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Yankees news: Aaron Boone's strategy brings playoff concerns

Earlier this week, the New York Yankees lost Fernando Cruz for the season , depleting another arm from their bullpen. Because of this, Aaron Boone has had to take special measures with his use of the bullpen. Even though the Yankees’ playoff odds are good, their World Series chances are in danger as they attempt to navigate the bullpen , according […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Boone's strategy brings playoff concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 27 • 11:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Driver provides priceless service to mental health patients

Blue Olson is a driver for Sanford behavioral health, and it’s his job to bring patients to their appointments in Bemidji.

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Aug 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • news.sanfordhealth.org
Is Germany benefitting yet from the crisis in US research?

Science|Business - Table.Media partnershipScience|Business has partnered with Table.Media, a leading source of news about higher education and research in Germany. Each week, we are publishing one of each other’s stories to give readers an even broader range of insight into R&D policy across Europe.Drawing over 500 participants, the German Academic International Network conference in San Francisco brings together researchers, universities, scientific organisations and policymakers in the US as part of an attempt to recruit international talent for Germany. It also serves as an annual barometer for the uncertainty triggered by the Trump administration’s science policies. As was the case last year, Germany’s political presence was unusually strong: federal lawmakers, nine state ministers of science and research, and federal research state secretary Marcus Pleyer all attended. Joybrato Mukherjee, president of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has observed a marked shift at US universities a year after the Trump administration began sweeping interventions: the initial state of "shock and paralysis" has given way to a strategic approach to the situation. Universities are seeking new funding sources, mounting legal challenges against interventions and opening themselves up more to international collaborations, including with Germany, he said. Early-career international researchers with expiring visas are considered particularly vulnerable. Germany is benefiting from increased demand among this pool of young talent; the country’s 1,000 Minds Plus programme, designed in part to lure German academics back home, has already filled up around one-third of its capacity. Meanwhile, Markus Blume, Bavaria’s science minister and current chair of the federal Conference of Science Ministers, sees an "enormous outflow of talent from the US." An increasing number of international researchers want to leave. Applications to Canada have risen by 42% January, and those to Europe by 32%. Meanwhile, the number of people drawn to the US is plummeting. "In this context, Germany must position itself as a prime destination offering reliable conditions, institutional stability and academic freedom, including through smart collaborations," Blume told Table.Briefings.“Darkest hour”At the get-together in San Francisco, the former president of the US National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, highlighted the gravity of the situation on the ground in a keynote address. She described the present moment as the "darkest hour for the US scientific system." At the same time, she said that cooperation should be maintained, especially during a crisis. Established researchers in the US are less likely to leave. Ulrike Malmendier, a former member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economist at Berkeley, explained why established researchers are not packing their bags and leaving the US in droves: working conditions and the concentration of talent at places like Berkeley and Stanford remain unparalleled. According to Peter-André Alt, managing director of the Wübben Foundation, which helps Germany attract international academics, political restrictions are not the only grievance voiced by US-based researchers. "There are evidently still many areas where, fortunately, unfettered research is possible," Alt told Table.Briefings. Instead, the primary complaint concerns the cost of living, which has "skyrocketed” to absurd levels. "Runaway inflation, like that currently seen in the US, is certainly no draw for young scientific talent,” he said. Return homeA growing number of early-career researchers from Germany appear to be considering a return home. Jörn Benzinger, who is responsible for recruiting early-career researchers from abroad at Ruhr University Bochum, reports numerous conversations with researchers who are taking a closer look at the German academic landscape."Germany has definitely moved more into the spotlight,” he said. States, university alliances and research organisations joined forces to recruit talent. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia were prominently represented, as were alliances such as the Berlin University Alliance and the University Alliance Ruhr. Benzinger sums up Germany’s approach with a new formula: "collaboration is the new competition." He notes that it is becoming increasingly difficult for individual universities to gain international visibility, while regional research ecosystems and collaborations are growing in importance. Afraid to leaveThe crisis in the US academic sector is also straining transatlantic research relations. Benzinger reports that some US-based researchers had to decline brief invitations to Germany because they could not be certain of being allowed to re-enter the US afterward.He considers the simple poaching of researchers to be the wrong approach; what is needed, he says, are "reliable offers and long-term partnerships."However, Green Party politician Ayşe Asar, who also attended the conference, sees a significant need for improvement, particularly regarding career paths in Germany.While lifetime professorships and academic freedom certainly make Germany attractive, young researchers also require predictable career paths, tenure-track positions and flatter hierarchies.

