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Mariska Hargitay calls pre-Emmy wardrobe malfunction good luck
LOS ANGELES – Host Mariska Hargitay was in full Olivia Benson mode Thursday, Sept. 10, kicking out the blue carpet for the 78th Emmy Awards outside Los Angeles' Peacock Theater.
David Petraeus: George W. Bush, Political Courage, and the Surge in Iraq
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched what he called the War on Terror. It began with the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, which quickly toppled the Taliban and expelled al-Qaeda from its most crucial sanctuary. Then, in early 2003, American forces—with the support of foreign allies like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland—attacked Iraq, toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime and installing an occupation force in hopes of quickly transforming the country into a free and democratic state. Instead, the post-regime coalition authority made significant missteps, and a devastating insurgency erupted. And despite President Bush’s 2004 reelection, the war quickly lost popular support among the American public. In early 2007, Bush appointed General David Petraeus, who had already served in Iraq as a two- and three-star general, to lead allied forces in Iraq, which heralded a sea change in American strategy known as “the surge.” As part of our coverage looking back on 9/11 and the world it created, General Petraeus tells the inside story of one of the most consequential moments in the War on Terror. The general’s essay today is both a crucial history and a profile in political courage. It demands reflection as we take stock of the last 25 years. —The Editors By the end of 2006, the war in Iraq was failing. There is no useful purpose in softening that judgment with the passage of time. The bombing of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra by terrorists that February had accelerated sectarian violence and pulled Iraq into an increasingly vicious Sunni-Shia civil war. Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgent groups controlled substantial areas, Shi’ite militias operated with growing impunity in other parts of the country, and the Iraqi security forces were no longer capable of arresting the downward spiral. The strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, consolidating American troops on large bases, and progressively reducing the U.S. presence had clearly been invalidated by the escalating violence. The numbers conveyed the horror imperfectly but unmistakably. In December 2006, an average of 53 Iraqi civilians were killed by violence every 24 hours in Baghdad alone. Washington, meanwhile, was approaching its own breaking point. Public support for the war had fallen dramatically, President George W. Bush’s Republican Party had just lost control of both houses of Congress, and the bipartisan Iraq Study Group—of which future defense secretary Robert Gates was a member—had recommended a course that anticipated a substantially reduced American combat role. Many senior military leaders were deeply skeptical of sending substantial additional forces, advocating instead for an accelerated transition to Iraqi forces, the deployment of additional trainers and advisers, or other more modest measures with an eye to withdrawing U.S. forces. Virtually every political incentive pointed toward reducing America’s commitment. President Bush chose instead to increase it, a decision that remains, in my view, one of the most courageous presidential decisions of the 21st century.
Andrew Garfield needed 'The Uprising' after playing Sam Altman
Andrew Garfield is glad he went from 21st-century Silicon Valley to 14th-century England and not the other way around.
Indiana business climate, one-stop shops for storm victims, ICE in Indy, Amazon lawsuit
Gov. Mike Braun spoke to hundreds of regional government and industry leaders in Muncie Thursday, highlighting the state’s commitment to growing business, jobs and wages and commending the economic momentum
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Closing of US$1,000 Million Notes Offering
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading all-in-one music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced the closing of its public offering of US$1,000 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes consisting of US$500 million of 5.050% notes due 2031 and US$500 million of 5.650% notes due 2036. The notes have been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and are expected to be listed on Th
REGISTER NOW: 2027 Fleet & MRO Forecast: Helicopter & Business 10-Year Outlook
As we advance into 2027, what transformations are reshaping business aviation and helicopter market projections? What production and delivery volumes can the industry anticipate over the coming decade?
Kimmel says Talarico interview won't air on TV under regulatory pressure from FCC
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said the agency that regulates television “threatened” the show and that an interview with James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, will not air on television but on YouTube — thus bypassing any control or regulation by the Federal Communications Commission.
As fall sports season gets under way, boys soccer team earns 9-1 win, girls team ties
Compiled by Matthew Christopher Haraden • Hull High School’s fall sports season is under way. The boys varsity soccer team opened its season with a 9-1 win over Norfolk County Agricultural High School on Tuesday. The Pirates face Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School at home on Fr
Talented Ex-Broncos WR Called NFL’s ‘Biggest Sleeper’
Talented ex-Broncos wide receiver called NFL's "Biggest Sleeper" headed into 2026 regular season. The post Talented Ex-Broncos WR Called NFL’s ‘Biggest Sleeper’ appeared first on HEAVY.
