-sighted scientist-bureaucrats like Vannevar Bush (pictured above). If you want to read about this history, a good place to start would be Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson’s excellent book Jump-Starting America. Those scientific institutions didn’t exist in a vacuum, however. They were backed by the U.S. government’s abiding faith in the power of science — and, even more fundamentally, by deep popular trust in the scientific enterprise. Science gave us radar and the atom bomb in wartime, and in peacetime it gave us plastics, vaccines, cheap food, and a thousand other things that made our lives easier. Science was also the driver behind American industry — chemicals, aerospace, telecommunications, computers, electronics, and so on. We owed science our jobs, our livelihoods, our comfortable living standards, and our greatness and power as a nation. It’s little wonder that both political parties, even as they fought viciously over other issues, were steadfast in their support of science. For a long time, the only people who distrusted science were a hippie fringe on the left who disliked modernity (or thought they did, anyway), who also disliked American industry and American power, and who subscribed to an early version of degrowth environmentalism. America’s scientific enterprise is still strong, especially compared to the systems in Europe, Japan, Korea, and other developed countries. It has lost a lot of ground to China in a relative sense, but a lot of that is because of China’s incredible growth; as China has poured untold amounts of money and talent into its research labs, spending and output have overtaken the U.S. by some measures. There are a few ways in which China’s rise creates problems for American science — for example, top scientists can choose to work in China instead of in the U.S. — and of course there’s the concern that China’s technological strength will help its military to reign supreme. But overall, China’s rise in science should be good for American science, since American scientists can use Chinese discoveries for free and build on them. The much bigger problem is that the scientific enterprise America built during and after World War 2 is now being threatened with absolute decline. The biggest problem, of course, is that much of the country — the Republican half — has basically lost faith in the scientific enterprise. To what degree this loss of faith is justified is an open question, and deserves to be discussed openly. But the larger point — that the system that powered American dominance is under threat — is true either way. Most Americans still trust science, but MAGA Republicans don’t There’s a myth, popular in right-wing circles, that scientists have lost the trust of regular Americans — either due to the increasingly left-wing composition of academic departments, or to misbehavior during Covid, or to DEI-related research taking over science, etc. This also fits with a wider narrative that Americans are losing trust in all of our institutions. But it just isn’t true. Poll after poll shows that on the whole, Americans still trust scientists and want to spend more on science. For example, here’s a Pew poll from late 2025 showing that although about a fifth of Republicans did lose confidence in science in 2020, two thirds still have at least “a fair amount” of confidence: That same poll found that scientists are among America’s most trusted groups — even better trusted than the military! In fact, Americans trust scientists more than people in most other countries do. Other polls show that although Republican trust in science has dropped somewhat, Republican support for spending more on science remains very strong: A Pew poll in 2023 found the exact same thing: So when MAGA types tell you about scientists losing their credibility, or a drop in trust in science, they’re only talking about themselves. Whatever left-wing politicization of science happened during the Biden administration — and there was definitely some of that — it was not enough to make most Republicans lose faith in the scientific enterprise, or favor research cuts in order to purge unwanted ideology from the system. That doesn’t mean I think progressives should continue down the path of politicizing scientific research. They should not, and Biden made real missteps in this area. Objectivity clearly matters for public trust of science in the long term. But as of right now, there’s no crisis of trust in science, except among the smallish minority of people who are running around screaming that there’s a crisis of trust in science. But despite science’s overwhelming popularity and public trust, Trump and his administration are launching an unprecedented and devastating attack on American science — cutting funding, and forcing science projects to undergo ideological review by government commissars. Trump’s comprehensive attack on science

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Jul 10 • 11:23 AM EDT • Science • noahpinion.blog
Three tiger cubs born in Kansas

Keepers realized the Bengal tiger was pregnant shortly before she gave birth.

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Jul 10 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • popsci.com
OMB’s plan to increase political control of science faces stiff opposition on Capitol Hill

The Trump administration has a fight on its hands as it pushes forward with a plan to exert greater political control over government funding of science. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register for a sponsored account.**Not all site licenses […]

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Replacing Senate Candidates Is a Risky Business

There have been more losses than wins for substitute U.S. Senate candidates. But Graham Platner’s replacement in Maine isn’t necessarily doomed.

