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More than a dozen sickened in parasite outbreak linked to hotel pool, health officials say
Public health officials say more than a dozen people were sickened by a parasite linked to a hotel swimming pool.
More than a dozen sickened in parasite outbreak linked to hotel pool, health officials say
Public health officials say more than a dozen people were sickened by a parasite linked to a hotel swimming pool.
Bats found inside Puyallup elementary school; health officials recommend treatment
The Puyallup School District is taking steps to address a bat infestation at Edgerton Elementary School after at least eight bats have been found in the buildin
Microbiome testing company Tiny Health clinches $33M to scale research, enterprise partnerships
Tiny Health, a microbiome testing company, has clinched $33 million in an oversubscribed series B round. | Alongside the funding news, Tiny announced the launch of a $5 million Microbiome Research Program to enable researchers, clinicians and scientific partners to investigate important intervention strategies in microbiome health.
Downtown business owners gather to ‘change the narrative” of Youngstown
In a roundtable discussion, various business owners in downtown Youngstown expressed their frustrations over negative views about the city circulating on social media.
Missouri S&T releases official fall enrollment numbers
Student athletes line up outside the Gale Bullman Building and greet new Miners as they arrive for the New Student Convocation on Aug. 18, 2026. Photo by Zachary Beers/Missouri S&T. The official fall 2026 enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recorded at the end of the semester’s fourth week, is 7,052. The fall...Continue Reading Missouri S&T releases official fall enrollment numbers
18 Sports earns Sportscast of The Year at NYSBA Awards
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 Sports is proud to share and showcase a special honor for the year. Thursday, at the 2026 New York State Broadcasters Association Awards (NYSBA) in Binghamton, 18 Sports was awarded Sportscast of The Year for our region of the state. WETM-TV Sports Director Andy Malnoske, along with Sports Reporter Nick […]
Iowa employers report stability in ABI quarterly survey
Iowa employers reported stable financial health and a neutral outlook on the economy for the fourth quarter in the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s latest quarterly business survey. ABI surveys its board of directors each quarter to track business sentiment, identify common concerns and inform advocacy and programming priorities. Key survey findings include: Employers…
Small business owners beginning to adopt artificial intelligence, Fed study says
Small business owners are beginning to adopt artificial intelligence and are using the technology as a part of their daily operations, according to a survey by Heartland Forward.
Small business owners beginning to adopt artificial intelligence, Fed study says
Small business owners are beginning to adopt artificial intelligence and are using the technology as a part of their daily operations, according to a survey by Heartland Forward.
More than just a boost: Caffeine’s effects on teens
Energy drinks and coffee are common among teens. A pediatric cardiologist explains concerns about caffeine, heart palpitations, and sleep.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: A special high school production of “SIX: The Musical,” a concert for country fans and several festivals headline this weekend
Several live events and festivals are happening in our hometowns this weekend, including Point of Honor's Day at the Point
Community leader named Fulbright Specialist, heads to Sweden to study youth sports
From local youth mentorship to the global stage, a familiar community leader across our region is taking his passion for youth development overseas.
Osage Beach aldermen review plans for entertainment district
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Osage Beach Board of Aldermen is reviewing a bill that would allow the creation of entertainment districts. The bill would create procedures to apply for a special license for an entertainment district and set out regulations. Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross told ABC 17 News that the bill would
Ex-CEO Devin Nunes opens wine business in Pismo Beach
Devin Nunes transitioned from CEO of Trump Media to launching Nunes Wine Company, specializing in Portuguese and Bordeaux wines.
2026 Western & Southcentral Region Fall Meetings: A Summary of Business
FRA 2026 Western Region Fall Meeting September 16–18, 2026 | Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, Oregon The Forest Resources Association Western Region gathered September 16–18 at Eagle Crest Resort in…
Online holiday sales expected to top $275 billion in 2026
With the Christmas holidays approaching and the shopping season underway, Adobe Analytics predicts more consumers will shop online, especially during the aggressive promotional period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Adobe...
