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Sandy shores and serious business: Palomar takes on InsuranceFest 2026
The industry’s best minds are gathering in one location
TODAY Reveals Sports Illustrated’s 2026 Swimsuit Covers
Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Nicole Williams English and Hilary Duff are Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2026 cover models. See the exclusive reveal!
2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Models Are Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff, Nicole Williams English: EXCLUSIVE
TODAY exclusively revealed the covers for SI Swimsuit 2026, which features more than 30 entertainers, athletes and more stars.
Tiffany Haddish Says Her 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' Cover Helped Her Get 'In Tune' with Her Body (Exclusive)
Tiffany Haddish tells PEOPLE about shooting her 2026 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' cover. Her fellow cover stars include Hilary Duff, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.
TribeVibe Entertainment sweeps WOW Awards 2026 with five wins, cementing its position as a defining force in India's live entertainment landscape
TribeVibe Entertainment, one of India's fastest-growing live entertainment companies, was honoured with five prestigious accolades at the Shows of India Conclave 2026 - among the industry's most respected benchmarks for excellence in live experiences and entertainment - notching up as many as five WOW Awards across categories.
Alcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other way
The Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.
Sky Sports Issues Apology Following Shocking Italian Open On-Air Blunder
In March, Jessica Pegula erupted in frustration when Elena Rybakina turned the tide in set two at the Miami Open, leaving Pegula serving to stay in the set. “Every f****** time,” she vented, prompting Sky Sports commentator Jonathan Overend to apologize live as the No.
Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows
SYDNEY, May 12 (Reuters) - Australian business confidence remained mired in gloom in April, a survey showed on Tuesday, as spiking energy costs from the Middle East war squeezed profit margins and
Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows
Australian business confidence remained mired in gloom in April, a survey showed on Tuesday, as spiking energy costs from the Middle East war squeezed profit margins and pressured investment plans.
Donells Candies, GW Mechanical win Casper Chamber business awards
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 123rd year of supporting local industry May 6 by honoring the people and businesses
Business owner warns Washington’s 'millionaires tax' could spur an exodus of top earners
A sense of frustration is growing among some of Washington state’s job creators.
Q&A: All about the new Artificial Intelligence in Business Major
Dr. Yasamin Hadavi shares industry insights, what sets the program apart
Seattle small business owners devastated by break-ins as commercial burglary cases flood King County courts
Several defendants faced arraignment in King County court Monday on commercial burglary charges, cases that prosecutors said illustrate an ongoing problem devastating small business owners.
Who’s Traveling to China With Trump in the U.S. Business Delegation?
More than a dozen top U.S. business leaders will travel to China for President Trump’s visit this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping, representing various American industries from finance to manufacturing. Elon Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, is expected to join the delegation, a White
South Philadelphia event raises awareness for heart health in the construction industry
It was all part of the American Heart Association's 2026 Hard Hats with Heart Homerun Derby at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia.
Horrific video shows factory worker being pulled to his death into giant industrial shredder
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly along with electronic music duo The Chainsmokers will headline a new four-city World Cup concert series launched by Sports Illustrated this summer.
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
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50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.
Wembanyama gets ejected early in Spurs-Wolves Game 4
With one frustrated swing of his right elbow on Sunday night, Wembanyama changed the course of Game 4 — and perhaps the series.
Germany's businesses frustrated by economic decline
No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Meanwhile, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment.
Germany's business community is frustrated and disillusioned
No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Meanwhile, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment.
Pophouse Entertainment Rewriting the Rules of Music Licensing
Pophouse Entertainment is doing something fundamentally different in music licensing, and the industry is starting to pay attention.
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
/PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a...
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
/PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a...
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a significant expansion of Avalere Health's global footprint, and the launch of a new strategic offering is designed to support Japanese biopharmaceutical companies end-to-end across the product lifecycle.
