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Production Company Nocturnal Entertainment Launches, First Feature ‘Play Dead’ Sold to Netflix
Nocturnal Entertainment, a film and television financier and production company, has officially launched following the sale of its first feature, “Play Dead,” to Netflix.
Netflix Thriller ‘Play Dead’ Producers Launch Nocturnal Entertainment
Nocturnal Entertainment, a film and television financier and production company, has officially launched following the sale of its first feature, “Play Dead,” to Netflix. Nocturnal Entertainment was b...
Local High School Students Explore Future Health Care Careers at MEDucation Day 2026
High school juniors in the Winston-Salem and Charlotte areas discover health care advancements and career opportunities at Advocate Health.
iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging remains in beta even though it is being released in iOS 26.5.
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App
Apple Inc. is preparing a new “Create a Pass” feature for its next major iPhone software update, allowing users to build and customize their own digital tickets and gift cards within the Wallet app.
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. is preparing a new “Create a Pass” feature for its next major iPhone software update, allowing users to build and customize their own digital tickets and gift cards within the Wallet app.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Unprecedented Defiance of US Sanctions Triggers ShowdownFormer NYC Mayor Giuliani in Critical Condition, Trump SaysBeijing Tells China Firms to Ignore US Sanctions on RefinersSupertanker Appears to Have Crossed the Strait of HormuzUS Denies Iran Report Th
Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium
This year's Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium welcomed 106 students, grades four through eight, 29 educators, and 15 Subject Matter Experts, and it featured 68 research posters, 14 lightning talks, and 5 discussion sessions.
35.4 Patch Notes
This patch features the debut of Class Sets, the return of Dual Class Arena, new event rewards, and more!
iOS 26.5 Coming Soon With These New Features
iOS 26.5 is expected to be released this May, following more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is starting to shift its focus towards iOS 27. iOS 26.5 lays the groundwork for end-to-end encryption for RCS in the Messages app and ads in the Apple Maps app, and it will include a new Pride wallpaper and a few other changes. Below, we outline all of the notable additions in iOS 26.5.
Two NYU Faculty Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Andrea H. Brand and Eero P. Simoncelli among this year’s 120 new members
Law Day celebrates Furman students and alumni heading to law school
The event featured a toast to the 26 current seniors and recent alumni who will be entering law school in the fall.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Unveils Program to Expand Access to Pediatric Mental Health Care
Renovations underway at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation with fall opening slated
NRF | Highlighting tools for small business retailers this National Small Business Week
NRF’s Small Retail Business Hub provides resources for small businesses to thrive year-round
Reggie Fils-Aimé Defends Nintendo’s Full-Price Forever Policy, Pointing to Kyoto Roots Most Gamers Never Consider
The former Nintendo of America president says shipping games "feature complete" (no day-1 patches) justifies prices that don't move for years.
Global Health & WASH: May 2026 Funding Opportunities (14 new opportunities!)
The May update for Global Health & WASH brings new calls that cluster around three distinct shifts: LMIC research leadership moving from funder encouragement into a hard eligibility constraint, pharmaceutical and corporate-linked funders running structurally independent education and use-inspired research portfolios at substantial scale, and AI adoption shifting decisively from speculative tool to operational capability across health and WASH systems alike. In LMIC Research Leadership as Eligibility, Not Encouragement, Wellcome anchors the dominant signal of the month with three separate major calls that all require or strongly center LMIC leadership in their basic eligibility architecture. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs (£1.5-£1.9M per hub over 3-5 years) explicitly requires an LMIC-based lead applicant, treating Global South leadership as a design constraint rather than a participation goal. Wellcome’s Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds transdisciplinary teams whose lead must be a mid-career or established researcher based at an organization in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Wellcome’s larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1M-£8M for optimizing licensed interventions) requires the administering organization to be in eligible LMIC regions and at least 50% of applicants based there. Around Wellcome, the same pattern shows up at smaller scale and across funders: CHINNOVA channels $1M into West and Central African research institutions for climate-health work; IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants explicitly tier ceilings by region of residence with Africa receiving the highest amount ($5,000); IHME’s GBD Emerging Researcher Award reserves at least one of its two annual awards for an LMIC researcher; Sidaction’s HIV Cure call funds research teams across France, the Netherlands, and eligible African countries with a minimum two-country collaboration requirement. Taken together, these calls signal a meaningful shift in how research equity is being operationalized — not as encouragement language at the bottom of a call, but as a structural feature of who can lead, where the work must be administered, and what proportion of the team must be regionally rooted. In Pharma-Funded Independent Medical Education and Use-Inspired Research, the lineup this month is unusually deep. Pfizer alone runs four parallel calls under independent education and quality improvement frameworks: a Migraine and Women’s Health RFP (200K x 2-year, $500K pool), Migraine IME ($200K, $1M pool), JAK Inhibitor evidence-based education ($100K), and Maternal Vaccination HCP Education in Saudi Arabia ($75K), plus a separate Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance research call in Saudi Arabia ($400K per project). Novo Nordisk Foundation runs four parallel calls of its own at substantial scale: Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants (DKK 60M pool, up to DKK 7M