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Cruise ship outbreaks hit 23 in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus

While taking a cruise is generally safe, having a high concentration of people in a semienclosed space makes it easy for viruses to spread among passengers.

May 4 • 6:32 PM EDT • Technology • wlwt.com

Crew Works Advanced Radio Frequency, Quantum Physics, and Health Tech

The Expedition 74 crew kicked off the week setting up advanced radio frequency technology, configuring quantum physics hardware, and conducting ultrasound vein scans aboard the International Space Station. The crewmates also prepared for the arrival of the next U.S. cargo mission, unpacked the latest Roscosmos resupply ship, and checked out a spacesuit.

May 4 • 3:08 PM EDT • Health • nasa.gov

Hobbyist xenomorphs Raspberry Pi into Alien-themed DIY laptop

: Everything you need to build the PS-85 is available from its designer's website, even if you can't get to space

May 4 • 3:07 PM EDT • Technology • theregister.com

Business Buzz: The myth of the 3.5-day workweek and the business of Colfax green space

May 4 • 1:59 PM EDT • Business • 9news.com

The Board Room abruptly closes in Clarendon after eight years of business

A game bar and brewery in Clarendon closed its doors last week after eight years in business, citing high rent and labor costs. The Board Room's last day in business at 925 N. Garfield Street was Thursday, owner Mark Handwerger told ARLnow. A 35-year veteran of the D.C.-area bar space, he said that business never

May 4 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • arlnow.com

Missing and Dead Scientists Spark Conspiracy Theories, Federal Probe

The scientists were all working on space and nuclear research, sparking conspiracy theories, a federal probe, and even comments from Donald Trump.

May 4 • 11:15 AM EDT • Science • rollingstone.com

BRCC unveils The Safe Space, a new center supporting student mental health, stress relief. See first look.

This new ordained space right off of the student union provides stability and visibility.

May 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • nola.com

LAGEOS: An Earth Science Mission Built for Enduring Precision

On May 4, 1976, a spacecraft resembling a disco ball entered orbit almost 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometers) above Earth. This shiny, two‑foot‑wide

May 4 • 9:15 AM EDT • Science • nasa.gov

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Art in the Berkshires—now open on Castle Street

What began in 2024 as an online resource now operates a physical gallery and studio space to help further its mission—“amplifying the transformative power of art in our community by making it easier to discover, experience, and support Berkshire creativity in one welcoming place.”

May 4 • 12:32 AM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com

NASA shuts down 49-year-old Voyager 1 instrument to keep it alive

Voyager 1 just powered down a nearly 50-year-old instrument to stay alive in deep space. The spacecraft is running critically low on energy, forcing NASA to make careful sacrifices to keep its mission going. Despite the shutdown, it continues to send back unique data from beyond our solar system. Engineers are now working on a bold plan that could extend its life — and possibly revive the instrument later.

May 3 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Sports Roundup: Weekend Scores & Latest Power Rankings

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

May 3 • 7:49 PM EDT • Sports • nantucketcurrent.com

UVA Health first in mid-Atlantic to implant new wireless pacemakers

No lead lines mean fewer complications and no need to take blood thinners

May 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • cvillerightnow.com

Wisconsin Community Services launches campaign to transform mental health space

Wisconsin Community Services launches campaign to transform mental health space:

May 3 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • onmilwaukee.com

Scientists detect an enormous halo around the iconic Sombrero Galaxy — Space photo of the week

The 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera in Chile has captured an extended halo and a dust-filled disk around the hat-shaped Sombrero Galaxy.

May 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com

Las Vegas office lease rates on the rise

Lease rates in the Northwest office market, which includes Summerlin and Centennial Hills, have risen gradually over the last five years driven by a healthy demand for newer office space in that su...

