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Offering up a toast to New England sports fans
We have the smartest, funniest, and most passionate sports fans/readers in the world.
Report: NIH, NASA Restrict Co-Authoring With Foreign Scientists
The National Institutes of Health and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are targeting collaborations between U.S. scientists and foreign researchers, Science reports.
Scalise: Democrats' Politics of Hatred and Division Need to Stop
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network’s Kudlow to call out Democrats’ increasingly dangerous rhetoric, failure to confront rising antisemitism on the left, and continued opposition to commonsense election integrity and border security measures.
What to Do in LA if You’re Here for Business (2025)
Skip the tourist traps. Here’s what to do in LA when you’re on and off the clock.
Beloved U.S. Sports Writer Howard Fendrich Dead at 55
Howard Fendrich, a beloved longtime sports journalist for the Associated Press, has passed away. He was 55. The longtime U.S. sports writer, who was based out of Washington, D.C., was perhaps best known for his tennis coverage. He covered the Grand Slams and other major tournaments and developed ...
Who (or What) Is ‘Mother’ on ‘The Boroughs’? The Creature, Explained
The series begs the question, 'What is a monster?'
I Cloned Myself With Gemini’s AI Avatar Tool. The Result Was Unnervingly Me
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
The Politics Hour: A tightening D.C. Mayor's race and Virginia Governor Spanberger's vetoes
City Cast DC's Michael Schaffer talks a tightening mayor's race and VA Del. Paul Krizek on why retail cannabis is stalled again in the Commonwealth. Plus, Prince George's County Councilmember Jolene Ivey.
ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
With the massive announcement of the Googlebook and its upcoming Android-based operating system completely dominating the headlines since last week, it is easy to forget that Google still has a...
Liberty Science Center Genius Gala raises record $3.2M (photos)
Liberty Science Center raised a record $3.2 million at its Genius Gala in Jersey City to support STEM education and expansion plans.
Portland businesses hit hard by tariffs await refunds months after Supreme Court ruling
In February, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Trump under a 50-year-old statute. We hear from two CEOs in Portland about the impact the tariffs have had on their small businesses and the refunds they have applied for and are hoping to get.
Massachusetts preps for Medicaid work requirement: 300K at risk
Vulnerable state residents will face new guidelines and restrictions in the coming year.
DEI support tanked UF’s last president. How does Stuart Bell’s record stack up?
“At worst,” said one critic, “you have somebody who’s spent a decade approving the very agenda DeSantis has fought against.”
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
While the nonprofit is negotiating with a national carrier over the operation of its Medicaid Advantage plan, a majority of its health insurance business will wind down by 2027.
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
While the nonprofit is negotiating with a national carrier over the operation of its Medicaid Advantage plan, a majority of its health insurance business will wind down by 2027.
Nate Nickerson, force behind southern Maine public health programs, dies at 69
Nickerson influenced several programs for homeless Portland residents and led an organization for healthcare in Haiti. Friends and former colleagues say they will most remember his passion and humility.
ATG Entertainment Reportedly Being Prepared For Sale
Providence Equity Partners is exploring a sale of ATG Entertainment, the operator behind major West End and Broadway venues, in a deal that could value the company above £4 billion.
Senate Hearing on Sports Betting Shows CFTC Should Not Regulate Gambling
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement following a Senate hearing on sports betting: “When Americans wager on Kalshi and Polymarket on the outcome of hockey or football games, they overwhelmingly view it as sports betting, not trading in financial derivatives. They recently made this view known to
‘The Traitors’: Rob Rausch Addresses ‘DWTS’ Rumors & Reality TV Future
Would he ever film a show about his life in Alabama?
Barney Frank, longtime Mass. congressman, has died
Frank was the first member of Congress to publicly come out as gay voluntarily.
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The best commencement speeches do not ignore the crises shaping graduates’ futures.
Portland Trail Blazers lay off employees in restructuring of business office
The staff cuts are the first major change in the organization since Tom Dundon officially took over as owner earlier this year.
25 states and DC sue Education Department over loan limits, citing health system strain
Democratic attorneys general in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday filed suit against the Education Department over new limits set to go into effect for graduate student loan borr…
Couple sues Maine health providers, accusing radiologist of overlooking warning sign of stroke
The lawsuit is the first known medical malpractice case filed in Maine's federal court against a non-governmental defendant since a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, attorney says.