collaborative), Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants (DKK 53M pool, DKK 5-10M per project), Pioneer Innovator Grant Health (DKK 1.1M), and Distinguished Innovator Grant Health (DKK 6.8M). LEO Foundation deploys DKK 2-4M per project for dermatology research excellence. Pfizer’s framing across calls deliberately separates the funding from product promotion, emphasizing measurable practice-relevant change and structural distance between scientific outputs and commercial activity. Novo Nordisk’s “use-inspired” hard filter pushes researchers toward a credible translation pathway from mechanism to deployable tool. The pattern: industry-aligned funders are running structurally independent portfolios at meaningful $ that fund implementation evidence, not promotion. In AI as Operational Capability, Not Speculation, several calls this month explicitly treat AI adoption as a near-term operational question with real evidence and governance requirements, rather than a speculative trend to be watched. Wellcome’s ESIC Hubs frames AI as “the accelerator” for evidence synthesis, asking hubs to translate technical innovation into adoption-ready workflows that can match real-world policy timelines. UNICEF Venture Fund’s new Climate Tech for Children’s Health call funds for-profit startups deploying AI, machine learning, and blockchain in low-resource environments, with a strict requirement that solutions must already have a working prototype with promising pilot results. The Water Research Foundation has launched two simultaneous AI calls treating reproducibility, cybersecurity guardrails, and human-in-the-loop deployments as core design constraints rather than nice-to-haves: one on GenAI and Agentic AI in water utilities ($200K), one on alternatives to water shutoffs that explicitly screens for implementation economics evidence. Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call (NOK 4.5M) extends the same logic into life science and healthcare, demanding consortium-stage projects mature enough to test with real users. TEF-Health offers €300K in subsidized testing infrastructure for European healthcare AI and robotics SMEs. The pattern: funders are converting AI pilots into playbooks, requiring transfer evidence and risk controls before AI can move from experimentation to sector-wide operational practice. For LMIC-based researchers in infectious disease or evidence synthesis, the three Wellcome calls together represent the deepest concentration of LMIC-led research capital in recent memory — pair the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award (£200K, deadline May 19) as a strategic pipeline feeder into the larger Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award (£1-£8M, deadline June 2), since the development award functions explicitly as a track into the larger trial scheme. For Nordic researchers, the four Novo Nordisk Foundation calls plus LEO Foundation and Nordic Innovation Quantum represent ~$30M in regional research capital this cycle, all with deadlines clustered in May-August. For WASH practitioners, the three Water Research Foundation calls together (each up to $200K) are a cluster worth reading across — one on AI deployment, one on shutoff alternatives, one rewarding applied innovation — and the strongest applicants will articulate how their work bridges utility operations to policy-relevant evidence. For US-based clinical researchers and educators, the four Pfizer calls plus the APF Portfolio’s 80+ programs form an unusually accessible recurring pipeline; APF’s prohibition on indirect costs is a meaningful structural feature for early-career applicants whose institutions might otherwise absorb significant overhead. Snapshot of New Opportunities Total Estimated Funding Pool: $100 Million+ USD The grants are organized into three categories: Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities- 14 new! Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 14 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity! Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 4 long term opportunities! A quick tip for returning readers: if you want to jump straight to the newest additions, use CTRL F to search for “New!” and navigate quickly to the latest funding opportunities This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Calls: Migraine Competitive Grant Program: Migraine and Women’s Health (Quality Improvement and/or Research RFP), Pfizer.*Closing soon!* Pfizer, in collaboration with the American Headache Society, is seeking independent quality improvement and research projects that close persistent gaps in migraine care for women across the United States. The funding logic centers on measurable, practice-relevant change: proposals should generate actionable evidence, tools, or system improvements that can be shared and used widely, not just within a single site. Priority areas span menstrual migraine and screening in women’s health settings, the role of hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan, sex-specific risk factors, comorbidities and quality-of-life burden, and disparities in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The call is structured as a two-step competitive process with an initial Letter of Intent, with the strongest concepts expected to translate scientific insight into implementable improvements in diagnosis, management, and equity. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: U.S.-based organizations (not individuals), including professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and other entities focused on healthcare improvement. Funding amount: Up to USD $200,000 total over 2 years; total pool USD $500,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: migraine, women’s health, quality improvement, clinical research, menstrual migraine, health disparities. Deadline: LOI: May 5, 2026; Full proposal (by invitation): August 28, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This RFP rewards “shareable impact”: the most competitive submissions will pair rigorous methods with a clear plan for system uptake and dissemination beyond the originating institution. ReSSARC: Strengthening the Health Sector and Food Security in the Central African Republic (AID 013381/01/0) Call for Proposals, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!