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All pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri tied to mental health were preventable, report shows
The legislature-mandated report reviewed pregnancy-related deaths between 2019 and 2023. During that period, 340 Missouri women died while pregnant or within one year after the end of a pregnancy.
Getting campaign text messages ahead of midterms? There could be an AI bot behind it
Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.
Neutrino Day combines science and fun for families
The event returned for its 18th year with various activities and speaker sessions for the public
Armor Health selected as new medical provider for Blair County Prison
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Florida-based company is expected to take over inmate medical care at the Blair County Prison as of Aug. 1, after the county’s longtime contract with PrimeCare Medical, a Harrisburg-based company, expires as of July 31. Commissioners voted Thursday to award a three-year contract to Armor Health, with a first-year price of $3.73 […]
Northland Community and Technical College to hold Liftoff Health Summer Camp July 15
The free one-day event allows attendees ages 12 and up an opportunity to explore different health and human services careers.
Wes Anderson's needle-drop genius gets its due at his Hollywood Bowl tribute
Anderson’s score work is planned to exacting detail. But this three-night stand with Bill Murray, Beck, Jackson Browne and more was played in the spirit of the way fans revisit his beloved films.
Hyde Park Square business says it is relocating amid controversial redevelopment plans
A Hyde Park Square business says that it is being forced to relocate amid the controversial redevelopment plans that are planned for the neighborhood over the next few years.
Letter: Fargo is ready to end at-large politics
Darrek Crissler of Fargo writes: "Ward representation shifts that balance by making elected officials directly accountable to the neighborhoods they serve."
8 Cool Consumer Reports Approved Gadgets Under $50
Score top-tier, Consumer Reports-endorsed tech like streaming sticks and headphones from Roku, Amazon, JBL, and more — all for under $50.
Travis Swift and Travis Kelce reimbursed NYC for wedding security costs
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce paid more than $160,000 to cover NYPD and city costs tied to their MSG wedding.
Assassinations unleashed under Trump haunt Iran war endgame
U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies have tracked evidence for years of Iranian efforts to target President Trump, with signals only increasing since the start of the war.
Go inside this hidden Corona del Mar marine lab – and its 100 years of ocean science
Caltech’s Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory looks like it’s been teleported in from another time and place. It’s open for public visits this summer.
Letters: Another Dodgers visit to White House draws criticism
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section criticize the Dodgers' planned visit to the White House as well as the World Cup, Lakers and Angels.
Legendary Television City may be be sold in further blow to Hollywood
Legendary Television City may be be sold in further blow to Hollywood
North Las Vegas entertainment scene heats up this summer with concerts, a new casino and more
The amphitheater at Craig Ranch Park has drawn nearly 25,000 people since reopening, and a newly renovated casino is set to open its doors soon.
Festivalgoers say Milwaukee's summer events fill a gap in downtown entertainment
Bastille Days and Festa Italiana are filling downtown Milwaukee with live music, food and large crowds this weekend.
Brady Street business owners call for unity, more police presence amid summer crime surge
Brady Street business owners are pushing for collaboration and more police after a summer of shootings, fights, and illegal fireworks in Milwaukee.
Report: Aaron Donald works out at Rams' facility
More signs are pointing to a potential unretirement.
MARSP mini-grant brings science to life for third grade students
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Country branch of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, or MARSP, awarded a $250 mini-grant to Iron Mountain North Elementary third grade teacher Sommer Spencer. The funds were used to purchase materials for students to participate in Ecosystems in Action: Growing Scientists Through Hands-On Investigation, an science project that […]
Open For Business: Sales include $1.2M Bemus Point restaurant
A popular restaurant in Bemus Point has been sold and is now an Italian restaurant. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from April 27-30. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are available for review at the clerk’s […]
Deana Carter To Headline Marshall County Fair Entertainment Lineup
MOUNDSVILLE — This year’s Marshall County Fair, slated July 19-25, will include a performance by country music star Deana Carter, known for hit songs like “Strawberry Wine.” Carter is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on the main festival stage at the Marshall County Fairgrounds, 1433 12th St., Moundsville. Opening for Carter […]
Nominate a local Las Vegas business for the Perspective Awards before July 31
Channel 13 and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance are teaming up to recognize local businesses at the Perspective Awards Dinner.
Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
White House appoints climate science critic to lead key climate program
Matthew M. Wielicki will now oversee the nation’s flagship report on the climate.
Florida Politics Recap: Byron Donalds under pressure, James Fishback in court and Amendment 3 under fire
Florida's August primary is less than six weeks away, and this week several major political fights started running straight into the election calendar.
Joe Klein: At 80, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Politics—and Life
I am 80 years old, this year of our 250th anniversary, and I find myself a cliché. My life has been a common political journey, from left to center. I recently took the Pew Research Center’s “political typology” test and found that I was a “pragmatic and polite conservative,” which seemed a rather abstruse basket: A politically mixed (though Republican-tilting) group, they lean conservative on economics and the role of government, while tilting more liberal on issues related to race and foreign policy. They prize civility and cooperation in politics. Well, that sounds pretty mushy—and I find it hard to square with the strong opinions I have on many issues. I’ve voted for Democrats in federal elections, but I grow more Republican the closer I get to local politics. Democrats, I’ve found, simply aren’t very good at running things, especially school systems, where they are in the thrall of the teachers unions. My friends joke about my obsession with the unions. They know all my lines. If industrial unions are organized against the power of capital, who are the public employees organized against? But enough of that. I’ve ranted that rant too often, and my political journey has been more complicated than that one issue. It has been empirical, based on actual experience—on a lifetime of reporting and a lot of reading. An early example: I was a journalist with the underground press in Boston at the turn of the 1970s and considered myself a member of the antiwar and civil rights movements. The first big issue I covered was busing to achieve school integration. Yes, the white bigots were disgusting. But I couldn’t find any black parents who favored the plan to bus their children to schools outside their neighborhoods either. Black activists and politicians—and white liberals—were gung ho, but not actual parents of black kids in school. Busing was a form of social engineering imposed from on high, by a judge—W. Arthur Garrity—who lived in a wealthy liberal suburb. Wealthy liberal suburbs were not affected by his plan, of course. I began to see that there were limits to what government could do, especially when it came to changing a society’s culture.
Yes, Computer Science Can Teach Social-Emotional Skills. Here's How
Though seemingly disparate, computer science and student mindfulness can mutually reinforce one another.
NRC Affirms Science Behind Radiation Standards
However, the agency’s proposed rule would remove requirements to keep radiation “as low as reasonably achievable.”
Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterm
The White House defended President Trump's dismissal of the bipartisan U.S. Elections Assistance Commission's remaining members as enhancing election security. Critics called it a dangerous partisan move.
Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city
Also, there are business closures on Valencia and Mission streets. The MCCLA will host its next community meeting next week.
Vanderbilt Health celebrates 100 years of membership in the American Hospital Association
Presented as part of the AHA Membership Milestone Awards, this recognition celebrates organizations whose longstanding partnership has helped strengthen hospitals and improve the health of communities across the nation.
What the Politics of Tears Means for Iran’s Future
Khamenei’s Funeral Lays Bare the Regime’s Reliance on Spectacle over Genuine Loyalty
Teens Drop Lawsuit Against Trump's Trans Sports Order After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court last month upheld state bans on transgender girls in school sports.
How abolishing the NIH would weaken American science
American science, disability service provider staffing and more, in readers' eyes.
Nobel Prize winner leaving UC Berkeley for new role in China
Omar Yaghi will lead an AI institute at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Trump keeps pushing voting bill that could backfire on Republicans
The president says passing the Save America Act would “guarantee the midterms” for the GOP, but the bill could be dangerous for Republicans.