Industry’s pushback on AI during game development
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the great issues of the modern day. In every field, from academia to athletics, AI is a hot topic. One such area is
China expanding its industrial dominance, warns US business group
Chamber of Commerce says west is running out of time to sever its growing reliance on Chinese supply chain
Why Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Is Down 6.2% After Q1 Earnings, CEO Exit And Major Buyback
In the first quarter of 2026, Flutter Entertainment reported sales of US$4,304 million, lower net income of US$218 million, and confirmed the completion of a US$1,241.88 million share buyback while announcing the departure of FanDuel CEO Amy Howe and expanded leadership roles for Christian Genetski and Dan Taylor. The combination of softer earnings, a leadership reshuffle at FanDuel, and continued capital returns via buybacks gives investors fresh information on how Flutter is balancing U.S...
Is Q1 2026 Legal Accrual-Driven Loss Altering The Investment Case For Live Nation (LYV)?
In the first quarter of 2026, Live Nation Entertainment reported sales of US$3,793.03 million, but a net loss of US$389.1 million as a US$450 million legal accrual tied to investigations and litigation pushed the company into an operating loss. At the same time, the long-running Popp v. Live Nation and Ticketmaster nationwide class action over allegedly supracompetitive ticketing fees advanced, while management emphasized double-digit adjusted operating income growth expectations and record...
HIV i-Base: Transgender health in Australia: HIV drops by 94% as PrEP increases over 10 years
A ten year retrospective database study in Australia reported a 94% drop in HIV incidence among over 7,000 transgender and non-binary people.
Locking up key contributor named Eagles' most underrated offseason move
It has been an extremely eventful offseason for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles made several major additions over the offseason, including edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and wide receivers Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and rookie first-round pick Makai Lemon. Locking up defensive tackle Jordan Davis on a three-year, $78 million extension was named Philadelphia's most underrated offseason move by Jeff Kerr of Sports Illustrated.
Iranian politician’s Australian links revealed; how One Nation won in Farrer; the mystery of ‘gaping’ whales
Australia’s handling of Iran sanctions in spotlight; voter shifts to One Nation seen across Farrer; research sheds new light on whale behaviour
Why the Wellness Industry Is Betting Big on Longevity Science: Expert View by Spherical Insights
Wellness market is projected to grow from approximately USD 5.4 trillion in 2024 to nearly USD 10.73 trillion by 2035, registering a CAGR of around 6.44% during 2025–2035.
Is e.l.f. (ELF) Turning Viral Brand Buzz Into a Durable Entertainment-Driven Growth Story?
In recent days, e.l.f. Cosmetics joined the International Dance League as a founding partner and official livestream presenting partner, while continuing to see strong demand for its viral Halo Glow range, including celebrity-endorsed products that are selling quickly online. Taken together, these moves deepen e.l.f.’s presence where its core audience spends time, on social platforms and emerging entertainment channels, potentially reinforcing its brand strength and product visibility. Next,...
Iranian businesses said resorting to mass layoffs amid wartime economic struggles
According to New York Times, business leaders warn 3.5 million industrial jobs at risk, several tech firms shut down due to internet blackout, with others laying off hundreds
New House bill aims to peel back banana regulations in childcare
A new bipartisan bill passed in the House is aiming to eliminate childcare regulations that critics in the industry say have gone bananas.
How Investors May Respond To Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Profit Squeeze And Kalshi Branding Deal
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. has reported its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$246.26 million while net income eased to US$5.11 million, and separately entered a multi-year partnership making Kalshi an Official Prediction Market Partner with naming rights to the sixth-floor Kalshi Concourse at Madison Square Garden. Despite higher expenses weighing on quarterly profit, management’s confidence in robust full-year growth and the Kalshi collaboration’s...
How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs
One of the hottest tickets for the events surrounding Super Bowl LX in February was a party thrown at the Cow Palace in San Francisco by Sports Illustrated, where attendees
Yankees waste Schlittler’s gem, fall to Brewers in extras
The Yankees held multiple late leads on Saturday, but will be left licking their wounds in frustration.
