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Highland Park business faces eviction after private equity buys their building
Private equity’s move into youth sports brings some truths home
Investments create benefits but also lead to higher costs and risk of inequality
Science Decoupling Hurts Human Progress
Science magazine has reported that in May, several members of the U.S. Congress introduced the Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries (SIRA) Act, a bill that would prohibit U.S. researchers from using federal funds to collaborate with 'blacklisted' Chinese entities. These include Chinese institutions and individuals. Joint research projects, co-authored papers, data sharing, personnel exchanges, and even the co-supervision of students would all be prohibited.
First patient receives neural stem cell therapy in groundbreaking UCI Health Huntington's disease clinical trial
World’s first neural stem cell phase 1b/2a clinical trial for condition leverages innovative technology
Flagship Pioneering and Lean Business Services Company Announce Collaboration to Advance Healthcare Innovation and AI-Enabled Biomedical Research in Saudi Arabia
/PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the scientific innovation company behind Moderna, Generate Biomedicines, and more than 100 other life sciences ventures,...
Putnam Science Academy will close amid financial crisis
Putnam Science Academy will not open in the fall, just weeks after school leaders said the private school would reopen despite a financial crisis.
The Purpose Pivot: Activating Business Strategies to Reshape Systems
Our Purpose Pivot series continues with Ravneeta Consul ’06. As chief operating officer of Undue Medical Debt, Consul works on one of the most widespread and least visible financial burdens in the United States. The national nonprofit has abolished more than 40 billion dollars of medical debt for 27 million people across all 50 states, while also working to change how the system itself is understood and addressed.
Arkansas Allocates $5M for New U of A Food Science Center
A new food science research facility at the University of Arkansas is moving forward after the Arkansas Legislative Council approved a $5 m
How Roborock is leading the next generation of product innovation
Roborock is leading the next generation of product innovation by prioritizing performance, precision, and human-centered design.
State elevates Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center to Level I trauma center
Lakeland Regional becomes the 12th Level I center designated by the Department of Health. The hospital, which cares for more than 4,400 patients annually, has been a provisional Level I facility since May 2025.
Back door no more: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry seeks to reopen its south entrance after a century
The museum plans to break ground this year on a $22 million project that will reopen the 133-year-old edifice's south entry and add an indoor cafe with seating on the building's outdoor renovated terrace.
U.S. Business Activity Continued to Expand in June
U.S. business activity in the private sector continued to expand in June as brighter news out of the Middle East helped restore some confidence among U.S. businesses.
Trump’s Private Health Troubles Are Revealed
Aides confessed the 80-year-old president was “beginning to seem old” for the first time.
RBC AND CANUCKS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT (CSE) ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP; RBC LOGO TO BE FEATURED ON VANCOUVER CANUCKS HOME JERSEYS
RBC expands commitment to sports, entertainment and community by connecting CSE fans to enhanced experiences, including exclusive benefits for RBC clients
Stada Weighs €6 Billion Takeover of CVC-Backed Cooper Consumer Health
Stada is exploring a potential purchase of Cooper Consumer Health from its private equity owners, people familiar with the matter said, as it hunts for acquisitions on the back of record profits.
Emory Healthcare Named Founding Partner and Official Healthcare Provider of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
Emory Healthcare becomes a Founding Partner of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, bringing nationally recognized research, innovation, and sports medicine to the new home for soccer in America.
Back door no more: Museum of Science and Industry seeks to reopen its south entrance after a century
The museum plans to break ground this year on a $22 million project that will reopen the 133-year-old edifice's south entry and add an indoor cafe with seating on the building's outdoor renovated terrace.
Free virtual event to connect thousands of teachers with University of Hawai‘i science research
Science educators around the world will get a front-row seat to groundbreaking research and innovation from the university and the company PocketLab during a free virtual unconference in July.
App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
From securing small businesses against cyberthreats to building a resilient workforce, App State’s 2026 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars awards are funding two vital faculty-led projects to support the skilled building trades in Western North Carolina and launch a cybersecurity clinic in Hickory.
