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Iran after 48 hours: Tactical success, strategic uncertainty
During a crisis like what is now unfolding in the Middle East, a president receives a net assessment prepared from intelligence and military sources. It might evaluate the balance of forces, leadership dynamics and strategic calculations — without making policy recommendations. Its purpose is clarity: a baseline from which decisions can be made.
Baltimore Orioles Player Makes Change Before MLB Season
A player on the Baltimore Orioles is making an adjustment at spring training.
South Korea's Juristocracy Moment Reflects a Deeper Political Divide
In South Korea, deep ideological polarization turns courts into arbiters of power, making judicial rulings a key driver of political legitimacy.
4 Takeaways From Tyler Reddick's History-Making COTA Win
Tyler Reddick was the class of the COTA field on Sunday, punctuating the day with an epic win that's one for the history books.
New pharmacy professor working to advance mental health policy research
From data to decision-making, Philip Hughes is working to advance mental health policy research
The 'sweet spot' of overconfidence — project a bit to be perceived as competent, but don't be 'too seduced,' a cognitive neuroscientist explains in a Q&A
Q&A with cognitive neuroscientist Steve Fleming: What the science of self-awareness can tell us about confident decision-making
Leslie's Pools is closing 80 stores. Here's what to know in Arizona
Arizona-based company Leslie's Pool Supply is not making a splash. Amid financial restructuring, the company is closing 80 stores. Here's why.
Scientists issue warning after making grim Arctic discovery — here's what they found
The changes ripple outward.
Xiaomi unveils Vision GT electric supercar concept, with a twist
Xiaomi just revealed a Vision Gran Turismo concept supercar at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, making it the first Chinese automaker...
Californians are staying insured — but settling for health coverage they may not use
Covered California enrollment fell 2.7% following the end of enhanced federal premium assistance. That’s better than expected, but many people are making concessions to afford staying insured.
This N.J. school may lose sports forever, residents desperately fighting back. ‘This is gonna crush us.’
Faced with budget cuts, a tight-knit town is making a final push to save its sports legacy.
Bengals News (2/28): Making the Grade
Cincinnati once again has low grades on their overall operations, per the NFLPA and players.
Kevin Rennie: The wrong person for a CT job at the wrong time
That it is making its way into public view is due to the misplaced authority he will exercise.
Pelicans displaying progress entering rematch vs. Jazz
The New Orleans Pelicans remain near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, but they're making progress.
Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86
Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died.
Where have the blade lights gone on the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?
Samsung has removed the blade lights from the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for no apparent reason, after making them a signature of last year's model.
Bengals potential trade target: Bears DT Gervon Dexter
Teams are reportedly making calls about trading for him.
The Science of It: Making Sparks Fly with the Oudin Coil
The Science of It: Making Sparks Fly with the Oudin Coil
Stock Movers: Nvidia, Caesar's Entertainment, Block
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street.
Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation
Google is making Nano Banana 2 a default model in Gemini app and in AI mode
Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper
Burger King, home of the whopper, is making its first change to its best-selling menu item in nearly 10 years after consumers complained.
Sausalito looking for business to fill vacancies on Bridgeway
The city of Sausalito, deeply concerned about maintaining its world-class tourist image and warding off sea level rise, is planning to lure bigger retailers and restaurants without making it like every other place.
Reed Sheppard’s Career Night Signals Breakout for Rockets
Sheppard dictates games with scoring and playmaking. His recent surge proves he’s evolved beyond just a shooter, becoming a complete, confident force.
Media and Entertainment MA
Media and entertainment dealmaking in 2025 felt like a late-cycle trough in volume but not in ambition, the market took a tilt toward larger “must-do” consolidation.
The business behind Nintendo: How the gaming giant makes billions
From humble beginnings making playing cards in 19th-century Japan, Nintendo has evolved into one of the world's most influential gaming companies. Powered by a catalogue of iconic characters and franchises — including Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon — the company has turned nostalgia and broad family appeal into a durable business advantage.
Dealmaking doldrums in health tech
Despite two major investor conferences, it's been a quiet start to the year for the digital health sector.
Seattle Mariners' Naylor greets history-making umpire
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor talked about the nice moment Tuesday when he greeted Jen Pawol, the first female umpire in MLB history.
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
AI is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has changed about the devices people often use to access AI: smartphones.
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
25 February 2026 (EMRO/PAHO)—WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making hospitals safer and better prepared for health emergencies and disasters. At a time of growing instability and constrained resources, this collaboration positions hospitals as a dependable anchor for communities, ensuring they remain open, functional, and capable of delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Why small business owners are optimistic in 2026
Our quarterly survey shows a business landscape defined by proactive decision‑making.