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Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Pitt Athletics and UPMC Announce Expanded Partnership Across Football, Women's Sports, and Victory Heights

Agreement places a UPMC patch on Pitt Football jerseys, names UPMC Presenting Sponsor of Panther Women's Sports, and brings UPMC signage to new Victory Heigh...

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Aug 27 • 5:57 AM EDT • Sports • pittsburghpanthers.com
Thunderbolts sign Vande Meerakker

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — It’s a reunion on the ice, as the Evansville Thunderbolts agree on a deal to bring Logan Vande Meerakker back to the Tri-State. The forward joined the Bolts late in the 2024 season, and immediately became an impact for the team scoring two goals and three points in the playoffs. The following […]

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Aug 27 • 1:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Samsung P9 & P7 USB4 SSDs

Samsung has officially unveiled its new portable SSD lineup, called the P9 and P7, that brings USB4 connectivity to its latest portable storage devices

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Aug 27 • 12:10 AM EDT • Technology • newsshooter.com
Catholic priest’s new study Bible brings faith and science together for a doubting generation

Father Spitzer hopes readers recognize that the relationship of science and reason with faith are complementary and corroborative instead of contradictory.

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Aug 27 • 12:03 AM EDT • Science • thecatholicthing.org
CRF Announces Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science to Be Presented at TCT 2026

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced the late-breaking clinical trials and science selected for presentation at TCT 2026, the annual scientific symposium of CRF and the world’s premier educational meeting specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine. This year’s conference will take place October 31–November 3 at the San Diego Convention Center bringing together leading investigators, clinicians, and innovators from around the world.

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Aug 26 • 10:35 PM EDT • Science • newswise.com
Kirk Herbstreit ‘begged’ Pat McAfee to join ‘College GameDay’: ‘I just recognized his talent’

If you love watching Pat McAfee on College GameDay every Saturday morning, you can thank Kirk Herbstreit for helping to bring him there. McAfee has been a full-time analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay since 2022, and Herbstreit has been there since 1996. And while the old guard of any sports show might typically be reluctant…

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Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Thomas A. Martin Youth Sports Complex undergoing renovations in hopes of bringing more tournaments to Lubbock

These renovations, which hope to wrap up in March 2027, look to bring more people to south Lubbock for baseball and softball events.

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Aug 26 • 7:37 PM EDT • Sports • kcbd.com
Hope Florida grand jury describes public money ‘misused for political purposes’

The not-yet released reported was obtained by CBS News Miami and detailed wrongdoing but also an inability to bring criminal charges.

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Aug 26 • 6:59 PM EDT • Politics • orlandosentinel.com
Behind the rhinestones, Dolly Parton built a business empire

Dolly Parton, the ​larger-than-life country singer and songwriter who died on Tuesday at age 80, rose from ‌a self-described "dirt poor" upbringing to build a business empire that extended from song royalties to hit movies, a cosmetic line, pet products, a theme park, a truck stop and more.

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Aug 26 • 5:09 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Jefferson Co. eyes housing, business park growth tied to Micron plant

Local leaders say Micron’s planned semiconductor plant could bring new housing to Jefferson County and expansion at a business park.

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Aug 26 • 5:05 PM EDT • Business • wwnytv.com
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Cornerstone fertilizer plant on Jefferson Parish campus to cost $450M, bring 60 permanent jobs

Industrial products maker Cornerstone Chemical said a planned project to build a fertilizer plant on its Waggaman campus will cost $450 million and bring several dozen permanent jobs to the

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Aug 26 • 4:15 PM EDT • Business • nola.com
49ers Launch Melbourne Foodie Passport Program in Collaboration with Local Businesses

The Melbourne Foodie Passport program will bring 49ers-themed food and beverage experiences to Melbourne businesses throughout game week.

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Aug 26 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • 49ers.com
Dolly Parton struggled with kidney stones for years. Here are the warning signs to know

Dolly Parton’s death is bringing new attention to her history of recurring kidney stones. A Duke Health urologist explains when kidney stones can become life-threatening, their potential connection to other health conditions, and how to reduce the risk of recurrence.