German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows
Germany's private sector activity contracted at its fastest pace in 18 months in June as the services downturn deepened, a survey showed on Tuesday.
German Business Activity Unexpectedly Worsens on Services Slump
Germany’s private sector shrank for a third month as sagging confidence over the Iran war sent services activity sinking at its fastest pace since 2022.
Radiology group launches high school program to increase IR career awareness
It will include both in-person observational rotations and virtual learning sessions, giving students an opportunity to experience the full patient care cycle, from consultation to follow-up.
US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired
The United States Congress’ failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality.
Most innovative CMOs of 2026: power list
Business Insider's list of the most innovative CMOs spotlights marketers who are pushing brands into new territory and delivering measurable results.
Tucker Carlson says he will no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel’s most popular hosts.
The AI-First Operating System: A Blueprint for Operating and Business Model Innovation
The 2026 AI-First Operating System: A Blueprint for Operating and Business Model Innovation report explores how AI-first enterprises are rethinking business models, workflows and decision-making.
What 70 Years In Business Has Taught Us About Leadership
This year, 84 Lumber celebrates 70 years in business. For a privately held company, reaching that milestone is rare.
Columbus Partnership CEO out after creating 'bullying' culture, insiders say
Though the Partnership says Hall resigned for family reasons, former employees say the CEO was pressured to leave after cultivating an “untenable” culture.
Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype
Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.
Cloudflare teams up with big browsers to help websites tell welcome from unwelcome visitors
Makers of Chrome, Edge, Firefox back bot-fraud defense called Private Access Control Tokens
Mark Lewyn: Treasurer’s $8.65 check for the pope reveals the politics of unclaimed money
When Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, he brought an unusual gift: a check for $8.65. The money came from an old PayPal account that had been turned over to Illinois as unclaimed property before Robert Prevost, an Illinois native, became the pope. The amount
Optum Behavioral Health names chief medical officer
James Polo, MD, will serve as chief medical officer for Optum Behavioral Health, according to a June 22 LinkedIn post. In his role, Dr. Polo focuses on clinical quality and policy, member experience, regulatory strategy, utilization management, affordability, innovation, and population health for various health plans. He will work with UnitedHealthcare, the rest of Optum, […]
Populist wins Colombia election, but results are challenged
Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead after Colombia’s deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is being challenged by the ruling party’s progressive candidate.
Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump called Monday for those he accused of vandalizing the newly renovated, and now quickly deteriorating, Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to face serious criminal charges that could result in lengthy prison sentences.
THE WEEK OF JUNE 22, 2026
- NSF reverses ocean observatory shutdown - White House to limit stays of international students - OMB nominee defends grantmaking rule
Longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator Martha Zoller has died
Martha Zoller, a longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator, and conservative activist whose voice became a fixture in state politics for more than three decades, has died.
Hackensack Meridian plans Hunterdon Health acquisition
Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health signed a letter of intent to pursue a merger. The acquisition aims to expand healthcare access and innovation in New Jersey.
Here’s how you can reserve a Steam Machine
Valve’s reservation process is complicated, but fair.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object seen in our solar system, research finds
Observations suggest comet spent billions of years on ‘vast unimaginable trajectories’ around our galaxy
How menopause radically changes the brain
The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the long-term impact needn’t be all bad
Business Monday: Kona Brewing’s historic Kona Pub creating beer garden entrance to make waiting enjoyable
With several renovation phases planned for the entire pub, the first is an estimated $2 million project focusing on the eatery’s curb appeal.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body…
Keep up congressional pushback against Trump’s anti-science agenda
Congress appears to have successfully forced the Trump administration to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative. It must keep fighting for science.
‘Problem-solving, innovation, and meaningful impact’: Jessica Fuertes-De Arcos’ multi-disciplinary Cyclone Engineering experience
Jessica Fuertes-De Arcos walked across the stage at the Iowa State University commencement ceremony to accept her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in May of 2026.