Is Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Pricing Reflect A 54% Year To Date Share Price Slide
If you are wondering whether Flutter Entertainment's current share price really reflects what you are getting for your money, this article breaks down how the stock looks on several valuation yardsticks. After closing at US$101.20, the stock has seen a 6.2% decline over the past week, a 2.3% decline over the last month, and a 53.6% decline year to date. It has also declined 58.0% over the last year and 49.0% and 43.1% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent coverage has focused on...
Class of 2026: Aspiring medical illustrator Zora Weir-Gertzog is drawn
At VCU, her two degrees, independent project and broad collaborations reflect longtime creativity and motivation.
A look at the past: Citrus Heights' oldest business celebrates 90 years
By Sara Beth Williams-- One of the oldest businesses in the Citrus Heights, Harris Industrial Gases, is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary next week
Will Caesars’ Narrowed Loss and New Venues Reshape Caesars Entertainment's (CZR) Investment Narrative?
In the first quarter of 2026, Caesars Entertainment reported higher sales of US$2,153 million and revenue of US$2,870 million, while reducing its net loss to US$98 million compared with the prior year. Alongside these improved results, Caesars has been expanding its entertainment offerings with new venues such as OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar in Las Vegas and the upcoming Caesars Beach Club in Atlantic City, aiming to draw more visitors to its properties. Next, we will examine how Caesars’ narrowed...
Iconic Chicago museum named among world's best by popular travel magazine
One of the city's most recognizable attractions recently earned worldwide recognition.
The Best Turn-Based Strategy Games To Play If You Love XCOM and XCOM 2
The 2012 remake of the titular XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now seen by the games industry as the moment turn-based strategy was not only revived, but got up, started running, and has never stopped since. In fact, looking at the up-and-coming strategy games releasing in 2026, it doesn't seem like it's going to be slowing down any time soon, with Star Wars: Zero Company shaping up nicely to become the big-hitter in the genre. So, to quench our thirst while we wait for its release, I have compiled the best turn-based strategy games to play if you love XCOM!
That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year
The flower industry is dealing with higher prices during one of the busiest times of the year.
It’s like living a John Hughes movie — and shows the limits of nostalgia
“Mixtape,” an interactive love letter to adolescence, is easy to recommend to almost anyone. It’s also a reminder of the industry’s current limits.
Eduardo Dominguez of VML Health on ‘Chasing the Miracles of Science’ for Sanofi
Eduardo is a global creative director with VML Health. His work includes the groundbreaking “Dogs Without Borders,” in which trained dogs detect cancer through scent, offering early diagnosis in remote regions such as the Amazon, the Sahara,and Los Pueblos Negros. Beyond his creative work, Eduardo regularly writes for medical sector magazines, sharing insights on enhancing Eduardo is a global creative director with VML Health. Over the course of his 10+ year career, he has worked with some of the industry's top talent, delivering projects that have helped improve the lives of thousands.His work includes the groundbreaking “Dogs Without Borders,” trained dogs to detect cancer through scent, offering early diagnosis in remote regions such as the Amazon, the Sahara, and Los Pueblos Negros.
Iran Businesses Buckle Under Strain of Record Internet Shutdown
Iran’s record internet blackout is taking a heavy toll on private businesses, with owners and industry officials warning that it could lead to mass layoffs and closures.
Basketball gets more money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Among them are the disbanding of tennis teams at Arkansas, new efforts to generate revenue in the Big 12 and at Duke and the ongoing issues surrounding the industry's new
China’s bet on frontier science
The 15th Five-Year Plan seeks to turn China’s industrial strength into frontier science, but structural constraints may determine how far it can go
Construction closures in EaDo frustrate businesses, residents ahead of FIFA World Cup
Businesses and residents in Houston’s EaDo say overlapping construction projects are hurting access and traffic ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Entertainment production services company winds down operations in Atlanta amid film production decline
Breaking down the data: What does the 2025 U.S. National Survey say about transgender health care?
Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateThe Trevor Project’s 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young […]
MICC highlights renewed small business innovation authority
The reauthorization of two federal small business innovation programs is expected to strengthen how the Mission and Installation Contracting Command delivers emerging technology, shortens procurement timelines and expands opportunities for industry partners supporting Army readiness. The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act of 2026, signed into law April 13, reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Sept. 30, 2031. The action restored continuity to programs that experienced a lapse after the end of fiscal year 2025, placing some Phase I and Phase II efforts on hold.
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
By Sam Nussey TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. The Japanese company, however, said it expects gaming profit to rise 30% due to higher first-party software sales and the absence
Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma
She's certainly committed to the cause
‘Wheeee!': A giant slide is now an exhibit at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
“It’s huge, huge, huge — what is there to say? I mean, it’s incredible,” said Patricia Ward, the museum’s head scientist.
Oilers D-man Evan Bouchard ‘upset’ over Norris Trophy snub
Edmonton Oilers‘ Evan Bouchard did not hide his frustration after being left off the NHL’s 2025–26 Norris Trophy finalist list, despite producing one of the best offensive seasons by a defenseman in recent league history. The NHL announced Rasmus Dahlin,…
Valve tackles "incredibly frustrating" sold-out Steam Controller shortage with new reservation system
Couldn't get hold of one of Valve's pricey (£85) but fancy new Steam Controllers before they sold out? There's possibly a solution for you.
How AI is transforming entertainment
AI is reshaping Hollywood, from scriptwriting to acting, with generative AI models creating new opportunities and challenges for the entertainment industry.
A maritime industry veteran has launched a new company to bring more business to Louisiana ports
The joint venture will focus on leveraging the $90 million in industrial projects under construction in Louisiana by focusing on steering business to Louisiana ports, logistics firms and vendors.
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Swings To Q1 Profit Testing Bulls’ Margin Expansion Narrative
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of $4.3 billion and basic EPS of $1.24, while trailing 12 month revenue sat at $17.0 billion against a basic EPS of $2.12 loss, so the latest quarter lands against a still loss making year in aggregate. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from $14.3 billion on a trailing 12 month basis in Q1 2025 to $17.0 billion in Q1 2026, with quarterly EPS swinging between a $3.92 loss in Q3 2025 and $1.24 in the most recent...
Titans of themed entertainment gathered in Orlando last week for panels and an awards show
Nearly a year after the grand opening of Epic Universe, the impact of Universal’s newest gate continues to echo through the attractions industry. This was
Johns Hopkins Business School Receives $50M Gift
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School has received a $50 million gift from the W. P. Carey Foundation to provide start-up funding for full-time M.B.A. students pursuing entrepreneurship, as well as support faculty professorships and foster their connection with industry partners.
Colorado Gov. Polis faces intense lobbying blitz from DC-based groups over credit card ‘swipe-fee’ bill
Colorado’s long‑running fight over credit‑card swipe fees entered its final round Tuesday, when lawmakers sent a proposal to Gov. Jared Polis and rival industry coalitions immediately launched competing campaigns to sway his decision. The clash pits groups urging Polis to sign the bill — restaurants, hotels, breweries, liquor stores, small businesses, and big‑box retailers — […]
BioHive Week celebrates Utah's growing life science and healthcare industries
Utah’s life science and healthcare sectors are significant contributors to the Beehive State’s economy. The nonprofit BioHive plays an important role.
Is It Time To Reassess Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) After Its Recent Share Price Rebound?
If you are wondering whether Six Flags Entertainment is attractively priced today or a potential value trap in disguise, this article breaks down what the current share price is really offering you. The stock last closed at US$19.69, with returns of 9.3% over the past week, 10.1% over the past month, 27.1% year to date, and a 45.5% decline over the past year as well as 52.2% and 54.1% declines over the last 3 and 5 years. Recent headlines around Six Flags Entertainment have focused on its...
Pyxis Oncology Appoints Nelson Azoulay as Chief Business Officer
BOSTON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Nelson Azoulay as Chief Business Officer. Mr. Azoulay joins Pyxis Oncology with more than 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, and value-creating transactions across the biopharma industry, including deep antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) experience. In his role,
Netflix will reportedly broadcast Week 1 49ers-Rams game in Australia
Live Sports Streaming Ad Market Rife With Fraud, Experts Say
Front Office Sports spoke with various industry insiders who raised red flags about ad sales issues in streaming.
