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5 Heart Disease Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Have you heard heart disease is a “man’s disease” or only affects older adults? A cardiologist debunks common myths and shares the truth.
Before you sign: What imaging joint venture contracts leave out
In this Radiology Business opinion piece, radiologist Mayur Virarkar, MD, MBA, discusses some of the key lessons learned from reviewing 30 years of literature on JV deals.
Brewers Waste Henderson's Gem in 2-1 Loss to Cubs
Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong’s decisive blast and a dormant top of the order wasted Logan Henderson's seven-inning masterpiece for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Abode Luxury Rentals named 2026 Green Business of the Year
The Park City | Summit County Green Business Program recognized the property management company for its commitment to sustainable operations, waste reduction and visitor education.
New website bridges science and community to help Chicagoans understand air quality
A new platform developed by Illinois GGIS professor Marynia Kolak is making it easier for Chicago residents to explore and understand one of the nation's largest urban air-quality monitoring networks by connecting air-quality data with information about where people live, work, and learn.
Procrastination study by Duke’s Dan Ariely retracted after sleuths find signs of data tampering
A psychology journal has retracted a seminal 2002 paper on deadlines and procrastination coauthored by behavioral scientist Dan Ariely of Duke University just days after a team of sleuths published…
Environmental Science Center seeks volunteers for Seahurst Park cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog
The Environmental Science Center will host a free International Coastal Cleanup event Saturday, Sept. 19 at Seahurst Park in Burien, inviting volunteers...
Fourth lithium technology accelerator cohort named
The Venture Center announced this week the fourth cohort of the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), the nation’s first accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery supply chain innovation. The three-week program...
Fourth lithium technology accelerator cohort named
The Venture Center announced this week the fourth cohort of the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), the nation’s first accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery supply chain innovation. The three-week program...
Offense Astro-logy: White Sox fall to Houston, 6-2
Chicago drops three of four and loses the season series, 5-2
Ballot initiative would base Nebraska school sports participation on biological sex
Nebraska voters will decide in November whether state law should determine who can play on sports teams in the state.
The Business Accenture Now Mentions In Passing
Accenture (ACN) is redirecting where its next growth comes from, and the business underneath is in decent shape. What deserves a second look is what got left behind. Two years ago management was presenting a learning arm it had built itself. On the June 2026 call it survived as one item in a list.
Senator Andy Kim Tours Saint James Health With RWJBarnabas Health Community Health Team
RWJBarnabas Health welcomed Senator Andy Kim to the Saint James Health Clinic at East Side High School in Newark to share how the school-based model is helping bring care directly into the community.
Microbes—dead or alive—can be early indicators of soil health under regenerative farming
Researchers have demonstrated a series of biological tests that could serve as "proxies" for measuring how different regenerative agriculture practices could improve soil carbon—years before it would ...
Prisma Health shares information for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Gynecologists from Prisma Health shared information about ovarian cancer in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
NASA SMD ROSES-25 Amendment 68: New Opportunity: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigations [UPDATE 2]
The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)
OpenAI is set to release legal software integrations built for lawyers
OpenAI wants to sell large enterprises on its technology. Now, it's taking its case to law firms.
Science behind lightning strikes
Following two people hospitalized for a lightning strike in Winter Garden, FOX35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Henry Fuelberg, FSU Professor of Meteorology on the science behind the strikes.
Science Division launches five new centers to foster multidisciplinary research in areas of growing importance and interest
These centers debuted July 1 with five years of initial funding and will focus on marine genomics, geohazards, materials innovation, RNA science, and astrobiology.
Extended Heat Could Increase Health Risks Across Eastern Nebraska
Football season may be getting underway, but the weather in Lincoln this weekend will feel more like the middl...
September in the Neighborhood: Star Trek science, shop local artisans, picnic at Peirce Mill
To boldly go... Sept. 8 is the 60th anniversary of the day the first episode of Star Trek aired. Sept. 9 is the day our Broad Branch Road neighbor, the Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory, is inviting us over for a Star Trek-themed lecture on the worlds among the stars, and how the science of
TV Academy announces 2026 Engineering, Science, and Technology Emmys
SpaceX's Starlink and AI-based face replacement tech among this year's winners.
