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Apple Discontinues Mac Pro Desktop in Favor of the Mac Studio

Apple Inc. on Thursday discontinued the Mac Pro desktop, its highest-end computer aimed at video editors, photographers and other advanced users.

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Mar 26 • 5:23 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Barnes & Noble will open store at Toco Hills shopping center

Barnes & Noble will open in the former Westside Market space. Developer EDENS owns the Toco Hills shopping center and is also currently redeveloping the former North DeKalb Mall space into a mixed-use project.

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Mar 26 • 5:07 PM EDT • Business • decaturish.com
To assess AI in health care, study the human-machine team

AI health care tools appear to have a reliability problem, and experts suggest a new way of evaluating them.

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Mar 26 • 4:36 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Broadcasters navigate scale, complexity of 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the most expansive and logistically complex broadcast operation the sport has ever seen, as media companies prepare to cover a record number of matches across three host countries while tailoring coverage for a wide range of audiences.

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Mar 26 • 4:26 PM EDT • Sports • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Google Gemini Adds Tool to Make It Easier to Switch from ChatGPT

Google released new tools for its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant that will let users upload chat history and context from other AI apps, a move to lure users from rivals like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic PBC’s Claude.

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Mar 26 • 4:24 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Unity Releases Preliminary First Quarter Results Exceeding Guidance; Will Enhance Growth and Profitability by Exiting Non-Strategic Ad Businesses

Unity (NYSE: U), the world’s leading game engine, today announced preliminary revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2026 above guidance. Unity ex...

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Mar 26 • 4:05 PM EDT • Business • businesswire.com
Seattle Public Theater’s ‘Hurricane Diane’ is a funny, pointed parody

Seattle Public Theater’s production of “Hurricane Diane” provides five of the best comic performances you are likely to see in Seattle.

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Mar 26 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
12 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend

From exploring the Skagit Valley tulip fields to free art galleries, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.

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Mar 26 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
The Oscars are leaving Hollywood

In 2029, the Oscars will move from the Dolby Theater in the heart of Hollywood to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, a sprawling tourist hub in Downtown Los Angeles,

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Mar 26 • 3:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • wxow.com
Scandal Hasn’t Dented Graham Platner’s Lead in Maine Primary

A new poll shows Platner leading Governor Janet Mills by 27 points, a sign that the oyster farmer is still in firm control of the Maine primary.

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Mar 26 • 3:34 PM EDT • Politics • nymag.com
‘Outlander’ Boss Matthew B. Roberts on Brianna & William’s Sibling Reunion

Matthew B. Roberts takes us inside the family drama.

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Mar 26 • 2:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • wyomingnewsnow.tv
Apple Plans to Open Up Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27 Update

Apple Inc. plans to open Siri to outside artificial intelligence assistants, a major move aimed at bolstering the iPhone as an AI platform.

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Mar 26 • 2:06 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
iPhone Fold Likely to Ship Later Than iPhone 18 Pro

The new foldable iPhone won't ship to customers in the same September timeframe as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today in a Q&A session. Apple will likely ship the iPhone Fold to customers after the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max come out in September, but Gurman did not provide a specific availability timeline.

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Mar 26 • 1:35 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
This breakout teen performer is hitting Baton Rouge with a new tour. See who, how to get tickets.

And he has 1.2 billion-plus global streams

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Mar 26 • 1:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
‘X-Files’: Ryan Coogler Pilot Casts Himesh Patel Opposite Danielle Deadwyler

Plus, everything we know about the new series.

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Mar 26 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
‘X-Files’: Ryan Coogler Pilot Casts Himesh Patel Opposite Danielle Deadwyler

Plus, everything we know about the new series.

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Mar 26 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • wyomingnewsnow.tv
‘Survivor 50’: Charlie Reveals Who Really Masterminded His Blindside

Plus, which Taylor Swift song would sum up his experience on Season 50?

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Mar 26 • 12:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Movie Review: 'Two Prosecutors' is a perfect nightmare of state corruption

Sergei Loznitsa’s “Two Prosecutors” is a nightmare of government corruption so perfectly composed that, by the time it reaches its chilling conclusion, you feel nearly as entrapped as its young

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Mar 26 • 12:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
‘B&B’ Affair! Rebecca Budig Talks Taylor & Deacon’s Heated First Time

'[Taylor] understands the danger that she puts her family in and can see all sides. But the heart wants what the heart wants,' Budig says of her character's steamy dalliance.