Possible human remains found in crawl space of Rock Hill business
Officers were called around 11:30 a.m. to a business in the 300 block of Oakland Ave. after workers renovating the property found the remains in the crawl space.
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses
Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.
WA author Eli Raphael’s debut novel takes place in Port Angeles
"Night Objects" is a gripping, suspenseful story told by protagonist Lenny Winter as she recounts her move as a 15-year-old from Miami to Port Angeles.
In Texas, Trump made one of his dumbest political decisions ever
Trump’s decision on Tuesday to endorse Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s challenge against Republican Senator John Cornyn couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Republican Party, or possibly even for Trump himself.
Sports in Brief: An update on the Wasatch High School spring sports teams
The Wasatch boys soccer team fell in the first round of the playoffs on May 8 3-2 to Salt Lake City’s West High. The Wasps were tied 2-2 with their opponents at the half, who scored the game winner in the second half. Wasatch ended the season 11-7, a down year for the program that […]
Brown University names Francesca Beaudoin as public health dean
An alumna, Beaudoin has led the School of Public Health on an interim basis since January, and played a leadership role in the university’s healing and recovery effort in the aftermath of the campus shooting in December.
Peekskill Sports Roundup
Covering May 12-19, 2026 > Flag Football, Softball, Baseball, Track and Field, College Watch
PAHO and Google join forces to expand access to trusted health information across the Americas
New agreement prioritizes accurate, evidence-based information, with a focus on public health messaging and mental health promotion. Washington, D.C., 19 May 2026 — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Google LLC signed a five-year framework agreement to collaborate on strategic health communication and mental health promotion across the Region of the Americas.
Orlando Science Center’s Science Night Live returns with illusions and games
Orlando Science Center's adults-only Science Night Live event returns with optical illusions, board games, trivia, and more. Don't miss out!
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
Health care disruptions across Massachusetts if Trump revokes TPS for Haitians
Haitian health care workers provide crucial services in Massachusetts, especially to older adults and people with disabilities.
1 hurt in shooting at west Charlotte check cashing business
It happened just after midnight at the PLS Check Cashers on South Tryon Street at West Boulevard, officials said.
Quantum science in the heart of Dublin
Trinity College Dublin is at the centre of a burgeoning quantum ecosystem in Ireland, and students on Trinity’s MSc Quantum Science and Technology are right in the middle of it all, not only reaping the benefits but also taking an active part in helping Ireland’s quantum community flourish
Powell: Courtroom chaos in Murdaugh case could spill into South Carolina politics
News that the South Carolina Supreme Court had overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh in the state’s “Trial of the Century” made headlines nationwide.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Monday that the Supreme Court risks being seen as political in the wake of a major voting rights decision.
‘FBI’s Zeeko Zaki Reveals What Excites Him About OA’s New Assignment
Plus, why OA and Zara could work out.
Oregon sees a sustained drop in overdose deaths, state health officials say
Following national trends, the opioid crisis in Oregon may have reached its inflection point.
Portland groundbreaking pub The Sports Bra seeks to raise $1.2 million in uncommon crowdfunding model
Investors can commit as little as $250 for a stake in the bar that helped cement Portland’s reputation as a women’s hub.
‘Barefoot in the Park’ provides the laughs at Taproot Theatre
“Barefoot in the Park,” directed by Producing Artistic Director Karen Lund, is currently onstage at Taproot Theatre.
Google just made big changes to Gemini usage limits
Following in the footsteps of GitHub’s Copilot plans, Google’s AI subscriptions are moving to “compute-based” usage limits rather than a fixed number of requests.
Seattle outdoor movies guide for summer 2026
From local parks to classic drive-ins, movie lovers are spoiled for choice when it comes to outdoor cinema this summer.
Tom Brady gives commencement speech to Georgetown University business school graduates
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady urged the graduates to fight through adversity as he often did on the gridiron.
‘Job’ puts it all on the line
The main reason not to miss the Midwest premiere of Max Wolf Friedlich's “Job” in Writers' intimate Gillian Theatre is the opportunity to see two of Chicago's finest actors close-up
Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With...