MAGA's attack on science is even worse than it looks
In my post on America’s 250-year anniversary, I argued that respect for the individual was the “secret sauce” in the U.S.’ long-lasting preeminence among nations. But it was certainly not the only factor. There were plenty of institutional innovations that helped the U.S. stay on top — economically, militarily, and in terms of the attractiveness of its society. One of these was American science. Today we take things like the modern research university, government grants for science, public-to-private research spinoffs, etc. for granted, but a lot of that infrastructure wasn’t there before World War 2. It was either invented or scaled up massively by the U.S. government in the postwar period, led by far-sighted scientist-bureaucrats like Vannevar Bush (pictured above). If you want to read about this history, a good place to start would be Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson’s excellent book Jump-Starting America. Those scientific institutions didn’t exist in a vacuum, however. They were backed by the U.S. government’s abiding faith in the power of science — and, even more fundamentally, by deep popular trust in the scientific enterprise. Science gave us radar and the atom bomb in wartime, and in peacetime it gave us plastics, vaccines, cheap food, and a thousand other things that made our lives easier. Science was also the driver behind American industry — chemicals, aerospace, telecommunications, computers, electronics, and so on. We owed science our jobs, our livelihoods, our comfortable living standards, and our greatness and power as a nation. It’s little wonder that both political parties, even as they fought viciously over other issues, were steadfast in their support of science. For a long time, the only people who distrusted science were a hippie fringe on the left who disliked modernity (or thought they did, anyway), who also disliked American industry and American power, and who subscribed to an early version of degrowth environmentalism. America’s scientific enterprise is still strong, especially compared to the systems in Europe, Japan, Korea, and other developed countries. It has lost a lot of ground to China in a relative sense, but a lot of that is because of China’s incredible growth; as China has poured untold amounts of money and talent into its research labs, spending and output have overtaken the U.S. by some measures. There are a few ways in which China’s rise creates problems for American science — for example, top scientists can choose to work in China instead of in the U.S. — and of course there’s the concern that China’s technological strength will help its military to reign supreme. But overall, China’s rise in science should be good for American science, since American scientists can use Chinese discoveries for free and build on them. The much bigger problem is that the scientific enterprise America built during and after World War 2 is now being threatened with absolute decline. The biggest problem, of course, is that much of the country — the Republican half — has basically lost faith in the scientific enterprise. To what degree this loss of faith is justified is an open question, and deserves to be discussed openly. But the larger point — that the system that powered American dominance is under threat — is true either way. Most Americans still trust science, but MAGA Republicans don’t There’s a myth, popular in right-wing circles, that scientists have lost the trust of regular Americans — either due to the increasingly left-wing composition of academic departments, or to misbehavior during Covid, or to DEI-related research taking over science, etc. This also fits with a wider narrative that Americans are losing trust in all of our institutions. But it just isn’t true. Poll after poll shows that on the whole, Americans still trust scientists and want to spend more on science. For example, here’s a Pew poll from late 2025 showing that although about a fifth of Republicans did lose confidence in science in 2020, two thirds still have at least “a fair amount” of confidence: That same poll found that scientists are among America’s most trusted groups — even better trusted than the military! In fact, Americans trust scientists more than people in most other countries do. Other polls show that although Republican trust in science has dropped somewhat, Republican support for spending more on science remains very strong: A Pew poll in 2023 found the exact same thing: So when MAGA types tell you about scientists losing their credibility, or a drop in trust in science, they’re only talking about themselves. Whatever left-wing politicization of science happened during the Biden administration — and there was definitely some of that — it was not enough to make most Republicans lose faith in the scientific enterprise, or favor research cuts in order to purge unwanted ideology from the system. That doesn’t mean I think progressives should continue down the path of politicizing scientific research. They should not, and Biden made real missteps in this area. Objectivity clearly matters for public trust of science in the long term. But as of right now, there’s no crisis of trust in science, except among the smallish minority of people who are running around screaming that there’s a crisis of trust in science. But despite science’s overwhelming popularity and public trust, Trump and his administration are launching an unprecedented and devastating attack on American science — cutting funding, and forcing science projects to undergo ideological review by government commissars. Trump’s comprehensive attack on science
Ag Progress Days showcases college research, AI tool and animal health updates
Visitors to the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building during Penn State’s 2026 Ag Progress Days, Aug. 11-13, will have the chance to learn more about the college’s cutting-edge research driving innovation in modern agriculture.