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Jul 10 • 10:03 AM EDT • Business • nymag.com
MidFirst Business Credit Appoints Nelson as Business Development Officer

MidFirst Business Credit, a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank, a privately owned bank, appointed Graham Nelson as vice president, business development officer,

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Jul 10 • 3:51 AM EDT • Business • abfjournal.com
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Rays Roundtable: All-Star Snubs and MLB Draft Predictions

This week's Rays Roundtable breaks down Tampa Bay's All-Star selections, the biggest snubs, and who the Rays should target with the No. 2 pick in the MLB Draft. With the AL East lead growing, the future looks bright for Tampa Bay.

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Jul 10 • 3:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How AI changes the rules of engagement for sports viewers

Spectators will see more opportunity to move from pricey subscriptions and rigid schedules to more personalised feeds

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Jul 10 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • ft.com
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa routs the Saints, 21-7

Iowa puts up 3 TDs on the Saints. South Bend also wins big.

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Jul 9 • 11:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
iRacing set to increase subscription costs

iRacing will increase the cost of all its subscription plans this coming August.

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Politics Chat, July 9, 2026

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AEDP and MOVE Business Chamber launch program to help aspiring food entrepreneurs open in Northern Virginia

Free kickoff session July 29 at 1940 Duke Street features owners of Alexandria Restaurant Partners and the top-ranked Teriyaki Madness franchise in the country; eight fully subsidized seats available for Alexandria residents

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Jul 9 • 3:22 PM EDT • Business • alexandriabrief.com
Bipartisan calls grow for answers about Mitch McConnell’s health

President Trump says he has "no idea" how Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is doing as questions mount about the status of his health. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has more details on what we know right now. Author of "To The Contrary" on Substack Charlie Sykes joins Alicia Menendez to discuss.

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Jul 9 • 1:46 PM EDT • Health • ms.now
Cubs vs. Orioles, Thursday 7/9, 12:35 CT live!

Go get ‘em, David.

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Jul 9 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
These stunning luxury audiophile headphones just hit a new lowest price, and I’m stunned by the £220 discount

The old but gold Bowers & Wilkins Px8 offers style and substance

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Jul 9 • 12:05 PM EDT • Technology • whathifi.com
Scientists Say We Should Nuke Dangerous Asteroids—Just Not the Way You Think

It's sort of like Armageddon, but with less oil drills.

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Jul 9 • 10:55 AM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com
How to Bring More Data Science to YouTube and Creator Media

I am constantly writing about the challenge facing agencies and brands when in comes to YouTube. Is it TV? Social video? Search? Commerce? Do you fund it from all of those respective budgets, and measure it using all their respective metrics? Sean Odlum, Chief Product Officer at Tinuiti, says it may not make sense to try and “bucket'“ YouTube. “You kinda gotta treat it as its own thing,” he said. “Years ago, we had debates [along the lines of] ‘what is this?’ Ultimately we decided, it’s YouTube. It is hard to categorize because it is so protean.” Which ultimately means that almost every part of a media department or marketing group will likely touch YouTube in some fashion. And that it probably needs its own sets of metrics and measurement tools. At Tinuiti, that need has led the agency to develop the YouTube Intelligence Suite, which aims to help brands optimize YouTube campaigns while using all the traditional marketing tools they are used to, such as MMMs. “I wouldn’t say there is a YouTube playbook,” Odlum said. “[For media planners] there is this vast bubbling ocean, so where do you start?’ A lot of brands and agencies struggle.” “You don’t want to just brute-force it—spray dollars everywhere and eventually learn. You want to start intelligently and then learn iteratively.” The problem, Odlum and his team have found, is that “brands have largely defaulted into demand generation campaigns because they’re easier to measure.” However, “you can really build your own content ecosystem around these trusted experts.” Check out the full interview here: Thanks for reading Next in Media! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe

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Jul 9 • 8:42 AM EDT • Science • mikeshields.substack.com
CMS Approach to Work Reporting Requirement Won’t Work for People with Substance Use Disorders or Mental Health Conditions

By Deborah Steinberg, Senior Health Policy Attorney, Legal Action Center A few weeks ago, CCF explained how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new interim final rule with comment period (IFR) that went far beyond its authority to implement the new work reporting requirements. H.R. 1 – the budget reconciliation law […]

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Jul 9 • 8:42 AM EDT • Health • ccf.georgetown.edu
The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Suffer Because of Xbox Layoffs, Bethesda Staff Say, Fearing Delays, Crunch, and Generational Talent Being Replaced by Contractors

This week's devastating Xbox layoffs will have a "substantial and cascading effect" on Bethesda's development of The Elder Scrolls 6, multiple staff at the studio have told IGN.