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Mar 26 • 12:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • wyomingnewsnow.tv
World Cup qualifying live scores today: Playoff brackets, schedule

The final six spots for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next few days, with playoff games being held in Europe and Mexico.

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Mar 26 • 12:01 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
AAN Art from the Schools at Johnson Gallery

The Artists Association of Nantucket kicked off its annual Art from the Schools exhibition of work by island students in grades six-12 with an opening reception and the presentation of

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Mar 26 • 11:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • ack.net
Danish twins, Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, commit to the 2026 Zurich Classic

Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard have committed to play in the upcoming Zurich Classic, tournament officials announced Thursday.

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Mar 26 • 11:20 AM EDT • Sports • nola.com
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As sports betting booms in North Carolina, so do gambling problems

Two years after North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting, counselors say they are seeing the fallout: drained bank accounts, strained relationships and young people — especially young men — spiraling into anxiety and depression after losing more than they can afford.

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Mar 26 • 11:16 AM EDT • Sports • ncnewsline.com
2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow

Department Chair, Professor Alexander Spokoyny has been selected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of his distinguished contributions in main group and organometallic chemistry and academic community engagement and leadership. AAAS is the world’s largest general-scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. Spokoyny is among the 449 scientists, engineers, and innovators spanning 24 scientific disciplines who are being recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. Four of the new fellows are UCLA faculty members. The new Fellows will be celebrated in Washington, D.C., in late May 2026. Read more about the new AAAS Fellows here. AAAS Fellows in the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry are Professors Kendall Houk (1988), Paul Weiss (1999), Richard Kaner (2000), David Eisenberg and Todd Yeates (2001), Juli Feigon (2002), Miguel Garcia-Garibay and Steven Clarke (2007), Heather Maynard, Carla Koehler, Xiangfeng Duan and Neil Garg (2018), Paula Diaconescu and Thomas Mason (2019), Joseph Loo (2021), and Yi Tang (2022). Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.

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Mar 26 • 11:05 AM EDT • Science • chemistry.ucla.edu
Russia Is Helping Iran ‘Kill Americans,’ EU’s Top Diplomat Says

Russian intelligence is helping Iran target Americans and US allies, according to the European Union’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.

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Mar 26 • 10:08 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
OU quarterback John Mateer confident in throwing mechanics in spring practice

Redshirt senior quarterback John Mateer expressed confidence in his throwing ability to start spring practice.

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Mar 26 • 10:04 AM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com
Health Insurance May Slow Toxin-Related Aging

A new study found that people with health insurance showed fewer signs of biological aging than those without coverage.

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Mar 26 • 9:49 AM EDT • Health • ldi.upenn.edu
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Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.

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Mar 26 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.

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Mar 26 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • news4jax.com
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What to stream in April 2026: ‘The Testaments,’ ‘Big Mistakes’

Here's what's coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+ and other streaming services in April.

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Mar 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Letter | Abused Ridglan dogs are not good for science

Dear Editor: I am a professor and data scientist with over 25 years of experience in biomedical data collection and analysis, including studies that employ animal models for research. The

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Mar 26 • 8:45 AM EDT • Science • captimes.com
Join award-winning filmmaker for conversation on conservation

A free conservation event featuring a six-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker will take place Saturday morning at First Congregational Church in La Crosse.

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Mar 26 • 8:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • wxow.com
DJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone

There’s a second 360-degree drone in town — except in the US.

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Mar 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned

A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements accordingly. This level of tool use is incredibly rare and was previously seen mainly in primates. The finding hints that cows may be much smarter than we assume.

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Mar 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
'Big Bang' trivia, Spring Garden Fest, YMCA 5K and more events in Baton Rouge this week

Looking for something to do?

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Mar 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
Summer of the Arts announces 2026 Iowa Arts Festival Main Stage lineup

Summer of the Arts has announced the return of the Iowa Arts Festival from June 5–7 in downtown Iowa City. This year’s main stage lineup brings a dynamic weekend of live music, featuring an exciting mix of local favorites and nationally recognized performers.

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Mar 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
The Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center to reopen in April

Explore where artist Grant Wood painted some of his most famous artwork, including “American Gothic,” at his former studio. Reopening April 11, The Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center provides an enriching, artistic experience to visitors for free.