Soybean industry gets $14 million boost from USDA
The Department of Agriculture is hoping to grow global demand for American soy.
Maine candidate for governor unveils plan to lower energy costs
Bennett said he wants to trim back electric company profits, help heritage industries, increase efficiency and create a new authority to look to the future.
Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care of Business Conference starts June 2
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host more than 500 state leaders at its annual Taking Care of Business Conference in Coralville and Iowa City from June 2 to 4, 2026, for three days of discussions on key economic and leadership issues. The conference agenda features a CEO panel moderated by Debi Durham, […]
Lucky Strike Entertainment Hit With Bowling Alley Monopoly Suit
Private equity-backed Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp. was sued in federal court by consumers who allege the company unlawfully acquired bowling centers across the US to gain monopoly power and drive up prices, making the sport no longer an affordable pastime for families and leagues.
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Bryce Jordan Center marketing director earns highest honor in live event industry
Kate Bean, director of marketing and public relations for the Bryce Jordan Center, has received the Event and Venue Marketing Conference’s highest honor, highlighting her leadership in live event marketing and her commitment to mentoring Penn State students.
Baltimore Ravens Join Green Sports Alliance
Ravens enhance environmental sustainability efforts through expanded network, resources and industry collaboration.
Recap: Saints, Mike's Amazing instruct Tulane students at Business of Food event
New Orleans Saints partnered with Mike's Amazing to host a Business of Food community event for Tulane students at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on April 30, 2026, Students gained insight into the food industry and prepared shrimp remoulade alongs
Usher’s Upcoming Tour Will Integrate An Internship Program To Provide Young Adults With Hands-On Experience In The Industry
Usher is paving the way for the youth to access opportunities in the entertainment industry.
German Business Leader Criticizes Merz for Poor Reform Record
The head of Germany’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his poor reform record, calling the conservative leader’s ruling coalition dysfunctional and unreliable.
Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series
San Antonio handed Minnesota its largest postseason loss in franchise history.
Pitt’s new quantum lab will advance innovation across the region
The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core represents more than a decade of Pitt’s commitment to partnerships in quantum science and industry commercialization.
Science diplomacy lessons from a North Korean volcano
Mount Paektu, a mythic, active volcano on the border between North Korea and China, is almost the epitome of a scientific challenge that crosses political lines. In 946 CE, it erupted in one of the five biggest volcanic events of the past 10,000 years, kicking up huge quantities of ash and sending destructive mud flows down river channels for hundreds of kilometres. Should this happen again, the entire region, including easternmost Russia, South Korea and even Japan could be hit. “It’s definitely got the potential to be big,” said James Hammond, a professor of geophysics at Birkbeck, University of London. An eruption on the scale of 946 would have “huge regional impact.” For the past 15 years, Hammond has helped lead a groundbreaking collaboration with North Korean scientists to study the volcano, navigating scientific sanctions, tough export controls on scientific equipment and a long, pandemic-enforced exodus from the country. Although he seems more at home on far-flung research expeditions – before speaking to Science|Business, Hammond was camping out on a Greenland ice sheet – he has also advised the European Commission on its changing science diplomacy strategy. His long experience with North Korea has made Hammond sceptical of blanket bans on science collaboration, no matter the country.This is a live question in Europe, where in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, institutional ties with Russian universities were almost entirely severed, although some scientists fear this could undermine our understanding of climate change’s impact on the Arctic. Here, Hammond tells the story of the Mount Paektu mission and the policy lessons he takes from it. Ominous rumblingsThe genesis of Hammond’s collaboration came in 2002, when Mount Paektu began to rumble ominously. Earthquake activity picked up and the volcano began to emit unusual gases. North Korean scientists took notice. “People felt we need to know more about this volcano,” said Hammond. In 2011, North Korean vulcanologists put out a request for international expertise to help them learn more. At the time, Hammond and his collaborator, Clive Oppenheimer, were working on a vulcanology project in another sanctioned country, Eritrea, and so decided to answer the call. Within a month, they had flown into Pyongyang. “It was pretty incredible,” recalls Hammond (left). “We were made to feel like honoured guests, and invited to official celebrations.” The scientific opportunity was huge. Paektu is unusually positioned, a thousand kilometres from where tectonic plates rub against each other in the Pacific. “It was an incredibly interesting volcano, but not much research had been done, at least not