Microsoft admits faulty drivers were killing Windows 11 battery life for years
Microsoft is changing how Windows evaluates third-party drivers as bad ones were silently draining batteries and tanking performance for years.
Yakima Symphony Orchestra launches summer chamber series
The Yakima Symphony Orchestra will take Beethoven beyond the concert hall this summer with a new chamber music series featuring performances at libraries, wineries and community spaces across the Yakima
‘Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers’: how Alfred Tennyson drew science into his poetry
Robert P Crease reviews The Boundless Deep: Young Tennyson, Science and the Crisis of Belief by Richard Holmes
Earnings & Insights: WWD Launches Hub for Fashion Business Analysis
WWD's new Earnings & Insights hub offers in-depth analysis, CEO interviews, and the latest financial updates in fashion, beauty, and retail sectors.
Community rallies to raise money for student severely burned during school science experiment
Fundraisers were held at the Jamestown Café and Small-Town Roots Salon & Spa to support a high school student.
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards honoring the best in country music
The Academy of Country Music Awards' ceremony was Ella Langley’s night from the start. Sunday night's first honor, for the coveted song of the year, went to Langley for the
Priyanka Chopra Jonas wears angelic gown to fifth annual Gold Gala
The gown was crafted by designer Amit Aggarwal and stylist Ami Patel from a 20-year-old traditional Chikankari sari, embroidered in silk on white chiffon.
A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. In five years, the state hasn’t done so once
Lawmakers said that giving the state oversight would stop multibillion-dollar deals from reducing care and increasing costs. Some who supported the law say it hasn’t been nearly as effective as they hoped.
Faith, politics mark Rededicate 250 event in D.C.
WORLD is a news organization producing Biblically sound, daily coverage of global, national, and cultural current events.
SNAPSHOT: Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES
The Small Animal Science Program at the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE BOCES) is wrapping up its 2025–2026 school year, celebrating its fourth year of hands-on animal science education. The classroom houses cats, rabbits, …
As Springfield weighs annexation request, regional behavioral health needs hang in the balance
Springfield councilors will ponder an annexation request that would set the stage for Oregon’s first behavioral health campus that has both a psychiatric hospital and stabilization center on site.
Kids’ mental health - time to close the gap: Marissa Kiefer
Mental and behavioral health challenges among young people are not rare -- they’re part of life for many families. But at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s, we’re dedicated to trying new approaches, writes guest columnist Marissa Kiefer, president of University Hospitals' Rainbow Babies & Children’s and MacDonald Women’s hospitals.
Pols & Politics: Mike Minogue rule? State lawmaker seeks to ban self-funded campaigns
As budget week kicks off on Beacon Hill, state Sen. Rebecca Rausch has filed a budget amendment that would strike out a provision allowing political candidates to self-fund their campaigns.
Opinion | ‘Ghost networks’ make finding mental health care harder
State should enforce law requiring insurers to maintain accurate provider directories
Global inventory race intensifies: Shadow of Iran war
The global rush to stockpile manufactured goods on fears of an energy-supply crunch will again overshadow business surveys in the coming week.
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Crescent Community Health Center, of Dubuque, appointed Hubble Reichert as chief dental officer.
Illinois mental health summit convenes youth, community organizations
Marques Watts is not new to the limelight.
I-285 shutdown impacts SW Atlanta businesses during construction project: ‘It’s been very slow’
A two-mile stretch is shut down for the weekend.
A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
BUNIA, Congo — At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening an...
The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries. But not all songs are created equal. The 10 best on Saturday night included Romania's entry,
Boston City Council ‘mean girl politics’ accusations fly amid $4.9B budget cuts battle
Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy decried “mean girl politics” after her latest late file order was blocked again by Councilor Sharon Durkan, this time delaying a hearing on ways to restore firefighter cancer screening funds.
Fifth graders bring history to life at Seminole Science Charter School’s Wax Museum
Families, teachers and classmates walked through the “museum,” stopping at each booth to learn more
Khloé Kardashian Slammed for Sharing ‘Conspiracy Theories’ in Nancy Guthrie Case
The reality star sounded off on Guthrie’s disappearance despite admitting she wasn’t sure she knew enough about the case.