Driving large-scale hearing and balance research through data science investments, and an update on NIDCD’s January Advisory Council meeting
Enabling access to large-scale multimodal databases is essential to advancing science across all institutes at NIH. As both datasets and analytical methods become more complex, proper data infrastructure can enable multidisciplinary research efforts at a scale greater than that of individual studies alone. In line with NIH-wide strategic plans, NIDCD is making investments in data science that address long-standing research gaps, provide important resources for the research community, and preserve and protect participant privacy and data security.
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
Cairo, Egypt, 25 February 2026 — WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making...
WATCH: ‘We all know' Trump is not making your life more affordable, Spanberger says
In the official Democratic response to the president’s speech, Spanberger stressed how Trump’s policies on a host of daily issues, from health care to housing, hasn’t made life more affordable.
2026 Small Business Summer
Small Business Summer is a program developed in partnership with Lendistry to recognize, support and celebrate small business owners in the LA area. Check out these Los Angeles-based small business owners who take pride in providing valuable products or services to their customers while also making a positive impact on their community. Nominate your business HERE
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today
The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politics
Dear Annie: Politics is harming healthy friendship
Dear Annie: I’m a 64-year-old woman who thought making new friends at my age would be simple: find someone kind, show up, bring snacks, repeat.
Mz. Shyneka gives the latest in entertainment headlines
Reality TV is making headlines as Snookie revealed a new diagnosis, and former America's Next Top Model want reality TV laws. Plus, "Sinners" makes history at the Bafta awards
Deep in Antarctic ice, these particles can answer basic questions about the universe
In November, scientists arrived at the South Pole in planes outfitted with skis to pull off a construction project seven years in the making.
New Jersey regulators take first step to reform electric utility business model
Performance-based ratemaking, multi-year rate plans and lower utility returns are all options to be considered, according to the Board of Public Utilities, which approved hiring a consultant to assist a potential overhaul.
Watch Clippers fan win $10,000 after making half-court shot
A fan of the Los Angeles Clippers had an unforgettable time on Sunday after taking home $10,000 during halftime.
Highlights! Shields Pummels Crews-Dezurn In Wild Brawl
The No. 1 pound-for-pound female boxer in the world, and self-proclaimed GWOAT, Claressa Shields, was back in action last night (Sun., Feb, 22, 2026) against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit, Michigan in a rematch 10 years in the making. From the jump, the two ladies wasted no times getting acquainted once again as they each channeled […]
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
Tech companies are making their robots cute to try and win over humans
Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more palatable to the humans who interact with them.
After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois
The back and forth comes as the team tries to advance legislation in two states without making public comments that could sour relationships or scuttle talks on either side of the border.
Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, February 21 at Angels
The first game of the spring for the Dodgers is finally here on Saturday afternoon, with a bus ride to Tempe to face the Angels at Diablo Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Cactus League lid-lifter (hat tip to Bill Plunkett), making what will be his only start before leaving next week to […]
Rams making roster moves
Roster now stands at 53 under contract for 2026
Pokémon Fans Are Worried FireRed and LeafGreen Won't Be Compatible With Pokémon Home, Making the PokéDex Impossible to Finish
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to Nintendo Switch next week. And while The Pokemon Company and Nintendo have already answered a number of questions about the releases, there's one we still don't know the answer to: will these games be compatible with Pokemon Home?
Opendoor’s stock rallies as the home buyer shows progress in pivot to leaner business model
The home buyer said it’s making progress on becoming a less-capital intensive, more profitable business.
Bark in the Park – 5K Fun Run & Walk: Making Strides to Improve Canine Health
Courtesy Photo. Sponsored Content. On March 29, 2026, Central Park in New York City will host the second annual Bark
Arizona Cardinals making Rod Wilson their new inside linebackers coach
Rod Wilson joins Mike LaFleur's staff after only working under Andy Reid in the NFL.
Trumbull County business owners express importance of shopping small
It seems to be happening a lot lately: small businesses here locally making the tough decision to close their doors.
Trumbull County business owners express importance of shopping small
It seems to be happening a lot lately: small businesses here locally making the tough decision to close their doors.
Tennessee bill would let some private school students play sports at zoned public schools
A bill that is still making its way through the Tennessee House and Senate would allow private school students to participate in athletics at public schools the
Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps
Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
Walmart's sales are increasingly driven by higher-income shoppers
Families making less than $50,000 are stretched, though. "In some cases, people are managing spending paycheck to paycheck," the discount chain's CEO said.
From mom-and-pops to Goldman Sachs, Jesse Jackson’s vision for American business sparked a revolution
The civil rights leader, whose dealmaking skills pushed Wall Street to invest in minority-owned businesses, died on Tuesday.
Skimo: What you need to know about the newest Olympic sport
Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Italy. What is this sport all about?