No, No, No—Don't Peel the Nano-Texture Layer off the iPhone Duo's Inner Screen
Don't be the idiot who breaks their $2,000 foldable iPhone because they listened to some 'experts' on social media.
Anderson retail center sells for $7.14M
The 40,000-square-feet retail center has 13 units and a mix of commercial and service-oriented tenants including Dollar Tree and Great Clips.
RCX SPORTS AND U.S. BANK ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP ACROSS 10 NFL FLAG REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS
Partnership expands the bank's support for the next generation of flag football athletes RCX Sports, the official operator of NFL FLAG, and U.S. Bank announced...
City of Alamo Announces Appointment of New City Manager
The City of Alamo proudly announces the appointment of Michael Leo as the City’s new City Manager, bringing nearly two decades of local government leadership and a proven track record of financial transformation, operational excellence, and community-focused growth.
College sports is 'living insanity.' Politicians, of all people, are trying to stop the madness.
Congress is considering an overhaul of college sports. And you should care, even if you aren't a sports fan.
College sports is 'living insanity.' Politicians, of all people, are trying to stop the madness.
Congress is considering an overhaul of college sports. And you should care, even if you aren't a sports fan.
Wes Moore forms bipartisan governors group on AI, citing federal inaction
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland is forming a bipartisan group of governors to address concerns about artificial intelligence
How the data boom is transforming the social sciences
In a video, scholars from across Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences explain how the recent explosion of data in our world presents both challenges and opportunities in their quest to better understand human behavior.
Steve Oberman Joins SoundCheck Capital As SVP, Business Development
Former Tixr, See Tickets and Flavorus executive Steve Oberman joins SoundCheck Capital, a specialty finance company providing revenue-based financing to the
Yale physicist will use Moore Foundation award to expand tabletop neutrino research
David Moore, associate professor of physics, has been named a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator.
How GTA 6's Jason and Lucia Have Evolved Since 2023 In Pictures
GTA 6 officially releases next month, so we're taking a look at how the game's two protagonists, Jason and Lucia, have evolved since their 2023 reveal.
The rise of AI suspicion
As images, videos and text generated by artificial intelligence become more common online, people are increasingly being asked to make difficult judgments: Is this real? Was it made by a person? Can it be trusted? Those questions are no longer limited to computer scientists or technology companies. They now shape how people encounter news, social media, art and books.
Five Pennsylvania hospitals join West Virginia University Health System
Butler Memorial Hospital, Clarion Hospital, Frick Hospital, Latrobe Hospital, and Westmoreland Hospital, as well as affiliated physician practices and outpatient facilities, moved from their previous operator Independence Health System to WVU Medicine this month.
Sanford Black Hills welcomes new women’s health clinician at Haines Ave. Clinic
Sanford Black Hills has expanded its regional healthcare team with the addition of Miranda Pray-Dede, M.D., who is now offering specialized women’s health services at the Sanford Health Haines Ave. Clinic in Rapid City. Dr. Pray-Dede brings more than two decades of dedicated medical experience to patients across the Black Hills region.
Affordable entertainment just steps off Moab's Main Street: Backyard Theater turns 13
Moab's Backyard Theater turns 13 with free Wednesday bluegrass and Rick Boretti's Saturday magic show, kept going by donations and a magician's rent.
Build Mission Fund Applications are Now Open
Mission EDC has officially opened applications for the fourth year of the Ruby Red Ventures – Build Mission Fund, continuing an investment we’ve made year after year in the businesses that call Mission home.
Steam's Giant Autumn Sale Is Officially Here To Destroy Everyone's Wallet
Valve's PC gaming platform is brimming with discounts on major new releases and old classics players can enjoy on top-of-the-line rigs and Steam Deck
The Cornell Case Raises An Overlooked Health Question
Sexual assault can affect physical and mental health for months or years. Here’s what survivors may face—and what good healthcare should provide.
Top journal's special issue on women's health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
"Highlighting a ton of open questions": Top journal's special issue on women's health examines the latest discoveries on chronic pain and menopause.
Top journal's special issue on women's health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
"Highlighting a ton of open questions": Top journal's special issue on women's health examines the latest discoveries on chronic pain and menopause.