Mediacom promotes Purcell to senior vice president of Capital Region
Mediacom Communications has promoted Steve Purcell from group vice president to senior vice president of the company’s Capital Region, where he will continue to oversee system operations and assets across a nine-state service territory. Purcell has more than 35 years of cable industry experience and previously served as regional vice president of operations for Mediacom’s…
ETSU releases complete 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University released the complete 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule on Thursday. According to the university, the Bucs will play 19 preseason and regular season games at Freedom Hall, the most since the 2013-14 season. “We are looking forward to getting the season started and are pleased with the […]
Virginia Beach sailor pardoned by Trump after weapons conviction
NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia Beach sailor was pardoned by President Donald Trump last week after spending four years in federal prison for possessing and selling unregistered weapons. Patrick Tate
Barcelona label double Ballon d’Or snub ‘a worldwide scandal’
Barcelona sporting director Deco has this week made public the collective disbelief at the club regarding the exclusion of Blaugrana pair Raphinha and Pedri from the Ballon d’Or shortlist.The subjec...
Why Como’s emphatic Leipzig win is huge for Italian football
Serie A side Como picked up an emphatic and convincing 4-1 win over Leipzig in a historic Champions League night for Cesc Fabregas’ side. The result is huge for the lakeside club but will also prove...
USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, Mid-September
See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.
Developer unveils more details about new entertainment center near Copper Sky
MARICOPA — More details have been revealed about an indoor-outdoor entertainment center planned near Copper Sky Regional Park.
Logan Paul believes Conor McGregor boxing match finally makes business sense
Logan Paul is interested in a boxing match against Conor McGregor.
The Week in Health:Mexico Health Summit, Pharma Investment, Funds
MHS 2026 spotlights digital health, chronic disease, and affordability, as pharma investment grows and COFEPRIS advances regulatory reform.
Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5
The first time you need to adjust volume, you’ll wish you’d spent that extra $20.
Help Business Report recognize the Capital Region’s most charitable companies
Baton Rouge Business Report is building a new ranking of the Capital Region’s most charitable companies—and we want your organization to be part of it. For our December philanthropy edition, we’re surveying businesses across the region to measure the scale and reach of their corporate giving. Companies will be ranked by their total cash and in-kind […]
Kelly N. Moore, award-winning clinical psychologist, Rutgers professor, and mental health activist, has died at 46
At Rutgers, she mentored hundreds of doctoral students regarding academic requirements and clinical procedures, and supervised a community mental health clinic.
Former EPA officials warn of health risks from US data center surge
A group representing more than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency employees is warning that the rapid expansion of U.S. data centers could worsen air pollution and public health risks, particularly as the Trump administration rolls back environmental regulations and seeks to speed up facility approvals, The New York Times reports. A report from the Environmental […]
UC Health launches first adult celiac disease center in the region
UC Health has opened a new adult celiac disease center in Cincinnati, offering specialized care, testing and support for patients.
Housing, addiction, politics and the touchy subject of homelessness
Accountability means little if we blame the wrong people for the wrong results. Monique DeSpain has made the case for judging Oregon’s homelessness system by results. But the burden is hers to explain what she would change through Congress — and how voters should decide if it worked.
Upgrading to Apple Watch Series 12 Could Cost You Hypertension Notifications
Some Apple Watch users who upgrade to the Series 12 or the Ultra 4 might temporarily lose access to hypertension notifications. On the watchOS feature availability page, Apple says notifications might not be available on the Series 12 or Ultra 4 at launch because regulatory clearances are in process. Hypertension Notifications may not be available on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 in your region, as additional regulatory clearances for these devices are in process.
Fabregas: ‘Honoured to be first Como coach in Champions League’
Cesc Fabregas admits he is ‘honoured to be the first coach in the history of Como to participate in the Champions League,’ but some RB Leipzig decisions surprised him.It kicks off at the Stadio Si...
TowneBank names Richmond region president
TowneBank promoted Matthew Scott to lead its Richmond market as regional president, succeeding longtime leader T. Patrick "Pat" Collins.
