SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " Air " 10,351 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
NYC business group sues over Mamdani’s city-owned supermarkets
Multicultural Business Coalition Chairman Frank Garcia discusses his group’s lawsuit challenging Zohran Mamdani’s NYC-owned supermarket proposal on ‘Varney & Co.’
Northern Minnesota business gears up to sell winter-aimed fashions at State Fair
Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey, Max Iheanachor return to practice
The Pittsburgh Steelers get a pair of top players back from injury.
How SC’s Mace, Wilson repaired relationship after bruising start in GOP primary
Attorney General Alan Wilson is the 2026 Republican nominee for South Carolina governor. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace finished fifth in the primary and endorsed Wilson.
Sport and Politics: Strange Bedfellows or Friendly Ones?
US President Donald Trump’s relentless pursuit of media attention at the 2026 World Cup highlights the dangerous
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: When Will Apple Event Be Announced?
It is now late August, meaning that Apple's annual iPhone event is just around the corner. Below, we take a look at when the event might be held this year. This September, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all-new foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named the iPhone Ultra. The regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 are not expected to be announced until around March 2027, as part of a new launch strategy.
AirTag 2 now just $20 each ahead of new feature coming soon
Last week delivered a collection of particularly notable price drops on current-generation Apple gear, from AirPods Pro 3 at 25%...
Do shocks make the Premier League the GOAT sports league? Plus Haaland’s haircut
Welcome to The Athletic’s Soccer Weekender, a new, weekly look at the most important storylines from the Premier League and beyond
Final Fantasy Resonance is Going All In On the Series' Golden Age
Time to fire up the airship and track down some crystals
Local Business Group Sues Over NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Plan to Open Government-Owned Grocery Stores
The lawsuit argues that the mayor’s plan would introduce unfair competition to a struggling industry dealing with slim profit margins.
Seehra Lecture to focus on work-life balance
Faculty members are invited to reflect on ways to balance a meaningful life with work as Elaine Howard, a professor of sociology from Rice University, presents “A Career and a Life: Reimagining Academic Culture to Support Flourishing Faculty” from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room.
Sudan’s conflict worsening, UN political and peacebuilding chief warns
On 24 August, the Security Council held a briefing on Sudan at the request by Denmark to discuss the protection of civilians and the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. “The consequences of this conflict will be long-lasting and should shock us all,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.Civilians face one of the worst humanitarian crises, she said, as they deal with frequent drone attacks against markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure, and the rainy season. Some 13 million people have fled their homes, but access challenges have made it impossible to confirm the true death toll, "it is likely to be in the hundreds of thousands", she said. “Brutal mass killings and atrocities, abductions of women and girls and mass rapes are recurring patterns,” she warned.In North Kordofan, drone attacks continue as both parties compete for control of strategically important towns, she said, reiterating deep concern at the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El abdede. Drone strikes near Tina, on Sudan’s border with Chad, where the refugee influx has intensified pressure on already scarce land, have led to violent disputes over resources. Plus numerous armed movements are pursuing their own territorial and political interests. The UN continues to support efforts of the QUAD - United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates – for a humanitarian truce. And it is working with the Quintet partners, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States, and the European Union to help advance a viable political path. “Our goal is to build confidence in the political path and pave the way for an inclusive Sudanese-led dialogue for a shared vision for the country’s future,” she said. Sudanese authorities have also bolstered efforts to support civilian dialogue. “Their desire for an inclusive and durable peace is clear,” she said. Both parties must now make concrete commitments on releasing of prisioners, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children. “The Personal Envoy will travel to Sudan shortly to advance these conversations," she said.
Veterans Affairs to open clinic in South Burlington
The VA White River Junction Healthcare System expects the new clinic to open by 2030. It will replace and expand on the services the VA currently offers at its clinic in Burlington.
The New Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Earbuds Are Nearly 20 Percent Lighter Than The Previous Generation
They feature an open-ear design that reduces pressure and heat buildup.