May 2 • 10:59 PM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com

‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field

‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field ‘The reality, for better or worse’: Columbia comp sci students and faculty grapple with AI’s disruption of the field A field that once seemed like a direct path to stable, lucrative work is becoming less certain under AI, students and faculty told Spectator. By Ria Vasishtha and Arjun Menon May 3, 2026 Shanying Liu / Deputy Illustrations Editor Asia Genawi, SEAS ’29, first encountered artificial intelligence during her sophomore year at her high school in Indiana. Back in 2023, policies on AI varied widely—even within the same district—and some schools had no guidance at all. As Genawi began to see the effects of AI trickle into her classroom, she turned to guidance from her home state’s Department of Education, which she said she found “outdated and inaccessible.” Genawi spent the rest of her high school career dedicated to the issue, including writing a 15-page memo exploring varying AI policies across Indiana schools, which she sent to every Indiana state senator and representative whose contact information she was able to find. She later helped draft a bill that would have required public high schools to establish and share their own AI policies with students in an accessible format. But with so many other bills already awaiting referral, hers never made it to committee. When Genawi arrived at Columbia to study computer science, she found that the gaps she had spent years trying to address in Indiana had followed her there. Many students and professors were also grappling with what AI meant for the field. Across Columbia’s undergraduate schools, computer science has become the most popular major—accounting for around 11 percent of degrees awarded in Columbia College, 32 percent in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and 12 percent in the School of General Studies in 2024. While the number of computer science majors in SEAS grew from 166 to 173 during the 2024-25 academic year, the total number across the three schools fell around 4.5 percent from 393 to 375, driven by declines at Columbia College and General Studies. At Barnard, it has grown to become the second most popular major as of 2025, up from third the year prior. The number of degrees awarded have grown fivefold since 2016. Faculty members and students in the department told Spectator that the surge in the major’s popularity has been driven in large part by its apparent promise of a secure, well-paid career path. However, they noted that the recent rise of generative AI has compromised the sense of stability that once defined the field, even as interest in technical skills among students persists. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in 2024, out of 74 majors tracked, computer science had the fifth highest unemployment rate among majors at 7 percent, while computer engineering had the second highest at 7.8 percent. “Anecdotally, people are moving away from CS as a major,” Daniel Bauer, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, said. “They’re still taking some of our classes, right, because they think they need that, but they’re instead majoring in other things.” Bauer described a field that had shifted from what he called a “nerdy outlier discipline” to one that “everyone needs,” a sign that technical skills have become a baseline expectation across industries with the emergence of AI. “A lot of people thought, ‘Oh, it’s a guaranteed path to a stable income. You get a six-figure job right out of your undergrad,’” Bauer said. Now, companies may see AI as a way to reduce demand for entry-level programmers, especially in what he calls “code monkey jobs,” roles where a large number of employees are “just writing out code nine-to-five.” Chris Murphy, a senior lecturer in the computer science department, described the current moment as the convergence of two forces: the downturn of the job market and generative AI coming onto the scene. “Things kind of started to really pick up in 2014, 16,” he said, recalling the years after the weaker 2010 market. Murphy added that this was also a period where “students were getting more experience outside of class than they were inside of class” through internships, jobs, and side projects. Murphy suggested that the earlier momentum helped make computer science feel like both an academic program and a reliable pathway into work. That feeling is harder to sustain now as the industry reconfigures, which is a shift that students are seeing firsthand. Rebecca Yu, SEAS ’27, said that during a recent internship in Big Tech, she saw that “every single tech company was racing to integrate” large language models. She added that her manager said her intern class was the first to complete their assigned projects, which she attributed to the increased efficiency that comes with AI. Frank Liu, SEAS ’29, said that with AI lowering the barrier to coding, companies now expect everyone to write code. “A lot of companies outright say if you’re not using coding in your job, you might get fired for not being productive enough,” Liu said. Yu similarly expressed that students increasingly have to accept AI being a part of industry workflow, adding that many also “make use of it to maximize their productivity.” Richard Li, CC ’28, described a “franticness” among his peers as the pace of change accelerates. He explained how “some new tool” is released regularly, noting that tools rise and fall in prominence within weeks. He has come to believe that he doesn’t need to “match that speed all the time” and keep up with every development. Li has learned that AI tools allow him to “take a breath” and “get back into the loop much easier than before” when he needs to. While some companies specifically target Columbia when hiring, sending representatives to campus career fairs and recruiting large numbers from Columbia, a computer science degree cannot be treated as a static credential, Yu described. “You can’t just get your degree and stop learning after that. You have to always be learning,” Yu said. “That is something you basically have to expect for your job.” AI has not only affected students’ decisions to major in computer science, but also reshaped how the subject is taught. Across departments, faculty members no longer treat work done outside the classroom as a reliable measure of understanding, shifting instead toward in-person exams, quizzes, and attendance checks. While homework once made up as much as 60 to 70 percent of a student’s grade in computer science classes, Murphy said that breakdown has since flipped, with exams and quizzes now accounting for the majority. “The assumption—especially among pessimists—is that they’re using it to do their homework,” Murphy said. “They take the homework assignment. They put it into generative AI. Out comes the solution. Submit solution. The end.” Murphy said that faculty members ranged in their responses from fully prohibiting AI use to actively teaching students how to effectively work with AI. He said he shifted his approach this year after his teaching assistants called his belief that students weren’t using the technology “naïve,” and now permits students to use AI on assignments. His surveys of students in his introductory classes have