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Alabama, Auburn oppose federal college sports bill
The University of Alabama and Auburn University are urging the U.S. Senate to reject the proposed Protect College Sports Act, saying the legislation would creat
Fed's Waller says forward guidance 'more art than science'
Federal Reserve Board Gov. Christopher Waller says he is OK with dialing down the amount of communication issued by the central bank's monetary policy committee, but doesn't want the central bank to throw out the baby with the bathwater.
Nielsen eyes further methodology changes ahead of football season
It appears as if Nielsen is preparing to find yet another way to keep sports viewership trending upward ahead of the upcoming football season. The audience-measurement firm, whose data is treated as the gold standard within the television business and is the currency by which networks sell advertising to media buyers, plans to formally roll…
An Urgent Threat to the Foundation of Federal Science Funding
New proposed regulations on the use of federal funding could cripple American science by replacing merit-based peer review of research projects with the whims of political appointees and ending support for the publication of research results. An entomologist and former federal government leader urges anyone who supports science to contact policymakers to oppose the proposed rules.
College Merger Sparks Athletics Lawsuit Amid Enrollment Cliff
As some colleges merge to better handle a new higher education landscape with fewer students—and thus diminished tuition, dorm and meal plan revenue—along with less federal money for research, greater restrictions on international student visas and more restrictive federal student loan caps, the athletics implications could prove confounding and litigious. Enter: a new lawsuit brought …
Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment Scores Legal Victory Over ‘RENAISSANCE’ Lawsuit
Please do not be alarmed—remain calm… Beyoncé‘s Parkwood Entertainment label has secured a legal victory in federal court. In July The Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment Scores Legal Victory Over ‘RENAI...
Five Key Moments: Hearing on the Growing Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Ways and Means Committee hearing focused on federal tax policy in the growing business of sports, Republican...
Five Key Moments: Hearing on the Growing Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Ways and Means Committee hearing focused on federal tax policy in the growing business of sports, Republican...
Why Business Should Oppose OMB’s Plan To Politicize Grantmaking
The Office of Management and Budget is proposing sweeping changes to federal grantmaking that could harm American science, economic competitiveness and national security
IFT: Proposed US federal grant rules threaten nutrition science funding & competitiveness
The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed rules to rewrite the Uniform Guidance — the rulebook for all federal grants. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) chief science and technology officer tells Nutrition Insight that these rules are set to undermine the nation’s scientific research for food and nutrition and hinder global competitiveness.
Pirates Paul Skenes selected to All-Star Game
Skenes was the lone Bucco selected to the Midsummer Classic.
NC’s top business recruiter on rivals, foreign tourism dip and project pipeline
From Trump to Biden to Trump: how Christopher Chung chases jobs as federal policy shifts.
New state, federal laws bring changes to North Shore Health
State and federal legislation passed in 2025 is beginning to take effect at North Shore Health, according to the latest administrative report from North Shore Health CEO Kimber Wraalstad. One of the measures is Minnesota’s “swing bed” legislation, which Wraalstad worked on with state Sen. Grant Hauschild and state Rep. Roger Skraba. The law allows...
Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science
Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding.
Meta Platforms' New Cloud Business Could Be a Game Changer for Its Stock
Meta getting into the cloud business should help allay investors' fears of overspending on AI infrastructure.
Media Release: Financial Worries Rise and Match Health Concerns as Cost-of-Living Pressures Mount in 2026
MUNICH, July 06, 2026--Households around the world are feeling the strain of the rising cost of living, with financial pressure increasingly shaping everyday choices and long-term confidence. Finances and health are now tied as the top global worries, at 48% each, followed by concerns about the future at 35%, according to consumer surveys in 10 countries published in "The Allianz 3am Report 2026."
Ohio University receives first award from Rural Health Transformation Fund
Ohio University will receive the first funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office.
Grand View goalkeeper channels love for sports into podcast
Louis Helm helped Grand View win a national soccer championship. Now he's using his podcast to learn more about the world of sports.
Wayne State plans public health school amid federal research aid cuts
Planning for a stand-alone School of Public Health at Wayne State University is well underway.
Erosion of the common good in our national health care system
I have always felt secure about the role our state and federal governments have in supporting and promoting our health care delivery system…until now.
Why Tech Alone Can’t Fix Rural Healthcare
As much as it’s needed, a new $50 billion federal program is too focused on expensive and unsustainable technology that could supplant the basic needs of rural health systems.