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Aug 26 • 3:28 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
'Coyote vs. Acme' review: Courtroom drama wastes cartoon icons

"Coyote vs. Acme" is a live-action and animation hybrid that brings Looney Tunes into the courtroom. The film features Wile E.

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Aug 26 • 3:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • apnews.com
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States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices

Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.

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Aug 26 • 1:29 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Royal Roots & Rhythms Festival at Hanna Park on Saturday

A festival celebrating culture, heritage and community is set to bring families together in Utica.

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Aug 26 • 1:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • wktv.com
Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members

The Penn State Smeal College of Business welcomes 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience.

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Aug 26 • 11:21 AM EDT • Business • psu.edu
Campaign finance reform proposal heads to Michigan voters after Senate declines to act

A proposal to ban utility and contractor political contributions will go to Michigan voters in November after the Senate declines to act.

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Aug 26 • 11:12 AM EDT • Politics • planetdetroit.org
Lindsay Clancy trial brings awareness to postpartum mental health

Northwell Health Dr. Kristina Deligiannidis talks about recognizing the warning signs and when to get help.

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Aug 26 • 11:11 AM EDT • Health • abc7ny.com
Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too

Her vision to launch businesses to bring fans closer while protecting her intellectual property was ahead of her time.

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Aug 26 • 10:32 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Lee County live entertainment venue sold

Amy Ginsburg takes ownership of Cape Cabaret Sept. 1 and plans to retain the venue’s staff and programming while bringing in more touring artists and cultural events.

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Aug 26 • 10:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • businessobserverfl.com
On the set for Emily Kinney’s return as Beth on ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ (exclusive)

We were on the set for Emily Kinney’s return as Beth on ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City,’ where the actress discussed bringing her character back from the dead.

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Aug 26 • 9:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Official CAD Renders Leaks

After revealing the redesigned Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra in CADs yesterday, AndroidHeadlines can now exclusively bring you the CADs of the base Galaxy S27.

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Aug 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidheadlines.com
Illinois schools prepare for mandated student mental health screenings

Back-to-school season can bring excitement over new classrooms, friendships and routines. But for some students, returning to school can also bring anxiety and other mental health challenges.

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Aug 26 • 7:17 AM EDT • Health • firstalert4.com
What climate science tells us about the causes of the Colorado River crisis

The scientific consensus is that rising levels of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere have pushed the Colorado River to the brink.

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Aug 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • coloradonewsline.com
15 L.A. comics you need to know now, according to club bookers

We've tapped the expertise of some of the city's most seasoned bookers from major comedy clubs to alt shows to bring us this list of 15 up-and-coming comics to watch.

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Aug 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Nex and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Announce Collaboration to Bring PAC-MAN™ to Nex Playground in Q3 2026

Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, has entered a licensing partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment ...

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Aug 26 • 3:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • businesswire.com
Siemens Energy Plans to Spin Off Industrial Unit Omterra

The company said it could bring in external investors or undertake a potential capital markets transaction, and plans to deconsolidate the business while maintaining a minority stake.

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Aug 26 • 2:08 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?

Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?

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Aug 26 • 2:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Premier League sporting directors are supposed to bring continuity. Why so much turnover?

Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs to have appointed new figures into a role that is supposed to bring stability

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Aug 26 • 12:10 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Sabrina Carpenter pays tribute to Dolly Parton after cleaning up lyrics for their collab

Sabrina Carpenter shared a tribute to Dolly Parton after the ‘Jolene’ singer’s death at 80. The two musicians collaborated on a remix of Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ after Parton requested a lyric change.

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Aug 25 • 9:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Inside the Disney | Champion NFL Collection: Where Sports Fandom Meets Storytelling

All 32 team-character pairings have now been revealed—completing the collection and bringing together NFL fandom with beloved characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.

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Aug 25 • 7:04 PM EDT • Sports • d23.com
Brinks says Senate won’t vote on Money Out of Politics measure, leaving voters to decide

The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal seeking to bar political contributions from major utility companies and government contractors is headed for the November ballot, after Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said the chamber will not take up a version of the proposal in the Legislature.

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Aug 25 • 5:52 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Project 49 brings health resources, screenings to OKC police after cardiac deaths of 3 officers

Project 49 is bringing health resources to Oklahoma City police employees and families after three officers died from cardiac events in the past five years.