Television Academy announces 2026 Engineering, Science, and Technology Emmy recipients
SpaceX's Starlink and AI-based face replacement tech among this year's winners.
Native American Community Clinic to Open New Health Campus in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) will open its new health campus to patients Tuesday, September 15th, marking a major expansion of culturally grounded health care and community services for Native families in the Twin Cities. Located along the American Indian Cultural Corridor in south Minneapolis, the new clinic is part of an […]
Smart Glasses, Smarter Small Businesses: AI Wearables Are Becoming an Entrepreneurial Tool - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For entrepreneurs and small businesses, valuable technologies eliminate friction. Various digital tools are helping small businesses eliminate steps, and accomplish a task or project more efficiently, in less time, and at lower cost. AI-powered smart glasses are helping small business owners eliminate operational downtime, automate content creation, and improve workplace accessibility, […]
Tyson Foods lowers earnings guidance for beef segment
Tyson Foods lowered its full-year earnings guidance on Thursday (Sept. 3) after reporting larger beef losses than expected. The Springdale-based company now expects to lose between $775 million and $625...
The Saint Louis Science Center Celebrates Innovation at Upcoming Gala
One of the city’s most unique and outstanding treasures, the Saint Louis Science Center helps uplift the idea that that science and technology is for everyone. As one of the
Bernaola named to 2026 class of Kika De La Garza Science Fellows
Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist in Beaumont recognized for leadership in rice pest management, research and outreach.
Polk County releases Iowa Events Center RFP
Proposals are due on Oct. 30 for organizations interested in serving as the next operator of the Iowa Events Center. Polk County is looking for either a single company or two companies to operate the facilities and provide food and beverage services. The Iowa Events Center comprises the Casey’s Center, EMC Expo Center and the…
🎙️ Raúl Asencio on his acquittal and failed breathalyser
Raúl Asencio has spoken about his recent acquittal in the case involving the leak of sexually explicit images. The player reaffirmed his commitment to Real Madrid and also apologized for having been ...
36.4.2 Patch Notes
Get all the details on the latest balance updates for Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds.
36.4.2 Patch Notes
Get all the details on the latest balance updates for Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds.
In the shadow of Clancy case, U.K. treatment of postpartum psychosis wins supporters
Britain’s trailblazing maternal mental healthcare program gains attention as the serious psychological condition comes under greater scrutiny.
Speakers, Panelists Announced for Sept. 15 ‘Making Democracy Work’ Conference
This is a story about the speakers and panelists for the Sept. 15 Millersville University conference 'Making Democracy Work.'
How Close Are Scientists To Creating "Digital Twins" Of Human Brains? If Technology Can Catch Up, The Uses Could Be Endless
A digital twin would recreate a single brain and retain the ability to learn, adapt, and respond like the original.
Final Fantasy Resonance Is an HD-2D Turn-Based RPG That Brings in Heroes From Final Fantasy's Past
Final Fantasy Resonance feels like it’s walking a tightrope between being a loving tribute to Final Fantasies past while also taking the series into a cool new direction and telling its own story. Is it going to pull it off? We’ll have to wait and see, but I was very impressed by the hour I spent playing it. From the gorgeous HD-2D aesthetic to the awesome soundtrack and a battle system that can hold its own, Resonance looks like it’s doing all the right stuff.
NANO Nuclear and Howden, a Baker Hughes Business, Advance Engineering Collaboration for the KRONOS MMR™ Primary Helium Circulator to Detailed Design Phase
Engineering milestone marks continued progress in the maturation of the KRONOS MMR™ toward commercial readiness New York, N.Y., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, announced continued progress toward […]
Palantir Expands PwC Strategic Alliance to Scale Enterprise AI Across Core Business Operations
The expanded collaboration targets enterprise AI deployment, M&A transformation and ERP modernization, giving Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) a broader route for embedding its platforms into complex corporate workflows.
Final Fantasy 7: Revelation Release Date Confirmed
Square Enix has announced a release date for Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, concluding its acclaimed remake trilogy.
Coffee brand gets a head start: How UTC's Veterans Entrepreneurship Program helped one veteran take the next steps - Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Veterans Entrepreneurship Program helped Durand Henderson pivot from military service to startup coffee roaster.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Ends the Trilogy in April, Loads of New PS5 Gameplay Revealed
What a Revelation
Cherokee Film brings music to life via cutting edge technology
Advanced virtual production techniques is helping Cherokee Film to not only film local artists but also capture the spirit of the artist’s music through visual applications.