Colorado’s Medicaid crisis was years in the making
By Greg D’Argonne As the Joint Budget Committee meets to finalize spending decisions for the coming fiscal year, one truth should guide the conversation: Colorado’s health care budget strain did not appear overnight — and it is not the fault of hospitals, doctors, or any medical provider. Health care spending itself is at the heart […]
United States and Madagascar to Implement $175 Million Five-Year Health MOU - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
United States and Madagascar to Implement $175 Million Five-Year Health MOU U.S. and Malagasy health officials are convening in Antananarivo for a two-day joint review process, marking the first major step in implementing the strategic health cooperation framework established in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries in December 2025. The MoU outlines the structure and terms of U.S. support to Madagascar’s health sector from 2026 through 2030, with a total commitment of $134,305,000 from the U.S. Government and $41,216,252 from the Government of Madagascar working jointly to address malaria, maternal and child health, polio and global health security issues. This approach reflects the America First Global Health Strategy by prioritizing effective, results-driven cooperation that advances mutual health security and supports Madagascar’s progress toward self-reliance and independence from foreign assistance. The events bring together U.S. Government health experts and Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health leadership to conduct a comprehensive review of seven major health programs currently supported by United States funding, discussing current activities, and developing recommendations for programs to align with the signed Memorandum of Understanding, which advances both the America First Global Health Strategy and the Government of Madagascar’s goals. “This memorandum sets the course for U.S. strategic cooperation and support to Madagascar’s health sector over the next five years,” said Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold at the workshop’s opening. This review will help determine how to maximize the effectiveness and impact of these programs, ensuring resources provided by U.S. taxpayer dollars are used wisely,” she added. “By working together to address global health challenges, we demonstrate America’s leadership and commitment to a safer, healthier world, making both the United States and Madagascar healthier and stronger.” Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States is implementing a Global Health Strategy for foreign assistance that emphasizes increased host country ownership, resilient health systems and human resource capacity to reduce dependency, maintaining frontline support to reduce infectious disease threats, and strong performance monitoring systems for accountability and service delivery. “Diseases do not respect borders, and when we support Madagascar’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to infectious disease threats, we are contributing to global health security that benefits communities both here and in the United States,” Arnold emphasized, noting that “The MoU represents a commitment to transparency, accountability, and results.” The United States recognizes the commitment of Malagasy leadership in prioritizing investment of time and significant resources on the healthcare of their own citizens. With recent changes in leadership, Madagascar has an opportunity to strengthen governance, improve performance, and move forward toward greater self-reliance, particularly in the healthcare sector. Through strategic focus and thoughtful collaboration under this MoU, U.S. health programs in Madagascar will deliver meaningful results that advance both countries’ interests while supporting Madagascar’s journey toward greater self-reliance and a healthy future.
Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.
Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.
Peru congress elects Jose Balcazar as new interim president
Peruvian lawmakers on Wednesday elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president ahead of general elections in April, making him the country's eighth president in as many years.
Sophie Turner and Kit Harington Gagged After Kissing Each Other on Screen While Making Their New Horror Movie
Sophie Turner and Kit Harington can be seen, in a behind-the-scenes clip from their new movie, jokingly retching after sharing an onscreen kiss. 'The Dreadful' stars the two British actors, who formerly played siblings on 'Game of Thrones,' as lovers.
Eighteen years of mobilizing marginalized students, making science more innovative
The Lamat Institute at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is a cohort-based research program designed to advance astronomy and planetary sciences by mobilizing the talents of students from marginalized ...
Google Store trade-ins towards Pixel are now an instant discount, but not for everyone
Trade-ins are a key part of modern smartphone purchases, and Google is making a pretty big change for Pixel buyers...
Making Sense of Politics in a Messy Sports World
Whether, and how, to talk about tough issues.
Couple quit their jobs to start a proposal planning business—16 years later, they're bringing in fireworks and helicopters to create 'picture-worthy' proposals
Michele and Marvin Velazquez have spent the last 16 years making couples' proposal dreams come true.
What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics 2026
Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.
Everything you need to know about Skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics
It’s around 102 years since the very first Winter Olympics were held in the French resort of Chamonix, but this year’s Games will be the first to feature the sport of skimo.
Have high cholesterol? The way you brew your coffee might be making it worse.
How you brew your morning cup may impact your cholesterol levels. Here's what nutrition experts say.
Google brings AirDrop support in Quick Share to the Pixel 9 series
The feature was previously exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup. Google introduced AirDrop support in Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series last year, making it...
Microplastics in Humans: What the Science Really Says
Analytical limits still hamper detection and quantification of micro- and nanoplastics in tissues and food, making standardized assays an urgent research priority.
Google shares how Android 17 is making everything run smoother
Google shares the technical details behind its new system to reduce missed frames in Android 17, now in beta testing.
Fulton County accuses Justice Department of misleading the judge who approved elections office search warrant
Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, accused the Justice Department of making “serious” omissions in the application the FBI filed to obtain a search warrant for 2020 election ballots last month.