in the international community,” he said. “There was so much we felt we could do. And we had these partners that were super keen to engage.”The mission received an unusual visitor in the form of volcano-obsessed filmmaker Werner Herzog, who accompanied Hammond and Oppenheimer while directing his 2016 film Into the Inferno about volcanos across the world. Four days into the trip, the German director delivered a long speech about reunification to his North Korean hosts, recalls Hammond. “He got to the heart of the Koreans and how they felt, and how they thought, in a way that I'm not sure I ever will,” he said. UN sanctionsHowever, Hammond realised he’d been “naïve” about how difficult it would be to collaborate with North Korea, which was sanctioned far more heavily than Eritrea. “We didn’t fully appreciate the all-encompassing nature of restrictions,” he said. In 2016, as tensions escalated over Pyongyang’s nuclear tests, a United Nations resolution banned all joint scientific work with North Korea. However, the UN sanctions did allow countries to request carve outs, and the UK successfully requested an exemption for Hammond’s work. Related articlesEU pushes for joint science diplomacy, but care needed to avoid gridlock, experts sayRussia severs its last ties with German scienceAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateExport controls have also delayed Hammond’s work. In one case, it took 18 months to get approval from the UK government to take seismometers, which measure earthquakes, to North Korea. “It was frustrating,” he said. “But they didn’t just say no.” However, one instrument, called an induction coil, used to measure how the earth conducts electricity, was blocked entirely because it can in theory be used to detect submarines. Karaoke bondingSince the collaboration started in 2011, Hammond has visited the country around 15 times, although the pandemic closed off North Korea for more than five years. A trip last November was Hammond’s first since the outbreak. Despite this lengthy interlude, Hammond has deep bonds in the country. The North Korean scientists Hammond works with are somewhat isolated, as they struggle to access the latest research papers and travel to international conferences. That said, they are “excellent geophysicists” and are “very well trained in the field,” he said. Over karaoke and chats about their families, “we’ve made friendships, for sure,” he said. The authorities have to sign-off things like the placement of seismometers, for example, but Hammond said these requests have been approved. “Everything that we've asked for within a scientific context has been delivered.”Scientific backchannels? These kind of personal links between scientists across political lines are one purported benefit of science diplomacy. During the Cold War, some historians argue, scientific contact between the US and Soviet Union laid a groundwork of trust for other cooperation, such as on arms control. Hammond agrees that backchannel contacts to North Korean geophysicists are hardly likely to defuse a military crisis on the Korean peninsula, but the simple fact of the scientific collaboration makes contacts between diplomats that little bit easier. “It creates opportunities to understand each other a little bit better,” he said. “When maybe you have those more difficult discussions as diplomats, it's coming from a slightly better place.” Cutting tiesDrawing lessons from the Mount Paektu mission for today’s links with Russian science isn’t simple. The analogy is far from exact, Hammond said, “because one is essentially a Cold War, versus a pretty hot war in the case of Russia.” But Hammond’s broader argument is that the challenges we face, such as climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss, pollution and so on, have globalised in an unprecedented way, making blanket shutdowns in collaboration with any country unwise.He’s somewhat critical of the UN scientific sanctions imposed on North Korea in 2016, even though they did allow for exceptions. “I think a blanket halt to some of these things, when we face big global challenges [. . .] that’s quite a risky thing to do,” he said.Institutional endorsement?European academics are still by and large free to work individually with Russian counterparts. However, official, institutional partnerships have largely ended. Shortly following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian university rectors wrote a public letter endorsing the war, meaning European universities fear official collaboration could also be seen as a kind of endorsement. Hammond acknowledges there is a risk of legitimising regimes, and state-controlled universities, through scientific cooperation. “That’s the trade off you have to make,” he said. Strategic projectsWith Russia, instead of giving a green light to restart all Arctic science, a middle ground might be firing up a few carefully selected “strategic” projects, said Hammond. After all, European countries are still collaborating with Russia on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, an experimental nuclear fusion plant in the south of France. However, even if Europe did try to revive Arctic science with Russia, there’s no guarantee Russian scientists would play ball. A series of high-profile arrests of physicists in Russia accused of sharing their findings with the outside world has made collaboration fraught. Even before the invasion of 2022, “the Russian regime made it increasingly difficult, and this sort of discouraged people,” Dag Rune Olsen, rector of the Arctic University of Norway, told Science|Business last year.