URI study reveals how waist size and body mass index are associated with mortality in older adults
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 10, 2026 – A longitudinal study led by University of Rhode Island researchers found that waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) provide distinct and complementary information about mortality risk among older adults. Previous studies examining BMI among older adults have produced seemingly conflicting findings regarding mortality risk. This study used […]
Grizzlies to stream games on DAZN starting this season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies games have a new home on a streaming TV service beginning this season, the team said Thursday. DAZN (pronounced Da-Zone) entered a multi-year partnership with the Grizzlies to stream 78 of the 80 announced games in 2026-27, along with preseason and original programming. The new platform replaces the FanDuel Sports […]
Valley National Bank launches new technology platform
Valley National Bank launched Valley Foundry, a new platform to connect with startups and fintechs, advancing technology innovation across its regional markets.
The health benefits of spicy peppers
Can a little heat actually be good for you? Amber Freeman, host of Bloom, sat down with Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Tara Collingwood to break down the health benefits of peppers, what ca…
Jellystone Park Profitability Again Recognized by Franchise Business Review
Brand Cited for Strong Financial Performance, Innovation, Culture, and Owner Satisfaction Four new franchise locations opened this year SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts was recently named one of Franchise Business Review’s 50 Most Profitable Franchise brands. To identify its award-winning companies, Franchise Business Review analyzed data from more than 29,000 franchise owners regarding their overall satisfaction with their brand and
Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under FCC pressure
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said the agency that regulates television “threatened” the show. It's not the first time a TV show has moved an interview with Talarico to YouTube.
Thousands seek support at Duke caregiver event as NC population ages
The Duke Health Caregiver Community Event helps connect caregivers to resources near them as the need for caregivers grows statewide. Attendees can speak with trained professionals to receive guidance on how to best navigate the many challenges that come with caregiving.
Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
Jimmy Kimmel says the federal agency regulating television has "threatened" his show | WBEN
Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
Jimmy Kimmel says the federal agency regulating television has "threatened" his show. An interview with James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, will now air on YouTube instead...
Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
Jimmy Kimmel says the federal agency regulating television has "threatened" his show.
Skill games could be seized from Pa. businesses in October, state police warn
In June, the state Supreme Court ruled the gambling machines are unconstitutional. Lawmakers must regulate them by Oct. 13.
Experts examine ethical risks of using AI in public health
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds profound potential to reshape public health. Although its application accelerates threat detection and targeted interventions, the rapid deployment has outpaced the regulatory, validation, and equity safeguards standard to traditional health interventions.
For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual
The towering maple trees and native hazelnut bushes on Salvatierra Farms break up the surrounding corn and soybean fields that sprawl across southern Minnesota.
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week 2026
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, thousands of girls become mothers during adolescence each year. While many face significant challenges, one pregnancy should not determine a girl's future. With access to quality health services, education, social support, and informed reproductive choices, adolescent mothers can continue pursuing their goals, raising healthy children, and contributing to their communities.
Leipzig struggle to make progress in David Raum contract talks
With the contract of David Raum only running until 2027, there is naturally a lot of uncertainty regarding his future at RB Leipzig.As it stands, whether their paths either diverge in winter or next s...
Person of the Year + TCB 100 Celebration
Featured Event Person of the Year + TCB 100 Celebration December 07, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Register Cost Click REGISTER for details Directions Location Minnesota Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis 55403 Description Each December, Twin Cities Business unveils the TCB 100 list, our annual "list of all lists" recognizing the business
Two Spanish options emerge for unwanted Liverpool forward Chiesa
Federico Chiesa’s chances of earning regular playing time at Liverpool are at an all-time low, but the latest reports on Thursday claim that there is still interest in the former Italy international...
Burton names new CEO, launches 50th anniversary celebration
BURLINGTON — Burton Snowboards tapped into its past Tuesday, naming one-time regional brand manager Denny Bruce to take over as CEO as the company approaches its 50th anniversary.
Iconic grain elevator headed to auction
A Tri-Cities landmark that has guided travelers, served as an inspiration to artists, and, more recently, played a role in the region’s communications network is up for grabs.
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum now accepting registrations for annual science fair
Students in grades 6-12 can now register for the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum’s 12th Annual Science Fair, which will be held in January.
Mike Tomlin Shines in NBC Sports Debut
Tomlin’s regular-season debut was one of the highlights of NBC’s coverage.
Princess Diana's legendary revenge dress set to be auctioned
LONDON – Do you want to buy Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress?"