UWF professor secures $825,000 grant to support cancer survivors - University of West Florida Newsroom
University of West Florida Assistant Professor of Public Health Dr. Karishma Chhabria Unrue has been awarded a nearly $825,000 grant through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to lead a statewide initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of breast and prostate cancer survivors. The award represents one of the largest externally funded research grants […]
From pumpkin to plant: Young learners discover the science of growth through ‘Science Eye’
CLARK — Students in Eri Parker’s class in the Clark Preschool Program are developing critical observation, language and
NAIRR Science Program Reshapes Scientific Research, Powered by NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
The U.S. National Science Foundation’s NAIRR pilot program has driven innovative research across the U.S. for over 700 projects — spanning protein prediction and infectious disease outbreak management.
Better Business Bureau warns of worsening reservation hijacking scams
Jo Ann Deal with the Better Business Bureau of Monroe joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about reservation hijacking.
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
Legislators approved a redesigned health tax that shifts more cost onto privately insured Californians to help preserve billions in federal Medi-Cal funding.
A leader in the study of longevity is returning to UCLA Health
Dr. Steve Horvath, a leader in the study of longevity and developer of the epigenetic clock, is returning to UCLA Health.
Digital Health Institute welcomes French delegation to explore pathways to collaboration
The Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute recently welcomed Frank Marchetti, Consul General of France in Houston, and his team to discuss health care innovation and avenues for international collaboration.
A look at Virginia athletics under Carla Williams
Earlier this month, Silver Waves Media named the University of Virginia’s Carla Williams as one of its 70 top athletic directors in the country who are “leading the way through exceptional leadership, vision and a dedication to elevating the student-athlete experience.” Williams, who joined Virginia athletics in the fall of 2017, has led a transformative […]
Monday morning observations about JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn
Folks, I don’t think I got it today. I spent all of Thursday getting ready for a weekend trip, of course not giving myself enough time to do everything I wanted to do, so the entire day was hectic. I arrived at my destination that night, and then drank heavily for three straight nights. I […]
Science Over Tradition: Plymouth South Middle Schoolers Advocate for Later School Start Times
PLYMOUTH - June 15, 2026 - In a powerful demonstration of student advocacy, a delegation of eighth-grade students from Plymouth South Middle School presented compelling, science-based research to the School Committee, urging district leadership to push back school start times to improve adolescent mental health, well-being, and academic performance. The presentation sparked immediate commitment from the administration to formally evaluate the district’s schedule over the coming school year. Subscribe The Full Story The final in-person meeting of the academic year opened with a celebratory outdoor ceremony honoring dozens of elementary, middle, and high school student artists whose work was chosen for the biannual Central Office Artwork Awards. However, the evening’s primary policy focus quickly shifted to student-led civic action when eighth graders Sophia Scarini, Skye Togun, Leah Mansfield, James Moore, Avery Mahan and Lily Simpson took the podium. The students revealed that their presentation was the culmination of a year-long civics project involving local community assessments, interviews with former officials, and extensive literary analysis. The research sharply highlighted the biological mismatch between adolescent sleep patterns and current school schedules. Under the district’s current framework, Plymouth High Schools open at 7:20 a.m., Middle Schools at 8:12 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 9:05 a.m.. “The high school start times directly contradict students’ natural sleep patterns,” student Leah Mansfield explained, noting that the teenage brain does not naturally produce melatonin until around 11:00 p.m.. The student presentation underscored a harrowing correlation between sleep deprivation and severe mental health struggles, citing data that adolescents with insomnia are ten times more likely to develop depression. Conversely, data shows that just one additional hour of sleep results in a 28% reduction in students reporting feelings of depression or sadness.
FIU experts are available to speak on artificial intelligence and emerging technology
As AI continues to reshape industries and spark critical conversations around innovation, access, and technology, FIU researchers are available to offer expert insight.
Healthcare Investors GHO, CBC Weigh New Global Fund to Tap Into Asia’s Boom
Global Healthcare Opportunities and CBC Group discussed launching a new global fund after their merger, the firms’ heads said, as the healthcare investors move to tap into Asia’s rise as an innovation hub.