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Aug 25 • 5:44 PM EDT • Health • koco.com
CD PROJEKT RED teams up with Blizzard Entertainment

The team at CD PROJEKT RED is incredibly proud to team up with Blizzard and the Diablo IV team, kicking off a partnership between two studios with a deep passion for immersive worlds and memorable RPGs that players never forget. And what better way to begin, than by bringing the dark fantasy world of The Witcher to Battle.net?

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Aug 25 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • news.blizzard.com
Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off

Ads in Apple Maps are live in the United States and Canada, which means iPhone and iPad users will see them when searching for locations and when viewing Suggested Places. Apple announced plans to bring ads to the Maps app in March, and said the feature would roll out starting in late summer. Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that ads began showing up for users over the last few days, with ad placement to ramp up in the coming weeks.

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Aug 25 • 4:40 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Ben Schooler on His Path, Bringing Science Full Circle

Ben Schooler’s career reflects a deep respect for science, connection and the patients BioMarin serves. Learn more about what inspires his work.

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Aug 25 • 4:03 PM EDT • Science • biomarin.com
Dolly Parton: Interesting things you never knew about the music legend

Here are interesting facts about music legend Dolly Parton, her relationships, upbringing, routines, career, and songwriting that you might not know.

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Aug 25 • 3:44 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Nebraska State Fair brings in entertainment for all tastes and budgets

GRAND ISLAND, NE – The 2026 Nebraska State Fair begins this Friday, August 28th and runs through Labor Day, September 7th in Grand Island. The 2026 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series features a great…

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Aug 25 • 2:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • ruralradio.com
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Thyroid medication recalled nationwide due to possible ‘superpotency’ issue

A pharmaceutical company is recalling 3,655 thyroid tablets sold nationwide because they could be more potent than usual and may bring about health issues for people who use them.

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Aug 25 • 1:35 PM EDT • Health • wfla.com
Lions host ex-Chiefs, Browns Pro Bowl RB on a free-agent visit

This is an interesting free agent for the Lions to bring in.

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Aug 25 • 1:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Disney On Ice’s ‘Find Your Hero’ brings ‘Frozen’ and ‘Moana’ to Syracuse this December

Families can choose from 7 performances across 4 days, featuring characters from "Frozen," "Moana," and more.

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Aug 25 • 12:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
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Midfielder Danny Colaprico signs new contract with the Houston Dash

The Houston Dash are bringing back the NWSL legend.

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Aug 25 • 11:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Series Brings Vibe Gaming to Life with ‘RUN,’ An AI-Based Platform

Series Entertainment’s “RUN,” a new platform that lets users create new games while shortening the window for building them down to days.

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Aug 25 • 11:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • variety.com
Associate directors help shape future of Fermilab

Fermilab’s recent reorganization brings its accelerator, physics and technology programs under three unified directorates, each charged with advancing the laboratory’s most important scientific priorities. Together, these directorates form a coordinated leadership structure designed to deliver world class research and guide Fermilab’s future.

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Aug 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • news.fnal.gov
Stability AI latest funding backed by entertainment industry biggest names

We've closed our Series B, bringing total funding to $232M under new leadership. This round welcomes entertainment titans Electronic Arts, Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and more.

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Aug 25 • 10:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • stability.ai
New Jersey Social Media Legislation Brings Renewed Focus to Youth Mental Health

Millburn, NJ, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey’s newly enacted three-bill package will establish a research center dedicated to studying social media’s effects on young people and create new online privacy and safety protections for minors. The action brings renewed statewide focus to the relationship between social media, youth mental health and substance use prevention. The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) has made this issue a prevention priority through research and

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Aug 25 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Two Fathers, No Mother: Scientists Defy Nature and Shock the World - Futura-Sciences

A Bold Scientific Journey Two dads by heart—sure, that’s possible. Two biological fathers? Now that’s a whole different ball game. Nearly two years ago, a Japanese research team managed to bring into the world mice that didn’t have a mother, but rather two biological fathers. This was achieved by a...

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Aug 25 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
New Good Health Kiosk brings cancer prevention tips to Holyoke City Hall

Visitors to Holyoke City Hall can learn about cancer prevention through the newly installed Good Health Kiosk.