Sharon Stone 'nearly died' after 'Basic Instinct' role, she says
Sharon Stone says "darkness" came into her life after her villainous role in "Basic Instinct."
Tower Health hospitals recognized by national publication
Reading and Phoenixville hospitals earn national recognition.
Activists push Oregon constitutional ban on dark money campaign contributions
The proposed measure would eliminate independent expenditures from powerful groups, commonly referred to as dark money.
Ashton Clevenger joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology
Ashton Clevenger, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
Blue Jays Get Concerning News on $68 Million Starter
The Toronto Blue Jays are waiting on more clarity regarding Jameson Taillon‘s elbow. Manager John Schneider confirmed before Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Athletics that Taillon is expected to visit a specialist soon to determine the severity of the issue. Toronto has since dropped the next game of the series to the Athletics 2-0, unable […] The post Blue Jays Get Concerning News on $68 Million Starter appeared first on HEAVY.
Science and music come together at Oregon State University’s third Big Fish Fest
Oregon State University’s Big Fish Fest III combines live music with shark and bird dissections to teach ocean conservation and science through art.
Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026
Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026 Henrico County reported 40 business-license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. 9317 Property, LLC, 9317 Becton Road, Glen Allen – Manufacturing, Non-profit and Other.
Women Business Collaborative Calls on Founders, Funders and Business Leaders to Register for the 2026 Women's Capital Summit
/PRNewswire/ -- Women Business Collaborative (WBC) today announced a call for entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and changemakers to register for the...
FTC withdraws health app data breach notification policy
The Federal Trade Commission has rescinded a policy statement that previously extended federal data breach notification regulations to health and fitness apps. The commission cited the policy’s minimal benefit and its supersession by rulemaking as reasons for the withdrawal, aligning with a deregulatory agenda, following insights from cyberscoop. ...
3 keys for Bears offense vs. Panthers in Week 1
Here are the top three offensive keys for the Chicago Bears as they prepare to open the regular season against the Carolina Panthers.
Secretary of State candidates have big differences on elections, more nuanced splits on business registration
One candidate for Colorado Secretary of State wants to offer automatic business registration renewal. The other wants to offer more help to non-English-speaking business owners.
Puck Drop Preview: 2026-27 Nashville Predators
Last Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2026-27 …
Newark Regional Business Partnership names Lewis-Collins as VP, marketing and business development
Newark Regional Business Partnership has announced the appointment of Kim Lewis-Collins as vice president, marketing and business development.
For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual
A farmer in Minnesota has transformed a conventional farm using both formal agricultural education and the Indigenous wisdom he learned as a youth growing up in the Guatemalan rainforest.
5 things Greg Abbott must do at GOP convention
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the GOP midterm convention Thursday. Here are five things he must do.
7 Central Florida restaurants shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down seven Central Florida restaurants during the week from Aug. 30-Sept. 5 after conducting health inspections.
Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled. It’s worse in states with abortion bans
The number of women who died after an ectopic pregnancy has spiked in recent years, a ProPublica analysis found. The mounting deaths in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data have drawn little scrutiny or response.
American Kratom Association lobbyist Mac Haddow on kratom regulation, science and why he calls it a life saver
As the federal government and states crack down on some kratom products, Mac Haddow joins ‘Untold’ to talk regulation and science.
'Trafford has just become our most important player overnight'
The momentum of the game changed 180 degrees when the referee incorrectly awarded Chelsea a penalty. Daniel Farke was a bit slow to react to Chelsea's substitutions, allowing them to take control of midfield for a crucial 15-minute period. Leeds regained some of the momentum for their third goal, but Chelsea rode their luck for the late goals.
Pa. Republican lawmakers say proposed Department of Health regulations pose privacy concerns
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is facing widespread pushback from Republican lawmakers who say the agency’s plan for how it would respond to future infectious disease outbreaks would give health officials
When a Friend Becomes a Caregiver
People outside the family frequently step into helping roles when older adults need assistance.
Women's baseball league providing sense of community for fans
The Women's Pro Baseball League is making history in Springfield, offering a space for fans to feel seen.
Andre Grey and Reggie Rose: From Eagles to Bees
By their own admission, if you looked at Andre Grey and Reggie Rose within the Brentford B squad, you may not notice the tight bond they share.In reality, their shared journey dates back to their form...