James Webb telescope detects 'galaxy-killing wind' near the dawn of time — and it could preview the death of the Milky Way
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope show that ancient galaxies lived fast and died young because of intense, collision-driven winds.
Pope Leo on Sports: Insights From a Personal Meeting at the Vatican
Sportico Editor-in-Chief Scott Soshnick met Pope Leo as part of two days of discussions in Rome on global issues, including sports.
Could China’s next success story be healthcare?
A rapidly ageing population is shifting China’s technological innovation focus from manufacturing towards healthcare.
Interwell Health delivers savings, top quality scores in Kidney Care Choices Model
Interwell Health, the largest participant in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's Kidney Care Choices (CKCC) Model, has produced shared savings of $273 million in its first three years while also receiving top quality scores in that period, Interwell, a unit of Fresenius Medical Care, said this month.
Media Buying Briefing: How Sport Beach became a big Cannes Lions destination
Sport Beach has grown into one of Cannes Lions' most popular activations -- and a standalone business unit for holdco Stagwell.
Conservatives spent heavily in key Democratic primaries, filings show
An influential conservative nonprofit covertly funded a series of super PACs with names suggesting liberal provenance as the groups injected hundreds of thousands of dollars into key nominating Democratic contests across the country.
Zeiss Medical Technology Collaborates With Envision Health Technologies to Advance Glaucoma Care Using VR-Based Testing
JENA, Germany—Zeiss Medical Technology, a leader in medical optics and digital healthcare solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Envision Health Technologies, a digital eye health company founded by glaucoma surgeon Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, CEO, to help advance glaucoma care through gamified virtual reality (VR) technology. The companies said this collaboration aims to firmly strengthen scientific and clinical credibility in VR-based visual function testing, supported by Zeiss’ long history of innovation in perimetry, and will bring together clinical expertise and software innovation to help advance clinically relevant, patient-centered technologies for modern glaucoma care.
Bob on Business: Rosedale retail? Texas Wesleyan names real estate firm to market spaces
Also, private equity gets wasted; acquisitions; Texas twister real estate deals; real estate group uses the force; and deals in Alliance.
Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism
Trump's Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and 'America First' conservatives over what victory looks like
Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding divides GOP as hawks like Cassidy and Cruz clash with allies over whether the deal surrenders leverage.
Voice of business: A strong chamber builds stronger businesses
A strong economy in the Dayton region doesn’t happen by accident. It requires private sector businesses to invest, leaders to collaborate, and organizations committed to building the conditions that allow
Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues
There continues to be uncertainty over negotiations. At the same time, the Trump administration continues to aggravate allies.
This Father's Day, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America Calls on Fathers to Help End America's Maternal Health Crisis
National campaign includes open letter with Elaine Welteroth and Charles Johnson, a forthcoming bipartisan op-ed from Senators Cory Booker and John Boozman, essays from faith leaders, and CNN conversation on the role fathers play in safer birthsBentonville, AR, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Father's Day, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America (HMHBA) is bringing together leaders across the maternal health movement to elevate a powerful message: maternal health is a family issue, and fathe
The Science Behind Why Certain People Instantly Make You Feel Calmer
Being with others can sometimes make you feel calmer. Therapists explain the science behind co-regulation and how to cultivate it in your relationships.
Young men are flocking to a Florida campaign shaking up Republicans
Conservative investor James Fishback continues to draw fervent, youthful crowds on colleges campuses. But he has rankled the GOP elite.
Concerning observation from Washington Commanders' minicamp
One observation from Commanders' minicamp is telling.
New steps lead to a major renovation on the Ligonier home tour
Moving to Western Pennsylvania from Boca Raton, Fla., Matt and Ruth Redmond wanted a century-old house that needed a major rehab, and they knew exactly...
Arrakihs, a Spanish mission to illuminate the mystery of dark matter: ‘We have broken molds’
Four-telescope astronomical observatory is at the heart of the first space exploration to be led by the country
Health officials issue warnings: elevated bacteria levels trigger beach closures across multiple states
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom.