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Aug 25 • 9:56 AM EDT • Health • wwlp.com
Nothing unveils Nothing OS 5.0 built on Android 17, but there's bad news for older phones

Nothing OS 5.0 brings dynamic themes, essential AI tools, Android 17 features, and a dedicated Glyph app to compatible phones.

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Aug 25 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
PLT Health Solutions Brings Its Clinically Supported Branded Ingredient Platform to Vitafoods Asia

PLT Health Solutions, Inc. will exhibit for the first time at Vitafoods Asia, 2-4 September in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing its portfolio of more than 30 clinically supported branded ingredients to Asian brand owners and product developers. A major focus at the show will be the company's joint health and mobility portfolio. PLT will bring next-generation Kinexa™ Joint Longevity Complex to the Asian market for the first time. PLT introduced Kinexa™ in 2016 and has continued to develop the ingredie

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Aug 25 • 8:13 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Although research on animal production and climate is growing, bringing science to the field remains challenging

A research group from the University of São Paulo analyzed over 1,600 articles and found that research increased by 9.5% annually between 1974 and 2025. The authors advocate for regionalized solutions and public policies to bridge the gap between evidence and implementation.

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Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
New faculty bring experience to Dordt’s growing business, engineering…

Dordt University has welcomed three new faculty members in business and engineering , adding expertise that will strengthen two academic programs that have seen enrollment growth in recent years. Over the past decade, Dordt's engineering program has grown by nearly one-third, while enrollment in business…

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Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • dordt.edu
TryHard Joins Forces with EHang and SKYTEK to Advance Next-Generation Drone Entertainment in Japan

Collaboration brings together TryHard’s large-scale entertainment capabilities, EHang’s advanced drone technology and SKYTEK’s local expertise to present a successful record-setting 4,000-drone light show, which unlock new aerial entertainment opportunities across JapanOSAKA, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TryHard Holdings Limited (“TryHard” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment platform in Japan, today announced a strategic collaboration bringing together SBI MUSI

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Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Two new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles deliver sun-soaked sports, high-speed thrills and extra value - News

Power up your play with two exciting Nintendo Switch 2 bundles, arriving in the coming months and bringing even more fun to players! Gather friends and family together, whether in the same room¹ or miles away², for some high-energy races across a sp…

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'Bring back my money!' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie says he paid for VAR for PSL, so where is it?

South African Minister of Sport, Art & Culture, Gayton McKenzie has questioned the absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 2026-27, and threatened to recall a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA).

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Aug 25 • 4:47 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
'Bring back my money!' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie says he paid for VAR for PSL, so where is it?

South African Minister of Sport, Art & Culture, Gayton McKenzie has questioned the absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 2026-27, and threatened to recall a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA).

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There is still some unsettled business in the NHL offseason: Red Wings GM, Dylan Larkin, Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Fantilli and more

The start of the 2026-27 NHL season is a little more than a month away, and there are still a few big storylines that still need to be settled around the league. Let’s talk about some of them… 1. The Detroit Red Wings still need a general manager, and that person has to figure out what to do with Dylan Larkin The Red Wings are definitely not the worst team in the league, but this is still a pretty chaotic situation where things are looking quite grim from the outside. They have not really done much to meaningfully improve a roster that has proven time and time again it is not good enough to make the playoffs or be a contender. They still have $19 million in unused salary cap space. The Yzer-plan has officially come to an end with general manager Steve Yzerman being moved elsewhere in the organization, while ownership seems to be taking its sweet time finding a replacement. One of their top young players, defenseman Simon Edvinsson, remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and has nobody to negotiate a new contract with at the moment. The longer that drags out into training camp, the worse that is going to be for the team, himself and his development. They still have the Dylan Larkin situation lingering over everything as their captain, longest-tenured player, and one of their best players has a trade request that has yet to be fulfilled. The entire situation is also on hold until a new general manager comes in and figures out what to do with Larkin and whether or not his request will be honored. But the latter point brings up another potential question and issue: What if a new general manager comes in and is able to convince Larkin to stay in Detroit? Is that beyond the realm of possibility? Is it really a stretch to think that Larkin’s issue was more of an Yzerman issue than a Red Wings issue? While Larkin has never said anything specifically about his relationship with Yzerman, it’s pretty clear that he did not share the vision for the franchise, or the way the team was being run and constructed. Now that somebody else is going to be running the show, there might be a door for Larkin to walk back in through. Even that brings its own set of potentially chaotic outcomes and questions, ranging from whether or not the Red Wings locker room will welcome him back as their captain, to whether or not the fan-base will be willing to do the same. I imagine the former will be a far easier sell than the latter, and even then nothing cures issues in professional sports quite like winning. They just need to find somebody that can actually turn them back into winners. For now, and based on everything we know, Larkin’s trade request still stands, and still includes just four teams he is willing to accept a trade to, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars. Minnesota remains the best potential fit from a hockey and positional standpoint, but the Wild simply do not have the type of trade assets or young talent that should interest the Red Wings. None of the other three teams seem to be in any better of a situation. Nothing about this seems fun for the Red Wings. 2. Will Connor Hellebuyck be a Winnipeg Jet this season? Subscribe