There's still ice leftover from the last ice age
Ice cores from Tibet's Guliya Plateau extend Earth's glacial record by over 100,000 years.
💸 Official: Messi buys a club in Spain
CD Eldense officially announced the acquisition of the club by Leo Messi, marking the beginning of a historic and exciting milestone for the century-old Spanish institution. A project of growth and id...
PHOTOS: Seahawks And Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Raise Crucial Catch Flag At Lumen Field
The Seattle Seahawks and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health raised the Crucial Catch Flag at Lumen Field in support of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Oct. 1-4
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
Seahawks & Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Support NFL's Crucial Catch Initiative
Seahawks’ Crucial Catch game on October 11 promotes early cancer detection
FDA puts aging on its regulatory science agenda
At ARDD 2026, senior FDA officials sketch how a therapy targeting aging might one day reach approval, revealing that longevity is a priority.
Atlanta Falcons partner with Good Sports to increase youth sports equity across Georgia
During this year’s Hometown Huddle, presented by American Family Insurance, Falcons players filled 180 boxes with brand-new sports equipment to assist the Georgia Recreation and Park Association.
Florida State University doctoral student transforms ‘forever chemicals' research into commercial possibilities through NSF's I-Corps program
A Florida State University doctoral student has developed a new approach to destroying “forever chemicals” and is now taking the technology beyond the
URI to launch new computational social science doctoral program
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 1, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island is introducing a new Computational Social Science Ph.D. program, citing a growing demand for trained social scientists who can ethically use advanced computational methods to study complex social problems and inform evidence-based decisions. Set to launch in the fall of 2027, URI’s new […]
Myles Price Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
More kudos for the Vikings’ specialist
GTA 6 Gets Official ESRB Rating and It's As Mature as You'd Expect
In the most obvious turn of events, GTA 6 has officially been rated M for Mature by the ESRB, and it will of course include nudity.
CCU breaks ground on new Health and Human Performance building
Construction has officially started for a new addition to the Coastal Carolina University campus.
Donation pledges to Kennedy Center fell by more than 100% in months after Trump’s name added, internal documents show
For much of the past year, the financial alarm bells at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been going off among the stewards of the iconic art institution.
Rome Chamber of Commerce to hold train ride fundraiser
The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Fall Mingle Train Ride fundraiser on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad on the evening of Friday, Oct. 16, according to Chamber officials.
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative
The Reimagining Democracy Program at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation has announced an expanded initiative examining how professional sports and fandom can strengthen civic health and democratic life in the United States. Led by Tova Wang, Director of Research Projects in Democratic Practice at the Ash Center, the Sports, Democracy and Civic Health program brings together scholars, election officials, democracy advocates, professional sports organizations, leagues, athletes, and civic organizations. The initiative will explore how the shared identity and sense of belonging fostered by sports can build trust, reduce polarization, encourage civic participation, and strengthen connections across differences.
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative
The Reimagining Democracy Program at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation has announced an expanded initiative examining how professional sports and fandom can strengthen civic health and democratic life in the United States. Led by Tova Wang, Director of Research Projects in Democratic Practice at the Ash Center, the Sports, Democracy and Civic Health program brings together scholars, election officials, democracy advocates, professional sports organizations, leagues, athletes, and civic organizations. The initiative will explore how the shared identity and sense of belonging fostered by sports can build trust, reduce polarization, encourage civic participation, and strengthen connections across differences.
'This is what happened with Claude and me': AI's failed attempt to crack the Riemann hypothesis led mathematician to a breakthrough
An attempt by Anthropic's Claude failed to prove the Riemann hypothesis, but it did produce something genuinely useful: inspiration.
‘Momentous’ groundbreaking sets stage for new health, community center in Fairfax City
Fairfax City officials and some of their Fairfax County colleagues gathered Wednesday (Sept. 30) to kick off an expected three years of construction of the future Willard-Sherwood Health & Community Center. Built on the Blenheim Blvd site long occupied by the Joseph Willard Health Center, the new 100,000-square-foot facility will serve both city and county
Israeli Politicians Trade Barbs Over FlyDubai Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign for a coming election was already dominated by discussion of the policy, military and intelligence failures leading up to the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.