told a more complicated story than the one so-called pessimists offer: Around 60 to 70 percent of students who reported using AI said they used it to have concepts explained to them, to clarify assignment instructions, to generate test cases, or to create practice questions. “Those are all ways that you might have had a tutor in the past to do that, and now you have this AI essentially as your tutor,” he said. Bauer has taken a different approach, teaching students how to use AI productively without sacrificing the core principles of the discipline. “People who are trained to actually use AI tools productively, while being in charge of designing the overall project, will be very much in demand in the next couple of years,” he said. Over the past year, a working group of computer science faculty has been redesigning the introductory and intermediate programming sequence to integrate generative AI as both a subject and a tool, representatives from SEAS wrote in a statement to Spectator. The effort is “coordinated” across the department, “not course-by-course,” with a systematic assessment of how AI integration is affecting student outcomes underway to shape the next round of changes. The goal, the department explained, is for students to be able to “read, verify, and reason about code, whether they or a model wrote it.” Tony Dear, senior lecturer in the computer science department, is piloting individualized AI feedback in a discrete mathematics course, while a machine learning course is also testing a Socratic AI dialogue system designed to “guide inquiry rather than supply answers,” the statement reads. Beyond individual courses, SEAS funded seven cross-departmental faculty projects in generative AI this past academic year, spanning biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science, according to the statement. This phenomenon extends beyond the computer science department. SEAS’ new AI minor, which it announced in November 2025, reflects the University’s attempt to adapt. The minor is specifically designed for noncomputer science majors and aims to provide “essential AI knowledge” while emphasizing practical and responsible use across disciplines, according to the SEAS website. At the center of the minor is AI in Context, a course taught by a team of faculty from the departments of computer science, applied mathematics, philosophy, music, literature, and the Writing Center, the representatives told Spectator. Bauer described it as targeted at students who want to bring AI into fields like economics or biology, rather than as a path into software engineering itself. At the graduate level, SEAS announced a new Master of Science in artificial intelligence in February, with the inaugural cohort starting in the fall. While recognizing how AI has helped them navigate coursework, students also described its rise as isolating, even among members of the Application Development Initiative, one of Columbia’s largest computer science clubs. “As people start to ask AI for questions that they would normally ask students and members, it starts to isolate people” Li said. Alexa Kafka, BC ’27, echoed Li’s sentiment, pointing out that computer science has always been a collaborative discipline with code reviews and pull requests, even as AI makes independent work easier. Despite this, Kafka noted that she hasn’t been to office hours “in at least a year.” Bauer added that faculty are exploring long-term solutions to the assessment problem. “One of the things that we’re trying to do at the department or school level is to maybe move towards computerized testing facilities,” Bauer said, referring to ideas in the department to revitalize computer labs as an alternative to pen-and-paper exams. “We have to accept that this is the reality, for better or worse.” But more exams, students say, does not mean better learning, nor does it reflect how computer science is actually done. “Code is so variable and can be approached in so many directions, there’s never just going to be one correct answer. There can be multiple optimal solutions,” Kafka said. Students also expressed concern that the shift toward exam-heavy grading pulls focus away from the applied, project-based work that better reflects both discipline and industry expectations. ADI has tried to respond more quickly than the curriculum can. Through a vibe coding workshop this past semester, club members said they wanted to help students understand not just that AI exists, but how to use it deliberately. “Vibe coding” refers to the practice of prompting AI to write code for a task or project, and has become widespread enough that ADI felt the gap in formal instruction was worth addressing, according to Sophia Huang, BC ’29. The workshop introduced students to the concept of context engineering, which Shaina Sahu, SEAS ’27, described as not just writing a prompt, but optimizing “the rest of the relevant information that you would feed into the model.” Without that, students said that AI-generated code can fail at scale or introduce difficult-to-detect bugs. Genawi said the shift toward AI has changed what it means to be good at computer science. “I think the shift has kind of gone towards what can you create and what can you do, instead of, what do you know,” she said. Indeed, during ADI DevFest, its annual hackathon, Li said more teams are trying to complete their projects than in years past. While sign-ups have historically outpaced submissions, Li said this is beginning to change because teams “have a tool that completes the vision for them.” While many students see AI as an equalizer that lowers the barrier to entry for coding and technical work, Murphy said it also creates new equity concerns inside the classroom around who can afford stronger tools and who already knows how to use them. “The equity issues I worry about are students who have access to paid versions of things versus free versions of things,” he said. Although popular AI models like ChatGPT and Claude have free versions available, both have paid models that can reach over $100 per month, which output different qualities of code. Murphy also pointed to differences in prior exposure to AI literacy itself. “Students who go to high schools or K-12 education, where they’re taught AI literacy, prompt engineering, context engineering, they understand how to do this, as opposed to students who go to schools who don’t teach that,” he said. “Then they come in, and then they’re somehow expected to know how to use these tools.” For Genawi, those disparities begin long before students arrive on campus. “It’s very interesting to consider how lucky you were geographically,” she said. “To be born where you were is influencing your ability to get access to these spaces.” Students like Yu, though broadly apprehensive about the future of computer science, are not without hope. “I’m optimistic, because I think if you’re truly passionate about CS, there will definitely be a place in the field to do something you want to do,” she said. Senior Staff Writer Ria Vasishtha can be contacted at ria.vasishtha@columbiaspectator.com. Follow Spectator on X @ColumbiaSpec. Staff Writer Arjun Menon can be contacted at arjun.menon@columbiaspectator.com. Follow Spectator on X @ColumbiaSpec. Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter and like Spectator on Facebook. Produced with Spectate by Emily Ta