Seattle science powerhouses bet big on AI-designed biology
A new $95 million project could yield cancer treatments, genetic switches and plastic-eating enzymes.
Everything announced at Sony's State of Play September 2026
Here's a full rundown of everything featured during Sony's latest State of Play PS5 showcase, including Wolverine and more.
Tear through Neptune’s Kingdom in Maneater 2, coming 2027
Eat your way through a theme park fit for the gods in the sequel to 2020’s splash-hit ShaRkPG.
Legends Bank welcomes Sallie Eley as vice president, business banker
Legends Bank is pleased to announce that Sallie Eley has joined the bank as VP, business banker.
Virtual therapy becomes a lifeline for patients
For patients facing grief, anxiety or other challenges, getting help doesn't have to be hard. Logging in for virtual care can be a lifeline.
World Team Tennis Announces Broadcast Partnership with Versant’s USA Sports
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Television Academy and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announce Recipients of 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
Emmys for Exceptional Achievement in Broadcast Technology to be Presented Oct. 14 in Los Angeles
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered an unexpected form of the Hall effect, overturning the long-held assumption that this electrical response only appears when a magnetic field points perpendicular to a material. Beyond expanding a century-old principle of physics, the finding could eventually lead to simpler magnetic sensors for electronics, transportation, and medical technologies.
Student explores link between social media use and mental health in youth
The American Psychological Association estimates that teens are spending an average of five hours a day on social media. At Kennesaw State University, one student is examining whether this prolonged use can also impact their mental health. Through KSU’s First-Year Scholars Program, Chance Lundy, a Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College student, studied the relationship between frequent social media use and suicidal ideation among adolescents.
Capito Participates in West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Business Summit | U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week attended the...
LIVE: State of Play September 2026 — All the Gameplay, Trailers, and Announcements
It’s State of Play time, and IGN will be reporting live on all the gameplay reveals, trailers, and announcements as they happen right here in our live blog.
Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately
Plex urged users this week to update their desktop clients and media servers immediately to patch multiple security vulnerabilities.
The tiny new features that make Android great
Good morning and happy Thursday. Today I’m watching every minute of M. Night Shyamalan’s new YouTube video on the making...
A chef behind Michelin-starred Atelier brings approachable fine dining to Logan Square
Chef Christian Hunter is set to open Hooligan in Logan Square this fall.
How Science Journalists Are Using AI Image Tools to Create Explainer Graphics for Complex Technical Topics
A Google Quantum AI researcher recently described visuals and metaphors as essential to sharing research that often sounds
Brain implants fuel U.S.-China bioscience rivalry
The devices are bringing new hope to patients with strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
In 2001, scientists began adding 5 to 6 nanograms per litre of synthetic estrogen to an Ontario lake; after 2 seasons its minnow population collapsed
A tiny concentration of a synthetic hormone was enough to trigger a dramatic ecological change in a remote Ontario lake. In 2001, scientists began adding the synthetic estrogen 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) to Lake 260 in northwestern Ontario, maintaining concentrations of about 5 to 6 nanograms per litre.
Legal & General Group Plc Invests $6.41 Million in PENN Entertainment, Inc. $PENN
Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 299,874 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,405,000. Legal
Fiber optic cables reveal ‘icequakes’ in endangered glaciers
The technology could help create an early-warning system for changes in ice stability.
Tech, Entertainment and the 1/5 Odds Meaning Made Simple
How on-demand, data and mobile reshaped entertainment, and made things like the 1/5 odds meaning a two-minute read instead of insider jargon.
Jupiter Topco LLC Takes Position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR
Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 90,412 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxi
WHO highlights cybersecurity as a growing health security priority
3 September 2026, Cairo, Egypt – As health systems become increasingly dependent on digital technologies, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is calling for stronger...
Changes to Medicare’s quality payment program may disadvantage radiologists
CMS is moving to new MIPS Value Pathways, or MVPs, which are specialty-specific measures intended to replace traditional ones, experts write in JACR.
AI company scores world’s 1st approval for breast triage tool that skips radiologist review
Vara announced the achievement on Sept. 3, with the Berlin, Germany-based technology firm earning CE Certification under the EU's Medical Device Regulation.