* AICS is seeking a limited set of high-capacity humanitarian partners to deliver an integrated package that stabilizes essential health services while reducing acute malnutrition and strengthening food security resilience in priority areas of the Central African Republic. The funder’s logic is explicitly nexus-based: proposals should meet urgent, life-saving needs while reinforcing local systems, coordination mechanisms, and community-level capacity so results persist beyond the emergency window. AICS emphasizes inclusion and protection outcomes, expecting gender-sensitive design and explicit measures for groups facing compounded vulnerability, including women, children under five, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. The call also signals a localization pathway, encouraging stronger collaboration with national NGOs and balanced partnerships, alongside clear coordination with existing cluster and humanitarian actors to minimize duplication and improve coverage. Geographies: Central African Republic (Bangui, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lim-Pende, Lobaye). Who can apply: Non-profit organizations registered with AICS, plus eligible non-profits without an office in Italy that have a pre-existing collaboration agreement with an AICS-listed organization. Funding amount: Total pool EUR €1,800,000; max EUR €800,000 (single applicant) or EUR €1,000,000 (ATS). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: malnutrition prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, community health services, food security and resilience, localization partnerships Deadline: May 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. This call is structured to reward partners who can link frontline service delivery to system durability and localization, not just short-term coverage gains. Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare, Innovate UK. *Closing soon!* Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals program, is procuring R&D to accelerate innovations that can improve treatment outcomes, strengthen recovery, and reduce harm and deaths linked to drug and alcohol addiction. The competition is positioned as a market-facing readiness push: selected projects are expected to advance solutions toward later-stage validation, generate evidence of user acceptability and UK market fit, and map credible routes through regulatory and certification requirements. Innovate UK signals a preference for innovations that can be field-tested in relevant UK settings and progressed to TRL 6 or 7, with practical plans for commercialization after contract completion. This structure favors applicants that can execute most work in-house, co-develop with service providers and people with lived experience, and translate technical progress into deployable tools for addiction healthcare delivery. Geographies: United Kingdom. Who can apply: Single organizations of any size (including EU, EEA, or international) leading delivery, with most work and key deliverables carried out in the UK; subcontractors for specialist skills only. Funding amount: GBP £200,000–1.5 million per project (inclusive of VAT); Total pool: GBP £20 million (across two strands). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: Mental Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Research & Development, Technology Access. Deadline: May 6, 2026 (11:00am). Learn more and apply here. This call uses procurement to pull near-market addiction innovations toward operational proof and adoption pathways in UK services.
Advancing Athlete Recovery: The Role of Biodex Isokinetic Testing and Force Plates
Cleveland Clinic has been exploring ways to expand the usage of Biodex testing machines and force plates beyond lower-limb injuries.
'Watson' ending explained: How the CBS series says farewell to John Watson
The 'Watson' finale features a long-awaited reunion — as well as the arrival of a famous villain from the Sherlock Holmes canon. Here's how the CBS series, which was canceled earlier this year, says farewell to John Watson.
Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off the success of previous events held by PWC, like the 2024 Industry Day (pictured above). Photo provided by PWC. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will host the inaugural 2026 Veterans Business Expo on May 14 at the PWC Main Operations Complex at 955 Old Wilmington Road, seeking to connect former U.S. Military members with vital business opportunities in their community. The event, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is part of a partnership between PWC and the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University (VBOC) and Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB).Aaron Harris, PWC’s manager of economic inclusion programs, said the event is designed to connect Veteran-owned businesses with partners and decision-makers who can help move opportunities forward.“This event brings together Veteran entrepreneurs alongside government agencies, public entities, contractors and resource partners in one place, creating a purposeful space to build relationships, exploring procurement and contracting possibilities and strengthening our region’s Veteran-owned business community,” Harris said. The Veterans Business Expo was devised to feature, highlight and facilitate direct connections and commerce. “We want to get our Veterans a platform for their businesses,” said Camille Little, the supplier diversity analyst at PWC. “Here at PWC, we have 20 departments, and we procure… I can’t tell you all the goods and services. This is our first expo. We’re looking for general contractors, electricians, landscapers, janitorial, construction suppliers, architecture, farms and engineering firms.” Little said, much like businesses in every industry, Veterans are often in need of assistance getting their foot in the door.“When Veterans are starting up, they have to know what resources are [available],” Little noted. “They have this ample amount of resources, but they need to know how to get started.” Identifying those resources and connecting Veteran business owners with opportunities and business development programs are made possible by the partnership between PWC and VBOC, Little said. The partnership has allowed the expo to flourish, she added.“There are opportunities, there are consultant workshops and different things that we partner with them for all the time,” Little said. “It’s about easing that transition because starting a business is hard. Having the dedication to continue after that first year is even harder right now.” That is why, Little said, the partnership with resources from Fayetteville State University brings decision makers to the table. “If you are a Veteran business owner, you may not know how to do business with PWC or the City of Fayetteville or FSU, or partners,” Little said. “‘Where do I get started?’ ‘How do I get contracts?’ Bringing people to an understanding and then having an opportunity like this, where you’re talking to that person who’s making the decision… that is our goal.”Those meetings between Veteran-owned businesses and other decision-makers will present a chance to showcase products and services directly to organizations seeking qualified vendors and capable partners, Harris said. Agencies and contractors, he added, can meet and engage businesses ready to support upcoming needs. Little said PWC and all of its departments, as well as the City of Fayetteville, and FSU will be on hand. Additionally, there will be procurement officers from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. “Resource partners who support small business development will also be on hand, helping make introductions and reinforcing pathways that support growth for Veteran entrepreneurs,” Harris said.For Veteran entrepreneurs, Little said she recommends two things: an answer to “why?” and a business plan.“I would ask them, what problem are they solving with their business?” she noted. “Then I would also tell them to start making a business plan. I run into a lot of firms, and it’s like, ‘What is your plan?’ So just knowing where you want to go with your business is important.”Little said it is important to differentiate between a business that helps transition servicemembers away from the U.S. Military versus a business that Veterans consider the next chapter of their lives.“How much dedication are you going to give to this business to make it successful?” Little noted. “So I would always start with what’s your business plan.”For Harris, the event will be able to cover the needs of all types of Veteran-owned businesses.“Another important lesson is the need to meet businesses where they are,” he said. “Veteran-owned businesses are at different stages of development, so offering multiple entry points, networking, education and referrals has proven essential.”Registration information can be found at: www.eventbrite. com/e/2026-veterans-business-expo-connecting-heroes-to-opportunity-tickets-1984308563329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Morrisey announces first $28.56 million in rural health transformation funding
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the first $28.56 million in Rural Health Transformation funding, now open for eligible groups to boost health outcomes, grow the rural healthcare workforce, and help more West Virginians return to work.
Binghamton’s chapter of the Audubon Society aims to make campus bird-safe
Volunteers paint a massive mural on the Science Library, a spot known for bird strikes
Mountainside Tabletop take on the Red Terror
The team behind Mountainside Tabletop lead us on a tour of the Kill Team: Terror on Devlan boxed set.
Binghamton student finds her purpose inside and outside the classroom
Through a Binghamton University public health class and pharmaceutical internship, Camil Ventura ’26 found her calling.
McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide
McDonald's is quietly ending self-serve soda fountains nationwide, shifting drink prep behind the counter as it modernizes restaurants across the country.
Pittsburgh Irish Festival reveals headlining acts for 35th annual event
The 35th annual event at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark features a slate of international headliners and local performers.
MindsEye CEO Apparently Found Time To Vibe Code An AI Feature
The Build a Rocket Boy co-CEOs could really do with a new PR manager, because they've even managed to upset the die-hard MindsEye community this time
"You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI
NTLite lets you strip AI features like Copilot and Recall from Windows 11, giving you back control over your PC.
Crimson Desert rolls out huge patch to address end-game combat
Crimson Desert has just rolled out one of its biggest patches yet, introducing the Rematch and Re-blockade features alo…
Razer releases new 16-inch gaming laptop globally with Intel Panther Lake and up to 64 GB RAM
Razer has now released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the new Razer Blade 16 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU. All variants feature a 240 Hz OLED display, too.
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part II
On March 23, 2010 President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — usually referred to either as the Affordable Care Act or as Obamacare — into law. Joe Biden, then the vice president, could be overheard whispering “This is a big fucking deal.” And it was. The ACA, which went into full effect in 2014, created a system of subsidies and regulations designed to make health insurance available to many Americans who had previously been left out. It worked: In 2010 there were 47 million uninsured people in America, but by 2016 this number had dropped to 27 million. This still fell short of the universal health insurance that every other advanced nation has, but it was real progress. In 2017, during his first term, Donald Trump tried to destroy the ACA, replacing it with the American Health Care Act — legislation that would have eliminated most of the provisions that expanded health insurance under Obama. At the time the Congressional Budget Office projected that the G.O.P.’s replacement bill would nearly double the number of Americans without health insurance, increasing the total uninsured population by 23 million and undoing all of the progress achieved under the ACA. However, the attack on Obamacare failed by one vote in the Senate, and the ensuing public backlash against the G.O.P. delivered a large victory in the 2018 midterms to the Democrats. After these developments many observers assumed that the ACA had become a more or less permanent feature of American life. Such assessments, however, failed to take into account the deep hostility of the U.S. right toward policies that expand access to healthcare. As we’ll see, this hostility goes back generations. And the second Trump administration has taken actions that the CBO projects will add 16 million people to the rolls of the uninsured by 2034. How did we get here? And now what? Today’s primer will analyze the political economy of U.S. healthcare since the 1940s and the combination of danger and opportunity created by the current crisis. Beyond the paywall I will discuss the following: US health care on the eve of Trump II 80 years of US health politics The Obamacare story The new assault on healthcare
Jason Mogus overcomes alcoholism. Becomes counselor and psychologist
In this week's Five questions with feature, meet Jason Mogus, COO of AVO Behavioral Health. He overcame alcoholism to become a psychologist.