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Salute Our Heroes: Topeka teacher brings ocean science lessons back from NOAA program

Jardine Middle School educator Amelia Black spent 12 days aboard a ship in the Gulf as part of a NOAA Teacher at Sea program

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Aug 24 • 11:25 PM EDT • Science • wibw.com
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‘Bring it on’: Ontario premier rails against Trump over tariffs threats
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Washington County business looks to bring tech to area

When you think of Cambridge, New York, technology may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Andrew Flynn is looking to change that. Flynn grew up in Cambridge and has always considered it …

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Aug 24 • 6:53 PM EDT • Business • news10.com
UC Santa Cruz launches Center for Marine Genomics

UC Santa Cruz, known worldwide for both genomics and marine science research, is now bridging the gap between the two disciplines with its new Center for Marine Genomics. The center, which launched July 1, will bring opportunities for…

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Aug 24 • 6:43 PM EDT • Science • santacruzsentinel.com
Catholic priest’s new study Bible brings faith and science together for a doubting generation

When Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer realized a number of young Catholics were abandoning their faith in the name of science, he decided to do something about it: Create a new study Bible.

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Aug 24 • 4:27 PM EDT • Science • americamagazine.org
Legends of New Orleans jazz to play at Criterion

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, a veritable institution in the world of jazz, will bring its Crescent City music to the 1932 Criterion Theatre on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7

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Legends of New Orleans jazz to play at Criterion

BAR HARBOR — The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, a veritable institution in the world of jazz, will bring its Crescent City music to the 1932 Criterion Theatre on Friday, Sept.

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Insider Provides the Latest on Alex DeBrincat’s Future With Detroit

This summer has been more challenging than expected for the Detroit Red Wings. Perhaps, this development should not be a surprise given the way their 2025-2026 campaign concluded. The team missed out on the postseason after holding a playoff position in the standings for every month until the last in April. This disappointing finish to […] The post Insider Provides the Latest on Alex DeBrincat’s Future With Detroit appeared first on HEAVY.

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Catholic priest's new study Bible brings faith and science together for a doubting generation

Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics abandoning their faith in the name of science.

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Aug 24 • 2:02 PM EDT • Science • osvnews.com
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SGMC Health Welcomes Pulmonologist Dawn Stanley, MD

SGMC Health welcomes pulmonologist Dawn Stanley, MD, to the health system. Her addition expands access to specialized pulmonary care for patients across the region, with a primary focus on outpatient pulmonology while also bringing extensive experience in critical care and sleep medicine.

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Bronzeville development site pitched for Pete’s Fresh Market

The proposal for the former public housing site Stateway Gardens would bring a long-awaited grocery store to the neighborhood, with about 500 residential units planned for a later phase.

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Cincinnati lands new global headquarters, dozens of high-paying jobs

Valvoline Global Operations relocates its headquarters from Lexington to Cincinnati's downtown, bringing at least 54 jobs and a $10.4 million payroll to Ohio.

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Google pushed a mysterious app to the Play Store; here’s what it actually does

A mostly blank listing brings questions

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Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Partners with Horror Inc.

The companies work together to bring the world of Jason Voorhees, a Halloween icon, to life through an immersive walkthrough.

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Global leader in AI and data analytics joins Marquette Business as Executive-in-Residence

Welland brings nearly two decades of industry-leading experience in data analytics, strategy and artificial intelligence initiatives to Marquette Business.

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Chuck Stevens named president of RTI Health Solutions

RTI Health Solutions names Chuck Stevens as president, bringing more than 25 years of biopharmaceutical and life sciences leadership experience.