This New Browser Extension Blocks All Those Junky, Fake Brands on Amazon
Knockoff works by filtering out brands you probably don't want to buy from anyway.
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local elections officials
Trump fires members of bipartisan elections commission
President Donald Trump fired two Democratic members of the Elections Assistance Commission and received the resignation of a Republican member.
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Sealed Booster Bundles Preorders Are Finally Back in Stock at Amazon, and They're Way Under Market Price Compared TCGplayer
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Sealed Booster Bundles preorders are back in stock at Amazon, and while it's not at MSRP, they're still listed for way under market price compared to resale sites like TCGplayer and eBay.
Of course ACA premiums are rising
The government encourages higher prices through policy.
Trump seeks to limit funding that doesn't 'advance' presidential policies
Proposed in late May, the rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over federal grants for research, education and infrastructure.
This team of lawyers represents Trump, even against his own government
President Trump has assembled a team of personal lawyers who have a key strength in his eyes: willingness to make arguments his previous attorneys might have balked at.
Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.
Gov. Whitmer announces Michigan ranked #6 in best states for doing business
LANSING – On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan’s No. 6 ranking from CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business, earning a Top 10 ranking for a fifth time under Governor Whitmer’s leadership and representing a massive leap from No. 24 at the start of her administration in 2019. “Michigan is a place where everyone can […]
Judge gives college basketball players a chance with injunction
CINCINNATI — An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. Judge Christopher Wagner said Thursday the NCAA eligibility rules have been applied to 2022 high school graduates in an arbitrary […]
Are the Dodgers tone deaf? White House visit an insult to fans
For a franchise built on a diverse, immigrant-heavy fan base, the Dodgers' decision to visit President Trump at the White House — again — makes no sense.
Annual Bigfork Rodeo draws thousands for 4 days of entertainment
For four days after the Fourth of July, the Bigfork Rodeo brings around 20,000 people to enjoy a display of professional entertainment.
Malaria had nearly been eliminated around a giant dam in the Amazon — but then it came roaring back. Experts just discovered why.
A 15-year study suggests that long-term malaria control may depend as much on protecting environments as it does on sustaining public health programs.
Health Brief: The peptide showdown
Plus: The push to expand peptide access is running into resistance from FDA scientists
Jayden Daniels is working with his teammates in California
Jayden Daniels has a social media feud with Brandon Aiyuk, who has expressed interest in playing in Washington.
Sens. Fetterman (D) and McCormick (R) form rare bipartisan fundraising committee
The unusual cross-party fundraising committee comes amid speculation that Republicans are courting John Fetterman, who has said he has no plans to switch parties.
Witnesses say several people detained in HSI operation at Kansas City business
Witnesses say at least six people were detained Thursday morning as part of a Homeland Security Investigation operation at a food business in Kansas City, Missouri.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 9-12
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
The biggest drag on Virginia’s business ranking is Trump
CNBC's business rankings showed Virginia's economy was still ailing from DOGE cuts, though it got high ratings for infrastructure and education.
City Government Is the Latest Proving Ground for Socialist Politics
A new stream of leftist candidates for local office is vowing to lower the cost of living for everyone. How much runway will they get?
A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies
Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and sample the coastal ocean.
OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR DISABLED IN VERMONT
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile, multi-use trail called The Velomont that will span the length of the state. They're making sure it's friendly for people people with disabilities, particularly cyclists.
CNBC ranks North Carolina high on business rankings
Ohio took the top spot, but North Carolina and Virginia still ranked among CNBC’s best states for business in 2026.
Bill to protect health care workers from workplace violence set for Senate vote next week
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka unveiled a bill Thursday mandating employers to offer paid leave to healthcare workers assaulted on the job.