Pork, politics and the governor race collide at 2026 Iowa State Fair
The mostly wholesome State Fair scenes belied the intensity of the race as campaigning ratchets up and negative ads fly in the Iowa governor's race.
Councilor Ed Flynn decries ‘petty Boston City Hall politics’ amid veterans leadership snafu
A Facebook post, later taken down by Councilor Henry Santana, got tongues wagging in Boston by suggesting Councilor Ed Flynn, a U.S. Navy veteran and critic of the mayor, was stripped of his veterans committee vice chairmanship.
State cash to aid Fair Lawn businesses slowed by PSE&G River Road work
Mayor Cristina Cutrone said she sent a letter to the utility requesting that all road work in any business district be done after prime hours
How much has the U.S.’s wildlife changed since Lewis and Clark?
Ever wish you could have been part of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Us too. The Corps of Discovery came across scores of plants and animals that were new to Western science: Grizzly bears, ponderosa pines, a “barking squirrel” that William Clark would later call the prairie dog. A modern effort is underway to see how much the country’s wildlife has changed in the 220-some years since their journey. Host Nate Rott tags along with some scientists re-surveying a part of the expedition’s route in western Montana. And he wishes he was in better shape.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
The company selling a $3,000 mattress cover that billionaires love wants to become a healthcare company that treats sleep apnea
Eight Sleep wants to turn its consumer sleep data into a healthcare business, but first it has to clear regulatory and clinical hurdles.
Madison back-to-school Free Haircutz event pairs style with health services
Families packed the Alliant Energy Center for the 18th annual Back to School Free Haircutz event.
AdventHealth uses championship tournament to launch brain health fair and wellness series
It was a perfect day to hit the golf course as AdventHealth concluded the final day of its championship tournament Sunday.
Big Country Politics: Taylor County Democratic Party Chair eyes 2026 ‘blue wave’
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With several high-profile races drawing attention ahead of the 2026 election, Taylor County Democratic Party Chair Sammy Garcia said local issues could play an importan…
Local restaurant helps small businesses connect with the community
A local restaurant transformed its grounds into a bustling marketplace Sunday, hosting more than 30 independent businesses for its third annual end-of-summer vendor fair.
Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $165M rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic in mega deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for some more players to add. In this potential deal, they land someone with NBA Finals experience that will bolster the center room.
Entertainment Commentator, Speaker & Analyst Scott Steinberg
Entertainment commentator, on-air analyst, keynote speaker and consultant Scott Steinberg. Pop culture consulting expert: Music movies TV video games books - 3000 brands served!
Apple Retail Stores Preparing for New Home Product Launches
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is reorganizing parts of its brick-and-mortar stores this fall to make room for new home products. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the teams responsible for store layouts are preparing changes to the "Avenues," or the perimeter walls in Apple's newer stores, where accessories like HomePod, Apple TV, AirPods, and Beats are displayed alongside third-party accessories.
Tyler Mahle takes the start to avoid sweep in Milwaukee
After a sweep in Minnesota, a win against the Chicago White Sox, and now a chance to avoid a sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers, could Tyler Mahle be the guy to save the Atlanta Braves tonight and get them back on track? Mahle has had his fair share of quality starts since joining Atlanta’s rotation. […]
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post
Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will join Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House press secretary.
This is the only budget ergonomic office chair to get a 10/10 review from Creative Bloq, and it's now reduced by 22%
The one cheap office chair we actually wanted to keep is now just $132.53.
Why do hummingbirds buzz? Tiny tornadoes.
They're basically mini air wizards.
“Breath of Fresh Air”: Browns Fans Commend Todd Monken for Blunt Response to Deshaun Watson Getting Booed
It wasn’t a fun outing by any means for the Cleveland Browns and their fans as they took on the Buffalo Bills at home in the NFL preseason, with the home side beaten 31-7, but perhaps most notably, the reaction against quarterback Deshaun Watson came as a major setback to the QB as well as to head coach Todd Monken. Monken, who has consistently maintained that the QB1 spot is open to both Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the first game of the season approaches, was forced to admit during the postga
JumpStart gets new Stark director and other news
In the latest "Business Roundup," we share news about JumpStart, Airgas, Timken, Aultman, Mercy and Liberty HealthShare.