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Bird flu is spreading. Your backyard feeder could make it worse

Backyard bird feeders could become unexpected hotspots for H5N1 as Australia’s bird flu outbreak spreads, bringing species together in ways that rarely occur naturally. Experts say stopping feeding is safest, while smaller amounts of food, no hand-feeding, and careful cleaning can reduce the danger.

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Mozambique strengthens regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, boosting health protection

Mozambique has reached a major milestone in strengthening the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, with its national regulatory authority recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system.The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique (ANARME) has achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines under WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities.Mozambique becomes the 10th country in Africa to reach ML3, joining Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and marking further momentum in strengthening regulatory systems across the region.For people in Mozambique, stronger regulation means greater assurance that medicines and vaccines are appropriately evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy and monitored throughout their lifecycle. It also strengthens the country’s ability to identify and respond to safety concerns and substandard or falsified products, while supporting timely access to quality-assured health products.“Mozambique’s achievement is the result of sustained investment in regulatory capacity that will deliver crucial benefits for public health,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist and Assistant Director-General a.i. for Health Systems, Access and Data. “Strong regulatory systems protect people, build confidence in health products and help countries respond more effectively to evolving public health needs and challenges. Mozambique’s progress also contributes to advancing regulatory capacity across Africa and promoting more equitable access to safe and quality-assured medicines and vaccines.”Building a stronger regulatory systemMozambique’s achievement follows years of sustained efforts to build the institutions and capabilities needed for effective regulation.WHO worked closely with ANARME throughout this process, assessing the national regulatory system and supporting the authority in addressing identified gaps and strengthening priority areas.WHO evaluates national regulatory systems using its Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), which assesses the regulatory functions required to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. These include registration and marketing authorization, licensing, market surveillance and control, pharmacovigilance, regulatory inspection, laboratory testing and oversight of clinical trials, as applicable. WHO’s maturity levels range from 1 to 4. Reaching ML3 confirms a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system, while ML4 represents an advanced system focused on continuous improvement.Benefits for Mozambique and the African continentAn ML3 regulatory system can support more timely and predictable regulatory decisions, reinforce safety monitoring and help ensure that health products entering and remaining on the market meet appropriate standards.It also creates greater opportunities for regulatory cooperation and reliance – approaches that help authorities make use of the work and decisions of trusted regulators, reduce unnecessary duplication and allocate limited resources more efficiently, while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety and efficacy.As the first Portuguese-speaking country in Africa to reach ML3, Mozambique’s experience can also contribute to strengthening regulatory systems and fostering greater cooperation, knowledge sharing and reliance among Portuguese-speaking countries and across the African continent. Its achievement further reinforces a more connected African regulatory ecosystem, providing a solid foundation on which the newly established African Medicines Agency can build to advance regulatory convergence and cooperation across the region.Strengthening confidence in regulatory recognitionMozambique’s achievement comes as WHO strengthens the process through which the performance of national regulatory systems is recognized.The newly established Technical Advisory Group on Regulatory Systems Strengthening (TAG-RSS) brings together independent international experts to advise WHO on whether recommendations concerning regulatory authorities reaching ML3 and ML4 and WHO-Listed Authorities, are supported by the findings of WHO evaluation processes. Its recommendations provide an additional level of independent assurance, strengthening the impartiality, transparency and credibility of WHO’s recognition process.Mozambique is among the first countries to achieve ML3 following consideration and recommendation by the TAG-RSS. As part of the same TAG-RSS process, South Africa was recommended to retain its ML3 status for the regulation of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country, following an additional WHO assessment. This extends the recognition first granted in 2022 and underscores the sustained performance of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).The two recognitions highlight continued progress in strengthening regulatory systems across Africa, as well as the importance of continued performance, improvement and assessment in sustaining regulatory maturity.WHO will continue working with ANARME and SAHPRA to sustain these gains and support continuous improvement as science, technologies and public health needs evolve.

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AEW Grand Slam heads to Paris as promotion targets European growth

All Elite Wrestling is looking to grow in Europe andwill bring its Grand Slam event series to France for the first time with “AEW Grand Slam: France” at Adidas Arena in Paris on Oct. 6.

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AEW Grand Slam heads to Paris as promotion targets European growth

All Elite Wrestling is looking to grow in Europe andwill bring its Grand Slam event series to France for the first time with “AEW Grand Slam: France” at Adidas Arena in Paris on Oct. 6.