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Mar 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Coca-Cola Bottler Raising Euro Bonds to Buy Africa Business

Coca-Cola HBC Finance BV is raising at least €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) of debt on Thursday to help fund an acquisition of another drinks bottling firm.

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Mar 26 • 6:31 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
This Phillies sports fan knows bad. He says fans have little to complain about

The Parx Casino sports gambling influencer is playing the reverse Uno card on curmudgeonly fans upset about paying steep tix prices.

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Mar 26 • 6:05 AM EDT • Sports • axios.com
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The Fake Cartier and the Fake Rockefeller

How a pair of blue-blood impostors turned party crashing in the Hamptons and Palm Beach into a business.

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Mar 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nymag.com
As political winds shift, this Louisiana renewable energy venture shoots for the stars

"We've spent years figuring out how to make wind blades lighter, stronger and cheaper — and we're set up at a facility that will allow us to expand quickly into production and shipping at scale. Now we're ready to apply those strengths to booming sectors of the economy."

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Mar 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
Fears net zero is ‘next Brexit’ as oil crisis fuels political climate divide

Rising energy bills give Reform and Tories opening to attack net zero while government hesitant to make case for clean energy

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Mar 26 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Hurd joins Colorado Dems in urging authorization of Small Business Development Center funding

A group of six members of Colorado’s delegation in U.S. Congress wrote a joint letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) over its failure to provide prompt spend authority for

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Mar 26 • 2:15 AM EDT • Business • gjsentinel.com
Warriors’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Warriors' season has not gone according to plan at all, but all hope is not yet lost, especially once Stephen Curry returns from injury.

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Mar 26 • 1:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
White House says Trump-Xi summit is back on
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Mar 26 • 1:40 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
The Riverside-St. Martin's baseball winner was led by a senior pitcher's complete game

Riverside senior right-handed pitcher Jayce Ruiz repeated his prior success against St. Martin’s by throwing a complete game in the second game of a district series.

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Mar 26 • 1:20 AM EDT • Sports • nola.com
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From Shells to Science

If you were a fifth grade student at Manatee Elementary School, coming to school on a Thursday after Spring Break might not seem very exciting at first.

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Mar 26 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • coastalbreezenews.com
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks

Looking to be entertained from Thursday, March 26, through Wednesday, April 1? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.

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Mar 25 • 11:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • goskagit.com
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Lindenwood knocks off Mizzou for first time ever

The Tigers dropped a midweek game to in-state foe Lindenwood on Wednesday in St. Charles. But the real bad news was how poorly the Tigers executed in virtually every category.

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Mar 25 • 10:45 PM EDT • Sports • columbiamissourian.com
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Bruins Score Enormous OT Victory Over Sabres In Buffalo
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Mar 25 • 10:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Samsung Browser for Windows is now official, and it really wants to replace Chrome

Samsung's PC browser comes with agentic AI features powered by Perplexity.

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Mar 25 • 10:27 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Dartmouth hockey team brings championship experience to NCAA Worcester regional

The Dartmouth College men’s hockey team has already won a championship. Now the Big Green are looking for another one, and it starts Thursday in the NCAA Division I tournament’s

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Mar 25 • 9:01 PM EDT • Sports • unionleader.com
‘Swamp People’: Don Brewer & Calum Landry Capture Giant Legendary Gator

Plus, Troy Landry takes his 81-year-old mom out on the water.

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Mar 25 • 9:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Rio Tinto Calls Time on Diamond Business as Last Mine Closes

Rio Tinto Group has dug its last diamond and will close its final mine for the precious gemstone, marking the end of a business that lasted more than half a century.

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Mar 25 • 8:14 PM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
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US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation

U.S. oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the ​previous day's losses as investors assessed prospects ‌for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the war, which has ​disrupted energy flows from the Gulf.

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Mar 25 • 6:42 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Democratic lawmaker asks judge to take Trump's name off Kennedy Center

A Democratic lawmaker is asking a federal judge to force the Kennedy Center to block and reverse efforts to attach President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue.

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Mar 25 • 6:19 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
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‘Beyond the Gates’: Tamara Tunie on Anita’s Devastating Cancer Low Point

Tunie opens up about the emotional and physical toll of the 'powerful' storyline, as well as how viewers have responded to Anita's cancer experience.

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Mar 25 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Lana Condor talks ‘Pretty Lethal,’ Pacific Northwest-set ‘Whodunnit’

Lana Condor gets to utilize her dance skills in the action thriller "Pretty Lethal," which is now streaming on Prime Video.