🎥 Erling Haaland cuts his hair and reveals new look
Goodbye to the famous blond mane! Striker Erling Haaland decided to make a radical change and went for short hair.Just a few hours before Manchester City’s debut in the new Premier League season, th...
5 Common Problems Owners Have With Apple AirPods
If your Apple Airpods have some of these common issues, these are ways to troubleshoot.
3 Smart Devices That Can Pair With Your Air Conditioner
These little gadgets can smarten up even the most basic of AC systems, helping to beat the heat without wasting money cooling an empty house.
Encompass Health (EHC) Stock Gets Fair Value Bump After Analysts Lift Targets
Encompass Health is back in focus as analysts edge their price targets higher, with fair value estimates moving from about US$145.25 to roughly US$148.17. Much of this shift traces to recent Q2 results, updated 2026 guidance, and a wave of research that now clusters price targets in the US$144 to US$150 range. As you read on, you will see what is driving these revisions and how to track the next moves in the Encompass Health story. Stay updated as the Fair Value for Encompass Health shifts by...
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Unveils Big Halloween Push As Fair Value Debate Heats Up
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has put its Halloween plans at center stage, unveiling its largest ever lineup of horror attractions and licensed franchises across North America for the 2026 season. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The Halloween announcement arrives after a mixed stretch for Six Flags Entertainment, with the share price at US$16.73 and an 8.01% year to date share price return, but a 35.78% decline in 1 year total shareholder return. This pattern suggests...
Politics: Political candidates descend on Iowa State Fair
There was no shortage of political back-and-forth the past week or so at the Iowa State Fair, where the Des Moines Register held its annual Political Soapbox.
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
5 Anker Finds For The Ultimate Steam Deck Starter Pack
Steam Deck is a powerful handheld on its own, but pairing it with Anker accessories like HDMI cables, chargers, and more can unlock its full potential.
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse, Sparking Tariffs and Political Fallout in Wisconsin
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed late Friday. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney put the brakes on negotiations, accusing the U.S. of pushing for “unfair” and “uneconomic” terms.
Eye-watering price tag leaks for upcoming Asus Googlebook with 16 GB RAM and 8-core CPU
Courtesy of a leaked listing, we now have a fair idea of just how pricey the upcoming CX9406 Googlebook from Asus might be. Whether or not the new family of glorified Chromebooks live up to the hype remains to be seen.
Day 11 guide to the Iowa State Fair: Great weather, entertainment on last day
The 2026 Iowa State Fair is rounding out the season strong, with plenty of entertainment scheduled for Day 11. Special guest Ben Fuller has credited faith with helping him overcome cocaine and alcoho...
Joey Gase joins We Are Sharing Hope SC Community Health Fair to promote organ donation
We Are Sharing Hope SC hosted its fifth annual Community Health Fair Satruday in West Ashly, bringing residents together with health and wellness resources.The
Cranbrook Institute of Science First-Ever Adult Book Fair
Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community.
Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94
A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. “I couldn’t get elected today,” she said in 2013.
Mamdani's grocery plan could bankrupt local bodegas, business leader warns
Multicultural Business Coalition chairman Frank Garcia discusses a lawsuit against New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's $70 million government-run grocery plan.
Ruskin health fair provides over 10,000 pounds of free food to residents
Around 800 people came to Southshore Community Resource Center in Ruskin to receive groceries without income restrictions. The event supplied meat, shelf-stable goods, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, rice and other food staples to local residents.
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Kassebaum was known as a moderate with an appreciation for bipartisanship on domesic and international affairs during 18 years in Washington, D.C.