May 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • columbiaspectator.com

Reaching for the stars: enduring symbols of Soviet science

The photographer Eric Lusito takes us on a scientific journey through space and time in a book on Soviet scientific institutes

May 2 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • theguardian.com

Universal Health Services Adds Talkspace To Expand Virtual Behavioral Health Reach

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) is acquiring virtual therapy provider Talkspace to build a virtual behavioral health platform. The transaction is aimed at supporting outpatient growth and extending UHS's reach beyond its traditional inpatient and facility based network. The company expects the deal to be accretive within 12 months and sees a multi year opportunity tied to digital care and operational efficiencies. For investors following NYSE:UHS, this move adds a digital layer to a...

May 2 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com

Nintendo explains why The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is so fast-paced

Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has shared some insight into why The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is so fast-paced. One of the complaints surrounding the film is that it doesn’t give viewers much of a chance to breathe. There’s a lot that happens in the roughly 90 minutes of screen time that it can be a lot to take in. Having said...

May 2 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com

Business Leaders Say Adapting to AI Is Essential to Survival

Executives from IBM, VaynerX and Deepblocks talk to TIME100 about the blistering pace of change all companies are facing in the age of artificial intelligence.

May 2 • 10:52 AM EDT • Business • time.com

The Outer Worlds will soon be removed from stores — but there's a catch

The Outer Worlds will be delisted on certain platforms, but the Spacer's Choice Edition will continue to receive updates.

May 2 • 9:46 AM EDT • Technology • polygon.com

University of Iowa propels space science forward with opening of spaceflight lab

In order for scientists to know how equipment will fare in space, they must test tools in a variety of manners — vibrations, thermal changes, if materials will warp when

May 2 • 1:30 AM EDT • Science • telegraphherald.com

NASA to increase value of CLPS contract to support surge of lunar lander missions

NASA is planning to increase the total value of a contract for robotic lunar lander missions to support a proposed surge in flights for a moon base.

May 1 • 6:43 PM EDT • Technology • spacenews.com

New mega-entertainment center opens in Lexington's Hamburg

Bugsy’s Entertainment Complex opens in Lexington’s Hamburg, offering Bluegrass-themed fun with games, dining, and special event spaces.

May 1 • 5:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumnews1.com

Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’

Researchers say creation of startups suggests game-changing tech may be developing at faster pace than expected.

May 1 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • news.harvard.edu

Late-Night TV Is Now Just Political Theater

Ben Bankas calls out late-night TV for losing its bite, arguing podcasts are now taking over the space.

May 1 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com

The Outer Worlds To Be Partially Delisted, Free 'Spacer's Choice Edition' For Those Affected

The remaster is being given away for free to base game owners

May 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Has Done So Well, Live Support Has Been Officially Extended Into a Third Year

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 live support has been officially extended into a third year, publisher Focus Entertainment has announced.

May 1 • 4:09 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com

Behavioral Health Is Health Care

AHA members are working every day to expand behavioral health access, integrate care, strengthen the workforce and reduce stigma, often while navigating limited resources and outdated systems that have not kept pace with need.

May 1 • 2:00 AM EDT • Health • aha.org

New Lithium-Plasma Engine Passes Key Mars Propulsion Test

You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’re told the Odyssey spacecraft designed to take you there will be the smoothest ride you’ll ever take. It features a newly christened electric propulsion engine which was in the late stages of testing during the first three missions. The mission starts and the spacecraft travels at a crawl, and you wonder if it’s broken. A week goes by and you’re now traveling at more than 400,000 kilometers (250,000 miles) per hour, and your mind is blown as to how fast you’re going, how quickly that happened, and that this mission might be more awesome than you thought.

Apr 30 • 10:21 PM EDT • Technology • universetoday.com

Stop-and-go science: Researchers pivot to try to salvage important work

The pace of climate change and funding disruptions force scientists to rethink how research is done.