2026 Going to Bat for Small Business winners announced
The Lake County Captains — the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians — recently announced the winners of the 2026 Going to Bat for Small Business Program, in collaboration with PNC Bank. Now in its third year, the community-driven …
Dear Abby | Old friend reappears after years of no contact
Dear Abby: I had three close girlfriends in college. We lost touch with one of them more than 35 years ago. She has family in our area but moved to
The Science of Reading is non-negotiable in Ohio. Why do some religious schools get a pass?
Ohio's Science of Reading mandate was sold as an all-or-nothing overhaul. A new Senate carve-out for eight private classical academies is blowing a hole in that promise.
Tri-state political maps unlikely to change despite national redistricting debate
While a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has lawmakers in some states talking about redrawing their congressional maps, it’s unlikely Iowa, Illinois or Wisconsin will see any changes ahead of
Groups rally to defend Black political representation in civil rights birthplace
The rally will begin in Selma, where a violent clash between law enforcement and voting rights activists in 1965 galvanized support for passage of the Voting Rights Act.
Community supports student severely burned during school science experiment
The accident happened at Greeneview High School when a science experiment caught on fire.
Hen Hud Sports Roundup
Covering May 8-14, 2026 > Flag Football, Softball, Baseball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Track and Field, Other News
WPI student graduates after 50 years in computer science
Kerry Lynn is graduating 50 years after when he was first supposed to from WPI. He got his degree in computer science when AI is taking over and making jobs for students difficult. He worked in the technology industry for years.
Fire unfolded in mill that has been part of Maine’s forest industry ‘since forever’
An explosion and fire at a Robbins Lumber facility in Searsmont on Friday left multiple firefighters and civilians injured, officials said.
The DOJ Just Made a Shocking Confession About One of Trump’s Worst Early Executive Orders
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard argument in two cases about when the president can target private attorneys.
Three key insights for navigating the AI-native era of business
Leading experts explain the essential mindset shifts you’ll need to gain an edge
Craft Academy students expand learning through travel
Morehead State’s Craft Academy students spent spring break learning beyond the classroom with trips to Washington, D.C., and Paris.
Moratorium won’t impact existing home health, hospice services in Maine, advocates say
The Trump administration announced a 6-month moratorium on new agencies, citing 'waste, fraud and abuse' in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Dispatch Politics Roundup: The Cruise Ship Dispatch
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.
Jurors struggle to decide Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
The jury in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial says it's at loggerheads, but a judge has told the panel to keep trying for a verdict. The signs of stalemate emerged Friday,
War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business
Since 2019, the tiny Mediterranean country has been in the throes of an economic crisis.
Harvard’s top earners in 2024? Three female business professors
The professors each earned roughly $1.9 million in total compensation in 2024.
Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
For over a decade, the ChromeOS desktop has been little more than a glorified wallpaper viewer. While there is definitely an appeal to that distraction-free, minimalist approach, users migrating...
Commentary: Rent control does more than protect tenants from rent hikes
R.I. city councilors should overturn Mayor Smiley’s veto of the rent stabilization ordinance, which will help support community health, write city councilor and public health leader.
Praise to the chief: A week of homage to Trump
Since returning to office, Trump hasn’t just solidified his grip on Republican politics and asserted his executive authority deep into the federal government. He has inspired, encouraged, and, at times, outright demanded to be showered with homage.
Lexington news startup debates its unique business model
While the “Local News Hub” program has helped the Observer pay for its own local reporting at a time when news outlets are in search of new revenue streams, some of its leaders are questioning whether it should continue.
Opinion | My Jewish deli is not a political battleground
My establishment has been the target of malicious sticker campaigns since 2023.
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development at the Field of Dreams movie
California Academy of Sciences chief Scott Sampson resigns
The departure follows layoffs of 53 workers earlier this year at the Golden Gate Park museum.
How 4 Colleges Are Helping Close Health-Care Gaps
They’re establishing training programs, student-run clinics and community-based care models to meet their neighbors’ needs and educate students.
Maria Menounos opens up about health issues and "Heal Squad" podcast
The Medford native is holding a sold-out “health reset” event on Cape Cod this weekend.