Imaging artificial intelligence vendor Elucid raises $55M
The Boston AI firm touted the “oversubscribed” Series D funding round, which included participation from an unnamed, publicly traded medical technology firm.
Hundreds of firms apply for new website to study Russian weapons
Ukraine said over 430 firms have applied for access to TrophyLab, its new catalog of over 115 Russian weapons that also offers physical samples.
AI pinpoints radiology residents’ educational gaps, helping expand personalized training
New research details how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to improve radiology resident education by identifying shortfalls in clinical exposure and reinforcing missed concepts.
Work list prioritization tool cuts reporting and turnaround times by over 70%
This could be particularly beneficial in high-volume radiology departments, where delays can accumulate as readers work through lengthy work lists.
Samara Aerospace tests reliability of attitude control technology with National Science Foundation award
Samara Aerospace tests reliability of attitude control technology with National Science Foundation award
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit challenging California policy allowing biological males in girls’ sports
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice lawsuit against California over transgender athletes competing in girls' sports on procedural grounds.
Beijing investigates researchers after Student Geng allegations
NSFC names more than 40 researchers at 31 institutions in its biggest disclosure to date, following blogger’s allegations in April.
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.
Coplin Health Systems expands community commitment
PARKERBURG – The Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley has announced a new educational partnership formalized under its Partner In Education program between Coplin Health Systems and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology. The collaboration bridges regional career and technical education with local community healthcare leadership, creating opportunities for workforce readiness, career exploration and […]
Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The video board inside the American Airlines Center displays the logo for the upcoming Republican Midterm Convention during a media walkthrough in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 5, 2026.
Acer Builds Small Desktops for Local AI Agents
Acer showed two compact AI desktops: one built on Nvidia's RTX Spark superchip, the other on Intel Core Ultra processors.
Things to Do First - The Blood of Dawnwalker Guide
There are a lot of choices to make in just the prologue of The Blood of Dawnwalker prologue, and once that's done, you’re free to explore the world
Philadelphia leaders work to preserve Academy of Natural Sciences as museum prepares to close
The effort is focused on preserving the academy's research, education and public engagement missions, according to David Cohen, an attorney and former U.S. ambassador to Canada who has joined the effort.
Coverall of Gainesville Celebrates 40th 5-star Review and Perfect 5-Star Google Rating, Reinforcing Role as Best Commercial Cleaning Service in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coverall® of Gainesville, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor serving businesses throug...
In landmark ruling, court declines to break up Google’s advertising business
In landmark ruling, court declines to break up Google’s advertising business - SiliconANGLE
How to Evaluate Health Information Online in the Age of AI
Learn how to evaluate health information online, recognize misinformation, assess AI-generated answers, and identify sources you can trust.
Google spared from ad-business breakup, but judge orders changes to how it operates
Google has dodged an effort to break up its ad business, but a judge said Wednesday that the company will need to adjust its business to benefit competitors.
Why health equity is now a business imperative in cardiology
For health systems under value-based care payment initiatives, there a direct financial incentive to invest in programs that improve access and outcomes among underserved populations. Cardiologist Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, shared her thoughts on this important topic.