Apr 30 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • universityofcalifornia.edu

University of Iowa propels space science forward with opening of spaceflight lab

The University of Iowa is expanding its space instrument development and testing capabilities with new laboratories and equipment.

Apr 30 • 8:25 PM EDT • Science • iowacapitaldispatch.com

Aviation Day spotlights how Vermont’s regional airports support small business growth

Representatives from airports, flight training programs and aerospace companies highlighted aviation’s role in Vermont on Thursday.

Apr 30 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • wcax.com

West Coast tech firm eyes big Chicago office expansion

San Francisco-based Databricks is poised to lease about 50,000 square feet in the Franklin office building at 227 W. Monroe St., expanding from its current co-working space.

Apr 30 • 2:44 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com

Life Science, Space Gardening Top Thursday’s Research Schedule

A new exercise device, artery scans, and space gardening topped the research schedule for the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The orbital residents also worked on a spacesuit and continued unpacking the Progress 95 cargo craft.

Apr 30 • 2:02 PM EDT • Science • nasa.gov

ROG Xbox Ally X Finally Gets Auto SR Support, Plus New Docked Mode Features

Microsoft's screen-space AI upscaler finally breaches containment.

Apr 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net

Economy picked up in early 2026, but inflation jumped, too

The U.S. economy grew at a 2 percent pace in the first three months of the year, new government data shows.

Apr 30 • 8:41 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com

Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO to speak at IU Bloomington 2026 spring undergraduate commencement

The undergraduate commencement is scheduled for May 9.

Apr 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • idsnews.com

They Needed (a Lot) More Space in Minneapolis. Would $350,000 Be Enough?

With nary an inch of wall space to spare, a couple of art collectors looked for a house that could hold their ever-expanding lives.

Apr 30 • 5:04 AM EDT • Technology • nytimes.com

Want to help NASA with space science? Here's how to volunteer

Not everyone can be an astronaut, but you can still be an important part of NASA"s space exploration

Apr 30 • 5:02 AM EDT • Science • floridatoday.com

Jazz Fest part entertainment, part education

Many rooms across Hastings were classrooms as much as they were improvised concert spaces during the 22nd Annual Thornapple Arts Council (TAC) Jazz Festival. Kerry Moffit sat in the back of the bottom floor of the Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings Friday morning, with his trumpet at his side, taking notes as the

Apr 30 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • hastingsbanner.com

Thanks to Musk v. Altman lawsuit, it's now public record that Gabe Newell emailed Elon Musk to get his pal Hideo Kojima a tour of SpaceX and OpenAI

The man really wants to go to space.

Apr 29 • 8:56 PM EDT • Technology • yahoo.com

Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office — and fields questions on Iran, Comey and UFOs

The Artemis II astronauts’ journey to the moon and back landed them at the White House Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon — standing by while President Donald Trump talked UFOs, the Space Force and the Iran war.

Apr 29 • 4:45 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com

Internal Microsoft CFO memo touts 'increased pace' and 'tighter' teams

The company has introduced sweeping organizational shifts and mandates to work faster and leaner.

Apr 29 • 4:35 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Apple Has Likely Abandoned 'iPad Ultra' Plans

Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a foldable "iPad Ultra" following years of disappointing sales performance for the iPad Pro. The claim predominantly comes from the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital," who posted the remark in response to a question about whether the iPad would join a rumored "Ultra" series of Apple devices.

Apr 29 • 1:30 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

Laser-Swarm Science at the Proxima Centauri System

The idea of sending a swarm of tiny laser-sail powered spacecraft to our nearest exoplanet won't go away. While complex and punctuated with tough problems, the idea is the only realistic way of reaching another solar system this century, according to researchers. But the scientific benefits would be huge.

Apr 29 • 1:14 PM EDT • Science • universetoday.com

From deep space to democracy: Trio of UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences

Bruin scholars Eric Becklin, Martin Gilens and Craig Manning exemplify how UCLA research continues to power progress across disciplines.

Apr 29 • 1:08 PM EDT • Science • newsroom.ucla.edu

Can NASA and SpaceX really build a moon base in the next 10 years?

Experts say building a lunar colony within the next decade, as NASA and Elon Musk want to, will require finding solutions to problems we don't yet fully understand.

Apr 29 • 12:51 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com

PS&E’s Simon enhances mixed-use district with Blake Shelton music bar Ole Red

Pacers Sports & Entertainment owner Herb Simon is bringing Blake Shelton’s music bar venue Ole Red to his burgeoning mixed-use Fieldhouse District, as the organization continues to expand Indianapolis’ market size through data and real estate.