Sunday Sports: Summertime lacrosse is in full swing
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Phillies' Bryce Harper Mulling Exciting Decision for All-Star Week
Bryce Harper, playing in front of his home fans, may not only be participating in the All-Star Game this year.
Biden-era illegal immigration drove up housing costs, Fed economists find
A Federal Reserve working paper finds unauthorized immigration during the Biden administration drove up home prices by 2.2% and rents by 1.4%.
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.
5,000-year-old wolves found on remote island rewrite what we know about domestication
Scientists discovered ancient wolves on a tiny Baltic island where they could only have been brought by humans, suggesting an unexpectedly close relationship between people and wolves thousands of years ago. Evidence indicates the wolves were fed, possibly cared for, and may even have been managed or selectively bred long before modern ideas of domestication.
Sony announces major change to PlayStation games starting in 2028
Sony announced the news on Wednesday.
Audit spots some errors, but gives Wyoming Business Council passing grade
Though there were some instances of incomplete, misclassified reporting and mathematical errors, an audit of the Wyoming Business Council shows the agency generally operates within a complex set of state
How the Supreme Court has changed on transgender rights since 2020
In 2020, when the Supreme Court declared that transgender workers were covered by federal anti-discrimination law, the opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch marked a legal breakthrough.
Months after Mayo Clinic left, some rural towns adjust to a ‘completely different health continuum’
With impending federal changes to Medicaid, workforce issues and the increasing cost of American healthcare, many rural healthcare providers are in a period of uncertainty.
Saturday Sports: Previewing the Thousand Islands Challenge
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Real Madrid player apologises for World Cup showing
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has released an emotional statement following Uruguay’s exit at the World Cup. The future Real Madrid captain has endured a tough season both at club and interna...
Apple Is Reportedly Planning 5 New iPhones -- Including a $2,500 Foldable. Here's What It Means for the Stock.
Can a busy year for Apple product releases move the needle for a company of this size?
Neil Sudra joins First Fed at Edmonds Business Center
Neil Sudra has joined First Fed as vice president, commercial relationship manager. He will be based in First Fed’s Edmonds Business Center with the Cascade Commercial Banking Team. Sudra has […]
State Street Health Care ETF Tops Invesco Pharma on Cost and Size
Compare sector breadth, yield, and recent performance as these two healthcare ETFs take different approaches to growth and income.
AFL-CIO on Taylor Swift's wedding: 'It's better in a union'
Taylor Swift is a member of the American Federation of Musicians and SAG-AFTRA, while Travis Kelce is a member of the NFL Players Association.
Vanguard Health Care vs. iShares Biotech: How Do These ETFs Stack Up?
Broad healthcare diversification or concentrated biotech growth? Compare cost, risk, and portfolio composition to find your fit.
The Selective Frontier: The State of the American Experiment After 250 Years
Since its inception, America has revolutionized scientific research and technological advancements. Yet, in its shift away from federal research grants and “basic research,” science may find itself in an increasingly privatized and profit-driven setting.
White supremacist group marches on U.S. Capitol on Fourth of July
A few hundred masked members of Patriot Front marched with American and confederate flags
White supremacist group marches on U.S. Capitol on Fourth of July
A few hundred masked members of Patriot Front marched with American and confederate flags
White supremacist group marches on U.S. Capitol on Fourth of July
A few hundred masked members of Patriot Front marched with American and confederate flags
The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues review – stomping blues and anti-Musk politics make this another late triumph
Continuing the rejuvenated sound of 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, there’s touching vulnerability from Keith Richards while Jagger confronts war and autocracy
Cease won’t desist, Jays beat M’s 2-0
Tonight’s game began with a raucous ceremonial first pitch from head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Men’s National Team. Canada would own the rest of the night. The first inning was the canary in the coal mine, as J.P. Crawford biffed yet another throw from the hot corner in the top half, and in […]
'Playing politics with public safety': Budget makes Wake County prosecutors NC's most understaffed
GOP leaders say the simply forgot to fund more prosecutors in Wake County. Democrats are skeptical of that, pointing to the county's central role in prosecuting political corruption cases.