William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity
The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university’s brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
Victor Marx wins GOP nod for governor, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November
The GOP primary remained too close to call for over a week, but Marx emerged victorious by about 2,500 votes.
How to Embrace the 'Science of Math' Without Abandoning Your Existing Curriculum (Opinion)
Teachers can improve mathematics instruction with these straightforward changes.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 10-16
Aspen Words Annual Benefit Dinner, July 10 Great company is paired with great words Friday at Aspen Words’ 2026 Book Ball, an annual benefit dinner from 5:45-9:30 p.m. July 10 at Doerr-Hosier Center, Aspen Meadows...
Vendors, food and entertainment return for 53 Art in the Park
West Lincoln Part will come to life this weekend with live music, tasty delights, a beer tent and 153 vendors selling handmade goods and arts from across the region. The ironic event is celebrating its...
Entertainment this week: Wild Soul Festival, The Illeagles and more
Friday, July 10 Cowgirls + Cocktails – 5-7 p.m., Alder Creek Adventure Center. Cowgirls and cowboys are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by a social hour with beer, wine and...
Bonnie Tyler dies: 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer was 75
Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced powerhouse vocalist who delivered memorable and dramatic pop-rock songs including 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in the 1980s, has died.
Jared Huffman is one of few nonreligious members of Congress
California Rep. Jared Huffman is one of just four openly agnostic or religiously unaffiliated lawmakers and is by far the most outspoken. His new book warns of the perils of rising Christian nationalism.
Analysis | Can working-class roots help Democrats win back working-class voters?
Democratic gubernatorial candidates are running on personal working-class stories.
How Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding
The 84-year-old's hospital stay may make it harder for Republicans to break a stalemate over funding, including $87 billion for the Pentagon as the Iran war reignites.
Will federal changes to research funding promote ‘accountability’ or politicize science?
A retired Brown University professor says the Trump administration is weakening a system that relies on subject-matter experts to judge scientific merit.
Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading
Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through.
Boca Raton salon owner launches fundraiser after fire destroys her business
A Boca Raton salon owner is asking the community for help after a fire from a neighboring plaza destroyed her business and insurance won't cover it.
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.
SKF eyes role in humanoid robotics business
SKF is looking to work its way into the expanding Chinese robotics market with a recently announced agreement with Leaderdrive (LD), a global manufacturer specializing in precision robotic components. The companies are working together on a venture in China focused on high-precision transmission components for robot joints. SKF officials said the investment is a step […]
MAD: M+C Saatchi NA Names Bacchus To Lead New Entertainment Practice
Bacchus is based in Los Angeles and will report to Derek Goode, Managing Director, M+C Saatchi Sport+Entertainment.
UnityPoint Health confirms layoffs as part of Revenue Cycle outsourcing
UnityPoint says it will transition "certain Revenue Cycle functions" to Omega Healthcare.
Shopping for same groceries at Walmart, Kroger, Amazon: Winner, prices
I brought the same shopping list to Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to see which has the best grocery prices, especially amid Walmart's rollbacks.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s constituents deserve transparency
Mitch McConnell's health, Nixon’s war on drugs, 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' and more, in readers' eyes.
Longtime friends and business partners thrive as architecture grad students
Setareh Farashzadeh and Yasaman Ghaffarian came to Penn State as close friends and established architects in pursuit of the history and theory behind their chosen field. Originally from Iran, the duo started their own practice after earning their bachelor’s degrees and jointly decided to expand their understanding of the built environment. Their interests and underlying friendship led them to the dual master of architecture and master of science in architecture program in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School.
7 surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations
“The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominated the field, but there was plenty that was unexpected in Wednesday’s announcement.
New study finds NFL players nearly four times more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease
"A fourfold increase in dementia rates from a presumed environmental cause is immense."
Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers
The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting."
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
It was a dramatic departure from Trump’s more acerbic tone toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he once derided as ungrateful.