No, AI Probably Won’t Cure Cancer Anytime Soon, Scientists Say
Eric Topol is a prominent cardiologist known for his research into deploying AI and other technologies to improve healthcare. He considers himself a Demis Hassabis superfan, and when I spoke to him, he enthusiastically recounted scoring a blurb from the Google DeepMind chair for “Super Agers,” ...
Prep sports: Friday's Scores
The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Abbotsford 21, Markesan 8 Algoma 44, Newman Catholic 6 Alma-Pepin 49, Plum City/Elmwood 6 Aquinas 24, Prairie du Chien
Top Stories: Apple Leaks - Camera-Equipped AirPods, Beats 360, and More
It was a big week for leaks in the Apple world, with Apple itself revealing information on a bunch of upcoming products within a macOS Tahoe 26.7 build and retailers leaking details on new Beats 360 headphones that could be launching soon.
Your favorite Canadian products hit by Trump's latest tariffs
President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods impact whisky, dairy products, hockey gear, and many other products.
Indiana First State to Roll Out VA's New National Health Records Portal
The current system 'My HealtheVet' will transition to VA.gov and combine health records, prescriptions and secure messages.
Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens 4,500 Los Angeles County entertainment jobs
Local officials and labor leaders warn that proposed studio consolidation could wipe out billions in business revenue and devastate local vendors. By A new economic report warns the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger puts 4,500 direct Los Angeles County jobs and billions in revenue at risk.
‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?
Frasers billionaire bought Harvey Nichols and increased Hugo Boss stake despite tough times for high-end stores
This shark can live 400 years. Its eyes barely seem to age
Greenland sharks may live for 400 years without suffering the kind of retinal decline normally associated with aging. Researchers found healthy eye tissue and active proteins specially adapted for seeing blue light in the dim Arctic depths. DNA repair mechanisms may help keep their eyes functioning across centuries. The discovery could eventually offer new clues for protecting human vision as we age.
Two great new repairable gadgets
In this week’s Installer: The Fairphone 6 Plus, Framework’s updated Laptop 12, and more.
socialism-rich-kids-gordillo
Having money isn’t at odds with wanting a fairer economic system.
Fancy new business class suites cause headache for aviation industry
Airlines are competing for the fanciest business class following the boom in premium travel, but new suites require rigorous certification testing.
Letters — McKinney council, Bill Ham, State Fair, health, faith
Readers question McKinney's City Council moves, remember ZZ Top's manager Bill Ham, don't agree with banning concealed carry at the State Fair and advocate support for global health.
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games
BEIJING, Aug 22 (Reuters) - It’s been called the Robot Olympics. But unlike the human Olympics, Team China is collecting almost all the medals.
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games
It’s been called the Robot Olympics. But unlike the human Olympics, Team China is collecting almost all the medals.
US-Canada trade negotiations suspended, Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation against Trump's 50% tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. and announced retaliatory tariffs after calling Trump's last-minute proposed terms unfair.
Politics Unusual: NYC Councilmember Feliz, Fiscal Policy Institute Health Policy Director
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz about a seven hour 911 outage in the Bronx, and his role as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety. Also, a conversation with the Fiscal Policy Institute's Health Policy Director, Michael Kinnucan, about how nearly half a million New Yorkers are losing their health insurance coverage.
HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted in the US
So much for HoverAir’s seeming loophole in the drone ban.
More than 5,000 hours of free entertainment await at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND - The 2026 Nebraska State Fair is packing more than 5,000 hours of free entertainment into its el...
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
Brooklyn Democrats blast chair over plan to overhaul key committee
The New Kings Democrats have said they have the votes to oust Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
Scientists map hair follicle formation in spacetime, advancing understanding of how organs develop
In a new research report, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have developed a technology that allows them to capture a 3D molecular "snapshot" of hundreds of hair follicles as they develop ...