Race for AI is making Hindenburg-style disaster ‘a real risk’, says leading expert
Prof Michael Wooldridge says scenario such as deadly self-driving car update or AI hack could destroy global interest
Local county environmental services to extend business hours due to outage
The Montgomery County Environmental Services has extended its business hours to accommodate customers in making payments due to an outage that has affected their vendor payment system.
Eagles reportedly making an internal hire for next QBs coach
The Eagles are reportedly expected to make Parks Frazier their QBs coach for 2026.
iOS 27 'Rave' Update to Clean Up Code, Could Boost Battery Life
Apple's iOS 27 update will prioritize cleaning up the operating system's internals, with engineers making changes that could result in better battery life, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The effort is said to be similar to what Apple did with its Snow Leopard Mac update years ago, and will involve removing old code, rewriting existing features, and subtly upgrading apps to improve performance. The result should hopefully be a "snappier, more responsive" OS, says Gurman.
.hack//Z.E.R.O. announced
CyberConnect2 has announced .hack//Z.E.R.O., a new action RPG in the .hack series “for home consoles” 10 years in the making—self-planned, developed, and published with permission…
Metal Gear's Solid Snake joins the roster of Rainbow Six Siege, finally making a crossover with Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher real
Rainbow Six Siege is getting a new season that focuses on Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake, and a team-up with Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher is on its way.
Science and Technology Innovation Center opens, ushering in a new era of STEM education
Monday, Jan. 26 marked a day years in the making when the University of Wisconsin-River Falls new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) opened for its first day of classes. “We had about two years of design and two and a half years of construction,” said Alan Symicek, chief facilities officer at UWRF. “So this...
First Black UNC student to receive master's and doctoral marine sciences degrees continues making waves
To counteract the lack of representation Aliyah Griffith saw in the field, she founded MahoganyMermaids, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and promoting children of color in the aquatic sciences.
Trump says Board of Peace members promise $5 billion for Gaza rebuild
Israeli forces have carried out repeated airstrikes in Gaza and frequently fire on Palestinians despite a ceasefire deal. Trump did not detail which member nations were making the pledges for reconstruction.
New ClickFix attack abuses nslookup to retrieve PowerShell payload via DNS
Threat actors are now abusing DNS queries as part of ClickFix social engineering attacks to deliver malware, making this the first known use of DNS as a channel in these campaigns.
Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain imaging showed weaker activity in regions that help monitor errors and guide behavioral changes. These brain patterns could predict which children were more likely to struggle.
These Unsinkable Tubes Could Help Harvest Energy From the Ocean
Researchers developed aluminum structures that trap air bubbles, making them able to float perpetually in even the harshest environments.
What C.E.O.s Are Worried About
Fractured politics, disruptive technologies and a distrust in institutions are making it harder to focus on the traditional tasks of growing sales and profits.
Pittsburgh business community wants O'Connor to be 'salesman-in-chief.' Will he?
Mayor Corey O’Connor spent the drive to Harrisburg for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address Feb. 3 making calls to CEOs — in Pittsburgh...
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news - Pam Bondi, Epstein, Olympic politics, Valentine's Day
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful...
WarioWare Captcha Uses The Terrible Web To Test Your Humanity
Maybe the secret to making the internet fun is making it incomprehensibly fast
US medalist passionate about making winter Olympic sports more accessible
Ashley Farquharson, the second American woman to medal in luge, benefitted from programs established after the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
Proposals for exploring viruses and skin as the next experimental quantum frontiers share US$30,000 science award
Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, while skin is a living interface between physics and biology, making them perfect—but until now overlooked—arenas for testing the interplay between quantum physics, biology and life. That’s according to arguments made by Connor Thompson, a PhD student in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, and Samuel Morriss, a medical doctor based in Melbourne, Australia, whose two essays share the US$30,000 first prize in FQxI’s latest essay competition, presented in partnership with the Paradox Science Institute. The eight winners of the $53,000 competition—which asked “How Quantum is Life?”—were announced on 14th February, 2026.
NBA Rising Stars: Team Vince triumphs behind 2 game-winners from Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe
VJ Edgecombe was Team Vince's first pick in the NBA Rising Stars draft. He wound up making Vince Carter look wise.
Flagler business improvement district is finally making progress in its construction
Local entrepreneur finds sweet success with Mr. Sweets bakery business
Nic Ruffi, known as Mr. Sweets, is making a name for himself at his home bakery in central Wisconsin.
Senator has 'blueprint' to fix college sports, end rulemaking by lawsuit
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri unveiled his blueprint to fix college sports, took aim at Joey Aguilar and Charles Bediako lawsuits vs. NCAA.
Science is winning the war on cancer—CMS shouldn’t disarm
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