Apr 29 • 10:28 AM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com

NASA Chief Hits Capitol Hill in Defense of Trump’s Science Cuts

White House is calling for yet another substantial decrease to the space agency’s overall budget.

Apr 29 • 10:01 AM EDT • Science • bloomberg.com

Cleveland Clinic Establishes Space Health Center

Center aims to broaden research, education and clinical care addressing cardiovascular health conditions related to space travel

Apr 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • newsroom.clevelandclinic.org

Cone Health Names Space in Honor of Johns M. Martin and Family

A generous gift recognizes a long-time Cone Health supporter and heart patient.

Apr 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • conehealth.com

Contributor: Politics has come to work, once an apolitical space

Now you don't have to 'talk politics' to highlight a political divide in the workplace. The colors people wear and the cars they drive can be enough to telegraph allegiances.

Apr 29 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com

A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons

Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.

Apr 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com

RM Science Bowl triumphs with most successful season in recent history

Someone slams the buzzer, but the molecular biology question has only been half-read. With just enough confidence to risk it all, they answer, knowing that it could make the difference between winning and losing the match. Science Bowl is a fast paced competition for high schoolers sponsored by the Department of Energy that tests students’...

Apr 28 • 9:51 PM EDT • Science • thermtide.com

Rebranded Fairgrounds Restaurant Among Several New Liquor &…

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

Apr 28 • 9:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • nantucketcurrent.com

NASA fires up powerful lithium-fed thruster for trips to Mars

A technology that could propel crewed missions to Mars and robotic spacecraft throughout the solar system was recently put to the test at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. On Feb. ...

Apr 28 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • phys.org

Perplexity just gave its Comet AI browser an upgrade for iPad users with these features

Perplexity has been early to the AI-browsing space with its Comet web browser. Today’s Comet update includes some welcome features...

Apr 28 • 12:21 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com

Astrobotic Tests Next-Gen Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine With 300-Second Burn

A new rocket engine concept reaches a milestone that could reshape propulsion for lunar and deep-space missions.

Apr 28 • 11:45 AM EDT • Technology • dailygalaxy.com

San Francisco State University Partners with UC Law San Francisco to Expand Downtown Presence  - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business will use classroom and office space at 198 McAllister Street to establish a new downtown campus. San Francisco State University (SFSU) and UC Law San Francisco have reached an agreement that establishes a new downtown home for SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business at UC Law SF’s Academic Village. The agreement places SFSU business students in close proximity to leading employers, industry partners and transit hubs, enhancing opportunities for internships, networking and career advancement. The UC Law SF Academic Village is a shared-campus model designed to foster collaboration among higher education institutions and contribute to San Francisco’s ongoing revitalization. San Francisco State University (SFSU) and UC Law San Francisco have reached an agreement that establishes a new downtown home for graduate business programs from SFSU’s Lam Family College of Business at UC Law SF’s Academic Village. The agreement creates a new downtown campus location for SFSU, giving students direct access to San Francisco’s thriving business environment. Beginning in Fall 2026, graduate business students will take classes at the UC Law SF building at 198 McAllister Street, at the nexus of the Civic Center, Mid-Market and Tenderloin communities. Under the agreement, SFSU will occupy 3,200 square feet of exclusive teaching and office space and will share additional classrooms with UC Law. The move positions students in close proximity to leading employers, industry partners and transit hubs, enhancing opportunities for internships, networking and career advancement. “This partnership is an example of the growing strategic collaborations that expand opportunities for our students,” said SFSU President Lynn Mahoney. “By situating graduate business programs in the city’s urban core, we will help students build connections, gain experience and achieve their goals for meaningful careers and upward mobility.” Students enrolled in select Lam Family College of Business graduate programs will have access to the Academic Village’s modern classrooms, conference facilities, library, study spaces and resident and event support services. The site also includes lounges, on-site dining and newly built, fully furnished, apartment-style housing for students and professionals. As institutional partners, SFSU College of Business students and alumni are eligible for tuition discounts if they enroll in the UC Law SF Master of Legal Studies program, designed for professionals whose work intersects with the law. “San Francisco State University is an excellent addition to our Academic Village, and we are excited to have the Lam Family College of Business join us in the fall,” said UC Law SF Chancellor & Dean David Faigman. “The partnership advances UC Law SF’s commitment to collaborate with California’s other great public schools and adds vibrancy and energy to the heart of the city. Our students and programs will benefit from the interdisciplinary opportunities that will arise.” The UC Law SF Academic Village is a shared-campus model designed to foster collaboration among higher education institutions and contribute to San Francisco’s ongoing revitalization. The Lam Family College of Business will begin occupying its new space there in July 2026, with classes beginning in August. The move continues SFSU’s longstanding presence in downtown San Francisco and reflects a broader effort to align academic programs with the needs of both career-minded students and the region’s expanding and evolving workforce. For more than 60 years, the Lam Family College of Business has delivered high-quality, AACSB-accredited business education across the San Francisco–Silicon Valley region. Its graduate programs — including the MBAand the STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics — are designed to help students develop the skills they need to navigate the complex challenges of a global, data-driven economy. About San Francisco State University San Francisco State University is a public university serving students from the San Francisco Bay Area, across California and around the world, with nationally acclaimed programs that span a broad range of disciplines. More than 20,000 students enroll at the University each year, and its more than 304,000 graduates have contributed to the economic, cultural and civic fabric of San Francisco and beyond. Through them — and more than 1,300 world-class faculty members — SFSU proudly embraces its legacy of academic excellence, community engagement and commitment to social justice. For more information, visit sfsu.edu. About UC Law SF UC Law San Francisco is a public law school of the University of California, founded in 1878 as the first law school in the UC system. Located in San Francisco’s Civic Center, it offers a comprehensive legal education with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, public service and professional preparation. Through its Academic Village, UC Law SF brings together students, faculty and partner institutions in a collaborative campus environment in the heart of the city. Other Academic Village partners include UC San Francisco, UC Davis, the University of San Francisco and the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry. For more information, visit www.uclawsf.edu.