Wake Forest-CINCIA researchers brief pope on Amazon mercury pollution
"We put more than a decade of Wake Forest and CINCIA-led scientific evidence on mercury contamination in the Amazon directly into the hands of the pope."
How you can help your grandparents age well, says researcher—it could benefit your well-being too
Being an involved grandparent is associated with positive health outcomes like a lower risk of mortality. Here's how it can benefit the entire family tree.
Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians' homes
The Finnish prime minister has not ruled out the possibility of foreign involvement in the suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament.
Goshen Health officially joins Parkview Health
Goshen Health is moving under the Parkview umbrella, a deal that officials said will offer the community more access to resources.
Free Play Days – FARCRY 6, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest
This weekend, Polterguys: Possession Party is available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass members, while WWE 2K26 and Wildgate are free for all. Jump in!
Artificial Intelligence Could Reshape Dealership Business Development Centers
Artificial intelligence could sharply reduce staffing inside automobile dealership Business Development Centers within the next two years, according to a prediction from Car Dealership Guy founder and CEO Yossi J. Levi.
Control Resonant’s New Patch Misses A Much-Needed Addition
'Control Resonant' has new patch notes out, but the game is still missing a key element that would improve combat.
Trump says he’d consider issuing pardons to administration officials before he leaves office
The president referenced pre-emptive pardons that President Joe Biden had issued on his last day in office to people Trump had threatened.
Trimble still evaluating possible transport tech business sale
Trimble continues to weigh a possible sale of its transportation technology business after potential buyers approached the company with acquisition interest.
How Washington Funded the Politicization of Science
Over the last half-decade, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on projects designed to influence academic policies, both in the sciences and other disciplines. The aim was to foster a progressive conception of social justice in these fields. In pursuit of this end, the foundation earmarked nearly a million dollars for a project titled “Creating Inclusive Scientific Societies through Policies and Practices,” over a million for a project on “Faculty Online Learning Communities for Gender Equity,” and over $2 million to foster “racial equity focused departmental change.” Through a public records request, I’ve obtained the proposals and progress reports for dozens of NSF grants designed to promote social justice. Although funding for these grants was eventually halted by the Trump administration, the projects illustrate an important facet of recent higher-education policy. Many of the university policies that promised “social transformation” didn’t arise in a vacuum. They were actively encouraged by outside funders—often by the federal government itself. Subscribe Accreditation—the peer-review process which enables universities to receive federal grants and student loans—has recently become a policy battleground, with accreditors wielding significant power over both universities and academic disciplines. In 2020, when Oregon Health and Science University’s medical school issued an extensive diversity action plan—which promised “consequences” for employees who failed to support “DEI, anti-racism and social justice”—it specifically pointed to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the medical-school accrediting body, to justify the overhaul. The NSF actively promoted DEI-focused accreditation policies. The proposal for a $1.2 million program on promoting “community engagement” in STEM, which I obtained through a records request, notes that the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology was exploring changes to its criteria “that would incorporate JEDI [justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion].” The proposal promised to “support broader JEDI efforts in the general criteria for engineering.” Another grant funded a conference designed to “identify and share best practices and strategies to integrate IDEA principles in accreditation criteria”—referring to an acronym that stands for “inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.” Scholarly societies have become another flashpoint in debates over higher education. Critics argue that many of these societies, which have the power to shape entire disciplines, have become increasingly politicized. Again, through its giving, the NSF played a role in promoting this politicization. In one million-dollar grant that received funding in 2024, a group of psychologists proposed a series of social-justice reforms to the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. The proposal, which I obtained via a records request, asserts that “[r]edistributing resources (such as moving different people into leadership roles) is not enough” and that the society’s “governance structures do not yet reflect its stated values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Its