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Jul 9 • 7:30 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
CENTENE SUBSIDIARY MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS AWARDED ILLINOIS MEDICAID CONTRACT

/PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (Centene) (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today...

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Jul 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Patriots Hidden Gems: 3 secret superstars on the 2026 roster

Mike Vrabel’s Patriots are nobody’s surprise anymore – now, they’re among the AFC’s top teams again. How Craig Woodson, Romeo Doubs, and Karon Prunty can help the team maintain their new expectations.

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Jul 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sugar substitutes are low in calories, but may disrupt your metabolism, study says

Artificial sweeteners also may increase risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, the research shows.

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Jul 9 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • phillyvoice.com
Baltimore Orioles' Pitching Squanders Pete Alonso's 20th Home Run

Six more hits still didn't cut it as the Baltimore Orioles dropped Wednesday night's matchup to the Chicago Cubs.

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Jul 9 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ABC24 Memphis

ABC24 Memphis (WATN-TV) & CW30 News Right Now work to tell stories that matter to your family and stories that celebrate life in Memphis and the Mid-South. We invite you to subscribe to our channel and to visit us on our website, https://www.abc24.com. If you have questions or news tips you can always reach out to us at newsdesk@abc24.com. Thanks for watching!

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Jul 8 • 5:57 PM EDT • Health • youtube.com
Packers, Network Health partner for Operation Fan Mail in 2026

Program recognizes military families and veterans at Lambeau Field prior to kickoff

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Jul 8 • 2:03 PM EDT • Health • packers.com
7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations

“The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominated the field, but there was plenty that was unexpected in Wednesday’s announcement.

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Jul 8 • 1:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
Dolphins announce schedule for 2026 Training Camp presented by Baptist Health

The Miami Dolphins announced today their 2026 training camp schedule presented by Baptist Health, with practices held at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens.

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Jul 8 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • miamidolphins.com
Katie Couric Suffered Amnesia in Health Scare

The veteran news anchor shared the experience in a Substack post titled 'The Day I'll Never Remember.'

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Jul 8 • 12:32 PM EDT • Health • hollywoodreporter.com
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.

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Jul 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
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

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Jul 8 • 8:52 AM EDT • Politics • derspiegel.substack.com
Scientists used AI to crack one of water's biggest mysteries

Water’s odd behavior becomes even more dramatic when it is supercooled, but scientists have struggled to compare the many different ways of describing its microscopic structure. Researchers at the University of Osaka used an AI model trained on computer simulations to evaluate 16 different structural descriptors. The system identified the most effective ways to distinguish between water’s two competing liquid states, providing a clearer framework for studying one of nature’s most mysterious substances.

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Jul 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
'They Now Wait for This Storm to Pass' — PS5 Owners Are Cancelling PlayStation Plus Subscriptions to Protest Sony Killing Discs, but Analysts Say It Won't Make Any Difference

PS5 owners are cancelling PlayStation Plus subscriptions in protest at Sony's controversial decision to stop releasing games on physical discs — but the gesture will not force the console maker to change its mind, analysts say.

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Jul 8 • 7:58 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Ohio tops the nation in ACA enrollment drop

Expiring subsidies led Ohio to lose 32.4% of its enrollment between February 2025 and 2026.

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Jul 8 • 6:19 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Business for Good: Perpay

A Philadelphia B Corp helps subscribers increase their credit scores simply by buying vacuum cleaners and iPhones

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Jul 8 • 5:55 AM EDT • Business • thephiladelphiacitizen.org
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.

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Jul 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Nintendo announces that Mario Kart Tour is shutting down

Mario Kart Tour is ending service with a full shutdown - here's what's happening with the Gold Pass subscription and more.

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Jul 8 • 4:21 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Reaches Another Impressive Milestone Against Rockies

Shohei Ohtani continues to add to his laundry list of accomplishments by joining one of MLB's most prestigious clubs.

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Jul 7 • 10:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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.

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Jul 7 • 10:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Politics Chat, July 7, 2026

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

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50% PlayStation Plus discounts offered to fans canceling over end of physical games

Facing criticism over a shift to digital games, Sony has made an overture to discontented supporters. Gamers threatening to cancel subscriptions may receive a PlayStation Plus price cut. Some PS Plus Extra and Premium members have secured 3-12 months of service at steep discounts.

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Jul 7 • 4:39 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
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.

Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is now available on web and mobile for Max subscribers. Until now, Cowork largely lived on a user’s laptop. With the update, users can start a task from their desk, get status updates on their phone, and pick up the finished output later — even if their laptop is closed.