Reimagining how scientists study the chemistry of the air
Professor Victoria Barber and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree are spearheading Keck Foundation-funded project charting a path toward better understanding atmospheric oxidation. by Álvaro Castillo, UCLA College of Letters and Science From the vantage point of Victoria Barber, a UCLA assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, understanding the chemical reactions that shape air quality and climate are among the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. And thanks to a recent grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, she and doctoral student Cooper Crabtree will spearhead a new research project exploring exactly how pollutants form in the atmosphere. Specifically, the project will examine how volatile organic compounds transform through atmospheric oxidation and explore how pollutants, like smog, form in the atmosphere. VOCs are released by sources ranging from trees and wildfires to vehicle exhaust pipes and consumer products such as cologne and perfume. As they undergo atmospheric oxidation, they can transform into a wide range of other compounds. Anyone in Southern California can attest to the urgency of this area of research — for example, in late July of this year, Los Angeles County was under an active ozone pollution advisory for almost a full week. While many people associate ozone with the protective ozone layer high in the stratosphere, ground-level or tropospheric ozone is a harmful secondary pollutant formed through atmospheric oxidation. Understanding how VOCs transform into pollutants like ozone is therefore critical to improving air-quality forecasts and informing strategies to reduce exposure. “My group is focused on trying accelerate our understanding of these networks of reactions so that we can do a better job of predicting how those pollutants form,” Barber said. “When we make decisions about how we might alter emissions, we can understand how that’s going to influence the production of these downstream pollutants.” With support from the W. M. Keck Foundation, Barber and Crabtree are developing new experimental approaches that will combine — and improve — techniques to study hundreds of chemical systems more efficiently than traditional methods allow. Instead of spending years decoding a single VOC, the project seeks to dramatically expand the pace and scale of discovery. The grant comes at a particularly important moment for environmental research. Barber, who joined UCLA in 2023, says funding for climate and air-quality research, especially for early career scientists, has become increasingly difficult to secure, a challenge compounded for ambitious projects that require building entirely new research infrastructure. The Keck Foundation’s support, Barber said, provides the flexibility to pursue bold early-stage, high-risk ideas that may be more difficult to fund using conventional federal funding sources. “It’s really, really hard to do environmental research under the current federal paradigm,” Barber said. “By stepping in and providing stable and flexible funding to explore this new idea, the Keck Foundation is making a huge difference to my research program.” In addition to funding early-career faculty, the Keck Foundation’s support is also focused on empowering graduate students like Crabtree in their scientific growth. The project gives Crabtree the opportunity to help develop an entirely new experimental approach to studying atmospheric chemistry — an experience that will provide him with valuable technical skills, scientific training and preparation for the next stage of his career. Stable funding also allows doctoral students like Crabtree to devote themselves more fully to research rather than balancing their scientific work with additional teaching responsibilities needed to cover funding gaps. “Getting to devote more of my time to research this past school year has greatly improved the pace and quality of our experiments, data analysis and planning for our future work,” said Crabtree, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry. “I feel very lucky — especially amid the current uncertainty surrounding scientific funding — to be able to continue exploring exciting knowledge gaps in our field and growing as a scientific researcher.” For Barber, mentorship is among the most rewarding and important aspects of her role as a faculty member. “Our jobs as faculty are to do good science and make good scientists,” she said. “I believe the Keck Foundation shares this belief and sees the potential positive impact this project can have.”
Vanderbilt Health’s Mónica Santisteban to be honored by the American Heart Association
Mónica Santisteban, PhD, will be honored this fall by the American Heart Association Council on Hypertension for research that has helped define how high blood pressure can contribute to cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
High temperatures see business heat up for Arkansas air conditioning companies
Temperatures in Arkansas are expected to remain at record highs throughout the weekend, and local heating and air businesses are feeling the strain of the state's historic heat streak.
Opening remarks - The Epicenter: Women’s Global Sports Summit presented by Nike
Mel Auguste — Global VP, Sports Marketing, Nike -- with Lisa Bhathal Merage — Governor, Portland Fire & Thorns – and Alex Bhathal — Executive Chair, RAJ Sports.