solution: review and rework the society’s criteria for leadership development, academic awards, conferences, and publications. Adjusting review criteria informed by “intersectionality” designed to fight “epistemic exclusion” is an easy way to introduce de facto ideological litmus tests into the peer-review process. For many of the grants I obtained, such litmus tests seem to be the point. “Academic departments are racialized social systems that produce and sustain the byproducts of systemic racism,” a proposal for a $2.7 million project funded in 2024 asserts, promising to develop “departmentally-focused change efforts that cultivate values, assumptions, and behaviors that advance racial equity.” The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign’s million-dollar “I-ADVANCE” project, which effectively created a small DEI bureaucracy on campus, promised to Embed 28 ADVANCE faculty fellows in STEM departments” to amplify its equity goals. Another $1.2 million project promised to create “faculty online learning communities,” made up of scientists at universities around the country, that would eventually build department-level diversity action plans. “Ultimately,” the proposal asserts, perhaps more perceptively than its authors realized, “both organizational change and intersectionality frameworks deal with power.” Indeed, such grants confer a great deal of power to administrators and scholar-activists, who can even use the mere availability of funding as a tool to advance their causes. That history is worth remembering amid today’s debate over federal involvement in higher education: Washington has been shaping university priorities for years, including by financing efforts to instill progressive ideas about race, gender, and equity into academic institutions—and many of the policies those grants encouraged remain embedded within universities long after the federal money has stopped flowing. John D. Sailer is the director of higher education policy and a senior fellow at Manhattan Institute. Share
Start TODAY’s October Challenge: Routine Revamp, Healthy Meals
October is the perfect time to revamp your routines, so fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour stops by Studio 1A to break down some easy Start TODAY workouts, which can be accessed for free on the app this month. TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer also shares some simple meals, including a French toast grilled cheese, cottage cheese fettuccine alfredo, pumpkin peanut butter, and more!
Alexandre Pato-backed consortium completes Northampton Town takeover
Northampton Town have officially entered a new era after Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) completed its takeover of the League Two club.The investment group has acquired a 70% shareholding in Northampton To...
5 western Pennsylvania hospitals officially join West Virginia University Health System
Five western Pennsylvania hospitals and their affiliated physician practices and outpatient facilities began operating today under the umbrella of the West Virginia University Health System. Butler Memorial Hospital, Clarion Hospital, Frick Hospital, Latrobe Hospital and Westmoreland Hospital officially joined the new health system as of Oct. 1, after previously operating
Cleveland EMS will send social workers not police to some mental health calls
Non-violent mental health 911 calls will get handled differently starting in the middle of 2027 with the Community Response Crisis Bureau handling them.
Amanda Peet Reveals First ‘Weird’ Sign of Breast Cancer. It Wasn’t a Lump
The actor said her very first indication something was wrong “wasn’t the frozen pea that everybody talks about,” she told TODAY.
Lions Miss Out on Joey Porter Jr.
Joey Porter Jr. is officially off the market, but Lions fans shouldn’t panic. Brad Holmes passed on the blockbuster move, and Detroit may have a much bigger opportunity waiting before the trade deadline.
Rock Entertainment Group names new chief commercial officer with Blue Jays, Trail Blazers experience
Galen Davies takes over the role after Allison Howard moved her focus to leading the Cleveland Sirens’ business operations.
Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics.
RMC Health System officially becomes Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBMA) — A major change in health care is now official for patients and families across Anniston and Northeast Alabama.Orlando Health announced T
NFL admits game-changing referee mistake
Throughout the week in the NFL, there are often some controversial referee decisions that ultimately prove pivotal to the result of a game. But following this most recent week of NFL action, the league has actually admitted that the officials made a mistake on one pivotal call. During Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Rams…
Reading Science Center to celebrate expanded exhibit space with free community event
New space offers more opportunities to explore, experiment and interact with science, officials said.
Panther Premier Print acquires longtime flag specialist Maximum Promotions
Sioux Falls-based Panther Premier Print has acquired longtime Sioux Falls-based Maximum Promotions, which specializes in flag and flagpole sales and service, along with custom applique banners.