UH researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine | University of Hawaiʻi System News
New center will support innovative biomedical research, develop future scientific leaders, and expand research infrastructure in Hawaiʻi.
Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers
Several states warn beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels this summer, with beach closures in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.
Tom Dundon Will Address Portland Business Leaders This Week
Advocates for the Moda Center renovation meet with Portlanders.
What's Going There: Major retail, dining and entertainment projects take shape on St. George's east side
Piles of lumber, tractors, workers walking around in hard hats – welcome to Southern Utah. The area's growth is seemingly unstoppable, with new buildings and renovations springing up everywhere you
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Poll woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
The paint is peeling from Washington's Reflecting Pool after the renovation ordered by President Donald Trump, and he is now alleging that someone damaged it intentionally.
Ann Arbor seeks business input for plan to reduce waste, boost sustainability
The city’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations has launched a digital survey to gather feedback on its emerging Circular Economy Action Plan.
Private clubs cost thousands to get in
If the walls of The Sloane Club could talk, they probably wouldn’t stop. The private members’ club, founded in 1922 by one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, has witnessed a great deal of history in London’s ritzy Chelsea district.
New Citizen Science Lab opens in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
The Citizen Science Lab cut the ribbon on its new innovation center in the heart of the Hill District on Friday.
Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating
President Donald Trump on Friday claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was intentionally vandalized and said law enforcement is actively investigating, as the administration has scrambled to fix the pool’s recent deterioration just days after Trump’s nearly $15 million renovation.
Top GOP group pumps $37M into fight on key issue dominating midterm races: 'Much more to come'
American Action Network surpasses $37 million in messaging on cost-of-living issues, highlighting conservative policies ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Kennedy Center asks judge to pause deadlines in ongoing lawsuit as it explores options for renovation
The Kennedy Center on Friday asked a federal judge for more time to comply with deadlines in an ongoing lawsuit over its looming closure as the center’s board explores avenues for renovation.
Finastra Sells Core Banking Business to Focus on Payments and Lending
Private capital asset manager Pollen Street plans to acquire Finastra’s global core banking software business, Universal Banking (UB), and support UB as
Why political candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
Pelham approves $2.6 million Sports Park renovation, project comes in under budget
PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Pelham city leaders have approved the next phase of improvements to the Pelham Sports Park, moving forward with a $2.6M renovation.
Arkansas Food Science & Innovation Center gets State Grant
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a $5 million grant for the construction of the University of Arkansas Department of Food Science’s Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Jax Chamber outlines a playbook for business adoption
Kent Justice talks with Dr. Carlton Robinson, Chief Innovation Officer at the Jax Chamber, about how Jacksonville can stay competitive as AI shifts from buzzword to workplace reality. Robinson explains why the Chamber launched its new Center for Applied Infrastructure—framing “human-centered AI” as the next kind of public infrastructure—and why the goal is augmentation, not replacement: identifying what must remain human-led and using AI to remove friction in everyday work.
Health care costs are a problem in Vermont. Private equity isn’t.
Limiting buyers for medical practices may instead strengthen large hospital systems.
ASHE Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference
Meet Omnilert at ASHE Healthcare Facilities Innovation Conference and learn how AI Gun Detection and ENS can help secure your facility today.
SailGP’s New Zealand team sells majority stake to private equity firm MSP Sports Capital
New Zealand are the last of the 13 SailGP teams to secure private investment.
Citizen Science Lab’s new home brings hope to Herron Avenue corridor
The Citizen Science Lab expanded into the newly renovated, previously long-abandoned Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading and Cultural Center in the Hill District.
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit create new pathways for Detroit’s young innovators
Ahead of the Detroit Tigers’ Black in Baseball Weekend, students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit (BGC) gathered at the BGC Spark Lab inside Michigan Central Station for an opportunity to witness firsthand how storytelling, creativity and collaboration bring a campaign to life. The project centered around