Meet the School of Biological Sciences Class of 2026 | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) takes an innovative approach to advanced science education. Graduates of the doctoral program go on to pursue a wide range of careers across academia and industry. On May 3, the SBS awarded six graduates Ph.D. degrees. Here, the class of 2026 reflects on their...
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Q1 Losses Keep Pressure On Bullish Margin Expansion Narratives
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of US$1,045.4 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.22, compared with Q1 2025 revenue of US$862.5 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.47 as the stock trades around US$1.64. Over the past year, revenue has ranged between US$862.5 million and US$1,397.9 million per quarter, while quarterly basic EPS losses have moved between roughly US$0.01 and US$0.58, leaving investors focused on how much of that top line is dropping through to the...
This startup built Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country’s construction crisis
Japan’s construction industry is facing a productivity crisis — is 3D printing the answer?
What’s eating healthcare AI? Not healthcare AI itself
When AI fails to thrive in healthcare, the problem is usually not with an algorithm. It’s with something deeper. Three unrelated opinion pieces authored by far-flung subject matter experts hit on this theme just this week.
Is Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Still Attractively Priced After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?
If you are wondering whether Live Nation Entertainment is priced for perfection or still has room to run, the recent share performance gives you a useful starting point. The stock last closed at US$167.82, with returns of 9.6% over the past week, 4.8% over the past month, 15.5% year to date, 25.1% over 1 year, 113.6% over 3 years and 115.4% over 5 years. Recent headlines have focused on Live Nation Entertainment's position in global live events and ticketing, including regulatory attention...
Hooksett’s Macy Industries, other NH small businesses get big recognition
A year before they got married, Marcel Mercier told his wife, Cynthia, he wanted to start a business.
Trump's student loan limits could rock the health care industry
Borrowing limits could force aspiring doctors to drop out or seek risky private loans.
The Political Economy of Wellness: Commercial Determinants of a Burgeoning Industry
The global wellness industry has multifaceted impacts on health and well-being, including through the sale and consumption of wellness products, the provision of health information to consumers, and the promotion of specific norms and values. Despite its growing prominence, the wellness industry and its impacts on health and policymaking remain understudied. This article examines how the wellness industry operates as a commercial, social, and political determinant of health.
Giant slide at new Griffin Museum of Science and Industry exhibit set to be a scene stealer
The new permanent exhibit titled 'Powering the Future' features a 28-foot-high slide and opens May 8.
Wawa, Independence Blue Cross, and other Philly-area businesses are investing in a new partnership to create more middle-class jobs
Three industries in the Philadelphia area already offer jobs with good pay that don't require a four-year degree. Business leaders have a plan to create more of them.
Reduce restaurant labor costs without cutting staff
Smarter scheduling is helping restaurants control labor costs, improve staffing accuracy, and operate more efficiently in a tight-margin industry.
Researcher explores the hidden science of pipe failure
How do aging cast iron pipes actually start leaking? The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering's Edward John is the highlight in a new UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) video looking ...
Study Shows LGBTQ+ Youth in the U.S. Face High Rates of Suicidality and Victimization, Worsened by Anti-LGBTQ+ Politics
Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonate LGBTQ+ young people who reported living in very accepting communities attempted suicide at […]