Moon school district, PIAA sued after students barred from sports following family’s move
A mother this week sued Moon Area School District and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, alleging her constitutional rights were violated when district administrators barred her sons from playing school sports after the family moved there from the neighboring Sto-Rox district. The civil rights lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court
Audit spots some errors, but gives Wyoming Business Council passing grade
Though there were some instances of incomplete, misclassified reporting and mathematical errors, an audit of the Wyoming Business Council shows the agency generally operates within a complex set of state
Cape Fear Valley Health Lays Off 138 People as It Cuts 200 Jobs
The healthcare system says cost-cutting moves aren't enough to offset federal funding cuts and rising costs.
Former NBA player, Richmond native Ed Davis indicted in federal sports gambling case
Former National Basketball Association (NBA) player and Richmond native Ed Davis is among the six defendants indicted in a federal sports gambling case, according to an indictment unsealed on Monda…
America 250 live updates: July Fourth festivities unfold; Trump to give speech at Mt. Rushmore
Follow live as America’s 250th anniversary events unfold on the July Fourth federal holiday, including fireworks and a Trump speech at Mt. Rushmore.
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Small business hiring ticked up in June, but owners still struggled to find qualified workers as compensation pressures eased.
How Trump Made America's 250th Anniversary About Himself
Donald Trump is trying to make America's 250th anniversary about himself, from putting his face on federal building to the celebration itself.
Hochul joins calls for USPS to drop plan tied to Trump’s election order
The order in question seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters and potentially limit who can receive a ballot in the mail.
South Carolinians can support lifesaving global health work and demand accountability
Chad Connelly, founder of Faith Wins, writes about the lifesaving work since 2023 of a federal AIDS relief program and how he thinks Congress can save it.
Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration
Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
What Is “Pinky Time,” and Can It Really Boost Brain Health?
A social media trend has people doing finger exercises to prevent dementia. Here's what experts think.
One year after federal funding cuts, Mississippi's Vietnamese health navigators face an uncertain future
More than a year ago, federal cuts to health-related grants threw into uncertainty Mississippi’s only advocacy group devoted to serving the needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders statewide, and they are still working to figure out how to recover.
How does Maryland stack up in preventing and prosecuting Medicaid fraud?
High-profile federal Medicaid fraud prosecutions, including the indictment of a Dundalk pharmacist, raised questions about how Maryland works to prevent and prosecute fraud.
Entertainment agency marks 25 years with Disney
UK recruitment agency Excellent Entertainment celebrates 25-year partnership with Disney Cruise Line, sourcing thousands of entertainment professionals.
Roma, Basel reach agreement over Calafiori’s resale clause
Riccardo Calafiori is one of the players who emerged from Roma’s youth system and has managed to establish himself on the big stage. The former Giallorossi defender won the Premier League with Arsen...
UH to cease science operations at Maunakea’s UKIRT telescope this fall
The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope is one of thirteen working telescopes on the mountain’s summit and the third to be decommissioned.
19-year-old shot by Federal Way police during mental health crisis may face charges
A teenager called 911 during a mental health crisis and was shot by police 10 minutes after they arrived. Now, investigators say he may face charges
Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
A group of Democratic governors is asking the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed rule to comply with an executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters, including those eligible to receive a ballot by mail
Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers
Researchers fed a Komodo dragon a goat to figure out if Homo floresiensis truly were the hunters they were originally thought to be.
Saving science as we know it: Overview of new proposed rule from the Office of Management and Budget, and how we can make our voices heard.
The Office of Management and Budget has proposed to completely restructure federal funding for science as we know it. In this bite, we review the most relevant points in the proposal and describe how to submit public comments on it by the deadline of July 13th, 2026.
Dolphins Current Uniforms Receive Top 10 Ranking
The Miami Dolphins have a storied history, including their uniforms, which have received a top 10 ranking.
ESPN boldly predicts Dak Prescott to join exclusive NFL club
Do you think Dak Prescott can throw for 5K?
Federal court complex in D.C. once home to NASA HQ to open to public Friday
Federal court complex in D.C. once home to NASA HQ to open to public Friday
The split driving 2026’s most closely watched Senate race: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a look at diverging interests among conservatives in the three branches of the federal government.
Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes
The Trump administration is planning for an increase in worksite enforcement operations, with multiple federal agencies involved in determining how to boost the number of immigration arrests and placate the president’s base, according to five sources familiar with the discussions.