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Jul 7 • 12:27 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
New York Life Foundation Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Expand Youth Sports Access Nationwide

$3.2M “Coaching the Future” initiative strengthens coaching, expands access and builds lasting community infrastructure

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Jul 7 • 11:36 AM EDT • Sports • bgca.org
Xbox Game Pass reportedly boasts around 30m subscribers

That is well below the 77m user target that Microsoft apparently had for the subscription service for 2026

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Jul 7 • 9:44 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Chicago Cubs news

Javier Assad had the Cubs hopping Sunday as the home team salvaged a 6-4 win propelled by Assad’s start

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Jul 7 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers are reportedly well below where Microsoft wants them to be

Game Pass was once seen as Xbox's golden goose, but a new report reveals it to be struggling.

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Jul 7 • 7:23 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Thousands of acres, billions in investment: What's next for RiverPlex MegaPark?

The RiverPlex MegaPark is still years away from reaching its full potential, but the foundation is being laid for what could become one of the Gulf Coast’s largest industrial hubs, according to Ascension Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Kate MacArthur. With roughly $10 billion in announced investment already committed and thousands of acres still […]

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UAE’s Adnoc strikes $1bn deal for Shell’s South African fuels business

Acquistion of 580 service stations and other assets marks latest overseas expansion by Adnoc subsidiary

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Jul 7 • 12:15 AM EDT • Business • ft.com
Obamacare rolls sharply declined in many states over past year, data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January

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http://democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-wyden-release-report-maternal-health-one-year-after-trumps-big-ugly

House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a report on the state of maternal health care in the United States one year after President Trump signed his Big Ugly Bill into law.

Affordable Care Act enrollment shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp enrollment declines following the expiration of enhanced subsidies.

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Jul 6 • 3:51 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.

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Jul 6 • 3:32 PM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com
Discounted registration for 5K Run presented by UW Health at Lambeau Field almost over

After July 8, registration will increase to $35 for adults

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Jul 6 • 3:32 PM EDT • Health • packers.com
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Jul 6 • 2:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Game Pass Reportedly Down To 30 Million Subscribers After Churn

The decline comes after a very unpopular price hike in 2025

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Jul 6 • 2:15 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
XBOX Game Pass User Count Hasn't Grown In Years

New numbers have revealed that XBOX Game Pass subscriber count hasn't grown in years. Here are more details.

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Jul 6 • 2:07 PM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Delaware Small Business Job Openings Rebound in June

Small Business Employment Index is near its historical average.

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These 5 Android apps are so good, I'm surprised they're free

Free Android apps almost always have some catch. These don't — no paywalls, no subscriptions, not even ads.

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Next American Sports Pro and QuickBuzz Announce Strategic Partnership to Build a Global Sports & Entertainment Digital Ecosystem

Ten-Year Collaboration Aims to Drive Subscriber Growth, Fan Engagement, and Long-Term Digital InnovationLondon, UK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next American Sports Pro (NASP), a rapidly expanding sports media and athlete development organization, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with QuickBuzz to collaborate on creating one of the world's largest integrated sports and entertainment digital ecosystems. The partnership combines NASP's growing spor

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Despite stiff political headwinds, tribe in Colorado brings utility scale solar project online

President Trump has made substantial efforts to curb renewable energy development. The Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado managed to bring a big solar project online anyway.

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Jul 6 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Michigan Business Development Program’s deals are plentiful; its results are not

Subsidy workhorse sets modest goals and fails to meet them

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Jul 5 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • mackinac.org
Pirates Series Takeaways: Speedy Griffin, Offense By Committee

The Pirates (46-45) took two out of three against the Nationals in Washington, posting a 4-3 record through the first […] The post Pirates Series Takeaways: Speedy Griffin, Offense By Committee appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

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Opinion | The Government’s Costly Definition of ‘Small Business’

A system of subsidies and exemptions wastes taxpayer dollars and discourages companies from growing.

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Jul 5 • 2:31 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Summer’s not over: these weight loss subscriptions can help you get back on track

Several weight loss companies are offering summer discounts. Here is how to find the right program for you.

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Jul 5 • 10:52 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Cardinals 3, Cubs 0: Lost in the fog

That was one weird evening at Wrigley Field.

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Jul 5 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli commits future to Chelsea by signing scholarship terms

The central midfielder turned down many leading European clubs in favour of continuing his development at Stamford Bridge.

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Jul 5 • 8:50 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Everton set to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea

The two Premier League clubs have agreed a deal over the 20-year-old winger

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Jul 5 • 8:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com