iOS 27 Camera Leaks: Every New AI Feature Revealed
Leaked iOS 27 features point to camera-first AI; business card capture can save contact details automatically, signaling broader device plans.
Sooo ... About Last Night
Yesterday (Sat., May 2, 2026), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to RAC Arena in Perth, Australia for UFC Perth. For the second time in as many weeks, the “Prelims” were bloody miserable! Fortunately, the action did pick up for the main card, which featured some truly impressive knockouts and strong showings. In fact, the […]
Ask.com shuts down after nearly 30 years, marking the end of Ask Jeeves
After nearly 30 years, Ask.com has officially closed on May 1, 2026. It was the pioneer of question-answering search engines.
Crimson Desert Gets A Surprise Feature To Keep Fans Playing
The latest patch makes an important change to how war works
Taroko Sports to open San Antonio entertainment venue
The brand is the U.S. arm of Taiwan’s largest entertainment group, and the venue will feature batting cages, arcade games and bowling.
Taroko Sports to open San Antonio entertainment venue
The brand is the U.S. arm of Taiwan’s largest entertainment group, and the venue will feature batting cages, arcade games and bowling.
LG Japan Drops Pre-Order Pricing For Its 5K2K UltraGear OLED, Slashing 21% Off The $2,099 Flagship Before Launch
LG Japan opens pre-orders for the 45GX950B-B 5K OLED at $1,653 and 32GX870B-B 4K at $1,081, featuring advanced specs and discounts.
North Shore Health introduces custom ambulance as the summer season approaches
North Shore Health Emergency Medical Services will add a custom ambulance this summer as crews respond to calls across Cook County. The vehicle is the first four-wheel-drive ambulance in the fleet, a feature that helps responders navigate the county’s varied terrain in all types of weather. “What makes this unique is that we worked as...
Limited artisan collection features work of three Wyoming artists
The three pieces, created by artists Katie Coyne, Karen Barton and Breanna Whitlock, along with the “Buffalo” candle line will be available at the WYO Candle Co. in downtown Sheridan.
Crimson Desert Gets Major Patch Designed for Players Who'd Made Pywel Too Peaceful Because They'd Killed All the Enemies
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has dropped another major patch for the game, this time adding brand new features designed for endgame players who had cleared out the world of combat. Check out the 1.05.00 patch notes.
The ‘science of songwriting’ put to the test
With a panel over songwriting, the Norman Music Festival 2026 lineup featured roughly 80,000 attendees and over 800 bands applying to perform.
Spring sports scores and highlights: May 1, 2026
Highlights feature the baseball and softball games between Turner Ashby at Broadway and East Rockingham at Spotswood
Google Photos' New AI Tool Will Help You Picture Yourself in All Your Clothes
The Google Photos wardrobe feature uses AI to scan your camera roll and create a digital version of your closet.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: guess the star-studded families and who wore what.
Rounding up Essentia media coverage from April
Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia Health-related stories on the Newsroom.
Apple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand
Apple's most affordable MacBook ever appears to be a resounding hit with customers, based on comments shared by CEO Tim Cook this week. On an earnings call on Thursday, Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo has been "off the charts" since the laptop was unveiled in March. "We could not be happier with how things are going at the moment," he said.
Americans continue to view both the Republican and Democratic parties negatively
The share of Americans holding unfavorable views of both parties has grown over time, rising to 26% today compared with 21% in 2020.
Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips
Views of Trump's handling of some key issues facing the U.S., such as immigration policy and use of military force, have become more negative.
Growing veteran careers and businesses with DAV employment services
Whether preparing for their first civilian role or launching a business, DAV supports every stage of a veterans’ career, turning uncertainty into opportunity and connections into lasting success.