Apr 28 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • uclawsf.edu

Science in Space

Astronauts Chris Williams of NASA and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency work together in the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox,

Apr 28 • 10:46 AM EDT • Science • nasa.gov

United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America

The labor union representing workers in auto, aircraft and agricultural implement manufacturing and other industries in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

Apr 28 • 9:34 AM EDT • Health • uaw.org

T-Mobile launches SuperBroadband for business customers

The service combines T-Mobile's 5G network with SpaceX's Starlink satellites and claims to reach every ZIP code in the U.S.

Apr 28 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • qz.com

T-Mobile launches SuperBroadband for business customers

The service combines T-Mobile's 5G network with SpaceX's Starlink satellites and claims to reach every ZIP code in the U.S.

Apr 28 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

Purdue’s space work is featured at NASA Science Showcase

A Purdue professor and graduate student participated in the NASA Science Showcase recently on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The April 21 event highlighted how NASA-funded science research across…

Apr 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • purdue.edu

Lawmakers pass incentives to bring aerospace business to Louisiana

Lawmakers are passing a package of bills to give special legal protections and tax breaks to aerospace companies, though details about what projects might be coming remain confidential.

Apr 28 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • lailluminator.com

Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin tell NASA their lunar landers will be ready for Artemis III in late 2027.

Apr 27 • 8:14 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com

Editorial | Sports ticket pricing is absurd

The upcoming FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics have shown that it may be more worth it to simply plop down on your couch to watch the games.

Apr 27 • 5:35 PM EDT • Sports • thepanthernewspaper.org

Trump fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The fired scientists hail from academia and industry and specialize in areas including astronomy, math, chemistry, and aerospace engineering.

Apr 27 • 5:14 PM EDT • Science • bostonglobe.com

Boston Scientific pacemakers recalled again—software update now available

The new Class I recall, which includes more than 1.4 million devices, is related to an issue first announced back in 2024. Updating the software should address the issue going forward, though some patients may still require an early replacement.

Apr 27 • 5:05 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com

From Casual to Costly: How Rising Prices Make Entertainment Less Accessible

The rising costs of entertainment make it difficult for consumers to afford media and leisure.

Apr 27 • 4:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • maristcircle.com

Crew Awaits Space Cargo Delivery and Works Advanced Life Science

A Progress 95 cargo craft is orbiting Earth on its way to resupply the Expedition 74 with about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies. Two cosmonauts will be on duty monitoring the Progress 95 when it automatically docks to the International Space Station rear port on the Zvezda service module at 8 p.m. EDT on Monday.

Apr 27 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • nasa.gov

Off Uruguay, PACE Partners Connect Data from Satellite and Sea

The waters and ocean sediments offshore of Uruguay are highly understudied, making it a unique location for a PACE PVST field campaign and an exciting opportunity to work alongside SPARC scientists.

Apr 27 • 3:48 PM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov

Voyager 1 shuts off instrument to buy time before ‘Big Bang’ fix to extend the mission

The farthest spacecraft from Earth has shut down another instrument in the hopes of buying time for an upgrade that could boost the aging probe’s impressive lifespan.

Apr 27 • 12:18 PM EDT • Science • cnn.com

Familiar sports bar replacing shuttered uptown Hooters. It’s ‘something special’

Expect classic bar bites like chicken wings, burgers and signature sandwiches coming into a space that’s long been vacant.