Health, AI Innovations Prompt Longevity Concerns
TIAA study examines the retirement implications of tech including AI and weight-loss drugs, and the need for lifetime income
Rock Entertainment Group and the Cleveland Cavaliers Appoint Galen Davies Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Rock Entertainment Group (REG) and the Cleveland Cavaliers today announced Galen Davies as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Chad Lowe’s father remembers granddaughter Fiona after her death at 13
Chad Lowe’s father Chuck shared a tribute on social media following the death of his 13-year-old granddaughter Fiona.
The best popular-science books of October 2026
With a new book from the late primatologist Frans de Waal and a deep dive into artificial intelligence from New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose, there is some hard-hitting popular science to look forward to this month – with added Pokémon, says Liz Else
Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.
How Is The Federal Government Counting Measles Deaths?
Recently Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., changed how the federal government tracks deaths in its official measles tally, after Pennsylvania reported four deaths. This Policy Watch reviews the two roles, strengths, and weaknesses of the two public health surveillance systems at the center of this change: the Nationally Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) and the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).
Miley’s New No. 1 Shows How Much The Album Business Has Changed For Her
Miley Cyrus’ 'Bass Persuades' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 61,000 units, giving her a sixth leader and first since 2013.
Tributes to 'dedicated' former Manx politician George Waft
Former MLC George Waft is praised for his commitment to the community following his death at 89.
Riverhead asks residents, businesses to report nor’easter damage
Riverhead Town officials are asking residents and business owners to self-report damage from the Sept. 26-27 nor’easter using a New York State online form to help document impacts and support…
The iPhone 18 Pro is selling well in China for three reasons
A new market intelligence report says that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are selling well in China, making...
Bears Defense Gets an Unexpected Boost Ahead of Crucial Stretch
The Chicago Bears’ defense has started to look like a different unit over the past two weeks. After a rough […]
This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years
People who followed the MIND diet more closely showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss over time, with the strongest differences equivalent to about 2.5 years of delayed brain aging. Berries and poultry were linked with healthier brain changes, while sweets and fried fast foods were associated with greater tissue loss.
Time lost to political haggling means lost momentum for research
While it’s not up to universities to set deadlines for EU institutions, “lost time” in the run-up to the launch of the next Horizon Europe would translate into “lost momentum” for universities, according to Dag Rune Olsen, president of the Young European Research Universities Network.“I think it's important to have [the EU budget] in place in order to be able to work on the research funding mechanisms, because we cannot afford to lose more momentum than we already have,” Olsen told Science|Business in an interview in September, just after EU research lobbies gathered in Brussels to push for a €200 billion budget for the next Horizon Europe programme.A funding gap would mean ramping down research activities, said Olsen. “You can do that quite swiftly, that’s not a problem, but ramping up again is much more difficult.”The last-minute push for an ambitious budget, and for a timely adoption of the research programme, comes at a time when the richest EU states have teamed up to call for significant cuts to European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual budget, which allocates €175 billion for Horizon Europe. At the same gathering of research associations in September, the European Parliament’s budget rapporteur warned that the EU will need to raise its own taxes, otherwise political pressure and tighter national budgets will translate into a limited EU budget with a less ambitious envelope for research. The research sector hopes EU institutions will reach timely agreement on the budget and on Horizon Europe, but progress has been slow. Legislative progress has been delayed, partly because the European Parliament’s budget committee is still haggling over how to apply new EU-wide spending rules, known as the Performance Framework Regulation, and partly because EU governments have yet to agree on the size of the next EU budget. EU research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told Science|Business in July that she was hoping for an agreement on Horizon Europe by the end of 2026, but the timelines have been pushed back significantly, with the Parliament now aiming to announce its official position on Horizon Europe only in November. Avoid the funding gapAccording to Olsen, delayed EU funds could prompt universities and researchers to move on and do something else, potentially jeopardising years of work building consortia and collaborations. “If funding is interrupted, the networks