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Mar 25 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Brenmiller Energy Issues Business Update Highlighting Commercial Breakthrough, First TES Revenue and BNRG360 Growth Strategy

Delivered flagship Tempo project, Brenmiller's first commercial-scale boiler replacement deployment, marking a major operational milestone in the Company's transition toward commercializationRecognized first revenue from a TES system sale, validating Brenmiller's ability to convert project execution into reported revenueEntering 2026 with previously disclosed projected 2026 revenue of approximately $1.7 million tied to Tempo execution milestones, which management believes reflects the beginning.

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Mar 25 • 4:10 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Taproot Theatre’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ is a Fats Waller celebration

The high-energy musical revue celebrates the work of jazz piano legend Fats Waller.

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Mar 25 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Author Stephen Graham Jones discusses his writing process

Jones, who has written more than 30 books, will visit Seattle on March 30 for an event with Seattle Arts & Lectures.

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Mar 25 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Bikes Keep Honda Afloat Yet Even That Business Is Under Pressure

Honda Motor Co.’s costly misfire on electric cars has dramatically increased the stakes for the company to avoid making the same mistakes with motorcycles.

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Mar 25 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
How to watch Mariners games: TV, streaming and channel info

Finally, just before opening day, an answer for fans looking to watch Mariners games on TV. Here's how to watch the M's through cable and satellite provider.

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Mar 25 • 3:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
After delay due to Iran war, Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip in May

The White House says President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15.

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Mar 25 • 3:41 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
OpenAI pivots from consumer hype to business reality

The company that started the consumer AI craze is clearing the decks for an IPO.

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Mar 25 • 3:23 PM EDT • Business • axios.com
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Global Chemicals Science Panel Fails to Launch After Chaotic First Meeting - Center for International Environmental Law

Global chemicals science panel stalls after chaotic first meeting in Geneva, exposing political obstruction and delays in tackling toxic pollution.

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Mar 25 • 3:17 PM EDT • Science • ciel.org
Another co-founder is exiting Elon Musk's xAI

Manuel Kroiss is one of 11 engineers who helped launch xAI alongside Elon Musk in 2023. The number of cofounder departures now sits at 10.

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Mar 25 • 2:44 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Startups juice carbon removal with power generation

The era of relying on carbon removal revenue alone is over.

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Mar 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • axios.com
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Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her

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Mar 25 • 1:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • abc12.com
Green Leader Polanski Says the UK Shouldn’t ‘Strangle’ Business

The leader of the UK’s insurgent Green Party said government shouldn’t be “strangling” business, as he tempered his left-wing bloc’s economic message ahead of nationwide local elections in May.

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Mar 25 • 1:01 PM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Green Leader Polanski Says the UK Shouldn’t ‘Strangle’ Business

The leader of the UK’s insurgent Green Party said government shouldn’t be “strangling” business, as he tempered his left-wing bloc’s economic message ahead of nationwide local elections in May.

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Mar 25 • 1:01 PM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Baptist Health-Fort Smith may cease full hospital operations - Talk Business & Politics

Little Rock-based Baptist Health is planning to end hospital operations at Baptist Health-Fort Smith with the campus providing emergency room and possibly limited surgery services. Existing physician agreements are set...

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Mar 25 • 12:05 PM EDT • Health • talkbusiness.net
NSF initiative aims to make every American worker, business and community AI-ready

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new funding opportunity as part of an effort to enable all Americans to understand, apply and create with artificial intelligence. The NSF TechAccess…

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Mar 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • nsf.gov
Business Titan Awarded Student Employee Scholarship

Business administration student Trisha Tran Truong was selected as the fall 2025 recipient of the Auxiliary Services Student Employee Scholarship, which recognizes a student employee who demonstrates academic dedication, leadership and a strong commitment to serving the campus community. Truong has been a member of the campus dining team since 2022, working at the on-campus […]

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Mar 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • news.fullerton.edu
Qualified Health's raise comes in at $125M

Axios Pro reported earlier this month the raise would be roughly $100 million.

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Mar 25 • 11:29 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Xiaomi's EV business defies industry slump with standout profitability

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Mar 25 • 11:18 AM EDT • Business • autonews.gasgoo.com
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Exclusive: Plaid buys media company This Week in Fintech

It's first media buy comes as Plaid seeks to extend customer relationships.

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Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance

In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. 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