Friday Fun: Upper Michigan Today goes for a ride at UP State Fair
The Escanaba tradition is still going strong 98 years later. UMT showed off the festivities Friday, encouraging viewers across Upper Michigan to make their way to the fair at least once before it’s over. The U.P. State Fair runs through Aug. 23. Check out the fun here!
Storms, days of heavy rain upend businesses, nonprofits statewide
Cleanup has only just begun for the thousands of Hoosier residents and businesses affected by widespread power outages and flooding.
AirPods with cameras: everything we learned this week
A leaked macOS beta video and code reveal how AirPods with cameras will work, but Bloomberg says they won't launch until 2027
Nutrition experts think they've solved vegan cheese's biggest flaw
Everyone is crackers about cheese. But for those avoiding dairy, the options at the supermarket leave much to be desired
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Aug. 20 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliner Blindside plays at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 - …
Dear Family Business Heirs: Your Last Name Isn’t A Leadership Certificate
Inheritance can open the door to a family business – but only earned skill can justify the chair at its head, write Woxsen's leaders.
Full College GameDay cast reunites for historic 40th season as ESPN’s premier pregame show travels to Ole Miss in Week 3
ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will return its full nine-member on-air team for the 2026-27 season, as the storied franchise celebrates its
Whale Club Mixes Art, Science at The Good Supply
To cap off the summer season, The Good Supply will host Whale Club, an art-based science fair from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
New cohort of Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders announced for fall 2026
The Penn State Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources Talent Management have announced the selection of 27 faculty and academic leaders for the fall 2026 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program.
Iowa State Fair serves up full plate of politics for Turek, Hinson
Iowa's Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek, found they couldn't escape politics at the Iowa State Fair.
BLM Southeastern States Office engages visitors at the Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show
The Mississippi Sports & Outdoors Show, held July 24–26 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, brought together thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend celebrating hunting, fishing, land management, and recreation.
A day at the Illinois State Fair: Pork chops, politics and parking
A Chicagoan's take on his first real visit to the state fair.
Westcott businesses left without air conditioning after thieves wreck rooftop units
The owner of the building said it'll cost at least $55,000 to replace the units
Lancaster County public sales: Aug. 21, 2026
Witman Auctioneers Inc., of Manheim, conducted a public auction of real estate Aug. 10 for Joseph Grosh at 914 W. Fairway Drive, Lancaster. A three-bedroom house with garage sold for
Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More
Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods, as indicated by various reports and a demo video of them in action discovered earlier this week. The video was found by MacRumors in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, but it turns out there are even more details in the code. MacRumors forum member mactracker has discovered a hidden macOS framework called "AccessorySensorManager" that manages sensor data from the AirPods when they are connected to a Mac.
Watch: Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known
With his online pharmacy, Mark Cuban changed how generic drugs are sold — and he has thoughts about how to fix the healthcare system. The billionaire businessman talks to KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to answer the question: “How Would You Fix It?”
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
Business Travel Bookings From Canada to US Increase in Q2
Research from Corporate Traveler shows New York, Chicago and Las Vegas as Top 3 US destinations
John Foster Brings Heart and Hometown Roots to Grange Fair Grandstand
Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of "American Idol," before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now has him traveling the country, Foster was a teenager in Louisiana who almost didn't sing at all.
What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced?
Growing evidence that cutting coal use and bans on high-polluting vehicles are leading directly to health benefits
Decker College celebrates achievements and welcomes new faces in 2026-27
At Binghamton University’s Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, excitement is in the air faculty, students, and staff embark on the 2026-27 academic year.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
Wahab claimed a much smaller margin of victory than in two previous contests after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent millions opposing her.
Novig CEO on why sports prediction markets are 'more fair' than traditional sports betting
Jacob Fortinsky, Novig co-founder and CEO joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how sports prediction markets differ from the traditional sports betting models.