fall apart in just a few months,” he said. Olsen also noted that an interruption would affect junior researchers first. PhD students and postdocs are on shorter term contracts and universities risk losing them if funding for EU projects is interrupted. Related articlesEU own resources ‘essential’ for future research budget, says leading MEPParliament haggle over EU-wide spending rules delays vote on Horizon EuropeZaharieva hopes for a Horizon Europe deal in 2026Universities usually have more employees, permanent and short-term staff, than they can cover with national funding, and external funding is essential to keep them all on the payroll. In case of an EU funding gap, “there will be a huge number of people that might end up without any contracts,” he said. Apart from the money issue, Olsen said EU projects forces universities to collaborate more which, in turn, increases the quality of teaching and research. In case of a funding dip, people will look around for opportunities elsewhere, in the private sector or abroad. “And then then you have to recruit again, and it's a tedious business,” said Olsen. “A gap is not a good idea, it's actually a waste of money.”According to Olsen, the difficult political context should encourage universities to make a stronger case for the EU increasing research funding, as universities can deliver on competitiveness, technological sovereignty, security and defence. “The reason why we ask for substantial investments in research is exactly what the Commission, what Europe, the Parliament have been discussing,” he said. “You really need to invest in order to thrive in the longer run.”Focus on the member statesBut EU and national R&D expenditure hasn't kept up with the times. EU governments have failed to reach a spending target set almost 25 years ago. Only six EU countries spend 3% or more of their GDP on R&D. Asked whether universities should put more effort into convincing the governments to ramp up their own spending, but also to support a strong budget for Horizon Europe in the ongoing budget negotiations, Olsen said “the answer is yes.”“We are very actively encouraging our members to talk to their ministries in order to enlighten them about the joint effort,” he said. The network is made up of 25 universities from across Europe, all established in the past 60 years or so.Who will call the shots?Budget and timing issues aside, the Parliament’s research committee has been locked in behind-the-scenes negotiations over the future structure of Horizon Europe, with MEPs disagreeing on the degree to which its collaborative research should be governed by councils of experts.The European Parliament’s lead rapporteur on Horizon Europe wants councils of independent experts to decide on the funding agenda, but the Commission, the Council, and parts of the Parliament disagree. For Olsen, it is normal for politicians to point at the big challenges, but when they start detailing how those challenges should be solved, the endeavour “fails utterly.” He does not necessarily think that “bureaucrats who don’t know the field” would be “much better at it” either. “There has to be a combination” of broad political directions and bottom-up implementation, Olsen said.
KU faculty member receives inaugural endowed professorship in applied behavioral science
Isaac Melanson, an assistant professor of applied behavioral science whose research specializes in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Donald M. Baer and Elsie M. Pinkston Endowed Professorship. The three-year term took effect July 1.
New APTA Survey Reveals Disconnect Between Americans' Long-Term Health Goals and How They Address Movement
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of National Physical Therapy Month, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) released findings from a benchmark...
Here’s How Many Whole Grains To Eat in a Day To Boost Heart Health
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, researchers reveal how many daily servings of whole grains lead to weight loss, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol for a healthier heart.
Are AI Agents Going Rogue? Here’s What Business Leaders Should Know
Rogue AI agents have probed government sites and deleted company data. Learn why agents overstep their limits and four simple steps leaders can take to stay in control.
Early survey findings: Larger Iowa businesses 'all in' on AI adoption
Iowa companies are moving ahead past the initial phase of adoption of AI into “multiple use cases,” if not AI transformation across an organization, according to early findings from the Iowa AI Business Survey presented by Chris Porter, director of the artificial intelligence program at Drake University. Porter and another Drake professor, Chris Snider, are…
Tenet Adds First U.S. Exclusive Commercial Lender to Business Hub and Welcomes New West Coast Business Development Manager
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2026) - Tenet Fintech Group Inc. (CSE: PKK) (OTCID: PKKFF) (FSE: P0T) ("Tenet" or the "Company"), an innovative analytics service provider, owner and operator of the Cubeler Business Hub, today announced that New York based commercial lender Premium Merchant Funding ("PMF") has signed on to be the first commercial lender on the Business Hub exclusively dedicated to lending and extending credit to U.S. based small and medium-sized enterprises.While..