Apr 27 • 12:03 PM EDT • Sports • charlotteobserver.com

You Can Help Humans Thrive in Space

The second Artemis mission took four astronauts around the moon and back – the first crewed deep-space flight since 1972. Not everyone gets a chance to put on a space suit, but you can still be an important part of NASA’s human space exploration story by doing NASA science!

Apr 27 • 11:54 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov

Someone recreated Google’s new Gmail, Drive, Workspace icons for you to use early

Over the weekend, 9to5Google published an early look at Google’s new icons for Workspace apps such as Gmail and Drive...

Apr 27 • 11:40 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com

April 30 dual language science lecture will explore industry in space

Dr. Solange Massa, founder and CEO of Ecoatoms, will give a science lecture split into English and Spanish with translation available for both languages.

Apr 27 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • unr.edu

Rochester City Council to discuss Monday future of RCTC Regional Sports Center

Officials say the primary goal of the project is an increase in outdoor recreation space and community access.

Apr 27 • 7:18 AM EDT • Sports • kttc.com

‘House of Cards:’ Mental health crisis in Florida’s criminal justice system

A lack of space in state-run mental health facilities and growing waitlists point to a system balancing legal standards, medical opinions, and limited resources—often under intense pressure.

Apr 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • clickorlando.com

Kansas City has paired 18 vacant storefronts with local businesses for the World Cup so far

A special program is bringing empty Kansas City storefronts back to life by placing entrepreneurs in prime downtown spaces to show off for an influx of international visitors. City leaders hope the program leads to long-term opportunities for small businesses and building owners.

Apr 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • kcur.org

Shiny Volcanion Released For the First Time Ever in Pokémon Games

For the first time ever, Shiny Volcanion is available to obtain in the Pokémon games main series! The Pokédexes of Pokémon Legends: Z-A now hold a special reward in Pokémon HOME! If you complete your Lumiose Pokédex, Mega Evolution Pokédex, and Hyperspace Pokédex in Pokémon HOME, you’ll receive a Shiny Volcanion. Shiny Volcanion will know four powerful […]

Apr 27 • 4:23 AM EDT • Technology • pokemongohub.net

Turn health data into impact: Browns University's online master in biostatistics & health data science

Trained biostatisticians play a central role in clinical science and public health. Brown’s online master’s in biostatistics (health data science concentration), prepares you with a strong foundation in biostatistical and data science methods combined with rigorous training in applied skills to make critical data-driven decisions and meet the growing demand for leaders in this industry – on your schedule

Apr 27 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • biospace.com

Bengals add former actor Ceyair Wright to a key position

Ceyair Wright played one of LeBron James’ sons in Space Jam 2

Apr 26 • 11:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Scientists Need Your Help to Find Galaxies Bending Light in Space

You don't need a telescope or a physics degree to take part.

Apr 26 • 9:16 PM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com

City and EDIC caters to new business

LYNN — When Brita Potenza was looking for space to grow her catering and event-hosting business, she visited the Lydia Pinkham Building and toured the space formerly occupied by Uncommon Feasts. On the wall was a photo of a function that had been held there. She recognized someone. “I looked over on the wall, and […]

Apr 26 • 5:12 PM EDT • Business • itemlive.com

The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more

"This year's laureates show what great science can do — deepen our understanding of the world and lead to discoveries that improve millions of lives."

Apr 26 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • space.com

Google’s new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other apps are radical redesigns

9to5Google can now report on a complete gradient redesign for Gmail and other Google Workspace apps. So far...

Apr 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com

Meharry students, Cumberland River Project plant trees in North Nashville

Meharry Medical School students and Root Nashville planted 50 native shade trees in North Nashville to improve health and green spaces.

Apr 26 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • tennessean.com

Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the week

The Hubble Space Telescope revisits a star-forming region 5,000 light-years from Earth, which it first captured in 1997, revealing how the cosmic nursery has changed over human timescales.

Apr 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com

Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations

Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.

Apr 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com

Earth Day observations continue at Science Central

Science Central Earth Day will take place Sunday, April 26.

Apr 26 • 5:51 AM EDT • Science • wane.com

Gene Collier: Thank you, Pittsburgh, and everybody along the way for this sports thrill ride

Next Sunday in this space, for Post-Gazette edition of May 3, I’ll be conducting a kind of Trite Trophy Postgame Show, and if you have no idea what...

Apr 26 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • post-gazette.com

The Blogs: The Illusion of Neutrality: Unmasking the “No Politics” Rule in Digital Spaces

From the blog of Omi Leissner at The Times of Israel

Apr 26 • 2:32 AM EDT • Politics • blogs.timesofisrael.com