Museum of Science's new Science Stadium exhibit connects science, sports
The Buffalo Museum of Science will capitalize on the region’s love of our local professional sports teams, and will also use the opportunity to teach about science and engineering through
Kratom ban meets quiet compliance as retailers clear shelves
Kratom was classified as a Schedule I drug on Aug. 28, as Gov. Maura Healey's administration sounded the alarm about the unregulated products that can lead to dangerous health effects. Inspectors fanned out across the state as the order went into effect to check for compliance.
Many INW companies dodged impacts of food recalls
Some Spokane-area health officials and food distributors are saying the region has largely avoided direct impacts of the national foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls impacting Americans this summer.
Four Japanese scientists win prestigious U.S. Lasker Awards
One received the prize for his work on a sleep-regulating brain chemical, and a trio, for discovering an antibody therapy for hemophilia A patients.
Yourgene Health Insight DPYD assay achieves IVDR accreditation
Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt Group), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces the commercial launch of its In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)-certified Yourgene® Insight DPYD assay, expanding the Company's clinical genetics portfolio across regulated European markets.
Yourgene Health launches Insight DPYD assay (IVDR)
Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt Group), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces the commercial launch of its In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)-certified Yourgene® Insight DPYD assay, expanding the Company's clinical genetics portfolio across regulated European markets.
ACC releases men’s basketball schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference today announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball conference schedule. The regular season tips off on Sunday, November 1, while conference play begins on Tuesday, December 29 and runs through Saturday, March 6. “ACC Men’s Basketball has an unmatched tradition, and we are excited for another season of compelling matchups […]
Former Titans Scout Sentenced After Murdering Pregnant Girlfriend
Former Titans scout Blaise Taylor received his sentence Wednesday following his conviction in a high-profile Nashville murder case. The post Former Titans Scout Sentenced After Murdering Pregnant Girlfriend appeared first on HEAVY.
600,000 Oregonians may be impacted by Medicaid work requirement changes
More than half a million Oregonians who are currently enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan could be impacted by new work requirements.
Citadel Securities urges SEC to take oversight of some wagers
Citadel Securities told regulators that prediction market contracts linked to publicly traded companies should be overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission instead of the agency that has taken responsibility
Future of Health Asia 2026 to connect policy, finance and care for sustainable health systems
Economist Enterprise will host the 6th Future of Health Asia on September 29th at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. This premier event convenes over 500 industry, medical and government leaders to address the structural forces reshaping healthcare across the region.
Alaska Science Forum Time capsule: Color guard
Note: Regardless of how far they had advanced into autumn colors, all the leaves in Goldstream Valley on the morning of Sept. 3, 2026, were crusted with frost. Neither green willow nor purple fireweed leaves were spared, a first-frost possibility that Carla Helfferich explores in this week’s Alaska Science Forum time capsule from Sept. 11, 1997. Helfferich was the primary author for the forum from 1988 to 1994, when she hired Ned Rozell as her successor.
‘Why not us?’: Business advocate says Lambert’s welcome — and St. Louis’ mindset
Regional business advocate points to overgrown lots, missing signage and a defeatist mindset as hurdles for Lambert and St. Louis
Oregon Already Getting Disrespected by ESPN After Week 1 Win
Oregon had a very strange opening game on Saturday against Boise State. I think some are forgetting that Boise State is one of the better teams in the country, and while Oregon could have and should have played better, there's a very good scenario in which Boise State is a playoff team. We have to remember that at the end of the day, especially with Oregon still winning this game, the defense stepped up when needed.