Mayor Brandon Johnson taps new public health commissioner
Dr. Garth Walker is the chief medical officer at Rush Health. He would replace Dr. Olusimbo Ige, who resigned in May. His appointment requires City Council approval.
Mayor Brandon Johnson taps new public health commissioner
Dr. Garth Walker is the chief medical officer at Rush Health. He would replace Dr. Olusimbo Ige, who resigned in May. His appointment requires City Council approval.
Small Business Spotlight: Business blooms beyond bouquets
BUSINESS: The Busy Bloom OWNERS: Amanda and Walter Adkins ADDRESS: 708 S. 17th St., Wilmington EMAIL: thebusybloomco@gmail.com WEBSITE: thebusybloomco.com PHONE NUMBER: (910) 742-0790 YEAR FOUNDED: 2024 NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 4 WHAT IS THE BUSY BLOOM? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom is a flower shop with a spin – a creative experience shop located in Wilmington’s Cargo District. Founded in 2024 by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Walter Adkins, we offer fresh flowers, botanical teas, a build-your-own bouquet bar, candle-making experiences, gifts, workshops, wedding florals and event services. Our mission is simple: to make flowers accessible, approachable and enjoyable for everyone – not just for special occasions.” WHY DID YOU START THE BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom was born from a lifelong connection to flowers and a desire to create meaningful experiences for people. After doing my own wedding florals and after years of working in healthcare management, I found myself returning to gardening and floral design as a creative outlet and source of healing. The loss of my mother-in-law, who always shared flowers from her garden, inspired me to pursue floristry full-time. My husband encouraged me and built a small flower cart for us to grow, and fast forward to now, two years later, it has grown into a community-centered business focused on bringing joy, connection and creativity through flowers.” WHAT KIND OF GROWTH ARE YOU HOPING FOR? AMANDA ADKINS: “We’re focused on sustainable growth that allows us to continue serving our community while expanding creative experiences. We hope to grow our wedding and event services, expand our educational workshops and creative programming and become a destination where people can gather, create and connect. We’re also passionate about creating opportunities that showcase floral design as an art form, such as our Fleur Couture fashion show and other community collaborations.” WHAT PAST EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD WITH STARTING/WORKING IN BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “Before opening The Busy Bloom, I worked as a clinical manager in healthcare and spent years building leadership, operations and customer service skills. I’ve also worked in education and nonprofit programming, teaching people about nature and local ecosystems. Along the way, I designed flowers for weddings and events on the side, gradually turning a passion into a business. Walter has years of welding and construction experience, combined with entrepreneurship and a drive to own his own company. …The Busy Bloom has been a journey of combining creativity with entrepreneurship alongside my husband ... learning every step of the way.”
Nexstar launches its first subscription streaming service with The Hill Insider, aimed at political junkies
The service, priced at $5.99 and $9.99 a month, will offer deeper looks at Washington-based news and trends.
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Andrew Armacost, Gregg Haug, Alan O'Neil included on Prairie Business' Leaders & Legacies 2026 list
The three from the Grand Forks region are among seven honorees overall
News | Beyond the Rodeo: Calgary Stampede bets on becoming year-round entertainment district
Hotel project underway at Calgary's Stampede Park as landmark event takes place
News | Former Macy’s in downtown Brooklyn to become entertainment hub
Developers pitch BKX as largest contiguous retail space available in New York
Cancer cases worldwide will soar in the coming decades, a report finds. Here’s why.
The World Health Organization tempered optimism about improvements in cancer treatment and said global health care inequities are driving more cases and deaths.
News | Blackstone reviews £6 billion UK logistics business sale
Indurent launched in 2024 after merger of Industrials REIT and St Modwen
A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby and Toyota to partner on manufacturing, Driscoll’s faces pesticide backlash, economic woes drive slowdown on local granny units
Jessica M. Pasko gives you the latest in local business news, including Joby Aviation and Toyota expanding their partnership, Driscoll's facing a new class action lawsuit over pesticide use, and upcoming events.
I mocked sports fans. Then I became one.
A lifelong sports skeptic learns to love the power of the game.