UFC Perth preview, ‘Jack Della vs. Prates’ predictions
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC Perth mixed martial arts (MMA) event, set to go down tomorrow afternoon (Sat., May 2, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. UFC Perth features a welterweight main event between former 170-pound champion, Jack Della Maddalena, and No. […]
Hurzeler on Gomez, 'refreshing not relaxing' and 'unpredictable' league
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Despite being forced off with an injury last time out, Mats Wieffer will be available. James Milner and Solly March will not feature at St James' Park.
Spring sports scores and highlights: April 30, 2026
Highlights feature the softball game between Fort Defiance at Stuarts Draft
New Lithium-Plasma Engine Passes Key Mars Propulsion Test
You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’re told the Odyssey spacecraft designed to take you there will be the smoothest ride you’ll ever take. It features a newly christened electric propulsion engine which was in the late stages of testing during the first three missions. The mission starts and the spacecraft travels at a crawl, and you wonder if it’s broken. A week goes by and you’re now traveling at more than 400,000 kilometers (250,000 miles) per hour, and your mind is blown as to how fast you’re going, how quickly that happened, and that this mission might be more awesome than you thought.
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing
What are the Angels of Death bringing to Armageddon?
Graduate sees data science as tool for better public health
McKenzie Skrastins ‘26 crafted an individualized major that incorporated her interests and served as president of Binghamton University’s Student Association.
Graduate sees data science as tool for better public health
McKenzie Skrastins ‘26 crafted an individualized major that incorporated her interests and served as president of Binghamton University’s Student Association.
FIM invites families and music lovers to a month of entertainment in May
Featured photo: Chicago-born and raised comedian and actor DeRay Davis will be at the FIM Capitol Theatre May 22! Photos courtesy of FIM FLINT, Mich.— From stand-up comedy and student showcases, to tribute concerts and shows for the whole family, May at FIM venues will bring an exciting mix of...
Apple Expects 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' in June Quarter and Beyond
Apple had higher memory costs during the March quarter, and the impact is expected to get worse as the year goes on. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the June quarter, and beyond June, memory costs will "drive an increasing impact" on Apple's business. Cook said the higher memory costs have been partially offset because the company is selling existing inventory that it has stockpiled.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Weekend events: Strawberry Festival, Taco’Ritas, Derby party and more
Food festival Saturday at Berglund Center features live music and wrestling
Williamstown Board of Health Backs Plastic Bag Amendment, Biosolids Bylaw
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Board of Health on Monday unanimously recommended the annual town meeting approve articles that would amend the town's existing plastic bag ordinance and ban...
Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years
Xbox consoles and Xbox on PC just got upgraded with huge customization features and gameplay options.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, May 1 to 7
Aspen Community School presents ‘Dahlapalooza,’ May 1 Aspen Community School will perform “Dahlapalooza” at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E, Hyman Ave. The stage performance features Roald Dahl’s most popular...
Made in Germany: Volla Phone Plinius launches for €598 with modular battery
The Volla Phone Plinius (Plus) combines a modern design with a particularly robust body and a Google-free Android version. With a 120 Hz OLED display, a 64 MP main camera and a replaceable 5,300 mAh battery, the smartphone offers a reasonable range of features.
Arts and Entertainment Calendar
Vocal Showcase – April 30, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Held in Coulter Recital Hall, this School of Music showcase features WCU vocal students performing solo and ensemble repertoire. Open to the public. More information at: https://wcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11939071 Late Night Writing – May 1, 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. A relaxed late‑night writing session in UC […]
LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Win in the New York Business Plan Competition
Three Syracuse University Libraries’ LaunchPad student start-up teams won prizes in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate Capital Association of NY, held in Albany on April 22. Celes Buffard ’27 (School of Information Studies), founder of SecondWave, won the $10,000 first prize in the learn, work and live category. SecondWave combines financial liter...
One Day Takeover Brings Entertainment, Arts & Music Industry Straight to VVC Festival
Victor Valley College will host a Fine Arts, Animation and Music Experience on May 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free festival features panels with industry professionals like Damon Sharpe and workshops focusing on various creative fields. Check out the live music mini-concerts and food trucks. Read more at vvng.com #vvng #news #victorville
ROG Xbox Ally X Finally Gets Auto SR Support, Plus New Docked Mode Features
Microsoft's screen-space AI upscaler finally breaches containment.
May 12: 'Nurse Appreciation Game' features Free Tickets for Nurses/Nursing Students, presented by Catholic Health
In honor of the hard work, passion and dedication of the many nurses who serve our community every day, the Bisons today announced that they have partnered with Catholic Health to host “Nurse Appreciation Night,” Tuesday, May 12, as the Herd hosts the Worcester Red Sox at 6:05 p.m. (Gates
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Highlights Local Business Owner’s Journey from Uncertainty to Entrepreneurship | U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, recognized Amanda Ratcliff for her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in turning life’s challenges into opportunity. Her business, Buttery Spell, features uniquely crafted products that reflect her creativity and the unmistakable flavors and culture of New Orleans. Each month, Cassidy highlights a local story that truly […]
Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA’26) bridges energy policy, science and community at Georgetown | School of Foreign Service
Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA'26) reflects on how Georgetown has shaped him as a student of climate and energy, collaborator, advocate and community member.