Opinion | Trump administration move poses an existential threat to science
"The new threat can be found in the 412-page proposed rule from the Office of Management and Budget," two professors emeriti write. "It seeks to put all federal funding decisions, for science and non-science, in the hands of political appointees with no expertise."
Feds pull Iowa's 'healthy food' SNAP waiver
A federal waiver allowing Iowa to restrict the types of food that can be purchased with SNAP has been vacated.
Ex-Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s federal trial is delayed again. See when it’s set to happen.
The delay until May 2027 is the latest wrinkle in the legal case against New Orleans’ former mayor.
NY ends public health coverage for 450,000 due to federal funding cuts
Some 450,000 New Yorkers enrolled in the state's Essential Plan lost their health coverage this week after federal funding cuts forced a rollback
Rhode Island Marijuana Officials Ask Judge To Remove Block On Business Licenses Now That Rules Targeted By Lawsuit Have Changed
“We’re hopeful that once we get the go-ahead with the appropriate people that we can get the process moving again.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Now that Rhode Island has eliminated the residency requirement for recreational pot shop owners, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission is asking a federal judge to undo the court order […]
How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science
In this webinar, we discuss the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered.
McNeese SEED Center offering consultation services and small business growth roundtable
There are several upcoming opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs coming up at the McNeese SEED Center.
Why the Jobs Market Has Wall Street and Washington on Edge
A rebound in hiring has put more pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. New jobs numbers are scheduled for release on Thursday.
IAM District 4 Members Win First Contract at Federation of American Scientists
Nearly a year after becoming the first union in the nearly 80-year history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), 25 IAM District 4 members have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, securing workplace protections, greater transparency, and a stronger voice on the job. The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) was established in 1945 by scientists
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots nationwide, citing a 2020 agreement.
Federal court ruling on Alabama prison mental health care could lower staffing requirements
The 11th Circuit reverses some of the federal court's order, including the staffing levels the federal court originally required.
Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes
Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Donald Trump, who has sought to reset Washington’s relationship with the states.
Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins Makes Big Decision During NFL Offseason
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is making a notable off-field change this offseason.
Laid off federal scientists keep maps and data visuals online with crowdfunded money
Federal employees axed during waves of cuts by the Trump administration have fought back against the dismantling of a key climate science website.
USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina score, live updates: USMNT looks for first knockout stage win since 2002
Cape Fear Valley Health cuts nearly 200 positions
Cape Fear Valley Health is eliminating approximately 200 positions as it faces declining federal reimbursements and rising healthcare costs.
Alleged Cuban influence operative, family in federal custody after Rubio revokes legal status
A Cuban national who authorities say worked for regime-linked influence organization ICAP has been taken into federal custody pending removal from the U.S.
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Trump has sought.
VA health secretary quits less than a year into tenure
John Bartrum, who led the Veterans Health Administration’s rollout of electronic health record modernization, said he is leaving public service.
Opinion: Proposed federal grant rules are attempt to ‘muzzle’ science | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A proposed overhaul in how federal grants are awarded is aimed at shutting down scientific research on disfavored topics such as health disparities, climate change, gender identity, and vaccines, according to Harvard Chan School’s Nancy Krieger.
Maine high court considers trans signature debate
The debate Wednesday focused on Bellows’ obligation to balance the U.S. Constitution, the Maine Constitution and a 2022 federal consent order requiring Maine to allow nonresidents to circulate petitions.
Judge rules for UNC in lawsuit from fired business professor
A federal judge has ruled against a former University of North Carolina business professor who sued the school for retaliation and racial discrimination after his contract was not renewed in 2024.
$63M in federal funding being used to upgrade airports across New York
The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grant Program.
Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
In remarks at a central bank conference in Sintra, Portugal, Warsh said that if businesses or households thought the Fed would accept inflation above 2%, “I guess they'd be disappointed. We're going to deliver price stability.”
Manager Jacqueline Mosher Joins Industry Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Manager Jacqueline Mosher has joined Industry Entertainment. Mosher works with a mostly literary-focused client base across film and TV and comes to Industry after seven years at Rain Manag...
Army experimenting with mobile business apps
The events are also revealing where industry is building redundant software, the Army said.
VA’s top healthcare official is stepping down
As VA's undersecretary for health, John Bartrum played a leading role in the resumed rollout of its new Electronic Health Record…
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence
When asked about President Trump’s oft-repeated desire for lower rates at a central bank conference, Warsh underscored the Fed’s independence from day-to-day politics.