Viewpoint: Unlocking Europe’s wildfire data
Europe is already investing in the science, technology and infrastructure needed to understand, prevent and fight wildfires. Copernicus provides satellite-based Earth observation and environmental information, while the European Forest Fire Information System provides information on fire danger and forest fires across Europe. Weather and climate systems add forecasts of heat, drought, wind and humidity; historical fire databases show where fires have occurred; and researchers generate increasingly detailed knowledge about fuels, fire behaviour, forecasting, modelling and risk management. Meanwhile, new European research projects are adding digital twins and other tools to this growing ecosystem.However, these data do not necessarily sit together, nor are they necessarily described, structured or governed in ways that allow them to be used together. Much of the information is public, but some is commercially held. Some is sensitive. Some is subject to legal, security or operational restrictions. Even when data can be legally accessed, different systems may use different formats, terminology and rules.Europe therefore faces an unusual paradox: we have vast amounts of relevant information to respond to the wildfire challenge, but not the means to bring it together. For example, a wildfire researcher or emergency service might need to ask whether a particular combination of vegetation, drought, wind and topography has historically been associated with rapid fire spread. The relevant information may exist in several institutions, using different systems and subject to different conditions of access.The challenge is to conduct an authorised analysis that interacts with these sources, combines the results and respects the rules imposed by each data custodian.An important part of the answer can be found in the Fair principles, the idea that data should be findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Developed more than a decade ago, these principles have become a central reference point for modern data stewardship, making it easier for people and machines to find data, understand what it means and determine whether it can be reused.Readability by machines is essential, since AI systems will be key to meeting the data challenge. Bring analysis to the dataThe proposition is not to give an AI system unrestricted access to sensitive databases. Quite the opposite. The goal is to make it possible for approved algorithms to go to the data, rather than requiring sensitive data or large datasets to be copied to wherever the analysis happens.Imagine an analysis asking a series of questions of different data stations. At one station it might examine weather and climate data; at another, historical fire records; at another, experimental measurements of fire behaviour. The algorithm does not need to download everything. It can operate within the environment permitted by each data custodian and return only the results that the rules allow to leave.This is sometimes described as data visiting, and related approaches already exist in areas such as federated analysis and federated learning.Sensitive data should therefore not be treated as a free-for-all for machines. This requires appropriate governance at multiple levels. Access needs to be authenticated and authorised. The purpose of an analysis should be defined. The code or model being run should be controlled. Data custodians should be able to specify what can be queried and what results can leave their environment. Activities should be auditable and human oversight should remain where the consequences require it.In other words, the objective is not to trust AI with the data. It is to design systems in which AI never has more access than it needs.As open as possible, as closed as necessaryFair data should also not be confused with open data. Some wildfire data should be openly available. Other information may legitimately need to remain restricted because it concerns critical infrastructure, security, commercial interests, privacy or operational capabilities. The principle should be: as open as possible, as closed as necessary.The important point is that restricted data should not automatically become unusable data. If machines can discover what information exists, understand its meaning, establish where it came from and determine the conditions under which it can be used, authorised analyses can potentially be carried out without the underlying data ever leaving the environment in which it is protected.Restricted data can still be Fair and machine-actionable.This is also an important question of data sovereignty. European institutions should not have to surrender control of their data to a handful of technology platforms in order to benefit from AI. Nor does Europe need to start again by building one giant repository for every piece of wildfire information. The better approach is to connect what already exists.This is the principle behind emerging approaches such as Tryangle, developed through the Leiden Initiative for Fair and Equitable Science. Rather than creating another centralised data warehouse, the approach seeks to provide an interoperable layer through which approved algorithms can visit distributed data sources while respecting the rules of their custodians.In this way, a data station can remain where it is. Its custodians can retain control. Existing databases and applications do not have to be abandoned. What changes is their ability to communicate with other systems through common, machine-readable descriptions, access rules and interoperability mechanisms.But approaches like this need data that meets the Fair principles. Only then can an interoperable ecosystem safely begin to turn fragmented information into collective intelligence.Data infrastructure is wildfire infrastructureThe implications of this approach are entirely practical. Firefighters could gain better intelligence about local and evolving risks. Land managers could test prevention strategies using more comprehensive information about fuels, weather and past fires. Researchers could compare evidence across ecosystems without repeatedly moving huge datasets between institutions. Smaller regions and resource-constrained teams could access analytical capabilities without having to build large data infrastructures themselves.Europe is already investing heavily in satellites, databases, research programmes, forecasting systems and scientific expertise. The question is whether we will connect those investments well enough to turn them into actionable intelligence.That requires policymakers and funders to treat data infrastructure as seriously as physical infrastructure. Data generated or supported through European public funding should be Fair, verifiable and machine actionable by design, wherever legally and ethically possible.Related articlesData Corner: Europe’s burning need for wildfire mitigation researchClimate monitoring must remain a global enterprise, experts sayIn practice, that means funding not only the production of data, but also the infrastructure that makes data usable across systems: metadata, provenance, interoperability, access mechanisms and governance. Where data must remain restricted, we should ensure that it can still be securely discovered, verified and used for authorised analysis.Initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud offer an existing framework through which these principles can be put into practice. What is needed now is to accelerate implementation and make them a standard part of how Europe funds and builds research and innovation systems.We do not need another generation of disconnected databases. The data is already there. The opportunity is to make it work together, securely, responsibly and quickly enough to help prevent the next fire, rather than simply document the last one.Jean-Claude Burgelman is professor emeritus at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) and editor-in-chief at Frontiers Policy Lab. For more than 20 years he held leading roles in research and innovation policy at the European Commission.