Why the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is Launching Under a Completely Different Name in the U.S.
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Someone built the PlayStation controller PC dongle that Sony refuses to make
All it needs is a Raspberry Pi.
San Diego Wave FC and Slalom to Co-Host Event for Mental Health Awareness Month - San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
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Microsoft's Internal Initiative to Fix Windows 11: Don't Rush Features Out the Door
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've seen the numerous issues Windows users have faced, from poor performance to experience-breaking bugs and updates, and AI oversaturation in the OS. While Microsoft has previously announced that it intends to address many of these complaints levelled by W...
NOLA.com's Live from Jazz Fest: How far $100 will go, Yakemain feature, Widespread Panic
See Ian McNulty discuss a newer New Orleans staple, Yakemain. Today's live show is presented by Explore Louisiana and New Orleans and Company.
YouTube Bringing Free Picture-in-Picture to iPhone Users Outside the U.S.
YouTube's picture-in-picture mode on the iPhone and iPad is expanding to more users worldwide, YouTube said today. Picture-in-picture (PiP) will be rolling out globally, so it will no longer be limited to those in the U.S. and Premium subscribers. Non-Premium users worldwide will be able to use PiP for longform, non-music content on iOS and Android. This has already been available in the U.S. and to Premium subscribers globally, so there will be no change for those users.
Where Does California’s Water Come From? The Science Behind Northern California’s Spring-Fed Rivers
Northern California's springs supply millions with clean water, but how vulnerable are they to climate change? CalTrout and our partners are uncovering the resilience of these spring systems in a...
Google Photos to Get AI 'Wardrobe' Feature
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Small Business Smarts: How to Track Time and Attendance
Accurate payroll starts with time tracking. For small business owners with hourly employees, it is crucial to know when employees clock in and out.
Two CSUF Students Compete in Business Ethics Competition
Two Cal State Fullerton students were quarter finalists at the 9th Annual Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition held on Feb. 23-25, a record for Titan achievement in this annual event that features teams of undergraduate students presenting on ethics in the workplace. The CSUF team, which included accounting junior Clint Cox and computer science […]
Apple's AI Smart Glasses Likely to Support Hand Gesture Controls
Apple is developing a set of AI smart glasses to rival products like the Meta Ray-Bans, and MacRumors has learned a few more details about Apple's work on the device from an inside source. The AI glasses will include two cameras. A high-resolution camera will be included for capturing photos and videos that can be shared on social media and used like iPhone photos. A second lower-resolution wide-angle lens will read hand gestures and provide visual input for Siri.
Mental health series presented by MSPR and campus partners
Morehead State Public Radio, in collaboration with the Department of Sociology, Social Work & Criminology, Counseling & Health Services, and the JED Foundation, will present a five-part radio series throughout May 2026 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The series, “Call to Mind,” is produced by American Public Media and hosted by veteran journalist Angela Davis. The hour-long programs feature sound-rich storytelling and expert insight, highlighting the experiences of individuals navigating mental health challenges and exploring ways to support well-being. You can listen to WMKY at 90.3FM at www.wmky.org, via a phone app, or by smart speaker (“Play WMKY”). For additional information, email Hitchcock at p.hitchc@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2334.
Camera in iOS 27 to feature Siri mode with enhanced Visual Intelligence, per report
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More Gemini features are coming to Google TV
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Motorola News | Motorola & Google announce new Google Photos features
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Google Photos ‘Wardrobe’ digitizes your closet and helps find what to wear
Motorola today announced its 2026 flip-style Razr lineup with a new AI-powered Google Photos feature called “Wardrobe.”
Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have
Save a trip to your closet.
Apple might ditch MagSafe on future iPhones, per bizarre rumor
MagSafe is a fan-favorite iPhone feature, but a bizarre rumor this week says Apple is apparently debating whether to remove...
Apple Reportedly Questioning Whether iPhone Should Drop MagSafe
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Windows K2: The 6 Best Features From Microsoft's Upcoming "Please Don't Leave" Update
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Google TV is adding YouTube Shorts to the homescreen, new Photos screensaver, more
New Google TV updates are coming to bring additional AI features to the platform, as well a YouTube Shorts content...
Electric Entertainment Acquires ‘O Horizon’ Starring Maria Bakalova
Electric Entertainment has picked up world distribution rights to the feature film 'O Horizon' and will launch sales at the upcoming Cannes Market.
Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ might have several lights as laptop animation surfaces [Video]
Google's new "Pixel Glow" feature has shown up in code with a few more details, including how many lights it has.