NBA reportedly strips Clippers of 5 first-round draft picks, fines Steve Ballmer $30M in Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention probe
The NBA has stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million at the conclusion of it’s probe into alleged salary cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand
Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational systems to scale his footprint across the state.Cooke got his start in the Army’s Boots to Business program.“Boots to Business was instrumental in preparing me to start a company. The program taught me how to develop a business plan, conduct market and financial analysis and critically evaluate whether a business concept was actually viable,” shared Cooke. “What made the program particularly valuable was that the instructors and mentors had real-world business experience…At the end of the course, I had to present and defend that plan. From there, they directed me to SCORE, where mentors helped me further refine the plan. I eventually presented it to a bank, which was impressed with the level of preparation, and I secured the financing necessary to build the business.”As Cooke neared the end of his military career, he began to wonder what would come next. Through his faith and some valuable mentors, he found the right avenue for his entrepreneurial interests.“While working on my instrument pilot rating, my flight instructor happened to tell me about escape rooms and the economics behind building them. He thought they could make for an interesting business. I took the analytical skills I had developed in the military, along with what I learned through Boots to Business, and began comparing the escape-room model against other opportunities I was considering,” explained Cooke. Cooke opened his first Escapology location in Fayetteville in 2019.“My approach was to start small and prove the model. Fayetteville made sense because I was already there, understood the market and could minimize my initial risk. It also became clear very quickly that I needed a partner that could provide the creative design, branding and industry knowledge that I did not have. After researching a number of options, Escapology became that partner,” added Cooke.Following the success of his initial venue in Fayetteville and a venue in Charlotte that opened in 2023, Cooke recently expanded into Raleigh with his third Escapology venue at Crabtree Valley Mall.His North Carolina footprint now includes:Fayetteville: A 5-room venue launched right after his Army transition in 2019.Charlotte: A 10-room venue opened in 2023, doubling his original operational footprint.Raleigh (Crabtree Valley Mall): A 6-room venue opened in May 2026, with plans to expand to 10 full rooms.Beyond his venues, Cooke expanded his local footprint by launching Jade Solutions in Aberdeen, N.C., an OEM manufacturing business that now builds prop and technical solutions for Escapology venues systemwide.Cooke shared that his long-term goal is to continue expanding Escapology in a healthy and sustainable way while enjoying the journey. “I actually did not start an entertainment business because I personally loved escape rooms. I started a business because I love the game of business itself. Growing up, I loved military simulation games and business tycoon games. I eventually had the opportunity to experience the first of those in the real world — I went to war, led troops and played my part in the military. Today, I would much rather apply that same drive to the real-world game of building businesses.I don't play business computer games anymore. I get to wake up and do it for real every day,” shared Cooke.
Neuropsychologist finds gaps between treatment and science of ALS, dementia in her own family
For A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, this time it's personal. As a neuropsychologist and clinical associate professor of neurology at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases ...
D.C. area nurses join nationwide protests over sharing of health data with Palantir
Registered nurses in D.C. and other cities nationwide protested the company Palantir last week, arguing the firm's technology is helping ICE track down immigrants using Medicaid records. Court filings show ICE shared Medicaid data with Palantir even after a federal judge limited what information could be passed to immigration officials.
Temple kicks off new STEMM community outreach initiative with back-to-school fair
The College of Science and Technology and NBME hosted their first ever Back-to-School STEMM Fair featuring hands-on STEMM activities and demonstrations, backpack and school supplies giveaways, laptop and iPad raffles, and more for the community members in attendance.
Home-intruding bobcat no match for police drone
After its brush with technology, the wild feline was released back into the wild.
The science behind an ambitious cancer strategy
Advances in therapeutic approaches, combinations and the use of technology are fundamentally changing the way we think about cancer care.
Teacher Research Academy connects educators to LLNL science
For nearly 30 years, LLNL has offered Teacher Research Academy (TRA) to middle school, high school and community college teachers looking for unique professional development experiences. At no cost to educators, TRA workshops offer classroom-focused applications of LLNL's groundbreaking science and technology. Over two weeks this summer, four different TRAs were offered as two-day workshops: Understanding Energy Technology, Drone Design & Application, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Classroom and Data Analytics for STEM Labs using AI. Understanding energy technology This session
Entertainment News: September 2, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
Owen Thiele, Este Haim Join Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit
Leadership from WPP Media, NBCUniversal Entertainment, Netflix, Amazon, Paramount, Hallmark, and more are scheduled to speak.
Judge rules Google does not have to break up ad tech business
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Google does not have to break up its advertising technology business after finding last year that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over the industry. U…
UT Health San Antonio neuropsychologist finds gaps between treatment and science of ALS, dementia in her own family
As a neuropsychologist and clinical associate professor of neurology at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, is on the front lines daily of groundbreaking research and patient care in frontotemporal dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Entertainment Arts (OTC: EARI) plans sale of 600 million new shares—how much cash could it bring in?
Offering covers 600M shares at $0.005, with estimated $2.775M net to EARI. Filing shows a $4.18M stockholders’ deficit and no revenue for the period.
First AGACNP graduates build critical care expertise
Four ECU Health team members are among the first graduates from East Carolina University School of Nursing's Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
UConn Health Minute: Precision Radiation
Advanced technology is transforming radiation therapy by making treatments more precise and personalized. In this UConn Health Minute, experts explain how a ...