Closing health workforce gaps for emergency response: the Western Pacific steps up
Over 100 health emergency experts from 56 institutions across 21 countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region who are part of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) concluded their annual regional partners’ meeting with a commitment to bridge gaps in emergency workforce capacities and advance regional emergency readiness and resilience.Co-hosted by WHO and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency in the Republic of Korea, the two-day event aimed to strengthen the Region’s collective ability to detect, prepare for and respond to health emergencies.Partners mapped capacities and priority technical gaps across the Region — including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health; biological emergencies, nuclear emergencies, and nuclear and radiological security.The result: a renewed commitment to close these gaps by working together through shared expertise and coordinated action. Advancing the Global Health Emergency CorpsReflective of regional solidarity and partnerships in action, GOARN – which is coordinated globally by WHO - enables a stronger, better-connected emergency health workforce that is ready to surge wherever and whenever requested by WHO Member States.This year alone, GOARN partners across the Western Pacific have supported nine experts on six missions - from measles outbreaks in Viet Nam to HIV outbreak response in Fiji - providing surge support in epidemiology, surveillance and clinical case management.Photo: Participants at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung“GOARN partners across the Western Pacific and globally have repeatedly demonstrated the power of what we can do collectively, when we join forces, share expertise and build on each other’s strengths,” noted Dr Gina Samaan, WHO Regional Emergency Director for the Western Pacific, in her opening remarks at the gathering. “Let us continue to forge long-term partnerships grounded in mutual respect that will protect the Region for generations to come. We are smarter, faster and infinitely stronger when we work together,” she added.Reiterating Dr Samaan's call, Dr Seung-kwan Lim, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, emphasized the value of GOARN: “The Republic of Korea is pleased to stand alongside our regional partners in building an emergency workforce that is ready and resilient. GOARN turns national expertise into regional readiness - catalysing national strengths into collective resilience.”GOARN advances the Global Health Security Action Framework (GHEC) initiative by “convening, connecting and capacitating” regional leaders and surge workforce – “the three Cs”. Years of GOARN leadership and outbreak response training programmes have cultivated a deep bench of fit-for-purpose, seasoned outbreak response experts and forged an alumni network of emergency leaders worldwide. The Western Pacific network alone has now grown to 94 partner institutions across 19 countries. Photo: Participants at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung Putting partnerships into practiceDuring the Regional Partners’ Meeting, health experts identified and catalogued the technical expertise currently available across the Western Pacific Region, so that the right skills could be better matched quickly to needs wherever emergencies occur.Three priority areas emerged for further strengthening:Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience - protecting essential systems, including healthcare networks, from digital disruptions.Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health - reflecting the ongoing nexus between climate change and health.Biological emergencies, nuclear emergencies, and nuclear and radiological security - requiring specialized technical capability that remains limited across many national response systems.Meeting participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening workforce capacities in the Region, with a particular focus on these three areas, and to working collectively to better prepare the Western Pacific for the next health emergency.Photo: Dr Gina Samaan, WHO Regional Emergency Director for the Western Pacific, delivers opening remarks at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung“GOARN is truly turning preparedness into action - giving our Region the surge capacity it needs for fast, coordinated response when it matters most - and building more resilient health systems along the way,” said Dr Samaan. “As health emergencies mount in this age of permacrisis, emergency preparedness and response must be woven into the fabric of health. This is not an option, but an imperative as we seek to achieve health for all.”____ About GOARNThe Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), coordinated by the World Health Organization since 2000, strengthens global health security by advancing preparedness for and response to public health emergencies. The network brings together more than 390 institutions, including national public health agencies, technical organizations and nongovernmental partners, to support coordinated international action during outbreaks and other health emergencies. There are 94 GOARN partners in the Western Pacific Region (as of August 2026), accounting for approximately 25% of global partners. For more information and media interviews, please contact: WHO Western Pacific Communications: wprocom@who.intAra Johannes: johannesa@who.int
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