Northwood University Celebrates 2026 Class of Outstanding Business Leaders
Gala honors achievement, raises scholarship funds, and inspires students to pursue lives of meaning, leadership, and earned success Northwood University celebrated five honorees whose vision and leadership have transformed industries and communities on Saturday, April 18, during the 46th Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. The gala brought together honorees, alumni, students, donors, and university leaders for a signature event rooted in Northwood’s mission to develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress. This year’s honorees represented an array of industries, including entertainment, entrepreneurship, construction, manufacturing, motorsports, and automotive retail. “Outstanding Business Leader Awards is one of the most meaningful traditions at Northwood University,” said Dr. Kent MacDonald. “It gives our students the opportunity to learn directly from leaders who have built exceptional careers through vision, perseverance, personal responsibility, and service to others. What makes these honorees special is that their impact reaches far beyond business success. They create jobs, strengthen communities, open doors for others, and lead with purpose. They remind our students that free enterprise, when guided by character and integrity, can be a powerful force for good.” Since 1981, the Outstanding Business Leader Awards have recognized exceptional business leadership while supporting student opportunity through the Outstanding Business Leader Endowed Scholarship Fund. Prior to the gala, honorees met with Northwood students during a roundtable conversation designed to give students direct access to first-hand mentorship and career insight. The student-centered experience continued that evening, as each honoree was formally introduced by a Northwood student selected through a competitive process that drew more than 50 applicants this year. The experience reflects Northwood’s emphasis on learning through experience and providing students with meaningful opportunities to build confidence, connections, and professional momentum before graduation. The following honorees and presenters were featured at this year’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala: Paul A. Glantz, chairman and CEO, EH Real Estate LLC; chairman emeritus, Emagine Entertainment Inc., was introduced by Kennedy Williams, a marketing communications and automotive aftermarket management student from Farmington Hills, Michigan. They are pictured with Gala Emcee Steve Madincea (far left) and Northwood University President Kent MacDonald. Jennifer Tenaglia Panning ’92, president, Artisan Tile Inc., was introduced by Karley Baker, a finance and marketing student from Washington Township who is enrolled in Northwood’s four-year bachelor/MBA track. Danny Sullivan, 1985 Indianapolis 500 champion, 1988 IndyCar World champion, and 1994 Rolex 24 at Daytona champion, was introduced by Max Hart, an automotive marketing and management student from Cheboygan, Michigan. Reagan Cordes, a sales management student from Davison, Michigan, is pictured introducing Linzie Venegas, chief operating officer of Ideal Group, who was unable to attend the gala. Larry Zinn, executive general manager of Warren Henry Auto Group and a 2008 Northwood alumnus, was honored to accept the Outstanding Business Leader Award on behalf of his father, Warren Henry Zinn ‘77, who was unable to attend Saturday’s gala. Larry Zinn was introduced by Bella Smylie, a data analytics student from Clare, Michigan. “This gala is about more than recognizing business excellence; it’s also about investing in students and reinforcing the relationships that make Northwood special,” said Advancement Vice President Murray Kyte. “We celebrate leaders whose lives reflect The Northwood Idea while raising scholarship funds to invest in students whose ambition, character, and entrepreneurial spirit reflect the values Northwood seeks to advance.” “During my time at Northwood, I’ve been fortunate to experience things I never could have imagined,” said Baker, who added she was honored to form a meaningful connection with her Outstanding Business Leader honoree. “…Northwood builds a network that stretches far beyond these walls, one shaped by shared values, a belief in free enterprise, and a conviction that business, done right, can change lives.” To learn more about this year’s honorees and gala sponsors, visit the Outstanding Business Leaders Awards webpage at www.northwood.edu/advancement/signature-events/outstanding-business-leader-awards/. Share this page
Curiosity to Commencement - College of Arts and Sciences
As Carolina’s newest graduates prepare to cross the stage, three seniors show how research propelled their growth and shaped their next steps.
Cleveland Clinic Establishes Space Health Center
Center aims to broaden research, education and clinical care addressing cardiovascular health conditions related to space travel
Google Translate now lets you practice pronunciation
The feature is rolling out in the U.S. and India with support for English, Spanish, and Hindi.
The week in politics (April 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we meet the folks behind Ice House Radio, an online radio station streaming from Houston dedicated to the music of southern culture.
Report: iPhone Memory Costs Set to Quadruple by 2027
Memory could account for as much as 45 percent of an iPhone's component costs by 2027, up from around 10 percent today, according to a JPMorgan analysis cited by the Financial Times ($). Apple buys memory for roughly 250 million iPhones a year and has historically been one of the largest customers in the category. But Apple has reportedly now gone from a position where it could set terms to one where it now has to compete with rivals for supply.