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Discover the team sports to watch at the Dakar 2026 YOG

As the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa, the Dakar 2026 YOG will bring together the world’s best young athletes in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026. Discover four team sports in the official competition programme: Baseball5, futsal, rugby sevens and 3x3 basketball.

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Tattooed Mom works to bring live performances back after licensing violation

The longtime South Street bar is adjusting its events while its owner navigates city licensing requirements.

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Scientists overturned hundreds of rocks in Barbados and finally found the world's smallest snake after 20 years

After nearly 20 years without a confirmed sighting, scientists in Barbados have finally rediscovered the world’s smallest-known snake. According to the Associated Press, the tiny Barbados threadsnake was found beneath a rock during an ecological survey in central Barbados, bringing an end to a search that had seen researchers turn over hundreds of rocks in the hope of finding the elusive reptile.

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California's post-production workers push for new industry incentive

California lawmakers are weighing AB 2319, a tax credit aimed at bringing film and TV post-production work — editing, sound, VFX, music — back to the state as jobs move overseas.

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Want to buy a sports team? You better hurry, and bring a ton of cash

The Los Angeles Lakers, the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, a chunk of the New York Yankees. Teams are turning over at a rapid pace, driving the values to stratospheric heights.

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Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater's impact

The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music's biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it's bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapids. (August 23, 2026)

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Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater’s impact

The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music’s biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it’s bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapi…

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ASU students return to Tempe boosting local businesses

Arizona State University students are returning to Tempe, bringing energy and business back to downtown restaurants and shops for the new school year. FOX 10's Irene Snyder checks out some local shops.

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Fanta Brings Halloween to Life with an All-New Entertainment Universe

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BRINSUPRI® (brensocatib) Approved by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the Treatment of Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis, a Serious, Chronic Lung Disease

—First-in-Disease and First-in-Class Therapy Approved in Japan for Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB), a Progressive Disease That Can Lead to Permanent Lung Damage—...

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InterSystems Asia READY 2026 to Showcase AI-Ready Healthcare

BANGKOK, August 24, 2026--InterSystems, a creative data technology provider managing over one billion healthcare records globally, will bring healthcare leaders from across Asia to Bangkok for InterSystems Asia READY 2026, where the focus will be on how trusted data, interoperability, and practical artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate smarter healthcare delivery and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional medical hub.

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Dozens march between Lincoln and Omaha to bring awareness to veteran's health issues

The 50 Mile March returns, bringing awareness to veteran's health issues

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Samsung reportedly bringing this major redesign back from the dead with Galaxy S27 [Gallery]

According to new leaks, Samsung is planning to revive a lost redesign with its Galaxy S27 series, but details are...

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Tempe businesses celebrate ASU students returning to school

Arizona State University students returned to Tempe for the new school year, bringing crowds and energy back to local businesses.

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Eastlake science students make district history

Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.

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Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks

Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.

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King County now has the nation’s largest library sorting machine

The nation's second-largest library system just got a colossus of a book sorter, with conveyor belts and robot arms toiling away to bring you the item you want.

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Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music

People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. Their answers point toward turning New Orleans into a music industry city without leaving musicians behind or abandoning what makes us the greatest music city on earth.If a dusty city like Austin can transform itself into a major hub not just for music but the industry behind it, surely the birthplace of jazz — and pretty much all modern music by extension — can figure it out as well. +3 Mailbox Money: The Recording Academy’s Reid Wick on supporting, and growing, New Orleans’ music industry Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He'… California Dreaming: Pell discusses his time in L.A. and how New Orleans can help young musicians In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh … +2 Up from the street: To build a stronger music industry, support community first. At MaCCNO, most of our team aren’t just advocates, we’re also working musicians. Here are a … +2 Live and direct: Public investment in independent venues is key to a robust music economy. I’ve spent most of my adult life looking at the New Orleans music business from every side o… +2 Helping Hand: New Orleans doesn’t need more talent. It needs more infrastructure. People love to call New Orleans a music town. And they’re right. +2 \We out here: New Orleans doesn't need to be Austin. It's already a music industry city. +2 Futureshock: New Olreans has the music talent. Now it needs the innovation. New Orleans has long been known as a place for music creation and innovation. 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